1 . 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(Ma Yun)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., Allibaba is seeking to add new growth engines.

Now the retail(零售)celebration on Nov.1 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 I billion packs will become a daily event in the future." he said.

To fuel growth, Alibaba is speeding up its global exploration. Eleme, 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．other companies are competing for the market

B．it has broken a new sales record

C．Jack Ma's dream has come true

D．it has developed swiftly in the last ten years

2. It can be inferred from the passage that        .

A．shoppers in China doubted whether Zhang will be a successful CEO

B．the Singles' Day shopping festival started over ten years ago

C．the idea of the-retail celebration on Nov l I was put forward by Jack Ma

D．Zhang has a long way to go before he sets another sales record

3. The writer expresses the idea in paragraph 4 by           .

A．giving an explanation	B．making a comparison
C．listing examples	D．offering data

4. From the author's point of view, Alibaba's future is            .

A．challenging and hopeless	B．challenging but hopeful
C．worrying and doubtful	D．worrying but promising

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Whom does London Teenagers’ Help raise donations for?

A．Children.

B．Women.

C．Old people.

2. How many people were killed in the great floods?

A．At least 242.

B．About 5,000.

C．Around 18,600.

3. What are the flood victims badly in need of?

A．Food.

B．Clothes.

C．Water.

4. How can people contact London Teenagers’ Help?

A．By writing letters.

B．By going to the office directly.

C．By phone or through the Internet.

3 . The city of San Francisco is home to some of the nation's largest technology companies, including Twitter and Uber. At the same time, it has one of the largest homeless populations in the country. Homelessness and unemployment for local people continue to rise. But one program is helping connect the two worlds for these poor job seekers. Del Seymour created the program. He was once homeless himself.

Seymour spent years in a neighborhood known as the Tenderloin, an area with an extremely high rate of homelessness and unemployment. However, in recent years, large companies like Twitter and Uber have moved in or near the Tenderloin area. They started importing people from other regions countries to work in the neighborhood.

Seymour started making phone calls to technology companies. He thought it was unfair for the companies to ignore local people, including homeless ones. "You're not going to come in my neighborhood and ignore my people, "he said. “You' re going to include us in your business.”

To everyone's surprise, the companies started answering. As a result, Seymour started Code Tenderloin, an organization that is giving the homeless and other needy people a path to employment, including jobs in technology companies. It offers classes in coding for computer languages. It also gives six-week training classes in job readiness. The class teaches students   public speaking, resume building, interviewing and other skills. Code Tenderloin’s students visit technology companies to meet people, ask questions and learn from employees. Although only a small number of students have found full-time technology jobs, many others have got internships(实习) through the program. And many others have found other full-time jobs.

1. What has happened to the Tenderloin in recent years?

A．The rate of homelessness is decreasing.

B．People are hired by large companies.

C．Twitter sent employees to work for it.

D．Large companies located their offices there.

2. What is Seymours attitude toward the actions of Twitter and Uber at first?

A．Supportive.

B．Indifferent

C．Critical

D．Objective

3. Why did Seymour set up Code Tenderloin?

A．To help people find jobs.

B．To create jobs for himself and local people.

C．To help technology companies find suitable workers.

D．To teach coding for computer languages.

4. What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．A technology company.	B．An organization.
C．A learning path.	D．A job.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd. is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company with the headquarters     1     (set) up in Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is the     2     (large) telecommunications equipment maker in the world. Huawei     3     (found) in 1987 by Ren Zhenfei, a former engineer in the People’s Liberation Army. At the time of its establishment, Huawei focused     4     mass-producing phone switches, but has since expanded its business to include building telecommunications networks; providing operational and consulting services and equipment to enterprises inside and outside of China; and mass-producing communications devices for the consumer market. Huawei has over 140,000 employees; around 46% of     5     are taking part in research and development. So far, it     6     (establish) more than 21 Research and Development institutes in countries including China, the United States, Canada, UK and so on.

Huawei Technologies Co said that it recorded 159.6 billion yuan, 36.3 billion yuan, and 255.8 billion yuan in revenue (收益),     7     (respective). Its net profit margin stood at 9.2% in the first half of 2020,    8     (mark) a 13.1% increase year — on — year, despite US government restrictions and the challenges created by COVID-19. As     9     (country) around the globe are trying hard to solve the COVID-19 pandemic, information and communications technologies have become not only a crucial tool for combating the virus, but also     10     engine for economic recovery.

