Last Friday a storm hit two villages,
A farmer said the storm began early in the morning and
They managed to climb out, but then he saw that one of his children was
A woman said that her husband had just left for work when she noticed that her house was shaking. She rushed outside right away with her children.
2 . For a period of time in the early 80s, I watched I Dream of Jeannie reruns every afternoon in the empty time between school and supper. But I always felt a little deflated when the closing theme came on, since it meant that I had to wait an entire day for the next episode.
Decades later, thanks to the modern technology, on-demand viewing and an endless supply of content now allow us to find exactly the entertainment we want, when we want it. My own kids happily binge-watch Fresh Off the Boat, just as I dreamed of doing with Jeannie.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about a disadvantage of our just-for-you world. My kids miss out on all the things that are not just for them. Looking back, some of my more memorable discoveries as a child came about only because I didn’t have access to entertainment that I would have preferred.
When we would visit our aunts, my sisters and brothers and I didn’t have tablets to keep ourselves occupied while the adults chatted. So we would read whatever we could find. I looked forward to Sunday afternoons at Aunt Rose’s so that I could catch up on aliens and Hollywood stars in Weekly World News. These things—none of which were aimed at my tastes—were all that was on offer. However, they brought me so much enjoyment.
Electronic searching now takes us directly to what we seek. We are less likely to come across things that have nothing to do with what we are looking for. But finding something by accident is powerful in its purposelessness. It’s nature throwing things up against a wall to see what sticks. It’s the force that drives evolution.
Getting exactly what you want all the time sounds great. But as anyone who is familiar with fantasy stories knows, there’s always a catch.
1. What does the underlined word “deflated” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Depressed. | B．Thrilled. |
| C．Convinced. | D．Ashamed. |
| A．Latest tablets. | B．Brothers and sisters. |
| C．different reading materials. | D．Pleasant conversations. |
| A．It contributes to the evolution. |
| B．It’s absolutely beneficial to adults. |
| C．It’s a blessing of this modern world. |
| D．It takes unexpected joy away from people. |
| A．What was on offer in the early 80s |
| B．What our kids miss out in a just-for-you world |
| C．How adults had fun with inaccessible entertainment |
| D．How anxious-to-please Internet changed the future of kids |
3 . Being jobless for the last three months, I am upset nowadays. My son has lost his
In these circumstances I have two mental
I choose the second option for I believe that the pain I am suffering today will build up my
Two months later,
As I am back on the track of normal life, I can definitely say that the most important things that helped me
| A．admission | B．benefit | C．diploma | D．permission |
| A．share | B．reduce | C．break | D．raise |
| A．showed up | B．set off | C．fell down | D．passed away |
| A．putting | B．finding | C．forming | D．lifting |
| A．problems | B．concerns | C．choices | D．activities |
| A．link | B．replace | C．mix | D．exchange |
| A．intelligence | B．body | C．character | D．reputation |
| A．careful | B．hard-working | C．easy-going | D．successful |
| A．hide | B．destroy | C．strengthen | D．kill |
| A．desperately | B．unwillingly | C．hopefully | D．fortunately |
| A．regardless of | B．on account of | C．instead of | D．apart from |
| A．occupied | B．empty | C．open | D．closed |
| A．fight | B．meet | C．change | D．delay |
| A．general | B．optimistic | C．friendly | D．pessimistic |
| A．as if | B．in that | C．now that | D．in case |
4 . For college-bound students, leaving home and moving into a new environment can be a stressful experience. As for the students with anxiety, the transition can be more challenging.
Make preparations ahead
When a student with anxiety is unprepared for the stress of being away from home, combined with the need of independence, can cause a false belief that the transition is simply too hard to handle. This can result in an anxious thought pattern, making his college life a nightmare. When he is prepared for it, on the other hand, all the challenges can be solved practically.
Discuss appropriate expectations
Establishing healthy expectations can help cut down the pressure. Parents and rising college students might approach the transition with a hope that things will be better in college.
Create a support plan
If your college-bound student is currently working with a therapist(治疗专家)for anxiety treatment, chances are the therapist is helping him prepare for the transition and figure out a support system.
