1 . On the southern fringe of Beijing, a giant star-fish shaped building is transforming the city’s economy. The new Beijing Daxing International Airport, which cost 80 billion yuan, is one of the world’s largest when it opened in September, 2019. The Chinese government wants the airport to be magnet for businesses and an attraction for locals as well as travelers.
Daxing is one of many airport projects under way in Asia, collectively costing more than $100 billion, to stimulate the development in tourism by rising middle class. Daxing will increase Beijing’s capacity for travelers by more than 70% and reduce congestion at Beijing Capital International Airport, the world’s second-busiest last year with more than 100 million passengers.
Urban planners long have emphasized the roles airports can play in helping cities grow. Now they are focusing on turning the facilities on the suburbs of urban areas into economic centers themselves.
It is too soon to know whether the projections for increasing air travel are overly upbeat(乐观的). The U.S.-China trade war, slowing global economic growth could ground some potential flyers. At the same time, the impact of global climate change could slow the aviation industry’s growth. Many of Asia’s new airport cities are located in coastal areas, putting them at risk from rising sea level and rainstorm-related flooding. “Building bigger and bigger airports—creating more and more greenhouse gases will just heighten the problems we are facing,” Jim Martin says, who is an expert in this field. “We are on the path of no return, and we are not stopping. We are accelerating.”
1. We can infer that the purpose to build Daxing International Airport is to ________.| A．make tourism develop in the local area |
| B．make the surrounding area become a central part |
| C．make Daxing International Airport largest in the world |
| D．make Daxing District become the most prosperous place |
| A．Traffic jam. | B．Air pollution . | C．Urban population. | D．Flight delay. |
| A．there are a variety of problems in aviation industry |
| B．building more bigger airports will lead to the problems of green house effect |
| C．he is determined to build larger airports in the world, though facing many problems |
| D．it is not right time to build more bigger airports because of the slowing down economy |
| A．The cost of Daxing International Airport. |
| B．The location of Daxing International Airport. |
| C．The shape of Daxing International Airport. |
| D．The impact of Daxing International Airport. |
2 . Brooke wanted a dollhouse and some sugar cookies. So the 6-year-old asked Alexa to get them. Alexa wasn’t her mom or babysitter. It was voice-activated home assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Alexa comes with the Amazon Echo device. And it made Brooke’s wishes come true. A few days later, much to her parents surprise, a $170 dollhouse and four pounds of cookies showed up.
Alexa is not the only AI willing to order up treats for you. Apple HomePod has Siri, Google Home has its Assistant, and the upcoming Galaxy Home device will have Bixby. People who own these devices use them mainly for listening to music, checking the weather, and setting timers. According to a report, voice shopping is rare. People who do it mainly order simple things like paper towels. But many experts predict a boom in voice shopping in the near future.
But voice shopping has its downsides. Unwanted dollhouses aren’t the biggest problem. It’s usually very easy to cancel an order or return items. The thing that creeps some people out is that these assistants are always listening. They have to be able to respond when you want them. So they listen to for “Alexa” or “OK Google” or another command. When they hear it, they start recording the conversation. Some have worried about what happens to these recordings. Should companies be allowed to use them to learn about people’s shopping habits? Should police access them to solve a crime? What if someone hacks the device?
What do you think? Are you ready to start voice shopping?
1. From the passage, we can learn that Alexa is ________.| A．an AI device for cleaning | B．an AI device for shopping |
| C．an AI device for speaking | D．an AI device for fixing |
| A．It is difficult to return the goods you buy by voice shopping. |
| B．It is very popular for young people to use voice shopping now. |
| C．It is possible for people to use voice shopping device widely in the future. |
| D．It is Alexa that is the only voice shopping device mentioned. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. | C．Subjective. | D．Negative. |
| A．A Common Shopping Way | B．A Creative Shopping Way |
| C．A Traditional Shopping Way | D．A Popular Shopping Way |
3 . Zhong Nanshan was born in October, 1936 at Central Hospital in Nanjing, Jiangsu, with his ancestral home in Xiamen, Fujian. Many know Zhong as a famous doctor, but few know that he was once an outstanding athlete. Zhong has displayed athletic talents early on. Although Zhong didn’t choose to be a professional athlete, his love for sports never reduced. Despite his busy schedule as a doctor, Zhong works out three or four times every week. Years of physical exercise gave Zhong a healthy body, allowing him to continue marching forward in the medical field.
