Mothers and daughters go through so much—yet when was the last time a mother and daughter sat down to write a book together about it all? Perri Klass and her mother, Sheila Solomon Klass, both gifted professional writers, prove to be ideal co-writers as they examine their decades of motherhood, daughterhood, and the wonderful ways their lives have overlapped(重叠).
Perri notes with amazement how closely her own life has mirrored her mother's: both have full-time careers; both have published books, articles, and stories; each has three children; they both love to read.They also love to travel—in fact, they often take trips together.But in truth, the harder they look at their lives, the more they acknowledge their big differences in circumstance and basic nature.
A child of the Depression(大萧条), Sheila was raised in Brooklyn by parents who considered education a luxury for girls.Starting with her college education, she has fought for everything she's ever accomplished.Perri, on the other hand, grew up privileged in the New Jersey suburbs of the 1960s and 1970s.For Sheila, wasting time or money is a crime, and luxury is unthinkable while Perri enjoys the occasional small luxury, but has not been successful at trying to persuade her mother into enjoying even the tiniest thing she likes.
Each writing in her own unmistakable voice, Perri and Sheila take turns exploring the joys and pains, the love and bitterness, the minor troubles and lasting respect that have always bonded them together.Sheila describes the adventure of giving birth to Perri in a tiny town in Trinidad where her husband was doing research fieldwork.Perri admits that she can't sort out all the mess in the households, even though she knows it drives her mother crazy.Together they compare thoughts on bringing up children and working, admit long-hidden sorrows, and enjoy precious memories.
Looking deep into the lives they have lived separately and together, Perri and Sheila tell their mother-daughter story with honesty, humor, enthusiasm, and admiration for each other.A written account in two voices,Every Mother Is a Daughter is a duet(二重奏) that produces a deep, strong sound with the experiences that all mothers and daughters will recognize.
1.Why does Perri think that her own life has mirrored her mother's?
A.They both have gone through difficult times.
B.They have strong emotional ties with each other.
C.They have the same joys and pains, and love and bitterness.
D.They both have experiences as daughter, mother and writer.
2.The word “luxury” in Paragraph 3 means________.
A.something rare but not pleasant
B.something that cannot be imagined
C.something expensive but not necessary
D.something that can only be enjoyed by boys
3.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A.The content of the book.
B.The purpose of the book.
C.The influence of the book.
D.The writing style of the book.
4.How are women's lives explored in this book?
A.In a musical form.
B.Through field research.
C.With unique writing skills.
D.From different points of view.
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American beekeeping operations have been hit hard by what scientists call colony collapse disorder(C.C.D.). Almost half of their worker bees have disappeared during the past season. C.C.D. has also been reported in Israel, Europe and South America. Bees fly away from the hive and never return. Sometimes they are found dead; other times they are never found. Many crops and trees depend on pollination (授粉) by bees to help them grow.
A new report says virus may be at least partly responsible for the disorder in honey bee colonies in the United States. This virus is called Israeli acute paralysis virus. It was first identified in Israel in 2004. Ian Lipkin at Columbia University in New York and a team reported the new findings in Science magazine. Doctor Lipkin says the virus may not be the only cause. He says it may work with other causes to produce the collapse disorder.
The team found the virus in colonies with the help of a map of honey bee genes that was published last year. They examined thirty colonies affected by the disorder. They found evidence of the virus in twenty–five of them, and in one healthy colony. The next step is further testing of healthy hives.
The researchers suggested that the United States may have imported the disorder in bees from Australia. They say the bees may carry the virus but not be affected.
The idea is that unlike many American bees, the ability of Australian bees to fight disease has not been hurt by the varroa mite(全球性的蜂虱). This insect attacks honey bees, which could make the disorder more likely to affect a hive. Australian bee producers reject these suspicions.
And some researchers suspect that bee production in the United States is down mainly because of the weather. Honey bees gather nectar(花蜜) from flowers and trees. The sweet liquid gives them food and material to make honey. But cold weather this spring in the Midwest reduced the flow of nectar in many flowers. Many bees may have starved. Dry weather in areas of the country could also be playing a part.
Wayne Esaias is a NASA space agency scientist who keeps bees in his free time. He lives in central Maryland, where he has found that flowers are blooming a month earlier than they did in 1970, which may be partly responsible for the disorder. Wayne Esaias is organizing a group of beekeepers to document nectar flow around the country.
1.The researchers found the virus ______.
A.with the help of colony collapse disorder |
B.by researching the causes of bee death |
C.with the help of a map of honey bee genes |
D.with the help of a scientist of NASA |
2.What is the passage mainly about?
