He understood that his ____ the dream was not for himself but for the people who had the same hopes and passions as him.A. cheatingB. chasingC. changingD. choking

It is legally possible for an elderly person to ________ someone to act for them, should they become incapable of looking after themselves. ()A. negotiateB. notifyC. NominateD. neglect

22.He has had so many encounters in his career, and his life is full of exciting memoirs of a______police officer.A. engagedB. veteranC. splendidD. valid

Without question，2020 was a year for innovative teaching.The teachers experimented with blended learning，hoping the models would increase student engagement，creativity，and higher-order thinking.Tyler Douglas，a history teacher，admitted that prior to the pandemic，he considered technology-assisted instruction optional in conjunction with in-person teaching；now，he believes blended learning is here to stay.But he has a question to us：Did that year of innovative teaching result in students learning to be more innovative，too？ Innovative teaching means the teacher is the creator，but unfortunately it does not necessarily mean the same for the students.How can educators like Tyler teach students to become better innovators themselves？There are some key adjustments to traditional lesson planning that help. Teaching thinking skills explicitly（明确地）is the first one of them.Humans，uniquely，can create models of something that does not yet exist but that one wants to bring into existence.You do not need to use your frontal lobes to make a mental image of a bird，but you do have to use your pre-frontal cortex to think of how to design a way for humans to fly.When we think，we generate new ideas.We innovate. In their daily lives，students are exposed to volumes of stimulation and information and are already thinking naturally to process the world around them，but many of students' assignments ask them to remember information，but not to compare，analyze，or make associations about the topics in the same way they do in their daily lives.To teach innovation，teachers can explicitly teach thinking skills by encouraging students to further think about the declarative knowledge within the lesson's goal. Adapting this approach，a history teacher like Tyler Douglas might plan a lesson about the settlement of the West in the United States.After the traditional lecture about its basic facts，he could teach students to apply the newly acquired declarative knowledge by using analysis.Tyler could then frame the time period as a system and suggest that certain changes，such as relocating the Transcontinental Railroad，would result in different settlement patterns and the potential influence on the current life.This type of thinking task allows students to deepen their understanding of history while generating different insights about historical concepts. Of course，teachers from all disciplines can teach thinking skills.A math teacher can use classifying as a method for 1st graders to learn the differences among shapes；a middle school science teacher can teach students to use analogy to describe the endocrine（内分泌）system like a vending machine；in physics，students can be asked to investigate ways people recover from types of exercise and sports injuries. To think deeply，students should learn to use thinking skills with abundant information about the topics.（1）What is true about teaching innovation according to the passage？ ____ A.When teachers becomes innovative，students are sure to learn in a more creative way.B.The functions of pre-frontal cortex enable teachers to give lessons on thinking skills directly.C.The main purpose of innovative teaching is to bring in reality some imaginary things.D.Teachers must change their lesson plans in order to deliver an innovative class.（2）What does declarative knowledge（in Para.4&5）probably mean？ ____ A.The procedures of how particular things can be finished.B.The information about various categories of facts.C.Freshly new ideas about the ways to solve problems.D.A mix of decision-making，problem-solving and reasoning.（3）What is an example of the desired approach to teaching innovation？ ____ A.sk students to learn several well written and famous essays by heart.B.Lecture in the basic points of British and American literature history.C.ompare the body immunity to the mechanism of castle defence.D.Urge students to do different kinds of maths questions using one skill.（4）What would the author most probably talk about in the following text？ ____ A.The difference between declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge.B.Explore the influence of stimulation of frontal cortex on our learning behavior.C.How students access enough information that can lead to deep thinking.D.Why innovative teaching is a must in the current school education system.

24 Solar Terms: 5 things about Major SnowMajor Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, which falls on Dec 7 this year. During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly. Here are 5 things you should know about Major Snow.Snowy winterThe snow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road. In the south, snowflakes fall and the world turns white. A proverb about the snow says, "A timely snow promises a good harvest". 【小题1】【小题2】 The red plum blossoms (梅花) in contrast with the white snowy world is a feast for the eyes and have inspired many great poems. The plum blossom, which originated in China, is respected in Chinese culture for its bravery against severe winters.Eating lambLamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow. 【小题3】 People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup with their families and friends. Nanjing residents like to stew lamb with some plants to make it more nutritious.Making sausagesDuring Major Snow, people in southern China make sausages, an important part of preparation for the Spring Festival.【小题4】. The sausage should be dried in the shade, and is edible after a week.Preventing respiratory (呼吸道的) illness During this period, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of respiratory illness, which can be prevented by wearing a warm scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water.【小题5】. At the same time, don't drink cold water after exercise.A．Writing poems about snowB．Appreciating plum blossomsC．But you should not drink too much water at a timeD．Drink as much water as you can whenever possibleE．The best meat for this delicacy comes from the bottom of the pigF．As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pestsG．It promotes blood circulation and provides protection against the cold

