阅读理解 "That's awesome," said NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, after he ate a piece of red lettuce (窝笸） that was grown in a special box. "Tastes good," agreed US astronaut Scott Kelly, who is spending one year at the research station. "Kind of like arugula (芝麻菜）)" Kelly added, and then used small bottles to spread olive oil and vinegar on his leaf, much as one might spread ketchup on a hot dog. NASA says that if space explorers can grow their own food while they are away from the Earth they would be more likely to survive the deep space exploration, which can last months or even years. With no way to resupply a spacecraft making a long journey to and from Mars, the ability to grow food during the trip will be key to survive. "Having the ability for us to grow our own food is a big step in that direction," Kelly said. Ray Wheeler, NASA's lead scientist for advanced life support activities at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, also said fresh foods that contain antioxidants, such as tomatoes, blueberries and red lettuce, "could have a positive impact on people's moods and also could provide some protection against radiation in space. The red romaine lettuce was grown in a special plant-growing box called a Veggie unit, and was flown to space. The seeds are contained in rooting pillows, which come complete with soil and fertilizer. Since water cannot be poured in space, a special irrigation system delivers moisture to the plant pillows from below. The seeds were "activated" by Kelly on July 8 and grew for 33 days. On Monday, Lindgren used tongs (夹子) to harvest the lettuce from its growing box, before attaching the leaves carefully to a tray. He cleaned them with food-safe bag and shared with other four members. A previous crop of lettuce was grown in space last year but was not eaten by astronauts. Instead, it underwent-and passed-food safety tests back on Earth.

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"That's awesome," said NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, after he ate a piece of red lettuce (窝笸） that was grown in a special box. "Tastes good," agreed US astronaut Scott Kelly, who is spending one year at the research station. "Kind of like arugula (芝麻菜）)" Kelly added, and then used small bottles to spread olive oil and vinegar on his leaf, much as one might spread ketchup on a hot dog.

NASA says that if space explorers can grow their own food while they are away from the Earth they would be more likely to survive the deep space exploration, which can last months or even years. With no way to resupply a spacecraft making a long journey to and from Mars, the ability to grow food during the trip will be key to survive. "Having the ability for us to grow our own food is a big step in that direction," Kelly said.

Ray Wheeler, NASA's lead scientist for advanced life support activities at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, also said fresh foods that contain antioxidants, such as tomatoes, blueberries and red lettuce, "could have a positive impact on people's moods and also could provide some protection against radiation in space.

The red romaine lettuce was grown in a special plant-growing box called a Veggie unit, and was flown to space. The seeds are contained in rooting pillows, which come complete with soil and fertilizer. Since water cannot be poured in space, a special irrigation system delivers moisture to the plant pillows from below.

The seeds were "activated" by Kelly on July 8 and grew for 33 days. On Monday, Lindgren used tongs (夹子) to harvest the lettuce from its growing box, before attaching the leaves carefully to a tray. He cleaned them with food-safe bag and shared with other four members.

A previous crop of lettuce was grown in space last year but was not eaten by astronauts. Instead, it underwent-and passed-food safety tests back on Earth.

(1) How did Scott prepare the space-grown lettuce? A. He cooked it in a special box. B. He mixed it with some arugula. C. He spread a little bit ketchup on it. D. He put olive oil and vinegar on it.

(2) What does the underlined part "that direction" refer to? A. The journey to and from Mars. B. The way to grow food. C. The building of a research station. D. The ability of flying in space.

(3) Which of the following may Ray Wheeler agree to? A. The lettuce is a great step enabling human to travel to Mars. B. Humans won't be able to arrive at Mars without the lettuce. C. Tomatoes are obviously better than blueberries in size. D. Radiation wouldn't be harmful if people ate some lettuce.

(4) What is difficult in growing lettuce in space? A. There is no enough growing area. B. It is very hard to send up the seeds. C. A special way of watering is needed. D. It does not need soil or the fertilizer.

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His interest in Chinese language and characters dates from 1972, when Richard Sears, was a 22-year-old physics major at Portland State University in Oregon. To Sears, the characters were complex with many strokes(笔画) and almost no apparent logic. But when he could get an explanation of a Chinese character's original meaning and an interpretation of its pictographs(象形文字), it would suddenly become apparent how all the strokes had come to be. "I'm a physicist, so I don't like blind memorization. I knew that Chinese characters came from pictographs and I wanted to know the stories behind the Chinese characters. "

As he studied, Sears found that many of the explanations were conflicting and even the experts were at odds. He decided to computerize the characters, so that he could separate good opinions from bad ones. He scanned about 96, 000 ancient characters and established the database of them.

In 2002 he got his website up and named it Chinese Etymology, where visitors can check for free the development of Chinese characters in various forms, from the original pictographs to the modern simplified forms. The clicks to the website went up to 600, 000 in one day. Overnight he became American Uncle Hanzi, a nickname(绰号) given by Chinese netizens.

