How will we save our planet?
Which topic drew the most attention from people around the world in 2019? It was climate change, according to three well-known English dictionaries.
The Oxford, Collins and Cambridge dictionaries chose "climate emergency", "Climate strike" and "upcycling", respectively(分别地), as their "Word of the Year". This tells us that climate change was a widely-discussed issue in 2019.
"Climate emergency" means a situation in which urgent action is needed to reduce climate change. "Climate strike" refers to people leaving work or school to call for more action to protect the environment. "Upcycling" refers to making new items out of old or used items to reduce waste.
Climate change has already affected the world in many ways. Take Venice for example. Due to climate change, Venice experienced the worst flooding it has seen in the last 50 years in 2019. Many stores, restaurants and hotels were flooded. This caused serious damage totaling hundreds of millions of euros.
Although we've known about global warming for a long time, our large companies and governments have been slow to respond to it. The year 2019 might have been the turning point that will finally encourage our leaders to take responsibility.
"Decades ago, when the science on the climate issue was first increasing, the impacts(影响)could been seen as an issue for future generations," Katharine Mach, a Stanford University climate scientist, told The New York Times. "It's definitely our issue now."
However, simply realizing that climate change is a threat is not enough, we must take real action before it is too late.
1.Which dictionary didn't choose the climate word as their "Word of the Year"?
A.The Oxford. B.The Collins. C.The Webster. D.The Cambridge.
2.Which of the following words of phrases calls for making new items with old or used things?
A.Climate change. B.Climate emergency. C.Upcycling. D.Climate strike.
3.Why did Venice experience the worst flooding during past 50 years in 2019?
A.Because of heavy rain. B.Because of climate change.
C.Because of bad economy. D.Because of terrible managements.
4.According to Katharine Mach, what should we do now?
A.We should take action to fight against climate change in the future.
B.We'd better leave the climate issue to future generations.
C.We should take responsibility to deal with climate change immediately.
D.We should realize the climate change is a big threat but we can do nothing.
Jordan was born with a disability. But she says her difference doesn't hold her back—it makes her amazing.
When Jordan was having a new dance class at the age of 8, she noticed that some kids were staring at her. The kids were looking at her left arm. It stops above the elbow(肘部).
Each year, about 2,000 babies in the United States are born with limb differences, like Jordan was. That means they are missing all or part of an arm or a leg. With only one hand, Jordan has a tough time doing certain activities like tying her shoes. She sometimes uses a prosthetic(假体)arm to help her ride her bike.
Jordan attended camps for kids with limb differences. Three years ago, she was a special workshop. She was challenged to design a new prosthetic arm—one that would turn her disability into a "superpower".
Jordan worked with designers. They used a 3-D printer to create a prosthetic arm shaped like a unicorn's horn(独角兽的角). "It was really cool to show that you can build onto your difference to make it awesome," says Jordan.
In 2017, Jordan and her mom formed an organization called Born Just Right. They want to help other kids with limb differences. "We want to show kids that anything is possible," Jordan says.
Sure, people still sometimes stare. But Jordan uses those moments to educate others, "Your differences are amazing and you never know what amazing things you can do with them."
1.Why were the kids staring at Jordan?
A.Because Jordan was good at dancing. B.Because Jordan only had part of the arm.
C.Because Jordan couldn't dance well. D.Because Jordan was a famous designer.
2.What does the underlined word "limb" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Eyes or ears. B.Noses or mouths. C.Arms or legs. D.Hair or skin.
3.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A.Jordan became disabled when she was eight years old.
B.Jordan invented a special prosthetic arm on her own.
C.Born Just Right is set up by Jordan and her mom.
D.There is no one staring at Jordan anymore.
4.What can we infer(推断)from the passage?
A.Jordan is proud to be different and will encourage other disabled kids.
B.Jordan never feels uncomfortable when people stare at her.
C.Jordan will have a real arm one day in the future.
