1 . A study from the University of Montreal has found that watching ice hockey (冰球) greatly increases your heart rate. For television-watchers, the increase was an average 75%, while for those watching live it rose by 110%. This is equal, say the researchers, to running for 15 minutes.
Heart rates were highest during overtime and if there were scoring chances.
However, there is other research showing that watching football can stress the heart so much that it causes strokes (中风) and heart attacks. A study of German fans compared heart rates and blood pressure as they watched their country play in the World Cup. Both heart rate and blood pressure were raised when they watched their own team, and stayed higher for hours afterwards.
The Canadian study was conducted by an observation made by 13-year-old Leia Khairy; daughter of Prof Paul Khairy, the lead researcher. She noticed that while her own heart was beating wildly as she played soccer, the parents on the sidelines were jumping up and down energetically. But Paul Khairy states, “Watching an ice hockey game can’t be replaced by physical activity. It raises heart rate but does not carry the same benefits on cardiovascular (心血管的) health as exercise.
The study of German foot ball fans found that a stressful match more than doubled the risk of a heart attack or a stroke. So it may be that you need to be fit before you watch a sporting event, rather than hope it is equal to brief exercise. Studies have only shown a significant effect on men; and there is no correlation between a fan’s emotional connection with a team and the occurrence of a heart attack. The authors of the Canadian paper suggest that anyone watching an exciting game should take seriously ally symptoms (症状) such as chest pain or shortness of breath. .
1. What can the data indicate in Paragraph 1?| A．Heart rates change a lot while watching ice hockey. |
| B．Players’ performances are related to scoring chances. |
| C．Watching ice hockey has a lot to do with heart diseases. |
| D．Watching ice hockey can make people’s hearts race faster. |
| A．A stressful game can increase the risk of a heart attack. |
| B．Watching sports game can be very beneficial to people. |
| C．Reactions of players’ parents aren’t affected by heart rates. |
| D．Benefits of watching games aren’t equal to those of exercise. |
| A．Monitor the heart rates all the time. |
| B．Pay close attention to physical reaction. |
| C．Take the games’ results very seriously. |
| D．Avoid watching games for a long time. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Subjective. | C．Objective. | D．Negative. |
On the morning of our long- awaited graduation day, expectation filled the air as I together with my best friends Sarah, Maria and Grace gathered our bags, waited for the plane and set about our adventure to Barcelona. For months, we had been dreaming about this moment, which marked the end of years of burying ourselves in hard work and staying dedicated. It was three months ago in a history class that we were drawn to its rich history, from the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter to the groundbreaking historical architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
The happiness of burying ourselves in a new culture, filled with amazing and new cuisine and friendly people, advanced our excitement. However, despite our enthusiasm, we couldn’t ignore the fact that none of us spoke Spanish so fluently. On the day before setting off, we were still hesitant about whether to go or not. While surfing on the Internet for advice, we found that most people travelling to Barcelona considered the locals friendly and warm-hearted ones who are always willing to offer help. A sense of relief and expectation took the place of the worries. We made up our minds to go there.
As we stepped off the plane, bathed in Spanish warm sunshine, our spirits rose high. We kicked off our journey with a wander down Las Ramblas, enjoying the energy and talent of street performers. Down by the street, the traditional buildings and precious cultural sites were a true feast for the eyes.
Yet, the days passing by, unforeseen challenges began to take place. On the last day of the journey, as we were lost in the beauty of the amazing squares and traditional buildings, Sarah put forward that we could play the game of cat and mouse to better explore the architectures. After arranging our roles, we ran towards different directions to hide, while the cat, Sarah, began to count down to find and catch us.
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Hiding myself in the corner of a hall, I carefully observed Sarah.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Panic seized our group as we found Sarah's left arm bleeding.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . As technological creation continues to change the workplace, we are seeing more industries trust their operations to new gadgets (小器具), software and programs that can transform the workplace. One such technology that has the potential, to some degree, to change workplaces in the coming years is RPA ( Robotic Process Automation). With more industries starting to welcome RPA software, RPA robots would be able to solve repetitive tasks like some of the paper work normally dealt with by administrative staff, thus lowering costs and increasing productivity.
