I used to be a lazy student who often fell asleep in class. Worse still, I associated with bad friends. As a result, I was
| A．What; that | B．Which; that | C．It; who | D．What; who |
Tibet was a region I was desperate to see,
We set off at the Guangzhou train station and three days later, we arrived in Lhasa. The trip certainly took a while; however, we
We started our tour of Lhasa watching pilgrims(朝圣者)doing their morning prayers,
Then we started our journey to the Qomolangma base camp
About a week later, we arrived. We stayed in a guesthouse just next to the base camp and after dropping off our luggage,
4 . The Rise of “China-chic”
Over past years, guochao, or “China-chic” has been gaining popularity among Chinese consumers. Guochao conveys the cultural heritage and values of China.
The idea of guochao was first borrowed from some international brands, and began to win over Chinese consumers in 2015.
In its third stage, guochao became more common in everyday life. Over the past decade, guochao has expanded from consumer goods to experiential products. As consumers are showing greater interest in cultural identity and creativity, productions like the TV program National Treasure, and the dance show Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace integrate cultural and historical elements with the latest audio-visual technologies.
Nowadays, guochao is moving to the next stage. No matter how the trend evolves, Chinese people’s positive attitude toward the country’s development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture won’t change.
| A．The trend grew in the following years |
| B．They give the viewers a totally new experience |
| C．The next stage saw the rise of China’s native fashion trends |
| D．It also expresses national pride and confidence in a new era |
| E．The second period of guochao mainly features hi-tech sectors |
| F．Its success will rely first and foremost on gaining cultural confidence |
| G．The concept of “Made in China” was recognized as the representation of Chinese culture |
5 . Fancy, feathered, and fascinating, these birds surprised portrait photographer Alex ten Napel with their beauty and charisma.
In the Netherlands, Alex ten Napel makes miniature (微型的)runways in barns and backyards to capture the essence of chickens such as this Polish rooster. “I consider them walking pieces of art, “ he says.
A chicken “is not just an animal that gives us eggs, ” says Alex ten Napel, who’s been wandering his home country of the Netherlands in search of farm fowl since 2014. Taking inspiration from Melchior d’ Hondecoeter, a 17th-century Dutch artist known for his work with birds, ten Napel uses lighting, backdrops， and an elevated， catwalk-like stage to bring chickens out of the coop (笼子)and into an entirely new context.
“What I hope you see in the photos is that chickens can be proud beings or funny beings, “ he says. ”They can be like gymnasts or ballerinas. Not what most people think of when you talk about chickens. “ While each animal has different characteristics, ten Napel has noticed the emergence of some patterns throughout his travels. Roosters, or male chickens, tend to be large, visually striking, and imposing (仪表堂堂的)，he says. But it’s the females ten Napel finds himself drawn toward. “I have a heart for the hens. They’re so vulnerable, ” he says. “They move me in a way that I want to protect them. “
Ten Napel first came face-to-face with a chicken while he was camping in the Pyrenees Mountains about 10 years ago. He felt an immediate connection to the species, which then became his main photographic muse.
A specialist in portrait photography, ten Napel paid attention to children and older adults-for 25 years. The chickens, he says, have reignited his passion for this type of photography. “I can’t direct them. I have to be patient and feel how they will show themselves, ”he adds. “Everything they give you is a gift. “
1. What can we infer from the passage?| A．Alex took a photo for a chicken while he was camping. |
| B．When taking photos, Alex usually guides the chickens to show themselves. |
| C．When referring to animal characteristics, Alex prefers male chickens to female. |
| D．Alex makes miniature runways as catwalk-like stages to take photos for chickens. |
| A．Caring. | B．Curious. |
| C．Proud. | D．Surprised. |
| A．People. | B．Natural scenery. |
| C．Animals. | D．Historical sites. |
| A．Chickens-Proud and Funny Beings |
| B．Chickens-Going From Cage to Catwalk |
| C．Chickens-Visually Striking Farm Fowl |
| D．Chickens-Walking Photographic Master |
1. True friends should never betray each other. Instead, they are supposed to be faithful to one another all the time.
2. Faced with the teacher sitting in front of me, suddenly my mind went blank and I couldn’t remember anything.
3. The road was blocked by fallen trees and the traffic came to a complete stop.
4. All the passengers were on board and the flight was about to take off.
5. The city was bombed by terrorists and it lay in ruins eventually.
6. With the improvement of living standards of the people, there is a boom in car sales.
7. Due to cultural difference, we are different from each other in many aspects, such as dressing, ways of thinking and eating habits, etc.
8. He always associates this song with his hometown which is far away. Whenever he listens to it, he’ll recall his hometown.
9. Actually, going abroad has no appeal to me. Even if I were given a chance, I wouldn’t choose to live overseas.
10. He was appointed as captain of the English team, but he refused to accept the offer.
11. After struggling for years, my brother finally attained a Master’s degree last month.
12. Mark is very interested in universe and he aims to take up astronomy, the scientific study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, etc.
13. She is bent on being an outstanding biologist and nothing can stop her achieving her dream.
14. On hearing the thrilling news, the kids bounced up and down excitedly.
15. Bonus is an extra amount of money that is added to a payment, especially to one’s wages as a reward.
| A．Whoever; content | B．Who; identified |
| C．Whoever; identified | D．Who; content |
