1 . The Chinese word“Shanzhai”means a small mountain village, but now it becomes an accepted name for fakes, after “Shanzhai Cellphones” produced by small workshops in southern China became popular in the mainland market over the past two years. Besides “Shanzhai” electronic products, there are “Shanzhai” movies, “Shanzhai” stars and even a “Shanzhai” Spring Festival Gala, a copy of the 25yearold traditional show presented by CCTV on Chinese Lunar New Year’s Eve.
“Shanzhai” has become a culture of its own, meaning anything that imitates something famous. In Chongqing, “Shanzhai” version “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube” woven by farmers with bamboo attract wide attention from tourists.Both are copies of the famous Olympic buildings in Beijing.
A literature critic said that taking the “Shanzhai” Gala as an example, when the traditional CCTV program becomes less and less attractive to the audience, the “Shanzhai” version appears timely to attract people. “Although it is often connected with poor techniques and operation, “Shanzhai” culture meets the psychological needs of common people and could be a comfort to their minds,” he said.
To the mainstream(主流)culture, the rise of “Shanzhai” culture is a challenge and a motivation(推动). People believe different kinds of cultures developing together is a perfect way and it is for the public to choose.
1. The Chinese word“Shanzhai”may have started with ________.A.fake cellphones | B.electronic products |
C.Spring Festival Gala | D.Olympic buildings |
A.the action that a person imitates famous people |
B.products with poor techniques and quality |
C.anything that are copies of something famous |
D.those similar names to famous brands |
A.steals | B.copies | C.advertises | D.cheats |
A.is held back by“Shanzhai”culture |
B.is the challenge of“Shanzhai”culture |
C.will be replaced by“Shanzhai”culture |
D.may develop faster because of the challenge of“Shanzhai”culture |
2 . Slowly but surely, we’re moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the internet-connected devices in your life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speeds with reduced delay, Objectively speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the U. S. top out at an average of 19.42 Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds.
“5G is one of those signs, along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age,” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. “The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one single task, driving, you have massive amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves. It’s pulling in data from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, but also connected infrastructure (基础设施) construction. There’s lots of data behind that task, which is why we need high speed.
Augmented reality glasses (AR实境眼镜) and virtual headset (虚拟现实耳机) haven’t yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assist — or perhaps even replace — smartphones.
1. What does the author want to stress in Paragraph 1?A.The lighting-fast speed of 5G. |
B.The expectation of 5G world. |
C.The difference between 4G and 5G. |
D.The internet-connected devices in our life. |
A.Exhibition. | B.Success. |
C.Symbol | D.Explanation. |
A.5G world won’t come without AR glasses |
B.5G helps to create the artificial intelligence vehicle |
C.Apple Company is developing AR glasses worldwide |
D.Tech companies will face the fact that smartphones may be replaced |
A.a history book | B.a radio program |
C.a science magazine | D.a travel guide |
3 . I once thought that my teenager years were going to be the worst years of my life, because when I was 12 years old, I was a total outsider, was often bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.
But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that the real meaning of my life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.
Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.
1. What was the author’s life like when he was 12?A.Boring. | B.Peaceful. | C.Unhappy. | D.Meaningful. |
A.It made him popular in his town. |
B.It helped him find the meaning of life. |
C.It helped him understand others’ lives better. |
D.It helped to shape his dream career. |
A.Say ‘no’ to bullies bravely. |
B.Make positive changes in their lives. |
C.Treat others with kindness in daily life. |
D.Learn to care more about others’ feelings. |
A.No pains, No gains |
B.Where there is a will, there is a way |
C.A good friend in need is a good friend indeed |
D.Kindness benefits you and me |
4 . Skiing has always been a big part of Mikaela Shiffrin’s life. Her dad ski raced all through college and her mom raced and coached skiing. The Shiffrins taught Mikaela and her brother, Taylor, to ski at a very young age. At two and a half years old, Mikaela made her first ski run down her driveway on plastic skis.
