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For those looking to fry up something new this winter, these are the cookbooks to have in your kitchen bookshelf. 

1. Made in Bangladesh, by Dina Begum

£28, Hardie Grant

The second cookbook from food writer Dina Begum is a love letter to Bangladcsh. Alongside the selection of tempting recipes are detailed ingredient notes, explanations of distinctive spice mixtures and advice on traditional preparation and serving, all accompanied by vivid photography of busy street-sellers, grass-covered landscapes and market produce. 

2. Manju's Cookbook, by Manju Patel

£22, Ryland Peters & Small

At the age of 80, Gujarat-born Manju Patel was given a restaurant in Brighton by her sons. Six years later, she remains an important part of the business — named Manju's — but has also found the time to write this cookbook, which showcases dishes including mattar paneer（奶豆腐）and Gujarati dal.

3. Ester, by Mat Lindsay

£30, Murdoch Books

Australian restauranteur Mat Lindsay's new book isn't for the green-hand home cook. Ester is a celebration of modern Aussie cuisine, focusing on fire and perfect technique. Recipes include flame-grilled bone marrow with sesame-seed sambal, and sourdough ice cream.

4. Maydan, by Rose Previte

£30, Abrams

This new cookbook from Washington, DC-based chef Rose Previte is inspired by her Lebanese roots and travels in the Middle East. You can surely be inspired if you enjoy Lebanese dishes. 

1. （1） Which of the following book is the cheapest?

   A . Ester. B . Manju's Cookbook. C . Maydan. D . Made in Bangladesh.
3. （2） If you want to try Lebanese food, whose book will you choose?

   A . Rose Previte. B . Mat Lindsay. C . Manju Patel. D . Dina Begum.
5. （3） What's the purpose of the passage?

   A . To ask readers to learn to cook. B . To make comments on the four books. C . To recommend new cookbooks to readers. D . To make comparisons between the books.

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There are a lot of potential sources of clean energy out there: solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen-based energy, and more. One of the less-known sources of clean energy is wave energy. Now Oneka, a Canadian startup that uses the power of waves to desalinate (脱盐) water, is turning seawater into drinking water. 

More than half the world's inhabitants struggle to find drinking water at least one month a year. And with climate change bringing with it extreme weather and heat, that figure will likely rise. That is why it is estimated that the desalination sector will rise by nine percent by 2030.

In general, there are two kinds of desalination technology. The first is thermal (热能) . The second technology is membrane (薄膜) based. Whichever technology is used, however, most desalination plants run on non-renewable energy. And there is also the issue of the salt itself. The high salinity (盐分) of the water and salt that flows back into the ocean often create dead zones. The water in these zones is so salty that marine life dies off in those areas. 

"Desalination facilities are conventionally powered by fossil fuels, " Hunt said. "But the world has certainly reached a pivot point. We want to move away from fossil fuel powered desalination. " This is where Oneka's unique desalination technology comes in. In fact, the city of Fort Bragg, California, has decided to use state funds to begin a new kind of desalination technology in partnership with the Canadian startup.

Oneka uses floating desalination machines, attached to buoys (浮标) . The buoys then absorb energy from the ocean waves, and convert it into mechanical forces, pumping the water through the membrane system. The fresh water is then pumped to land, also using the power of the waves. 

The water that streams back into the ocean only contains a 30 percent increase in salinity, and is quickly dispersed (分散) by the waves, leaving no dead zones. This innovative technology shows is that sometimes the solutions to complicated problems don't have to be complicated at all. Sometimes all you need are the ocean waves.

1. （1） Why will the desalination sector be expected to increase by 2030?

   A . Because desalination sector will increase by nine percent. B . Because half people in the world can't find drinking water. C . Because the situation of lacking water worsens with climate change. D . Because people are short of drinking water as a result of climate change.
3. （2） What does the underlined word "pivot" mean in Paragraph 4?

   A . Cautious. B . Crucial. C . Troublesome. D . Painful.
5. （3） What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us about desalination technology?

   A . Its production process. B . Its possible benefit. C . Its potential drawbacks. D . Its present situation.
7. （4） What is the best title of the text?

   A . New Desalination Technology Changed the World B . Extreme Weather Makes People Lack Drinking Water C . Fossil Fuels will be Replaced by the Power of Waves D . New Technology Uses the Power of Waves to Desalinate Water

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The first set of Chinese stories presented in English scripts, titled Stories of China: Performed in English, was officially published by Foreign Language Press. Planned by the New Channel International Education Group with the participation of playwrights from China, the United Kingdom and the United states, the book provides a new way for young people to learn English while inheriting and spreading Chinese culture. 

