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So what is this minimalism thing? It’s quite simple: To be a minimalist you must live with less than 100 things, you can’t own a car or a home or a television, you can’t have a career, you must live in exotic hard-to-pronounce places all over the world, you must start a blog, you can’t have children, and you must be a young white male from a privileged background.OK, we’re joking – obviously. But people who dismiss minimalism as some sort of fad (时尚) usually mention any of the above “restrictions” as to why they could “never be a minimalist.” Minimalism isn’t about any of those things, but it can help you accomplish them. If you desire to live with fewer material possessions, or not own a car or a television, or travel all over the world, then minimalism can lend a hand. But that’s not the point.Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear. Freedom from worry. Freedom from overwhelm. Freedom from guilt. Freedom from depression. Freedom from the trappings of the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around. Real freedom.That doesn’t mean there’s anything inherently wrong with owning material possessions. Today’s problem seems to be the meaning we assign to our stuff: We tend to give too much meaning to our things, often forsaking our health, our relationships, our passions, our personal growth, and our desire to contribute beyond ourselves. Want to own a car or a house? Great, have it! Want to raise a family and have a career? If these things are important to you, then that’s wonderful. Minimalism simply allows you to make these decisions more consciously, more deliberately.There are plenty of successful minimalists who lead quite different lives. Joshua Becker has a career he enjoys, a family he loves, a house and a car. Conversely, Colin Wright owns 51 things and travels all over the world, and Tammy Strobel and her husband live in a “tiny house” and are completely car-free. Even though these people are different, they all share two things in common: They are minimalists, and minimalism has allowed them to pursue purpose-driven lives.1. Why does the author mention so many dos and don’ts in Para. 1?A) To introduce what minimalists should or shouldn’t do.B) To arouse the reader’s curiosity about minimalism.C) To list people’s misunderstandings of minimalism. D) To show how difficult it is to be a real minimalist.2. Why could some people never be a minimalist?A) Because they think there are too many restrictions for minimalists. B) Because they have too many material possessions.C) Because they think they live in the consumer culture.D) Because they don’t like this fad.3. What does the word “forsaking” in Para. 4 probably mean?A) Valuing.B) Predicting.C) Abandoning. D) Improving.4. What do successful minimalists have in common?A) They all live with many material possessions.B) They all live with as few things as possible.C) They all have quite different lifestyles.D) They all have clear aims in their lives. 5. What is the best definition of minimalism according to this passage?A) Minimalism is a concept of life that encourages you to live a happy life different from others.B) Minimalism is a concept of life that encourages you to reduce the heavy burden of possessions.C) Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess in favor of focusing on what’s important. D) Minimalism is a tool to help you give up all material comforts and pursue spiritual freedom.
Who`s a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism,-|||-the word hero has become more common.We use hero to describe both victims and survi-|||-vors of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies.Who are the heroes among us?-|||-In the days subsequent to a mass shooting in Tucson Arizona, many described 20--|||-year-old political associ Daniel Hernandez as a hero.During the horrible shooting,he-|||-courageously ran through the danger to save the life of one of the victims,-|||-his boss and friend, congresswoman Gab Giffords.Daniel held her head up so she co-|||-uld breathe and applied pressure to her wounds.He spoke tender words of sympathy,tell-|||-ing her that he would find her husband and her parents and that everything would be fin-|||-e.And he never left her side,-|||-staying beside her in the ambulance all the way to the hospital.-|||-Another hero from the mass shooting in Tucson was Dory Stoddard.Dory gave his l-|||-ife for his wife,Mavy.Dory and his wife had been friends since childhood and when Do-|||-ry heard shots ring out he immediately fell on top of his wife to shield her from the hail-|||-of bullets.At the memorial service,the priest said:Dory didn`t die a hero;he lived a-|||-hero."Long known for his remarkable sprit and love of humanity,-|||-Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived, assisting others.-|||-These are civilian heroes,who acted instinctively with courag and grace when cau-|||-ght up in extraordinary circumstanc-|||-But what about first responders,whose job is,in the words of the window of a falle-|||-n police officer,to "uush toward danger"?-|||-In Toronto,Canada,downtown life stopped when more than 11,000 police and othe-|||-remergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Ru-|||-ssell, -yin ar-01d good man and good cop" who believed deeply in his commitment to-|||-protect and serve.Sgt.Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm.He tried to st-|||-op a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill-|||-to help others.Sadly,Sgt.Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in-|||-the effort.-|||-It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distin-|||-ct courage beyond the call of duty.A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other m-|||-ilitary personnel is seen as a hero.So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela,-|||-who emerged after 27 years of jail,confined in a solitary chamber.Who`s a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism,-|||-the word hero has become more common.We use hero to describe both victims and survi-|||-vors of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies.Who are the heroes among us?-|||-In the days subsequent to a mass shooting in Tucson Arizona, many described 20--|||-year-old political associ Daniel Hernandez as a hero.During the horrible shooting,he-|||-courageously ran through the danger to save the life of one of the victims,-|||-his boss and friend, congresswoman Gab Giffords.Daniel held her head up so she co-|||-uld breathe and applied pressure to her wounds.He spoke tender words of sympathy,tell-|||-ing her that he would find her husband and her parents and that everything would be fin-|||-e.And he never left her side,-|||-staying beside her in the ambulance all the way to the hospital.-|||-Another hero from the mass shooting in Tucson was Dory Stoddard.Dory gave his l-|||-ife for his wife,Mavy.Dory and his wife had been friends since childhood and when Do-|||-ry heard shots ring out he immediately fell on top of his wife to shield her from the hail-|||-of bullets.At the memorial service,the priest said:Dory didn`t die a hero;he lived a-|||-hero."Long known for his remarkable sprit and love of humanity,-|||-Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived, assisting others.-|||-These are civilian heroes,who acted instinctively with courag and grace when cau-|||-ght up in extraordinary circumstanc-|||-But what about first responders,whose job is,in the words of the window of a falle-|||-n police officer,to "uush toward danger"?-|||-In Toronto,Canada,downtown life stopped when more than 11,000 police and othe-|||-remergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Ru-|||-ssell, -yin ar-01d good man and good cop" who believed deeply in his commitment to-|||-protect and serve.Sgt.Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm.He tried to st-|||-op a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill-|||-to help others.Sadly,Sgt.Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in-|||-the effort.-|||-It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distin-|||-ct courage beyond the call of duty.A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other m-|||-ilitary personnel is seen as a hero.So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela,-|||-who emerged after 27 years of jail,confined in a solitary chamber.Who`s a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism,-|||-the word hero has become more common.We use hero to describe both victims and survi-|||-vors of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies.Who are the heroes among us?-|||-In the days subsequent to a mass shooting in Tucson Arizona, many described 20--|||-year-old political associ Daniel Hernandez as a hero.During the horrible shooting,he-|||-courageously ran through the danger to save the life of one of the victims,-|||-his boss and friend, congresswoman Gab Giffords.Daniel held her head up so she co-|||-uld breathe and applied pressure to her wounds.He spoke tender words of sympathy,tell-|||-ing her that he would find her husband and her parents and that everything would be fin-|||-e.And he never left her side,-|||-staying beside her in the ambulance all the way to the hospital.-|||-Another hero from the mass shooting in Tucson was Dory Stoddard.Dory gave his l-|||-ife for his wife,Mavy.Dory and his wife had been friends since childhood and when Do-|||-ry heard shots ring out he immediately fell on top of his wife to shield her from the hail-|||-of bullets.At the memorial service,the priest said:Dory didn`t die a hero;he lived a-|||-hero."Long known for his remarkable sprit and love of humanity,-|||-Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived, assisting others.-|||-These are civilian heroes,who acted instinctively with courag and grace when cau-|||-ght up in extraordinary circumstanc-|||-But what about first responders,whose job is,in the words of the window of a falle-|||-n police officer,to "uush toward danger"?-|||-In Toronto,Canada,downtown life stopped when more than 11,000 police and othe-|||-remergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Ru-|||-ssell, -yin ar-01d good man and good cop" who believed deeply in his commitment to-|||-protect and serve.Sgt.Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm.He tried to st-|||-op a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill-|||-to help others.Sadly,Sgt.Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in-|||-the effort.