四川省绵阳市南山中学2021-2022学年高二上学期入学考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.docx

1、2021年9月绵阳南山中学2021年秋季高二入学考试英语试题本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷由第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）组成，共 10 页；答题卡共2页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、班级、姓名用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，同时用2B铅笔将考号准确填涂在“考号”栏目内。2选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再选涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写在答题卡的对应框内，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。3考试结束后将答题卡收回。第I卷（选择题，满

2、分100分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How does the man usually shop?A. From the Internet. B. From TV. C. From physical stores.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Which countries have landed on Mars.B. Chinas

3、 new achievement in space. C. Chinas plan to go to Mars. 3. What is the womans attitude towards Steve? A. Admiring.B. Impatient.C. Indifferent.4. Where will the man probably go next?A. Wal-Mart.B. Mirazur Restaurant.C. International Cinema.5. When will Karen get off work today?A. 6:30.B. 5:30.C. 5:0

4、0.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Whats Crufts?A. The dogs name.B. A place in Russia. C. The dog show.7. Where does Dylan come from?A. Belgium.B. The UK.C. The Us.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.

5、What are the two speakers talking about?A. Advice on having an interview.B. Tips on choosing a job.C. Ways of learning English.9. What docs the man advise the woman to do?A. Remember her answers in advance.B. Be natural when she speaks.C. Use as many English words as possible.10. How does the woman

6、feel about the mans suggestions?A. Not practical.B. A bit confusing.C. Quite valuable.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Whats the mans nationality?A. Korean.B. Spanish.C. Chinese.12. Why do most young people love Hanfu according to the woman?A. To be elegant.B. To attract others attention.C. To express individua

7、lity.13. Which kind of Hanfu does the woman suggest buying?A. Silk ones.B. Cotton ones.C. The most popular ones.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. On the phone.B. At the airport.C. In Milton.15. How far is Milton from Toronto Airport?A. Less than 150 miles.B. Mo

8、re than 150 miles.C. Exactly 150 miles.16. Whats the womans final decision?A. Taking a taxi from the airport.B. Taking the airport shuttle bus.C. Taking a Greyhound bus.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker doing?A. Hosting a radio program. B. Chairing a meeting.C. Conducting an interview.18. In

9、 which country did blind boxes first become popular?A. China.B. Japan.C. Thailand.19. How much could the blind box market be worth by 2024?A. 1.14 billion yuan.B. 7.4 billion yuan.C. 30 billion yuan.20. Why is Wang Ke fond of blind boxes?A. To get a surprise.B. To gain comfort. C. To reduce stress.第

10、一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AOn account of the government shutdown, many of the citys best attractions, such as the national museums, are closed. It may affect your social plans. Thats especially true if you have out-of-town visitors coming to the Distric

11、t. Dont worry! For every closed museum, weve offered up a suitable substitute that is privately run, thus not subject to the shutdown. Heres where you can go instead.Banneker-Douglass Museum or Alexandria Black History MuseumThe National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of the h

12、ottest draws on the National Mall, with free tickets taken weeks in advance. Its sister museum, the Anacostia Community Museum, takes a community-focused look at African American history. So does the Banneker-Douglass Museum in Annapolis, which traces the African American experience in Maryland, and

13、 the Alexandria Black History Museum, where exhibitions honor local activists and explore the influence of slavery in the area. And unlike the African American Museum, neither requires you to plan ahead.GlenstoneWandering through the galleries at Glenstone, youll come across some of the biggest name

14、s in 20th century artJackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Robert Rauschenberg. Glenstone sits on a 230-acre estate (土地) that doubles as an outdoor sculpture garden. Free tickets for Glenstone are often reserved weeks in advance, but 72 free tickets are available every day for anyone who takes a

15、 Montgomery County Ride-On Bus from Rockville Metro Station to the museum.The African Art Museum of MarylandMasks, musical instruments and jewelry can be found in Fulton, where the African Art Museum of Maryland houses a collection of traditional and contemporary African artworks and objects. And th

16、e best part, for visitors on a budget? Admission is free.21. Where can visitors go to explore the history of African Americans during the shutdown?A. The galleries at GlenstoneB. The African Art Museum of MarylandC. The African American Museum.D. Banneker-Douglass Museum.22. What can visitors do at

17、Glenstone?A. Make sculptures in the outdoor garden.B. Take a Montgomery County Ride on bus.C. Get access to works of famous artists.D. Enjoy a collection of present African artworks.23. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To introduce different kinds of art exhibitions.B. To provide an alternati

