1 . I was watching a TV program when I came across a sorrowful sight: homeless people lying near the wall of a busy Manhattan train station. Dan Rather, a reporter, was covering the event. He
One woman took the
Dan Rather then went along with a homeless person to the welfare office. It took the man three days to just fill out the proper applications. The complete
After watching this program, I gave
A.gathered | B.described | C.interviewed | D.observed |
A.recognized | B.assisted | C.worried | D.believed |
A.car | B.subway | C.bus | D.train |
A.eventually | B.obviously | C.rarely | D.temporarily |
A.landed | B.designed | C.quit | D.shared |
A.libraries | B.hospitals | C.stadiums | D.shelters |
A.admit | B.explain | C.understand | D.predict |
A.In comparison | B.Without doubt | C.Without difficulty | D.In return |
A.brought up | B.cared for | C.referred to | D.depended on |
A.ceremony | B.conversation | C.experiment | D.process |
A.hand | B.option | C.honour | D.gift |
A.improved | B.lost | C.applied | D.succeeded |
A.different | B.impractical | C.serious | D.unnecessary |
A.factory | B.society | C.party | D.club |
A.end | B.strengthen | C.copy | D.rebuild |
2 . Experts worry that teen texting is out of control. Instead of
Garcia, a high school senior from Grand Kennedy, has also felt the need to stay constantly
Dr. Dowdell, at Villanova University, says that many people expect to be able to
So we decided to have Kenny and Garcia do an experiment. These were the
“Wow, it was completely
A.sleeping | B.exercising | C.reading | D.working |
A.studies | B.discusses | C.argues | D.texts |
A.power | B.urge | C.approval | D.commitment |
A.submit to | B.feed on | C.respond to | D.struggle against |
A.surrounded | B.accepted | C.connected | D.acknowledged |
A.avoid | B.count | C.anticipate | D.accumulate |
A.access | B.challenge | C.consult | D.influence |
A.appealing | B.annoying | C.frustrating | D.encouraging |
A.benefit | B.expectation | C.assumption | D.concern |
A.resist | B.advance | C.concentrate | D.pause |
A.components | B.applications | C.rules | D.options |
A.painful | B.enjoyable | C.serious | D.helpful |
A.instructed | B.hesitated | C.rejected | D.admitted |
A.In spite of | B.Instead of | C.But for | D.Along with |
A.direct | B.depressing | C.joyful | D.practical |
3 . At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comǎneci made history. She performed a routine
Perfectionism is generally appreciated as a good quality. Therefore, it’s not
Aiming for a high degree of success isn’t necessarily
Maladaptive perfectionism, which involves an intense
A.randomly | B.temporarily | C.faultlessly | D.repeatedly |
A.talent | B.discoveries | C.transformation | D.achievements |
A.interesting | B.necessary | C.apparent | D.surprising |
A.professions | B.experiences | C.advertisements | D.agreements |
A.theory | B.tendency | C.measure | D.difficulty |
A.insist | B.confirm | C.worry | D.regret |
A.detail | B.interaction | C.instruction | D.recognition |
A.miss out | B.hold onto | C.set aside | D.rely on |
A.beneficial | B.reliable | C.harmful | D.significant |
A.avoid | B.tolerate | C.identify | D.forget |
A.argument | B.competition | C.desire | D.strategy |
A.indicate | B.weaken | C.stress | D.inspire |
A.shift | B.adopt | C.accept | D.strengthen |
A.realistic | B.cautious | C.decisive | D.helpful |
A.challenge | B.mention | C.evaluate | D.prioritize |
4 . My colleagues and I, who have been teaching powerful communication skills, talk about the power of words all the time. We think the words we use are at the heart of
Over the last twenty years, I have
There are lots of ways we can make someone feel excluded and
So, the next time you are in a
A.success | B.friendship | C.inclusion | D.sympathy |
A.praised | B.employed | C.criticized | D.coached |
A.assumptions | B.options | C.questions | D.suggestions |
A.treat | B.rescue | C.admire | D.follow |
A.competitors | B.outsiders | C.researchers | D.professionals |
A.gradually | B.rarely | C.temporarily | D.constantly |
A.hesitant | B.unlikely | C.afraid | D.unwilling |
A.unwelcome | B.regretful | C.envious | D.disappointed |
A.factor | B.result | C.change | D.dream |
A.sought for | B.tested out | C.cared for | D.left out |
A.contest | B.gathering | C.camp | D.classroom |
A.confident | B.courageous | C.thoughtful | D.patient |
A.imagine | B.consider | C.avoid | D.miss |
A.worried | B.curious | C.pleased | D.sure |
A.element | B.day | C.person | D.party |
5 . The way of recording things has never ceased to develop. In the 1980s, as sales of video recorders went up, old 8mm home movies were gradually replaced by VHS (video home system)tapes. Later, video tapes of family holidays lost their appeal and the use of DVDs
