Until the 1990s coffee was rarely served in China except at luxury hotels aimed at foreigners. When Starbucks opened its first outlet there in 1999, it was far from clear that the country’s avid tea-drinkers would take to such a different-and usually more costly- source of caffeine. Starbucks tried to attract customers unused to coffee’s bitter taste by promoting milk and sugar-heavy concoctions(调和) such as Frappuccinos.
But coffee has become fashionable among the middle class in China. Starbucks now has about 3, 800 outlets in China- more than in any other country outside America. Statista, a business-intelligence portal(门户网站), says the roast coffee market in China is growing by more than 10 % a year. Starbucks and its rivals see big opportunities for expanding there.
So too, however, do home-grown competitors. A major new presence is Luckin Coffee, Beijing- based chain. Since its founding less than two years ago, it has opened more than 2,300 outlets. On May 17th Luckin’s initial public offering on the Nasdaq stockmarket raised more than $570m, giving it a value of about $4bn.
Luckin’s remarkable growth is sign of change. No longer do Chinese consumers see coffee as such a luxury. Most of Luckin’s outlets are merely kiosks where busy white-collar workers pick up their drinks, having ordered them online. Super-fast delivery can also be arranged through the company’s app. Independent coffee shops are springing up. The growth is striking given the country’s reputation for its tea-drinking culture where many residents like to relax in teahouses sipping tea served gracefully.
But the two markets are different. The teahouses tend to cater to older people who like to spend long hours playing mahjong and gossiping. At the coffee shops it is rare to see anyone over 40. Young people use them for socialising, but much of their interaction is online -sharing photos of their drinks and of the coffee-making equipment. An option on the Chinese rating app Dianping allows users to search for wanghong ("internet viral") coffee houses: ones with particularly photogenic decor(照片装饰) where better to sip and We Chat?
1. How did Starbucks try to appeal to Chinese consumers?| A．By reducing the price slightly. | B．By introducing the benefits of coffee. |
| C．By making coffee taste not so bitter. | D．By promoting its products effectively. |
| A．People tend to like coffee’s bitter taste. |
| B．People’s views on coffee-drinking have changed. |
| C．People in China can afford coffee now. |
| D．Tea is no longer part of Chinese culture. |
| A．Places where people can drink beer. |
| B．Restaurants where food can be taken away. |
| C．Shops aimed at people who like drinking coffee. |
| D．Small shops or stores where newspapers and drinks are sold. |
| A．Coffee is taking off in China. |
| B．Tea-drinking is not popular. |
| C．Coffee or tea, which do you prefer? |
| D．Coffee has become people’s favorite in China. |
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【推荐1】Top Chinese Restaurants in the Greater Seattle Area
Xi’an Noodles
Biang biang noodles take their name from the satisfying sound you hear when chefs slap dough (面团) on the counter. The impact creates the specialty noodles of the northwest Chinese city of Xi’an. These chewy, hand-ripped noodles center in most dishes on the menu. Order them as a soup, or as a bowl tossed with spicy cumin (孜然) lamb or just some chili hot oil.
Friendship BBQ
The Northeastern-Chinese-style grilled baroque restaurant is actually the Seattle branch of a New York-based chain. Meats and seafood come coated in a cumin-forward seasoning with your choice of spice level. Don’t miss the side dishes, including the garlic eggplant, which is roasted until the flesh is covered with a garlic sauce. Despite its authentic taste, you’ll constantly be wowed by its cool new recipes. That’s probably what sets it apart in the Chinese food scene.
Dumpling Generation
As the name implies, baskets of steamed dumplings are the move here. The wrappers are hand-rolled—not too thin or thick—and the fillings are savory and juicy. If you prefer a strong taste, get the dumplings that include Chinese chives (韭菜), which have large, flat leaves that aren’t afraid to announce their presence.
Imperial Garden
The dim sum menu contains all the favorites and any extras make great takeaway. But Imperial Garden’s star remains the Peking Roast Duck—shaved pieces of meat topped with long narrow pieces of shiny duck skin, served with steamed pancakes. While the restaurant uses white tablecloths and is spacious enough to accommodate large banquets, the vibe (氛围) isn’t formal.
