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Perhaps you are a corporate manager who is about to attend a few business dinners in China, or maybe you are meeting your significant other' s family at a dinner in Shanghai. Either way, you can be sure that lots of drinking is involved during these Chinese social events. What you will be drinking. Baijiu- Also called sorghum wine, baijiu is the drink of choice for business dinners in China.The most popular brand of baijiu is Maotai , which can be as strong as 60% alcohol-by-volume（compared to an average vodka at 40% ABV). Red wine-Red wine has increased in popularity at Chinese dinner tables in recent years along with the rising interest in luxury goods. Beer-Popular Chinese beer brands include Tsingtao and Harbin Beer, which are crisp, refreshing lagers(淡啤酒） that can cool the burning sensations from drinking baijiu. Courage, quantity, and quality It's perfectly all right if you get drunk, and if you leave sober, your hosts might think they've failed to show the proper hospitality. The bottom line is, it's best if you drink whatever they give you. This is called jiudan-“drink courage". Of course, having jiudan doesn't automatically mean you have a good jiuliang-“drinking capacity" or the ability to hold your drink. But this really doesn't matter, as long as you have good jiupin-“drink manners" or the way you behave when drunk. Ideally you'll have all three, but if you don't, the first one is the most important. General etiquette When clinking glasses, the junior people should always hold their glasses lower than those of senior folks. Also, if you are late for the party, you are expected to punish yourself by drinking. Lastly, it is considered extremely rude to refuse a drink after someone toasts you. Of course, “drying your glass" is considered the utmost respect at the dinner table. 【1】What is beer more likely to serve as at Chinese dinner tables? A.Appetizer. B.Primary drink. C.Secondary drink. D.After-dinner drink. 【2】What policy should you follow when drinking in China? A.Under no circumstances should you get drunk. B.If you don't love the drink offered, you can say no. C.You have to get drunk to show respect for your host. D.Drink courage matters most when you drink with others. 【3】What is the proper behavior for a young adult over 18 at Chinese dinner tables? A.Refusing a drink if you don't want it. B.Drinking yourself under the table when late. C.Holding your glass lower when toasting seniors. D.Toasting seniors as many times as you can. |
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Even with wonderful friends, family and a partner, I don't always want to be surrounded by people. “Table for one? Or will someone else be joining you?” A dinner reservation for one person never fails to raise a few eyebrows. I actively choose to spend time alone when possible. But not everyone has the luxury of choosing to be alone, of course, many are forced into one-on-one time because they have no one. But for those of us who spend our days surrounded by colleagues in the workplace, our evenings and weekends with family, friends and partners, all the while being constantly bombarded by WhatsApp,social media and email, time to ourselves can be a rare treat. Time to yourself not only gives you the chance to do practical things you don't normally get round to but also the activities your pals don't want to do. In a less real way, spending time alone also allows-or perhaps forces- you to sit with your own thoughts, to think about things that might normally be drowned out by conversation and the noise of companionship. When you're alone you get time to think without purpose. It is worth noting that I'm a real introvert(性格内向者）,so perhaps sitting alone with my thoughts-refilling my energy reserves-might just be indulging personality traits that others don't have. But I believe more people could benefit from it. Given this constant social conditioning since childhood that we should be surrounded by people , it's no wonder many hesitate to press forward at the idea of spending time alone-a sign we've failed at climbing that social ladder. And if you're an extrovert who gets their energy from other people, this must be even harder. But as someone who has come to love spending time alone, even when there are many wonderful souls in my life I can spend time with, I wish more people would give solo a go. Reservation for one, please. 【1】What can we learn from the first paragraph? A.The author wants to be alone all the time. B.The author feels bored with family and friends. C.Surrounded by people, the author still feels lonely. D.Reserving a table for one will draw disapproving looks. 【2】What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A.The benefits of alone time. B.The weaknesses of social media. C.The definition of being alone. D.The ways of spending time alone. 【3】How does an introvert regain their energy according to the author? A.By eating delicious food. B.By reflecting on their own thoughts. C.By socializing with others. D.By reading their favourite books. 【4】The last sentence "Reservation for one, please." is intended to . A.quote others' words B.answer the waiter's question C.excite the readers' appetite D.stress the author's determination |
