2 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A.attraction       B.promise     C.bitten     D.small       E.presents F.priced G. physically     H.substitute     I.wrapped   J.emotional     K.psychologically

The secret to eating less and being happy about it may have been uncovered years ago — by McDonald’s. According to a new study from Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab,     1     non-food rewards — like the toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals — stimulate the same reward centers in the brain as food does.

The researchers, led by Martin Reimann, carried out a series of experiments to see if people would choose a smaller meal if it was     2     together with a non-food item.

They found that the majority of both kids and adults chose a half-sized portion (部分) when combined with a prize. Both options were     3     the same.

Even more interesting is that the     4     of a future reward was enough to make adults choose the smaller portion. One of the prizes used was a lottery ticket (彩票), with a $10, $50 or $100 payout, and this was as effective as a tangible (有形的) gift in persuading people to eat less.

The fact that participants were willing to     5     part of a food item for the mere prospect of a relatively small monetary award is interesting,” says Reimann.

He theorizes that it is the     6     component of these intangible prizes that make them effective. In fact, vaguely-stated (含糊的) possibilities of winning a prize were more effective than options with hard odds (可能性) included.

“One explanation for this finding is that possible awards may be more emotionally exciting than certainty awards,” says Reimann. “The uncertainty of winning provides added     7     and desirability through emotional ‘thrills.’ The possibility of receiving an award also produces a state of hope — a state that is in itself     8     rewarding.” In other words, there’s a reason why people like to gamble (赌博).

How might this knowledge be used to help people eat more healthily?

One possibility is a healthy choice that     9     the chance to win a spa weekend. Or maybe the reward of a half-sized portion that could be a half-sized dessert to be     10     only on a future date. That would get you back in the restaurant — and make you eat a little less.

3 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. hike       B. requires          C. hosts          D. man-made       E. attraction      F. Belonging   G. peak   H. introduce   I. romantic     J. fascinating     K. sun-bathe

Touring “Treasure Island”

Chinese mainland tourists will be able to visit Taiwan via charted flights in July according to two landmark agreements signed on June 13. So, 21^st Century invited two young Taiwanese to     1     their favorite site on the island.

Yangming Mountain, north of Taipei

Young couples can definitely enjoy a     2     evening on the mountain and a bird’s eye view of the Taipei city. College students often visit the mountain for a     3    : others ride motorbike to the top. The mountain and the nearby town of Pei-tou have many hot springs, which often appear in romantic Taiwan TV dramas.

Ali Mountain, Jiayi County

Ali Mountain is the general name for 18 hills. The highest     4     of Ali Mountain is Tower Hill, which has a height of 2,663 meters. Ali Mountain is famous for its “five rare sites” - the sunrise, the Ali mountain Forest Railway, the famous Alishan Sacred Tree, the Grand Sea of Clouds and the Flamboyant Cherry Blossom. The best time to visit the     5     scenery is during the comfortable midsummer.

Taipei 101 tower, Taipei

The 101-floor landmark is one of the world’s tallest completed skyscrapers. Besides the shops inside and outside the tower, Taipei 101     6     splendid firework shows during festivals. A new     7     next to the tower is under construction. It will be a     8     beach on which the public will be permitted to     9    .

Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Memorial Hall and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei

The squares in front of these halls are open all day to the public. They have become a paradise to colleges students, who often meet there for an activity that     10     space. You will run into students dancing, rehearsing skits or even playing musical instruments.

4 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

1. They tried to _________ her into staying with offers of promotion.
2. The soldiers had no alternative but to accept the _________realities that they had been surrounded by the enemies in the jungle.
3. Contrary to our _______, he was eliminated in the first round.
4. The Great Wall is such a well-known tourist _________that millions of people visit it every year.
5. Faced with two alternatives, most people find themselves _________between them.
6. In this exercise, a word is blanked out and you have to guess what it is by looking at the _________.
7. Your clothes might be a ________ of your personality.
8. In western cultures, ___________ eye contact in conversations is necessary. A westerner might, in fact, consider a lack of eye contact as a lack of interest.
9. We headed for the National Park, which is famous for its _________ scenery, by school bus at 8 a.m.
10. I don’t think we have met before. You must be __________ me with someone else.

5 . 自然灾害使得这个著名的旅游景点险象环生，导致游客人数骤减。（leave）(汉译英）

6 . Directions：After reading the passage and the sentences below，fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.

A. apparently        B. dominating          C. attraction          D. identify        E. infinitely          F motivated   G. amazing        H. fascinated          I. relevant     J. predictions          K. embarrassed

1. Fireworks added to the ________of the festival night.
2. This movie has some of the most________ stunts (特技) you're ever likely to see.
3. It occurs in elderly men, ________as part of the ageing process.
4. The children watched, ________as the lovely cartoon characters began to appear on the screen.
5. The system learned how to ________common patterns of rainfall, using UK radar mapsfrom2016 to 2018.
6. While some of your lessons may not seem directly ________to your needs at the moment, you are learning valuable study skills.
7. The AI system can make more accurate short-term ________ including for severe storms and floods.
8. We must recognize the role of technology in our lives，and that while it does make our lives easier，________our over-reliance upon it makes us equally vulnerable.
9. With Republicans ________ state government，there was little question of raising revenue (收入).
10. The pandemic eliminated live performances，a part of her job she loved，and she found it hard to stay ________once she traded the office for sitting at home on her computer.

8 . 这个旅游景点采取多种方式吸引游客的注意力。（draw）（汉译英）