18、ve to museums during the shutdown.C. To compare public museums with private ones.D. To advertise some private museums in the area.BThe city of Richmond announced that Roscoe Burnems would become the citys first poet laureate(桂冠诗人), a poet recognized for achievements in poetry.During his two-year ter

19、m as a poet laureate, Burnems is responsible for being a poetry advocate by providing access to poetry throughout the city and offering opportunities to use the power of words to heal wounds, open hearts and minds, and bring people closer together. He has the freedom to create and develop his own pr

20、ojects during his term and will receive a $4,000 annual bonus.Burnems love of poetry began at an early age when he was struggling against depression. His English teacher recommended him to read poetry, which later brought him a peaceful mental state and helped him recover from depression. He soon de

21、cided that poetry was something he would run after for his lifetime. “People gravitate to poetry because they can find themselves in the poems,” he says. “It allows readers to feel the emotional part of our experiences.”He says poetry is a great platform to discuss mental health, depression and the

22、emotional stresses that come with daily life. Relieving those stresses is central to some of the work he does with young people. Last year, Burnems started a youth poetry producing competition for local high school students.Burnems says he loves and supports different types of art, and his next move

23、 is to explore poetry through cooperation across media. Richmonds paintings on the wall are a good example. He says, “Richmond is getting known for these beautiful paintings on display across the city, and I want to add a literary component to that.”24. What is Burnems responsibility as a poet laure

24、ate?A. Creating more good poems.B. Developing his own projects.C. Spreading the power of poetry.D. Bringing poetry lovers together.25. Why did Burnems develop a great passion for poetry?A. Poetry made him more confident.B. Poetry helped him through a tough time.C. He was influenced by his English te

25、acher.D. He viewed writing poems as a lifelong career.26. What does the underlined phrase “gravitate to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. take pride in. B. be used to. C. break away from. D. be attracted by.27. What is Burnems going to do in the near future?A. To shift his focus to paintings.B. To co

26、mbine poetry with other arts.C. To hold more poetry competitions.D. To help youth with mental problems.CAs aging population gets bigger and dementia(老年痴呆症) more common, more families are struggling with a complex question: How do you support a love done with dementia, especially when you have a full

27、-time job and several kids?Reg Urbanowski may have an answer to this pressing issue: ROBOTS.He and his team managed to develop a new type of robots named TP robots. Looking like stand-up vacuum cleaners attached to an iPad, they can be activated remotely via a smartphone and guided remotely by a con

28、troller app similar to the way a mouse is used on a desktop computer. All possess audio and visual communication capabilities, allowing the operator to be “in the room” to interact with Mom or Dad.He believes that caregivers and family members can use a TP robot to “look in” on people with mild deme

29、ntia. He says, “TP robots provide an effective solution for minimizing caregiver burden, especially for those who have career or other out-of-home activities.”Urbanowski and his team have conducted a study that involves providing TP robots for 15 Toronto families. These robots are programmed to prov

30、ide reminders of necessary daily routine like turning off the gas, taking medicine and having dinner. They will also help ensure patients are getting the exercise they need to maintain their health and well-being.Erin Crawford, Program Director with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, says she has fa

31、ith that TP robots will prove beneficial, particularly when it comes to reminding people with dementia to do certain things at certain times. “It means that family members that cant be there, for whatever reason, know that those things are till happening,” she says.28. What can we infer about TP rob

32、ots from Paragraph 3?A. Its easy to operate.B. It can clean the room.C. Its convenient to carry.D. It can be used on a computer.29. How will TP robots help those with dementia?A. By having dinner with them.B. By turning off the gas for them.C. By doing activities with them.D. By reminding them to ta

33、ke pills.30. Whats Erin Crawfords attitude to the future of TP robots?A. Optimistic. B. Cautious. C. Doubtful.D. Critical.31. What is the main idea of the text?A. TP robots provide a new solution to dementia.B.TP robots help to take care of dementia patients.C. Caregivers of dementia will be replace

34、d by TP robots.D. Urbanowski and his team are developing a new robot.DChinese President Xi Jinping announced on July 31 that Chinas BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(北斗卫星导航系统)(BDS) has been completed and has started providing fill-scale global services that day.In the 1990s, Chinese government appr

35、oved and began research and development of a space-based navigation and positioning system aimed at casing the countrys heavy dependence on foreign networks. The system is called “BeiDou”. The government has planned a three-step strategy for developing the BDS.The construction of BDS-1, the first st

