Everyone loves a holiday! A little time off for some much-needed R&R (rest and relaxation) can be exactly the thing to rejuvenate and refresh from work. So if you're struggling to think of your next destination(目的地) then look no further. Don't waste time debating where to go, but let your blood decide.
Everybody has a lineage(家系). Recently, finding out more about our family origins has become popular. By the start of 2019, 26 million people had taken an ancestry DNA3 test at home, according to a report by MIT Technology Review. They believe by 2021 this number will have risen to 100 million.
This trend has been noticed by opportunistic travel operators. Some are looking to provide a service that both allows people to track their family roots and travel to the destinations where their ancestors originated from.
Airbnb, an online boarding marketplace, recently partnered with 23andMe, a DNA testing company, to offer recommendations that encourage travellers to walk in the footsteps of their forefathers. And they aren't the only ones.
The Shelbourne hotel in Dublin has its own 'genealogy butler(宗谱管家)'. Hellen Kelly offers advice to help guests track their Irish lineage using official records. This allows them to 'fill in the blanks of their Irish ancestry', she told Good Morning America.
The Conte Club, a luxury travel company. offers custom routes of travel based on DNA tests. "These experiences are about going deeper into who we really are." says Conte Club CEO Rebecca Fielding in an article in the Condé Nast Traveller. "It might be the most meaningful trip we can take."
So next time you think of going on vacation, why not take a DNA test first? Once you know how far your family has come, take the time to holiday back.
1. What does the underlined word "rejuvenate" in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Take a holiday. | B．Feel lively again. | C．Do a DNA test. | D．Return to work. |
| A．The creativity of travel agency. |
| B．The report by MIT Technology Review. |
| C．The competition of the boarding market. |
| D．The rising number of people tracking their lineage. |
| A．By making comparisons. |
| B．By analyzing information. |
| C．By giving examples. |
| D．By offering reasons. |
| A．Negative. | B．Supportive. | C．Uninterested. | D．Doubtful. |
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【推荐1】Here are four best destinations to be after heart-stopping adventure, a close-up look at history, or the perfect meal.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires becomes a hub for art, sports, and politics. Though the Argentinean capital is already home to a collection of galleries, Art Basel Cities promises to promote Buenos Aires’ reputation in the global art scene by offering professional support for local artists, as well as lectures and workshops throughout the year to draw art lovers to the city.
Los Cabos, Mexico
Located at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, the two small colonial towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo have become the hottest vacation destinations in Mexico in recent years. With wide, original beaches, lively nightclubs, natural resorts, and a farm-to-table food scene, the oasis of Los Cabos is drawing tourists in record numbers. As a result, the hotel scene is booming, with lots of new developments and renovations completed this year.
Zambia
Until now, Zambia has had little recognition as one of Africa’s great safari (狩猎远征) destinations. Yet experts know it as the birthplace of the walking safari In South Luangwa National Park, visitors can expect to see more animals than baobab trees, while Liuwa Plain National Park is the setting for the world’s second-largest wildebeest migration, when tens of thousands of the creatures head across the plain from neighboring Angola.
Brussels, Belgium
Visitors may want to return to the Belgian capital in 2018 to visit two cutting-edge museums. The Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art opened to show contemporary art from around the world. There’s also the Citroen Cultural Centre, which will launch its first exhibition in May. The JAM Hotel with exposed brickwork and concrete beams housed in a former art school, is the perfect place for culture lovers to stay. Don’t leave town without experiencing beer culture at youthful breweries (啤酒厂) like Brasserie de la Senne or Brussels Beer Project.
1. How does Art Basel Cities promote Buenos Aires’ reputation?| A．By offering lectures only. | B．By giving professional help. |
| C．By building workshops. | D．By drawing some pictures. |
| A．Its wild climate. | B．The booming hotels. |
| C．Its charming attractions. | D．The special location. |
| A．Zambia. | B．Los Cabos, Mexico. |
| C．Buenos Aires, Argentina. | D．Brussels, Belgium. |
| A．Visit modern museums. | B．Live in luxury hotels. |
| C．Enjoy beer culture. | D．Attend the art exhibition activities. |
| A．A teachers’ handbook. | B．A story book. |
| C．A science magazine. | D．A travel journal. |
【推荐2】Taj Mahal, India
Standing on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal (239 feet) stands for love. The name “Taj Mahal” was from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The purity of the white walls, the beautiful decoration, and precious gemstones make a visit to the Taj Mahal unforgettable. However, it is the love behind this outstanding building that has given a life to it.
