1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
| A．Mother and son. | B．Teacher and parent. | C．Husband and wife. |
| A．Talk to her family. | B．Join a school club. | C．Buy a gift. |
1. Where did the woman get the dress?
| A．From a second-hand shop. |
| B．From a shopping mall. |
| C．From a factory. |
| A．It has good quality. | B．It is not expensive. | C．It is good for the environment. |
| A．Its beauty attracted her. |
| B．Her coach advised her to try it. |
| C．She wanted to do some physical exercise. |
| A．The Great Gatsby. | B．Wuthering Heights. | C．Vanity Fair. |
| A．Watch a basketball game. |
| B．Perform at the art festival. |
| C．Join the band practice. |
| A．John. | B．David. | C．Craig. |
7 . Blind people have long desired for brightness, but scientists don’t have the technology. To bring that one step closer to reality, Zhiyong Fan, a materials scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, developed a new artificial eye recently. The device, which is about as sensitive to light and has sharper vision and a faster reaction time than a real eyeball, may outperform human eyes.
The human eye owes its wide field of view and clear eyesight to the retina (视网膜) — an area at the back of the eyeball covered in light-detecting cells. The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material. At the back of the eyeball, an artificial retina is lined with Nan scale light sensors (纳米级光感器). Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens (晶状体) at the front of the eye. Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor, similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.
“In the future, we can use this to replace damaged human eyes,” says the lead designer. In theory, this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye, because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter. Besides, the artificial eyeball records changes in lighting faster than human eyes can — within about 30 to 40 milliseconds, rather than 40 to 150 milliseconds. Although its 100-degree field of view isn’t as broad as the150 degrees a human eye can take in, the device can see as well as the human eye in poor light.
Hongrui Jiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin, though, thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight, which is super hard to achieve.
1. Why does Zhiyong Fan develop the artificial eye?| A．To replace people’s real eyeballs. | B．To gain a sharper vision. |
| C．To help the blind regain their eyesight. | D．To help normal eyes perform better. |
| A．The design of the artificial eye. | B．The structure of the human eye. |
| C．The advantages of the artificial eye. | D．The material used for the artificial eye. |
| A．They have the same structure. |
| B．The artificial eye may see more clearly. |
| C．The human eye sees better in weak light. |
| D．The artificial eye takes in a broader view. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Favorable. | C．Unconcerned. | D．Satisfied. |
8 . No matter what your holiday wish is, you’ll find a home here in the Charleston area.
The Spectator Hotel — Holiday Cheers with Spectator Spirit
Toast to the good life at The Spectator Hotel, a favorite place during the holidays. All things are festive and bright this season. Enjoy a holiday cocktail carefully made by our award-winning mixologist (调酒师), a nightly $10 credit (积分) to The Bar, and a his & hers set from Brackish — one Gatsby bow tie and one pair of Delores Stud Earrings.
The Restoration Hotel — Spread Cheer Christmas Tree Package
The Spread Holiday Cheer Package includes a decorated tree in room along with a souvenir, Charleston book and holiday cookies. Dreidels, menorahs, and other items are available upon request.
Wild Dunes Resort — Sleigh (滑雪橇) the Holidays
Sleigh the holiday season with a getaway to Wild Dunes Resort! Make your Charleston holiday memorable with our exclusive offer (独家优惠), a fantastic getaway to Charleston’s island resort and receive the following inclusions: accommodations for two nights, two seasonal welcome cocktails at Coastal Provisions, Oyster Catcher, or Sippin’ Santa (only available in December), and $50 resort credit.
The Tides at Folly Beach — Light Up the Holidays
Unwrap the gift of pure holiday magic with our Light Up the Holidays package. Embrace the spirit of the season as you experience the charming Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park, a beloved annual tradition. Sip and enjoy the delights of the holidays with two insulated tumblers (水杯) perfect for enjoying steaming hot chocolate on cold nights. Our thoughtful package also includes a souvenir and a sweet treat, filling your getaway with memories to cherish.
1. What is served in both The Spectator Hotel and Wild Dunes Resort?| A．Earrings. | B．Cookies. | C．Cocktails. | D．Chocolate. |
| A．The Spectator Hotel. | B．The Restoration Hotel. |
| C．Wild Dunes Resort. | D．The Tides at Folly Beach. |
| A．Yearly. | B．Weekly. | C．Monthly | D．Daily. |
| A．A storybook. | B．A travel guide. |
| C．A health magazine. | D．A sports website. |
9 . It’s normal to wake up at night, especially as you age, but negative news can further activate your mind and make it hard for you to fall back asleep. Therefore, hope the following tips can help you have a deep sleep.
Test your pillow.
Skip salty snacks before bed. In a Japanese study, researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks. When people cut down on salt, their average toilet trips decreased from twice a night to once.
| A．Handle your troubles before dinner |
| B．Those who consumed more salt had a deeper sleep |
| C．If you bought your pillow in 2020, it’s already old |
| D．And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom |
Welcome to Park Plaza Nottingham. Our number one priority will always be the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team.
Go digital!
Our online check-in and check-out are fast and easy. Use your smartphone as your digital key and head straight to your room, message us with any requests 24/7, and order food online with the comfort of your room. Check your stay with our contactless services — simply scan the OR code (二维码) at the bottom of the letter or visit qr.pphe.com/n.
Housekeeping Service.
For your comfort and safety and to reduce contact points, guests staying for more than one night will only have their rooms cleaned every three days. We have placed extra facilities (设施) in your room for your convenience. If you wish to have your room cleaned more often or require towels, please do let us know.
Food &Drinks.
Buffet breakfast is available in Chino Latino. Served from 6:30 a. m. until 10:30 a. m. Monday to Friday and 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a. m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Chino Latino Restaurant is open Thursday — Saturday from 3:00 p. m. until late.
Chino Latino Bar is open Sunday — Wednesday from 3:00 p. m. until 10. 30 p. m. and Thursday — Saturday from 3:00 p. m. until late.
Gym.
The onsite Gym is located on the 1lth floor. In order to get the gym facilities, you will need to collect a key from the reception desk (前台). Please note that the maximum capacity of our gym is two people at any given time.
If you wish to speak to us, we are available 24/7. Please message us using the QR code below or dial the reception on your in-room phone.
Best regards,
Park Plaza Nottingham
1. What does “Go digital!” refer to in Paragraph 2?
| A．The hotel sells smartphones. | B．All the keys can be ordered. |
| C．Various things can be done online. | D．Guests can have comfortable rooms. |
| A．The room will be cleaned every two days. |
| B．The room will not be cleaned during the stay. |
| C．The hotel will offer extra contact points. |
| D．The hotel will send you to the 11th floor. |
| A．6:00 a. m. | B．10:00 a. m. | C．10:40 a. m. | D．11:00 a. m. |
| A．In the shop. | B．In the office. | C．In the hospital. | D．In the hotel. |
