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Anansi the Wise Some people think they know everything. Anansi the spider didn't think that. He was a 1 spider. And he knew to have real wisdom(智慧), he had to learn more. One day, Anansi found a(an)2 gourd on the ground and he had an idea. "3 I get advice from others and put it in this gourd, then I'll be wiser than anyone else in the world." So, he went from house to house and asked the other creatures(生物), "What's your best piece of 4 ?" And they were all happy to share their wisdom, because they could see that Anansi 5 it. |
The snail(蜗牛)said, "Don't be in a hurry. 6 is not a 100-meter race."
The butterfly said, "Life is short. Enjoy every day."
The ant said, "You'll 7 be great on your own. Everyone needs the help of others."
Anansi was very happy with all this advice. He took it and put it in 8 gourd. And when he'd filled the gourd, he thought to himself, "Now, I have more wisdom than anyone else. I must 9 the wisdom, so no one can steal it." He 10 and saw a hole high up in a tree, and he had an idea.
Anansi held the gourd in two legs and tried to 11 the tree with his other six legs. But the gourd was too big and he couldn't climb. His son was nearby watching him. "Daddy," he said, "why don't you 12 the gourd to your back and then climb the tree?" "That's very good advice," said Anansi. "Thank you for sharing it with me." And then Anansi realized that advice is only 13 when we share it with someone.
So, he climbed the tree with the gourd on his back. And when Anansi reached the 14 , he held the gourd up to the wind. All the advice flew into the sky and traveled 15 the land. And wisdom came to everyone.
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In East China's Jiangxi province, noodles are more than just a — they're almost a way of life. In fact, most people here the day with a bowl of rice noodles in the morning. This dish is so popular that some locals have compared having rice noodles to enjoying fresh sea food. |
Jiangxi is home to nearly 30,000 rice noodle restaurants. According to a report, Jiangxi produced more than 1.4 million of rice noodles in 2020. More than 60% of the foreign sales of China's rice noodles are from Jiangxi.
This dish is also among people from other parts of China. The report shows that people aged between 18 and 24 make up about 33% of customers. They often rice noodles and takeaway meals online. The percentage(百分比) to over 65% for customers under 30 years old.
"Enjoying a specialty(特产)is one way to get a real experience of local cooking culture," said a local food expert. He added that more efforts should be made to find out the behind Jiangxi rice noodles. The charm(魅力)of this common dish comes from its stories and tastes—the noodles are prepared differently in each of Jiangxi's 11 cities.
these noodles are such an important part of Jiangxi culture, locals have done their best to protect its reputation(声誉)as a local specialty.
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Ed was a professional football player, but in 2017 he had an accident in a swimming pool. After that, he couldn't move his body from the shoulders down.
Doctors told him that he'd probably never walk again, but Ed didn't want to believe this. He had recently got engaged(订婚)to the woman who is now his wife and he said that she was the main reason he wanted to get better. He spent six days staring at his toes(脚趾)and trying to make them move—and, finally, he succeeded! This was the start of a long journey.
While in hospital, Ed met Paul, a man in his late thirties. Doctors had also told Paul he would never walk again, but Ed encouraged him not to give up and six months later, Paul told Ed he was walking with a stick.
Only a year after his accident, Ed climbed the highest mountain in Wales. Since then he has also climbed a 6,500-meter mountain in Nepal and he said that after each big climb he noticed his body could do new movements.
Two years later, 31-year-old Ed climbed 8,848 meters, the height of the world's highest mountain, by going up and down his parents' stairs 2,783 times. When he finished, he told a news reporter he had loved it although it sometimes was "painful" and "boring". He also raised £46,000 for charity.
Ed hopes his story can help people. That's why he started his own charity, M2M, which aims to support "people facing challenges in life."
a. Ed started M2M.
b. Ed succeeded in making his toes move.
c. Ed had an accident in a swimming pool.
d. Ed climbed the highest mountain in Wales.
e. Ed climbed his parents' stairs 2,783 times.
The Maori arrived in New Zealand from Polynesian(波利尼西亚)islands about a thousand years ago. They were the first people to live in New Zealand.
In the late 18th century, Europeans came to live in New Zealand. At that time, the population of the Maori was maybe 250,000 in New Zealand. Over the next one hundred years, wars and disease killed many Maori people. By the end of the 19th century, there were only about 40,000 Maori people left. During this time, the Maori also lost much of their land to the Europeans. Many of them were afraid that they might lose their traditions and language too, but this did not happen.
