Alibaba Group Holding is sparing no effort to turn its annual Singles’ Day shopping festival into a universal celebration. The challenge for billionaire Jack Ma’s (MaYun) online kingdom is to break another sales record after a decade of rapid developments. With rising strong competition from smaller platforms such as JD.com Inc. and Pinduoduo Inc., Alibaba is seeking to add new growth engines.
Now the retail (零售)celebration on Nov. 11 has become an important signal not just for the company, but also the world’s second largest economy, China. This year, shoppers in China have broken last year’s record by making the sum of $30.8 billion in sales, as the tradition marked its 10th year. “Singles’ Day has now become a stage for Alibaba to present its power across all its platforms.” Daniel Zhang (Zhang Yong), chief executive officer (CEO), said at an October news conference in Beijing. He’s taking over after Ma steps down as executive chairman next year.
It was Zhang who came up with the idea of turning Singles’ Day into a shopping festival a decade ago. Now that this year’s one-day fair will be Ma’s last as chairman, Zhang will need to prove he can carry on the wonder. “We think 1 billion packs will become a daily event in the future.” he said.
To fuel growth, Alibaba is speeding up its global exploration. Ele. me, the company it took control of this year, will provide services for selected Starbucks stores across 11 cities in China. Rural Taobao, aiming at the customers in the countryside will offer special discount (折扣) for goods across 800 counties.
Although it’s been three years since Ma said he wants to make Singles’ Day a global shopping event, that hasn’t happened yet. International expansion will be a key part of Zhang’s plan to keep breaking sales records.
1. According to paragraph 1, Alibaba is exploring more growth engines because ________.A.it has developed swiftly in the last ten years |
B.it has broken a new sales record |
C.Jack Ma’s dream has come true |
D.other companies are competing for the market |
A.Zhang has a long way to go before he sets another sales record |
B.the Singles’ Day shopping festival started over ten years ago |
C.the idea of the retail celebration on Nov. 11 was put forward by Jack Ma |
D.shoppers in China doubted whether Zhang will be a successful CEO |
A.giving an explanation | B.listing examples |
C.making a comparison | D.offering data |
A.challenging and hopeless | B.worrying and doubtful |
C.challenging but hopeful | D.worrying but rewarding |
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【推荐1】Here are some things that you can buy as gifts for your friends who are birdwatchers.
A window-mounted bird feederOne way to guarantee a close-up look at the birds in your garden is to bring them all the way to the house. This bird feeder is solidly built with strong suction (吸) cups that you can tie to your windows, giving you a good view of your winged visitors.
A pair of binocularsBinoculars are a birdwatcher’s best friend! They work like two small telescopes joined together, allowing you to use both eyes to see distant birds as if they were right in front of you. They’re perfect for spotting feathered friends in the wild, whether the birds are high up in the trees or soaring across the sky. When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds—their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers.
The Robin: A Biography by Stephen MossThis beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin—a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly know. Combining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) — the robin tends to live a mere 13 months, adding to its precious quality.
A reusable thermal bottleEvery good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感)with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks.
1. What do we know about binoculars?A.They can attract birds to your house. | B.They show images in black and white. |
C.They can provide detailed views of birdwatching. | D.They’re too heavy to carry for birdwatchers. |
A.The birth of a bird. | B.The death of a bird. |
C.The quantity of a bird. | D.The lifetime of a bird. |
A.A window-mounted bird feeder. | B.A pair of binoculars. |
C.The Robin: A Biography. | D.A reusable thermal bottle |
【推荐2】I really place many people into two categories when it comes to shopping. The first is people who simply love doing window shopping and do it quite regularly maybe because they are really good at spotting bargains. The other category, which I suppose is obvious that people who simply dislike shopping for anything. They find it very boring, laborious and frustrating and do not particularly like going to their local shopping malls for anything whatsoever. They will probably do anything to try and get away with shopping for gifts and I had the same problem until I discovered something.
