Are you likely to suffer from loss of memory from time to time? Smart cameras can now remind you.

Khai Truong at the University of Toronto in Canada and his colleagues have created a smartphone app that records interactions with household objects. The system involves barcode-like (像条形码的) markers that the user sticks to objects whose use they would like to track.

With the smartphone worn around your neck, the app automatically records a short video clip (片段) when a marked object comes into view. “The user is able to look through the application and see the last time they interacted with it,” says Truong. The app can help people track the state of objects - such as whether they locked a door or switched a light off - as well as routine actions. Ai present, it successfully records about 75 percent of interactions, but only works for fixed objects.

A similar but separate system can solve the problem. E. Akin Sisbot and Jonathan Connell at IBM Research in New York have invented a ceiling-mounted (安装在天花板上的) camera that monitors objects and people. It continuously watches an area, such as a tabletop in your home, tracking the placement of objects in relation to one another. It also remembers who first brought an object into the field of view as well as if anyone moved it afterwards. When asked, “Where is my wallet?” the system might respond, “It is next to the vase, under the magazines.”

The camera could also be used in factories or operating theatres to track vital tools, says Sisbot For now, the camera uses a depth sensor to spot things. It is limited to detecting objects thicker than 3 centimetres, meaning that it has trouble with thin objects such as a closed laptop placed flat on a table.

The accuracy of such smart camera systems may need to improve before they are widely adopted. “You've got to trust the technology for it to be of any comfort or reassurance” says Geoffrey Ward at the University of Essex in the UK.

1.How does the smartphone app mentioned in paragraph 2 work?

A.By recording the movement of marked objects.

B.By informing owners of potential dangers.

C.By switching off electricity automatically.

D.By scanning barcodes of household objects.

2.What is the limitation of the ceiling-mounted camera?

A.It hardly senses objects without barcode-like makers.

B.It fails to find objects thinner than 3 centimetres.

C.It is unlikely to make a sound.

D.It is unable to recognize movable objects.

3.What's Geoffrey Ward's attitude towards the smart camera systems?

A.Supportive. B.Ambiguous.

C.Concerned. D.Sceptical

4.What's the best title for the text?

A.New Smartphones Make Life Easier

B.Smart Cameras Help Increase Home Security

C.New Systems Help People with Memory Problems

D.Camera Designers Face New Challenges

    My mum is about to have a spinal (脊柱的) operation. The operation is relatively minor, but does carry a risk of paralysis. Friends and family have reacted to this news by taking in such pessimistic terms that Mum has come to label this kind of talk as “psychological theft”. It occurs when other people increase your anxiety rather than provide comfort.

Last week Mum went to the post office and ran into Geoff who works for the local school. “How are you?” he asked. “Not great,” she replied. “I’ve been having some trouble with my back and I’m going to need an operation.” “Oh, the back is the most dangerous place to operate on!” he responded. “My mum had that and she was in terrible pain. Make sure you get all your affairs in order before you go under the knife—it takes months to get over it!” Geoff’s intention had been benign (美好的). He’d given his own mother’s story to show sympathy. However, Mum only heard pain, danger, knife, and months.

In the past few weeks, Mum’s mates and colleagues have told her stories about how their Auntie Trisha, who had just received an operation, was left speechless after hearing that she required a rapid follow-up operation; and how their neighbour, who had only a minor operation, never walked again.

It’s really not that difficult to think of alternative things they could have said that would be equally true, but more beneficial to bear. “The specialists in our hospitals are among the best in the world. It’s amazing what they can do these days!”—that’s a good one. “You’re going to feel much better afterwards.” —that’s another.

I’m not suggesting patients should be sheltered from the reality of the risks they’re taking. But if the decision to have an operation can’t really be avoided, what’s the purpose of underlining the drawbacks? It’s just common sense to say: “Get well soon, and how can I help?”

1.What does “psychological theft” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A.The negative comments. B.Psychological disorder.

C.The comforting words. D.Physical disability.

2.How might the author’s mum have felt after hearing what Geoff said?

A.Sympathetic. B.Relieved.

C.Grateful D.Worried.

3.How did the author explain his idea in the text?

A.By using examples. B.By analysing causes.

C.By following time order. D.By discussing research findings.

4.What lesson does the author want to teach us?

A.Treat patients with adoration.

B.Communicate more with other patients.

C.Be well-prepared for unavoidable operations.

D.Find an appropriate way to comfort patients.

