1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

During the May Day holiday, many Chinese people went out for travel,     1    (show) the potential of the country’s holiday economy. Guangzhou and Chongqing were among the top domestic (国内的) cities in terms of consumer    2     (popular). In the meantime, Thailand, Japan and South Korea became some of the     3     (hot) overseas destinations during the five-day holiday.

Aside from traditional popular destinations, county tourism has developed into a new fashion and brought in new vitality (活力) into the tourism market. The tourism growth rate of small counties and towns is higher. Data from Alipay showed that many young     4     (generation) chose to go to attractions in small towns. Yili in Xinjiang, Yanbian in Jilin, Diqing and Pu’er in Yunnan have seen the largest year-on-year increase in cross-regional payments.

Tourists’ continuous enthusiasm for domestic travel is also proved by other factors, such as the number of short videos     5     (publish). During the holiday,     6     total number of posts on WeChat video accounts increased. Among them, scenic spots like West Lake     7     (become) popular destinations for video account users recently. Concerts, art exhibitions and other cultural activities have also played a significant role     8     improving cultural and tourism consumption. Cities such as Changzhou, Hefei, Beijing, and Yantai received high attention during this time period,     9     drove growth in local hotel, transportation, and dining services.

Furthermore, the inbound (入境的) tourism market is further heating up as visa-free policies and easy payment services provide     10     (convenient) for foreigners traveling to China.

2 . Travel Wifi (formerly TEP Wireless) is a global company with a simple mission: to keep you connected to the Internet while traveling. They do this by providing wifi hotspot devices (for rent or purchase) that can be used on 6 different continents.

About the wifi devices

The Pocket Travel Wi devices are the size and shape of a small smartphone. The standard Hotspot Rental and The Sapphire 2 (for purchase) share a similar design with one but on and one mini-USB charging port. However, it’s important to note that these devices are not waterproof. When fully charged, they should last around 12 hours with fairly regular wifi use. Additionally, the Sapphire 2 model features indicator lights displaying signal strength and battery life.

Renting vs. Buying the travel wifi device

The cost of purchasing a travel wifi device is $89-$109, and then you pay on top of that for data packages ($29.9 for 20 GB in a month). Most frequent travelers buy their own device for convenience

The rental price is based on the total number of days that you’ll keep the device and how much data you want to use each day. Daily rents range from $6.9 for 1GB, $129 for 2GB to $16.9 for 3GB. Week pass ($45.9) with no data limit is also a good choice for short-term travelers.

1. What is an advantage of the travel wifi device?

A．It is convenient to carry.	B．It is quick to charge.
C．It is resistant to water.	D．It is excellent in signal

2. For a 7-day UK trip, what’s the minimum rent for a Wi-Fi device?

A．$6.9

B．$29.9

C．$45.9

D．$48.3

3. Which group may be excluded from the intended audience?

A．Regular travelers.	B．People on business globally.
C．Passionate surfers.	D．Tourists accessing wifi abroad.

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写的词数应为150词左右。

Two weeks after my husband and I moved into our new house, he went abroad on a business trip that would take a year. This was the first time I had had to take care of our three-year-olds son Cameron and four-month-old baby Colby alone for so long. I had met a few neighbors, including Karen, Tim and Mike in our new neighborhood, but everyone was busy with their careers. We hardly even spoke.

One afternoon, I glanced out the window and noticed something strange. I walked outside and saw a light green colour in the sky that made my hair stand on end. Before long, the tornado sirens (龙卷风报警器) sounded. I turned on the news to learn of a tornado forming above our town. I was nervous and scared.

