The Yingge dance is a combination of opera, dance and wushu. Typically, the dance
On Chinese New Year, a Yingge team
The dance team’s commitment
So far, the Yingge dance
2 . When it comes to happiness, our present selves habitually get deprived (剥夺).
When we are doing these, it’s as if we put true happiness in a package addressed to us at some future time when circumstances will be just right for it to happen. Yet, the package keeps getting lost.
What causes this? How can we avoid this result? We should know the reason why we make such choices and why our future selves seem like strangers to us is partially due to the abstractness of tomorrow. The solution is to make the future more vivid and create an emotional connection between the present and future selves. Here are several ways to strengthen the connection.
Visualize the best version of yourself.
Imagine yourself in old age. Looking back at now, what do you wish you would have done more or differently with your time?
Once you do such things, you will make choices that will benefit both your present self and future self.
A.Start a conversation between the selves. |
B.What will your future self thank you for? |
C.We often put feeling happy to the future us. |
D.Learn to communicate with others through letters. |
E.What impression did you leave on those around you? |
F.This can make what you do today for the future more worthwhile. |
G.As a result, we are left without enjoyment of the moment in front of us. |
3 . During the last week of Fu Bao’s public viewing earlier this month, visitors endured waiting for 5—6 hours just to give a glance at the panda for only five minutes, as Everland Panda World restricted viewing time to manage the flood of visitors.
Born to parents Ai Bao and Le Bao in July 2020, Fu Bao is South Korea’s first naturally-born panda. In the days following her birth, Everland’s social media channels offered fans a steady diet of Fu Bao videos, pulling in more than 1.2 million subscribers and, as of February, over 500 million accumulated views. The most recent videos are now filled with warm and sincere messages from viewers.
Thanks to Fu Bao’s widespread popularity, her zookeeper has also found himself in the spotlight, becoming a bit of a social media star himself. Often referred to as her grandpa, Kang Chul-won offered hi own farewell message to Fu Bao, noting that the South Koreans’ special love for her all began with social media videos shared during the pandemic when the zoo was closed. She brought help and happiness to a society in many ways that was having a difficult time due to the virus. He said people visited the social media sites every day so it felt like he was raising her together with them. They cared so much for her and shared the same emotions of raising a baby panda together during such difficult times.
Fu Bao will be transferred to China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan Province. Everland says that she will be kept alone at Everland Panda World for a month to prepare her to adjust to her new environment before her overseas transfer, which will be carried out in accordance with international rules.
1. What can we learn about Fu Bao from the first two paragraphs?A.She has a balanced diet. | B.She is five years old. |
C.She is very popular in South Korea. | D.She came from Sichuan, China. |
A.She is a live symbol of luck and fortune. |
B.She is an animal who can resist any virus. |
C.She is an inspiration to overcome difficulties. |
D.She is their common possession and business. |
A.She will go on show in Everland. | B.She will be separated for adjustment. |
C.She will leave Everland Panda World. | D.She will be moved to a research center. |
A.On behalf of. | B.In terms of. |
C.In company with. | D.In agreement with. |
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Every week I save all the change and $1 bills I have in my purse. Then every Christmas I cash it in for as many $100 bills as the saved money gets me. I then wait for a family in need. I split the money in half and give half to the family in need and the other half to my nine-year-old son, Say’ Veon, who puts it in his savings account, to teach him about delayed satisfaction. Then he helps me get gifts or give the money to the family.
I adopted Say’ Veon after his mother, a close friend of mine, passed away from cancer before his fifth birthday. Even though Say’ Veon has dealt with great loss and sadness at such a young age, his generous spirit and loving heart shine through. He has given money to someone else who needs it more, such as his friends or classmates. Say’ Veon’s acts of kindness always blow me away and I feel blessed to have him in my life.
This week I got a call from a friend, DeeDee, who is 77 years old. She was upset because she had been cheated, and the cheaters took all the money out of her checking account which she lives on, and now she didn’t have the money to pay her rent and bills.
This morning, I took the money and showed Say’ Veon how much I saved this year. I told him what happened to DeeDee, and then asked him if he would be willing to give his half along with my half and donate it to her as our person in need this year.
He said, “Yes, of course.” This year our total was $400.