The simple discovery was to shop online for everything. This is especially fantastic when you are shopping online for gifts because there are so many websites out there dedicated to supplying all kinds of gifts for every occasion you can think of. The greatest thing is that you can do this from the comfort of your own home without having to leave and sit at a computer with a nice mug of coffee to help.
Researching is always important because you need to make sure whoever you are going to purchase this before is going to like it. You need to make sure of your researched pricing to ensure that you are getting good value for money. Generally, online you will always find things cheaper than buying something in a store in your local shopping mall. The fact that the website does not have many overheads with staffing gives them the opportunity to sell products at a reduced price.
It’s also important that you make sure the website you purchase things from has a good reputation. Check their customer service and also read any feedback that they may have from customers who have already made a purchase.
1. Why do some people like doing window shopping better?A.Maybe because they have more time to kill. |
B.Maybe because they like the bargaining occasions. |
C.Maybe because they like to appear in crowded places. |
D.Maybe because they don’t know how to do online shopping. |
A.he has much more space to bargain with sellers |
B.he has the bravery to follow the fashions at present |
C.he can surf to find so many choices just at home |
D.he needn’t drive a car or take buses to find stores |
A.The shop owners introduce goods with bad quality. |
B.The shop owners need rent an actual store. |
C.The shop owners needn’t employ many workers. |
D.The shop owners can’t have a good reputation. |
A.call the earlier buyer for information |
B.surf earlier customers’ comments on the website |
C.surf to find the personal information of the shop owner |
D.turn to the police for advice on the information of the shop owner |
【推荐3】Shoppers in the United States have many different retail stores(零售店)to choose from. You can shop at large department stores, furniture stores,jewelry stores, electronic equipment stores and many others. Another type of retail store—the catalog(目录) store, has become popular in the U.S.
Catalog stores offer much of the same goods as traditional retail stores. However, in these stores, shoppers select the items they wish to buy from large catalogs that are filled with photos and descriptions of all the different goods. The variety of products listed in the catalogs includes everything from baby clothing to video equipment and watches. The prices of these items are very low. In fact, the same items often cost more in other retail stores. And that’s the reason many people prefer to shop in catalog stores.
Catalog stores usually don't have many salespeople, so customers can’t expect to receive much help from them. Customers need to know about the features and the quality of the items they wish to buy before they shop, since there isn’t much opportunity to ask questions or examine the product in the store.However, catalog stores offer quality items at lower prices, and consumers seem to like this.
When shoppers go to a catalog store, if they are interested in purchasing an item, they need to follow this simple procedure.
●First, they go to a counter to find the store’s catalog.
●They look in the catalog to find the exact item they wish to buy.
●Then, they fill out an order form with the name of the item, the item number from the catalog, the price, and their name and address.
●After completing the form, the customer gives it to a salesperson, who checks to see if the item is in stock.
If the item is available, the stockroom sends it on a conveyor belt(输送带)to the pick-up counter. When the item arrives at the pick-up counter, the customer’s name is called, and the customer pays for the item.
The whole procedure usually takes ten to twenty minutes. If the item isn’t available, the salesperson can usually check the store’s computer and find out when it will be in stock again.
1. What is the difference between the traditional retail stores and the catalog stores?A.The prices of products in catalog stores are higher. |
B.Shoppers select the items they need from large catalogs. |
C.Catalog Stores offer more products than the traditional stores. |
D.Catalog stores usually offer all the services that regular retail stores do. |
A.become salespeople now |
B.do the same as in retail stores |
C.have more chances to examine the goods |
D.should know the information of the goods ahead |
A.offer quality goods at lower prices |
B.have many salespersons for service |
C.can help save much time when doing shopping |
D.offer the exact items the customer wishes to purchase |
①Check the catalog to select the items.
②Fill out the order form.
③Wait at the pick-up counter.
④Find a catalog at a counter.
⑤Find a salesperson to cheek the form.
A.④—①—③—⑤—② | B.①—④—②—③—⑤ |
C.④—①—②—⑤—③ | D.④—②—⑤—③—① |
【推荐1】If you expect to work in the future in the travel industry, you should begin learning Chinese.
