Grandpa Hodge was the wisest man in the village. He was so philosophic (贤明的) in speaking and doing things that everyone _______ him as “Grandpa Wisdom”.
One day, a man _______ to Grandpa Wisdom, out of breath, saying with excitement, “Grandpa, I have a piece of _______ to tell you…”
“Wait a moment,” Grandpa Hodge _______ his beard gently and cut the man _______, “Have you carefully _______ the news you will tell me with three sieves (筛子)?”
“Three sieves? Which three sieves?” the man asked with _______.
“The first sieve is the truth. Is the news you will tell me _______?” Grandpa Hodge asked, narrowing his _______.
“I don’t know because I ________ it from the street.”
“Now let’s check it with the second sieve,” Grandpa Hodge ________ , “If the news you will tell me is not true, it should be friendly.”
The man ________ answered, “No…just the other way round…”
Grandpa Hodge once again ________ him, “So let’s ________ the third sieve. Can you tell me if the news that is ________ you is very important?”
“It is not so important,” the man answered with ________.
Grandpa Hodge patted (轻拍) the ________ of the man and said significantly (意味深长地), “Now that the news you will tell me is not true, friendly or important, please don’t tell me. Then it won’t ________ you and me either.”
The man realized his ________ and never ________ the overheard news from then on.
1.A.respected B.believed C.supposed D.assumed
2.A.flew B.skipped C.walked D.hurried
3.A.paper B.information C.news D.message
4.A.observed B.touched C.handed D.mixed
5.A.short B.proper C.hard D.distant
6.A.read B.explained C.selected D.examined
7.A.sadness B.puzzlement C.anger D.worry
8.A.splendid B.frightening C.true D.extraordinary
9.A.mouth B.eyes C.ears D.nose
10.A.witnessed B.exchanged C.overheard D.explored
11.A.went on B.insisted on C.stepped up D.showed up
12.A.peacefully B.rudely C.hesitantly D.painfully
13.A.limited B.tolerated C.disturbed D.interrupted
14.A.use B.arrange C.announce D.reflect
15.A.amazing B.tiring C.confusing D.exciting
16.A.kindness B.satisfaction C.patience D.embarrassment
17.A.leg B.shoulder C.hand D.neck
18.A.challenge B.inspire C.trouble D.harm
19.A.question B.fault C.effect D.failure
20.A.spread B.organize C.supply D.publish
Your children are watching you. 1. According to the Health Program, developing healthy habits is an important part for your children. And when it comes to developing healthy habits, parents influence their children more than anyone else.
2. What happens during those early years can influence children for the rest of their lives. This includes some eating and exercise habits. Children are very careful, even at a young age. Children watch what others do carefully and imitate the behaviors of those closest to them. As parents, you should do the following: 3. If you do that, your children are more likely to be enthusiastic about developing theirs.
Let your children see you taking care of your own physical health by eating fruit and vegetables. Talk to them about healthy habits in appropriate terms and at a proper time. 4.
5. Computers , televisions and other forms of technology are a major part of life in the 21st century. Unfortunately, as the use of technology in the home increases, so does the time spent watching TV or playing on the computer. So as parents, you should also arrange the time for your children wisely.
A.Don’t get rid of technology, but use it wisely.
B.Take part in physical activities and exercise regularly.
C.Be enthusiastic about developing healthy habits of your own.
D.Your actions are speaking to them louder than your words will.
E.Children prefer to imitate their parents rather than listen to them.
F.This can be helpful to teach your children to form good eating habits.
G.It’s easy for the children to form their healthy habits when they are young.
The world’s elderly population is increasing. The number of older people ---those age 60 years or older ---is expected to double by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups across the globe. That comes with an increasing need for caregivers which can provide 24-hour care, not only at hospitals or nursing homes, but also at private homes.
Already, caregiving robots are programmed to ask questions a nurse would ask and can keep an eye on patients for falls. These robotic assistants are expected to become increasingly marketable and reach 450,000 by 2045 because of the expected caregiver shortage in the USA.
“Unluckily, the hard structure of present caregiving robots prevents them from a safe human-robot interaction(互动), limiting their assistance to only social interaction and not physical interaction,” said Ramses Martinez, an assistant professor in Purdue’s College of Engineering . “After all, would you leave babies or old people in the hands of a robot?”
Recent advances in material science have enabled the production of soft robots with deformable (可变形的) bodies or the ability to reshape when touched , but today the complex design prevents the use of this technology at home .
However, Martinez and other researchers have developed a new design method which shows promise in enabling the production of soft robots using a 3D printer.
“The soft machines move like humans. Their ability to change their body structure and movement to adapt ( 适应 ) to a wide variety of environments will improve caregiving greatly,” says Martinez .
The researchers are looking for partners to test and bring their technology to market.
1.What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A.The younger age group
B.The group of older people
C.The population across the globe
D.The growth of the elderly population
2.What is the disadvantage of the present caregiving robots?
A.They can’t provide safe physical interaction
B.They can’t communicate with patients
C.They can’t watch patients for falls
D.They can’t provide 24-hour care.