Cycling Tours in Europe & Asia

Cycling the Balkans

Duration: 15 days

The Balkans offers a mix of beautiful countryside, fast-developing cities and historic towns. Our first ride ends at the UNESCO town of Ohrid on the vast lake of the same name. There are a few stops along the way to visit or see places of interest.

Cycling the Italian and Swiss Lakes

Duration: 8 days

The Italian lakes of Como and Maggiore are famed for both their wonderful scenery and their wealthy residents. This is a fascinating area to discover on two wheels with excellent roads that closely follow the winding shores. The Villa del Balbianello with its beautiful Italian gardens may look familiar, having been seen in international movies such as Bond's Casino Royale.

Self-Guided Cycling in the Douro Valley

Duration: 7 days

This cycling holiday in the Douro Valley will make you familiar with magical surroundings, delicious cuisine and some of the world's finest wines. The ride begins in Castelo Rodrigo, a village close to where Portugal borders Spain, and home to an ancient caste. You'll cycle through vineyards and visit the famous Port wine estates (庄园).

Exploring Sri Lanka by Bike

Duration: 8 days

Being an island, Sri Lanka is incredibly diverse. Exploring on two wheels is the best way to see this rural country and to experience the way of life of its friendly people. We travel from ancient cities to the hill county towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya before ending the trip on the beaches of the beautiful south coast.

1.What's special about the Balkans tour?

A.It has fantastic island scenery. B.It is hosted by the Ohrid government.

C.It's a continuous ride with no stops. D.It combines history and the present.

2.What can you do on the Douro Valley tour?

A.Visit Spanish gardens. B.Enjoy the beaches of the south coast.

C.Pick grapes in the vineyards. D.Acquire knowledge of wines.

3.Which route would appeal to a movie fan?

A.Self-Guided Cycling in the Douro Valley. B.Cycling the Italian and Swiss Lakes.

C.Exploring Sri Lanka by Bike. D.Cycling the Balkans.

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。

On the morning of Jan 25, the very day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, I was unpleasantly woken up by a phone call. It was for my father. He picked it up, and I sensed from his shaky voice that something went wrong.

As soon as he hung up, my father turned to my mother and then me, saying, “It was the secretary. He called everyone to meet in the office right now because of the outbreak of the COVID-19.”

“But dad, it’s the Spring Festival!” How I wished my father could change his mind and stay with us. Wasn’t the day meant for families to be together? My father, an official working in another town, seldom came back home. And was the virus serious enough to keep us apart? I was upset. To my great disappointment, father left home without hesitation, comforting me by saying that he would be back soon.

In the following days, news loaded with the fast spread of COVID-19 and the astonishing death toll scared everyone in the country. Father never returned home, only occasionally talking on the WeChat, over which he told us how he went from door to door, checking every family and persuading people to stay at home. I realized that my father was working in dangerous conditions under incredibly great burden. He always looked tired but determined. Every time I told him to take care of himself, he would smile and say, “Don’t worry, son. Your father is as strong as a bull.” At those moments, tears would well up in my eyes, and all my complaints would go away before I could say anything. The talk was brief but meant a lot to me.

I learned from the media that the medical staff, government officials, and almost everyone involved were working in the battle against the COVID-19. It was these guardian angels (守护天使) who, despite the possibility of getting infected themselves, were risking their life so that the rest of us could be safe. Among them was my father. He’s protecting the people, me included.

Para 1: Then came bad news that my father was ill at hospital.

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Para 2: Weeks later, my father came back home healthy .

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假设你是李华，你校决定在七月底为高二学生举行成人礼。请代表学生会给你校外教 Mr. Green写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加你们的成人礼。你的邮件内容应包括：

1.举行成人礼的时间、地点；

2.举行成人礼的意义及其它相关信息。

参考词汇：成人礼 adult ceremony

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。

Dear Mr. Green,

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Yours,

Li Hua

    The team I work in just had 2 new interns （实习生），and I happen to be their supervisor. After today's lunch break, I saw that one of them was reading things on her smart phone, maybe on some social network, I _______ . I went to her and said, "There's another document here _______ translation. Do you have time to finish it for me?" That document was not in her _______ workloads. But I thought I could let her _______ herself a little bit with it, seeing that she seemed to have_______ . "Yes, I do have time. " She said, "but I'm just an intern. " I didn't quite know_______to say back then. After a while I mumbled, "Right. Yes. " And I turned around and left.

