As is known to us all, since Tik Tok appeared in September 2016 then it has become very popular. Tik Tok is a network program designed to make short music videos. Actually, Tik Tok is also thought as a short music club which is mainly welcomed by young people. Users can choose their favorite song and match it with short videos to form their own work.
On the software, people can share their life. They can communicate with someone who has the same interest and get to know some exciting things and amazing places. So more than 100 million people click Tik Tok every day. It is not only popular in China, but also in foreign countries, such as Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and so on. By chance, it also lets more people know something about Chinese culture. We can find Chinese songs, clothes, paintings in Tik Tok, so it is really a good opportunity for us to have cultural communication.
However, every coin has two sides. Since Tik Tok is so popular, some people used it to spread bad information, which led to terrible results. Certainly, those people were punished by the government, and someone can’t even use it any more. So when we use the Internet, we must take responsibility for our behaviors.
On July 26, 2018, Tik Tok announced to start a program — “Sunflower Program”. The aim is to protect the young people and make sure they can grow up healthily. With the development of science and technology, the Internet plays an important role in our life. We should make good use of it and let it become a good helper to us.
1. Why is Tik Tok so popular?| A．Users can meet each other in a club. |
| B．Users can enjoy its different functions. |
| C．Users can create their favorite music online. |
| D．Users can just share their life with foreigners. |
| A．it gets much more users |
| B．it spreads Chinese culture |
| C．it makes a great deal of money |
| D．it helps people become famous |
| A．Tik Tok has some bad effects |
| B．Tik Tok costs users many coins |
| C．Tik Tok brings a lot of advantages |
| D．Tik Tok shares two kinds of cultures |
| A．the importance of the network program. |
| B．the obvious shortcomings of the Internet. |
| C．the proper use of Tik Tok for young people. |
| D．the popularity of Tik Tok at home and abroad. |
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This website is all about looking after the Earth. There are facts about different animals, as well as information about forests, deserts and the ocean. You can upload your own videos onto the site for everyone to see.
TeenPress
This is one of the best sites on the Web for teenagers who love writing. You can share your work with others, and there are message boards where you can chat about things that are important to you.
ChannelTwenty
On this site you can watch a daily news program and search for information about big news stories. There are also videos on different subjects, and articles about famous bands, games and competitions.
Inside-the-cover
Finding out about your favorite writers is easy on this site. There are lots of interesting articles and information about the latest books. You can read blogs by well-known writers and ask them questions. And you are likely to get replies from them.
Tune-in
There are millions of songs on this website for you to download or listen to online. You can save your favorite songs in your own list. If you’re in a band, you can record your music and upload it. The website is large, but the menus are easy to use.
ScienceZone
There’s lots of information on this site about maths, chemistry and biology. You can visit some of the world’s most famous museums, or watch wildlife via webcams. There are also some very cool games, such as Save the Planet.
1. Who is most likely to choose the website TeenPress?| A．Teenagers who enjoy writing. |
| B．Teenagers who care about the Earth. |
| C．Teenagers who like watching news. |
| D．Teenagers who are interested in music. |
| A．EcoCentral. |
| B．ChannelTwenty. |
| C．Tune-in. |
| D．ScienceZone. |
| A．To introduce websites to teenagers. |
| B．To teach teenagers to design websites. |
| C．To encourage teenagers to create websites. |
| D．To compare different websites for teenagers. |
【推荐2】Most of us in China are used to paying for everything with our phones.
Mobile payments are now a normal part of life in China, and the trend is sweeping other nations. According to Forrester Research, in America, mobile payments rose by 37 per cent in 2016.
This may be partly because western mobile payment services require businesses to install expensive equipment before customers can use them.
| A．He was trying to figure out how they got paid. |
| B．Foreign tourists don’t like to pay with their mobile phones. |
| C．But in China, all it takes is a QR code (二维码) and a phone. |
| D．Soon after, he realized that the customers were using WeChat Pay. |
| E．Still, Chinese mobile payments were nearly 50 times greater than those in the US. |
| F．But for foreign visitors who aren’t familiar with this method, it may seem strange. |
| G．The popularity of Chinese mobile payments has pushed some foreign companies to accept them. |
Communicating with others on the Internet is much faster. We can chat with a person who is sitting in the other part of the world. We can e-mail our friends and they can read the e-mails within a minute. Giving all kinds of information is probably the biggest advantage of the Internet. We can use search engines to find the information we need. Just type in a keyword or keywords and the search engine will give us a list of suitable websites to look at.