D.More and more people will use 3-D printers to make prosthetic arms.
Confucius, one of the most important Chinese philosophers, was celebrated across the country for his 2,570th birthday in September 2019. After all these years, his influence is still strong in modern times.
Unlike the abstract philosophy of Laozi, Confucian idea about right and wrong are ways to understand and apply to daily life. "It's all about the every day. It's all about family," Roger Ames, a Fonfucius expert at Peking University, told China Daily.
For example, many Chinese learn at an early age to "be filial to parents and respectful to brothers( 入则孝，出则悌)". Confucius believed that if everyone knows how to love their families, they will know how to love others, love their country, and love the world.
"Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you." is the favourite Confucius doctrine( 信条)of Guo Jiulin, a professor at Dalian Minzu University. "It reminds me that if a person wants to fulfill his social ambitions(抱负), he must first be strict with himself in words and deeds," he told China Daily.
Another important Confucian idea is "he", or harmony, Sun Yiting, a student from Zhejiang University, values it. "It reminds me to calm down when I get angry," she said. "It reminds me to put myself in others' shoes. This way of thinking makes my life much happier."
Confucian ideas can even be applied to today's global problems, according to Ames.
"Confucius believed that the only way I can take my stand is by helping other people take theirs(己欲立而立人，己欲达而达人). If my neighbour does better, I do better. That's the Confucian wisdom. This is really needed in the world today," said Ames.
"Global warming, food and water shortages, environmental problems, international terrorism(恐怖主义). We can solve these problems only if we work together."
1.Which of the following is the picture of Confucius?
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2.We will celebrate Confucius's ________ birthday in 2022.
A.2,570th B.2,571st C.2,572nd D.2,573rd
3.Which of the following ideas is NOT from Confucius?
A.If everyone knows how to love their families, they will know how to love others.
B.If a person wants to fulfill his social ambitions, he must first be strict with himself.
C.We should put ourselves in others' shoes to make our lives much happier.
D.If we want to stand, we should stand with our neighbours or our friends.
4.The best title for the passage is "________".
A.An Important Philosopher in Ancient China
B.Confucius's Old Wisdom in a New Era
C.Work Together to Solve Modern Problems
D.Experts Talk about Confucius's Ideas
Shenzhen University (SZU) is working with Audencia Business School in Francein education in the financial technology(fintech 金融科技)field through a joint master's degree program.
This is said to be SZU's first foreign joint education program. It aims to solve the problem of the shortage of talents in fintech field, which best serves industry development, especially in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area(粤港澳大湾区).
SZU plans to enroll(录取)80 students from the Chinese mainland into the program this year. The two universities will jointly design training programs, teaching plans and review standards. After two years of study, students will receive their diploma(毕业证书)from Audencia Business School. The diploma will be admitted by both China and France.
Fifty percent of the program's courses will be taught by teachers from Audenica Business School, and the rest will be given by SZU teachers who have overseas educational background.
It is said that though fintech is developing fast with chances, the industry faces a talent shortage. According to data, China needs more than 1.5 million talented people in fintech. Fintech is a new field, few universities in China have set up fintech-related program.
With strong educational resources(资源), this program will not only find a way to the talent shortage but also help Shenzhen become more connected with the world economy, said SZU.
1.Which will NOT be jointly designed by both SZU and Audencia Business School?
A.Training programs. B.Teaching plans. C.Review standards. D.Diploma.
2.How many talented people does China need in fintech field?
A.More than 1,500. B.More than 15,000. C.More than 150,000. D.More than 1,500,000.
3.Where can you probably read this article?
A.In a newspaper. B.In a storybook. C.In a novel. D.In a textbook.
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area lacks talents in fintech field.
B.SZU starts a joint education program with Audencia Business School in fintech field.
C.The courses will be taught by teachers from Audencia Business School and SZU.
D.Shenzhen will become more connected with the world economy.