I  _______ the time when I was an intern for the first time. I, too, managed to finish my workload so fast, just like her. So, I asked my supervisor "Is there _______ else that I can help?" And she happened to have a plan to make. But she didn't .have time. So she let me do the research and make a draft for her. I was not very familiar with the job _______still tried to carry it out based on my understanding and make it as ________ as possible. And my supervisor was really satisfied with the ________. Later, she told me "You ________ me a lot of time. I didn't need to create it from scratch. " And she told me ________ how I should have done the plan differently. I learned a lot about the operation in the process. After that, she came to trust me completely. I got my current job all because of her recommendation.

Yes, I was just an intern with a low salary, but I ________a better future with my extra labor. Time passing, I got it that there's a kind of ________called short-sightedness.

1.A.asked B.acquired C.guessed D.guaranteed

2.A.asking B.waiting C.providing D.needing

3.A.allowed B.assigned C.achieved D.accused

4.A.challenge B.compete C.complain D.contribute

5.A.idea B.ability C.time D.task

6.A.what B.that C.which D.where

7.A.forgot B.foresaw C.reminded D.recalled

8.A.anything B.nothing C.something D.everything

9.A.and B.but C.for D.or

10.A.precious B.consistent C.professional D.complicated

11.A.report B.show C.lesson D.draft

12.A.gave B.saved C.lent D.borrowed

13.A.in detail B.in surprise C.in charge D.in trouble

14.A.persuaded B.begged C.devoted D.bought

15.A.power B.pressure C.poverty D.performance

    Whether through advertisements, news articles or social media posts, most of us by now have started hearing about the upcoming data network of the future. What is 5G?

1. To help all of us understand them, we have listed some facts everyone should know.

● First, what is 5G?

5G is the 5th generation network. It is a new global network after 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G, which can connect everyone and everything together. 2. With 5G there is a possibility that we can do everything.

●3.

Self-driving cars, which will depend on ultra-fast data transmission speeds to communicate with other cars as well as their surroundings, promise a safer transportation system if and when technology is fully realized.

●5G will change the way we work or study.

In the post-coronavirus world, having remote working capabilities will be more important than ever. Video meeting, e-learning and other Internet-enabled work applications will be possible to the point where people can use them as easily in their home or on the road as in the office or classroom. 4.

●5G will change society in too many ways.

The use-cases and applications widely talked about are only a part of what 5G will make possible. Just as in the early days of the Internet in the 1990s, few foresaw the rise of useful websites like Wikipedia, org. The same will surely be true of 5G.

With 5G, other technologies don't seem like a dream anymore. 5. Now say goodbye to 4G in your homes and be prepared for the new wave of 5G.

A.Self-driving will grow popular.

B.5G will help make self-driving cars a reality.

C.The computer game players can have a faster speed.

D.Why does 5G matter so much in people's daily life?

E.The power to do anything we want will be at our fingertips.

F.5G means faster data speeds and ultra-low latency （超低延迟）.

G.It will be also easier for doctors to treat patients remotely by 5G.

    Two years ago this month, a 19-year-old American shot and killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Fourteen of the victims were students； the other three were teachers. The gunman was a former student at the high school.

On this anniversary, as with other anniversaries of school shootings, Americans continue debating how to make sure students are safe in schools.

To increase preparedness for such an event, many schools now hold shooter drills for students and their teachers. A report released by Everytown for Gun Safety, a non-profit organization, notes the possible harmful effects of such exercises. It urges school administrators to look for better ways to make schools safe and to prepare children for an active shooter.

One problem with the way schools carry out shooter drills is how much they frighten students. When a school fails to inform parents and students about plans for a drill, the children may think that the attack is real. In some communities, the report says, schools deploy individuals who are told to act like “masked gunmen”. Students as young as three or four years old may be told to stay quiet in a small space for a long period of time. Experts on mental health say these experiences can have both short- and long-term effects on how well the children behave in school, as well as on their physical and mental health.

Melissa Reeves, former president of the National Association of School Psychologists, said the drills may “trigger either past trauma or trigger such a similar reaction that it actually ends up scaring the individuals instead of better preparing them to respond in these kinds of situations.”

In 2007, one study found it better to prepare students for an “intruder”, rather than a shooter. Another study noted the value of announcing drills in advance and following them with discussion. Students in that situation felt better prepared to handle possible violence.

1.What is the problem with the shooter drills?

A.Students only suffer short-term damage.

B.Students' physical health cannot be affected.

C.Students may think they are real and get scared.

D.Too young children may not understand what is happening.