We can enjoy a lot on the Internet by downloading games, visiting chat rooms or surfing （浏览）websites. There are some games for free. We can meet new and interesting people in the chat now. We can also listen to music and see films.
Now ,there is a lot of service on the Internet such as online banking ,job finding and ticket buying. We can also do shopping and find nearly all kinds of goods. Sometimes we can find something that is quite good but very cheap.
1. How many main advantages of the Internet are talked about in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．We can find almost anything we want to know on the Internet. |
| B．Some games on the Internet are free. |
| C．We can buy most things we need on the Internet. |
| D．Goods on the Internet are more expensive than those in real shops. |
| A．Online Shopping |
| B．Exchanging Information on the Internet |
| C．The Advantages of the Internet |
| D．Surfing the Websites on the Internet |
【推荐1】Before COVID-19, there was widespread movement (运动)in the U. S. -shoppers in many American states were required to bring reusable bags to food stores or pay money to receive a bag; restaurants in some areas were told not to use plastic takeout boxes. But COVID-19 has changed everything.
In just a few days, governors in Massachusetts and Illinois became strongly against the use of reusable cloth bags that were often brought to food stores; Oregon put off its new ban on plastic bags; and cities from Bellingham, Washington, to Albuquerque, New Mexico have stopped plastic bag bans for the time being. "Those who use reusable bags do not often wash them. People are frightened as COVID-19 continue, so the environment is taking a back seat," said Glen Quadros, owner of the Great American Diner & Bar in Seattle, Washington.
There is an increase in takeout food and a ban on reusable cups and straws (吸管) at the few coffee stores that remain open. Many environmentalists worry that COVID-19 would impede their efforts to reduce plastic products.
According to a study by the U. S. National Institutes of Health, the virus can stay on plastics for up to three days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it appears possible for a person to get COVID-19 by touching something that has the virus on it and then touching their face. As a result, the Plastics Industry Association says that one-use plastic bags are safer now.
California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New York, Oregon and Vermont have all banned plastic bags statewide. The Plastics Industry Association recently sent a letter to Alex Azar, who is head of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Association asked him to do something about the plastic bag bans, saying that the rules are putting people at risk.
1. What is the movement about in the U. S. mentioned in the text?| A．Saving food and decreasing waste. | B．Making full use of plastic products. |
| C．Removing one-use plastic products. | D．Encouraging cooking at home. |
| A．Plastic bans received support from more states. |
| B．Plastic bans prevented people ordering takeout food. |
| C．Plastic bans were overlooked by the public. |
| D．Plastic bans sped up the spread of viruses. |
| A．reward | B．require | C．increase | D．stop |
| A．To improve the quality of one-use plastic bags. |
| B．To teach people the right way to use plastic bags. |
| C．To ask Alex Azar to remove the plastic bag bans. |
| D．To support Alex Azar in fighting against COVID-19. |
【推荐2】For many people, going a few hours without your smartphone can feel like a lifetime. Now, one expert claims that humans are becoming so dependent on technology, that we’re actually merging (融合) into it.
Speaking at the Fast Company European Innovation Festival, Professor Yuval Noah Harari, a historian at the Hebrew University claimed that it’s becoming more and more difficult to tell where humans end and machines begin. He said: “It’s increasingly hard to tell where I end and where the computer begins. In the future, it is likely that the smartphone will not be separated from you at all. It may be embedded in your body or brain, constantly scanning your biometric data and your emotions.”
During his speech, Professor Harari highlighted how humans have affected our environment over time, and suggested that now may be the time to affect ourselves. He said: “Humanity has always remained constant. If we told our ancestors in the Stone Age about our lives today, they would think we are already Gods. But the truth is that even though we have developed more wonderful tools, we are the same animals. We have the same emotions, the same minds. The coming revolution will change that. It will change not just our tools, it will change the human being itself.”
