It was a jam-packed day for 24-year-old Justin. While his hot dog stand at the local park in his hometown did well every day, that day was different. The stall was full of customers, and he was struggling to keep up.
“3 hot dogs, please!” someone ordered as Justin handed the recent orders, and he quickly got about his work.
“Coming right up!” he replied with a smile.
“Thank you! Have a nice day!” the customer replied upon receiving the orders, and Justin quickly got busy with the next one. Then he noticed an old woman pushing her way through the crowd to get to his counter (柜台).
“Excuse me, son. How much would a hot dog be?” she asked, looking at him.
“Depends on what you want, ma’ am. They range from $3 to $7. You can check out the menu and let me know what you want,” he replied.
“But that’s expensive for me,” she mumbled (咕哝), looking at the prices. “It’s alright. I was just curious how much they cost. I don’t want any,” she added before walking away.
Justin noticed she went away and sat alone on a bench across from his stand. She kept looking in his direction, meanwhile touching her stomach occasionally. Justin couldn’t help watching her because of strong curiosity. She was fully dressed with an information card worn around her neck. She might get lost because of something unexpected. Her face wasn’t as rosy as others and her lips were dry. Justin wondered whether she would need any help. However, once they made eye contact, she always looked away quickly.
Eventually, Justin realized she wanted a hot dog but couldn’t afford one, so he stopped what he was doing and walked over to her with food and drink. “I apologize, ma’am. I was in such a rush that I forgot to tell you you’re our 50th customer of the day, so you get a free hot dog,” he said upon approaching her. “Let me know how you like it!”
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Justin gave her the food, noticing some nervousness on her face.
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Before Justine waited long, her family arrived in a hurry.
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1.旅行计划；
2.交通、饮食等安排。
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Dear Johnson,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
To mark the 14th International Chinese Language Day, which falls
The 2023 Chinese Language Day
Statistics show that so far over 180 countries and regions around the world have Chinese language teaching programs, eighty-two of which have included Chinese language learning into their
“Academically speaking, the relationship between China and the Arab world has always been a hot topic. In
4 . Mark grabbed his keys. He needed to get out of the house quickly. He had been trying to save as much money as possible due to his
He lost half his right arm in a car accident several years ago, and it was
He grabbed his phone and called 911 quickly.
The following day, he was sitting inside when his
Then Connor said, “Mark, I got a(n)
“It would be a gift,” Connor
Mark agreed. It took about two months for Connor to
| A．disability | B．trouble | C．laziness | D．age |
| A．appealing | B．basic | C．awful | D．tough |
| A．turned around | B．bent down | C．stood up | D．stepped aside |
| A．dragged | B．pointed | C．rushed | D．returned |
| A．serious | B．angry | C．curious | D．worried |
| A．Apparently | B．Suddenly | C．Fortunately | D．Hopefully |
| A．memory | B．strength | C．trust | D．quantity |
| A．mobile | B．alarm | C．doorbell | D．radio |
| A．smiling at | B．looking for | C．shouting to | D．calling on |
| A．check | B．rescue | C．treatment | D．delivery |
| A．idea | B．chance | C．excuse | D．tip |
| A．followed | B．admitted | C．responded | D．apologized |
| A．enjoyable | B．financial | C．complex | D．satisfactory |
| A．sighed | B．whispered | C．screamed | D．added |
| A．finish | B．improve | C．fetch | D．buy |
5 . Every morning in a city in Indonesia’s far east, sleepy teenagers can be seen walk slowly and with heavy steps through the streets on their unwilling way to school.
It is not a scene from some sci-fi movie but a controversial experiment to get the day off to a much earlier start for the sleep-deprived (缺乏睡眠的) teens. The pilot project in Kupang has twelfth-graders at 10 high schools start classes at 5:30 am.
