1 . The idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recently struck a chord with many young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society.
Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate the “involution(内卷),” joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers.
“Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage (按揭) today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”
Interestingly, the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times, who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale (士气) far beyond their reach.
“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.”
1. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Warned. | B．Punished. | C．Amused. | D．Touched. |
| A．Improvements in living conditions. |
| B．Growing pressure from family and social life. |
| C．Increasing material possessions from families. |
| D．Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions. |
| A．Understanding. | B．Intolerant. | C．Supportive. | D．Unclear. |
| A．They never really drop their responsibilities. |
| B．They really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle. |
| C．They find their dreams far beyond their reach. |
| D．They would rather escape than take challenges. |
1. Why does the speaker deliver the speech?
| A．To attract more students to join the English club. |
| B．To inform freshmen to choose their favorite club. |
| C．To introduce freshmen to all the clubs in the school. |
| A．Those who are fascinated by physical activities. |
| B．Those who want to improve their oral English. |
| C．Those who long to make friends with foreigners. |
| A．English Corner discussions. |
| B．Singing competitions. |
| C．English performances. |
| A．Registering online. |
| B．Contacting Alice Lee. |
| C．Writing application letters. |
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After long and careful training, the team went on its first international rescue missions in 2003. That year, the Chinese team helped save
Since then, the CISAR
Rescue workers are trained to find people, treat injuries, and hand out food, water, and other supplies.
4 . PARIS—The European Space Agency (ESA) says it was “blown away” by the record number of applicants—more than 22000—hoping to become the continent’s next generation of space travelers, including more women than ever and some 200 people with disabilities.
“We’ve all been astonished at the number of applicants,” ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher told a news conference. “It’s a very strong expression of interest and enthusiasm that people have across Europe for space.”
In giving out the results of a new recruitment (招募) drive aimed at more astronaut diversity, the agency acknowledged Wednesday that it still has work to do on gender balance. Just 24% of the applicants were women, up from 15% at the last hiring drive in 2008. The hiring campaign didn’t specifically address ethnic diversity, but stressed the importance of “representing all parts of our society”. The agency received applications from all 25 member nations and associate members, though most came from traditional heavyweights France, Germany, Britain and Italy. ESA specifically sought out people with physical disabilities, for a first-of-its-kind effort to determine what adaptations would be necessary to space stations to accommodate them.
The competition is fierce. Just four to six people will be chosen as Europe’s next astronauts, with a reserve team of about 20. The candidates will undergo intensive screening over the next year, with a final decision expected in late 2022.
The European agency has sent only two women into space to date—Claudie Haignere and Samantha Cristoforetti—but wants that number to grow. While 5 419 women applied for the new ESA program, “the numbers also show there is more to be done to achieve gender balance in the space sector,” said David Parker, its director of human and robotic exploration. Globally, 65 of the more than 560 people who have explored space were women, most of them Americans.
1. How did ESA feel about the result of their recruitment drive?| A．Unexpected. | B．Curious. | C．Dissatisfied. | D．Understandable. |
| A．Gender balance. | B．Ethnic diversity. | C．Regional diversity. | D．Political Equality. |
| A．By providing data. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By making comparisons. | D．By setting down general rules. |
| A．ESA Releases a New Recruitment | B．Would-be Astronauts Hit Record? |
| C．Imbalance has arisen in ESA | D．Competition is Fiercer than Ever |
5 . I recently heard a wonderful new parenting phrase that I suspect is going to become a regular addition to my vocabulary. The phrase is “benign neglect”, and it refers to leaving one’s children free to make their own decisions, control their own time, and generally act like adults.
Jeni Marinucci, who first introduced me to this phrase, described how she treats her children almost as if they were hearty houseplants: “They should be watered abundantly and you should ensure they get plenty of sunshine. But otherwise, just let them be.” From a young age, her children have been making their own hair and other appointments (after she showed them how to do it). Similarly, their time is their own to use as they wish. On a lazy Saturday, it’s up to them to figure out a ride to the movies and how to make breakfast and lunch for themselves.
The “benign neglect approach” may sound extreme to some readers. Indeed, one commenter on Marinucci’s article accused her of neglecting to raise her children at all, which seems a bit uncomfortable. It’s true that her approach would not work for everyone, but at the very least she recognizes what so many parents these days fail to acknowledge — that our beloved children will spend a far greater percentage of their lives as adults than they will as children, so we parents neglect a fundamental requirement of our job if we fail to prepare them for that independence.
