On the Overuse of the Mobile Phone
As is shown in the picture, having a mobile phone in hand and at the ready is the default modewhile walking on the streets. What this cartoon symbolically reveals is that people nowadays,especially young people, are growing increasingly dependent on their mobile phones.
It is true that the mobile phone has brought great convenience to people's life.
1. However,just as is illustrated in the picture, the overuse of it may lead to several bad consequences. Iobegin with, there is evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation maytrigger many health problems, such as insomnia, headaches and even cancers.
2. In addition,when people immerse themselves in the mobile phone, they tend to pay less attention to theirsurroundings, posing an immediate threat to their life, health and property. Last but notleast, excessive use of mobile phones means much less chance of face-to-face interactions withthe people who populate their real lives.
In conclusion, while mobile phones have contributed a lot to making our life more convenient,we should use them appropriately and rationally.
\"你要茶还是要咖啡？\"是用餐人常被问到的问题，许多西方人会选咖啡，而中国人则会选茶。相传，中国的一位帝王于五千多年前发现了茶，并用来治病。在明清(the Ming andQing Dynasties)期间，茶馆遍布全国。饮茶在6世纪传到日本，但直到17、18世纪才传到欧美。如今，茶是世界上最流行的饮料(beverage)之一。茶是中国的民族饮品，也是中国传统和文化的重要组成部分。
This is what diners often have been asked,
\"Would you like tea or coffee?\" Many Westernersfavour coffee while the Chinese tend to choose tea. Tradition has it that an ancient Chineseemperor discov
ered the tea five thousand years ago and used it to treat illnesses. During theMing and Qing Dynasties, teahouses spread all over China. Tea drinking was introduced toJapan in the 6th century while it was not introduced into Europe or America until the 17th and18th centuries. Nowadays, tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It is not onlya kind of Chinese national drink, but also an important part of Chinese tradition and culture.
中国结(the Chinese knot)最初是由手工艺人发明的，经过数百年不断的改进.已经成为一种优雅多彩的艺术和工艺。在古代，人们用它来记录事件，但现在主要用于装饰的目的。“结”在中文里意味着爱情、婚姻和团聚。中国结常常作为礼物交换或用作饰品祈求好运和避邪。这种形式的手工艺(handicraft)代代相传，现在已经在中国和世界各地越来越受欢迎。 The Chinese knot, originally invented by the craftsmen, has become an elegant and colorful artand craft over hundreds of years' improvement. In ancient times, it was used to recordevents, but nowadays it is mainly functioning as decorations.
\" Knot\" signifies love, marriageand reunion in Chinese. Often used as gift exchanges or decorations, the Chinese knot isbelieved to bring good luck as well as ward off evil spirits. The handicraft has been passeddown from one generation to another and now is gaining popularity both at home and abroad.
许多人喜欢中餐。在中国，烹饪不仅被视为一种技能，而且也被视为一种艺术。精心准备的中餐既可口又好看。烹饪技艺和配料在中国各地差别很大。但好的烹饪都有一个共同点，总是要考虑到颜色、味道，口感和营养(nutrition)。由于食物对健康至关重要，好的厨师总是努力在谷物、肉类和蔬菜之间取得平衡，所以中餐既味美又健康。
Many people are fond of Chinese cuisine. In China, cooking is regarded not only as acraftsmanship, but also as an art. 'Well-prepaied Chinese cuisine is both tasty and good-looking. The culinary skills and dish ingredients vary in different regions of China. However,good Chinese cuisine always shares something in common, that is, the color, aroma, taste andnutrition. As food is vital for one's health, a good chef is always trying to strike a balanceamong grain, meat and vegetables. That's why Chinese cuisine is tasty and healthy.
87. Although only in her teens, my sister is looking forward to ______________________ (独自去海外学习).
88. It's true that we are not always going to succeed in our ventures, ________________ (即使我们投入了时间和金钱)
89. The old couple hoped that their son ___________________________ (将
不辜负他们的期望).