1. What do Dumpling Generation and Xi’an Noodles have in common?| A．Steamed foods. | B．Handmade dishes. | C．Plain tastes. | D．Northwestern origin. |
| A．Imperial Garden. | B．Dumpling Generation. | C．Friendship BBQ. | D．Xi’an Noodles. |
| A．It’s not locally owned. | B．It has casual atmosphere . |
| C．It features roasted dishes. | D．It has innovative spirit. |
【推荐2】Few people can resist the lure (诱惑) of a delicious ice cream, especially on a hot day. The only thing that spoils the fun is that the treat is hard to enjoy slowly, often ending up with a sticky melted mess. Now, researchers from Colombia's Pontificia Bolivariana University may have found an unlikely partner to help solve this age-old problem---cellulose fiber(纤维素) extracted from banana plant waste. Bananas, as you probably know, grow in bunches on a tree-like plant. Each bunch is attached to a central stalk, called a rachis(叶轴), which is thrown once the fruit has been harvested. The team, led by Dr. Robin Zuluaga Gallego, began extracting cellulose nanofibrils (CNFS) from powdered rachis. The tasteless, odorless macro fibers, thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair were then added in various concentrations to 100 grams of ice cream mix.
With the right amount of CNFS mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than conventional ice cream, extending both its shelf life and the amount of time the treat can be enjoyed. Even more exciting was that the fibers increased the stickiness of low-fat ice cream to levels higher than the full-fat one. Since this is what determines the frozen treats’ creaminess and texture, CNFS could help create healthier ice cream without compromising on taste.
The researchers, who presented their findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting in New Orleans on March 21, 2018, next plan to investigate how different types of fat, such as coconut oil, affect the behavior of CNFS in other frozen treats.
The Colombian researchers are not the only one working on creating a slower-melting ice cream. In 2015, scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland found that a naturally occurring protein called BSIA(Bacterial Surface Layer A) was remarkably effective in keeping the treat frozen for longer periods of time. With both teams competing to be the first to get to market, the future of everyone’s favorite dessert certainly looks promising.
1. What prevents people enjoying an ice cream slowly?| A．The hot weather. |
| B．A kind of fiber from banana. |
| C．The ice creams’ stickiness. |
| D．The ice creams’ quick melting. |
| A．To improve its flavor. |
| B．To make it more healthy. |
| C．To reduce its fat content. |
| D．To make it melt more slowly. |
| A．CNFS are more useful and effective than BSLA. |
| B．Ice cream with BSLA has been on sale at the market. |
| C．Slowly enjoying an ice cream will soon become a reality. |
| D．The Colombian research team has taken the lead in the competition with the Scottish team. |
| A．Positive | B．Casual |
| C．Defensive | D．Suspicious. |
【推荐3】Eating chocolate at least once a week could avoid a heart attack, according to new research published in a magazine. Chocolate is packed with plant chemicals that weaken inflammation(炎症) and help blood flow, explained scientists.
The study author Dr. Chayakrit Krittanawong said, “Our study suggests chocolate helps keep the heart’s blood vessels healthy.” The study collected data from six trials that examined the link over the past five decades. A total of 336,289 people reported their intake. Those who ate chocolate more than once a week reduced their risk of coronary artery(冠状动脉) disease by eight percent. This was compared to peers who ate it less than once a week.
Researchers stress that some heart-healthy nutrients in chocolate can improve some measures of heart health by reducing inflammation and flushing low-density lipoprotein(低密度脂蛋白) out of the body. When the latter collects, it causes vessels and arteries to become blocked up. It can stop blood flowing to the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke.
Dark chocolate has long been known to have health benefits but recent research has suggested milk chocolate may also provide valuable nutrients to the heart. Dr. Krittanawong pointed out his study did not investigate whether any particular type of chocolate is more beneficial or if there is an ideal portion size. He said, “Chocolate appears promising for the prevention of coronary artery disease. But more research is needed to show how much and what kind of chocolate could be recommended.”