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Early data from Israel suggests Covid-19 infection rates began to decrease among a group of vaccine (疫苗) recipients two weeks after they received the first shot of Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE's vaccine, offering important insights to other countries as they roll out their own campaigns. The small country — whose roughly nine million population is about the size of New York City's — has vaccinated nearly a fourth of its population in just under a month,the first country to hit that mark as it fights an upsurge (激增) in new infections. Israel's largest health-care provider, Clalit Health Services, compared test positivity rates among 200,000 people over 60 who received the vaccine with 200,000 that didn't. Until day 14, there was little difference between the two groups. But after that, the data showed a 33% fall in infection rates among those who had already been vaccinated compared with those who hadn't. Clalit noted that the number of people infected was statistically significant, but said it wouldn't release final numbers until its study is published. Pfizer says people must receive both doses of the vaccine for it to be fully effective. In Pfizer's trials, the vaccine was shown to take about 12 days before it started to protect people. The Clalit study suggests that the first dose could reduce infections among those vaccinated as early as two weeks after injection. Israel, like many other countries, has given priority to those over 60 in the first stage of its vaccination drive,making the group the best fit for study. Nearly three out of four people in this age group have received the first dose of the vaccine since Israel's campaign began on Dec.20. Israel has committed to providing Pfizer with real-time data about their vaccine,from effectiveness to side effects,which Israeli officials said helped it obtain early supply from the vaccine maker. Separately,Israel's Health Ministry published data about side effects from the vaccine, saying they were similar in frequency and character to other vaccinations given to its people. 【1】What does the underlined part "hit that mark" refer to? A.Winning the intense battle against Covid-19. B.Getting most Israelis vaccinated in the shortest time. C.Vaccinating one quarter of Israelis in less than one month. D.Ensuring 25% of Israelis are given both doses of the vaccine. 【2】What does Clalit think of the number of newly infected people in Israel? A.It has been perfectly satisfactory. B.It should be released to the public. C.It will play a decisive role in further study. D.It is of great importance in terms of statistics. 【3】Pfizer agrees to put Israel on its priority list on condition that________. A.Israel provides timely feedback B.Israel vaccinates its seniors first C.Israel reports side effects regularly D.Israel publishes its data as instructed 【4】What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Pfizer Vaccine Proves Safe B.Old People Get Vaccinated in Israel C.Data Suggests Vaccine Effective D.Israel Succeeds in Fighting Covid-19 |
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Friday was "Chatty Bus day", an experiment aimed at getting people to talk to each other on public transport. This is not an idea that would appeal to those who commute in the rush hour, because there is a smaller distance within which it's just as uncomfortable to talk. Elbow(肘) room is a precondition for sociability. It is no coincidence that the first truly personal music player, the Sony Walkman, was invented in Japan where the commuter trains are literally crowded with people. We will also not talk to strangers who are physically too far away, of course. No one wants to shout their small talk. Only on country buses or similar unhurried and uncrowded forms of public transport can people reach out to their neighbors, confident that they are doing so from a position of strength and autonomy. For all these drawbacks, the idea of talking to strangers is still a good one, and the promotion of sociability is good for society. Although it does seem to be a general rule that people are friendlier the fewer there are of them and more hostile and indifferent as cities get more crowded, there are still considerable cultural variations. And there is evidence that friendlier places are also healthier, and their inhabitants happier. It is true that the apparent loneliness of many people on public transport is a false impression. Many will be caught up with conversations with distant friends on their phones; some will be talking to the people in books. Some may be in willed solitude with their headphones. But there are always people who would be interested in an unexpected conversation with a stranger. This need not go on for too long. It is not large and possibly life-changing conversations that are what most people in loneliness miss most. What they really need is not deep thought but superficiality. The kind of conversation that you could have with anyone reminds you that you yourself might be anyone. It is a release from the prison of the self, which is where lonely people serve their sentences, uncertain whether they ever can be paroled(假释). Friendship may be too rare a gift to hope for, but sometimes the kindest thing to say is also the simplest: "Don't be a stranger"-and sometimes that's also enough. 