A. applause B. capturing C. devoted D. driven E. essence F. extends G. marking H. pales I. peer J. stage K. stem |
Exploring the Essence of Heroism
Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. But as we
Across diverse cultures, heroes exhibit certain traits that attract and motivate others. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community offering its
The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. A crucial test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? If the answer or evidence suggests they are
While figures like Madonna and Michael Jackson command fame, their influence
In conclusion, heroes are not just individuals of genius or originality, but they are also embodiments of selflessness and service to a higher purpose. They breathed new life into unchangeable situations,
2 . Tiredness May Lead to Snacking
Staying up late doing homework is always tiring. Perhaps when we are tired, we feel the need to eat unhealthy snack food. Recently scientists have been investigating tiredness and snack food.
According to a study in the Journal of Neuroscience, people are more likely to crave snacks when they don’t get enough sleep.
For the study, researchers from University of Cologne in Germany gave the same dinner to 32 healthy men aged between 19 and 33. Half of the men were then sent home to bed, and the other half were kept aware in the laboratory all night.
The next morning, the participants were asked to consider how much they would be willing to pay for snack food items shown to them in pictures.
According to the researchers, all were similarly hungry in the morning, and had similar levels of most hormones and blood sugar.
However, brain scans showed that when the sleep-deprived participants looked at the pictures of junk food, they released more of the “hunger hormone”. This is the hormone responsible for increasing the appetite, and making us consume more.
Asked about how much they would pay for snacks, “participants with sleep deprivation were more willing to overspend on food items than those with a good night’s sleep,” researchers said.
Researchers also observed that among the people who hadn’t slept, there was greater activity in the part of the brain where food rewards are processed.
Scientists think that sleep-deprived people experience changes to the hunger hormone and the brain’s reward system that leads to a stronger desire to eat snacks with high fat and calories.
“This brings us a little closer to understanding the mechanism behind how sleep deprivation changes food valuation,” Professor Jan Peters, a co-author of the study from the University of Cologne, told The Independent.
Kill the cravingListen to some soft music to relieve your tiredness.
Do some slight exercise for a short time when you’re tired.
Eat yogurt or fruits to replace snacks with high fat and calories.
Distance yourself from the craving.
1. People are more likely to crave snacks if they don’t get enough sleep because they ______.A.have high levels of most hormones and blood sugar |
B.release more of the “hunger hormone”, making them consumer more |
C.are extremely hungry in the morning |
D.are attracted by the snack food items in the pictures |
A.Hunger hormone can increase people’s appetite and let them eat more food. |
B.Participants without sleep deprivation may spend less on food items. |
C.The brain’s reward system will lead to craving snack food. |
D.Greater activity will appear in certain part of the brain among those who sleep well. |
A.Listening to Rock & Roll. | B.Walking out for while. |
C.Ordering a McDonald’s Big Mac. | D.Drinking black coffee. |
3 . The prevalence (普遍) of sweatshop (血汗工厂) labor depends largely on the definition being used. At its most
It can be
Another factor that
Certain economists argue against the popular opinion that sweatshop labor should be considered
However, other experts think that
A.accurate | B.general | C.applicable | D.specific |
A.opinion | B.condition | C.image | D.representation |
A.However | B.Moreover | C.Therefore | D.Otherwise |
A.tax | B.criminal | C.civil | D.labor |
A.exclusively | B.particularly | C.broadly | D.initially |
A.meaningless | B.significant | C.awkward | D.difficult |
A.After all | B.As a result | C.Above all | D.As usual |
A.adds to | B.results from | C.puts off | D.appeals to |
A.in spite of | B.in addition to | C.in terms of | D.in return for |
A.comparative | B.competitive | C.complicated | D.potential |
A.By contrast | B.In turn | C.All in all | D.Last but not least |
A.necessary | B.constructive | C.illegal | D.inhuman |
A.encouraged | B.forbidden | C.reminded | D.obliged |
A.establishing | B.enforcing | C.maintaining | D.dropping |
A.possible | B.incredible | C.avoidable | D.necessary |
