1、一Southeast Asia reaches 50 C recently东南亚极端高温肆虐People in Southeast Asia are halfway to being boiled! The temperatures in multiple countries in the region, including the Philippines and Thailand, have reached about 50 C in May.The reason is a mix of El Nino, global warming and the summer season. Whats
2、 more, El Nino is now turning into La Nina. This is the time 1 _the maximum warming happens towards the Indian Ocean.So, what is life like for a person 2 _(live) in a “frying pan”? Even if your body can endure (忍耐) the heat, your daily life will be 3 _(complete) disrupted. Due to the lack of air con
3、ditioning or fans in the classrooms, many schools in Southeast Asia are shutting down. Even4 _(learn) remotely is a challenge, as high temperatures may damage the power grid (电网) and communication systems. On the dining table, there are fewer fish 5 _they died and went bad from the extreme heat in f
4、ish ponds. Vegetable prices have also risen as their production 6 _(affect) by the heat. For farmers, theyll most likely be facing the consequences of 7 _(damage) crops.While the 8 _(wealth) can work and live in air-conditioned buildings, this is not possible for millions of others. They have taken
5、cheaper measures 9 _(keep) down the heat. Painting roofs white, for example, 10 _(bring) down the indoor temperature by 3 to 4 C because white surfaces reflect more sunlight. Wearing light-colored clothes, drinking plenty of water, and taking showers often are also good ideas. “The climate crisis is
6、 deeply unfair, with the poor being disproportionately (不成比例地) affected,” highlighted a report by the World Economic Forum.参考答案：1 when 2 living 3 completely 4 learning 5 because 6 is affected 7 damaged 8 wealthy 9 to keep 10 brings二 The movie Snow Falling on Cedars delves into the racial struggles o
7、f the post-WWII era 雪落香杉树：探寻历史留下的伤疤 Based on the novel of the same name by David Guterson, the film Snow Falling on Cedars (雪落香杉树) is set in 1_1950s on an island off the coast of the Pacific Northwest.The main story centers on a murder trial: A Japanese-American man, Kabuo Miyamoto, is wrongfully ac
8、cused 2_ killing a white fisherman named Carl Heine. The trial exposes layers of racial (种族的) tensions and biases (偏见) 3_stem from World War II and the internment (拘禁) of Japanese-Americans. This film isnt just about a murder case; it explores the deep scars (伤疤)4 _(leave) by history and the challen
9、ge of overcoming them.The character I found most relatable was Ishmael Chambers, a journalist 5_once had a relationship with Hatsue Imada, Miyamotos wife, but was forced 6_(end) it due to racial tensions. Their story illustrates how personal relationships can be 7_(deep) impacted by broader societal
10、 issues like racism and cultural bias.One aspect of the film that particularly 8_(catch) my attention was the music. The scores (配乐的) memorable quality, featuring soft piano and orchestral (管弦乐的) elements, created a sense of tension and nostalgia (怀旧). As someone who spends a lot of time 9_(practice
11、) the violin, I was fascinated by how the music improved the emotional depth of the scenes. It reminded me that in my musical journey, the right notes at the right moments can bring out powerful emotions, much like the films score did for its audience.Overall, Snow Falling on Cedars is a film that p
12、oses significant questions about justice (正义), love and identity, 10 _ it does so beautifully.参考答案：1 the 2 of 3 that 4 left 5 who 6 to end 7 deeply 8 caught 9 practicing 10 and 三 An inheritor works to spread awareness of a traditional instrument 江西勾筒：古老乐器焕新生When 1 _(refer) to traditional Chinese mus
13、ical instruments, people may think about the erhu, pipa or guzheng. But in Jiangxi province, 2 _(local) can bring up another example: the goutong.3 _(know) as the “primitive (原始的) erhu”, the goutong resembles (像) the erhu in both sound and appearance. Now, its the primary accompanying instrument for
14、 the Hakka dialect-based Jiangxi tea-picking opera (采茶戏). Due to its 4 _( significant), the goutong making technique 5 _(recognize) as an intangible cultural heritage in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province.Even so, the goutong experienced a period of decline (衰落) and was once replaced by the erhu in the tea-p
15、icking opera, the latter of 6 _is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.Unlike the wooden body of erhu, the goutongs body and bow are made of bamboo, 7 _(give) it a brighter and more penetrating (有穿透力的) sound, perfectly complementing (衬托) the fast-paced and high-pitched (声调高的) Hakka
16、dialect.The goutong plays an important role in Jiangxi tea-picking opera. Hu Dachun, a goutong inheritor (传承人), has devoted his life 8_ reviving it. In 1984,9 _he joined a local theater group which performed tea-picking operas, he was informed that there were almost no skilled goutong players 10_(le
17、ave) and so had to be replaced with erhu players instead.“At a meeting, I was asked why the main instrument was changed to erhu, and I was left speechless,” Hu recalled. After decades of dedicated research, he finally completed the restoration of a goutong instrument in the mid-2010s and the related
18、 musical materials were later recognized by the Ministry of Culture.11 _(promote) the goutong, he suggested 12 _(perform) the classic tea-picking opera Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land (暗恋桃花源), 13_(bring) the goutong to a wider audience. 14 _the support of the local government, Hu started to set up
19、 a school named after himself, 15 _(teach) both the goutong and tea-picking opera.Hu is pleased 16 _(see) that more young people today are embracing traditional culture. “Once this school is fully realized, I believe that they will come,” he said.参考答案：1 referring 2 locals 3 Known 4 significance 5 was recognized 6 which 7 giving 8 to 9 when 10 left 11 To promote 12 performing 13 bringing 14 With 15 teaching 16 to see