2.What does "trigger" in Paragraph 5 most probably mean?

A.Limit. B.Cause. C.Reduce. D.Regulate.

3.What is Melissa Reeves' attitude toward the shooter drills?

A.Critical. B.Favorable. C.Indifferent. D.Unclear.

4.How can students be better prepared to handle possible shooter drills?

A.The schools give them a surprise.

B.They only prepare for shooters.

C.The masked “attacker” carries a toy gun.

D.Drills are announced beforehand and discussed afterwards.

    This new packaging material looks like conventional plastic, but it's actually made from fish waste and algae(海藻)--and unlike plastic, if it escapes into the ocean, a fish could likely eat it safely. The material, called MarinaTex, is the winner of this year's James Dyson Award.

"It began with my desire to work with waste," says Lucy Hughes, a recent graduate from University of Sussex, who once visited a fish processing factory to see the massive quantity of waste generated by the industry and find new ways to use it. She focused on fish skins and scales (鳞片). "When I had it in my hands, I realized this has got potential, she says. "It's super strong and flexible." Hughes spent months experimenting with fish waste in her kitchen, running more than 100 experiments to find a binder and a process that could hold together the proteins in the fish skins and scales. "I had a lot of failed attempts—a lot of things either were too easily broken or too soft or easily went bad," she says. She finally landed on a type of algae that can be locally got.

The material can be used to replace oil-based plastic in packaging such as bags or the half transparent windows used to show products in boxes. As her research continues, Hughes says that she'll be studying how MarinaTex works and how long it could be used to store food.

Unlike some "compostable" plastics, which need to be processed in an industrial composting facility to break down, the new material can break down in four to six weeks in a backyard compost bin. ''All the ingredients are food-grade safe," Hughes says." So, this breaks down much like a piece of food would break down."

1.Why did Hughes develop MarinaTex?

A.She wanted to look for a new plastic.

B.She would like fish to eat it safely.

C.She wanted to win James Dyson Award.

D.She wanted to make use of fish skins and scales.

2.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.The fish processing factory. B.The fish waste.

C.Fish scales. D.Fish skins.

3.What is the main advantage of MarinaTex compared with conventional plastic?

A.It is stronger and more flexible.

B.It can be used as plastic bags.

C.It has the nutritional value for fish.

D.It can break down very easily and fast.

4.Which one is the best title for the passage?

A.Working with Waste B.Developing New Ideas

C.Making Bags from Fish Waste D.Getting Rid of Plastic Pollution

    Rome is recognized across the globe for its classical artwork, but recently the city's street art has been drawing attention. While many urban artists stick to painting murals（壁画），one Italian sculptor is resisting the trend with his wonderful works made from an unusual material. Andrea Gandini, a native of Rome in his early twenties, has been recognized for his wood carvings of old tree trunks scattered across the city's landscape.

Gandini's Trocomorto, or "dead trunk" project, began in 2018, when the artist ran out of sculpting clay. That's when he noticed the remains of an old tree stump in his neighborhood. He realized that Rome was full of potential canvases（画布）just waiting to be given a new life. "Bringing trees back to life" is exactly how Gandini and others describe his art.

Due to years of poor care by the city, many trees became diseased and had to be cut down. This resulted in lots of old stumps that degraded the streets of Rome, which were costly to remove. However, they have been a perfect canvas of Gandini, who has completed over 50 carvings across the city.

Gandini gives each old tree trunk a face and personality of its own. By recognizing each formerly living tree as individual, he hopes to give them some dignity in death and respect each of them with their own headstone of sorts. For those that can't make the trip to Rome, Gandini documents his works of art on Facebook.

Gandini's “dead trunk" project reminds us of what Auguste Rodin says, "There is no lack of beauty in the world, but a lack of eyes to find it." All is beautiful in the eyes of the artist, for his keen eye sees through the heart of all living things. To discover its character is to pierce its outer form and touch its inner truth. This "truth" is also "beauty".

1.What has drawn people's attention recently in Rome according to the passage?

A.Its classical artwork. B.Its traditional murals.

C.Its street wood carvings. D.Its unusual material.

2.Which statement is NOT correct about Gandini's works?

A.They are full of life. B.They follow the trend of murals.

C.They beautify the city. D.They are appreciated by some artists.

3.What does Gandini try to put in his works?

A.Dignity and respect. B.Beauty and kindness.

C.Hope and personality. D.Death and art.

4.What can we learn from this passage?

A.Beauty is always around for keen eyes.

