1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．It doesn’t include a remote.	B．It can be controlled by gesture.
C．It can automatically power off.	D．It can be operated by voice.

2.

A．Much to be improved.	B．Not as good as expected.
C．Good enough at its price point.	D．Best of all the TVs.

3.

A．A fantastic video clip.	B．An introduction of a review channel.
C．A comment on a TV.	D．The usage of a remote.

2 .

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1. Lively Mobile Plus mainly aims at providing _____.

A．emergency medical help	B．connection with loved people
C．online safety consultation	D．round-the-clock health management

2. Which of the following is one of the features of Lively Mobile Plus?

A．It can locate the user precisely.

B．It can prevent the user from falling.

C．It can charge itself whenever necessary.

D．It can connect the user to the appointed doctor.

3. If you want to buy a Lively Mobile Plus with the extra service of fall detection, you need to pay at least ________ for the first month.

A．$29.99.	B．$39.99.
C．$64.98.	D．$89.98.

3 . How to know how much to tip?

New rules of gratuities

The current situation has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t been able to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way as it used to be. In either case, “Tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer,” says Toni Dupree, a professional etiquette coach.

Meanwhile, many customers felt the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that essential service workers suddenly faced.

Just as many services have changed, so should tipping, says Lisa Grotts, author of several etiquette books. Some old standards no longer seem fair, and several newer ones will apply long after the pandemic is over.

Some new rules of tipping that are likely here to stay:

Give more if you can.

It’s common for tips to be divided between all the workers at a store or restaurant, not just those who interact directly with customers. So giving generously ensures a fairer tip for all.

Think outside the (cash) box.

You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names.

As for specific situations, here’s what the experts recommend:

FOOD AND DRINKS
Restaurant workers
Old rule: Leave a tip only when you dine in.
New rule: Always tip, even for takeout.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on takeout or delivery orders.
Bartenders
Old rule: $1 per drink.
New rule: Give more, and tip after each round since bartenders often split tips with everyone on their shift.
Tip: $2 per drink, or 10 to 15 percent of the total tab.
Personal shoppers
Old rule: N/A. Many of these services, such as grocery pickup, are newer.
New rule: Tip, and do it in the app, since you are unlikely to interact directly with your shopper.
Tip: 10 to 15 percent. If a tip is already included, add a few dollars extra.
HOME DELIVERIES
Package delivery drivers
Old rule: Don’t tip.
New rule: Show appreciation if you get deliveries more than once a week.
Tip: Drinks, snacks, or $5 to $20 if a package is particularly heavy or large. Postal workers cannot accept cash or gifts worth more than $50 per year. UPS tells drivers to decline tips unless a customer insists. And FedEx prohibits employees from accepting cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards).
PERSONAL SERVICES
Ride-share drivers
Old rule: Tip in cash.
New rule: Ask your driver. The Lyft and Uber apps let you add gratuities, but some drivers prefer cash.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent.
Hairstylists
Old rule: 10 percent.
New rule: Extra cleaning protocols mean extra work. Acknowledge that with a bigger tip.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent, plus $5 to $10 for an assistant who shampoos your hair.
Hotel housekeepers
Old rule: Tip at the end of your stay.
New rule: Many hotels now do housekeeping by request only, so tip every time you ask them to come.
Tip: A few dollars per night, plus $5 for any extra requests, such as asking for additional toiletries.

Next time you’re unsure whether a gratuity is in order, follow this simple rule: When in doubt, tip. The novelist George Eliot asked, “What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?” Dupree adds: “Tipping well is one way to make things easier for someone else.”

1. According to the experts, tipping rules has been changing because of ________.

A．the attempt of not trying to be cheap as a customer

B．the significant improvement in living standards

C．the hardships service workers suddenly faced during pandemic

D．our always being waited on in all aspects of life

2. Which of the following statements about tips is TRUE?

A．Tips are only for the one who serves you in a restaurant.

