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| A．leg | B．hand | C．arm | D．foot |
| A．business | B．computer | C．leadership | D．reading |
| A．idea | B．ability | C．reason | D．way |
| A．plan | B．choice | C．explanation | D．fact |
| A．find | B．think | C．recognize | D．do |
| A．upset | B．moved | C．hurt | D．encouraged |
| A．learning | B．writing | C．trying | D．remembering |
| A．persuade | B．help | C．teach | D．protect |
| A．powerful | B．safe | C．relaxed | D．easy |
| A．mind | B．show | C．follow | D．notice |
| A．only | B．ever | C．even | D．still |
| A．requested | B．got | C．accepted | D．expected |
| A．realized | B．preferred | C．understood | D．hoped |
| A．proud | B．clever | C．honest | D．active |
| A．unfairness | B．disagreements | C．difficulties | D．refusal |
2 . Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei officially launched the 2.0 version of its self-developed operating system (OS) on Wednesday night, the HarmonyOS. The move paved the way for the Chinese firm to challenge Google’s and Apple’s role in current and future OS ecosystems.
Among the major strong points, the HarmonyOS, with a highly scalable (可扩展的) platform, can be applied to various devices, including smart phones, computers, and other electronic devices, the company said.
Analysts said the OS will do a lot to promote Huawei’s change into being a software service provider. Huawei’s founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said that the company was focusing on software because future development in the field was basically “out of US control and we will have greater independence and autonomy (自主权)”. Ren called on the company’s staff to “dare to lead the world” in software.
“The success of a software system will always have to rely on hardware (硬件), but nowadays, Huawei doesn’t have enough hardware to support its software ambitions — that’s the most difficult part,” said Jiang Junmu, chief writer at a news website. Once as the world’s largest smart phone maker, Huawei’s national smart phone market share (份额) has continued to drop in recent months. Liang Zhenpeng, an industry analyst, said that as an OS designed for the Internet of Things(IoT) era, the HarmonyOS may need more time and equipment to test than the OS for smart phones, and that will take at least two to three years.
Moreover, Liang noted that an ecosystem will always be the decisive factor for the success of an operating system. “Does the HarmonyOS have enough applications that can attract consumers to update to the OS? That’s a question,” Liang said. So far, more than 300 application and service partners, 1000 hardware partners, and 500,000 developers have joined in the set-up of the Harmony ecosystem.
1. What advantage does the HarmonyOS have over other operating systems?| A．It provides users with a secure experience. |
| B．It operates faster than Google system. |
| C．It works on a wide range of equipment. |
| D．It has different versions in different countries. |
| A．Huawei’s change is challenging. |
| B．Huawei is seeking a new software service provider. |
| C．The company’s staff need to improve their skills. |
| D．Huawei will break its dependence on the US. |
| A．The difficulties in promoting the HarmonyOS. |
| B．The success of developing the HarmonyOS. |
| C．Smartphone sales in the national market. |
| D．The future software ambition of Huawei. |
| A．Create enough applications. |
| B．Update the original devices. |
| C．Cooperate with experts in various fields. |
| D．Build the HarmonyOS ecosystem. |
3 . You want to start doing exercise? Congratulations! You have just taken your first step towards a new and improved you. But how to make it? Here are some helpful tips for you.
Understand the benefits of exercise.
Eat and drink right. To help your muscles recover and repair themselves after exercise, you need to eat foods rich in protein (蛋白质). When to eat is also of great importance. Generally speaking, you should have your meal an average of 1.5 to 2.5 hours before exercising. Do not eat immediately after exercise.
Avoid injury. To prevent soft tissue (组织) injury, make sure that you wear proper clothes and equipment when exercising. You should also start small and slowly work your way to longer and harder exercise to avoid getting hurt.
So, now you know the benefits of exercise and how to do it safely and effectively. What are you waiting for?
| A．Make a plan for your exercise. |
| B．Exercise for your physical health. |
| C．Instead, wait at least 30 minutes afterwards. |
| D．Finally, remember to warm up before exercising. |
| E．In this way, you’re more likely to stick with them. |
| F．Therefore, don’t have too much water before exercise. |
| G．Most people think that regular exercise does wonders for the body and mind. |
4 . Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the world’s greatest cities. Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.
Explore Sydney’s hottest neighborhood
Many big-ticket attractions can be found in or around the Circular Quay area, right by the port. Here, you can get on ferries(轮渡) to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.
Take side trips
Popular among outdoor types, the rough Blue Mountains—about two hours by train west of the city—promises winter skiing, excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings. Walking through the national park, travelers will watch forests, waterfalls, natural caves, small villages and rock formations.