A.American beekeeping industry has been strongly influenced by the bee disorder. |
B.Studies are being carried out on the causes of the bee disorder, but questions remain. |
C.How the causes of the bee disorder in U.S have been found. |
D.The bee production in U.S is down because of Israeli acute paralysis virus. |
3.How many possibilities may be involved in the bee disorder according to the passage?
A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Five. | D.Six. |
4.We can infer from the passage that ______.
A.Israeli acute paralysis virus should be responsible for the disorder |
B.the solution to the bee disorder will be found eventually |
C.American bees are more likely to defend themselves than Australian bees |
D.the crop and plant production in U.S may be influenced by the bee disorder |
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Nuclear energy has always been controversial. But since the tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima (Japan) last year the issue is back in the headlines. And the world is divided— some countries are planning more nuclear plants, while others have promised to shut theirs down.
After Fukushima, Germany decided to switch off all its nuclear plants by 2022. Switzerland and Italy are also phasing out nuclear power. But France and the United States remain staunch supporters of atomic energy. In fact, almost 80% of France’s electricity comes from nuclear power, the highest percentage in the world. And in the US, the Obama administration said it “continues to support the expansion of nuclear power, despite the crisis in Japan.”
Nuclear supporters claim nuclear power can help the environment. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear power doesn’t create greenhouse gases. So, pro-nuclear countries argue that nuclear power allows them to generate energy without contributing to climate change. Britain’s chief scientific adviser (John Beddington) supports this view. He recently said that the world doesn’t have the luxury of ignoring nuclear energy.
Nuclear power is also relatively cheap. Renewable energy sources such as solar, hydro and wind power may be clean, but they’re expensive; and right now, they require a lot of investment. This higher cost of using “green energy” is usually passed onto the consumer. So, while many people may prefer their energy to come from a renewable source, not so many are prepared to pay higher energy bills. This is of particular concern while the world economy is in such bad shape.
The main argument against nuclear energy is that it isn’t safe. For a start, nuclear waste is very difficult to dispose of, and remains toxic to humans for thousands of years. And even before Fukushima, there were several high-profile nuclear disasters. The most famous is probably the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, in the Ukraine. The radiation from the meltdown spread all over Europe, affecting thousands.
The nuclear energy issue is very complex. And it doesn’t look like it’ll be resolved anytime soon. As a Japanese commentator recently said, “it’s been a bad year for the ‘nuclear village’, but I don’t think they’re down and out yet.” The battle continues.
1.Which of the following may NOT be the advantage of nuclear energy over other energy sources?
A.Nuclear energy doesn’t produce any greenhouse gases. |
B.Nuclear energy can help prevent the climate damage. |
C.Nuclear energy is more environmental-friendly than other green energy sources. |
D.Nuclear energy can save the consumers some money, compared to other renewable energies. |
2.What does the underlined word “this” refer to in paragraph 4?
A.The fact that many people prefer to use the green energy sources while unwilling to pay higher bill. |
B.The cost of using renewable sources |
C.The fact that the nuclear power is cheaper. |
D.The investment of renewable energy sources |
3.We can learn from the last paragraph that _______.
A.the Japanese commentator is positive about the future of nuclear energy |
B.the nuclear energy issue will be soon settled |
C.a battle will break out in the future |
D.Japan is considering to build a nuclear village in the future |
4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A.To highlight the danger of using nuclear energy. |
B.To introduce some serious nuclear disasters. |
C.To show the argument between nuclear supporters and protesters. |
D.To give some advice on how to use nuclear energy safely. |
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Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.
1.The Lyrics: 1961-2012
By Bob Dylan
Simon & Schuster,$60
What it's about: This heavy,well-timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature,from his first album,Bob Dylan,through Tempest.
What's to love: The times may be changing,but Dylan's fans are a constant,traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves,to sit beside those beloved old large papers.
2.Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song
By Tyler Conroy
Simon & Schuster,$28
What it's about: An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift,especially the pop star's countless fans. What's to love: Mom and/or Dad,the fan of Taylor Swift,will think you're pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book).
3.Misty Copeland
By Gregg Delman
Rizzoli,$39.95
What it's about: Star-figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95,to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014,in the casual setting of dance studios.
What's to love: Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre,Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon,and Delman's arresting pictures capture(捕捉)her muscular power and elegance.
[email protected] NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos
By National Geographic
National Geographic,$19.95
What it's about: National Geographic's popular Instagram account(nearly 63 million followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eye-popping images from around the world.
