1 . One of my earliest memories was watching my mum talk on our old phone. I was fascinated (着迷的) that she could talk to someone who wasn’t actually in the room with her.
However, what bothers me is that we rarely associate with (来往) each other nowadays.
Don’t let technology take our time and ruin our life. Make time to meet, to pray and to communicate with each other. Take a walk on the beach with a friend. Have a long conversation with the phones off and the hearts on.
Remember that we are here to love each other, help each other and make this world a better place.
| A．That was a long time ago. |
| B．Connect offline as well as online. |
| C．Few take the time to talk face to face. |
| D．Smartphones have both advantages and disadvantages. |
| E．We should communicate with each other with phones off. |
| F．When your technology can help to do these things, then use it. |
| G．When she left the room, I slowly walked over to the phone and stared at it for a while. |
2 . A first-year undergraduate student in Chengdu, recently complained online that her mother refused to raise her monthly allowance to 4, 500 yuan （ $ 633） even when she said her current allowance 2,000 yuan was not enough to cover her expenses, sparking a debate on how much money a college student needs per month. One expert shares his views on the issue with China Daily: Students should pursue education, not comfort.
Even for a college student studying in a first -tier city in China, 2, 000 yuan is enough to cover all his or her monthly expenses. In fact, for a college student in Chengdu a monthly allowance of 2, 000 yuan is more than enough. According to a survey conducted by a bookkeeping platform, the average monthly expense for an undergraduate in cities other than Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou was less than 2, 000 yuan in 2019; for Chengdu, it was 1, 900 yuan.
Claiming that she can hardly afford new clothing and cosmetics with her 2, 000 yuan monthly allowance, the undergraduate student in Chengdu criticized her mother for refusing to raise her pocket money. Her “meager” allowance, she said, prevented her from buying branded goods that her hostel-mates enjoyed.
By the time a person enters a college, she or he should have developed a healthy consumption habit. And a youth should adjust her or his consumption according to her or his family income. On a deeper level, the money they spend in college should depend on how much they value their parents’ hard work. Besides, some college students could take up part-time jobs to meet their monetary needs if they feel their parents don't or can’t send them enough money. In this way they can also learn to meet the requirements of life in the future and develop healthy consumption ion habits. More importantly, they should always bear in mind that education is their top priority in college.
1. What's the expert' s attitude to the issue about the undergraduate student?| A．supportive. | B．neutral. | C．He was critical. | D．He was unconcerned. |
| A．less than 2, 000 yuan | B．633 dollars | C．more than 2, 000 | D．1, 900 yuan |
| A．Empty. | B．Fruitful. | C．Mean. | D．Pitiful. |
| A．College students should keep their expenses in line with their family conditions. |
| B．College students should deal with their living expenses problems reasonably. |
| C．College students consumption level is determined by their parents. |
| D．College students should take up a part-time job to cover their expenses. |
3 . As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the New Year on the hunt for a new job.
In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to recruit (招聘）or retain strong employees.
According to a survey by Aflac, small businesses deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy.
The keys to happiness.
In a small business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere.
Although small businesses excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small- business environment community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.
By offering a robust benefits plan that includes voluntary benefits, small businesses can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.
| A．The way to success |
| B．Unlocking improvement |
| C．It allows employees to feel that their opinions matter |
| D．Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness |
| E．The report found that 85% of small business employees are happy in their current job |
| F．There are limited opportunities for employees to get promoted in small businesses |
| G．Nearly a quarter of participants stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business |
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1.尊重习俗；2.不高声喧哗；3.其他。
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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Recently, an Internet slang word “Foxi” or “Buddhist” is becoming
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All in all, there is one thing that “Buddhist Youngsters” should keep in mind: You may want to keep a calm mindset, but you should never stop fighting for
6 . Looking around the streets of London, you’ll definitely see many methods people use to move around.
This traditional children’s vehicle has become more complicated over the years. And now, with the addition of a small electric motor, it’s become a cheap and easy mode of transport. Scooting around town can be fun and doesn’t involve much effort.
Many e•scooter riders in the U.K. broke the law. Some had been seen on pavements, and others on the road jumped red traffic lights, adding to the frustration of motorists stuck in traffic jams. In the U.K., the law states that riding one on the public highway or pavement is forbidden. Despite this, it seems the increasing popularity of e•scooters means they can be seen everywhere.
