1 . When Arvin Kuipers, who graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 2017 and loves Chinese culture, asks his patients to stick out their tongue so he can diagnose(诊断) their illness, many are confused.
Kuipers, 30, practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, said, “In TCM I need to do face and tongue diagnosis. That’s strange for people in my country.” One elderly woman had been visiting him occasionally for advice, but her first experience with TCM surprised her. She had never experienced acupuncture (针灸) or any other TCM treatment. “She came in, and I examined her face and tongue,” said Kuipers. “I told the patient her kidneys were not doing well and that she wasn’t getting proper sleep.” The woman was shocked by his insight and asked if he had been spying on her. “Actually, it was easy to diagnose her condition when I saw the dark rings under her eyes. Her energy levels were also very low at the time.”
Kuipers opened his TCM clinic in September. Most of his work involves performing acupuncture, cupping as well as tuina — a TCM massage that patients in the West like the most, he said. In some cases he also gave his patients traditional herbal medicines.
Kuipers usually makes a cup of Chinese tea to calm his patients if they are nervous about the acupuncture needles. He also explains to them the meridian (经络) system, which is a central concept of TCM, yin and yang, and other concepts. “In TCM, good health requires balanced yin and yang, so practitioners not only pay attention to a patient’s illness, but also to his or her overall physical condition,” said Kuipers. “TCM is also a different culture and offers a new perspective, instead of being a curing method.”
As of early April, Kuipers has treated more than 200 patients, many of whom come to his clinic every week. “TCM does work, and works well. My patients really feel better with it, so I value it, and when my patients feel better I also feel better.”
1. What can we learn from the elderly woman’s story in paragraph 2?A.The elderly woman trusted TCM treatment in the beginning. |
B.TCM is very different from the treatment in her country. |
C.The elderly woman used to visit Kuipers a lot for TCM. |
D.The elderly woman was shocked at her kidney s not doing well |
A.Tuina. | B.Acupuncture. | C.Cupping. | D.Herbal medicines. |
A.Why Kuipers’ patients are fond of Chinese tea. |
B.How Kuipers explains meridian system to his patients. |
C.How Kuipers applies Chinese culture and treatments to patients. |
D.Why Kuipers pays little attention to overall physical condition. |
A.To praise Kuipers for his TCM treatments. |
B.To stress the value of teaching foreigners TCM. |
C.To show the popularity of TCM with patients in the Netherlands. |
D.To tell the story of Kuipers practising TCM in the Netherlands. |
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C.They can be easily removed. | D.They prevent teeth missing. |
A.To explain how to implant teeth. | B.To introduce three implant centers. |
C.To advertise a newly opened dental center. | D.To popularize the knowledge of oral health. |
3 . It is the beginning of a new school year, but for many, it may be their last. Many say that senior year is the best year of high school, but be careful.
The first thing is procrastinating. It is a bad habit, and it is extremely harmful when you get to your senior year. Your senior year is going to be busy with schoolwork, volunteering, and college applications.
The next thing you should not do is be unhealthy. Being unhealthy in both mind and body is going to be hard to avoid during your senior year.
A.Now, many high school students procrastinate |
B.That is why you cannot procrastinate during this time |
C.As for your mental health, make sure you take time to relax |
D.There will be all-nighters and a ton of unhealthy eating habits |
E.There is something you have to watch out for in your senior year |
F.The last thing you should avoid in your senior year is being too serious |
G.Last, you should not be too mean to your family during your senior year |
4 . Wandering in a thick forest amid fresh air, colorful flowers and the sweet melodies of wild birds, tourists might feel they are in a fairy tale world. In fact, they are picking wild mushrooms in Yunnan Province. Known for its breathing-taking landscapes and diverse ecosystems, Yunnan provides a lot of mushroom picking destinations.
Xu Yaowei is in charge of a mushroom picking project on the app “Youyunnan”. He explained to China Daily that it was launched in early July. There are two types of tour routes. The first mainly aims at tourists from outside the province. Their main demand is for a mushroom hunting experience, focusing on easily finding mushrooms. The second route is for local and high-end customers, and includes a mushroom hunting experience, picking wild tea, enjoying a mushroom feast on a farm, and visiting a local wild mushroom market.
The project is already a success. By the end of August, it conducted nearly 40 one-day wild mushroom collection tours, serving nearly 800 tourists. More than 95 percent of them are from outside the province. Most of them are college graduates and parents with children, ranging from 25 to 35 years old.
One tourist surnamed Li said, “The most unforgettable was undoubtedly our encounter (遇到) with the professional and passionate tour guides.” “Their attractive stories and interactive sessions deepened our understanding and appreciation of the wild mushrooms we encountered,” Li added.
1. What can we learn about the mushroom picking project on the app?A.It is very expensive. |
B.It is successful but risky. |
C.It was started in early August. |
D.It is very popular with college graduates. |
A.By giving examples. | B.By providing numbers. |
C.By explaining the cause. | D.By showing the effect. |
A.The tour routes. |
B.The local market. |
C.The mushroom hunting experience. |
D.The professional and passionate tour guides. |
A.A storybook. | B.A guidebook. |
C.A news report. | D.A scientific article. |
5 . A majority of the people do not read the classics. Their reasons begin with the language being too difficult and end with the storyline too distant to the present context. Love for classics is obviously not at first sight.