Digitising historical documents brings huge benefits—files can be
But the news that the Ministry of Justice of the UK is proposing to scan the 110 million people’s wills it holds and then destroy a handful of
Scholars
The government says that it will save the original wills of “famous people for historic record”, such as that of Princess Diana’s. However, assuming that we know who will
The digitisation of old documents is a valuable, even essential measure. But to destroy the originals once they have been scanned, is not a matter of great
A.paused | B.boomed | C.recovered | D.disappeared |
A.getting outdated | B.coming into style | C.being fined | D.making an error |
A.deleted | B.named | C.copied | D.altered |
A.fight or flight | B.life or death | C.wear and tear | D.awe and wonder |
A.unfortunately | B.additionally | C.in summary | D.for example |
A.the originals | B.the essentials | C.the visualised | D.the digitised |
A.preservation | B.classification | C.publication | D.destruction |
A.applaud | B.disagree | C.discriminate | D.withdraw |
A.revising | B.abandoning | C.uncovering | D.enduring |
A.meaningful | B.favourable | C.resistant | D.delicate |
A.inventing | B.adjusting | C.accessing | D.damaging |
A.outcomes | B.safeguards | C.deadlines | D.byproducts |
A.matter | B.respond | C.lose | D.live |
A.spared | B.discussed | C.forgotten | D.protected |
A.sacrifice | B.courage | C.efficiency | D.admiration |
6 . Alipay, the digital payment arm of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, is allocating more resources to roll out translation services in 16 languages, to ensure foreigners in China can use mobile payments without any hurdles.
Alipay’s move comes amid China’s intensified efforts to further improve foreigners’ payment
Alipay has allowed foreigners in China to link their
Users of 10 overseas e-wallets are also able to use their familiar home e-wallets on their own phones by
According to Alipay, foreigners can use the app to complete payments at restaurants, hotels, scenic spots, convenience stores and supermarkets, as well as for ride-hailing, shared bikes, buses and other public
The mobile payment app has also
The State Council, China’s Cabinet, published a guideline on improving payment services and
Last week, the People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank,
Wang Pengbo, a senior analyst at market consultancy Botong Analysys, said the intensified efforts to provide convenient payment services will not only
Wang said the move demonstrates the country’s resolve to expand high-standard opening-up,
Meanwhile, Chinese banks are taking measures to expand the
Dong said more efforts are needed to expand the scenarios of various types of payment methods at tourist attractions, sporting events, transportation hubs, healthcare and beauty centers and other daily
A.expectations | B.memorizations | C.experiences | D.durations |
A.international | B.domestic | C.interior | D.commercial |
A.copying | B.photographing | C.sharing | D.scanning |
A.transportation | B.security | C.education | D.maintenance |
A.evolved | B.launched | C.specialized | D.simplified |
A.decreased | B.restricted | C.suspended | D.raised |
A.implementing | B.enhancing | C.administrating | D.subscribing |
A.diversified | B.facilitated | C.digitalized | D.conflicted |
A.purchased | B.authorized | C.released | D.commercialized |
A.designs | B.illustrations | C.instructions | D.imagery |
A.significantly | B.artificially | C.individually | D.frequently |
A.gateway | B.industry | C.deadline | D.term |
A.developing | B.monitoring | C.securing | D.adding |
A.recognition | B.acceptance | C.regulation | D.policy |
A.construction | B.application | C.production | D.consumption |
7 . In Favour of Simple Writing
Do you edit text messages carefully before sending them? If so, you may be the kind of person who takes pride in
People are constantly receiving messages, from the mailbox to the inbox to the text-message alert. What to read, what to skim (略读) and what to ignore are decisions that nearly everyone has to make dozens of times a day. A new book titled All Readers are Busy Nowadays makes the argument for being the careful kind of
Take “less is more”. Most books on writing well advocate the advice to
Keeping messages to a
Syntax (句法) and
If everyone is a busy reader, everyone is a busy writer, too. That may make it tempting to sent as many messages as
A.conveying | B.understanding | C.crafting | D.sending |
A.care | B.quantity | C.simplicity | D.technology |
A.reader | B.poster | C.learner | D.writer |