That’s because Chinese people spent nearly$258 billion in total on international travel last year. That’s more than twice the combined amount spent on international travel by people from the United States and Germany, the next two biggest-spending nations. The Chinese are relative(相对的)newcomers when it comes to traveling beyond their nation’s borders and only a small percentage of them travel outside of China each year. Given the size of that nation’s population. even that small percentage represents well over 100 million Chinese travelers to foreign destinations.
Yet Chinese citizens flew, on average, just 65 miles last year versus(与……相对)the 227 miles flown on average by US residents(居民), the 285 miles flown on average by Germans, the 271 miles flown on average by those from the United Kingdom, and the 632 miles flown by the average Canadian last year.
China’s high total spending on international travel and its low average number of miles flown on international travel may show that while only a small percentage of China’s residents actually travel outside their homeland, and those who do spend a lot of money don’t go that far. But there are reasons for China’s low average of miles travel on international trips. A small percentage of Chinese now have enough money to travel internationally, though the number of people who do travel outside of China is growing fast every year. Besides, a large percentage of Chinese people traveling abroad stay close to home.
However, as more and more Chinese gain the financial ability to travel internationally and as Chinese become more and more interested in visiting destinations farther and farther away from home, their spending on international travel and the average distances flown will both rise rapidly.
1. Why does the author suggest learning Chinese for the future work in travel industry?A.Being good at Chinese is a must for future work. |
B.Chinese is most commonly used in travel industry. |
C.Travel industry requires employees to learn Chinese. |
D.China is a big-spending nation in international travel |
A.People from different countries have different preferred destinations. |
B.China has a relatively low average number of miles flown on travel. |
C.Chinese people are more willing to travel abroad compared with Canadians. |
D.People going on a journey around the world hate taking international planes. |
A.Try to save their money. | B.Improve their ability to travel. |
C.Choose to stay close to home. | D.Travel in America and Germany. |
A.It’s bright. | B.It’s confusing. |
C.It’s hopeless. | D.It’s unclear. |
【推荐2】Wang Hao and Wang Liqin, two of China’s top tennis players, both saw the World Table Tennis Championships as a chance to prove themselves. But there was only one champion and Wang Hao, 25, won it last Tuesday in Yokohama, Japan.
Wang Hao, who won the men’s doubles title with Chen Qi last Monday, played with spirit to best Wang Liqin 11-9, 13-11,11-5,11-9.
Wang Hao said it was his mental toughness (心里稳定) that made the difference. “I was disappointed by my performances in past championships and the last two Olympic Games. But I have tried to pull myself together and prepared well. This is the result.”
Wang Hao said he always understood the importance of physical training and technical skills. Now he knows the need for mental preparation as well. Having two Olympic silvers had left him feeling bitter (痛苦的). The bitterness perhaps explains why he has not always played at his best in the past.
“I’ve come to understand that you can learn important lessons (教训) from failure,” he said. “Losing can build your character and make you a stronger player.” His next goal, or dream, is to win the medal at the London Olympics in 2012.
Liu Guoliang, head coach of China’s table tennis team, sang the praises of Wang Hao’s victory. “This is just the beginning of his rise,” said Liu. “It’s the confidence-booster he needs to make further progress.”
1. According to the passage, Wang Hao won ____ gold medals in the World Table Tennis Championships in Yokohama, Japan.A.only one | B.two | C.three | D.four |
A.technical skills | B.physical training | C.mental toughness | D.past experience |
A.To win the title of the champion at the 2012 Olympics. |
B.To beat Wang Liqin again. |
C.To prove himself in the future competitions. |
D.To win more goals in future. |
A.Failure is the mother of success. |
B.Never give until you succeed. |
C.Where there is a will, there is a way. |
D.A good beginning makes a good ending. |
A.get gold medals | B.beat Wang Liqin | C.play table tennis | D.beat Chen Qi |
【推荐3】A volcano burst in New Zealand December 9, 2019, killing at least five people and leaving many more missing.
