Beijing culture’s time-travel comedy(喜剧) Hi, Mom, which opened the Lunar new year holiday in the
The film stars Chinese comedy veteran Jia as a devoted daughter
Hi, Mom reflects on how Jia misses her late mother Li Huanying, who encouraged her
2 . Hospitality means the relationship between a guest and a host, where the host receives the guest with goodwill, including the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. Louis de Jaucourt describes hospitality in the Encyclopédia as the virtue of a great soul that cares for the whole earth through the ties of humanity.
Hospitality originated (起源) from the Latin hospes, which means “stranger” or “enemy”. In the West today hospitality is rarely a matter of protection and survival and is more related to politeness and entertainment. However, it still involves showing respect for one’s guests, providing for their needs, and treating them as equals. It is expected to show hospitality to strangers, rather than to personal friends or members of one’s ingroup.
In ancient Greece, hospitality was a guest’s divine right, with the host being expected to make sure the needs of his guests were met. The ancient Greek term xenia, or theoxenia when a god was involved, expressed this ritualized (仪式化的) guest-friendship relation. In Greek society a person’s ability to obey the laws of hospitality determined nobility and social standing.
In India, hospitality is based on the principle “the guest is God”. This principle is shown in a number of stories where a guest turned out to be a god who rewards the provider of hospitality. From this originates the Indian practice of graciousness towards guests at home and in all social situations.
Celtic (凯尔特人的) societies also valued the concept of hospitality, especially in terms of protection. A host was expected not only to provide food and shelter for his/her guests, but to make sure they did not come to harm while under their care.
1. What did Louis de Jaucourt think of hospitality?| A．A relationship between a master and a servant. |
| B．An honourable quality to treat humans in the world. |
| C．A social standard to measure one’s intelligence. |
| D．An academic tradition passed on from ancient times. |
| A．It means the hosts must protect their guests in danger. |
| B．It is unnecessary to show hospitality to close friends. |
| C．It has become a ceremony to treat any visiting guest. |
| D．It has different degrees to show respect for different guests. |
| A．Greeks. | B．Indians. | C．Celts. | D．Latinos. |
| A．The guests’ rewards. | B．The social situations. |
| C．The laws of hospitality. | D．The Indians’ kindness. |
3 . Everybody hates rats. But in the earthquake capitals of the world-Japan, Los Angeles, Turkey - rats will soon be man’s new best friends.
What happens after an earthquake? We send in rescue dogs.Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives.They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big and they can’t get into small spaces. So now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives: the rat.
How does it work? First, the rat is trained to smell people. When this happens, the rat’s brain gives a signal. This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signals.When the rat’s brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive.The rat has smelled that person.
Although there are already robots which can do this job, rats are better. Christian Linster at Cornell University, New York, says, “Robots’ noses don’t work well when there are other smells around. Rats are good at that.” Rats can also see in the dark.They are cheaper and quicker to train than dogs, and unlike robots, they don’t need electricity!
The “rat project” is not finished, but Julie Ryan of International Rescue Corps in Scotland says, “It would be fantastic. A rat could get into spaces we couldn’t get to, and a rat would get out if it wasn’t safe.” Perhaps for the first time in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building (but only after an earthquake, of course).
1. In the world earthquake capitals, rats will become popular because they can .| A．get into small spaces |
| B．take the place of man’s rescue jobs |
| C．find food for survivors trapped in buildings |
| D．find the position of survivors trapped in buildings |
| A．the noise made by the rat | B．the rat’s unusual behaviour |
| C．the signal sent by the radio on the rat | D．the smell given off by the person trapped |
| A．people still use dogs and robots in rescue work |
| B．the “rat project” has been completed already |
| C．rats have replaced dogs in searching for people |
| D．people are happy to see a rat in a building |
| A．dos and don’ts | B．the role rats will play |
| C．ways of rescuing people | D．the reason for not using dogs |
4 . For several months, Cara has been working up the courage to talk to her mom about what she saw on Instagram. Not long ago, the 11-year-old girl discovered that her mom had been posting her photos for much of her life. “It’s strange to see myself up there, and sometimes there are pictures I don’t like of myself,” she said.
