1.表示欢迎；
2.介绍住宿条件；
3.期待他的到来。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Zhang Zeduan’s timeless scroll is a masterwork of Chinese art. The Qingming Scroll, which offers
The scroll consists
At first sight,
3 . When you are storm chasing，most mornings start off in a cheap hotel trying to remember where you ended up the night before. This morning we were in Wichita，Kansas，midway through a project to
We loaded the car with our
Then we caught sight of something
We weren't done. After a stretch of clear skies, we found another
A little past midnight, we let the storm go. We watched as the lightning-filled cloud rolled away, displaying the night sky — a beautiful
| A．recognize | B．transform | C．photograph | D．forecast |
| A．investment | B．antiques | C．equipment | D．documents |
| A．mentioned | B．identified | C．captured | D．approached |
| A．struggling | B．comparing | C．engaged | D．filled |
| A．gently | B．quickly | C．wildly | D．steadily |
| A．instantly | B．gradually | C．exactly | D．hardly |
| A．freezing | B．frightening | C．annoying | D．embarrassing |
| A．efficient | B．contradictory | C．practical | D．tough |
| A．dependent on | B．absorbed in | C．satisfied with | D．curious about |
| A．precisely | B．frequently | C．literally | D．immediately |
| A．predicting | B．examining | C．escaping | D．witnessing |
| A．cloud | B．storm | C．car | D．road |
| A．stuck | B．devoted | C．managed | D．proposed |
| A．calm | B．ignore | C．challenge | D．avoid |
| A．reward | B．excuse | C．ambition | D．thought |
4 . Some games fade into near irrelevance，while others pass the test of time and continue to be enjoyed by millions of people from all over the world. Bingo is a hugely entertaining game played all over the world and it has been around for roughly five centuries. It is surely welcomed by a mass of people. The first players to enjoy this game were those who often went to the II Gioco del Lotto d' Italia (意大利彩票).
Bingo is now available at online bingo sites listed at bingosites, net and people enjoy it on virtual and real currency. Back in the day, it wasn’t necessarily a game played for profit, but rather a pleasant pastime with multiple uses. Few people know that bingo was used as an educational tool in Germany at the tum of the 18th century. Children had more fun playing this game while learning about multiplication tables and spelling, and in this country, the name was called Tombola.
Bingo was one of the last games to be added to the portfolios of online casinos (赌场), well after slots, table games, and video pokers. Players were unwilling to switch from real life locations to online bingo rooms. Bingo is a game that promotes social interactions and in the absence of this key element, it is far less exciting. Intemet bingo rooms were able to address this concern by developing chat features allowing gamers to talk to each other while playing. Online bingo rooms are now licensed and regulated, so players can sign up for an account，make a deposit and gamble securely. The license gives them peace of mind，as they know that they don't break any laws by playing the game on real money. Another reason online bingo is so popular is that you can try the game for free using the virtual currency which is replenished indefinitely. Mobile devices are also ideal for playing the game, with all that is needed being an Internet connection.
1. What does the writer intend to stress in the first paragraph？| A．Bingo’s popularity. |
| B．Bingo’s development. |
| C．Bingo’s mystery. |
| D．Bingo’s invention. |
| A．Bingo is more enjoyable when played online. |
| B．Bingo was actually not a profitable game. |
| C．It was well-known that German used Bingo in education. |
| D．Bingo added much pleasure to Children's education. |
| A．Boring online rooms. | B．Lack of communication. |
| C．Absence of real money. | D．Popularity of physical bingo locations. |
| A．Bingo—An educational tool |
| B．Online bingo-A hit around the world |
| C．Bingo—An everlasting game |
| D．Online Bingo—A game of mobile devices |
5 . Data shows that Chinese brands are winning increasingly more consumers in recent years, especially among the younger generation. The trend is usually called “guochao”, or “Chinese fashion trend”, which has driven demand for domestic (国内的) brands and products that often include Chinese traditional culture and style.
Its main followers are millennial born between1980-1995 and Generation Z born between 1995 and 2010. Unlike the older generations who could have attachment to Western culture and brands, Chinese youth were born and raised when the country’s economy and wealth were taking off. The younger generation tends to have strong and genuine confidence in their national identity and traditional culture.
