1 . We all need cash (现金) in order to live our life. However. something called digital currency (货币) is slowly taking the place of cash. A currency is a kind of money. Usually, we use currency when we talk about a country’s money. If something is digital, it only exists (存在) on a computer. So “digital currency” means money that only exists on computers.
Lots of people have digital currency accounts (账户). They use a credit card (信用卡) to change their real money into digital money, and then the money goes into the digital currency account. A lot of people wonder, “Why should I change my real money into digital currency?” This is a fair question, but there’s a good answer. If you want to buy something online, then you usually have to use digital currency. For example, if you’re in China and you want to buy something in Canada, then you’ll have to pay with the digital currency.
Many people still don’t trust digital currency. Some people think that if they can’t hold their money in their hand, then it doesn’t seem real. These people don’t feel comfortable when they see numbers on a computer screen. The computer tells them that their money is safe but these people don’t really feel safe. Another problem is security (安全). There are hackers (黑客) all over the world. A hacker is a person who steals computer information. If a hacker gets the password of your digital currency account, he or she can steal your money.
You have to decide whether or not you trust this new invention. Just remember one thing: If you want to buy something online, then you probably won’t have a choice. You’ll have to use digital currency.
1. What does Para. 1 mainly tell us?| A．What digital currency is. | B．How to use digital currency. |
| C．Why we all need cash to live. | D．Where to find digital currency. |
| A．You cannot shop online without digital currency. |
| B．You cannot buy anything in China with real money. |
| C．You cannot buy anything in Canada without digital currency. |
| D．You can use both real money and digital currency to shop online. |
| A．Digital currency is not safe enough. |
| B．Many people still don’t trust digital currency. |
| C．Some people can’t hold their money in their hand. |
| D．Some people don’t feel comfortable with numbers. |
| A．Digital currency can be used for buying foreign goods online. |
| B．Digital currency means the end of real money. |
| C．Cash is much safer than digital currency. |
| D．Most people like using cash rather than digital currency. |
2 . Few words are spoken more often every day on the streets of Britain than “I’m sorry”. This phrase has become such a common response (普遍的反应) that it has taken on a lot of meanings.
Saying “Sorry” means to apologize. This is simple and easy to understand. We learn it both as a native speaker and as a student of foreign languages.
But in Britain, it takes on another meaning. It is a cultural expression. Imagine this: a man walks down the street, looking down at his phone. A woman is walking in the opposite direction, towards the man. She sees him, but she can’t get out of the way in time. The man bumps (碰撞) into the woman. Who should say sorry? Naturally, the man should say sorry, because it was he who wasn’t looking where he was going. Yet in Britain, it is common for both to apologize.
It is known that British people, like most people, do not enjoy conflict (冲突). So to quickly calm the situation, British people will apologize to each other.
Other times it may sound funny to hear “sorry”. Some of my friends say it at restaurants, as they ask the waiter: “Sorry, but can I order another drink?” It is not to apologize, but just to express that we need the waiter. In Britain, sorry doesn’t always mean exactly what you think.
1. Why do British people usually apologize to each other?| A．Because they are friendly to each other. |
| B．Because that means both of them do something wrong. |
| C．Because they always care about others. |
| D．Because they do not enjoy conflict, they usually want to calm the situation. |
| A．It’s used to describe a situation that people should avoid. |
| B．It’s used to explain why people should say sorry to each other. |
| C．It’s used to describe how “sorry” has another meaning in Britain. |
| D．It’s used to show how polite British people are. |
| A．“Sorry” can be used to make an apology to others. |
| B．“Sorry” can be used to calm a situation down. |
| C．“Sorry” can be used to explain what you’re thinking about. |
| D．“Sorry” can be used to ask a waiter to bring something. |
It’s a pity that deaf people, or those who have hearing problems, can’t enjoy music. But now a vibrating (振动的) suit brings them hope-it can allow them to “feel” music through their skin, rather than hear it.
The special suit is able to translate music into some vibrating pulses (节拍). And the users can choose different levels. Chase Burton, 33, a deaf film-maker from Texas, US, has been testing out the suit for four years. He understands that a deaf person’s experience with music is very different.
“When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations from my brother’s music playing.” Burton told CNN. Now when he wears the vibrating suit, he says the sound hits different parts of his body. “Maybe it will shake me strongly in my knees first. And then I’ll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I’ll feel some pulsations.” Burton said.
The designers have been working on helping a large number of deaf people to have a chance of a musical experience. In 2016, some prototype (样品) suits were tested at a Lady Gaga concert in the US. The suit was also tested at a different concert in Las Vegas in 2019. It was given to 150 audiences (听众) at the concert, where half the audience members were deaf and half could hear.
At the same time, the company has been improving the technology and planned to put it into the market soon. And the final goal of the company is to make the technology available to all.
“We truly think that anything that has an audio element (元素) can also have a vibrational experience associated with it as well,” the company’s talent and business development director,
Jordan Richardson, told CNN.
