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Creativity is not necessarily a special gift from God for most people.It is not a ability of birth but an acquired ability.The real question is,"How will you develop creativity in life?"
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2 . A year ago I lost my wonderful friend and colleague Rachael Bland. She died at the age of just 40, two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Her death knocked me for six. I knew it was coming and we had talked about it—but nothing prepared me for actually not having her in my life every day. The thing was, while we only knew each other for a short period of time, she had a huge impact on me. When I got diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, I made a whole new group of friends. Rachael was up there with the best of them. She understood exactly what I was going through, she shared my fears and was always there at 3 am to reassure me. She was my rock.
After Rachael died, I had a nervous breakdown. I hit numerous brick walls in the weeks and months that followed. My cancer was progressing and I fell into a dark place. I pushed it away but ignored the terror of it all and inevitably it all came crashing down around me. Great Sorrow hit me when I least expected. Her death felt like a bad dream. The emotional bit aside, one of the things I found really hard was to actually accept she died.
Rachael hoped that by starting the conversation around cancer, she could help other women avoid getting cancer too. It was her absolute determination and bravery at helping to break down taboos (禁忌) that will live on for generations to come.
Rachael showed me how to live with cancer. Even in her darkest days she was determined to show that cancer didn’t get to take over. She helped remind me to get busy living with cancer rather than worry about dying of it. She was in the bottom of my heart forever.
1. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．I was beaten six times. |
| B．Her death gave me the strength. |
| C．She was knocked down and died. |
| D．Her death made me very shocked. |
| A．She wanted to end up her life. |
| B．She couldn’t stand the pain of cancer. |
| C．She had been suffering from nightmares. |
| D．She was too sorrowful to accept Rachael’s death. |
| A．To help women fight against fear. |
| B．To assess women’s conversational skills. |
| C．To prevent other women from getting cancer. |
| D．To inspire sick people to hope for their future. |
| A．Optimistic. | B．Weak. |
| C．Humorous. | D．Demanding. |
3 . Hotels in Canberra
University House ANU
Location: 1 Balmain Cres, 2601 Canberra, Australia
Set within the ANU Campus, University House ANU offers rooms with a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Located on site, Boffins Restaurant offers Asian-influenced, contemporary dishes and a wide selection of local and imported wines. The hotel is within 10 minutes' bus ride of Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library of Australia.
Couples rate it 9. 4 points for a two person trip.
Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport
Location: 1 Rogan Street, 2609 Canberra, Australia
Featuring free WiFi and a fitness centre, Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport offers spacious accommodation, situated at Canberra Airport. This hotel features picturesque views of Lake Burley Griffin and an on-site restaurant. Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport is conveniently located within 10 minutes' drive of Canberra 8 many attractions.
Couples rate it 8.1 points for a two person trip.
Southside Village
Location: 250 Canberra Avenue, 2609 Canberra, Australia
Set in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory region, Southside Village offers accommodation with free private parking. The holiday park offers a children's playground. After a day of hiking, cycling or fishing, guests can relax in the garden. Manuka Shopping Area is 2.8 km from Southside Village. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.
Couples rate it 7. 3 points for a two-person trip.
Forrest Hotel & Apartments
Location:30 National Circuit. Forrest, 2603 Canberra, Australia
Located in the quiet Canberra suburb of Forrest, this hotel is less than 10 minutes' drive from Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia. Forrest Hotel & Apartments offers modern accommodation with free cable TV, 500 MB of free WiFi and free private parking.
Couples rate it 6.7 points for a two person trip.
1. Which hotel may most couples like best?| A．Southside Village. | B．Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport. |
| C．University House ANU. | D．Forrest Hotel & Apartments. |
| A．1 Rogan Street, 2609 Canberra. | B．1 Balmain Cres,2601 Canberra. |
| C．250 Canberra Avenue, 2609 Canberra. | D．30 National Circuit, Forrest, 2603 Canberra. |
| A．They both offer free WiFi. |
| B．They both offer free private parking. |
| C．They both offer a children's playground. |
| D．They are both within 10 minutes' drive from Parliament House. |
4 . In today's world, most workers are highly specialized, but this specialization can come at a cost——especially for those on the wrong team. New research by Harvard's Growth Lab uncovers the importance of teams and coworkers when it comes to one's productivity, earning potential, and stays of employment. The research analyzed administrative data on the 9 million inhabitants of Sweden. It found that to earn high wages and returns on education, workers must find coworkers who complement, but not substitute them.
