3 . Canadian-Iranian designer Roya Aghighi wants you to imagine that your shirt is alive. Aghighi hopes we can develop a more close relationship with fashion-by treating clothes as living beings that need our help to survive.

Aghighi's thought experiment isn't as far-fetched as it might seem. Working with a group of scientists at the University of British Columbia(UBC), she has invented a living, biofabricated photosynthesizing(生物制造光合作用的)fabric, which purifies the air around it. She named it LivingC.

UBC claims it's the first living and photosynthesizing fabric, and has fashioned the material into transparent clothing. While clothing like these are still in the early stages of research and design, and far from mass production, they challenge the fashion industry to reimagine ways it can reduce its huge carbon footprint through alternative fabrics.

Fashion is one of the world's most polluting industries. It's responsible for more carbon emissions than international flights and shipping combined, amounting to 10% of all greenhouse gases emitted globally.

US consumers are buying more clothing than ever, wearing each item fewer times and sending almost 70% of the clothes and footwear produced each year to landfill, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.

While Aghighi's new and advanced clothing is now only at the proof-of-concept stage, buyers may one day be instructed to stretch the fabric out in front of a window before putting it on. Biotechnology is a big business. Beyond the world of fashion, it's seen as an alternative for polyurethane plastics—the world's most common plastic, which is used in everything from bags to outdoor furniture as well as in fabrics.

Aghighi predicts consumption habits will take a long time to change. "It is going to be a slow shift," she said. "But I hope that it's going to be a long lasting one."

1. How can we understand "shirt is alive" in Paragraph 1?

A．We imagine that it is alive.

B．It is made of a living creature.

C．It is made of living biofabricated materials.

D．It wears well and lasts permanently.

2. What can we learn from LivingC?

A．It has been put into production already.

B．It has affected people's consumption habits.

C．It can meet the demands of the US consumers soon.

D．It can make the air around fresher and clearer.

3. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A．To inform the public of the latest fashion style.

B．To draw public attention to the influence of fashion industry.

C．To introduce an invention that will benefit our environment.

D．To stress the importance of scientific advance in fashion industry.

4. In which column of the newspaper can we likely find this article?

A．Science and Life	B．Entertainment
C．Economics and Business	D．Domestic News

4 . One of the tallest wooden buildings in Europe, a 98m timber mixture skyscraper, is to rise in Berlin.

The 29-storey WoHo Tower, to be designed by a firm of Norwegian architects, is intended to be a “light-house project” for low-carbon construction, towering over Potsdamer Platz and the Landwehr Canal.

Its core, including lifts and a staircase, is to be built around a steel-reinforced concrete structure but the rest of the building, including flats, offices, cafes and a kindergarten, will be fashioned down wooden beams and panels.

“As Norwegians, we are used to working a lot with timber,” Nicolai Riise, CEO of the Mad Architects’ Practice said.

“The thing about timber is that it demonstrates sustainability from top to bottom. The carbon footprint is close to zero and it’s a fantastic material to build with. If you look at this in a broader way, it’s one of the ways we are going to be able to beat the climate crisis.”

Wooden skyscrapers, once regarded as an unprofitable pipe dream, have become a realistic prospect with the coming of cross-laminated building techniques and more flexible planning laws. Because these structures’ parts are fit with care, they can be far lighter than their concrete equivalents and are thought to be relatively resistant to fire. A cubic meter of wood can also take an estimated ton of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Larger wooden structures are planned elsewhere. London is examining blueprints for the 300-meter Oakwood Tower. A project in Tokyo could rise to 350m.

1. What can we know about WoHo Tower?

A．It will be among the tallest in Europe.	B．It will be mostly made of wood.
C．It is designed by a Norwegian architect.	D．Its core is to be built with timber.

2. Why do Norwegians prefer timber to construct buildings?

A．Timber is too flexible.	B．Timber is easy to process.
C．Timber is eco-friendly.	D．Timber is multi-functional.

3. What makes it possible to build wooden skyscrapers?

A．The concrete equivalents.	B．Creative planning.
C．Fire-resistant materials.	D．New building techniques.

4. In which section of a newspaper can you find this text?

A．World.

B．Comment.