B．FedEx employees are happy to get apple store gift cards for tips.

C．If the cost of hairstyling is $30, the total tips are supposed to be about $10.

D．Personal shoppers should tip 10 to 15 percent of the total bill in cash.

3. The underlined word “gratuities” probably means ________.

A．gifts

B．thanks

C．cards

D．tips

4 . Against all our wishes, advertising works, which is why, even in hard economic times, Madison Avenue is a $34-billion-a-year business. And if Martin Lindstrom, a marketing consultant is correct, trying to _______ the advertisement is about to get especially hard.

83% of all forms of advertising principally _______ only one of our senses: sight. Hearing, however, can be just as powerful, though advertisers have taken only limited advantage of it. Historically, ads have relied on slogans (广告语) to catch our ear, _______ everyday sounds — a steak sizzling (发嘶嘶声), a baby laughing and other sounds we can't help paying attention to. Weave these everyday sounds into an ad campaign and we customers may be _______ to resist them.

According to Lindstrom, the everyday sound that is most impressive, both in terms of interest and _______ feelings, is a baby laughing. The other high-ranking sounds are also powerful — the sound of a car engine or a soda being poured.

In all of these cases, it doesn’t need an experienced advertisement designer to invent the sounds, associate them with meanings and then play them over and over until the subjects _______ them. Rather, the everyday sounds already have meanings and thus can cause a kind of _______: hunger, thirst or happy expectation.

Some TV ads have already given viewers close-up shots of meat with sizzling sounds. And retailers are _______. Lindstrom is now consulting with clients, intending to pipe the sound of filtering coffee or fizzing soda into the drink department or that of a baby laughing sound into the baby-food section.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that advertisers can just press the audio button _______ and consumers will come eagerly. Indeed, sometimes customers flee. In the early years of cell-phone use, the ringtone (铃音) of a famous cell phone brand was recognized by many people in the U.K., but soon it became widely ________. That, Lindstrom says, was partly because so few users observed cell-phone manners and ________ accidents kept happening in places like movie theaters. The computer start-up sound has taken on the similarly negative ________, because people so often hear it when they’re restarting the computer after it ________. In these cases, manufacturers themselves may as well revise the bothersome sound or ________ it entirely.

Lindstrom’s experiment also shows that people respond to a sound better when it’s ________. If nothing else, smart marketers may at least keep the volume low.

1.

A．tune out

B．admit to

C．depend on

D．take over

2.

A．evaluate

B．spoil

C．engage

D．portray

3.

A．classifying

B．ignoring

C．challenging

D．representing

4.

A．sensible

B．selfish

C．powerless

D．pleasant

5.

A．hollow

B．positive

C．violent

D．foreign

6.

A．infer

B．reject

C．internalize

D．perform

7.

A．consumption

B．reaction

C．favor

D．spread

8.

A．following suit

B．cooling down

C．losing heart

D．taking risks

9.

A．on guard

B．with ease

C．under way

D．in reality

10.

A．disliked

B．observed

C．represented

D．enveloped

11.

A．objective

B．temporary

C．mysterious

D．annoying

12.

A．association

B．agreement

C．tip

D．symptom

13.

A．responded

B．revived

C．crashed

D．persisted

14.

A．replace

B．rescue

C．balance

D．refund

15.

A．optional

B．random

C．specific

D．faint

5 . Registration now open for the 2019 Student Research Showcase

Researchers often find it difficult to talk about their projects with friends and relatives who are not in the same research field. Those who are able to effectively communicate their work to a broader audience are at an advantage in terms of communicating the value of what they do to the public, to superiors at school or on the job, and to organizations that could provide funding to support a project. Sigma Xi’s Student Research Showcase is a unique opportunity for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to develop their communication skills through multimedia.Held annually, this online science communication competition allows students to showcase their research on a website they build. The competition is open to all research areas.