The U.K. government is looking at how safely they can be used on the road and is “reviewing” the law. But its transport minister, Michael Ellis, has told the BBC that “Micromobility products are appearing in countries across the globe and are an exciting innovation, for which we know there is demand.
| A．The roads are already very crowded. |
| B．What’s the best means of transport? |
| C．People seldom see e•scooter accidents in the U.K. |
| D．However, safety must always be our top priority. |
| E．And now users are asking that regulations be changed. |
| F．There’s no doubt that there are dangers of riding a two•wheeled scooter. |
| G．It’s no wonder that it’s becoming increasingly popular in the world. |
7 . "What kind of rubbish are you?" This question has brought about complaints over the past months in Shanghai. On July 1st, 2019, the city introduced strict trash-sorting rules. Residents must divide this waste into four separate groups and throw it into specific public bins.
Shanghai is faced with an obvious environmental problem. It produces 9 million tons of rubbish a year, and the number is rising quickly. Like other cities in China, it has relied on trash pickers to pick out whatever can be reused. But as people get wealthier, fewer of them want to do such dirty work. The waste, meanwhile, just keeps piling up.
Many people appear to be bothered by the rules. Rubbish must be divided according to whether it is food, recyclable, dry or hazardous （有害的）, the differences among which can be complex and confusing. Some have complained that they must put food waste straight in the required public bin, forcing them to tear open plastic bags and throw it by hand. Most annoying is the short scheduled time for throwing trash, typically a couple of hours, morning and evening. This means that people all go at the same time and anyone can keep an eye on what is being thrown out; no one wants to look bad.
People who fail obey the rules could be hit with fines of up to 200 yuan. For repetitive violators, the city can add black marks to their credit records, making it harder for them to get bank loans or even buy train tickets. However, citizens support the idea of recycling in general and say a tough campaign is necessary. "Slowly people will get used to it," says Li Chongjin of Fudan University.
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?| A．To amuse the readers with a question |
| B．To introduce a hot topic about trash dividing |
| C．To present a social problem in Shanghai |
| D．To offer a way to deal with the complaints |
| A．trash-pickers | B．waste-throwers |
| C．law-makers | D．rule-breakers |
| A．Being forced to keep plastic bags open. |
| B．Being required to tell different kinds of rubbish apart |
| C．Being seriously punished for improper behavior |
| D．Being asked to throw trash at the short scheduled time. |
| A．Hopeful | B．Dissatisfied. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Uncaring |
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10 . Are you an optimist（乐观主义者）or a pessimist（悲观主义者）? It seems that young people in China are more optimistic than youth in other countries.
Varkey Foundation, a UK non-profit organization, did a survey between last September and October. It asked 20,000 young people in 20 counties including China, the United States and the United Kingdom how they think and feel about the world. The survey found that 53 percent of those questioned in China think the world is becoming a better place, the highest percentage among the countries surveyed.
When asked why they felt hopeful for the future, 93 percent of Chinese youth think it's because of advances in technology. Medicine, renewable energy and computing may make life in the future easier. Some 64 percent of Chinese youth also think China is a good place to live. The biggest reason（29 percent）is that China is "a country in which anyone is able to get on if they work hard".
The survey also found young people in emerging economies are more hopeful about the future than those in developed countries. Following Chia, Indian youth were the second most optimistic（49 percent）. Those in France, Italy and Turkey are the most pessimistic. The rise of global terrorism worries them most.
However, Chinese young people seem to worry about something else. As much as 82 percent of them worry about climate change. China is the only country out of the 20 in which climate change was the biggest cause of fear for future.
Vikas Pota of the Varkey Foundation took this as a good thing. Chinese youths are more aware than anyone of how serious the climate problem is and will be pressing for change, he told the South China Morning Post.
1. In the survey, about ___________ felt hopeful about the world.| A．20 countries | B．10, 600 Chinese youth |
| C．20, 000 young people | D．53 percent of Chinese youth questioned |
| A．Technology advances quickly in China. | B．They have more abilities. |
| C．China is a good place to live. | D．Working hard always helps in China. |
| A．Young people in developed countries are more optimistic. |
| B．The Indian youth is the most pessimistic in the survey. |
| C．Global terrorism worries the young in countries like Italy. |
| D．About 80 percent of Chinese youth care most about jobs. |
| A．Chinese young people are more optimistic. |
| B．The life in the future in China is easier. |
| C．Chinese young people worry climate change most. |
| D．The young people in developed countries are worried about terrorism. |
