Emilia Dobek traces her interest in space and the universe back to third grade when she and her father watched a blood moon---a total lunar eclipse (月蚀)---on the roof of their house.
Now a seventh-grader at East Prairie Elementary School, Dobek recently won the national Discovery Education Lockheed-Martin Beyond Challenge by designing a space station for travelling to Mars.
She says that night watching the lunar eclipse started a strong desire in her that has yet to run out of fuel. So when her teacher Andrea Smeeton received information about the national challenge, Smeeton said she immediately had one student in mind.
“I knew she would love the challenge and that she would go way beyond in her search,” Smeeton said. “She immediately started researching bone density (密度) of astronauts and how to have food on Mars.”
“My design will ensure the safety of the astronauts but also make sure their comfort is out of this world,” Dobek says.
Dobek’s design calls for building the MSS or Mars Storage Station to put the supplies in. It also includes the SGF or Self-Crowing Farm, and she details how it would work with the elements on Mars.
Then there is physical and leisure activity for the astronauts under Dobek’s design. A simulation (模拟装置) allows astronauts to choose their exercise machine and virtual (虚拟的) reality environment. Rooms have circular ceilings so astronauts will be able to watch downloaded shows and even see places on Earth, such as their homes.
“I want to tell other kids to follow their passions.” Dobek said. “Whatever they want to do they should push for it and always try their best.”
1.Dobek first became interested in space when .
A.she was still a seventh-grader
B.she studied at a junior high school
C.she lived on the top of their house
D.she watched an eclipse of the moon
2.Smeeton recommended that Dobek take the challenge because .
A.she knew Dobek liked challenges in life
B.she had no other students interested in Mars
C.Dobek knew how to research bone density of astronauts
D.she was sure that Dobek would have outstanding performance
3.What does Dobek focus on when designing the space station?
A.The environment on Mars.
B.The safety of the supplies.
C.The activities for astronauts.
D.The comfort of the astronauts.
Knowing what to do at checkout and properly preparing for it can turn a potentially heated situation into a quick thank you and goodbye. Below we made a list of five things you should remember at hotel checkout.
Don,t be late to check
Hotels may add an extremely high price for being just a half hour late. If you know you won,t make the cutoff time, it never hurts to call ahead and try to negotiate away a potential charge.
Don,t forget to double check the room and safe
Make sure you don,t leave things behind. If you have an early flight or checkout time, pack up as much as you can the night before so that last-minute rush isn,t too annoying. Also, be sure to take out anything in the room safe.
Don,t forget to tip the housekeepers
It,s always polite to leave some money for the people keeping your room clean.
Don,t ignore the detailed bill
You may be in a rush, but give the detailed bill a careful look to see if the hotel charge is different from the rate you initially booked.
Don,t get angry
Shouting at the assistant manager standing behind the front desk probably won,t help when dealing with an unexpected item on the bill. Think about how difficult it can be to deal with annoyed customers. Keep calm and things may be solved(解决) better and sooner.
1.The hotel will charge you more money if you .
A.check before cutoff time
B.do not call the hotel ahead
C.are late in checking out
D.negotiate with the clerks
2.Which of the following does the author suggest doing?
A.Leaving something behind.
B.Being sure to keep the room clean.
C.Doing the pack-up as early as possible.
D.Tipping the housekeepers to show respect.
3.What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the passage?
A.To suggest a way to solve problems properly.
B.To provide more information about the hotel.
C.To show the uneasiness of assistant managers.
D.To protect customers from unnecessary dangers.
4.In which section of the magazine can you probably find such a passage ?
A.Travel. B.Nature.
C.Lifestyle. D.Fitness.
成语是中国文化的重要组成部分，它能用简单的词语表达出丰富且深刻的寓意。假定你是李华，你的外国笔友 Peter对中国成语很感兴趣，向你咨询有关中国成语的信息。请你写封邮件，介绍成语相关内容：
1、成语的特点；
2、学习成语的益处；
3、自己学习成语的感受和体会。
Dear Peter,
I am glad that you are interested in Chinese idioms.
