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Are you an "I person" or an "E person"?
These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are parts of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. All of the results have four letters, and there are 16 results in total. "I" and "E" refer to "introverted" and "extroverted"
Even if someone is typically quiet, many online discussions suggest that an "I" person can still
According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily
Using the MBTI to identify and describe someone's personality
The MBTI personality test may show something you don't know about yourself and can even
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There are many advantage for parents to give kids housework to do, though it can be easy done by themselves. Sometimes, it may takes parents plenty of time to explain to the kids what needs to get done, and guide them do it. However, what is known to all, doing different daily tasks are important for the children’s overall development. Parents should believe there is always a suitable task for his kids. Finding housework that the kids are able to do at the particular time. Then work it out a practical schedule and system fit to them.
Following Zibo and Harbin, Tianshui in northwest China’s Gansu Province is sweeping social media with
According to the China news agency, one restaurant owner in Tianshui noted that he has been serving at least 400 customers a day as people from other provinces are driving to the city to have
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However, how to use temporary Internet and craze to promote the long-term
4 . In the age of the selfie, taking photos of yourself has become a daily activity. Half of all teenagers regularly post selfies. But what happens when the desire for the best selfie starts damaging nature—or even ourselves?
Social media tourism is dramatically changing who visits natural places like Figure Eight Pools in Sydney’s Royal National Park. Many people are now drawn to these places for the best selfie background. These new tourists, motivated to seek out photos and selfies, sometimes ignore warning signs or bans on drones (无人机). Thus, many people have been severely injured or killed by taking risky selfies and photos in dangerous locations. Additionally, drone use can cause environmental harm if drones catch fire or batteries leak.
The search for the perfect selfie can also harm animals, protected plants and even First Nations rock art. In some cases, selfies have become a long-term threat to ecosystems.
But for land managers, perhaps the biggest challenge is satisfying increased interest while keeping people safe. They are working to assist this new demand by reshaping nature to make better scenery—and keep visitors safer. At Moran Falls in Queensland’s Lamington National Park, a famous view had been blocked by plants, driving some visitors to jump the fence at the viewing platform and stand directly on top of a very tall cliff (悬崖). As a solution, land managers have the trees trimmed (修剪) and then use the fallen branches to hide the track made by selfie-seekers.
These land managers are wondering why traditional measures like signs and warnings often prove ineffective? The answer may lie in social recognition For many, the risk seems worth the reward if it means gaining admiration on social media. Nature-based content on popular social media platforms like TikTok often performs very well, giving other would-be influencers the motive to seek out new locations. This problem has been created by the combination of social media and human psychology. To solve it, we might look at how these two factors interact. Responsible selfie and tourism campaigns on popular social media platforms could be a start.
1. Why are many people attracted to visit places like Figure Eight Pools?| A．To appreciate the natural beauty. | B．To seek adventure and excitement. |
| C．To search for the ideal selfie setting. | D．To test the use of drones for photography. |
| A．By listing figures. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By analyzing causes. | D．By making comparisons. |
| A．Risks are often ignored by people | B．Rules are rarely followed by people. |
| C．Exploring new attractions is preferred. | D．Social media attention is valued more. |
| A．Launching tourism campaigns | B．Promoting proper behaviors online |
| C．Banning selfies in natural landscape. | D．Restricting access to social media platforms. |
5 . Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. As part of the world’s ecosystems, wildlife provides balance and stability to nature’s processes. The goal of wildlife conservation is to ensure the survival of these species, and to educate people on living sustainably with other species.
The human population has grown exponentially (呈指数地) over the past 200 years, to more than seven billion people today, and it continues to rapidly grow. This means natural resources are being consumed faster than ever by the billions of people on the planet. This growth and development also endangers the habitats and existence of various types of wildlife around the world, particularly animals and plants that may be displaced for land development, or used for food or other human purposes. Other threats to wildlife include the introduction of invasive species from other parts of the world, climate change, pollution, hunting, fishing, and poaching (偷猎).
International organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the United Nations work to support global animal and habitat conservation efforts on many different fronts. They work with the government to establish and protect public lands, like national parks and wildlife refuges (野生动物保护区). They help write legislation (立法), such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 in the United States, to protect various species. They work with law enforcement to prosecute (检举) wildlife crimes, like wildlife trafficking and poaching. They also promote biodiversity to support the growing human population while preserving existing species and habitats.
National Geographic Explorers, like conservation biologists Camille Coudrat and Titus Adhola, are working to slow the extinction of global species and to protect global biodiversity and habitats. Environmental filmmakers and photographers, like Thomas P. Peschak, are essential to conservation efforts as well, documenting and bringing attention to endangered wildlife all over the world.
