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

假如你是高一学生李华，下周将参加校英语俱乐部举办的“我最喜欢的西方节日”英语演讲比赛，在准备过程中你遇到困难。请给你的英国外教Chris写一封邮件，寻求帮助。内容包括：1.交代背景; 2.描述困难; 3.期盼回复。

注意：1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

单句翻译

1.如果天气允许，记得饭后散散步。（permit)

2.这些树特别高，其中一些高达90多米。（measure)

3.请在表格（form)背面附上你的照片。（attach)

4.医生建议青少年每天的屏幕使用时间（screen time)应限制在1小时内。（limit...to)

5.我们不能让那些人破坏了环境却逃之夭夭。（have sb.doing 结构；get away with)

6.全国人民的共同努力使得战胜新冠疫情（COVID-19)成为可能。（make it possible to do结构）

7.直到现在，约翰还未出现。他可能发生了什么事情呢？（turn词组；could have done 结构）

    As I entered the hospital in my white coat,I looked just like any other doctor.That was until I _______my curly rainbow wig(假发), big red nose,and added my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud".I walked through the doors into the waiting area,where. there was a familiar _____ of boredom and tiredness.People sat on plastic chairs and waited_____________ ,looking through old magazines.

Suddenly,I ________ a small girl whose ankle was twice its normal size.The on-duty nurse told me that Lara's parents _______ her to the hospital immediately after she fell off her bicycle.After getting here,Lara couldn't stop giving cries of ______.Though it was doctors and nurses who would treat her injury,it was my ________to make her feel better.

We clown(扮成小丑的）doctors are _______trained to work together with medical professionals.On a workday,we spend our time_______patients,their families,and more often than not,the hospital staff,too!We do this by singing songs,telling silly jokes,etc. Some children don't feel like _______,though.We have to be very ________and understanding,and work closely with doctors and nurses.

And my magic medicine indeed seemed to ______.While the doctor focused on examining Lara's ankle, I got her ________by doing the magic tricks. _________she was clearly painful, her scared look was gradually ________by a big smile as I" magically” produced her sock from out of my pocket.Seeing their daughter so much happier made Lara's parents more relaxed.

And _______me,when I took off my wig and my red nose after a whole day's work,I was still ______ a big smile,because I ______ all the fun and laughter of the day.I hope clown doctors can help make the hospital a________ place for Lara and other patients to visit.______,laughter is the best medicine.

1.A.threw away B.put on C.searched for D.picked up

2.A.atmosphere B.sign C.feeling D.cause

3.A.embarrassedly B.politely C.impatiently D.unconfidently

4.A.touched B.spotted C.recognized D.consulted

5.A.invited B.directed C.welcomed D.rushed

6.A.pain B.anger C.relief D.joy

7.A.idea B.job C.chance D.turn

8.A.privately B.secretly C.poorly D.specially

9.A.staring at B.taking care of C.cheering up D.playing tricks on

10.A.sharing B.chatting C.laughing D.pretending

11.A.energetic B.sensitive C.curious D.independent

12.A.work wonders B.go to waste C.do no harm D.make no difference

13.A.support B.permission C.praise D.attention

14.A.When B.Because C.Although D.If

15.A.replaced B.saved C.changed D.followed

16.A.as for B.because of C.except for D.according to

17.A.hiding B.wearing C.forcing D.returning

18.A.imagined B.expected C.remembered D.predicted

19.A.safe B.friendly C.peaceful D.normal

20.A.After all B.In other words C.Above all D.On the whole

Cold Truths

Is there any truth behind the saying “You are what you eat”? We put this to the test by asking three people to open their fridge doors and talk about their lifestyles.1.Maybe you can recognize your own fridge here!

“You might find bean products in our fridge, but hamburgers? Never!”—Amy, Teacher

2. This means we don't eat meat, and any milk or cheese had better be dairy-free. We like cooking at home and make our meals from fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables. If we have children, I want to bring them up just like us, but my husband says that everyone should be able to make their own lifestyle choices.

“3.”—Mike, Chef

With five children, we're one big family! My wife and I both work full-time, so life can get pretty busy! Like a lot of chefs I know, I don't really do much cooking at home. Sometimes I bring home food from the restaurant where I work. Once a week we do a big shop and buy a lot of frozen food. I know we should eat more fresh fruit and vegetables...4.

