1 . The Walt Disney Company wasn’t about to let COVID-19 stop the company from developing. In the past year, some Disney theme park innovation (革新) have been designed.
For example, Disney had always encouraged face-to-face interactions between cast members and customers. It made perfect sense since Disney spends so much time training its workers in providing good customer service. In fact, Disney is known for pleasing its guests, which explains why it scores so high in customer satisfaction surveys. Well, COVID-19 turned personal interactions into problematic exchanges, as they increased the risk of spreading COVID-19. So, quickly, Disney added cast member virtual chat to its app My Disney Experience. Now, you can rely on a cast member’s knowledge whenever you have a question about Disney visit. It's like having a tour guide on your phone!
There is also the Walk-Up Waitlist. Before 2020, Disney had made strict rules for its Table Service restaurants. Once something sold out, would-be diners had no means of booking a table. COVID-19 has affected park guests, though. Some of them booked tables but then decided not to eat there. This cost Disney money, and it prevented you from dining at your favorite places. So, restaurant managers felt unhappy about the poor business practice, and Disney’s IT department reached a solution. The Walk-Up Waitlist in My Disney Experience allows you to add your name at a restaurant. A previously booked restaurant will find a table for you to dine there. My Disney Experience shows the waiting time. You’ll know whether the wait will fit with your tour. For Disney, the Walk-Up Waitlist improves services and can make it earn more money while increasing customer satisfaction.
In the face of COVID-19, Disney somehow made its parks better and more modern. The company is really worth praising for such great innovations.
1. What can park guests do with the Walk-Up Waitlist?A.Check whether there's a meal left. | B.Know when to dine in the booked restaurant. |
C.Dine at any restaurant at any time. | D.Book as many tables as they can. |
A.It benefits both Disney and its customers. |
B.It is supposed to be used at a restaurant only. |
C.It is aimed at more customers during COVID-19. |
D.It allows Disney to have the most guests at a time. |
A.How Disney Keeps Its Park Popular. |
B.How Disney Controls the Flow of Traffic. |
C.Ways to Tour Around Disney During COVID-19. |
D.Disney’s Innovations Responding to COVID-19. |
1.感谢关心; 2.学习情况; 3.你的感受。
注意:写作词数约为80字。
Dear Lucy,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Major school districts around the United States
As we all know, the rules relating to face coverings or masks have caused fights among
Falling COVID-19 infection rates and new federal health recommendations are the driving force for
Undoubtedly, wearing masks can cause trouble for students to understand
1. 写信目的;
2. 自我介绍(性格、能力、经验等);
3. 表达希望。
注意:1.全文不少于100字;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头已给出。
参考词汇:新冠肺炎 COVID-19 红十字协会 the Red Cross
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
5 . It was bad enough when COVID- 19 closed schools in Philadelphia, US, in March. Like a lot of students, Makyla Linder, 16, found herself getting bored. So she started watching baking videos and shows on TV and online. Soon, she started baking on her own.
Cupcakes and chocolate-covered strawberries were her first creations.
“I tried them on my friends when they came to my house,” Linder sad. “I also tried them on my family. They said my creations were good.”
For most children, that would have been enough. But Linder had bigger ideas. She asked her mom - what if she started selling her baked goods?
With the help of her mother, Linder got more baking supplies and equipment. She started taking orders online. More people started hearing about her business. Linder also started giving out business cards to make her company more well-know.
She also improved her baking as time went on. She researched new recipes (食谱) and learned good baking skills. She now sells chocolate-covered cookies, chocolate apples and banana pudding. She has some customers who have returned to her several times. They say her prices are good. She charges $15 for a dozen cupcakes or cake pops.
When school reopened in September, Linder had to focus more on her studies. “I wanted to do both, but I understand that school is much more important right now,” she said. However, she still watches cooking shows to get new ideas for her business.
1. What special thing did Linder do after COVID-19 broke out?A.She started a baking business. | B.She made her own cooking show. |
C.She invited friends over for parties. | D.She gave online baking lessons. |
A.They are creative. | B.They are delicious. | C.They are well-known. | D.They are not big enough. |
A.Linder is good at making money. | B.Linder spends a lot of money. |
C.Linder’s baked goods aren’t expensive. | D.Linder’s baked goods are too cheap. |
A.Linder didn’t return to school this year. | B.Linder is proud of her studies. |
C.Linder will open a new bakery soon. | D.Linder will keep studying baking. |
6 . English Poetry Competition of 2022
Enter your poem for a chance to win something! Our poetry contest is held twice a year. Write a poem about how the pandemic (疫情) has changed your life.
