1 . Where to Drink

Cafe San Bernardo

Join table-tennis and pool-playing port. Cafe San Bernardo has been running since 1912.

The Villa Crespo dive bar also offers up table football for￡4 an hour. Service is efficient; with last orders at 5 am. The daily happy hour between 6 pm and 9 pm includes 60 minutes playing your game of choice, plus a half-bottle of red wine and a corn pie, for￡9.

●Avenue Corrientes 5436, Villa Crespo, 5411 4855 3956, cafesanbernardo. com

M Salumeria & Enoteca

Trading only in wine with a story, sommelier (侍酒师）Mariana Torta chooses new ways on a daily basis, and keeps a list of around 250 labels. There's no wine menu—simply take your bottle from the shelf.

●Open 11:00am-11:30pm, El Salvador 5777, Palermo Hollywood, 5411 4778 9016, on Facebook

Negro Cueva de Cafe

Coffee has found its place in Buenos Aires. While LAB: Tostadores, The Shelter and Coffee Town are famous new places, Negro Cueva de Cafe is one of the best downtown. It serves Ecuadorian, Colombian and Brazilian beans and its attracting cakes include croissant.

●Open 9:30 am—7:00 pm, Suipacha 637, Microcentro, 5411 4322 3000, negrocuevade-cafe. com

La Calle

Head to the Niceto Vega address and you’ll be faced with a pizza. Don't worry, it’s the right place. La Guitarrita is the front to “hidden” bar La Calle. Order the house cocktail, special candy, and prepare to sing until dawn with a high-energy young crowd.

●Open 8:00 pm—2:00 am, Niceto Vega 4942, Palermo Soho, 5411 3914 1972, on Facebook

1. Which number should you call if you are an addict of Columbian coffee flavour?

A．5411 4855 3956.	B．5411 4778 9016.
C．5411 4322 3000.	D．5411 3914 1972.

2. What makes La Calle different?

A．Its allowing you to play games.	B．Its having no wine menu.
C．Its opening for the longest time.	D．Its having special candy.

3. The author's purpose in writing the passage is _____.

A．to show wine culture	B．to introduce some wine bars and cafes
C．to help people choose drinks	D．to show how to enjoy yourself

2 . Just as there are a variety of technologies available in conventional vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles (also known as electric cars or EVs) have different capabilities that can___________different drivers’ needs. A major _________ of EVs is that drivers can plug them in to charge from an off-board electric power source. This distinguishes them from hybrid electric vehicles, which_________ an internal combustion engine with battery power but cannot be plugged in.

There are two basic types of EVs: all-electric vehicles (AEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). AEVs include Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). _________ charging from the electrical grid, both types are charged in part by _________ braking, which generates electricity from some of the energy normally_________ when braking. Which type of vehicle will fit your lifestyle _________ your needs and driving habits.

All-electric vehicles (AEVs) run only on electricity. Most have all-electric ranges of 80 to 100 miles, _________ a few luxury models have ranges up to 250 miles.  When the battery is _________, it can take from 30 minutes (with fast charging) up to nearly a full day (with Level 1 charging) to recharge it, depending on the type of charger and battery.

If this range is not __________, a plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) may be a better choice. PHEVs run on electricity for shorter ranges (6 to 40 miles), then __________ over to an internal combustion engine running on gasoline when the battery is depleted. The ________ of PHEVs allows drivers to use electricity as often as possible while also being able to fuel up with gasoline if needed. Apart from reducing tailpipe emissions, powering the vehicle with electricity from the grid, compared with conventional vehicles, ________ fuel costs. When driving distances are longer than the all-electric range, PHEVs act like hybrid electric vehicles, consuming less fuel and producing fewer emissions than similar conventional vehicles. Depending on the model, the internal combustion engine may also power the vehicle at other times, such as during rapid acceleration or when using heating or air conditioning. PHEVs could also use hydrogen in a fuel cell, biofuels, or other alternative fuels as a back-up __________ gasoline.

Following some best practices can help you __________ your all-electric range and vehicle efficiency whether you have an AEV or PHEV.

1.

A．determine

B．accommodate

C．guarantee

D．specify

2.

A．species

B．recommendation

C．feature

D．outlook

3.

A．compare

B．supplement

C．compete

D．offer

4.

A．in addition to

B．except for

C．rather than

D．in spite of

5.

A．modern

B．economical

C．particular

D．regenerative

6.

A．lost

B．produced

C．invented

D．demonstrated

7.

A．reflects on

B．depends on

C．gets rid of

D．results from

8.

A．because

B．therefore

C．otherwise

D．while

9.

A．charged

B．operated

C．exhausted

D．regulated

10.

A．conventional

B．stable

C．sufficient

D．productive

11.

