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My husband and I wanted desperately the instant transformation from typical consumers to eco-conscious people．We switched our light bulbs to CFL(compact fluorescent light)bulbs to conserve energy．We went about the house turning off lights and unplugging appliances that weren’t in use．But the rate of global warming exceeded our snail’s pace conversion to greenhood．So I pressed onward． I decided to put veganism(素食主义)at the top of our agenda．Vegans refuse any animal flesh or commercial goods made from any animal byproducts such as milk or fats．All the family applauded this option except for my husband．Some kind of animal needed to sacrifice its dear life for his meal or it wash’t dinner．I cooked up a storm，struggling to prepare nutritious meals dominated by not-so-obvious vegan dishes like bean burritos and high-fiber vegetable stir-fry．It took a few days before he realized that he hadn’t been eating any meat． “I feel like eating beef．”he announced．So that night，I took full advantage of a zucchini (一种南瓜)，cut it into chunky(粗大的)pieces and cooked them．Then I covered them with spices．My beef-starved husband had some and a curious look crossed his face． “Where’s the beef?” “Living peacefully somewhere on an open plain where it belongs．” “I knew it”he murmured．“You’ve surely made great contributions to the boom in cattle.”His taste buds were developed completely around the flavor of every kind of animal：cattle，pigs，deer，lamb，chickens and ducks．Converting him was like feeding grass to a lion． I’m all for preserving our planet，but what good would it do to save the earth for tomorrow’s generation if today’s died of starvation? The next day，we went out for burgers．I was very careful to place the paper bag into our recycling bin． 1.Which of the following best explains“exceeded”underlined in Paragraph 1? A. Defeated． B. Absorbed． C. Bound． D. Distributed． 2.What do we know about the author’s husband from Paragraph 2? A. He supported the meat-free diet． B. He was a preserver of animals． C. He was regarded as a meat Lover． D. He played a dominant role in cooking． 3.What do we know about the author? A. She had a good sense of humor． B. She successfully transformed her husband． C. She advocated raising more cattle． D. She had a perfect recipe for cooking meals． 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Hunger or Anger? B. Discrimination or Appreciation? C. Vegetables or Marbles? D. Greens or Lions?
You’ve probably visited the Tian’anmen Gatetower—the landmark building of Beijing，but you may not have heard of Kuai Xiang．Along with him，the following remarkable architects all took the center stage at their times． Kuai Xiang(1399—1481) Tian’anmen Gatetower is universally considered the brainchild of Kuai Xiang．By following in the footsteps of ancient homebuilders，he successfully presented the Emperor Judy with a grand wooden structure which has stood the test of time for almost 600 years．Visitors are also hooked on its delicate paintings. Ieob Ming Pei (1917-present) His motto is：Traditions should be sealed in glass boxes at museums．He is always struggling with innovation．Although under grilling from French conservative critics，he still planted a glass pyramid into the courtyard of the Louvre．His other works include John F．Kennedy Library，Beijing Fragrant Hill Hotel and Suzhou Museum． Zaha Hadid(1950-2016) In 2004，she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize，the Nobel Prize for architecture．She used tricks to maximize available space．Her fluid-style works pioneer the concept of micro-living. The curves(曲线)of Guangzhou Opera House perfectly match the rise and fall of its surrounding buildings，forming a unique view． Meng Fanchao (1959-present) Many people dismissed the building of a mega bridge as a pipe dream，but Meng Fanchao turned this into reality by building Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge．This longest cross-sea bridge，when viewed afar，looks like a dynamic dragon braving the rolling waves of Lingding Sea． 1.What can we infer about Kuai Xiang? A. He never follows traditions． B. He lacks financial support． C. He is a successful architect． D. He likes delicate hooks． 2.What’s Ieoh Ming Pei’s attitude towards creation? A. Positive． B. Uncaring． C. Subjective． D. Disapproving． 3.What do Zaha Hadid and Meng Fanchao have in common? A. They emphasize the use of space． B. They set a remarkable record． C. They like following others’opinions． D. their works meet with a boycott．
假设你是李津，你的美国朋友彼得希望成为中国第十届残运会志愿者，他向你写信询问残运会的相关情况，并求助怎样学好汉语。请用英语给他写一封回信。 要点： 1、收到来信，获悉求助； 2、残运会的相关情况（时间：2019年8月25日；地点：天津；意义）； 3、学好汉语的两条建议。 注意：1、词数不少于100； 2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：第十届残疾人运动会 the 10th National Games for Persons with Disabilities Dear Peter, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Jin
