Li Jiaqi, a star in live-streaming （网络直播），knows how 【1】（ draw） the audience's attention. Each time, he introduces a new item and then promotes （推 销）it directly, "Buy it — just buy it! It looks super, super, super good!" ---a sales pitch the online influencer is famous for.

Compared with Taylor Swift's headline show at 2019's Double Eleven evening party, Li's live-stream appeared 【2】( simple) , but he probably had a greater influence on last year's festival. In the month 【3】( follow) the shopping festival, Li's promotion 【4】( drive) over one billion yuan in sales on Taobao Live.

As a new way of shopping, live-streaming has proved successful,【5】 has led more companies to use online influencers to promote their products . The rise of commercial live-streaming is partly based on convenience. Any product 【6】 be bought during live-streams with just a couple of taps and swipes . Without the advantage, 【7】 ( customer) may give up an item if its description does not provide enough information.

A convincing live-streamer together with limited-time discounts or lucky draws also 【8】( account) for its popularity. Those tricks help persuade people to shop through live-streaming.

For now, there is still some doubt 【9】 live-streamers can really take responsibility for their broadcasts or not. However, buyers are quick to make judgements. " I don't plan to stop watching Li's live-streams. But out of 【10】(curious) , I also do my own research instead of shopping immediately," said a Mr. Li, who often does shopping online.

【1】What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. A new community center.

B. The woman’s friend Nat.

C. Problems of the old.

【2】What does the woman say about the old community center?

A. It’s Nat’s favourite place.

B. It isn’t suitable for the old.

C. It was set up for people without family.

【3】What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. Write a letter to the government.

B. Ask her friends to do the work themselves.

C. Collect some furniture from her neighbors.

A.howeverB.whateverC.wheneverD.which

A.to controlB.controlling

C.to be controlledD.to have controlled

However, just when we thought we knew everything we could about them, a recent study found that plants may have a secret ability that has gone unnoticed all this time.

According to the study by Australian biologist Monica Gagliano, published in the journal Oecologia, plants may be able to "hear” sounds . To come to this conclusion, Gagliano and her team planted pea seedlings （幼苗）in a pair of different Y-shaped pots with two arms. The first pot's arms led to fresh water, while the other's led to either dry soil or a sealed （密封的）plastic tube containing flowing water. Naturally, the first pot's seedlings grew toward the water. What's surprising, however, is that the second pot's seedlings grew toward the sealed water supply but not the soil.

"They just knew the water was there even if the only thing to discover was the sound of it flowing inside the pipe, ” Gagliano told Scientific American . She believes that plants are able to use their leaves to discover sound waves, which make tiny vibrations （振动）as they're produced. This could explain why so many people believe that singing or playing music to their plants helps them grow. “ I had a plant that I used to wash the leaves of once a week and sing to," plant lover Heather Goodall told BBC News. "It grew from being about 2 feet tall to 7 feet tall in just a couple of years."

So, does this mean we should start treating our plants like pets? Not necessarily, although perhaps it does mean we should give them more respect. "I would like to see plants accepted more as the amazing and interesting living beings, and less as just a source of human nutrition," Fatima Cvrckova, a scientist at Charles University in the Czech Republic, told BBC News.

【1】What did Gagliano find in their study?

A.Plants can recognize the sound of water.

B.Sound can change the direction plants grow toward.

C.Plants can tell the difference between various sounds.

D.Different plants can discover sounds in different ways.

【2】What do plants use to hear sound according to Gagliano?

A.Their rootsB.Their flowers

C.Their fruitsD.Their leaves

【3】Why does the author mention Heather Goodall's example?

A.To show a different way of growing plants.

B.To inspire people to sing to their plants often.

C.To prove that music plays a role in plant growth.

D.To stress the importance of treating plants like pets.

【4】What would Cvrckova probably agree with?

A.Plants are just a source of human nutrition.

B.There is still a lot we do not know about plants.

C.Plants are unbelievable and deserve more respect.

D.Most people do not care enough about their plants.

I'm pretty sure society has done quite the opposite to that one. These days, we have people who are famous for simply being famous. They haven't done anything particularly impressive, but they do take great selfies （自拍照）. We are all crazy about fame these days, mainly thanks to social media. All we want is for people to follow us, friend us, like us or share our posts. We are nearly mad about fame.

