Buying sunglasses can leave anyone puzzled by choice. But Bose may have stuck the landing in the style department with its new Bose Frames, designed to pump music directly into your ears and work with apps to deliver walking instructions and more.
Bose Frames look better than most smart glasses already around. The Frames are black, with gold accents on the power button. Those thick arms look like a pair of designer sunglasses you'd get from some pop shops guaranteed to be out of business in a year. More than one person commented on the Frames while I wore them around town, and two of my co-workers thought they looked surprisingly cool. And that was before they knew about the built-it speakers.
The Frames sound as great as they look, at least when you compare them to the headphones that came with your smart phones. In each of the Frames' arms is a mini speaker pumping music directly at your ears without being all up in them like typical earbuds (耳塞). On the outside of each arm is another speaker designed to cancel out what the inside one is playing. The end result: music you can hear, and silence anybody nearby can appreciate. Mostly.
Of course, you shouldn't wear these indoors or in a quiet environment, like a library. Bose Frames are essentially wearable speakers, meaning they leak sound, so people nearby can still hear something.
Bose Frames are not for everyone, nor are they great for every situation-sometimes, regular old headphones are more socially appropriate. But once you get over the astonishment that you're wearing a pair of glasses with built-in speakers, you might find them becoming a seasonal addition to you. If you're in the market for sunglasses, and are willing to drop two hundred dollars on a pair, Bose Frames are a solid option for every fashion forward futurist.
1. What impressed the author's colleagues at first about Bose Frames?| A．The low price. |
| B．The good look. |
| C．The limited edition. |
| D．The mini speakers. |
| A．Avoiding leaking any sound. |
| B．Connecting to smart phones. |
| C．Pumping music directly into ears. |
| D．Decreasing disturbance to people around. |
| A．To give tips on how to choose suitable sunglasses. |
| B．To compare traditional and high-tech sunglasses. |
| C．To introduce the newly designed Bose sunglasses. |
| D．To share the experience of wearing Bose sunglasses. |
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【推荐1】Every feature of the supermarket--from floor plan and shelf layout to lighting, music, and ladies offering free sausages on sticks ---is designed to bring us in , keep us there , and get us into spending money.
From my own experience , once I enter a supermarket, it' s often not easy for me to get out again. A common feature of supermarkets is the one-way entry door; to get back out, you have to walk through a good portion of the store----with its attractive displays of buyables---to find an exit. I am often subjected to this clever arrangement.
After the one-way front door, the first supermarket feature you encounter is the produce department. There’s a good reason for this: the sensory impact of all those good smells and beautiful colors makes us feel both cheerful and hungry. Similarly the store bakery is usually near the entrance with its delicious smell of fresh-baked bread, as is the flower shop, with its buckets of roses and banks of greenery. The message we get right off the bat is that the supermarket is a welcoming place, fresh, natural, fragrant, and healthy.
Plus, dairy departments are almost invariably located as far from the entrance as possible, ensuring that customers－most of whom will have to walk the length of the store, passing a wealth of tempting products, en route (在途中）to the milk, cheese, and yogurt. Especially popular items are routinely located in the middle of aisles (过道），so that even the most single-minded buyer has a chance to be attracted by alternatives. Mid-aisle positioning is intended to sideline the so-called Boomerang Effect, in which some shoppers simply head for the item they need , then return the way they came.
So what to do about all this? Make a list and stick to it. Try not to shop so often and don't shop when you' re hungry. And when it comes to supermarket psychology, know what to look for. Forewarned is forearmed.