Don’t be afraid to be confused.
We get it: it’s hard to power through confusion. It doesn’t feel great when a book makes you feel confused. Every reader has to start somewhere.
Research, research, research.
Just pick the book up.
This step is self-explanatory. While it’s not hard to just pick a book up, we know how difficult it can be to convince yourself to do so.
Remember: there is no right answer.
There is no perfect way to read a classic text. There is no defining interpretation, no singular, exact answer. Your goal as a reader is to discover what aspects and insights are meaningful to you. Enjoy the process.
A.It is a gradual affair. |
B.Allow the book to grow with you. |
C.It has some form of historical influence. |
D.Before you turn to page one, do some digging. |
E.Never beat yourself up for not knowing something. |
F.Remind yourself that it’s a new learning opportunity. |
G.Consider what confuses you, read with intention, and think critically. |
6 . The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology (EdTech) has brought incomparable convenience and efficiency to classrooms worldwide. However, despite these advancements, it is crucial to recognize the challenges these AI-driven tools pose to the autonomy and professional judgment of instructors.
One of its primary concerns is the depersonalization of instruction. These tools often rely on pre-packaged digital content and standardized solutions, leaving insufficient room for instructors to tailor their teaching methods. Each student possesses unique characteristics. Instructors, armed with their wealth of experience and knowledge, are best positioned to tailor their approaches to these individual needs. However, AI-driven tools restrict their ability to do so effectively, resulting in a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to inspire students to reach their maximum potential.
EdTech companies offer step-by-step solutions to textbook problems. These are intended to act as study aids. However, some students employ this feature as a means to merely copy solutions without comprehending concepts. Consequently, instances of cheating on assignments and exams become widespread. While these tools may offer convenience, students may use external resources or cooperate with others during quizzes, affecting the honesty of their learning outcomes.
The implications of this depersonalization and the increase in academic dishonesty are far-reaching. By decreasing the role of instructors as facilitators of meaningful educational interactions, we run the risk of preventing the growth of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Education should not only focus on knowledge acquisition, but should also develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply that knowledge in real-world contexts. It should help one’s mind grow, not simply memorize information. Through dynamic classroom discussions, cooperative projects, and hands-on activities, instructors play a crucial role in developing these essential skills.
While AI-driven EdTech tools undeniably have their virtues, we must not lose sight of the importance of preserving instructor autonomy and educational experience. Instead of relying only on pre-packaged content and standardized solutions, these tools should be designed to empower instructors to adapt and customize their approaches while taking full advantage of the benefits of technology.
1. What do the underlined words “the depersonalization of instruction” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Tailored methods for individuals. | B.Instructors’ dependence on Al. |
C.Insufficient resources of Al-driven tools. | D.The one-size-fits-all approach. |
A.A possible solution. |
B.A further problem. |
C.A well-meant intention. |
D.A suggested application |
A.Thinking skills. | B.Teamwork building. |
C.Interest development. | D.Knowledge acquisition. |
A.They should be used widely. |
B.Their benefits deserve our attention. |
C.Their resources need enriching. |
D.They should support instructor autonomy. |
1. Why did people come to the bar?
A.To hear the lady sing. |
B.To make the lady famous. |
C.To listen to the piano. |
A.After he became a famous pianist. |
B.That night after his first singing. |
C.Long before he played the piano in the bar. |
A.He became a well-known singer in America. |
B.He had his own piano bar. |
C.He continued to play the piano in the bar. |
A.People will succeed if they have talent. |
B.Everyone should make full use of his talent. |
C.Few people have real talent. |
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9 . From Black Beauty to The Chronicles of Narnia, films and books have often shown the friendships that can develop between humans and horses. Lots of real-life stories have shown that horses seem to have a special understanding of humans. However, until a recent study, nobody knew if horses really recognized different human emotions.
A team of researchers set out to see what horses can understand. They used a test that is often used to see how much babies understand about the world around them.The team brought 28horses into a room, one by one. Each was shown a picture of a happy human and a picture of a sad human. At the same time,a recording of a happy or sad voice was played.The test showed that horses can recognize different emotions by looking at facial expressions and hearing the tone of people’s voices and matching the two up.When the voice didn’t match up with the picture, the horses seemed to be puzzled: they looked at the picture for longer, as if they knew that something wasn’t right. However, the researchers still don’t know if the horses actually understand what it is to be sad or happy.
Scientist Océane Liehrmann, from the University of Turku in Finland, worked on the study. She said,“You could imagine that they have a particular box in their mind labelled (贴标签)’human sadness’ containing the characteristics of both a sad face and a sad voice.”
It’s also thought that horses prefer to spend time around happy people because they spent longer looking at the pictures of happy people.The researchers now want to see if horses can recognize other negative human emotions.
1. Why did the author mention two films at the beginning?A.To lead the readers to the topic. | B.To introduce the films to the readers. |
C.To compare the films with the real life. | D.To advise the readers to relax themselves. |
A.hear different sounds | B.communicate with humans |
C.recognize different pictures | D.understand human emotions |
A.Sad | B.Happy. | C.Puzzled. | D.Satisfied. |
A.Because horses like to hear loud laughter. |
B.Because horses can recognize people’s sad emotions. |
C.Because horses spent more time on the pictures of happy people. |
D.Because horses understand what it is to be sad or happy for people. |
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