I like that “benign neglect” pays attention to the parental side of parenting, and does not focus entirely on the children. However, miracles will only happen if I hand over responsibilities to my growing children. It’s like the old proverb: Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?| A．Making decisions. | B．Controlling one’s time. |
| C．The author’s vocabulary. | D．A new parenting phrase. |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By analyzing the data. |
| C．By giving a statement. | D．By making comparisons. |
| A．Give them a good education. | B．Instruct them to be independent. |
| C．Meet their reasonable demands. | D．Love them unconditionally. |
| A．Focus Your Kids Entirely | B．Learn to Say No to Your Kids |
| C．“Benign Neglect” Isn’t a Bad Thing for Kids | D．“Benign Neglect” Doesn’t Work for Everyone |
6 . If you live in Shanghai, Beijing or many other cities, you may see many orange bicycles on the streets these days.
These bikes are owned by a company called Mobike. You can order a bike through an app on your phone. When you find a bike, you just scan a QR code(扫描二维码) on the bike so you can use it. You don’t need to return the bike to a station—you can park it anywhere.
China was known as “the kingdom of bicycles” about 30 years ago. But more people choose to drive cars and catch the subway these days. Bike rental(租赁的) services like Mobike are bringing bikes back.
“Back then, I got the feeling that Chinese people were trying to be modern and push away the past. So they did not want to be connected with bicycles,” said Ines Brunn, a German woman who runs a bike store in Beijing. “I do believe changes in people’s tastes will shape new thinking about bikes.”
Online rental services are making biking more convenient, but it’s still not easy to ride bikes in Chinese cities. Cars often take up bicycle lanes(道路). Bikers have to ride next to cars in car lanes, which can be very dangerous.
Beijing plans to build over 3,200 km of new bike lanes. Drivers who drive in bike lanes will be punished. Traffic signs will be put up to better protect bikers.
1. If you want to use a Mobike, ________.| A．you have to pay for an app |
| B．you don’t need to pay for it |
| C．you have to scan a QR code |
| D．you don’t have to return it |
| A．Bike rental services are becoming more popular. |
| B．China had the most bicycles in the world about 30 years ago. |
| C．More people are driving cars or taking the subway these days. |
| D．There are more bicyclists than motorists these days. |
| A．Chinese people like modern things. |
| B．More people will start riding bikes. |
| C．People in Beijing are changing their tastes. |
| D．Chinese people like riding bicycles. |
| A．Bringing back bikes |
| B．Orange bikes will be fashionable |
| C．How to use a Mobike |
| D．Why is Beijing building new bike lanes? |
These days, people who do manual(手工的 体力的)work often receive far more money than people who work in offices. As often as not, people who work in offices
8 . Since COVID-19 outbreak, many women have stepped up in the fight to end the epidemic (流行病).
Guo Xin is a volunteer from Shandong Province. She has been working as a volunteer in Wuhan since February 3. She is mainly responsible for helping to count the goods and materials donated (捐赠) to Wuhan.
According to Guo, her parents didn’t know she was coming to Wuhan. “I wasn’t sure if I should come as I didn’t know how difficult the situation was. I thought about it and decided to come. I have a sister. She is in college. My parents are healthy. If you overthink it, it becomes more difficult. But if you let it go, it’s much easier,” Guo said.
Behind the reports, there are still many unknown women workers. Among them, some businesswomen have spared no expense (不惜一切代价) in the production of protective equipment (设备) at the fastest speed for fighting against the epidemic. There are also women who are active in communities and on the streets, working hard for people. There are also policewomen, women reporters and drivers.
According to a survey, in Shanghai, half of the doctors on the front line of the fight against the outbreak are women and more than 90 percent of nurses are women. Women medical workers are heroes. They are soldiers who should not be neglected in the fight against the epidemic.
1. What is TRUE about Guo Xin?| A．She is a college student. |
| B．She made her own decision to go to Wuhan. |
| C．She comes from a city in Guangdong Province. |
| D．Her parents supported her in her decision to go to Wuhan. |
| A．Women are as strong as men. |
| B．The reports can’t tell all the truths. |
| C．A lot of women are trying their best to offer help. |
| D．People should pull together when facing difficulties. |
| A．Discovered. |
| B．Changed. |
| C．Admitted. |
| D．Forgotten. |
| A．Being a volunteer is honorable |
| B．The importance of the volunteers |
| C．Remember the efforts of people during the epidemic |
| D．The important role of women in fighting against the epidemic |
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1. Where are the speakers?
| A．In Britain. | B．In Germany. | C．In France. |
| A．She handles daily affairs (事务). | B．She deals with e-mails. | C．She manages the telephones. |
| A．At 5:15 p.m. | B．At 4:30 p.m. | C．At 4:15 p.m. |
| A．A secretary. | B．A director. | C．An engineer. |