Mikaela loved skiing. From ages 8 to 11, she did hundreds of training runs on small hills to learn the skills of slalom skiing (障碍滑雪). When Mikaela was 11, she began to learn at the Burke Mountain Academy, a Vermont boarding school for skiers. She took classes, studied, and practiced her skiing. According to Burke Mountain Academy headmaster Kirk Dwyer, “What separated Mikaela from others was the degree of her commitment (投入) to be the best. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and believed in herself then and now.” At age 14, Mikaela began her international career when she raced in the world championships for 13- and 14-year-olds. And she won!
By the time she was 17, she had already won her first World Cup race. “Living away from home four and five months at a time can be difficult,” Mikaela says. “But it can also be exciting. I’m getting to see the world.” When Mikaela began ski racing in Europe, her mother, Eileen, stayed with her. She worked as her high-school teacher while they were on the road. “She has always been a super-hard worker,” says Eileen.
For Mikaela, working hard is a full-time job. Even her off-season is work time. “If you want something, just try your best,” she says. At the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 18-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin became the youngest slalom skier ever to win an Olympic gold medal.
1. According to the text, Mikaela _______.A.learned to ski by herself | B.was born into a skiing family |
C.first skied when she was 3 years old | D.got to know slalom skiing at the age of 14 |
A.Mikaela was cleverer than the other kids |
B.Mikaela was too young to learn skiing |
C.Mikaela was a hard-working girl |
D.Mikaela was a slow learner |
A.Her mother. | B.Her father. |
C.Kirk Dwyer. | D.Taylor Shiffrin. |
A.The 2014 Winter Olympic Games |
B.The Burke Mountain Academy |
C.An introduction to slalom skiing |
D.A young skier’s fight for success |
5 . Lake Forest High School Clubs
1. Environmental Club
Club members are provided opportunities to realize their goals of environmental service. The majority of projects are student-initiated. Last year’s activities included: the LFHS Courtyard Garden upkeep, Bike to School Day with free cocoa and snacks, an “eat local” 100mile dinner, recycling solutions for LFHS, beach cleanup through the Great Lakes Alliance, and Earth Week celebrations.
Meetings: First Friday of the month in Room 5 at 7:00 a.m.
Advisor: Ms Mary Beth Nawor, mnawor@lfschools.net
2. Peer Tutoring
Students volunteer to help fellow students in improving their study and organizational skills. Students tutor LFHS and middle school students on an individually scheduled basis. LFHS tutors must have proficiency (精通) in the academic area in which they wish to tutor, but middle school tutors only need general academic proficiency.
Meetings: All tutoring is done on an individually scheduled basis.
Advisor: Ms Kathy O’Hara, kohara@lfschools.net
3. Young Idea
Young Idea is LFHS’s art and literary magazine. Students of all ages who love writing and art are encouraged to become part of the staff of this award winning magazine. Young Idea encourages all students to submit art and literature works to the magazine, whether they are a part of the staff or not. From September to February, Young Idea meets on Thursdays after school in the Public Room to discuss the pieces that have been submitted to the magazine and provide feedback for the authors.
Meetings: See above explanation.
Advisor: Ms Debbie Zare, dzare@lfschools.net
4. Scout Buddies
Scout Buddies is a friendship club which helps build friendship among individuals with and without disabilities. Club members participate in a variety of social activities both within the school and in the community. Activities include organizing holiday parties in the school, bowling, going to the movies, and eating out in local restaurants.
Meetings: Monthly meeting dates vary, but in Room 134.
Advisor: Ms Donna Lovitsch, dlovitsch@lfschools.net
1. Which club provides help for students poor in study?A.Peer Tutoring. | B.Environmental Club. |
C.Young Idea. | D.Scout Buddies. |
A.6:30 p.m., August 11, Thursday |
B.6:00 p.m., January 5, Thursday |
C.7:30 a.m., March 17, Thursday |
D.7:00 p.m., July 23, Friday |
A.Scout Buddies. | B.Young Idea. |
C.Peer Tutoring. | D.Environmental Club. |
6 . Twenty years ago, the idea of sharing our lives so openly with the world was unheard of. However, for young people today it is considered completely normal to share pictures of their lives and interact (互动) online every day. Fans of social media point out that the world has never been so connected as it has allowed people to make friends, learn about the world and celebrate life.