5 . The National Council for the Traditional Arts(NCTA) is a leading non-profit organization devoted to presenting and documenting folk and traditional arts in the United States.It works in partnership with communities across America to establish new,sustainable traditional arts events that deliver lasting social and cultural benefits.

NCTA seeks Festival Support Staff for 2020 festival season to provide office and on-site support for three large-scale festivals.Positions available include:

Programming Administration Assistant

This is the perfect position for someone with an interest in history,arts management, cultural anthropology(人类学），and related fields.

Responsibilities include programming research,marketing and promotion,and event organization.The position may also be responsible for press and photo document management, social media updates,and customer service.

Qualified applicants will be careful and organized,with excellent people skills and a general interest in the traditional arts. Computer literacy(读写能力）is essential.Contract runs May 1-December 15.

Festival Assistant

This is the perfect position for someone with an interest in arts,culture,and event logistics(后勤）who enjoys operating in a fast-paced,small-office environment.

The position provides festival staff support.Responsibilities include document creation, travel purchase,logistics support,data entry,and database maintenance.

Qualified applicants will be outgoing and open-minded,with effective oral and written communication skills and computer literacy.Experience with festival planning is preferred. Contract runs May 18-October 30.

Production Associate

The Production Associate is a key member of the production team who will work closely with the Production Manager on all festival audio,backline,and lighting needs,from planning through implementation(实施）。

The role will contribute to the following key tasks:advancing technical needs with artists, and working with NCTA and Festival staff to insure smooth on-site operations.

Qualified applicants will be responsible and adaptable,with excellent people skills. Experience in concert production is preferred. Contract runs June 15--October 30.

All Positions:Experience with database entry,Microsoft Office,and Adobe Acrobat is required.Must have a clean driving record,or reliable transportation.Some evenings, weekends,and travel required.

All positions are full time with contract.Deadline is April 20,2020.

More details and how to apply at:http/incta- America.com.

1. According to the passage, NCTA________

A．focuses on cultural and art education

B．keeps a record of American traditional arts

C．enjoys economic benefits from communities

D．aims to help the festival support staff

2. The programming administration assistant will probably________

A．plan and design program

B．create social networking websites

C．deal with complaints from customers

D．photograph newspapers and documents

3. What is the requirement for all the three positions?

A．Programming skills.

B．Communication skills.

C．Working experience.

D．Knowledge on traditional arts.

4. Once employed, one will_______

A．work full time

B．travel every week

C．start the job in May

D．learn database design

6 . Nowadays there is less and less contact between the old and the young. There are many reasons for this, but the result is the same: increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old people who have no contact with children. And more old people who are lonely and feel useless, along with more and more families with young children who desperately need more support. It's a major problem in many societies.

That's why intergenerational programs, designed to bring the old and the young together, are growing in popularity all over the world, supported by UNESCO and other local and international organizations. There are examples of successful initiatives all over the world. Using young people to teach IT skills to older people is one obvious example. Using old people as volunteer assistants in schools is another, perhaps reading with children who need extra attention.

One successful scheme in Franca is combining a residential home for the elderly with a nursery school in the same building. The children and the residents eat lunch together and share activities such as music, painting, gardening and caring for the pets which the residents are encouraged to keep. In the afternoons, the residents enjoy reading or telling stories to the children and, if a child is feeling sad or tired, there is always a kind lap to sit on and a cuddle(依偎). There are trips out and birthday parties too.

The advantages are enormous for everyone concerned. The children are happy because they get a lot more individual attention and respond well because someone has time for them. They also learn that old people are not different or frightening in any way. And of course, they see illness and death and learn to accept them. The residents are happy because they feel useful and needed. They are more active and more interested in life when the children are around and they take more interest in their appearance too. And the staff are happy because they see an improvement in the physical and psychological health of the residents and have an army of assistants to help with the children.

1. What is the social problem talked about in Paragraph 1?

A．A generation gap.	B．Caring for children.
C．Intergenerational contact.	D．The support for the aged.

2. What is special about the scheme France?

A．Joining an elderly house with a kindergarten.	B．Hiring old people as children- care workers.
C．Helping children face misfortunes bravely.	D．Using children to accompany the old.

3. In which aspect does the scheme benefit the old?

A．It builds up their strength.	B．They live a healthier life.
C．It creates a family atmosphere.	D．They are closer to their relatives.

7 . A year after he died at the age of 17, a young man's love of helping others lives on. Through a foundation established by his parents, Benjamin Canlas is still making the world a better place.

The Benjamin Canlas Courage to be Kind Foundation gives away mountain bikes to Filipinos who are struggling to make ends meet.

