Advertising
Advertising has always been closely linked with the mass media. In addition to making people aware of a product or service, a successful advertisement can also create a desire to buy, thus
Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of persuading people into purchasing their
In the future, advertising will be more about understanding individual customers and sending them advertisements that are tailored
2 . Any sort of candy cooked above 212 °F will cool into an impossibly sticky mess. It’s a struggle to scrub away (刮掉) that mess with force.
Boil Water in the Pot
After making caramel (焦糖) apples, peanut brittle or any other kind of candy, simply fill the dirty dish with water and bring it to a boil. By the time the water starts to bubble, it will have removed most of the hardened candy from around the sides of the pot. If there’s anything else left around the edges, it will be half melted.
Mix Candy into another liquid
For those ready to advance to some truly advanced technique, like making a dessert or something, that hardened coating of caramel can be just as easily removed with cream. Or milk! Or coffee! Or whatever liquids! This trick works especially well in ice cream, panna cotta, or pudding.
This way might take a bit longer because there might be less liquid and the pot won’t be perfectly clean. But what’s left on there isn’t anything a soapy sponge can’t handle.
| A．Bakers find it hard to handle the mess. |
| B．In fact, cleaning up candy mess is simple. |
| C．If you don’t need another dessert, don’t force it! |
| D．With the back of a spoon, you can easily scrub it off. |
| E．This method can be applied to sticky bowls of sauce too. |
| F．So the next time you make candy, don’t sweat the clean-up! |
| G．Simply weigh the liquid ingredients from a recipe into the pot. |
3 . When Aiden and Lebron asked me to accompany them on a camping trip to the mountains, I pictured a cozy wooden house with a warm fire and hot cocoa. Imagine how my comfortable image became a nightmare of survival training when they showed up with a truck filled with camping supplies—tents, rolled-up sleeping bags, and canteens!
Lebron, super organized, rushed me to join him to escape the city rush. Good weather though —cotton-candy clouds dotted the deep blue sky.
The trail at first seemed more like a road through the trees than a hiking path. Then it got narrow and steep, making me focus and stay quiet. We went higher, above the tree line, seeing the trail winding up to the mountain top.
“It looks closer than it is,” Lebron said, reading my facial cues. “This is the most difficult part of the trail. Loose rocks and tree roots make it dangerous, and we have no shade.”
Finally, we reached the summit. My legs aching, I dropped my pack and groaned (呻吟).“No time to rest,” Lebron said, looking up at the sky. “The weather here changes quickly, and that cool air means a storm is coming. We need to set up camp.”
He was serious about the storm. While Aiden and Lebron set up camp, I tried to help, but the storm arrived fierce and quick. We took cover inside the tent near a huge rock as thunder roared.
Lebron, sensing that I was scared, reached in his backpack for some peanut butter. Slowly, he spread the peanut butter and said, “This is just a typical summer storm—they’re short-lived, but intense,” Lebron continued, “The campsite might get a bit muddy, but what’s the fun in camping if you can’t get dirty! At least the rain will keep the bears away,” he said with a smile.
The storm passed swiftly, revealing a breathtaking view. I won’t lie — I longed for a hot shower and a soft bed, but as I gazed upward at the Milky Way, I knew this was an adventure I would never forget.
1. How did the writer feel when Aiden and Lebron showed up with a truck filled with camping supplies?| A．Anxious and excited. | B．Relaxed and delighted. |
| C．Frustrated and angry. | D．Disappointed and surprised. |
| A．The trail. | B．The mountain. | C．The summit. | D．The tree line. |
| A．Narrow but plain. | B．Risky and challenging. |
| C．Pleasant with clear paths. | D．Marked with shelters for breaks. |
| A．To show off his humor. |
| B．To highlight danger in the area. |
| C．To ensure everyone stayed indoors. |
| D．To lighten the mood and reduce fear. |
4 . Domestic cats, like many other animals, use smelly substances from anal sacs (肛门囊) to mark territory and communicate with other animals. The new study shows that many smelly compounds from a cat are actually made by a group of bacteria living in the anal sacs.
“Cats use a lot of smelly chemicals for signaling, and they probably don’t make the mall,” says David Coil, project scientist at the Genome Center at the University of California. The project grew out of the Kitty Biome Project, which started by researcher Holly Ganz, professor of evolution and ecology.
The researchers obtained anal sac substances from a single male Bengal cat. They extracted DNA for sequencing (排序) to identify types of bacteria, and also took samples for chemical smell analysis in Professor Cristina Davis’ laboratory in the mechanical and aerospace engineering department.