1. What might be unavoidable after the author enters a supermarket?| A．Having difficulty in finding the exit. |
| B．Getting out with many unintended purchases. |
| C．Feeling at a loss in front of so many alternatives. |
| D．Being annoyed by the ladies offering free sausages. |
| A．By quoting an expert. | B．By drawing comparisons. |
| C．By making classifications. | D．By following the order of space. |
| A．Inspire. | B．Estimate | C．Prevent | D．Expand |
| A．Surviving the tricky psychology of the supermarket |
| B．Reducing your must-buys during grocery shopping |
| C．Tips on buying cheaper products in supermarkets |
| D．Things to look for when shopping in supermarkets |
For some parents, they have religious (宗教的) reasons for home-schooling. The public school system does not have religious teachings, so these parents want to put religion into the children’s daily school activities. This might include teaching religion-based courses rather than coursework that is taught in public schools.
For some parents, they do not feel that their local school system offers their children the best learning opportunities. So they want to take matters into their own hands. This may be because the local school has low educational standards (标准) or for some other reason the parents think it necessary to take their children out of the system. Sometimes the parents just feel the children will get a better education at home.
Some parents may not be rich enough to send their children to a private school, so the next best thing in their eyes is home-schooling. Thus they can teach their children what they like.
One should remember that the laws about home-schooling vary from state to state. In some states, the parents are required to hand in monthly attendance records (出席记录) to their local school system. What’s more, most states require state testing at certain periods such as the CRCT.
1. The writer wrote this passage mainly to _______.
| A．advise parents to home-school their children |
| B．explain why some parents choose to home-school their children |
| C．tell us the advantages and disadvantages of home-schooling |
| D．praise home-schooling and private schools |
| A．school teachers are not strict with their children |
| B．their children don’t do well in their studies at school |
| C．their children don’t like going to school |
| D．they are not satisfied with the school education |
| A．Increase | B．Change | C．Spread | D．Keep |
| A．2 | B．4 | C．3 | D．5 |
Lake Placid
Lake Placid in New York State has everything you want: great downhill skiing (滑雪), great golf courses, and ponds for swimming. It is also a beautiful village with shops, restaurants, and hotels.
It is well-known as the place of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. While many travelers visit here for outdoor activities, others come to this beautiful town simply to get away from cities and enjoy the clean mountain air. Whether you come to Lake Placid for adventure or rest, you’ll surely enjoy your stay here.
Old Forge
Located (坐落于) in New York State, Old Forge is a deeply-wooded town with many rivers and lakes. It is a place where many people come to spend their summers. Biking, boating, and skiing are all popular sports in Old Forge. And on rainy days, the town’s small shops become the best places for people to look for special local gifts. If you are looking for a quiet place to keep away from trouble, Old Forge is a good choice.
Leavenworth
This comfortable mountain village is just a few hours’ drive to the east of Seattle. Many people from Seattle and from the rest of the country come here to enjoy the local shops and delicious German food.
Outside of Leavenworth, you will find some of the best views in Washington. High mountains rise from the wooded valleys (峡谷) and rivers run through the forests. There is no doubt that the environment is what makes Leavenworth such a special place for visitors.
1. Lake Placid is the best place for ______.
| A．runners | B．swimmers | C．cyclists | D．horse riders |
| A．They are located in the same state. |
| B．The same things are sold in shops. |
| C．The same sports are played. |
| D．People go to the two places to spend their summers. |
| A．They like the special food there. |
| B．They love doing sports there. |
| C．They can buy cheap things there. |
| D．They enjoy the quiet environment. |
【推荐1】At the end of the 1985 film “Back to the Future.” Doc Brown swoops in from the future to pick up his partner in a De-Lorean fueled by trash. In 2022 trash-powered vehicles still sound like science fiction, but a technology revolution may be turning them into a reality.
Hidden among the carefully striated (条纹) layers of waste at the local landfill is a potent energy source: methane gas. When it isn’t transformed into something else, methane is an extremely strong pollutant, 82 times as powerful as carbon dioxide. In a lesson about how the energy transition is likely to play out, landfill operators’ ability to make use of excess gas has exploded in recent years. New facilities are being created to convert (转化) trash into renewable natural gas (RNG).
