Shu Road connected Xi'an, in Shaanxi province, to Sichuan in ancient times and is more than 3,000 years old. If an adventurous holiday is1.one is after, then a hike along Shu Road shouldn't 2.(miss).
I hiked along the road last year. Certain parts of it were so narrow that even two slim people could 3.(bare) pass each other. I4.(bend) over from time to time to avoid bumping my head against rocks on my left.
Despite the rough ground, there are many 5.(hide) delights appealing to tourist. Blue rivers and towering trees make up Shu Road's landscape. The varied shapes of the clouds float low, 6.(surround) the mountain in mist, which gives the Road a fairy-tale touch.
A middle-aged man hiking along with us carried a big bamboo basket full of sand on his back. After taking 7. break to catch his breath, he told us the sand was intended 8.building work in higher mountains. Parting from the kind man, we headed for Zhaohua ancient town, distinguished for many historical 9.(attract). It is one of the 10.(well) preserved sites featuring elements from the Three Kingdoms period(AD 220-280).
It is now thirty-five years since I, as a little boy of six, was left quite alone in the world. You sent me word _______ you would give me a home and be a kind mother to me. I have never forgotten the day when I made the long_______of ten miles to your house in North Killingworth. I can still recall my _______when, instead of coming for me yourself, you sent servant James to_______me.
I well remember my tears and _______ as, seated high on your horse and attached tight to James, I rode of my new home. Night_______before we finished the journey, and as it grew dark I became lonely and afraid. "Do you think she'll go to bed _______we get there?" I asked James anxiously. "Oh, no, "he said encouragingly. "She'll _______for you. When we get out of these woods you'll see her candle_______in the window."
________we did ride out into the clearing, and there, sure enough, was your________I remember you were waiting at the door, that you put your arms close________me and that you lifted me—a tired and confused little buy—________from the horse. You had a fire burning on the hearth(炉边), a hot supper________on the stove. After supper you took me to my new room, heard me say my prayers, and then sat beside me until I fell asleep.
You probably realize why I am________all this to your memory. Some day soon God will take you to a new home. Don't fear the ________for the strange journey, or the dark messenger of death who will fetch you. God can be ________to do as much for you as you were kind enough to do for me so many years ago, and you will be________in God's care. I shall watch you and pray for you till you are out of sight, ________wait for the day when I shall make the same journey myself and find you waiting at the end of the road to ________me.
1.A. why B. that C. how D. when
2.A. journey B. tour C. ride D. adventure
3.A. disappointment B. excitement C. embarrassment D. amazement
4.A. fetch B. comfort C. contact D. accompany
5.A. calmness B. pleasure C. contentment D. anxiety
6.A. went B. dropped C. fell D. ended
7.A. after B. before C. since D. when
8.A. sit down B. stand out C. stay up D. come over
9.A. disappearing B. standing C. fading D. shining
10.A. Lately B. Shortly C. Recently D. Meanwhile
11.A. heart B. mind C. candle D. gift
12.A. at B. in C. for D. around
13.A. down B. up C. out D. away
14.A. staying B. waiting C. heating D. burning
15.A. warning B. informing C. reminding D. recalling
16.A. calling B. instruction C. evidence D. guidance
17.A. permitted B. proved C. trusted D. asked
18.A. nervous B. joyful C. desperate D. safe
19.A. or rather B. in case C. and then D. let alone
20.A. accept B. greet C. approve D. bother
You know the drill when it comes to losing weight: take in fewer calories and burn more calories.1.If you're trying to drop a few pounds fast, these interesting tips will make it easy for you to lose the weight quick.
Eat in front of mirrors and you'll lose weight
One study finds that eating in front of mirrors reduces the amount people eat by nearly one third. Having to look yourself in the eye reflects back some of your own inner standards and goals.2.
Sniff a banana or an apple when you feel hungry
3.Researchers find that the more frequently people sniff, the less hungry they are and the more weight they lose—an average of 30 pounds each. One theory is that sniffing the food tricks the brain into thinking you're actually eating it.
