1、He made a considerable_______selling waste materials.
A.wealth B.possessions C.property D.fortune
2、A woman had a ________ escape yesterday when her car left the road.
A. necessary B. narrow
C. nervous D. neat
3、—What about the meeting?
—The two sides were unable to reach an agreement，______，they lost the chance of working together.
A.In all B.In other words C.On the contrary D.After all
4、The Nobel Peace Prize 2011 was ____ jointly to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Twakkul Karman.
A. rewarded B. promoted
C. awarded D. praised
5、She showed the visitors around the park ________ had been built three years before.
A．who
B．whom
C．whose
D．which
6、It is clear that in modern society high ______ and demands are placed on students.
A.motivations B.expectations C.standards D.opportunities
7、I can't bear ________, so I hope you can come on time.
A. to keep waiting B. to keep to wait
C. being kept waiting D. being kept to wait
8、Reading materials for children entered schools to help them develop the habit of garbage sorting at a young age.
A.having intended B.having been intended
C.intended D.intending
9、Such poets as Shakespeare ______ widely read; however, some _____ difficult to understand.
A. are; are B. is; is C. are; is D. is; are
10、The sculpture, and the person who produced it, ________the young artist has never been able to find out.
A.that B./
C.which D.what
11、The manager and heads of the sections will spend the morning _______ in the meeting room, ________ the problems they are facing.
A.locking; discussing B.locked; discussed
C.locked; discussing D.locking; discussed
12、I gratefully ______ financial support from several local businesses.
A. contradict B. recommend
C. distribute D. acknowledge
13、Seldom________ in summer, nor________ in winter in dry areas.
A.it rains；it often snows
B.does it rain；does it often snow
C.it rains；does it snow
D.does it rain；it often snows
14、---Is this the first time you ______Beijing.
---No. But the first time I ______ here, the city wasn’t so beautiful.
A. visited; have come B. visited; came
C. have visited; have come D. have visited; came
15、He shouts when he gets angry, _________ is often the case.
A.which B.that C.when D.as
16、Lewin was interested in taking research beyond books and looking at how it could ______ real social change.
A.bring up B.bring about C.bring in D.bring out
17、It was the first occasion ______ they had both found it possible to reach an agreement.
A. why B. when
C. which D. how
18、This book _______the facts of global climate change.
A.throws light on B.comes to light C.leaves its mark on D.compares notes with
19、Most of them were ___________ my opinion while David was against it.
A.in honor of B.in favor of C.in search of D.in memory of
20、The Jiangsu TV station is very popular with many people in China, as it deals with ______ subjects such as music, entertainment and fashion.
A.precise B.diverse C.casual D.efficient
21、As the final examinations ______ students begin to busy themselves with reviewing.
A. draw in B. drop out
C. draw near D. drop in
22、The red umbrella is among the black ones.
A．distinct
B．delicate
C．diverse
D．desperate
23、—Can you see the sign on the door?
—Yes, it ________ “No Entry”.
A. reads B. writes
C. speaks D. reports
24、Mr Black announced ________ his friends his engagement ________ Miss White.
A./; to B.to; to C./; with D.to; with
25、His story of what happened that night didn’t ________ the witness’s version.
A.try out B.put off C.speed up D.correspond with
26、
A．SCOTTISH DANCING
B．THE RENAISSANCE SINGER
C．DRAWING WITH COLOUR
D．WORLD CULTURE DAY
【2】If you go to the activity DRAWING WITH COLOUR, ________.
A．individual guidance will be provided
B．you will get materials free of charge
C．some relevant skills will be required
D．it will help put you in a good mood
27、In recent times, vegetarianism has become more popular, but it is still not the best option for many. If you may be thinking about removing meat from your diet but do not want to go completely meat-free, perhaps try going meat-free for just one day a week.
Sharon Palmer, a registered dietitian and author of Plant Powered for Life, discusses how “research consistently shows that plant-based diets are linked with a lower risk of obesity, hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer”.