Today the Maori population is increasing. There are about 500,000 Maori people in New Zealand. Most live like other New Zealanders, but they are keeping the Maori language and traditions alive. There are now Maori radio and television stations. Many schools teach in the Maori language. Nearly one half of Maori language speakers are 25 years old or younger.
Maori culture is also alive and well. At the center of Maori culture is the "marae". This is a special place for ceremonies and meetings. Today the number of marae in New Zealand is increasing. Many of the new marae are in the cities. Now people in the cities can meet and learn about their Maori traditions.
Today most New Zealand cities have Maori festivals each year. Among festival activities are competitions in speaking, dancing and singing. Children practice for months. Then all the Maori in the area arrive to watch the competitions and see who wins.
The Maori have gone through hard times. Today they live a comfortable, modern life. They keep their cultural traditions alive, because they have passed and are passing them on to their children.
a. Increase the number of marae.
b. Move to the center of New Zealand.
c. Set up Maori radio and TV stations.
d. Teach in the Maori language in many schools.
e. Hold competitions in speaking, dancing and singing.
In October 2018, someone in South Carolina won $1.5 billion. The nearly impossible odds(概率)of winning were 1 in 302.5 million! Many people probably wish they'd been the lucky ones happily accepting the prize.
It's not hard to imagine the things one could do with this newfound wealth, but would this money actually make someone happy? The experiences of several lottery(抽奖)winners show that it probably wouldn't. Suddenly coming into big money can change a person's life in unexpected and sometimes unpleasant ways. Take William Post, for example, who had only $2.46 in the bank when he won $16.2 million in a New York lottery in 1998. Within 3 months, he was poor again because of careless spending. He wasn't as happy as he felt before winning the prize.
Then there was Callie Rogers, a British teenager from a common family, won $3 million in 2003. She bought her family and friends lavish gifts and bought herself expensive clothes. After six years, Callie lost all her money and realized that money didn't make her happy. In fact, she became worried that people were friendly with her only to get her money.
Lottery winners are not the only ones who can end up unhappy. People who get big money for some other reasons, e.g. receiving money from others, are also at risk. They may not know how to deal with money and do not ask experts for advice. They waste money on things they don't need and give away too much money to friends and relatives.
Researchers found that people are happy when they are able to pay for their basic needs, such as food, clothes, a safe place to live, and health care. People are also happy when they give reasonable(合理的)amounts of money to charities. Giving makes them feel as if they're making a difference. Lavish things, such as expensive clothes and cars, only make people happy for a moment.
People can hope and wish to suddenly come into lots of money to improve their lives, but perhaps there are better ways to find happiness.
Five Tips to Improve Your Memory
Most of us know that our brains become smaller in size as we get older, but did you know that diet and lifestyle have an effect on how well our brains work?
Research shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins(蛋白质)improves memory. Eating oily fish or dark chocolate(with over 70% cocoa)and taking Vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger.
A 2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increases brain size. Another study found that exercise improved memory in some older people; surprisingly it found that one single training period had the same effect on memory as regular, long exercise period!
One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation(默想)improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short-term memory. Try taking 5-10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music.
Experts say that age reduces our ability to learn, but sleep can help. A 2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short sleep!
Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords(填字游戏).
A. Or even just take a shower! B. It's important to keep a healthy body. C. The role of exercise is really important too. D. Use your phone to help you memorize things. E. To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it. F. Try to avoid sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate. G. For your brain to work well, 7-9 hours of sleep is necessary. |
(William is calling to make an appointment(预约)with the receptionist(接待员)to see Dr. Kim. William=W, receptionist=R)
R: Good morning. Dr. Kim's office.
W: Hello. I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Kim.
R:
W: William Jenson.
R: Can you come in at 11:15?
W: Um ... I'd prefer something in the afternoon. I work in the morning.
R: Are you free then?
W: Let me see... yes, that's fine.
R: OK. So your appointment is with Dr. Kim at 15:30 on Friday.
W: Great! Thank you!
A. Dr. Kim speaking. B. How can I help you? C. What is your name, please? D. How about 10:30 on Friday? E. Please come about 15 minutes early. F. I can get you an appointment this Thursday. G. Would you be able to come in on Friday at 15:30? |
写作要点:
1.When do you have free time?
2.What do you often do in your free time?(Give 3 examples)
3.Do you think your free time is better used? Why or why not?
要求:
1.短文应包括所有的写作要点,条理清楚,行文连贯,可适当发挥;
2.短文中不能出现真实的人名、校名、地名等信息;
3.词数80-120,短文开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Making Better Use of Time
As a junior high school student, I have got more free time in recent years.
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