We went to visit DeeDee and my son handed her a Christmas card with the money. She opened it and said, “Thank you.” She then looked again and stared at the $100 bills.
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DeeDee froze there with her eyes wide open.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Suddenly, Say’ Veon said to DeeDee, “You are our family!”
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . Robert Mendez Jr. is a football coach. Despite being born without limbs (四肢), he has spent his life on what he can
This year, Robert
As Robert accepted the
He said, “If there’s any
When talking of
Robert may have been born without arms or legs, but he was
A.imagine | B.do | C.tolerate | D.benefit |
A.sponsored | B.valued | C.created | D.received |
A.deserving | B.demanding | C.formal | D.fortunate |
A.player | B.individual | C.match | D.witness |
A.donation | B.challenge | C.proposal | D.award |
A.shared | B.obtained | C.repeated | D.proved |
A.chance | B.joy | C.message | D.warning |
A.intelligent | B.far | C.respectful | D.fit |
A.write down | B.talk about | C.advocate for | D.focus on |
A.competing | B.coaching | C.giving | D.learning |
A.potential | B.shortcoming | C.question | D.secret |
A.comfortable | B.enthusiastic | C.pleased | D.sure |
A.last | B.happen | C.change | D.spread |
A.eventually | B.similarly | C.obviously | D.merely |
A.persuade | B.understand | C.defeat | D.motivate |
7 . Top Family Vacation Destinations Everyone Will Love
Think of taking a vacation and need some inspiration for where to travel? We have you covered. Here are some of our top picks for kid-friendly destinations.
Anaheim, California
California is a great family vacation destination that you will remember forever. Additionally, there are many other places to visit around the Anaheim area besides Disneyland Park. Other attractions like Knott’s Berry Farm, a water park and museums are close by as well, so you are sure to have lots of family adventures.
Panama City, Florida
If you’re looking for some family beach fun, why not try Panama City in Florida? You’ll find white sand and a beautiful tropical climate. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself.
Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria
One of our top family vacation destinations outside of the United States is Salzburg. You can visit Mozart’s home and catch a concert show. Or, if you’re looking for a snowy outdoor adventure, then Austria is also a great place to go during the right time of year. Austria has some great family hotels. Some even offer baby monitors and child care available.
Dublin, Ireland
If you’re looking for peace and quiet, and beautiful surroundings, why not go to Dublin? It’s a place where your kids can run around wild and free and it also has a romantic feel. There are attractions to visit as well, such as Clara Lara Amusement Park, located in the Wicklow mountains and many other outdoor activities kids can take part in.1. Which of the following destinations is suitable for kids fond of coastal life?
A.Anaheim, California. | B.Panama City, Florida. |
C.Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria. | D.Dublin, Ireland. |
A.White sand. | B.Wildlife. | C.Music. | D.Water. |
A.They both feature theme parks. |
B.They both offer child care service. |
C.They are both perfect places for museum lovers. |
D.They both provide visitors with a romantic feeling. |
8 . When I was young, my dad would always play music in the house. I’d dance to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Whenever he played Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, I’d grab my skipping ropes and skip to the beat. I’d request Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata when I was getting ready for bed. Listening to classical music was part of my daily routine. I eventually learned how to play the piano.
After I had my own daughter, I was excited to introduce her to classical music. However, this excitement soon led to disappointment as no matter what piece I chose, she would not listen.
Then one day in October, everything changed. My daughter came home and announced, “I want to dress up as a bumblebee (大黄蜂) for Halloween. Can you make me a costume, Mom?” Of course, I agreed to sew her a bumblebee costume. But at the same time, the bumblebee gave me an idea.
I worked all week on the costume. On Halloween night, my daughter put the costume on and looked in the mirror. Her eyes lit up.
She began making buzzing noises (嗡嗡声)— and I was ready. “Can you fly like a bumblebee?” I asked. As she began to buzz around the room, I quickly started playing Flight of the Bumblebee.
As the fast-paced violin music began, my daughter buzzed around to the music. She never stopped moving.
When the music came to its final bars, my daughter shouted, “Play it again, Mom!” So I played it again.
Since that night, classical music has become more prevalent (普遍的) in our household. Eventually, she learned how to play the violin and guitar.