The research offers a tool to assess the right and wrong coworkers in fields of expertise. The right coworkers are those with sills you lack, yet needed to complete a team. The wrong coworkers are those who have the same skill set as you and eventually lower your value to the employer. For example, those with a degree in architecture are best assisted by workers with engineering, construction, or surveying degrees, and negatively impacted by those with landscape or interior design degrees.
“We tend to think of sills as something personal that individuals can market to a company, ” said Frank Neffke, Growth Lab Research Director “However, this vision of sills is too simplistic. One person's sills connect to another person's sills, etc. ,and the better these connections are, the more productive workers will be, and the more they will earn” Neffke adds that the benefits of working with complementary coworkers are not the same for all workers. Those with higher levels of education seem to benefit much more from working in complementary teams than workers with lower levels. Over the past 20 years, workers with college degrees or higher have been increasingly able to find better matching coworkers.
Complementary also drives careers. The research shows that people tend to stay longer in organizations with many complementary workers and tend to leave those with many workers who substitute them. These results hold true for up to 20 years of one's career.
The research also supports several well-known facts, such as cities and large firms pay higher wages. Workers are more likely to find better fitting teams in cities, and large firms often allow workers to specialize.
1. Which group of workers can make up the best team?| A．Those who can substitute each other. | B．Those who come from the same place. |
| C．Those who are expert in the same field. | D．Those who have the complementary sill |
| A．A landscaper. | B．A house agent. |
| C．A constructor. | D．Another architect. |
| A．dependence relationship | B．struggling spirit |
| C．physical quality | D．educational level |
| A．What workers your employer need most |
| B．How coworkers impact the value of your skills |
| C．How coworkers get higher wages and a long-term job |
| D．How complementarity improves your mental potential |
5 . A struggling Waffle House employee who was trying to serve nearly 30 people by himself after midnight got a full serving of kindness when some customers jumped behind the counter to help him.
Ethan Crispo, 24, witnessed the inspiring scene in the early hours of Nov. 3 at a Waffle House in Birmingham, Alabama.
Crispo told TODAY’s Kerry Sanders that he had come to the 24-hour restaurant from a friend’s birthday party and saw the struggling employee, identified only as Ben, trying to cook the food, serve it, bus tables and wash dishes while more than 25 people were waiting to eat.
“The look on his face was just confusion,” Crispo told Sanders.
An unidentified male customer then decided to help him out, grabbing an apron and going behind the counter to wash dishes.
Another customer, Alison Stanley, went behind the counter to make some coffee—still dressed from a night out on the town.
“I don’t think it’s anything special,” Stanley told Sanders. “He needed help, so I got up and helped out.”
Crispo took some photos of the scene as multiple customers worked to bus tables and wash dishes while Ben focused on taking orders and preparing the food.
Waffle House told TODAY that Ben was left to support himself due to a scheduling issue.
“We had two associates scheduled to leave, however, due to a communication mix-up, their relief did not show up on time,” Waffle House director of PR Pat Warner said in a statement. “That left Ben, our cook, alone in the restaurant with hungry customers. He worked the grill (烤架) and got the orders out.”
The company was also thankful for the customers who joined in and helped Ben out.
“We are grateful that many of our customers feel like they are part of our Waffle House family,” Warner said. “There is a sense of community in each and every one of our restaurants, and we appreciate the fact that they consider our associates like family.”
“We are also very thankful for Ben, who kept the restaurant open. He is a representative of our Waffle House culture by always putting the customers first.”
Crispo had his usual order, double plain waffle, as he took in the scene of strangers helping out Ben on his shift.
“Humanity truly isn’t good, it’s great!” he said.
1. Ben was left to work alone during his midnight shift because ________.| A．his associates asked for a leave | B．there was a scheduling mistake |
| C．few customers needed to be served | D．the restaurant was scheduled to close |
| A．washing dishes | B．taking photos |
| C．taking orders | D．cooking food |
| A．They shared the same community spirit. | B．They were family members of Ben. |
| C．They wanted to serve themselves. | D．They were too hungry to wait. |
| A．Lucky and excited. | B．Moved and inspired. |
| C．Relieved and hopeful. | D．Content and unbelievable. |
6 . If you’re looking for European culture, there are few better places to visit than Switzerland. Known as the melting pot of Europe, it combines the cultures of Europe with astonishing beauty and fantastic food.