36、ep of the strategy, started in 1994 and was completed in 2000.The BDS-2 system started construction in 2004. By 2012, a total of 14 satellites had been launched to complete the deployment部署). In November2017.China launched the first two satellites for the BDS-3 system, which started construction in

37、2009, and officially expanded its regional navigation system into a global network.In late June, the final satellite to complete BeiDous third-generation network was lifted by a Long March 3B carrier rocket. After in-orbit tests over the past month, the satellite recently started its formal operatio

38、ns.Since 2000, 59 BeiDou satellites, including the first four experimental ones, have been launched from Xichang on 44 Long March 3-series rockets, with some of them having retired.BeiDou began providing services for civilian users in China and other parts of the Asia-Pacific region in December 2012

39、.At the end of 2018, it started providing basic global services. BeiDou offers accurate positioning, navigation and timing, as well as short message communication without the support of a mobile network. The BDS system has helped the country fight against floods, assisting in deformation monitoring,

40、 early warning and resident transfer. The services are used in various fields.It offers an alternative to Russias GLONASS and the European Unions Galileo system, as well as the United States GPS.The operating of BeiDous full-scale global services is a significant milestone in Chinas efforts to boost

41、 science and technology and strengthen its space industry. The move is a major contribution to the global public-service infrastructure (基础设施) as well as a remarkable strategic achievement of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.32. How many navigation systems are mentioned in this

42、passage?A. 2.B. 3C. 4D. 533. Which is the function of the BDS according to the passage?A. offering services in every field.B. offering cell phone communication.C. offering early earthquake warnings.D. offering vehicle navigation.34. What do we know about the B3eiDou Navigation Satellite System(13DS)

43、?A. In the BDS, there are 59 satellites in service.B. The BDS will replace GPS in the near future.C. The BDS is a great contribution to the whole world.D. It took China more than 30 years to construct the BDS.35. Whats the best title for the passage?A. The best Navigation Satellite System-BeiDou.B.

44、One small step for China, a giant leap for mankind.C. Chinas BeiDou System begins its full-scale global services.D. The origin of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。所给选项中有两项为多余选项。The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. 36 By helping th

45、em develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious. 37 Ask kids, “What ingredients(配料) can we add to make these pancakes even better next time?” and then try them out. Did those ingredients make the pancakes better? Wh

46、at could we try next time?CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it. 38 There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.

47、Personal skillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know whats going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kid from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. 39 “Why do you think shes crying?” “Can you tell how that man

48、 is feeling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”Self-expression 40 There are many ways to express thoughts and ideasmusic, acting, drawing, building. photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A. Encourage kids to cook

49、 with you.B. And we cant forget science education.C. we can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.D. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.E. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skil1.F. So how can we help our kids pre

50、pare for jobs that dont yet exist?G. Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20个小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Yesterday afternoon I was in my studio working. I was chatting on the phone when something made me 41

51、 . Out of the window, on the other side of the street, I saw my very elderly neighbor kneeling(跪下) in the grass, his 42 beside him. “Ive got to go.” I said to my friend. “I think something is wrong.” So I 43 downstairs, out my front door and 44 the street.“He was taking a 45 , and he tripped(绊倒) on

52、the pavement,” the caregiver said. “I cant 46 him on my own.” My neighbor is a 47 man, so Iran back home and got my husband. Together we were able to get him 48 , but he couldnt walk. 49 , a woman bicycled by and asked if we needed 50 She got a lawn chair from my front porch(门廊) and we got my neighb

53、or 51 . After resting for a few 52 , we were able to help him 53 the house. “I dont know what I would have done 54 you hadnt rushed over to help. I was all 55 .” his caregiver said.So heres what Ive been 56 since yesterday afternoon: Help your 57 . Look up from what you are doing, and look around fo

54、r who you can help. It may not be as 58 as it was in this case, but theres always help you can 59 . You can give help to your neighbor across the street, or the person standing beside you. They are all your neighbors. Your 60 will be appreciated.41. A. look down B. look back C. look upD. look on42.

