| A．Her bike was broken. | B．She was badly hurt. | C．She was very frightened. |
2 . We’ve all heard it: There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. When it’s icy outside, you may be trying to grab the thickest and heaviest jumper to stay warm. But those in the know wear a series of layers in cold weather, known as “the layering system”. This is because wearing multiple thin layers will keep you warmer than a single thicker layer.
The secret of “the layering system” exists in what we cannot see: air. Surprisingly, air is a great insulator (绝缘体) . When we layer clothes on top of each other, we are trapping air between the layers. Our body heat then warms the air and the layers keep that cozy space contained next to our skin. That’s why you get hotter as your physical movement increases—you’re creating more body heat that sits next to your skin.
Think of your layering system as a sandwich, instead of bread, meat, and vegetables, we’re looking at three layering components: a base layer, amid layer, and an outer layer. The base layer is very important as it helps move sweat away from your skin quickly, keeping it dry and trapping warm air against your body. Choose natural fibers like wool or bamboo, or synthetic materials such as nylon and polyester, but cotton is not recommended because it holds onto moisture (水分) and makes you feel wet and cold. The mid layer’s role is to trap body heat, so fleece, wool, and down are all good choices. The outer layer acts as a barrier, shielding the body from moisture and wind, which is why jackets and snowsuits are perfect choices. Moreover, don’t forget to choose appropriate footwear, as well as a hat and scarf, for additional protection.
In conclusion, layering your clothes is a science. By understanding the layering system and choosing appropriate clothing, one can stay warm and comfortable even in the coldest weather.
1. How does “the layering system” help people keep warm?| A．By absorbin g sunlight to heat the air. | B．By trapping body heat between the layers. |
| C．By keeping out the cold wind completely. | D．By covering the skin to warm the body. |
| A．Wool. | B．Nylon. | C．Bamboo. | D．Cotton. |
| A．Preventing any injuries from your enemy. | B．Moving sweat away from your skin quickly. |
| C．Protecting the body from moisture and wind. | D．Trapping body heat to shield the body from wind. |
| A．To introduce a way to keep warm in winter. | B．To recommend some warm clothes for people. |
| C．To stress the importance of clothing materials. | D．To show a new fashion trend in winter. |
1. Which city was Gu Ailing born in?
| A．Lausanne. | B．San Francisco. | C．Beijing. |
| A．Chinese. | B．Italian. | C．American. |
| A．Two gold medals. | B．One silver medal. | C．Two gold and one silver medals. |
| A．She graduated from school. |
| B．She started to learn Chinese. |
| C．She won two golds. |
1. What did the woman do in New Zealand?
| A．A computer programmer. | B．A secretary. | C．A tour guide. |
| A．By car. | B．By boat. | C．By plane. |
| A．It’s a good place to go shopping. |
| B．It’s very dirty on some streets. |
| C．It’s a boring place. |
5 . Today the kids and I went to the grocery store before the storm came in. When we made it outside to load our groceries, the hurricane alarms
On our way home, we passed a man
Without a second
The man was so
Seth got into the car and as we drove off, his exact words were, “Mom, I
| A．went off | B．went on | C．broke out | D．put forth |
| A．practising | B．attempting | C．arranging | D．learning |
| A．took on | B．came back | C．went out | D．pulled over |
| A．knowledge | B．wonder | C．thought | D．mind |
| A．lifted | B．pushed | C．dragged | D．held |
| A．However | B．Meanwhile | C．Nevertheless | D．Besides |
| A．hopeful | B．careful | C．grateful | D．helpful |
| A．clever | B．creative | C．strong | D．good |
| A．hand | B．give | C．help | D．hold |
| A．caught | B．lost | C．absorbed | D．occupied |
| A．suspect | B．picture | C．hate | D．assume |
| A．rather than | B．along with | C．due to | D．apart from |
| A．count | B．apply | C．stress | D．extend |
| A．helper | B．pride | C．favorite | D．dear |
| A．promising | B．preparing | C．expecting | D．choosing |
Harbin, the picturesque ice city of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, has become a social media sensation (轰动), leaving netizens
Among these attractive sights is a group of 11 cute
Dressed in bright orange clothes, they
In Harbin, they tasted the local delicacies and watched
7 . Apple has unveiled its delayed iPhone 12 line of smartphones in a range of sizes with new designs and 5G connectivity. Unveiled as part of a online-only event, which was
iPhone 12
The midrange model is simply called the iPhone 12 and is a(n)
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
The smaller high-end iPhone is called the iPhone 12 Pro and has a similar 6.1in OLED screen to the iPhone 12- larger than the 5.8in screen of the iPhone 11 Pro from 2019. The largest smartphone
Home Pod Mini
Alongside the new iPhones, Apple has launched a new, smaller version of its Home Pod smart speaker,
| A．carried on | B．taken off | C．looked through | D．pushed back |
| A．complex | B．harmonious | C．intense | D．direct |
| A．replaces | B．highlights | C．finds | D．changes |
| A．regular | B．flexible | C．normal | D．appropriate |
| A．head | B．back | C．front | D．middle |
| A．fall | B．rise | C．increase | D．drop |
| A．made | B．applied | C．exposed | D．advanced |
| A．reject | B．reflect | C．measure | D．mark |
| A．proceeded | B．launched | C．revised | D．relieved |
| A．powered | B．stuck | C．meant | D．involved |
| A．support | B．fight | C．attempt | D．compete |
| A．separate | B．specific | C．original | D．financial |
| A．availability | B．restriction | C．connection | D．expense |
| A．challenged | B．suspected | C．generated | D．amounted |
| A．light | B．voice | C．finger | D．face |
8 . In 2015, Chennai was destroyed by one of the worst floods in over a century, leaving thousands without food, water and supplies. During the flood, many heroes arose, one of whom was Santosh, a young man who owned a take-out restaurant in Chennai.