The position of secretary or personal assistant used to be the preserve of women, but now men are making their way in. The change is due partly to the highest rate of graduate unemployment and the growing awareness that salaries for PAs can reach £75,000 a year. Joshua Watson, 25, has been an executive (行政的) assistant to a female senior director at Barclays for 18 months, having previously worked as a PA. He does not see himself as working in a woman’s role. “I don’t feel that I’m treated any differently just because I’m male,” he said. “I don’t think that is an issue for people from my generation. It’s a good job for me because I am fond of organizing. I have good exposure to see the top people in the company and I want to climb the ladder.” Recruitment(招聘) consultants are seeing an ever-increasing number of men interested in PA or secretarial posts. “Out of the 1,000 candidates we’ve registered in the past 12 months, around 200 are male,” said David Morel, managing director of Tiger Recruitment. “It is increasing the whole time. Since 2011, the numbers have been doubling each year, and most of them are ambitious graduates.” Susanna Tait, managing director of Tay Associates, agrees. She said she had seen a “huge” increase in numbers of male applicants. “It’s an obvious career choice for ambitious individuals keen to operate at the centre of the business field.” Quest Professional, which offers training courses for companies and organizations, said this was the first year that men had attended its executive PA program and that “more and more” men were doing related course. Top PAs in the City now earn between £35,000 and £75,000, plus benefits—in some cases even more. Morel thinks this is the primary reason why more men are coming into the market. Barclays encourages male applicants for PA and similar roles. “We will offer everyone—regardless of their gender—the same opportunities to be successful,” said a spokesperson. 1.What’s Joshua Watson’s position at Barclays? (No more than 4 words) 2.What does the underlined phrase “climb the ladder” in Para 2 mean? (No more than 2 words) 3.What does Quest Professional do? (No more than 10 words) 4.As for male PAs, what did Barclays’ spokesperson say? (No more than 12 words) 5.What do you think of men’s new choice and why? (No more than 20 words)
A majority of men are emotionally blocked. To men it seemed as if their emotional problems were evident at birth. A few weeks ago, I spent an afternoon with a seven-month-old baby boy and his mother. I found myself fascinated by the little boy’s expressiveness. His face was constantly in motion, reflecting everything that was happening in him and to him. A hunger feeling, the comfort of being held, and the fear and relief he felt—all of these sensations and emotions appeared instantly on his face. He didn’t hide his thoughts or feelings. Most babies are allowed to be free with their emotions until they are around one year old. Then about the time they begin to walk and talk, their parents start to make them repress their feelings. The degree to which parents repress their children varies from household to household. We tend to discourage so-called “negative emotions” such as fear, sadness, and anger. We believe that if we can make our children act happily and well behave, they will become truly happy and well-adjusted adults. To some degree this management of emotions applies to both sexes. When boys or girls show feelings that their parents think inappropriate or threaten to reveal the abnormal nature of the family, their parents find some way to stop them. Parents do this in a variety of ways. Depending on their parenting styles, they may ignore their children; shame them; educate them; bribe(贿赂) them; distract them; punish them or physically abuse them. It is rare if a child doesn’t suffer from some form of parental repression. But as a rule, little boys are required to restrict even more of their emotions than little girls. Men in this society are assigned two traditional roles: providing and protecting. In order to fulfill those roles little boys are required to repress more of their emotions. Boys are raised according to a masculine(阳性的) code, a complex set of beliefs that influences how they think, feel and behave. The masculine code is not taught through formal means. Society’s goal is not to cause emotional injury to the boys but to harden them to face the difficulties men have always had to face. 1.The author’s experience about the seven-month-old baby boy shows that ________. A. people are born to be crazy or frightened B. people will surely be lonely for all their lives C. men are emotionally whole when they are born D. men’s emotional problems are various at birth 2.What is the meaning of the underlined word “repress” in Paragraph 3? A. Press something for a second time. B. Make others understand something. C. Put pressure onto something soft. D. Try not to show an emotion or a feeling. 3.Which of the following expressions shows how parents bribe a child? A. “Please stop crying, honey. Do you want a cookie?” B. “Did that big dog scare you? Look, there’s a cute cat!” C. “How dare you look at me that way! Go to your room!” D. “When you cry like that, you sound like your baby sister.” 4.It can be inferred that ________. A. parental repression on children is common in society B. parental repression has more effects on girls than on boys C. the masculine code is meant to cause mental injuries to men D. the masculine code is rarely educated through informal means 5.What would be the best title for the passage? A. When boys find it hard to express their feelings. B. Why boys are used to controlling their emotions. C. Difficulties men have to face to be successful. D. Roles men have to play to be competitive.
