3 . In October, 2019, Beijing Daily warned the youth that they shouldn't let Internet slang （俚语） deepen the generation gap（代沟），after People Daily started a discussion on Chinese microblog Weibo on how to "explain" the youth's Internet slang terms to parents. The post got 40,000 likes. People were commenting that they couldn't keep up with the rapidly developing Internet lingo （术语）in China.

People also fear that Chinese Internet slang will negatively influence broader linguistic （语言的） trends of Mandarin Chinese, in particular, the gradual taking over of pinyin, the romanization of traditional Chinese characters using the Western alphabet. As pinyin gets widely used when people text or write on mobile phones or computers, while less and less people write characters by hand, people gradually forget how to write them, which is called "character amnesia" in China.

2019^’s latest slang terms add a further simplification: the use of pinyin acronyms. "Awsl"   in pinyin, for instance, means Ah, wo si le (Oh, I'm gonna die), and is used if something is too cute or adorable. "Nsdd" stands for ni shuo de dui (you're right).

Certainly, as an age-old written language, Chinese has been evolving and developing over the years. But the Chinese Internet lingo is unlikely to replace the existing use of Mandarin Chinese, but will rather be enriching it by adding another layer.

Acronyms aren't new. They have appeared with the limited space available in early-generation cell phone messaging. Some of them have become a part of the English language, such as BTW (by the way) and LOL (laugh out loud), while others had a rather short lifetime. That's likely to be what's going to happen with China's Internet slang terms. Some are going to be old in a few weeks, while others might make it into mainstream use, and as they do, young net users are coming up with new slang words to differentiate themselves.

In China, using Internet slang means belonging to a certain generation that likes to watch the same talk shows, play the same games, etc., and therefore, creates unity. Older generations don't have to feel left out, and certainly don't have to fear a degradation (没落)of the Chinese language. While language development is unavoidable, Internet slang is not going to let 6,000 years of Chinese written language completely change overnight.

1. The public are worried about Chinese Internet slang abuse because

A．It's used by children to keep secrets from parents.

B．It can cause confusion even among young people.

C．It was invented in response to the limited messaging space.

D．It will rarely have a positive effect on linguistic trends of Chinese.

2. How do Chinese Internet slang terms affect the Chinese language?

A．They add variety to the language.

B．They are replacing its traditional vocabulary.

C．They make the language more global.

D．They only have temporary effects on Chinese.

3. By using Internet slang in China, people may get.

A．a sense of purpose

B．a sense of group identity

C．a sense of cultural pride

D．a sense of safety

4. Which could be the best title for the passage?

A．Is Media Helping Older Generation Understand Internet Slang?

B．Is Chinese Language Too Powerful to Be Largely Affected?

C．Is Mandarin Chinese Useful to Bridge the Generation Gap?

D．Is Internet Slang Deepening the Generation Gap, Ruining Chinese?

4 . A single cigarette sold on a street corner may not cost a lot; however, the whole costs of smoking are huge.

First, consider the cost of human life. The World Health Organization says about 10 people die of a tobacco-related disease every minute. That speed adds up to almost six million people dying of such diseases every year.

Most of these preventable（可预防的）deaths happen in low-income and middle-income countries. The World Bank says each of these countries has a total national income（收入）of less than $12,746.

The World Health Organization says tobacco kills 6 million people yearly — a number that is expected to rise to 8 million by 2030 unless immediate action is taken.

For most people, stopping smoking is hard. Many began smoking as teenagers. They are used to it. Also, tobacco contains the powerful drug nicotine.

Studies show people who want to stop smoking can do so with different treatments. Some get help from electronic cigarettes, medicine or nicotine patches that reduce their desire for the drug.

But smoking costs more than the life of a person. It can affect the health of the whole country. The World Health Organization says low-income countries depend heavily on taxes from cigarettes. They use the money, in part, to pay the costs of health care for tobacco-related diseases.

But the illegal trade in tobacco products is further testing the economies of low-income countries. WHO officials say the illegal trade earns about $31 billion every year.

Douglas Bettcher is the director of the WHO’s Department for the Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases. He calls the illegal trade a monster with many heads. He says the trade enables young people to buy cigarettes at low prices, become addicted to tobacco and suffer from serious health problems. It also increases crime and reduces taxes.

The World Health Organization is strongly suggesting that the United Nations member states sign an agreement to end the illegal trade in tobacco products. Eight countries have agreed to the agreement. But the agreement of 32 other countries is still needed for it to become an international law.

1. According to the passage, people dying of a tobacco-related disease are mostly from ______.

A．developed countries	B．high-income countries
C．less developed countries	D．the United Nations

2. Which of the following about the whole costs of smoking is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Destroying the environment.	B．Being bad to human life.
C．Affecting the whole country’s economy.	D．Causing the illegal trade.

3. What’s the main idea of the last but one paragraph?

A．Some action has been taken by the WHO.

B．The harm of the illegal trade in tobacco products.

C．Young people who are addicted to smoking may commit a crime.

D．An agreement to end the illegal trade in tobacco products is being signed.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Smoking Costs More than You Think

B．Different Ways to Stop Smoking

C．The Illegal Trade in Tobacco Products

D．Immediate Action to Stop Smoking

5 . As life in cities worldwide becomes more expensive, urban designers are using modern technology to help citizens avoid traffic jams, and shorten the time needed for bus waiting and other things. Technology is also used to cut costly waste.

In Santander, a Spanish port city, parking is easy to find. As one car drives away, an underground sensor shows that a parking space is now free. 400 sensors send messages to signs on streets, and GPS devices direct drivers to the nearest available parking spaces, reducing traffic jams. Trash is collected only when the bins are full and bus stop signs show exactly when the next bus is coming. The public parks are watered only the soil gets dry. All this is made possible by 20,000 sensors installed on buildings, street posts and even buses. They are part of the “smart city” project, launched by the University of Cantabria seven years ago.

University researchers like Luis Munoz regularly meet with locals to discuss how to make their city even smarter. “They propose when they have ideas and sometimes even develop by themselves. Here, we give them the opportunity to see these ideas happen in real life,” said Munoz. For example, the university helped a woman create an app that outlines the easiest route for walking with a baby stroller. Another provides information to residents about their water consumption and sends an alarm to their phone if there is a leak.

The Santander smart project is attracting the attention of larger cities in Europe and elsewhere that are looking for smart solutions to urban problems.

1. What is the life like in Santander?

A．It is meaningful.	B．It is full of freedom.
C．It is likely to change fast.	D．It is effective and convenient.

2. How can residents help Munoz’s job?

A．By offering some original or fresh ideas.

B．By showing him around the city.

C．By installing sensors themselves.

D．By using as little water as possible.

3. What does the underlined word “Another” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．A university.	B．A phone.
C．An easy route.	D．An app.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．A Worldwide Problem	B．A Smart City Project
C．A Creative Researcher	D．A Trend in Urban Design