“You need to bear in mind that the most important thing is not treating the disease, but treating the patient,” said Zhong during a lecture at Guangzhou Medical University. Zhong’s life has always been closely linked with his patients and with the development of the nation. During the SARS outbreak, “Send all the critically ill to me.” He said. Zhong personally examined the mouth and throat of every critically ill patient in his hospital, giving them comfort and strength to fight the disease.
At the age of 84, Zhong is still fighting on the frontline of the COVID-19 outbreak. With his professional medical skills and unwavering perseverance, Zhong has become a hero at this difficult time. Right now, there are numerous medical staff just like Zhong who are fighting this battle together. “Wuhan has always been a heroic city,” said Zhong during an earlier interview on January 29, 2019. “With vigorous spirit, a lot of problems can be solved. And with the help of the whole nation, Wuhan will be able to defeat this virus.”
At the call of the state, 1.4 billion Chinese people have always been united and show the selfless dedication of the Chinese spirit!
1. From the passage, we can know that________.| A．Dr. Zhong once chose to be a professional athlete |
| B．Dr. Zhong did exercise twice a week |
| C．Dr. Zhong is fond of sports |
| D．Dr. Zhong is known as an outstanding athlete |
| A．Devoted and responsible. | B．Careful and informed. |
| C．Skilled and tolerant. | D．Diligent and intelligent. |
| A．he is worried about the current situation in Wuhan |
| B．he is confident about winning the battle against COVID-19 |
| C．he is satisfied with medical facilities in Wuhan |
| D．he is proud of being a doctor in China |
| A．He thinks doctors play an important part in hospital. |
| B．He thinks nurses put efforts in saving lives. |
| C．He thinks taking traditional Chinese medicine should be of help. |
| D．He thinks patients matter in the first place. |
4 . Amazing places need visiting
From man-made marvels such as the Great Wall and Taj Mahal to natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Iguazu Falls, these amazing sites should be at the top of your travel list.
No.1 The Great Wall is generally considered as a symbol of China. The Great Wall of China is one of the wonders in the world, too. The Chinese call it the wall of 10,000 Li, which goes from the east to the west.
No.2 The Taj Mahal is universally recognized as the greatest building in India. Emperor Shah Jahan ordered to build this architecture for being used as the tomb of his wife.
No.3 The Grand Canyon has been there over the past six million years by Colorado River activity. It is one of the longest and deepest valleys in the world. Its red rocks make it a must-see -before-you-die place. Want to bring your four-leg friend along? The Grand Canyon is also among the best pet-friendly national parks!
No.4 The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland Australia, is the largest living thing on earth. It’s so huge that you can see it from outer space! This 1,429-mile ecosystem is home to many sea creatures, including around 400 kinds of coral, 1,500 species of fish. Not surprisingly it is one of the best places for scuba divers.
1. If you plan a trip to enjoy Indian architecture, which is the best place to go?| A．The Great Barrier Reef. | B．The Great Wall. |
| C．The Taj Mahal. | D．The Grand Canyon. |
| A．India | B．China | C．America | D．Australia |
| A．A travel magazine. | B．A science fiction. |
| C．A newspaper. | D．An essay. |
5 . That holiday morning I didn’t have to attend school. Usually, mother
I stood by my window overlooking the
As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and go off, I
There was a noticeable touch of
It was a
| A．allows | B．forces | C．causes | D．lets |
| A．otherwise | B．besides | C．therefore | D．however |
| A．bus stop | B．parking lot | C．school | D．market |
| A．useful | B．surprising | C．terrible | D．interesting |
| A．called | B．recognized | C．noticed | D．looked |
| A．seat | B．back | C．wheel | D．handle |
| A．found | B．moved | C．wandered | D．1eft |
| A．stopped | B．planned | C．finished | D．started |
| A．changed | B．slid | C．crossed | D．inspired |
| A．simple | B．shiny | C．attractive | D．expensive |
| A．repairmen | B．motorists | C．drivers | D．cyclists |
| A．satisfied | B．busy | C．careful | D．bored |
| A．laughing | B．1ooking | C．waving | D．pointing |
| A．more or less | B．sooner or later | C．here and there | D．now and then |
| A．worry | B．pride | C．stress | D．shock |
| A．fixing | B．cleaning | C．replacing | D．covering |
| A．still | B．again | C．yet | D．soon |
| A．fact | B．subject | C．skill | D．1esson |
| A．ashamed | B．doubtful | C．fearful | D．tired |
| A．flash | B．sunlight | C．horizon | D．shelter |
6 . People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a high risk of developing cancer, researchers announced last week. However, the evidence cannot yet confirm a direct connection between the two. The researchers said the findings of a large study in France suggest that limiting the amount of sugar-sweetened drinks may help reduce the number of cancer cases. Drinking sugary drinks has become more common worldwide in the last several decades. Sugar drinks are linked to obesity—the condition of being extremely overweight—which increases a person’s cancer risk.
