北京市第166重点中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期末阶...

I had offered to watch my 3-year-old daughter, so that my wife could go out with a friend. I was getting some work done in my study while she appeared to be having a good time in the other room. No problem, I figured. But then it got a little too1and I shouted, "What are you doing?" No answer. I2my question and heard her say, "Oh, … nothing." Nothing?

I got up from my desk and ran out into the living room, where I saw her running across the hall. I followed and watched her as her little behind (屁股) made a quick3into the bathroom. I had her4! I told her to turn around. She refused. I pulled out my big Daddy voice, "Young lady," I said, "turn around!"

5, she turned toward me. In her hand was what was left of my wife's new lipstick, and every square inch of her face was6with bright red! As she looked up at me with fearful eyes, I heard every voice that had been shouted to me as a child: How could you…You should know…How many times have you been7…What a bad thing to do …It was just a matter of my picking out which old words I was going to use on her so that she would know what a bad girl she had been. But before I could let loose (发火), I looked down at the sweater on her. In big letters it said, "I'm A PERFECT LITTLE ANGEL!" I looked back up into her eyes and, instead of seeing a bad girl who didn't listen, I saw a little angel full of8that I had come dangerously close to destroying. "My dear, let's take a picture so that Mummy can see how9you look." I took the picture and thanked God that I didn't10the chance to prove what a perfect little angel he had given me.

Probably one of the most beneficial (innovation) is drip irrigation, which has made possible to develop big, green farms in the middle of the desert. there have been experiments in different places in the past to make drip irrigation a reality, it is in the Middle Eastern country of Israel that drip irrigation has become a modern success.

One way to get more out of your listening is (predict) what you will hear. Using the pictures (provide) and the knowledge you already have, you can guess the kinds of information you should listen for. At times, you may even be able to guess exactly what (talk) about. This will help you focus better when listening, (make) your listening more effective.

Even though Leonardo began his career as a painter, he most often worked as an engineer. One reason was Italy was at war, and people needed engineers to help build city defences more than they needed artists. After his death, it was discovered he had kept many notebooks describing and illustrating his work, his inventions, and his scientific research. None of them were published until the late 19th century. Until then, few people had had any idea they contained.

During his school's "College Colours Day", a fourth-grade boy in Florida, who dreams to become a student of the University of Tennessee, wanted to wear a shirt of the university, but he didn't have one. His teacher, Laura Snyder, suggested that he should wear an orange shirt to show his spirit.

When the day finally arrived, the boy was so excited to show his shirt-an orange one with a piece of paper attached to it, on which was his homemade design of the UT logo.

But by lunch time, the spirited fan was in tears. Some girls bullied (霸凌) him and made fun of his design that he had pinned to his shirt. Back to Snyder's room, he put his head on desk and was crying, devastated.

In hopes of raising the boy's spirits, Snyder planned on buying him an official University of Tennessee T-shirt, and asked friends online if they had contacts with the university who could "make it a little extra special for him."

The post immediately went viral and Snyder was contacted by the University of Tennessee informing her that they wanted to send the boy a care package of swag and apparel(服装) in support of him.

The story, however, didn't end here. The University of Tennessee said it was turning his "U.T." design into an official T-shirt and had pre-sold more than 50,000 shirts online. The university won't profit from the shirts: It is donating the money to a charity dedicated to (致力于) getting rid of bullying of all forms.

"When I told him that his design was being made into a real shirt and people wanted to wear it, his jaw dropped," said Snyder. "He had a big smile on his face, walked taller, and I could tell his confidence grew!"

In recognition of the fourth-grader's spirit, the university has also extended an offer of honorary admission for him to join the Class of 2032. In addition, he has been awarded a four-year scholarship if he decides to attend UT in 2028 and meets admission requirements.

To be clear, plastic bags are rightly thought of as a threat that's harmful to human health. According to the National Resources Defense Council, over a decade ago, the average American family took home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags a year, filling our cabinets, kitchen drawers, and landfills (垃圾填埋场). Today the numbers are slightly better: According to National Geographic, as of 2018, shoppers in the United States use almost one plastic bag per resident per day.

This is not a story on the evil of plastics, but on whether the reusable bag can justify its existence. Although more environmentally friendly than traditional single-use plastic bags, reusable bags, depending on what they are made of, are more energy-intensive (耗能) to recycle.

According to a report by the United Nations Environment Program, "depending on what they are made of, reusable bags might have to be deconstructed in a costly recycling process to separate the different materials. As a result, in many cases, reusable bags are not recycled." That means despite the best intentions, millions of reusable bags designed to replace the need for traditional plastic shopping bags, will also end up in landfills.