While it’s not clear how much is perfect, Dr. Krittanawong warned people against overeating. He said, “Moderate amounts of chocolate seem to protect coronary arteries but it’s likely that large quantities do not.”
1. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?| A．The result of the study. | B．The process of the study. |
| C．The participants of the study. | D．The purpose of the study. |
| A．A stroke. | B．A heart attack. |
| C．High-density lipoprotein. | D．Low-density lipoprotein. |
| A．Chocolate is good for blood pressure. |
| B．Dark chocolate is beneficial to health. |
| C．Milk chocolate may also benefit the heart. |
| D．Chocolate contains special plant chemicals. |
| A．Indifferent. | B．Hopeful. |
| C．Negative. | D．Uncertain. |
Have you ever read a food blog? If your answer is no, here is one for you. WeirdMeat.com is an online journal that was started a few years ago. Basically, the blog records the author’s experiences of eating strange foods around the world, and his observations of how different cultures feel about food. So far, the author has tried snakes, scorpions, spiders and nighthawks. Just as the author says, “What is weird (奇异的) to one might be normal to another.”
Many of the things on the author’s weird-meat list might sound horrible to us. For example, ostriches are cute birds, but people in Iran make big ostrich sandwiches, supposed to be the world’s largest sandwich. If you are tired of eating meat, you can try “lemongrass giant crickets (蟋蟀) with Thai spices”. They go well with salads. If you enjoy the crispy texture of the crickets, you might want to eat several. How about some “turtle shell jello”? You might have heard of it though you’ve never had a chance to try any, “Gui Lin Gao” (turtle jelly) is Chinese. It’s a popular dessert in summer and usually served cold. It tastes like Coca Cola, and it is also said that the mixture is good for the skin. And in Bangkok, the author has tried all kinds of insects, including white ant eggs. A soup is cooked with ant eggs, larvae, and baby ants, and you may find that the ants’ little black eyeballs are staring at you while you eat the soup. “Awesome” is the word the author uses to describe the flavor. He couldn’t wait to have another bowl.
Want to find out more? Visit the weird meat blog, and maybe you can also add one or two things to the list.
1. What is WeirdMeat.com?（不多于三个单词）2. What is the second paragraph mainly about?（不多于五个单词）
3. What word can be used to describe the blog author?（仅用一个单词）
4. What does the author mean by saying “What is weird to one might be normal to another.”?（不多于五个单词）
【推荐2】
The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes.
People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed.
| A．This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness. |
| B．Chinese food contains much less calorie. |
| C．Soup then will be served to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings. |
| D．When you have had enough, just say so. |
| E．Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial. |
| F．Some Chinese people are so hospitable that they use their own chopsticks to put food into the plates of their guests. |
| G．Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests. |
【推荐3】Chopsticks
When were chopsticks invented?
In fact, before the invention of chopsticks, Chinese ancestors actually used hands to eat, but how did they eat soup and porridge?
Who invented chopsticks?
The records of using chopsticks have been found in many written books but have no exact evidence. However, many stories are about the invention of chopsticks. One says that Jiang Ziya, an ancient wise man,created chopsticks.
How to use Chinese chopsticks?
Chopsticks are usually held in the right hand, and left-handed chopstick use is considered as improper in China. Playing with chopsticks is thought to be impolite. It is considered to be polite and thoughtful to pick up food for the elderly and children.
A chopstick-themed museum in Shanghai
If you are truly interested in chopsticks, it will be a good choice for you to pay a visit to the Shanghai Chopsticks Museum. The museum gathered more than 2,000 pairs of chopsticks from China, Korea, Japan and Thailand.
| A．Which hand to hold chopsticks? |
| B．Chopstick manners in China. |
| C．Chopsticks were introduced to many other countries because of their lightness. |
| D．Using two slim sticks to pick up food is actually not difficult. |
| E．The oldest one among them was from Tang Dynasty. |
| F．There also go around some other stories. |
| G．They had to use sticks to eat them. |
【推荐1】We all know that unpleasant feeling when we’re talking about something interesting and halfway through our sentence we’re interrupted (打断). But was that really an interruption? The answer depends on whom you ask, according to new research led by Katherine Hilton from Stanford University.
