1. 描述这一社会现象；
2. 分析穷游的优缺点：自由安排旅程，节省开支，食宿条件艰苦，不安全；
3. 阐述你的看法。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：穷游 travel on a budget 穷旅者 budget travellers
Travel on a budget
Travelling on a budget is a fashionable form of travel nowadays.
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2 . The government of Tanzania has set up a high-speed Internet service on Mount Kilimanjaro. The government says the service will promote safety for climbers. But it will also allow people to post selfies as they work their way up Africa’s tallest mountain.
At 19, 300 feet (about 5,895 meters), Mount Kilimanjaro, is the highest mountain in Africa. It’s also the world’s tallest mountain that’s not part of a mountain range. About 35,000 people every year are trying to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. But climbing such a tall, glacier-covered mountain isn’t easy. Nape Nnauye, Tanzania’s information minister, said that in the past, “It was a bit dangerous for visitors-without Internet.”
The new Internet service should make it easier for climbers to reach the top of the mountain. They’ll be able to use the Internet to check maps and find their way as well as call for help if they need it. Currently, the new service reaches more than halfway up the mountain. The government says that by the end of the year, climbers will be able to get Internet even at the very top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The government says safety is the main reason for setting up the Internet service on the mountain. But Tanzania depends heavily on tourists. In 2019, tourists were responsible for about 17% of all the money produced in Tanzania. Having people post pictures and videos on social media as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro could certainly make the spot even more popular with tourists. Some people in Tanzania are upset that the government is focusing on Internet for tourists instead of the people who live in the country.
Last year, the government approved a $72 million plan to build a cable car (缆车) on Mount Kilimanjaro. The idea was to allow tourists who weren’t climbers to enjoy the mountain. But the project made climbers and guides angry. It also bothered people who were worried about how the project might affect the environment on the mountain.
1. What is the government’s main reason for setting up an Internet service?| A．Health. | B．Safety. | C．Attention. | D．Money. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. | C．Opposed. | D．Tolerant. |
| A．Nearly 35, 000 people have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro so far. |
| B．Mount Kilimanjaro is part of a mountain range in East Africa. |
| C．People living in Tanzania quite agree with the government’s idea. |
| D．Climbers can post photos on social media halfway up the mountain. |
| A．Mount Kilimanjaro Gets Internet Service |
| B．Tourists Bring a Lot of Money into Tanzania |
| C．Tanzania Focus on Helping Its People Directly |
| D．Steps Must Be Taken to Protect Mount Kilimanjaro |
Liu Shuqi broke up with her boyfriend two months ago and has now found a new companion.
In a digital age
Lin Kaikai and Ye Youyou, two virtual beings,
Recently, Chinese people from all walks of life
Our society is becoming increasingly competitive when population outgrows resources. Accordingly,
Netizens now use involution to describe their current conditions, especially in the study of children. Parents feel stressed
Too much pressure is bound to do harm to children physically and mentally. Parents should cool down firstly and relieve their own
5 . Faster, cheaper, better--technology is one field many people rely on to expect a brighter future. But as the 2020s dawn, optimism is in short supply. The new technologies seem to be making things worse. Social media were supposed to bring people together, but they are better known for leaking privacy. E-commerce, ride-hailing (网约车) and the gig economy (零工经济) may be convenient, but they are blamed for underpaying workers, worsening inequality and blocking the streets with vehicles.
Today’s pessimistic(悲观的) mood is centered on smart phones and social media, which took off( 兴起) a decade ago. Yet concerns that particular technologies might be doing more harm than good have happened before. The 1920s saw a criticism( 批判) against cars, which had earlier been seen as an answer to the problems caused by horse-drawn vehicles. And industrialization was criticized in the 19th century by Romantics who worried about the replacement of skilled workers, the robbing of the countryside and the suffering of factory hands.
However, that pessimism(悲观) can be overdone(过头). Too often, people focus on the disadvantages of a new technology. A further danger: Luddites (反对技术进步者) try to avoid the short-term costs of a new technology, and thus give up its long-term benefits--something that Carl Benedikt Frey, an Oxford professor, calls a “technology trap”, which will lead to the slowdown or even stop of the development of a new technology. For example, fears that robots will steal people’s jobs may discourage their use. Yet in the long term, nearly all countries will need more robots, not fewer.
