Until the 1990s coffee was rarely served in China except at luxury hotels aimed at foreigners.
When Starbucks opened its first outlet there in 1999 it was far from clear that the country’s enthusiastic tea drinkers would take to such a different and usually more costly-source of caffeine.
Starbucks tried to entice（引诱）customers unused to coffee’s bitter taste by promoting milk- and sugar-heavy mixtures such as Frappuccinos （星冰乐）.
Starbucks now has about 3,800 outlets in China- more than in any other country outside America.
Coffee has become fashionable among the middle class. Statista, a business-intelligence portal（门户网站），says the roast coffee market in China is growing by more than 10% a year. Starbucks and its rivals see big future for expanding there.
Since its founding less than two years ago, Luckin-a newly-founded coffee brand in China- has opened more than 2,300 outlets. On May 17th Luckin's first public offering on the NASDAQ stock market raised more than $570m, giving it a value of about $4 billion. Most of Luckin’s outlets are merely small shops where busy white-collar workers pick up their drinks, having ordered them online. Super-fast delivery can also be arranged through the company’s app,
The high-class end of the market is prosperous too.
Where better to sip and WeChat? It’s not just the drink that appeals, it’s the chance to share pictures of it.
1.In order to develop its business in China, Starbucks .
A.tried hard to promote classic American coffee
B.only recommended costly coffee to Chinese customers
C.mixed Frappuccinos with lots of milk and sugar
D.adapted its coffee to suit the taste of Chinese customers
2.The underlined phrase “take to” is closest in meaning to .
A.be fond of B.carry away
C.dislike D.get to know
3.In paragraph 6, Luckin is mentioned so as to .
A.prove the good taste of its coffee to customers
B.indicate the popularity of coffee drinking in China
C.show that Starbucks has failed in the competition in China
D.explain its contributions to the American stock market
4.The prosperity of high-class end is mainly because .
A.it appeals to high class only
B.it provides super-fast delivery
C.it meets people’s social demand
D.it works with WeChat to share pictures
When a precious baby cow ended up in this family after losing its mom, little Kinley Gray took her in with open arms.
“They are just so cute. My heart cannot even contain in all of that love,” Lacey Gray, Kinley’s mom said.
Lacey is a professional photographer from Michigan City, Mississippi. She had reached out to her husband’s uncle, who owns cows, to see if she could borrow a calf for a photo shoot she was hoping to do.
Initially, her husband’s uncle thought she could just borrow a calf without the mom. She hadn’t thought about that aspect, but understood, and moved on.
But the next morning she got a phone call from him and he was so serious. He said, “Do you really want a calf? The mama fell and she is not going to get up. She will die from this. I'm calling to see if you want this baby, but you have to feed it several times a day.
Without hesitation, Lacey agreed, not having a clue about what she was getting herself into with raising a cow, let alone a 3-day-old calf that had just lost her mom.
“We brought her inside the first night, she slept in the laundry room,” said Lacey. “But Kinley ran in there and was kissing all over her. Kinley read her books and when it was time to walk her, Kinley would walk her all over the yard. Kinley wants to feed her all by herself. It’s really sweet.
Now, just two weeks later, the precious pair is completely inseparable.
“I was almost in tears, shooting the two of them together,” Lacey said. “She just has a connection with her. She just knows that’s her family. This is just so crazy and so sweet. I just hope I can watch them grow all through Kinley’s childhood.”
1.Why did Lacey want to borrow a bay cow?
A.To learn how to raise cows. B.To take special photos.
C.To make it work for her family. D.To raise cows for making a living.
2.What did Lacey feel the moment she agreed to take the calf home?
A.She was a little hesitant when making the decision.
B.She knew exactly what would happen next.
C.She was super excited about having a calf.
D.She was firm though not sure how to raise it.
3.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Kinley likes the baby cow very much.
B.Kinley and the baby cow are the same age.
C.The baby co will be sent back after shooting.
D.Kinley will look after the baby cow all the time.
4.What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.A wonderful photo attracts people’s eyes.
B.A baby cow lost her mother after she was born.
C.A little girl befriends a baby cow who lost its mom.
D.Man can have a good relationship with animals.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Lying on North Carolina's Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras Seashore is an amazing destination for recreating, relaxing and more. There are many beautiful beaches in the seashore for the whole family to explore and enjoy. Visitors can spend vacation time for shells, birding, hiking and so on. The outer banks are also an excellent spot to go windsurfing especially on Hatteras Island. In addition, Cape Hatteras National Seashore also has three historic lighthouses and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is open for visitors.