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Yours sincerely
Lihua
每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）, 并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：每句只有一处错误多改不计分。
Eric and Sophie were neighbors. One day they were play together. Eric has a collection of marbles(弹珠) while Sophie had some sweets with him. Eric told Sophie what he would give her all his marble in exchange for her sweets. Sophie agreed. Eric kept the biggest and most beautiful marble aside and gave rest to Sophie. Sophie gave all her sweets for him as she had been promised. That night, Sophie slept peaceful. But Eric couldn't sleep as he kept wonder if Sophie had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.
Sudha Chandran, a classical dancer from India, had to have her right leg cut after a car accident. She was also _______ on her career (事业) road.
Though the accident brought her bright career to a _______, she didn’t give up. In the _______ months that followed, Sudha met a doctor who developed an artificial (人造的) _______ made from rubber filled with sponge (海绵). So _______ she wanted to go back to _______ after she had been fitted with an artificial leg. Sudha knew that she believed in _______ and could realize her dream, _______ she began her courageous journey back to the world of dancing — _______ to balance, bend, stretch, walk, turn, twist and twirl.
After every public recital (个人表演), she ________ ask her dad about her performance. “You ________ have a long way to go” was the answer she used to get ________. In January 1984, Sudha made a historic ________ by giving a public recital in Bombay. She performed in such a great manner that it ________ everyone to tears and this ________ pushed her to the number one position again. That evening when she asked her dad the ________ question, he didn’t say anything. He just touched her feet as a praise.
Sudha’s comeback was ________ moving that a film producer ________ to make the story into a hit film.
When someone asked Sudha how she had ________ to dance again, she said quite simply, “YOU DON’T NEED FEET TO DANCE.” ________ is impossible in this world. If you have the will to win, you can achieve anything.
1.A.taken off B.cut off C.kicked off D.put off
2.A.top B.height C.point D.stop
3.A.unforgettable B.painful C.busy D.free
4.A.flower B.leg C.gift D.box
5.A.strangely B.strongly C.heavily D.vividly
6.A.home B.school C.dancing D.walking
7.A.the doctor B.the stage C.herself D.her dad
8.A.so B.even C.since D.such
9.A.starting B.remembering C.wanting D.learning
10.A.could B.should C.would D.might
11.A.still B.ever C.also D.yet
12.A.in surprise B.in turn C.in return D.in anger
13.A.change B.comeback C.movement D.promise
14.A.moved B.made C.let D.forced
15.A.story B.performance C.decision D.accident
16.A.same B.new C.normal D.usual
17.A.such B.this C.very D.so
18.A.allowed B.pretended C.refused D.decided
19.A.tried B.thought C.managed D.imagined
20.A.Nothing B.Anything C.Something D.Everything
Anxiety is tough to deal with at the best of time. It’s even tougher when we’re in the midst of apandemic （大流行病） that is causing chaos around the globe. Here are some simple steps that will help you take back control of the situation.
Stay away from the news. Constantly reading, watching, or checking the news only makes your anxiety grow stronger. 1. Before you know it, your work breaks turn into checking the latest news on coronavirus （冠状病毒） on your phone. Because it’s easier to nip （阻止） a bad habit in the bud, try to limit the amount of time you spend watching the news.
Distract （使分心） yourself. 2. We can’t panic about coronavirus and at the same time be absorbed by a work project. So next time a worrying thought creeps into your mind, try to distract yourself. lt can be with work, taking a shower, or even watching a silly YouTube video.
Choose what you focus on. It’s a difficult time, because we’re isolated and many of us feel lonely and helpless. Instead of thinking about social isolation and the difficulties, which can make us depressed, you are supposed to change the focus. Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but have never had the time?3.Could you sign up for a self-improvement webinar （在线研讨会） that allows you to gain life skills?
4. Even though we’re socially distancing ourselves from other people, this doesn’t mean that we should be socially isolating ourselves. Make use of technology and FaceTime or Skype with the people you care about.
Remember：thoughts are mental events that will pass. Consider practicing some mindfulness meditation. Focus on your breaths going in and out of your lungs while gently letting go of thoughts.5.
A.Stay connected.
B.Keep optimistic.
C.Your curiosity can turn into a habit.
D.It will help to do something you like.
E.Our minds can’t hold two thoughts at once.
F.Doing this can calm you and it can ground you.
G.That can be a project at home or a new language，for example.