To woo young customers, these domestic names are making products with high quality and appeal by strengthening research and marketing efforts. An often-cited case is Li-Ning, China’s homegrown sportswear brand that is named after one of the nation’s most famous athletes. The company almost broke up after a failed rebranding in 2011 when it went through three years of losses after losing older customers while failing to attract younger buyers. It was not until the 2018 New York Fashion Week that the brand made its huge comeback. Its trendy look，bold use of color and traditional Chinese culture elements were showcased on the stage so that it immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad.
The trend to embrace domestic brands has spread rapidly to various sectors and products as well, from food and drinks to clothing and electronic vehicles. While many Chinese brands have been gaining significant market share at home in recent years, others are posting an increasingly stronger global presence.
In 2020, China’s tech giant Xiaomi reported its most profitable year on the back of expanded sales and global market share. Revenues (零售) from Haier Smart Home’s overseas business last year also marked an all-time high, ranking top list in global market share for major home appliance. Although some brands still face plenty of challenges ahead to meet the sophisticated needs of customers and regulations in overseas markets, most domestic products are still quite competitive in the international market.
1. What does “guochao” refer to？| A．Domestic brands’ rapid increase |
| B．Chinese brands’ growing popularity |
| C．Young generations’ craze about fashion |
| D．Chinese traditional culture’s revival |
| A．They believe that domestic products have relatively good quality. |
| B．Western brands and products are out of date to the young generations. |
| C．Older generations influence the young to favor domestic products. |
| D．The economic development enhances their belief in domestic products. |
| A．To introduce a new topic |
| B．To advertise a domestic brand |
| C．To present a convincing example |
| D．To explain a complicated concept |
| A．Chinese brands are gaining popularity both at home and abroad. |
| B．Sales of Haier Smart Home have topped the domestic market. |
| C．The future of the domestic brands in overseas market is unclear. |
| D．Many Chinese brands fail to meet the standard of overseas market. |
6 . In my last semester of college in the US, I struggled with the decision to move to New York to pursue an advertising career, or to stay in Florida to be near my loved ones. While I was leaning toward the latter, everyone kept telling me if I didn't go to New York, I would never make anything of myself or my career. Those statements made my blood boil, but also made me decide to stay in Florida.
I accepted a marketing coordinator(协调员)position with Coton Colors. I knew the company was growing fast, so it felt like a great place to begin my career. In Coton Colors, I tried to establish myself. I took on basic marketing tasks like helping with small campaigns or simple design. I started undertaking more tasks and discovering things I liked and excelled in. I continued to ask for more responsibilities, and before I knew it, I was leading meetings, directing support staff and taking off in my position.
I started getting in contact with some of my New York classmates. It seemed that most of them were still assistants, running to get coffee and make copies, without getting any useful experience. Those conversations helped me realize that I was in control of my own career. I didn't need to move to a big city to become an important part of a successful team-I was already part of one. I went to the CEO and asked to create and lead an events team. After only a few months, I worked around the clock to grow this branch while also continuing to maintain my regular job duties. In the end, all of my hard work and devotion paid I have watched myself grow from an entry-level college student to a valued member of a powerful management team. I have overcome many stereotypes(刻板印象)of my generation with my hard work and positive attitude.
1. Why did the author finally decide to start her career in Florida?| A．She knew that the industry in Florida has more potential. |
| B．She wanted to prove that she could achieve success there. |
| C．She had gotten an offer from a fast-growing company there. |
| D．She was advised by many people to stay near her loved ones |
| A．Promising | B．Stressful. | C．Peaceful. | D．Well-paid. |
| A．Her talent in marketing. |
| B．Her devotion to all her tasks. |
| C．Her patience with simple designs. |
| D．Her good luck in the work. |
| A．No matter what others say, we should always have courage. |
| B．We should stay positive in spite of any difficulties that we meet. |
| C．Small cities are much better than bigger ones to begin a career in. |
| D．We can become a better self with hard work and determination. |
7 . Camden Market
Whatever your cup of tea is, you’re bound to find something that you’re fond of at the Camden markets. The Camden markets consist of six markets in and around Camden Town, located near Camden Lock. The markets attract 100,000 tourists every weekend.