B.Inner truth is difficult to find.

C.We live in a world lacking beauty.

D.Grandini is a person who loves nature and truth.

    The best London hotels near Oxford Street

An expert guide to the top London hotels near Oxford Street—eight minutes' walk or less— including the best hotels for their family-friendly services and budget accommodation.

The London EDITION

Soho, London, England

This place is just off Oxford Street in leafy Fitzrovia. It will suit those who want more than a bed for the night. The multi-functional lobby makes a great entrance, though it's the restored ceiling, old not new, that really grabs the attention. The picture- lined restaurant is an equally successful space. The rooms are a bit like being inside a luxurious cigar box, with their wood-panelled walls and artful fur sofa covers that add a feeling of warmth.

The Langham, London

Marylebone, London, England

An advert from the late 19th century declares that the Langham is situated in the "most healthy, convenient and fashionable position in London. " Today this still holds true； the hotel is right in the centre of London. This is one of London's oldest grand hotels. Everything feels as if it has been running the way it should for a long time. Expect enormous vases of fresh flowers in public areas, oriental furnishings and marble baths in the rooms. This is also home to Michel Roux Jr's Roux, which does tasty French cuisine.

The Grazing Goat

Marylebone, London, England

The hotel is located on New Quebec Street, a quiet road lined with clothing shops and beauty salons about three minutes' walk from Oxford Street. There's something of a village feel to this area of London that is difficult to correspond with the tourist groups moments away—but it's most welcome. Rooms have Egyptian cotton beds,  Aesop toilets and walls in the color of moss green and steel blue. The food menu offers seasonal British foods with the latest trendy ingredients.

1.In The London EDITION, customers are most likely to be attracted by its         .

A.multi-functional lobby B.restored ceiling

C.luxurious cigar box D.wood-panelled walls

2.What do The Langham, London and The Grazing Goat have in common?

A.They are old grand hotels. B.They serve delicious French cuisine.

C.They offer fresh flowers in their bedrooms. D.They are located in Marylebone, London.

3.Which hotel gives customers the feeling of being in the rural area?

A.The London EDITION. B.The Langham, London.

C.The Grazing Goat. D.All the above.

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。

The darkness was gathering as she wobbled(颤颤巍巍)in high heels (高跟鞋) along the side of the highway. The car had come to an unexpected stop, and like a normal teenager she did the only thing she could think of..get out and walk.

It was cold and late, and home was far away. This could be a long night. If only someone would stop and offer her a ride. She prayed for help and dragged herself forward.

The lights of a truck shone from behind as it approached. "Maybe he will stop," she hoped. The brake lights flashed on as it stopped. Next moment, the car door opened. A wordless invitation was extended and she understood. Without hesitation, the girl climbed up into the seat and closed the door. Slowly the truck pulled back onto the road and disappeared into the night, never to be seen again.

I woke up in a cold sweat, frightened. Was it a dream or was it a vision? It was unbelievably real, and the girl was my daughter! I jumped from my bed and ran to her room. Her bed was empty.

I stood in horror trying to think why she hadn't come home. As the mental fog began to lift, I remembered she was visiting her friend that evening. Perhaps she stayed there for the night. It was 1:30 a.m., but I raced to the phone and dialed a number.

"Hello?" The voice was heavy with sleep.

"Hey. Sorry to wake you. Becki didn't come home tonight and I was wondering if she stayed at your place."

"No, she left here a few hours ago. She should have been home at least by midnight!" The voice on the other end began to reflect my own panic.

Over the next forty-five minutes I alternated between lying in pray and pacing the floor in anxiety.

At 2:15 a.m. lights appeared as a car turned up our long driveway. I could tell immediately that it was not my daughter's car.

注意：

1. 所续写短文词数应为 150 左右；

2. 应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词；

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:

My face pressed against the window and found it was hard to breathe.

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Paragraph 2:

"Mom, she gave me a ride home." Becki said.

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假如你是李华，你的好友王丽在最近一次考试中成绩下降，不敢面对父母和老师。请你用英语给她写封信，给出你的建议。

要点如下:1. 对她的现状表示担忧；2. 心态很重要，自心是关键；3. 烦恼时找父母或老师寻求帮助；4. 改变学习方法。

注意:1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

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    The books in David’s schoolbag felt like bricks as he ran down the street. What he wanted to do was to play basketball with Eric, ___his mother told him he would have to return his sister’s books to the library first. He had ___ set foot in a library and he wasn’t about to do so today. He would just____the books in the outside return box. But there was a ___; it was locked. He went into the building, only a few minutes ___closing time. He put the books into the return box. And after a brief____in the toilet, he would be on his way to the playground to ___Eric.

