1 . China has a long history of farming and a tradition of intensive cultivation. It has succeeded in producing one-fourth of the world’s grain and feeding one-fifth of the world’s population with less than 10% of the world’s arable (可适于耕作的) land.
China is taking various measures to develop its agricultural industry.
Private business has also started promoting agricultural innovation and AgriTech solutions together with local governments to advance agricultural digitalization in China. Previously, Alibaba launched a program called ET Agricultural Brain.
| A．Moreover, China keeps encouraging technological innovation. |
| B．For example, the focus on green initiatives (倡议) continues nationally. |
| C．That is, it’s important to note the restrictions on foreign investment. |
| D．It uses big data to help farmers plan their planting methods effectively. |
| E．The future of China’s agriculture sector lies in agricultural modernization. |
| F．This is a great achievement in the pursuit of food in China itself and even globally. |
| G．Tencent Security has also released a new strategic product Tencent Security Platform. |
2 . Japan’s biggest airline is betting that the future of travel isn’t traveling at all. For the last month, a married couple has been interacting with a robot—called an Avatar—that’s controlled by their daughter hundreds of miles away. Made by ANA Holdings Inc., it looks like a vacuum cleaner with an iPad attached. But the screen displays the daughter’s face as they chat, and its wheels let her move about the house as though she’s really there.
“Virtual travel” is nothing new, of course. Story-tellers, travel writers and artists have been stimulating the senses of armchair tourists for centuries. It’s only in recent decades that frequent, safe travel has become available to the non-wealthy. Yet even as the world’s middle classes climb out of the armchair and into economy-class seat, there are signs of a post-travel society emerging. Concerns about environmental sustainability cause loss to airlines which release much carbon. And the aging of abundant societies is both restricting physical travel and creating demand for alternative ways to experience the world. For the travel industry, virtual reality offers an attractive response to these trends.
Of course, new technologies encourage far-out claims. ANA doesn’t plan to start selling Avatars until next year. Profits, too, will probably be difficult to make: By one estimate, the global market for this kind of technology will be worth only about $300 million by 2023. By contrast, ANA’s traditional travel business brought in more than $19 billion last year.
But if the business value for virtual vacations is still weak, the market for technologies that bridge physical distances between families and coworkers seems likely to only expand. ANA’s robots may not replace its airplanes any time soon, but they’ll almost certainly be a part of travel’s high-tech future.
1. What is the function of Para. 1?| A．To show that Japanese are crazy about travel. |
| B．To suggest the couple are very satisfied with the robot. |
| C．To indicate virtual travel begins to enter people’s real life. |
| D．To express the close relationship between the couple and their daughter. |
| A．More and more people lose interest in travel. |
| B．People are worried about the air pollution caused by airlines. |
| C．Frequent and safe travel has become available to the ordinary people. |
| D．Storytellers, travel writers and artists have been using it for centuries. |
| A．They will be put on the market soon. |
| B．They will bring ANA a lot of money. |
| C．They will replace ANA’s airplanes soon. |
| D．They are almost unavoidable in travel’s future. |
| A．Easy travel is on the way. | B．Your next travel may be virtual. |
| C．Benefits of virtual travel. | D．Disappearance of air travel. |
3 . At some point in the stretch of days between the start of the pandemic’s third year and the feared launch of World War III, a new phrase unfolded itself before us, a mysterious foretell of an age to come: people were going “goblin mode”.
The term embraces the comforts of depravity(堕落): spending the day in bed scrolling endlessly through social media; pouring the end of a bag of chips in your mouth; leaving the house in your pajamas and socks only to get a single Diet Coke from the store.
First appearing on Twitter as early as 2009, “goblin mode” represents a direct departure from the “cottagecore” influence of early pandemic days, a standout trend of 2020 that thrived under the wistful ethos of making the best of what many people assumed would be only a few boring weeks at home in 2020.
But as the pandemic wears on endlessly, and the chaos of current events worsens, people feel cheated by the system and have rejected such goals. “The trend sets an unrealistic standard for people to think that if they aren’t waking up early to exercise, their lives are not put together”, one blog indicting “cottagecore” culture reads.
Most people tweeting about goblin mode characterize it as an almost spiritual-level embrace of our most debased tendencies and call it a logical progression into nihilism(虚无主义)after years of disappointment. However, Marnell, an author who has been tweeting extensively in recent weeks about entering goblin mode, says there is “healthy goblin mode and destructive goblin mode”. For her, it represents a certain air of harmless mischief. “It is cool to be a goblin,” Marnell says. “Everyone is so perfect all the time online, it is good to get in touch with the strange little creature that lives inside you.”