The potential has spurred (刺激) major sanitation and energy companies to break into this new market. In October the British company BP agreed to acquire Archaea Energy, a company that designs, builds and operates RNG plants in the U. S. to convert waste emissions. Archaea produces 6, 000 oil-equivalent barrels (油桶当量) a day through 13 RNG facilities with plans to construct 88 more to serve rising demand. Our only input is trash.
Archaea sells largely to voluntary buyers who wish to lock in clean gas at fair prices. RNG still comes at a high price compared with other fuel sources, but reducing the cost of producing RNG will mean more of it is available to buyers on attractive terms. We are working to lower the price of RNG by creating standardized and modular (模块化的) production facilities with decreased operating costs, higher processing efficiency, and uptime rates that start above 90%. Small-scale breakthroughs in gas processing enabled us to improve the portion of usable natural gas recovered from landfills to 95%, up from an industry standard of 75%.
Some of the predictions in “Back to the Future” proved too far-fetched. Flying cars seem as distant today as they were in the 1980s. But power from trash? Today trash represents a permanent carbon-negative source of natural gas. Voluntary transactions in RNG and the micro-scale process improvements that have boosted this market suggest a far more circular economy on the horizon.
1. According to the passage, which one of the following is true?| A．There are high concentrations of carbon methane gas in the waste of landfills. |
| B．The burning efficiency of methane is 82 times that of carbon dioxide. |
| C．In recent years, landfill operators have abused excess gas and caused explosions. |
| D．People are building new facilities to convert garbage into renewable energy. |
| A．70% |
| B．75% |
| C．90% |
| D．95% |
| A．the company closed down in October unluckily |
| B．if there are 88 RNG facilities, Archaea will be able to produce more than 6000 barrels of oil per day |
| C．Archaea produces renewable natural gas by importing garbage and some chemical additives |
| D．the company is committed to enabling buyers to get more RNG on attractive terms |
| A．Optimistic. |
| B．Objective. |
| C．Pessimistic. |
| D．Neutral. |
【推荐2】Microplastics are one of the largest environmental problems we face. They are tiny bits of plastics less than 5 mm long. Now a tiny robotic fish that might help tackle one of the problems of plastic pollution has been invented by scientists in China.
The bionic little swimmers have been programmed to wiggle their way through water collecting microplastics as they go. The robofish are only 15mm long. Yet, they can travel quite quickly as they clean. They move by flashing a laser on and off in their tails. It causes the tail to flap side to side which drives the ‘fish’ forward through the water. As they swim along, any nearby microplastics get drawn towards the robots and stick to them.
Not only is their shape inspired by marine life but also is the material they are made out of. Instead of being made out of the traditional materials used for soft robots that can be damaged easily in the water, this one was made from a material that takes inspiration from mother-of-pearl. Mother-of-pearl is found on the inside surface of clam (蛤蜊) shells. As well as attracting microplastics, the material could also heal itself after being cut, still maintaining its ability to absorb microplastics. Because it’s so durable and can swim as fast as it does(for how small it is), the researchers say that it could be used for monitoring microplastics and other pollutants in the hard-to-reach places of complex underwater environments.
Microplastics have been found nearly everywhere. They’ve been found in our oceans, on top of mountains, in some of the food we eat and even in the stomachs of some marine animals. One of the biggest problems with microplastics is, because of their size, they are difficult to clean up. This is especially true of microplastics in the ocean. The scientists hope that their tiny fish-shaped robots can one day help tackle this global problem. At the moment, the robofish are something called proof of concept. It just means that the scientists were able to make something that proves their idea worked.
Now that the team has shown that their idea works, they are going to keep working on it. They hope to create new versions that can dive deeper and absorb more microplastics.
