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Discover Bangladesh
We are specialists in tours of Bangladesh, a beautiful country still relatively untouched by tourism. Our 27-day tour visits the best attractions in the country for just £ 2,130 per person. There is a maximum of six people in each group. Read travelers’ recent comments on our website and discover how good we are!
Nijhoom Tours (T: 008801758897959)
Explore Japan
Explore Tokyo with its energetic city life and relax in peaceful Kyoto surrounded by temples. In spring, gaze upon graceful Mt. Fuji or find yourself held by breath-taking gold landscape on an autumn adventure. No trip is complete without tasting some of the world’s best cuisine, from delicious fresh sushi to crispy tempura.
Wendy Wu Tours (T:08082781657)
Challenge Yourself in Europe
From reaching the highest mountain sleeping spots on a hut-to-hut journey in the Alps to enjoying a week discovering the Italian Lakes with a spectacular Alpine rail journey included, we have been creating small-group walking, hiking and cycling holidays throughout Europe for over 20 years. Book your exciting tour right now!
KE Adventure Travel ( T :01768773966)
Yukon and Alaska Walk
Canada’s northwestern corner is a vast territory that meets the Arctic Circle and the Arctic Ocean. Homeland of First Nations and Inuit, Yukon is one of North America’s largest remaining wild lands, and a place where the unexpected occurs. We specialize in adventure tours to the Americas, with extraordinary knowledge and experience. Reserve your place on an adventure now from just £ 200.
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1. What is special about Discover Bangladesh?| A．It gives a discount. | B．It is a small-group tour. |
| C．It offers travelers’ comments. | D．Il covers hiking and cycling. |
| A．Explore Japan. | B．Discover Bangladesh, |
| C．Yukon and Alaska Walk. | D．Challenge Yourself in Europe. |
| A．A research paper. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A nature magazine. | D．A geography textbook. |
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| Library Card 1. Cards for International Students International students can borrow books and access many library services with your valid IC Cards. However, you should open your library privilege online before the first borrowing from the library. You can click here for more details: http://tempcard.lib.tsinghua<edu.cn/dispatcher?classid=perApply 2. Visiting Scholars & Teachers taking Refresher Course in Continuing Education Office All the visiting scholars and teachers taking refresher course in Continuing Education Office can read books and periodicals in library reading rooms only with your valid IC Cards. If you need to borrow books, you must take your deposit and materials fee to the staff of Continuing Education Office, then the staff will help you to open your library privilege at Library Card Center. Deposit (押金)：¥ 1000.00: valid for 60 books both in Chinese and foreign language. Materials Fee: ¥ 100.00 /y (lump-sum payment, non-refundable) 3. Temporary Staff Without IC Cards Readers who have a temporary research cooperation with schools and departments of Tsinghua University can apply for a temporary CPU Card for reading or borrowing books in the library when taking academic research in our university. You should take your ID Card, electronic ID photo (jpg, send to bzhch@lib.tsinghua.edu.cn), your supervisor signed Introduction Letter from your work department which have an agreement with the library, and fees when applying for a CPU Card at Library Card Center. Deposits: ¥ 100.00: only valid to read in the library; ¥300.00: valid to borrow 5 Chinese books; ¥ 1000.00: valid for 5 books both Chinese and foreign language. Materials Fee: ¥ 10.00 / m (lump-sum payment, non-refundable) Card Fee: ¥ 20.00 4. Contact us Library Card Center Hall, West Library Tel: 6278-3067 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00-12:00 13:00-17:00 Saturday - Sunday 9:00-12:00 13:00-17:00 (lost card reporting only) | ||||||
1. How much should a visiting scholar deposit to borrow books?
| A．¥1400.00. | B．¥1100.00. |
| C．¥300.00. | D．¥1000.00. |
| A．his ID card | B．his CPU card |
| C．an Introduction Letter | D．an electronic ID photo |
| A．On a university website. | B．In a university magazine. |
| C．On a board in the campus. | D．In a brochure sent to new students. |
3 . The holiday season is a joyful time — packed with parties and traditions. But for millions of Americans living with depression, anxiety, addiction or other mental illnesses, the season can be especially challenging. According to a survey by National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 64% of those with mental illness say that the holidays make things worse. Therefore, it's imperative that we look out for friends, family and community members who struggle with mental health to assist them.
As a neuroscientist studying the brain biology of depression and anxiety, I am encouraged by the new tools and available behavioral treatments, but these treatments are only helpful if
people access them. Too often, fear of judgment and pressures from peers, employers, or family members cause many to avoid mental health services.
