Singles’ Day, also called Double Eleven, began as a day for unmarried or uncoupled people to celebrate their lives on November 11, 1993. In China, however, Singles’ Day has become the biggest online shopping day in the world, which was created in 2009 by Alibaba’s CEO Daniel Zhang to increase online sales. Since then, it has grown into a cultural phenomenon.
China Singles’ Day, as a shopping day, takes place on November 11 each year. There are sharp discounts and other promotions (促销) designed by Alibaba to attract online customers. In 2015, E-commerce giant Alibaba broke records with sales of $14.3 billion on China Singles’ Day, with online sales increasing 60 percent from last year, according to Alibaba. “Most people shop on mobile phones or ipads and online shopping has become a comfortable channel for most consumers”, said Kitty Fok, China manager for market research. “China is a big market with close to one billion smart, connected device users. It is good news for both Alibaba and their competitors,” she said.
The company is focusing on international e-commerce for future Singles’ Days, reported Reuters. “Within the next five years, we expect China will become the world's largest e-commerce market for imported products,” President Michael Evans told reporters on Wednesday. Alibaba Chief Executive Daniel Zhang said in a statement that Singles’ Day would mean that “the whole world will see the power of Chinese consumption.” Over 130 million users visited Alibaba’s marketplace app, Taobao, reported the BBC.
1.What does Alibaba expect to do on Singles’ Day?
A. Celebrate single lives B. Defeat competitors
C. Develop firm cultures D. Increase online sales
2.What is the meaning of the underlined word discount in the second paragraph?
A. Smart products B. Crazy buying
C. Low prices D. More advertisements
3.What will make Singles' Days more popular according to Kitty Fok?
A. The popularity of smart, connected device users.
B. The potential power of Chinese consumption.
C. The cooperation with the international e-commerce.
D. The promotions on Alibaba's marketplace app, Taobao.
4.What attitude does President Michael Evans hold toward the future of China Singles’ Day?
A. doubtful B. optimistic
C. negative D. uncertain
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It was ________ of our boss to care so much about our feelings, as a result of which many of my co-workers decided to stay when our company was at risk.
A. modest B. particular C.strict D. considerate
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The Christmas season is often considered the season of giving. Many of us spend a lot of effort and money in an attempt to give our friends and loved ones the best possible gift. But what is the best gift you could possibly give?
Imagine that your bank gave you an account with $86,400 every morning of every day. You could use this amount of money for anything you want. But at the end of every day, the bank tells you that money in the account can only be used within that day. How would you choose to spend this money?
This is the attitude we should take towards the time. Time can never get back. It is the only resource that 
no one can get more than another person.
Around the holiday season, we find ourselves very busy. It is a point in the year where how you spend your time is crucial. Spending this valuable time to help another human being in need is one of the greatest gifts we can give. We never know when even giving a short amount of time to help or listen to a stranger, could make the re
st of their day much more pleasant.
However, the saying that money is time is one of the truest statements ever made. By the act of donating money to a non profit organization which helps — for example, you are allowing that single mother to spend more time looking after her children, instead of being forced to spend time looking for a temporary second job. By donating some money, you have helped someone else use their time for a better cause.
One organization I personally would encourage you to consider spending your time and/or money would be Eva Initiatives, an organization created for the homeless. I have volunteered there twice. It was a very positive experience, and being able to learn more about who lived there really gave me a perspective on the real struggles of the people around us.
1.What is the function of the first paragraph?
A. To imply choosing the proper gifts for others.
B. To introduce the theme of the passage.
C. To arouse attention from the readers.
D. To show giving gifts is a common practice.
2.What can we conclude from the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs?
A. Lost time never returns.
B. Time is sure to tell the truth.
C. Time tries friends as fire tries gold.
D. Time can create great wonders.
3.What do you think of the author in the passage?
A. Warm-hearted.
B. Responsible.
C. Encouraging.
D. Strong-minded.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It can be difficult to meet new people and make friends，especially when you move to a new city or find yourself out of your comfort zone．How will you deal with the situation? 1. There are several ways that you can meet people that you might not have considered in the past．
★ 2. You probably have several acquaintances that you see on a daily basis or a weekly basis．If you get along well with certain people，you can see if this acquaintance would like to go out and do something socially with you．If you have common interests，you might suggest that the two of you do something together that involves your interest．
★ Make an effort to accept invitations．Sometimes people that you know may be having a barbecue or other type of social gathering．Try to ensure that you are able to attend and then show up at the appointed time． 3. If you meet people that you click with，you can make a plan to see them again in the future or you can invite your friends to your own event and ask them to extend the invitation to the friends that were at their gathering too．
★Go out，even when you don’t feel like it．It turns out that when people invite someone to join them for dinner or a movie or something else，they really want to hang out with you． 4.
5. But once you have used the same methods a few times you will know exactly what works and what does not．Don’t give up，everyone is different and it just takes time to get to know people．
A．Expand on current relationships．
B．Trying to make new friends can be annoying at first．
C．Do you work with people that you get along well with?
D．But don’t call them several times a day or even several times per week．
E．Be more social and you’ll make your life more exciting and fulfilled．
F．If you tend to say“no”often，people will eventually stop asking you to go with them．
G．These types of gatherings often lead to meeting different people who are friends of friends．
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单词拼写
1.The company is __________(筹备) a splendid wedding for this young couple.
2.A journalist sometimes must use research to _______(告知) themselves of the missing part of the story .
3.Every day we should give ourselves some __________(灵活的) time to review what we have learned.
4.I was _________ (委派) as a volcanologist working for this organization.
5.You will become __________ (精神上) addicted when you often smoke.
