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    In our day-to-day lives, we must interact with a wide variety of people. Some of them are easy to get along with, but others can be more challenging. It' s impossible to like everyone.1.With the right attitude and good social skills, you really can get along with just about everyone.

2.People with a genuinely positive attitude are seen as more attractive and charming by others. The more you can cultivate this outlook in your own life, the more people will like you.

Don't make promises you can't keep. It can be difficult to say no to people, especially when you want to get along with everyone and may whole-heartedly want to say yes to everything.3.This is part of communicating effectively.

Respect differences between people. Accepting the fact that people are different from you, and that doesn't make them wrong, is part of having a positive attitude. The difference may be in terms of behavior, culture, or opinion. These differences are not only okay.4.

Keep it short.5.And one of the best ways to get along with difficult people is not to spend any more time with them than necessary. You arc less likely to have a conflict with them if you spend less time with them.

A. Develop a positive outlook.

B. They make life more interesting.

C. Find out before you judge them for yourself.

D. But there are ways to say no without being mean.

E. Some people are a lot harder to get along with than others.

F. Yet sometimes we have to get along with people whether we like them or not

G. When you have to interact with difficult people, do your best to keep it fact-based

    WHAT are scientists? They are often described as gray-haired white-coated dull scholars.

But the world has changed. Young scientists are making their voices heard and releasing their powers on the world stage.

This is also true in China. Rising stars include new materials expert Gong Yongji, university professor Liu Mingzhen, and biologist Wang Ruixue. At the age of 28 in 2018, Wan Ruixue received the 2018 Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists. This is a global prize to reward outstanding scientists at an early stage of their careers.

She focuses mainly on biomedicine(生物医学)and artificial intelligence(人工智能). "Both are cutting-edge(前沿)technologies at an early stage of development," she said.

"So, I think they have great potential to be developed. I think in the study of cutting-edge technologies, China and other leading countries in the world are standing on the same starting line. And in the study of structural biology, China is likely to become the leader."

She felt it was her fate to become a biologist. "I grew interested in the natural world, when I was very young," she said. In 2009, she entered Sun Yat-sen University.

In her third year at the university, she realized that she wanted to do something related to biomedicine. So she emailed China's top biologist Shi Yigong, hoping to join his lab at Tsinghua University.

Shi recognized her talent and welcomed her. Years of efforts at the lab have paid off. Her research on the high-definition 3D structure of spliceosome led to a scientific breakthrough.

Unlike-many of other young scientists who choose to pursue further study abroad, Wan currently has no plan to go overseas.

"The whole ecosystem for scientific research is continually improving in China," she said, adding the country has great science facilities.

1.What does the underlined word "releasing" in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.Giving out. B.Getting over.

C.Finding out. D.Taking over.

2.What does Wan Ruixue feel about the study of cutting-edge technologies in China?

A.Anxious. B.Confident.

C.Disappointed. D.Satisfied.

3.What can we learn about Wang Ruixue's journey of becoming a biologist?

A.Her teacher led her into the field. B.She finds it's easier than she thought.

C.Her contribution has been recognized. D.She thinks it's boring but worth trying.

4.Which can be the best title of the text?

A.China's Breakthrough in Science B.Rising Young Scientists in China

C.Wan Ruixue: A Successful Young Scientist D.New Image of Chinese Scientists

    I love winter birds and I love photographing them in snow. That being said, I admit that I'm a fair-weather birder(猎鸟者).Worse, I'm a lazy, fair-weather birder. I don't like weather extremes, so when it's very hot or really cold, it is hard to get me to leave the comfort of home. In summer, I only photograph hummingbirds(蜂鸟)in my yard, and in winter, I try to only go out on relatively mild days. Most of my bird photography is done within an hour's drive of my hometown of Elmira, Ont. So it's all about finding a balance that works.

The winter of 2014 was a great year for snowy owls(雪枭)here in Woolwich Township. One day in early March, I was on my way home from work when I noticed a beautiful snowy owl sitting in a tree right at the crossing. I pulled over to admire him, and then kept heading home unwillingly.