Eiffel Tower, France
You couldn't possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower on the River Seine. Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 feet); when it was completed at, the end of the nineteenth century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.
Cologne Cathedral, Germany
Cologne Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church, is located in the city of Cologne, Germany. It is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe and features huge twin towers that stand 515 feet tall. The cathedral was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site (联合国教科文组织世界遗产) in 1996.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the most famous ancient temple site in Cambodia. With its 5 lotus-like towers rising 65 meters into the sky, it is a very beautiful sight. Built in the 12th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see for any visitor to Cambodia. It's best to arrange your tour of the park with a reliable agency and guide who'll be able to help buy the admission pass and arrange your transport. Some can also explain the history of the temples, but taking a guidebook is also helpful.
1. If you are a tourist who is fond of romantic stories, you'd better travel to ________.| A．Angkor Wat, Cambodia | B．Taj Mahal, India |
| C．Eiffel Tower, France | D．Cologne Cathedral, Germany |
| A．It's located in Europe. | B．It's near a river. |
| C．It's the tallest. | D．It has the longest history. |
| A．It is an abandoned ancient temple in Cambodia. |
| B．It became a UNESCO World Heritage. site in the 12th century. |
| C．It is free to visit it with a guidebook. |
| D．It will be easy to visit this site with a guide. |
【推荐3】The term ‘dark tourism’ is far newer than the practice, which long predates Pompeii's emergence as a dark attraction. Dr Philip Stone, perhaps the world's leading academic expert on dark tourism, considers the Roman Colosseum to be one of first dark tourist sites, where people travelled long distances to watch death as sport. Later, until the late 18" century, the appeal was crueler still in central London, where people paid money to sit in grandstands to watch mass hangings. Dealers would sell pies at the site, which was roughly where Marble Arch stands today.
It was only in 1996 that ‘dark tourism' entered the scholarly vocabulary when two academics in Glasgow applied it while looking at sites associated with the murder of John F.Kennedy. Those who study dark tourism identify plenty of reasons for the growing phenomenon, including raised awareness of it as an identifiable thing. Access to sites has also improved with the arrival of cheap air travel. It's hard to imagine that the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and museum would now welcome mare than two million visitors a year were it not for its nearness to Krakow's international airport. Peter Hohenhaus, a widely travelled dark tourist based in Vienna,also points to the broader rise in off-the-beaten track tourism,beyond the territory of popular guidebooks and TripAdvisor rankings. ‘A lot of people don't want mainstream tourism and that often means engaging with places that have a more recent history than, say,a Roman ruin." he says."You go to Sarajevo and most people remember the war being in the news so if feels closer to one’s owe biography(传记)”
Hohenhaus is also a fan of‘ beauty in decay’, the contemporary cultural movement in which urban ruins have become subject matter for expensive coffee-table books and a thousand lnstagram(照片墙)accounts. The crossover with death is clear.“I have always been drawn to ruined things," the 54-year-old says. But while, like any tourism, dark tourism at its best is educational, the example of Grenfell Tower (a London tower block,destroyed by a fire in 2017 with 7l deaths) hints at the unease felt at some sites.“I remember the Lonely Planet Bluelist book had a chapter about dark tourism a while ago and one of the rules was 'don't go back too early'."Hohenhaus says.“I'll be interested to see Grenfell Tower up close.I can see the attraction.But I would not stand in the street taking a selfie(自拍)merrily.”
