1 . Small seating in the economy-class (经济舱) sections of airplanes is not just uncomfortable but potentially life-threatening. Space has become so tight that passengers cannot protect themselves in the event of a crash.
A report on a long distance flight from the doctors of Vienna stated that only 10% in economy class could adopt the recommended brace position on the plane's safety tips in case of emergency. And 30% of their fellow passengers traveling in first class could adopt the position, which is internationally recognized as improving the chances of survival in the event of a crash. The authors of the report are now calling for greater space between seat rows to increase safety.
A spokesman for British Airways (BA), which is responsible for safety on all British planes, opposed the idea that small seating was a menace to passengers, "We don't think it is a safety matter," he said, "We have high safety standards and all UK aircraft meet them?" In the past month, both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic introduced sleeper seats, stressing the outstanding comfort in the front of the planes. But that space gained is space lost in economy.
Until recently, economy class was at least “bearable”— with an 86-centimeter seat Scheduled Airlines such as BA and KLM gave passengers enough leg room and comfortable eats. But the arrival of new, weight-saving seats caused economy class to take a turn for the worse. Extra rows have been put into the plane, with the result that the average seat now is 79 centimetres. Singapore Airlines has become the latest carrier to narrow down its seats. It announced free wine for economy passengers last September, but at the same time reduced leg room by 8 centimetres. Some Qatar Airways offer the chance to upgrade - at a price - to seats which, at 89-91 centimetres, are roomier than those of most Scheduled Airlines.
1. Which is true according to the report from doctors of Vienna?A.10% of passengers in economy class adopt the brace position. |
B.More spaces could increase the chance of survival. |
C.30% of passengers on board adopt the brace position. |
D.Passengers in first class are most likely to survive. |
A.Threat. | B.Advantage. | C.Bonus. | D.Concern. |
A.Scheduled Airlines produced new comfortable seats for economy class. |
B.Doctors from Vienna said less space between seats could increase danger in the crash. |
C.Spokesman for BA declared that narrow seat space was a threat. |
D.Qatar Airways offered larger seats with no more charge, |
A.A biography. | B.A book review. | C.A magazine. | D.A realistic novel. |
Dressed in a flowing long robe (袍服)
China
These historic costumes of the Han ethnic majority are enjoying
Xiao, who used to work at a state-owned machine manufacturing company, now runs her own hanfu business,
3 . It was a hot spring day. The temperatures
After I made my
Now a lot of people might wonder why I would step out into
A.felt | B.stayed | C.touched | D.sounded |
A.recovery | B.relief | C.reflection | D.selection |
A.decision | B.arrangement | C.purchase | D.comment |
A.check in | B.back off | C.speed up | D.pull out |
A.madly | B.quietly | C.happily | D.hopefully |
A.car | B.cage | C.nest | D.ground |
A.eyes | B.leg | C.hand | D.head |
A.went | B.calmed | C.slowed | D.bent |
A.lost | B.stuck | C.buried | D.ruined |
A.angrily | B.gently | C.anxiously | D.rapidly |
A.free | B.dead | C.violent | D.quiet |
A.cooler | B.heavier | C.lighter | D.sadder |
A.accident | B.traffic | C.panic | D.emergency |
A.guiding | B.protecting | C.controlling | D.persuading |
A.if | B.until | C.when | D.where |
4 . Grays Peak (山顶) in Colorado rises 14,278 feet above sea level, too high for trees to grow toward the top, yet there are plenty of bushes and rocks.
It was August 2018, and Wedelstedt, 56, was on her way back down the path with three friends. A storm was coming, and they were anxious to get off the mountain. When they approached a rocky drop of a couple of feet, Wedelstedt decided to jump over it. She landed on her left leg. Then she heard the snap (咔嚓声).
Every step after that was great pain. Before long, she had to stop. As one friend ran down to get help, a number of other hikers, all strangers, attempted to help Wedelstedt down the narrow path by walking on either side of her to support her weight, but that proved slow and dangerous.
Finally, one hiker, Matt, asked her, “How do you feel about a fireman’s carry?” Before she knew it, he had lifted her over his shoulder. “Now, I’m not tiny,” says Wedelstedt, a former college basketball star. Matt clearly couldn’t carry her all the way down by himself. So six hikers and one of her friends took turns carrying her while she tried to make light of a difficult situation. Three hours and two rock-strewn (遍布) miles later, this human conveyor belt finally met the doctors, who took Wedelstedt to the hospital.
She has mostly recovered from her hike, but Wedelstedt knows she’ll never shake one thing from that day: the memory of the band of strangers who came to her rescue. “I am still in awe.” says Wedelstedt.