Directions: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.Craftsman’s spirit, as its name implies, is the spirit of striving hard to offer high-quality products and outstanding services for the benefit of the clients. It’s crucial to the success of individuals and companies. Thousands of jobs, with no exception whatsoever.I have been in a factory for 6 years. The first job after entering the factory was sampling, which was mainly providing experimental materials for the experimenters. At that time, I felt that I was engaged in a monotonous (单调的) job that did not require any skills. I called myself a porter. And I didn’t realize the importance of sampling until I became an experimenter. Since only representative samples are taken, the test results will be more valuable.In the past six years, every job adjustment has been a challenge for me. The new start means a new journey, but no matter how the position changes, I always keep a consistent attitude towards work. I’m surrounded by a lot of employees who have been working for more than 20 years. They are devoting themselves to every task they do in an extraordinary position unknown to the public. This spirit is worthy of my learning.Carrying forward the spirit of craftsmanship will never go out of style in any era. We need to take work and study seriously and strive to become craftsmen of all kinds in the new era.What’s the author’s attitude toward sampling before he became an experimenter?A. He thinks it is a boring job.B. He hates doing sampling.C. Everyone can do it well.D. He thinks it is very technical.

Rodney Mace, 35, is married with two young children, and is a part-time teacher of architectural history, “I am constantly surprised by other people’s surprise, when they come to the house and see me cleaning a floor or hanging out the washing. Their eyes open wide at the sight of it! Much of the comment comes from men. But I am even more surprised at the number of women who comment too.” 　　His wife Jane, an Oxford graduate in modern languages, has a demanding full-time job. She is director of the Cambridge House literacy scheme for adults in South London. Her working week involves several evenings and Saturdays, and at these times her husband is in sole charge of home and family. Apart from this, they share household jobs and employ a child-minder for the afternoons. This enables him to teach two days a week and to do what he considers his principal work: writing. He has written several books and spends much of his time in British Museum Reading Room, cycling there from his home in Brixton. 　　People ask the Maces if they think their children miss them. One can argue that satisfied parents generally have satisfied children, but in any case the Maces are careful to reserve time and energy to play with their children. “And they have now developed relationships with other adults and children.” 　　Previously, Rodney Mace worked full-time and Jane only part-time. Then 18 months ago, the director of the literacy scheme left. “It seems to me that Jane was very well suited to do this job. She was very doubtful about it. But I urged her to apply. She did and she got it.” Jane Mace confirms that she needed this encouragement, as so many women initially do, 　　Did his male ego(自我，自己)suffer from the change-over? Nothing like that occurred. But he still seems amazed at the way it changed his thinking. “I felt that we were finally going to be partners. I felt enormous relief, I wasn’t avoiding responsibility, but changing it. Our relationship is so much better now. It has been a change for the good for both of us – in every aspect, I think it is fundamental that the woman works. The idea of equal partnership is an illusion if one partner doesn’t work.”1.[单选题]The article is about a couple whose married life is happier because___.　　A.they have a truly equal partnership　B.the husband enjoy staying at home　C.they earn more money　　D. the wife has a full-time job2.[单选题]It is implied the passage that____.　A.The Maces believe a good career is even more important than their family life　　B.Rodney’s children are quite happy with their position in the family　　C.Even capable women sometimes need encouragement from their families　　D.The practice of sharing household jobs between husband and wife is commonplace in London3.[单选题]Which of the following statements is true?　　A.Most Englishmen think that a husband should do more housework than a wife.　　B.In London the traditional idea about the sex role at home has been completely changed.　　C.Many Englishmen and Englishwomen still take it for granted that women are mainly in charge of home and family.　D.English people believe that men should take more responsibilities for housework.4.[单选题]Jane finally decided to apply for her present job because____.　　A.she thought she had better qualification than others　B.her husband persuaded her to　C.it was very well paid　D.some of her friends encouraged her to5.[单选题]We can infer from this passage that a changeover of roles in the family ____.　A.is quite necessary in modern life　B.is probably based on some practical reasons　　C.aims solely at a complete emancipation of women　　D.shows women are not necessarily inferior to men