There is a common concern that companies employing technology like RPA are only interested in increasing their profit through cost reduction without considering other important factors, and that this kind of trend would finally leave most of the workforce jobless. However, while it is true . that the unskilled tasks of administrative and paper work are likely to be taken over by automation, the demands on the average office worker will tend to include more creative work, duties on management and communication with clients and suppliers.
With this shift in focus, the worker of the future will be expected to have transferable (可转移的) problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will make them competent of dealing with any difficult situation and work independently to find solutions.
At present, the ability to adapt and be flexible would also be important since the world we live in is likely to change a lot, with much uncertainty ahead. Having such flexibility, together with the desire to keep learning and the initiative (主动性) to step forward, the successful worker of the future is one who will be able to use their skills to find out opportunities, make improvements and take on new challenges wherever they’ll be working.
1. What is the advantage of RPA?| A．It can inspire workers to change their attitudes. |
| B．It can help work more effectively at fewer costs. |
| C．It can totally change the traditional workplace. |
| D．It can take the place of all the staff in the office. |
| A．Unskilled workers are hard to survive. | B．Demands of workers will be very high. |
| C．Technology will lead to unemployment. | D．Companies will only care about profits. |
| A．Capable. | B．Frightened. | C．Aware. | D．Mindful. |
| A．People face many unknown issues. |
| B．People live in a changeable world. |
| C．People lack various skills to solve problems. |
| D．People have few chances to improve themselves. |
Nowadays, many kids enjoy eating junk food, even though it is not good for their health. Many people have started
Eating too much junk food can lead to several health problems. This includes obesity and other diseases
We all know that eating unhealthy food does harm
5 . Dave had always loved the ocean. You wouldn’t believe how excited he was at Christmas when seeing a gift-wrapped
But when he began to surf, something
When Dave reached the
Dave took a last wave,
| A．surfboard | B．wetsuit | C．shorts | D．glasses |
| A．exciting | B．joyful | C．scary | D．sorrowful |
| A．put | B．swept | C．gave | D．attracted |
| A．beach | B．seaweed | C．shore | D．current |
| A．recognized | B．challenged | C．questioned | D．joined |
| A．think of | B．speak of | C．let go of | D．take notice of |
| A．take | B．load | C．bear | D．shift |
| A．weight | B．focus | C．legs | D．hands |
| A．sands | B．shallows | C．destination | D．center |
| A．quit | B．shared | C．doubted | D．grasped |
| A．cautious | B．tired | C．afraid | D．sceptical |
| A．sight | B．breath | C．depth | D．mind |
| A．survivor | B．competitor | C．professional | D．natural |
| A．fighting | B．riding | C．breaking | D．beating |
| A．self-respect | B．self-confidence | C．self-doubt | D．self-criticism |
6 . Do you have an uncle believing vaccines cause autism (自闭症) but refusing to do further research? What about a friend avoiding information about factory animal farming so he can eat cheap meat guilt-free?
Each is an example of willful ignorance—the intentional act of avoiding information that reveals the negative consequences of one's actions. To find out why people engage in it, a team of researchers performed an analysis on the evidence of willful ignorance, comparing the results of 22 studies with over 6,000 participants.
Participants were randomly assigned the role of decision-makers or recipients (接受者). The decision-makers were given a choice: They could take a $ 5 or $ 6 payout. If they took $ 5, the recipient would also receive $ 5. If they took $ 6, the recipient would receive $ 1. Most decision-makers acted altruistically. They made a slight sacrifice to give the recipient more money. On average, only about a quarter of decision-makers acted selfishly.
In another study, the decision-makers could still choose between the $5 or $6 payouts, but they were not told what the recipient would receive. There was a 50-50 chance the recipient would receive $ 5 or $1. Importantly, the decision-makers could ask the researchers what payout the recipient would receive, and they could do so at no cost to themselves. 44% of decision-makers chose to remain willfully ignorant and took the selfish option.
