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1. By using the app released by SOLEIF, people can

A．watch a video about the statue's history

B．appreciate the exhibits in the museum

C．view the statue from different angles

D．see a life-size model of the statue

2. Where can we find both apps and popular videos?

A．tinyurl.com

B．uefa.com

C．Apple's iPad

D．SOLELF

3. The following words can be used to describe the Xploro app EXCEPT

A．entertaining

B．interactive

C．informative

D．sensitive

2 . Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Does your memory fail as you age?

I’m 62 years old. Like many of my friends, I forget names that I used to be able to recall effortlessly. When packing my suitcase for a trip. I walk to the bedroom and by the time I get there, I don’t remember what I came for. And yet my long-term memories are perfect. I remember the names of my third-grade classmates, the first record album I bought, my wedding day.

This is widely understood to be a classic problem of aging. But the problem is not necessarily age-related I’ve been teaching undergraduates for my entire career and I can prove that even 20-year-olds make short-term memory errors — loads of them. They walk into the wrong classroom; they show up to exams without the required No. 2 pencil; they forget something I just said two minutes before. These are similar to the kinds of things 70-year-olds do.

The relevant difference is not age but rather how we describe these events, the stories we tell ourselves about them. Twenty-year-olds don’t think, “Oh dear, this must be early-onset Alzheimer (早老性痴呆症).” They think, “I really need to get more than four hours of sleep.” The 70-year-olds observe these same events and worry about their brain health. This is to say that every error of short-term memory doesn’t necessarily indicate a biological disorder.

So how do we account for our subjective experience that older adults seem to search for words and names with difficulty? First, there is a generalized cognitive (认知的) slowing with age-but given a little more time, older adults perform just fine. Second, older adults have to search through more memories than younger adults to find the fact or piece of information they’re looking for. Your brain becomes crowded with memories and information. It’s not that you can’t remember — you can — it’s just that there is so much more information to sort through.

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3 . Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

Retailers(零售商) closed more than 9,000stores in 2019. Some people call what has happened to the shopping landscape “the retail ______ .” It is easy to chalk it up to the rise of e-commerce, which has thrived while physical stores struggle. But this can be ______. Online sales have grown tremendously in the last 20 years, but Internet shopping still represents only 11 percent of the entire retail sales total. Collectively, three major ______ forces have had an even bigger impact on brick-and-mortar retail than the Internet has.

To begin with,we have changed______ we shop - away from smaller stores like those in malls and toward stand-alone “Big Box” stores,which is a greater problem for most physical stores.

Also, Rising income______ has left less of the nation’s money in the hands of the middle class, and the traditional retail stores that ______ them have suffered.   It is estimates that since 1970, the share of the nation’s income earned by families in the middle class has fallen from almost two-thirds to around 40 percent. As the   ______ of income at the top rises, overall retail suffers simply because high-income people save a much larger share of their money. The government reports ______ for different income levels in the official Consumer Expenditure Survey. In the latest data, people in the top 10 percent of income   ______ almost a third of their income after taxes. People in the middle of the income distribution spent 100 percent of their income.   ______, as the middle class has been squeezed and more has gone to the top, it has meant higher saving rates overall.

Lastly, We have spent ______ less of income on things and more on services. Since 1960, we went from spending 5 percent of our income on health to almost 18 percent, government statistics show. We spend more on education, entertainment, business services and all sorts of other products that aren’t ______ in traditional retail stores. Economists debate theories of why we have ______ to services and away from goods but no one questions that it has happened. It means that over time, retailers selling ______ will have to run harder and harder just to stay in place.

In short, the broad forces hitting retail are more a lesson in economics than in the power of ______. It’s a lesson all retailers will have to learn someday.

1.

A．business

B．disaster

C．investment

D．strategy

2.

A．advanced

B．confirmed

C．overstated

D．undervalued

3.

A．economic

B．legal

C．physical

D．political

4.

A．how

B．what

C．where

D．why

5.

A．distribution

B．inequality

C．level

D．tax

6.

A．aim at

B．approve of

C．compete with

D．stem from

7.

A．concentration

B．influence

C．security

D．source

8.

A．education

B．employment

C．housing

D．spending

9.

A．concealed

B．donated

C．earned

D．saved

10.

A．Instead

B．However

C．Moreover

D．Therefore

11.

A．cautiously

B．intelligently

C．proportionately

D．prospectively

12.

A．available

B．insufficient

C．popular

D．uncommon

13.