Switzerland’s culture is a combination of neighboring states: France, Germany, and Italy. The result is a multilingual (多语言的) country, as eastern Switzerland speaks French, the southern part speaks Italian and the rest speaks German.
Like the language, the cuisine is also quite different by region. If you visit cities like Geneva, you’ll find traditional French dishes like fondue and raclette, melted Swiss cheese served over bread or potatoes. Meanwhile, in German-speaking regions, like Zurich, you’ll find Rosti, a typical side dish made from fried potatoes.
However, if there’s one thing that unites the Swiss and the rest of the world, it’s their love of chocolate. Swiss chocolate factories are “the most luxurious in the world”, US travel blogger Sarah Schmalbruch wrote on Business Insider. Famous brands, like Lindt, are based in the country. Visitors to Switzerland can enjoy chocolate tasting sessions, and even take classes from master chocolate makers.
Aside from the wide variety of food on offer, Switzerland also offers thrills. The Swiss Alps offer year-round skiing and mountain climbing with local experts. Besides, you can visit the beautiful Matterhorn, known for its distinctive pyramid shape and snow-capped peak. Standing at a height of more than 4, 400 meters, it is the most pictured mountain in the world, according to Smithsonian magazine.
But if city culture is more your thing, you’ll find a wide range of museums and art galleries, not to mention the world’s largest teddy bear museum in Basel.
Even the largest Swiss cities tend to be laid back (悠闲自在的), but with many adrenaline- pumping (肾上腺素激增的) activities and cultural sites, Switzerland is perfect for every taste. After all, where else in Europe offers you the culture of four different countries?
1. The author presents Switzerland as a multi-cultural country by introducing its _________.| A．languages and food | B．architecture and food |
| C．festivals and architecture | D．costumes and festivals |
| A．To show the history of Swiss chocolates. |
| B．To prove Swiss chocolates are difficult to make. |
| C．To show how delicious Swiss chocolates are. |
| D．To stress the popularity of Swiss chocolates. |
| A．The safest skiing location. | B．The most pictured mountain. |
| C．The largest art gallery. | D．The oldest teddy bear museum. |
| A．In a geography textbook. | B．In a science report. |
| C．In a travel magazine. | D．In a personal diary. |
7 . Our smartphones are amazing, but our connections can be so slow. The future in sci-fi movies seems so close, yet so far away. 5G technology makes that future look easily achievable. Schools, hospitals, transportation, factories- even our homes will soon use this powerful wireless network. Read on to see the ways 5G will change our world.
The initial hype（宣传）around 5G seems to be all about phones. Last year, China started testing 5G mobile networks and the Hongkou district of Shanghai was the first to implement（实行）a 5G network.
But 5G has the ability to transform more than just phones. It has huge influences for robots, cars, health devices, retail and nearly every industry you can think of.
5G is the latest generation of cellular network technology. It is faster and more stable than 4G, the previous generation. The benefits of 5G come mostly from its speed and connectivity. The advantage of higher speeds is fairly obvious-people will be able to browse the internet and watch videos at a much greater speed than before. Imagine being able to download an entire movie in just a few seconds!
But speed brings other advantages that might not be so apparent. While there are many challenges in developing driverless cars, one of the biggest technical problems is latency, which refers to the delay between sending a signal and receiving it. Driverless cars will need to be able to react nearly instantly to sudden changes in their environment. This will require these cars to process huge amounts of data within milliseconds.
So what about connectivity? 5G will allow us to develop “smart” environments. Imagine having a smart home that automatically turns the lights on when you open your front door.
No matter where it is implemented, it looks like 5G will bring us a more exciting and convenient future.
1. Who will possibly benefit most from 5G first?| A．People living in the city. | B．Telecom equipment resellers. |
| C．Driver. | D．Businessmen. |
| A．It has replaced 4G completely. |
| B．It has been used in every industry. |
| C．It was firstly developed in China. |
| D．It has a faster speed and a better connectivity than 4G |
| A．They will be driven by robots. |
| B．They have no weaknesses. |
| C．They will react immediately with the help of 5G. |
| D．They don’t need to analyze lots of data. |
| A．5G- The best choice | B．Differences between 4G and 5G |
| C．5G- Changing our life | D．Driverless cars -A new trend |
8 . With so many new songs coming out every month, it can be difficult to find the good ones. Luckily, Time magazine announced its Top 10 songs of 2019. Here we have picked out four for you. Perhaps it’s time to tune in.