"Build for character, not for fame. ” is based on the belief that one is looking up and ahead. That's an encouraging idea, especially today, when most of us have our heads down, looking at the screens of our smartphones. Looking ahead and building for character takes thought and intentionality （意向性）. One can be intentional in building for fame as well, but fame often relies heavily on the right timing and connections as well as the creation of a base of fans and supporters. Character isn’t decided by the ideas of others. Character is built with self-discipline （自律）and a willingness to learn from difficulties. Character grows inside and needs no praise.

Fame depends on people looking at you, while character is who you are when no one is looking. Fame often comes with jealousy （嫉妒）--a feeling that time is running out or that someone better than you is coming to steal your fans. Character is marked by feeling fulfilled and being generous . There is satisfaction that comes with the reward of achievements, but at the same time, good character willingly holds the door open for others who are also hoping to achieve.

This graduation season, speakers will tell new graduates to get out there and build a better world. The best way is to build character, the kind that runs deep and can carry you through lifers storms. Build character with courage, justice （公正） and strength. Build character by respecting yourself and others . Build character with kindness, hope and love. Build for character and you will build a better world .

【1】What does the author think of people nowadays?

A.They're mad about achievements.

B.They want to be famous very much.

C.They're trying to build for character.

D.They like doing everything impressive.

【2】What does “ building for character" require people to do?

A.Connect with others at the right time.

B.Mind their behavior when being looked at.

C.Behave themselves and learn from hardships readily .

D.Look ahead and accept other people's advice willingly.

【3】The underlined word "fulfilled" in Paragraph 4 probably means “________".

A.contentB.confident

C.famousD.comfortable

【4】Why does the author value "building for character”？

A.It inspires people to achieve more.

B.It enables us to build a better world.

C.It allows graduates to get a good job.

D.It helps us again respect from other people.

A.On averageB.In addition

C.Above allD.On the contrary

【1】Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In a car. B. At home. C. In a shop.

【2】What does the woman suggest doing right now?

A. Parking the car in a proper place.

B. Going shopping after the rain stops.

C. Putting on a raincoat before going out.

【3】How does the woman feel about the weather?

A. Excited. B. Unconcerned. C. Worried

【1】What may cause people fail to get their dream jobs?

A. Lack of experience.

B. Poor school report card.

C. The nervousness during the interview.

【2】What does the speaker suggest the listeners do when applying for a job?

A. Build up self-confidence.

B. Prepare for the possible questions.

C. Go to the beauty salon before the interview.

【3】What kind of clothes does the speaker suggest wearing at an interview?

A. A designer suit.

B. High quality clothes.

C. A suit in a simple style.

Pizza Inn is a pizza restaurant chain that specializes in American-style pan pizzas. Pizza Inn prices are similar to other large pizza chains except for the fact that they only offer pizzas in medium and large sizes. Pizza Inn offers pizzas in 4 different crusts （酥皮）：Thin Crust, New York Pan, Italian Crust and Triple Cheesy Stuffed Crust. The restaurant also offers other kinds of typical Italian food.

Freddy's

Freddy's is a fast casual restaurant chain that specializes in various sandwiches and burgers as well as frozen custard （蛋奶沙司）. Freddy's prices are about averages . Besides frozen custard, Freddy's also has a few varieties of beef and chicken burgers and sandwiches . They also have 3 different hot dogs: regular, Chicago-style and chili cheese .

A & W

A & W is a fast-food restaurant chain that is known for their own brand of root beer. A & W prices are competitive with the rest of the fast-food industry. Although A & W sells burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and frozen treats, most people go there for their famous root beer.

Hopdoddy

Hopdoddy is a fast casual chain specializing in burger and beer combinations. Their burgers are advertised as being made from the freshest ingredients （食材）. Hopdoddy prices are higher than those of an average fast-food burger shop. Part of that is simply because of the quality of ingredients used to create the food. Although they are mainly known for their burgers, they also offer various other things such as salads, sides and milkshakes .

【1】How is Pizza Inn different from other large pizza chains?

A.Its prices are lower.

B.It doesn't offer small pizzas .

C.Its pizzas are more delicious .

D.It doesn't serve frozen treats.

【2】What is the most popular in A & W?

A.Root beer.B.Burgers.

C.Hot dogs.D.Sandwiches.

【3】Why are Hopdoddy burgers more expensive?

A.They are unique in taste.

B.They are combined with beer.

C.They are made in limited numbers.

D.They are made from high-quality ingredients .