She says, “Even going meatless one day a week can make a difference, as you increase all of those whole plant foods-beans, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits-and decrease more animal foods, in particular red and processed meat. A high intake of these foods has been linked with increased disease risk.”
Deciding to have a more plant-based diet also increases your intake of fiber, vitamins, healthy fats and minerals. To help to do this, stocking your fridge with a variety of beans, seasonable veggies, wholegrains, herbs, nuts and seeds is Palmer’s secret to eating more plant-based meals.
Palmer’s other recommendation is “plantifying” your favorite dishes. “Just make your favorite entrees or meals plant-based, with a few swaps. If you love Taco Tuesday, make your tacos veggie (素食) by skipping the meat and serving black beans or a vegetarian mushroom with tofu filling. If you love Indian food, skip the chicken masala (马萨拉调味酱) and have chickpea (鹰嘴豆) masala instead. These will be foods you already love and are familiar with.”
Her biggest advice is to pick one day a week to follow through this and mark it on your calendar. “I love the Meatless Monday idea because people often start their best behavior at the beginning of the week... However, there may be a better day of the week for you. So just plan it,” Palmer said.
【1】The writer mentions Sharon Palmer as a registered dietitian and author of a book probably because he wants his readers to ______.
A．firmly believe Palmer’s advice
B．better understanding Palmer’s theory
C．buy Palmer’s popular book
D．know the popularity of Palmer’s advice
【2】To plantify your favorite dishes, you can probably ______.
A．try going meat-free one day a week
B．stock your fridge with whole plant foods
C．use vegetable fillings, not meat for dumplings
D．plan a meatless day of the week as you like
【3】According to the text, Palmer’s advice is_______.
A．theoretical
B．practical
C．boring
D．unrealistic
28、 Last weekend marked one of the nicest days so far this spring.
It was warm with a tiny breeze; the sun penetrated through lightweight sweaters to warm the skin; the male choir was warming up, and the graduates were walking around the lawn behind the throng of six-thousand-plus observers.
With all of the parents, sisters, brothers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, the state university was a center of activity. My nephew was going to receive his bachelor’s degree. Who would have guessed that four years would go by so quickly?
As the crowd of freshly elegant candidates wandered, joked, hugged and chattered behind the platform, I heard several cell phones ring. There were several nonsensical(无意义)conversations going on with the accompanying giggles of the not-quite-mature students, but then one conversation in particular caught my attention.
“Yes, Grandma, I’m really graduating. I can’t believe it, either!I never thought I’d be here today, you know? Really!Like, I know it!Yes, it’s a very special day...Hold on, we’re lining up...Oh wow, they’ve got hundreds of balloons they’re going to release!Yes, Kelly’s here...Okay, I’ll give her your love…here we go!Gran, I’m graduating!…Love you too, Gran. I’m so glad you could be here with me!”
And somehow, my initial surprise and annoy at the use of cell phones during such a serious occasion left me. These little representatives of modern technology had joined a young woman and her devoted Gran to share a very special moment in time.
【1】The author went to the university to______.
A.enjoy the beautiful spring day B.see how the graduates act
C.see a relative graduate D.receive a bachelor’s degree
【2】Why was the author’s attention was caught?
A.Because the conversation was carried on the cell phone.
B.Because the young woman sounded different from other students.
C.Because several nonsensical conversations were going on.
D.Because a young woman was sharing a special moment with her gran.
【3】How did the author feel after he heard the conversation between the young woman and her grandmother?
A.Surprised. B.Annoyed. C.Puzzled. D.Moved.
【4】What’s the purpose of the author in writing the passage ?
A.To describe an exciting moment in life.
B.To explain the convenience technology brings us.
C.To advise us to use cell phones properly in public places.
D.To describe a common scene in life.
29、You may want to start paying attention to supermarket shelves because they are changing rapidly. Soon, when you walk by a shelf filled with produce, it may have electronic labels, personalized advertisements, RFID (radio frequency identification reader) technology and IOT (internet of things) sensors. Smart shelves with digital displays are coming to more supermarkets as paper labels are replaced with advanced technology.