Using a set of controlled audio clips, Hilton surveyed 5,000 American English speakers to better understand what affects people’s perceptions of interruptions. She had participants listen to audio clips and then answer questions about whether the speakers seemed to be friendly and engaged, listening to one another, or trying to interrupt.
Hilton found that American English speakers have different conversational styles. She identified two groups: high and low Intensity speakers. High intensity speakers are generally uncomfortable with moments of silence in conversation and consider talking at the same time a sign of engagement. Low intensity speakers find it rude to talk at the same time and prefer people speak one after another in conversation.
The differences in conversational styles became obvious when participants listened to audio clips in which two people spoke at the same time but were agreeing with each other and stayed on topic, Hilton said. The high intensity group reported that conversations where people spoke at the same time when expressing agreement were not interruptive but engaged and friendlier than the conversations with moments of silence in between speaking turns. In contrast, the low intensity group perceived any amount of simultaneous (同时) chat as a rude interruption, regardless of what the speakers were saying.
“People care about being interrupted, and those small interruptions can have a massive effect on the overall communication,” Hilton said. “Breaking apart what an interruption means is essential if we want to understand how humans interact with each other.”
1. What does Hilton’s research focus on?| A．What interruptions mean to people. |
| B．Whether interruption is good or not. |
| C．How to avoid getting interrupted. |
| D．Why speakers interrupt each other. |
| A．Record an audio clip. | B．Answer some questions. |
| C．Listen to one another. | D．Have a chat with a friend. |
| A．It’s important. | B．It’s interesting |
| C．It’s inefficient. | D．It’s impolite. |
| A．Conversational styles affect perceptions of interruptions. |
| B．Communication is the very basis of our everyday life. |
| C．Interruptions during conversations contribute to thinking. |
| D．Language barriers will always exist regardless of the content. |
【推荐2】The international outbreak of monkeypox(猴痘), which began in May 2022, has caused the WHO to declare a global health emergency.
Monkeypox got its name in 1958, when it was found for the first time in several laboratory monkeys. It’s a zoonotic viral disease, which means it can be transmitted(传染)from animals to humans. It can also pass from human to human. Human monkeypox was first identified in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo(DRC)in a 9-month-old boy. In 2003, the first monkeypox outbreak outside Africa was reported in the USA and was linked to contact with infected(感染的)pet dogs.
Monkeypox is mostly found in the rainforests of central and western Africa, where animals that can carry the virus are native. In these countries, it’s increasingly appearing in urban areas. Sometimes it can also be found elsewhere, in people who could have been infected after visiting these countries.
People infected with monkeypox usually have a fever, severe headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rashes(皮疹)or lesions. In severe cases, they can have skin infections, pneumonia, and eye infections that can lead to vision loss. The rash usually begins on the first or third day of the onset of fever. The lesions may be flat or slightly raised, filled with clear or yellowish fluid, then crust over(结痂), dry up, and fall off. The number of lesions varies, from a few to several thousand. The rash tends to appear on the face, the palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet. They can also be found in the mouth and eyes.
In most cases, the symptoms of monkeypox go away on their own within a few weeks but, in between three and six percent of cases reported in countries where it’s constantly present, it can lead to medical complications and even death. Newborn babies, children, and people with other health problems may be at risk of more severe symptoms and death from the disease.
1. What does the text say about monkeypox?| A．It is a new disease found outside Africa. |
| B．It started to break out worldwide in May 2022. |
| C．It has been a global health emergency for decades. |
| D．It is mostly found in the rainforests of northern Africa. |
| A．From its discoverer. | B．From its birthplace. |
| C．From its spread patterns. | D．From its first discovered hosts. |
| A．Treatments for monkeypox. | B．Symptoms of monkeypox. |
| C．Preventative measures against monkeypox. | D．Potential victims of monkeypox. |
| A．It isn’t deadly at all. | B．It doesn’t spread among people. |
| C．Most sufferers can recover automatically. | D．It mainly targets at the elderly people. |
【推荐3】Frank Woolworth was born in Rodman, New York, in 1852. His family were very poor farmers, and there was never enough to eat. Frank decided he did not want to be a farmer. He took a short business course, and went to work as a salesman in a large city.
