Up to now, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by a Chinese university team has obtained abundant data during the country's latest Arctic expedition,
The red, fish-shaped robot called “XH1000” was made by researchers from Harbin Engineering University. During the 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition
Operation team leader Zhu Zhongben,
Chinese scientists set off for the 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition on July 12 aboard the polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, travelling 15, 000 nautical miles before returning. It reached the North Pole on Sept. 5, generating
1. Why does the human body move during sleep?
A.To give the body a rest. | B.To make muscle active. | C.To let the body repair and recover. |
A.They were dreaming. | B.Their brains were less active. | C.They were about to wake up. |
A.They would be unaffected. | B.They would act strangely. | C.They would rest better. |
1. What does the speaker prefer to do?
A.Go to theaters. | B.See films. | C.Watch TV. |
A.They are easy-going. | B.They are skillful. | C.They are competitive. |
A.Live shows in theaters. | B.A world-famous theater. | C.Excellent dancers. |
4 . Khanna, a chef and humanitarian (慈善家), but most popularly known as the judge of MasterChef India, has a huge fanbase.
Eleven years back in 2013, Khanna was on a flight to New York. On the
Khanna
The woman said she saw him
She smiled and asked him to
The woman then prepared to leave and told him that she
She gave him good wishes and then left. Khanna then
This is what
A.express | B.cab | C.coach | D.aircraft |
A.requesting | B.arguing | C.forcing | D.teaching |
A.nervous | B.confident | C.eager | D.shy |
A.bravely | B.instantly | C.proudly | D.finally |
A.slipped away | B.bowed down | C.broke in | D.set off |
A.elders | B.daughters | C.classmates | D.relatives |
A.repairing | B.landing | C.observing | D.boarding |
A.stared at | B.heard of | C.looked for | D.escaped from |
A.apology | B.suggestion | C.reaction | D.approval |
A.favorite | B.unfamiliar | C.uncomfortable | D.strange |
A.calm | B.listen | C.laugh | D.succeed |
A.watery | B.dark | C.sharp | D.sleepy |
A.produces | B.directs | C.avoids | D.watches |
A.warns | B.convinces | C.accuses | D.reminds |
A.relief | B.life | C.attention | D.dream |
A.shared | B.advocated | C.imagined | D.promised |
A.ashamed | B.proud | C.low | D.astonished |
A.custom | B.operation | C.adventure | D.kindness |
A.excuse | B.knowledge | C.importance | D.tension |
A.controversially | B.positively | C.randomly | D.temporarily |
5 . As we know, queues (队列) have always been related to the theme park experience. Disliked by many, attractions do their best to stop them from having a bad influence on the guest experience. However, queues remain a necessity for gated attractions with popular rides.
The most obvious problem with queues is that they waste time, and for guests, wasting their limited time during their visit leads to a poor experience. For attraction operators, queues can be a letdown too. Even though long queues might be a sign that business is good, the more time guests spend tied up in long lines, the less opportunity they have to spend money on on-site retail and food offerings.
Thankfully, technology is developing to meet changing guest expectations. Many theme parks are taking guests out of physical queues and putting them into virtual queues through an app or wearable device.
Free from queues, guests are likely to spend their time and money far more freely around the attraction. Even though no one has to wait in line, attractions can still offer queue upgrades within a virtual queue system. According to a recent survey done by Attractions.io, over 84% of theme park visitors said they would rather use virtual queuing.
But queuing isn’t all bad, either. Making a queue part of the experience can also create an opportunity for better guest management. For example, Disney observes queues on many of their rides to give worried kids a space to relax. For smaller attractions, physical queues can be useful for judging how busy different rides are likely to be.
So to queue or not to queue? We say, why not both. In an ideal world, every attraction will have both virtual and physical queues. While virtual queuing can ensure that no one has to stand in line for hours, not every ride will need one. Short physical queues may still work for smaller or less popular rides, which guests can even enjoy while they wait in line virtually for another ride.
1. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 1 refer to?A.Guests. | B.Queues. |
C.Attractions. | D.Experiences. |
A.The disadvantages of physical queuing. |
B.The changing ways of queuing in theme parks. |
C.The influence of physical queuing on attractions. |
D.Guest expectations for theme park queue systems. |
A.Virtual queuing actually saves people’s money. |
B.Most attractions find virtual queue systems helpful. |
C.A majority of theme park visitors prefer to wait online. |
D.Virtual queuing allows people to make the most of their time. |
A.It will replace physical queuing. |
B.It isn’t good for guest management. |
C.It isn’t useful for less popular rides. |
D.It should coexist with physical queuing. |
1. Where is Smithfield College located?
A.In a small town. | B.In a big city. | C.In a large town. |
A.To enjoy the Chinese food. |
B.To earn more money. |
C.To experience the real American culture. |
A.A Master’s. | B.A Doctor’s. | C.A Graduate’s. |
A.Ones with unique opportunities. |
B.Ones with American culture. |
C.Ones with ten years’ experience in teaching. |
1. What does the woman want Stuart to do?
A.Correct his mistakes. | B.Offer some suggestions. | C.Wait for rescue workers. |
A.She may lose the way. |
B.She may feel homesick. |
C.She may miss the flight. |
A.Children. | B.Tourists. | C.Deliverymen. |
A.He is an experienced traveler. | B.He is a kind policeman. | C.He is a creative student. |
Over the summer break, a wave of young people went to Kaifeng to explore the ancient capital of eight dynasties through a trendy “Citywalk”. They eagerly shared their experience on
“Citywalk” means the act of walking
“Kaifeng is one of China’s first historical and cultural cities, which is
During the Song Dynasty, Kaifeng reached a high point, leading to the rapid growth of bookstores,” said Zhou Bing,
As evening comes, Kaifeng’s streets transform into a snack market, with numerous trucks orderly
“The essence of Kaifeng’s cultural tourism lies
Undercurrent, a twenty-foot-tall stainless-steel sculpture by Beijing-based artist Zheng Lu, is
The public art project, initiated by Sundaram Tagore, is supported by the World Council of Peoples for the United Nations, a nonprofit organization
The sculpture is created
Zheng Lu’s sculptures
10 . A car store in my hometown sold six to eight new cars a day. And 72 percent of this store’s first-time visitors returned for a second
On one particular June morning, my wife Jane said to me, “Today’s my fifth anniversary of being
After I told Jane the biggest
Over the years, I’ve told this story as an example of the legendary
A.visit | B.try | C.chance | D.date |
A.arrived | B.ranked | C.happened | D.developed |
A.smoke-free | B.rent-free | C.tax-free | D.cancer-free |
A.confused | B.embarrassed | C.frightened | D.relieved |
A.bought | B.painted | C.borrowed | D.hired |
A.brand | B.color | C.number | D.type |
A.requests | B.decisions | C.donations | D.promises |
A.pleasure | B.opinion | C.secret | D.problem |
A.cheap | B.small | C.new | D.white |
A.left | B.sold | C.made | D.found |
A.available | B.possible | C.popular | D.convenient |
A.risk | B.concern | C.mistake | D.lie |
A.returned | B.forgot | C.noticed | D.recognized |
A.disappointedly | B.hurriedly | C.regularly | D.confidently |
A.ended in | B.held back | C.changed to | D.let out |
A.believed | B.discovered | C.expected | D.accepted |
A.reminded | B.prepared | C.forced | D.allowed |
A.guessed | B.presented | C.explained | D.ignored |
A.besides | B.otherwise | C.therefore | D.however |
A.symbol | B.service | C.design | D.character |