But believe it or not, the Camden markets are a relatively new addition to London, as the area surrounding Camden Lock was used primarily for agricultural purposes before the 1800s.
Camden Market Highlights
●Out of the six markets, Camden Lock Village is perhaps the most famous. This covered market is fully packed with all sorts of beautiful, handmade items.
●At Camden Lock Market you can find food stalls (货摊) offering food from all over the world, as well as handmade jewelry (珠宝), second-hand clothing, books, and other household items you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
●Check out Inverness Street Market. It may not be as big as the other Camden markets but don’t let that stop you, as here you will find a variety of specialty shops, and countless bars and restaurants.
●Camden High Street is a highly popular shopping area and is packed with independent shops, pubs, and restaurants, many of which feature some interesting designs that are worth taking a photo of. No Camden Town photo collection would be complete without a shot of the large black and orange dragon at Camden High Street.
Visiting Information
●Open: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
●Time Needed: 2.5 hours
●Price: Free
1. What do we know about the Camden markets?| A．They are new but popular. |
| B．They are open all day long. |
| C．They are far from Camden Lock. |
| D．They are for agricultural uses. |
| A．It sells second-hand jewelry. | B．It features countless local bars. |
| C．It offers unique household items. | D．It mainly sells local produce. |
| A．Camden High Street. |
| B．Camden Lock Village. |
| C．Camden Lock Market. |
| D．Inverness Street Market. |
8 . If a pancake could dream, it might long for legs so it could jump off your breakfast plate in pursuit of a better, unchewed life. But legs aren’t necessary for something as flat as a pancake to jump around. A group of scientists have designed a pancake-shaped robot that can jump several times per second and higher than seven times its body height. The new robot named Hop, which swiftly jumps without feet, is an important contribution to the soft robotics.
Many ground robots move by rolling or walking. But it’s more efficient for robots to jump over obstacles (障碍物) than to go around them. Although jumping can offer some robots a competitive edge, engineering that ability has been a challenge for robotics researchers. Some soft robots that store energy can perform a single impressive jump very infrequently. Some lightweight soft robots that don’t store energy can jump frequently but can’t jump high or far enough to successfully cross an obstacle.
For inspiration, the researchers looked to gall midge larvae (瘿蚊幼虫) that miraculously throw themselves across distances 30 times as long as their loglike bodies. A gall midge larva bends its body and squeezes the liquid in its body to one end, making it rigid (僵硬的). The accumulation of liquid builds up pressure, and releasing the pressure sends it soaring (飙升). The robot’s body doesn’t resemble (像) that of a gall midge larva, but it jumps like one. Its body is made of two small plastic bags printed with electrodes; the front bag is filled with liquid and the back one is filled with the same volume of air. The robot uses electricity to drive the flow of liquid, which causes the body to bend and generate force with the ground, resulting in a jump. And the air bag imitates the function of an animal’s tail, helping the robot keep a stable position.
While the robot is currently restricted to Earth, it might be right at home exploring another planet. If this is true, the researchers robot might jump over dusty rocks and large holes on the moon or Mars, going where no pancake has gone before.
1. What does the author want to show by mentioning a pancake?| A．A pancake’s dream to have legs is unrealistic. |
| B．A robot is capable of serving a good pancake. |
| C．A pancake-shaped robot can jump without legs. |
| D．Research on pancakes advances our understanding of robots. |
| A．Hop’s avoiding an obstacle. | B．Hop’s moving around by rolling. |
| C．Hop’s performing one remarkable jump. | D．Hop’s jumping high and far continuously. |
| A．They are shaped like logs. |
| B．They have tails to change positions. |
| C．They bend their bodies and increase force. |
| D．They are filled with liquid and have rigid bodies. |
| A．Intolerant. | B．Positive. | C．Indifferent. | D．Ambiguous. |
9 . Going to the bathroom while floating in space can be tricky. Gravity is very weak in space, meaning toilets cannot flush (冲刷) the same way that they do on Earth. In a new contest, NASA is asking inventors from around the world to develop a new space toilet. The space agency is looking for a design that would work both aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as well as on the moon. NASA plans to use this toilet aboard a future lunar lander as part of the Artemis program, which will send humans to the moon by 2024.