The People's Republic of China (PRC) celebrated its 70th founding anniversary in 2019. Over the past decades, many people have made great contributions to the country's development, helping it grow through their hard work. On 17 September 2019, ahead of National Day on 1 October, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree (主席令) to award national medals and honorary titles to 42 of these contributors, including both Chinese citizens and foreigners. Now let's learn four recipients(接受者)of the Medal of the Republic.
Shen Jilan (1929—; Deputy to the NPC) Shen, a farmer, is a lifelong lawmaker. In 1954, she became a deputy to the National People’s Congress(全国人民代表大会代表). Since then, she has served at all 13 NPCs. She came up with the idea of equal work between men and women. The idea was written into China’s first constitution(宪法)in 1954. |
Sun Jiadong (1929—; Aerospace engineer) Sun made great contributions toward developing Chinese satellite technology and space exploration. He was chief designer of both the Beidou navigation(导航)system and China’s lunar exploration project. |
Yuan Longping (1930—; Father of hybrid rice) Yuan devoted himself to agricultural education and research. He was the first person in the world to develop a hybrid rice strain(杂交水稻品种). His research on higher rice yields(产量)helps fight hunger in China and other parts of the world. |
Tu Youyou (1930—; Scientist) Tu is known for winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015. She got inspiration from traditional Chinese medicine theories and discovered artemisinin(青蒿素), a medicine that can be used to treat malaria(疟疾). Her finding has saved the lives of millions. |
1.Among all of them, who served at all 13 NPCs?
A.Shen Jilan. B.Sun Jiadong. C.Yuan Longping. D.Tu Youyou.
2.Who was the most important designer of the Beidou navigation system?
A.Shen Jilan. B.Sun jiadong. C.Yuan Longping. D.Tu Youyou.
3.Why did Tu Youyou win the Nobel Prize in 2015?
A.Because she gave the suggestion of equal pay for equal work between men and women.
B.Because she discovered a kind of medicine and saved a large number of people's lives.
C.Because her research on rice yields helped Chinese people not to be hungry any more.
D.Because she was a great scientist in satellite technology and space exploration.
4.Why were they awarded the Medal of the Republic?
A.Because they are great scientists in China.
B.Because they are very kind to Chinese people.
C.Because they gave their lives to their motherland.
D.Because they made wonderful contributions to China's development.
At the age of 16, Einstein always played with a group of mischievous(调皮捣蛋的) kids. Because he was so_________playing, he didn't study enough and failed his final exam.
One morning, when Einstein was holding a fishing rod and was about to go fishing with his friends, his father stopped him and said_________.
"Einstein, you are so_________of playing all day that you failed your exam. I am worried about your future."
"What are you worrying about?" Jack and Robert also_________, but don't they still get to go fishing? "My boy, you can't think like that," his dad said. "There is a_________that people tell in our hometown. Listen to it now."
"There were two cats playing on a roof. One cat got caught off guard and_________down the chimney while holding the other cat. When the two cats climbed out of the chimney, one of the cats had soot (烟灰) on his face, while the other cat's face was clean. Seeing the soot-faced cat, the clean cat thought its face must be_________, so it quickly ran to the riverside and washed its face. The soot-faced cat saw the clean-faced cat and thought its face was also clean, so it just swaggered down the street."
"Einstein, no one can be your_________. You have to think for yourself. If you take your cues from(模仿)others, you will never learn."
Hearing this, Einstein_________his fishing rod and returned to his room. He decided to pay more attention to his studies and less attention to what his friends were doing. This allowed him to be__________.
1.A.fun B.lonely C.busy
2.A.happily B.calmly C.excitedly
3.A.fond B.interested C.keen
4.A.played B.missed C.failed
5.A.film B.song C.fable
6.A.fell B.flew C.jumped
7.A.dirty B.clean C.hurt
8.A.friend B.mirror C.relative
9.A.blocked down B.laid down C.counted down
10.A.shameful B.silent C.successful
