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Every month, a new contest will begin. Poetry.com prides itself in supporting and encouraging all writers, regardless of background, education or experience.
How does it work?
Submit an original poem or choose one of your existing poems from the site. Check out our entry criteria, and then submit your entry before the deadline! The following month, we will announce the winners on our contest Summary Page. Additionally, all nominated (提名的) poems will be displayed on our site and will feature a special badge (徽章).
What about the awards?
The top three winners will receive cash prizes. Five runners-up will receive personalized teacups featuring their winning poem. And that’s not all—at the end of the year, the twelve monthly winners will compete for the Poem of the Year grand prize of $1, 000.
How do you decide who wins?
In this contest, you are the judges! Every nominee is qualified for one vote, each vote worth a single point. Once all the applications have been received or the submission period has been reached, you will be able to vote. You are not allowed to vote for yourself, and not voting will lower your poem grade by one point.
Yes! All our contestants are judges too!
Our poetry contests boast a clever twist! Our vision is that poetry is like art—it can be viewed and interpreted in various ways and it all comes down to taste and opinion. We offer judging guidelines to outline the key aspects of a good poem and encourage you to bring your own knowledge and experience together with ours when voting yourselves. We believe in our community and its power to create!
Let the games begin!
1. How many contestants will get awards in June?
A. Three.
B. Five
C. Eight.
D. Nine.
2. What would be the consequence of forgetting to vote?
A. Heavy fine.
B. Point loss.
C. Withdrawal of badge
D. Failure of competition.
3. Who are the intended readers?
A. Poem fanciers.
B. New judges.
C. Contest organizers.
D. Final winners.
①existingadj. 现有的；现存的
②runner-upn. 亚军
③be qualified for...具有……的资格
④vote forsb.投票支持某人
Five runners-up will receive personalized teacups featuring their winning poem. (Para.3)
这是一个简单句。“featuring their winning poem”为动词-ing形式短语作_________，修饰前面的名词“_________”。
Jiang Shumei wasn’t educated as a child, learning her first Chinese character at the age of 60. Now, the 87-year-old grandmother is the proud author of six books. She learned her first character in 1996, after her husband died in a car accident, when her daughter Zhang Ailing suggested that she learn to read to take her mind off the loneliness and sorrow.
Zhang says that her mother had her own way of learning. Whenever she came across characters she didn’t know at bus stops or shop signs, she found someone to ask. Once Jiang had learned enough characters, Zhang started giving her books to read. Enjoying the books, Jiang told her daughter that she wanted to write down her own stories to share.
She first put pen to paper in 2012, at the age of 75. It was not easy. Sometimes, completing a single sentence could take a day. Jiang usually started writing at 3 or 4 a.m., and revised the pieces several times until she was satisfied.
Zhang began publishing her mother’s stories on social media platforms in 2013. When Zhang and her mother drew the attention of Zhang’s writer friends, the pair made a decision to publish them. The first book, Time of Trouble, Time of Poverty, was published later that year, and proved to be a success. Some critics even praised it as the “live history of a nation plagued by tough times”. The book earned Jiang a lot of fans and sympathy.
So far, the elderly woman has published six books, totaling more than 600, 000 characters in length. She lives a healthy life, exercising every day, drinking milk and soy milk, as well as keeping herdaily routine. “If I could live as long as 130, would you still say that it is too late for me to start after 60?” she asks, jokingly.
4. Why did Jiang learn to read in her later years?
A. To become a proud author.
B. To make up for not going to school.
C. To encourage her friends and families.
D. To reduce the impact of her husband’s death.
5. What made Jiang decide to publish her first book?
A. A strong inner desire.
B. The attention from other writers.
C. Her daughter’s encouragement.
D. The development of social media.
6. What dose the underlined word“plagued”in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Aided.
B. Enlarged.
C. Troubled.
D. Defeated.
7. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. One is never too old to learn.
B. All roads lead to Rome.
C. Where there is life, there is love.
D. Gold can’t be pure and man can’t be perfect.
①come across 遇见；发现
②revisedvt.修改，修订（书刊、估算等）
③criticn. 批评家；评论家
④daily routine每日常规；日常生活
She learned her first character in 1996, after her husband died in a car accident, when her daughter Zhang Ailing suggested that she learn to read to take her mind off the loneliness and sorrow. (Para.1)
这是一个主从复合句。after引导_________；when引导_________，关系副词when在从句中作_________。
In my memory, winters always used to be really unpleasant. You had to wear more clothes just to keep warm when you went outside. You were often cold and wet. If you didn’t have a terrible slide, you’d arrive home to an ice-cold house. And that would mean turning on the heating and waiting. It’s a miracle you didn’t get cold to the bone.
Fortunately, things don’t have to be so challenging any more. Technology, engineering and design have advanced giving us new solutions to old problems. It means dealing with winter needn’t be like skating on thin ice.
With a smart thermostat (恒温器), our homes can be comfortable when we need them. Many models feature smartphone apps that allow you to regulate temperature remotely, so we can warm up the house before we arrive home. According to techradar.com, the largest UK-based consumer technology news and reviews website, Tado’s model features voice control, while the Nest ‘learns’ your habits and automatically heats the home for you.