The researchers assumed two potential motivations for willful ignorance. First, they thought willful ignorance may offer an excuse for not acting generously. If a person doesn't know the consequences of his actions, then he still can consider himself a morally honest individual even if he decides to act selfishly. Willful ignorance serves to protect his self-image.
The second potential motivation is “cognitive inattentiveness.” That is, people dislike thinking more than they have to. It may result from laziness, not paying attention, or not wanting to take the time to learn more. Whatever the case, they favor the quick-and-easy decision.
The researchers conclude “taken together, the evidence suggests ignorance is indeed in part ‘willful’ and driven by excuse-seeking and self-image maintenance motives.” Thanks to them, we are all a little less ignorant about ignorance.
1. Which of the following is most probably considered as willful ignorance?| A．Refusing to purchase a fur coat out of ethical concerns. |
| B．Stopping smoking in the knowledge of its harm to health. |
| C．Cheating in the exam for a good grade regardless of its negativity. |
| D．Engaging in environmental protection activities in the face of global warming. |
| A．Indifferently. | B．Selflessly. | C．Tolerantly. | D．Proudly. |
| A．Serious. | B．Ironic. | C．Humorous. | D．Critical. |
| A．What are altruistic behaviors like? | B．How do we avoid willful ignorance? |
| C．What are effects of willful ignorance? | D．Why do people choose to be ignorant? |
Dazhai, a village
Those in Dazhai are important
Longji terraces are based on an environmental practice that focuses on harmony between humans and nature
Longji terraces are an important model of ancient Chinese water
8 . It's no secret that mountain climbing comes with various risks, but some are looking toward an unconventional means of reducing the dangers associated with the sport: jetpacks. A company called Gravity Industries designs what they call “Jet Suits”, a wearable technology that allows its users to fly through the air with a pack on their back and arm-based thrusters (助推器).
A recently conducted test flight involved a pilot demonstrating how quickly the jet suit can be used to climb up to a peak. The pilot covered 1.2 miles with 2,200 feet of vertical gain in just 3 minutes, 30 seconds. That's basically equal to the 0.9 mile, 2,000-foot-gain Manitou Incline climb in Colorado, plus a little more.
Though the recreational use of the jet suit to climb popular mountains would surely be met with outrage (愤怒) from the local hiking community, there's one application that might be considered quite a bit more acceptable, even praised: using the suit to speed up search and rescue operations.
While the technology is still relatively new and access is quite limited, a video of a mountainside test flight, showing the device pushing its pilot up steep terrain (地势) at a height of about 20 feet off the ground, might provide a glimpse at what the future of search and rescue operations in remote areas could look like. Not only could these suits be used to land rescuers in places that might be unsafe for a helicopter, but they could also allow for rapid search of large areas.
All of that sounds great, though the price may still be a bit restrictive for widespread use among Colorado’s search and rescue teams at the moment. While there’s not much information on the Gravity Industries website about the price of a unit, one 2021 article put it at $ 440, 000.
For now, it's extremely unlikely that a jet suit will be spotted rushing to someone's time aid the next time you're out on the trail. But the creation of jet suits seems to reflect another step toward a real-world and life-saving application of what was once thought to be nothing more than a science-fiction device: the jetpack.
1. How did the author clarify the speed of the pilot in the test flight?| A．By giving examples. | B．By making a comparison. |
| C．By explaining a concept. | D．By analyzing causes and effects. |
| A．The result of a test flight. | B．The danger of a helicopter. |
| C．The limitation of the jetpack. | D．The potential application of the jetpack. |
| A．It might be unaffordable for a majority of people. |
| B．It is unsafe to wear the suit to carry out rescue tasks. |
| C．It could help predict the development of all the rescue jobs. |
| D．It can push pilots up steep terrain 20 meters off the ground. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Unclear. | C．Dismissive. | D．Hopeful. |
We were sitting in her classroom, giggling, playing tricks on each other and talking about the latest information of the day. Mrs. Virginia DeView cleared her throat and asked us to be quiet.