Electronic labels will replace all the paper labels which announce the prices. 【1】 Electronic labels display prices, advertisements, nutritional data, coupons and videos. Imagine standing in front of a milk display and instantly comparing nutritional information among different brands while getting a flashing coupon that you scan with your phone.
【2】 For example, sensors installed in the shelves can tell when you approach them, so they can show you a deal on the same bread you purchased last week. Additionally, if you use a store's app to create a shopping list, the smart shelves can interact with the list and show you where to find the items you want.
RFID usually has a tag that can transmit and receive data.【3】In supermarkets, RFID technology can help retailers manage. RFID tags can alert store assistants when the shelves are empty and need restocking or when someone has put the wrong items on a shelf.
IOT sensors have many potential uses in a supermarket. 【4】 The sensors can check temperatures in freezers and cases to make sure they are correct. They can also collect data from smart shelves. The technology can help supermarkets understand which products appeal to consumers and can affect how stores arrange items on display.
【5】 From digital displays that show instant price changes to advertisements linked to your shopping list, you can expect the technology to become more personalized.
A．One of the most basic is temperature control.
B．Smart shelves will change how you shop in the future.
C．Smart shelves can interact with apps on a customer's smartphone.
D．They can automatically scan your purchases and make shopping faster.
E．It uses radio waves to identify items and transmit information about them.
F．They will make it easier to change the prices in an entire store within minutes.
G．Some consumers will share their personal information and purchase history to score a deal.
30、A woman is volunteering in ashelter. It all started because she missed her own _________
Sandy was at a loss when her beloved Angus died last year — terribly lonely, yet not quite______for a new dog in her life. ________, she decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter and spend some quality time with furry friends who, like her, were ________ their old buddies (伙伴).
Remembering that her dog had loved being read to, she brought along a ________ there.
It's now been 18 months sinceSandy first began ________ her chair beside the dog house. Shelter workers say it really calms down the dogs, but Sandy says it does more ________ to her than it does to the dogs.
Sandy was ________ that photos of her reading to dogs were spreading on the Internet until the media started calling. Kathleen, a fellow shelter volunteer was so touched by the sight of her ____ to an old dog that she took a photo and posted it on the Internet. She was so ______ with the dogs — I watched her read to several — and they just loved being ________ by her, "Kathleen said.
Inspired by Sandy's style of _________, the shelter has announced that a reading marathon is being ________ for next September. The plan is to get kids in the neighborhood ______ in reading to the animals, with the added benefit of reading practice for the two-leggers, along with plenty of friendly _______ for the four-leggers.
【1】
A．husband
B．kid
C．dog
D．animal
【2】
A．ready
B．free
C．sorry
D．grateful
【3】
A．However
B．Meanwhile
C．Besides
D．Therefore
【4】
A．comforting
B．admiring
C．missing
D．helping
【5】
A．toy
B．book
C．camera
D．photo
【6】
A．settling into
B．stealing into
C．heading for
D．looking for
【7】
A．duty
B．work
C．good
D．wrong
【8】
A．uneasy
B．unsure
C．unhappy
D．unaware
【9】
A．reading
B．attending
C．waving
D．whispering
【10】
A．content
B．patient
C．strict
D．careful
【11】
A．interviewed
B．trained
C．petted
D．photographed
【12】
A．teaching
B．living
C．thinking
D．volunteering
【13】
A．accepted
B．predicted
C．recorded
D．organized
【14】
A．involved
B．experienced
C．united
D．relaxed
【15】
A．competition
B．company
C．service
D．advice
31、 “Good Night Lights” began as a game，with the effort of Steve Brosnihan, a cartoonist volunteering at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. He ______ from room to room drawing and chatting and doing whatever else he can to ______ the sick children up. During one ______ to a teenager who would be in the hospital for the last night, he decided to do something ______ for their final farewell.
