For one tired out from work, autumn is one of...

For one tired out from work, autumn is one of the best times to step into the open air to kick back and enjoy some great music. And that’s what many Beijingers have done this past weekend.

Family, friends, laughter; beautiful grass, fresh air and live music echoing (回响) off the forest and the Great Wall that surround this place. A weekend in this music paradise（乐园） just seems too short. Besides, a brand new world-class outdoor theater has just been open at this year’s festival, which will surely make the festival a better and more permanent experience.

A full house is before the new outdoor amphitheater (圆形剧场). Even the thunderstorm couldn’t break up the crowd completely absorbed in the music. Thanks to the new theater, this year’s Great Wall Forest Festival offers even more superb acoustics（音效的）and an overall outdoor theatrical experience, even though the project is still half complete.

The festival is now in its fourth year. Since its first show in 2010, the festival has seen a steady increase in festival-goers and has expanded its length from two days to four days, divided over two weekends. It has also been experimenting with a variety of styles, from classical to pop, with this year’s theme “Celebrating 20 Years of Chinese Folk Song.” Folk Song legend Lao Lang explains how folk songs have helped encourage more amateur folks to express themselves through music.

“Before music was reserved for the professionals. But folk songs made young people realize that they can express themselves through music as well. And that’s what characterizes folk songs. It’s popular music and it always has a story.” said Lao Lang.

Unlike some of the other outdoor festivals, the Great Wall Forest Festival appeals to a wide range of audiences. It’s a rare place where teens, parents and families can all enjoy the outdoors and have a great time.

Great music and scenery aside, many children’s workshops, master music classes, and interactive art activities have also been introduced this year. If music is the reason to come to the festivals, you’ll find even more reasons not to leave.

1.What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “kick back” in Paragraph 1?

A. to hit with legs.　　 B. to work harder

C. to relax oneself　　 D. to make people leave

2.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The place where the Festival is held is near the Great Wall.

B. The completed project adds to the attraction of this year’s Festival.

C. The audience attending the festival bury themselves in the music.

D. The year 2010 saw the beginning of the Great Wall Forest Festival.

3.The 2014 Great Wall Forest Festival has got improved in the following aspects except that _________.

A. it has included different types of music

B. it has attracted a wide range of audiences

C. it has introduced more activities besides music

D. it has been expanded from 2 days to 4 days in a week

4.According to Lao Lang, we can know that _________.

A. folk songs can help amateur singers become famous easily

B. folk songs are the ones just intended for the professionals

C. a folk song, always with a story, belongs to popular music

D. popular songs are used by the young to express themselves

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One of the best ways to pay for college is to find work that helps foot part of the school fee. Here are 4 types of part-time jobs that provide students with extra income.

Jobs with employer scholarships

Some companies offer help paying for college through scholarship programs. Taco Bell, for instance, offers its part- time employees the chance to win up to a $ 25 ,000 award through its Live Mas Scholarship. The award can be used toward vocational schools or a two- or four-year college. Employees must have worked for the company at least three continuous months.

Work-study

For years the work-study program has allowed students to earn money through part-time work. Students aged between 16 and 24 who file　 Free Application for Student Aid maybe qualified for the program.While these jobs aren't always on campus, students in work study earn at least $7.25 per hour一the state minimum wage.

Paid internships

A paid internship (实习) can not only help students pay for college but can also open doors for full-time work after graduation .According to a 2019 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, nearly two-thirds of paid interns received a job offer，while just about 44% of　 unpaid interns were offered a job.

On-demand economy jobs

Known for its flexibility，the jobs can help students earn cash between classes.These on-demand jobs include completing small jobs， making deliveries or even driving for ride-booking services.Students can typically earn more through on-demand work，ranging from $10 to $20 an hour.

1.What are the applicants for the work-study program required to do?

A.Submit an application form.

B.Work part time for years.

C.Accept the minimum wage.

D.Live and work one campus.

2.What is the advantage of On-demand economy jobs?

A.Providing scholarships.

B.Having fixed workplace.

C.Including an extra award.

D.Offering more job options.

3.Which program is of great help for students to find a full-time job?

A.Jobs with employer scholarships.

B.On- demand economy jobs.

C.Paid internships.

D.Work- study.

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This map is drawn to the _______ of one inch for 1000 miles, so you can find out how far it is from Beijing to Shanghai.

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This map is drawn to the _______ of one inch for 1000 miles, so you can find out how far it is from Beijing to Shanghai.

A. route           B. line               C. scale              D. rate

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Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake

With the Mid-Autumn Festival coming, the time for crabs is around the corner! Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake in China are believed to be the best freshwater crabs.