A．applied

B．committed

C．shifted

D．tied

14.

A．ideas

B．patents

C．services

D．things

15.

A．consumption

B．habit

C．income

D．technology

4 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Lego wants your old Legos back

If you have a box of old Lego bricks sitting unused in a garage, Lego now wants them back. In a new program, consumers in the U.S. can dump old bricks in a box, print a free shipping label, and send them off to Give Back Box, a social enterprise    1     will clean the toys and repackage them for Teach for America and the Boys and Girls Club of Boston.

“The classic Lego brick is made from a tough material    2     (call) ABS, and the toys can be played with for decades without breaking. It’s already fairly common, of course, that Legos     3     (hand) down from one child to another.” says Tim Brooks, vice president of corporate responsibility at Lego Group.

The company looked for a partner that could process the used toys while    4     (maintain) Lego’s standard of quality. “We want to make sure that all kids are getting a great experience,” he says. “You shouldn’t get a really inferior experience     5     the bricks are donated. If the program goes well,” Brooks says, it     6     expand.

He sees it    7     one version of the circular economy, a system of keeping materials in use-and argues that the toys themselves illustrate the idea of the circular economy. “You can build a rocket and then you can take     8     apart and build a ship, or a car, or a house, or     9     you like,” Brooks says. As toys are reused, that’s another circular system. We intend    10     (show) that great quality toys like Lego can be used in lots of repeating circles-used, reused, donated, used, reused, donated.”

5 .

A．A Chinese restaurant.	B．Bill's company.
C．Gold Road.	D．The Ground Theatre.

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our mission        our supporters   about us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “UNICEF”?

UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund

When created in 1946 to help children in war-torn Europe, China and the Middle East, UNICEF stood for “United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund”. In 1947, UNICEF USA was founded, one year after UNICEF, to support UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children.

By 1953, UNICEF's task was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world. At that time, the words “international” and “emergency” were dropped from the organization’s name, making it simply the United Nations Children’s Fund. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization.

What is UNICEF USA’s mission?

We work for the survival, protection and development of children worldwide through fund raising, advocacy and education.

How can I volunteer for UNICEF in the field?

UNICEF secures volunteers, who must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and two-to-five years’ experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills, through the United Nations Volunteers program.

If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards, send your resume to the United Nations Volunteers program at the following address for more information: United Nations Volunteers, c/o Peace Corps, 1111 20th St.N.W, Washington, DC 20526.

If you are interested in volunteering within the United States, click here to learn how.

May I donate non-cash goods for emergency relief?

Some have asked us about donating goods here in the U.S. for emergency relief efforts abroad. While we are grateful for the desire to help, UNICEF does not accept non-cash goods. Why?

Financial donations are the fastest and most efficient way to provide assistance. Donated goods must be screened, sorted, stored and transported. UNICEF pre-positions supplies to speed up delivery and sources them locally whenever possible. A blanket donated today can take weeks, or even months, to arrive abroad. A dollar donated today, however, will be arranged tomorrow to buy lifesaving supplies.

We also purchase supplies in large quantities to save money. That means your financial donation will get more supplies to more kids in need than your donation of non-cash goods.

1. Which of the following statements is true of UNICEF USA?

A．It no longer provides emergency fund.

B．It is localized to focus on national affairs.

C．It was originally created for kids’ education.

D．It supports children growth at home and abroad.

2. If you want to be a UNICEF USA volunteer,______ is NOT a must.

A．required education background	B．related working experience
C．American nationality	D．educational program participation

3. Financial donation is a better choice than non-cash goods because of_________.

A．the good will	B．operational efficiency
C．local assistance	D．the reliable supply

7 . Katherine Jonson,winner of the presidential medial of freedom,refused to be limited by society5 expectations of her gender and race while expanding the borders of humanity’s reach--President Barack Obama,2015

Using little more than a pencil,a slide rule and one of the finest mathematical minds in the country,Mrs.Johnson, who died at 101,calculated the precise path that would let Apollo 11 land on the moon in 1969 and,after Neil Armstrong's history-making moonwalk,let it return to Earth Wet throughout Mrs.Johnson's 33 years in NASAN& Flight Research Division and for decades afterward,almost no one knew her name.She was just one of those unheralded women who,well before the modern feminist(女权)movement,worked as NASA mathematicians.But it was not only her gender that kept her long marginalized and long unsung Katherine Johnson,a West Virginia native,was also African-American.