Any powerful technology can be used for good or ill. It is people’s choices about it that shape the world. Perhaps the real source of anxiety is not technology itself, but growing doubts about the ability of societies to hold this debate, and come up with good answers. So as the decade turns, put aside the pessimism for a moment. To be alive in the tech-obsessed 2020s is to be among the luckiest people who have ever lived.
1. What phenomenon is described in Paragraph 1?| A．The seriousness of social inequality. |
| B．The rapid development of technology. |
| C．Problems brought by personal privacy leaks. |
| D．Worries about the influence of new technologies. |
| A．Negative. | B．Uncertain. | C．indifferent. | D．optimistic. |
| A．A lack of good jobs in the job market. |
| B．An increase in the number of Luddites. |
| C．A decrease in the number of skilled workers. |
| D．An interruption to the advancement of a new technology. |
| A．2020s: The Age of Technology | B．Technology vs Civilization |
| C．Pessimism vs Progress | D．Robots: Our Future Caretakers |
6 . In France, a lot of energy goes into one’s personal appearance. Clothing is a big part of Parisian culture; after all, this is one of the world fashion capitals.
Parisians like simple, classic pieces that are timeless. Must-have pieces such as a good pair of jeans, a trench coat, and basic knitwear are always good to have on hand. Parisians don’t really like clothing to be colorful or ostentatious, especially not something to be worn for an ordinary day out. Black, white and different shades of beige are common sightings around Paris’ streets.
Classic goes for shoes, too. A quality pair of leather boots, loafers (休闲鞋) or heels can be paired with anything, provided they are in a shade of black or brown. Comfort is key, since most Parisians do a lot of walking. However, you’ll rarely notice Parisians wearing open-toed shoes. Younger generation Parisians are becoming part of sports shoes culture, though it is unlikely to see an elder Parisian wearing any form of them in public.
Speaking of berets (贝雷帽), a decent beret is an important item for most Parisians. It would be far too general to say that all Parisians are fond of the beret, but the vast majority can appreciate their place in fashion history. They also love having a way of covering their hair when unexpected wind or rain happens in the city of light!
Parisians are not about logos (商标). Contrary to Italians, Parisians prefer not to see any kind of printed logo on clothing, handbags or shoes, unless it is extremely small and subtle. Hoodies with an oversized logo printed down the front is a no-no. Something to keep in mind is that just because Parisians are not into logos, this does not mean they are not into name brands (名牌). On the contrary, the French love luxury fashion and name branded clothing. Parisians know their brands, and they don’t need logos to tell them when something is of a particular fashion house, or when something is real or fake.
1. What does the underlined word “ostentatious” mean in the second paragraph?| A．Simple in design. | B．Of an old style. |
| C．Enhancing creativity. | D．Attracting attention. |
| A．White boots. | B．Black loafers. |
| C．Open-toed shoes. | D．Comfortable sports shoes. |
| A．Most of them like to have one. |
| B．They think it too old-fashioned. |
| C．They think it goes well with long hair. |
| D．Most of them wear it for an ordinary day out. |
| A．Parisians don’t like name brands. |
| B．Parisians aren’t into oversized logos. |
| C．Parisians don’t care about what is in fashion. |
| D．Parisians prefer not to see any logo on clothing. |
If you are like most young people, you’ll have been online
A recent study of more than 4,000 children found that those who
If you are worried that you are spending too many hours scrolling (滚动) through social media feed, glued to the television or
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8 . You may never know why. The email will arrive and reasons offered for your rejection might be the real ones—or not. Bosses have always spied on their employees, then judged them. Now the rise of the online self means the employer’s eye can travel still farther.
Even before the pandemic, research found that 28% of large companies had turned down applicants after carrying out such checks. And it is becoming more popular: Reed Screening, a large agency, was asked to run over a third more social-media checks in December 2021 than a year earlier. This month the government gave the practice approval when the Department for Education said schools and colleges “should consider carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence (尽职调查)”.
The way screening works is simple: Any “problematic” behaviours will be marked with a red flag. There are laws governing such online screening. David Erdos, head of the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law, says that companies are supposed to warn candidates before screening their social media and tell them that they have the right to hold back permission. Some companies follow these rules, but others may not. As for the right to refuse, it is hardly practicable. “Who on earth is…going to be that person who says: ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not happy about that?’” asks Mr Erdos. “That itself is likely to be a red flag.”
