阅读理解 The world becomes a better place when we not only recognize that everyone has bad days, but when we also care enough to act accordingly. No matter what kind of bad experience we experience, we should treat it actively. Fourth grade teacher Rachel Harder recognized this, and she found an amazing way to help out both her students and their families. A few years ago, the Kansas teacher attended a trauma (心理创伤) conference. She learned that some police stations partner with schools so they can let teachers know when one of their students has a police encounter, something that could cause them to need extra care or attention. A year after the conference, Rachel had a student with autism (自闭症) who frequently had tough days. To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her "handle with care" to let her know when it was going to be one of those days. The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students home with a note for their parents. It explained what the "Handle with Care" system was and how they could take advantage of it. In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel's incredible act of kindness. But Rachel's sympathy didn't end with her class. Word spread of the amazing system, and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own classrooms. Printouts can be found on the Smart School House website, and the feedback has been extremely positive! Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day just by the way they're acting, Rachel said these simple texts allow educators to make minor adjustments in advance that, in turn, make the whole day better for everyone. "It's important for me to give kids a few minutes of extra time or space," she said, "and it's easy to give."

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The world becomes a better place when we not only recognize that everyone has bad days, but when we also care enough to act accordingly. No matter what kind of bad experience we experience, we should treat it actively. Fourth grade teacher Rachel Harder recognized this, and she found an amazing way to help out both her students and their families.

A few years ago, the Kansas teacher attended a trauma (心理创伤) conference. She learned that some police stations partner with schools so they can let teachers know when one of their students has a police encounter, something that could cause them to need extra care or attention. A year after the conference, Rachel had a student with autism (自闭症) who frequently had tough days. To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her "handle with care" to let her know when it was going to be one of those days.

The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students home with a note for their parents. It explained what the "Handle with Care" system was and how they could take advantage of it. In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel's incredible act of kindness. But Rachel's sympathy didn't end with her class. Word spread of the amazing system, and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own classrooms. Printouts can be found on the Smart School House website, and the feedback has been extremely positive!

Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day just by the way they're acting, Rachel said these simple texts allow educators to make minor adjustments in advance that, in turn, make the whole day better for everyone. "It's important for me to give kids a few minutes of extra time or space," she said, "and it's easy to give."

(1) What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph I refer to? A. The tough time in life. B. The beauty of nature. C. A positive attitude to hardship. D. An extreme working style.

(2) How did Rachel help the student with autism? A. By getting assistance from some police stations. B. By knowing his state at home from his mother. C. By discussing his trauma in a conference. D. By supporting him to do what he wants.

(3) Why did Rachel send notes to the parents of all her students? A. To prove the behavior is efficient. B. To explain the kindness to the parents. C. To gain the parents' sympathy for herself. D. To show her concern about every student.

(4) Which of the following can best describe Rachel? A. Responsible and considerate, B. Energetic and grateful. C. Curious and courageous. D. Humorous and warm- hearted.

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With artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technology improving at impressive rates, there are some who worry that there's a risk of artistic and creative people being replaced. A new study by the Korean Institute of Industrial Technology, however, is showing exactly why that can't and shouldn't happen. It all started when the South Korean company posed this question: Can robots replace conductors?

Over a year ago, work to develop automaton (自动化) began. At first, it was designed like a machine, and didn't live up to expectations. Then the company sought ways to improve it. In the end, it was given two arms with joints to copy wrists and elbows, allowing it to move a stick similarly to how a human conductor would move it. It was named the EverR 6 robot, and stands at 1.8 meters. It was finally time to figure out how it could follow through on its musical role.

"We got involved in this project to see how far robots can go in more creative fields like the arts, and what the challenges are," Dong-w o ok Lee, a senior researcher at the Korean Institute of Industrial Technology said.

In order to pull this off, Dong-wook Lee cooperated with the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra. The 12-minute piece they planned to perform, "Feel" by Il-hoon Son, was created specifically for this event. It was created with the strengths of both EverR 6 and the human conductor, Soo-yeol Choi, in mind.

To pull off this impressive performance, the robot was preprogrammed to conduct through 30 cycles of beat patterns. Meanwhile, it was up to the human conductor to lead the orchestra in creating an improvisational (即兴的) score, adding depth to the otherwise planned piece.

Together, they pulled off a masterful performance that the audience seemed more than happy to have had the opportunity to witness it firsthand!

With the concert having gone so well, this is only the start of EverR 6. Still, no matter the improvements they're able to make to this Android robot, the human conductor isn't concerned about being replaced.

"Let's leave the accuracy to the robots," Soo-yeol Choi said, "but the musical and artistic aspects to a human conductor."