Anyone can apply to this challenge, and the winning design will receive a $20,000 prize. The second-place design will win $10,000, and the third-place winner will win $5,000. The contest includes a “junior” category in which anyone under the age of 18 can apply with their creative space toilet idea. Winners in the junior category will receive public recognition and NASA souvenirs.
Designs should also take up no more than 4.2 cubic feet of space. The toilet itself shouldn’t be louder than 60 decibels, which is about the same volume as a bathroom fan. The space toilet will have to be able to collect both urine (尿液) and fecest (粪便) at the same time. It should be able to hold at least a quarter gallon (1 liter) of liquid waste. It should also be able to hold 17.6 ounces (500 grams) of solid waste. The final requirements are that the system must be able to store or get rid of waste, and it should also be able to be cleaned and maintained in five minutes or less.
Hopefully, this toilet will be an improvement on previous systems for waste removal. A waste removal system is a method of disposing of urine and feces. If you are a creative inventor, come and join us!
1. Which aspect of the design is not required in the contest?| A．Its covering space. | B．Its volume. | C．Its time of cleaning. | D．Its weight. |
| A．It’s a toilet design contest held by ISS for the American inventors. |
| B．It has a total prize pool of 45,000 to be shared by winning teams. |
| C．For the contestants, there are no limits to your age and nationalities. |
| D．If you are the winner under the age of 18, you will win 5,000. |
| A．Giving away. | B．Putting off. | C．Getting rid of. | D．Picking out. |
| A．To introduce a toilet design contest. | B．To attract inventors to take part in the contest. |
| C．To explain the necessity of a toilet in space. | D．To show the difficulty of living in space. |
10 . The vicinity (地区), between southern Angola and northern Namibia, is home to a leafy green plant that can live up to 1,000 years. This “Immortal” plant’s lifespan encourages researchers wondering why, out of all climates the world has to offer, this plant finds itself to thrive in the harsh, dry, and quite unforgiving Namib Desert known to reach less than two inches of rainfall a year.
Welwitschia (千岁兰), meaning “two leaves that cannot die,” in Afrikaans, was discovered by biologists Charles Darwin and the botanist Friedrich Welwitsch, whom the plant was named after in 1859. Andrew Leitch, a plant geneticist at Queen Mary University of London, explains, “Generally speaking, this plant can live thousands of years. When it does stop growing, it’s dead.
Nature Communications, a study published in July, conducted research to discover and identify the magic within Welwitschia’s genetic makeup. Researchers were able to infer, “Approximately 86 million years ago, after a mistake in cell division, the entire Welwitschia genome (基因组) doubled during a time of increased and prolonged drought in the region.” Additional research concluded that repeated genes lost their defining purposes, allowing some to develop new functions. But because DNA reproduction consumes high levels of energy, repeated genes can at times cause more harm than good, especially in severe weather conditions.
This plant also has more magic coming out of its leaves. Unlike most plants, where the leaves grow from the ends of its stem and branches, the Welwitschia’s leaves grow from a “vulnerable” area called the basal meristem (分生组织), which supplies fresh cells to the growing plant. The combination of internal and external factors of the Welwitschia has allowed the plant to continue thriving in extreme temperature conditions. Researchers are hopeful that Welwitschia can also provide insight into the agricultural industry and how we can develop drought tolerant crops.
1. What does the underlined word “thrive” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Grow well. | B．Fade away. | C．Rise up. | D．Break down. |
| A．The Welwitschia must have a life span of several thousand years or more. |
| B．Copied genes can do more harm than good due to energy consumption. |
| C．Biologist Charles Darwin named the Welwitschia in 1859. |
| D．The Welwitschia’s leaves, like most plants, grow from the basal meristem. |
| A．Solve the crisis facing the agricultural industry. |
| B．Give a deeper understanding of the agricultural industry. |
| C．Be planted as drought tolerant crops in the future. |
| D．Not bear extreme temperature conditions. |
| A．Copied Genomes of a Long-lived Plant. |
| B．Two Leaves That Cannot Die. |
| C．The “Immortal” Plant Tells Its Tale. |
| D．Agricultural Development with Welwitschia. |