As he left, Brosnihan told the ______ to watch the corner near the bus stop from his window. Brosnihan ______ to that spot in a Parking area, and flickered (闪烁) his bike light up toward the ______. To his surprise, the teen flickered his own room lights back ______.
Brosnihan made it a(an) ______ to flicker his bike light to kids as he left for the night as a(an) ______ way to say goodbye. When he mentioned this activity to a friend, owner of a ______ restaurant, the friend agreed to flicker the restaurant’s ______ at 8:30 every night for one minute. The nightly tradition became such a ______ that customers started joining in too.
Good Night Lights has been such a simple, ______ powerful, rallying point(号召力) for the community to support the young patients. For 60 seconds, patients were ______ in a luminous(发光的) dialog with residents.
“It would be very hard not to do this ______ you start,” says Brosnihan. “You do it to represent how much you care for kids and families who ______ a lot during their hard times in hospitals.”
Brosnihan hopes it ______ more. “In my grander dreams, I hope other cities that have children’s hospitals ______ the idea and run with it and ______ their own version of Good Night Lights.” he says.
【1】A.rushes B.moves C.checks D.marches
【2】A.put B.turn C.cheer D.bring
【3】A.visit B.show C.experience D.journey
【4】A.strange B.exciting C.similar D.different
【5】A.colleague B.teenager C.doctor D.friend
【6】A.biked B.ran C.fled D.walked
【7】A.park B.hospital C.road D.bike
【8】A.in return B.in order C.in response D.in place
【9】A.ceremony B.activity C.habit D.routine
【10】A.logical B.unique C.fun D.important
【11】A.local B.generous C.native D.distant
【12】A.fires B.forks C.plates D.lights
【13】A.hit B.wonder C.start D.tradition
【14】A.and B.yet C.or D.so
【15】A.given B.crowded C.involved D.participated
【16】A.once B.whether C.while D.as
【17】A.waste B.enjoy C.spend D.suffer
【18】A.grows B.spreads C.discovers D.deepens
【19】A.give up B.set up C.pick up D.build up
【20】A.design B.invite C.open D.create
32、The day before my daughter Norah's fourth birthday, something she said predicted an amazing event that happened later.
I had just ________ my little girl from preschool when she reminded me to ________ the elderly person walking across the parking lot at a snail's pace. She went on to explain: “I like old people the best because they walk ________ like I do and they have soft skin like I have soft skin. But they may die soon, so I will love them all before they die.” I was ________ by her thoughtfulness and sympathy, but I had ________ how much my little girl really ________ it.
The following day-her birthday-again on the way home from school, she asked if we could ________ at the supermarket to buy some ________ for her and her six brothers and sisters to enjoy after dinner. Then we headed forward. While I was picking up the cupcakes, Norah was ________ waving and saying loudly: “Hi, old person! It's my birthday today!”
The man was elderly. stone-faced and furrow-browed. ________, before I could quiet her for calling him an old person, he stopped and turned to her. His facial expression ________ as he replied, “Hello, little lady! How old are you today?”
After ________ for a few minutes, the man wished her a happy birthday. Then, Norah asked: “Can I take a ________ with you?” Hearing this, he took a step back, and placed his free hand on his chest, “A photo? With me?” he asked in a surprised but ________ tone. “Yes, for my birthday!” Norah begged. And so he did. They ________ together. Norah placed her soft hand on top of his soft hand. The man wordlessly ________ at her with twinkling eyes as she kept his hand in hers and studied his skinny veins curiously. She kissed the top of his hand and then placed it on her cheek. He smiled sweetly.
There was ________ happening in the supermarket that day, and we could all feel it. After a few minutes, I ________ Mr. Dan for spending a bit of his day with us. With tears welling up, he said, “No, thank you. This has been the best day I've had in a long time.” He ________ my daughter. “You've made me so _______, Miss Norah.”
