1 . For more than 50 years, Sesame Street has been introducing children to a diverse group of characters, cast members and puppeteers (木偶师). Megan Piphus Peace is one of them: In late 2021, she became the show’s first full-time black woman puppeteer, playing a 6-year-old black girl named Gabrielle. Last month, she officially left her real estate career. “I always dreamed of working in television, but I never imagined myself being on Sesame Street,” she says.
Piphus Peace, now 29, grew up watching Sesame Street. As a young child, she considered the puppets to be her companions, not realizing until she was older that they weren’t real. She has been pursuing puppeteering since then. At Vanderbilt University, where she studied economics, she was known as the “Vanderbilt Ventriloquist (腹语表演者).” She even appeared on The Tonight Show in 2012 and America’s Got Talent in 2013.
One of Piphus Peace’s teachers, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, who played the Sesame Street character Abby Cadabby in 2006, says that Piphus Peace is a gifted storyteller and natural leader. “To say that I was amazed by Megan would be an understatement,” Carrara-Rudolph says. “I was inspired by her loving heart, strength of character, humor, humanity and what an energetic creative force she is.”
Although Piphus Peace submitted her first video audition (试演) to Sesame Street in 2017, she didn’t hear back until 2020, when Matt Vogel, the puppet captain of the show, reached out to her. “She comes from a different kind of puppetry background than most of other Sesame Street puppet performers,” Vogel says. “We went to college to learn puppetry, or acting schools, etc., but Megan learned the art of ventriloquism by herself.”
1. What do we know about Piphus Peace?| A．She used to work in television. | B．She is now part of Sesame Street. |
| C．She was called Gabrielle at a young age. | D．She has been a puppeteer for over 50 years. |
| A．She thought they were unreal. | B．She considered them to be humorous. |
| C．She found it hard to distinguish them. | D．She regarded them as her friends. |
| A．Carrara-Rudolph’s impact on Piphus Peace |
| B．The striking characteristics of Sesame Street |
| C．Carrara-Rudolph’s opinion of Piphus Peace |
| D．The character Abby Cadabby in Sesame Street |
| A．She is a self-trained ventriloquist. | B．She is the most popular performer. |
| C．She has played many different characters. | D．She is the only female actress in the show. |
2 . Forfar Marine (海洋的) Science Program
Live on beachfront property, study on the clear Caribbean waters, and earn your certifications during a marine science program through the nonprofit International Field Studies (IFS). Forfar Field Station, located on Andros, Bahamas, has been home to unique field study experiences for students since 1970 and IFS is happy to use the past 50 years of experience to support our program designed to give young adults a professional and academic experience of a lifetime. Students will join in lecture-based activities and journeys throughout the island as they explore the wonders of Andros.
Program Overview
Our program will allow students to conduct real-life marine-based field studies with an introduction to ecotourism and the Bahamian culture. We will also explore how climate change is specifically affecting the ecosystem on the island. Students will take classes from our qualified staff of Environmental Educators and Certified Instructors while enjoying hands-on labs and exploring the ocean, blue holes, and unique island ecology of Andros. As a recent college graduate or post-high school student taking a gap year, this experience is sure to help you stand out as you start your career path.
Program Details
Ages: 18 — 24 years old
Length: about 6 weeks
Fall Group: October 27 — December 5, 2022
Application Deadline Extended: September 27th
Winter Group: January 17 — February 25, 2023
Application Deadline Extended: October 31st
Summer Group (shortened program): May 30 — July 1, 2023
Application Deadline Extended: February 20th
Pricing:
Fall/Winter Groups: $5,500
Summer Group: $4,700
Discounted rates for Bahamian residents available. Please note interest on your application.
Focus: Marine Science, Coastal Ecotourism, Island Ecology, Climate Change, Diving, and Sea Kayaking.
Certifications you’ll receive: PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Rescue Diver, etc. (PADI is the world’s leading scuba diver training organization.)