News reports said at least 18 people were injured in the eruption of White Island volcano, about 50 kilometers off New Zealand’s main North Island. Some of the injured suffered severe burns. About 50 people, including New Zealanders and foreign visitors, were feared to have been near the volcano at the time of the eruption, Reuters news agency reported. Travel groups often make day visits to White Island.
Police said in a statement there were no signs of life on the island after helicopters and other aircraft carried out search and rescue operations. “Police believe that anyone who could have been taken from the island alive was rescued at the time of the evacuation(撤离),” the statement said. Large clouds of ash and steam could be seen shooting thousands of meters into the air after the explosion.
The disaster immediately raised questions about why people were permitted to visit White Island. Scientists had noted a rise in volcanic activity in recent weeks.
The GeoNet agency follows volcano and earthquake activity in New Zealand. On November 18, it raised the alert level on White Island from 1 to 2. A level of 5 represents a major eruption. The agency also said at the time that volcanic tremors(微震) had increased from weak to moderate in past weeks.
1. How many injuries and deaths in the eruption of White Island volcano?A.23 | B.less than 23 | C.73 | D.more than 23 |
A.There were no people alive on the island. |
B.There were still some signs of life. |
C.There were some animals living on the island. |
D.All living things were still on the island as usual. |
A.The disaster | B.The GeoNet agency | C.Whit Island | D.New Zealand |
【推荐1】You don't need to spend a long layover(短暂停留) in a passenger lounge. Some airports offer free or low-cost local tours to connecting passengers. "If you have a five- or six-hour layover, you can easily see several things, "said Brendan Dorsey of The Points Guy, a site devoted to traveling on points and miles. Some tours have fees, and it's important to check on visa requirements.
Incheon Airport, South Korea South Korea’s main airport makes it simple to visit the capital city of Seoul. Passengers can tour temples, caves and palaces, or even sign up for downtown shopping. " You only need a couple hours, "Dorsey says. "It's a stress-free way to see the city. |
Istanbul Airport Istanbul recently opened a new $12 billion airport, but continues a long tradition of free tours for passengers on its flagship airline, Turkish Airlines. Passengers with at least a six-hour layover can hit top historic districts and have a chance to sample Turkish food. And those with a layover of more than 20 hours may even be offered for a free hotel stay. |
Narita Airport, Japan With just a few hours in Japan, you still have time to dress up like a samurai or ninja on one of several English-speaking trips offered by the airport. Along with a cosplay visit to a historic theme park, visitors can tour temples, take a nature hike or sample a home-style Japanese meal. Tours are free but don't include the cost of public transportation or entrance fees. |
Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan If your layover lasts from seven to 24 hours, you're offered free tours of the island. Passengers can store their bags at the airport, freeing them up to take their choice of two half-day city tours provided by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Tours can be booked on arrival but often fill up, making reservations advisable. |
1. Which of the following is true for the layover passengers according to the passage?
A.None of the airports listed in the passage charge layover passengers fees. |
B.Passengers can take free public transport to visit a historic theme park from Narita Airport. |
C.Passengers are advised to book their trips in advance if they want to tour around Taiwan. |
D.Passengers can get dressed up and have a free hotel stay provided by Incheon Airport. |
A.Stay in a hotel free of charge. |
B.Visit of historical temples. |
C.Convenience of shopping downtown. |
D.Taste of traditional food. |
【推荐2】Basketball fans around the world are mourning the death of American superstar Kobe Bryant.
Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. He was 41 years old.
Bryant was an 18-time All-Star player. He won five NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions outside Los Angeles. Bryant lived south of Los Angeles and often used helicopters to travel around the area to save time and avoid Southern California traffic.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. It took place about 32 kilometers from Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy, a basketball training center in Newbury Park, California. Bryant was on his way to attend a youth basketball competition on Sunday with his daughter. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, had four daughters.
When he retired from the NBA in 2016, Bryant was the third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33,643 points. He is widely expected to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
The basketball world and the Los Angeles community reacted to Bryant’s death with an outpouring of sadness, disbelief and support.
In a statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Bryant was one of the greatest stars in the game. But he added, He will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.