Dr. Glennda Canlas and her husband created the foundation to remember their son and his kindness. One time, Benjamin saw a food seller riding a beat-up bicycle with its pedals missing. He used his own savings to replace them. After Benjamin's death, his parents saw a way to connect their private donors with those in need.

In the Philippines, many businesses have been closed and many jobs have been lost as a result of the coronavirus crisis. This has left thousands of Filipinos struggling to survive and many have to take odd jobs, which means traveling from one place to another. However, public transportation has been severely restricted. So many people have no choice but to complete those jobs on foot, walking hours in the sun or rain.

Benjamin's parents had the idea to give away bikes to deserving individuals nominated by their friends or coworkers. When the giveaway contest was announced, they received more than 50 nominations, all of which were then checked for truthfulness. And on July 11, 27 individuals got bicycles that would help make their lives a little less difficult. Even as the contest ended, nominations continued to come in. The foundation said there are people still in need and much work needs to be done.

"We live in a world where it still takes courage to be kind, " said Dr. Glennda Canlas, "The goal of the foundation is to help create a world where kindness does not require courage-it is simply the thing we all do."

1. Why was the Foundation started?

A．To offer bikes to those out of work.	B．To honor Benjamin Canlas' good deed.
C．To promote green travel in the Philippines.	D．To help Filipinos working in the countryside.

2. How does the Foundation find out who is in need?

A．By conducting a survey.	B．By organizing a contest.
C．Through others' nominations.	D．Through individual interviews.

3. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Filipinos are Suffering a Hard Time	B．Parents' Love Makes the World Better
C．Benjamin Deserves Filipinos' Respect	D．Donated Bikes Keep Kindness Alive

8 . Some years ago, when Pat Thorn asked her husband Frank what he was going to do when he retired, he replied: “I'm going to volunteer with UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund).”

After_______, Frank was true to his word, and he and Pat toured schools and organizations around Britain as he gave talks about UNICEF. When they_______abroad, their original plans for a relaxing holiday would_______often turn into a UNICEF fact-finding trip instead.

They threw themselves into achieving important goals--- whether it was raising people's _______of issues or sourcing(采购) sewing machines to send to communities in Kenya that had _______them.

Pat and Frank were _______travelers, and when they headed to different continents, they were inspired to find out for_______how UNICEF put its child-focused plans into far-reaching _______.

“We met community leaders, and saw how UNICEF_______non-governmental schools so that children________attend them when they wanted to, which really made education more________to everyone.”

“The point is that UNICEF has this network in place, doing good work________, not just________there's an emergency.”

Pat and Frank also discovered early in their involvement that UNICEF's________programs are supported by donations, ________any funding from the UN budget.

Frank had become a promoter(促进者) for UNICEF's legacy-giving (遗产捐赠), He and Pat made the important________decision to________the charity in their own wills.

“It was a simple ________for us to put UNICEF in our wills,” says Pat. “The people running UNICEF have always been sensible and________, and that's the most important thing. My gift will join Frank's when I________this world.”

1.

A．unemployment

B．retirement

C．argument

D．discussion

2.

A．traveled

B．studied

C．lectured

D．lived

3.

A．anyhow

B．somewhat

C．somehow

D．anyway

4.

A．awareness

B．money

C．importance

D．seriousness

5.

A．requested

B．subscribed

C．received

D．scanned

6.

A．wealthy

B．absurd

C．enthusiastic

D．influential

7.

A．it

B．themselves

C．them

D．itself

8.

A．effort

B．goal

C．difference

D．effect

9.

A．take up

B．set up

C．break up

D．turn up

10.

A．need

B．should

C．must

D．could

11.

A．accessible

B．responsible

C．meaningful

D．interesting

12.

A．above all

B．all in all

C．all the time

D．after all

13.

A．when

B．before

C．since

D．after

14.

A．time-consuming

B．life-saving

C．ever-changing

D．fast-developing

15.

A．besides

B．except

C．without

D．beyond

16.

A．single

B．flexible

C．adequate

D．joint

17.

A．determine

B．recognize

C．declare

D．promise

18.

A．decision

B．sympathy

C．assessment

D．promotion

19.

A．beneficial

B．available

C．reliable

D．reachable

20.