“Now,” she said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” The class seemed to gasp(喘气) in chorus. Our professions? We stared at each other in disbelief. After all, we were only 13 and 14 years old.
Because Virginia DeView was demanding, most of us just overlooked her brilliance.
“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions,” she said with a glow on her face as though this was the best thing she did in her classroom every year. “You will have to do a research paper on your upcoming career. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”
All of us went home confused. Who knows what they want to do at 13? I had narrowed it down, however. I liked art, singing and writing. But I was terrible in art, and when I sang, my sisters screamed: “Oh, please shut up.” The only thing left was writing.
Every day in her class, Virginia DeView monitored us. Where were we? Who had picked their careers? Finally, most of us had selected something: I picked print journalism（新闻工作）. This meant I had to interview a devoted newspaper reporter in person, and I was terrified. Sensing this, for the next 90 minutes, Mrs. Virginia DeView filled me with stories about print journalism…
A few days later, I gave my oral report totally from memory. Surprisingly, I got an A on the entire project.
Years later, I forgot all about Virginia DeView and the careers we selected. I was in college hunting for a new career. My father wanted me in business, which seemed to be sound advice at the time, except that I had no sense of any business skills. Then I remembered Virginia DeView and my desire at 13 to be a journalist.
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Paragraph 1: I called my father.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: Now I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . Be honest: how often does your social media scrolling lead to shopping? And how many of those things that TikTok made you buy did you actually need? Enter de-influencing, the TikTok trend flipping (颠覆) influencing on its head — and aiming to save our bank balances in the process.
De-influencing is the TikTok trend with hundreds of millions of views that’s challenging the hype (炒作) around so-called popular products by telling you what you shouldn’t buy, instead of what you should. It’s a response to a few different things, including a general feeling of overconsumption (you don’t need more stuff just because TikTok says you do) and the cost of living crisis.
It sounds progressive, but once you scratch the surface, there isn’t a huge difference between influencing and de-influencing. “De-influencing is a bit of a false product,” says Kendall. “It’s still influence but it’s telling people what not to buy.”While TikTokers may be warning consumers away from expensive or well-known products, some continue to influence by telling consumers what they should buy instead. For example, buying a heated roller set on Amazon over the Dyson Airwrap — this is still suggesting products with sweeping promises.
Ironically speaking, de-influencing is a good strategy for influencers and brands. Rising living costs mean consumers are less likely to spend a huge amount of money on big-ticket items, which means the influencers promoting them are less likely to generate income. Turning to promoting cheaper products plays into the so-called “Lipstick Effect,” where people treat themselves to little luxuries, instead of addictions, during times of economic uncertainty.
What is different about de-influencing is encouraging consumers to take a moment to think about whether they need a product and whether it’s right for them versus whether they’re simply being influenced because it’s new, popular, or exciting. This is part of a bigger movement in beauty. “There is also the reduction of regimens, the ingredient diet, the skin minimalism, and the stripping back of excess linked to sustainability and over-consumption,” says Kendall. “This is a positive approach to marketing.”
1. Why does the author use the questions at the beginning of Paragraph 1?| A．To introduce the topic. | B．To highlight an opinion. |
| C．To illustrate an argument. | D．To predict the ending. |
| A．It’s telling people what to buy to challenge the hype. |
| B．It is a bit of a true product influencing people. |
| C．It responds to a general feeling of overconsumption. |
| D．It’s an unwise strategy for influencers and brands. |
| A．Get what is popular. | B．Purchase a novel product. |
| C．Increase consumption in beauty. | D．Buy only what is needed. |
| A．De-influencing: The Trend Killing Influencer Marketing |
| B．Brands are all Scared of the De-influencing Trend |
| C．De-influencing Pushes the Shift to Overconsumption |
| D．De-influencing: The Trend Putting Truthfulness First |