On Twitter, U.S. President Donald Trump noted the terrible news. He called Bryant one of the truly great basketball players of all time who was just getting started in life.
1. Where is the passage probably taken from?A.A science report. | B.A biography. |
C.A textbook. | D.A newspaper. |
A.his death | B.his achievements |
C.his inspiration | D.his talent |
A.careful examination | B.evidence |
C.discussion | D.argument |
A.Hearing the death of Kobe, fans around the world were very sad. |
B.There were nine passengers on board, including one of his daughters. |
C.Bryant was to attend a basketball competition with his daughter. |
D.Bryant used the helicopter to save time and avoid the traffic jam on a fine day. |
【推荐3】Teenagers love to socialize, and the following websites give them a chance to do that while playing games, exploring virtual(虚拟的)worlds and taking quizzes.
Instagram allows teenagers to upload photos of their daily lives and share them with friends. People say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and that must be true because Instagram has around 300 million users who are active each month. The platform is all about photos with short captions(说明文字).53 percent of its users are aged 18-29, but a big percentage of those may be even younger and simply (list their age as 18 in order to use the platform)
Habbo Hotel
Habbo Hotel is a place for teens to chat/Each teen receives personal room to decorate with virtual objects. They can also dress their avatars(网络头像) in virtual clothes or create games to play with friends. The room might have music, be set up like classroom, or have other features so different avatars can visit one another. Each room has an adult moderator(管理员) to make sure it stays safe.
Fanlala
Fanlala is a social network that gives teens who love celebrities, music and TV shows a place to interact. Through it, users can get the latest news and gossip on their favorite shows, as well as take quizzes to test their knowledge.
Teen Chat
Teen Chat is place for teens to interact with one another through forums(论坛)according to their interests. For example, there are chat rooms for those who love anime(日本动漫) and for those who have just started college. There are also chat rooms for things like music, games, and sports.
1. What makes Instagram different from other site listed in the text?A.It's a great place for people to share photos. |
B.The majority of its users are in their early 20s. |
C.It has the largest number of users. |
D.Only those above 18 normally use it. |
A.Instagram. | B.Habbo Hotel. |
C.Fanlala. | D.Teen Chat. |
A.Game skills. | B.Sports knowledge. |
C.Anime videos. | D.Entertainment news. |
【推荐1】Drinking a daily glass of wine for health reasons may not be so healthy after all, a new study from Washington University School of Medicine suggests.
Analyzing data from more than 400,000 people between ages 18 to 85, the researchers found that consuming one to two drinks four or more times per week-an amount considered healthy by current guidelines-increases the risk of early death by 20 percent, compared with drinking three times a week or less. The increased risk of death was consistent across age groups.
"It used to seem like having one or two drinks per day was no big deal, and there even have been some studies suggesting it can improve health,” said first author Sarah M. Hartz. “But now we know that even the lightest daily drinkers have an increased death risk. ”
Although some earlier studies have linked light drinking to improvements in cardiovascular(心血管的)health, Hartz said the new study shows that those potential gains are outweighed by other risks. Her team evaluated heart disease risk and cancer risk and found that although in some cases, drinking alcohol may reduce risk of heart-related problems, daily drinking increased cancer risk and, as a result, mortality risk.
The new study reviewed data from more than 700 studies around the world and concluded that the safest level of drinking is none. The Washington University team analysis focused on light drinkers: those who consumed only one or two drinks a day. The study focused on two large groups of people in the United States: 340,668 participants, aged 18 to 85, in the National Health Interview Survey, and another 93,653 individuals, aged 40 to 60 who were treated as outpatients(门诊病人)at Veterans Administration clinics.
Hartz thought that some doctors could recommend that people with family histories of heart problems have a drink from time to time, but in families with a history of cancer, physicians had better recommend quitting drinking.
