Emerging economies (新兴经济体) struggled to grow through the 2010s and pessimism clouds them now. People wonder how they will pay debts piling up and grow rapidly. The solution is the fast-spreading digital revolution. The world’s largest emerging market has already demonstrated the enormous effects of digital technology. As China’s old industries have slowed sharply over the past decade, the booming technology industry has kept the economy growing steadily.
Now China’s emerging market peers are getting a push from the same digital engines. Since 2014, more than 10,000 tech firms have been launched in emerging markets. From Bangladesh to Egypt, it is easy to find entrepreneurs (企业家) who worked for Facebook or other US giants before coming home to start their own companies.
How can the emerging market countries adopt common digital technologies faster than the richer countries? In societies filled with stores and services, customers are accustomed to using the providers they have. However, in countries where people have difficulty even finding public facilities, a bank or a hospital, they will jump at the first digital option. Though only 5% of the Kenyans carry credit cards, more than 70% have access to digital banking.
The digital impact on productivity is visible. Many governments are moving services online to make them more transparent (透明的) and less affected by corruption (腐败), perhaps the most feared obstacle to doing business in the emerging world. Since 2010, the cost of starting a business has been steady in developed countries while falling sharply in emerging market countries, from 66% to just 27% of the average annual income. Entrepreneurs can now launch businesses affordably, organizing much of what they need on a smartphone.
The era of rapid digitization has only just begun. This offers many developing economies a revolutionary new path to catching up with the living standards of the developed world.
1. Which is a result of digital technology for China?| A．Stable economic growth. | B．Accumulated debts. |
| C．Struggling new industries. | D．Booming old industries. |
| A．To present emerging markets’ digital technologies. |
| B．To show rich nations abandon what they own unwillingly. |
| C．To present emerging markets accept digital options warmly. |
| D．To show poor nations have difficulty building public facilities. |
| A．The steady annual income. |
| B．The low cost of launching businesses. |
| C．The simplified procedure of setting up a business. |
| D．The thorough removal of the most feared obstacle. |
| A．Emerging Economies Are Seeking Their Fortune |
| B．The Digital Impact Is Huge on Global Productivity |
| C．The Era of Rapid Digitization Is Around the Corner |
| D．Digital Technology Will Save Slow Emerging Markets |
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【推荐1】You're probably used to the periodic upgrades in our cellphone networks. There was 2G, which came along in 1991, replaced with 3G in 2001, and followed by 4G in 2009.Now we're hearing about the coming of 5G.
But 5G is a much bigger leap than what's come before. Of course, 5G is much faster than 4Gin the real world. A 5G phone in a 5G city will enjoy Internet speeds between nine and 20 times as fast. The arrival of 5G also means enormous leaps forward in capacity so much that every cell-phone plan will offer cheap, truly unlimited Internet access.
For example, apps will no longer degrade your video or postpone downloading when you're out of Wi-Fi range. Furthermore, our phones can become more powerful. Today the processors in our devices are limited by heat and battery capacity. But imagine, Hanna says, if your phone is tied, by a 5G connection, to a much more powerful computer online. “It's happening remotely, but because it's such a high-speed connection, it will feel as though the additional processor is inside your device, in your hand,” he says.
Not everyone is thrilled by the 5G development. The new standard gets its speed partly by using existing transmission frequencies more efficiently. These frequencies are much higher than anything we've used for cellular, which means they can offer unbelievable speed but at the expense of range. Mill-meter-wave cellular towers(毫米波峰窝塔) have to be about 500 feet apart. Cell carriers not only will have to upgrade all their cell transceivers(收发器) but will install a lot more of them as well. That's why the millimeter-wave flavor of 5G will be available only in densely populated cities such as New York.
The need to install more small cells means more rectangular boxes on lampposts, and more industrial-looking ugliness in places where local residents don't always want it. But 5G is a train that can’t be stopped.
Here's to all those engineers and their millimeter waves. Someday we'll tell our grand kids about the days when YouTube videos paused annoyingly, and the only way cars could communicate was by honking.
1. What do we know about 5G according to the passage?| A．It is a periodic upgrade in cellphone networks. |
| B．It is the biggest leap with limited Internet access. |
| C．5G connection can provide the fastest Internet speed. |
| D．5G can offer the cheapest Internet access at high speed. |
| A．The traditional processor is actually inside your device when you use a 5G connection. |
| B．The new standard gets its fast speed largely by using transmission frequencies effectively. |
| C．Cell carriers will have to fix a lot more of cell transceivers to offer SG cellphone networks. |
| D．Not all local residents approve of installing too many small cells in their neighborhood. |
| A．Critical. | B．Humorous. | C．Indifferent. | D．Depressed. |
| A．5G is just around the corner | B．5G is welcomed by everyone |
| C．5G is a nonstop train | D．5G meets with local residents' disapproval |
【推荐2】Dating apps can be tricky to navigate, particularly when you’re trying to make out someone’s credibility. How do you know that Ben from London is really 25-years-old? Is his profile picture recent? Does he really have a puppy? Is his name even Ben? One thing you can’t cheat is your genetics, which is why a new dating app is using DNA compatibility(兼容性) as a basis for its matchmaking algorithm(算法).