If we do manage to merge with machines, Professor Harari suggests it could open the door to setting up civilizations beyond Earth. He added: “Life will be able to break out of planet Earth and no longer be confined to this flying rock.”
While Professor Harari’s claims may sound farfetched (牵强的), he isn’t alone in his vision of a machine-human world. Back in 2017, Elon Musk claimed that humans should merge with machines, or risk becoming irrelevant. He said: “Over time I think we will probably see a closer merger of biological intelligence and digital intelligence.”
1. Why does the author mention smartphone in Paragraph 1?| A．To collect data for his speech. | B．To catch up with the development of science. |
| C．To say it is harmful to the environment. | D．To have a good lead-in of the topic. |
| A．His opinions gained much support. |
| B．He is the first expert to put forward the idea. |
| C．He thinks technology will change ourselves as well. |
| D．His suggestion of us staying on planet Earth is considerate. |
| A．Neutral. | B．Favourable. |
| C．Indifferent. | D．Disapproving. |
| A．Humans are Near to Combining with Machines |
| B．Call on People to Develop Advanced Machines |
| C．A Speech Caused People’s Concerns on Machines |
| D．Finding New Ways to Break away From Apps is Vital |
【推荐3】Social media has become a prevalent aspect of modern life, providing people with new ways to communicate and connect with others. However, as social media usage rises, so do the concerns surrounding its impact on mental health. Recent studies have shown that frequent social media use can increase feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
One way that social media negatively affects mental health is through the unrealistic portrayal of people’s lives. Many individuals on social media present polished and curated versions of their lives, showcasing only the most desirable aspects. These filtered images and messages can leave people feeling inadequate and depressed as they compare their own lives to what they see online.
Furthermore, the constant barrage of notifications, messaging, and updates can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, leading to heightened feelings of anxiety and stress. Social media can also foster a toxic environment where cyberbullying, harassment, and discrimination thrive.
Despite these negative impacts, social media can also have positive effects on mental health. People who use social media to connect with others can develop strong friendships and a support system. Social media can also provide a space for individuals to learn about mental health resources and connect with communities of people facing similar challenges.
It is therefore crucial for individuals to manage their social media usage and recognize the potential risks. Limiting screen time, following positive accounts, and practicing self-care can help minimize the negative impacts of social media on mental health. Moreover, society as a whole must address these issues and work towards creating a culture of positiveness, inclusiveness, and mental wellness online.
1. How do social media passively affect mental health?| A．By generating a toxic environment where cyberbullying thrives. |
| B．By providing a space for individuals to connect with others. |
| C．By improving self-esteem and preventing loneliness. |
| D．By encouraging healthy behaviors. |
| A．Screen time mounts. |
| B．Follow passive accounts. |
| C．Overlook self-care practices. |
| D．Contain screen time and follow positive accounts. |
| A．Creating a toxic environment. |
| B．Encouraging healthy behaviors. |
| C．Providing people with a support system. |
| D．All of the above. |
| A．Increase feelings of happiness and contentment. |
| B．Incubate feelings of inadequacy and depression. |
| C．Assist people to lift up their lives. |
| D．None of the above. |
【推荐1】Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefer’s mind when she turned 70 last year. She’d enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade. She didn’t feel too old to travel.
Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question: Can you be too old to travel? The travel industry has already responded. Try renting a car in Europe, for example. In Croatia, Schaefer wouldn’t be able to this year, because the maximum age is 70. Insurance companies require higher rates; tour operators limit certain activities. That feels like a “no” for many travelers.
Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling, but not only based on their age. It’s their level of fitness, says Kirsten Veldman, a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog. She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on a Caribbean tour, “You can’t expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care.” she says. “Tour guides don’t have the time, skills, and knowledge for it. So, in this case, my advice is: he shouldn’t have traveled with us in this situation.”
But some tour operators serve older travelers. For example, Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior members. “We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s. Some travel as a couple and some alone,” says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon. “We have no age limit.”
If you ask travel experts, they’ll tell you that age is just a number. It’s a question of physical, and to a certain extent, mental ability. “Many of our travelers are retired, focused on keeping their good health, and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect,” says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways, a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates tours. “Someone in their 40s may struggle more than someone in their 80s.”