Another point to consider, not all reusable bags are equal in terms of their recyclability. There are a wide range of reusable bag options on the market, and reusable bags tend to be made of more than one material to give the bag added reinforcement (耐用) and added street fashion. On a life cycle basis, stronger, heavier bags-no matter what material they are made of-will have a more severe environmental effect. That's because heavier bags use more resources to produce as well as distribute.

Just like plastic bags did, reusable bags multiply rapidly. Used for promotional (促销的)purposes and marketing of all kinds, reusable bags' growing popularity means bags that have been used very little (or not at all) can be found piled in streets, in garbage cans in city parks, and basically everywhere. Therefore, consumers have come to see them as disposable, defeating their very purpose.

In the end, the best practice for reusable bags is to have no half measures: Either use them all the time or don't use them at all. Using a reusable bag once or twice, and then throwing it away, doesn't do the environment any favors.

Did you know that you have been involved in the largest research study in the United States but you never agreed to join in it? That's because since 1996 you—and basically everyone you know—have been eating genetically modified (GM, 转基因) foods.

GM foods are made by forcing a piece of DNA from a totally different species into the DNA of a plant or animal. This method creates a whole new species of plant that would have never existed in nature. Most soybeans, corn and cotton are genetically modified. Products such as oil and sugar are created from these crops and added to processed foods. This explains why nearly 80 percent of processed and most fast foods contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

The question is, are GMOs safe for us and the environment? Actually, the answers are not clear. There are no long-term studies showing that GMOs are safe for humans and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not do its own safety testing of GMOS. Instead, the biotech companies that are trying to make money do their own safety testing, which the FDA only reviews. However, there are animal studies with negative findings, including damage in some body parts and immune system changes. It is clear we need more research in this area.

The environment is another problem. What are the results when a genetically modified plant crossbreeds with other plants? Do we really want to change the face of plant life with unknown results for the benefit of a few large companies?

The bottom line is that we have a product in our food supply with unknown health and environmental problems. At the very least, we should have these foods labeled (贴标签). However, try as we might, we cannot make that happen in the U.S. Even though 9 out of 10 people want them labeled, the biotech companies and food producers do not. If their products are beneficial and safe, why not label them? Why not be proud of your products? Over 60 countries such as China label GMOs and some countries ban them. Why can't we have transparency in our food supply?

Washington's Initiative 522, a bill suggesting labeling products with GMOs, will help us get the transparency we desire. But companies such as Monsanto, Dupont Pioneer will pay millions to create misleading and incorrect ads insisting that labeling will cost money, hurt farmers, and isn't necessary because GMOs are safe. The biggest fear of these companies is that once GMOs are labeled, we won't want to eat them anymore.

I don't know about you, but I think if Washington's Initiative 522 passes and genetically modified foods are labeled, it might change the face of American agriculture forever.

What Is Emotional Eating?

Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of satisfying hunger. Have you ever finished a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downed cookie after cookie while preparing for a big test? But when done a lot—especially without realizing it—emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.

Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings.

One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it's caused by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they're stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine's Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce.

Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done. It's not easy to "unlearn" patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what's going on.

We're all emotional eaters to a degree. But for some people emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain or other problems. The trouble with emotional eating is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain. And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you like.

Next time you reach for a snack, wait and think about which type of hunger is driving it.

Why do you pull yourself out of bed every morning to go to work or school? What does it take to make you feel like your contribution in those places is truly worthwhile? Knowing what motivates you can help you find meaning in your work and make efforts to reach your goals.

Psychologists have a wide variety of ways of describing and differentiating motivations because people care about so many different things. Psychologist David McClelland identified three main motivations for people: achievement (the feeling of success), affiliation (close relationships) and power (the ability to influence the world). Authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton identified 23 motivations, including creativity, challenge and learning.

Some motivations, such as money, social position and praise, are external; these are the tools bosses typically use to encourage their employees to do better. Other motivations, including fun, personal growth and feeling like one's work is significant, come from within the person doing the action. These ideals, called internal motivations, tend to be more reliable than external ones because they represent things that can never be taken away.

Since a wide variety of motivations exist, it's important to understand which ones are persuasive to you. Trying to motivate yourself in a way that doesn't appeal to you will make it difficult to convince yourself to work. When choosing a career, think about what motivates you and make decisions accordingly. If you are motivated by overcoming challenges, look for a career where you can continually try hard to reach a higher level.

People motivated by external rewards sometimes struggle to meet goals they set for themselves that no one else knows about. They can solve this problem by creating external rewards for their personal goals such as finding a friend to hold them accountable.

When you know what motivates you, you will be able to motivate yourself to do the things necessary to succeed. And if you are a leader, knowing what motivates your team will enable you to help them do the same.

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Itvolunteer activities is very meaningful.

This year's Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Tu Youyou, the discovery of artemisinin.

He was not only brave, but also determined. Above all, was that he was willing to admit his faults.

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Li Hua