Like most other modern kids, Cara grew up under the influence of social media.Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube were all founded before she was born. Instagram has existed since she was a toddler. Although many kids may not yet have accounts (账户) themselves, their parents, schools, sports teams have been organizing an online one for them since birth. It is a shock to know that details about their lives have been shared online without their permission or knowledge. And this has become a common experience for many teenagers.
Recently a parenting blogger (博主) said that despite her 14-year-old daughter’s horror at discovering that her mother had shared years of highly personal information about her online, she simply could not stop doing it.
But it’s not just crazy mommy bloggers who share their children’s information on social media. Plenty of average parents do the same. There’s even a special word for it: sharenting. Almost a quarter of children begin their digital lives when parents upload their prenatal sonogram scans (产前超声波扫描) to the Internet, according to a study conducted by the Internet-security company AVG. The study also found that 92 percent of kids under the age of 2 already have their own unique online identity(身份).
1. What does the underlined word “toddler” in the second paragraph probably mean?| A．Teenage girl. | B．Very young child. |
| C．Elementary school student. | D．High school student. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Negative. | D．Uninteresting. |
| A．AVG is the name of an Internet company. |
| B．About 25% of children begin their digital lives before they are born. |
| C．Fathers don’t like to share their kids’ information on social media. |
| D．Average parents created the word “sharenting” on the Internet recently. |
| A．Growing up on the Internet | B．A New Word Born |
| C．Parents Lost in Blogging | D．The Children’s Horror |
5 . You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.
On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains (链子).” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable (痛苦的) life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate (激情的) life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate (荒凉的) and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
Lotus, 2006 by Annbaby
This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It shows modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love and exploration of Buddhism (佛教). The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred (神圣的) land Tibet.
1. Which book can keep your company during a journey to America?| A．Lotus. | B．The Stories of Sahara. |
| C．Life is Elsewhere. | D．On the Road. |
| A．Jack Kerouac’s. | B．Milan Kundera’s. |
| C．Sanmao’s. | D．Annbaby’s. |
| A．To advertise four travel guidebooks |
| B．To arouse readers’ interest in reading |
| C．To recommend four books to read while traveling |
| D．To introduce four traveling novels set in Europe |
6 . Recently, a video of a
Bystander Paula Town posted the video of the
“When we got to the lake, I could see a dog in the
Darcy Pell, 31, was out for a run with a friend when he
Pell has been regarded as a hero by many who have
| A．confident | B．brave | C．talented | D．native |
| A．tips | B．promises | C．comments | D．gifts |
| A．recognize | B．calm | C．trap | D．save |
| A．rescue | B．disaster | C．challenge | D．volunteer |
| A．expert | B．adult | C．partner | D．stranger |
| A．mud | B．water | C．snow | D．park |
| A．falling | B．jumping | C．rushing | D．turning |
| A．examined | B．observed | C．searched | D．removed |
| A．design | B．find | C．borrow | D．replace |
| A．protected | B．remembered | C．noticed | D．targeted |
| A．experienced | B．excited | C．green | D．creative |
| A．left | B．tried | C．entered | D．touched |
| A．regard | B．danger | C．support | D．place |
| A．received | B．translated | C．watched | D．downloaded |
| A．action | B．shock | C．thought | D．doubt |
| A．Immediately | B．Finally | C．Obviously | D．Luckily |
| A．benefits | B．risks | C．convenience | D．joy |
| A．responsible | B．simple | C．easy | D．big |
| A．imagine | B．keep | C．suggest | D．prevent |
| A．carry on | B．relate to | C．prefer to | D．give up |
1.参加人员；2.活动过程；3.个人收获。
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题目：A Book Exchange World Reading Day
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8 . A roadside system that detects if a mobile phone is in use in a passing vehicle is being tested in the UK first. Despite being unable to tell whether the driver is using the phone, it is hoped that it will act as a warning to people who make calls behind the wheel. The technology picks up the phone signal in the vehicle and activates(激活) a roadside warning sign of a mobile phone with a red line through it.
