河南省郑州市中牟县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期第六次限时练试题第卷第一部分：听力（略）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分 30分）AWhen you eat out in a restaurant, it is not unusual to hear people yelling, “Let meget this one!” and sometimes see them pushing or arm wrestling(抢) to fight for the privilege(特权) of paying the bill.These fighters are often very loud and active. Each person involved shows anhonest desire to pick up the bill, and in the end, all the people at the table give the winner praise and gratitude.In fact, figuring out who will get the bill is always a headache for Chinese peopleat formal meals. Although the people hosting the meal are very likely to pay the check, it is a common practice to make a token(装样子的) effort to pay the bill, but you will embarrass them if you do end up actually chipping in some cash(凑钱).In recent years, going Dutch (AA 制) has been embraced by many young people.But older generations who fear “losing face” still find it embarrassing and stingy (小气 的) to calculate each persons share of the bill. As travel guide brand Lonely Planetnoted, it is considered “the height of unsophistication (不懂人情世故)”.But these days, thanks to digital payment apps, splitting the bill electronically is becoming a widely-accepted idea. Even people from older generations may be tempted to do so.By scanning a QR code and paying the share via social networking tool WeChatand e-commerce app Alipay on their smartphones in one easy click, urban Chinese are finding it easier to save them the embarrassment of figuring out each persons payment when they order a meal.This function “has made going Dutch less hassle (麻烦) and more fun in China”,CNN noted.“Because of their convenience, many of us are never without our phones.” And person-to-person mobile payment services are incredibly easy to use and save thetrouble of dealing with change,” said 18-year-old student in China. “You can also leave funny notes using emoji (表情符号) like a bowl of rice or a cup of tea to describe a meal that you have shared.”21.What is the article mainly about?A. The Chinese tradition of dining out with friends.B. A new trend of splitting the bill in China.C. How social networking tools have influenced our daily lives.D. Why people in China argue over who pays the bill when dining out.22.Many Chinese people make a token effort to pay the bill because_.A. They dont want to be considered unsophisticatedB. They want praise and gratitude from their friendsC. They consider it an honor to host the meal and pay the billD. They find it hard to work out how much each person needs to pay23.According to the article, what are the advantages of using digital payment apps tosplit the bill?a. Theyre easier to use and more interesting.b. They save the trouble of dealing with change.c. They make it easier to figure out how much money each person had to pay.d. They make people less embarrassed to split the bill.A. a, b B. b. c C. a, b, d D. b, c, dBHave you ever made your life look a little more charming than it actually is by posting truths on social media? If so, you may be damaging your mental health.The posts we make on social media platforms allow us to look back and see whatwe did on a given day. But what happens when, in an effort to(企图) impress our online friends, photos and videos we post become beautified versions of the things we did?A young girl named Sophia went out to a romantic anniversary dinner with herboyfriend, had a near relationship-ending fight during dessert, then came home and posted, “Had the best time out with the love of my life!” even with a photo of the meal. No surprise, but according to a new study, Sophia was by no means unique. Two- thirds of users admit lying about their lives on social media with 20 percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 stating that they edit their own stories by frequently lying about relationships and promotions(升职).By beautifying our online stories, we are harming our memories. We start believingthe stories we tell rather than remembering what really happened. Soon, the real experience is lost and all that remains is the beautified version of history.Scientists fear that these edited stories will end up changing our memories. Itswell confirmed through research that our own memories are often unreliable and can be easily controlled. Writing down ones life in the form of a journal, or even on social media can help us keep our memories undamaged, but only if we tell the truth. So recording our experiences through whatever medium, to later recall lessons we learned, is not only acceptable but desirable. In fact, looking back at our own past - however embarrassing or uncomfortable - is not just healthy but can be enjoyable.24.Why did Sophia post her story with a photo of the meal?A. To make her post attractive.B. To show his photography skill.C. To convince others of her story.D. To show how enj