Davis’ lab focuses on technology for detecting and characterizing low levels of volatile (挥发性的) organic compounds that can be markers of health and disease, from flu in humans to a disease in fruit trees. Sequencing showed that the microbial community was not very diverse and controlled by a small number of bacterial type. “There are not a lot of players there,” Coil says.
The researchers grew the most abundant bacteria from the screen in culture. Researcher Mei Yamaguchi analyzed the volatile chemicals that the bacteria gave off. Yamaguchi and Davis were able to detect 67 volatile compounds that the bacterial cultures released. Of the compounds, 52 were also found directly in the anal sac substances. The results support the idea that the bacterial community, not the cat itself, produces many of the smells the cat uses to communicate.
Coil and colleagues want to follow up by looking at more cats. If bacteria make these smells, why do cats smell different from each other? How do cats acquire the bacteria and do they change over life? Understanding how microbes influence their smell could have wide implications for understanding smell communication in animals.
1. What do cats use for communication and marking territory?| A．Smelly bacteria living in cats. | B．Smelly substances from anal sacs. |
| C．DNA extracted from Bengal cats. | D．Chemicals from the KittyBiome Project. |
| A．Cats produce their own unique smells. |
| B．Bengal cats have distinct DNA sequencing patterns. |
| C．Bacteria in the anal sacs create the majority of smells. |
| D．The KittyBiome Project found new chemical compounds in cats. |
| A．Diet’s impact on cat smells. | B．Cats’ acquisition of bacteria. |
| C．Bacterial communities in wild cats. | D．Microbes’ role in cat smell variation. |
| A．The Secret Behind Cat Smells | B．How bacteria affect Cat Communication |
| C．The Role of Davis’ Lab in Animal Studies | D．Exploring DNA Sequencing in Bengal Cats |
5 . Roughly 2,000 years ago, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the Roman city, Herculaneum. Now a group of scientists is working to figure out one of the great mysteries of that time—the scrolls of Herculaneum.
In 1752, workers digging in Herculaneum uncovered a home with over 600 scrolls. Most of the scrolls were made from papyrus-a paper-like material. The heat from the volcano had burned the scrolls so much that just touching them could make them fall apart. So scientists have been looking for ways to read the scrolls without opening them.
Brent Seales, a computer scientist at the University of Kentucky has been working on this for over 20 years. He uses a CT scanner to take 3D X-ray images. Then he uses a computer program to “unroll” the scroll, and gets pictures of what it looks like on the inside. In 2016, his team used this method to read a burned scroll found near the Dead Sea.
But the scrolls from Herculaneum are much harder. The ink is made from charcoal and water, and doesn’t show up well in CT scans. Still, Dr. Seales hoped to be able to find the writing on the scrolls by training an AI program to look for these patterns.
Though Dr. Seales was making progress, it was slowly going. Then Dr. Seales met with two businessmen. They had the idea of creating a contest for decoding the scrolls. The contest, called the Vesuvius Challenge, offered large prizes to people who met certain challenges in decoding the scrolls. About 1,500 people have taken part in the contest.
In August, Casey Handmer found a pattern that revealed where the ink had been on the scrolls. Soon afterward, Youssef Nader created an AI program that found a whole word: “πoρ
ραc”, which means “purple”. This was the first word ever read from these ancient scrolls. For their efforts, Mr. Handmer and Mr. Nader each won $10,000.
Now people are eagerly working to earn the contest’s $700,000 top prize, which is for decoding four longer sections of the scroll by December 31. The people behind the contest say that, with all the recent progress, it’s likely that someone will win this prize, too.
1. Why didn’t the scientists open the scrolls of Herculaneum?| A．The scrolls are too delicate. | B．There are no suitable tools. |
| C．The scrolls are poisonous. | D．The scientists lacked money. |
| A．Outdated CT scanner. | B．Limited scrolls for study. |
| C．Special composition of the ink. | D．Over-control from the businessmen. |
| A．Opening. | B．Understanding. | C．Hiding. | D．Destroying. |
| A．To compete for an academic award. | B．To uncover the history of Mount Vesuvius. |
| C．To cooperate with Dr. Seales in his research. | D．To win monetary prizes by decoding the scrolls. |
1.活动过程；
2.个人感悟；
3.期待评论。
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An unforgettable English Poetry Recitation Competition
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Those walks were more than just physical exercise. They were a journey into my grandfather’s wisdom. He’d wove tales of his colorful youth, painting vivid pictures of adventures and lessons learned. His advice was like a compass guiding me through life’s maze (迷宫), highlighting the importance of being kind and understanding in a world that often appeared uncaring. I often looked forward to those walks with eager anticipation.
