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A British father, digital product manager Nick Herbert, has invented an app, ReplyASAP, because his 13-year-old son wasn't responding to his calls or texts.

The app takes over a smartphone screen, locking the phone from further use and sounds an alarm that only stops when the receiver replies by text. It sounds like an invasion of privacy(侵犯隐私) and the latest attempt by distrustful parents to track and control their children. But this is fair enough-it serves these youngsters right for not replying.

Mobile phones are usually bought by parents primarily for safety reasons, but teenagers have" other important things". Sometimes, it's perhaps an entirely reasonable lack of interest in anything that" boring adults" have to say.

However, mobiles have also long been employed by teens in the ongoing war against parental control in their otherwise vivid social lives. Thus, texts and calls are ignored, with the teen pretending to have missed them or just simply ignoring them. At which point parents must stroke their chins and consider apps such as “ReplyASAP”。

It should be pointed out that Herbert's son wasn't doing anything wrong-he was merely distracted by video games. Most teenagers wouldn't be doing anything wrong, but that's not the point. While there are wider concerns about things such as ReplyASAP being used by adults to control and abuse partners, makers can't really be held responsible for their apps being misused. And where kids are concerned, it's all about parental access and information. Parents not only have a right, they also need to know that their children are sate. It's this need, not the right, that I believe morally outweighs the child's privacy. Anyone who doesn't agree with me perhaps needs to experience the horror of not being able to locate their child in the small hours, long after they were supposed to be home.

1.Nick Herbert invented the new phone app because.

A.his son refused to talk to him B.he couldn't reach his son by phone

C.his son was addicted to video games D.he wanted to monitor his son's phone use

2.Teens sometimes ignore calls and texts from parents because they

A.have little interest in their parents' social life

B.find parents' concern over their safety ridicul.us

C.believe they are not doing anything wr.ng

D.are busy taking care of other things

3.ReplyASAP could be put to wrong use by

A.controlling adults B.its maker

C.naughty teens D.child abusers

4.Why does the author support apps such as ReplyASAP?

A.Because parents have the right to access their kids 'phone.

B.Because parents need to know if their kids are safe.

C.Because kids tend to stay out in the small hours.

D.Because kids are supposed to obey orders.

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A 23-year-old British woman has invented a product she hopes will one day replace single-use plastic.

The new product is made by combining fishing waste and algae (水藻).It could be used to replace plastic bags or containers that people use once and throw away. Lucy Hughes created the material, called MarinaTex, for her final year project at the University.

MarinaTex is edible, to put it in another way, it can be tasted without danger. Hughes says it is also strong and stable. But unlike plastic, MarinaTex biodegrades (生物降解)in four to six weeks under normal conditions and does not pollute the soil. The inventor said she is concerned about the growing amounts of plastics in ocean waters. She noted one report that there would be more plastic than fish in the world's oceans by the year 2050. The United Nations estimates that 100 million tons of plastic waste has already been left in the oceans. Hughes also was investigating ways to reduce the amount of waste from the fishing industry. The industry produces an estimated 50 million tons of waste worldwide each year, UN officials say.

Examining fish parts left over from processing helped to give her the idea for a material that was useful and did no harm to the environment. “Why do we need to have hundreds of man-made polymers (聚合体)when nature has so many already available?" she asked. After months of testing, Hughes produced a strong, flexible sheet that forms at temperatures below 100 degrees Celsius. Inventor James Dyson said that MarinaTex is “stronger, safer and much more sustainable (可持续的)”than plastic. It is also easier to break down. Hughes will receive about $ 41,000 prize money as the first place winner of the James Dyson Award. She plans to use the money to further develop the product and ways to mass produce it. "Further research and development will ensure that MarinaTex evolves further, and becomes part of a global answer to the abundance of single use plastic waste," Dyson said.

1.What do we know about MarinaTex?

A.It is a safe seafood.

B.It is a kind of waste.

C.It is a new kind of plastic.

D.It is a safe material that can replace plastic.

2.What does the underlined word “edible" in paragraph 2 mean?

A.Useful. B.Eatable.

C.Replaceable. D.Delicious.

3.What gets Hughes to creat MarinaTex?

A.Her concern about the growing amount of plastic in ocean.

B.Her occupational habit of trying out new things.

C.Her hope to help develop the fishing industry.

D.Her desire to win the prize money.

4.What can we infer from the last paragrach?

A.We need to have hundreds of MarinaTex available.

B.Hughes produced MarinaTex without much effort.

C.MarinaTex will be a good solution to plastic waste.

D.Hughes is the first winner of the James Dyson Award.

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A 23-year-old British woman has invented a product that she hopes will one day take the place of single-use plastic. The new product is made by combining fishing waste and algae （藻类）.