1. 'Dark tourism' can be defined as tourism involving travel to places____________.| A．hardly having access to in ancient times |
| B．with a history even before human civilization |
| C．historically related to death and tragedy |
| D．in Europe famous for cruel but exciting sports |
| A．scholars finally revealed secrets about some historical events |
| B．people were no more satisfied with ordinary tourist destinations |
| C．road transportation was able to take people around the world |
| D．researchers realized the significance of sustainable tourism |
| A．People fail to get lessons from disasters causing terrible loss. |
| B．The media are publicizing the modern city ruins improperly. |
| C．Visitors are free to take selfies with the ‘beauty of decay’. |
| D．Some tourists show a lack of respect for dark tourist sites. |
| A．Morality mirrored in tourism |
| B．Tourism boomed with tragedies |
| C．Ranking of dark tourism sites |
| D．Proper attitudes to dark tourism |
The Silk Road was not a simple trading network. It passed through thousands of cities and towns. It started from eastern China, across Central Asia and the Middle East, and ended in the Mediterranean Sea. It was used from about 200 B.C. to about 1300 A.D., when sea travel offered new routes. It was sometimes called the world’s longest highway. However, the Silk Road was made up of many routes, not one smooth path. They passed through what are now 18 countries. The routes crossed mountains and deserts and had many dangers of hot sun, deep snow and even battles. Only experienced traders could return safe.
The Silk Road got its name from its most prized product. Silk could be used like money to pay taxes or buy goods. But the traders carried more than just silk. Gold, silver, and glass from Europe were much found in the Middle East and Asia. Horses traded from other areas changed farming practices in China. Indian merchants traded salt and other valuable goods. Chinese merchants traded paper, which produced an immediate effect on the West. Apples traveled from central Asia to Rome. The Chinese had learned to graft(嫁接) different trees together to make new kinds of fruit. They passed this science on to others, including the Romans. The Romans used grafting to grow the apple. Trading along the Silk Road led to world-wide business 2,000 years before the World Wide Web.The people along the Silk Road did not share just goods. They also shared their beliefs. The Silk Road provided pathways for learning, diplomacy(外交), and religion (宗教).
1. It’s probable that traders along the Silk Road needed ____________.
| A．to remember the entire trade route |
| B．to deal with a lot of difficulties |
| C．to receive certain special training |
| D．to know the making of products |
| A．it was made up of different routes |
| B．silk trading became less popular |
| C．people needed fewer foreign goods |
| D．sea travel provided easier routes |
| A．Silk was the most prized product. |
| B．The Silk Road led to world-wide business. |
| C．People traded many goods along the route. |
| D．The Silk Road used to be the world’s longest highway. |
| A．traded goods along the route |
| B．shared each other’s beliefs |
| C．learned from one another |
| D．earned their living by traveling |
| A．The Silk Road: East Meets West |
| B．The Silk Road: Past and Present |
| C．The Silk Road: Routes Full of Dangers |
| D．The Silk Road: Pathways for Learning |
【推荐2】Imagine you’re standing in line to buy a snack at a store. You step up to the counter and the cashier scans your food. Next, you have to pay. But instead of scanning a QR Code(二维码) with your smart phone, you just hold out your hand so the cashier can scan your fingerprint. Or, a camera scans your face, your eyes or even your ear.
Now, this type of technology might not be far away. As technology companies move away from the traditional password, biometric (生物特征识别的) security, which includes fingerprint, face and voice ID, is becoming increasingly popular.
In 2013, Apple introduced the iPhone 5s, one of the first smart phones with a fingerprint scanner. Since then, using one’s fingerprint to unlock a phone and make mobile payments has become a commonplace, bringing convenience to our lives. And since 2016, Samsung has featured eye-scanning technology in its top smart phones, while Apple’s new iphone X can even scan a user’s face. But despite its popularity, experts warn that biometrics might not be as secure as we imagine. “Biometrics is ideally good in practice, not so much,“ said John Michener, a biometrics expert.
When introducing the new iPhone’s face ID feature, Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice-president, said. “The chance that a random person in the population could look at your iPhones X and unlock it with their face is about one in a million.” But it’s already been done. In a video posted on a community website Reddit, two brothers showed how they were each able to unlock the same iPhone X using their own face. And they aren’t even twins.