-|||-It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distin-|||-ct courage beyond the call of duty.A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other m-|||-ilitary personnel is seen as a hero.So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela,-|||-who emerged after 27 years of jail,confined in a solitary chamber.Who`s a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism,-|||-the word hero has become more common.We use hero to describe both victims and survi-|||-vors of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies.Who are the heroes among us?-|||-In the days subsequent to a mass shooting in Tucson Arizona, many described 20--|||-year-old political associ Daniel Hernandez as a hero.During the horrible shooting,he-|||-courageously ran through the danger to save the life of one of the victims,-|||-his boss and friend, congresswoman Gab Giffords.Daniel held her head up so she co-|||-uld breathe and applied pressure to her wounds.He spoke tender words of sympathy,tell-|||-ing her that he would find her husband and her parents and that everything would be fin-|||-e.And he never left her side,-|||-staying beside her in the ambulance all the way to the hospital.-|||-Another hero from the mass shooting in Tucson was Dory Stoddard.Dory gave his l-|||-ife for his wife,Mavy.Dory and his wife had been friends since childhood and when Do-|||-ry heard shots ring out he immediately fell on top of his wife to shield her from the hail-|||-of bullets.At the memorial service,the priest said:Dory didn`t die a hero;he lived a-|||-hero."Long known for his remarkable sprit and love of humanity,-|||-Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived, assisting others.-|||-These are civilian heroes,who acted instinctively with courag and grace when cau-|||-ght up in extraordinary circumstanc-|||-But what about first responders,whose job is,in the words of the window of a falle-|||-n police officer,to "uush toward danger"?-|||-In Toronto,Canada,downtown life stopped when more than 11,000 police and othe-|||-remergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Ru-|||-ssell, -yin ar-01d good man and good cop" who believed deeply in his commitment to-|||-protect and serve.Sgt.Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm.He tried to st-|||-op a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill-|||-to help others.Sadly,Sgt.Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in-|||-the effort.-|||-It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distin-|||-ct courage beyond the call of duty.A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other m-|||-ilitary personnel is seen as a hero.So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela,-|||-who emerged after 27 years of jail,confined in a solitary chamber.Who`s a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism,-|||-the word hero has become more common.We use hero to describe both victims and survi-|||-vors of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies.Who are the heroes among us?-|||-In the days subsequent to a mass shooting in Tucson Arizona, many described 20--|||-year-old political associ Daniel Hernandez as a hero.During the horrible shooting,he-|||-courageously ran through the danger to save the life of one of the victims,-|||-his boss and friend, congresswoman Gab Giffords.Daniel held her head up so she co-|||-uld breathe and applied pressure to her wounds.He spoke tender words of sympathy,tell-|||-ing her that he would find her husband and her parents and that everything would be fin-|||-e.And he never left her side,-|||-staying beside her in the ambulance all the way to the hospital.-|||-Another hero from the mass shooting in Tucson was Dory Stoddard.Dory gave his l-|||-ife for his wife,Mavy.Dory and his wife had been friends since childhood and when Do-|||-ry heard shots ring out he immediately fell on top of his wife to shield her from the hail-|||-of bullets.At the memorial service,the priest said:Dory didn`t die a hero;he lived a-|||-hero."Long known for his remarkable sprit and love of humanity,-|||-Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived, assisting others.-|||-These are civilian heroes,who acted instinctively with courag and grace when cau-|||-ght up in extraordinary circumstanc-|||-But what about first responders,whose job is,in the words of the window of a falle-|||-n police officer,to "uush toward danger"?-|||-In Toronto,Canada,downtown life stopped when more than 11,000 police and othe-|||-remergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Ru-|||-ssell, -yin ar-01d good man and good cop" who believed deeply in his commitment to-|||-protect and serve.Sgt.Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm.He tried to st-|||-op a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill-|||-to help others.Sadly,Sgt.Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in-|||-the effort.-|||-It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distin-|||-ct courage beyond the call of duty.A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other m-|||-ilitary personnel is seen as a hero.So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela,-|||-who emerged after 27 years of jail,confined in a solitary chamber.Who`s a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism,-|||-the word hero has become more common.We use hero to describe both victims and survi-|||-vors of all kinds of difficulties and tragedies.Who are the heroes among us?