Old Town Road
Holding Billboard’s No. 1 spot for 19 weeks, the song Old Town Road by US rapper Lil Nas X was a hit in 2019. It’s a country music. But the song has qualities of many music types, including rap and pop. “Creatively, I think it’s always a good idea when there’s a mixture of many types, with cross-cultural conversations going on,” said US musician Tom Willett.
Don’t Start now
Since releasing her first album in 2017, UK singer Dua Lipa is famous for her honey-smooth voice. But she wants to try more. In her latest song, Don’t Start Now, she adds an infectious disco sensibility. With lively and energetic vocal twists, “it’s a tune that celebrates independence and promises joy in the process,” noted The Times.
Juice
If you feel blue and want to lift up your spirits, Juice may be one of the best choices. Sung by US rapper Lizzo, Juice is full of self-love and confident lyrics. She sings, “If I’m shiny, everybody goanna shine. I was born like this, don’t even gotten try.” Lollie King of Bustle wrote that the song “is sure to give you that much-needed confidence increase when you’re feeling low”.
Happier
Marshmello can toast to being the No. 1 Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Artist as Happier with Bastille. Happier held the No. 1 spot on the weekly Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for the entire year, shattering the record, for the most weeks at No. 1 since the chart’s January 26, 2013 inception （开始）. By the end of the 2019 chart year, Happier became only the third song in Billboard chart history, across all formats, to hit at least 60 weeks at No. 1.
1. Which song can cheer you up easily?| A．Old Town Road. | B．Juice. |
| C．Don’t Start Now. | D．Happier. |
| A．It held Billboard’s No. 1 spot more than 19 weeks. |
| B．It describes the beautiful scenery of an old town. |
| C．It contains different music types. |
| D．It is sung by US musician Tom Willett. |
| A．A textbook on music. | B．A research paper. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A musical magazine. |
9 . Fantastic Magazines for Learning English
Digital Photogra pher
Perfect if you like: taking pictures with your camera or phone.
What you’ll find inside: This magazine is full of colorful photos and very pleasing to look at. There are many tips and guides on how to take great pictures, and they are written in simple and easy-to-understand English though there are some technical camera terms. You feel like the writers are tolking to you! You can impress your friends with your irnproved English and your new photography skills!
Fast Company
Perfect if you like: business and learning how successful companies work.
What you’ll find inside: Fast Company is one of the most approachable magazines about business and companies. It has many interviews of successful people, as well as general news about interesting new companics. It does use a higher level of writing than what is usual for magazines, so give it a try first to make sure you can understand the articles.
Cricket and Cicada
Perfect if you like: excellent literature and short stories.
What you’ll find inside: Cricket and Cicada are literary magazines aimed at teenagers. Each issue is full of wonderful short stories and poems, and beautiful illustrations. Even though these are technically children’s magazines, they are perfect for learning English because they have high quality writing.
Mental Floss
Perfect if you like: interesting trivia and facts.
What you’ll find inside: What does outer space smell like？ Why isn’t cat food mouse-flavored？ If you’re the kind of person who asks yourself these questions, you’ll love Meriful Floss, Each issue is full of bite-sized trivia and mostly short articles with really interesting facts that you’ll want to share with others.
While the print edition of the magazine stopped publishing in 2016, you can still read Mental Floss online. Click here to get more information.
1. Which magazine tells something about business and companies？| A．Digital Photographer. | B．Fast Company |
| C．Cricket. | D．Menial Floss. |
| A．They focus on drawing skills | B．They can only be bought online. |
| C．They are intended for teenagers. | D．They are full of colorful pictures. |
| A．On a website. | B．In a newspaper. |
| C．In an English textbook. | D．From a science magazine. |
10 . Organic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money.
There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee that the products are natural.
Some people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There weren't enough organic ingredients, such as grain and cattle. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.
Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as cancer. Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problems. Health specialists worry more about bacteria, such as E.coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non- organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.
Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.
1. What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?| A．Price. | B．Safety. |
| C．Freshness. | D．Variety. |
| A．Grow your own food. | B．Reduce the use of pesticides. |
| C．Make sure the food is clean. | D．Buy large companies’ products. |
| A．It tastes better. | B．It is easier to grow. |
| C．It contains more fat. | D．It is more nutritious. |
| A．A recipe book. | B．A chemistry paper. |
| C．A medical report. | D．A health magazine. |