(1) What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. The function of the EverR 6 robot. B. The development of the EverR 6 robot. C. The EverR 6 robot's role as a conductor. D. The difficulty in designing the EverR 6 robot.

(2) What can be learned about "Feel"? A. It is a piece familiar to the audience. B. It is a piece showing the human-robot cooperation. C. It is the only piece that EverR 6 will perform. D. It is a piece requiring great ability to conduct.

(3) What role did Soo-yeol Choi play in the performance? A. He corrected the robot's mistakes. B. He programmed the EverR 6 robot. C. He led the improvisational section of the performance. D. He was the main conductor of the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra.

(4) What is Soo-yeol Choi's attitude towards EverR 6? A. Unclear. B. Uncaring. C. Supportive. D. Doubtful.

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Guanmei, a 65-year-old woman of the Dong ethnic group, is the inheritor of the Grand Song of Dong (侗族大歌), a national intangible cultural heritage in China. Her hometown Zaidai Village in Guizhou, southwestern China, is home to the Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group.

The Grand Song of Dong dates from more than 2,500 years ago. The way Dong singers use their vocal cords (声带) is different from how formally trained singers do. It is a folk chorus with multi-parts, no conductor, and no accompaniment. Organically growing from their natural surroundings, it is recognized internationally as "the sound of Nature."

Before the Dong people had a writing system in 1958，the Dong culture, their history and stories were all recorded by means of songs. As a Dong saying goes, "Rice feeds the body and songs enrich the soul". The Dong people sing right from their childhood. While not singing, they all work in their rice field.

Guanmei has been singing the Grand Song of Dong all her life, making her a famous singing teacher in her hometown and nearby areas. "The songs are our means of passing on wisdom, knowledge and life experiences to others. I will not exist in this world 100 years later, but Grand songs will. I'm honored to do this job," Guanmei said.

Kind-hearted, Guanmei has been volunteering to teach the Grand Song of Dong to the Dong children for over 30 years. Now she has more than 300 students. Guanmei is pleased to see the village children come to her house willingly when they have free time.

"Nowadays, more and more young people leave the village and settle in cities. Decades later, the Dong children out of the village might know nothing about Grand songs. We should do something just now. It's our mission. What is once lost might be lost forever," added Guanmei.

(1) What makes the Grand Song of Dong known as "the sound of Nature"? A. The outstanding conductor. B. The special musical instrument. C. The attractive natural environment. D. The inspiration from nature.

(2) What can we know about the Dong ethnic culture? A. The Dong singers are professionals. B. The Dong culture before 1958 has been largely lost. C. Singing is of vital importance to the Dong people. D. They have a written language with a history of over 2,500 years.

(3) How does Guanmei feel about the future of Grand songs? A. Concerned. B. Sympathetic. C. Optimistic. D. Satisfied.

(4) What's the author's main purpose in writing the passage? A. To call on young people to return to the Dong village. B. To guide the Dong children to learn the Grand Song of Dong. C. To show a woman's efforts to keep the Dong culture alive. D. To instruct people to appreciate the Grand Song of Dong.

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Museums in Baltimore

The Walters Art Museum

The Walters Art Museum contains 36,000 objects from around the world. Walking through the museum's historic buildings, visitors encounter a stunning panorama of thousands of years of art, from romantic 17th-century images of French gardens to fascinating Ethiopian icons, ancient Roman sarcophagi (石棺), and peaceful images of the Buddha.

Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 7 and under.

Baltimore Museum of Industry

The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who promoted this port city into the industrial age. From garment making to airplane manufacturing, visitors to the museum will discover how their pioneering spirit built the region's manufacturing might. Located in an 1860s oyster cannery on a five-acre waterfront campus, the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.

Tickets: $15. Half price for children.

Baltimore Museum of Art

The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. It has 90,000 works of art—including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world. The BMA is now throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries.

Tickets: $10. Ten percent off if booked on the official website.

American Visionary Art Museum

The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation's museum for self-taught, creative skills. Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, the disabled, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon. From carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, 'the visionary' transforms dreams, loss, hopes, and ideals into powerful works of art.

Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 6 and under and museum members.

(1) Which museum best suits people interested in contemporary French paintings? A. The Walters Art Museum. B. Baltimore Museum of Industry. C. Baltimore Museum of Art. D. American Visionary Art Museum.

(2) What do we know about Baltimore Museum of Industry? A. It's a place for memorial celebrations for the city. B. It was built in a factory where food was canned. C. It offers free exhibitions for guests of all ages. D. It is now undergoing a multi-year project.

(3) How much should they pay if a 7-year-old boy goes to American Visionary Art Museum with his parents? A. $19. B. $23.5. C. $27. D. $28.5.

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