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湖北省大冶市第一中学2019-2020学年高二上学期英语10月月考试卷
Recently, crazy rich Asians are posting photos of themselves facing down and surrounded by luxury goods in a new trend sweeping social media.
Falling down in public is embarrassing for most people. However, the new social media craze(时尚)called the "Falling Stars Challenge" has turned falling into something fun to do.
The craze began in Russia. Items like handbags, accessories (配饰) and cash were spread out on the ground around them in the photos. People shared these photos to show off their wealth.
The craze soon became popular around the world. People are using it to show off their hobbies and professional talent. The items in their pictures show what they do for a living and what they have achieved in their lives.
For example, students fall down on textbooks and test papers. Police officers fall in front of their police cars with handcuffs (手铐) in their hands. Famous people are also taking the challenge. Writer Liu Tong took a fall with dozens of copies of his new book.
More than 1.08 million Chinese have taken this challenge on Sina Weibo. Their pictures have been viewed more than 2.22 billion times. Internet users also comment on these posts. One Weibo user wrote: "This shows the positive energy of fighting and working hard. Applause for these young people!"
However, some also think the craze is just another example of a successful internet meme (网络爆红). What do you think? Will you try this challenge?
A. They think people are just imitating others.
B. Most of them speak highly of the craze.
C. However, in China, it is taking on a new meaning.
D. The challenge is particularly popular among young people.
E. The biggest reason for the success of the challenge is simple.
F. People from all walks of life are taking part in it.
G. People posted pictures of themselves faking a fall.
The Lost Rules of Etiquette
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Opening the Door
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Writing Thank-You Notes
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We seem to have completely lost the concept of correct timing when it comes to parties these days. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} After all, a party normally has a guest of honor-this is usually the oldest woman present. It was considered extremely rude in the past to leave a party before the guest of honor-and once the guest of honor left, it was a signal to all that they should begin their on preparations to leave.
A. Arriving on Time. B. Leaving at the Right Time. C. People leave with various excuses. D. It enabled people to get on well with each other. E. This rule was true even if the giver was a relative. F. It could be the lady they were driving, or a stranger. G. We've thrown away the concept of a guest of honor at will. |
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