Pheramor requires all users to submit a cheek swab using a specially-created kit from which a team of in-house scientists can sequence the specific genes associated with attraction and identify which users might be sexually compatible.
The process works by isolating the 11 genes that link to our pheromones, the chemical signals that are believed to trigger sexual attraction. Combining this data with the personal information stated on users’ profiles allows the app to make very specific matches.
"Pheramor uses both your biology and your social technology; we collect your genetic data through a q-tip-like cheek swab and acquire your like, dislikes, and interests from your social media profiles like Facebook, Twitter, etc,” the app’s website explains, "All of this information will be used in our proprietary algorithm, which is designed to learn your preferences.” The Houston-based app is already up and running but hopes to officially launch in February with 3,000 members.
"When we smell pheromones, what we're actually smelling is how diverse someone's immune system is compared to our own,” explains co-founder Brittany Barreto, who has a PHD in genetics, "Evolution is very strong. So we're smelling each other, trying to figure out who is the best person to mate with,” she told the Houston Chronicle.
She added that Pheramor's advanced technology digs deeper than traditional dating apps by moving past the basic info listed on most profiles, making it almost impossible for people to cheat their way to a date. Imposters might have trouble catfishing their way out of this one.
1. Which of the following is NOT concluded in Pheramaor's working process?| A．11 genes related to pheromones should be separated first. |
| B．Individual info are to be collected visa social media tools. |
| C．Genetic samples are usually collected by medical operation. |
| D．Special method of calculation is used to guarantee the accuracy. |
| A．pheromone is actually something behind different immune systems |
| B．smelling is the best way for people to find companions |
| C．Pheramor’s advanced technology is just based on the basic info of people |
| D．some traditional date apps also put an end to cheaters online |
| A．crack down on cybercrime. | B．introduce a scientific research |
| C．promote a new app | D．conduct a genetic experiment |
With the development of the Internet,many hobbies and interests of modern people have gained a new dimension(维度).The Internet allows enthusiasts to unite to share their excitement about trends,to communicate and share experiences. Specialized websites provide users with even more information about their subjects of interest and help discover new boundaries(边界)of their passions. This refers to movies,arts,modeling,literature,and music as well. One can hardly find a person who would not be listening to music on the way to work,at home,or elsewhere. There are plenty of websites that allow music lovers to stay in touch with the news relating to their hobbies.
One such website is Music fm,a mix of a social network and an Internet-radio that tracks down the music its users listen to. This website is of great benefit for music enthusiasts and besides,it has a number of advantages compared to other sources providing similar services.
The availability of multiple functions also speaks in favor of Music.fm. One of its significant advantages over many other musical websites is the function of scribbling(歌曲记录).This technology is convenient and definitely helpful for music lovers. With its aid，Music.fm searches for people with similar musical preferences and shows one a list of those whose interests match to some extent. These people are called neighbors and the idea is that they can get familiar with the fans of their favorite kind of music and，most likely，make new friends. The information about upcoming events nearby,as well as recommendations given about new music that a user might like are also gathered and introduced by the means of scribbling.
Music.fm allows users to listen to music for free. However，there is a serious drawback connected to it：It is available only to citizens of the USA,Germany,and Great Britain. At the same time,if you want to use Music.fm for communication,you might find that traditional social networks are more suitable for this purpose.
1. What can Internet help its enthusiasts to do according to the passage?2. What is the main idea of the passage?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement，then underline it and explain why.
Music fm is popular among its lovers because it is not only free but also more suitable for communication.
4. Please briefly present your opinion about Music.fm.(about 40 words)
【推荐1】Examining the classroom practices of National Teacher of the Year winners and finalists, the study, by Michigan State University scholars, suggests successful educators aren’t afraid to push the boundaries by adding real world, cross-disciplinary（跨学科的）themes into their lessons.
The study, published online in the journal Teachers College Record, is one of the first in depth investigations of how teachers use creativity in the classroom.
“The best teachers are taking their own creative interests – from rap music to cooking to kickboxing – and are finding ways to include these into the curriculum,” said Danah Henriksen, lead author of the study. “They’re bringing together different subject matters and finding areas of connections so students can learn both in interesting ways.”
America’s test-driven educational policy, Henriksen argues, has impeded creativity in teaching and learning. Many teachers today struggle to balance high-stakes（高风险）testing and responsibility to act flexibly and independently in their classrooms.
“I think that there’s a lot of fear.” one of the award-winning teachers says in the study, “And when teachers are teaching in fear, they take few risks, for they have to consider exams and academic performance.”
The findings have major implications（含意）for teaching and learning. Teachers’ unique creative interests should be brought into classroom lessons, along with arts and music across varied academic content. Teacher education programs and professiona1 development courses should include a focus on real world. Administrators and policymakers should support opportunities for teachers to take creative and intellectua1 risks in their work.