90. So badly ___________________________ (他在车祸中受伤) that he had to stay in thehospital for a whole year.
91. Nowadays, some people still have trouble ___________________________ (从网上获取信息).
87. studying abroad by herself
88. even if we have invested time and money in them 89. would live up to their expectations 90. was he injured/hurt in the accident 91. (in) obtaining information
If my foreign friend comes to my hometown,I will take her to the Central Avenue .When itcomes to the reasons why I choose this place, they can be briefly summed up as below.
To start with, Central Avenue is a symbol of Harbin, which has a long history.There areEuropean-style buildings in mounting numbers along the street, attracting a great manytourists to take photos with them. Moreover, a variety of delicious foods are tempting. Takinga look around, I can find examples too numerous to list. The best illustration might be ice-cream brick of Ma Dieer. Finally, brilliant historic culture can widen vision and enhanceknowledge, laying a solid foundation for the understanding of this fabulous city.
Harbin is a city full of vitality and energy.I believe my foreign friend will enjoy her dayshere.Not only can she appreciate the landscape of the Songhua River but also tasteauthentic northeast food. No better place can be chosen than Central Avenue!
The fact is, the world has been finding less oil than it has been using for more than twentyyears now. Not only has demand been __36__, but the oil we have been finding is coming fromplaces that are __37__ to reach. At the same time, more of this newly __38__ oil is of the typethat requires a greater investment to __39__. And because demand for this precious resourcewill grow, according to some, by over 40 percent by 2025, fueling the world’s economic __40__will take a lot more energy from every possible source.
The energy industry needs to get more from existing fields while continuing to search for new__41__. Automakers must continue to improve fuel efficiency and perfect hybrid(混合动力
的)vehicles. Technological improvements are needed so that wind, solar and hydrogen can bemore __42__ parts of the energy equation. Governments need to formulate energy policiesthat promote __43__ and environmentally sound development. Consumers must be willing topay for some of these solutions, while practicing conservation efforts of their own.
Inaction is not an __44__. So let’s work together to balance this equation. We are takingsome of the __45__ needed to get started, but we need your help to go the rest of the way.
为了促进教育公平，中国投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和加强中西部农村义务教育（compulsoryeducation ）。这些基金用于改善教学设施，购买书籍，使116万多所中小学受益。资金还用于购置音乐和绘画器材，现在农村和山区的儿童可以与沿海城市的儿童一样上音乐和绘画课。一些为接受更好教育而转往城市上学的学生如今又回到本地农村学校就读
In order to promote the justice in education,China has already invested 36 billion RMB, which isused to enhance the teaching facilities of thecountryside and compulsory education of rural areaof mid-west. These funds can be used to improvethe teaching aids and to purchase books, benefiting16,000 middle schools and primary schools.Furthermore, these funds can also be used to purchase instrument for music and paintings.Nowadays, children from countryside and mountain areas can enjoy music class and paintingclass like the children in coastal areas do. Some students who were previously transferred tocities for better education now return to local areas to study.
中国进一步发展核能，因为核电目前只占其总发电量的2%。该比例在所有核国家中居第30位，几乎是最低的。
2011年3月日本核电站事故后，中国的核能开发停了下来，中止审批新的核电站，并开展全国性的核安全检查。到2012年10月，审批才又谨慎地恢复。
随着技术和安全措施的改进，发生事故的可能性完全可以降低到最低程度。换句话说，核能是可以安全开发和利用的。
China should develop the energy of nuclearmore, for nuclear power only accounts for 2% of thegross electrical power output, which makes China theleast, the 30th,in the list of countries which ownnuclear power.
After the Japan's accidents in March 2011, theexploration of nuclear power has been suspended,including halting the examining and approving new nuclear power stations as well as safetyinspection of all the nuclear stations in the country. The approval didn't recover untilOctorber, 2012.
With the improvement of technology and safety arrangement, the possibilities of nuclearaccidents could be reduced to the minimum degree. That is to say, nuclear power could bedeveloped and utilized without accidents.
Electronic Communication Cannot Replace Face-to-Face Contact
The picture above is a vivid description of a phenomenon that communication betweenteenagers and their parents is usually through the Internet. Although the Internet has changedthe ways of communication, I do not think t
hat elect ionic communication can replace face-to-face contact.
