B In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter's end. So it's no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg. Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others elevate the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered "eggs" that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century. One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary artists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too. "There's something about their delicate nature that appeals to me" says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. "I've broken eggs at every stage of the process — from the very beginning to the very, very end. " But there's an appeal in that vulnerability. "There's part of this sickening horror of knowing you're walking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second" Chast's designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny rowboat, reflect that delicateness. Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The elaborate patterns were believed to offer protection against evil. "There's an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not prevail in the world," says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives. The tradition dating back to 300 B. C., was later incorporated into the Christian church. The old symbols, however, still endure. A decorated egg with a bird on it, given to a young married couple, is a wish for children. A decorated egg thrown into the field would be a wish for a good harvest.1. Why do people in many cultures prize the egg?A: It is a welcome sign of the coming of spring.B: It is their major source of protein in winter.C: It can easily be made into a work of art.D: It can bring wealth and honor to them.2. What do we learn about the decorated "eggs" in Russia?A: They are shaped like jewel cases.B: They are cherished by the rich.C: They are heavily painted in red.D: They are favored as a form of art.3. Why have contemporary artists continued the egg art tradition?A: Eggs serve as an enduring symbol of new life.B: Eggs have an oval shape appealing to artists.C: Eggs reflect the anxieties of people today.D: Eggs provide a unique surface to paint on.4. Why does Chast enjoy the process of decorating eggs?A: She never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed.B: She can add multiple details to the design to communicate her idea.C: She always derives great pleasure from designing something new.D: She is never sure what the final design will look like until the end.

10. In the era of virtual meetings and collaborative tools, professionals often utilize online platforms to converse with their peers.A. integrateB. copeC. interactD. align

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Earlier this year I met with a group of women in Matela, a small fanning village in Tanzania, and we discussed something that’s been on all of our minds lately: finding a safe place to save money. The women said their babies were getting sick from malaria (疟疾), and they could afford.the drugs if they saved money over time--but with no access to formal savings accounts, they had a hard time safeguarding cash. So they saved in risky and inefficient ways. They made loans to each other, or bought goats or jewelry, then sold them if they suddenly needed money. The success of microloans has opened new opportunities for many poor people and has been a crucial factor in reducing poverty. But loans are not enough. Savings accounts could help people in the developing world with unexpected events, accumulate money to invest in education, increase their productivity and income, and build their financial security. Fortunately, this is a moment of opportunity. New policy ideas are uniting in ways that will lower the cost of savings and bring safe financial services to the doorsteps of the poor. One exciting trend is agent banking, in which stores and post offices serve as banking outlets. Banks still manage and guarantee the deposits, but they rely on the infrastructure (基础设施) of other outlets to deal with clients where there are no bank branches. The phenomenal growth of mobile phones in the developing world presents another opportunity. M-Pesa, the mobile-phone cash-transfer service in Kenya, has signed up more than 5 million subscribers in two years and recently expanded to Tanzania. This new idea is opening markets and transforming lives. A split-second M-Pesa transaction costs as little as 30 cents and replaces a day of risk and expense just to send someone money or carry earnings home. At the Gates Foundation, it has been committed more than 350 million to make financial services widely accessible to the poor because safe places to save can help break the cycle of poverty. If action is taken on this moment, then within a generation, billions of people will have the chance to build up their savings and live the healthy, productive lives that they deserve. What is the role of post offices in "agent banking"A. They are subordinate to banks. B. They are cooperative with banks. C. They are taking the place of banks. D. They are being changed into banks.

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[听力文本资源]M: Good morning, madam. How can I help you?W: I'd like to get some temporary medical insurance for traveling.M: OK. Where will you go?W: My family and I will go to America; and since health care is so expensive there, we don't want to leave anything to risk.M: That's very wise of you. Are you familiar with our different policies?W: Yes. But I have a question about the silver family account. Does it include medical aid for the entire family or just the person who is sick?M: It will pay for the person who is sick plus one person to accompany him or her to fly back home.W: I see. And how to make a claim?M: For any medical emergency which is less than 1, 000, you'lhavetopaythehospitaldire .yandthen fileafterwar dstogetthemoney. W :Howabout formedicalemerg rgenciesthatareover1,000?M: For those, you'll be free from paying completely. Just make sure you have your insurance card with you so that you can give us a call when you go to the hospital.W: OK. Let me just quickly read the fine print and then I'll add my signature to the forms.M: You might also want to think about taking out some travel insurance, which will insure your belongings, flights, and hotel reservations.[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] Where does the conversation probably take place? [听力文本资源]A) In a travel agency.B) In a hospital.C) In an insurance company. D) In an emergency room.2. [听力文本资源] How many people will the silver family account pay for? [听力文本资源]A) One.B) Two. C) Three.D) Four.3. [听力文本资源] How can you make a claim for medical emergency which is less than 1,000? [听力文本资源]A) Pay yourself first and then apply to the insurance company for the refund. B) Pay part of the fee and inform the insurance company to pay the rest.C) Have your insurance card and make a phone call to the insurance company.D) Make a phone call and fill in the application forms for the refund.4. [听力文本资源] What is the man's last suggestion to the woman? [听力文本资源]A) Add her signature to the form.B) Be careful of her belongs.C) Make a reservation.D) Apply for more travel insurance.

Passage 1Dear Mr Clark,Thank you for your enquiring about services to homebound (困居家中中的) elderly people. The services currently available to residents in your area are as follows.Lawn Mowing: This service is for elderly people who are able to keep their gardens and lawn neat. This service cost 25 dollars a time.What is the purpose of this email?A To tell story to Mr Clark.B To reply to Mr Clark's enquiry.C To invite Mr Clark to a meeting.