Our bond grew stronger within the simple embrace of routine. The weathered bench beneath the oak tree became our safe place, a harbor of shared moments. Grandpa, with his worn yet cherished lunchbox, would unpack a simple feast comprising a sandwich, a piece of fruit, and a bottle of tea.
In those instances, it felt like time stopped, allowing laughter to dance in the air and silent understanding to say so much. Our connection didn’t rely on fancy things; it grew strong in the simple way we were friends.
The unavoidable leaving came, making me feel a huge sense of loss. Grandpa’s passing away left a big emptiness, a silence that couldn’t be filled. In the sadness, I felt upset that the family focused more on getting things from him rather than remembering the values and memories he gave us. It was like they forgot how he held us together, beyond just what he owned.
Looking for comfort, I went back to the park that held the pieces of our shared happiness. Away from the mourning crowd, the bench beneath the oak tree stood as a silent witness to our past moments. As I approached, my heart ached with the realization that those cherished moments were now memories. But something caught my eye-a small box and a letter, both addressed to me.
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With a mixture of curiosity, I picked up the letter and read it.
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Overcame with emotions, I opened the box.
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8 . MicroSD cards are common in smartphones, tablets, and action cameras. Finding the right microSD card doesn’t have to be difficult — we can help you find the best microSD cards for your needs.
Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory CardThis microSD card can handle the needs of nearly any device and any type of user, and it offers the fastest speeds and highest storage of the cards we considered while keeping a low price tag. The write speed isn’t provided for this microSD card, which isn’t uncommon — manufacturers often focus on read speed instead because it’s where you’ll notice a la g if there is any.
SanDisk 256GB Extreme Memory CardBob Sacha, a photographer and associate professor of video storytelling, recommends getting a card like this one. “This card may have a lower read speed and write speed, but it works in all the cameras I use,” he says. This microSD card is also shockproof, waterproof, and able to withstand high temperatures, which makes it suitable for action cameras.
SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory CardIf you’re into portable gaming, and are planning on keeping more than a game or two on hand at any given time, you’ll need enough storage to back that up. The SanDisk Ultra 512GB is just a version of our pick for Switch gaming with more storage, since the read and write speeds are perfectly fine for gaming. It also has plenty of storage to work with a 4kdrone (无人机) or a home security camera.
PNY U3 Pro Elite 512GB MicroSD CardWhere write speed really comes into play is when you’re recording video. That’s also when you’ll want to pay attention to the video class, which measures the minimum levels of write speed for recording video. Ultra-high-speed class is a number inside a U on the front of the card. A U1 card should be able to handle 1080p recording without any issues, but if you want to record 4K, get a U3 card like the PNY Pro Elite.
1. What is special about Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card?| A．The fastest speed. | B．The highest storage. |
| C．An affordable price. | D．No write speed. |
| A．Shockproof. | B．Waterproof. |
| C．High speed. | D．Temperature-resistant. |
| A．SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory Card. |
| B．SanDisk 256GB Extreme Memory Card. |
| C．PNY U3 Pro Elite 512GB MicroSD Card. |
| D．Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card. |
9 . On May 7, “eco-mermaid” Merle Liivand
That
Since 2019, she’s broken records, swimming vast distances—first in California, then in Florida, and this time swimming the
During her
| A．planned | B．kept | C．broke | D．prepared |
| A．stronger | B．cleaner | C．lighter | D．cooler |
| A．water | B．plastic | C．sand | D．metal |
| A．situation | B．cleanup | C．disaster | D．experience |
| A．different | B．visible | C．similar | D．challenging |
| A．attached to | B．referred to | C．applied to | D．devoted to |
| A．connecting | B．removing | C．kicking | D．wiping |
| A．hides | B．marks | C．finds | D．conveys |
| A．depth | B．length | C．width | D．breadth |
| A．persisted | B．relaxed | C．faced | D．paused |
| A．accomplishment | B．betterment | C．management | D．agreement |
| A．training | B．adventure | C．travel | D．marathon |
| A．gathered | B．shared | C．sorted | D．pushed |
| A．miss | B．review | C．break | D．reach |
| A．various | B．lasting | C．positive | D．side |