The Hunter valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, is Australia’s oldest wine region. Most vineyards(葡萄园) are family-owned, focusing on small production. Wine is more personal here.
Stay in style
The classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay, offering easy access to the famous port.
As you explore its beautiful corridors(走廊), look for contemporary artworks from around the world—The Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering (more than $1 million worth) in Australia.
Meanwhile, those looking for a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo Island—just a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.
Travel tips
• Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi isn’t expected, but it’s appreciated.
• When riding in a taxi alone, it’s customary to sit in the front seat.
• Bring sun cream, sunglasses and hat—whatever the season.
• On Sundays, families enjoy discounted fares on Sydney’s ferries and trains.
1. What can you do in the Blue Mountains?| A．Explore the artificial caves. | B．Watch the lovely kangaroos. |
| C．Taste locally produced wine. | D．Enjoy the unique corridors. |
| A．Its ideal location. | B．Its first-class service. |
| C．Its big collection of artworks. | D．Its modern architectural style. |
| A．Ensure sun protection. | B．Offer bar tips. |
| C．Sit behind the driver in a taxi. | D．Travel by train. |
One summer vacation, I learned some kids volunteered as guide dog raisers for a guide dog training center. Then I also wanted to take part in it. My parents supported it.
After I filled out the application form to be a guide dog raiser, two of the training center's workers came to my house to meet me and my family. They said, “After the volunteer helps raise a guide dog puppy for a year, the dog needs to be returned to the training center. There the dog will receive a five-month professional guide-dog training. Then the dog will stay with a blind person and help with his or her life.” The workers told us what a big responsibility it was to raise a guide dog puppy. And I promised I would do a great job.
We later got a call that our puppy was coming soon—a female yellow puppy. When Dad and I picked her up, I was glad. She was the prettiest dog I’d ever seen. Her name was Nisha. When I started working with Nisha, I learned right away how intelligent dogs are. Guide dog puppies seem to know they're special and were born to do special work. My main job was to help her grow, teach her basic house rules and how to get along with people, and let her learn about public places.
Nisha loved to ride in the car. I was allowed to take her anywhere a trained guide dog could go, including stores and buses. Nisha was a good listener. Whenever I felt I needed to talk to someone, Nisha was always there. She was a lovely puppy.
During the year, Nisha and my whole family developed a very close relationship. And we knew the day was coming when she would have to go back to the training center for the five-month professional guide-dog training. After that she would go to live with John, a blind man.
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When it was time for her to leave, we took Nisha on her last car ride with us.
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I was invited to present Nisha to John on her graduation day.
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6 . The idea of billions of people going through a few masks a week during this pandemic (疫情) rings alarm bells, but a team of researchers in Melbourne, Australia, may have the solution.
To recycle the abandoned masks, Jie Li and his team added millions of face masks to road-paving (铺路) materials. They found the polypropylene plastic used to make single-use face masks could really increase the flexibility of the road.
The new composite material is a mixture of about 2% masks, with recycled concrete aggregate (RCA)—a material produced from waste concrete and other minerals from buildings pulled down. This recycled material found in the study is ideal for two of the four layers generally required to create roadways. And the final product is more resistant to wear than normal asphalt (沥青), as well as being cheaper too, if there was a method for collecting masks.
Li and his team did a cost-analysis and found that, at $26 per ton, the RCA was about half the cost of mining materials, and as much as a third of the cost of shipping the used masks to a landfill (垃圾填埋场). If the percentage of damaged roads in Washington state were repaired with Li’s mixture, it would reuse nearly 10 billion masks, sparing American landfills hundreds of millions of tons of trash.
The team is going to look for industry partners or governments willing to give their plastic mask road an opportunity for a large-scale test.
1. What’s the purpose of the research?| A．To ring the alarm bells. |
| B．To find a substitute for asphalt. |
| C．To reduce burden on the environment. |
| D．To invent a method for colleting masks. |
| A．Combined. | B．Popular. |
| C．Powerful. | D．Primitive. |
| A．It is money-saving. | B．It has four layers. |
| C．It is mainly made of masks. | D．It is expensive to ship. |
| A．Do a cost-analysis. | B．Repair the damaged roads. |
| C．Look for support. | D．Increase the flexibility of roads. |
7 . Belgium is a destination that appeals to travelers who want to enjoy the good life and the friendliness of Belgians.
Heart of Europe
The Kingdom of Belgium is in the northwest of Europe. However, the country has long been regarded as the heart of Europe, which serves as the capital of the European Union. As a result, more than 1,400 international organizations and companies set up their headquarters there.