When the first flood hit in November, he got a call from a company called Naga Rava. The company asked him to prepare 5,000 packets of food and give them to the flood victims. He, with his partners, took the order, cooked for 14 hours and delivered them. But that night, as they sat together discussing the event of the day, they actually felt ashamed. “Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people. We, while living here, had not really done anything ourselves for our own people,” said Santosh later.
He then began the groundwork for a collection to help cook more dishes. Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning, and the real show was about to begin. The December flood affected them all. His own house got flooded and his family was trapped on the second floor. They lost phone connection and electricity. In spite of this, Santosh went back out into the flood, creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims.
He did not sleep for four days, taking a one-hour break everyday as he kept on cooking. As word got out about this man’s effort, others stepped out to join him. From children to the elderly, strangers came to help him in cooking, packing and transporting food. Up to 300 volunteers worked together to make it all happen. By the time the fourth day finally came to an end, Santosh and his team had prepared 170,000 food boxes and delivered them to people in need.
1. What inspired Santosh to help the affected people?| A．A call for help. | B．His cooking skills. |
| C．An act of kindness of a stranger. | D．The encouragement from his partners. |
| A．Santosh’s cooking more food. | B．The help and support. |
| C．The severer flood. | D．Santosh’s family suffering. |
| A．Humorous and helpful. | B．Selfless and caring. |
| C．Determined and clever. | D．Kind and wise. |
| A．A Man Cooked 170,000 Meals for the Affected |
| B．Major Floods Brought Challenges to People |
| C．Many Hands Make Light Work |
| D．Kindness Is Its Own Reward |
As the nurse had instructed, Amy walked up and down the halls of Mercy Hospital again and again. As she walked past room after room filled with husbands and wives, laughter and encouragement, she was only reminded of how alone she was.
She couldn’t help but notice the bright bouquets (花束) in so many of the rooms. One woman had at least fifty roses beside her bed. How strongly Amy wished to also receive flowers!
Months before, her husband and parents had lost their lives in an accident. She only had grandparents, but they were old and weren’t able to go to the hospital with her. So, when she would soon give birth, she came to the hospital by herself. She had never felt so lonely. She wanted to have her hand held by someone to feel supported and loved.
As she continued walking, she passed a room filled with people. Curiously, Amy stuck her head in to see what was going on.
The new mother Laura on the bed inside saw Amy. Although she didn’t know what happened to Amy, she noticed how sad Amy looked. And she wanted to cheer her up. “Hi! It looks like you’re getting ready to have a baby!’ said Laura holding a beautiful baby girl. “Let’s hope so,” Amy said, trying to sound cheerful.
“I’m Laura. Would you like to hold her?” the mother asked. Amy was so touched by her kindness and nodded. Getting to her was the hard part. Laura had more flowers in her room than Amy had seen all day.
As Amy held the baby, she smiled. “Are you having a boy or girl?” Laura asked “I don’t know. I’ll find it out tonight,” Amy said. “Good luck. You will be a great mom,” Laura said. When Amy left, Laura learned she was alone and then whispered to the nurses, “Give all of these flowers to her. Don’t let her know they are from me.”
Hours later, Amy lay in her own bed, alone, waiting to be delivered of a child. She was so scared. As tears fell down her face, she heard a knock at her door.
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A nurse came in with five beautiful flowers.
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Amy stopped by Laura’s room to visit and curiously found all her flowers gone.
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10 . We rely on news to learn about what is happening in the world around us. That’s to say: News
Let’s take the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire as an example. The first news report, which focuses on firefighters’ efforts to put out the fire, tells us the fire spread quickly and left people
To sum up, it’s smart to read news reports written from various perspectives, which brings us