However, many people have concerns about the effects of this new way of living, particularly around the amount and type of information that is shared so openly. Recently researchers have found that too much time on social media may have some negative (消极的) effects. They measured people’s attitudes and feelings before and after watching social media sites. They found that the more time people spent on social media, the more unhappy they became.
There are a number of reasons for this. When watching social media, people often see photographs and stories showing beautiful holidays, fun parties and fashionable clothes. People seldom post negative stories or bad pictures, so it can be misleading (误导). For those looking at these pictures and comparing them to their own lives, they can end up feelings ad and depressed. They might think their lives are worse in comparison. Even for those people who post positive stories and pictures, they too can feel stressed and worried. The number of “likes” and comments on their posts can make them anxious about their popularity. Of course, there is also the problem of “cyber bullying” where people become victims (受害者) of bullying online when others make negative or cruel comments about them.
The reality is that social media is a part of modern life and it is not going to go away. This research shows us that it is important to find a balance between our online and offline lives. We don’t have to disconnect from the Internet to live a happy life, but we should realise that the pictures we see and stories we read are only part of a bigger picture. If we can do that, we can protect ourselves and enjoy our lives.
1. What effect does social media have according to the recent research?A.It enables people to make more friends on the Internet. |
B.It helps people to have a better knowledge of the world. |
C.It makes people have much more wonderful lives. |
D.It increases unhappiness for people using it too much. |
A.They fear others mislead their posts. |
B.They think others have happier lives. |
C.They fear others have no interest in the stories. |
D.They guess they may be bullied by bad people. |
A.By listing figures. | B.By analyzing causes. |
C.By making comparison. | D.By describing process. |
A.Telling us to balance online and offline lives. |
B.Introducing the convenience social media creates. |
C.Describing the threats caused by social media. |
D.Persuading people to disconnect from the Internet. |
Location: Dunhuang, Gansu province
Price: 200 yuan
Mogao Grottoes (窟) is famous for the finest examples of Buddhist art. Thanks to The Silk Road, Mogao Grottoes gathered more and more businessmen in ancient times and mixed varieties of cultures. Apart from the caves, there are kinds of paintings and typical ancient buildings to explore.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Location: Leshan, Sichuan province
Price: 80 yuan
Caved into the mountain with a sitting position and face to riverside, Leshan Giant Buddha (佛) is the largest Buddha in the world with over 70 meters high. Tourists can climb the stairs along the mountainside to view giant Buddha from head to feet, or they can take a boat and have a whole view of this art.
Terracotta Warriors
Location: Xi’an, Shaanxi province
Price: 150 yuan
Being the most memorable project, terracotta warriors (兵马俑) was an army of over 6, 000 life-size terracotta soldiers with different special facial features buried with the mausoleum (陵墓) of first Emperor Qin, which showed the powerful army force during Qin dynasty. It is regarded as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Fujian Tulou
Location: Yong ding, Fujian province
Price: 100 yuan
Fujian Tulou is the classic building to represent the local culture. Designed for defense from outside invaders, there is only one entrance to outside with a big open courtyard in the center. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, these buildings are the best way for tourists to experience Chinese traditional buildings and the peaceful lifestyles in the countryside.
1. Which place is the mixture of diverse cultures?A.Mogao Grottoes. | B.Leshan Giant Buddha. |
C.Terracotta Warriors. | D.Fujian Tulou. |
A.200 yuan. | B.80 yuan. | C.150 yuan. | D.100 yuan. |
A.They all have beautiful paintings. | B.They are all related to religions. |
C.They are among eight global wonders. | D.They are all valuable cultural relics. |
8 . The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. According to tradition, we should celebrate the festival by going mountain climbing. How many people today still keep this tradition?