The study was published in The BMJ British medical journal. It looked at data from just over 100,000 French adults—21 percent of them men and 79 percent women. The researchers noted how many sugary drinks each of them had, and followed them for up to nine years—between 2009 and 2018. The researchers appraised their risk for all types of cancer, and some individual ones such as breast, colon and prostate cancers.
The scientists found that a 100 milliliters (毫升) increase in sugary drinks was linked to an 18 percent increased risk of overall cancer and a 22 percent increased risk of breast cancer. The researchers looked at those who drank fruity juices and those who drank other sweet drinks. Both groups, they found, showed a higher risk of cancer overall.
For prostate and colorectal cancers, no link was found. The researchers said this might have been because there were only a limited number of cases of these cancers in the study group.
Experts not directly involved in the work said it was a well-run study, but noted that its results could not establish cause and effect. Amelia Lake is an expert in public health nutrition at Britain’s Teesside University. She said that while this study does not provide a definite cause and effect between sugar and cancer, it does add to the importance of efforts to reduce sugar intake. “The message from the totality of evidence on excess sugar and various health outcomes is clear,” she said.
1. What did the study find?| A．Sugary drinks directly lead to cancer. |
| B．Heavy sugary drinks might be linked with cancer. |
| C．Obesity mainly results from sugary drinks. |
| D．Cancer is not necessarily caused by obesity. |
| A．Controlled | B．Evaluated. | C．Determined. | D．Wrote. |
| A．By making comparison. |
| B．By giving different opinions. |
| C．By using actual figures. |
| D．By following the order of time. |
| A．More evidence needs to be found in the future. |
| B．The researchers should follow more people. |
| C．Reducing sugar consumption needs great efforts. |
| D．Cutting down the amount of sugar is important. |
7 . Welcome to Medellin, Colombia
Climate — Medellin is about 1,538 meters above sea level. Its climate is not as hot as other cities located near the equator (赤道). The city’s average temperature is 22°C.
Getting here — Medellin has an international airport, with flights from Miami, New York, Madrid, and many other cities. There are taxis and minibuses from the airport to downtown Medellin.
Getting around — The quickest and cheapest way to get around Medellin is with the well-planned metro system. The modern Turibus also goes around the city, showing parks, beautiful neighborhoods, and historical sites.
Where to stay — There are many cheap hotels, and most of them include hot showers, TV, free Internet, private lockers, and Spanish lessons.
Shopping — Medellin is only a few hours from the coffee-growing centers of Colombia. Coffee can be bought as a great gift. Medellin is sometimes called the textile (纺织品) capital of the country, but it is not the best place to shop for clothes.
Nightlife — The fun-loving people of Medellin love to dance. There are many places around the city to dance. One of the most famous is the Zona Rosa. Most clubs close at 3:00 a.m.
Sightseeing — There are world-famous museums in the city, but one place that you have to visit is the Museo de Antioquia. It has a large collection of art, including paintings by Fernando Botero.
Festivals — Why not plan a trip around a festival? There’s a poetry festival in July, a celebration of lights in December and January, and for two weeks in August, a flower festival — the city’s most important cultural event.