Presentation websites contain three main parts: an abstract, a technical slideshow, and a video to introduce the project and its relevance to the research community and society. The video part challenges participants to present their research to a general audience. During the review period,more than sixty Sigma Xi members volunteer as judges to evaluate students' submissions(递交的作品) and engage in digital conversations with presenters through their websites.

Participants find discussion with judges and the public helpful in better understanding their research. “I’m really excited about trying to bridge the gap between the scientific community and a broader audience,” said Luka Negoita, the 2015 graduate division winner, when asked about his motivation to participate in the showcase. Participants compete for awards of up to $500 in high school, undergraduate, and graduate divisions. The winner of the People’s Choice Award is selected based on a public vote and receives a $250 award.

Key deadlines for the 2017 Student Research

Showcase:

▪️Project description approval and registration deadline: February 22, 2019

▪️Project submission deadline: March 22, 2019

▪️Evaluation period: April 3—10, 2019

Sigma Xi members are encouraged to volunteer as judges.

For more information on the Student ResearchShowcase, visit https://www.sigmaxi.org/mee tings-events/student-research- showcase.

1. Student Research Showcase is intended to ________ .

A．spot the students who will devote themselves to research

B．find out the research area that is popular with students

C．help students to use multimedia more skillfully

D．give students a chance to present their research

2. Students must communicate their research to the public in the part of ________ on their websites.

A．the abstract	B．the technical slideshow
C．the video	D．the discussion

3. Which of the following statements is true of Student Research Showcase?

A．Participants have to submit their projects by February 22 at the latest.

B．The public will decide which project wins People’s Choice Award.

C．Sigma Xi will employ world-famous scientists to be the judges.

D．No communication is allowed between judges and participants.

6 .

Disney Premier Access More Flexible Access to the Fun With Disney Premier Access, enjoy priority access to some of your favorite attractions anytime of the day! Get to the fun faster and enjoy even more magic in the Park. Now available on the Shanghai Disney Resort App

Disney Premier Access is available for the following attractions: Soaring over the Horizon in Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids in Adventure Isle TRON Lightcycle Power Run in Tomorrowland Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Fantasyland Pirates of the Caribbean—Battle for the Sunken Treasure in Treasure Cove

How It Works: Step 1: Download Shanghai Disney Resort App before you come to the Park and create your own account with your mobile phone number and email account. Step 2: After entering the Park, open the Shanghai Disney Resort App and sign in, select “Buy Disney Premier Access” and choose the attraction that you want to purchase Disney Premier Access for, or purchase a Disney Premier Access Set. Step 3: Link your park ticket to your account by scanning the QR code on your park ticket. Step 4: Create a party in the app by linking your friends’ or family’s tickets so that you can enjoy the attractions together. Ensure all members of your party have entered the park. Step 5: Confirm the selection for your Disney Premier Access or set and complete the payment process. Step 6: To use your Disney Premier Access, whenever you wish, go to the Fast-pass return entrance at the attraction and show your QR code in “My Plan” on the app or the QR code on your park ticket. If you have any questions or difficulty purchasing Disney Premier Access, please visit Guest Service after the turnstiles (十字转门) at the main entrance. Disney Premier Access is subject to availability.

1. Disney Premier Access is designed to help visitors to _______.

A．save the cost of access to some available attractions

B．enter Shanghai Disneyland Park faster with priority

C．shorten the waiting time for entering some attractions

D．open their own accounts on Shanghai Disney Resort App

2. When you use your Disney Premier Access, you need to _______.

A．show your Fast-pass

B．download “My Plan”

C．return your park ticket

D．present your QR code

3. What can be learned from the information above?

A．The number of people who can get Disney Premier Access is limited.

B．Disney Premier Access can be bought at Guest Services at the main entrance.

C．A party needs to be held if you want to visit the park with your friends or family.

D．Your friends’ or family’s tickets can be linked to your account beforehand at home.

