Alibaba co-founder and chairman Jack Ma on Monday announced in an open letter that he would step down, with the company CEO Daniel Zhang taking over as the chairman of the board. Zhang, is known as a key architect of Alibaba’s “Singles Day”, the Nov. 11 event that has become the world’s largest online shopping event. In the letter entitled “Happy Teachers’ Day,” Ma said he would retire as the chairman of the board on Sept. 10, 2019. Ma said he would work closely with Zhang to ensure a smooth transition and stay on the Alibaba board of directors until the annual shareholders meeting in two years. After he steps down, he will continue to be part of the “Alibaba Partnership”, which has the ability to nominate the majority of directors on the company’s board. He also wants to return to education and charity, which gives him excitement and blessings.
“There’s only Bill Gates who has done the same. No other tech founder in the world has just resigned like that at the top,” said Rupert Hoogewerf, which publishes an annual influential list of China’s richest people. Hoogewerf added that in China, Ma was a figure like no other, with friends ranging from movie stars to billionaires, though he often outshone them all. “He’s the big one, he’s the one that brings them together.”
The company was founded at a time when the industry was still dominated by state-owned firms and entrepreneurship was seen as a risky career path. Alibaba, previously recognized as an on-line shopping company, also has investments in sports content, microchips and facial recognition technology and has been positioning itself as a serious player in cloud computing. Mr. Ma said in the letter, “The one thing I can promise everyone is this: Alibaba was never about Jack Ma, but Jack Ma will forever belong to Alibaba.”
1.What do we learn about Abibaba from this passage?
A.It was founded by Jack Ma alone.
B.It is nothing more than an on-line shopping company.
C.It was founded at the time when private-owned firms was in a minority.
D.Its shareholders meeting holds twice a year.
2.What can we infer from paragraph 2?
A.Hoogewerf speaks highly of Jack Ma’s firm.
B.Bill Gates and Jack Ma have a lot in common.
C.Other than stars and billionaires, Jack Ma makes few friends.
D.Jack Ma is an influential person to unite his friends.
3.Jack Ma will do the following things after stepping down except________.
A.Helping people in need.
B.Ensuring the company’s transition.
C.Education career.
D.Suggesting candidates for the board.
4.What’s the best title for this passage?
A.The Brief Introduction of Jack Ma
B.Daniel Zhang to Take Over Alibaba
C.Alibaba’s Development
D.Jack Ma to Step Down as Alibaba’s Head
China’s Scariest Outdoor Attractions
As the world’s most populous nation with the world’s second-biggest economy, China is finding new and increasingly adventurous ways to attract and entertain tourists.
Fuxi Mountain, Henan
Guinness World Records receives 2,000 applications from China a year -- more than any other country. And the latest potential record-breaker is the 3,000-ton glass-and-steel skywalk at Fuxi Mountain in Henan province, central China. Visitors who dare walk on this U-shaped bridge can look straight through the glass to the valley floor about 360 meters below. The new bridge extends 30 meters beyond the cliff edge, trumping other U-shaped wonders such as Arizona’s Grand Canyon Skywalk over the epic US gorge.
Shilinxia, Beijing
32.8 meters over the edge of a 396-meter valley, the Shilinxia Viewing Platform stretches a whole 11 meters farther than Grand Canyon Skywalk. It’s constructed with titanium alloy, the material used in airplanes and space shuttles, so it can apparently hold a maximum load of 150 tons and 2,000 people. It’s a hefty 1.5-hour hike from the valley floor to the platform. Or taking the cable car up is an option.
East Taihang, Hebei
The glass walkway at the East Taihang Scenic Area in northern Hebei Province gained popularity last year when video emerged showing a terrified tour guide falling to his hands and knees as the glass apparently started cracking under his weight. Shattered glass fragments were placed underneath solid panels to make the walkway look and sound as though it’s cracking when trodden upon. While the unique walkway of Taihang Mountain is therefore safe to traverse, tourists were quick to point out that at 1,180 meters above sea level, it could still induce thrill.
1.To arrive at the platform in Shilinxia, you can .
A.walk B.take cars
C.take cable cars D.both A and C
2.Which of the following attractions is likely to break the world record?
A.Grand Canyon Skywalk
B.Walkway at East Taihang
C.U-shaped bridge at Fuxi Mountain
D.Viewing platform at Shilinxia
3.What do we know about the tourist attractions mentioned in the passage?