I still have that costume stored away in a special box. I hope to pass it on to my grandchildren one day and see what happens.
1. What does the author intend to show by mentioning the music works in paragraph 1?A.Their impact on her. | B.Their lasting popularity. |
C.Her favorite classical music pieces. | D.Her dad’s vast collection of music records. |
A.Teaching my daughter a bumblebee dance. |
B.Reintroducing classical music to my daughter. |
C.Making my daughter a nice bumblebee costume. |
D.Spending a meaningful Halloween with my daughter. |
A.Calmly. | B.Hesitantly. | C.Enthusiastically. | D.Halfheartedly. |
A.As evidence of her sewing skills. | B.To let it play its magic on her grand-kids. |
C.As a Halloween gift for her future grand-kids. | D.To remind her of a happy holiday experience. |
9 . Photographers from China were among the top prize winners at the 14th Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, in London.
Chinese photographers featured significantly and won
The official awards news release described their picture as “a
The image was
Hanwen, one of the two Chinese winners, says, “I think this photo shows how
“The
A.diplomas | B.fortunes | C.titles | D.prizes |
A.effect | B.motivation | C.success | D.enthusiasm |
A.imagination | B.image | C.exploration | D.reflection |
A.fascinating | B.terrifying | C.puzzling | D.disturbing |
A.colors | B.shapes | C.structures | D.sizes |
A.temperature | B.darkness | C.coldness | D.cloud |
A.presented | B.stored | C.highlighted | D.introduced |
A.created | B.predicted | C.tracked | D.observed |
A.processing | B.analyzing | C.designing | D.appreciating |
A.quiet | B.beautiful | C.distant | D.mysterious |
A.demand | B.persuade | C.allow | D.attract |
A.atmosphere | B.environment | C.universe | D.earth |
A.standard | B.intention | C.desire | D.application |
A.enjoyed | B.challenged | C.treated | D.devoted |
A.slight | B.ordinary | C.familiar | D.temporary |
10 . The cry of the fishing cat sounds like the quack of a duck, and the rest of this midsize cat also enables it to hunt in the water. Its streamlined head is perfect for moves in the mangrove swamps (红树林沼泽地) and wetlands of South and Southeast Asia, and its pointy ears even fold (折叠) down when it jumps into deep water. The short and strong tail helps control its direction. The extra-thick coat keeps it warm and dry while swimming.
“I found fishing cats to be very ingenious,” says Tiasa Adhya, co-founder of The Fishing Cat Project, a research and conservation group based in eastern India. Her research recently showed that the animal has two methods of catching fish. In deep waters, the cat stays still on the banks for hours before jumping into the water for the kill. In shallow (浅的) waters, though, the cat actively drives the fish out of their hiding places by moving about with heavy steps.
Now the fishing cat is facing another challenge: humans. The world has lost almost 90 percent of its wetlands since the 1700s, with Asia suffering the greatest loss. These days, industrialized fish farming, pollution and other human behaviors have destroyed the living condition of freshwater fish and set fishing cats against farmers, as the hungry cats steal farmed fish, and the farmers get even with them (报复). Once found along river systems from Pakistan to Vietnam, the cats have disappeared from large areas of their range.
Researchers are testing new methods, including the commercial launch (商业化推出) of a type of native rice variety. Depending on nutrients (营养物) washed in by rains rather than on chemicals, the rice creates living space for the fishing cat and its food. The idea is that in healthy lakes where there is plenty to feed fishing cats and fishermen alike, killings will be unnecessary. “Nobody takes a loss,” Adhya explains, “when somebody takes a fish.”
1. What does the author want to explain about fishing cats in the first paragraph?A.Why they moved to South and Southeast Asia. |
B.What helps them swim well in the water. |
C.What pushes them to live with ducks. |
D.Why they love staying in the water. |
A.Friendly. | B.Alarmed. | C.Clever. | D.Lazy. |
A.The battle between fishing cats and humans. |
B.The decision to protect freshwater fish. |
C.The importance of stopping pollution. |
D.The method of increasing wetlands. |
A.It will do some harm to the environment. |
B.It will create a win-win situation. |
C.It will increase food production. |
D.It will cost a lot of money. |