1. Which of the following statements CAN NOT be inferred from the passage?| A．An advanced robofish will be made. |
| B．The robofish won’t be put into the market soon. |
| C．The operating life of the robofish is not short. |
| D．All the microplastics can be removed soon. |
| A．Move from side to side | B．Jump forward. |
| C．Turn over and over. | D．Circle around. |
| A．Where the material of the robofish comes from |
| B．the material and the usage of the robofish |
| C．mother-of-pearl giving the tip for the material of the robofish |
| D．both the shape and the material of the robofish are inspired by nature |
| A．Mother-of-Pearl Found to Help Dissolve Plastics |
| B．Tiny Robo-crabs Programmed to Absorb Microplastics |
| C．Scientists in England Create Microplastic Attracting Robot Fish |
| D．Robotic Microplastic Absorbing Robot Fish Created by Scientists |
【推荐3】For over a century, throwing a pie into someone’s face has been a comedy element, thanks in part to Keystone. Established in 1912 by director Mack Sennett, the studio had a hand in making pie-throwing common.
This phenomenon can be traced back before the earliest days of pre-1920s silent film. The fun of seeing an elegant dessert hit an actor, and watching them react with either anger or confusion, soon made its way to the screen. In 1913, Sennett’s “Fatty” launched the first such missile in a Keystone film. Soon, the studio became known for pie-throwing trick, and the high-flying desserts flew so freely that the studio needed its own bakery to make them.
The answer turned out to be right across the street. Sarah Brener owned a variety store there, but she also supplied the studio with its pies. Sometimes, they were delicious. Charlie Chaplin said that Brener’s pies were the best in town. But often, they had to be specially made for films. As pie fights in film grew more complicated, Brener’s bakery was soon making nothing else.
Filmmakers preferred custard (蛋奶沙司) pies for throwing. They were appropriately messy and, likely less painful than a cherry pie would be to the face. But by the time the 1920s rolled around, people had grown tired of them.
Widespread pie-throwing faded, but it didn’t die completely: Comedic films and animation alike have been peppered with pieing ever since, from Bugs Bunny to the Three Stooges. In 2015, a part of film history had been re-discovered: “The Battle of the Century”, where 3,000 pies sailed through the air. It was supposed to be the pie fight to end all others, but in 1965 the film “The Great Race” promised viewers “the greatest pie fight in history.” Thousands of real pies were used.
Now, the Keystone building is a storage facility, and Brener’s bakery is long gone. But the studio’s influence lives on in film, in the occasional throwing of a pie, and on a plate on the corner of the mere remaining building that reads:“This was the birthplace of the motion picture comedy.”
1. Which of the following is true about pie-throwing?| A．By1912 it had become surprisingly common. |
| B．The audience was angry or confused while seeing it. |
| C．It stimulated citizens’ great demand for pies. |
| D．Keystone contributes to its being part of a comedy. |
| A．changed its sales policy | B．specialized in making pies |
| C．sold a variety of food besides pies | D．made its pies famous nationwide |
| A．pie-throwing was no longer appealing |
| B．more pies are used in modern films than in silent ones |
| C．viewers are dissatisfied with seeing just one scene of pie-throwing |
| D．pie-throwing can still be found in some kind of films |
| A．The future development of comedic films. | B．The history of pie-throwing in films. |
| C．The fascinating past of Keystone. | D．The birthplace of motion picture comedies. |
【推荐1】Bedtime stories play an important role in your child's development. Not only do bedtime stories create an opportunity to increase the closeness between parents and their kids, but reading a little one at the same time night after night can help them form a healthy sleep routine. Child psychologists also point to the cognitive benefits for young people who are raised with bedtime stories, including the higher-than-average ability to read and write and an emotional connection to reading. Let’s look at some of the most popular bedtime storybooks that are available in print.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Considered one of the greatest bedtime stories of all time, this classic has a lovely narrative and lively illustrations(插图) by Clement Hurd. Goodnight Moon celebrated the 70th anniversary of its original publication in 2017, a three-dimensional version is also available on YouTube.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
First published in 1969, this beloved tale features striking illustrations and finger-sized cutouts(剪成的图样) that allow children to physically participate in the story. If your kids enjoy this one, check out the other titles from author and illustrator Eric Carle; his 50-year career includes a bibliography of more than 70 titles.