But over time,the work of Mrs.Johnson and her colleagues--countless calculations done mainly by hand,using slide rules,chart paper and inefficient desktop calculating machines--won them a level of acceptance that for the most competitive race.

“NASA was a very professional organization,”Mrs.Johnson told The Observer of Fayetteville,N.C.,in 2010. “They didn't have time to be concerned about what color I was.”Nor,she said,did she.”I don't have a feeling of inferiority,”Mrs.Johnson said on at least one occasion.”Never had.I m as good as anybody,but no better.”

To the end of her life,Mrs.Johnson refused praise for her role in sending astronauts into space,keeping them on course and bringing them safely home.”I was just doing my job,”Mrs.Johnson repeatedly said so.But what a job it was--done,no less,by a woman born at a time when the odds were more likely that she would die before age 35 than even finish high school.

1. The underlined word “unheralded”most probably means______.

A．not adequately paid

B．not previously mentioned

C．not officially rewarded.

D．not fast promoted

2. It was ___________ put together that made Mrs. Johnson a miracle.

A．her skin color, her gender and the facilities

B．her gender, her intelligence and the facilities

C．her skin color, her gender and her intelligence

D．her intelligence, her skin color and the facilities

3. From Mrs. Johnson's comments on NASA and her own job, we can conclude that ____________.

A．she was confident and modest

B．NASA shows no interest in staff's races

C．She was superior to most women in her age

D．NASA is professionally organized and supportive

4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．Woman Made Calculations

B．NASA Marginalized Mathematicians

C．Gender Divided Organizations

D．Mathematician Broke Barriers

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IMPROVE YOUR WRITING | WRITING INSPIRATION | GET PUBLISHED RESOURCES Founded in 1887, The Writer aims to expand and support the work of professional writers with a straightforward presentation of industry information, writing instruction and professional and personal motivation. If you’re passionate about books, authors, and writing, you’ll find everything you need within our pages 12 times a year. Our editors are interested in query letters (投稿信) on concrete topics written by emerging and experienced writers. We are looking for clear takeaway for our readers: What can they learn to improve their writing or advance their careers? What specific how-to tips and strategies will accomplish this? In addition to a fleshed-out outline of your story idea and an estimated word count, queries should include a brief description of your background. For personal essays, we prefer writers to attach or paste the finished piece in their query email. We do not accept material that has been previously published in any form in print or online. Queries should be sent by e-mail to tweditorial@madavor.com. All queries sent to any other address will be deleted. Unfortunately, we receive hundreds of letters every week and cannot respond to all of them. If you haven’t heard from us in two weeks, please feel free to move your submission (投稿) to another publication. If you’re unfamiliar with our magazine, we recommend reading a few issues, subscribing, or at least signing up for our newsletter to get a feel for the kind of work we publish. Article lengths vary widely from 300 to 3,000 words. We recommend writers ask themselves the following questions before querying. It isn’t necessary to include them in your query, but we find it’s a good way to help us understand how your piece best fits in our pages: * How specifically will this story idea help our readers become more informed writers? * Why is this particular idea timely or relevant? * Why are you the perfect person to write this piece? We prefer electronic queries. Please do not mail queries. Payment varies. Thank you for considering a submission to The Writer magazine, the voice of imagination, creation, and publication since 1887.

1. According to the passage, The Writer magazine __________.

A．provides practical suggestions on a writing career

B．responds to all the query letters from the readers

C．introduces successful writers and their works only

D．prefers handwritten queries to electronic ones

2. When sending a query letter, a contributor must ________.

A．answer the three questions first	B．attach a printed version of the story
C．subscribe to the magazine	D．include a brief self-introduction

3. What is this passage mainly about?

A．Magazine recommendations.	B．Submission guidelines.
C．Published stories.	D．Subscription information.

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Enjoy an amazing time in Lake Tahoe, CA with the fantastic show, Magic Fusion! This fantastic display features a variety of talented magicians who each take to the stage with their own flare, tricks, and illusions(视觉幻想) that will have the audiences who witness the show on the edge of their seats.

Presented by the amazing Loft Theatre, this show has seen the likes of famous magicians such as Robert Hall and Chipper Lowell. Each evening stars a different magician as well, so you can enjoy a variety of talented performers all on the same stage. It is great for all ages, so you can bring the entire family along to be excited and entertained during this 75-minute performance. You never know what you may see, so do not miss out!

