1 . Language is in a constant state of change. British English shows this clearly. Take the word “Cheerio!” for example. It has been a British way to say goodbye for more than a century, but it’s dying out as the English language evolves. These days, many young people simply say “laters”. Or take the word “marvelous”. At one time it was a common British word meaning “wonderful”, but over the last ten years it’s been overtaken by the American word “awesome”.
So how and why do words come into and fall out of fashion? The influence of US culture is only one explanation for why popular words in British English may change or even stop being used over time. “Awesome” is a good example, but also “fortnight”, a term not used in the US, is now falling out of fashion in British English, and in some cases has been replaced by “two weeks”.
New inventions also bring in new words. As old inventions are replaced by new ones, the words which described them also disappear and are replaced. So it’s out with the “Walkman” (a cassette player from the 80s) and in with MP4 players!
Then there’s the influence of social media. Text messages and emails have reduced words for convenience, with something like ICYMI (“in case you missed it”) becoming words in their own right. Where “friend” was once a noun, we now “friend someone on Facebook” and where we used to “love” something, now we’re “loving it”!
1. In what situation do the British use “Cheerio!”?| A．When they give thanks. | B．When they ask for help. |
| C．When they say goodbye. | D．When they meet new friends. |
| A．Returns. | B．Develops. | C．Follows. | D．Falls. |
| A．To show its importance. | B．To talk about its history. |
| C．To describe how it came into being. | D．To explain how some words are replaced. |
| A．It is changing the way that words are used. | B．It is making language difficult to learn. |
| C．It is bringing in many long words. | D．It is making meanings clearer. |
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3 . Chinatown, lying in Downtown L. A．near the city’s cultural center, is one of L. A.’s most popular tourist destinations. What are you waiting for? Go to explore this amazing place right now!
A MECCA FOR FOODIn Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone’s needs. Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that’s beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.
CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUMFood is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum (CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed in the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.
CENTRAL PLAZAA big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown’s Central Plaza. The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W. College St.
Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by Tyrus Wong. The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films, particularly as the lead artist on Disney’s Bambi.
FESTIVALSChinatown hosts many party-style events throughout the year, like the music and food truck Chinatown Summer Nights, the yearly Moon Festival and the biggest one, Chinese New Year! It’s really a good place to experience L. A.’s cultural diversity.
1. Of the following places, which one may be popular for its breakfast?| A．Garnier Building. | B．Philippe The Original. |
| C．Full House Seafood. | D．Chinese American Museum. |
| A．A chef. | B．A journalist. | C．A poet. | D．A historian. |
| A．Visit Bruce Lee in person. | B．Taste different food for free. |
| C．Celebrate the Spring Festival. | D．Protect the oldest Chinese building. |
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| A．curious | B．strict | C．creative | D．stubborn |
| A．cover | B．admit | C．refuse | D．realize |
| A．achievement | B．attention | C．wisdom | D．freedom |
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| A．devices | B．opportunities | C．responsibilities | D．softwares |
| A．in store | B．in the charge | C．out of reach | D．safe and sound |
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| A．excited | B．anxious | C．worried | D．doubtful |
| A．deadly | B．popular | C．unknown | D．unbearable |
5 . Peter Hauge Madsen, former Head of the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Danish Technical University (DTU), has won this year’s Poul La Cour Award for his leadership and dedication in advancing the European wind energy research community.
It was back in the 1970s that Danish engineers and scientists began to use the power of wind. Peter Hauge Madsen’s ambition(雄心)was to build a research society in Europe, bringing the brightest European scientists and researchers together. During his career, Peter Hauge Madsen helped to shape and enlarge the Wind and Energy Systems department at DTU. Today it is the largest research department for wind energy worldwide with more than 400 employees.
Research conducted by Peter Hauge Madsen and his team was important in the development of the wind industry as we know it today. His great efforts helped create a strong foundation for modern wind turbines(涡轮机). His knowledge of meteorological(气象的)measurements helped use wind energy resources in a smarter and more efficient way. As part of his work, he helped develop the Danish Wind Atlas(地图册). Today, energy planners around the world use this atlas to get an overview of the most favourable conditions for wind turbines.