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam Mcbratney and Anita Jeram
This heartwarming tale explores the bond between Big Nutbrown Hare and his son, Little Nutbrown Hare. The book—which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015—was followed by four books.
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat spins a tale about a naughty cat that entertains a pair of children for the afternoon. Roughly 10 million copies have been printed since its original publication in 1957, and the book has been translated into more than a dozen different languages.
1. What benefit do bedtime stories have?| A．Help children get a higher education. | B．Help kids form a good reading habit. |
| C．Help children sleep and get up early. | D．Help parents bond with their kids. |
| A．Margaret Wise Brown | B．Sam McBratney |
| C．Eric Carle | D．Dr. Seuss |
| A．The Cat in the Hat | B．Goodnight Moon |
| C．Guess How Much I Love You | D．The Very Hungry Caterpillar |
【推荐2】NASA’s Artemis program not only hopes to land the next man and the first woman on the lunar south pole by 2024; it also expects them to spend up to seven days in the harsh environment, collecting samples and conducting experiments. To provide future space travelers with a comfortable shelter, two Dutch architects have built a habitat capable of withstanding the Moon's harsh conditions.
The Lanark, designed by Sebastian Aristotelis and Karl-Johan Sorensen of SAGA Space Architects, is made up of a lightweight, aluminum frame that can be efficiently compressed (压缩) for transport to the Moon. Once the astronauts reach their destination, they can easily unfold the mobile home. 328 solar panels on the frame help recharge the battery, ensuring uninterrupted power, while an airtight flexible seam (接缝) protects residents from temperatures as low as-49°F (-45℃) and wind speeds of up to 55 miles an hour.
Though the physical comforts are impressive, even more so are the features dedicated to the astronauts’ psychological well-being. A weather simulator that uses solar panels and built-in speakers to create varying weather patterns, like storms, rain, and a sunny day, helps ease the loneliness and weariness of conducting repetitive tasks and looking at the same environment for extended amounts of time.
Aristotelis and Sorenson recently put their creation to test in Moriusaq, Greenland. Located in an isolated region of Northern Greenland, the area boasts hurricane-force winds, temperatures of -22°F(-30℃)，and 24 hours of darkness during the winter.
The space architects, who spent two months inside the capsule, tried to simulate (模拟) a lunar mission as much as possible. Their daily meals consisted of coffee, cold protein shakes, and hot soups, all made using powdered ingredients and water defrosted from the surrounding ice.
Aristotelis and Srensen say it exceeded their wildest expectations. “The capsule performed really well — we could sustain a comfortable indoor climate even to the very end of the expedition, which got quite a bit colder and windier than we had expected.”
1. What is NASA' s Artemis program designed to do?| A．To send people to the South Pole. |
| B．To land astronauts on the Moon. |
| C．To provide space travel for tourists. |
| D．To supply Dutch residents with the shelter. |
| A．It can be moved easily and quickly. | B．It is powered by winds on the Pole. |
| C．It is used to collect samples on Mars. | D．It was created by NASA scientists. |
| A．cleaner air | B．greener plants |
| C．weaker strength | D．better mental health |
| A．its extreme climate | B．its freezing ocean |
| C．its mild weather | D．its primitive environment |
【推荐3】Children who suffer trauma (创伤) from abuse or violence early in life show biological signs of aging faster than children who have never experienced adversity(逆境), according to the research published by the American Psychological Association. The study examined three different signs of biological aging-early adolescence, cellular aging and changes in brain structure-and found that trauma exposure was associated with all the three.
Exposure to adversity in childhood is a powerful predictor of health outcomes later in life—not only mental health outcomes like depression and anxiety, but also physical health like cardiovascular disease(心血管病), diabetes and cancer," said Katie Mclaugllin, PhD, an associate professor of psychology at Harvard University and senior author of the study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin."Our study suggests that experiencing violence can make the body age more quickly at a biological level, which may help to explain that connection.”