【1】
A．looked after
B．dropped off
C．brought up
D．picked up
【2】
A．mind
B．stop
C．admire
D．support
【3】
A．quickly
B．frequently
C．slowly
D．calmly
【4】
A．puzzled
B．struck
C．attracted
D．bothered
【5】
A．doubt
B．sense
C．idea
D．control
【6】
A．caught
B．made
C．knew
D．meant
【7】
A．stop
B．arrive
C．look
D．meet
【8】
A．candles
B．cookies
C．candies
D．cakes
【9】
A．shyly
B．excitedly
C．unwillingly
D．coldly
【10】
A．Besides
B．Therefore
C．Instead
D．However
【11】
A．softened
B．deepened
C．disappeared
D．remained
【12】
A．standing
B．playing
C．chatting
D．laughing
【13】
A．picture
B．walk
C．seat
D．break
【14】
A．relaxed
B．satisfied
C．worried
D．delighted
【15】
A．danced
B．posed
C．jumped
D．cried
【16】
A．aimed
B．stared
C．pointed
D．waved
【17】
A．magic
B．progress
C．change
D．recovery
【18】
A．patted
B．thanked
C．admired
D．kissed
【19】
A．came across
B．turned to
C．cared about
D．looked for
【20】
A．happy
B．proud
C．mad
D．sad
33、 For the past three years, I have been working full-time, attending school, and raising a family. To say I am tired is an understatement (保守的陈述）.
My teenage daughter _______to run a 5K this Saturday morning. When we arrived at the start, it occurred to me that I should run with her, _______I believed that I couldn't do it. In fact, I wasn't _______active at all during the last three years. I was not_______for it, nor did I have the proper nutrition and diet. Despite these _______, I found myself _________for the race. “I'll just walk it,” I reasoned to myself.
Standing in a crowd of people in _______clothes, I heard the gun _______to signify the start of the race. Everyone else was running, so I ran too. The sea of runners _______over a hill, and I was left with only one other woman. It wasn't long before I began to ________, and the other woman did the ________. I could tell she was much ________ than me. Then she began to run again. I couldn't let her________me, so I began to run too. We continued this series of running and walking, and ________I got ahead of her. Then I kept running and walking until I ________a group of women running with a small child, my daughter's pregnant teacher, one of my daughter's ________and then I did the same with her another classmate. I managed to ________the finish line finally.
Sometimes, life teaches us a lesson when we least ________it. Through the race, I ________it out that I can complete what seems ________ for me.
【1】A.signed up B.gave in C.moved on D.paid off
【2】A.unless B.because C.even though D.as if
【3】A.mentally B.socially C.politically D.physically
【4】A.excited B.known C.marked D.dressed
【5】A.advantages B.barriers C.profits D.differences
【6】A.searching B.changing C.registering D.blaming
【7】A.sports B.school C.formal D.traditional
【8】A.go out B.go off C.go across D.go down
【9】A.disappeared B.dropped C.flew D.approached
【10】A.run B.walk C.jump D.quit
【11】A.right B.opposite C.same D.next
【12】A.younger B.taller C.stronger D.older
【13】A.control B.cheat C.beat D.catch
【14】A.deliberately B.fortunately C.eventually D.unconsciously
【15】A.passed B.missed C.visited D.admired
【16】A.drivers B.classmates C.volunteers D.neighbors
【17】A.cross B.remove C.draw D.achieve
【18】A.add B.change C.enjoy D.expect
【19】A.clear B.figure C.hand D.throw
【20】A.practical B.obvious C.unnecessary D.impossible
34、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
AI artwork sells for $432,500 — nearly 45 times its high【1】 — as Christie’s becomes the first auction house to offer a work of art created by an algorithm. This portrait, however, is not the product of a human mind. It was created by an【2】 intelligence, an algorithm defined by that algebraic formula with its many parentheses. And when it went under the【3】 in the Prints & Multiples sale at Christie’s on 23-25 October, Portrait of Edmond Belamy sold for an【4】 $432,500, signaling the arrival of AI art on the world auction stage.