Lucy Hughes created the material, called MarinaTex, for her final year project at the University of Sussex. She continued her research after she left the university.

On November 13, the James Dyson Foundation announced that Hughes was the international winner of the 2019 James Dyson Award for design.

MarinaTex is edible, meaning it can be eaten without danger. Hughes says it also is strong and stable. But unlike plastic, MarinaTex breaks down in four to six weeks under normal conditions and does not pollute the soil.

The inventor said she is concerned about the growing amounts of plastics in ocean waters. She noted one report that there would be more plastic than fish in the world's oceans by the year 2050. The United Nations estimates that 100 million tons of plastic waste has already been left in the oceans.

Hughes also was investigating ways to reduce the amount of waste from the fishing industry. The industry produces an estimated 50 million tons of waste worldwide each year, UN officials say.

Hughes told Reuters that she was "trying to work out how I could use the waste stream and add value to that waste." Examining fish parts left over from processing helped to give her the idea for a material that was useful and did not harm the environment.

To create a strong material, Hughes added the molecule chitosan, which comes from sea creatures like crabs, and agar, a material from red algae.

After months of testing, Hughes produced a strong, flexible sheet that forms at temperatures below 100 degrees Celsius.

Inventor James Dyson said that MarinaTex is "stronger, safer and much more sustainable" than the plastic polyethylene. It is also easier to break down than other possible replacement products for polyethylene, the material that single-use plastic bags are made of.

Hughes will receive about $41,000 in prize money as the first place winner of the James Dyson Award. She told Reuters that she plans to use the money to better develop the product and ways to mass produce it.

1.When did Lucy Hughes create MarinaTex?

A.At university. B.After graduation.

C.Before going to university. D.After winning the James Dyson Award.

2.What's true about MarinaTex?

A.It is delicious. B.It is environmentally friendly.

C.It is a type of plastics. D.It exists for a long time in nature.

3.What helped to give her the idea for MarinaTex?

A.Observing the process of fishing.

B.Studying different parts of a fish.

C.Checking waste from the fishing industry.

D.Examining left-over fish parts after cooking.

4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A.Entertainment. B.Education.

C.Lifestyle. D.Technology.

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When creating a digital advertisement or something to promote a product or service ,music is one of the most important aspects. Whether it is simply a jingle（短歌）,musical note or any other use of sound，music can play a huge role in attracting a customer’s attention or being noticed by your target audience.

Music can work hand-in-hand with what you are advertising. Many times the advertising jingle, or saying, is what the audience remembers. Companies such as McDonald’s and Subway have used this method many times with different jingles and little sayings that are easy to remember and fun to sing along with.

Usually concepts that are part of a jingle would sound conceited(自负的)  and pompous(浮夸的) when said in a normal conversation. When put to music however, and sung in a rhythm，it suddenly sounds attractive. For example, if someone said,” No one does it better than me” in a normal statement, this would sound very conceited. Add music and a tune to this statement and it becomes attractive and fun for others to sing along with.

While understanding how important music is for your advertising needs, it is also important for you to know the best way to get special music.

Having people from many different backgrounds all over the world write something specifically for you is one of the best ways to get songs written just for you. You simply choose which one you believe is best for the project. So instead of hiring a single songwriter to compose your music, you can run a contest for you advertising jingle and songwriters around the world write you a finished jingle in an attempt to win your contest.

1.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．How to use music in advertising.

B．Advertising music can help sell products.

C．How to get an advertising jingle.

D．Advertisements are important in promoting.

2.What makes concepts of an advertising jingle sound attractive?

A．Wonderful sayings.                      B．Word and pictures.

C．Beautiful voice.                         D．Music and tune.

3.According to the writer, the best way to get an advertising jingle is____.

A．to collect works from public               B．to invite a famous singer

C．to get advice from experts                D．to hire a top songwriter

4.What’s the advantage of your running a contest for an advertising jingle?

A．It will save much time.                    B．You can get the best works.

C．It will cost less money.                    D．You can sell more products.

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Terry Herbert, 55, of Staffordshire, the UK, has used a metal detector (探测器)for the past 18 years to look for treasure. He’d never found anything especially valuable. But on July 5, he made a very important discovery, which also changed the way the British look at history. In a field near his home, Herbert found a huge number of ancient artifacts. The finding was announced on September 24.

Archaeologists(考古学家) are surprised by the size of the discovery. There are more than 1,300 pieces. The discovery is much bigger than any other from the Anglo-saxon era(盎格鲁撒克逊时代)，said Roger Bland of the British Museum. Bland said some experts think treasures of this kind must have belonged to a king but they couldn’t be certain.