-|||-In the days subsequent to a mass shooting in Tucson Arizona, many described 20--|||-year-old political associ Daniel Hernandez as a hero.During the horrible shooting,he-|||-courageously ran through the danger to save the life of one of the victims,-|||-his boss and friend, congresswoman Gab Giffords.Daniel held her head up so she co-|||-uld breathe and applied pressure to her wounds.He spoke tender words of sympathy,tell-|||-ing her that he would find her husband and her parents and that everything would be fin-|||-e.And he never left her side,-|||-staying beside her in the ambulance all the way to the hospital.-|||-Another hero from the mass shooting in Tucson was Dory Stoddard.Dory gave his l-|||-ife for his wife,Mavy.Dory and his wife had been friends since childhood and when Do-|||-ry heard shots ring out he immediately fell on top of his wife to shield her from the hail-|||-of bullets.At the memorial service,the priest said:Dory didn`t die a hero;he lived a-|||-hero."Long known for his remarkable sprit and love of humanity,-|||-Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived, assisting others.-|||-These are civilian heroes,who acted instinctively with courag and grace when cau-|||-ght up in extraordinary circumstanc-|||-But what about first responders,whose job is,in the words of the window of a falle-|||-n police officer,to "uush toward danger"?-|||-In Toronto,Canada,downtown life stopped when more than 11,000 police and othe-|||-remergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Ru-|||-ssell, -yin ar-01d good man and good cop" who believed deeply in his commitment to-|||-protect and serve.Sgt.Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm.He tried to st-|||-op a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill-|||-to help others.Sadly,Sgt.Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in-|||-the effort.-|||-It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distin-|||-ct courage beyond the call of duty.A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other m-|||-ilitary personnel is seen as a hero.So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela,-|||-who emerged after 27 years of jail,confined in a solitary chamber.
International students deal with many academic and social challenges during their university years. These challenges affect their academic achievement as well as their social engagement in many different ways. Consequently, they may struggle academically and feel invisible on campus, especially when engaging in different group activities.Many universities and colleges offer a variety of services and resources to help students and international students, in particular, succeed during their time in college. These services include student associations, the on-campus counseling center, the on-campus writing center, recreational clubs, and more.Many schools have writing centers to help students improve their writing skills. Writing centers provide students with one-on-one writing tutorials. They also offer writing and research workshops to help students conduct research and write essays. In general, these resources provide students with social and academic support. They offer a space where international students can release stress and find a support group.Getting involved with groups on campus is one way to meet new people. International students can participate in academic clubs, social organizations, or even part-time jobs. Moreover, campus activities are a great opportunity for students to practice their English, as well as meet new students and make new relationships. Many times, international students can find it hard to interact with native English speakers; therefore, getting involved in campus activities can help them interact with native English speakers.Use the on-campus counseling service. The counseling service is a great resource that many colleges offer students. It is especially helpful for international students who struggle socially and emotionally. Being away from their families and friends, international students feel lonely sometimes. These feelings might affect their academic achievement because it is very hard to focus on school while facing other social and emotional challenges. Therefore, utilizing the counseling service is a great way for international students to overcome this challenge.1. What may happen to international students when they face academic and social challenges?A) They may become extremely homesick.B) They may suffer from physical illness.C) They may feel being ignored by others. D) They may engage in different activities.2. What services do universities offer to help international students in particular?A) Sports clubs.B) Language classes.C) On-campus counseling. D) One-on-one instruction.3. What do writing centers do to help students improve their writing skills?A) Guide students’ writing with particular materials.B) Provide workshops to help students write essays. C) Offer professional aid to help them release stress.D) Hold various lectures on writing academic paper.4. What can international students do to get involved on campus?A) They can join the clubs and organizations on campus. B) They can choose roommates from different countries.C) They can take English lessons to improve their English.D) They can hold activities to make new friends on campus.5. What is especially helpful for international students, according to the passage?A) Academic organizations.B) Counseling services. C) Wring centers.D) Part-time jobs.