“Get into your storm shelters immediately. If you don’t have one, go into a bathroom in your house,” the weatherman soon announced. I rushed to the kids’ room. “We need to get into the bathroom. There’s a big storm outside, and we’ll be safe in here,” I said, trying to sound brave. I then tried hard to pull a mattress over us, but it wouldn’t stay. The baby was crying; the dog was barking. I could hear the wind roaring outside. Fear hit me like never before. I felt anxious and completely alone as the tornado sirens screamed in the distance.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. It was our neighbour Karen from across the street. “Tim and I are leaving. You and the boys are coming with us,” She said. For a second, I hesitated. Where in the world were they going? If they were getting into their car, I think we’d be better off here. It was raining heavily with bright flashes of lightning. It looked like it would be the end of the world. My kids were firghtened, and I was lost and seemed to be in my dream.

注意：1.所续的短文词数150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段。每段开头语以为你写好。
Paragraph 1

I stood before my door in terrible fear, afraid to move.

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Paragraph 2.

I found several other neighbors already in Mike’s storm shelter.

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4 . Anger Management

Maybe you have a serious attitude to life, or perhaps you are just angry. Everyone gets angry.     1     The following strategies will help you manage it in more positive ways.

Angry people tend to swear to reflect their inner thoughts.     2     For instance, instead of telling yourself,   “oh, it’s awful, it’s terrible, everything’s ruined,” tell yourself, “it’s understandable that I’m upset about it, but it’s not the end of the world and getting angry is not going to fix it anyhow.”

Don’t say the first thing that comes into your head, but slowdown and think carefully about what you want to say. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying and take your time before answering. At the same time, it’s natural to get defensive when you’re criticized, but don’t fight back.     3    

Give yourself a break.     4     One example is the working mother who has a standing rule that when she comes home from work, for the first 15 minutes “nobody talks to Mom unless the house is on fire.” After this brief quiet time, she feels better prepared to handle demands from her kids without blowing up at them.

Not all anger is inappropriate, and often it’s a healthy, natural response.     5     And it disappoints us to find out that this isn’t always the case. The best attitude to bring to such a situation, then, is not to focus on finding the solution, but rather on how you handle and face the problem.

A．But letting it get out of control is harmful.

B．We should have a positive attitude towards anger.

C．Try replacing emotional thoughts with more reasonable ones.

D．There is also a cultural belief that every problem has a solution.

E．That means letting go of the busy schedule and focus on the moment.

F．Make sure you have some “personal time” scheduled for stressful days.

G．Keeping your head can keep the situation from becoming a disastrous one.

5 . Born in 1973 in Wenzhou, Jiang Shengnan is the youngest daughter in the family and her name, Shengnan, translates as “better than men”. She was a bookworm as a primary school student and often spent what she calls “a colorful day” at the school library, reading one or two books a day, absorbed in her own world.

Jiang began reading ding Qing Dynasty (1644 — 1911) author Cao Xueqin’s Dream of the Red Chamber in the second l grade, when she did not even fully understand all the characters. She also loved reading history and the first historical books she read were the Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, stories that are more than 2,280 years old.

In 1996, she wrote her first martial arts novel Modao Fengyun to entertain herself. In 1997, she bought a computer and typed in the manuscript (手稿), but with nowhere to publish, only family and friends read the book.

Jiang focused on women, who were usually overshadowed and presented as simplified characters in Chinese literature, particularly important historical women. She realized that Chinese historical novels tended to focus on emperors, kings, and generals, and women often featured as vehicles, such as virtuous wives and good mothers.

Among the 2, 000 ratings on Douban, a major review aggregator (聚合器) in China, nearly 70 percent of readers gave Jiang’s most famous novel four stars or more out of five. One reader, nicknamed Yinrendeponiang, who gave the novel four stars, commented that, “The book describes the life of China’s first empress dowager (女皇) , through a mix of fiction and history. It details her journey from birth to rule, and how the changes in her life influenced her, shaping her into a kind yet tricky yet tricky individual. She resists others’ control over her...This book not only informs us about her path to growth, but also shows how a woman can achieve success through her own efforts.”

1. What can we learn about Jiang from the first two paragraphs?

A．She had an extremely romantic view of life.