The Loft Theatre is Lake Tahoe’s premier place for entertainment and delicious food. Not only is it home to amazing shows that will entertain and thrill, but it is also home to a dining experience that serves up some mouthwatering meals. Before your show, be sure to grab a bite to eat before heading over to enjoy the Loft. It is located in the extremely popular Heavenly Village area of Lake Tahoe next to sparkling fountains and the famous Heavenly Toy Shop. It also features a lounge(休息室) and guests who arrive early can enjoy food, fun, and magicians who will wow you with tricks for that extra dose(量) of entertainment!

For an amazing experience that you will not soon forget, be sure to enjoy this fantastic performance at the Loft Theatre!

Enjoy this amazing show that will keep you guessing with tons of great tricks and illusions to keep you and your whole family entertained. You can be on the edge of your seat with this option of regular seating to witness this fantastic show, or experience the Magic Fusion show in the best seats possible. Order your tickets today!

1. What can we learn about Magic Fusion?

A．It is intended for all the family members.

B．The display will last for one and half hours.

C．Different performers will be performing together.

D．Audiences will be invited onto the stage during the show.

2. The Loft Theatre       .

A．lies in a famous largely populated area

B．is well-known for the surrounding scenery

C．serves food before and after the performance

D．provides those who come early with extra show

3. What is true about the arrangement of the performance?

A．The performance on Friday finishes earlier.

B．The show starts from 9:00 pm every Tuesday.

C．There are two performances available every Sunday.

D．Regular and VIP seating are offered on different days.

10 . In a time when too much emphasis has been attached to utilitarianism (功力主义), it doesn’t come as a surprise to me that we people no longer believe in poetry. Utility is now often the standard of what one should devote his or her time and energy to and what he or she shouldn’t, but don’t get me wrong. I am not saying or stating that one should not consider utility at all when making crucial decisions. On the contrary, everyone should take it into account. Medicine, law, business and engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance and love, these are what we stay alive for.

My dad once told me that “life is suffering,”, which now I think is probably a unanimous (无异议的) opinion among most people. With a tough life inevitably comes a tough language---and that is what poetry is and why poetry is needed. It offers people a way to talk about the difficult-to-describe things in life, like death, suffering, profound joy and transformation. So whenever I hear someone say that poetry is not a must, or it’s an option, or it’s only for the educated middle classed, I suspect that he or she must have had things pretty easy.

But how can people live without poetry when poetry is nothing but a ceaseless flow of genuine human emotions? Unlike what the academics may tell you, my suggestion about bring poetry into your lives is that don’t analyze it and don’t ask others to analyze it. Don’t deconstruct it or try to make meaning of it. Just find the poems that wake you up, that make you feel as if you’ve submerged (沉浸) yourself in a mineral hot spring or an ice bath. Find the poems that make you feel almost irrational joy or sadness. Find the poems that make you want to roll around in them or paint their colors all over your bedroom ceiling. Those are the poems you want to play with. Find the poems that communicate with the deepest parts your being and welcome them in.

If finding others’ poems no longer satisfies you, compose your own! You don’t have to be a poet to compose poetry. After all, poetry is not a luxury only for members desire or genuine willingness to vent feelings. It’s about searching for the real meaning of life and also about giving meaning to life. Just like Walt Whitman’s “O Me! O Life!”, a poem that ends by speaking directly to its readers: “the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse,” poetry is about everyone. And now I want to ask you the mother of all inspirational questions; “What will your verse be?”

Inspired by Jeanette Winterson’s book:

Why Be Happy When You Could be normal?

1. The author thinks that poetry is very important for human beings because it ________.

A．has nothing to do with the shared belief in utility

B．symbolizes a status as an educated middle class

C．offers a medium for describing hard experiences

D．reveals a fundamental truth that life isn’t all roses

2. To appreciate poetry by academic standards, one should first ________.

A．deconstruct and making meaning of it

B．enjoy a mineral hot spring or an ice bath

C．paint it over his or her bedroom ceiling

D．get consumed by irrational joy or sadness

3. The author quoted Walt Whitman’s poem “O Me! O Life!” to emphasize that ________.

A．only a true poet can write poems

B．no poem can appeal to everyone

C．life feels just like a powerful play

D．every human is entitled to poetry

4. The best title for the text may be ________.

A．Composing Poetry	B．Poetry for Life
C．The Art of poetry	D．Analyzing poetry