【1】According to Paragraph 1, why the first Walkman appeared in Japan partly? A.its corporate culture B.its overcrowded public transport C.its people's creativity D.its people's desire for personal space 【2】Which of the following belongs to "these drawbacks" underlined in paragraph 3? A."Chatty Bus day" has not been introduced to other areas. B.Walkman prevents passengers from talking to each other. C.Passengers are unwilling to make small talk with strangers. D.Improper physical distance discourages casual communication. 【3】What is the author most likely to agree with? A.Small talk to strangers will help ease loneliness on the road. B.Lonely people are in desperate need of deep conversation. C.People in less populated cities tend to be cold and distant. D.It's inadvisable to talk to strangers who are physically too close. 【4】What is the author's main purpose in writing the text? A.To cast new light on human loneliness. B.To introduce an experiment and its effects. C.To advocate striking up conversations with strangers. D.To explore the relationship between physical distance and willingness to reach out. |
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Do you feel under pressure to be more creative at work? 【1】 Studies have recently found that creativity is now one of the top skills most workplaces are looking for in their employees, as they struggle to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive world. 【2】After all, as many employees quietly admit during training workshops: “Not all of us can paint or draw.” The good news is that creativity comes in all sorts of forms. The most common type of creativity is simply allowing our brains the space to imagine different. connections, patterns and possibilities. But how can you improve your creativity at work? Here are three approaches: Get curious. A big part of creativity is curiosity. It helps you to focus your attention as you explore dynamic mental simulations based on personal past experiences, thoughts about the future and exploration of alternative perspectives and scenarios to the present. Use your curiosity to explore why things happen, how they work, what impact they have. 【3】 Be willing to fail.【4】Likewise if organizations wish to cultivate (培养)creativity, they need to establish cultures where the risk of failure is accepted as part of the deal. The truth is that if you’re not failing some of the time, you’re not stretching far enough outside of your comfort zone to keep learning and growing. Cultivate positive emotions. Positive emotions — such as gratitude, compassion, joy, and inspiration — have been found to help you broaden your thinking. 【5】To cultivate more positive emotions at work, you can promote high-quality connections with others, gratitude, kindness, hope, and find ways to make the most of your strengths. A.People can manage their own emotions better. B.Behind every creative genius are stories of failure. C.If you’re nodding your head, you’re in good company. D.Ask questions without fearing that you will appear stupid. E.We gradually lose our curiosity and rely more on our experience. F.But do you ever secretly worry that you lack the artistic talent for creativity? G.Also, they can build your capacity to see more possibilities and think more creatively. |
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My heart was pounding as I climbed onto the school bus on the first day of middle school. I _______ my backpack as I looked for a place to sit. My eyes _______ on two girls sitting next to each other. They smiled at me and _______ the seat next to theirs. “Hey!” the blond said. “My name is Heather. What's yours?" “Rachel ...” I said nervously. Normally I'm not _______ , but I barely knew anyone and was anxious to make new friends. ＂Nice to meet you,”said the brunette(深褐色头发的女子）。“My name's Jessica.” I sat down on the seat and _______ the girls. I looked at my Converse All Stars and frowned. Why hadn't I worn more stylish shoes? It turned out we had first period together and we became friends. But our friendship wasn't without its _______ Jessica made Heather and me laugh. She was very_______ and we'd go to her for make-up and clothing advice. _______ she had an "I'm-the-boss"personality that demanded attention. She always had to be_______.Once the three of us went to the mall.I ended up spending fifty dollars on a skirt that I didn't even ________,just to make Jessica happy. As time went on,I found I was behaving as a pretend ________ of myself just to please Jessica and to keep her from being mad at me. She ________ I was different when I was around other people, when in truth I was being myself. I was always afraid she'd get mad at me for saying something that I wouldn't________ think twice about. I sometimes ________ what real friends should be like. Shouldn't they be there for you through the toughest times? Shouldn't they ________who you are and encourage you to be yourself, rather than asking you to be who they want you to be just to please them? 