4 . In a culture obsessed with measuring talent and ability, we often overlook the important role of inspiration because of its complicated nature. Its history of being treated as supernatural hasn’t helped the
Inspiration is the springboard for creativity. Being in a state of inspiration
Inspiration facilitates progress toward goals. In a recent study conducted by Marina Milyavskaya and her colleagues, college students were asked to report three goals they intended to
Inspiration increases
Inspiration was more strongly
These findings show that inspiration
A.situation | B.quality | C.field | D.mystery |
A.moral lessons | B.academic careers | C.writing dreams | D.life outcomes |
A.involves | B.classifies | C.transforms | D.predicts |
A.ambitious | B.extraordinary | C.efficient | D.humble |
A.restore | B.accomplish | C.assign | D.share |
A.tribe | B.cause | C.survey | D.result |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Otherwise | D.Instead |
A.Relatively | B.Brilliantly | C.Importantly | D.Initially |
A.vision | B.dedication | C.interaction | D.welfare |
A.substantial | B.temporary | C.speedy | D.distinctive |
A.related to | B.based on | C.impressed on | D.addicted to |
A.improves | B.matters | C.arises | D.changes |
A.hatred | B.regret | C.concern | D.disappointment |
A.smile | B.emphasis | C.pressure | D.criticism |
A.ruined | B.interpreted | C.revised | D.imposed |
5 . The way of recording things has never ceased to develop. In the 1980s, as sales of video recorders went up, old 8mm home movies were gradually replaced by VHS (video home system)tapes. Later, video tapes of family holidays lost their appeal and the use of DVDs
Digitising historical documents brings huge benefits—files can be
But the news that the Ministry of Justice of the UK is proposing to scan the 110 million people’s wills it holds and then destroy a handful of
Scholars
The government says that it will save the original wills of “famous people for historic record”, such as that of Princess Diana’s. However, assuming that we know who will
The digitisation of old documents is a valuable, even essential measure. But to destroy the originals once they have been scanned, is not a matter of great
A.paused | B.boomed | C.recovered | D.disappeared |
A.getting outdated | B.coming into style | C.being fined | D.making an error |
A.deleted | B.named | C.copied | D.altered |
A.fight or flight | B.life or death | C.wear and tear | D.awe and wonder |
A.unfortunately | B.additionally | C.in summary | D.for example |
A.the originals | B.the essentials | C.the visualised | D.the digitised |
A.preservation | B.classification | C.publication | D.destruction |
A.applaud | B.disagree | C.discriminate | D.withdraw |
A.revising | B.abandoning | C.uncovering | D.enduring |
A.meaningful | B.favourable | C.resistant | D.delicate |
A.inventing | B.adjusting | C.accessing | D.damaging |
A.outcomes | B.safeguards | C.deadlines | D.byproducts |
A.matter | B.respond | C.lose | D.live |
A.spared | B.discussed | C.forgotten | D.protected |
A.sacrifice | B.courage | C.efficiency | D.admiration |
I offer to pay you $200 in one year if you give me $190 today. Good deal or bad deal? It’s the kind of math problem you might encounter in real life,
A survey in 2022 funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that 61 percent of parents of students said math education should be “relevant to the real world”
Harvard has a personal finance course in the
In most high schools, personal finance classes are light on math, and math classes are
There is a
In conclusion, the integration of math and personal finance in education is not just an academic pursuit, but a
A.similar to | B.as opposed to | C.compared with | D.coupled with |
A.lifting | B.lowering | C.forgetting | D.struggling |
A.awful | B.forced | C.perfect | D.temporary |
A.apply to | B.pass down | C.identify with | D.kick off |
A.for | B.but | C.and | D.so |
A.breathing | B.rolling | C.quoting | D.introducing |
A.politics | B.economics | C.mathematics | D.physics |
A.Traditionally | B.Constantly | C.Frequently | D.Thankfully |
A.restore | B.recover | C.reconsider | D.retell |
A.lacking | B.sufficient | C.absent | D.present |
A.depressing | B.amazing | C.challenging | D.motivating |
A.combination | B.separation | C.application | D.publication |
A.regional | B.local | C.national | D.individual |
A.learn | B.increase | C.examine | D.manage |
A.practical | B.regrettable | C.miserable | D.relaxing |
7 . Alipay, the digital payment arm of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, is allocating more resources to roll out translation services in 16 languages, to ensure foreigners in China can use mobile payments without any hurdles.