The holiday season is actually a perfect time to fight mental health problems. We can all watch out for signs of mental illness and depression in friends and loved ones — including feelings of worry or sadness, and extreme changes in mood.
All of us can play a role in relieving mental health problems, caring for one another, and encouraging each other to seek out professional help. In addition to one-on-one support, we can go a step further to build support networks.
People who recently attended a conversation shared personal stories about their mental health journeys. Attendees received input from mental health professionals and local resource groups. Many said they had waited for years to talk about these topics but had no place to discuss them. And they felt better informed about resources for addressing mental health challenges, hoping this kind of respectful, honest and informative conversation can take place in communities across the country.
1. What does the underlined word "imperative'' in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Essential. | B．Sensitive. |
| C．Improper. | D．Unnecessary. |
| A．The features of mental illness. |
| B．The categories of mental illness. |
| C．The reasons for people's refusal of treatment. |
| D．The importance of the new tools and treatments. |
| A．A private diary. | B．A health magazine. |
| C．A popular novel. | D．A travel guidebook. |
| A．Be the Best 一 You Can Make It. |
| B．People in need of health services. |
| C．My experience in dealing with mental illness. |
| D．A challenging season for those with mental illness. |
4 . Smart Home Products for Living a Connected Life
What makes something a smart home product? Generally, it’s defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing users to interact（互动）with it from their smartphones.We’ve rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you’ll love to have in your home.
Nest Cam IQ
walmart.com
$299.00
The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.
Logitech Harmony Elite
amazon.com
$249.99
The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own（it supports over 270，000 devices！）in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs，streaming devices, and sound systems.
Apple HomePod
bhphotovideo.com
$349.00
The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.
August Smart Lock Pro
amazon.com
$279.99
The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible（兼容的）with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.
1. What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do？| A．Properly use your smartphone camera |
| B．Control electronics with your voice. |
| C．Check the locks of your house. |
| D．Keep your home safe. |
| A．Nest Cam IQ. |
| B．Apple HomePod. |
| C．August Smart Lock Pro. |
| D．Logitech Harmony Elite. |
| A．Technology. |
| B．News. |
| C．Society. |
| D．Education. |
5 . A Private Day Trip in Wuhan and Yinshui Cave
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Tour 1 The Yellow Crane Tower
At 8:00 am,your guide will meet you at your hotel and you will be transferred by the private vehicle to the Yellow Crane Tower.
The Yellow Crane Tower is regarded as the symbol of Wuhan city, located on the Snake Hill in Wuchang,which is one of the “Three Famous Towers South of Yangtze River”. You may climb up to the tower and enjoy panoramic view of the Yangtze River.
Tour 2 Hubei Provincial Museum
If you like history, this is the best place to visit. It is the center for collecting, studying, preserving and displaying historical and cultural relics in Hubei.
These relics provide precious material data for studying the development of history, culture,art, science and music in ancient China. The most important is the Serial Bells show.
Tour 3 Yinshui Cave Geopark
After the lunch, you will take a private vehicle for about 1.5 hours to Liujiaqiao Village firstly that is living area for over 9000 villagers,and their ancestors were from the royal family of Han Dynasty 2000 years ago. Afterwards you will visit the last spot, the Yinshui Cave Geopark. This 5180-meter cave has two underground rivers, and there are impressive stalagmite, stalactite, waterfall, and rocks etc in the cave. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel in Wuhan where this day tour concludes.
Price Includes
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
Bottled water
Price Excludes
Travel insurance
Breakfasts,lunches and suppers
Tips or gratuities for guide and driver
1. If you are interested in knowing about Chinese musical instruments, you may visit ________.| A．Hubei Provincial Museum | B．The Yellow Crane Tower |
| C．Tiujiaqiao Village | D．Yinshui Cave Geopark |
| A．tour guide | B．drinking water |
| C．free meal | D．private vehicle |
| A．in a novel | B．on the internet |
| C．on TV | D．in a report |
6 . Record fires sweeping across the Amazon this month have been grabbing global headlines as scientists and environmental groups are worried that they will aggravate climate change crisis and threaten biodiversity (生物多样性).
As the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon is often called "the lungs of the world". It is also home to about 3 million species of plants and animals, and 1 million local people. The vast rainforest plays an important role in the world's ecosystem because they absorb heat instead of it being reflected back into the atmosphere. They also store carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, ensuring that less carbon is released, mitigating the effects of climate change.