Previous research found mixed evidence on whether childhood adversity is always linked to accelerated aging. However, those studies looked at many different types of adversity abuse, neglect, poverty and more and at several different measures of biological aging. To distinguish the results, McLaughlin and her colleagues decided to look separately at two categories of adversity: threat-related adversity, such as abuse and violence, and deprivation- related(与缺乏有关的) adversity, such as physical or emotional neglect or poverty.
The researchers performed an analysis(分析) of almost 80 studies, with more than 116,000 total participants. They found that children who suffered threat-related trauma such as violence or abuse were more likely to enter adolescence early and also showed signs of accelerated aging on a cellular level—including shortened telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of our strands of DNA that wear down as we age. However, children who experienced poverty or neglect did not show either of those signs of early aging.
In a second analysis, Mclaughlin and her colleagues systematically reviewed 25 studies with more than 3, 253 participants that examined how early-life adversity affects brain development. They found that adversity was associated with reduced cortical (表层) thickness-- a sign of aging because the cortex thins as people age.
1. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To bring in a finding. | B．To present an argument. |
| C．To give a definition | D．To make a comparison. |
| A．Katie McLaughlin is a specialist in childhood diseases. |
| B．Childhood threat-related adversity has a huge influence on children's later life. |
| C．Adversity helps children overcome mental and physical problems. |
| D．Exposure to violence makes children mentally age most. |
| A．By interviewing participants. | B．By listing mixed evidence. |
| C．By making an analysis. | D．By collecting examples. |
| A．The signs of accelerated aging. |
| B．The ways to classify information. |
| C．The benefits of exposure to adversity. |
| D．The connection between childhood trauma and aging. |
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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Jane is sent to live with her kind uncle, but he soon dies. Jane can’t stand living with her evil aunt. At the age of ten, she is sent away to a boarding school. Later she becomes a teacher at the school but decides to leave and becomes a private teacher at Thornfield Manor, a big house in the countryside. Here she meets Mr. Rochester---a man with a dark secret that will bring them close to disaster.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Lawyer Jonathan Harker travels to Count Dracula’s castle in Easter Europe to sign for a house he wants to buy in England. The Count is charming at first, but as time goes by, Jonathan discovers some strange things. Why does the Count avoid seeing Jonathan during the day? How can he climb up the wall like an animal? The Count leaves Jonathan as a prisoner and disappears. In England, Jonathan’s fiancée is followed by a large, mysterious “wolf’’. The wolf has jumped off a ship from Eastern Europe.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
A group of schoolboys survive when their plane crashes on an island. Ralph becomes the leader, and the boys work together to find food and water to stay alive. Jack takes charge of a group, hunting animals. But Ralph wants to find ways to get off the island. Some boys go with Jack, and the other stay with Ralph.
The Hobbit by J.R. R. Tolkien
Bilbo Bagins enjoys living a normal life. This changes forever when Gandalf the Wizard asks him to go on an adventure to get back a lost kingdom and treasure. Bilbo meets many characters, both good and evil, along the way. Gollum, an evil character, keeps Bilbo in a hole, but offers to free him if he can solve a riddle. Bilbo, finally escapes after he finds Gollum’s magic ring.
1. What do we know about Jane Eyre?| A．Her aunt treats her very well. | B．Her uncle is a private teacher. |
| C．She behaves well at a day school. | D．She meets Mr. Rochester at Thornfield Manor. |
| A．the Count | B．Jonathan | C．Jonathan’s fiancée | D．the Count’s friend |
| A．tries to leave the island | B．becomes an animal hunter |
| C．fails to survive the plane crash | D．gets support from few of the boys |
| A．a funny trip | B．a treasure hunt | C．Bilbo’s normal life | D．Gollum’s magic ring |
| A．entertain | B．advertise | C．instruct | D．persuade |
【推荐2】Lizard (蜥蜴) species may already have declined past the point of no return in the world. What is the reason? Rising temperatures. Researchers estimate that as much as 40 percent of lizard species worldwide will die out by 2080. The problem is that temperatures in many regions where lizards live have changed too fast for the animals to keep pace.