The artifacts are thought to date from between AD 675 and AD 725, a time that is sometimes called the Dark Ages. The time was marked by frequent fighting. The gold in the collection weighs 5 kilograms. It suggests that England at the time was richer than historians thought.

Why were the gold and silver treasures buried? Archaeologists believe it could have been to hide them from enemies, a common practice at the time.

The findings could become one of Britain’s top archaeological finds. So far, experts have looked at 1,345 pieces and there are still more to come. It may take a year to look at the whole finding.

Herbert found the treasure while he was searching in a friend’s field over five days in July. He said his discovery was more fun than winning the lottery. “This is what treasure hunters dream of, finding stuff like this. The great amount there is just unbelievable,” he said.

1、Terry Herbert used a metal detector to search for treasure because     .

A、he had researched the area and was sure there was treasure there.

B、he was very interested in British history.

C、he wanted to be an archeologist

D、he enjoyed searching for treasure

2、Herbert’s discovery is very important because     .

A、the treasure he found belongs to an ancient English king.

B、the treasure has changed people’s understanding of early English history.

C、the treasure is proving a big help to the British economy.

D、it is the find that many British treasure hunters have been hoping for years.

3、On the basis of the article, which of the following is TRUE?

A、It might take three years for scientists to look through all of the treasure.

B、Ancient English people buried treasure in the fields for future use.

C、At the time England was a more violent and religious land than historians thought.

D、Herbert prefers the fun of treasure hunting over the money he will earn for his discovery.

4、Which of the following headlines best sums up the article?

A、British treasure hunter makes big find.        B、Scientists find out about the dark ages.

C、How to find treasures using a metal detector.  D、Archeologists win big lottery prize.

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British people work some of the longest hours in Europe, but are among the least productive. Now some companies are shortening the working week to increase efficiency, health and happiness.

Rich Leigh has introduced a four-day week at his PR company. In fact, his entire company has Friday off, because his firm has adopted a four-day week. It is one of a handful of UK businesses that now operate like this: staff still get paid their previous five-day salary, but they work a day less. The company found that they achieved just as much—and there were even sighs of growth. “The key to the scheme’s success,” Leigh says, “is how happy our employees now are.”

The average British worker takes only a 34 minute lunch break and works 10 hours overtime each week (more often than not this is unpaid). Yet UK productivity falls seriously behind their European neighbors, who tend to work fewer hours.

British working practices have caused loss and damage to the nation’s health and happiness. More than half a million workers in the UK were signed off with work-related stress or anxiety last year. Moreover, the work landscape itself is changing. Automation and AI will have a significant impact on the labor market, where unsteady work becomes more common.

Britain is the only EU member that allows workers to ignore the EU working time limit and work longer hours. For campaigners, now is the time for a change. O’Grady, an advocate, argues that where businesses have increased their profits as a result of automation, success should be shared with workers in the form of reduced hours. “It’s time to share the benefits from new technology, not allowing those at the top to grab them for themselves.” she says.

1.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A. British people are the least productive in the world

B. Most companies in Britain have conducted a four-day week

C. PR company has witnessed a rise in employees’ happiness

D. British people work longer and get more payment than other countries

2.Which is the proper description of British working practices?

A. The working time of British workers is within the EU limit.

B. In terms of productivity, Britain is beaten by the United States.

C. Profits gained from new technology are on the decrease.

D. Automation and AI are likely to cause an instable work market.

3.Which can be inferred from O’Grady’ s words in the last paragraph?

A. It’s time for employers to share the increased profits created by automation.

B. Workers should benefit from automation in the form of less working hours.

C. New technology should belong to both businesses and workers.

D. Businesses can’t make more profits without new technology.

4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A. To introduce some British firms’ switch to a four-day working week.

B. To explain the reasons why British workers suffer stress and anxiety.

C. To appeal for more reasonable working conditions.

D. To present the current productivity problem in Britain.

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① Associate Product Manager －New Grad －Beijing

Responsibilities include working with engineers to define products, understanding user needs, researching markets and competitors, and strategizing (制定战略计划) future product directions. As you gain more experience, there’s an opportunity for promotion within the organization.

Requirements:

☆ Bachelor’s degree and more than one year of job experience.

☆ Strong organizational and analytical skills.

② Director of Education —Sylvan Learning Centers —Long Beach, California

Job description: As a successful director of education, your primary responsibility will be to champion the Sylvan developed curriculum, ensure the quality of the education standards and teachings staff as well as grow the business in your center. We require：

☆ Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of teaching experience.

☆ Managerial experience.

