China's lasting research and development efforts have helped the nation keep its pioneering role in developing 5G mobile communication technology, related standards and the licensing stage．
Chinese telecom companies are trying to keep their leading role in the global race for 5G commercialization（商业化）.They are speeding up R&D of the fifth-generation mobile communication technology. The 5G technology is said to be at least 10times faster than 4G services which means it will enable superfast downloads of " heavy " files like movies, self-driving cars and virtual（虚拟的）reality games. It will do large-scale experiments of using 5G in 17cities. Yang Jie, chairman of China Telecom, said. "We aim to begin commercial 5G services in 2020."
China Mobile Communications Corp is planning to use 5G with AI and cloud technology for a latest network, which is planned to be used in the year 2020. The company has played an important role in the finish of the first stage of global 5G standards. The company will push forward the cloud deployment（云部署） of the superfast technology and build an intelligent network.
Similarly, China Unicom said it will start 5G testing this year, commercialize 5G in 2019and finally carry out large-scale commercialization in 2020.
China is expected to have 576 million 5G users by 2025, according to a report published by EY earlier this month. With the global united standard set to be finished in the next year or so, China is likely to advance its plan for the commercial use of 5G connections to 2019, to possibly become one of the first 5G-ready markets in the world, EY forecast.
In the past, China was behind other countries in publishing 4G and 3G licenses. But in 5G, perhaps China will race ahead in R&D. China is struggling to take a leadership role in the global landscape. China is also hungry to join in the decision of 5G international standards, making it one of the major players.
1.The word "heavy" in the second paragraph refers to ______ ．
A. important B. long C. huge D. valuable
2.What can we infer about the passage？ ______
A. China attaches great importance to the commercial application of 5G．
B. The large-scale experiments of using 5G will be done in 17 cities by China Mobile．
C. China lay behind other countries in using 4G and 3G in the past．
D. China will decide 5G international standards in the future．
3.According to EY forecast, the year when China plans the commercial use of 5G connections is likely to be ______ ．
A. 2018 B. 2019 C. 2020 D. 2025
4.The best title of this passage is ______ ．
A. The 5G technology in China
B. Three communication companies in China
C. The commercial use of 5G in China
D. Chinese carriers wrest （争夺） 5G lead
About six years ago I was going through a tough time, trying to work two jobs to afford my rent. On a cold Sunday morning, I went to GameStop - a video game retailer（零售商）, to cancel the game I'd reserved. A woman in a car parked outside called me when I exited the store. Though it was in broad daylight, I was shy about it and kept some distance when I walked over. She said she couldn't walk and requested me to purchase a Kinect, a popular game, for her as her son's Christmas gift. Because of her leg disease it was painful to her to move around. She called ahead but the employee wasn't willing to help. She gave me about＄100 in cash and her credit card.
I walked back in and bought the Kinect. Then it occurred to me that this woman, a complete stranger, trusted me. What was it that stopped me from lying about the payment method and just pocket her cash？She couldn't know I wasn't a cheat; and how could she possibly believe in someone so much？
I handed her the cash back, explaining I had to pay with her card - it was above ＄100 at the time, and handed over the game and her credit card. "This is what my son's been longing for. Thank you! By the way, just from glancing at you, I know you are the one who will be a friend to someone in need. You have a face of an angel!" she said. She gave me ＄10 and refused to take it back. Then she drove away, saying "Merry Christmas!"
She had no idea how much of a difference even ＄10 made. I was able to buy a few cheap groceries for the week and it really made a hard time in my life a little better. She may think I helped her; however, I truly feel like the one who was being gifted something amazing.
1.What can we infer from Paragraph 1？ ______
A. The author worked so hard that there was no time for games．
B. The author was unwilling to help and kept a distance from the woman．
C. The author canceled the video game for saving money．
D. The woman requested the author to purchase a Kinect for her son's birthday．
2.Which of the following words can best describe the author？ ______
A. Generous and curious． B. Kind and honest．
C. Merciful and wise． D. Optimistic and selfless．
3.What can we know about the woman？ ______
A. She chose the author because he was handsome．
B. She gave the author ＄10for the video game．
C. She knew exactly how much the video game cost．
D. She didn't get off the car because of her disability．
4.What can be the best title for the text？ ______
A. Kinect, a popular game．
B. An experience that changed my life．
C. A stranger who had faith in me．
D. Help others, help yourself．
Exhibitions worth visiting Why do we collect: the story of the book collector.