"Any forest destroyed is a threat to biodiversity and the people who use that biodiversity," Thomas Lovejoy, an ecologist at George Mason University told National Geographic. "The overwhelming threat is that a lot of carbon goes into the atmosphere," he stressed. "In the midst of the global climate crisis, we cannot afford more damage to a major source of oxygen and biodiversity. The Amazon mu:st be protected/5 U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
Data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) show that the number of forest fires in Brazil quickly increased by 82 percent from January to August this year from a year ago. A total of 71,497 forest fires were registered in the country in the first eight months of 2019, up from 39,194 in the same period in 2018, INPE said. "We estimate that the forest areas in the Brazilian Amazon have decreased something between 20 and 30 percent compared to the last 12 months," Carlos Nobre, a researcher at the University of Sao Paulo, told German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.
Brazil owns about 60 percent of the Amazon rainforest, whose degradation could have severe consequences for global climate and rainfall. The extent of the area ruined by fires has yet to be determined, but the emergency has transcended (超出)Brazil's borders, reaching Peruvian, Paraguayan and Bolivian regions.
1. Which of the following best explains "mitigating” underlined in Paragraph 2?| A．Worsening. | B．Causing. | C．Easing. | D．Benefiting. |
| A．The biodiversity makes the rainforest unique. |
| B．The rainforest fires result in serious consequences. |
| C．The global climate crisis brings more rainforest fires. |
| D．The dry weather leads to the rainforest fires. |
| A．To present the reduction of rainforest areas. |
| B．To show the influence of forest fires. |
| C．To explain the process of the research. |
| D．To prove the importance of rainforest. |
| A．Sports and music. | B．Science and technology. |
| C．.Business and culture. | D．Nature and geography. |
7 . From ancient stories to modern researches, the label（标签）attached to being left-handed is undeniable. Left-handed people, or “lefties” as they are often called, are generally believed to be good at art — Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso and Michelangelo are all left-handed .
Our brain is divided into two parts: the left hemisphere（大脑半球）and the right hemisphere. The left hemisphere, linked to logic and analysis, is responsible for the right side of the body. The right hemisphere, linked to creativity and imagination, controls the left side of the body. So, people tend to believe lefties are controlled by the right side of the brain, and are more creative than right-handers. Some also think that lefties may not be as good as right-handers in mathematics and problem-solving skills.
However; a recent study carried out by scientists from the University of Liverpool in the UK and the University of Milan in Italy proved this theory wrong. The study involved（涉及）more than 2,300 students in Italy aged between 6 and 17 years old. They were asked to complete several mathematical tasks of different levels. It turned out the left-handers outperformed the others when the tasks involved difficult problem-solving. This pattern was particularly clear in male adolescents. However; when it came to simple arithmetic, there was no difference between left-handers aud right-handers.
It was also discovered that those who are “severely” right-handed performed less well in all the experiments compared to “medium” right-handers and left-handers.
“Taken together, these findings show that handedness does influence abilities to some degree,” the study’s authors wrote. However, “handedness is just an indirect expression of brain function,” wrote psychology professor Giovanni Sala from the University of Liverpool in the UK, the lead author of the study. Sala also noted that only one third of people with a highly-developed right side of the brain are left-handed. It means that there are lots of right-handed people with a similar brain function as left-handers.
1. The author begins the text by ________.| A．telling some ancient stories |
| B．giving examples of artworks |
| C．introducing a modern research |
| D．presenting conventional wisdom |
| A．Skills of solving problems. |
| B．Ways of becoming creative. |
| C．People’s opinions of left-handers. |
| D．The functions of two hemispheres. |
| A．Handedness doesn’t have any association with brain function. |
| B．People with a highly-developed right hemisphere are most likely lefties. |
| C．The “severely” right-handed are far better at simple arithmetic than lefties. |
| D．Right-handers didn’t perform as well as lefties when handling tough problems. |
| A．a medical report | B．a science magazine . |
| C．a biology textbook | D．an education essay |
8 . Last week, my wife and I took possession of this beauty，3-story country house in Pelham, New York. We haven't moved yet： the place is badly in need of renovation(翻新），which will happen a lot more quickly if our stuff isn't in the way. We still own our NYC co-op，and it won't close until July or August. We intend to get every last day of city living that we can.
But now seems as good a time as any to put the blog on hold—a step I've been considering for a while. I've posted 1,010 restaurant reviews in just over 11 years，which averages out to nearly two reviews per week，for roughly a decade. That’s an awfully long time. In recent months, it has felt more like a burden, and less of the joy it originally was.