Technology has and will continue to change all industries. Sometimes, the effects of technology on any industry are disruptive in nature. Take the transport industry for example; the predicted commercialization of self-driving technology threatens millions of jobs across the world. Take the publishing industry for example; the rise of the online media has forced traditional publishing companies to rethink their business plans.Other times, it changes things for the better, like the change taking place in the education sector. The increasing use of technology is changing the manner in which basic processes in education are being carried out. Here are some of the most profound ways how technology has changed education so far.One of the most profound ways in which technology has changed education is that it has made it more accessible than the way it was a few decades before. It is now possible for anyone to access formal educational resources, thanks to online courses.As a result of the rise of online courses, it is now also easy for anyone to learn at their own pace, rather than being forced to adhere to strict timelines. Technology has made it possible for individuals to learn from anywhere as opposed to the way things were learned before when individuals had to travel to physical schools to access education.For years, special needs have been an important issue in education. The highly standardized and often rigid procedures that learners and teachers have to go through in the traditional classroom environment may fail to address the individual needs of some learners.On the contrary, the highly flexible, interactive and accessible nature of digital learning provides a wonderful environment for individuals to learn in ways that suit their personal needs, capabilities or even challenges.1. What effects does technology have on the transport industry?A) It commercializes the whole industry.B) It upgrades the whole industry.C) It makes companies rethink their business.D) It threatens millions of jobs in the industry. 2. How does technology profoundly change education according to the passage?A) It enrolls more students than a few decades before.B) It helps provide more formal courses than before.C) It makes education more accessible than before. D) It succeeds in offering many rigid procedures.3. What benefit does technology bring to education according to the passage?A) Collaborative learning.B) Abundant classrooms.C) Qualified teachers.D) Flexible timelines. 4. What makes traditional classroom environment unfriendly to learners with special needs?A) It is standardized and rigid. B) It focuses much on the grade.C) It lacks diversity and tolerance.D) It tends to be highly competitive.5. What is this passage mainly about?A) The disruptive nature of technology.B) The benefits of standardized procedures.C) The effects of technology on education. D) The role of technology in modern society.
Fill in the blanks with the expressions given below.Change the form where necessary.Each expression can be used only once.blaze a trail；break through；except for；in the spotlight；note…down；out of；put…aside；report for duty；think of；turn…down（1）Gaver's pioneering study blazed a trailfor school library research at a time when school libraries were in their infancy（初创期）.（2）She broke throughthe glass ceiling as the first woman to reach the senior management level in the company.（3）Both sides need to put asidetheir differences and continue the peace talks.（4）Since I was going to drive home after dinner，I turned downmy friends' invitation to drink with them.（5）Just as Dr.Martin was about to have dinner with his family，he received a call from his hospital requesting him to report for dutyimmediately.（6）The community library is open all year round except fora week during the Chinese New Year.（7）Solar energy is in the spotlightonce again as a clean energy source amid concerns about global warming.（8）The photo makes me think ofthe holiday I spent with my family last year.（9）If you note downyour thoughts regularly，you can look back later in life and see how you have changed or improved.（10）I chose computer science as my major purely out ofmy interest in the subject.
A British food writer explains why sensation is important in Chinese food. Food might be one of the last barriers to fully immerse oneself in a foreign culture, and for British writer Fuchsia Dunlop, that frontier for Westerners when it comes to Chinese food is the mouthfeel or texture. “Cross it, and you’re really inside.”By texture, she particularly refers to that of the food Chinese people are famously interested in, such as ox throat, chicken feet, sea cucumber, or abalone (鲍鱼), which Westerners usually consider pointless since they taste like “a bike’s inner tube or plastic bags.”In one of her popular books, Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper published in 2008, Dunlop devoted an entire chapter, “The Rubber Factor,” to what mouthfeel means in Chinese cuisines. She lists some representatives: cui of fresh crunchy vegetables (a particular quality of crispness), tanxing (springy elasticity like that of a squid ball), nen (tenderness of just-cooked fish or meat), or shuang (that “evokes a refreshing, bright, slippery, cool sensation in the mouth”). “Actually quite a few readers have written to me and said ‘after reading that, we went to a restaurant, we ordered chicken feet, and we