Prizes
The contest awards one first place prize of $2,000 and a first prize wall plaque ($100 value); twenty second place prizes of $100 each and a second place wall plaque ($75 value); one hundred third place winners of a third place wall plaque ($25 value).
Rules
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification (取消资格).
IMPORTANT:
☆Poet must be at least thirteen years of age.
☆Only one poem per person, per family is allowed.
☆A poem in its entirety must be an original work by the person centering the contest.
☆All entries are judged anonymously (匿名地). Please do not include your name, address, phone number, etc., or your entry will be disqualified.
Deadline: Email your entry by 31st May 2022.
Length: 42 lines max. No minimum. Title not included in the line count.
Format: Entries must be typed. We do not accept handwritten submissions.
Fees: £10 per poem.
Judging: The judges’ decision is final and no individual correspondence (通信) can be entered into. Judges are unable to comment on individual entries. Judging is fair.
Copyright: Worldwide copyright of each entry remains with the author but the Bridport Prize has unrestricted rights to publish the winning and highly praised poems.
1. What can we learn about the poetry competition?A.It takes place every two years. |
B.It focuses on personal growth. |
C.Poets have to pay for it |
D.It gives feedback on each entry. |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
A.Typing your poem out. |
B.Writing a poem of 40 lines. |
C.Emailing your entry on March 30. |
D.Including personal information in your entry. |
1.讲座的时间、地点;
2.讲座的主要内容;
3.其他注意事项。
参考词汇:新冠状病毒novel coronavirus
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
8 . The world has spent a long time living with the pandemic. But many people have become lazy about protecting their safety. Are you spending time indoors and unmasked with trusted friends? Or eating in restaurants or making more trips to the grocery store? New types of COVID-19 mean you should try to cut back on exposure. And where you can, double down on basic safety.
Wear masks
The N95 mask is the gold standard. It may cost too much or be hard to find. A cloth mask does a good job of filtering particles that cause infection.
If you go to the store two or three times a week, cut back to once a week. If you have been spending 30 to 45 minutes in the grocery store, cut down your time in the store.
Spend less time indoors with people who are not from your household. If you must spend time with others, wear your best mask. Be sure any space is well ventilated (通风)(open windows and doors). Keep the visit as short as possible.
The coronavirus vaccine may or may not be the solution. As of now, you are the best answer. Take care. Do not let your guard down!
A.Wash your hands frequently |
B.Spend less time with others |
C.The best mask has three layers |
D.Don’t stay outdoors alone for a long time |
E.If the market is crowded, come back later |
F.It is still best to minimize your social activities |
G.Here are two important ideas about how to stay safe |
1. 你的作息规律和在家学习感受;
2. 表达感恩之情(对父母或老师等)。
词数:100词左右。
Dear Mr. Chen,
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Yours,
Li Hua
10 . Waba, a middle school teacher from South Dakota, is praised for helping one of his students with her math homework.
Last week, Waba received an email from 12-year-old Rylee who
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When it seemed like Rylee finally
Although thousands of social media users have
A.put forward | B.met with | C.worked out | D.wrote down |
A.responded | B.served | C.compared | D.agreed |
A.also | B.just | C.already | D.still |
A.pleased | B.determined | C.worried | D.surprised |
A.Unless | B.Since | C.While | D.If |
A.played | B.studied | C.waited | D.lived |
A.headed for | B.broke into | C.stayed at | D.found out |
A.plans | B.feelings | C.points | D.purposes |
A.ignoring | B.doubting | C.challenging | D.following |
A.lesson | B.speech | C.practice | D.discussion |
A.steps | B.notes | C.risks | D.photos |
A.better | B.quicker | C.happier | D.funnier |
A.change | B.act | C.grow | D.learn |
A.regular | B.dull | C.difficult | D.perfect |
A.comfortable | B.nervous | C.creative | D.anxious |
A.remembered | B.understood | C.noticed | D.believed |
A.interesting | B.amusing | C.terrifying | D.encouraging |
A.rewarded | B.thanked | C.praised | D.blamed |
A.life | B.job | C.problem | D.story |
A.way | B.dream | C.joy | D.duty |