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“BEIJING, Sep. 10 (Xinhuanet)—The extra-large model baby in the Spain Pavilion (馆) was ‘conceived (构思)’ by a Spanish filmmaker,” Shi Yingying reports.

Visitors admiring the 6.5-meter-high giant baby, Miguelin, in the Spain Pavilion may be surprised to realize that it was not the concept of a famous designer or a group of groundbreaking engineers. It came from one filmmaker’s interpretation of the meaning of “Better City, Better Life”.

Spanish director Isabel Coixet developed the idea after being asked to contribute to Expo 2010 Shanghai.

“They asked me to do something to tell the Chinese audience about Spain in the future and the first thing jumping to my mind was a baby,” said Coixet. “If we really fight to have better cars, better cities and better lives, it’s for them—for our children.”

Despite her Spanish heritage, Coixet doesn’t focus on making Spanish films or using Spain as the setting. Fans of her various award-winning films, including My Life Without Me, The Secret Life of Words and Elegy, may not even be aware of Coixet’s Spanish background.

“The borders between countries are just illusion (假象),” said Coixet. “Some directors feel really comfortable telling stories that belong to their territory.”

But Coixet feels the opposite: “I’m more comfortable outside my country. It gives me a strange freedom.”

One of her favorite things about being a director is the freedom. “The thing is that the world is wide and this freedom lets you make films everywhere,” she said.

Coixet’s curiosity took her latest exploration and movie work to Japan. In the movie Map of the Sound of Tokyo, the Catalan actor Sergi Lopez is the owner of a wine shop in Tokyo, and Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi is a young woman who works both as a fishmonger and as a hired killer.

The clash (冲突) of the two people’s very different worlds and the tango-like relationship they develop is just one representation of what Coixet is able to produce by mixing cultures.

While she doesn’t know if she will shoot a film in Shanghai, two things have caught her attention: Shanghainese women and crickets (蟋蟀).

After just arriving in the city, she was surprised by the mix of old Chinese culture in a booming metropolis. “Behind the skyscrapers, there is a flower and bird market with heaps of crickets and birdcages in,” she said. “I’m totally amazed with the city.”

1.The huge baby represents the idea that 　　 .

A.our children are the new generation full of imagination

B.our children will develop the friendship between China and Spain

C.our children are our future

D.our children will understand the meaning of “Better City, Better Life”

2.We learn from the passage that Coixet’s award-winning films were set　　 .

A.only in Spain

B.only in Japan

C.mainly in the countries outside Spain

D.mainly in the countries within Europe

3.According to Isabel Coixet, a flower and bird market behind the high rises　　 .

A.shows people in Shanghai are living a rich life spiritually and materially

B.reflects prosperity of the market

C.indicates the Chinese people are leading a peaceful life

D.represents the traditional culture of China

4.From the passage we can learn that　　 .

A.Isabel Coixet is dissatisfied with the design of the extra-large model baby

B.a mix of different cultures is reflected in Isabel Coixet’s films

C.Isabel Coixet feels less comfortable while making films all over the world

D.Isabel Coixet designed the huge baby according to the requirement of a group of engineers

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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhuanet)--- A new hotel concept has been realized in a village in Northern Sweden, which aims to make the simple treehouse become a world-class destination for travellers. The Treehotel, located in a place called Harads, will consist of four rooms when it opens on July 17^th: the Cabin, the Blue Cone, the Nest, and the Mirrorcube.

Two additional rooms are scheduled to open in October. The long term vision(想象) is even more expansive. “Our goal in five years is to have 24 rooms from 24 different architects,” says Treehotel co-founder Kent Lindvall.

The first six rooms were designed by five different architects. The Mirrorcube which stands four meters high and four meters wide, and the walls of which are made with a mirrored glass, has drawn widespread attention as it will be attached to a single tree. “It’s an interesting building. You can’t find anything else like this in the world today. It’s unique(独特的),” says Lindvall. “Everything will reflect in it---the trees, the birds, the clouds and the sun in the forest. So it could hardly be seen in the forest. This is untouched forest and we want to keep it the same way.”

Lindvall says the Treehotel’s vision proves a powerful draw, with enquiries(询问) coming in from far and wide. “I think what’s exciting here is that we’re just 60 km below the Arctic Circle. It means there’s a good possibility to have the northern lights in the winter and of course to have the midnight sun in the summer.”

The motto of the Treehotel is “Feel Free in a Tree” and expense will cost up to about $555.50 for two guests in the Cube, which is designed to hold up to four guests.

1.The underlined word “expansive” probably means _____.

2.According to the passage, the Mirrorcube is a unique building because _____.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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MOSCOW, Sept. 4 (Xinhuanet)--- At least 335 people including 155 children, were killed in the three---day hostage crisis (人质危机) in a southern Russian school, Russia’s Deputy Prosecutor General Sergei Fridinsky said on Saturday.

