China will continue to improve its policies and beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network, an official with the country’s top industry regulator said on Tuesday.
Wen Ku, a spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said the ministry will continue to support the development of the super-fast fifth-generation wireless technology by telecom carriers and encourage local authorities to come up with more support policies.
Chen Zhaoxiong, vice-minister of Industry and Technology, said that the development of the 5G network could give rise to massive opportunities in industrial growth and job creation. The ministry will make continuous efforts to promote the use of 1000Mb broadband connections and expand the coverage of fiber-optical broadband services, he said. Meanwhile, the ministry will upgrade telecom networks and operation systems by the end of November to ensure that mobile phone users nationwide can switch service carriers without changing phone numbers, he said. He explained that it could require substantial (大量的) efforts as it involved the upgrading of operation systems of a total of 1.6 billion users in the country.
In the meantime, a “floor-price” will be set for low-income and elderly populations to further promote mobile networks, he said. In order to better protect the rights of consumers, the number of service packages offered by the telecom carriers will be trimmed(削减)by more than 15 percent this year, according to Wen. Carriers are also required to make public all their service packages and make them all available for the users, he added. “We will step up investigations on wrongdoings so that consumers can see their telecom bill plain and clear,” he said.
China has expanded the download speed of mobile broadband sixfold compared with five years ago, while the charges for broadband connections and mobile Internet were down by 90 percent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
China’s digital economy reached a total volume of 31 trillion yuan ($4.5 trillion), or 34.8 percent of its GDP, in 2018, according to the ministry.
1.Which of the following best explains “beef up” underlined in Paragraph 1?
A.Obtain. B.Focus. C.Attract. D.Strengthen.
2.According to Paragraph 4, Chen Zhaoxiong’s attitude towards the 5G network is ______.
A.uncaring B.doubtful C.positive D.negative
3.What can you know about the 5G network from the text?
A.Its development could bring more chances in job creation.
B.Its charges are higher than former networks.
C.It is already widely used in commerce.
D.Its download speed is sixfold faster than former networks.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.The Advantages of 5G Network
B.Efforts Made for 5G Network
C.Concerns for 5G Network
D.The Rapid Development of 5G Network
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Summer is coming and you might be delighted in the stories and images these summer picture books bring.
Sun, Sun by Brad Gray
For this rhyming celebration of fun in sun, all your family needs to take in summer’s very best. Life-like illustrations light the senses and bring back memories of summer’s past and dreams of the summers to come.
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When We Go Camping by Margriet Ruurs
What goes into camping? Setting up tents and looking at stars? Sure, but there’s also so much more! Get to know nature and all the mystery and wonder she brings as a family goes on an outdoor adventure. As educational as it is fun, this image-rich story will lead your child to explore deeper into the woods than ever before.
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The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli
Ever wonder what would happen if you swallowed a watermelon seed? A crocodile has wondered (and worried) about it quite a bit! Will he grow a watermelon in his belly? Will he sprout crazy vines (藤)? He’s not quite sure, but when the concerned crocodile accidentally swallows a seed, his imagination takes over and amusement arises!
Available from Amazon, $ 9.95
Three Little Words by Amy Novesky Dory
“Just keep swimming!” message of perseverance is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory’s an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful water color adventure of friendship and survival.
Available from Amazon, $ 12.06
1.Which book do you buy if you enjoy sleeping outdoors?
A.Sun, Sun B.When We Go Camping C.The Watermelon Seed D.Three Little Words
2.What troubles the crocodile in The Watermelon Seed?
A.A plant might grow in his body.
B.He shouldn't have eaten the watermelon.
C.A seed won't come out of his stomach.
D.He doesn't know how to take care of the plant.
3.What message does Three Little Words give its readers?
A.Swimming is dangerous. B.Adventure is interesting.
C.Never give up. D.Swimming is useful.
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Bill Bowerman was a track coach. He wanted to help athletes run faster. So he had learnt how to make running shoes. He had also started a shoe company with a friend. It was 1971.Running shoes at the time were heavy. They had spikes(鞋钉)on the sole(鞋底). The spikes tore up the track and slowed down runners.