“We may expect too much from biometrics,” Anil Jain, a computer science professor at Michigan State University, told CBS News. “No security systems are perfect.”
Earlier last year, Jain found a way to trick biometric security. Using a printed copy of a thumbprint, she was able to unlock a dead person’s smart phone for the police, according to a tech website Splinter. “It’s good to see biometrics being used more,” Jain told CBS News, “because it adds another factor for security. But using multiple security measures is the best defense.”
1. Which is the latest identification technology in a smart phone according to the passage?| A．Face scanning. | B．Eye scanning. |
| C．QR Code scanning. | D．Fingerprint scanning. |
| A．It takes too long to unlock the phone. |
| B．It often fails to recognize its owner’s face. |
| C．Face data can be used for other purposes. |
| D．Different faces can be used to unlock the same phone. |
| A．It is as secure as traditional measures. |
| B．It is perfect without much improvement. |
| C．It has caused much trouble for the police. |
| D．It should be used with other security measures. |
| A．The popularity of biometrics. |
| B．Security problems of biometrics. |
| C．Various problems with biometrics. |
| D．Great changes caused by biometrics. |
【推荐3】The Ostrich Pillow was created by a European designer, who wanted to find a creative way to provide people with the health and productivity benefits commonly associated with power napping (小憩). Power napping is as important as normal sleep. Only when you’re done with a power nap, are you expected to actually work better.
When you wake up from a normal nap, it’s completely OK to glance around the room, confirm that John Hodgman riding a unicorn (独角兽) was just an amazing dream, and then roll over to fall back asleep.
But the Ostrich Pillow is specifically designed for those shorter periods of rest-the power naps-and the creators say that their invention allows you to sleep anytime, anywhere by creating a “little private space within a public one, to relax and rest.”
Perhaps this says a lot about people’s attitudes toward napping and the importance of taking a little nap during the busy workday. The advertisement for the Ostrich Pillow even claims that a 20-minute power nap can increase productivity by 37％.
Amazing! I can only dream of all the things I would get done at the office if I actually worked at 37％ productivity. And to think, all I need is a quick nap as soon as I get to my desk!
In general, the Ostrich Pillow seems like a great idea. It’s convenient. It’s comfortable. It has a place for your hands. But the big question is whether people will actually wear it in public.
Nevertheless, I’m still hoping to get my hands on one of these to give it a proper test drive. But, until then, if you need me, I’ll be sleeping buried on my desk!
1. According to the passage, we can learn that ________.| A．the Ostrich Pillow can help people sleep longer |
| B．power napping can help people work better |
| C．people from a normal nap usually dream about a unicorn |
| D．John Hodgman invented the Ostrich Pillow |
| A．He feels bored. | B．He doubts it. | C．He believes it. | D．He dislikes it. |
| A．Comfortable and cheap. | B．Productive and relaxing. |
| C．Convenient and comfortable. | D．Special and attractive. |
| A．The writer has got an Ostrich Pillow. |
| B．The writer is willing to have a drive test. |
| C．The writer will be sleeping on his desk without that. |
| D．The writer expects to own an Ostrich Pillow. |
| A．To introduce an invention for power napping. |
| B．To advertise a new invention — the Ostrich Pillow. |
| C．To inform people the importance of power napping. |
| D．To tell people a better way of keeping power napping. |
【推荐1】Camp All-Star
One of a Kind Summer Camps for Kids
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Camp All-Star stands out among the successful camps in the U.S. We have the best sports fields and courts to make your child’s sports camp experience a successful one. Your child can enjoy playing for hours in any of our more than 30 sports and activities each day. Our camper to staff rate is three to one, which makes it possible for children to receive more careful instruction.
We have a wide variety of activities and sports to choose from: fishing, dance, basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis. Boys and girls, aged 8-16, can customize their own schedules in our 2, 3, 4 or 6 week summer camp session for kids.
The aim of Camp All-Star is to develop athletic skills, encourage abilities in leadership, fair play and team work, and provide a fun, rewarding and memorable summer sports camp experience. Our staff have the experience and qualified training necessary to ensure that your child has a successful, memorable and enjoyable time at our summer camp.