“We are still identifying the bodies. We have recovered 322 bodies, and 155 of them are children,” Fridinsky was quoted by the Itar-Tass news agency as saying.

The prosecutor said the death toll would probably grow as the clean-up operation is continuing at the site, but it will not rise considerably.

Emergency workers pulled the bodies out of the school on Saturday, after Russian special forces rescued more than 400 children and adults hostages in a special operation that has suppressed (平定)the hostage -taking standoff by Friday night.

Valery Andreyev, regional chief of the Federal Security Service (FSS), said Friday that over 30 armed militants took part in the hostage-taking crisis and Russian troops captured three of them alive on Friday, according to the Interfax news agency.

He said people of Russian origin and foreign nationals were among the killed hostage-takers. Earlier official information showed that ten Arab militants were killed in Friday’s raid (突袭).

Andreyev said a large amount of explosives (爆炸物)and mines planted by hostage-takers in the school have been found.

Rusian Presidnet Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit early Saturday to the southern Russian town of Beslan where commandos (突击队) stormed the school to end the hostage crisis. He accused the attackers of trying to spark an racial conflict that would engulf (卷入)Russia’s troubled Caucasus Mountains region.

63. It can be inferred that the Russian hostage crisis began on ________.

A. Wednesday    B. Monday     C. Friday            D. Saturday

64. The passage suggests that the terrorists _________.

A. hadn’t got any preparation before the attack

B. had informed the government to attack the school

C. had made a sudden attack to the school without any preparation

D. had prepared for the attack in advance

65. The underlined word “spark” in the last paragraph refers to _______.

A. speak out                B. lead to   C. start                       D. make

66. The last sentence of the passage indirectly states _______.

A. the purpose of the attackers’ taking over the   hostage

B. the fighting between attackers and special forces was very fierce

C. Russian President was very sad about the hostage

D. there were many attackers in Caucasus Mountains region

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Beautiful cars surrounded by even more beautiful models—it’s no secret why the 2012 Beijing Auto Show was popular．

The exhibition was held between April 23 and May 2．Although renowned companies showed off their top models，it wasn’t just their expensive sports cars that grabbed people’s attention．

Concept cars are a way for designers to test out their ideas on the public with complete freedom．They can try out cars with special features that could not be massively（批量）produced easily．

Designers don’t have to follow industry rules；they don’t even need to worry about whether their cars would be followed on the roads．

At the Beijing Auto Show，the@Ant by Chery was one concept car to draw a lot of attention．China Daily called it‘‘the very definition of a concept car”．

The vehicle is powered by electricity and is capable of driving itself．But the magic doesn’t end there．

The@Ant was inspired by actual ants．According to Car News China，with the help of automated telemetric systems，@Ants are able to“see” other@Ants and compare  destination information. If two are heading the same way for a while, the vehicles connect, with one car’s rear (后面的)wheels matching up with the front wheels of another car．Up to 10@Ants can be put together and will automatically connect to form a“train"．This  will help save energy while traveling, as well reducing traffic jams.

The car sounds like a great idea．Further research will be needed to turn this concept  car into something for the market，but concepts like Cherry’s  show how carmakers are  working for cleaner and greener vehicles．It’s like what the@Ant motto says，“Exploring future human beings’lifestyles”．

1.The concept car is getting popular because________.

A．it looks like an ant

B．it is beautifully designed

C．it is exhibited as a top model

D．it conveys a new idea for the future

2.How can the@Ants help save energy while travelling according to the passage?

A．By connecting each other and running together

B．By driving themselves without man’s control

C．By comparing their destination information

D．By reducing traffic jams on the roads

3.What the designers of the concept car need to do at the Auto Show is________.

A．to test the safety of the concept car

B．to follow the rules in the car industry

C．to show their unique idea of complete freedom

D．to see if concept cars can be massively produced

4.The best title of the passage is________.

A．Concept Cars Are Driving to the Future

B．The@Ant Draws a Lot of Attention

C．The@Ant Is a Top Model of Concept Cars

D．Concept Cars Are Cleaner and Greener

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The following are the events with the most reviews this week.

Free Comedy Show

Phone number: （646）410-0503

From: Friday, Sep 7, 7:30pm

To: Friday, Oct 5, 9:00pm

Comedy Evening is a completely free comedy show every Friday at 7: 30 pm in the heart of the West Village featuring comedians who have appeared on TruTv, Comedy Central and more!

The show takes place in the downstair basement of the venue. Please note that you must be over 21 years old to attend as the venue is a bar. While there is no cover or item minimum for the show, it is recommended that you get a drink（soda, beer, wine, etc.）or food item to support the bar and help keep the show free.