1. Firstly, face-to-face contact is much better than electronic communication in terms ofenhancing parent-child relationship, for the former can better guarantee honesty of thecommunication. Secondly, face-to-face contact can make people concentrate on what theyare talking about. So people can think about the problems seriously. Last but not least, face-to-face contact can eliminate distrust between parents and children because both sides willnot be suspicious about other's intentions if they can talk with each other in such a direct way.
2. To sum up, the Internet has greatly influenced the ways of communication, but it can neverreplace face-to-face contact.
The Impact of the Internet on Learning
The Internet has exerted great influence on learning,
1. so that an increasing number ofindividuals value it as a truth that obtaining information is equal to education. However, as thepicture warns us, education involves more than simply learning to obtain information.
From my perspective, education also includes a ideal thinking and practical skills rather than amere accumulation of information and knowledge. For one thing, critical thinking is essentialto scientific progress, contributing to innovation and technical advances, just as Confuciuswarned us, \"Learning without thinking leads to confusion.\" For another,
2. it is crucial to applywhat you have learned to practice and that's the very reason why exceptional scientistsaccomplish great achievements in their fiel
ds.
In a word, the Internet does provide valuable information for learners, but people should befully aware of the essence of education and attach importance to cultivating their character anddeveloping their ability instead of just giving priority to dependence on the Internet. Thus,only by emphasizing innovation can education be completely fulfilled in practice.
Whether you think you need daytime rest or not, picking up a nap (午睡) habit is a smart,healthy move. The Mayo Clinic says naps __67__ relaxation, better mood and alertness, and asharper working __68__. A 2008 British study found that compared to getting more nighttimesleep, a mid-day nap was the best way to cope __69__ the mid-afternoon sleepiness.
According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people __70__ newinformation better when they take a nap shortly after learning it. And, most __71__, a 2007study of nearly 24000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people whonapped __72__ had a 37 percent reduced risk of dying __73__ heart disease compared topeople who didn't nap.
Of course, napping isn't __74__ for everyone. If you're suffering from inability to sleep, napsthat are too long or taken too late in the day can __75__ with your ability to fall or stay asleepat night.
But for most, naps can make you feel sharper and happier. Naps provide different benefits,
__76__ on how long they are. A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and co
ncentration; a 90-minute snooze (小睡) can __77__ creativity.
According to prevention.com, you __78__ a natural dip in body temperature __79__
1 p. m.and 3 p.m. A short nap at this time can boost alterness __80__ several hours and, for mostpeople, shouldn't __81__ being able to fall asleep at night.
Pick a dark, nice place that's not too warm or too chilly. Prevention.com __82__ napping on thecouch instead of in bed, so you're less __83__ to snooze for too long.
Surprisingly, the best place to take a nap may be a hammock (吊
床) if you have one. A Swissstudy __84__ last year found that people fell asleep faster and had deeper sleep when theynapped in a hammock than in a bed. That same rocking __85__ that puts babies to sleep works__86__ for grown-ups, too.
67. A) enforce B) promote C) operate D) support 68. A) feeling B) frame C) sense D) mind 69. A) with B) aside C) about D) upon
70. A) remark B) consider C) remember D) concern 71. A) reportedly B) incredibly C) constantly D) frankly 72. A) regularly B) enormously C) heavily D) strongly 73. A) off B) under C) against D) from 74. A) exact B) correct C) right D) precise
75. A) influence B) eliminate C) compete D) interfere 76. A) focusing B) depending C) relying D) basing 77. A) enlarge B) engage C) enhance D) enlighten 78. A) explore B) experience C) exercise D) execute 79. A) between B) amidst C) among D) besides 80. A) of B) beyond C) during D) for
81. A) produce B) dispose C) affect D) hasten 82. A) illustrates B) decides C) predicts D) recommends 83. A) inclined B) involved C) adopted D) attracted
84. A) pronounced B) published C) discovered D) cultivated 85. A) mood B) model C) motion D) motive
86. A) wonders B) passions C) mystery D) pleasure
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