3 . In February, the Ministry of Education suggested that mobile phones should be banned(禁止) in primary and secondary schools. Almost all parents clap their hands     1     it's good both for students’ eyesight and for their schoolwork. But how would students feel schools banned phones in class?

Xu Xiaohe,a 13-year-old from Zhejiang. supports the policy. “In fact, my school has     2     allowed us to bring our mobile phones,” Xu said, “My teachers always believe that playing with phones is a     3     of time, compared with reading and doing sports. Adults can’t control themselves, let alone kids.”

Li Zihan from Bejjing, however, thinks that the ban is too simplistic for a generation that has grown up with mobile phones. “Students should be     4     self-management skills, as well as learn how to use their phones effectively to help with their school life.”

For Ge Ziqi, the problem with banning phones has more to do with life     5     school. The 13-year-old Beijinger uses a bike- sharing app every day to travel between her home and school. “Today, no     6     ways are more convenient than paying by phone, from taking a bus to buying food,” she said, “If I can’t take my phone with me, I’ll have to buy a bicycle of my     7    .”

To solve the problem like Ge’s, some ideas teachers have come up with     8     really well. At Shanghai Shatian School, for example, students are asked to put their phones in special lockers(储物柜).The students call these lockers the “phone farm”(“养机场”) or phone Tarmac”(“停机坪”).

4 . Jane got some messages on her mobile phone yesterday. Please read them carefully and find the best answers to the questions.

Hey, Jane, I’m going to have a party this weekend. Would you come and join us ? From Susan 13823636790	Jane, Home Alone. V is now on show at People’s . See this film ? Yours Jessic 13372320909	Jane, Mr. Li said your computer is OK now. You can go and get it from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. James 13654243555
Jane , Call me, please. Vicky 13096752112	Jane， Buy some fruits on your way home. Thanks, Vicky 13096752112

5 . Because of the COVID-19, many people have to stay at home for long periods of time. This has given people more free time to learn new skills and find different ways to make themselves joyful. With some mobile apps, ▲.

Before, young people would go outside and meet friends at karaoke bars. Now, friends can meet and sing on the mobile karaoke app Changba. “The Changba app not only gives me the chance to sing whatever like at home, but also lets me keep in touch with friends by sharing our songs,” said an app user.

Some people have also taken up cooking as a new hobby. Thanks to apps like Xiachufang and Ecook, you don't need to attend school to learn how to cook. These apps allow users to look up different recipes(菜谱) and to share their work with others. “Using this app, I have learned many new and healthy dishes,” an app user shared his feeling on the app's website.

To help people avoid crowded places like stores apps that take things right to your door have also become very popular. “We notice that new groups of consumers(消费者) are attracted, such as elderly people, who didn't belong to our user group before, ”a manager from a market research company said.

Surely, during the special time, these apps have opened up a whole new world of chances for people of all ages and backgrounds.

6 . Do you have QQ? Do you like computer games? Now, many students have phones. We can talk with classmates after school on the phone. I have a phone, too. My telephone number is 232-4672. I like it very much. It helps me a lot. When（当….时候）I want to find my classmates, I don't need to go out. I just call them at home. I have many telephone numbers of my friends. My best friend John's number is 929-3155. When I don't know my homework, I call him for help. But the phone isn't always good. I play with it too much and I always forget（忘记）the time. My mom gets angry. So she keeps（保存）it in her bag on school days.

8 . Living in the information time, we are faced with tons of news about our county and society every day. But what is true and what is false? There is a group of people whose job is to offer an official (官方的) voice and form a bridge between governments, the public and the media (媒体). These people are news spokespersons.

Spokespersons usual host news conference (会议), where they explain policies (政策) and answer questions from the media. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang, a news spokesperson is “a window into our county for the media, especially for the foreign media.”

To achieve this, news spokespersons are often experts in some fields. This way, they can clearly express these fields to the public.

For example, Wang Hui, the spokesperson for the Beijing government during the 2008 Olympics, was once a senior editor (编辑) at the Beijing TV station. She has lots of knowledge about how the media works. Mao Qun’an, who used to be a spokesperson for the Ministry of Heath, has a master’s degree in medicine. He helped a lot during the SARS illness of 2003.

Spokespersons also need to be able to think quickly. They often have to answer different kinds of questions from the media.

Spokespersons sometimes speak in their own style instead of always using official expressions. Here are a few examples.

It is easier to move a mountain than to shake the PLA. (Wu Qian)

What a waste of money it was for Japan to do so! (Yang Yujun)

According to an online survey, 93. 8% of those surveyed have joined WeChat family groups. Here are four students talking about their opinions.

Xing Yuxi, 12, Chongqing

I like to have a family group on WeChat- Hs- important to have a good relationship with family members, as we love them more than     1     else in the world. In the group, we often share photos that show our daily activities     2     each other. We freely talk about our work, school, or even entertainment. It is nice to communicate with people who know me well.

Wang Wenyi, 12, Guangdong

WeChat family groups can help us do lots of things. For example, if you want to make a big decision with your family, you can just send a single message to the     3     on WeChat instead of contacting each member separately(分开地). This     4     a lot of time.

Ma Jingwen, 14, Sichuan

I used to be in my family’s WeChat group,     5    I'm not in it anymore. I don't think it is very useful. Every morning, my family members all send the same emoji(表情), which says good morning, my friends ". They’re annoying to me. On weekends, they share many pictures while I'm trying to study. My phone keeps ringing, which really troubles me.

Hong Weicheng, 12, Guangdong

Many people share their photos, addresses, and other private information in their Wechat family groups, which is not safe.     6    , the long texts and continuous voice messages are annoying to me. My family members often talk about stuff( 东西) that has nothing to do with me but I have to spend time checking the     7    anyway. It causes me to spend more time on my phone. It is    8     for my eyes.

10 . News Review

International Students in America

Almost 900,000 international students are studying in American colleges and universities today. Nearly half of the foreign students are from Asia, mainly from China.

Good News for Street Performers

Do you want to be a street performer? Good news for you! In Shanghai, the street performers with a license will be allowed to perform in the city center. They can sing, dance, perform magic or give other street performances on the street. It is said that other cities will follow Shanghai very soon.

Russian Kids in Winter

The winter in Russia is really cold. Most people put on lots of clothes to keep warm. But some kids are not afraid of the cold weather. They take off their clothes, stand on the ice and even pour water on themselves. Their teacher says it’s good for their health. But don’t try it yourself. You can easily catch a cold!

A Clever Gorilla

Do you know how clever a gorilla (大猩猩) is? Tansy often played with a gorilla when she was young. The gorilla was sent back to an African rainforest in 2002. Twelve years later, Tansy and her father went on a journey to that rainforest. The gorilla still remembered his friend, hugged her and shared kisses.