The book contains 20 English scripts in novel formats covering a wide range of subjects. Unlike the most common English scripts for young readers on the market which are based on adaptations of European and American stories, those scripts presented in this book are unique for being based on classic Chinese stories, readapted and written in English. The book is divided into three grades in terms of grammar and vocabulary difficulty, making it suitable for young English learners from primary schools to junior and high schools. 

All the scripts in the book are written by top playwrights with elegant, pure and vivid language. The scripts are provided with a summary of the story in both Chinese and English, so that readers can fully understand the plot as well as the history and culture behind it. Readers can not only improve their English skills through immersive reading and performance but also appreciate Chinese culture. 

Hu Min, English education expert and founder of the New Channel, said the combination of traditional Chinese culture and English teaching has become a trend, guiding young people to tell Chinese stories to the world with their own wisdom and deep Chinese cultural heritage. The New Channel will offer special courses on Stories of China: Performed in English in its many schools across the country, and cooperate with primary and secondary schools in Beijing, Shanghai to offer English drama courses on a trial basis. Hu believes the courses will set off a new wave of enthusiastic learning among young people. 

1. （1） What is the reason for publishing Stories of China: Performed in English?

   A . To introduce some famous playwrights in China. B . To make foreign students enjoy Chinese culture. C . To offer a new teaching method on a trial basis. D . To improve English learning and pass down Chinese culture.
3. （2） What is special about the book?

   A . Its popularity among young people. B . Its elegant, pure and vivid language. C . Being published by a top foreign press. D . The way of introducing classic Chinese stories.
5. （3） What's Hu Min's attitude towards the offered courses?

   A . Hopeful. B . Doubtful. C . Objective. D . Critical.
7. （4） In which section of a magazine might you find the text?

   A . Science. B . Tourism. C . Culture. D . Business.

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Across the world, animals including bears, moose, lynx, squirrels and frogs are leaving their homes as the planet warms. 

A study was done of more than 4, 000 species from around the world. It showed that about half of them are on the move, according to National Geographic. They are moving up slopes and away from the equator toward the poles to seek cooler environments. The ones on land are moving an average of more than 16 kilometers per decade, while marine species are moving four times faster. 

Mountain species in particular, "are struggling to keep pace" with global warming, said Shaye Wolf, climate science director at the Center for Biological Diversity in the US. In North America, for example, pikas used to climb an average of 13 meters per decade but it has gone up to 145 meters per decade since the late 1990s. Similarly, moths on Mount Kinabalu in Borneo, an island in the Pacific Ocean, moved up 67 meters in altitude to escape rising temperatures. "We're concerned many species won't be able to move quickly enough, or that they will run out of mountaintop to flee, " said Wolf.

In some cases, moving species can lead to big changes in the whole ecosystem, as such areas aren't able to deal with it. In Australia's seas, kelp forests are being destroyed by tropical fish that have come in to eat them, threatening the survival of rock lobster, which also feeds on help forests.

And this is just adding fuel to the fire, making climate change worse. Take the pole ward spread of bark beetles in northern hemisphere forests as an example. The beetles attack trees that might already have been weakened by warmer, drier conditions, leading to more pest outbreaks and tree deaths. These, in turn, provide more fuel for forest fires, releasing more planet-warming carbon dioxide. 

Climate-driven species' movement shouldn't be a concern only for scientists — it should worry everyone, Nathalie Pettorelli, at the Zoological Society of London, UK, told the Guardian. "The world as a whole isn't fully prepared to deal with the range of issues emerging from species moving across local, national, and international boundaries".

1. （1） How are mountain species influenced by the global warming?

   A . They are moving slower than they used to. B . They are having a difficult time adapting to it. C . They are moving downhill to cooler environment. D . They are struggling with the warmer temperatures.
3. （2） What can you infer from Paragraph 4-5?

   A . Tropical fish threaten to eat lobster. B . The beetles make trees warmer and drier. C . Dealing with environmental problems faces new challenges. D . Moving species make some change in the whole ecosystem.
5. （3） What does Nathalie Pettorelli call for?

   A . More concern and action from the public. B . A focus on improving forest ecosystems. C . Stricter regulations on animal movement. D . Increased research on species movement.
7. （4） Which of the following is true?

   A . Keeping pace means moving slowly. B . Large quantities of pest are the final killer of tree deaths. C . Marine animals are moving a little faster than those on land. D . Many animals flee their home because of the occupation of their habitats.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Ideas for Spring and Summer HOA Community Events

As spring and summer are finally upon us, the HOA (Homeowner Association) communities are planning events to get the neighborhood involved and interacting. . 