C．Literature.

D．Business.

5 . It is not rare in China that many seniors take advantage of their retirement years to please their grandchildren.

Some are good at sugar figure blowing art-the maker uses sugar as its basic material to boil and blow into various figures. Some can weave, using even the most unexpected materials such as leaves, and some excel in carpentry, using wood to carve lifelike dolls and toys.

Recently, in a small village in Fujian province, one — and — a — half — year — old Dandan became the most enviable child. His grandfather made a wooden " mantis cart （螳螂车）"for him. The wooden components on both sides of the cart would rise and fall with the metal wheels, resembling a mantis. This one-of-a-kind toy was filmed by the child's parents and posted online, immediately arousing curiosity.

The grandfather, Li Shishui, 70, who has been a carpenter for more than 50 years, retired in 2018. In his spare time, he picks up his old craftsmanship and uses the scrap （小块）wood from his old house to make the "mantis cart" with long legs. He also makes pure wooden toys such as robots , birds and even an   "Iron Man".

When Dandan goes out in the “ mantis cart"，   it never fails to turn heads and children of the neighbors next door shout and cry to their parents for one too.

Full of childlike fun, fatherly love and delicate design, the wooden toy, not merely catches the heart of children in his neighbourhood, some netizens also express their envy after watching online videos. "I want a grandpa like him too. " ^"Does grandpa want a granddaughter?" Some also recollect that although their grandfather is not a carpenter, these videos have brought back their fond memories when they were young — their grandfather also made some gadgets （小物件）for them.

Therefore, many believe, parents should stress the importance of the education of their children's interpersonal communication skills at an early age. Children who grow up in the love of their elders can expect to be more brave, positive, optimistic and confident than other children.

1. What does the author mean by the underlined part "This one-of-a-kind toy”?

A．The toy is hard-won.	B．The toy is specially made.
C．The toy is of high quality.	D．The toy is the only one made by Grandpa Li.

2. Which of the following is right about "mantis cart”?

A．All the components of it are made of wood.

B．Its online videos were not immediately accepted.

C．Its insect-like features attract both children and adults.

D．It was hand-made by Grandpa Li, a craftsman of sugar figures.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Much importance should be attached to children's behavior.

B．Children under the care of their elders may have better personalities.

C．Some netizens envy Dandan as their grandparents are not carpenters.

D．Some children of the neighbors cry as Dandan doesn't share the toy with them.

4. Which section of a web page can this passage be taken from?

A．Fashion.	B．Entertainment・
C．Lifestyle.	D．Transportation.

6 . It may be the decoration color of the moment, but painting your bedroom wall grey could actually keep you awake.

Grey isn't the only color you should avoid if you're reaching for a paintbrush. "Reds, browns and purples can all delay a peaceful night's sleep," says Natalie Armstrong, a sleep expert at mattress company Sealy.

She says, "While your room is dark when you go to sleep, many of us spend an hour or more in our bedrooms with the light on before going to sleep , which is the color of your bedroom can be so disruptive.

“Colors that are too bright can put your brain into a state of high alert, which can last long after you've turned the light off and can no longer see the color.”

Grey, white gentle, is also quite suppressive. The absence of any strong color has a depressive effect on the brain because it is a color typically used to represent sadness. While the current trend for grey is trying to change this, the deep rooted associations of grey as a dull color can make it a bad choice for bedroom decoration.

The real color champion when it comes to good sleep is blue, which is easily picked up by ganglion cells in the retinas of your eyes. The cells then send a message direct to your brain that you're in a calm environment.

And while the phrase "tidy house, tidy mind" might be ordinarily used in the daytime, it can be just as relevant at night-time. If you're trying to sleep in a room that' s heavy on clutter, you can carry that unsettled feeling into your subconscious when trying to fall into sleep, says Armstrong.

1. What's the main idea of this text?

A．The color of the bedroom walls affects sleep.

B．Dark colours can delay a peaceful night's sleep.

C．The decoration of the room plays an important role.

D．Grey isn't a suitable colour for bedroom decoration.

2. What can we infer from Natalie Armstrong's words?

A．Grey is a dull colour.	B．Blue represents sadness.
C．Purple does good to our sleep.	D．Red can make people excited.