③ Area Export Manager —Beijing Import & Export Corporation —Beijing

Highly dynamic company is looking for bright, experienced salesperson who will be  responsible for the export of frozen seafood and other commodities between China and the USA, Australia, and Canada.

Qualifications:

—Excellent level of English, spoken and written.

—Excellent communication and organizational skills.

—Experienced salesperson with proven results in fast-moving consumer goods essential, preferable in frozen seafood market.

④ Subeditor —Media Contacts —London

Working in the fascinating world of law and enforcement(执法), you will be making sure that you are meeting the exceptionally high standards of copy for this company.  As part of a team of six, you will be meeting tight deadlines on a daily basis and ensuring regular flow of articles onto the website.  Must have a keen eye for detail and confidence in working with challenging copy.  Proven track record in subediting, and a practical knowledge of publishing law are required.

⑤

Job description: Medilife requires able, reliable trainers who can demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and loyalty and join their young, fun-living team. Successful applicants will receive excellent hourly rates. Suitable training provided to the right applicant.

⑥

1. Which of the following are specially required to most of the positions in the ads?

A. Experience and responsibilities                      B. Experience and special skills.

C. Special skills and English.                    D. Responsibilities and bachelor’s degree.

2. The positions are offered in __________ different countries.

A. three                 B. four                             C. five                    D. six

3. Which position is possible for a fresh university graduate to apply for?

A. Web designer                                                     B. Associate product manager

C. Export manager                                                   D. Casual trainer

4. From ad④ we can infer that a subeditor’s work is to ____________.

A. write articles for website                              B. copy data from the Internet

C. enforce publishing laws                                   D. examine other people’s writing

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I. Associate Product Manager -- New Grad-- Beijing

Responsibilities include working with engineers to define products, understanding user needs, researching markets and competitors, and planning future product directions. As you gain more experience, there’s an opportunity for promotion within the organization.

Requirements:

☆Bachelors degree and more than one year of job experience.

☆Strong organizational and analytical skills.

II. Director of Education -- Sylvan Learning Centers -- Long Beach, California

Job description:

As a successful director of education, your primary responsibility will be to champion the Sylvan developed course, ensure the quality of the education standards and teachings staff as well as grow the business in your center.

We require:

☆Bachelors degree and at least 2 years of teaching experience.

☆Managerial experience.

III. Area Export Manager -- Beijing Import＆Export Corporation -- Beijing

Highly developing company is looking for bright, experienced salesperson who will be responsible for the export of frozen seafood and other goods between China and the USA, Australia, and Canada.

Qualifications：

☆Excellent level of English，spoken and written.

☆Excellent communication and organizational skills.

☆Experienced salesperson with proven results in fast-moving consumer goods essential，preferable in frozen seafood market.

IV. Subeditor---Media Contacts----London

Working in the amazing world of law and enforcement（执法）, you will be making sure that you are meeting the exceptionally high standards of copy for this company. As part of a team of six, you will be meeting tight deadlines on a daily basis and ensuring regular flow of articles onto the website. Must have a keen eye for detail and confidence in working with challenging copy. Experience in subediting, and a practical knowledge of publishing law are required.

V. Casual trainer---Medilife --- Sydney，NSW Australia

Medilife requires able, reliable trainers who can demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and loyalty and join their young, fun-living team. Successful applicants will receive excellent hourly rates. Suitable training provided to the right applicant．

1. Which of the following are specially required to most of the positions in the ads？

A. Experience and responsibilities          B. Experience and good English.

C. Special skills and English                                    D. Responsibilities and bachelor’s degree

2. The positions are offered in _____ different countries.

A. three                   B. four               C. five               D. six

3. Which position is possible for a fresh university graduate to apply to？

A. Education director  B. Associate product manager C. Casual trainer D. Export manager.

4. From Passage IV we can infer that a subeditor’s work is to _____.

A. write articles for website                B. copy information from the Internet

C. enforce publishing laws                 D. examine other people’s writing

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The main reason why Apple’s products always manage to capture the imagination of people worldwide is their attention to _____. Each and every part of an Apple product is perfect in its body.

A．details            B．functions          C．features          D．trends

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1.Both the printing companies have something in common with each other except that________.

A. they are to set up a manufacturing factory in Europe.

B. they require at least three years' experience

C. they offer excellent pay and sick pay

D they provide holidays

2.According to the first advertisement, the applicant living in a small village will ________.

A. get in touch with the Personal Manager by telephone

B. get the result on TV

C. be interviewed in a city

D. write to Box 3526 to get more information

3.We can infer from the two advertisements that ________.

A. the companies want to do business in Europe and Far East

B. applicants should have a good knowledge of English.

C. the companies haven't got telephones to save money

D. cars are necessary for the successful applicants

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