Finally, traditional festivals area source of national pride and help shape (塑造) our national identity. For example, we celebrate the Hanshi Festival and the Lab a Festival with unique customs, and these shared experiences bring us together as a people.
Traditional festivals have been passed down to us from previous generations. It is the duty of every one of us to protect them for generations to come.
A.Many young people celebrate western festivals. |
B.Traditional festivals can help develop our economy. |
C.Traditional festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history. |
D.People will come back home even if they live very far away. |
E.Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in being Chinese. |
F.In modern society, many traditional Chinese festivals are becoming less and less popular. |
G.If we don’t pay much attention to these traditional festivals, some customs may fade away. |
9 . Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer. In his twenties, he had been very famous for his skills on the piano, but then he began to lose his hearing. Beethoven thought about giving up, but in the end he continued to write music. He carried on with the composition until his death in 1827. He composed more than 130 musical works, including his Ninth Symphony (交响曲) .
One day in February 1824, his Ninth Symphony was finally completed. Writing the piece had taken several years. A she proudly signed his name at the bottom of the page, Beethoven tried to imagine how people would respond when they heard it for the first time. Before the performance, the backstage atmosphere at a very famous theatre in Austria was anxious. Beethoven was afraid that the performance would be a disaster. After all, what use is a conductor who could not hear his orchestra (管弦乐) — even if he has a talent for music?
The audience didn’t hesitate to applaud (鼓掌) loudly as the famous composer walked out on to the stage. The theatre’s musical director, Michael Umlauf, joined him and together the two men took charge of the orchestra. For more than an hour, Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, waving his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score (乐谱).
As the symphony came to an end, the audience jumped to their feet, clapping, cheering and waving their hats. But Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score. It was not until Caroline Unger, one of the singers, took his arm and turned him to face the audience that the great man realized his symphony was a victory.
Later, Caroline remembered that Beethoven was not the only one who got a surprise. “The audience was shocked as well,” she said with abroad smile. “Most of them had no idea that he lost his hearing. The one person in the room who didn’t hear the symphony — and never would — was the very man who composed it.”
1. What challenge did Beethoven face in his twenties?A.His skills were poorly recognized. |
B.He gradually became deaf. |
C.He used up the inspiration for music. |
D.He lost some musical works. |
A.It was held in an Australian theatre. |
B.It turned out to be a disaster. |
C.It was in the charge of Caroline Unger. |
D.It was well received by the audience. |
A.Beethoven’s mad behavior. | B.Beethoven’s hearing problem. |
C.Beethoven’s great symphony. | D.Caroline’s broad smile. |
A.Persistent. | B.Confident. | C.Generous. | D.Reliable. |
10 . The Useful Social Benefits Of Drinking Wines
Drinking wine in moderation (适度) will give you tons of benefits. Apart from the health benefits,
Boost confidence
One of the social benefits of drinking wine is to boost yourself-confidence. Wine can influence how your mind thinks, and how your heart feels. One good example is courtship among youth. If a man is so shy and has no self-confidence at all, it’ll be impossible to court a woman. The same goes with women.
Meet new friends
Wine has been part of social life for many people. It could be going to a party with friends, or might be a corporate meeting in a company. With the impact of drinking wine in your social life, you tend to show yourself to different places and people.
True friends are so hard to find. Thus, social activities play a significant role in strengthening ties with people within your reach. Besides playing basketball or putting make upon together, real friends usually gather with a bottle of wine on a centre table. Drinking wine has been an effective way to discover who are your real friends within a circle.
Bond families together
Imagine a whole family is having a meal together at the dining table. Wine in hand, sharing fun stories, cracking jokes, and laughing together.
A.there are some more benefits |
B.It happens once in a blue moon to know your siblings or parents very well |
C.it also provides you with various social benefits |
D.Strengthen friendship |
E.Gain friendship |
F.Every time you feel shy and doubtful of yourself |
G.Social exposure is your door outside to let people know your existence |