“If we want teachers to be creative, we need to provide them with opportunities to bring those outside interests into their professional life,” said Mishra, study co-author and MSU professor of educational psychology and educational technology. “The point is to find what works for you, what is your passion and interest and how can you put that into what your students are learning. Finally, we teach who we are. That’s the most powerful finding.”
1. According to the study, what are successful teachers like?| A．They can creatively help students learn about the real world. |
| B．They concentrate on developing students’ academic performance. |
| C．They encourage students to take more risks in life. |
| D．They tend to lead students to outdoor activities. |
| A．admitted. |
| B．prevented. |
| C．doubted. |
| D．encouraged. |
| A．they don’t want to take risks in classroom |
| B．the students are always troublesome |
| C．administrators and policymakers don’t support them |
| D．they’re worried about students’ academic records |
| A．American perfect teaching system |
| B．How teachers use creativity in the classroom |
| C．A great finding: Best teachers get creative |
| D．Teaching is about science and art |
【推荐2】Art therapy(疗法) is a creative approach to improving one’s life.This can be done in many ways, such as drawing, coloring, painting, sculpting and many more art forms.These activities can help a person create a better physical, emotional and mental state.Art therapy can be especially beneficial to those who do not feel they can tell how they are feeling and instead can use different methods to express feelings and emotions.
In art therapy, the patient has all the control.This can be beneficial when someone has had all control taken away from them in their trauma(创伤).This allows the patients to feel powerful and more expressive, being comfortable in the unknown.Art therapy allows space for joy and connection to the inner child.When children are growing up in an unsafe environment, sometimes they cannot feel safe to play.Art therapy offers a structure with flexibility.
Art therapy can be seen in different lights.Within the comfort of your own home, you can draw or make clay sculptures to express yourself.However, working with a licensed art therapist will be at a greater advantage to the individuals as the activities can be personalized to the person's needs.Art therapy can sometimes be administrated in a group setting which can help build connections with other people while being creative.This may be as beneficial as the creating of the art, as having healthy connections can be beneficial for fighting depression.
Studies show there is a giving-off of dopamine(多巴胺) when being creative; when we do something pleasurable, the chemical makes us feel happier.This can have a positive effect when dealing with anxiety or depression and is good to self-respect.A chain event occurs where the patient comes to understand themselves on a deeper level, and consequently, communication becomes easier and emotion roadblocks are solved.
1. Who can benefit from the art therapy the most?| A．Those who are crazy about drawing. | B．Those who have trouble speaking out their feelings. |
| C．Those who like to do creative activities. | D．Those who want to communicate with their children. |
| A．Offer a feeling of flexibility. | B．Teach the patient how to draw. |
| C．Make the patient enjoy different art. | D．Give the patient a feeling of comfort. |
| A．Help the patient see different light. | B．Help the patient go along with depression. |
| C．Help the patient form his own treatment. | D．Help the patient become more creative. |
| A．The benefits of being happy. | B．The consequence of communication. |
| C．The physical advantage of art therapy. | D．The effect when dealing with anxiety or depression. |
【推荐3】The history of life on earth has been a history of interaction between living things and their surroundings. To a large extent (程度), the physical form and the habits of the earth’s vegetation and its animal life have been shaped by the environment. Considering the whole span of earthly time, the opposite effect, in which life actually modifies its surroundings, has been relatively slight (轻微的). Only in the present century has one species—man got significant power to change the nature of his world.
During the past quarter century this power has not only become increasingly great but it has changed in character. The most alarming of all man’s assaults (侵犯) upon the environment is the contamination (污染) of air, earth, rivers, and sea with dangerous and even deadly materials. This pollution is for the most part irrecoverable. In this now universal contamination of the environment, chemicals are the wicked partners of radiation (辐射) in changing the very nature of the world, the very nature of its life.
It took hundreds of millions of years to produce the life that now lives on the earth. Given time not in years but in millennia (千年), life adjusted and a balance has been reached. But in the modern world there is no time.
I don’t mean that chemical insecticides (杀虫剂) must never be used. However, we have to admit that we have put poisonous and biologically harmful chemicals indiscriminately (恣意地) into the hands of persons largely or wholly ignorant of their possible harm. We have forced enormous numbers of people to contact these poisons, without their permission and often without their knowledge. We admit, furthermore, that we have allowed these chemicals to be used with little or no advance investigation of their effect on soil, water, wildlife, and man himself. Future generations are unlikely to forgive our lack of concern for the integrity (完好无损) of the natural world that supports all life.
1. What does the underlined word “modified” in the first paragraph mean?| A．destroy | B．change | C．explore | D．maintain |
| A．chemicals | B．radiation | C．insecticides | D．vegetation |
| A．Chemicals must not be used for the sake of the environment. |
| B．The environment is greatly affected by vegetation and animals. |
| C．The future generations are likely to lack concern for the environment. |
| D．The pollution of the environment is largely due to irresponsible humans. |
| A．What humans should do with chemicals for future generations. |
| B．How the environment affects the living things on the earth. |
| C．What kind of chemicals are less harmful to the environment. |
| D．How we humans make the best of chemicals to save the earth. |