All agree that the spread of online screening is alarming, as it is so unforgiving. People may be unable ever to be free of their online past, says Mr Erdos. As indeed some footballers, recently punished for comments made almost a decade ago when they were but teenagers, have found to their cost.
Those within the industry think laws should be tightened, with punishment for illegal act. In the meantime, being very careful is advisable. In talks to university students, Mr Erdos warns them what companies will do to their social media when they apply for jobs. They are “universally terrified”, he says. And rightly.
1. What can we infer about online screening from paragraph 2?| A．It is turned down by large companies. | B．It boosts the development of education. |
| C．It is becoming increasingly acceptable. | D．It highlights the wisdom of employers. |
| A．They reject the red flags. | B．They have to submit to it. |
| C．They will charge the company. | D．They postpone carrying it out. |
| A．Companies are tolerant of it. | B．Its influence is hard to erase. |
| C．It should be under strict laws. | D．University students are free to do it. |
| A．Big Employer Is Watching You |
| B．Fix Your Eyes on Online Screening |
| C．Social-media Checks Are Around the Corner |
| D．Checks Online Are to Blame for Unemployment |
9 . Programs that drive the digital experiences today seem to turn to contents that are popular, and they are unable to tell facts from fictions. And due to the fact that anyone can post anything they want online, unconfirmed reports and irresponsible and unchecked contents are common in the online world.
The problem is so common that the British newspaper The Independent has a whole page contributed to news about fake news, along with Mashable’s social media and a growing number of others.
During the past days when most kids used textbooks that had been edited and reviewed responsibly before they were used, the need for students to check their sources was not great. Today, it’s different. Students use the Internet for research, and teachers and parents can’t keep them away from bad contents all the time. And they’re on their own as they get older. They have to master information literacy, the skills of recognizing bad information, identifying good information, and understanding the difference between the two.
There are people and organizations dealing with the problem and developing information for Internet searchers, both adults and children. The website of Encyclopedia Britannica, for example, has provided Internet searchers with extra information at the top right of their results page. The move was intended to make people slow down and think twice before accepting search results as facts.
Fake news is here to stay. We all need to fight. We can start with awareness and a few rules: don’t make the web full of bad information: don’t spread or share information if you aren’t sure about it. And be mindful of how we use information: practice information literacy. And human curiosity is of great importance in this fight against misinformation. Curiosity drives learning and makes people question information. We need everyone to join in researching and questioning for the truth.
1. What problem is described about the online world?| A．We are given too much information. |
| B．Useless results often show up first online. |
| C．The Internet includes much fake information. |
| D．Fake news is spread purposely to attract searchers. |
| A．The need for information literacy. | B．Different generations’ learning style. |
| C．How networks affect today’s students. | D．Why fake contents exist on the Internet. |
| A．It marks the facts. | B．It provides more details. |
| C．It corrects the search results. | D．It alarms searchers if necessary. |
| A．It is hard to clean up all fake news. | B．We can’t speak freely in cyberspace. |
| C．People should be forced to follow the rules. | D．We should keep curious to discover the truth. |
10 . A new study shows that fat people in the United States suffer direct economic and social effects because of their size. The findings are from an 8-year study of about 100,000 people. The people studied were between the ages of 16 and 24 when the research began.
The researchers who carried out the study say they consider the people fat if they are in the top of 5% of the measurement. In this measurement, weight is connected with height. For example, fat women in the study were about 160 centimetres tall and weighed about 90 kilograms. Fat men in the study were about 175 centimetres tall and weighed 100 kilograms. The researchers say that more than 1, 000,000 Americans are that big. The researchers found that fat young women were more likely to lose social and economic power even if they were from wealthy families. The fat women were also 20% less likely to get married and they earned an average of about S 6,700 a year less than other women. The study showed less severe effect on fat men. They earned an average of about $ 3,000 a year less than other men. Fat men were also 11% less likely to get married.
1. From this passage we know fat people in America were ______.| A．admired | B．respected | C．unhealthy | D．unpopular |
| A．The reason why fat people suffered. |
| B．The cause that caused people to be fat. |
| C．The standard of fat people. |
| D．The number of fat people. |
| A．economic | B．social | C．serious | D．favorable |
| A．brain, human rights and payment |
| B．income, marriage and human rights |
| C．brain, education and marriage |
| D．marriage, getting jobs and income |
