具体内容如下：1.介绍现状；2.纸媒的重要性；3.提出呼吁。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
Embracing the Magic of Print Media
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . Every year, some 2.3 million women and men around the world died from work-related accidents or diseases — that’s more than 8, 000 deaths every single day — and at least 402 million people suffer from non-fatal occupational injuries. The number is enormous in terms of personal tragedy and hardship. And it comes with a huge economic loss. It is estimated that occupational accidents and diseases lead to a 5.4 percent loss of annual global GDP.
A safe and healthy working environment is so important that in June 2022 the ILO (International Labor Organization) took a historic step when it added a safe and healthy working environment to its Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Why does this matter? It matters because occupational safety and health can now no longer be viewed as an optional extra. All of the ILO’s 186 member states are now required to respect, promote and achieve a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.
This is significant for several reasons. First, it recognizes that every worker has the right to be protected from dangers and risks that can cause injury, illness or death in the workplace.
By making occupational safety and health (OSH) a fundamental right, the ILO is sending a clear message to governments and employers of all countries that they must take responsibility for providing a safe and healthy working environment for all workers.
When workers feel safe and healthy in their workplace, they are likely to be more productive and efficient. This can benefit workers, employers as well as the economy. Conversely, when workers are injured or become ill due to workplace dangers, it can have a significantly negative impact on productivity and economic growth.
A safe and healthy working environment is now a fundamental right for each and every worker. Governments, employers, trade unions as well as companies must work together to make this right a reality.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．To draw a conclusion. | B．To introduce the topic. |
| C．To warn us of the danger at work. | D．To call for the need of safety environment. |
| A．It means a basic right to the ILO. | B．It means life and death to employers. |
| C．It means a fundamental obligation to workers. | D．It means economic growth to the government. |
| A．Consequently. | B．Contrarily. | C．Conventionally. | D．Commonly. |
| A．The joint efforts by the four sides. | B．The potential improvements to make. |
| C．The history of workers’ sufferings. | D．The measures workers take to get protected. |
3 . There are some disabled people in the world who fight an unseen battle within themselves every day. They never cry and
Six-and-a-half years back, I was in a car accident. The driver slept, and the car fell in the ditch, as a result of which, I suffered
The days I spent in the hospital were
That’s how this
| A．pray | B．blame | C．forgive | D．insist |
| A．survivors | B．failures | C．fighters | D．explorers |
| A．slight | B．personal | C．distinct | D．multiple |
| A．cut | B．cured | C．cracked | D．separated |
| A．improved | B．suited | C．changed | D．dominated |
| A．in vain | B．in sorrow | C．in despair | D．in relief |
| A．admitted | B．walked | C．showed | D．rushed |
| A．kicked out | B．picked out | C．helped out | D．worn out |
| A．performed | B．underwent | C．required | D．planned |
| A．joyful | B．dreadful | C．helpful | D．regretful |
| A．sensitively | B．theoretically | C．physically | D．psychologically |
| A．frustrated | B．bored | C．tense | D．angry |
| A．endless | B．colorless | C．limitless | D．priceless |
| A．time | B．belief | C．decision | D．opportunity |
| A．adversity | B．story | C．surgery | D．emergency |
1. Why was the woman on the subway?
| A．She was going to work. | B．She was on the way home. | C．She was going to the supermarket. |
| A．She called the police. | B．She held the robber’s knife. | C．She pushed the robber to the ground. |
| A．Two policemen. | B．The woman herself. | C．Two other passengers. |
| A．Regret. | B．Anxiety. | C．Relief. |
Xiaohongshu, the social media and lifestyle platform sometimes known as China’s answer to Instagram, apologized
The platform, which said it has 100 million
The apology
6 . At about 54, the average age of retirement in China is among the lowest in the world. This is a problem. Since standards were set. life expectancy has increased while the number of working adults-those whose labor, in fact, supports retirees--has begun to drop.
But persuading people to work longer is proving hard. In 2008 the government said it was thinking about raising retirement ages, but backed away with a public protest. Now it feels it can wait no longer.