If your company insists on your price, we will have to turn to other suppliers for the goods.A. 假如贵公司要调整价格，请及早告知我们，以便另做安排。B. 假如贵公司提高价格，我们不得不从其他地方另寻货源。C. 如果贵公司不给折扣价，我们不得不采用其他方式购货。D. 如果贵公司坚持你方报价，我方只能找其他供应商进货。

1. 单选题What does the word “freshman” mean?A. the money that someone pays to use a room or house being long to someone elseB. A building students can live in at a collegeC. A second-year college studentD. A first-year college studentE. to make a liquid or other substance flow out of or into a container by holding it at an angle

Nature Therapy We need the tonic of wildness...At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things，we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable，that land and sea be indefinitely wild，unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable.We can never have enough of nature.--Thoreau One major difference between our current lifestyle and those of our evolutionary past is an increasing（1） ____ from natural settings with increased urbanization.But does this change have a major impact on our mental health？（2） ____ ，a remedy for ill health or low spirits，if the means were available，would be to send someone to the quiet of the country or seashore and away from the bustle of city.The popularity of vacations to beautiful national parks，camping，outward bound，and even breaks for a picturesque walk in a（3） ____ greenspace to clear the mind would speak to some empirical （经验主义）（4） ____ that nature does soothe the savage beast.And recently，scientists have been studying the idea of nature therapy with a bit more seriousness than a dashed-off prescription （处方） for a（n）（5） ____ . We are now far（6） ____ from the natural world of our ancestors...more than 50% of people live in urban areas （increasing to ＞70% by 2050）.Increased urbanization is associated with increased levels of mental illness，particularly anxiety and depression.Growing up in a natural setting is relevant to a less（7） ____ stress response，and exposure to greenspace（8） ____ relates to a positive effect on well-being in a large two-decade study.Images and sounds of a natural environment can decrease stress in people exposed to negative stimuli.A large survey of mental health and neighborhood greenspace in Wisconsin showed significant correlation between the（9） ____ of nature and lower levels of depression，anxiety，and stress.There are many studies showing a similar relationships between nature exposure，relaxation，and well-being.But how does exposure to green space help us（10） ____ ，exactly？ Dr.Gregory Bratman's group at Stanford has published a couple of paper following a small group of healthy volunteers told to have a 5 kilometers walk in the San Francisco Bay area.Half walked along a busy street while the other half went for a/an（11） ____ walk.The nature walk compared to walk along a busy street.Later，the same researchers did MRIs and measured blood flow in brain areas of healthy people who went on a 90 minute walk in the same urban vs.More natural setting.They found that the nature walkers had（12） ____ activity in a particular brain region，the subgenual prefrontal cortex.This area of the brain is associated with rumination，or worrying on the same issues over and over，a problem described often in depressive and anxiety disorders. So there we have it in a world and environment where our brains are working overtime and we think and roll over ideas and worry，（13） ____ to nature seems to get us out of our heads，with likely positive benefits.In the hyper-urban world to come，designing accessible，safe（14） ____ may help the mental health of the population，and preserving our natural landscapes to be enjoyed by our descendants will continue to be a national must.（15） ____ ，a prescription for a nice weekend hike could have some real measurable brain benefits. （1）A.resistance B.isolation C.interruption D.distance （2）A.Currently B.Generally C.Historically D.Fortunately （3）A.local B.imposing C.fascinating D.standard （4）A.assistance B.evidence C.belief D.approach （5）A.cycling B.swimming C.adventure D.hike （6）A.removed B.rid C.driven D.dropped （7）A.slight B.severe C.similar D.negative （8）A.dominantly B.lively C.merely D.significantly （9）A.exposure B.link C.availability D.necessity （10）A.tolerate B.unwind C.swing D.resolve （11）A.casual B.earnest C.upright D.scenic （12）A.reduced B.increased C.intensified D.balanced （13）A.responses B.contribution C.approach D.exposure （14）munities B.transportations C.greenspaces D.facilities （15）A.In a word B.For instance C.In the meantime D.In particular