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1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay titled "Are people becoming addicted to technology ? ". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
【正确答案】 Are people becoming addicted to technology? Technology has penetrated into every corner of modern society, ranging from manufacturing industry to family life. To some extent, people are becoming addicted to technology. First of all, modem people seem to live on technology products. We get connected with each other via Internet, shop online with mobile phones, and enjoy self-service on machines in banks and restaurants. However, many people tend to go to extremes. They rely so heavily on their cellphones that they feel unease once they are not having their cellphones around for more than five minutes. Another typical example is that with the appearance of various social video Apps like Tik Tok and Kuaishou, people can't resist the temptation of them. They are addicted to the virtual world and even forget to eat, work and communicate with family members or friends. Moreover, numerous studies claim that addiction to technology is real, and it has the same effect on the brain as drug addiction. Therefore, it is advisable for modern people to reasonably reduce their addiction to technology while enjoying the convenience brought by it. Nothing should go overboard.
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（A）Enrol him in a Newcastle football club.
（B）Send him to an after-school art class.
（C）Forbid him to draw in his workbook.
（D）Help him post his drawings online.
【正确答案】B
【听力原文】 And finally in tonight's news, a 9-year-old boy named Joe, told not to draw in class, wins a job decorating a restaurant with his drawings. Rather than shutting down the habit of drawing in his school's workbook, Joe's parents decided to encourage his creativity by sending their son to an after-school art class. His teacher recognized Joe's talent and posted all h ……此处隐藏52419个字……英
61.铁观音是中国最受欢迎的茶之一，原产于福建省安溪县西坪镇，如今安溪全县普遍种植，但该县不同地区生产的铁观音又各具风味。铁观音一年四季均可采摘，尤以春秋两季采摘的茶叶品质最佳。铁观音的加工非常复杂，需要专门的技术和丰富的经验。铁观音含有多种维生素，喝起来口感独特。常饮铁观音有助于预防心脏病、降低血压、增强记忆力。
【正确答案】Tieguanyin, one of the most favored types of tea in China, is native to Xiping Town, Anxi County, Fujian Province. Now planted throughout Anxi County, the tea varies in its flavor in different regions of the county. Tieguanyin can be gathered through all seasons, tasting the best particularly when picked in spring and fall. The complex processing of the tea calls for specialized skills and abundant experience. The drink, rich in vitamins and with a distinct taste, helps prevent heart diseases, lower blood pressure and enhance memory if consumed regularly.