The pressure to act is evident. Current retirement ages were set in the 1950s, when the average person was expected to die before reaching that stage. For most men in China the age is6o, much lower than the average of 64.2 in the OECD, a club mostly of rich countries. Yet life expectancy in China is now just two years short of the OECD average of 79, so Chinese retirees on a state pension (养老金) usually needs several more years of support from government funds than those in rich world.
In 2019 the public-pension system covered almost 1billion adults, more than any other such organization in the world. The country’s main pension fund may run out of money by 2035, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, an official think-tank, has warned.
The government appears not yet to have decided how to reform the system. The current five-year economic plan contains merely a sentence on the topic, calling for adjustment in “small steps”. But its inclusion means that changes are all but certain to begin before the plan ends in 2025. After the plan for older Chinese to work longer was revealed, it became a hot issue. On Weibo, posts tagged with “postpone the retirement age” have launched more than 100, 000 discussions. Many comments have been critical. In 2020 a survey of 96, 000 people found that more than 80% opposed later retirement. They wondered whether they would have the strength to keep working into their 60s.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?| A．Most people lived longer than 60 in China in the 1950s. |
| B．Current pension fund may not last long with growing retirees. |
| C．Decreasing number of adults alone leads to pension problem. |
| D．Retirees in China get more pension than those in rich countries. |
| A．Some announced goals are hard to achieve. |
| B．Measures are sure to be taken before 2025. |
| C．Ways to change the system have been confirmed. |
| D．Details of adjustment should be mentioned. |
| A．Objective. | B．Doubtful. | C．Supportive. | D．Opposed. |
| A．Problems of aging population in China. |
| B．An expected five-year economic plan. |
| C．A heated debate on longer working time. |
| D．Delayed retirement to be carried out. |
| A．He burned his hand. |
| B．He took care of his roommate. |
| C．He was busy cooking. |
8 . “Funny”, a made-in-China emoji, seems to have recently moved beyond China. Now, it is more than an emoji, but a cultural expansion.
● Reaching Global Markets
A series of “funny” emoji-based bolsters (抱枕) have attracted the attention of Japanese customers. Even if one bolster is more than three times as expensive as in China, it doesn’t kill their desires to buy it. One Japanese customer Miki said, “They are just so cute and I bought three bolsters at one time for my family. And every time I see them, my mood just brightens suddenly.”
A Japanese netizen Kiro Kara said, “I think the emoji implies very complicated meanings. My dad will send it when he doesn’t agree with someone but he has to say something and behave politely.”
● Addition to Domestic Social Media
Compared with Japanese impressions of the “funny” emoji, Chinese netizens prefer to use emoji to tease one another on social media.
One commonly seen online comment is, “We strongly suggest stopping the usage of the emoji. Because every time other people send me the emoji, I feel very uncomfortable and consider myself as a fool.”
Regarded as the most popular emoji, the “funny” emoji has received much attention since its release in 2013. In fact, the “funny” emoji is the updated version of its original one; “funny” has a smiley mouth, two eyebrows and a naughty look. All these characteristics present users a sense of satire (讽刺).
● In Everyday Use Abroad
It's not the first time the Chinese emoji takes the world stage. Earlier this year, one emoji from the Chinese basketball celebrity Yao Ming has been spread through the Middle East region. In a city in southern Egypt, Yao’s smiling emoji has appeared frequently in local traffic signs to remind people the road ahead is one-way. Many locals do not know Yao Ming but are familiar with his emoji and nickname “Chinese Funny Face”.
As a new online language, emojis have become a necessary part of people’s daily life, helping people express their views in a more vivid and precise way. Also, it can help foreigners learn about Chinese culture. But how to properly use “the fifth innovation in China” without hurting others and turn them into commercial advantages still need answers.
1. Why do the bolsters attract Miki’s attention?| A．They are inexpensive. |
| B．They help reach an agreement. |
| C．They help brighten the mood. |
| D．They are helpful to express desire. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．promote the emoji worldwide |
| B．teach us how to use the emoji |
| C．explain the meaning of emoji |
| D．show us the popularity of the emoji |
9 . International Students House
International Students House （ISH）, a unique club and accommodation center founded in 1965, offers a range of services to aid students while they are studying in London. It is located in the heart of London's West End and is close to all public transport facilities.