From a distance, Portrait of Edmond de Belamy looks almost plausible. Up close, however, the paintwork becomes a grid of mechanical-looking dots, the man’s face a golden blur with black holes for eyes. Look into those eyes. They show no sign of feeling or life. Did a computer make this?
The answer is yes. The first artwork【5】 by AI to be sold at Christie’s, its【6】 price would seem to suggest that in future we will get computers to make art for us. Robot van Gogh will harmlessly cut its ear off and robot Picasso will be a genius.
Is this the future AI art visionaries such as the French collective Obvious, which programmed this “painter” by getting it to compare its own work with 15,000 pre-20th century portraits, have in mind? Or are they just, God forbid, making a fast buck from deceivable art collectors? Because believing the algorithm that knocked this up to be in any meaningful way an “artist” is like thinking your voice-interaction programme is out to get you. Dream on. Computers would need to replicate human consciousness before they could replicate the funny thing humans do called “art”.
Art is a way in which human 【7】 expresses itself, and is equally true of the earliest cave art, Rembrandt’s portraits and Duchamp’s urinal. And that is what is missing from Portrait of Edmond Bellamy. Art is a way humans communicate ideas, perceptions and feelings to each other. It has no 【8】 outside the human passion to communicate. So in what meaningful sense can an AI replica of certain【9】 traits of old master paintings be called art?
For a robot to really make art, it would need an autonomous mind that was emotional as well as【10】. No AI developer has yet claimed to be anywhere near achieving that and if they ever do, their creation will probably have better things to do than paint portraits — like destroy humanity.
Maybe afterwards robots will invent their own kind of art, but it won’t be some poor pastiche of human genius.
It will be beyond anything we organics could imagine.
35、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.
The expression “to be in hot water” is one of them. It is a very old expression, which can be 【1】 back to 500 years ago. The expression is used to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.
Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in “hot water”. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult 【2】. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown in water over his head. You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. The problem is too deep. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest in stocks in complete 【3】 of the stock market.
"Water over the dam" is another expression about a past event. It is something that cannot be 【4】. The expression comes from the idea that water that has 【5】 a dam cannot be brought back again. When a friend is 【6】 by a mistake she has made, you might tell her to forget about it. You say it is water over the dam.
Another common expression, "to hold water," is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about. It probably comes from the way of testing the 【7】 of a container. If it can hold water, it is strong and has no holes in it. If your 【8】 can hold water, it is strong and does not have any holes. If it does not hold water, then it is weak and can not be 【9】.
"Throwing cold water" also is an expression that deals with an idea or 【10】. For example, you want to buy a new car because the old one has some problems. But you wife "throws cold water" on the idea, because she says a new car costs too much
36、
Rapidly advancing technology and its impact on education has been a subject of debate. How can schools equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a challenging job market?
Since technology is driving these changes, there is a theory that governments should keep focusing on STEM subjects. These are often referred to as “hard skills,” which are 【1】 in primary school and right through to university level. In the meantime, ‘soft skills’ are being 【2】.
This is a mistake. Much evidence suggests that soft skills are far more 【3】 to graduates in the long term. Research from Harvard University on the global job market has shown that STEM- related careers grew strongly between 1989 and 2000 but have slowed down since. In contrast, jobs in the creative industries----the sector probably most 【4】 with the need for soft skills---are growing rapidly. Soft skills are, in fact, increasingly in demand in the workplace: Google cites creativity, leadership 【5】 and communication skills as top requirements for both potential and current employees.
So why are soft skills so highly 【6】 for?
With the rapid evolution of technology, a focus on hard skills leaves students 【7】 to change, as these often have a short shelf life. According to research by World Economic Forum, more than one in four adults reports a mismatch between their skills and those needed for their job role. If soft skills are taught well, these skills should enable students to adapt to change more easily and progress further in their 【8】 career.