1. Which of the following does not belong to “cottagecore” culture?| A．Organizing refrigerators full of freshly cut vegetables. |
| B．Wearing makeup and doing elaborate skincare routines. |
| C．Making organic food and putting them in a delicate plate. |
| D．Wearing nothing but a long T-shirt to make a weird snack. |
| A．The financial crisis. | B．The endless pandemic. |
| C．The comforts of depravity. | D．The worsening system. |
| A．Accuse. | B．Praise. | C．Credit. | D．Destroy. |
| A．Positive. | B．Neutral. | C．Negative. | D．Favorable. |
4 . Booking flights can be really exciting, but the prices might shock you into not booking your dream vacation. Never fear! We’ve offered some best tips for finding the cheapest airfares.
◆ Be Flexible with Your Travel Dates and Times
Airline ticket prices vary greatly depending on the day of the week and time of the year. In general, Fridays and Sundays are the most desirable days, so tickets will be pricier. Prices are cheaper if you fly after a major holiday. Airlines know when a festival, holiday, or school break is coming up — and they raise prices accordingly. Be flexible with your dates and times, and you’ll save yourself some major money.
◆ Use Multiple Flight Platforms
Checking between the different platforms can often provide you with better insights into flight combinations and prices — for the same exact flights. Different platforms have different advantages and features, so play around with them all. You’ll quickly determine the one(s) you like best!
◆ Check for a Student Discount
As a student, you might be in luck. Some airlines, say, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), have a student ticket which means that for up to one week before departure, students pay the cheapest fare. Normal travelers at that time have to pay a much higher price, but a SAS Youth Ticket may be only one quarter the price of a normal ticket.
◆ Keep an Eye for Special Deals
Before looking for specific flights, make sure you’ve signed up for some newsletters. Joining the mailing list for airlines will give you access to the absolute best deals. More often than not, cheap flights are only available for a limited window (usually 24 hours). Keeping your eye on the deals will ensure you don’t miss an amazing opportunity.
1. When might the airfares be the cheapest?| A．The first day of Christmas Holiday. |
| B．The middle day of Christmas Holiday. |
| C．The Friday before Christmas Holiday. |
| D．The Wednesday after Christmas Holiday. |
| A．To make travel time flexible. |
| B．To get access to special deals. |
| C．To check for a student discount. |
| D．To take advantage of different platforms. |
| A．Book your trip. | B．Design your route. |
| C．Enjoy your tour. | D．Research your destination. |
Hi, I am David, the editor of YOUTH. We all know the exchange students are going back to the USA soon. We would like to give them some traditional Chinese gifts, such as Chinese paintings, silk, tea... Today I would like to collect some ideas. In your article, you should: ● recommend two traditional Chinese gifts ● show your reasons why you recommend them Looking forward to hearing from you. David |
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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It is just past five o’clock on the Chinese New Year’s Eve, and Luo Yan lifts the cover of a large bowl to breathe in the rich smell of the soup
Luo Yan and his wife and son have settled in the big city far away from their hometown. Their journey from the city where they live and work back to their hometown was a
7 . There are many people in the world now. There will be even
The moon is the satellite of the earth. Maybe man will go to live on the moon one day.
| A．more | B．most | C．less | D．better |
| A．to | B．at | C．with | D．for |
| A．standing | B．sitting | C．sleeping | D．doing |
| A．measures | B．medicines | C．policies | D．tools |
| A．puzzle | B．accident | C．question | D．problem |
| A．Greece | B．Japanese | C．Englishmen | D．Russians |
| A．be | B．is | C．reached | D．was |
| A．farmers | B．teachers | C．workers | D．scientists |
| A．cases | B．solutions | C．roots | D．tickets |
| A．so | B．after | C．since | D．but |
8 . It was raining. I went into a cafe and asked for a coffee. While waiting for my drink, I saw many people playing computer games.
I stood up and walked between the tables. When I came to the biggest computer, I saw a thin, small man sitting in front of it. “I am Steve,” he finally answered after I asked him a couple of times what his name was. “I can’t talk with you. I’m busy,” he said. He was chatting online and, at the same time playing a computer game—a war game. I was surprised.