1. How is the climate of Medellin?| A．It is pleasant. | B．It is very hot. | C．It is quite dry. | D．It is changeable. |
| A．It is an art market. | B．It is a must-see museum. |
| C．It is the best place to shop. | D．It is a coffee-growing center. |
| A．In July. | B．In August. | C．In January. | D．In December. |
An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) landed on their window.
The father asked his son, “What is this?” The son replied, “This is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this?” The son said, “Father, I told you just now. It’s a crow.”
After a little while, the father asked his son the same question for third time, “What is this?” This time, the son was irritated (生气) and said to his father in a low and cold tone, “It’s a crow, a crow.”
After a moment, the father yet again asked his son for the fourth time, “What is this?” This time his son shouted in his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again? I have told you already, ‘It’s a crow’. Are you not able to understand this?”
A minute later the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered(破旧的) diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the read it, the following words were written in the diary:
“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow suddenly landed on the window edge. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied him 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn’t at all feel annoyed, but instead felt a deep affection for my innocent son.”
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好;
Paragraph 1:
After reading the diary,the son was in tears and began to reflect on the days when he used to sit together with his father.
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Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . You can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember to take your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesn’t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That’s why he created Lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain sensing umbrella.
The designer says he comes up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be all right to have a canopy (伞蓬) built into a street lamp.” he said.
The Lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella in need. Sensors then ensure that the umbrella offers the pedestrians (行人) shelter whenever it starts raining.
In addition to the rain sensor, there’s also a 360° motion sensor on the street lamp which detects whether anyone’s using the Lampbrella. After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed.
According to the designer, the Lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lightning strike. Each Lampbrella would offer enough protection for several people. Being installed (安装) at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.
While there are no plans to take Lampbrella into production, Belyaev says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department, and insists this creation could be fixed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies.
1. For what purpose did Belyaev create the Lampbrella?| A．To predict a heavy rain. | B．To check the weather forecast. |
| C．To protect people from the rain. | D．To remind people to take an umbrella. |
| A．His creation was inspired by an experience. |
| B．It rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg. |
| C．Street lamps are protected by canopies. |
| D．He enjoyed taking walks in the rain. |
| A．Its moving speed. | B．Its appearance. | C．Its installation. | D．Its safety. |
| A．The designer will open a company to promote his product. |
| B．The Lampbrella could be put into immediate production. |
| C．The designer is confident that his creation is practical. |
| D．The Lampbrella would be put on show in Moscow. |
10 . Whether you are hoping to relax or you are looking forward to staying active in vacation, seeking out great hikes is a good choice. If you are planning a trip to southern California, or you live in San Diego, now it is time to search for new hiking trails (路线). Here are some of the most popular hikes in San Diego.
Cedar Greek Falls
For this hike, you’ll hike from the Cedar Creek Falls to the Devil’s Punch Bowl, which is a pool at the base of Cedar Greek Falls. It can really heat up in the summer, and it is hard to hike, so be sure to pack lots of water and protein-filled snacks.
Cuyamaca Peak (顶峰)
The peak is in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, and you’ll see plenty of snow-capped trees if you do this hike in the winter. There are 37 trails in the state park, but you’ll want to stick to Azalea Glen Loop. It’s a difficult sever mile hike that will bring you right to Cuyamaca Peak.
Cowles Mountain
It is well known that Cowles Mountain is the highest point in San Diego—so it’s worth visiting for the fact that you can see Mexico from the peak. The three-mile hike is quite difficult. If you are willing to wake up before the sun, Cowles Mountain is a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise. It's one of San Diego’s most popular hikes, so starting early might also help avoid the crowds.
Swami’s Beach
Take the trail from Swami’s Beach to Cardiff Beach and you will experience impressive ocean views and the smooth sound of waves crashing onto the sand. As an easy out-and-back hike, the path is accessible (可进入的) from Swami’s Beach and is about three miles in total.
1. What do you need to take if you choose the Cedar Greek Falls?| A．A raincoat. | B．An umbrella. |
| C．Food and water. | D．A hat and a map. |
| A．The difficult hiking trail. | B．Being the peak in San Diego. |
| C．The great restaurant. | D．The great length of the trail. |
| A．Cedar Greek Falls. | B．Cuyamaca Peak. |
| C．Cowles Mountain. | D．Swami’s Beach. |