Of course, technical skills are important. But without the curriculum placing equal--- if not greater --- 【9】 on soft skills, our education systems are missing a huge trick. Hard skills may help a student get a job in a particular industry, but soft skills will help them disrupt it, achieving a wider 【10】 in their chosen field.
37、Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Tablets are really useful devices, but their big screens always make them a burden to carry around without a bag. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a phone with the powers of a tablet that could be folded up and fit 【1】 into the hand?
Now something like a tablet-shaped but fold-able phone is about to become 【2】. In February, South Korean electronics company Samsung and China’s Huawei both unveiled fold-able phones Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X 【3】. Mobile phone use has entered the “fold-able future”, The Verge noted.
The technology could change our lives in significant ways. These devices, due to their 【4】 screens, give us the larger screens we want. Meanwhile, they still fit easily into the pocket. As USA Today noted, they’re “the 【5】 of a small tablets and smart-phone, all in a single device”.
The technology could 【6】 other devices too. For example, we could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers. In crowded modem cities, they will help us to 【7】 available space.
In a keynote address, Samsung’s senior vice president of mobile product marketing, Justin Denison, called the fold-able screen “the 【8】 for the smart-phone of tomorrow.” “It’s a balank canvas for us to do something beautiful together,” he said.
So is there nothing to stand in the way of the fold-able future?
According to tech news website Android authority, the necessary displays were difficult to produce. In 2012, nine out of every to OLED screens produced were 【9】. Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to between 50 and 90 percent. However, at present these fold-able devices are expensive. For example, the price of Huawei Mate X is 17,500 RMB. That’s a price that may 【10】 the majority of people.
But if the fold-able device isn’t going to change the world overnight, there is no doubt that it is coming.
Patrick Moor-head, an industry analyst told The Verge, “Few are debating if fold-able or roll-able mobile displays are the future of smart-phones; the only question is when and by whom.”
38、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要.
Parents everywhere praise their kids. Jenn Berman, author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy and Confident Kids, says, "We've gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be more strict." By giving kids a lot of praise, parents think they're building their children's confidence, when, in fact, it may be just the opposite. Too much praise can backfire and, when given in a way that's insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parents' praise has put them.
Still, don't go too far in the other direction. Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging as giving too much. Kids will feel like they're not good enough or that you don't care and, as a result, may see no point in trying hard for their accomplishments.
So what is the right amount of praise? Experts say that the quality of praise is more important than the quantity. If praise is sincere and focused on the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your child does something that deserves a verbal reward. “We should especially recognize our children's efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal,” says Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters. “One thing to remember is that it's the process not the end product that matters.”
Your son may not be the best basketball player on his team. But if he's out there every day and playing hard, you should praise his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses. Praising the effort and not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when she has worked hard to clean the yard, cook dinner, or finish a book report. But whatever it is, praise should be given on a case-by-case basis and be proportionate(相称的)to the amount of effort your child has put into it.
39、假定你是李华，你校将举行“读书节” ，请你写封邮件邀请在你校学习的Tony参加。内容包括：
1．目的和时间：
2．内容：交换书籍、西方文学讲座、中国诗歌朗诵比赛等。
注意：
1．词数100左右；信的开头已经写好。
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇： 读书节Reading Festival 交换exchange 文学literature 诗歌朗诵poetry reading
Dear Tony，
How are you doing？
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Yours，
Li Hua
40、假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Terry没有进入学校唱歌比赛的决赛，感到非常伤心。请你给他写一封email，内容包括：
1．表示安慰；2．给予鼓励；3．提出希望。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Terry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
41、假定你是李华，你校学生会拟于暑假期间组织一次英语夏令营活动，请给你的外教Mr. Tony发一封邮件，邀请他参加。要点如下：
1. 时间：8月2日—8月10日 ；
2. 主要活动：练习英语口语，朗诵英语诗歌，唱英文歌曲等。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：夏令营Summer Camp
Dear Mr. Tony,
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Yours,
Li Hu