Authorities say the project is intended to heighten children’s discipline. According to parents, though, their children are worn out by the time they get home. Schools in Indonesia generally start between 7:00 and 8:00 am. Teens in their school uniforms are now walking down dark streets or waiting for motorcycle taxis to get to school on time.
“It is extremely difficult and they now have to leave home while it’s still completely dark. I can’t accept this, for their safety is not guaranteed when it’s dark and quiet.” Rambu Ata, a mother to a 16-year-old, said, whose daughter Eureka now has to wake up at 4:00 am to get ready and ride a motorbike to school. “Now every time Eurek arrives home she is exhausted and falls asleep immediately.”
At least one scholar seems to agree.
“It has no connection with the effort to improve the quality of education,” Marsel Robot, an education expert from Nusa Cendana University. “In the long run, sleep deprivation could endanger the students’ health and cause a shift in behaviour. They will only sleep for a few hours and this is a serious risk for their health. This also will cause them stress and they will release their stress by acting out.”
A 2014 study published by the American Academy of paediatrics (儿科学) recommended that middle and high schoolers start classes at 8:30 am or later to allow enough time for sleep. The Kupang rule change was also challenged by local politicians, who demanded the government cancel what they called a baseless policy.
1. What is the purpose of the pilot project?| A．To punish students’ mistakes. | B．To let students learn more knowledge. |
| C．To deprive students of sleep. | D．To strengthen students’ self-control. |
| A．Controversial. | B．Unacceptable. | C．Uncontrollable. | D．Critical |
| A．Students’ safety. | B．The stress of parents. |
| C．Students’ health. | D．The quality of education. |
| A．An Unpopular Move for Teens to Start School at 5:30 am |
| B．Some Problems Existing Among Indonesia’s Teenagers |
| C．An Unsuccessful Experiment Concerning Safety |
| D．The Popularity of a Pilot Project in Kupang |
6 . Four European Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in 2023
Festival Medieval (中世纪的) de Sedan
For an unforgettable slice of Medieval France, head to Festival Medieval de Sedan in May. Held at the largest medieval castle in Europe, the Chateau de Sedan, the festival brings the spirit of the Middle Ages alive. Exciting tournaments and atmospheric parades take place around the castle grounds. Around 15,000 people come to explore the castle. Just be prepared to climb a lot of stairs!
La Fete de la Musique
There’s music in the air throughout France on 21 June. This is when La Fete de la Musique (Music Day) takes place. The first all-day musical celebration was first held in Paris in 1982 but later became celebrated in 120 countries around the world. During the festival, thousands of musicians gather in the streets, bars, and cafes giving free public performances.
Festival d’ Avignon
Another fantastic French festival not to miss is the Festival d’ Avignon. The annual theater festival is held in July in the courtyard of the Palais des Papes in Avignon. During this time, Avignon transforms its architectural heritage into various grand performance venues. Tens of thousands of theater lovers of all ages come to enjoy theatre, dance, visual arts, and live music.
Bastille Day
Celebrated nationwide on 14 July, Bastille Day is the biggest and most important festival in the French calendar. It marks the day that Parisian civilians and peasants stormed the fortress (堡垒) and prison of Bastille. This caused events that would end the monarchy (君主制) and start the age of liberty and equality. Celebrations are held all over France, including large-scale public events and parties.
1. Which of the following holidays takes place earliest?| A．Bastille Day. | B．Festival d’ Avignon. |
| C．La Fete de la Musique. | D．Festival Medieval de Sedan. |
| A．Enjoy beautiful music. | B．Explore some castles. |
| C．Make delicious coffee. | D．Learn about the monarchy. |
| A．In May. | B．In June. | C．In July. | D．In August. |
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Hello, everyone. I am Emily in China. I feel very lucky to be able to study in this famous university, which has the most prettiest campus I has ever seen.
I enjoyed dance with my parents very much when I was still child. I started studying ballet at the age of six. By the time I was nine, I had to dance three day a week.