To make a lighter shoe, Bill tried the skins of fish. To make a better sole, he wanted to replace the spikes. Bill dug through his wife Barbara's jewelry box. He hoped to find a piece of jewelry with an interesting pattern. He would then copy the pattern onto the new soles. Nothing worked. Bill was defeated.
Then, one Sunday morning, Barbara made Bill waffles(华夫饼)for breakfast. Bill watched her cook.
He studied the criss-cross pattern on a waffle iron.
Inspiration struck. The pattern on the waffle iron was just what Bill was looking for. The squares were flatter and wider than sharp spikes. The pattern would help the shoes hold any surface without tearing into it.
When Barbara left the house, Bill ran to his lab. He took the liquid chemicals that, when mixed, would harden into the sole of a shoe. He poured the mixture into the waffle iron---and the Waffle Trainer was born.
Bill’s company put the Waffle Trainer on market in 1974.It was a huge hit. Maybe you’ve heard of that company---it’s called Nike. And today it’s worth around $100 billion.
It was the waffle iron that had changed the course of Bill’s life---and helped turn Nike into a well-known name. Today, the waffle iron is kept at Nike headquarters. It serves as a reminder that if we keep trying, we can find a solution to even the most difficult problems. And those solutions can come from unlikely places, even the breakfast table.
1.What shortcomings did the old-style running shoes have?
A.They were hard to wear. B.They were too large.
C.They were impractical. D.They were easy to break.
2.Where did Bill get the inspiration to invent the famous Waffle Trainer?
A.From the skins of the fish. B.From his wife’s jewelry.
C.From the colour of the iron. D.From his wife’s cooking tools.
3.What can we learn from Bill’s success?
A.A cheerful wife is the joy of life.
B.Two heads are better than one.
C.Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
D.A bad workman quarrels with his tools.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Waffles and Nike B.Inspiration and Invention
C.A Great Inventor D.A Well-Known Company
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I watched the two of them, both one year old, on the floor, surrounded by candy. He crawled on his hands while she sat there looking at birthday dress. The colourful fishier pinata(彩罐)had just been broken and the candy littered the ground. Both of their kids were too young to realise that they were sitting, and crawling around in a collection of wrapped sugar goodies. They were surrounded with edible(可食用的)goodies but had no clue!
Suddenly I saw the life metaphor(比喻). If we are the “babies” and the candy is “opportunity”, often we don’t recognise it because the opportunity comes wrapped as hard work. We may not give the wrapper the time of day, unless we realise that inside there’s a piece of delicious candy.
Every tree starts as a seed. Every person who becomes well-known was once someone nobody “knew”. So what changed for these people? Did the world suddenly wake up and find they have the potential to succeed? Of course not. These people worked for long periods of time before they saw any payoff.
It can be disheartening when you’re starting out. There’s a huge learning curve for almost everything. Just when you feel like you’re making rapid progress, you realise there’s more to learn. Every new door opens to a brand-new room, with another door at the end.
When I was in recovery from my eating disorder, there were many opportunities that I didn’t recognise as candy. At first, I didn’t see therapy(治疗)leading anywhere. It was only by going to therapy every week for a year that I was finally able to realise the opportunities. I had the opportunities to examine and adjust my thinking, and to challenge the negative mindsets I had about my life.
When I look back, I find that many of the opportunities that allowed positive growth didn’t always appear easy or fun. They often appeared as something that looked like hard work. But when we focus, consistently show up, and put in hard work, it will result in candy.
1.Why do many people miss their opportunities according to the author?
A.Their hard work fails to pay off.
B.They don’t work hard consistently.
C.They haven’t realised their potential.
D.They don’t value their opportunities.
2.What does the author think of the learning process according to Paragraph 4?
A.It is often interesting for most people.
B.It is often long and hard for most people.
C.You can speed it up with the help of others.
D.You can predict your progress from its start.
3.How did the author’s eating disorder affect emotionally?
A.She lacked hope for her life sometimes.
B.She was unwilling to do therapy at first.
C.She refused to change her eating habits.
D.She liked eating candy very much.