David stepped out of the toilet and stopped in ___- the library lights were off. The place was __ . The doors had been shut. They ___be opened from the inside, he was trapped(被困) - in a library! He tried to  ___a telephone call, but was unable to ____ What’s more, the pay phones were on the outside of the building. ___the sun began to set, he searched for a light and found it. ____he could see. David wrote on a piece of paper: “ ___! I’m TRAPPED inside!” and stuck it to the glass door. ___, someone passing by would see it. He was surprised to discover that this place was not so unpleasant, ___. Rows and rows of shelves held books, videos and music. He saw a book about Michael Jordan and took it off the shelf. He settled into a chair and started to____.He knew he had to __ , but now, that didn’t seem to be such a ___thing.

1.A.or B.because C.but D.since

2.A.never B.nearly C.ever D.often

3.A.pass B.carry C.take D.drop

4.A.case B.problem C.mistake D.question

5.A.over B.after C.before D.because

6.A.stop B.rest C.walk D.break

7.A.visit B.catch C.meet D.greet

8.A.delight B.surprise C.anger D.eagerness

9.A.lonely B.empty C.noise D.crowded

10.A.couldn’t B.wouldn’t C.shouldn’t D.needn’t

11.A.make B.fix C.use D.pick

12.A.get on B.get up C.get through D.get in

13.A.As B.If C.Though D.Until

14.A.On time B.Now and then C.At last D.By the way

15.A.Sorry B.Come C.Hello D.Help

16.A.Gradually B.Thankfully C.Truly D.Surely

17.A.at most B.after all C.in short D.as usual

18.A.read B.play C.write D.watch

19.A.work B.stand C.sleep D.wait

20.A.cool B.bad C.strange D.nice

    With the news filled with frightening stories about the new corona virus, COVID-19, it’s easy to feel anxious. It’s natural to have some anxiety about any major disease outbreak,and you are not alone in feeling worried.1.

Get your information from trustworthy sources.

You are probably seeing a lot of stories about the corona virus and some of them may contain inaccurate or outdated information. 2.To ensure that you are getting accurate and reasonable information, stick to sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

Limit how often you check for news updates to once or twice a day.

3., constantly(频繁地) reading or watching news updates can quickly become overwhelming(压倒性的). Instead, decide on a specific time to check for updates so you’re not thinking about the virus all day. Don’t visit news sites or turn on the news outside of these times, and avoid social media if you are seeing too many updates there.

Focus on the fact that most cases are mild and most people recover.

Reports about the corona virus likely sound very scary, so it’s understandable that you’d be afraid. 4.Additionally, most people who get very sick will get better, so try not to worry. Finally, some areas don’t have any confirmed cases, so you may not be at risk at all.

5.

You can help yourself and others feel calmer about the corona virus outbreak by sharing any helpful information you find. If you see a useful update on the corona virus from a reputable news source or government website, post a link on social media or email it to any friend or family members who are worried about the virus.

A.Share helpful information with friends and family.

B.While it is good to stay informed

C.If you want to know the latest information

D.Fortunately, there are things you can do to put your fears at ease.

E.However, 80% of the cases are mild and some people don’t even realize they’re sick.

F.Additionally, you might encounter some myths on social media.

G.Firstly, it is vital to get rid of some unnecessary anxiety.

    US student Ariana Levin, 15, has an unusual way of memorizing speeches: She turns the words into lyrics and sings them.

Then she delivers her speech to the local Gavel Club, which launched (成立) this year to help teenagers to practice public speaking.

“I’m very passionate about music,” says Levin, a sophomore (高二学生) at Walt Whitman High School. So forgetting a speech isn’t her main concern. “My main thing is stuttering (口吃),” she says.

But monthly rehearsals (彩排), presentations and competitions have taught her to take a moment to pause, she says. In that way, she avoids “ums” or “uhs”, which are noted by a club member given the task.

Gavel Clubs are a new initiative (方案) of the Jack and Jill organization in the US. The organization provides opportunities such as leadership development, financial literacy (素养) and volunteer service for kids aged between 2 and 19 years.

“We do group activities to build our character and get us ready for the outside world,” says Chandler Perry, 17, a senior at Friends Academy in New York.