What's to love: Here's proof that NatGeo's talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee-table-size books,check out National Geographic's Wild,Beautiful Places:Picture-Perfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40).
1.Which author is noted for literature achievements?
A. Bob Dylan. B. Tyler Conroy.
C. Gregg Delman. D. National Geographic.
2.For what event are the books most probably recommended?
A. New Year's Day. B. Christmas Day.
C. One's anniversary. D. Literature awards.
3.How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?
A. $39.95. B. $19.95.
C. $59.9. D. $99.9.
4.Which book would a pop star's fan probably buy?
A. The Lyrics: 1961-2012 .
B. Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song.
C. Misty Copeland.
D. @ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.
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We can stay young forever. That is the message Dr. Shen Ziyin wants to give the world. And the Chinese doctor claims that he has found an answer to the problems of aging.
His solution is a herbal medicine to slow the process of aging.
Dr. Shen Ziyin has been trained in Western medicine. At the same time he studied traditional Chinese medicine. And, he has been working for the past forty years to put together the best of both and find a cure for aging. He has taken a hint from the ancient Chinese medicine system called “shen”.
According to Shen, it is the kidney(肾脏)which adjusts the functioning of the body as well as its aging process. It is responsible for the level of activity that the human bodies go through. Studies conducted by Dr. Shen show that herbal medicine based on the shen system slow the aging process, says a report in The Telegraph newspaper.
We notice that when people grow old, they have reduced strength, loss of hair, backache, weakness in general, and wrinkles, among others. This happens because when people grow old, their bodies produce T-cells. These T-cells contain a particular substance called Fas. Fas makes the cells in the body destruct themselves.
So the only way to slow down aging is to slow the production of T-cells in the body. This can happen if people eat low calorie food. Then the body is not active enough to produce extra T-cells. But, is going hungry all the time a good price to pay for staying young?
This is where Dr. Shen’s herbal medicine comes in. But how effective it will be, only time can tell.
1. How did Dr. Shen find the solution to the problem of aging?
A.By studying Western medicine. |
B.By learning traditional Chinese medicine. |
C.By combining both Western and Chinese medicine. |
D.By doing research on both Western and Chinese people. |
2.The reason why people become old is that _________.
A.their bodies produce T-cells |
B.their bodies are unable to fight diseases |
C.they have reduced strength, loss of hair |
D.they become weaker and weaker |
3.We can probably learn from the passage that _________.
A.producing more low calorie food allows people to keep young |
B.the more Chinese herbal medicine people drink, the better for health |
C.people should try to quicken the production of T-cells in the body |
D.it remains unknown how effective Dr. Shen’s herbal medicine is |
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Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.
1.The Lyrics: 1961-2012
By Bob Dylan
Simon & Schuster,$60
What it's about: This heavy,well-timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature,from his first album,Bob Dylan,through Tempest.
What's to love: The times may be changing,but Dylan's fans are a constant,traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves,to sit beside those beloved old large papers.
2.Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song
By Tyler Conroy
Simon & Schuster,$28
What it's about: An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift,especially the pop star's countless fans. What's to love: Mom and/or Dad,the fan of Taylor Swift,will think you're pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book).
3.Misty Copeland
By Gregg Delman
Rizzoli,$39.95
What it's about: Star-figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95,to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014,in the casual setting of dance studios.
What's to love: Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre,Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon,and Delman's arresting pictures capture(捕捉)her muscular power and elegance.
4.@ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos
By National Geographic
National Geographic,$19.95
What it's about: National Geographic's popular Instagram account(nearly 63 million followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eye-popping images from around the world.
What's to love: Here's proof that NatGeo's talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee-table-size books,check out National Geographic's Wild,Beautiful Places:Picture-Perfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40).
1.Which author is noted for literature achievements?
A. Bob Dylan. B. Tyler Conroy.
C. Gregg Delman. D. National Geographic.
2.For what event are the books most probably recommended?
A. New Year's Day. B. Christmas Day.
C. One's anniversary. D. Literature awards.
3.How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?
A. $39.95. B. $19.95.
C. $59.9. D. $99.9.
4.Which book would a pop star's fan probably buy?
A. The Lyrics: 1961-2012 .
B. Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song.
C. Misty Copeland.
D. @ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.
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Machines might one day replace human laborers in a number of professions,but surely they won't ever replace human artists.Right?