7 . KINDLY INDICATE YOUR RETURN KM READING, FUEL GAUGE READING, DATE AND TIME, AND RETURN THIS ENVELOPE, WITH YOUR KEYS, TO THE RENTAL COUNTER.

DOCUMENT NUMBER
RETURN KM READING
RETURN FUEL GAUGE			E	1/8	1/4	3/8	1/2	5/8	3/4	7/8	F
RETURN DATE					RETURN TIME
Safe Driving in South Africa
VER’S LICENCE When driving, you must be in possession of your driver’s license at all times. SEAT BELTS The law requires that you wear seat belts at all times. DRIVING In South Africa, driving is on the left-hand side of the road. SPEED LIMITS Generally 60 km/hr in built-up areas,100km/hr in rural areas and 120 km/hr on highways. PETROL Petrol is available 24 hours per day. Unleaded (铅 的) petrol should be used in Avis cars. Credit cards are not accepted for the payment of petrol. SAFETY For your own safety, keep your doors locked while driving. LOCK UP Shut windows and lock all doors and the boot when leaving the vehicle unattended. VALUABLES Do not leave personal belongings such as cell phones and valuables in your vehicle. They are not covered by our insurance.					TYRES Avis undertakes that on delivery of the vehicle to the renter, the condition of the tyres will be in compliance with legislation and the tyre pressure in accordance with (符合法规) the vehicle manufacturer’s specification for “normal use”. It is the responsibility of the renter to ensure that both the condition and inflation (充气) of the tyres are appropriate throughout the course of the rental. It is the responsibility of the renter to inspect the condition of the tyres at commencement of the rental and to make adjustments to the tyre pressure to take into account such factors as the number of passengers, mass of luggage, ambient temperatures, speed and road condition. IMMOBILISER Please use the immobiliser when leaving the vehicle unattended. ROAD MAPS Maps of southern Africa, including city and regional maps, can be found in a copy of the Avis Inbound magazine, in each vehicle or at the Avis Customer Service Center. More extensive area maps are obtainable from the Automobile Association (AA) and South African Tourism.

Avis Careline: +27(0)800 001 669

24-hour breakdown and medical emergencies Avis Central Reservations:

National: +27(0)861 021 111

International: +27(0)861 034 444

Preferred Service: +27 (0)861 113 333 Website: www.avis.co.za

1. What can renters do to keep the tyres in good condition?

A．Avoid driving too fast.

B．Reduce the mass of luggage.

C．Limit the number of passengers.

D．Adjust the tyre pressure as needed.

2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．People can pay for petrol by cash.

B．Maps are not available in all Avis cars.

C．Drivers needn’t wear seat belts in rural areas.

D．Renters can make a claim if their valuables are stolen.

3. Which telephone number may those who have rented an Avis car in South Africa find most useful?

A．+27(0)800 001 669.	B．+27(0)861 021 111.
C．+27(0)861 034 444.	D．+27(0)861 113 333.

8 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. accepted. B. altered. C. boundaries. D . factual. E. banned. F. clinically G. damages       H. addicts       I. impressively        J. sensitive       K. various

Too Good To Be True

In ads, you will often see people staring open-mouthed at how wondrous a product is, clearly thinking that it can’t be true. It’s always worth bearing in mind that it might well not be.

Generally, advertisers may get away with a bit of exaggeration, but companies must not push the     1     too far, as it can cost millions of dollars in     2     if someone sues for making false claims.

Ads for Dannon’s Activia yoghurt said that it could provide     3     nutritional benefits, but in a legal challenge, the courts wouldn’t accept that these were “    4    ” and “scientifically” proven. Dannon had to pay up to $45 million to consumers who felt cheated and limit its health claims to strictly     5     ones in future.