Of course, that burden came entirely from myself: this blog has never accepted advertising. No one's livelihood—and certainly not mine—depended on its existence. Yet， having created this tiny space in my little corner of the Internet，with a very small but rather appreciative (and appreciated) amount of loyal readers，for a long time I fell I have to keep it going.
But my free time over the next several months will be increasingly taken up with a complex renovation, moving house，getting to know a new neighborhood, and a quite different lifestyle than I've been accustomed to. Something needs to be edited out? to make room for all that，and the blog is it.
If our move to the suburbs provides a convenient excuse, I might have reached the same decision earlier before that ： the sense that my food blogging had fallen into stereotypes (陈词烂调）was in my mind even before we started house-hunting, although it certainly became more clear after that. I think I'm going to enjoy dining out for its own sake，as it used to be: no more photos，no more “writing the review” in my head as I eat.
One thing that hasn’t changed is the pleasure of dining out, which I love as much as ever. My wife and I intend to keep up our weekly Manhattan “date nights”. I still work in the city， and Pelham isn't all that far away—one of the reasons we chose it.
Will the blog return after we’re settled in our new home? Surely not with the frequency it has been，and perhaps not at all. As I write this, I’m feeling like I won’t miss it.
1. What’s NOT the reason for the author to put his blog on hold?| A．He is moving to the countryside and doesn’t have enough time. |
| B．It has brought him more burden than joy. |
| C．This blog hasn’t received any advertising profit, which made him disappointed. |
| D．Food blogging lacks creativity for him and he wants to enjoy the pure joy of dining out. |
| A．He depended on the blog to make a living. |
| B．He felt it his responsibility not to let his loyal readers down. |
| C．His free time has been increasingly occupied with other stuff. |
| D．He found it hard to adapt to a different lifestyle. |
| A．The author will soon continue his blog after he settles in his new home. |
| B．The author will not continue his blog after he settles in his new home. |
| C．The author hasn’t decided whether to continue his blog even after he settles in his new home. |
| D．The author has decided to decrease the frequency of posting the blog after he settles in his new home. |
| A．A personal blog. | B．A fashion magazine. |
| C．A scientific report. | D．A travel brochure. |
9 . After disappearing for over 19 years, measles (麻疹) is making a comeback in America. Since January 2019, the disease has infected more than 700 people, mostly small children, and the number seems to be increasing daily.
Measles is an infectious disease that typically begins with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Many people also lose their appetites and feel sleepy. About three to four days after the symptoms start, the person breaks out into a rash (皮疹) that begins on the face at the hairline and then spreads to the neck and the rest of the body.
In healthy people, the recovery, which takes between two to three weeks, starts soon after the rash begins. However, for about 40 percent of patients — mainly kids under the age of five or older adults — the disease often leads to pneumonia (肺炎), which, if left untreated, could result in death.
The recent outbreak is thought to have been caused by travelers picking up the virus in a country where the disease is still existing and exposing it to an unvaccinated (未接种的) community in the US. In New York, it was carried back by someone who had recently visited Israel, which is currently undergoing a significant measles, while in Washington, “patient zero” was infected by a type that is currently circulating in Europe.
To limit the spread of the disease before it gets out of hand, US health officials are attempting to educate communities with high rates of unvaccinated children. They are also urging adults to consult with their physicians and get injected if considered necessary by the doctor.
Hopefully, health officials worldwide will be able to convince parents that vaccinating their children will protect, not harm, them.
1. What is the third paragraph mainly about?| A．The symptoms of measles. |
| B．The possible results of measles. |
| C．The causes of measles. |
D．The cures for measles |
| A．Because it is too hot this year. |
| B．Because people are too stressed. |
| C．Because pollution is too serious. |
| D．Because the virus was taken to America. |
| A．It never disappeared in America. |
| B．It starts with a rash. |
| C．It is mild to everyone. |
| D．It is possible to limit its spread. |
| A．Health. | B．Education. |
| C．Science. | D．Entertainment. |
10 . If Confucius（孔子）were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But this doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy（哲学）. Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Westerners philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.
Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West. As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.
1. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to ________| A．provide some key facts about Confucius |
| B．show great respect for the ancient thinker |
| C．attract the readers’ interest in the subject |
| D．prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations |
| A．Forgotten Wisdom in America | B．Huge Fans of the Chinese Language |
| C．Chinese Culture for Westerners | D．Old Thinker with a Big Future |
| A．a newspaper | B．a history paper |
| C．a philosophy textbook | D．a p biography |