55、A. caregiverB. adviser C. assistantD. wife43. A. climbedB. slidC. jumpedD. ran44. A. overB. acrossC. alongD. through45. A. rideB. walkC. busD. taxi46. A. catchB. comfortC. lintD. push47. A. greatB. largeC. weakD. slim48. A. standingB. speakingC. lying.D. jogging49. A. StrangelyB. LuckilyC. surprisin

56、glyD. Hopefully50. A. helpB. careC. exerciseD. credit51. A. protectedB. changedC. seatedD. tracked52. A. hoursB. secondsC. minutesD. days53. A. break intoB. slip intoC. check intoD. get into54. A. unlessB. untilC. thoughD. if55. A. aloneB. amazedC. awakeD. annoyed56. A. arguing aboutB. thinking abou

57、t C. talking aboutD. complaining about57. A. neighborB. customerC. friendD. relative58. A. urgentB. importantC. formalD. powerful59. A. seekB. receiveC. recommendD. offer60. A. honestyB. wisdomC. kindnessD. responsibility第II卷（非选择题，共50分）第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号里单词的正确形式。As the c

58、ountdown to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics continues, the new high-speed railway line 61. (connect) the capital with Olympic host city Zhangjiakou has just entered service. It cuts the travel time between the two from three hours 62. 47 minutes. The route will stop at 10 stations, Badaling Chang C

59、heng station 63. (include). But this isnt just another bullet train(动车). This beauty, part of Chinas Fuxing series, can run up to 350 kilometers per hour without a driver-said to be the worlds first smart high-speed railway.So what makes them “smart”? Well, the carriages(车厢) 64. (equip) with5G signa

60、ls, intelligent lighting and sensors to collect real-time data and detect any operational abnormalities. Meanwhile, each individual seat has 65. (it) own touch-screen control panel and wireless charging docks. Though the high-speed trains on the route are autonomous(自主的), 66. monitoring driver will

61、be on board at all times. The trains can automatically start, stop and adjust to the different speed 67. (limit) between stations. Back at the station, robots and facial 68. (recognize) technologies can help passengers with directions, luggage and paperless check-ins.Today, China is home to the worl

62、ds largest high-speed rail network, and the 69. (fast) commercially operating trainthe Shanghai maglev. According to the China State Railway Group, 1,036 Fuxing bullet trains have been put into operation since 2017. 70. the series first launched.第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同

63、桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Last weekend I went fishing with my cousins by a river, where was two miles away from my home by bike. When we were ab

64、out to return to home, we found one of our bike lost. We were really nervous then. Asking about the lost bike, nobody tell the truth except me. And to my surprise, my parents didnt scold me. Instead, they said I was a honest boy. I have benefited great from my family rules. Im not the best at school

65、 work, but my classmates trust myself and nearly everyone is willing make friends with me. It helps me know better about “Honesty is the best policy.”第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是中学生李华，得知2022年北京冬奥会组委会正通过 China Daily招募志愿者。请根据以下要点，给组委会写一封英文信，提出申清。内容包括：1.写信目的；2.说明个人优势(至少两点)；3.希望申请通过。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

66、；3.开头结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Sir/Madam, Yours sincerely,Li Hua绵阳南山中学2021年秋季高二入学考试英语答案及听力原文听力1-5 CBABA6-10 CAABC 11-15 ACBAA16-20 CABCA阅读21-23 DCB 24-27 CBDB 28-31 ADAB 32-35 CDCC36-40 FACDG (暑假作业:P6)完形填空41-45 CADBB46-50 CBABA 51-55 CCDDA 56-60 BAADC(暑假作业P36)语法填空61. connecting62.to63. included 64. are eq

67、uipped 65.its66.a67.limits 68.recognition 69. fastest 70.when短文改错71.第一句wherewhich 72.第二句去掉to 73.第二句bikebikes 74.第四句AskingAsked75.第四句telltold 76.第五句AndBut 77.第六句aan 78.第七句greatgreatly79.第八句myselfme 80.第八句willing后加to (暑假作业P44）参考范文Dear Sir/Madam,Im Li Hua, a high school student from Beijing. Interested

68、 in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and knowing you are recruiting volunteers in China Daily, Im writing to apply to be a volunteer in the games.I feel I have the necessary qualifications and experience needed for the voluntary job. Above all, Im a fluent English speaker so that I have no difficult

69、y communicating with the visitors. Besides, keen on sports, Im quite familiar with different events and the locations of the venues as a local. Equally importantly, I previously served as a volunteer several times, which is also an advantage over other candidates. As a warm-hearted and unselfish tee

70、nager, I do believe I can do the job well if Im granted a chance.I would appreciate it if you could consider my application and I do hope I can be accepted. Im looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua听力原文Text 1W: Did you watch Li Jiaqis live broadcast last night? I want to buy everything he

71、recommended.M: Hmm. I dont like shopping online or on TV. Im used to going to physical stores.Text 2W: Luis, listen to the news a Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday morning, marking a historic accomplishment in Chinas space industry and making it the second cou