1. Which is a goal of wildlife conservation?| A．To limit population growth. | B．To manage natural resources. |
| C．To promote land development. | D．To encourage harmonious coexistence. |
| A．Rapid population growth. | B．Resource consumption. |
| C．Wildlife conservation. | D．Climate change. |
| A．The role of international organizations. | B．The importance of biodiversity promotion. |
| C．The activities of conservation organizations. | D．The impact of wildlife crimes on ecosystems. |
| A．To emphasize the importance of law enforcement. |
| B．To show the achievements of wildlife conservation. |
| C．To provide statistics on wildlife conservation efforts. |
| D．To recognize the contributions of certain individuals. |
6 . Many people have reserved banquet halls in hotels and big restaurants during the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday to hold wedding ceremonies or family get-togethers with special and exquisite dishes to serve the guests.
In Chinese culture, serving expensive and rare dishes is a way of showing respect for the guests.
First, many people are not fully aware of the importance of not wasting food. In most cases, at banquets, particularly at wedding banquets if the dishes are not expensive or excess food is not ordered for the guests, the couples’ families fear “losing face”.
Second, some restaurants tend to encourage diners to order more expensive dishes by setting a minimum consumption amount for re serving banquet halls, while consumers who believe that luxury is a way of life, especially to boast of in front of friends, turn a blind eye to food waste regulations and advice from restaurant staff.
| A．That mindset is bound to lead us to seeing waste as a normal practice. |
| B．They are also reluctant to pack leftovers for fear of being seen as. mean. |
| C．“Excess is equal to excellence.” This concept is the root of waste in China. |
| D．Food plays one of the most important roles on special occasions for the Chinese people. |
| E．The tradition in its first place was not meant to show off wealth or cause any waste. |
| F．Hence, it is common for hosts to order or prepare more dishes than their guests can possibly eat. |
| G．Fortunately, the government, the industry and society are working together to reduce food waste. |
7 . The most advanced Apple Watch models will be back on sale this week after a federal appeals court (联邦上诉法院) temporary blocked a sweeping import ban on the devices amid a dispute (抗辩) with the administration.
Why did Apple Watch get banned?
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were banned after California health tech companies, Masimo and Cercacor Laboratories, accused Apple of infringing on (侵犯) its patent for a blood-oxygen tracking technology. Masimo’s 2021 complaint led to the Oct. 26 International Trade Commission order.
Apple filed two lawsuits against Masimo last year accusing the company of infringing patents with its own smartwatch.
Why did the administration sustain the ban?
Ambassador Katherine Tai declined to turn around the ITC decision on Tuesday after finding that Apple infringed Masimo’s and Cercacor’s patents “after careful consultations”, according to a release by the Office of the United States Trade Representative.
When will the Apple Watch models be back on sale?
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were made available at U. S. stores on Wednesday and can be purchased online starting at 3 pm on Thursday, according to the tech company.
The return follows the administration announcement on Tuesday that it would sustain the U. S. International Trade Commission order banning the sale of the two smart watches.
“Apple’s teams have worked tirelessly over many years to develop technology that empowers users with industry-leading health, wellness and safety features and we are pleased the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has stayed the exclusion order (禁止令) while it considers our request to stay the order suspending our full appeal,” Apple’s statement added.
“We are thrilled to return the full Apple Watch lineup to customers in time for the new year,” Apple said in a statement on Wednesday.
1. Which department declared the ban?| A．The administration. |
| B．The U. S. International Trade Commission. |
| C．The United States Trade Representative. |
| D．The U. S. Court of Appeals. |
| A．Because Apple proved its innocence. |
| B．Because the two companies reached an agreement. |
| C．Because federal court paused the ban for later dispute. |
| D．Because the administration decided to lift the ban. |
| A．It remains to be seen whether Apple can permanently sell the two products. |
| B．Masimo is the main competitor of Apple in blood-oxygen tracking technology. |
| C．Ambassador Katherine Tai suggested his support for Apple in the official release. |
| D．Apple’s team were very delighted about the decision of the U. S. Court of Appeals. |
| A．The dispute between Apple and ITC. |
| B．The debate on Apple’s accusation. |
| C．The lawsuit between Apple and Masimo. |
| D．The return of Apple Watch models. |
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Lisa Moon, chief executive of the Global FoodBanking Network, called on food producers to work
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9 . 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 |
1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
| A．Advertising benefits. | B．Consumer habits. | C．Unnecessary spend. |
| A．For more purchase. | B．For better service. | C．For higher price. |
| A．Physical cash. | B．Credit card. | C．Digital wallet. |