Besides, he has explained the origin of 15, 000 modern characters. For example, the character jia (home) has a rooftop and a pig underneath. In southern China where it rains a lot, people put their houses on stilts(木桩), so if it flooded, the inside of the house would not get wet. So, the pigs live underneath the house.

Last year, Sears set up his studio in Nanjing that focuses on applying AR, animation(动画) and artificial intelligence to tell stories of Chinese culture and character origins. He has made over 60 such videos in English with Chinese subtitles for Bilibili, a video website. "They have both entertainment and educational value, " he says.

In the meantime, Sears has been updating the database. "My philosophy is huo dao lao xue dao lao. "

(1) According to Paragraph 1, why did Sears want to know the stories behind the Chinese characters? A. To make his life in China much easier. B. To become an expert at Chinese characters. C. To solve some related problems in physics. D. To memorize Chinese characters more easily.

(2) What does "were at odds" in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Held different views. B. Showed no interest. C. Had no doubt at all. D. Were under attack.

(3) What did Sears do to tell the stories behind the Chinese characters? A. He established a database for all the ancient Chinese characters. B. He built a website about the development of Chinese characters' forms. C. He illustrated the structures of 15, 000 modern Chinese characters. D. He set up a studio to make videos about the stories of Chinese history.

(4) What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Chinese characters catching the world's wide attention. B. A Chinese character website established by an American. C. American Uncle Hanzi devoted to Chinese characters. D. The secret to language learning—long-lasting interest.

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The UK is home to 26 world-ranked universities of the top 200 globally. At the heart of each university is the library, a space for students to access resources, absorb knowledge and gather thoughts. Here are some of our must-visit libraries across the UK.

The British Library, London

Located in London, the British Library is home to over 170 million items. The collections offer a glimpse into literary heritage over the ages, from books to maps to manuscripts. Visitors can browse treasures including Leonardo da Vinci's notebook. Students with a reading pass are known to spend hours at a time in the reading rooms.

Bodleian Old Library, Oxford

Dating back to 1488, the Bodleian Old Library has three notable reading rooms. It is celebrated for its late Gothic architecture. You may recognize the elaborately carved ceiling from scenes in Harry Potter. Students at the university automatically get access to the library.

John Rylands Library, Manchester

Opened in 1900, this library is part of the University of Manchester, one of the top five universities in the UK. This library offers limitless research potential for students. Whether you want to make use of the rich collections available, or simply explore the site, this library should be on everyone's must-see list.

The Mitchell Library, Glasgow

The Mitchell Library is one of Glasgow's most famous landmarks. On the top of the copper dome（圆屋顶） is a bronze statue of the Roman goddess, Minerva. Visitors can climb the dome for the city's most distinctive rooftop views.

(1) Which library requires a reading pass to enter the reading room? A. The British Library B. The Mitchel 1 Library C. John Rylands Library D. Bodleian Old Library

(2) At the Mitchell Library, tourists can ____. A. join research groups B. admire Gothic architecture C. enjoy Glasgow's rooftop views D. refer to Leonardo da Vinci's notebook

(3) In which column of a newspaper can the passage be found? A. Culture B. Fashion C. Science D. Entertainment

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Here're some of the excellent inventions in 2023. Which one do you like most?

Whiter Paint

The paint on a white building reflects 80 to 90% of the sunlight that strikes it. The rest of the light warms the surrounding area, raising air-conditioning bills. But the Whiter Paint is made of chemicals that better reflect UV rays. It reflects up to 98% of the sunlight, which could reduce AC use by 40%. "The heat is reflected into deep space," says Xiulin Ruan, who led the Purdue University team that created the paint.

Duolingo app

Now you can take music lessons on a smartphone, using this app, which uses an on-screen piano to teach basics such as harmony and beat. You learn by interacting with more than 200 popular pieces of music. Just match sounds to notes and play along. "You don't need natural talent to learn music," says Karen Chow, who's a learning scientist at Duolingo.

Model A

Model A, developed by Alef Aeronautics, is a two-seat all-electric vehicle with a flight range of 110 miles. And it looks as if it were made to be parked in a garage. In July, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration gave Alef permission to take the vehicle on test flights. The company hopes to deliver the first Model A by 2026.

Moonwalkers

They're actually battery-powered shoes with wheels. They let you walk normally—just faster and more easily. Moonwalkers, made by Shift Robotics, use AI to sense when you're speeding up or slowing down, and adjust themselves accordingly. With it, you can walk at speeds up to seven miles per hour.

(1) What is special about Whiter Paint? A. It powers air conditioners. B. It warms our buildings. C. It absorbs more sunlight. D. It makes us feel cooler.

(2) Which one is being tested? A. Duolingo app. B. Whiter Paint. C. Moonwalkers. D. ModelA.

(3) What do the listed inventions have in common? A. They can help us live an easier life. B. They are supported by AI technology. C. They are favored by the disabled. D. They were created by college teams.

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