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In America, Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort(度假胜地): brilliant beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids. Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the off-season, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild.
Meanwhile, some safety tips should be followed, to enjoy the happiness and excitement the beach offers.
The number one safety tip concerns ocean safety: pay attention to Flag conditions posted on the lifeguard stands. Lifeguard post a red flag to warn when the ocean water is dangerous. Take them seriously! Tourists from land-locked regions are particularly easily attracted by the magic of the waves. However, a calm ocean can become risky without warning. Make sure you swim near a lifeguard. Swimming without lifeguard protection is almost five times as great as drowning at a beach with lifeguards.
Never swim alone. Many drownings involved single swimmers. When you swim with someone else, if one of you has a problem, the other may be able to get help, including signaling for assistance from others.
Don’t fight the current. The facts show that some 80% of rescues by lifeguards at ocean
beaches are caused by currents. These currents are formed by surf and gravity, because once surf pushes water up the slope of a beach, gravity pulls it back. This can create concentrated rivers of water moving offshore. If you are caught in a rip (撕裂的)current, don’t fight it by trying to swim directly to shore. Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, then swim to shore. Most rip current are narrow and a short swim parallel to shore will help bring you to safety.
1.When coming to Virginia Beach, children cannot enjoy the happiness of______.
A.walking on the road made of wood B.joining the nightspots
C.Riding a horse or a pumper car D.Skiing in the sea
2.Many people believe the best time to visit Virginia Beach may be____.
A.After autumn school term beginning
B.In the summer vacation
C.During the Christmas holiday
D.In the cold winter
3.From the passage we can know ____.
A.one in five persons swimming in the sea is drowned
B.if one with lifeguard were drowning, five persons without lifeguard would be
C.some 80% people drowning by the currents are rescued by lifeguards
D.some 20% drowning by the currents are rescued by lifeguards
4.The passage mainly tell us ____.
A.Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort
B.the happiness and excitement the beach offers
C.some safety tips when swimming in the sea
D.the dangers for tourists from land-locked regions to swim in the sea
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Because he was _____ the new limit, he was stopped by traffic police and was fined 200 yuan.
A.good at B.tired from C.unaware of D.uninterested in
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根据短文内容，从下框的A—F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑，选项中有一项为多余项。
Research shows that pets help reduce stress．Do you know why and how?
1.
For those who love animals, it's virtually impossible to stay in a bad mood when a pair of loving puppy eyes meets yours, or when a super - soft cat rubs up against your head． Research supports the mood - enhancing benefits of pets．A recent study found that men with AIDS were less likely to suffer from depression if they owned a pet． According to a study, men with AIDS who had pets were only about 50 percent more likely to report symptoms of depression, compared to men with (AIDS who didn't have pets．）
2.
While ACE inhibiting drugs can generally reduce blood pressure, they aren't as effective on controlling spikes in blood pressure due to stress and tension．However, in a recent study, a group of patients who got dogs or cats were found to have lower blood pressure and haut rates than those having no pets．When they heard of the results, most of those in the non - pet group went out and got pets !
3.
Whether we walk our dogs because they need it, or are more likely to enjoy a walk when we have companionship, dog owners do spend more time walking than non - pet owners, at least if we live in an urban setting．Because exercise is good for stress management and overall health, owning a dog can be credited with increasing these benefits．
4.
When we're out walking, having a dog with us can make us more approachable and pave people a reason to stop and talk, thereby increasing the number of people we meet, giving us an pop corduroy to increase our net - work of friends and acquaintances, which also has great stress management benefits．
5.
Peels can be there for you in ways that people can't．They can offer love and companionship, and can also enjoy comfortable silence, keep secrets and are excellent companions．And they could be the best killer to loneliness．In fact, research shows that nursing home residents reported less loneliness when visited by dogs than when they spent time with other people ! All these benefits can reduce the amount of stress people experience in response to feelings of social isolation and lack of social support from people．
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案写在试卷的答题卷上。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Gratitude keeps us centered and wards off jealousy(妒忌) and negativity. Here are four little things we can do each day to nourish our sense of gratitude.
1. Choose your friends wisely.
1.Help your friends develop more positive characteristics by living with those positive characteristics yourself. Know what kind of friends will help you nurture(培育) your soul and set out to find some.
2. Help your friends cultivate gratitude.
Before you say something about a friend’s situation, remember that everyone’s situation is unique. I’ve seen it happen to myself and to my friends. They’ll be perfectly happy until someone tells them they’re being mistreated. Suddenly, they’re upset. 2.Make an agreement with your friends to cut the complaints from your conversations.
3. Say “thank you”.
Who in your life do you appreciate? Let them know, whether it’s your mom, your kids, your friends, your husband, your child’s daycare provider or the helpful woman in the restaurant.3. Make it a habit and your attention will suddenly turn to all the things people do for you. Also, write thank-you notes regularly, and be mindful of all the ways you show your appreciation by the things you do in return.
4.
Today, try to be aware of all the aspects of your personal, professional and family life for which you are thankful. Take a few minutes today to appreciate nature.5.Whether you focus on the stars above, a distant mountain range or the cottonwood tree in your backyard, try to notice the details. Give thanks for the beauty that surrounds you.
Regardless of whether you write down these items, spend some time each day focusing on the little things in your life that make each day special.
A. Be mindful of the little things.
B. Let’s work on focusing on what we have.
C. A heartfelt thank-you often does the trick.
D. Day by day, make a goal to stop complaining about your life.
E. Go for a walk and only notice those things that are beautiful.
F. At the end of each day, you record at least five things you’re grateful for.
G. If you try to be spiritually strong, supportive, intelligent, energetic and positive, seek those characteristics in others.
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