The system can’t tell the difference between a driver and a passenger on a bus, but to some degree it can warn drivers that they can be detected using their phones. Using a directional antenna(天线)，the detector picks up radio waves produced by a phone handset , and measures the signal strength and length of them. When a signal is detected of duration(持续时间) long enough and signal strength strong enough to set off the system， the detector activates the warning sign. The detector is able to distinguish Bluetooth connections or hands- free devices which, when picked up，will prevent the activation.
While this new system is no replacement for a police officer catching someone in the act， it could be enough to make some drivers think twice- and that has to be a positive step forward. However, just as technology has enabled the problem of drivers using mobile phones illegally, it can also be a big part of the solution in getting people to stop. Statistics from the devices will be shared with Norfolk Police， the county council said. The council said that enabling the system to record specific number plates could be a“future development”.
Using a mobile phone at the wheel is one of the four road crimes which can have horrible consequences if it causes a deadly or serious car crash. Law enforcement(执行) technology has been falling behind for a decade and not made any easier by motor producers that encourage users to plug in their phones even before driving.
1. What is the function of the roadside system according to Paragraph 1?| A．To collect information for future use. |
| B．To send out cellphone signals to drivers. |
| C．To detect passengers' wrong use of phones. |
| D．To warn people against using pones while driving. |
| A．It measures the length of the phone. |
| B．It warns drivers with a phone in hand. |
| C．It picks up radio waves from handsets. |
| D．It activates the vehicle's Bluetooth system. |
| A．Swift to Bluetooth while driving. |
| B．Have a close watch of road signs. |
| C．Avoid being picked up by detectors. |
| D．Stop using a hands- free mobile phone. |
| A．Share the devices with the police. |
| B．Make the system more advanced. |
| C．Replace the police with the new system. |
| D．Take steps to settle road safety problems. |
Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a
The term”third- culture kid“
Yet many
10 . Facebook is a habit forming activity， but users who spend a lot of time on the site say they feel less happy with their lives.
Researchers from University of Gothenburg say that many users log in as soon as they turn their PCs on and that the behavior can develop into an“addiction”. People in low income groups and the poorly educated are particularly at risk. Up to 85% of users say that they use Facebook daily and half say they start up Facebook as soon as they open their web users. Half fear that they are not“on top of things”if they are not logged into the site, and 25% say they feel”ill at ease”if they can't log in regularly.
The Swedish survey showed the network had its dark side.“Face-booking may become an unconscious habit. A majority of the respondents(受访者) log in every time they start their web browser(浏览器). This may even develop into an addiction,” says Leif Denti, doctoral student of Psychology at the University of Gothenburg.
People with low income and low-educated individuals spend more time on Facebook. Women are generally more active than men on Facebook. Users with low income and low education use Facebook more than other groups. Within these groups，users who spend more time on Facebook also report feeling less happy and less content with their lives.
The other surprise about the network is that although a huge amount of personal “ news”is traded through the site,it tends to focus on the positive.“ Most of the content they share has something to do with major events, positive events and when feeling good,”says Leif Denti.
1. What is the main idea of the text?| A．Using Facebook may become an addiction. |
| B．Positive events are more welcome on Facebook. |
| C．Women spend more time on Facebook than men. |
| D．Spending more time on Facebook leads to less happiness. |
| A．Pleased. | B．Tired. | C．Annoyed. | D．Interested. |
| A．Half of the users use Facebook daily. |
| B．People tend to share good things on Facebook. |
| C．Men are more active than women on Facebook. |
| D．Well-educated people spend more time on Facebook. |
| A．A diary. | B．A novel. | C．A magazine. | D．A travel guide. |