During the award ceremony, Peter Hauge Madsen said, “I have been driven by the idea that wind energy can solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. I am very proud to have built a strong team of researchers. Today we have come so far that wind has become the main source of electricity in many parts of the world. That’s more than we could have ever imagined 40 years ago.”
1. What’s the probable meaning of “dedication” underlined in Paragraph 1?| A．Application. | B．Appreciation. | C．Explanation. | D．Devotion. |
| A．The knowledge of meteorology. | B．The wind energy resources. |
| C．The development of the industry. | D．The Danish Wind Atlas. |
| A．Wind energy has taken the place of electric power in Denmark. |
| B．Wind energy has been made good use of in many parts of the world. |
| C．The research team predicted that electricity would be widely used. |
| D．The research team has come across a bottleneck during the process. |
| A．Flexible and faithful. | B．Caring but sensitive. |
| C．Ambitious and painstaking. | D．Optimistic but shortsighted. |
6 . The video blogger Long Yan, who is in his 30s, has produced more than 170 videos, showing the unique charm of destinations in Guizhou Province. He firstly focused on natural scenery but has increasingly paid more attention to deeper exploration of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产).
Since December of last year, Long has dug into his own pocket and launched his own project, which aims to document 100 examples of intangible cultural heritage across the country in three years. He hopes his efforts can help raise awareness of traditional Chinese culture, contributing to its protection and inheritance (继承).
Long felt he should take immediate action to push forward his project when he learned that a senior performer of Dixi Opera in Anshun — which features wooden masks and functions to show respect to gods and help drive away evil — passed away last year. “Traditional craftsmanship (工匠精神) should not be forgotten, and the devotion and determination of inheritors of intangible cultural heritage is worth remembering,” he says.
To do his part, Long has decided to tell stories about them and help more people witness their contributions to their craft. His first intangible cultural heritage video was about the leaf-vein embroidery (叶脉刺绣) technique practiced in Tongren city, Guizhou. He has already seen positive results from his work. Many of his young followers have shown eagerness for experiencing what he has posted.
1. Why does Long Yan shoot videos of intangible cultural heritage?| A．To raise people’s awareness of traditional Chinese culture. |
| B．To deeply explore the charm of natural scenery in China. |
| C．To make huge profits in the long run. |
| D．To find a way to become famous. |
| A．The respect for gods. | B．The appearance of wooden masks. |
| C．The features of Dixi Opera. | D．The death of a senior performer. |
| A．Long’s first video was out of favour. | B．Long is determined to be a craftsman. |
| C．Long’s work has a positive effect on youths. | D．The leaf-vein embroidery technique has been lost. |
| A．A travel guidance to Guizhou Province. |
| B．An introduction to the leaf-vein embroidery. |
| C．Long’s young followers’ eagerness for traditional culture. |
| D．Long’s efforts to explore traditional culture in Guizhou. |
From homeless to Harvard … it’s an unlikely turn of events. Liz Murray’s life is a triumph (胜利) over misfortune, and an amazing example of the importance of Dreaming Big. Murray’s upbringing in the Bronx, as the child of addicted parents, was filled with severe challenges. There was never enough food in the house, the apartment was dirty and drugs were everywhere. By age 16, Murray’s mom had died and she was homeless — sleeping in parks, riding the subway all night, and living as a high school dropout on the streets of New York City.
Suffering this pain, Murray always imagined her life could be much better than it was. “I knew I had to change my situations for the better, and that no one could do that for me. But, I quickly found that I also could not do it alone. I had to take responsibility first, and then I had to find help — a community of caring people to help me get there.” Determined to change her life, Murray finished high school in just two years, and with the help of devoted mentors (导师) and teachers, she was awarded a full scholarship (奖学金) by the New York Times to Harvard University — all while camping out in New York City parks and subway stations.
Her story sounds like a Hollywood movie — and it practically is. Lifetime Television produced a movie about Murray’s life story entitled Homeless to Harvard, which was nominated (提名) for three “Emmy Awards”. Murray received the White House “Project’s Role Model Award” and Oprah Winfrey’s first-ever “Chutzpah Award”. Her memoir (回忆录), Breaking Night, landed on the New York Times best-seller list after it came out and it quickly became an international best-seller published in twelve countries, in eight languages.
1. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2?| A．To show Murray’s determination. | B．To thank a community of caring people. |
| C．To recommend a healthy lifestyle. | D．To introduce the value of education. |
| A．From her father. | B．From the New York Times. |
| C．From devoted mentors. | D．From Harvard University. |
| A．Emmy Awards. | B．Dreaming Big. |
| C．Breaking Night. | D．Homeless to Harvard. |
| A．Dreams are lies. | B．Where there’s a will, there’s a way. |
| C．Too much is as bad as too little. | D．A bad beginning makes a bad ending. |
8 . Seeking adventure in the Alps this summer? Click here to find the mountain guides to help you make the most of your trip to the Alps.
| The Alps: A Natural Companion, by Jim Langley and Paul Gannon A guide to the geology (地质) and flowers of the Alps by science-focused authors Jim Langley and Paul Gannon. They uncover the natural wonders of the mountains with a detailed guide to 306 flowers and plants for on-the-spot identification and maps explaining how mountains are formed, plus 20 suggested walks across the Alpine range. |
| Wild Swimming: Alps, by Hansjörg Ransmayr Discover more than 150 secret bathing and swimming spots from family-friendly waterfall hikes to mountaintop challenges for the true adventurer. Offering detailed descriptions and tips on safety and access, this guide includes suggestions for places to picnic and the chance to swim underwater and dive(潜水)into the icy waters of an underground lake. |
| The Alps: High Mountains in Motion, by Andreas Fischer The Alps are a place of high drama — extreme weather, shifting seasons, the freeze and melt of ice. A photographer of the Alps, Andreas Fischer brings together the best of his collection, showing the amazing beauty of the range with informative texts and inspiring travel journals. |
| Walking: Day Walks in the Dolomites, by Gillian Price Explore 50 short walks covering the range of Italy’s UNESCO-listed Dolomites, each offering a taste of this unique spread of the Alps. Each walk can be dealt with in a day, graded from easy to tough. The book also includes guides to local food and history. |
| A．The Alps: A Natural Companion. | B．Wild Swimming: Alps. |
| C．The Alps: High Mountains in Motion. | D．Waiking: Day Walks in the Dolomites. |
| A．Paul Gannon. | B．Gillian Price. |
| C．Andreas Fischer. | D．Hansjörg Ransmayr. |
| A．A biography. | B．A website. |
| C．A novel. | D．A science book. |
9 . When people think about improving their physical fitness, they often neglect (忽视) balance. Good balance is a necessary part of being physically fit and key to living a long life, according to a research. It’s important for everyone, no matter your age.
Older adults are most affected by poor balance. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for those 65 and older, with nearly 30% in this age group reporting at least one fall in 2018, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But younger adults frequently fall down, too.
Forty-eight percent of young adults reported falling at least once during one 16-week study. The falls most commonly happened during sports activities, with women in the study reporting more falls and fall-related injuries than men.
Falls within the previous two years were reported by 18% of young adults (ages 20 to 45) in another study published in the journal BMC Public Health. That figure (数据) compared with 21% of middle-aged adults (46 to 65) reporting falls and 35% of those over 65. While falls among young adults were often connected with sports, falls by the middle-aged group were typically related to health problems and physical changes.
Many factors (因素) can affect your balance outside of age, such as vision changes, brain injuries, overweight and a general lack of physical fitness. Even if you have no risk factors, simply neglecting to work regularly on your balance will result in increased instability (不稳定性).
“Our body is conditioned to lose what we don’t regularly use and practice, and balance is no different,” said a researcher.
1. What role does a good balance play in our lives?| A．It helps us live a healthy and long life. |
| B．It enables us to build a perfect shape. |
| C．It protects us from getting seriously sick. |
| D．It has the power to make us look young. |
| A．By having a discussion. | B．By giving a list of figures. |
| C．By raising questions. | D．By following the time order. |
| A．When a health problem comes up. | B．When working regularly. |
| C．When a physical change appears. | D．When joining in a sport. |
| A．We are naturally born with balance. |
| B．We should manage our body properly. |
| C．Our body is used to working in its own way. |
| D．We’ll lose our balance if we don’t practise it often. |
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