Pribilof Island, Alaska
For those looking to see some northern species of birds, these Alaska islands are a great choice. Lying in the Bering Sea, these islands are home to many fascinating species of birds. Visitors will enjoy hiking on the islands trails while also enjoying the relative remoteness of the place. Birders should be sure to keep an eye out for Horned Puffins and many more species.
Dry Tortugas National park, FL
Lying 70 miles west of Key West, this cluster (群) of seven islands is a great destination to enjoy some of Florida's nature. The islands consist of coral reefs and sand, and they are famous for their bird and marine life. Visitors can also enjoy Fort Jefferson, which is the largest 19h century American coastal fort (要塞).
Wine Country Vacation Escapes
Throughout the United States there are many destinations to enjoy the fantastic wines produced in the country. Some regions like Napa Valley have already gained a reputation for their fantastic wines, however, there are many regions that offer fantastic wines and a beautiful vacation destination.
1.What is special about Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
A.Visitors can stay there for free. B.Shooting birds is forbidden.
C.Visitors can visit a lighthouse. D.Visitors can enjoy its remoteness.
2.What is Horned Puffin?
A.The name of a fort, B.The name of an island.
C.The name of marine life. D.The name of a bird.
3.Which camp is suitable for wine lover?
A.Cape Hatters National Seashore. B.Pribilof Island, Alaska.
C.Dry Tortugas National park, FL. D.Wine Country Vacation Escapes.
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Once upon a time, there lived a wise man. Everyone respected him and many people came to him asking for advice.
His son , however, was very lazy and wasted his time sleeping. The years passed, and time faded the youth of the wise man. He recognized the need to give something to his son so that he could take care of himself and his family.
One day, he called his son to his room and said, ''My son , you are no more a kid now . I want you to find the real purpose of your life . ''
Then he handed his son a bag. The son opened the bag. Inside were some food, a little money and a map. His father continued, "I want you to go and find a treasure. I have drawn a map of the place where the treasure is hidden. You need to go and find it."
The son loved this idea. The next day, he set out on a journey to find the treasure. He had to travel really far across forests and mountains. Along the way, he met a lot of people. He was helped by some with food and by some with money.
Finally, after a long year, he reached his destination. He searched and searched, but found nothing. He spent two days looking and digging for the treasure. By the third day, he was so tired that he decided to leave.
On his way back, he met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time he stayed a few days with them and helped them in some way or another. He realized how nice they had been to a stranger who had nothing to offer them in return.
When he reached home , he realized it had been two years since he left the place. He walked straight into his father's room. ''Father, '' he said.
The father immediately jumped to his feet and hugged his son.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
The father asked, ''Did you find the treasure? ''
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Paragraph 2:
The son continued, ''But I did enjoy the journey on my way back home. ''
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单词拼写
1.As a foreigner, he could not understand some of the cultural __________(现象）in this country.
2.They also make TV accessible to people who live far away from cities, and satellite dishes can often be seen ___________(分布) throughout the countryside and remote areas.
3.Pip is in a foggy cemetery when a__________(绝望的) criminal appears and frightens him
4.Before leaving, he wanted to know information about arrivals and_________(离开) of the flights.
5.With the development of science and technology, what were great distances in the past have been made__________(难以置信) short.
6.Chinese people are sparing no effort to make __________ (牺牲) for the wellbeing of the nation, believing happiness is achieved through hard work.
7.As far as I know, everyone is happy about this new ___________(安排)of things.
8.After her father died, the girl ___________(不与人交往) from others and often stayed alone.
9.We should go to the hospital to take regular medical examinations because many diseases like cancer show no ____________ (症状) in their early stages.
10.He glanced at the ___________(信封) and recognized Xiao Liang's handwriting.
Findings suggest that playing with smartphones before sleep 1. (be )positively associated with insomnia(失眠症). Recent 2. (study) show that nearly 24 percent of Chinese people suffer from insomnia and 3.number of young people affected is rising. And more than 60percent of people born after 1990,the group that are most likely 4. (use) their smartphones just before sleep, do not sleep well.
Bedtime mobile phone use is an unhealthy sleep habit because 5.can delay falling asleep and reduce sleep quality. According to the research, nearly three-quarters of the young people fall asleep each night with their phones 6.reach. About 60 percent of them use their smartphones for up to 80 minutes before sleep. And 54.7 percent of the people aged between 18 and 25 go to bed 7. (late) than 12 am.
Good sleep is helpful in protecting the brain’s neurons(神经元)and lack of sleep for long periods can 8. (danger) health. Therefore, all people, including the young, 9. (advise) to avoid using electronic devices one hour before sleep and go to bed at fixed times. But it is10. (benefit) to sleep if people listen to soft music and read books before going to bed.