A．promote

B．switch

C．replace

D．exploit

12.

A．flexibility

B．innovation

C．inspiration

D．dominance

13.

A．increases

B．deposits

C．compensates

D．reduces

14.

A．as well as

B．more than

C．except for

D．instead of

15.

A．maximize

B．shrink

C．expand

D．minimize

3 . India’s fibre broadband market to be developed

India’s fibre broadband is an underserved market, and further efforts are needed to help operators gain ‘wallet share’ among top-end of consumption class, in turn,    1    (support) converged offerings, according to a report. India’s wireline broadband market is seeing a pickup     2    one million new connections in year to date.

The report noted that among the operators, Reliance Jio added     3     (high) new subscribers to reach nearly 1.2 million and Bharti Airtel is the largest private operator with 2.5 million users.

So far Jio, it observed,     4     (introduce) lower price entry plans, Bharti Airtel has followed and both now offer unlimited data.

“India’s fibre broadband has a huge potential market and invites     5     (renew) efforts. Gaining wallet share among top-end of India’s consumption class       6    support converged offerings,” it said. (Wallet share or share of wallet is a marketing term which    7     (use) to denote portion of customer’s spend on a particular item, or service.)

The addition this year so far, is higher than cumulative 0.9 million subscriber addition over FY17-20, according to the report     8     further pointed that India wireline broadband market had stagnated at mere 0.3 million annual adds over past three years.

“Within wireline broadband,     9    share of fibre is growing faster, it is limited at 15 per cent/3 million of the total, and overall broadband penetration is still abysmal at 7 per cent of all-India households,” it said.

It is estimated, according to the report,     10    India’s wireline broadband market is USD 2 billion which is 10 per cent under the current USD 22 billion annual revenues of India mobile market and “heavily underserved”.

4 . 读下面一段独白，回答以下小题
1. What can’t the smart suitcase do?

A．Send alarm if there are drugs inside.

B．Show the weight and location.

C．Follow the owner everywhere.

D．Avoid obstacles in its path.

2. How can the suitcase find its owner’s location?

A．By using its cameras to report the location.

B．By getting connected with GPS devices.

C．By following its owner everywhere closely.

D．By pairing with its owner’s cell phone via Bluetooth.

3. Who will benefit most from the smart suitcase?

A．Psychologically disabled people.	B．People who are old or weak.
C．People returning from a journey.	D．People going to the supermarket.

5 . Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A．In a post office.	B．On a campus.
C．In a hotel.	D．At the airport.

6 . Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2019: More than 200 B&Bs （bed & breakfast） across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don't miss it.Just collect the vouchers （活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2019 to 07/04/2019 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:

• The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.

• The offer is of two kinds: £20 per room, valid during stay period of 02/04/2019— 31/05/2019 and then again 01/09/2019 - 31/10/2019; £35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2019—31/08/2019.

• The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.

• The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2019.

• Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.

• If voucher holders book either the £20 or £35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge.But these are not required in order to take up the offer.Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.

• Vouchers must be presented on arrival.If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.

• Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.

• The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking.Additional £10 may be paid to confirm the booking and will be returned on arrival.

• The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders' bookings for people under the age of 18.

1. How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2019 at a chosen B&B?

A．£70

B．£40

C．£30

D．£35

2. What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A．To charge extra £10 for bookings with no vouchers.

B．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

C．To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.

D．To request extra charges as tips.

3. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to.

A．use the B&B offer together with other offers

B．book the stays through B&B Daily

C．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

D．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

7 . Is Helicopter Parenting Necessary?

We’ve all heard the dangers of helicopter parenting. Remaining too _______ in a kid’s life, especially throughout college, can lead to depression, lack of self-reliance and feelings of entitlement.

Superficially, this wisdom is sound. But some academics and educators now say they see signs of a troubling backlash(反冲). The concern: warnings that moms and dads should _______ “the over parenting trap”—are discouraging parents from getting involved at all.

Yes, parents can be intrusive. _______, there are increasing examples of parents refusing to step up when students genuinely need their family. One mom kept _______ about her son’s signs of depression until right before he failed a semester. She did not want to “helicopter in.”

That means colleges, which have spent the past decade learning to _______ parents who get too involved, now have a different _______. But the solution to both is the same: devising ways to channel moms and dads into the right kind of _______ role.

Much of this began because schools were forced to cope with a generation of students _______ with their parents like never before, thanks to smartphones. And with _______ in education soaring, university leaders have started to view parents as investment partners. Most of them have paid for this education for their children or gone into debt for this education. And in some sense, they’re entitled to know and be assured that colleges are ________ their children’s welfare.

