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2 . Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol (酒) in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful! The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings (人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence (违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.
Finally, as regards something, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco (烟草) if you are under 16 years of age.
I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.
Now, are there any questions?
1. How many laws are there discussed in the speech?A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Five. | D.Six. |
A.get along with | B.join | C.report | D.get in touch with |
A.in this country, if you are under 18 years of age, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you |
B.you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age |
C.because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian crossings, when crossing the road |
D.you can’t make noise except at night |
A.A policeman. | B.A worker at a hotel. | C.A lawyer. | D.An air hostess (空姐). |
3 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What’s the topic of the conversation?A.The news media. | B.The food production. | C.The economic situation. |
A.It sounds funny. | B.It tells the truth. | C.It’s encouraging. |
A.The prices of certain goods will decline. |
B.The materials will cost even more. |
C.The workers will get higher wages. |
4 . 听双语新闻—填词
Innovation reshaping China’s tea market
China’s tea market has boomed in recent years, driven by new innovations in production and marketing. With twists on the
5 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What do the speakers need to do according to the man?A.Respond to the demands of the customers. |
B.Participate in the company contest. |
C.Give a name to a new product. |
A.Turning to a consulting company. |
B.Asking for the customers’ opinions. |
C.Organizing an unusual meeting. |
6 . Zion is among the most visited parks in the USA and is particularly crowded because many of its most popular sites sit in a narrow six-mile canyon (峡谷). Last year, about 4.3 million people visited it, up to 60 percent from a decade ago. So this year, park managers announced they were considering a first for any national park: requiring reservations (预定) for entry.
The National Park Service was created in 1916 to protect the country’s growing system of parks and monuments. Its aim is to conserve scenery and wildlife while also protecting visitor enjoyment for generations to come. For years, the lack of a reservation system for park entry associated with the spirit of adventure: Anyone could come, pretty much anytime.
But recently, both visitors and nature are suffering. Mr. Burns, who is on a team that is considering a reservation system, said some people showed up for a vacation they had planned for months, spent a day in the traffic jam and turned around. Mr. Burns said he favored a reservation policy. He recalled the days when he would jump in a car and pull up to parks across the West with no plans.
When he first came to the park in the 1980s, he wrote a letter home. “I’m living in a no-man’s-land,” he told his parents. He could hike for hours, even days, without seeing anyone, and he remembered the constantly changing light on the canyons, the brilliant green of the trees, the blue water of the Virgin River. Today, he said, when he wants to find solitude (清静), it is usually joined by the distant rumble of the shuttle bus.
“There is only one Zion National Park,” he said to those struggling to see a need for limiting access. “And it’s sacred (神圣的). Its beauty is sacred.”
1. What do we know about Zion from Paragraph 1?A.It sits in a narrow six-mile canyon. |
B.It has required reservations for entry. |
C.It’s the most visited park in the USA. |
D.More and more people pay a visit to it. |
A.conserve scenery and wildlife |
B.prevent visitor enjoyment forever |
C.allow visitors to visit the parks at any time |
D.protect the country’s system |
A.Cautious. | B.Favorable. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Unconcerned. |
A.A Popular Reservation Policy |
B.The National Park Service |
C.Zion Requiring Reservations for Entry |
D.Zion National Park — A Safe Place |
7 . In recent years China has made great efforts to make the best use of local conditions to help rural residents boost their incomes. Let’s have a look at some regional products that have helped to revive (振兴) the rural economy. Maybe here is one project that appeals to you.
Woodblock printing
With a history of more than 1, 000 years, woodblock printing was adopted by ancient Chinese as a way to keep written records. The process is very complicated, including painting, engraving (雕刻) on a woodblock and printing. Sibao town in Fujian province is famous for the preservation of traditional Chinese woodblock printing. The town now has 50 ancient bookshops and many cultural relics. It also invited tourists and students to learn from artisans.
Bark paintings
Bark paintings, a form of intangible cultural heritage of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is made from bark chippings scaling off white birch trees. The painting has helped many villagers overcome poverty in White Wolf town, as the town is rich in forest resources and making such paintings is environmentally friendly and also beneficial by providing employment for some locals.
Handicraft weaving and tie-dyeing
Experiencing traditional handicraft dyeing and weaving techniques is a special cultural and creative endeavor in Pingtian village of Sidu town in Lishui, East China's Zhejiang province. It is also an effort to protect and carry forward traditional handicraft intangible cultural heritage. All the dyes used are produced from plants and tea leaves in the mountains around the village.