Spring cookout

. To keep the costs down, make it a potluck (自备餐宴会). If someone doesn't like to cook, have them bring drinks or utensils (餐具). Have a few neighbors bring their grill (烤架) if convenient for hot dogs and hamburgers. Set it up in a buffet (自助餐) style to allow one to pick and choose their favorites on each table and keep things moving.

Community-wide garage sales

It's suitable to hold garage sales in spring and summer. . After all, there is an opportunity for lots of bargains without having to walk a long distance. If your community has a large area, you could stage it as a mini market.

For a great children's event, decorate a flower pot and plant a seed to welcome spring. Adults are welcome to participate. Hosting a nature walk in your neighborhood is also pretty good. This is a great way to educate the community about green practices and conservation.

Movies in the park

If your neighborhood has a great open park area where blankets can be spread out, think about holding a family movie night. Movie nights are great fun for: all under the stars on a warm summer night. . 

A. Plant a flower

B. Welcome spring

C. Below are some event ideas for your community

D. Outdoor movie rental screens are easy to rent and set up

E. Make sure you have a good mix of songs for every listener

F. Having a neighborhood yard sale usually attracts larger crowds

G. This is a great way to know your neighbors and build a sense of community

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Zhang Xingli, a 60-year-old villager, sat on a stone in front of his house and struck a pose as painters quickly sketched him and his traditional house. At his age, Zhang 1  thought he could earn money working as a 2  in Sanhe, a poverty-stricken mountain village in Songxian County, Henan province. 

The village welcomes 3 who come to draw landscapes and 4 the beauty of its traditional houses. Villagers were recently preparing for the upcoming travel season and building an exhibition hall, a 5 of Sanhe's rapid development.

6  in the depths of Funiu Mountain, the village was once mired(陷入) in poverty and the surrounding rolling hills and deep gorges made it difficult to 7 . Most of the land was not 8 and there was no mineral wealth under the ground. One-third of the 415 village 9 lived in poverty. 

In 2016, changes began when Feng Yake, a college-trained artist, 10  to the village, who had taken his students to many spots to draw landscapes, making him realize the 11  of this remote village. Later, he 12  his parents to tear down their house and build the first agritainment(农家乐) 13  in the village to accommodate students who want to paint and draw landscapes. Six months after the resort opened, he and his family had 14  200, 000 yuan. 

Feng's success 15 other villagers. In a short time, the village was redesigned and rebuilt. Old houses and a bean curd workshop were repaired. The walls were painted white, to 16 with the gray roof tiles, and a pavilion was built. The village signed contracts with 17 70 art studios to receive artists and students.

In 2020, the village was completely lifted 18  . Over the past two years, 25 agritainment resorts have been built in the village, 19  more than 30, 000 tourists and generating an annual 20  of over 4 million yuan. 

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China Expected to Achieve 50% NEV Penetration Rate a Decade Ahead of Schedule

Miao Wei, former minister of industry and information technology, said "China's new energy vehicle development has entered a brand-new stage of comprehensive market (expand), which will drive the NEV penetration rate (占有率) (reach) 50 percent as early as

2025. " In 2020, China set (it) goal that NEVs will become mainstream and account for more than 50 percent of the total ·auto sales by 2035.

Miao  (add) that the battery, which is at the heart of NEV, has also made great progress and gained a lead  (globe), and highlighted the necessity of commercializing all-solid-state (全固态) batteries for China. The all-solid-state battery is widely accepted as a  (promise) solution to address the limitations of  (tradition) lithium-ion batteries of NEVs. Miao made the comments on Monday during the founding conference of China All-Solid-State Battery Collaborative Innovation Platform. 

At the conference, Ouyang Minggao, an initiator of the platform and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, expected that all-solid-state batteries are a key battleground for next-generation battery technology,  are expected to be industrialized by 

2030. " China has gained a global lead in lithium-ion battery, the country still has a long way to go in the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries, " Ouyang said. He appealed more joint efforts to develop such batteries to maintain China's advantage in batteries on the global stage.

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Have a to-do list is a step in the right direction for being productively and getting things done on time. TickTick is such productivity app, which was recognize as the Best To-Do List App for 2023 by Wirecutter, a product review website. 

The app is full of such many useful features to help you get things done. It can manage all of your tasks, organize them based on tag, set reminders, show your tasks in a calendar view, share tasks and lists with other, and set timers to help you focus. 

Many users love what easy it is to organize tasks with TickTick. Going are the days of trying to remember when the homework assignment is due to or what chores still need to be done. 

 Teens正在就我国社会老龄化越来越严重的问题举办征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：

1. 关爱老人的原因；

2. 关爱老人的方式；

3. 倡议大家共同关爱老人。

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