Organized by the Smithsonian Libraries, this exhibition explores the stories of Western collectors over the centuries through the collection of ancient books and manuscripts（手稿）.
The exhibition will show the library's most special collections, helping visitors explore different eras and cultures, and introduce the history of American social life.
Place: National Museum of American History
Time: Nov 7,2018-July 1,2020
Closed on Christmas Holidays
Price: Free
Van Gogh and the United Kingdom
The Tate Britain in London will host the Van Gogh and Britain exhibition to exhibit more than 45 paintings of Van Gogh. This is the largest Van Gogh exhibition in the UK in the past 10 years.
One of the most important exhibits this time will be the painting "Sunflower" from the National Gallery of England. This painting was completed in 1888 and is one of the only four remaining pieces in the world.
Time: Nov 9, 2018-Apr 28, 2019 10：00am-17：30 pm
Stop ticking one hour and 15 minutes before opening
Place: Tate Museum, London SW1A
Price: Full Ticket 12 pounds Student Ticket 8pounds
Harry Potter: The history of magic
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by British writer J.K.Rowling, the New York Historical Society and the British Library holds this exhibition.
During the exhibition, the museum will invite J.K.Rowling to give a special speech for the fans of Harry Potter. The speech requires to book free tickets online in advance.
Place: New York Historical Society Museum
Time: 10:00 am-18:00 pm daily
Price: Full Ticket 21 dollars Student Ticket 16 dollars
Mysterious Ocean
"Mysterious Ocean" is a popular science exhibition for teenagers. It introduces the latest developments and research results of marine science（海洋科学） in recent years to help students develop their interests in oceanography.
In the exhibition, visitors can see specimens（样本）and enjoy their photos, or observe their structures through microscopes to feel the endless charm of marine science.
Place：American Museum of Natural History
Time：Mar 9，2019 - Aug 18，2019
Price：Full Ticket 28 dollars Student Ticket 14dollars
1.What is special for the exhibition in the Tate Museum？ ______
A. It is the largest exhibition in the UK in the past 10years.
B. It is held only once a year.
C. It has the one of the four remaining paintings Sun Flower.
D. It has the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works.
2.If you want to participate in J. K.Rowling's speech, what do you need to get？ ______
A. A ticket online for the exhibition.
B. Your student card.
C. One of the books written by JK Rowling.
D. A free online booking ticket.
3.Which exhibition can a student get the biggest discount for a ticket？ ______
A. Why do we collect: the story of the book collector.
B. Harry Potter: The magic of history.
C. Mysterious Ocean.
D. Van Gogh and the United Kingdom.
近日你所在的学校开展了”为建设节约型社会献一计”主题活动，同学们提出了许多建议。请你根据以下要点，用英语写一篇短文向English Horizons杂志编辑部投稿：
有人建议：
1.不浪费粮食和纸张；
2.尽量不使用方便筷、塑料袋；
3.毕业生将书赠给低年级同学循环使用；
你的建议
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注意：1.不要逐字翻译，可适当增加细节；
2.词数：120字左右，开头已经为你写好，不计入总词数；
3.参考词汇：方便筷 disposable chopsticks
Dear editor,
Recently, there has been an activity of “doing your bit for an energy-saving society” in our school
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Yours,
Li Hua
请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：把错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
When I was young, Moe was one of my closest friends. We will do everything together, with going mudding to bull riding. Over the year we became further and further apart. He pursued his dream as a violinist while I got me into trouble. One day, a few of my friends and I made some real stupid decisions but got ourselves into a lot of trouble. Later, I called Moe how to help us out of prison. Although Moe was busy raise his family, he made the drive to a prison and got us out. Since then Moe helped me turn my life around.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The average 11-year-old boy 1. (measure) about 1.4 meters, according to data 2. (release) last year, But a boy called Ren Keyu was that tall when he 3. (finish) kindergarten. At 2.06 meters tall, he towers over his classmates and requires 4. special chair just to be able to sit at his desk 5. (comfort). Teachers often mistake Ren 6. a much older student and ask him to return to 7. own classroom, when they see him for the first time. Some students make fun of him for his unusual 8. (high) and people often stare at him in the streets. 9. , he hopes that his stature will be an advantage, as he tries to get his name into the Guinness Book of Records. He wants to apply for the record of world’s 10. (tall) 6th-grader.