Cartoon kingdom
Belgium is truly a “cartoon kingdom”. It is said one in every three cartoonists in the world is Belgian. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is just like a castle in a fairy tale. Cartoon bookstores, cartoon museums, and cartoon gift shops can be seen almost everywhere.
Chocolates
Belgians love chocolates. The average annual consumption of chocolates per person is 6.8kg. The fragrant and creamy chocolates made in Belgium have seized so many people’s hearts with their unique flavors. If you don’t know what brands to choose, maybe the ones specially made for royal families are a good choice.
Delicacies
Belgian people are as good at cooking as they are at making beers. No wonder that Belgian food is as good as French food. Brussels alone has more than 2,000 restaurants, providing all kinds of delicacies from every part of Belgium.
1. Why do so many international companies set up their headquarters in Brussels?| A．Because it is a cartoon kingdom. | B．Because it is the heart of Europe. |
| C．Because it is the capital of Belgium. | D．Because it is in the northwest of Europe. |
| A．It serves food in French flavor. | B．Most cartoonists are from Belgium. |
| C．Belgians are famous for making beers. | D．Royal families consume 6.8kg of chocolates annually. |
| A．To advertise Belgium as a travel destination. | B．To make known the importance of Brussels. |
| C．To compare Belgian food with French food. | D．To introduce living conditions in Belgium. |
I grew up in a large family of twelve siblings (兄弟姐妹). We weren’t poor by most standards, but things were difficult for us. My parents never shared their financial worries, choosing instead to let us have a carefree childhood. But I knew that there were times they went without and that certain things my friends had wouldn’t be easy for me to get.
Back in those days, hot lunch was a luxury (奢侈) for the wealthier kids, and hot-lunch buyers sat separately from the students who brought cold lunch. My siblings and I brought lunch from home every day: homemade bread, three cookies, and a small apple. We would look on longingly as the rich kids proudly sat down with their steaming plates of fried chicken or fish sticks and cold milk, sweet peaches and delicious cake.
I never said anything, but my first grade teacher, Mrs. Caruso, must have seen the eagerness in my eyes. One day she quietly pressed a note into my hand and whispered, “Give this to your mother.”
I arrived home and gave my mom the note. She read it and smiled. “Well, Mrs. Caruso said because of all your hard work, she wants to buy your lunch tomorrow.” The next day, I proudly carried my tray of chicken across the cafeteria and took my seat at the hot-lunch table. Honestly, the food wasn’t as great as I had imagined, but I was pleased to be there and felt honored to be a part of the group.
One rainy day, Mrs. Caruso asked me to stay after school. My heart instantly sank. Surely, I must be in trouble! Did she know I hadn’t finished my math homework? Did she see me making fun of Billy on the playground?
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After the other students had left, Mrs. Caruso said she was going to drive me home.
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Thinking of the gifts given by her on that raining day, I don’t know why Mrs. Caruso took so much care of me.
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10 . It might sound unbelievable, but mind control television could soon become a reality. This technology could one day replace the remote control.
When testing the prototype, the users were able to operate a headset that allowed them to operate it and choose what they wanted to watch by concentrating. The device can know what you want to watch by reading the changes in brain activity. Cyrus Saihan, head of Business Development at BBC Digital, said the technology was still at an experimental stage.
Writing in a BBC blog, he said an experiment with ten members found they could all use the headset to start watching a program. He continued, “You can imagine a world where instead of having to get up from your sofa or reach for your remote control, you just think ‘put BBC 1 on’ when you want to watch TV. Imagine sitting in your car and thinking ‘I want to listen to Radio 4’ and hearing the radio station come on. Perhaps you would be able to just think ‘give me the latest news’, and then get served with a set of news.”
But Mr. Saihan added, “It’s important to know that it’s very early days, and while the devices are still improving, what they can do is still quite basic. Hopefully, it gives an idea of how audiences of the future might be able to control devices such as TVs just using their brain.” It is hoped that the system could be used to help those with disabilities in the future.
1. What do we know about mind control television from the text?| A．It is still at the test stage. | B．It is just in people’s mind. |
| C．It has become a reality already. | D．It has been well received by customers. |
| A．To read the users’ minds. | B．To change the channels by itself. |
| C．To cause changes in people’s brains. | D．To remind the users of the programs. |
| A．The users of the new technology. | B．The market for the new technology. |
| C．The new technology used in the cars. | D．The convenience of the new technology. |
| A．Mr. Saihan shows less interest in the technology. |
| B．The technology can only be applied in TVs. |
| C．The disabled may benefit from the technology in the future. |
| D．The technology will improve the development of brains. |