1. How does the vibrating suit help deaf people?| A．By improving their hearing. |
| B．By changing the loudness of sound. |
| C．By turning music into some vibrating pulses. |
| D．By sending music to their ears easily and quickly. |
| A．The suit. | B．The music. | C．The concert. | D．The technology. |
| A．Because he wants to introduce different ways people enjoy music. |
| B．Because he wants to tell how different it is for a deaf person to enjoy music. |
| C．Because he wants to show the sadness for not having the technology earlier. |
| D．Because he wants to call on designers to make better products for deaf people. |
| A．Listen to the “Suit” | B．Wear a Suitable Suit |
| C．Music Makes Life Colorful | D．The Development of Science |
4 . Welcome to our restaurant and enjoy our nice food!
| Menu |
| MAIN FOOD(主食) Hamburger ￥10.00 Fried chicken ￥7.00 Rice with eggs ￥4.50 Rice with vegetables ￥4.00 |
| DRINKS Orange juice ￥3.50/glass ￥6.00 for TWO Apple juice ￥2.50/glass ￥4.50 for TWO Coke ￥5.00/bottle ￥9.00 for TWO Milk ￥4.00/bottle |
| DESSERTS（甜食） Chocolate ￥12.00/bar Banana cake ￥5.00 Ice-cream ￥3.00 |
| A．￥3.00. | B．￥4.00. | C．￥4.48. | D．￥7.00. |
| A．￥23.00. | B．￥26.00. | C．￥29.00. | D．￥33.00. |
| A．fried chicken | B．chocolate | C．banana cakes | D．bread |
5 . ①When it comes to Chinese students considering studying in foreign countries, many of them usually believe that life will be easy and enjoyable. Unfortunately, it’s likely that students with those beliefs will be disappointed very soon after landing at the airport.
②So, what are the problems you may have, and how can you deal with them?
③Teaching and learning styles in America are very different from those in China, requiring more critical thinking(批判性思维) and teamwork. In a normal American classroom, one project might be done by a study group in which every person has his/her own responsibility.
④So don’t worry about your language or any grammar mistakes. Just watch what other students do, and don’t be afraid to ask any questions. The discussions, or sometimes ever arguments, that your group members and you hold are likely to be the beginning of a friendship.
⑤Beside schoolwork, another important thing faced by overseas students is homesickness or loneliness. You may miss your parents’ cooking, your pets, or even your old bed. Being away from home can create bitter feelings, especially when faced with the challenges of getting used to a new environment.
⑥What I strongly suggest is to try hard to deal with these feelings. Be open to new friendships. Sign up for school activities, and give yourself permission to enjoy life at school, even if you miss home a lot. Be organized and keep a diary to check your progress. Write down three new things that you’re grateful for every evening, as well as three things you’re looking forward to every morning.
⑦Studying abroad is never simple. In fact, there will be many difficulties every day. But I’m sure you will overcome your difficulties and make your time overseas a success.
1. The article is written for ________.| A．teachers | B．parents | C．students | D．travelers |
| A．thinking critically alone | B．working in a group |
| C．watching what others do | D．arguing with other students |
| A．Keep a diary. | B．Make new friends. |
| C．Take part in school activities. | D．Write a letter to parents daily. |
| A．①//②③//④⑤//⑥⑦ | B．①②//③④//⑤⑥//⑦ |
| C．①//②③④//⑤//⑥⑦ | D．①②//③④⑤//⑥⑦ |
6 . Mrs. Li plans to visit the National Museum of China next Sunday with her son. She is looking for information on its official website.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CHINA Address: East side of Tiananmen Square, No.16 East Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing Opening hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm It closes on Monday except during public holidays like May Day or National Day. Price: For free Admission: All visitors must make an appointment (预约) in advance. Visitors with ID cards, student cards and other valid certificates (有效证件) can enter. Before entering, visitors must go though security checks and show the real-time Health Codes status（健康码）. Children under 1.3m need to be accompanied (陪同) by their parents. Getting here: No.1, No.2, No.52, No.82, No.120 buses; Subway Line 1 Note: In order to keep exhibition halls clean and protect the exhibits (展品), pets, drinks and food cannot be brought into the museum For more information, please visit http://www.chnmuseum.cn |
1. How long is the museum usually open?
| A．It’s usually open for 7 hours. | B．It’s usually open for 8 hours. |
| C．It’s usually open for 8.5 hours. | D．It’s usually open for 9 hours. |
| A．Mrs. Li will visit the National Museum of China on Monday. |
| B．Visitors Can buy tickets online before visiting the museum. |
| C．A l.2-mcter-talI boy can enter the museum with his parents. |
| D．Visitors can take their pet dogs into the museum. |
| A．Pet lovers. | B．Sports lovers. | C．Book lovers. | D．Travel lovers. |
7 . Welcome to New York!
★Public Transportation (交通)
In New York, there is a good bus and subway service. If you are planning to take the subway a lot, you should buy a subway ticket for ten journeys because it’s cheaper. But in fact, the New York taxis are very convenient, so you should take at least one taxi during your visit!
★Eating out
There are many kinds of food in New York and you shouldn’t eat at McDonald’s every day. There are good restaurants in Little Italy and Chinatown, for example.