Accommodation
♦Comfortable accommodation for up to 450 people in single, twin, 3/4 bedded and multi-bedded rooms
♦44 self-contained flats for married students and families
♦ Long and short stays welcomed
Membership
Club membership is open to all full-time students. Membership costs are kept to an absolute minimum to enable the widest possible access. You can join for as short as one month and for up to one year at a time. Membership entitles you to use the various facilities of the House. It has:
• Restaurants
• Clubs and societies
• Study rooms
• Dance, music and films
• Fitness training
• Student bars and coffee shops
• Travel and much more!
The best way to check out all we have on offer is to drop in any Tuesday evening between 7.15 pm and 8:30 pm for Open House in the Club Room. This is an opportunity for you to meet the staff and other club members, enjoy a free cup of coffee and find out all about what's going on. You can take advantage of special membership offers. (Useful tip: Bring along 3 passport-size photographs if you wish to take out membership.)
The Students Adviser
Thanks to the support of STA Travel and in association with the London Conference on Overseas Students (LCOS), ISH now provides the service of the Students Adviser. This new welfare service is open to all students at London's academic institutions. It aims to provide welfare support to help students overcome any personal or practical difficulties they may be experiencing while studying in Britain. One of the key features of the service is that the Students Adviser can be seen during the evenings until about 8:00 pm, Monday to Thursday.
1. What can be learned about ISH?| A．It has a history of almost 50 years. | B．It is designed for married students. |
| C．It offers flexible accommodation options. | D．It is far away from public transport facilities. |
| A．Make acquaintance with the staff | B．Obtain special membership offers. |
| C．Study or work in London. | D．Come with the required photos. |
| A．Its service is free for students in Britain. | B．It is accessible on weekdays. |
| C．Its purpose is to raise academic standards. | D．It gets aid from STA Travel. |
10 . I’ve been teaching college for many years. I’ve long grown used to the torn jeans, slippers, shorts in the dead of the Maine winter, and ball caps worn backward. Still, when one of my students showed up in pajama (睡衣) bottoms, I couldn’t help asking, “Did you just roll out of bed?” He responded: “Five minutes ago.”
I'm familiar with the school of thought that says that how students dress is unrelated, so long as they’re learning. I put it in the same category as “Grammar and spelling don’t matter, so long as they’re expressing themselves”. I wonder about the wisdom of blurring (模糊) the line between bed and desk.
I smile when I think back on the occasions that my parents associated with needing to look respectable. Once, when I was 14 and my brother was 12, my father announced that he was taking us into Manhattan (just a subway ride away) to see the play. My brother and I were excited at the hope, but were shortly discouraged when my father directed us to put on our best clothes, including jackets and ties. “But why?” I begged, not wanting to change out of my comfortable jeans, T-shirt, and sneakers. “Because,” he said, “we’re going to New York.” I can still see the stars in his eyes as he said these words.
So yes, I do want my students to be comfortable. But I also want to pay my respects to those students who believe that appearances count.
I think of the woman — a somewhat older student — I had in class a few years back. She was someone to whom science did not come easily: She worked determinedly for respectable grades on every homework. But I was struck by how tastefully she dressed, day after day.
Once, I said, “You always looked so nice.” Immediately, she answered, “I’ve waited 12 years to return to school, and I dress up to remind myself to be serious about it.”
And, I might add, she seemed perfectly comfortable to me.
1. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?| A．Students care little about class attendance. |
| B．Students show their personality through dress. |
| C．Students tend to ignore their personal appearance. |
| D．Students make it a habit to be late for school. |
| A．Ambiguous. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Disapproving. |
| A．They considered personal appearance important. |
| B．They looked after their children with great care. |
| C．They often paid a visit to New York. |
| D．They preferred dressing formally on a subway. |
| A．To feel comfortable at class with others. |
| B．To show her serious attitude towards learning. |
| C．To impress others with respectable clothes. |
| D．To hide her embarrassment at poor homework. |
