I was living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is a huge city, with more people living in it than in my whole ________. We rented a flat in a community, but there was a favela (贫民区) quite near. For several months I didn’t have a ________, so I used public transportation to go to the city centre. During these ________, I would ride with the people who took the ________ bus from the favela to go to work.
When I got on the bus, all the _______ were already taken. But when people saw that my bag was ________, they offered to hold it on their legs to make me lighter ________. At first, I was ________. Then I realized that these people certainly had no ________ to steal from me: they only wanted to ________.
Once, on my way back, I had to wait for a long time at a bus stop. I was alone, except for a woman who was ________ very poor. She carried a small paper bag of popcorn (爆米花) and nothing else.
While we were ________, she walked over and ________ me some popcorn. I thanked her, but didn’t want to help myself to it. She then repeatedly ________ that I take from what was her only ________.
That was the first time I thought about how people who have almost ________, are sometimes able to ________ the little they have so much more easily than those who ________ a lot.
I was so moved by that woman s simple ________ that day. I clearly had more than she did, but she ________ and joyfully shared what little she had with me.
1.A.town B.country C.village D.school
2.A.house B.job C.car D.holiday
3.A.years B.meetings C.visits D.trips
4.A.right B.next C.same D.other
5.A.seats B.sides C.steps D.tickets
6.A.heavy B.empty C.nice D.cheap
7.A.sitting B.standing C.working D.climbing
8.A.shocked B.moved C.excited D.tired
9.A.time B.intention C.need D.excuse
10.A.survive B.watch C.help D.succeed
11.A.generally B.exactly C.obviously D.possibly
12.A.eating B.drinking C.waiting D.chatting
13.A.sent B.cooked C.bought D.offered
14.A.reminded B.permitted C.ordered D.insisted
15.A.hope B.food C.choice D.harvest
16.A.something B.everything C.anything D.nothing
17.A.spend B.lend C.share D.recover
18.A.dream B.lose C.waste D.own
19.A.generosity B.theory C.request D.dress
20.A.naturally B.finally C.briefly D.completely
How to Avoid an Internet Addiction(上瘾)
While it may seem like everyone surfs the web these days, there is fine line between casually checking your social media pages and having a full blown Internet addiction. If you fear that you may lose interest in other aspects of your life because you prefer to be on the Internet, you may be on your way to an Internet addiction.1.
Admit you are at risk of an addiction.
More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the Internet. You are not the only one with this problem and it is becoming more and more common and more and more well- known.2.
Set aside limited time for computer use.
Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it.3.If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet.
Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.
If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside. This will distract you from the computer.4.
Use an alarm clock or timer.
Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer shortcut on your desktop.5.
A.Make a small list of what you want to do within that time.
B.Do not be embarrassed; find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.
C.Luckily, there are ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer.
D.This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time.
E.This will stop you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page.
F.When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it.
G.If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person.
Sales of Apple’s new iPhone 11 in China began on Friday, but were met with a cooler reception from consumers than in previous years. Unlike in previous years, no long lines were seen outside Chinese shops on Friday for the new iPhone, and the product release only made the headlines in a few media outlets.
Huawei unveiled its Mate 30 smartphone series on Thursday night. Its new devices have won consumers’ hearts at home and abroad. Many compared it with Apple’s new iPhone 11, saying that beats the new iPhone in terms of innovation and quality. One customer surnamed Zhao, an IT specialist who pre-ordered a Mate 30 Pro on Friday, said that he chose Mate 30 without hesitation. Zhao said, “It’s obvious that Huawei’s new phone with its advanced 5G mode would lead the future global telecommunications market, and its new innovative features in gesture and side control attracted my attention, too.”
In contrast with iPhone 11’s lukewarm sales, Chinese netizens have engaged in discussions on Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. An online poll on the Mate 30 and iPhone 11 on Weibo on Friday showed that more than 60 percent of netizens chose the Mate 30, while less than 20 percent chose the iPhone 11. Many chose Huawei not out of patriotism but for its technology.
Overseas consumers also engaged in vigorous discussions on Huawei’s new flagship devices on technology sites and social media platforms. On Twitter, many netizens said “nice”, “best phone ever” and “my favorite one” on Huawei’s Twitter account. Some netizens in countries like the UK, the Netherlands and Argentina asked when Huawei’s new devices would be released in their countries.
1.How did customers react to Apple’s new product?
A.They thought it was cool to use it. B.They stood in long lines to purchase it.
C.They were less interested in it than former years. D.They thought its quality was worse than before.
2.In what aspect is Mate better than iPhone 11 according to paragraph 2?
A.The price and the weight. B.The quality and innovation.
C.The appearance and the speed. D.The service life and function.
3.What does the underlined word “poll” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.Store. B.Exam. C.Account. D.Vote.
4.What could be the best title for the text?
A.A New Era—5G B.Huawei Is Better than Apple
C.Huawei’s Mate 30 Defeats iPhone 11 D.Apple’s New iPhone 11
When Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow, the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady. The reporter released the secret——Ma Ke.
Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Ke's designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first state visit, accompanying her husband President Xi Jinping. The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a popular singer, has been compared with the US' first lady Michelle Obama and France's Carla Bruni－ Sarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22. Suddenly, everyone was curious to know more about the first lady's wardrobe.