1. What is Schaefer expected to do if she travels in Croatia this year?| A．She can rent a car to go around. |
| B．She will receive 24/7 medical care. |
| C．She has to pay more insurance fees. |
| D．She can participate in all the activities. |
| A．His old age. | B．His stubborn personality. |
| C．His lack of medical skills. | D．His poor physical condition. |
| A．It is a non-profit traveling organization. |
| B．It is intended for the senior customers. |
| C．It offers service to a wide range of travelers. |
| D．It has a history of more than seven decades. |
| A．Objective. | B．Favorable. | C．Tolerant. | D．Critical. |
【推荐2】The Internet is an amazing tool, especially for children who want to learn. But it also has dark side. Parents have to ask themselves, “When is the right time to let my child go online?”
This is a much bigger problem than it used to be. Now we live in a time when a family could have more than one computer. It is common for children to have their own computers or laptops. Some also have phones and tablets (平板电脑).
Parents do have difficulty in acting correctly. On the one hand, it would be foolish to keep children from the Internet as they can learn a lot from it. But on the other hand, parents shouldn’t let children do whatever they like on the Internet. The problem is that everybody is busy nowadays, and this is certainly true for parents. How many parents have the time to sit don with their kids when they do their homework online? Some do, but more are just not able to.
So at what age should children be allowed to use the Internet? According to a survey, the average age when parents allow their children to go online independently is about eight years old.
As a nonparent (无子女者)，I do find it hard to agree. I always believe that education is the key to success. However, I think children as young as eight may face a lot of dangers when they use the Internet without parents being around. So I think schools and parents have the responsibility to teach children not only how to use the Internet, but also how to do it safely.
1. What does the author want to tell in paragraph 2?| A．It is very easy for children to use the Internet. |
| B．Parents spend more time online than their kids. |
| C．Computers or laptops aren’t common at home. |
| D．Parents don’t care about their kids going online. |
| A．They have a lot of time to look after their kids. |
| B．They have no trouble in acting in a correct way. |
| C．They are unwilling to help their kids with homework. |
| D．They can’t stay with them when their kids study online. |
| A．parents should keep their kids away from the Internet |
| B．kids will not face dangers when they use the Internet |
| C．it’s unnecessary to cut out harmful information online |
| D．kids should be taught to use the Internet in a proper way |
| A．Reasons for Children to Use the Internet |
| B．The Age for Children to Use the Internet |
| C．The Effects of Children’s Using the Internet |
| D．Ways to Keep Children Away from the Internet |
【推荐3】In today’s digital age, where a vast ocean of information is just a click away, the question arises: can one learn too much? Given that no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge. However, there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction, a state of being overwhelmed by too much information.
Consider a scenario where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal. You begin by conducting extensive research, diving deep into the subject. As you absorb more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your understanding diminishes. Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.
This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit of more information. Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable, that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you’ll find yourself stuck, unable to achieve your desired outcomes.
An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. Gather essential information, then transition into action swiftly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared. This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.
The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method is applicable to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals.
In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It’s through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our aspirations. This balanced approach is key to overcoming the paralysis of overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions.
1. What problem does the digital age present in learning?| A．Too much information. | B．Learning to inaction. |
| C．Online distractions. | D．Technical issues. |
| A．The distraction caused by unrelated tasks. |
| B．The inability to find relevant information. |
| C．The confusion caused by the information. |
| D．The desire to learn basic concept or strategy. |
| A．It replaces continuous learning. |
| B．It is irrelevant in gaining knowledge. |
| C．It holds back theoretical understanding. |
| D．It offers a comprehensive understanding. |
| A．compare different learning styles |
| B．show the importance of making mistakes |
| C．emphasize the need for parental guidance |
| D．explain learning through action and experience |
| A．The Paradox of Information Overload | B．The Harmony of Learning and Doing |
| C．The Pursuit of Balanced Knowledge | D．The Process of Learning to Walk |
Sir Steven Redgrave
Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals
“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes (糖尿病). Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it—the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn’t finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”
Karen Pickering
Swimming World Champion
“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success—you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. “Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”
Kirsten Best
Poet ＆ Writer
“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological tool.”