Crucially, parent-outreach programs have also served as buffers(缓冲), ________ students—or worse, their professors—the discomfort of the nagging. At the University of Maryland, for example, the parent office has handled ________ for weekly academic-progress reports, which do not exist in higher education. Parents just want to know they have a place to go where someone will listen to their concerns.

But now, with some moms and dads cautious of even contacting the school in the first place, those same programs are being used to encourage a more balanced approach, often via blogs, email and Facebook. Parents are now advised to be a guide, while acknowledging that the ________ owns the journey. That means asking questions, listening to answers, being patient and trusting kids to resolve their own problems. But if issues ________, or if a student is in serious mental or physical danger, it also means hopping in the chopper, at least for a little while. “When you think about it, helicopters are useful tools,” says Chelsea Petree, who is launching a parent-outreach program. “They can see things we on the ________ can’t see and get to emergencies quicker than we can. They can swoop in when needed. The key is that they go back up.”

1.

A．independent

B．involved

C．attached

D．enclosed

2.

A．set

B．sense

C．avoid

D．ensure

3.

A．Besides

B．Similarly

C．Actually

D．However

4.

A．alert

B．quiet

C．informed

D．concerned

5.

A．cope with

B．identify with

C．turn down

D．settle down

6.

A．attitude

B．problem

C．approach

D．nature

7.

A．supportive

B．informative

C．neutral

D．superior

8.

A．communicated

B．matched

C．obsessed

D．connected

9.

A．complaints

B．costs

C．demands

D．sufferings

10.

A．taking care of

B．keeping track of

C．looking forward to

D．taking part in

11.

A．costing

B．winning

C．granting

D．sparing

12.

A．demands

B．passion

C．distraction

D．priorities

13.

A．professor

B．parent

C．student

D．college

14.

A．persist

B．exist

C．arise

D．decline

15.

A．surface

B．ground

C．panel

D．craft

8 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.

Interpreted Theater

Deaf people should enjoy a play as much as the hearing audience.     1     Theatre producers, on the other hand, are beginning to realize that theater interpretation makes their product attractive to a wider audience – with considerable financial rewards.

The most important technical aspect of theater interpretation for the deaf is the location of the interpreter. Placement strategies can be categorized into three styles: “placed,” “zoned,” and finally, “shadowed”.

The “placed” style of interpreting in the theater is by far the most common. The interpreters are side-by-side and face the audience（although some interpreters interact with each other as appropriate）.The location of the interpreter is generally in one of three places: stage right or stage left, or on the floor of the house.

The ‘zoned’ style of interpreting is a happy medium between the ‘placed’ and ‘shadowed’ styles.     2     Usually, they change position on stage from scene to scene – or from act to act – in order to be within the same “zone” as the majority of the action. Zone placement makes it easier for the deaf patron to see the interpreters and actors at the same time.

    3     It involves placing the interpreters directly within the action—nearly making them “sign language actors”. The interpreter are “blocked” into each scene, and literally shadow the actors. The advantage of this is clear: the interpreter is in such close proximity to the actor that the deaf patron need not make a decision about whom to watch—be or she can watch both at the same time. In the best of cases, the deaf patron mentally blends the interpreter with the actor, and forgets that the actor does not sign.

Theater interpreters for the deaf are dedicated professionals who take great pride in their work. “Theater,” says Ian, “is the art of communicating beautiful ideas in interesting ways.     4    . Thankfully, instead of seeing us as additions, producers nowadays think of interpreters for the deaf as a new avenue to creativity.”

A．Interpreted theater has long been neglected.

B．The “shadowed” style of interpreting is the most inclusive style of interpreting for the theater.

C．This is the thinking behind the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires that theaters become accessible to deaf people.

D．Interpreters move about in order not to block the audience’s view.

E．Interpreted theater, therefore, is an art in itself.

F．Here, interpreters are placed side-by-side within the acting space.

9 . When a company takes on the task of providing financial services to people overlooked by large banks, that would seem to be a good thing: Such customers need bank accounts, debit cards, and credit just like everyone else. In 2016, nearly 10 million American households didn't have any interaction with a bank, and nearly 25 million households had bank accounts but used alternative financing options (such as prepaid debit cards, alternative credit cards, or payday loans) to make ends meet.

One would hope that financial offers geared toward the under-banked—who often have low credit scores, histories of financial instability, and limited education—would include modest interest rates, easily decipherable (简单易懂的) language, and enough oversight (监管) to ensure that already-struggling families don't get taken advantage of. But that is often not the case. For examples, payday lenders frequently charge astronomically high interest rates for those who are unable to quickly pay off their debts, and prepaid-card companies often include additional fees that owners of standard debit cards don't have to deal with, such as charges for simply loading money onto their cards.