What will power your house in the future? Nuclear wind or solar power? According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) in the US, it might be artificial leaves. Natural leaves are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known as photosynthesis (光合作用). Now researchers have found a way to imitate this process. The artificial leaf developed by Daniel Nocera and his colleagues at MIT can be seen as a special silicon chip with catalysts(催化剂). Similar to natural leaves, it can split water into hydrogen and oxygen when put into a bucket of water. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are then stored in a fuel cell (电池), using those two materials to produce electricity, located either on top of a house or beside the house. Though the leaf is only about the shape of a poker card, scientists claimed that it is promising to be an inexpensive source of electricity in developing countries. “One can imagine villages in India and Africa not long from now purchasing an affordable basic power system based on this technology” said an American scientist, Nocera. An artificial leaf is not a new idea. The first artificial leaf was invented in 1997 but was too expensive and unstable for practical use. The new leaf, however, is made of cheap materials, easy to use and highly stable. In laboratory studies, Nocera showed that an artificial leaf could operate continuously for at least 45 hours. The wonderful improvements come from Nocera’s recent discovery of several powerful new, inexpensive catalysts. These catalysts make the energy transformation inside the leaf more efficient with water and sunlight. Right now the new leaf is about 10 times more effective at carrying out photosynthesis than a natural one. Besides, the device can run in whatever water is available. This is important for some countries that don’t have access to pure water. Hopefully, each home could have access to the new application in the future. 1.The purpose of this article is to ________. A. introduce a new kind of device B. ask people to do the research C. advertise the new product D. show the process of photosynthesis 2.Which of the following is NOT the advantages of the new leaf? A. It’s low in cost. B. It’s small in size. C. It has a wonderful fuel cell. D. It’s convenient for people to use. 3.What conclusion can be drawn from the text? A. Nocera thought the new leaf is expensive for developing countries. B. Villages in Africa have benefited a lot from the new invention. C. Silicon chip can help the new leaf work more effectively. D. The equipment doesn’t necessarily operate in pure water. 4.What’s the writer’s attitude towards the new device? A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Uncertain. 5.According to the text, what will take place in the future? A. Natural leaves will take the place of artificial leaves. B. Scientists will develop more ways to produce energy. C. The new invention could be widely used in the future. D. Developing countries will contribute more to the research.