While making your teens aware that they can cope with their anxiety independently, you are to ensure that help is available on campus. Establish a weekly check-in to catch up and provide support. Encourage him to seek out help on campus if his anxiety increases. By enabling them to use the resources available in his new environment, you send a positive message to them: You can do this.
| A．Check in periodically |
| B．Discuss coping skills that work |
| C．Keep optimistic in realistic expectations |
| D．If not, it’s important to help him make a support plan |
| E．For example, they may find it hard to make new friends |
| F．Being fully prepared makes working through the stress a piece of cake |
| G．One challenge new college students face is adjusting to different schedules |
1.预订酒店；
2.租用车辆；
3.雇佣导游。
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Dear Chris,
Welcome to China in the coming winter vacation,
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Li Hua
6 . Imagine if it were easy for everyone to get to the seashore, to smell the sea winds and to feel seawater on their skin. Wouldn’t it be great if people with walking difficulty could also get closer to the ocean to enjoy the thrill of a sunset, watching the sun’s rays light up the waves? The good news is that things are moving in the right direction!
In a CDC study, around 14% of adults in the US report a mobility disability, defined as serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. This can make vacation planning a challenge and put some destinations off-limits. But technology companies like Mobi-mat are making a day at the beach for people with limited mobility a reality.
Mobi-mat has developed some exciting innovations like non-slip roll-out accessibility mats(垫子). These function like red carpets at movie premieres(首映), taking people with special needs right to the seashore. They are made of a fine nylon material that is designed for people who use wheelchairs or may otherwise need a firmer surface to cross the sand.
More cities are working to make enjoyment of the beach much more wide-ranging in other creative ways based on regional conditions. The town of Jupiter in Florida has opened up access to its beaches to people who have trouble going up and down stairs via three new wide wooden walkovers. The Miami Herald recently reported on the upcoming construction of a wheelchair-accessible beachfront observation platform, and upgraded park with adaptive playground and exercise equipment for people with disabilities in Miami Beach.
Inspired by creative innovation, forward-looking policymakers and companies, and the shared demands of disabled people who are calling for better access to beautiful beach locations, it seems that many more people of all abilities will be able to head to the beach.
1. What is the good news mentioned in paragraph 1?| A．The seashore becomes the hottest destination. |
| B．The ocean environment changes for the better. |
| C．Beaches are more accessible to the disabled. |
| D．Approaching the sea benefits disabled people. |
| A．It offers a firm surface. | B．It originates from movies. |
| C．It replaces wheelchairs. | D．It functions beneath the sand. |
| A．They’re well behind schedule. |
| B．They center on ocean protection. |
| C．They need to be more creative. |
| D．They’re tailored to local conditions. |
| A．To introduce a friendly move. |
| B．To recommend a treatment. |
| C．To advertise beautiful beaches. |
| D．To report findings of a study. |
7 . The MetroCard New York, a thin plastic rechargeable card, is a good option if you are planning to take a tour of New York and are looking for a simple and inexpensive way to get around!
Which to choose?
Depending on your preferences, you can choose among the following types of cards:
The pay-per-use card: Pay-per-ride MetroCard
A metro journey costs $ 3 (single fare), but with a Pay-per-ride MetroCard you will only pay $2. 75. Your card will be charged for each journey you make.
Note that a card can be used by up to 4 people-i. e. if you only have one card in your group of 4 people, you can access the subway or bus by swiping(刷卡) it 4 times. However, if there are 5 of you, you will need a second card: the Pay-per-ride MetroCard can only be swiped 4 times in a row.
The unlimited use payment card: Unlimited Ride MetroCard
The 7-day-unlimited MetroCard is valid(有效的) for 7 straight days. It costs $33. If you use public transport often during your stay, it will quickly become profitable! That’s why it’s the most commonly used card for tourists.
The 30-day-unlimited MetroCard is valid for 30 days. It costs $127. You have unlimited swipes on the subway and buses for 30 days, and you can’t pause it once started.
The One-year MetroCard is valid for a whole year, so it is of no interest to tourists.
How to use?
You have to swipe your MetroCard through the reader and then wait for the display to say “GO”. Unfortunately, this isn’t as easy as it sounds at times. As with many other Metro passes, it can be kind of tricky at first, but if you can’t get it working, you are not alone. Just watch other people and do what they do.