Barry Sinervo from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California in Santa Cruz, along with colleagues from across the globe, reached that conclusion by taking current data on Mexican lizards. They also estimated that 4 percent of local species have already disappeared worldwide. That number could jump to 20 percent by 2080 if carbon dioxide levels aren’t lowered to reduce warming.
The team looked 48 species of Sceloporus lizard at 200 sites around Mexico. The sites were first sampled from 1975 to 1995. By 2010, research could not find lizards at 12 percent of those sites.
Lizards that bear live young are especially at risk of dying out, the researchers point out, compared to that lay eggs. “Live-bearers have lower body temperatures that heighten the risk of dying,” Sinervo said in a statement. We are watching these species disappear before our eyes.”
Although current evidence shows that climate change is affecting the habitat ranges of many species, there is still a lot of uncertainty about how much climate change will affect species, researchers say.
Many Mexican lizard species live in high altitude “islands”, where climate change happens the fastest. The lizards cannot adjust fast enough to survive. The scientists say they do not think the animals are likely to save themselves just by moving somewhere else either.
“How quickly can Earth’s lizards adapt to the rising global temperatures? That’s the important question,” Sinervo said in a press release. "We are actually seeing lowland species moving upward, slowly driving upland species out of their habitats. If the upland species can’t evolve fast enough, they will die out.”
1. Which of the following lizards face a higher risk of dying out?| A．Lizards at low altitudes. | B．Lizards that bear their young. |
| C．Lizards that lay eggs. | D．Lizards in a stable environment. |
| A．their conclusion is based on current data on various kinds of lizards |
| B．20 percent of local species have already disappeared worldwide |
| C．they are uncertain about how much climate change will affect species |
| D．they are seeing highland species moving downward |
| A．their living habitats’ destruction | B．their living skills |
| C．highland species moving downward | D．their adaptive capacity |
| A．prove that earth is not suitable for lizards |
| B．warn that lizards may die out quickly due to the climate change |
| C．explain why no more lizards will be found by 2080 |
| D．emphasize that the habitat of lizards is changing greatly |
【推荐3】As many areas have encouraged people to stay put during the Spring Festival holiday, it would be a great idea if you could go to the cinema to enjoy a wonderful movie, wearing a mask. Here is a brief lineup of the latest films to share with you.
Detective ChinatownⅢ
Following their adventures in Bangkok and New York in the first two movies, the amateur detective duo portrayed by Wang Baoqiang and Liu Haoran travels to Tokyo as they try to solve a murder mystery, which could earn them a huge bonus.
Hi, Mom!
As the directorial debut of comedy actress Jia Ling, the film reflects on how she misses her late mother Li Huanying, who encouraged Jia to pursue her artistic dreams. Interestingly, she fictionalizes time-travel story to depict her mother’s love story set in 1981.
A Writer's Odyssey
As the latest film directed by Lu Yang, best known for the Brotherhood of Blades franchise, the film is highly anticipated. The fantasy tale centers on a novelist amazed to find that the fictional world under his pen is surprisingly influencing the real world.
The Yin-Yang Master
Adapted from the mobile game Onmyoji, the film centers on the Yin-Yang master Qingming, a genius wizard who lives in a fictional world where monsters and human beings coexist. Most monsters from the trailers appear cute and chubby, making the film more appealing to families.
1. In the film-Detective ChinatownⅢ, the amateur detectives travel to ________to solve a murder mystery.| A．Bangkok | B．Tokyo | C．New York | D．Toronto |
| A．Detective Chinatown III | B．Hi, Mom! |
| C．A Writer’s Odyssey | D．The Yin-Yang Master |
| A．show the prosperity of the Chinese film industry |
| B．make a comparison of the latest movies |
| C．introduce some latest movies to choose from during the Spring Festival holiday |
| D．make comments on the latest movies |