As a senior high school student, my future is always on my mind. To be exact, thoughts of the future have kept me up countless nights and made me worry enough to do poorly on more than one test. Because of this, words of wisdom are a source of comfort. Steve Jobs gave a speech to Stanford’s graduating class in 2005 and his words resound repeatedly in my mind whenever I think about my future. It started when I became a junior, when college came into view. It’s the first big step to making your life your own. So when Jobs discussed his life as a student, some fears were eased. He, too, felt the need to attend college to make something of himself. He faced what many are extremely afraid of: uncertainty. His lack of understanding caused him to stop attending college and focus on what he felt was important. His story had a happy ending, of course, since everything turned out well. This doesn’t mean that students shouldn’t attend college, but rather that they shouldn’t worry so much. You’ll get where you need to go, even if your path is a bit more winding than you’d like. Jobs talked about the hardships in his work. His love of his work helped him carry on and he got where he was meant to be, which restates the point: don’t panic. One particular part of his speech stayed with me. Steve Jobs quoted the saying “Stay hungry, stay foolish” and it has become my motto. Staying foolish is realizing that you are still a fool, no matter how much you’ve learned or experienced. There is always more to explore. Staying hungry is wanting to find those things about which you are still uneducated. Steve Jobs’ level of success is possible to achieve, and I aim to prove that. With the willpower to go into the world living every day like my last and allowing the future to take care of itself, I will do great things. In the last moments of my life, I’ll be proud of what I have done and hope to have all the wisdom a person could wish for. 1.The author felt worried when ________. A. he had to take tests at school B. he had lots of sleepless nights C. he thought about his future D. he searched for words of wisdom 2.It is suggested in Paragraphs l and 2 that ________. A. the author is a college student B. Steve Jobs’ words had no effect on the author C. Steve Jobs failed because of his decision D. the author cares much about his future 3.What did the author gain from Jobs’ speech? A. Courage to drop out of school. B. Bravery to face uncertainties. C. Interest in computer industry. D. Confidence in defeating Jobs. 4.What did NOT Steve Jobs encourage students to do in his speech? A. Be content with what they know. B. Have the desire to learn more. C. Stay calm in the face of hardships. D. Be modest so as to learn more. 5.The passage is mainly about ________. A. an experience of a speech B. a memorable meeting with Jobs C. the most impressive quotation in life D. the wisdom drawn from a speech
Edu-pal.com is an Internet-based school located in Beijing, China. As the business grows, we need professionals and open-minded individuals from the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland who would love to contribute their knowledge, ideas, teaching experience, and creativity to our school. Experience and Qualifications: ·Online native English speakers from the countries referred to above. ·Below 50 years old. ·Experienced in language teaching. ·CELTA or other TEFL certification or equivalent(同等的) experience is an advantage. ·Being able to speak CHINESE is an advantage. ·Able to teach the following subjects in all different age levels: English, Business English, Math, Science, Social Science, TOEFL, and IELTS. Duties and Responsibilities for Video Class Recordings: ·The teacher should make a 20-minute video recording per lesson without a student using our materials and software. ·The teacher should make the video recording lessons interesting, lively and fun. ·Teachers should be more creative especially for beginner’s lessons. Duties and Responsibilities for Online Class: ·Deliver one-on-one or group classes. ·Teachers should make the class lively and interesting. ·Providing feedback(反馈) on every lesson is a part of teachers’ work. Payment and Benefits: For VIDEO CLASS RECORDINGS 30-50 USD per hour. For ONLINE CLASSES 15 USD per hour or 7.5 USD per 30 minutes. A lot of prizes await you if our students like your videos. You’ll become famous and you can earn much more than you can imagine. Lesson Schedule: Mondays-Sundays at 4 pm-11pm(this schedule is flexible) If you are interested to apply, you can send your resume(简历) with a photo and sample audio or video recorded class to my email address: 341317451@qq.com or 2564610797@qq.com. For more information about our company, you can also visit our website http://www. edu-pal.com. 1.The teachers will mainly come from ________. A. Europe and Africa B. developed countries C. English-speaking countries D. countries where English is studied 2.Who will be at an advantage among equivalent applicants? A. Those whose age is below 50. B. Those who can speak Chinese. C. He or she that has teaching experience. D. Those whose mother tongue is English. 3.If you are admitted as an online class teacher you should ________. A. make your every lesson creative and interesting B. make a 20-minute video recording every day alone C. make video recordings per lesson with your students D. provide feedback on every lesson 4.If a teacher teaches online classes three hours a day he will get ________. A. 22.5 dollars B. 45 dollars C. 90 dollars D. 150 dollars 5.We can learn from this passage that ________. A. if a teacher has achievements he’ll get much more pay B. the teacher must have CELTA or other TEFL certification C. the teachers have classes every afternoon from Monday to Friday D. resumes are sent to the website http://www. edu-pal.com