Woolworth realized he had a natural skill for showing goods to attract people’s interest, but he soon learned something more important. One day his boss told him to sell some odds and ends(小商品) for as much as he could get. Frank put all these things on one table with a sign which said FIVE CENTS EACH. People fought and pushed to buy the things and the table was soon cleared.
Soon afterwards, Woolworth opened his own store, selling goods at five and ten cents. But he had another lesson to learn before he became successful. That is, if you want to make money by selling low-price goods, you have to buy them in large quantities directly form the factories. Once, for example, Woolworth went to Germany and placed an order for knives. The order was so large that the factory had to keep running 24 hours a day for a whole year. In this way, the price of the knives was cut down by half.
By 1919, Woolworth had over 1,000 stores in the US and Canada, and opened his first store in London. He made many millions and his name became famous throughout the world. He always run his business according to strict rules, of which the most important was: “THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.”
1. Frank took a short business course in order to ________.| A．get away from the farm | B．learn something from a salesman |
| C．earn more money for his family | D．get enough to eat |
| A．he had put the goods on a table in a very nice way |
| B．he cut down the price by half |
| C．he knew how to get people to buy his goods |
| D．the sign he put on the table was well designed |
| A．the factory workers worked 24 hours a day. |
| B．knives were ordered in large quantities directly from the factory. |
| C．the knives were made in Germany, where labour was cheap. |
| D．the knives were produced in one factory. |
| A．His business skills and his wealth |
| B．The low price of the goods he sold |
| C．His trip to Germany and his huge order of knives |
| D．His natural skill for showing things |
| A．whenever there is a quarrel between the customer and shop assistant, the customers are always right |
| B．If you want to succeed, the rule is the only way |
| C．stores must always follow the customer’s orders if they want to make more money |
| D．stores should do their best to meet the customer’s needs if they want to be successful |
【推荐1】Two blocks. Two very, very long blocks beyond in deep darkness. It is 1953, and I have walked these blocks many times on my way to the room I rent off campus. I get off the bus after leaving the library at ten o’clock in the evening clutching books in my arms, with a purse hanging from a strap on my shoulder.
My landlady works the night shift at the hospital, so at this hour, the house will be as dark and blank as the others on this street. Everything is quiet and closed. Far ahead is a streetlight. I am thinking about a paper due in a few days. What theme should I explore? Will the professor admire or dismiss it? Why are we reading Dreiser anyway?
I notice headlights coming toward me. A car is driving slowly down the street on the other side. As it passes, I glance at the driver—male, blond. I keep walking. The car slows down and stops. I hear its door slam shut. A few seconds later, I hear footsteps behind me. I keep walking; I do not speed up, because I don’t want to call attention to myself. The walker may be going to a house nearby, visiting a friend. Besides, what would be the point of hurrying, running?
I still have to get my door key from my purse. When I reach my house, I will have to walk upstairs to the porch, and fumble in the dark for my key. Then he will climb the steps behind me, put his right hand over my mouth, knock me down on the porch floor, scattering my books and the contents of my purse. There is no one to see. He will hold me down with one hand squeezing my throat, search my body for any valuables with the other, and say, “Don’t fight me; don’t fight.”
I am exhausted. The scene I have imagined is detailed, brutal, and unbearable. I cannot live through what I expect.
I stop. I turn around and wait for him. I wait and wait until he catches up to where I stand, with nothing to defend myself but the urgency to escape not what might happen but what has already happened in my mind.
He comes close, closer. I can see his eyes (or I think I can).
“Will you please leave me alone.” It is neither a question nor a scream. My voice is low, conversational. Nothing can be worse than what I have imagined.
He pauses. “I’m not going to bother you,” he whispers, then turns around and walks back to his car.