Even so, Ma prefers a low-key approach. “If you eat a tasty egg why would you want to see the hen?” she says of all the media attention.
Ma's relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind. Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Ma's designs and had been wearing them for years.
The two naturally became friends. Ma says: “The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer. Someone desires fame and wealth, or love and sympathy; what you have in your heart is reflected in the design. Those who don't share my philosophy won't buy my clothes. Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what I'm doing now.”
However, regardless of the brand, Peng's support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.
“Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage，” says a western designer.
The first lady's double-breasted coat and her black leather handbag aren't available at any of exception's shops, though Exception's physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors.
1.The passage mainly discusses________.
A.the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designer
B.the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuan's dress, Ma Ke
C.Peng Liyuan's clothes on her first state visit
D.the reactions to Peng Liyuan's first visit to Moscow
2.In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show________.
A.paying such great attention to her was unnecessary
B.it is hard to explain “Which came first, the egg or the hen?”
C.the outcome was more important than the process
D.her dissatisfaction with the media attention on her dress
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A.First ladies compete with each other whenever they are together.
B.Peng's suits can be bought in Ma Ke's clothes stores.
C.Ma Ke offered to design the first lady's clothes through her friends.
D.Peng had liked Ma's designs long before she got to know her in the flesh.
4.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands.
B.Many citizens found Peng Liyuan's choice quite unexpected.
C.After Peng Liyuan's visit to Moscow Ma Ke's clothes became more popular.
D.Black leather handbags like Peng's are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.
The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.
And it did. Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks great on you.” “Oh, Tom, you noticed”, she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled. After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyn’s been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director; a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole vacation passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn stared at me with the saddest expression.
“What’s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a voice filled with sadness, “ I don’t?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well…that checkup I had several weeks ago…our doctor…did he tell you something about me? Tom, you’ve been so good to me…am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst out laughing.
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”
1.From the story we may infer that Tom drove to the beach cottage______.
A.with his family B.with Evelyn C.alone D.with his children
2.During the two weeks on the beach,Tom showed more love to his wife because______.
A.the doctor said his wife was seriously ill
B.he had made a lot of money in his Wall Street firm
C.she looked lovely in her new clothes
D.he was determined to be a good husband
3.The author says, “There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment.” What does“ one thing”refer to?
A.He praised her sweater, which puzzled her.
B.He was so good to her that she thought she must be dying.
C.He knew something about her illness but didn’t tell her.
D.She insisted on visiting a museum, which he hated.
4.By saying“I’m just starting to live,”Tom means that______.
A.he is just beginning to enjoy life as a loving husband
B.he is just beginning to understand the real meaning of life
C.he lived an unhappy life before and is now starting to change
D.he is beginning to feel regret for what he did to his wife before
Tour Itinerary
Day 1:On arrival at the airport or railway station, you will be met by our guide and transferred to the hotel you stay. The rest of day is at leisure (空闲).
Day 2:Mutianyu Great Wall, Underground Palace, Dingling. We pick up travelers from hotel before 8:00am, and then drive to Mutianyu Great Wall .It is known for its beautiful surroundings.
If you want to reach the highest point, cable car is a good choice which is optional. We'll end the visit at about 11:00, before having Chinese traditional lunch (11:30), travelers can have a short visit of Jade Carving Factory. It was not only the excellent skill on carving, but also mixes many Chinese traditional cultures in the jade carving. After having lunch, we'll drive to the Ming Tombs (Dingling)-the best-preserved Chinese imperial tombs with 500 years history.
Day 3:Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace-Our tour guide will pick you up between 8:00am and 8:30am. Our tour starts at 'Tiananmen Square with its plentitude of monuments testifying to the communist, then you will have a chance to visit the Temple of Heaven . After having traditional Chinese lunch (40 minutes), enjoy a short visit to Summer Palace . After that, you will have a chance to enjoy the Chinese traditional Silk arts.
Special Features:
1.Photo the digital pictures for the tour group and mail to the tourists
2.Only English-speaking travelers in our coach
3.Well-trained English-speaking tour guide
Service package includes:
1.Pick up service
2.Entrance tickets
3.English-speaking tour guide
Before you come to China, compare a couple of agencies and you'll know the difference of our tour.We really appreciate it if you think about China Tour Guide and we are looking forward to sharing a wonderful time with you.
Payments:
The tour doesn't need the pre-payment and deposit require. Three or more people, ten percent discount.The payment charge can be settled directly to the local tour guide in cash when you arrive. Both RMB and hard currency are acceptable. 58peradult,58peradult,28 per child.
Contact:
For your tour request or more information, please contact our tour adviser.
E-mail: tour@sinohotelguide.com <mailto:tour@sinohotelguide.com>.
Tel:(86)010-66708306
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m-18:00p.m (GMT+0800) Monday-Friday.
Add: Tongzhou Road, Beijing
1.The purpose of the passage is to________.
A.attract more English-speaking travelers
B.introduce Beijing to foreigners
C.call on people to invest in Beijing
D.tell the readers the long history of Beijing
2.If a couple and their child want to go on the tour,how much will they pay?
A.129.6. B.122.4. C.144. D.174.
3.If you want more information, you can do the following EXCEPT_______.
A.going to the travel agency in person
B.writing a letter to the travel agency
C.emailing the tour adviser of the agency
D.calling the tour adviser at 9:00a.m at weekends