【1】A.threw B.dropped C.adjusted D.opened 【2】A.landed B.took C.spied D.built 【3】A.occupied B.patted C.reserved D.abandoned 【4】A.noisy B.shy C.ignorant D.elegant 【5】A.cornered B.addressed C.encountered D.faced 【6】A.faults B.causes C.surprises D.benefits 【7】A.innocent B.ambitious C.fashionable D.generous 【8】A.So B.Or C.And D.But 【9】A.on business B.in charge C.at work D.under pressure 【10】A.know B.mention C.like D.smooth 【11】A.session B.conversation C.production D.version 【12】A.complained B.remembered C.ensured D.anticipated 【13】A.suddenly B.normally C.desperately D.guiltily 【14】A.wonder B.doubt C.blame D.predict 【15】A.imagine B.describe C.respect D.evaluate |
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Seal cutting or zhuanke in Chinese, though based on Chinese calligraphy, is a comparatively independent traditional art form. It takes Chinese characters as its form of 【1】 (express), using carving knives instead of the writing brushes, and stone instead of paper. It is similar to inscriptions（碑文）on ancient bronze and stone tablets(石碑）， 【2】 it can be viewed as a pocket edition of tablet inscription. The seal has many names in history. It 【3】 (call) xiyin(玺印） during the Warring States period, the Qin and Han dynasties, and the Wei and Jin periods. The Ming and the Qing dynasties were 【4】 (universe) acknowledged to be the two golden periods in the history of seal cutting,and coincidentally the seal was known as seal cutting then. And the long period from the Tang Dynasty to the Yuan Dynasty turned out to be a time 【5】 the royal seal was on the decline and seal cutting was waiting to be rejuvenated(使恢复活力）。 The use of the seal also varied. Clay impression was used before the Sui and Tang dynasties and inkpad or red ink paste 【6】(use) since the Tang and the Song dynasties. Xiyin can be classified into two 【7】 (category)-official seals and private seals. Official seals refer to 【8】 of emperors and officials. The making materials used in ancient times mainly include gold, silver, copper, jade,stone,bamboo and wood. And copper seals made up an overwhelming majority. Most of the seals were cast and some were carved. ＂Chinese Seal,Dancing Beijing", the logo of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games officially 【9】（make) public for the first time on August 3,2003,is 【10】combination of the five rings,a Chinese seal character of Beijing and “Beijing 2008” in English. |
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假定你是李华，你在网上看到一家研究候鸟(migrant birds)的机构招募兼职候鸟观察员(bird watcher)。请你给该机构发一封应聘邮件，内容包括： 1.自我推荐；2.自荐原因。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sir/Madam, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Eggs,bacon,bagels,and croissants(羊角面包），her favourite meal of the day sat right in front of her telling her to have more, probably just this one day. Her hand reached out for the last croissant;"STOP"said her mind,"PLEASE"begged the nineteen-year-old heart. Annie could feel the tyres around her waist, weighing her down, emotionally and physically. She pulled her hand back,eyeing the inviting croissant, which would have been hers, if only she had not decided to follow her dream, a dream which seemed beyond her reach. But there she was, she wanted it, and wanted it badly,a fantasy of a teenager to fit into the beautiful peacock green bikini(比基尼）.A trip had been planned,to the sunny beaches,by a group of friends,and the trip included her. She used to sit depressed listening to her slim friends discuss about the kind of clothes they purchased, and how short each of their skirts were,and how beautiful they looked. She wanted to see their expression change from surprise to admiration,so she decided go on diet and take fitness courses. Weeks passed,and her patience started to die away. The fat was stubborn and refused to melt fast,but the time went fast. No matter how less she ate,she still looked awfully plump(胖的）， which annoyed her and she was ready to call it quits. She sat on her bed and wept an entire evening: ignoring her dinner.Her tears dried up,and she lay down on her bed staring at the ceiling,letting random thoughts pass through her mind. Then she heard two women talking outside her window. She heard one woman saying:"My child is special,and every child is god's gift. It doesn't matter what's on the outside, inner self is what matters." 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Curious,Annie got up and looked out of her window. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Annie turned her eyes away from the scene and saw her own figure in the mirror. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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