1. What happened to Wedelstedt while climbing down the mountain?A.She was caught in a heavy storm. | B.She injured her leg. |
C.She was blocked by rocks and bushes. | D.She got lost the the mountain. |
A.By taking her directly to the hospital. | B.By calling in firemen. |
C.By carrying her down the mountain. | D.By giving her first aid. |
A.Respectful. | B.Ambiguous. | C.Sympathetic. | D.Tolerant. |
A.Narrow Paths | B.Lifelong friendship |
C.Dangerous Hikes | D.Peak Performance |
5 . The Olympic Museum first opened to the public on June 23rd, 1993. It is a great museum set in extremely attractive grounds on the banks of Lake Geneva. In total, more than 3.5 million visitors of all ages and all walks of life have come to this museum to experience the magic of the Olympic Games. The Olympic Museum's rich collections include items from all over the world. The collections began to take shape in 1915, and have continued to grow and develop over the years.
Following almost two years of renovation work, The Olympic Museum now has an additional 1,000 square meters of exhibition space. The restaurant has been moved to the south side of the museum to offer a beautiful view over the lake and the Alps,
Opening Times:
9 am to 6 pm: from May 1 st to October 14th (Monday to Sunday)
10 am to 6 pm: from October 15th to April 30th (Tuesday to Sunday)(but open Easter Monday or for special events). Closed on December 25th and January 1st
Museum Rates:
Tickets can be bought directly at The Olympic Museum. No reservation are required. There are three ticket machines, two on the ground floor and one on the 2nd floor.
Adult: CHF 18
Children aged 6-16 (under 6 free): CHF 10
Disabled persons: CHF 12
1. What is the purpose of visiting The Olympic Museum for most people?A.To find many new inventions. |
B.To enjoy the beauty of Lake Geneva. |
C.To meet people of all ages and walks of life, |
D.To enjoy the collections about The Olympic Museum. |
A.At 8 am. | B.At 9 am. | C.At 10 am. | D.At 4:30 pm. |
A.On the website, |
B.In the ticket machine on the 2nd floor. |
C.In the three ticket machines on the 1st floor. |
D.On the ground floor of the south side of the museum. |
6 . Nobody likes to think they are "that guy" at work.
• Behaving in an unacceptable way
The most common form of this is eating smelly foods at lunchtime. Other things alike include body smell and its opposite, the wearing of strong perfume, messy desks, or bad breath.
• Checking email on your phone when you're talking to other people
A recent survey shows that 49 percent of people said their bosses checked their phones while talking with them.
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Do you like the sound of your own voice? Great. Perhaps it's time you learned to like the sound of other people's voices too. If you interrupt others when they speak, they'll dislike you and discount whatever you're saying. However, if you listen to what others say and show interest by asking intelligent questions, they'll love you and be likely to give you their support when you speak,
• Boasting about how much you earn
A.Talking all the time |
B.Being a good listener |
C.Team-working can never be ignored. |
D.All these things will become part of your personal brand. |
E.It's better to be modest when you talk about your incomes. |
F.Bad behavior at work is common --and often we do it without thinking. |
G.An interesting email seems more valuable than the person you are actually talking to. |
When I was ten years old, I lived with my family in a small house in rural South Jersey. I often accompanied my mother to the A&P to buy groceries. Without a car, we walked, and I would help her carry the bags.
My mother had to shop every carefully, as she was a waitress, and her salary barely sustained (勉强维持) us. One day, while she was weighing prices, a promotional display for the World Book Encyclopedia (百科全书) caught my eye. The volumes were beautifully cream-colored. Volume I was ninety-nine cents with a ten-dollar purchase.
All I could think of while shopping was the book. I stood at the register (收银台) with my mother, holding my breath as the cashier rang up the items. It came to over eleven dollars. My mother produced a five, some singles, and a handful of change. As she was counting out the money, I somehow found the courage to ask for the encyclopedia. “Could we get one?” I said, showing her the display. “It’s only ninety-nine cents.”
I did not understand my mother’s increasing anxiety; she did not have enough change and had to sacrifice a large can of peas to pay the amount, “Not now, Patricia,” she said sternly. “Today is not a good day.” I packed the groceries and followed her home, upset.
The next Saturday. my mother gave me a dollar and sent me to the A&P alone. Two quarts of milk and a loaf of bread — that’s what a dollar in 1957. I went straight to the World Book display. There was only one first volume left, which I placed in my cart (购物车). I didn’t need a cart, but took one so I could read as I went up and down the aisles. A lot of time went by and I knew I had to leave, but I couldn’t bear to part with the book. With no detective in sight, I, impulsively (冲动地), put it inside my shirt and zipped (扣上拉链) up my jacket. I was a tall, skinny kid, and I am certain the shape of the book was obvious.
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My heart beating rapidly, I headed for the register.
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Back home, I told my mother what I had promised the detective.
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