Think again.Not even our artists will be safe from the inevitable machine takeover,if a new development in artificial intelligence by a team of researchers from Rutgers University and Facebook's A.I.lab offers a clue of what's to come.They have designed an A.I.capable of not only producing art,but actually inventing whole new aesthetic styles similar to movements like impressionism or abstract expressionism,reports.The idea,according to researcher Marian Mazzone,was to make art that is "novel,but not too novel."
The model used in this project involved a generator network,which produces the images,and a discriminator network,which "judges" whether it's art.Once the generator learns how to produce work that the distributor recognizes as art,it's given an additional directive: to produce art that doesn't match any known aesthetic styles.
"You want to have something really creative and striking—but at the same time not go too far and make something that isn't aesthetically(美学地)pleasing,"explained Ahmed Elgammal.
The art that was generated by the system was then presented to human judges alongside human-produced art without showing which was which.To the researchers' surprise,the machine-made art scored slightly higher overall than the human-produced art.
Of course,machines can't yet replace the meaning that's infused in works by human artists,but this project shows that artist skill sets certainly seem duplicatable by machines.
What will it take for machines to produce content that's infused with meaning?That might be the last A.I. frontier.Human artists can at least hang their hats in that field...for now.
"Imagine having people over for a dinner party and they ask,‘Who is that by?’And you say,‘Well,it's a machine actually’.That would be an interesting conversation starter,"said Kevin Walker.
1.What is implied in the first paragraph?
A. Artists won't be replaced by AI.
B. AI can produce new styles of art.
C. AI is totally at a loss about impressionism.
D. AI fails to reflect abstract expressionism.
2.What did Marian find in his study?
A. AI can copy the skills of artists.
B. AI can combine content with meaning.
C. AI can make art aesthetically unpleasant.
D. AI can please human judges with its art.
3.What does the underlined phrase “hang their hats” mean?
A. Discover. B. Hold.
C. Struggle. D. Survive.
4.What Kevin said in the last paragraph tells us that_____.
A. she uses machines to cook for a party B. she likes to join in a dinner party
C. she expects the arrival of AI D. she cares about the starter of a chat
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Disease, poverty, hate, love—Charles Dickens’ stories opened his readers eyes to the most important themes of his age. Two hundred years on, his stories still speak volumes across the world, proving that Dickens’ legacy(遗产) was far greater than just “great literature”
February 7 marks the 200th anniversary of the writer’s birthday. To mark this date, BBC writer Alex Hudson listed six things Dickens gave the modern world. Let’s take a look at two of them.
A white Christmas
Dickens is described as “the man who invented Christmas”—not the religious festival, but the cultural aspects that we associate with the festive season today. In the early 19th century, Christmas was barely worth mentioning, according to critic and writer Leigh Hunt. The committee which ran the Conservative Party even held ordinary business meetings on Christmas Day – unthinkable in the West nowadays, when everyone but the most necessary workers takes at least three days off.
Many people believe that Dickens’ popular descriptions of the festive period became a blueprint for generations to come. In his classic novel, A Christmas Carol, he not only put forward the idea of snow at Christmas, but also painted a picture of glowing warmth –“ home enjoyments, affections and hopes”.
In his biography of Dickens, Peter Ackroyd wrote: “ Dickens can be said to have almost single-handedly created the modern idea of Christmas.”
“Dickensian” poverty
Dickens was one of the first to take an honest look at the underclass and the poor of Victorian (the period during British Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901) London.
He helped popularize the term “red tape” to describe situations where people in power use needless amounts of bureaucracy(官僚作风) in a way that particularly hurts the weaker and poorer members of society.
“Dickensian” has now become a powerful word for describing an unacceptable level of poverty. In 2009, when the president of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers in the UK wanted to talk about deprivation in some areas of Britain, she did not use words like “terrible” or “horrific”, but rather described it as “life mirroring the times of Dickens”.
1.What is the main idea of the article?
A. An introduction to Charles Dickens’ classic novels.
B. Charles dickens’ impact on the world.
C. Charles Dickens’ amazing characters.
D. Why Charles Dickens is popular across the world.
2.Why is Dickens called “the man who invented Christmas”?
A. Because he created the religious festival.
B. Because many of his novels have something to do with Christmas.
C. Because one of his novels helped to shape Christmas celebrations.
D. Because he was the first man to have proposed celebrating Christmas.
3.According to the article, the phrase “red tape” refers to _______.
A. rules or procedures that are required to accomplish a task
B. a situation in which poor members of society are hurt.
C. conflict between people in power and weaker people
D. pointlessly time-consuming official procedures
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To get an extra 14 years of life, don't smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in a proper amount.That is according to a study published this Monday in the Public Library of Science Medicine Journal.
