1 . Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to
People — especially children — not to ask too many questions. Yet it’s widely agreed that
Curiosity also
In science, basic curiosity-driven research — conducted without pressure to produce immediate practical results — can have
Unsurprisingly, there are chemical and evolutionary theories to
| A．warn | B．scold | C．beg | D．order |
| A．creativity | B．intelligence | C．curiosity | D．imagination |
| A．As a result | B．In turn | C．In addition | D．In fact |
| A．checking | B．determining | C．discovering | D．describing |
| A．allows | B．requires | C．convinces | D．reminds |
| A．know | B．deny | C．admit | D．report |
| A．cover | B．bridge | C．widen | D．identify |
| A．unfamiliar | B．unnecessary | C．unexpected | D．uncertain |
| A．For example | B．In return | C．For one thing | D．On the other hand |
| A．then | B．as | C．while | D．when |
| A．coil | B．electricity | C．magnet | D．energy |
| A．prove | B．indicate | C．explain | D．understand |
| A．release | B．reduce | C．reproduce | D．refresh |
| A．comfort | B．pleasure | C．excitement | D．thrill |
| A．cause | B．ignore | C．face | D．survive |
English playwright Arthur Wing Pinero said, “Where there’s tea, there’s hope.”
Tea is, without doubt, welcomed all over the world. It
Apart from its
Hot or cold, bagged or loose-leaf, tea is more than a drink—it’s a social custom and also a magic medicine, a link to the past and a way of life.
5 . Some 70 countries, mostly in the Americas and Europe, apply Daylight Saving Time during the summer months. Europe’s clocks will move forward once again this weekend. Yet last week the European Union voted to end this long-established practice from 2022.
In the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin came up with the idea of moving the clocks forward in the summer. But the practice really took hold during World War I and since then it has brought several benefits. It might increase consumer spending, as shoppers are encouraged to stay out later into the evening. It might even reduce crime. As the saying goes, “The longer the daylight, the less I do wrong.”
In spite of all that, clock-changing is unpopular. When the European Union ran a poll（民意调查）among its citizens, it got nearly 5 million responses. Over 80% want to scrap clock-changing, and for good reasons. Although it has not been proven eventually, many scientists think that changing the clocks messes up humans’ biological clock, which may increase the chances of heart attacks and strokes. It could cause car accidents to increase, as drivers who are used to going to work in the daylight, for example, suddenly have to do so in the dark. In addition, many businesses find it extremely inconvenient that countries change their clocks at different times.
So, will Europeans choose to stick with winter or summer time? This has not been decided. It could be that each country will choose for itself, though each is likely to take careful note of neighbors’ decisions. The benefit, it seems, is not so much in deciding how long the evening is, or how dark the morning. It is in keeping it consistent throughout the year.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 2?| A．Clock-changing has more benefits than expected. |
| B．People adopted clock-changing after World War I. |
| C．Clock-changing makes people sleepy in the day time. |
| D．People might spend more money after clock-changing. |
| A．Favor. | B．Stop. |
| C．Obey. | D．Delay. |
| A．People will continue to use it. |
| B．More changes will be added to it. |
| C．It remains to be seen whether to use it. |
| D．The countries will change their clocks at same times. |
| A．To recall the history of clock-changing. |
| B．To stress the benefits of clock-changing. |
| C．To show people’s opinions on clock-changing. |
| D．To introduce the bad effects of clock-changing. |
9 . Is there a place that you have a strong desire to visit before you are too old to travel? If so, you’re in my shoes. The following places are where I desire to visit very much and most probably your best choices.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
The region is famous for its amazing natural beauty. Many 5A scenic areas and geological(地质的)parks are located there. The park not only has natural wonders, such as strange looking peaks and a thick forest, but also rich animal and plant resources. Tourists can feel like stepping into a natural botanic(植物)garden and kingdom of animals. After visiting here, one will realize the great natural beauty of our world.
The Rainbow Mountains
These geographical(地理的)wonders look as if they were painted with a giant paintbrush. The bright colors stand obviously among the surrounding green plants. Wild as it is, these mountains are a part of our world in China’s Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park. This wild variety of color does exist in the real world. No Photoshop is necessary for the natural beauty of these mountains.
Bora bora.
This place offers the chance to live like a native Polynesian. The clear open sky and the calm waters offer you the unique opportunity to observe how the native people lead a life nearby the sea. Many holiday centers are built here and offer different tours and experiences.
The Galapagos Islands.
The islands consist of 13 volcanic(火山的)islands and six smaller islands. Although known for Darwin’s visit, they’re more attractive than you might imagine. There are 900 species of animals found on these islands. 200 of these species are specific(特有的)to the Galapagos. Most travelers come to this lovely place for the specific wildlife here.
1. What can we infer about the four places from the text?| A．They all consist of both man-made sights and natural scenery. |
| B．They all enable visitors to experience the local people’s life. |
| C．They all became well-known after some important visits. |
| D．They are all on the author’s list of places to travel. |
| A．See beautiful rainbows. | B．Take photos of colorful plants. |
| C．Enjoy geographical wonders. | D．Paint pictures with giant paintbrushes. |
| A．Various wildlife. | B．The volcanoes. | C．Darwin’s visit. | D．Dark green plants. |