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A.Power of Positive Thinking
B.Candy and Achievements
C.Hard Work Leads to Success
D.Opportunities Come Candy-wrapped
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Why is Mike going to Charleroi?
A.To meet friends. B.To take photos. C.To visit a museum.
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What relation is John to Tammy?
A.Her teacher. B.Her father. C.Her schoolmate.
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Where does Mary usually spend her weekend?
A.In a theater. B.In a bookstore. C.In a shopping mall.
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What was the woman expecting last night?
A.A phone call. B.A text message. C.A party invitation.
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What drink will the man have?
A.Juice. B.Beer. C.Milk.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where did Bethany hurt her left arm?
A.In a shark show. B.In a surfing practice. C.In a car accident.
2.What does Bethany’s story mainly tell us?
A.The power of the women.
B.The importance of interests.
C.The spirit of never giving up.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.A travel company. B.A website. C.Tomorrow’s plan.
2.What has the woman bought online?
A.Some wine. B.Some tickets. C.Some coffee.
3.What will the speakers do next?
A.Eat out. B.Meet wine experts. C.Go to a garden nearby.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does Mr. Cook make the call?
A.To change an appointment.
B.To make an appointment.
C.To confirm an appointment.
2.What did Mr. Cook forget?
A.The name of the dentist.
B.The problems with his teeth.
C.The time of his last check-up.
3.When will Mr. Cook visit Beautiful Smile Dentistry?
A.Next Tuesday. B.Next Thursday. C.Next Friday.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why is the woman dissatisfied with the man?
A.He didn’t talk with her.
B.He came here late again.
C.He ignored her messages.
2.What’s the biggest problem of having a mobile phone in the woman’s view?
A.Wasting much time.
B.Doing harm to our health.
C.Distracting us from real life.
3.What does the one who uses the phone first need to do?
A.Take a photo. B.Send a message. C.Buy some coffee.
4.How does the man feel about keeping off the phone?
A.Nervous. B.Relaxed. C.Painful.
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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What percentage of the Indian youth are hopeful for the future?
A.53%. B.49%. C.20%.
2.What do most Chinese young people worry about?
A.Energy. B.Technology. C.Environment.
3.What is the speaker doing?
A.Giving a lesson. B.Hosting a show. C.Broadcasting news.
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It’s necessary to revise(复习) after lessons so that you can really understand, remember and use what you have learned. It is also important to revise before exams. 1.
Find Your Place. To revise for an exam, you must first find a quiet and relaxing environment. 2. It should also be a place where you will not be disturbed.
Take Your Time. It’s a good idea to make revising part of your weekly routine. The best way to do this is to revise every school day. 3. Make sure that you study for no more than two hours every time, and that you take a little rest every half hour or so. This will keep you fresh and able to take in information.
Stay Organized. 4. If you are taking notes, organize them by subject, topic and date. That way when you have an exam, you can easily find the right notes to study to help you prepare.
5. At the end of every revision, review your notes carefully to check that you have understood what you have learned. You may also consider writing out revision cards. You can then use these as summary of the subjects that you have learned.
A.Get Ready.
B.Check Your Progress.
C.It takes time to learn a new language.
D.But don’t revise for too long at a time.
E.Here is some advice on how to revise well.
F.A place where you feel comfortable works best.
G.It is helpful to set up a system so you are organized.
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It is commonly believed that school is where people go to get education.________ , it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school. The _________ between schooling and education suggested by this is important.
Education is ________, compared with schooling. Education knows no edges. It can take place 4_______ , whether in the school or on the job, whether in a kitchen or on a tractor. It includes both the _________ learning that takes place in schools and the whole universe of learning out of class.__________the experience of schooling can be known in advance, education quite often produces surprises. A chance talk with a _________ may lead to a person to discover how ___________ he knows of another country. People obtain education from _________ on. Education, then, is a very _________ and unlimited term. It is lifelong experience that starts long ___________ the start of school, and one that should be a necessary part of one’s entire life.
Schooling, on the other hand, is a ________ experience, whose style changes ______ from one way to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at the same time, take ________ seats, use similar textbooks, do homework, and ________ , and so on. Schooling has usually been limited by the edges of the subjects being taught.