1. How many Pay-per-ride MetroCardsre needed at least for a group of 6 people?| A．1. | B．2. | C．4. | D．6. |
| A．One-year MetroCard. |
| B．Pay-per-ride MetroCard. |
| C．7-day-unlimited MetroCard. |
| D．30-day-unlimited MetroCard. |
| A．Check the reader. |
| B．Copy successful passengers. |
| C．Wait for help. |
| D．Choose other Metro passes. |
“Yeah, a BATTLE!” said William, pulling my arm. “You see that, John?”
I looked up from my desk to see Ms. Chow writing on the board, “Battle of the Books!” She smiled and then said, “Are you ready to go into the battle? Get prepared for it next week!”
“Is it a reading contest?” I was so excited that I forgot to raise my hand first.
“Good question, John!” said Ms. Chow. “It is not a race and you are not going to beat each other. We are not going to see who can read the fastest or the most books, but you are going to form a team of three and then set a reading goal for your team. If your team meet your goal by the end of this month, you will get a prize!”
Even though the prize was something silly, that still sounded pretty good to me. I turned towards William immediately, saying,“Shall we be teammates?”
“Yes, for sure!” he said. William and I liked a lot of the same books, so we could set a goal together.
The be1l rang before Ms. Chow could explain any more rules. William and I were about to begin our discussion when Lily passed my desk and said “Teammates?” to William and me. Lily was a girl from Spain and she could read super-fast in both English and Spanish! If we set a goal like reading books by authors from different countries, she could help the team for sure.
“Yeah,of course!” William and I nodded. I had my team! The three of us settled down and started a discussion immediately, trying to figure out what we needed to do to get the prize. Just then, I saw my best friend Tom running towards my desk. I could clearly see the expectation shining in his eyes.
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“John, let’s be teammates!” Tom said to me excitedly.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Hearing what Lily said, we agreed with her suggestion.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . While there are many milk substitutes (替代品) on the market, most fall short of imitating dairy milk. And while vegetarians around the world have grown accustomed to these substitutes, millions of milk drinkers are unsatisfied with these options, which don’t often taste, look, and blend like dairy milk. That accuracy is exactly what Impossible Foods has set out to develop. “We want milk that a dairy milk consumer will choose,” said CEO Pat Brown at a virtual conference call.
Like the famous Impossible Burger which tastes, cooks, and bleeds like real meat, Impossible Milk will also most likely be soy-based, giving it a protein profile (外形) like dairy milk. While the product is still in development for at least another year, Brown said in the conference call that soy is a very good choice from a nutritional standpoint and a supply chain standpoint, and for those reasons he thinks there’s a great chance that it will be the base protein for their product.
Plant-based milk, meats, and other products have been rising over the past several years as environmental and health concerns have grown, especially among millennials (千禧一代). According to a study by YouGov, approximately 55 percent of millennials surveyed agree with the statement “I am open to substituting meat or dairy products with healthy substitutes”.
And the market is seeing this preference take shape. According to the Dairy Farmers of America, milk sales dropped by $1.1 billion between 2017 and 2018. While at the same time, the Plant-Based Food Association revealed that the sales of plant-based milk increased a lot, making up 15 percent of the total milk market.
As the trend towards choosing plant-based substitutes grows, so do the products, which can now be found in supermarkets throughout the world. With no plans of slowing down, plant-based food substitutes are a micro revolution that is changing the very culture of our food consumption from the bottom all the way to the top.
1. What is the goal of Impossible Foods?| A．To satisfy the increasing demand for milk. |
| B．To attract more vegetarians to buy milk. |
| C．To make its milk more similar to dairy milk. |
| D．To develop more nutritional milk substitutes. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Unclear. | C．Indifferent. | D．Intolerant. |
| A．The poor sales of milk substitutes. |
| B．The success of Impossible Foods’s milk. |
| C．The booming market for plant-based milk. |
| D．The competition among plant-based products. |
| A．They will change vegetarians’ diets. |
| B．They are only sold in supermarkets. |
| C．They are expensive for most consumers. |
| D．They have a strong effect on food culture. |
