| A．Quiet. | B．Sociable. | C．Talkative. |
| A．Help the man. | B．Finish her homework. | C．Watch a program. |
3 . The last known eggs of the Great Bustard (鸨) were taken in 1832, and the bird was nearly extinct by the end of the 19th century, a victim of hunters. In 2004, the endangered species was reintroduced to Salisbury Plain, with the aim of establishing a self-sustaining population here.
The Great Bustard Group (GBG), the charity behind the release, was set up in 1997 and it has now been 16 years since the initial 10-year trial began. Long-term volunteers Fred and Rona Andrews have been involved from the start and, working as part of a team, have helped raise over 200 chicks from eggs sourced abroad.
“For the first week the chick needs to have food placed in its bill, so we use a feeding puppet to imitate the behavior of the parent,” explains Fred. “It is quite hard when the bustards are young because they need feeding every hour and it takes a long time to feed one.”
Great Bustards reach maturity at about five years old. “Seeing the first wild bred chick out on Salisbury Plain in 2009, shortly after it hatched, was a proud moment for me,” says Rona. On average, 12 chicks are released each year on to Salisbury Plain and in 2018 the survival rate was 100 percent.
“The aim has been to reach a population of 100 birds,” says GBG executive officer David Waters. “Now we have that number, and we are hoping the population will continue to grow by natural reproduction.”
“Being involved with the world’s heaviest bird alive today that can fly has given us both a greater knowledge of birds, conservation and farming,” states Rona. “We are contributing to an important conservation project that also benefits other species.”
1. Why did the GBG reintroduce Great Bustards to Salisbury Plain?| A．To test their chance of survival. |
| B．To increase species diversity there. |
| C．To help save the threatened species. |
| D．To help the local bustards raise chicks. |
| A．It is dangerous. | B．It is demanding. |
| C．It is interesting. | D．It is fairly costly. |
| A．They will survive on their own. |
| B．They will reach a population of 100. |
| C．They will hatch 12 chicks each year. |
| D．They will live in peace with other species. |
| A．Critical. | B．Conservative. |
| C．Supportive. | D．Indifferent. |
5 . In Bothell, Washington. First, somebody showed up with balloons. Then a
Jack, 32, born with developmental disabilities loves people. Beca, 30, thought he was wonderful. So she
Inspired by the spontaneous (自发的) good spirit, Beca suggested Bothell
If you want a cup of coffee in Bothell, just head over to Beca’s. You know your drink will come with something extra-special:
| A．cake | B．card | C．phone | D．gift |
| A．expanded | B．displayed | C．produced | D．stretched |
| A．force | B．define | C．surprise | D．teach |
| A．delayed | B．proposed | C．cancelled | D．exchanged |
| A．break | B．idea | C．career | D．raise |
| A．normal | B．demanding | C．awesome | D．embarrassing |
| A．Consequently | B．However | C．Instead | D．Finally |
| A．disrespectful | B．dishonest | C．dishonorable | D．disabled |
| A．Upset about | B．Fond of | C．Related to | D．Skeptical about |
| A．citizens | B．colleagues | C．strangers | D．neighbours |
| A．met | B．driven | C．greeted | D．addressed |
| A．regard | B．establish | C．treat | D．use |
| A．recommended | B．donated | C．shared | D．closed |
| A．shoppers | B．drivers | C．firefighters | D．walkers |
| A．respect | B．kindness | C．love | D．calmness |
6 . Let’s say you want to purchase a camera, and you’re comparing two different advertisements. In one, the pictures, colors, and instructions make the information easy to read. The other has an unclear style that takes more time for you to understand. If you decide to purchase the second camera with the more confusing advertisement, new research out of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that, over time, you’ll likely be happier with your choice.
In a paper co-authored by Gaurav Jain, an assistant professor of marketing in the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer, researchers found that nonstop stimuli (刺激), or the difficulty for an individual to process a message, increases people’s attitudes toward that message after a time delay.
“This research has a real-life impact,” Jain said. “Most of the time, marketing communicators try to make their message clear. What we learned, however, is that there are certain times, especially when people need to make choices, when we should actually use nonstop stimuli so that whatever people are choosing, they will like it once time has passed.”
Using primary data collection designed by Jain of about 500 diverse individuals, researchers also found that consumers judge the time spent in the decision-making process wrongly. Rather than recognizing that the lengthy decision came from trying to understand the information, when looking back on the process, consumers instead believe they spent the time on making the decision. This leads the consumer to believe the decision they made was informed and worthy.
These findings are meaningful for marketing communications in many fields.
“When people are making decisions,” Jain said, “like choosing insurance products, retirement funds, or even when choosing an elected official, marketers and designers need to remember that if we can make an individual spend some time in that choosing process, it’s more likely people will stick with the option they chose over time.”
Jain says that when consumers’ attitudes about a product increase, the impact on post-purchase decisions like returns and reviews of the product will be more favorable to the brand.
1. How does the author introduce the topic?| A．By listing figures. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By using others’ words. | D．By showing people’s reviews. |
| A．Make their message short. |
| B．Make their message attractive. |
| C．Make their message easy to understand. |
| D．Make their message hard to understand. |
| A．Writing a paper. | B．Selling a product. |
| C．Choosing a camera. | D．Designing a new brand. |
| A．Time Delay: What is it |
| B．Suggestions to the Marketers |
| C．How to Make Consumers Happy |
| D．Difficult Decision, Satisfactory Choice |
7 . Simple Tricks to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Eyes
Forget getting a corrective operation or a face lift just to get rid of those annoying dark circles under your eyes. We have gathered four simple tricks you can do at any time.
Change your diet
Yes, unfortunately your diet could be one of the causes of those eye circles and swelling(肿胀). And when you're flying, it can be really difficult to keep a healthy and balanced diet.