Two hundred meters or so down the road, there were two more snowy owls in a field by a fence, and in the next field over, another on top of a fence post. I couldn't find words to express my feeling at that moment. Thus I rushed home, grabbed my camera and went right back out to get some pictures. It was one of the most magical local birding moments I've ever experienced.

When I'm looking for excellent opportunities to photograph snowy owls and other birds without spending dozens of hours searching for them-and if I'm lucky, finding one that's semi-cooperative-I head to the Canadian Raptor Conservancy (CRC) or the Mountsberg Raptor Centre. I've attended so many photo sessions at each of these fantastic facilities that I've lost count.

1.What factor has the most effect on whether the author goes out to photograph birds or not?

A.Road conditions. B.Personal emotion.

C.Weather conditions. D.Time arrangement.

2.How did the author feel when he saw the snowy owls on the way home?

A.Sad. B.Excited.

C.Untouched. D.Proud.

3.What does the underlined word "them" in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A.Opportunities. B.Moments.

C.Pictures. D.Birds.

4.What can we infer about the author?

A.The author only photographs snowy owls.

B.The author can take excellent photos easily.

C.The author makes a living by photographing birds.

D.The author values each chance to photograph birds.

    It can be really hard to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learning languages in school, but only recently did I start learning German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easily, but when it came to literature, I really struggled. That was when my tutor at university suggested reading some children's books printed in the target language.

At first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book designed for someone half my age, but then I realised that everyone has to start somewhere. As children, we are given these basic texts to familiarise our brains with certain vocabulary and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and develop. I started with books which are taught to us as children in the UK. I managed to find Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.

The beauty of reading books that were introduced to you as a child is that you are already familiar with the plot. Therefore you can work out some words with your knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and a dictionary in the other, but this did not work well. The method I would recommend is to read a chapter first and at the end of that chapter, highlight the new words and then look up the definitions. If you can wait a bit before using a dictionary, you may be surprised what you can understand merely from the context. Additionally, a lot of children's books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or to whom the passage is referring.

If you can find a translation of the books you have read as a child, I would strongly advise reading those if you are a complete beginner. However, if you feel a bit more confident reading in English, I would personally recommend the series of ‘Harry Potter’ books by J. K. Rowling or any of the Roald Dahl children's books.

1.What makes it hard for the author to learn German?

A.The author had a poor memory. B.The author had no interest in it.

C.The author had no one to ask for help. D.The author couldn't read books fluently.

2.What did the author think of reading children's books in the target language at first?

A.Interesting. B.Stupid.

C.Helpful. D.Boring.

3.What does the author try to express mainly in Paragraph 3?

A.How to deal with new words while reading.

B.Why it is helpful to read children's book at first.

C.How to choose a proper book to match your level.

D.How to form the habit of reading in the target language.

4.Why does the author write this text?

A.To give tips on how to learn a new language.

B.To persuade the readers to learn a new language.

C.To stress the importance of reading in language learning.

D.To share the author's stories of learning a new language.

Istanbul & Faces

Titled "Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces", the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai's sistership. The 42-year-old photographer focuses on the distinctive(独特的)historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well-defined portraits.

Date: Till Jan. 18, 10am-4pm.   Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

Knitted Works

The knitted(编织的)show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits(利益)going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.

Date: Till Jan. 1, 7am-9pm.    Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.

Old Shanghai Teahouse

The newly-opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have "scary fun". Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.

Date: Daily, 11am-8pm.       Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

Musical Titanic

The Tony Awards winning musical "Titanic" is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.

Date: Till Jan 22, 2 pm-7:30 pm.     Venue; SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

1.Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey's history?

A.B1 Jinxiu Fun. B.Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

C.Shanghai Art Collection Museum. D.SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

2.What can we know about knitted works?

A.People can have a talk with the creators.

B.All the works can be sold when the show begins.

C.They were made by people from different places.

D.The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.

3.What makes the Musical Titanic special?

A.Its opening time is the longest.

B.It raises money for a special purpose.

C.It allows interacting with performers.

D.It offers a lifelike experience under water.