B．Her reading choices were family-influenced.

C．Her hobby was comparable to men’s early on.

D．She tackled complex literature at a young age.

2. Why did Jiang’s family and friends be the readers of her early works?

A．To persuade her out of writing.

B．To kill their time for entertainment.

C．To encourage her writing enthusiasm.

D．To help her find mistakes in her work.

3. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning Yinrendeponiang?

A．To call on women to achieve success.

B．To show his dissatisfaction with the novel.

C．To make comments on China’s first empress dowager.

D．To demonstrate Jiang’s work is well-received on Douban.

4. Which proverb can best describe Jiang’s work?

A．Knowledge is power	B．Women holdup half the sky.
C．One good turn deserves another.	D．Constant dripping wears away the stone.

6 . The simplest form of blind box marketing is when consumers buy a package from a brand containing unknown products. In China, it’s become a huge business that is growing fast. Simple yet surprising—consumers do not know what they will get until they unpack the box, and it is “the variable reward” that brings extra fun.

However, once the initial excitement of opening a blind box is past, a consumer’s perception of its value is linked to the quality of the products inside. That can be where disappointment sets in. According to analysis by iiMedia Consulting, more than 30 per cent of consumers interviewed felt that the quality of the products did not reflect the price of the blind box.

For brands, blind boxes should be an extra chance to connect with customers rather than a means of offloading inventory (清仓). Petit H Surprise boxes were first launched by French luxury brand Hermès in 2015 to create upcycled products from surplus materials, demonstrating that the blind box concept, executed (执行) with care, has a real appeal for consumers. Hermès offers a return service for customers who are not satisfied. For fashion in particular, when sizing may be inappropriate for a blind box customer, a generous return or exchange policy is essential.

Actually, the concept of blind boxes has been around for centuries. In ancient Japan, leftover fabrics were sold randomly, with even gold woven fabrics included, which were considered symbols of luck and blessing. If that element of magic and emotional connectivity can be injected into the blind box concept, the possibilities are endless. Ivy Yu, a brand marketing consultant based in France, says that blind boxes have the potential to “widen the customer base and at the same time gain a wave of public attention.”

Whether the forecasts for growth in the blind box market turn out to be true remains to be seen, but significant numbers of Chinese consumers right now are still fascinated by the concept.

1. What probably dissatisfies blind box consumers?

A．Poor quality of products.	B．The high price of the box.
C．Not knowing what’s inside.	D．Not getting the desired items.

2. Why is the return service provided by Hermès?

A．To prove the popularity of luxury blind boxes.	B．To offer a solution for the mismatched products.
C．To recommend a way to reuse surplus materials.	D．To show the key feature of Petit H surprise boxes.

3. Which of the following can boost the blind box market?

A．Efforts to perfect blind box products.	B．Insight into the history of blind boxes.
C．Positive influence on consumer delight.	D．Improvement of blind box marketing tricks.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．How to make the blind box market work well.	B．What to anticipate in a luxury brand blind box.
C．Where to go for a developing blind box market.	D．How to make profits from the blind box market.

7 . Finding beautiful shells and interesting pieces of driftwood scattered in the sand is one of the joys of walking along the beach. For one beachcomber, Tracey’s finds are a little more _________.

Back in 1997, about five million pieces of Lego (乐高积木) were _________ at sea off the coast of Cornwall from a cargo ship hit by an once-in-a-century wave, and the _________ pieces that soon appeared on the beaches quickly became a treasure for beachcombers.

When Tracey _________ a piece of Lego off the coast, she couldn’t have dreamed what started as a collecting _________ would have turned into an exploration of the ocean. Tracey _________ her findings on her social media account “LegoLostAtSea” and her shoreline social posts of washed up objects have inspired _________ and groups alike. Thousands of people got in _________, sharing details of their own beachcombing _________.