After tracking more than 20,000 people aged 45 to 79 years in the United Kingdom from about 1993 to 2007, Kay-Tee Khaw of the University of Cambridge and his colleagues found that people who adopted these four healthy habits lived all average of 14 years longer than those who didn't.
“We've known for a long time that these behaviors are good things to do, but we've not seen this benefit before, ” said Susan Jebb, head of Nutrition and Health at Britain's Medical Research Council.“The benefit was also seen regardless of whether or not people were fat and what social class they came from.”
Study participants(参与者)scored a point each for not smoking, regular physical activity, eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and moderate alcohol intake.
Public health experts said they hoped the study would inspire governments to introduce policies helping people to adopt these changes.But because the study only observed people rather than testing specific changes, it would be impossible to conclude that people who suddenly adopted these healthy behaviors would surely gain 14 years.
“We can't say that any person could gain 14 years by doing these things, ”said Dr.Tim Armstrong, a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization.“The 14 years is an average across the population of what's theoretically(理论上地)possible.”
“Most people know that things like a good diet matter and that smoking isn't good for them, ” Susan Jebb said.“We need to work on providing people with much more practical support to help them change.”
1.Which of the following DOESN'T belong to the four healthy habits?
A.Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. |
B.Do proper exercise in the morning every day. |
C.Drinking alcohol in the proper amount every day. |
D.Having a cigarette before going to bed every day. |
2.We can learn from the passage that________.
A.Susan Jebb did not take part in the study. |
B.the study observed people as well as tested specific changes. |
C.there's no need for people under 45 to adopt these good habits. |
D.only those from first class can benefit from these healthy behaviors. |
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A.All the people are well aware of the harm of their bad habits. |
B.People aged 45 to 70 have bad habits in the United Kingdom. |
C.Governments should take measures to help people change their bad habits. |
D.People have adopted the four healthy habits after knowing they're good. |
4.What would be the best title for this passage?
A.Smoking and Drinking Cuts You 14 Years |
B.How to Live a Much Healthier Life |
C.How to Make Your Life Longer Than Others |
D.Healthy Habits May Give Extra 14 Years |
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From the first use of the rocket to carry satellites into space to the setting up of space stations, human beings have been putting great effort into space research. And so far, we have achieved many successes. But there are still numerous tasks in front of us and we should not stop trying to progress.
The international space station (ISS) is an important step we should take in space exploration. It is not only helpful but also essential. It provides a proper space environment for many experiments that we have wanted to do for a long time. It is also a base for the observations of the earth and the universe. It could also be an important base for later travel to the moon and Mars. In a word, if we want to explore space more, the first thing we should do is to set up a space station.
As the space station costs a lot of money, it is hard for one country alone to establish one. The USA seems to be the only country that has the ability to build a space station alone,and it has tried to do so, but not very successful. So it aggregated many other countries to work on it together. Though it is still extremely expensive, it is much cheaper than doing it alone. It is really a job that needs everyone’s effort and will benefit everyone.
Led by the U.S. and Russia, the ISS is a joint project between six space agencies involving 16 countries. Called the greatest achievement in human cooperation, the ISS has come to the end of a ten-year’s hard work in construction. China has applied for participation in (taking part in) the project many times. Unfortunately all the applications were rejected, which drove China onto the path of independent development. As the Long March Ⅱ-F/T1 carrier rocket blasted off (leave the ground) and successfully carried the Tiangong-1 into space on September 29, 2011, China takes a big step toward its Space Station Era.
Some West media suggested that the successful launch of Tiangong-1 would disturb the balance of global space power, raising concerns (关注) about “China threat”. China’s space project is not designed for military (军事的) purpose but for developing space technology to explore space resources and make use of them for mankind’s well-being.
1.From Paragraph 2 we learn that ________.
A.the necessity of building the international space station is not realized now |
B.many experiments have been done in the international space station |
C.the international space station is necessary for people to explore space more |
D.people have traveled to Mars from the international space station |
2.Which of the following is NOT a reason for countries’ cooperation in building the international space station?
A.That it requires a lot of money. |
B.That it needs everyone’s effort. |
C.That it will benefit every participating country. |
D.That it is too far away from the earth. |
3.The underlined word “aggregated” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________”.
A.united | B.scolded | C.allowed | D.forbade |
4.China wants to build its space station in order to __________.
A.break the balance of global space power |
B.show that China can build space station alone |
C.raise international concerns about “China threat” |
D.make use of space peacefully for mankind’s well-being |
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