“It’s important for children to be able to enjoy public speaking,” says Mondi Kumbula-Fraser, the Eastern regional director overseeing (监督) 59 Jack and Jill chapters (分部). They’ll use the skill in college and job interviews, she says.

The students gain confidence in an “open and caring environment,” says Mecca Baker, a mother of twin daughters.

On March 10, Perry took part in a competition held by the local chapter.

For her speech, Perry talked about pets and what they do for their owners. “The toughest part was the first time I had to get up on the stage,” Perry says. “I told myself this is only three minutes of my life and I only have three minutes to be the best I can be. I feel like this could help me in my future.”

Taylor Fernandez, of North Babylon, says that he puts on a suit and tie to give his speeches and that he’s learned to project (投射) his voice and to move around the stage to emphasize (强调) what he has to say.

1.What can we know about Ariana Levin from the first four Paragraphs?

A.She helps teenagers to practice public speaking.

B.She improves her speaking skills in a local club.

C.She often forgets words when giving a speech.

D.She prefers public speaking to music.

2.When students join Jack and Jill, they ______.

A.are recommended to take part in speaking competitions

B.take one-to-one speech training classes

C.can learn some practical skills

D.get the chance to become the leader of a chapter

3.What is Chandler Perry’s attitude toward the organization?

A.Worried. B.Doubtful. C.Supportive. D.Critical.

    A foreign degree was once believed to be a sure path to a well-paid job. However, more and more graduates have found that this is not necessarily true.

The number of Chinese studying abroad grew at a slower rate in 2018 compared with 2017, according to a recent report released by the Ministry of Education. In 2018, 662,100 Chinese went abroad to study, up 8.83 percent from a year earlier, while the growth rate was 11.7 percent in 2017.

A major reason for the slower growth is that more and more students have realized that overseas study does not necessarily guarantee a well-paid job, reported China Daily.

According to a 2018 report by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), about a third of graduate returnees to China earn less than 6,000 yuan a month, while 25 percent make between 6,000 and 8,000 yuan a month.

For example, Lucy Liu, a woman from Beijing, was disappointed after being interviewed by a famous film studio in Beijing. She had just finished her postgraduate (研究生) studies in documentary production at New York University in the United States.

“The pay would be 150,000 yuan for one documentary, and at best I could finish one documentary a year,” Liu told South China Morning Post.

“After spending so much on my studies, I couldn’t accept that pay,” said Liu. She spent about 1 million yuan in tuition and living expenses while studying abroad.

Worse still, it takes over four months for over 50 percent of returned students to land a job, and only 20 percent get job offers before graduation, according to Qi Bin, from Haiwei Career Services, a company that specializes in employment for returnees.

Two major reasons are that they often miss the main job-seeking season while they’re abroad and they lack internship experience, Qi told China Daily.

However, this doesn’t mean studying overseas is useless.

On the contrary, it may provide students with good language and communication skills, an independent character and a global mindset, which are important for their career development, according to Qi.

“Studying overseas cannot guarantee everything, but foreign-educated students have great potential, and at some point their break will come,” Li Qing, a researcher from CCG, told the South China Morning Post.

1.What does the report by the Ministry of Education tell us?

A.Fewer students returned to China after studying overseas in 2018.

B.The growth of Chinese students studying abroad slowed in 2018.

C.Fewer Chinese students went to foreign universities in 2018.

D.More Chinese students found good jobs after studying abroad in 2018.

2.The example of Lucy Liu proves mainly that ______.

A.an overseas degree doesn’t guarantee a good salary

B.the cost of studying abroad is too great for an ordinary family

C.foreign-educated students earn less than those who studied at home

D.it takes a long time to produce a good documentary

3.What does Qi Bin think of studying abroad?

A.It is a waste of students’ time and money.

B.It gives students better internship chances.

C.It limits the possibility of students’ getting jobs that interest them.

D.It provides students with useful skills for their career development.

4.How does Li Qing feel about the future of foreign-educated students?

A.Worried. B.Unsure. C.Positive. D.Challenged.

    However exciting space travel sounds, astronauts must still suffer with bad food. Now, food in space has to be dehydrated ( 使 脱 水 ) or pre-cooked and stored. This means astronauts aren’t really eating fresh food.

New technology may change this. Scientific American reports that a specially-designed oven will be sent into space this autumn with NASA’s NG-12 cargo (货物) mission (太空飞行任务).

Far from the common vacuum-packed (真空包装的) meals, astronauts may get to enjoy freshly baked cookies before the end of 2019.