“It was assumed that roughly half the Lego sank and half __________,” says Tracey. “What we’re realizing is that even the Lego that __________ sank is now starting to wash ashore and it’s gradually drifting along the seabed.”

Now Tracey and her followers continue to __________ the shores and also team up with environmental groups and scientists. The scientists calculated the pieces could __________   anywhere between 100 and 1,300 years. Their next scientific project is to __________ the spread of the Lego to see how __________ it has drifted, not only on the surface of the ocean—some even reached Holland—but also along the seabed.

1.

A．lucky

B．unique

C．complex

D．advanced

2.

A．lost

B．finished

C．broken

D．shown

3.

A．tidy

B．odd

C．tiny

D．costly

4.

A．held up

B．turned up

C．picked up

D．brought up

5.

A．business

B．campaign

C．invention

D．exercise

6.

A．restored

B．labeled

C．recorded

D．observed

7.

A．teams

B．visitors

C．journalists

D．individuals

8.

A．debt

B．touch

C．shape

D．trouble

9.

A．programs

B．treasures

C．standards

D．experiments

10.

A．torn

B．dropped

C．floated

D．disappeared

11.

A．slightly

B．originally

C．apparently

D．temporarily

12.

A．comb

B．leave

C．block

D．promote

13.

A．evolve

B．separate

C．improve

D．survive

14.

A．map

B．control

C．prevent

D．encourage

15.

A．far

B．slowly

C．quick

D．freely

8 . Learning can be frustrating. Maybe you feel bored, or even get discouraged if you don’t understand a new topic. If you’re still in school, there are lots of things you can do to make learning more enjoyable.     1     There are many ways to make learning fun even after you’ve left school.

※ Find your learning style.

If you are able to find your best learning style, you can make this experience more enjoyable. If you are a verbal learner, you enjoy speaking out loud. Try practicing your Latin vocabulary by quizzing a friend. If you think you are a visual learner, try to use that to your advantage. Take learning history for example.     2    

※ Ask for help.

    3     And it makes sense that you will enjoy things that you are good at. If you are struggling in school, learning might feel less fun than it could be. If you cannot comprehend your Chemistry class, ask your instructor for some additional materials. Your parents and friends can also be a great resource. Once you understand the material, learning will feel less like a chore.

※ Read a book.

Reading is one of the best ways to learn new information.     4     Choose a topic, and find a book to begin learning some new things. For example, fiction is a great way to learn about different cultures. You can go to your local library and pick up any book that looks interesting and give it a try.

※ Use technology.

Modern technology can provide you with a whole new range of learning opportunities. Take some time to explore your computer and phone, and you will likely find some new possibilities to further your learning. Download apps that will allow you to play virtual trivia (冷知识). You can challenge your friends to see who can learn the most. Follow news outlets on social media.     5    

A．Everyone likes feeling successful.

B．Look for a history class that focuses on that era.

C．Make a list of books you’ve always wanted to read.

D．There are books available on every imaginable subject.

E．Lifelong learning is also important and even better, it can be fun.

F．You can stay informed about what is happening in the world around you.

G．Relying heavily on the maps and timelines helps you store and enjoy the information.

9 . Come to China, enjoying four amazing teas

West Lake Longjing

West Lake Longjing is one of China’s famous green teas, produced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. It’s renowned for its unique appearance, aroma and taste. With a long history dating from the Tang Dynasty, Longjing tea improved over time, and was offered as a tribute (贡品) in the Qing Dynasty. West Lake Longjing tea is known for its benefits such as refreshing the mind, quenching (缓解) thirst, and reducing fats in the blood.

Enshi Yulu

Enshi Yulu is the only remaining steamed needle-shaped green tea in China, produced in Enshi, Hubei province. The dry tea resembles pine needles and has a lush green color. Its production technique dates back to the Tang Dynasty and gained fame during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Enshi Yulu has a moderate selenium (硒) content and offers health benefits such as antioxidation and anticancer properties.