A.structures | B.principles | C.aims | D.alternatives |
A.remove | B.ignore | C.reconsider | D.interpret |
A.conveyed | B.translated | C.tested | D.shaped |
A.lowered | B.affected | C.doubled | D.maintained |
A.basic | B.positive | C.definite | D.single |
A.Recording | B.Reducing | C.Counting | D.Estimating |
A.in comparison | B.after all | C.for instance | D.in particular |
A.word-choice | B.pattern-design | C.target-setting | D.platform-selection |
A.difficult | B.suitable | C.challenging | D.common |
A.carefully | B.often | C.politely | D.quickly |
A.outcomes | B.points | C.figures | D.benefits |
A.received | B.written | C.read | D.answered |
8 . Picture this: you’re out to dinner with a friend who you know makes a lot more money than you do. When you open the
That’s the idea behind “loud budgeting”, a trend that could not only relieve you of the
The term was first introduced by TikTok (抖音) comedian Lukas Battle. Battle explained his concept in an interview: simply put, loud budgeting is being
It’s not just a TikTok thing though. Even those in the financial services industry are on board with the
Beyond just saving money, loud budgeting is also bringing people closer. Honest money talks lead to greater respect among friends and family. By
With its focus on being open, spending wisely, and building
A.door | B.menu | C.bill | D.wallet |
A.appeal to | B.lead to | C.stick to | D.object to |
A.Otherwise | B.Meanwhile | C.Therefore | D.However |
A.financial | B.cultural | C.physical | D.economical |
A.refusing | B.pretending | C.agreeing | D.guaranteeing |
A.worried | B.angry | C.honest | D.excited |
A.male | B.female | C.young | D.old |
A.tradition | B.truth | C.treasure | D.trend |
A.below their standards | B.beyond their means | C.towards their goals | D.despite their differences |
A.normalizing | B.criticizing | C.memorizing | D.visualizing |
A.endlessly | B.intelligently | C.openly | D.formally |
A.belonging | B.accountability | C.flexibility | D.rigidity |
A.less motivated | B.less equipped | C.more hesitant | D.more likely |
A.connections | B.business | C.habitats | D.reputation |
A.lose faith in | B.take charge of | C.do away with | D.make up for |
9 . A cure for the future in the past?
For over fifty years, the people of Britain have relied on the welfare state to make sure they have adequate health services. But now the National Health Service is sick. Government
For some, however, there are
Consider these case studies:
Maude is 76 years old and has been suffering from arthritis for almost ten years. “The pain in my joints was almost
Ron is 46. His high-powered city job was
So is there still a place in our lives for modern medicine? While it is true that some infections and viruses may be
A.support | B.restrictions | C.cutbacks | D.concern |
A.programs | B.alternatives | C.measures | D.scales |
A.comeback | B.living | C.change | D.mess |
A.unique | B.uncertain | C.universal | D.unbearable |
A.permission | B.surgery | C.supervision | D.strength |
A.condition | B.desperation | C.general | D.particular |
A.protect | B.recover | C.relieve | D.treat |
A.eager | B.grateful | C.famous | D.responsible |
A.treatments | B.sources | C.spirits | D.comments |
A.supervised | B.declared | C.recommended | D.tempted |
A.contributing | B.adapting | C.subjecting | D.objecting |
A.moderate | B.active | C.negative | D.suitable |
A.identifying | B.investigating | C.estimating | D.worsening |
A.prevented | B.empowered | C.indicated | D.restored |
A.undertaking | B.invading | C.investing | D.evolving |
10 . Generally, most people feel delighted when birthday comes, especially children. They count the days and can’t wait to send
This may be common in those who are in their 50’s or older. For some people in this age, life becomes a
Some people do not like to come to the notice of others due to any possible reason on this earth. They just don’t want to be the
There is also another part of the population that thinks it is a
A.blessings | B.greetings | C.invitation | D.gratitude |
A.Anyway | B.Besides | C.Therefore | D.Nevertheless |
A.long | B.refuse | C.remember | D.manage |
A.normal | B.active | C.exciting | D.busy |
A.leisure | B.celebration | C.sympathy | D.admiration |
A.reality | B.dream | C.story | D.journey |
A.consistent | B.slower | C.faster | D.steadier |
A.cuts up | B.builds up | C.takes up | D.breaks up |
A.help | B.get | C.make | D.put |
A.wonderful | B.awful | C.unexpected | D.rare |
A.pride | B.example | C.focus | D.burden |
A.familiar | B.fundamental | C.similar | D.contrary |
A.shelter | B.attention | C.sign | D.appearance |
A.budget | B.collection | C.waste | D.lack |
A.reputation | B.rest | C.time | D.salary |