When I was eighteen, I couldn’t wait to get my first job, which meant I made the first step toward adulthood. But it was difficult to get a work permit. One day I was dropped off by my parents at the _________, where applicants took their physical tests for work permits. Although I had night blindness, my vision was clearer during the day, which helped me walk _________ by myself. Then the doctor began the _________. He looked into my eyes with a bright light. “I suggest your parents take you to an eye specialist,” he said, “I _________ you have a retinal(视网膜) disease. If you do, you’ll never _________ a day in your life…” My parents did take me to specialists. After much time and money spent seeking an _________ result, it was determined that I had an eye disease that slowly _______ a person of sight. But still, during daylight, I could walk without _________. I could read, but not for hours. My eyes began to tear and words slipped off the page when I read more than a few pages. However, no matter how _________ my eyes became, I never gave up reading. I knew the __________ of great writers as well as the most popular music stars. Their words were powerful, which ________ me to try writing. Soon writing brought me a lot of __________ each time I completed a paper. Then an important phone call from an editor changed my life. An article I __________ appeared in a local newspaper. The newspaper, to my __________, continued to print my work. Next, a book series published several of my essays. I got interested in writing and __________ up with each acceptance. On the pages, readers never knew of my blindness __________ I chose to present it. For me, finding my voice through writing gave me the pride and satisfaction I began to __________ so many years ago. Now, I have numerous essays and articles in __________. Should I be thanking that misguided doctor? By falsely predicting that I could never work a day, he fueled my __________ into success. He set the bar too __________ and focused on what I wouldn’t be able to do. Yet I proved what I could do. 1.A. station B. clinic C. company D. lab 2.A. silently B. suddenly C. proudly D. easily 3.A. operation B. examination C. argument D. treatment 4.A. suspect B. order C. suggest D. command 5.A. rest B. live C. work D. sleep 6.A. urgent B. obvious C. ordinary D. accurate 7.A. robs B. warns C. reminds D. informs 8.A. medicine B. allowance C. balance D. assistance 9.A. excited B. confused C. tired D. moved 10.A. houses B. names C. addresses D. habits 11.A. asked B. forced C. encouraged D. permitted 12.A. trouble B. pleasure C. stress D. worry 13.A. admitted B. wanted C. described D. penned 14.A. delight B. admiration C. disappointment D. shame 15.A. gave B. came C. lit D. put 16.A. unless B. although C. since D. after 17.A. fear B. bring C. seek D. reject 18.A. print B. time C. use D. mind 19.A. imagination B. motivation C. responsibility D. personality 20.A. far B. long C. close D. low
There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, ________ a sudden loud noise. A. being there B. should there be C. there was D. there having been
— May I go out to play basketball, Mum? —________ Do what you like. A. Go ahead! B. You’ve got it. C. It’s your turn. D. Not at all!
________ you have seen he is poor, you should understand why he has to take up two part-time jobs. A. As long as B. Unless C. Now that D. While
Many teachers like surfing the Internet, ________ they may find a lot of useful videos about teaching. A. which B. where C. when D. that
We came to the station ________ all the way, only ________ the train had just left. A. running, told B. to run, telling C. to run, to be told D. running, to be told
—I have something important to tell John. But I can’t find him. —His cell phone is here, so he ________ have gone too far. A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. wouldn’t D. can’t
________ makes our school famous is ________ more than 90% of the students have been admitted to universities. A. What; that B. That; because C. That; what D. What; because
Mr. White, who ________ in Shanghai for seven years, is a manager of a company in Beijing. A. was working B. worked C. had worked D. has worked
Lisa wouldn’t ________ the job any more. She had a big argument with her boss and resigned. A. come up with B. keep up with C. make up with D. put up with
They did everything in their power to save the building dating back to the Qing Dynasty, but their efforts were . A. in turn B. in time C. in vain D. in need
—Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find a supermarket? —I happen to know ________ nearby. Come on, I’ll show you the way. A. one B. it C. that D. some
In a competitive marketplace, finding the key factor that ________ your business from others is highly valuable. A. defends B. distinguishes C. prohibits D. selects
A new ________ bus service to Tianjin Airport started to operate two months ago. A. common B. usual C. regular D. ordinary
Wild swans’ ________ in the area is a good indication of a better environment. A. exhibition B. escape C. absence D. appearance
— Tony, you seem in high spirits. —________ We won the match 4-1. A. Guess what? B. Oh, come on! C. So what? D. No wonder.