3. Why is a tidy room beneficial to sleep?

A．Because it upsets people.	B．Because people don't care.
C．Because it makes people feel stable.	D．Because people are fond of clean environment.

4. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A medical book.	B．A health magazine.
C．A science report.	D．An advertisement brochure.

7 . Many people who live on Norway’s far-northern island of Sommaroey are campaigning to go “time-free”. They note that between May and July, the sun does not set there for 69 days.

To enjoy the bright summer months, they would like to ignore traditional business hours. For example, stores would be open when people are there to work at them. Schools would operate when teachers and students are ready. Kjell Ove Hveding is one of the local leaders of the campaign. He said the 350 people who live on the island already go mostly time-free. He said that in the summer at 2 in the morning, you might see “children playing soccer, people painting their houses or mowing their lawns, and teens going for a swim”.

To show their feelings about time, many islanders take off their watches. They leave them on a bridge that connects the island to the mainland.

Earlier this month, Hveding met with a Norwegian lawmaker. Hveding presented a formal request signed by people who live on the island. The request asked the government to declare the area a “time-free zone”.

Hveding noted that he understands going completely time-free would be too complex in a world that operates on schedules. And, as an article in the Smithsonian magazine says, people’s health depends on keeping a usual rhythm of being asleep and being awake.

But Hveding argues that letting go of time limits can also be good for people. He said the time-free proposal would permit the islanders to get used to the daylight and feel calmer. “The idea is also to chill out,” he said, “I have seen people suffering from stress because they were pressed by time.”

1. What does the underlined expression in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A．Islanders plan to abandon the working hours.	B．Islanders try to make full use of time.
C．Islanders hope to break the time limits.	D．Islanders want to save their free hours.

2. What do we know about the formal request presented by Hveding?

A．It was put forward by a lawmaker.	B．It was approved by the islanders.
C．It was rejected by the government.	D．It was about a “trade-free zone”.

3. Why does the author mention Hveding’s opinion in the last paragraph?

A．To introduce the lifestyle of the islanders.

B．To present people’s suffering from time pressure.

C．To show the article’s view in the magazine is wrong.

D．To prove going time-free would be beneficial to the islanders.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A news report.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A health magazine.	D．A science fiction work.

8 . Jobs Week: Find Your Next Job Here

▲ A Registered Nurse

Average salary: $ 65,470 per year

Top cities for hiring: San Antonio, Texas；Chicago, Illinois；Dallas, Texas

In the United States, registered nurses （RNs）are clinicians who have completed at least an associated degree in nursing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics（BLS）has identified it as one of the top ten occupations for career growth. RNs can either practice independently or as part of a healthcare team.

▲ A Retail Associate

Average salary：$ 21,410 per year

Top cities for hiring：Atlanta, Georgia；Houston, Texas；Chicago, Illinois

Retail workers sell products and help customers find the products they want. According to the BLS, nearly 14. 8 million people were employed as retail workers in 2014. Top places to find retail positions include Walmart, Target and Macy’s.

▲ A Truck Driver

Average salary：$ 46,000 per year

Top cities for hiring：Atlanta, Georgia；Houston, Texas；Indianapolis, Indiana

Truck driving doesn’t require a college degree and can pay well even at the entry-level stage. It takes a certain kind of person to work the long weeks away from home— but with a high level of demand, it can be a great career choice for someone who wants job security without the cubicle（工作间）.

▲ A Web Developer

Average salary：$ 62,500 per year

Top cities for hiring：Chicago, Illinois；New York；Atlanta, Georgia

Tech jobs like Web Developer frequently top lists of the best jobs for pay, worklife balance, and career welfare. The wide use of the Internet means that web developers are in continuous demand, and there are no education barriers preventing job seekers from learning programming languages like Java or Python.

1. According to the text, a registered nurse

A．can be paid at least US$ 70,000 every year.

B．must have an associate's degree in nursing.

C．is considered one of the top ten occupations with the most employees.

D．is a popular position in Atlanta, Georgia.

2. If one cannot adapt to long weeks of work away from home, he/she shouldn't work as ________

A．a registered nurse.	B．a retail associate.
C．a truck driver.	D．a web developer.