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1. Camp All-Star stands out among the others because it ______.| A．is surrounded by a beautiful lake |
| B．provides various activities and sports |
| C．offers timely information on its website |
| D．allows children to play outside all day long |
| A．fire kids’ imagination | B．build up kids’ confidence |
| C．develop kids’ leadership skills | D．promote kids’ self-control |
| A．parents | B．coaches |
| C．staff | D．campers |
【推荐2】Are people happier in nature with blue skies overhead and fresh green grass underfoot? Could noisy streets, crowded with cars and people, make us unhappy?
The possible mental health problems of city living affect a lot of people. The World Health Organization estimates(估计)that 56 percent of the world's population lived in urban areas in 2019. The WHO adds that that amount will increase to 66 percent by 2050. People often move to cities for better jobs and more cultural activities. But are they putting themselves at risk? Maybe. Experts at the American Psychiatry Association say that “natural environments or green spaces” do much good to our mental health.
Many studies have shown that nature can calm us and make us feel happy. Nature, experts say, can also help us learn better. And experiencing nature helps people recover from the mental tiredness that comes from day-to-day work. On the other hand, mental health experts say some research suggests that city living might hurt our mental health. But they cannot say exactly why.
What are the specific aspects of the urban environment which causes some people to develop mental illness? Andrea Mechelli, a doctor at Kings College, London, states, “There have been studies where people were literally taken out of an urban environment into a rural (乡村的) environment and their symptoms would improve. And we also see that the greater the city is, the greater the risk is.” Mechelli say that someone who lives in a city is three times more likely to develop psychological problem than someone living in the country.
Kings College researchers, along with city planners, land and building designers and others wanted to learn more about city living and mental illness. So, they created a smartphone app called Urban Mind. They say they wanted to understand how different parts of the urban environment affect mental wellbeing(健康).
The researchers found that being outdoors, seeing trees, hearing birdsong, seeing the sky, and feeling in contact with nature were associated with higher levels of mental well-being. They also found that these seeming effects of nature were especially strong in those individuals at greater risk of mental health problems. The Urban Mind Project team says it hopes “the results will inform future urban planning and social policy aimed at improving design and health.”
1. Why is the question raised in the first paragraph?| A．To introduce the topic of the text. |
| B．To show the background of the text. |
| C．To ask the readers to learn the study. |
| D．To raise the readers' interest in happiness. |
| A．People are attracted by the blue skies and green grass. |
| B．People are more content with their city life. |
| C．More and more people are interested in taking risks in cities, |
| D．City people are more likely to develop mental problems than country people. |
| A．More people will choose to live in the countryside. |
| B．It will bring more concern about people s mental health. |
| C．It will contribute to future urban planning and social policies. |
| D．People will be helped to improve their mental illness. |
| A．Urban Mind measures the level of mental wellbeing. |
| B．City living may be harmful to people’s mental health. |
| C．Living in the countryside is better than in the city. |
| D．Different scientists hold different opinions on the effects of city living. |
For pet owners, the hundreds of pet food recalls taking place each year has raised a lot of alarm. “Most people are caring pet owners, and they want to do what helps protect their pet,” explains Will Post, founder and CEO, Hound & Gatos Pet Foods Corporation. “Yet the problem is that most are not sure what that means and how to go about it. The more they learn about pet food, the better able they will be to make an informed decision that will keep their pet healthier and safer.”
Here are several tips that consumers may want to keep in mind when it comes to choosing a pet food that will help reduce the risks.
Get to know the company. Most people may know a company name simply because they spend millions on advertising. But that doesn’t mean they know much about the company or their morals. Research companies to find one that offers high standards, quality products, and great customer service.
Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to get in touch with a pet food company and ask them where something was made, where ingredients(原料) came from, or any other questions. They should have no problem answering questions about their products, or with being able to provide proof of their quality standards.
Read reviews. Do some searches to read some reviews about various brands of pet food. Keep in mind that some reviews can be one-sided and even planted by the company itself, so look for fair third-party sources giving the review.