1. When may you submit an application if you are interested in Fall Group?| A．On September 15th, 2022. | B．On September 30th, 2022. |
| C．On October 1st, 2022. | D．On October 10th, 2022. |
| A．They may become a member of staff at PADI. |
| B．They may go on a free tour on the Bahamas. |
| C．They will get diving-related certificates. |
| D．They will be paid very well. |
| A．It lasts for six weeks in each season. | B．It takes place on Andros, Bahamas. |
| C．It is open to primary school students. | D．It features marine and food science. |
1. How does Kirsty go to the sports village every morning?
| A．By car. | B．By bike. | C．On foot. |
| A．She practices shooting. | B．She meets her coaches. | C．She takes a walk. |
| A．She goes running. | B．She goes swimming. | C．She plays football. |
| A．At 6:30. | B．At 7:30. | C．At 9:00. |
Housed in a small container and measuring just 0.5cm long, the weevil (象鼻虫) doesn’t look very
The weevil I saw in
The weevils were first used in the wild in the UK last winter. Now more will
5 . In a recent study, researchers burned scented candles (香薰蜡烛) in several rooms — ranging from a small bathroom measuring 6 by 6 by 9 feet to a living room measuring 15 by 15 by 9 feet — and then used special instruments to determine what was released into the air. They found that while some cancer-causing chemicals were produced, the highest levels measured after four hours of continuous burning were less than half as high as the recommended indoor air quality limits set by the World Health Organization.
This led the study authors to conclude that under normal conditions, scented candles won’t pose any health risks. It’s important to note that only a small number of studies have looked into the health effects of burning scented candles. And most, including this one, were conducted by researchers sponsored by the candle industry, but health authorities have claimed that the authors findings are solid.
“When candles burn, they release chemicals in relatively insignificant concentrations,” said Pamela Dalton, a researcher at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia. “The amount of unpleasant materials produced in general is on the order of a few parts per million or even parts per billion, which is like pouring a teaspoon’s worth of a chemical into an Olympic-sized swimming pool.”
“Exposure to chemicals released by scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health,” said Nikaeta Sadekar, an expert with the nonprofit Research Institute for Fragrance Materials.“Even the highest users of scented candles are not putting themselves at any considerable risk of harm.”
According to Dr. Dalton, humans can detect a pleasant smell at very low concentrations. “We’ve been told that we’re at the low end of the animal kingdom in terms of being able to detect various smells. That’s just not true,” she said. “Our nose can often smell things in the air even when they are barely there. When we smell something, it just smells strong. We tend to automatically assume that what we’re breathing represents a high concentration. And very often that’s not the case.”
1. What did researchers do after they burned scented candles?| A．They removed some cancer-causing chemicals. |
| B．They used instruments to clean the air for hours. |
| C．They checked to see which one lasted the longest. |
| D．They measured air quality in rooms of various sizes |
| A．It has been supported by officials. |
| B．It is based on unsponsored research. |
| C．It may be misleading for the candle industry. |
| D．It goes against findings from previous studies. |
| A．It is a bit risky to burn scented candles in small rooms |
| B．Some new types of scented candles are cancer-causing |
| C．It is quite safe to use scented candles on a regular basis. |
| D．Burning scented candles won’t produce unpleasant materials |
| A．It needs to be improved. | B．It is very sensitive. |
| C．It has been generally poor. | D．It is often changeable. |
6 . GET A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE WORLD’S MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATHERED ANIMALS WITH THESE BOOKS
Flamingo (火烈鸟)
Biologist and photographer Claudio Contreras Koob spent 20 years travelling deep into the wet lands and forests of his native Mexico—and beyond—to feed his flamingo attraction. This book offers a unique window into the behavior and life of red-feathered birds, with more than 120 show-stopping shots displaying their beauty. teNeues, £35.