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Whether that's a floor, a couple of windows, or your car, a 150-pound person will burn about four calories for every minute spent cleaning. Scrub for 30 minutes and you could work off approximately 120 calories, the same number in a half-cup of frozen yogurt.
Start at the color blue
There's a good reason you won't see many fast-food restaurants decorated in blue: it helps to control an appetite. So serve up dinner on blue plates, dress in blue while you eat, and cover your table with a blue tablecloth. 5.Studies find they encourage eating.
A. You might feel silly, but it works.
B. Therefore, adjust your eating habits.
C. Wash something thoroughly once a week.
D. That's all it takes to lose as many pounds as possible.
E. On the contrary, avoid red, yellow, and orange in your dining areas.
F. In other words, it reminds you of why you're trying to lose weight in the first place.
G. But you also know that most diets and quick weight-loss plans don't work as promised.
Nothing succeeds like success, as every parent of a straight-A student knows, but trying to highlight academic excellence by telling your child, "You're so smart," may be counterproductive（负效的）. Telling kids they're smart strengthens the idea that intelligence is a genetic gift rather than a skill that can be developed.
In a recent study, researchers at Michigan State University looked at 123 children who were about 7. The team assessed the children to determine whether they had a "growth mindset（思维模式）" (believing that you can work harder to get smarter), or a "fixed mindset"(believing that your intelligence is unable to change). They then asked the children to complete a fast-paced computer accuracy task while their brain activity was recorded. In the task, children played a game, helping a zookeeper capture escaped animals by pressing the space bar when an animal showed up in their screen—unless it was a group of three chimps. During the recording, researchers noted that brain activity spiked within a half-second after making a mistake, as children became aware of their error and paid closer attention to what went wrong. The larger the brain response, the more the children focused on the error.
Based on the data they collected, the researchers concluded that children with a "growth mindset" were much more likely to have a larger brain response after making a mistake, and in turn were more likely to improve their performance by paying closer attention to the task after making an error.
For parents, the lessons are clear: don't pay compliments(赞扬) that suggest that intelligence is fixed. If a child hands you an A+ test, don't say, "You're so smart!" Instead say, "Wow, that studying really paid off!" Note the effort, not the intelligence. Second, focus on using errors to work together and learn. "Many parents and teachers shy away from addressing a child's mistakes, telling them "It's OK. You'll get it next time." without giving them the opportunity to figure out what went wrong." Dr. Schroder says. Here are additional ways you can help enhance your child's education.
1.What can learn about children's mindset from the study?
A. Children are born with a fixed or growth mindset.
B. Children with a fixed mindset pay no attention to mistakes.
C. Children with a growth mindset are more likely to make progress.
D. Children with a growth mindset can catch more animals in the game.
2.Which of the following has the closest meaning with the underlined word in Paragraph 2?
A. started B. stopped
C. paused D. rose
3.What should parents say to children's performance according to the passage?
A. "You are so clever!" for excellence.
B. "It's not good enough." for excellence.
C. "You can benefit from it." for a mistake.
D. "It's OK. Forget about it." for a mistake.
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Never Call Your Kid Smart
B. Always Be Strict with Your Kid
C. How to Communicate with Your Kid
D. How to Comment on Your Kid's Performance
Kanda really doesn't like to walk alone. The scientist from a research institute of intelligent robots finds the experience so boring that he'd rather drive—even though he lives close to his lab and knows that walking us healthy. "I enjoy walking with someone, like with my wife, with my daughter," Kanda said. "But they are not always available."
So Kanda, who specializes in human-like bots, developed a robotic walking partner that could make small talk based on its surroundings, which, he hopes, might motivate people to get out and exercise more. The bot rests on a person's shoulder like a boxy parrot. It weighs about a pound and a half and sits roughly 8.5 inches high, 3.5inches wide, and 10 inches long. A microphone, speaker, and internal camera allow it to communicate. It's even equipped with a smile.
