2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Cargo bikes are great for all kinds of uses, be it taking kids to school, buying groceries from the market running a business from a bike. Perhaps your     1    (intend) use will be a combination of these. Many families are discovering the case of dropping kids to school by bike, then riding onwards to work. Perhaps on the way home you’ll pick up the kids then a round of groceries from the supermarket. The bigger the     2    (capable) of the cargo bike, the more you will find you use it and the more liberated (解放) you will free     3     the trouble of carparking and traffic.

Our bikes also have the option of either the Shimano e6100 motor or the more powerful e8000 motor. If you carry lots of stuff and live up a     4    (roll) hill, then choose the more powerful option. If you mostly ride around the flat, then you may find the     5    (little) powerful motors offer more than enough assistance.

Each model of Cargobike we sell     6    (have) its own set of accessories(配件)to suit you.     7     long tail bikes have optional child seats to suit any age of child (even the grown up ones) as well as basket options for all the extra stuff and groceries you need     8    (carry). Look through the options or     9    (simple) drop by or give us a call so we can share our knowledge with you of     10     works best for your given use.

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5 . Best Trucks for 2022 and 2023

2022 Rivian R1T

The 2022 Rivian R1T charges onto the market as the first mainstream electric pickup, and it makes a strong impression. The R1T is equal parts workhorse and adventure vehicle, though its electrified (通电的) powertrain needs to be further enhanced. Still, it’s the first of many electric pickups to come.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

The electrification of America’s best-selling pickup truck is a tall order, but it’s a job that the Ford F-150 Lightning has pulled of T wonderfully. The Lightning is powerful, efficient and capable. Apart from range limitations when towing (拖车), the F-150 Lightning is every bit the workhorse that full-size pickup truck buyers have come to expect.

2022 Jeep Gladiato

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator is an honest-to-goodness pick truck. It’s skilled at towing and pulling, it’s exceptionally capable off road, and its inner part is roomy and built to last. The trade- off is that the Gladiator isn’t as comfortable, quiet or well-equipped as others.

2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

The all-new 2023 GMC Hummer EV is designed to offer truck buyers a chance to replace their gas-powered pickups with battery-powered ones, and it’s a role that the Hummer EV should perform convincingly. It rides, handles, and speeds up better than just about any traditional full-size pickup on the market. However, that capability doesn’t come cheap, but overall, the new Hummer gets a lot of public attention in the small but growing electric truck market.

1. Which of the following may perform best in the wild?

A．2022 Rivian R1T.

B．2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

C．2022 Jeep Gladiator.

D．2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup.

2. What might the Hummer EV impress buyers most?

A．Its power system.

B．Its traditional role.

C．Its future market.

D．Its driving experience.

3. What do the four kinds of trucks have in common?

A．They are electric pickups.

B．They are expensive.

C．They have large inner space.

D．They have disadvantages.

7 .

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001 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOVE TO READ All-new Kindle Paperwhite is a worthwhile upgrade for grandparents who like reading e-books. This version features a larger 6.8-inch display and adjustable warm light. Grandparents will have no trouble operating it. The new one provides 32GB—plenty of space for favorite book titles. Price: 32GB—$190（an additional $20 for the ad-free version）

002 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE FAR AWAY Being apart from children and grandchildren is difficult, but Filimin Friendship Lamps can ensure grandparents are never out of mind even if they’re out of sight. Each family member connects the Friendship Lamp to Wi-Fi. It takes little effort to set up and use. Keep one, give the other to grandparents, and whenever you touch your lamp, theirs will light up too. You can customize these lamps with over 200 color options. Price: $105（10% discount if you buy on Filimin’s website）

003 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO ENJOY CONVENIENCE Nothing beats a warm cup of coffee on a freezing winter morning, and the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug keeps drinks at the perfect temperature no matter how long it takes grandma or grandpa to enjoy their coffee or tea. It hardly requires any complex steps to use. The temperature can be controlled via smartphone app. Purchase it in our physical stores today. Price: $99.95（$180 for two）

004 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOSE THINGS Nothing is more frustrating than being ready to go somewhere important and being unable to find the car keys. Esky makes lost keys a thing of the past. Four receivers can be attached to grandparents’ most treasured items. By just pressing the color-coded button on the transmitter, grandparents can be led to lost items by a beeping sound. You can order it on Amazon. Price: $24.99（$20 in May）

1. What information can we get from the advertisement?

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B．It is impossible to skip advertisements while using Kindle Paperwhite.