Around the World in 80 Birds
Inspiring secrets, national pride or scientific discoveries, every bird has a story to tell, from the weaver bird building multi-nest “apartment blocks” in Namibia to the bar-headed goose taking on a twice-yearly trans-Himalayan journey at an extreme altitude. Mike Unwin’s tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake. Laurence King Publishing, £22.
A World on the Wing
Pulitzer-shortlisted Weidensaul, who’s at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of nature’s most remarkable journeys. He sails through the stormy Bering Sea, encounters trappers in the Mediterranean and visits former headhunters in northeast India, where a bird migration crisis has become a conservation success story. Pan Macmillan, £9.99.
Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds
Explore this updated version of the 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by late bird expert Bryan Nelson, with previously unpublished material from his wife, June. The couple spent a year living on two Galapagos islands, studying birds, including the Galapagos albatross (信天翁). This is their clever and amusing account. Bradt Guides, £11.99.
1. By whom is the second costliest book illustrated?| A．Claudio Contreras Koob. | B．Mike Unwin. |
| C．Ryuto Miyake. | D．Weidensaul. |
| A．Flamingo. | B．Around the World in 80 Birds. |
| C．A World on the Wing. | D．Galapagos: Island of Birds. |
| A．Its humorous description. | B．Its romantic style. |
| C．Its vivid imagination. | D．Its moving plot. |
From the moment my husband brought home a box of six chicks from Tractor Supply Company, our nine-year-old, Sophie, didn’t let them out of her sight. She named them Trixie, Beauty, Sweet Pea, Speedie, Captain Flint, and Adrian (we were reading Treasure Island and watching Rocky at the time).
Sophie made a promise that she would take good care of them and took at least one chicken everywhere we let her. We were content with this; after all, it was a good way to make her dutiful and responsible. So when we wouldn’t let them sleep in her bed, she was very upset. She, actually, argued about this issue again and again, claiming that it is Duty NO.1 to company her baby chickens to sleep. Later, we made a compromise that we’ve allowed one inside at a time if Sophie immediately cleans up after the visit.
On a special festival, she dressed as a chicken and convinced us it was the turn of Trixie and Sweet to come with her to get candies from the neighbors — that’s Duty NO.2 to company her baby to have fun. The reactions from neighbors were quite amusing. “Wait, are these real chickens you’re holding?” “Of course! They’re my babies, and I am the mother.” Sophie answered excitedly. Trixie and Sweet cooed (咕咕叫) the whole time, seeming to make response.
One hot day, I buried myself in piles of work when Sophie rushed into the room, asking “Mommy, can I take Captain Flint to the pond?” To be frank, I didn’t quite catch what she said but still nodded, even without taking my eyes off the screen. She jumped to cheer. “Captain Flint, let’s head for the pond now!” “Coo, coo.” Then they rushed out of the room.
Several minutes later, I suddenly realized that Sophie just went to the pond with a chicken! Could Sophie swim? No!!! Could chickens swim? No!!! Could anything unexpected happen?
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In case of emergency, I took a river tube (救生圈) and hurried to the pond.
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Captain Flint’s ship would start its first sail.
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8 . Stéphanie Frappart made history on Thursday as the first woman to referee (裁判) a men’s World Cup match. Alongside assistants Neuza Back from Brazil and Karen Diaz from Mexico, the Frenchwoman was part of an all-female refereeing trio officiating Costa Rica vs. Germany in their Group E match.
Throughout her career, Frappart has achieved a seemingly endless series of firsts. In April 2019, she became the first female referee to take charge of a Ligue 1 match, in August 2019, the first to take charge of a major men’s European match, and in 2020, the first to officiate a men’s UEFA Champions League match.
At the World Cup,a referee might make 245 decisions in a single game, Sky Sports estimates, and if just one is wrong, it will be analyzed in microscopic detail.
It could alter the course of a game, or even a team’s World Cup-denying it a title or ensuring it progresses no further in the tournament. “When you make a mistake, it’s more important than if a player makes a mistake-there are more consequences for the teams,” Frappart says. “It’s also easy to say that it’s the fault of the referee and not the fault of our team when you lose.”