A．conduct

B．enter

C．desire

D．leave

9 . I was reading these interesting stories behind a group of great logos in the world. Personally Nike is my favorite one — it’s so simple. And I liked the stories behind them, which made me forget all other things. McDonald’s, Apple, Mercedes Benz and Adidas own great logos as well, and they are among my favorites.
Nike
In the Greek myth, Nike is the goddess of victory and the source of inspiration for soldiers. This logo represents the wing in the famous statue of the Greek goddess. Nike’s logo was designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for $35, and was registered as a trademark in 1995.
McDonald’s
The logo was designed in 1962 by Jim Schindler to resemble the archshaped(拱形的) signs on the side of the company’s then walk-up hamburger stand. Later on, the two golden arches were combined together to form the M. The McDonald’s name was added to the logo in 1968.
Apple
There are different stories behind Apple’s logo. The first logo was a reference to the religious story of Adam and Eve, in which the apple represented the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. One year later, the second logo was designed in 1977 by Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne, and it described Sir Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. This logo didn’t stay long. One year later it was replaced almost immediately by graphic designer Rob Janoff’s “rainbow apple”, a rainbow-colored silhouette(轮廓) of an apple with a bite taken out of it. And then the rainbow-colored apple was replaced by the one-colored logo in 1998. It has not been changed so far.
Mercedes Benz
The Mercedes Benz logo, which was originally created by Gottlieb Daimler in 1909, consists of a simple description of a three-pointed star that represents its rule of the land, the sea and the air. The company was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Mercedes is the name of Maybach’s elder daughter, while Benz came as a result of a combination with Benz, Cie and DMG in 1926.
Adidas
The Adidas logo, which was created by the founder of the company Adi Dassler, represents mountains, pointing towards the challenges that are seen ahead and goals that can be achieved. The logo was used for the first time in 1967.
1. What does the author think of the stories of the great logos?

A．They are boring.	B．They are out of date.
C．They are attractive.	D．They are practical.

2. What does Nike’s logo stand for?

A．The goddess of victory.

B．The source of inspiration for soldiers.

C．The statue of the Greek goddess.

D．The wing of the Greek goddess.

3. We can learn that Apple’s present logo is ________.

A．the religious story of Adam and Eve

B．a bitten apple with only one color

C．Newton’s sitting under an apple tree

D．the rainbow-colored bitten apple

4. ________ stands for the rule of the land, the sea and the air.

A．Nike’s logo	B．Apple’s logo
C．The Mercedes logo	D．The Adidas logo

5. Which of the following time orders describes the births of the great logos?

A．Mercedes Benz –McDonald’s – Nike – Apple.

B．Nike – McDonald’s – Apple – Mercedes Benz.

C．McDonald’s – Apple – Nike – Mercedes Benz.

D．Nike – Mercedes Benz – McDonald’s – Apple.

10 . For top students from low-income families, applying to colleges is particularly difficult. One approach makes this whole process easier? Provide an adviser for them.

That's the idea behind CollegePoint, a program to help gifted students go to schools that match their intelligence. When a high school student takes a standardized test—the PSAT, SAT or ACT—and they score in the 90th percentile, and their families make less than $ 80, 000 a year, they get an email from the program offering them a free adviser. The advisers listen, guide and answer students' questions.

Connor Rechtzigel, an adviser in Minnesota, sees the importance of his role, for research shows that low-income students are far more likely to undermatch because they don't think they have what it takes to get in and because many don't even know what schools are out there. He helped high school senior Justice Benjamin, the first in his family to apply to college, thinking about what his ideal learning experience was. Finally, Justice narrowed in on smaller schools where he could study environmental science and made his final choice: Skidmore College in New York.

Figuring out how to pay for college is a major part of what CollegePoint advisers do. Nakhle, an adviser in North Carolina, is working with Hensley, an Ohio high school senior who can't get extra financial help from her family. They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her financial-aid award letters, which made her decision much clearer. Finally, the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing. Staying in-state wasn't her first choice, but it was the best option for her.

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．How CollegePoint works.	B．The history of CollegePoint.
C．Ways to apply for a free adviser.	D．The challenge of choosing colleges.

2. What prevents low-income students from attending proper colleges?

A．Thinking highly of their abilities.	B．Knowing little about colleges.
C．Lack of enough learning experience.	D．Failure to pass the entrance exam.

3. Why did Hensley finally choose the Ohio State University?

A．She didn't want to stay far from home.	B．Her favorite major was provided there.
C．She would show her talents to the full.	D．The university met her financial needs.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Steps for Students to Choose Suitable Colleges

B．CollegePoint—How to Be a Financial Adviser

C．Advisers Helping College Students to Score High

D．CollegePoint—Helping Students Select Ideal Colleges