It must have come as more of a surprise when Ferrero, the makers of the chocolate and hazelnut spread Nutella, began promoting its nutritional benefits (though long-term     6     will have been happy to learn that they ought not to have worried about it being unhealthy for all those years). However, it may have been a step too far for Ferrero to maintain it was a healthy “good for you treat.” After having to pay millions to the customers who sued over this false claim, the company     7     that it should change the ads and product labels.

Of course, images must not mislead either. An Olay ad for Definity eye cream showed former model Twiggy looking     8     wrinkle-free. You didn’t have to be an expert to see that the image must have been digitally     9    . In real life, Twiggy may have been looking good for someone pushing 60, but in the ad she looked a lot younger than she should have. After receiving complaints, the advertising authorities confirmed it was a case of image manipulation and     10     the ad, saying that it could give consumers a “misleading impression of the effect the product could achieve.”

9 . Frequently Asked Questions for car rental at trips.com

Q: What do I need to bring with me to pick up my car rental?

A: Please bring the following items with you when you pick up your car rental:

1. Your printed rental voucher (票据).

2. A valid driver’s license which has been valid for the required period of time. (The length of the required period of time may vary according to the rental supplier. If the rental supplier does not state a specific period of time which the license must have been valid for, then the default required period of time which the license must have been valid for, then the default required period of time is one year.) If your driver’s license is in a different language to the language of the country of use, a translated copy of your license that meets local requirements must be provided.

3. The credit card provided by the main driver must have sufficient payment credit. At pick-up, a pre-authorization fee will be taken as deposit.

4. A valid photo ID (your passport or other internationally accepted ID).

Important: Ensure you carefully read the terms and conditions provided by your rental supplier, and bring any additional items or documents required by your rental supplier.

Q: Can I rent a car without a credit card?

A: A credit card is required for car rentals. A credit card must be used for car rental online payments, and is required to pay the deposit at pick-up.

Q: Do I need to pay a deposit at pick-up?

A: Yes, you need to pay a deposit at pick-up to protect against damage and loss. The deposit is payable when you arrive at the branch for pick-up. The deposit amount is decided by the rental supplier; please contact your rental supplier directly if you have any related queries. The deposit amount will be frozen on the main driver’s credit card for the duration of the rental period. After the rental period is completed, the deposit will usually be returned to the same credit card within 28-45 working days. Actual policies and practices may vary according to the rental supplier.

Q: Do I need to buy insurance for my rental package?

A: Carefully check the insurance provided with your rental package. If you decide this insurance does not meet your requirements, there are two options available to you:

1. Select another Tripcom rental package which offers more complete insurance options.

2. Purchase additional insurance when you pick up your rental car at the branch.

1. Which of the following is NOT accepted if an American traveller is to rent a car at Trip.com in Shanghai?

A．Printed rental voucher.	B．Translated driving license.
C．Credit card.	D．Any valid ID.

2. A deposit is required to rent a car ________.

A．when the traveller picks up the car

B．in case an accident should happen during the journey

C．when the traveller returns the car in his destination

D．when the rental order is placed online

3. In which of the following cases must a traveller give up his car rental plan?

A．The traveller can only pay in cash.

B．The driving license is expiring in 6 months.

C．The traveller is not satisfied with the insurance in the rental package.

D．The traveller needs his deposit back within 2 months.

10 .
1. If you________, you may find this advertisement very useful.

A．lack exercise	B．eat unhealthily
C．are overweight	D．have an irregular way of life

2. The slimming technique advertised is different from others in that________.

A．it offers a final goal instead of a daily one

B．it requires you to eat much less than before

C．it suggests no change to your lifestyle at all

D．it tells exactly the amount of food you can take

3. If you are not healthy enough, it’s better to________before applying the slimming technique.

A．get the doctor’s permission	B．take some medicine offered by doctors
C．make sure of the possible result	D．have a thorough physical examination

4. You can’t get the £4.50 back unless you________.

A．have paid the money by cheque

B．have made great changes to your weight

C．have returned the material before the deadline

D．have finished the course in no more than ten days