72、ntry, in the world to achieve the feat.M: Wow, congratulations! You must be very proud of your country.Text 3W: Steve has a great insight. I bet he will have a successful business.M: Actually, he started his business five years ago, selling masks. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, he volunteered to help

73、 many people.W: Man, that was great. How nice a person he really is!Text 4W: What? Your ring is lost?M: Yeah, I just cannot find it anywhere.W: You went to Wal-Mart, Mirazur Restaurant and International Cinema, didnt you?M: Right! It just came to me! I put it on the dining table.Text 5M: Karen, when

74、 will you get off work? Ill pick you up today.W: Well, its five oclock now. I often work until 5:30, but today I need to work an extra hour. Text 6M: Welcome to our program, Kathleen. Congratulations on your dogs winning top prize. Could you please introduce it to us briefly? W: Thanks. My dog papil

75、lon called “Dylan the villain” won top dog at Crufts, the worlds biggest dog how which ended in Birmingham, the UK on Sunday night.M: Wonderful! Dylan from Belgium became the first papillon in Crufts 128-year history to emerge as a champion dog, right?W: Yeah, weve worked hard and now efforts paid o

76、ff.Text 7W: Hi, Sam. Im thinking of applying for a job with a multinational company, but Im worried about having an: interview in English. Can you give me any good tips?M: Hum. Thats a tough question. I guess the first thing is to try to make a good impression.W: All the people say that! But I just

77、dont know what to do!M: Well, let me se. You should learn a little bit about the company before .the interview. Find-out what they do, what their business concept is, that kind of thing. You should also anticipate possible questions, and think about how you will answer. W: Should I memorize my answe

78、r beforehand? M: No, definitely bot! You should be natural when you speak. W: I never thought about that before. But what should I do if I cant remember an English word when answering a question?M: In that case, you can use other words to explain what you want to say.W: Thats very helpful, Sam.Text

79、8M: Wow, Hanfu seems to become a new trend among Chinese young people these days. Sarah, do you know about it?W: Of course. Actually, Im one of them. Hanfu is a traditional clothing of the Han people who lived in China before the Qing Dynasty. Its kind of like your Korean Hanbok.M: So why do youngst

80、ers like it?W: well, I think its elegant and graceful. Some wear it to draw others attention but n majority of people want to show personality.M: I have a friend from Spain who wants to have a try. Can you give her some advice?W: Well, there is no need to buy some expensive or most popular one. Its

81、best only when it fits you. Generally speaking, silk is quite comfortable, but its also expensive. I recommend pure cotton, which is comfortable and inexpensive.M: OK. Anything else?Text 9M: Hello, this is Land Transport Information at Toronto Airport. How may I help you?W: Oh, good morning. Um, Im

82、flying to Toronto Airport next week, and I need to get to a town called, um, Milton.Could you tell me how I can get there?M: Milton, did you say? Let me see. I think thats about 150 miles south-west of here. In fact its 147 miles to be exact, so itll rake you at leastsay, three to four hours by road

83、.W: Wow! Is it as far as that?M: Yes, Im afraid so. But you have a number of options to get you there and you can always rent a car right here at the airport, of course.W: Right. Well, I dont really want to drive myself, so Id like more information about public transport.M: OK. In that case the quic

84、kest and most comfortable is a taxi: But itll cost you. You can also take a Greyhound bus to Milton.W: Hmmm, I think for that kind of distance a taxi would be way beyond my budget. But the bus sounds OK. Can you tell me how much that would cost?M: Sure. Lets see, that would be $15 one way, or $27.50

85、 return. thats on the Greyhound.W: Oh, thats quite cheap. Great!Text 10M: Hello, everybody. Welcome back to our program. Im Cliff. Today Id like to talk about blind boxes. The blind box attracts young peoples attention and makes toymakers a fortune. These tiny unicorns and cartoon girls in clown cos

86、tumes are first popular in Japan, later spread to China, Thailand and other countries. The blind box market was worth 7.4 billion yuan, that is, $1.14 billion in 2019 according to the research, which added that could increase to 30 billion yuan by 2024. But once in a while, a rare or even “hidden” i

87、tem one that does not appear in advertisements for the range will emerge from the box, which raises a storm of collection. Wang Ke, a big fan of toy collectors, has in the past, queued overnight for new releases. She said buying blind boxes was mainly for a sense of mystery and an uncertain surprise

88、. Many young people think blind boxes can comfort their heart, relieving the pressure from work and life, which brings a boom in the blind box market. But it has not escaped criticism, with state media comparing the trend to gambling and warning of addicting. OK. Thats all for today. Thanks for listening.