假定你叫李华，是班上的英语科代表。你班外教Peter请你代他在班上发一个关于课后作业的英语通知，内容如下: 1. 写一篇关于中国茶文化的短文(essay)； 2. 与同桌交换并修改错误； 3. 上交作业的时间。 注意:1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，已使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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。每处错误仅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:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 I found a wallet a couple of weeks ago in the car, where I was renting. The wallet had credit cards but quite a bit of cash inside. The gentleman it was belonged to happened to be celebrating his birthday that same day. I was able to mail him his wallet. A few weeks later I receive this. “Jamie, I can’t tell you how fortunately I felt when I received my wallet sending by you. It is rare that someone can return a wallet, let alone return with 100% of its content. I’ll be thankful for you forever.” Tears filled my eye when I finished reading a note.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chinese super star Fan Bingbing 1. (fine) around 883 million yuan for tax nonpayment and other offences, authorities said Wednesday. The star, 2. (disappear) in July, posted a long apology on social media. Ms Fan, one of China’s highest paid 3. (actor), will escape criminal charges 4. the fines are paid on time, said state news agency Xinhua. The actress had been concerned 5. a government investigation (调查) of how stars reported income in their contracts(合同). Some film stars were charged to have used so-called “yin-yang contracts”—a practice where one contract sets out an actor’s real income, and another lists a 6. (low) figure, with the latter submitted to the tax authorities. Authorities have now ordered Ms Fan and the companies she controls 7. (pay) the huge sum in taxes, fines. On Wednesday, the star posted an open apology to her tens of millions of fans on her Weibo account saying: “I’ve been suffering great pain recently...I’m so ashamed of 8. I’ve done. Here, I sincerely 9. (apology) to everyone. I 10. (complete) accept all the decisions made according to law, after the investigation done by tax authorities. I will follow the order, try my best to overcome difficulties, raise money and pay taxes and fines.”
I made a speech at Eton School last year. When the _______ was over, the headmaster asked me if I would visit a(n) _______ student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in _______ me, and the headmaster knew it would _______ much to him. I _______. During the nine-mile drive to his home, I _______ some things about Matthew who had a muscle disease. When he was born, the _______ told his parents he would not live to 5. He was 13 and from what I was told, a _______ fighter. He wanted to meet me _______ I was a gold- medal power lifter, and I knew about ________ difficulties and going for my dreams. I spent over an hour ________ with Matthew. Never once did he complain (抱怨) or ask, “Why me?” He spoke about winning and ________ and going for his dreams. ________, he knew what he was talking about. He didn’t ________ that his classmates had made fun of him because he was different; he just talked about his ________ for the future, and how one day he wanted to ________ weights with me. When we finished talking, I went into my suitcase and ________ out the first gold medal I won for power lifting and put it around his ________. I told him he was more of a ________. He looked at it for a moment and then returned it to me and said, “Rick, you are a champion. You ________ that medal. Someday, when I get to the Olympics and win my gold medal, I will show it to you.” 1.A. program B. performance C. procedure D. story 2.A. smart B. distinguished C. energetic D. special 3.A. interviewing B. approaching C. greeting D. meeting 4.A. reflect B. mean C. improve D. matter 5.A. agreed B. understood C. smiled D. hesitated 6.A. put aside B. found out C. turned to D. gave away 7.A. officials B. teachers C. doctors D. colleagues 8.A. real B. hard C. helpless D. serious 9.A. after B. before C. unless D. because 10.A. admitting B. avoiding C. overcoming D. recognizing 11.A. declaring B. chatting C. predicting D. arguing 12.A. seeking B. relaxing C. succeeding D. working 13.A. Bravely B. Finally C. Disappointedly D. Obviously 14.A. mention B. notice C. doubt D. realize 15.A. methods B. lives C. hopes D. questions 16.A. lose B. support C. bear D. lift 17.A. carried B. pulled C. dragged D. kicked 18.A. hand B. shoulder C. neck D. head 19.A. winner B. helper C. reader D. survivor 20.A. adopted B. earned C. designed D. used