Pu’er

Pu’er is a unique fermented (发酵的) tea from Yunnan province classified into two types: raw and ripe Pu’er. It originated in the Tang Dynasty, but it wasn’t until the Qing Dynasty that Pu’er tea became significant trade goods. Raw Pu’er tea is initially bitter but becomes smoother and pleasant with age. Ripe Pu’er tea undergoes artificial fermentation, resulting in a rich flavor with distinctive aged aromas and sweetness.

Jasmine Tea

Typically based on green tea, jasmine tea combines the fragrance of jasmine flowers with tea leaves. It dates back to the Song Dynasty when people began mixing jasmine flowers with tea to enhance the tea’s fragrance. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it had became a tribute tea for the imperial court. Jasmine tea is particularly suitable for consumption in hot summers, helping people to cool down.

1. Which type of tea best suits patients with cancer?

A．West Lake Longjing.

B．Enshi Yulu.

C．Pu’er.

D．Jasmine Tea.

2. Pu’er tea has its uniqueness in that __________.

A．it is produced with artificial technology

B．the aging process allows it a rich flavour

C．it was supplied to the emperor as a tribute

D．the fermentation happens in natural states

3. What do the four types of tea have in common?

A．They were available in the Tang Dynasty.

B．They are green teas with different aromas.

C．They are well-known for their medicinal value.

D．They developed over time before rising to fame.

10 . If you’re seeking a plain-language intro to statistics, or just want to get better at judging the reliability of numbers in the news, Spiegelhalter’s The Art of Statistics is a solid crash course. The book is less about learning how to use specific mathematical tools than it is about exploring the numerous ways statistics can help solve real-world problems and why warnings are often added to statistical claims.

Spiegelhalter, a statistician at the University of Cambridge, keeps things lively by tying new concepts to questions. For instance, should you worry that eating bacon will increase your risk of bowel (肠) cancer? The relative risk might make you think people who eat a bacon sandwich every day have an 18 percent higher risk of bowel cancer than those who don’t. But looking at the absolute risk—a rise of 6 to 7 cases per 100 people—may put your mind at ease.

Spiegelhalter’s narration is encouraging, and he makes complex sections easier to resolve by including frequent summaries and lots of data visualizations. The Art of Statistics is alive with his enthusiasm for how statistics can be used to collect information for court cases, city planning and a host of other sectors.

But Spiegelhalter warns readers not to forget the assumptions and uncertainties in any analysis, and tells many cautionary tales about the ways statistics can go off the track. For example, incomplete samples and logical missteps can lead to faulty conclusions.

Spiegelhalter doesn’t let the media off the hook, either. Many of the questions he uses to introduce topics are drawn from misleading news reports. Such articles include one claiming that going to college increases your risk of getting a brain tumor (瘤), which mistook correlation for causation in data on socioeconomic status and tumor diagnoses.

The Art of Statistics leaves readers with a better handle on the ins and outs of statistical analysis. As Spiegelhalter writes, “Numbers may appear to be cold, hard facts, but… they need to be treated with delicacy.”

1. What’s special about The Art of Statistics?

A．It offers a reliable course in statistics.	B．It focuses on reasonable data analyses.
C．It warns the public of statistical claims.	D．It includes effective tools for math learners.

2. What’s the purpose in mentioning the example in paragraph 2?

A．To compare two dramatically different lifestyles.

B．To stress the importance of having a healthy diet.

C．To show an effective way to explain new concepts.

D．To relieve public concern over unreliable numbers.

3. What do the underlined words “off the hook” mean in paragraph 5?

A．Free from blame.

B．Familiar to all.

C．In good condition.

D．Out of control.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Spiegelhalter: A Real Fighter Expert at Data Analyses

B．The Art of Statistics: How to Avoid Faulty Conclusions

C．Spiegelhalter: A Statistician against Misleading Statistics

D．The Art of Statistics: How to Think Critically about Numbers