“There isn't really much in my fridge. I'm too busy and tired to cook at home!”—Ted, Doctor

There's not enough room to swing a cat in my small apartment, so I don't cook very often. My fridge is usually half empty and I'm often too tired to eat much anyway.5.. As a doctor, I know I had better change the way I eat, but I just don't have the time or the energy right now.

A.My husband and I avoid all animal products.

B.Can you guess which fridge belongs to which person?

C.But ready meals are so convenient for full-time workers.

D.The food in our fridge comes from my workplace and shops.

E.My fridge is a total mess for all I do is party and hit the books.

F.I still don't think that anything can beat my mum's T-bone steaks.

G.Some evenings I'll have something quick like toast or even just a yogurt.

    I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet.As an English literature major,I have to!Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times,I was full of confidence-until Peking Opera came to town!

Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history,so does this mean it's easier than a Shakespeare play to understand?To find out the answer,I just had to go and see The Revenge of Prince Zidan- the Peking Opera version(版本）of Hamlet.

The opera brought a completely new sound to my Western ears.At first,I thought it was a violin.but later I learnt that it was a traditional Chinese instrument called jinghu.Then. seeing the characters in fantastic costumes and masks,I was amazed!They of course sang in Chinese,but the music and exaggerated movements helped get the meanings across to the audience.The voices sounded really unique-some of the female voices were so high that I was sure they could break glass!

Easily my favourite part of the show was how the characters moved on stage.I had never seen Prince Hamlet do a backflip(后空翻）before!It was so dazzling and energetic that I wasn't sure if the characters were performers or athletes!

Before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan,I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it.But, in fact,I was on the edge of my seat!Feeling the strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the performance,I could easily recognize the theme of Hamlet.So,if you want to see a show that combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!

1.Why did the author go to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan?

A.To have a full understanding of Hamlet.

B.To know about Shakespeare and his works.

C.To prove Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.

D.To see if Peking Opera is more understandable than English plays.

2.Which part of the opera attracted the author most?

A.The music effect.

B.The costume design.

C.The performers'movements.

D.The Chinese instrument jinghu.

3.What does the underlined"I was on the edge of my seat!"in Paragraph 5 suggest?

A.I became tired of the show.

B.I missed the best of the show.

C.I was held spellbound by the show.

D.I was to leave halfway through the show.

4.How did the the author feel about the Peking Opera version of Hamlet?

A.It's puzzling.

B.It's impressive.

C.It's humorous.

D.It's disappointing.

    Last year,hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds,discomfort and danger.Many would become sick,due to the extreme cold and low air pressure,and a few would even lose their lives.However,by the end of the trip many were already planning a return to Qomolangma.For these people,climbing  Qomolangma is an experience like no other,making some feel weak and others,powerful.

Mallory wrote of climbing Qomolangma,"What we get from this British climber George adventure is pure joy...We do not live to eat and make money.We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life.That is what life means."He added."There are a thousand reasons to turn going.You really have to focus on the one reason that matters around and only one to keep the most."

With most attempts(尝试）to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure,is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking?Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature,with some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying people who jump out of planes and drive fast cars,as well as those who climb Qomolangma.He refers to the personalities of these people as"Type T",with the"T"standing for“thrill(激动）”Speaking to the LA Times about the"Type T”personalities,Farley said,"They'll say,'I'm not taking risks,I'm an expert...' They don't want to die and they don't expect to die."

With this in mind,is climbing Qomolangma worth the risks?It's totally up to you.

1.Why did many Qomolangma climbers decide to try again?

A.They didn't make it in early attempts.

B.They hoped to stay away from crowds.

C.They wanted to take unique adventures.

D.They couldn't live a life without climbing.

2.What can be inferred from George Mallory's words in Paragraph 2?

A.People care much about eating and making money.

B.It's hard to find a reason for climbing Qomolangma.

C.Nothing but joy can be felt in climbing Qomolangma.

D.Climbing Qomolangma is a journey of gaining life pleasure.

3.According to Frank Farley,which of the following best describes"Type T”people?

A.Sports-loving.

B.Thrill-seeking.

C.Strong-willed.

D.Quick-minded.