These practices can leave people, who are already struggling to get their finances in order, in even worse shape than they were when they signed up for a new product. The problem isn't that companies targeting the under-banked exist at all, but that many exploit a lack of financial knowledge and alternative options to extract excess money from their customers.

Credit-card issuers that target those with poor credit scores are another group with questionable practices, according to a recent report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In its research, the CFPB found that the costs of cards issued by these companies are significantly higher than the costs of cards issued by more traditional competitors. These specialized lenders are much more likely to approve not just subprime individuals (次级贷款人), but the deepest subprime individuals-those with credit scores that fall below 600.

Why isn't a higher approval rate for those with very bad credit a good thing? Isn't that more inclusive? Not always. Some credit-card companies' business models depend on charging their customers high fees — people who are unlikely to be able to afford them. These increased fees are for things that are inescapable, such as monthly account maintenance. (Major credit-card companies, on the other hand, are making most of their money from collecting late payments and interest, not recurring fees.) Customers of these subprime companies don't need to do anything unusual to rack up fees-that's just a part of signing up.

But perhaps worse than the high costs of the cards is the way that these companies recruit customers. They target them by mailing pre-approved offers that contain intentionally opaque, high-level financial language and agreements that are, on average 70 percent longer than card agreements from other lenders, according to the CFPB.

“Despite offering longer and more complex credit-card terms than mass market issuers, they send those mailings disproportionately to consumers with lower levels of formal education,” the CFPB report found. “Specifically, agreements for credit-card products marketed primarily by subprime specialist issuers are particularly difficult to read.” According to the report, making sense of these statements would typically require at least two years of college or post-high-school education. Less than half of the people targeted by these lenders have any college education, and the number of such households sent direct mail by these lenders doubled between 2016 and 2018.

1. The examples cited in paragraph 2 are intended to show that ______________.

A．payday loans are no better product than prepaid debit cards

B．American large banks often ignore the already-struggling families

C．financial company should provide high-quality service to poor families

D．poor American households are exploited by the financial companies

2. According to the third paragraph, the under-banked may be subjected to __________.

A．a lack of update for economic information

B．a greater personal financial loss

C．the sign-up of a new financial product

D．the exploitation of alternative choices

3. According to paragraph 6, the author believes the companies' promoting behavior is _______________.

A．useful for its professional content

B．convincing for its pre-approved format

C．misleading for its vague instruction

D．objective for its high-level financial language

4. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Poorly educated consumers are welcomed by the financial company.

B．Complex credit-card terms are needed for the lender’s safety.

C．Credit card could be issued only to people with college education.

D．There might be a boom for financial company between 2012 and 2014.

10 . Google is to start displaying fact-checking labels in its search results to highlight news and information that has been checked and show whether it is considered to be true or false, as part of its efforts to help fight against the spread of misinformation and _______ news.

The fact-checking _________,which was first introduced to Google News in the UK and the US in October, will now be displayed as an information box in general search results as well as news search results globally.

The small pieces display _________ about the claim made by a particular page or site and who made the claim, as well as the results of fact checking on the highlighted claim. The fact checks are not performed by Google, but by named _________ publishers and fact-checkers using an open system to _________ claims as having been checked.

With thousands of new articles published online every minute of every day, the amount of content facing people_________ can be enormous. And _______, not all of it is factual or true, making it hard for people to distinguish fact from _________. As we make fact checks more visible in search results, we believe people will have an easier time reviewing and _________ these fact checks, and making their own ____________ opinions.

The expansion comes after heavy criticism of US technology firms for their ________ over the spread of misinformation and fake news, particularly around high-profile topics such as the US election. The UK government recently urged US firms to do more to police their platforms and remove illegal and extremist __________.

The spread of false information is not a new problem, but has been enlarged by the __________ of publishing and the vast reach provided by search engines and expansive social networks. The __________ to entry is small and the volume of content high, leading to an expanding __________ across multiple platforms and outlets.

1.

A．central

B．fake

C．sad

D．terrible

2.

A．feature

B．point

C．degree

D．benefit

3.

A．declaration

B．application

C．complaint

D．information

4.

A．educational

B．big

C．interested

D．trusted

5.

A．abandon

B．challenge

C．mark

D．deny

6.

A．generously

B．online

C．internationally

D．locally

7.

A．unfortunately

B．interestingly

C．contrarily

D．luckily

8.

A．fiction

B．reality

C．truth

D．mistake

9.

A．remembering

B．adjusting

C．assessing

D．investigating

10.

A．divided

B．shared

C．formed

D．informed

11.

A．selfishness

B．inaction

C．ambition

D．alternative

12.

A．speech

B．content

C．behavior

D．symbol

13.

A．burden

B．site

C．case

D．ease

14.

A．gate

B．entrance

C．barrier

D．approach

15.

A．issue

B．economy

C．area

D．market