Alipay’s move comes amid China’s intensified efforts to further improve foreigners’ payment
Alipay has allowed foreigners in China to link their
Users of 10 overseas e-wallets are also able to use their familiar home e-wallets on their own phones by
According to Alipay, foreigners can use the app to complete payments at restaurants, hotels, scenic spots, convenience stores and supermarkets, as well as for ride-hailing, shared bikes, buses and other public
The mobile payment app has also
The State Council, China’s Cabinet, published a guideline on improving payment services and
Last week, the People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank,
Wang Pengbo, a senior analyst at market consultancy Botong Analysys, said the intensified efforts to provide convenient payment services will not only
Wang said the move demonstrates the country’s resolve to expand high-standard opening-up,
Meanwhile, Chinese banks are taking measures to expand the
Dong said more efforts are needed to expand the scenarios of various types of payment methods at tourist attractions, sporting events, transportation hubs, healthcare and beauty centers and other daily
A.expectations | B.memorizations | C.experiences | D.durations |
A.international | B.domestic | C.interior | D.commercial |
A.copying | B.photographing | C.sharing | D.scanning |
A.transportation | B.security | C.education | D.maintenance |
A.evolved | B.launched | C.specialized | D.simplified |
A.decreased | B.restricted | C.suspended | D.raised |
A.implementing | B.enhancing | C.administrating | D.subscribing |
A.diversified | B.facilitated | C.digitalized | D.conflicted |
A.purchased | B.authorized | C.released | D.commercialized |
A.designs | B.illustrations | C.instructions | D.imagery |
A.significantly | B.artificially | C.individually | D.frequently |
A.gateway | B.industry | C.deadline | D.term |
A.developing | B.monitoring | C.securing | D.adding |
A.recognition | B.acceptance | C.regulation | D.policy |
A.construction | B.application | C.production | D.consumption |
8 . The disposable culture
The disposable (一次性的) culture started small. In1892 William Painter, founder of the Baltimore Bottle Seal Company, patented the bottle cap. The bottles were returned and refilled, but the bottle caps were
Most people feel
With persistence, one may still
This dilemma (困境) occasionally
While some repairs are certainly beyond the ability of the ordinary consumer, many are unbelievably simple. Finding willing
A.turned out | B.thrown away | C.held out | D.kept away |
A.invention | B.concept | C.version | D.equipment |
A.historic | B.political | C.cultural | D.economic |
A.replace | B.produce | C.maintain | D.launch |
A.motivated by | B.accustomed to | C.uncomfortable about | D.independent of |
A.wise | B.relieved | C.bored | D.guilty |
A.removes | B.discovers | C.fixes | D.adjusts |
A.tell | B.miss | C.find | D.affect |
A.service | B.machine | C.information | D.part |
A.doubt | B.insist | C.know | D.recall |
A.takes up | B.puts up | C.makes up | D.opens up |
A.worthless | B.familiar | C.priceless | D.unavailable |
A.fault | B.stage | C.mistake | D.ease |
A.popular | B.disappointing | C.accidental | D.satisfying |
A.managers | B.salesmen | C.repairmen | D.deliverers |
A.A social trend. | B.A writer. | C.A shoe company. | D.A book |
A.New styles of shoes were developed. |
B.Designers started wearing the shoes. |
C.The company made efforts to advertise its shoes. |
D.Manhattan clubs promoted the shoes to the customer. |
A.They will spread much faster. | B.Advertising campaigns stopped. |
C.Only a few people will notice them. | D.Word-of-mouth marketing began to work. |
A.Colleagues have face-to-face conversation with him. |
B.Colleagues in the same office email him at work. |
C.He has to use LinkedIn for work and jobs. |
D.He feel isolated from his family. |
A.Time travel. | B.3D printers. | C.Internet of things. | D.Fitness |
A.Curious. | B.Doubtful. | C.Uninterested. | D.Confident |