★Shopping
Shopping in New York is fun. There are big shops. They are open seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices. You have to pay a special tax (税) on everything you buy in New York.
★Places to See
There are many places to see in New York — Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, etc. And you shouldn’t go home without climbing the Statue of Liberty to enjoy the best scenery of the city!
1. How many transportation ways are mentioned in Paragraph 1?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．it’s a good choice to eat at MacDonald’s every day |
| B．we can buy everything from shops with no special tax |
| C．it’s much cheaper to buy subway tickets for eight journeys |
| D．we can see the best scenery of the city from the Statue of Liberty |
| A．In a play. | B．In a dictionary. | C．In a guidebook. | D．In a history book. |
8 . The day was like any other day in his life, Tom walked past(走过) the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row(前排) of shoes, and he felt happy to see that the pair of shoes he wanted very much were still there. Looking down(向下看), he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away(走开) and thought how to tell his mother about it. He knew she would give him anything he liked if she could. But he also knew very well she had little money. He decided not to go home at once(立刻), as he looked worried and his mother would notice(注意) it. So he went to the park and sat on the grass. Then he saw a boy in a wheel chair(轮椅). He noticed that the boy moved the wheel with his hands. Tom looked at him carefully and was surprised to see the boy have no feet. He looked at his own feet. “It’s much better to be without shoes than without feet,” he thought. There was no reason(理由) for him to feel so sorry and sad. He sent away sadness(遣散悲伤) and smiled, he thought he was happier.
1. Tom passed the shop ________.| A．on foot | B．by bus | C．by bike | D．in a car |
| A．to buy the shoes | B．to look at the shoes he liked |
| C．to look at the coats in the shop window | D．to look at the dress on the front row |
| A．too expensive | B．quite cheap | C．not there | D．not sold yet(还没有被卖) |
| A．was thinking how to tell his mother about it | B．wanted to see the boy |
| C．didn’t want to make his mother worried | D．he felt happy |
| A．liked new coats very much | B．loved his mother best |
| C．didn’t want to go to school | D．didn’t want to stay at home |
Readers  The show invites different people to read aloud on the stage. It also tells the moving stories behind those people. Channel: CCTV 1 Producer & Hostess: Dong Qing Time: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Friday & Sunday |
The Chinese Character Dictation Competition  Many people can't even remember the 10,000 characters they used in daily life without electronic help. The show can improve people's skills of writing Chinese characters. Channel: CCTV 3 Director & Designer: Guan Zhengwen Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on Saturday & Wednesday |
Keep Running  It's a game show. Many popular stars go to some places to complete different missions（任务）. In the game, they can learn the importance of team spirit. Nothing can be done alone. Channel: Zhejiang TV Director: Yao Yitian Time: 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m on Friday |
King Cross  It's a music show. Many famous stars sing songs in the show. People can enjoy wonderful music. Channel: Beijing TV Hostess: Li Kun Time: 8:30 p.m.-10:10 p.m. on Saturday |
1. What does Dong Qing do?
| A．A director and designer. | B．A producer and hostess. |
| C．A director and producer. | D．A producer and designer. |
| A．know many moving stories | B．improve our skills of writing |
| C．learn team spirit | D．enjoy beautiful music |
| A．Keep Running | B．The Chinese Character Dictation Competition |
| C．Readers | D．King Cross |
At least 109,265 square kilometers of land burned in Australia from September 2019 to March 2020. Around 1,250,000,000 animals died in the fires.
Like millions of others around the world, 18-year-old Rachel Ratelle from the US saw news of the fires. She felt sad as she watched a badly hurt Koala trying to climb a tree to safety.
But unlike many people, she decided to do something about it. She called wildlife rescue organizations(救援组织) in Australia to find out what they needed most. Many groups were asking for hand-sewn (手工缝制的) pouches (育儿袋) for animals like koalas and kangaroos that lost their homes and parents in the fires.
Ratelle wanted to provide these things, but there was just one problem. " I've never sewn in my life, " Ratelle said. "Giving money seemed like something too simple(简单) . I just wanted to help these animals by doing something myself, so I decided to learn how to sew. "
Over the next month, RaLelle bought her own sewing machine and taught herself how to sew by watching online videos. She sewed 25 pouches of different sizes and sent them to wildlife rescue organizations in Australia.
A week later, she received a photo from an organization with a baby kangaroo in one of her pouches. She said it was a great feeling. "It made me feel like I contributed (作出贡献) to the world, and it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way, " Ratelle said. "I plan to use my new sewing skills to help animals and people who have suffered from natural disasters. "
1. Ratelle chose to sew pouches for animals because ________.| A．she liked koalas best | B．she didn't have enough money |
| C．she wanted to offer help | D．she decided to learn how to sew |
| A．will keep sewing to help others | B．gave money to help the animals |
| C．wants more people to learn how to sew | D．was sad that she couldn't help animals |
| A．制造 | B．生存 | C．痛恨 | D．受苦 |
| A．Practice makes perfect. | B．A small act makes a big difference. |
| C．Many hands make light work. | D．There is no smoke without fire. |