A.Travelers won’t feel frightened since the glass walkway at Taihang isn’t cracking.
B.Both attractions at Fuxi Mountain and Shilinxia extend farther than Grand Canyon skywalk.
C.The viewing platform at Shilinxia can hold more than 2000 people.
D.The material used in airplanes is applied to the glass walkway at East Taihang.
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.
Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. Kind and caring, she always seemed to make people comfortable in her presence. For years she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home to help with her until I hit my preteen years. Suddenly, I was too caught up in my adolescent world to worry about helping others.
One particular summer day when I was twelve, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? Eventually, I made my way outside. I imagined the lake water cooling my skin. Annoyed, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. I sat in silence, too upset to make a conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mom asked calmly.
“I guess. . . ” I murmured under my breath.
“Sweetheart, we are going to a children's shelter, I have been there before and I think it would benefit you，”she explained.
I felt a knot slowly form in my stomach. How was I supposed to help there?
When we reached the shelter, I was rather surprised. It was a large white Victorian home. As we approached the large front porch, wind bells played a calming tune while trees and blossoms welcomed us. Maybe this wasn't going to be so bad.
Mom rang the doorbell. The door flew open and we were led to the front room , where all of the children were playing. Toys were spread out across the floor. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with wounds. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars（伤疤）such as cuts, scratches and bums. What a terrible life they had had before they moved here! My heart sank.
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假定你是李华，得知在称校交流学习的新西兰朋友Oliver对中国菜很感兴趣。请你 给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.邀请他周日到你家做客；
2.教他做一道中国菜。
注意：1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Since Brad Ryan began to take grandma Joy on trips to the breathtaking landscapes of America, they 1. (go) through dozens of cross-country adventures.
In 2015, Brad Ryan visited his 85-year-old grandma 2. (live) a simple life on her own, and then he hoped that spending some quality family time with her would help to lift her spirits. When he told 3. (story) of his travels to his grandma, she regretted not seeing more of the world. Then Ryan invited his grandma 4. (hike) with him, and she accepted his idea 5. (cheerful). From then on, the pair travelled to 29 National Parks in total, and had many adventures along the way, 6. has even affected his way of life.
“Life for her now is a lot 7. (rich). It was the look in her eyes that impressed me a lot. "Ryan said , "I love my grandma. She has taught me how to live, I’ve learned to slow down and see the world in 8. different way. There are so many viewpoints and knowledge we can gain 9. our elders. Even if some day she does pass away, I can go back to these places to feel her spirit and feel 10. (connect) to her."
One day about ten years ago, we were walking in the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, when it suddenly rained heavily. We found _______ under the roof of some ski lifts (缆车) and prepared for the night. The kind-hearted elderly man who worked there, in a _______ of languages, gestures and drawing pictures, _______ that we could stay at his home that night.
Being penniless students, we eagerly, took up his _______ naturally, for we saw he was a _______ person. His wife _______ us to a big meal. The couple was quite lovely and we had a great evening, though _______ was a bit difficult. That night we slept well in a clean room.
The next day, our host _______ his long cape (斗篷) and stuff that was part of his clothes as “Guardian of the Mountains”. The children there called him that or “Krkonos” , _______ he looked like the giant in the local ________ with large figure and long flowing white hair and beard. ________ , he was quite a ________ in his village because of that. He drove us through the mountains, ________ at nice locations where we could take some photos.
We ________ him and his wife again last month and Krkonos hadn’t changed a bit! There is ________ in the mountain.
1.A.shade B.shelter C.entrance D.evidence
2.A.description B.strategy C.thought D.mixture
3.A.requested B.reminded C.signaled D.stated
4.A.answer B.comment C.promise D.offer
5.A.stubborn B.decent C.senior D.humorous
6.A.treated B.encouraged C.admitted D.greeted
7.A.cooperation B.accommodation C.communication D.connection
8.A.set aside B.threw away C.took off D.put on
9.A.though B.as C.unless D.if
10.A.tale B.saying C.report D.survey
11.A.Completely B.Generally C.Apparently D.Extremely
12.A.celebrity B.pioneer C.sponsor D.leader
13.A.hiding B.stopping C.looking D.jumping
14.A.visited B.paid C.disturbed D.praised
15.A.adventure B.secret C.magic D.freedom