1. What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?
| A．Difficulties influenced his career. |
| B．Specialists offered him medical advice. |
| C．Training helped him defeat his disease. |
| D．He overcame the shadow of illness to win. |
| A．Her training schedule. |
| B．Her daily happenings. |
| C．Her achievements. |
| D．Her sports career. |
| A．Ways that help one to focus. |
| B．Words that help one to feel less tense. |
| C．Activities that turn one’s attention away. |
| D．Habits that make it hard for one to relax. |
| A．Courage. | B．Devotion. |
| C．Hard work. | D．Self-confidence. |
【推荐2】The word “adulting” started as a kind of joke—whenever a millennial (千禧一代) would do something as an adult does, this was an act of “adulting”. However, now, millennials clearly need training in being an adult.
Rachel Flehinger has founded an Adulting School, which includes online classes on simple sewing (缝纫), problems solving and cooking. The cause for such classes is that many millennials haven’t left childhood homes—in America 34 percent of adults aged 18 to 34 still lived with their parents in 2015, up from 26 percent 10 years before. There’s a good deal of truth to this. If you’re living at home, with Mom and Dad doing their best to spoil (溺爱) you, you’re less likely to know how to wash clothes, cook or make the bed. Dependency leads to enervation. Over time, you are unable to adult.
But living at home doesn’t necessarily bring dependency. Back in 1940, 30 percent of 25-to-29-year-olds lived at home with parents or grandparents. But they were adulting. Parents expected their kids to do housework, and to prepare for life. Then, what’s the real problem now?
Instead of blaming (责备) living at home, we have to blame our style of parenting. The truth is that we’ve simply become lazier as parents. We’re more likely to let our kids lie on a sofa than tell them to get a job. We don’t push our kids to build families of their own, because life cost has increased. Then the question is how we can encourage young people to “adult” in such a situation.
1. What is the purpose of showing the data (数据) in paragraph 2?| A．To show that millennials liked to live with their parents. |
| B．To show that the Adulting School became popular in 2015. |
| C．To show that more adults still depended on their parents. |
| D．To show that the online courses were necessary to learn. |
| A．Emergency | B．Argument | C．Tension | D．Weakness |
| A．Living at home certainly leads to dependency. |
| B．Parents are too lazy to do housework. |
| C．We often tell kids to get a job. |
| D．Kids are not pushed to start their own families. |
| A．What the life of the millennials is like. |
| B．Why millennials need adulting training. |
| C．How parents encourage millennials to “adult”. |
| D．How parents educated kids in the past. |
【推荐3】Beaches, rainforests, samba, soccer...and, most importantly: people, it’s hard not to fall for Brazil. In Aug., CNN released a list of things Brazil does better than anywhere else. The following are four of them.
Playfulness
It’s a key part of the Brazilian personality: a willingness to laugh at themselves and their awkward situations and to welcome others in on the joke. But despite their problems, Brazilians can put them aside and center their awareness completely on the here and now, which is something the rest of the world could learn from.
Music
Brazil is a music universe, unrivaled in diversity of musical styles，instruments and rhythms. The world knows samba, a mix of European marches and African drumming, and bossa nova, a slower samba infused with French impressionism and American jazz. But Brazil’ s diverse population moves to the beat of many different drummers.
Partying
Celebrating is a priority for Brazilians, whether it’s on a large scale or just a backyard barbecue. They throw two of the world’s biggest parties, Carnival (The street carnival of Rio de Janeiro is designated by Guinness World Records as the largest carnival in the world.), and the New Year's Reveillon celebration.
Kisses
Getting to know people in Brazil is a fast-track process. They don’t care too much about personal and emotional space. A kiss on both cheeks is traditional for a male who has been introduced to an adult female, and two more kisses are given when leaving. In most of Brazil, there are two air kisses given in greeting. The first always goes to the right cheek, the second to the left.
1. Which of the following about Brazil is the most amazing?| A．People. | B．Beaches. | C．Samba. | D．Soccer. |
| A．The street carnival. | B．African drumming. |
| C．A fast-track process. | D．The Brazilian personality. |
| A．To call on people to visit Brazil. | B．To highlight the customs of Brazil. |
| C．To present parts of Brazil’s best bits. | D．To show the characteristics of Brazilians. |