Cool tea bags
Here's the thing about friction—it causes skin pigmentation to darken. If you happen to be one of those people who constantly rub their eyes, here is an important reason why you should stop immediately. We know it can be hard when flying, but something as simple as not rubbing your eyes makes all the difference.
Get a retinoid cream(维甲酸乳膏)
Retinoids are a perfect solution for the area surrounding your eyes.
| A．Stop rubbing your eyes |
| B．Tea fans, this one is for you |
| C．So just keep them in your mind |
| D．But remember what you should do |
| E．Salty foods and alcohol cause swelling |
| F．Eat as much eye-friendly food as possible |
| G．The reason is that they quickly reduce discoloration |
8 . Today’s journalists face modern challenges. Online media platforms are springing up. And the lowly newspaper---and its reporters---are fighting money, tech, and distrust issues. Journalism students and teachers must emphasize new skills to keep their profession alive.
A trustworthy press helps inform people and monitor all levels of government. That is essential to a nation. Yet this useful establishment is growing increasingly unpopular. According to the University of North Carolina (UNC), newsroom jobs across the Country are fewer than half what they were 10 years ago. And on many college campuses, the news about the news is bleak too.
Take the Syracuse, New York, student-run newspaper The Daily Orange: It isn’t daily anymore. The paper prints just three times each week. Next year, The Diamondback of the University of Maryland will be online only. Half the newspapers that still exist on paper say they don’t print as many copies. And UNC’s The Daily Tar Heel has cut staff pay and rented cheaper offices to make its budget.
Considering the problems in journalism, it’s surprising that the enrollment(注册人数) in college journalism programs is up. The Daily Orange managing editor Catherine Leffert calls the layoffs and cutbacks disheartening. “But what keeps me wanting to be a journalist is seeing the effect that The Daily Orange has,” he says.
But journalism educators wonder, “Are we preparing young people for a dying industry?” Years ago, journalism graduates took low-level reporter jobs at newspapers or television stations. That still happens. But today’s jobs more often involve digital editing, social media production, and video streaming. Some universities are taking action. The University of Florida offers a sports media program. Several schools highlight statistics-driven data journalism.
The news isn’t all bad. Journalism professor Kathleen Culver says, “When I look at 18-and 20-year-olds in journalism and see what they want to do, I’m optimistic.” Maddy Arrowood is the student editor of The Daily Tar Heel. She says her experience makes her more interested in a journalism career, not less. Her optimism “comes from knowing that people still need news. They still need information.”
1. What does the underlined word “bleak” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Hopeless | B．Interesting |
| C．Useless | D．Encouraging |
| A．They reduce student enrollment. |
| B．They offer students specialized programs. |
| C．They prepare students for low-level reporter jobs. |
| D．They encourage students to run their own newspaper. |
| A．To show people’s positive attitudes to journalists. |
| B．To prove the potential of a career in journalism. |
| C．To show the popularity of The Daily Tar Heel. |
| D．To prove people’s thirst for the latest news. |
| A．What is journalism? |
| B．What does a journalist do? |
| C．Does journalism have a future? |
| D．Are journalists still influential today? |
9 . Signet Essay Contest
Eligibility (参赛资格)
The Contest is open to 11th and 12th grade full-time students who are attending high schools located in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, or home-schooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia at the time of entry. Employees of Sponsor and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the Contest.
How to enter
Essays must be submitted by a high school English teacher (or a legal guardian for home-schooled students) on behalf of students. Essays must be at least two and no more than three double-spaced pages, computer or typewritten. Entries must be mailed to Penguin Publishing Group, 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 1019. The Contest begins on May 1 this year and ends on July 22 this year. All entries must be postmarked by April 15 and received on or by April 22. Submissions by fax, email or any other electronic means will not be considered.
Prize
Five Grand Prize Winners will each receive check for one thousand dollars ($1,000) to be used toward their tuition and/or expenses related to their higher education; and a Signet Classics Library for the winner's school library, or public library in the case of a home-schooled winner.
Sponsor
The Penguin Publishing Group.
1. Which person is welcome to take part in the Contest?| A．An American high school student. |
| B．An employee of the Penguin Publishing Group. |
| C．A home schooled student outside of the United States. |
| D．A college student studying in the District of Columbia. |
| A．Those sent via fax. |
| B．Those written by hand. |
| C．Those mailed on April 1. |
| D．Those submitted by students. |
| A．$1000 in cash. |
| B．Reduced school tuition. |
| C．Admission to a university. |
| D．A library donation by Sponsor. |
10 . Garbage trucks pick up rubbish and take it to dumps. Over time, the piles of rubbish at the dumps get bigger. The dumps are getting full. Now, we know that some things people throw away can be
Some people sort their
The recycling trucks collect the recyclables that people throw away and
New technology has made recycling centers more
Recycling is
| A．returned | B．bought | C．reused | D．found |
| A．break up | B．pick up | C．throw away | D．search for |
| A．products | B．clothes | C．recyclables | D．books |
| A．contains | B．protects | C．lacks | D．destroys |
| A．big | B．public | C．common | D．separate |
| A．bring | B．sell | C．pass | D．turn |
| A．and | B．because | C．so | D．while |
| A．usual | B．special | C．comfortable | D．efficient |
| A．introduced | B．lent | C．sent | D．shown |
| A．families | B．companies | C．machines | D．workers |
| A．good | B．cheap | C．expensive | D．difficult |
| A．suddenly | B．carefully | C．quietly | D．quickly |
| A．fewer | B．more | C．enough | D．some |
| A．strange | B．different | C．new | D．great |
| A．increases | B．allows | C．stops | D．reduces |