Why aren’t they baking cookies in space already? For one thing, there’s the risk of a fire. Engineers also have to overcome the challenge of microgravity ( 微 重 力 ), which prevents heat from circling inside ovens the same way it does on Earth.

Astronauts will still have to wait a while before they can have their cookies, though. After baking, the results will be sent back to Earth for safety testing. If successful, this will be the first oven to bake food in space.

“I believe ... that will be game-changing for both science and astronauts,” food technology researcher Maeena Naman Shafiee told Scientific American.

One of the main driving forces behind this project has been NASA’s 2018 research into the effects of “confinement (封闭) and isolation (隔离)”. Unlike on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts traveling out of Earth’s orbit (轨道) may not be able to speak to their loved ones on future missions, which could lead to negative feelings.

It’s hoped that the chance to bake and sense familiar smells can bring joy to crews (宇航人员).

“Is the ISS going to smell like fresh-baked cookies? We don’t know,” said NanoRacks’ communications manager Abby Dickes. “But that’s a feeling we all know and love ... that will make someone feel at home.”

Baking cookies in space would mark an important step, offering a small comfort in the difficult and unfamiliar environment of space travel. Astronauts have already grown plants aboard the ISS.

With commercial ( 商 业 的 ) space travel now being planned, who knows what other developments may surprise us in the future?

1.What can the new technology help astronauts to do in space?

A.Enjoy fresh cookies.

B.Store more food.

C.Quickly prepare food.

D.Cook many different kinds of home-made meals.

2.Why is it difficult to bake cookies in space?

A.It’s difficult and costly to send food into space.

B.Microgravity stops food from staying in one place.

C.Baking cookies in space would pollute the spaceships.

D.It is hard to heat food properly because of microgravity.

3.What was the main purpose of the cookie project?

A.To improve astronauts’ health.

B.To make improvements in space travel.

C.To encourage more people to travel to space.

D.To make space travel more comfortable for astronauts.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the purpose of the talk?

A.To present a prize. B.To introduce a lecturer. C.To recommend a book.

2.Where is Russel working now?

A.In Oxford. B.In Chicago. C.In Virginia.

3.What does Russel think of sleep?

A.It’s seldom studied.

B.It’s just a waste of time.

C.It’s of great importance.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the man doing?

A.Placing an order. B.Selling insurance.

C.Conducting an interview.

2.What did Leaney study for a degree?

A.Finance. B.Education. C.Public Relations.

3.What is an advantage of a smaller business according to Leaney?

A.Greater contributions to the neighborhood.

B.Closer employer-employee relationship.

C.More flexibility in providing services.

4.What is Leaney’s plan for the next two weeks?

A.To visit her parents.

B.To call her relatives.

C.To finish her work.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why does Jessica make the call?

A.To look for her passport.

B.To apply for a credit card.

C.To ask for the manager.

2.Where will Jessica go right after the phone call?

A.The bank. B.Her home. C.The supermarket.

3.How does the man sound?

A.Helpful. B.Nervous. C.Surprised.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the woman do?

A.She’s a secretary. B.She’s a hotel maid. C.She’s a salesperson.

2.What is the man going to do?

A.Change the sheets. B.Have breakfast. C.Meet his friends.

3.What does the man ask the woman to do at the end of the conversation?

A.Take the plate away.

B.Bring some towels.

C.Turn on the light.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Who is the newcomer?

A.David Cook. B.Joey Sanders. C.Liam Neeson.

2.What is the newcomer’s position in the company?

A.He is a film director.

B.He is a program manager.

C.He is a department head.

When did the man see the film?

A.On Wednesday. B.On Thursday. C.On Saturday.

What are the speakers talking about?

A.The weather. B.The scenery. C.The traffic.

What does the woman suggest?

A.Buying a computer. B.Hiring an assistant. C.Starting a business.

What will the man do next?

A.Change some money.

B.Take the food home.

C.Sit and eat his meal.

Where does the conversation probably take place?

A.At a zoo. B.In a library. C.In a drugstore.

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3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。

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I am the shared bike. I’d like to be on the street to serve for people. They can ride me just via a mobile app. But horrible things happen a few days ago. Several people stole some of us with paying their bills on the app but treated us badly. They broke my saddle and even threw my friends everywhere. We felt angry for which those bad guys had done. Thanks to some kindly people, we received careful “treatment”. Now, you help as well as the whole society’s attention is what we need most. We are designed to help people who are stuck the heavy traffic. We are neither toy nor private vehicles. Please obey the basic rules.