3. Where can we most probably read the text?

A．In a newspaper.	B．In a health magazine.
C．In a travel leaflet.	D．In a science report.

9 . Small seating in the economy-class (经济舱) sections of airplanes is not just uncomfortable but potentially life-threatening. Space has become so tight that passengers cannot protect themselves in the event of a crash.

A report on a long distance flight from the doctors of Vienna stated that only 10% in economy class could adopt the recommended brace position on the plane's safety tips in case of emergency. And 30% of their fellow passengers traveling in first class could adopt the position, which is internationally recognized as improving the chances of survival in the event of a crash. The authors of the report are now calling for greater space between seat rows to increase safety.

A spokesman for British Airways (BA), which is responsible for safety on all British planes, opposed the idea that small seating was a menace to passengers, "We don't think it is a safety matter," he said, "We have high safety standards and all UK aircraft meet them?" In the past month, both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic introduced sleeper seats, stressing the outstanding comfort in the front of the planes. But that space gained is space lost in economy.

Until recently, economy class was at least “bearable”— with an 86-centimeter seat Scheduled Airlines such as BA and KLM gave passengers enough leg room and comfortable eats. But the arrival of new, weight-saving seats caused economy class to take a turn for the worse. Extra rows have been put into the plane, with the result that the average seat now is 79 centimetres. Singapore Airlines has become the latest carrier to narrow down its seats. It announced free wine for economy passengers last September, but at the same time reduced leg room by 8 centimetres. Some Qatar Airways offer the chance to upgrade - at a price - to seats which, at 89-91 centimetres, are roomier than those of most Scheduled Airlines.

1. Which is true according to the report from doctors of Vienna?

A．10% of passengers in economy class adopt the brace position.

B．More spaces could increase the chance of survival.

C．30% of passengers on board adopt the brace position.

D．Passengers in first class are most likely to survive.

2. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “menace” in Paragraph 3?

A．Threat.

B．Advantage.

C．Bonus.

D．Concern.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Scheduled Airlines produced new comfortable seats for economy class.

B．Doctors from Vienna said less space between seats could increase danger in the crash.

C．Spokesman for BA declared that narrow seat space was a threat.

D．Qatar Airways offered larger seats with no more charge,

4. Where does the passage most probably come from?

A．A biography.

B．A book review.

C．A magazine.

D．A realistic novel.

10 . A glimpse at Spring Festival Chinese film releases

The clock is ticking down to 2021! We’ve handpicked some films to help you get in the spirit of the season.

Hi, Mom

The film is widely regarded as the top dark horse thanks to its tear-jerking narration of mother-daughter affection, which is directed by Jia Ling.

Time： Feb. 12—14 9：30 a. m.〜11 ：30 a.m.

Place： Room 1

Treats： Popcorn, Ice cream

Price： ¥80

Detective Chinatown 3

Directed by Chen Sicheng, this movie topped the list of the most-anticipated holiday films sent by movie ticketing platform Maoyan.

Time： Feb. 14-16 1：00p. m.〜3：00P.m.

Place ： Room 2

Treats： Popcorn, Ice cream （for free）

Price： ¥75

A Writer\ Odyssey

Director Lu Yang showed a boldly imaginative visualization of a horrible fantasy world, taking the third seat with 410 million yuan.

Time： Feb. 13—17 9 ：30 a. m. 11 ：30 a. m.

Place： Room 3

Price： ¥65

Endgame

The film illustrates a comical up and down fate between an unsuccessful theater actor and a famous professional assassin（刺客）who loses his memory accidentally.

Time： Feb. 15 — 18 3：30 p. m.〜5：30 p. m.

Place： Room 4

Price： ¥60

Welcome to book through the WeChat account!

1. Which room will show a film about family love?

A．Room 1.

B．Room 2.

C．Room 3.

D．Room 4.

2. What time can you get free treats?

A．Feb. 16 3：00 a. m.	B．Feb. 15 2：00 p. m.
C．Feb. 18 2：00 p. m.	D．Feb. 14 11 ：00 a. m.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A report.

B．A poster.

C．A journal.

D．A guidebook.