tried to eat that differently,’” she says.In 2016 and 2017, she gave presentations, workshops, or seminars about texture in New York, Oxford, and London. At one seminar in New York, Dunlop prepared a tasting with some jellyfish, a duck tongue, pig ears and so on. At a food conference in Oxford she gave a presentation about why even the richest people in China would want to eat duck tongue and other foods that in the West are traditionally considered “rubbish eaten by poor farmers.” After explaining the texture, she asked all the participants to taste the food. She asked her audience to put aside their prejudice and negative thoughts, and instead concentrate on the sensation in the mouth. “A lot of people said it was one of the best presentations they’d seen. It was totally fascinating because all these things are new for them,” she says. “They just probably thought duck tongue a bit weird , but they never actually considered why you might want to eat a duck’s tongue, so I’m like a kind of missionary for this. I’m trying to get people to open their minds.”1. What does Fuchsia Dunlop think of Chinese food?A) It is a barrier for many foreigners.B) It contains many strange ingredients.C) It stresses mouthfeel or texture. D) It stresses color, scent, and taste.2. Why does Fuchsia Dunlop refer to chicken feet, sea cucumber and so on?A) Because Chinese people are famously interested in their nutrition.B) Because Chinese people are famously interested in their texture. C) Because Westerners usually consider them pointless.D) Because Westerners think they taste like a bike’s inner tube or plastic bags.3. What does Fuchsia Dunlop think of mouthfeel in Chinese cuisines?A) It is the tenderness of just-cooked fish or meat.B) It is the particular quality of crispness.C) It evokes a refreshing, slippery, and cool sensation.D) It includes various sensations in the mouth. 4. In what way did Fuchsia Dunlop help people open their minds?A) She gave presentations, workshops, or seminars about texture. B) She lectured on different food cultures around the world.C) She gave a presentation at a food conference in Oxford.D) She asked audience to ignore the sensation in the mouth.5. Which of the following can best replace the word “weird” (underlined)?A) crazyB) strange C) terribleD) frightening
break through；except for；blaze a trail；in the spotlight；note...down；out of；put...aside；report for duty；think of；turn...down（1）Gaver's pioneering study for school library research at a time when school libraries were in their infancy （初创期）.（2）She the glass ceiling as the first woman to reach the senior management level in the company.（3）Both sides need to their differences and continue the peace talks.（4）Since I was going to drive home after dinner，I my friends' invitation to drink with them.（5）Just as Dr.Martin was about to have dinner with his family，he received a call from his hospital requesting him to immediately.（6）The community library is open all year round a week during the Chinese New Year.（7）Solar energy is once again as a clean energy source amid concerns about global warming.（8）The photo makes me the holiday I spent with my family last year.（9）If you your thoughts regularly，you can look back later in life and see how you have changed or improved.（10）I chose computer science as my major purely my interest in the subject.
Part N rransiation (so minites)-|||-Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You-|||-should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.-|||-无手机焦虑症(nomophobia),即因没有手机而产生的恐惧与焦虑,其具体表现有手机不能关机,-|||-去任何地方都要带着手机。近三分之一的人每晚睡前最后一件事和早上醒来的第一件事就是看手机。-|||-研究表明,每天在智能手机上花太多的时间会对人与人之间的关系造成负面影响。克服手机依赖最有-|||-效可行的办法就是转移注意力,积极与别人交谈,外出散步或者读书读报。
Directions: Suppose your university is conducting a survey to collect students' opinions on the appropriate use of AI technology in assisting learning. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes to write the essay. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
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6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
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1.A:Here is my business card.-|||-B: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B.Wonderful.Is it between-|||-school teams?-|||-C.Thank you for the nice party D.Thanks.This is mine.-|||-2.Alice:Is there any typical Chinese festival you celebrate every year?-|||-Bob: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B. I bet it will.-|||-C.It`s so stuffy and no wind at all. D.Yes,there are many.The-|||-Dragon Boat Festival is one of them.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Never before in my career _ _ of an assignment A have l frightened B had I frightened C had I been frightened D have I been frightened
23．有一串钥匙在沙发上。Aset of keys _______on the sofa./ There is _________on the sofa.24．问李老师要你的书吧。________Ms. Li ________yourbook!25．请给老赵打电话。_________Old Zhao ______13096935553..26．这条蓝色的裤子是他的吗？Isthis pair of trousers _________?27．我的父母在第一张照片里。_______________are in the first photo.28．谢谢你帮助我。Thankyou for ________________./ Thank you for _____________.29．那个女孩姓王。Thegirl’s __________is Wang./ The girl’s ______________is Wang.30．那只小狗叫什么名字？What’s__________the dog? / What’s ____________name?31．今天玩得开心点！___________today! / Have a good time today!32．这有两张漂亮的她家的全家福。Here_______two nice photos of her family.
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with