Chile Pepper Festival 2018

Phone number: （718）307-7133

From: Sep 26, Sep 29,12:00 am

To: 6:00pm

Enjoy six world-class musical acts, including the Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers and global talents Coreyah, Doctor Nativo, Dahka Band, Nation Beat and more.

Yelp's Tour Of Jersey City

Phone number: (201)216-2677

From: Thursday, Oct 4, 10:00 am

To: Sunday, Oct 7, 7:00 pm

Yelp's mission is to connect people with great local businesses. As a part of the Jersey City Art &. Studio tour, Yelp can take you on a photo tour of Jersey City. We've made a gallery of some of the most awe-inspiring photos that were uploaded to Yelp by users and business owners. Help us celebrate Jersey City and the local businesses that make our five-star city shine. Don't forget to support local and share your adventures with us on Yelp!

EgyptWoodbury, NY11797

Phone number: (516)367-4584

From: Friday, Sep 21, 6:00pm

To: Sunday, Sep 30, 6:00 pm

This cultural experience includes an exclusive tour through different Pharaonic Kingdoms. Have fun in the Egyptian theme photo booths followed by tasting delicious authentic homemade Egyptian dishes.

1.What are people advised to do when attending Comedy Evening?

A.Book tickets in advance.

B.Help perform on the show.

C.Bring their kids on Friday.

D.Consume some drinks or food.

2.Which number will music fans call for more information?

A.（646）410-0503. B.（718）307-7133.

C.（201）216一2677. D.（516）367-4584.

3.Which event will people choose to upload their photos?

A.Free Comedy Show.

B.Chile Pepper Festival 2018.

C.Yelp's Tour Of Jersey City.

D.EgyptWoodbury, NY 11797.

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The visit to the memorial of Jiaoyulu, a late model official who worked in Lankao in the 1960s was a _____ of Secretary Xi’s trip.

A. highlight　　　　　 B. preparation　　　　　　 C. destination　　　　　 D. preference

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____________ modeling business is by no means easy to get into, the good model will always be in demand.

A. While                           B. Since                          C. As                            D. If

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You might think male models lead glamorous lives, filled with endless travel and invitations to socialize with the rich and beautiful. Almost everyone has formed an unrealistic picture of their lives, believing that they spend one afternoon beside the Mediterranean Sea sipping coffee and getting suntanned and the next moment they are on board flying to Rome. However, according to a 2016 documentary made by the pop culture news site Fusion, the financial reality of male models is not very pretty.

The main subject of the documentary, titled Unglamorous, is a male model named Cameron Keesling who went to New York to start his career, hoping to make a fortune in the world of models. Keesling is not a supermodel but he has certainly made his name known in the industry. He was “working in the industry for about a year before landing the cover of Italian Vogue” in 2014. But “Keesling and his companions were paid nothing for the efforts”, Fusion reporter Nikita Redkar wrote.

Keesling also appeared at Paris Fashion Week and won lots of praise, while his compensation wouldn’t even cover the cost of traveling to and from Paris.

According to the documentary the most common way models get paid is by receiving free clothes, rather than money. In order to make ends meet, consequently, many of them have to take another job simply to make a living. Many of these models are in debt. Once they find an agency to represent them, a living income is provided by the agency to accommodate their rent, food, clothing and other expenses. Models are expected to pay off these costs once they find work, but many of the industry’s jobs don’t pay at all. Believe it or not, there is a pay gap between male models and female counterparts. Based on a survey conducted by Fortune.com, female models can make millions more than males, especially if you compare the top ten earners of each gender.

1.In common people’s eyes, male models are living __________.

A.a busy and simple life B.a tiring and dull life

C.an easy and comfortable life D.a hard and embarrassing life

2.Why does the author mention Cameron Keesling in the second paragraph?

A.To introduce his real life

B.To explain why he went to New York

C.To illustrate the hardship of male models’ lives

D.To encourage models to make a fortune in New York

3.What does the underlined word “counterparts” mean in the last paragraph?

A.Friends B.Peers

C.Schoolmates D.Opponents

4.What is the writer’s attitude towards the lives of the male models?

A.Supportive B.Doubtful

C.Critical D.Objective

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last night I was having a shower in the bathroom at about 10:30 while the silence was broken down by some unusual noises outside. I quickly got dressing and ran out of the bathroom, only find a big fire on the third floor of our flat building. Luckily, most of the people, including my family, have left the building by the time the firefighters arrived. But a baby along with his parents were still trapped in a flat on the fourth floor. The firemen were true great. Some put out the fire but the others managed to rescue the parents and their baby. We are really grateful for the brave firefighters who risked their own lives to save ourselves.

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A. The man booked the flight on Sep. 19.

B. The man will take the flight on Sep. 16.

C. The man wants to sell his ticket for Sep. 16.

D. The man is likely to take the flight on Sep. 20.

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