Oilpaper umbrella
Oilpaper umbrella is a kind of traditional Chinese handicraft made of bamboo and paper coated in the oil of the tung nut for waterproofing. It has been around for at least 1, 000 years and was eventually adopted in other parts of the planet. Both ceremonial and practical, the oilpaper umbrella was used on rainy days, as well as during many ceremonies and festivals.
1. What can people do in Sibao town?A.Visit cultural relics. | B.Engrave old woodblocks. |
C.Unearth ancient books. | D.Learn traditional painting. |
A.Changing modern social life. | B.Being in an autonomous region. |
C.Reviving with high technology. | D.Making use of natural materials. |
A.Finance. | B.Science. | C.Sports | D.Education. |
8 . Recently, there is a view on the Internet that “the rise of pig price will lead to the rise of other food prices, thus leading to a substantial rise in overall prices”. It should be said that this judgment is not scientific. We should objectively understand the position of pork price in the overall price and its possible linkage effect.
At present, the main problem faced by the pork price is the lack of pork production capacity, which has nothing to do with inflation and will not lead to inflation. The rise of pork price only affects the upstream and downstream of pig industry and other related products such as meat, but has limited impact on the overall price. At present, China's agricultural product supply is sufficient; the production capacity of consumer goods is constantly improving; the service supply is more diversified, and the monetary policy remains stable, which provides a solid foundation for the stable operation of prices.
Keeping prices, especially the prices of important people's livelihood commodities, basically stable is related to the basic life of the people. In the face of rising pork prices, the state's policy of ensuring supply and stabilizing prices continues to increase. From choosing the right opportunity to put frozen meat reserve to starting the price subsidy mechanism, from rectifying the improper restriction and prohibition measures to protecting the land for pig farms, from special financial support to financial insurance escort, all departments are taking measures. With the gradual effectiveness of the measures, the price of pork will be stable in the future. It is worth noting that the data of the Ministry of Commerce on September 10th shows that the increase of pork wholesale price has fallen back from the previous week (from September 2nd to 8th).
1. From the first paragraph of the article, what’s the correct point of view we can get?A.The rise of pig price will lead to the rise of other food prices, which will lead to the sharp rise of overall prices. |
B.The rise of pig price will lead to the decrease of other food prices, which will lead to the sharp decline of overall price. |
C.People should objectively understand the position of pork price in the overall price and its possible linkage effect. |
D.It is not important to understand the position of pork price in the overall price and the linkage effect it can produce. |
A.The reason for the rise of pork price is related to inflation. |
B.The reason for the rise of pork price is related to the death of pigs. |
C.The reason for the rise of pork price is related to market demand. |
D.The reason for the rise of pork price is related to the lack of pork production capacity. |
A.The price of pork will keep rising. | B.The price of pork will probably be stable. |
C.The price of pork will not be stable. | D.The price of pork will never be stable. |
A.The Price of Pork Is Rising. |
B.What will People Do in the Face of Rising Pork Prices? |
C.The Impact of Rising Pork Prices. |
D.The Impact of Rising Pork Prices on People. |
9 . The Largest Telcos in the World
To connect your phone, tablet, smartwatch, or computer to the Internet, you will need a provider who will offer you such a connection. These providers are namely telcos. You could say these companies represent the gates to the Internet. Unsurprisingly, telcos are some of the most powerful and influential companies in the world today. Here are some outstanding ones around the globe.
Verizon (New York City, the USA)
Founded in 1984, after the break-up of the original AT&T Corporation, Verizon today is the leading wireless operator in the United States. There are hundreds of millions of customers subscribing to its services in the country. Aside from its main brand (品牌), Verizon also owns Visible and Tracfone.
China Mobile(Beijing, China)
China Mobile is now the world’s largest communications provider by number of subscribers. This company started operating in 1997. Aside from its home market, it is also involved in Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Italy, and the UK through its CMLink brand and in Pakistan through its Zong 4G brand.
Deutsche Telekom (Bonn, Germany)
Established in 1995, Deutsche Telekom is by far the largest mobile communications company in Europe. Today, the company operates under its two main brands Telekom and T-Mobile in the European Union (Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Romania, and Greece)and in the United States.
AT & T(Dallas, the USA)
The AT & T brand has a rich history dating back to the very invention of the telephone although the AT & T company was founded in its current form in 1983. This American company has now additionally expanded beyond the United States to South America, including Mexico.
1. What’s the main responsibility of telcos?A.Producing and selling mobile equipment. |
B.Supplying subscribers with Internet access. |
C.Setting standards for communications services. |
D.Providing software services for Internet companies. |
A.Tracfone’s. | B.Zong4G’s. | C.CMLink’s. | D.Telekom’s. |
A.Verizon. | B.China Mobile. | C.Deutsche Telekom. | D.AT & T. |
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