1. What is on the author’s mind before she notices the car?| A．The long way home. | B．The dark and blank street. |
| C．Her landlady’s absence. | D．The theme of her paper. |
| A．reach | B．search | C．find | D．touch |
| A．She tries to escape what has happened in her mind. |
| B．She wants to ask him whether he will leave her alone. |
| C．She knows she will be safe after talking with him. |
| D．She is so terrified of what is going to happen later. |
HOLIDAY HOMES IN MALLORCA
Holiday houses in Mallorca, sailing and fishing in port—quiet even in summer. Beautifully situated houses with sights of sea and mountains, yet near to shops and restaurants. Cars and bicycles for hire. Sailing and sports clubs nearby.
ITALY IN COMFORT
Luxury coach trips of Italy, out of normal holiday season 21 days to visit five Italian cities starting from London 1st May, 1st September. The trips are guided by Professor Martin Davis, Head of Italian Studies, London University. See the arts and culture of historic Italy.
KIBBUTZ HOLIDAYS IN ISRAEL
Working holidays on a kibbutz (co-operative farm) in Israel. All nationalities welcome for one to three months, if prepared to work morning with kibbutz members. Accommodation (住宿), food and trips to historic sights all provided free—you pay only for the special low-cost return flight.
TWO WEEKS ON A CARIBBEAN ISLAND
Two-week holidays in the Hotel Splendid, on a lovely beach with golden sands, warm sunshine and deep-blue sea. Tennis, golf, sailing and all water sports, trips around the island arranged. Near to town of Castries with lively evening entertainment—dancing.
1st November—31st March=£72 0 per person 1st April—30th October=£850 per person
(PartⅡ)
Jack and his wife Mary, who have recently retired, want to see places of cultural and historic interest abroad, but Mary hates flying.
Peter and Maria, university students, want to travel as far as possible on little money, and would like to get to know a country by working there for three months with other young people.
Michael, a young computer programmer, has been working hard and needs a holiday to relax in winter. He would like to go somewhere warmer and sunny, where he can swim in the sea, and he enjoys sports and dancing.
Harry and Kate, both teachers, and their two sons, have to take their 
holiday during the school summer holidays. There must be plenty for the boys to do, although Harry and Kate just want to have beautiful scenery, good food and wine—and peace.
| A．Italy | B．Israel |
| C．Mallorca | D．a Caribbean island |
| A．an Italian city | B．a kibbutz in Israel |
| C．a Caribbean island | D．the port in Mallorca |
| A．the 21-day coach trip of Italy |
| B．the 2- week stay in the Hotel Splendid |
| C．the 14-day trip around a Caribbean island |
| D．the working holidays for 1-3months on a kibbutz in Israel |
| A．a school library | B．a tourist agency |
| C．the post office | D．the museum |
【推荐3】The other day I was shopping at the local Chinese grocery store. There was a line at the fish counter, but only one staff person was there to take care of the customers. Some customers ordered quite an amount of fish for that staff person to work on. At last I was the second in line. All I wanted was a couple of crabs and should get out of there in no time.
Noticing it was very busy at the fish counter, another staff person came over to help. I was ready to be served, but the staff person went to the end of the line and began to help a couple of ladies with snail (蜗牛). The customers in front of me, being served, turned around and looked at me sympathetically and the customer behind me called to the staff person, “You should start here,” pointing at me. He was, well, ignored.
If someone asked me, “What is the most important rule to follow in America?” I would reply without hesitation. “Wait your turn at all times.” Wherever you go here in this country, you will find people waiting in a line quietly to get anything: whether in the supermarkets, department stores, bus stops, or gas stations, it’s just a matter of waiting your turn. In a larger sense, “wait your turn” is more than just a guideline — it is a very basic rule that reflects the fundamental value of the western cultures. But in some situations your turn does not always come based on when you get there and how long you have waited in line, just like my case at the store. Even though this did not often happen, it did make me feel upset.
1. What happened to the author at the store?| A．He was ill-treated by a customer. | B．He wasn’t served upon his order. |
| C．He was asked to be served later. | D．He was asked to do others a favor. |
| A．His belief. | B．His culture. |
| C．His experience. | D．His rule. |
| A．To emphasize his kindness to others. | B．To introduce some western cultures to us. |
| C．To express his belief and his feeling. | D．To show his disbelief in Queuing Rule. |