3.What do we know about Martinez’s new design method?
A.It requires a special kind of 3D printer.
B.It makes the production of soft robots simpler.
C.It has been put onto the market.
D.It is hard for users to master.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A.The robot industry in the future
B.Effects of population ageing
C.Robots for the elderly created with 3D printers
D.The development of caregiving robots
It’s a common belief that the roles actors play might somehow reflect their true personalities. It’s usually not true, but British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 34, is an exception.
In September, 2019 Waller-Bridge took home three Emmy awards for her work on Fleabag–--- best writing in a comedy series, best lead actress, and best comedy series.
Her success is partly because of her family. Descended (遗传) from British nobility, Waller-Bridge was brought up in a free environment. Her mother always told her, “You can be whatever you want if you imagine it.” So Waller-Bridge broke all the rules about what a “good” girl should do. “Our laws and moral codes don’t apply – she lives ... without fear of consequence,” The Sun noted.
That fearlessness extends to being real in her writing and acting. Unlike the can-do heroines and strong, successful women in many TV dramas, Waller-Bridge shows an imperfect but real character. Just like the character Fleabag, who always found a way to say or do the wrong thing, Waller-Bridge feels her life is a mess. “It resonated (共鸣) with the lives of stressed-out women everywhere in reality – doing their best to find balance in their lives,” a viewer wrote on US movie website IMDb. Variety magazine even calls her an “all-around icon”.
Villanelle in Killing Eve, another hit TV series developed by Waller-Bridge, was a little bit violent but showed no interest for the rules others created, which made many people see themselves in her.
“People have been scared to write characters like these. But I think, now, women are so relieved to have this new model. And, aren’t we all a bit of everything?” Waller-Bridge said in an interview with Indian Express.
With such courage and sincerity, Waller-Bridge is, without a doubt, a “golden girl” in Hollywood, Australian news website The New Daily commented.
1.What is Waller-Bridge good at ?
A.Directing films. B.Designing. C.Performing. D.Writing reports.
2.From Paragraph 3 we can know ______________.
A.Waller-Bridge grew up in a rich home.
B.Waller-Bridge is a bad girl in nature.
C.Waller-Bridge family results in her achievements.
D.Waller-Bridge’s mother gave her encouragement.
3.Who definitely interviewed Waller-Bridge according to the passage?
A.Variety magazine. B.The Sun. C.The New Daily. D.Indian Express .
4.Which is the most impressive characteristic of Waller-Bridge according to the media?
A.Staying true. B.Being hardworking. C.Being talented. D.Being brave.
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, the co-founder of the online retail giant Alibaba, said he is donating 500,000 testing kits and 1 million masks to the United States to fight the spread of coronavirus (冠状病毒). The China-made protective gear and test kits took off from Shanghai's airport in a chartered (包租的) cargo plane Monday morning, and will be handed over to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when they arrive.
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation have donated much-needed materials to areas suffering in the epidemic (泛滥) over the past few weeks, including Japan, South Korea, Italy, Egypt, Iran and Spain, according to a tweet (推文) from the Jack Ma Foundation on Friday.
Ma said the outbreak presents “a huge challenge to all humankind in a globalized world,” and that he has drawn from his own country's experience that quick and accurate testing as well as protective equipment for medical personnel are most effective in preventing the spread of the virus.
The past experience shows us that if we take it very seriously and are positive, we surely have the ability to kill out the virus.
Now it is as if we were all living in the same forest on fire. As members of the global community, it would be irresponsible of us to sit on the fence, panic, ignore facts or fail to act. We need to take action now!
1.Jack Ma has sent much-needed materials to the countries except .
A.the USA B.Iran C.North Korea D.Italy
2.From China’s experience, which is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus?
A.Long-term testing and protective equipment for medical personnel.
B.Proper testing and protective equipment for doctors and nurses.
C.Taking medicines immediately and staying at home.
D.Correct labeling to the virus and staying at home.
3.What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?
A.The forest where we are living is on fire.
B.We are all facing the same trouble of coronavirus.
C.We are irresponsible to take action to overcome the virus.
D.All of us are the members of the globe and it is easy to overcome the virus.
4.Which statement is not correct according to the text?
A.Jack Ma is one of the founders of the online retail giant Alibaba.
B.The protective equipment will be handed over to the CDC.
C.Jack Ma has just donated much-needed materials to the countries in Asia, America, and Europe.
D.If we take the virus seriously, we are able to solve the problem of coronavirus.
Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll make full use of your timeand have great fun at these amazing destinations.
Alabama: Gulf Shores
For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.
Alaska: Homer
How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.
Arizona: Sedona
Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.
Arkansas: Hot Springs
Relax and renew in Arkansas’ hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.
1.Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?
A.Going fishing. B.Taking a flight.
C.Enjoying beautiful birds. D.Visiting historic sites.
2.What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?
A.Its bathhouses. B.Its paths.
C.Its self-made beer. D.Its architecture.
3.Where is this text most likely from?
A.A diary. B.A survey. C.A novel. D.A magazine.