Investigate(调查) ingredients. The source of ingredients is of major concern when it comes to reducing the risks of pet food recalls and keeping pets healthy. Read the labels and ask questions to determine where the ingredients are coming from.
Understand pet foods. Cat and dog food should contain 100 percent protein, which will supply them with the nutrients their bodies require. The problem with many commercial pet foods is that it is full of numerous fillers, such as cheap fillers and grains.
1. How can people provide a safer and healthier environment for their pet?
| A．By giving more food to their pet. |
| B．By getting a better understanding about pet food. |
| C．By accompanying their pet more. |
| D．By knowing more about their pet. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Where the ingredients come from. |
| B．Whether the company has good reputation. |
| C．Whether the food supply enough nutrients. |
| D．Whether most people choose the food. |
| A．the increasingly serious problem about food safety |
| B．the ways to choose a safer pet food |
| C．the opinion about food safety |
| D．the advice on caring pets |
| A．People in general. |
| B．Food companies. |
| C．Pet shop owners. |
| D．Pet owners. |
【推荐1】The sudden rise of the new coronavirus (冠状病毒) has shocked China. Although China has been doing everything possible to stop the virus, it has spread outside of its borders and into other regions. There are now confirmed cases of COVID-19 in countries including the UK, Japan, Germany, Vietnam, Russia and the United States.
There is a growing fear that the effects of the outbreak will worsen if it is not contained. This has led to countries closing borders with China and putting travel bans in place, hoping to protect their own citizens. However, fear and misinformation have also caused the spread of something else — racism.
Restaurants and businesses in many tourist areas across the world have posted signs banning Chinese people. Social media users recently shared a picture of a sign outside a hotel in Rome, Italy. The sign said that “all people coming from China” were “not allowed” in the hotel. Similar signs with anti-Chinese sentiment (情绪) were also reportedly seen in South Korea, the UK,
Malaysia and Canada. These signs were loud and clear — “No Chinese”. Racist actions such as these do a lot more harm than good.
“My ethnicity (种族渊源) has made me feel like I was part of a threatening and diseased mass ,” Sam Phan, a master’s student at the University of Manchester, wrote to the Guardian.
Edith Bracho-Sanchez, an assistant professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, has experience working on health issues that involve international borders. “As human beings, we are afraid of the things we don’t know, but our response should be to educate ourselves, not to further spread … fears and misunderstandings,” she said. Bracho-Sanchez suggested that the media should “stick to the facts”.
Phan shared a similar view: “It’s important … to see us in all our diversity, as individual human beings, and to challenge stereotypes (刻板印象). The coronavirus is a human tragedy, so let’s not allow fear to breed (引发) hatred, intolerance and racism.”
Instead of spreading misinformation and fueling fearful thoughts, we should do everything we can to support those who are affected by events such as the COVID-19 outbreak. After all, the real enemy is the virus, not the people who are fighting it.
1. What do Paragraphs 2-3 mainly talk about?| A．How COVID-19 has spread outside of China. |
| B．How other countries deal with COVID-19. |
| C．COVID-19 leading to racism against Chinese people. |
| D．COVID-19 affecting business and tourism worldwide. |
| A．The media helps educate people. |
| B．It’s harmful to fear what we don’t know. |
| C．It’s better to keep your fears to yourself. |
| D．It’s helpful to learn about unknown things. |
| A．She hopes people work together to fight the virus. |
| B．She blames Chinese for spreading the virus abroad. |
| C．She thinks the media is responsible for misinformation. |
| D．She criticizes China for not doing enough to contain the virus. |
【推荐2】A 16-year-old student has won a televised Chinese poetry competition, winning fans over with her keen knowledge of the country’s ancient culture and works.
Wu Yishu, a student at the High School Affiliated(隶属的)to Fudan University in Shanghai, beat other competitors in the second season of the Chinese Poetry Conference on China Central Television on Feb 7.
“I get feelings from ancient poetry that modern people cannot give me. I pay little attention to the competition result, but I love poetry, and it is enough as long as I enjoy the happiness brought by the poetry, ”Wu said.