Inevitably, female referees are carefully examined, as they straddle (跨越) two traditionally male-dominated fields: football and leadership. “There are many questions involved if she’s there because she’s a woman.” Frappart recalls when she made her debut in Ligue. “It’s not only in football. I think in every job when you’re a woman you need to prove that you have the quality and after that they let you continue.” But as Frappart refereed more matches, the stance towards her gradually changed. “Now, it’s not a question of gender. It’s now only a question about competencies.”
With women refereeing, the matches at the Qatar World Cup broadcast to huge audiences worldwide. Frappart knew it encouraged more women to pick up a whistle and take more and more responsibility. “So if you have more female referees on the TV perhaps it might make it easier for women to say: ‘OK, this is possible.’”
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．Frappart’s life experience. | B．Frappart’s achievements. |
| C．Frappart’s contributions. | D．Frappart’s habits. |
| A．Creative and rewarding. | B．Challenging but inspiring. |
| C．Difficult and meaningless. | D．Easy but troublesome. |
| A．made a speech | B．made full preparations |
| C．made her first appearance | D．made a living |
| A．The Qatar World Cup drew huge audiences for women refereeing. |
| B．It’s easy to put the blame for teams’failures on referees. |
| C．Frappart impressed the world with competencies in her first match. |
| D．In August 2019, Frappart was the first female referee in a Ligue 1 match. |
Chinese culture is full of wonders. The reason why human culture can be exchanged and spread is
On October 12, 2022,
In the 19th century, missionary Angelo Zottoli included the article in his Cursus Litteraturae Sinicae and considered it an
The prophet(先知) Muhammad is known for a saying
British writer Oscar Wilde, in an article, shared his insights about Chuang Tzu(庄子369B.C.－286B.C.), “ He is one of the Darwinians
Some Turkish sinologists(汉学家) say that The Art of War contains Chinese wisdom; some Kazakhstan sinologists say they have a special
“SAI BABA! Sai Baba! Sai Baba! Hahahaha!”
“Today is Shimla’s big day! We have a celebrity visiting our city! Hahahaha!” Rani’s cheekcs burned with embarrassment and tears stung her eyes as she elbowed her way to the exit through the crowd of teasing boys in the packed school bus. It wasn’t the first time she’d been called Sai Baba, after the famous Hindu holy man (印度圣人) she’d seen on TV with his trademark afro (爆炸式卷发) towering over his head.
But this time had to be the worst. Rani jumped off the school bus, angry thoughts hovering inside Rani’s head as she marched home in the drizzling rain. Why did her hair have to curl like a giant cotton candy balloon just when she wanted it to behave? Why, why. why, fumed Rani as she turned the back door key.
“Rani, is that you?” Mama called from the family room. Suddenly Rani’s cousins, Amit and Sumit, came charging toward her. “How many eggs does Rani have in that nest on her head?” screamed Amit. “Let me get that wig (假发) off Rani’s head!” shouted Sumit. Before she could think, Rani had fled out the door and went back up the road she’d walked down minutes before. Halfway up, she slid unseen behind a green curtain of bamboo. Tearing through the wild growth, she made her way down a narrow mud path into a clearing (空地). She threw her schoolbag on the ground and breathed hard.
“I hate my hair!” she cried. Collapsing on her schoolbag, she bitterly remembered the time she’d spent trying to smooth her hair in vain. Before long, she fell into a fitful sleep.
“RANI! RAA-AANI!”
Rani woke up to Mama’s calls. She sounded anxious. “I’ll never go home,” she promised herself darkly. Mama let Amit and Sumit make fun of me. Papa would never have done that. He would listen to me and stand by my side. The minutes wore on. Alone in her secret hideout, Rani watched the shadow of Mamna get longer and begin to disappear as dusk fell.
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Suddenly, leaves rustling, someone or something was making its way into the clearing.
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The next moment Papa was sitting beside her.
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