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阅读理解Like many other five-year-olds, Jeanie Low of Houston, Texas, would use a stool (凳子) to help her reach the bathroom sink. However, the plastic step-stool she had at home was unstable and messed up the small bathroom shared by her whole family. After learning of an invention contest held by her school that year, Jeanie resolved to enter the contest by creating a stool that would be a permanent fixture in the bathroom, and yet could be kept out of the way when not in use. Jeanie decided to make a stool attached to the bathroom cabinet door under the sink. She cut a board of wood into two pieces, each about two feet wide and one foot long. Using metal hinges ( 铰 链 ), Jeanie attached one piece of the wood to the front of the cabinet door, and the second piece to the first. The first piece was set just high enough so that when it swung out horizontally from the cabinet door, the second piece would swing down from the first, just touching the ground, and so serving as a support for the first piece of the wood. This created a convenient, strong platform for any person too short to reach the sink. When not in use, the hinges allowed the two pieces of wood to fold back up tightly against the cabinet, where they were held in place by magnets (磁铁). Jeanie called her invention "the Kiddie Stool". Jeanie's Kiddie Stool won first place in her school's contest. Two years later, it was awarded first prize again at Houston's first annual Invention Fair. As a result, Jeanie was invited to make a number of public appearances with her Kiddie Stool, and was featured on local TV as well as in newspapers. Many people found the story of the Kiddie Stool inspiring because it showed that with a pair of observant eyes, anyone can be an inventor.
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阅读理解Schools need to give students all the tools they need to navigate the world when they graduate. Besides teaching the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic, teaching about mindfulness, and mental health are important life skills for young people to have, the state of Florida agrees. Now, public schools in Florida have been required to teach five or more hours about mental health for students in grades 6-12. This new directive was approved by the Florida Board of Education in July and is being carried out as a potential lifesaver. The new curriculum requires students to learn about the symptoms of mental illness and where to find help if they are feeling depressed or have other issues and even teaches the adolescents how to help their friends and classmates if they see them struggling. "We know that 50 percent of all mental illness cases begin by age 14, so we are being active in our commitment to provide our kids with the necessary tools to see them through their successes and challenges. Providing mental health instruction is another important step forward in supporting our families," Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said. Florida is the third state, following New York and Virginia in 2020, to pass laws that require mental health education in schools. According to CNN, the New York law updated the health curriculum to include mental health for elementary, middle and high school students. The Virginia law required that mental health education be provided for 9th and 10th graders. These three states in the US are taking bold steps to help youth deal with the intricacy of life as they grow from adolescents into adults. It is a confusing world they face and giving them the tools to navigate it safely is essential. Mental health is something that should be taught in schools in all the US and across the globe.
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阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。Your neighbors are probably the first line of defense in case of any problematic situation. It gives you an assurance that you have people close by looking out for you. Here are easily applicable tips on creating stronger neighbor relationships. The first step is introducing yourself when you move to a new neighborhood or when a newcomer moves in. Leave them a note under their door to introduce yourself. It doesn't have to cost you a fortune and opting for a potted plant or baked biscuits will do. These actions present excellent opportunities to connect with them. Be respectful of your neighbors. It's in poor taste to have regular insensitive parties at your place causing disturbances. Before your party, it's good practice to notify your neighbors. Besides, avoid chatting them up for hours on end, which may be inconvenient, especially if you don't know their schedules. When you borrow anything, return it in due time. If you accidentally break their things, replace them without being asked to. You could offer to babysit your neighbors' kids, help with snow removals or even keep an eye on their home when they're away. Such acts of reaching out to your neighbors make for stronger relationships. As Emma Seppälä put it, "social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop (圈) of social, emotional and physical well-being." It feels so easy to just stay home without having to engage with your neighbors but connecting with them is worth the effort.
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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Sanya Nanfan( 南繁) Seed Breeding( 繁殖) Base, located in south China's Hainan Province, plays a vital role as a seed centre in China.(unique) blessed with nature's gifts and a wealth of the' country's resources, it serves as the dedicated groundskilled agricultural experts contribute to feeding our nation and addressing global hunger. Dr. Xiao Feng stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation in Nanfan. Jokingly(refer) to himself as a "mudskipper", he is often spotted with rolled-up trouser legs knee-deep in the(mud) fields. Dr. Xiao, along with other Nanfan researchers, (commit) wholeheartedly to improving grain production, ensuring that people's dinner tables are filled. "Life can be compared to a seed," remarks Dr. Xiao. "Occasionally, it may either not grow as expectedremain inactive. Nevertheless, hope and opportunity persist. The seed of life will always manage(emerge) through the ground." The term "Nanfan" itself implies to the practice of transplanting summertime crops from northern latitudes to Hainan during its winter. This makes for an(extend) of growing seasons. Shortening the breeding cyclehalf or more, Nanfan accelerates the breeding process. Hope is a humble seed, when(plant) in fertile ground, it transfigures( 美 化 的外表) into new life bearing fruits of change. The researchers at Nanfan are those seeds of hope. |
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假定你是李华，你校将举办一场"英语才艺秀(Talent Show in English)",请你给交换生同学 Josh 写一封电子邮件，邀请他和你一起组队参加。内容包括：1. 发出邀请；2. 说明选他的原因。注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Josh, …… Yours， Li Hua |
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What time did the woman wake up?
A . At 9:00.
B . At 9:45.
C . At 10:15.
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Why does the man study at college?
A . To find a better job.
B . To acquire new skills.
C . To learn more about engineering.
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How will the man go home from the station?
A . By bike.
B . By bus.
C . By car.
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When does the conversation take place?
A . On Thursday.
B . On Friday.
C . On Saturday.
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| 10. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
What are the speakers talking about?
A . A surprise party.
B . A family get-together.
C . A good friend.
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