The American city of Detroit was like Paris, some people said. It had a big river, beautiful wide streets and important buildings. Then, in the 20th century, it was called Motor City because of the number of car factories there. Workers in the car factories had good jobs and they earned good money. 1. Life was good. But at the beginning of the 21st century, Detroit became America’s poorest big city.2. The city’s population fell for several reasons. One reason is that people moved to the suburbs (郊区) in the 1950s because new highways were built. Another reason is that in 1967 some violent events happened there and it became dangerous. 3. Also, the big car companies like General Motors and Chrysler had huge problems. And in 2008, the world financial crisis had a big effect on many cities, especially Detroit. Now, a lot of people in Detroit are poor. Half of the city’s families have less than 25,000 dollars a year. In 2013, it became the biggest bankrupt city in American history. 4. It had some money to improve small things like lights in the streets and so people felt safe. The police came quickly when there were problems. Old, empty buildings were pulled down. 5. And there are new businesses too. The city gave 10,000 dollars to 30 new small businesses. Now there are grocery stores, juice bars, coffee shops and even bicycle makers. Finally, the city is working again. A. It was a new beginning for the city. B. But then something began to change. C. There is now space for new buildings. D. A lot of people were scared of coming to the city. E. In a period of fifty years, more than half the people left Detroit. F. It wasn’t unusual to own a home, a boat and even a holiday home. G. Detroit was famous for the cars General Motors and Chrysler produced.
The regular world presented to us by our five senses—you could call it reality 1.0—is not always the most user-friendly of places. We get lost in unfamiliar cities; we meet people whose language we don’t understand. So why not try the improved version: augmented reality (AR) or reality 2.0? AR technology adds computer-produced images (图像) on the real world via a mobile phone camera or special video glasses. Early forms of AR are already here. With the right downloads, smart phones can deliver information about nearby ATMs and restaurants and other points of interest. But that’s just the beginning. A few years from now the quantity of information available will have increased hugely. You will not only see that there’s a Chinese restaurant on the next block, but you will be able to see the menu and read reviews of it. This is where the next revolution in computing will take place: in the interface (界面) between the real world and the information brought to us via the Internet. Imagine bubbles floating before your eyes, filled with cool information about anything and everything that you see in front of you. Let’s jump ahead to ten years from now. A person trying to fix their car won’t be reading a book with pictures; they will be wearing a device that projects animated 3-D computer graphics onto the equipment under repair, labelling parts and giving step-by-step guidance. The window onto the AR world can be a smart phone or special video glasses. But in ten years’ time these will have been replaced by contact lenses (隐形眼镜) with tiny LEDs, which present something at a readable distance in front of the eye. So a deaf person wearing these lenses will be able to see what people are saying. The question is, while we are all absorbed in our new augmented reality worlds, how will we be communicating with each other? 1.What does the text mainly talk about? A. The next information technology revolution. B. Early forms of augmented reality technology. C. The differences between reality 1.0 and reality 2.0. D. The relationship between people living in reality 2.0. 2.What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 2? A. The menu. B. The block. C. The revolution. D. The restaurant. 3.What are tiny LEDs used to do? A. Protect people’s eyes. B. Show text and images. C. Warn users of dangers. D. Replace video glasses. 4.What’s the author’s attitude towards AR technology? A. Doubtful. B. Disapproving. C. Favourable. D. Ambiguous.
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