1.A.Then B.However C.Thus D.Therefore
2.A.difference B.importance C.use D.problem
3.A.unexpected B.endless C.countless D.simple
4.A.anywhere B.anywhere else C.somewhere D.somewhere else
5.A.part-time B.public C.standard D.strict
6.A.If B.Because C.So D.Though
7.A.neighbour B.friend C.foreigner D.teacher
8.A.wonderful B.well C.greatly D.little
9.A.babies B.grown-ups C.women D.men
10.A.long B.broad C.narrow D.short
11.A.that B.when C.after D.before
12.A.basic B.strict C.final D.irregular
13.A.unusually B.differently C.little D.frequently
14.A.large B.new C.fixed D.small
15.A.take exams B.hold exams C.mark papers D.read papers
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Festivals have a wide range of 1.(origin). However, no matter how different they seem, the spirit of 2.(share) joy, gratitude, love is common. Of all the 3.(tradition) festivals, the harvest festival is one of the most popular festivals, which takes place after all the crops 4. (gather) in. At the same time, though customs play a significant role in festivals, they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow people 5. (light) firecrackers, as they can increase air pollution. These days, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses 6. (take) advantage of celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media have made 7. much easier to spend more on gifts. People have divided opinions on it. All in all, festivals reflect people’s beliefs and attitudes 8. life. They are occasions 9. let us spend time with family. If you study festivals 10.careful), you will find different cultures have a lot in common.
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单词拼写
1.At the same time, we all go through v______ (各种各样的) periods when we feel sad or alone.
2.The virtual choir has p ________(证明) to be a positive influence on the lives of many people.
3.Though he was affected by gradual blindness, Henry was still c______(有能力的) of writing compositions.
4.They are o________(特别的事情)that allow us to relax and enjoy life.
5.She will never forget the moment when she saw all the audience c______(鼓掌)their hands.
6.In the 16th century, the n_______ (附近的；邻近的) country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.
7.Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be s________(围绕；包围) by evidence of four different groups of people.
8.Some of their great a________ (成就；成绩) included building towns and roads.
9.We should strictly follow traffic rules rather than c_________(抱怨) about traffic jams.
10.He has been r____________(拒绝接受)by all the universities he applied to.
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假定你是李华，你的美国好友Chris正在学习中文，在他最近发给你的中文邮件中，你发现他有些词语使用不恰当。请你根据以下提示给他回复一封邮件，内容包括:
1. 多读有关中国历史和文化的书；
2. 通过例句学习；
3. 犯错后不要烦恼。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150词左右。
We went to Darjelling during the summer holidays and booked a cottage(农舍) for our stay. Our cook Gopi came with us because we could not do without home-cooked meals.
Usually all the shopping was done by our home help Bharat, who went to our holiday destination with us. However, one early evening, my mother decided to do all the vegetable shopping by herself. She believed that Bharat did not wait to check the really fresh items and instead, bought some things in a hurry. As a result, the vegetables he brought back were not fresh.
After getting ready, she took her favorite purse with quite an amount of money, thinking she could go to other shops too after finishing at the vegetable market. My mother asked Bharat to get a rickshaw for her and on reaching the market, she asked the rickshaw wallah ( 人力车车夫) to wait for her. She took a coolie (小工) and did her shopping happily, choosing some of the freshest green vegetables available there. At last, her shopping was done. She returned to the rickshaw and sat on it while the coolie put all the things my mother had bought onto the rickshaw.
On reaching home, Bharat took all the packets of vegetables inside and my mother quickly paid the rickshaw wallah and got off, forgetting to collect her purse from the seat of the rickshaw. The rickshaw wallah left soon after saying goodbye to my mother. All of us greeted my mother and asked her about her evening of shopping with much delight.
Then we began to help my mother prepare our dinner. My father came to help cut the meat; I helped wash the vegetables; we were talking and laughing. When dinner was ready, it was late in the evening, almost 9 p.m.
Paragraph 1:
Then my mom realized her purse was missing.
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Paragraph 2:
We were just about to begin eating when the door belling rang.
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