Earlier this year, I apply for this training program and I just moved there last week. I hope that I can graduate from this school successful. I will be very happy if I can became a dancer in the future.
8 . A mother looked down at her son who was dying of leukemia (白血病). Like any
“Mommy, I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up.” Mom smiled and said, “Let’s see
Later that day, she went to her local
Fireman Bob said, “Look, we can do
Three days later, fireman Bob picked up Bopsy,
All the love and attention to him so
| A．doctor | B．child | C．patient | D．parent |
| A．organize | B．realize | C．quit | D．update |
| A．think about | B．adapt to | C．suffer from | D．give up |
| A．that | B．why | C．if | D．which |
| A．education | B．children | C．health | D．fire |
| A．made | B．explained | C．defended | D．preferred |
| A．possible | B．amazing | C．fortunate | D．necessary |
| A．faster | B．worse | C．better | D．earlier |
| A．car | B．friend | C．money | D．son |
| A．week | B．day | C．month | D．year |
| A．station | B．company | C．school | D．hospital |
| A．dream | B．application | C．size | D．case |
| A．old | B．awesome | C．cheap | D．real |
| A．dressed | B．scared | C．covered | D．packed |
| A．room | B．truck | C．friends | D．family |
| A．give | B．send | C．drive | D．put |
| A．engines | B．uniforms | C．departments | D．calls |
| A．rode | B．played | C．repaired | D．built |
| A．definitely | B．deeply | C．immediately | D．regularly |
| A．stayed | B．waited | C．lived | D．rested |
Valentine’s Day in China
It is really difficult to know the exact time
So far, Chinese people
On this day, larger amounts of chocolate will be on sale in supermarkets,
Chinese people have also made some changes to the western way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. For some couples, the husband may prepare a rich dinner or buy a beautiful dress
10 . Lonely? You’re hardly alone. That’s the finding of a new study. And that appears throughout industrial nations across the globe. The study linked rising loneliness to a greater use of smartphones and the internet over the same years.
Jean Twenge, a psychologist, took part in the study. Her team has found that since 2012, US teens have been spending less time together face-to-face.
“Smartphones can help keep us connected with friends,” says Twenge. “But they can also make people feel excluded (隔离).” Girls, especially, may feel this way. One reason may be that they like to post more photos and selfies (自拍) than boys. Studies have shown that if those images don’t get a lot of “likes”, it can affect a teen’s mental health.
And there’s “phubbing” a mixture of “phone” and “snubbing (冷落)”. It’s that moment in which a friend or family member takes out a phone and keeps looking at it, paying no attention to everybody else, including you. Phubbing is one way technology can affect you, even when you’re not the one using it.
The new study pulled its data from a survey. Some 1 million 15- and 16-year-old students from 37 countries took this survey in 2000, 2003, 2012, 2015 and 2018. Its questions mostly dealt with education. But they also included six statements about loneliness, such as “I feel awkward and out of place in my school”. Students could strongly disagree, disagree, agree or strongly agree with each statement.
If technology causes loneliness, should we stop using it? “No, not at all,” argues Twenge. “Everybody of all ages is trying to figure out how we can best use these technologies and stay mentally healthy.” Her advice is to “use your smartphone for what it’s good for. Then put it away.” That includes putting it away overnight—ideally in another room.
1. How do girls differ from boys in smartphone use in the study?| A．They need it to stay in style. |
| B．They depend on it to keep in touch. |
| C．They use it as a learning tool. |
| D．They like to post more pictures with it. |
| A．To show the harm of the smartphone. |
| B．To give an example of communication. |
| C．To introduce an embarrassing situation. |
| D．To present a scene with the smartphone. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Uninterested | D．Worried |
| A．The Smartphone—the Focus of a Study |
| B．The Smartphone—a Communication Tool |
| C．The Smartphone—a Friend of Teenagers |
| D．The Smartphone—a Source of Loneliness |