“They are delicious, because the bottom of Yangcheng Lake is hard and the crabs grow strong by walking on such a hard surface,” said one sales manager in Suzhou.

Li Lei, a crab lover from Beijing, said “It’s very delicious! But there are too many fake Yangcheng Lake Dazha Crabs”.

“Maybe the crabs from other regions can appear to be glistening green back, white belly after people wash them, but the golden fine hair on crab claws is still a point of pride and is exclusive to Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake,” said the manager.

The best time for enjoying them is during September and October of Chinese lunar calendar. “When the season for crabs arrives, the Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake are flown to various cities so that people’s appetites can be satisfied,” said the sales manager. “They are really expensive here, sometimes more than 320RMB/500g, 10% of my salary!” said Li Lei.

Dazha Crabs are usually steamed or boiled for within 20 minutes before they come on the dinner table. They are often enjoyed with vinegar mixed with minced ginger to add flavor and get rid of the cold. People who are particular about how they eat crabs also need to have high-grade Shaoxing rice wine to warm their stomachs.

There is much work required to eat crabs. So much shell!Most people use both hands and teeth while eating Dazha Crabs. “The eating way is not graceful or elegant,” said Huck. “However, some professionals of eating crabs can use tools to take all the meat out of the crab without damaging a single bite and the crab can be restored to its original shape if the empty shells are pieced together!” said Han Mei, another Dazha crab lover.

1.What do we know about Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake from the text?

A. They belong to seawater crabs.

B. You must use tools to eat them.

C. The best time for eating them lasts over three months.

D. Vinegar, ginger and rice wine can be enjoyed together with them.

2.The underlined word “exclusive” in Paragraph 4 probably means ___________.

A. expensive　　 B. unique

C. entire　　 D. similar

3.Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

A. The sales manager believes the living environment contributes nothing to the good taste of Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake.

B. Li Lei has mixed feelings about Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake.

C. Han Mei thinks little of some professionalsof eating crabs.

D. Huck supports the way that most people eat crabs.

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Facing up to your problems ____ running away from them is the best approach to working things out.

A. more than　　　　 　　 　　 B. rather than

C. along with　　　　　　 　 D. or rather

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Facing up to your problems ____ running away from them is the best approach to working things out.

A. more than          B. rather than            C. along with           D.or rather

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Facing up to your problem ________ running away from them is the best approach to working things out.

A.more than B.rather than

C.along with D.or rather

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One of the best uses of technology is to make life easier.

A new product from Microsoft Corporation can do just that for people who have trouble seeing. They may be blind or visually impaired. The product, an app, is currently available for free for Apple’s iPhone and iPad. The app is called Seeing AI. “AI” is short for artificial intelligence, a term for computers with an ability to think and learn like human beings.

Seeing AI uses both a camera and artificial intelligence to identify places, objects and people. The app then announces what the camera sees so users will know what is in front of them.

People can also use Seeing AI to learn words in English. With the app open, you can point your iPhone or iPad at any object and it will say what the object is. With Seeing AI, users can hear a description of not just objects, but other people. It can even tell you about their emotions. It will not just say that someone is smiling. The app will say that the person is happy. Or surprised. Or angry. People can use the app when going to a store or supermarket. It can read product bar codes so users will know whether a can is filled with fruit or dog food. Microsoft says Seeing AI will soon be able to identify banknotes so people know whether they are holding a bill that is worth $100 or $1.

At restaurants, diners can use the new app to hear a list of drinks and other menu offerings. It can recognize both food choices and prices. People can use the app to read signs and get directions, although Microsoft warns against using it for navigation（导航） purposes.

One of the more interesting tools of Seeing AI is its ability to read documents. The app can read documents aloud and even help a user position them on the center of the electronic device.

The app is currently available in just the US, Canada, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore---however, Microsoft says that the app will be available in other countries and districts soon.

1.Who is Seeing AI intended for?

A.people working at the restaurant

B.people having visual disabilities

C.people buying goods in the supermarket

D.people having difficulty in learning languages

2.Microsoft warns users not to use Seeing AI for___________.

A.describing a person B.navigating

C.reading documents D.reading product bar codes

3.What can we infer about Seeing AI?

A.It was developed by Apple B.It can be used on computers.

C.It identifies things only by the camera. D.It makes blind people’s life easier.

4.What will happen to Seeing AI?

A.It will soon be available on Android.

B.It will replace people’s eyes.

C.It will have more new functions

D.It will only be used in European countries.

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—The plan _______for the trip is very important.

—I see, and he is sure to work it out on time.

A. made               B. to be made       C. making        D. to make

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