Kanda and his team collected video form five different locations, including a garden and a shopping mall, and created a dataset of small talk topics related to each location. Then they programmed the robot to associate visual cues with specific topics. A special speech software provided the robot with a voice. Near a group of parked cars, for example, it might say, "In a big parking lot, sometimes I forget where I parked."
They tested the robot on 15 volunteers, 10 males and 5 females, who were paid and averaged about 26 years old. "Have you ever blown a puff of dandelion（蒲公英）seeds into the air?" The robot asked a participant, who smiled and responded, "Yes, I often did that when I was a child." Although several participants noted the robot's weight, Kanda was surprised that no one considered the experience as strange or funny. "I guess people enjoy new technologies," he said.
Just like a human partner, Kanda's bot isn't perfect. It's not able to go for walks in heavy rain and, while the robot can make expressions, it can't really hold a conversation, about which Kanda is most worried. Despite its limits, Kanda was comforted by the bot's presence. "I felt a kind of sense of being with someone, "he said, "particularly when it spoke."
1.Why does Kanda have the idea of developing a robotic walking partner?
A. Because he wants someone to accompany him while walking.
B. Because he has never developed a robot like a parrot.
C. Because his family are unwilling to walk with him.
D. Because he is crazy about developing robots.
2.What characteristic does the robot have?
A. It can "speak" and "see".
B. It can walk like a human being.
C. It can communicate with people freely.
D. It is much more humorous than a real person.
3.What is necessary for the robot to function?
A. A small size.
B. A boxy shape.
C. A human partner.
D. A speech software.
4.What is Kanda most likely to do about his robot next?
A. To make it more convenient to carry.
B. To improve its conversational skills.
C. To enable it to walk in heavy rain.
D. To better its sound system.
I stopped at my bank last week to deposit a check. I could have used the ATM, but I am so glad that I didn't because if I had, I probably would not have met Harold.
There were 3 or 4 people ahead of me in the line-up, so I amused myself by watching TV, just waiting my turn. Moments passed. Then, directly in front of me, a tiny elder woman, who was now first in line, started toward one of the counters. But the customer before her didn't finish, so she had to step back. Her backward movement caused my attention to be drawn to the customer directly ahead of us. As he was facing the counter, I could see only his white hair and the bright red team jacket. I heard him say to the teller in a deep, strong voice..."Have a Great Day!" and the teller replied, "You too, Harold-see you next week!"
The impatient woman again made her move, heading for the counter. As she passed him, Harold looked up, directly at me, saying, "You are a handsome man, sir." I was so surprised by his statement and struck by the genuine warmth and generosity that filled it that I blurted out "Thank you, sir." instantly reaching out to shake his hand, out even realizing that he was walking with a walking stick. He switched it to his left hand and took my hand in his warm and firm grip. "I really care about you!" He spoke again. Then he reached out to the next person in line and said, "I really care about you, too!"
I was so overcome by his innocent and sincere gift! He was like a 4-year-old, who walked up to everyone, inviting them to play with him. I wondered to myself afterwards. How was he attained this state of grace? Imagine the warm feeling he leaves behind his as he sails through this world, touching people for just a moment. He dropped a stone into the peaceful ocean of my reality that is still rippling outward as you hear and hopefully, some of what Harold so unselfishly pass on to me, that in attempt to pass on to you—I really care about you!
1.What made the author notice Harold?
A. The woman's impatience.
B. Harold's deep and strong voice.
C. The woman's backward movement.
D. Harold's white hair and bright red team jacket.
2.Why did Harold say "I really care about you!" to the author?
A. To express appreciation for his help.
B. To pass on his warmth and generosity.
C. To praise him for his being handsome.
D. To greet his old friend in a special way.
3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Harold gave a gift to the author.
B. Harold liked to play with others.
C. Harold's words attracted people.
D. Harold's words touched the author.