Clothes have been given an upgrade, too. Electronic thermal jackets heat up when you turn them on. What better way to keep comfortable in the dead of winter? At the touch of a button, or through an app on our phones, the clothing generates heat from elements placed inside. Many models offer three levels of heating which stay warm for over 12 hours.
Finally, there is the headgear—beanies (女帽) and earmuffs (耳罩) that feature speakers included in the fabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or in some cases, have a phone call using the in-built microphone. At the same time we can keep the head warm and avoid cold.
For many, the thought of winter used to be enough to make their blood run cold. But using technology, life needn’t freeze up. With the right solutions, there’s no reason why winter can’t be really, really cool.
8. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1?
A. To lead in some amazing advances.
B. To sell electronic thermal jackets.
C. To explain the benefits of modern houses.
D. To tell readers unpleasant winters in the past.
9. What can we do using a smart thermostat and a phone?
A. Make winter cool.
B. Track your daily routines.
C. Browse the website easily.
D. Adjust temperatures remotely.
10. How does electronic thermal clothes work?
A. By giving them an upgrade.
B. By producing heat from elements put inside.
C. By generating energy to keep you comfortable.
D. By learning your habit of wearing jackets or parkas.
11. Where are the speakers in a Bluetooth beanie?
A. They are put in an earphone.
B. They are hidden in the phone.
C. They are included in the fabric.
D. They are placed in a small case.
①regulatevt. 调节；控制
②automaticallyadv.自动地
③heat up变热；变暖
④in the dead of winter在严冬；在隆冬
Finally, there is the headgear—beanies and earmuffs that feature speakers included in the fabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or in some cases, have a phone call using the in-built microphone. (Para.5)
这是一个主从复合句。主句为“there is the headgear—beanies and earmuffs”，主句中包含一个that引导的_________，先行词为“beanies and earmuffs”，关系代词在从句中作_________；so引导_________，从句中由or连接两个并列分句。
Do you have a brain for math? New research indicates that levels of two key neurotransmitters (脑神经传递素)—glutamate (谷氨酸) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA γ-氨基丁酸) can predict mathematical abilities, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.
The new study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, recruited 255 subjects extending a range of six-year-olds in primary school to university students. The research focused on glutamate and GABA, known to play a role in brain plasticity and learning. Based on prior research, the focus was on two brain regions linked with mathematical abilities—the left intraparietal sulcus (IPS 顶叶内沟) and the left middle frontal gyrus (MFG 脑额中回).
Interestingly, the results were different. In the youngest subjects high GABA levels and low glutamate levels in the left IPS were consistently associated with high math skills. But in the older university group the exact opposite was seen: low GABA and high glutamate were linked with strong mathematical abilities. Levels of both neurotransmitters in the MFG did not associate with math skills.
The group was tested twice over 18 months, allowing the researchers to see if these neurotransmitter levels could predict mathematical ability into the future. And it worked, with neurotransmitter levels effectively predicting one’s success on math tests completed a year and a half later.
Another recent study from the same research team looked specifically at GABA levels in MFG of 14- to 18-year-olds. That research indicated MFG GABA levels could effectively predict whether a student was still studying maths or had ceased that subject years prior.
Cohen Kadosh, one of the researchers working on the study, says this may indicate math education can help stimulate the development of key brain regions. Further research will work on whether certain learning interventions can help those children less interested in math so these brain regions still get the developmental workout they need.
“Not every adolescent enjoys maths so we need to investigate possible alternatives, such as training in logic and reasoning that engage the same brain area as maths,” says Cohen Kadosh.
12.What is the new study aimed at?
A. Exploring mental development of the subjects.
B. Finding the tie between brain chemistry and math.
C. Testing the link between brain regions.
D. Revealing the structure of brain.
13.What can be learned from the findings?
A. The levels of GABA decide one’s math skills.
B. Low MFG glutamate means poor math ability.
C. Neurotransmitters in the MFG affect math skills.
D. Math education may help with brain development.
14.What can better math education according to Cohen Kadosh?
A. Studying more possible options.
B. Tracing slow learners’ early learning.
C. Training math learners respectively.
D. Developing key relevant brain areas.
15.What can be the best title of the text?