C．Users know their family are thinking of them when the Friendship Lamp is on.

D．Clicking a button on the Esky receiver enables users to find things they’ve lost.

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C．Special discount.	D．Smartphone control.

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B．Sales people studying grandparents’ preferences.

C．Companies selling products to elderly people.

D．Grandparents favoring advanced technology.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Since the Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off     1     Feb.4th, the adorable Games mascot-a panda enveloped in an ice crystal shell-     2    (become)a favorite among competitors, sports fans and the media.

Enthusiasm for the mascot purchase has led to a     3    (short) of products with many netizens complaining that it’s too difficult to acquire       4    Bing Dwen Dwen doll.

Zhang Zhicheng, a spokesman for the National Intellectual Property Administration, said, “the difficulty buyers face     5    (get) merchandise (指定商品) demonstrates the country’s stronger and     6     (comprehensive) protection of Olympics symbols.” People were told     7     they could do and couldn’t do well before the Games. They knew they would have to go to licensed (获许的) online or physical shops     8    (buy) Games-related merchandise.

“Not just does the mascot have Olympics symbol protection, it also receives patent, trademark and copyright protection” Zhang said at a news conference     9    (organize) by the 2022 Beijing Media Center. “Comprehensive intellectual property protection guarantees the rights and interests of IPR owners and promotes the spread of Olympics culture," he said.

The strong protection of Olympic     10    (symbol) and countermeasures against IPR violators have also shown that China is on its way to being an IPR power, which will help us build a good global reputation and encourage innovators.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Our ancestors did it out of necessity, but we are returning to their ways out of a desire to preserve the planet     1     future generations. Claire Jackson investigates the return of our make-do-and-mend and it turns out that “fast” fashion has been replaced by a “slow” fashion     2    (move).

Reports that 300,000 tons of     3    (use) clothing ends up in UK landfill every year have led to a comeback of make-do-and-mend, encouraging increasing numbers of people to take a renewed interest in maintenance,     4    (buy) second-hand and to choose quality over quantity.

“There used to be a feeling of shame attached to wearing second-hand clothes,” reflects Anita Taylor, a shop owner. “We’re now meeting people     5     are sourcing their clothes from agencies such as ours, having committed to not buying anything new for a year.”

In days gone by, wearing a     6    (visible) mended jacket would have been considered an embarrassment, but now it may be prized for     7    (it) beauty and practicality.

Despite the growing interest in mending, basic sewing skills — particularly among younger generations —     8    (be) surprisingly scarce(不足的). If you really can’t fix something, you can always repurpose it. By the way, it’s all     9     matter of taste. No matter     10     my mother-in-law may say, I happen to like my silver bracelet made out of an old fork very much.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The UAE Embassy to the People's Republic of China joined with Hala China and China Fashion Association to support the showcasing of     1     (emerge) local fashion talents from across the UAE at Emirati Fashion Days 2021.

This novel event will bring the    2    (good) UAE traditional and modern fashion designers and fashion houses to Chinese audiences keen to see unique designs and Emirati styles.     3     (participant) from across the UAE are joining Emirati Fashion Days through a combination of live-streaming and video-led brand content from short video platforms,     4     a perfect opportunity is provided for Chinese people     5     (see) the most sparkling sides in Emirati traditional fashion and also modern designs, expertise, resources and     6     (creative), as the UAE Embassy states. He     7     (insist) the UAE is a great believer and stakeholder in open globalized trade through the Belt and Road Initiative and that Emirati Fashion Days 2021 will create exposure for style across both markets and further growth of both Chinese and Emirati fashion industries.

Emirati Fashion Days 2021 includes more than 10 home-grown UAE brands and will run for a week or so. And     8     means of this virtual event, sustainable e-commerce practices, short video platforms and     9     (advance) technologies will be adopted to present virtual fashion showcases, providing     10     safe and sustainable approach.