【题目】 I was at the market at 5 p.m. to pick up a few essentials: Cream for coffee, eggs for breakfast and Advil for my _______. After rushing all day doing jobs, I did not want to be _______, to say the least. But I told myself it was my _______ stop before going home to put my feet up.

So I _______ a parking place and found a shopping cart. That’s when I saw her. She looked to be maybe 9-months old, short blond curls, blue eyes. I couldn’t take my _______ off her and it was a/an _______ moment. I gave her my best smile. It may have looked a bit mad, _______ it came from my heart.

At times, my smile would fade to a look of _______ or worry, but it never left my face for long. I’ve learned that everyone needs a smile sometimes, young and old, friends and _______, even those at the market in a rush to get home.

She took her ________ deciding just what to make of my smile. But finally, she ________. I laughed and waved goodbye. And she ________ me a kiss. That put a smile on my face that got a smile ________ from every shopper I passed. I was ________ smiling when I got home and realized I’d forgotten to get Advil. My headache was gone.

Somehow, in that simple ________ of smiles, this weary old world becomes a better place.

1A.headacheB.toothacheC.coughD.cold

2A.walkingB.workingC.drivingD.shopping

3A.firstB.bestC.lastD.worst

4A.spottedB.boughtC.gotD.drew

5A.breathB.eyesC.handsD.bag

6A.familiarB.imaginaryC.unforgettableD.bitter

7A.becauseB.soC.andD.but

8A.fearB.warmthC.curiosityD.fantasy

9A.strangersB.familiesC.visitorsD.relatives

10A.turnB.toysC.courageD.time

11A.spoke upB.lit upC.stood upD.backed up

12A.blewB.wavedC.huggedD.gave

13A.in surpriseB.with careC.with fearD.in return

14A.alwaysB.everC.stillD.just

15A.discussionB.exchangeC.creationD.bargain

【题目】 If you’re looking forward to visiting a national park in the United States, here are some good options for you to choose from.

Acadia National ParkMaine

Lying on Mount Desert Island, a postcard-perfect island where Rockefellers and Astors summered, Acadia National Park is rich with rocky shorelines and has one of Maine’s most historic lighthouses. Hike to the top of 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain to catch the sunrise, then go back to Bar Harbor, and treat yourself to a lobster roll at Stewman’s.

Where to Stay: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, Bar Harbor Inn

Arches National ParkUtah

The red sandstone monoliths of Arches National Park in southeast Utah make for a giant playground for hikers, bikers, climbers, off-roaders, and other thrill seekers. However, climbing any named or unnamed arch in the park is banned by regulations. Throughout the park, there are 2,000 natural arches, including the famous Delicate Arch, which you might recognize from Utah’s license plate.

Where to Stay: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab, Fairfield Inn& Suites Moab

Yellowstone National ParkWyoming

When you think of Yellowstone National Park, geysers will come to mind first and more specifically, Old Faithful, which does indeed live up to its name by erupting every 90 minutes or so. Another superstar of America’s oldest national park is the Grand Prismatic Spring, the park’s largest single hot spring, which also gains a reputation due to its striking coloration.

Where to Stay: Yellowstone Park Hotel, Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

Shenandoah National Park Virginia

Shenandoah’s famous 105-mile Skyline Drive is one of the prettiest drives in the Northeast.

This National Scenic Byway runs along the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Where to Stay: Skyland, Hotel Laurance

1Who would most probably be drawn to Acadia National Park?

A.People interested in modern buildings.

B.People interested in camping in the desert.

C.People wanting to enjoy a good view of the seashore.

D.People wanting to climb a mountain of over 2,000 feet.

2What is Arches National Park suitable for?

A.Watching an east coast sunrise.B.Looking at beautifully man-made arches.

C.Climbing the well-known Delicate Arch.D.Having various outdoor thrilling activities.

3What do we know about the Grand Prismatic Spring?

A.It is famous for its eye-catching colors.

B.It can erupt for about 90 minutes each time.

C.It is the largest single hot spring in the world.

D.It is the most distinguished tourist spot in Wyoming.

4Where can someone enjoy beautiful sights along the drive?

A.In Utah.B.In Virginia.

C.In Maine.D.In Wyoming.

5What is the text meant to?

A.Encourage us to visit the United States.

B.Recommend some national parks in the US.

C.Introduce several hotels nearby national parks.

D.Make a comparison between some national parks.

【题目】 China’s war on garbage is as digital as the country itself. Think QR codes attached to trash bags that allow the government to trace exactly where its trash comes from.

On July 1, Shanghai began a compulsory garbage sorting program. Households and companies must classify their wastes into four categories and dump them in appointed places at certain times. The strict program became a headache for some residents. Not even the most environmentally conscious person can get all the answers right. Like, which bin does the newspaper you just used to pick up dog poop (粪便)belong to?

Gratefully, China’s tech startups are here to help. For instance, China’s biggest internet companies responded with new search features that help people identify what wastes are “wet”, “dry”, “toxic”, or “recyclable”. Simply pull up a mini app on WeChat, Baidu or Alipay and enter the keyword. The tech firms will give you the answer and why.

Alipay, Alibaba’s electronics payment company, claims its garbage sorting mini app added one million users under just three days. The mini app has so far indexed (编索引) more than 4,000 types of rubbish. Its database is still growing, and soon it will save people from typing by using image recognition to classify trash when they snap a photo of it. If people are too busy or lazy to hit the collection schedule, well, startups are offering trash service at the doorstep. A third-party developer helped Alipay build a recycling mini app and is now collecting garbage from 8,000 apartment complexes across 11 cities. To date, two million people have sold recyclable materials through its platform.

Besides helping households out, companies are also building software to make property managers, life easier. Some residential complexes in Shanghai began using QR codes to trace the origin of garbage. This way, regulators in the region know exactly which family has produced the trash and fine violators.

1What are some residents confused about?

A.Environmental knowledge.B.Bin for dog poop.

C.Some waste classification.D.Time for dumping.

2What is the advantage of trash service at the doorstep?

A.It provides time flexibility.B.It reduces household waste.

C.It saves people from typing.D.It classifies rubbish properly.

3Who will probably most welcome the use of QR codes?

A.Third-party developers.B.Company managers.

C.Community administrators.D.Rubbish collectors.

4What is the main idea of this article?

A.People need recycling apps badly.

B.People should classify their rubbish.

C.How regulators benefit from the tech.

D.How China uses tech to sort waste.

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