A. Factors Affecting Math Skills
B. Ways to Promote Math Education
C. Brain Activities Involved in Math Study
D. Math Ability Predicted by Neurotransmitters
①subjectn. 接受试验者；实验对象
②plasticityn. 可塑性
③be associated with... 与……有关联
④adolescent n. 青少年
New research indicates that levels of two key neurotransmitters—glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can predict mathematical abilities, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy. (Para.1)
这是一个主从复合句。that引导_________，从句中的“glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)”为“two key neurotransmitters”的_________；“suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.”为动词-ing形式短语作_________；who引导_________，修饰先行词“those”，关系代词who在从句中作_________。
【语篇解读】
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Poetry.com网站上诗歌比赛的运作方式、奖项设置、评选方式等相关信息。
【答案解析】
1. C 细节理解题。根据What about the awards?中的“The top three winners will receive cash prizes. Five runners-up will receive personalized teacups featuring their winning poem.”可知，奖项包括前三名和五名亚军，一共八人获奖。故选C项。
2. B 细节理解题。根据How do you decide who wins?中的“You are not allowed to vote for yourself, and not voting will lower your poem grade by one point.”可知，忘记投票的后果是你的诗歌成绩降低一分。故选B项。
3. A 推理判断题。根据第一段“Every month, a new contest will begin. Poetry.com prides itself in supporting and encouraging all writers, regardless of background, education or experience.”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要介绍了Poetry.com网站上诗歌比赛的运作方式、奖项设置、评选方式等相关信息，所以读者对象应是诗歌爱好者。故选A项。
【长难句分析答案】
后置定语；personalized teacups
【语篇解读】
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了姜淑梅女士在60岁以后开始学习汉字并成为作家的故事，并通过这个故事，告诉我们一个道理：活到老，学到老。
【答案解析】
4. D 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“She learned her first character in 1996, after her husband died in a car accident, when her daughter Zhang Ailing suggested that she learn to read to take her mind off the loneliness and sorrow.)”可知，姜女士在晚年学习阅读，以减少丈夫去世带来的孤独感和伤痛。故选D。
5. B 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“When Zhang and her mother drew the attention of Zhang’s writer friends, the pair made a decision to publish them.”可知，受到其他作家的关注，张爱玲和母亲决定出版她的第一本书。故选B。
6. C 词句猜测题。根据画线词的前一句“The first book, Time of Trouble, Time of Poverty, was published later that year, and proved to be a success.”可知，姜女士的第一本书很成功，再结合下文“by tough times”，可推断画线句句意：一些评论家甚至称赞它是“一个饱受艰难时期困扰的国家的活生生的历史”。plagued意为“困扰”，与C项意思接近。故选C。
7. A 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“So far, the elderly woman has published six books, totaling more than 600, 000characters in length. She lives a healthy life, exercising every day, drinking milk and soy milk, as well as keeping her daily routine. ‘If I could live as long as 130, would you still say that it is too late for me to start after 60?’ she asks, jokingly.”可推知，通过姜女士的故事，我们学习了活到老，学到老的道理。故选A。
【长难句分析答案】
时间状语从句；非限制性定语从句；时间状语
【语篇解读】
本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了在科技落后的过去，人们会为如何在寒冷的冬季保暖而感到困扰。如今，人们凭借先进的科学技术发明了各式各样的御寒方法。
【答案解析】
8. A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Fortunately, things don’t have to be so challenging any more. Technology, engineering and design have advanced giving us new solutions to old problems. It means dealing with winter needn’t be like skating on thin ice.”可知，第一段的写作目的是引出下文现在的人们依靠先进的科技，已经有各种各样的方法来御寒了。故选A项。
9. D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“With a smart thermostat, our homes can be comfortable when we need them. Many models feature smartphone apps that allow you to regulate temperature remotely, so we can warm up the house before we arrive home.”可知，我们可以用智能恒温器和手机来远程调节温度。故选D项。
10. B 细节理解题。根据第四段中“At the touch of a button, or through an app on our phones, the clothing generates heat from elements placed inside.”可知，电子保暖衣是通过放进去的元素产生热量工作的。故选B项。
11. C 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Finally, there is the headgear—beanies and earmuffs that feature speakers included in the fabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or in some cases, have a phone call using the in-built microphone.”可知，蓝牙便帽里的扬声器包含在织物中。故选C项。
【长难句分析答案】
定语从句；主语；结果状语从句
【语篇解读】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究，研究表明，谷氨酸和γ-氨基丁酸(GABA)这两种关键神经递质的水平可以预测数学能力，这表明大脑化学可能在那些认为数学容易的人中发挥作用。数学教育可能有助于大脑发育，同时开发相关大脑区域能更好地进行数学教育。
【答案解析】
12. B 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“New research indicates that levels of two key neurotransmitters—glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)can predict mathematical abilities, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.”可知，这项新研究的目的是找出大脑化学和数学之间的联系。故选B。
13. D 细节理解题。根据文章第六段中的“Cohen Kadosh, one of the researchers working on the study, says this may indicate math education can help stimulate the development of key brain regions.”可知，从这些发现中可以得知数学教育可能有助于大脑发育。故选D。
14. D 细节理解题。根据文章第六段中的“Further research will work on whether certain learning interventions can help those children less interested in math so these brain regions still get the developmental workout they need.”可知，某些学习干预措施可以使得这些大脑区域得到发展锻炼。因此，Cohen Kadosh认为，开发关键的相关大脑区域能更好地进行数学教育。故选D。
15. D 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一项新的研究。研究表明，谷氨酸和γ-氨基丁酸(GABA)这两种关键神经递质的水平可以预测数学能力，这表明大脑化学可能在那些认为数学容易的人中发挥作用。数学教育可能有助于大脑发育，同时开发关键的相关大脑区域能更好地进行数学教育。故本文的最佳标题是：神经递质可以预测数学能力。故选D。
【长难句分析答案】
宾语从句；同位语；结果状语；定语从句；主语
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