In the final, Wu performed strongly in many sections, such as competitors recalling poems by looking at sand paintings and reciting poems as many as they could think of relating to the Chinese character “Jiu”, meaning liquor.
As early as Feb 1, when Wu recited an ancient Chinese poem about the months of the year, the judges estimated that Wu must have remembered more than 2,000 Chinese ancient works.
Wu’s strong performance in the Chinese ancient rhythm works earned her many fans and inspired others to learn ancient works.
The 1.8-meter tall Wu said that she kept only one ancient poetry book on bookshelves at her dormitory room instead of other books such as math, physics and chemistry books that her classmates have kept on their bookshelves.
She is known among her classmates and teachers as she loves reading poetry and wearing ancient Chinese clothes.
Zhou Hong, a professor from the Department of Chinese language and literature of East China Normal University, said that he had read some of the girl’s poetry in 2015, and had published some on his blog.
1. What does the passage mainly talk about?| A．Wu Yishu, a student of a high school, loves ancient poetry very much. |
| B．A student of a high school attended a poetry competition. |
| C．A 16-year-old student wins Chinese ancient poetry competition. |
| D．Wu Yishu’s performance in the competition earned her many fans. |
| A．The poetry can give her an honour. |
| B．The poetry can bring her happiness. |
| C．The poetry can help her know how to love. |
| D．The poetry can help her to win. |
| A．active | B．inactive | C．praiseful | D．negative |
| A．Wu has remembered more than 2000 Chinese ancient works |
| B．her excellent performance in the poems earned her many fans |
| C．Wu loves reading poetry and wearing ancient Chinese clothes |
| D．many people have begun to become interested in learning ancient works because of Wu. |
【推荐3】The world’s deepest underground lab designed to detect dark matter in Langzhong, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province will receive new equipment, which is one of the most important science and technology infrastructure（基础设施）projects of the country.
A ceremony was held on Saturday in a tunnel at Jinping Mountain. Researchers said the world’s deepest and China’s first dark matter lab sits 2400 meters below Jinping Mountain, the equivalent（相等的东西）to the height of five Oriental Pearl Radio and TV towers. An online video produced by Sichuan Daily revealed that the Jinping Underground Laboratory is over 300 square meters. The extreme depth allows for a thick layer of rock to shield（保护）the lab and facilities from cosmic rays, Sichuan Radio and Television (SRT) reported.
Jing Mingkun, a researcher at the lab, told SRT the facility would hardly be affected by radiation since the mountain can protect it from high-energy cosmic ray. The facility to detect and study dark matter is located at the center of the lab and protected with shielding systems. Once the rays are shielded, researchers are able to study dark matter, which would be similar to hearing the voice of a radio announcer when other noise is blocked out, Jing explained. Due to the extreme difficulty, dark matter has yet to be detected, Jing explained.
Chen Yang, a professor at the school of astronomy and space sciences at Nanjing University, told the Global Times that detecting matter from outer space in the lab has a huge advantage as the earth’s surface can absorb and filter noise. “A Japanese Nobel laureate detected a kind of matter from the supernova in 1987 in an old underground mine,” Chen said. He explained that if the facility can detect dark matter, it would be a significant achievement. “Detecting dark matter is very difficult. Current detectors can only catch rays sent by dark matter,” Chen said.
After completing the project, the lab will offer an environment with near-zero cosmic rays, so it could become a global center for physical research and attract international science experts, the SRT report said.
1. What is the world’s deepest underground lab built for?| A．Setting up new equipment. | B．Conducting infrastructure projects. |
| C．Developing new technology. | D．Discovering dark matter. |
| A．To store secret information. |
| B．To have a quiet working environment. |
| C．To protect the lab and facilities from cosmic rays. |
| D．To match with Oriental Pearl Radio and TV tower. |
| A．To present the method of detecting dark matter underground. |
| B．To show the importance of detecting dark matter underground. |
| C．To prove the difficulty of detecting dark matter underground. |
| D．To list the achievements of detecting dark matter underground. |
| A．Indifferent. | B．Negative. |
| C．Skeptical. | D．Supportive. |