Why didn’t Steve want to talk with me? I tried again to speak to that computer geek (电脑迷), but not a word came out of his mouth. I touched his shoulder, but no reaction. I was unhappy. I put my hand in front of the monitor and he shouted, “Leave me alone.” I took a few steps back, wondering if all those people were having a nice conversation with their machines, not with people, especially Steve. I wouldn’t want to imagine the future of human beings if they preferred sharing their lives with machines instead of with people. I was worried and sank in my thoughts. I didn’t even realize that the coffee was bad, just as Steve didn’t notice there was a person next to him.
1. What was the weather like when the author entered the cafe?| A．Sunny. | B．Windy. | C．Rainy. | D．Snowy. |
| A．He was impolite. |
| B．He didn’t know the author. |
| C．He thought the author was ugly. |
| D．He was playing a computer game and chatting online. |
| A．显示器 | B．检测器 | C．主机 | D．鼠标 |
| A．Polite. | B．Generous. | C．Patient. | D．Cold. |
9 . The 2022 World Internet Conference closed on November 11, 2022 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province. There were a lot of cool inventions shown there. Let’s have a look at some of them.
A Smart Helmet
When delivery people send food around, they often use their mobile phones while riding. It’s very dangerous. To make them safer, a company has created a new helmet. It connects with the mobile phone and can “talk”. It can tell delivery people new orders and where the customers are. Delivery people can also take orders and answer messages by talking to the helmet. If the wearer has an accident, the helmet can make a call for help right away.
Type with Eyes
Many disabled people can’t move their hands. They find it hard to type on a computer. A company has developed eye-controlling technology. By looking at the screen and moving their eyes, people can type words easily.
A Business Card? A Computer!
A computer which was as big as a business card caught people’s eyes. It’s called Raspberry Pi. It’s one of the world’s smallest computers. Although it only costs a few hundred yuan, it has a memory of 8G. It is designed for learning computer programming. It can do a lot of difficult calculations. You can also use it to create your computer games.
Magic Mirror for Health
Scan your face, and then the software will know a lot about your health. This is what Magic Mirror can do. It’s a smart health check system. You don’t need to wear any devices. Just stand in front of it for 30 seconds, and it will know your heart conditions, blood pressure and the risks of some diseases.
1. Which is true about the smart helmet?| A．It can help delivery people ride slowly. |
| B．It can remind delivery people of danger. |
| C．It can make delivery people relaxed by talking. |
| D．It can help delivery people work much safer. |
| A．By talking loudly. | B．By moving their eyes. |
| C．By waving their hands. | D．By touching the keys. |
| A．eating habits | B．blood pressure |
| C．heart conditions | D．risks of some diseases |
| A．Nature. | B．Business. | C．Science. | D．Lifestyle. |
10 . From sleep machines to AI-controlled house cleaning robots, a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies and products are being exhibited at the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. Here are some products you don’t want to miss.
Electric bicycle Brina 2
For many people, a daily commute (通勤) is often a source of headaches. Emov Inc., an exhibitor from Argentina, has presented electric bicycle Brina 2 as a solution.Running on long-range batteries, the e-bike has a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. Almost all the components are designed within the carbon fiber frame. Its scientific design makes the ride more stable and comfortable than other conventional e-bikes.
AI robot — a right-hand assistant for life and production
The AI robot from Agile Robots AG, a leading intelligent robotics company from Germany, helps make life and work easier. With the ability to synthesize (综合) and adjust motion tracks in real time, the robot is a great assistant. For instance, it can aid humans in tasks like loading and unloading, polishing and quality inspection.
Power-PRO XT — a reliable stretcher bed
Power-PRO XT is an electric ambulance stretcher bed designed by Stryker Corporation from the U.S. Compared with traditional stretchers, Power-PRO XT is driven by a high-speed motor that enables it to easily lift or lower a load weighing 318 kilograms within 2.4 seconds. More importantly, it can smoothly and safely lift and move, providing greater safety for patients.
Sleeping cabin — a night guard for sound sleep
A recent study found that more than two-thirds of surveyed university students in Brazil are experiencing poor sleep quality. The sleeping cabin made by the Dow Chemical Company from the U.S.can provide its users with a better sleep. As a combination of great material and technology, the cabin can provide customers with a deeper and more refreshing sleeping experience.
1. Which product most probably interests a factory manager?| A．Electric bicycle Brina 2. | B．AI robot. | C．Power-PRO XT. | D．Sleeping cabin. |
| A．First aid. | B．Quality control. | C．Traveling to work. | D．Sleep improvement. |
| A．Eco-friendly. | B．Advanced. | C．Cost-effective. | D．Multifunctional. |