1. What's the new finding of the study on light drinking?A.It benefits heart health. |
B.It is potentially unhealthy. |
C.It is the main cause of cancer. |
D.It harms only certain age groups. |
A.By collecting, clinical data. |
B.By analyzing questionnaires. |
C.By visiting hospitals personally. |
D.By making an analysis of other studies. |
A.Earlier studies are proved totally wrong by Hartz. |
B.Hartz thought doctors should avoid suggesting drinking. |
C.Hartz thought doctors should offer personalized suggestions. |
D.The Washington University team surveyed about 700 people. |
A.Daily drinking, however much, adds to risk of death |
B.Risk of drinking wine can't be ignored among youth · |
C.A sip of wine a day keeps the doctor away |
D.Light drinking still promises a longer life: |
【推荐2】It was in October. 1 was aimlessly wandering down the street, heading into a most gloriously beautiful sunset. I had an urge to speak to someone on the street to share that beauty, but it seemed everyone was in a hurry.
I took the next-best action. Quickly 1 ducked into a department store and asked the lady behind the counter if she could come outside for just a minute. She looked at me as though I were from some other planet. She hesitated, and then seemingly against her better judgment, she moved toward the door.
When she got outside I said to her, "Just look at that sunset! Nobody out here was looking at it and I just had to share it with someone."
For a few seconds we just looked. Then I said, "God is in his heaven and all is right with the world." I thanked her for coming out to see it; she went back inside and I left. It felt good to share the beauty.
Four years later my situation changed greatly. I came to the end of a twenty-year marriage. I was alone and on my own for the first time in my life.1lived in a trailer park which, at the time, I considered a real come-down, and I had to do my wash in the community laundry room.
One day, while my clothes were going around, I picked up a magazine and read an article about a woman who had been in similar circumstances. She had come to the end of a marriage, moved to a strange community, and the only job she could find was one she disliked: clothing sales in a department store.
Then something that happened to her changed everything. She said a woman came into her department store and asked her to step outside to look at a sunset. The stranger had said, "God is in his heaven and all is right with the world," and she had realized the truth in that statement. From that moment on, she turned her life around.
1. The author asked the woman to go outside toA.cheer her up | B.admire the sunset |
C.offer some help | D.have a chat |
A.found her dream job |
B.worked in a laundry room |
C.put an end to her marriage |
D.lived in the same community |
A.disappointed | B.puzzled | C.overjoyed | D.inspired |
A.Never give up |
B.Sharing Beauty |
C.Beauty of Life |
D.An Unforgettable experience |
【推荐3】There are apps for almost everything. Here are some of the best free apps that are well received by smartphone users.
StorySign
StorySign is designed to help deaf children learn to read. With a book in hand. just point your phone's camera at the page and an animated character in StorySign will read the page in sign language. And children will both enjoy the books and learn to read in the process. Even in its limited form,StorySign is well worth trying if you have a deaf child young enough to appreciate it,but we expect this app will keep getting better as its library grows.
PlantLet
Wherever you are.chances are there are hundreds of different plant species within walking distance .and most of us have no idea what all but the most common are called. PlantNet aims to make identifying them easier--simply take a photo and the app will attempt to identify what kind of plant you’re seeing.
Google Photos
Google Photos stands out among hundreds of photo apps.as it gives you unlimited storage for photos and videos. But with basic editing tools and the ability to make albums. it's more than just photo and video storage. It aims to be your first and last stop after taking a picture. To achieve that,it will need a few more steps. but it's well on its way.
Soon
Soon is an app that lets you create lists of books you want to read. movies you want to watch.restaurants you want to try and more. You can select from a number of categories, including games.shops, bars, museums and TV shows, and then make a list of the ones that interest you. It's a great app for anyone struggling to remember the things they want to watch, visit, read, play and listen to .
1. Who is Story Sign mainly intended for?A.Children interested in sign language. | B.Any child fond of stories. |
C.Children with hearing loss. | D.Any child who enjoys reading. |
A.They both focus on photos and videos. |
B.They both need improving. |
C.They both allow users to share. |
D.They both offer unlimited storage. |
A.PlantNet helps users research into plants. |
B.Users can learn to write and talk through StorySign. |
C.Soon is especially suitable for forgetful people. |
D.Google Photos can only be used to store data. |