China’s TikTok, which has taken the world by storm, is working its magic in its home nation, too.
The Chinese version of TikTok, called Douyin, has amassed (累积) 400 million daily active users, parent company Byte Dance (字节跳动) revealed in its annual report this week. This is an impressive growth for the addictive video app, which had 250 million daily active users in January last year.
The report, which describes users’ behavior and trends, shows the cultural difference between China and the US, said Katherine Wu, an investor at New York-based firm Notation Capital.
Things that trend in these two countries are completely different. For example, knowledge-based content is extremely popular in China, but less so in the U.S. Also, those creators that did the most dance videos in China are users born in the 60s, while in the US, it seems that it’s mostly teenagers who are creating the dances.
Byte Dance claimed that Douyin has established itself as the largest knowledge, culture and art platform in China. 14.89 million “knowledge-based content videos” were shared on the app last year, it claimed. For example, one of the world’s most valued startups claimed that the number of users who posts videos about chemistry reached 130 million people last year. “On the art and culture front, videos related to those topics had 543.1 billion plays on Douyin last year.” it claimed.
Education has become a main use case for Byte Dance. TikTok, which is estimated to have earned more than $50 million last year, already counts educational content as one of the most consumed categories on its app across the world. The app launched an educational campaign in India last year, where it has amassed more than 200 million users.
1. The difference in trends between China and the US reflects the difference in ________.| A．culture | B．education |
| C．knowledge | D．hobby |
| A．Music videos | B．Knowledge-based videos |
| C．Humorous videos | D．Videos about chemistry |
| A．analyzing reasons | B．showing survey results |
| C．stating arguments | D．providing statistics and examples |
| A．To introduce the app --TikTok. |
| B．To help customers use TikTok. |
| C．To reveal the popularity of TikTok. |
| D．To recommend TikTok to customers. |
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【推荐1】It s good to share, right? Growing up as kids we are told to share our toys and not be selfish. We also live in an age where discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new fashion trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a pillow as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?
What is oversharing? The term has become related to social media，but it doesn’t only belong to this platform. Imagine you head to a party and you meet someone. Within five minutes they have told details about their personal life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage therapist Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?
Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in internet psychology, says the more details people share, the less sympathy (同情)we express when things go wrong. This could be due to a belief that we attract our own negative experiences the more we share them. It seems that sadfishing, the idea of searching for sympathy by oversharing, is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could actually be.
However, Dr. Hand’s research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become—if the posts are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD, said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also control clear of showing off or bragging (吹嘘), as it’s now known—especially about our love lives. It makes sense—if your date is going "that well”, would you really have time to share a photo with text?
So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be more than happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your gripes about your lack of money really are too much.
1. The phrases ''dance challenges" and -pillow dresses" in paragraph 1 are used to prove_____________.| A．a dislike of oversharing | B．an enthusiastic interest in oversharing |
| C．social media becoming free | D．oversharing being forbidden |
| A．Need to connect with people. | B．Curiosity to know others. |
| C．Desire to help others. | D．Ambition to succeed. |
| A．Sadfishing is generally considered as positive. |
| B．We might be in danger when bad things happen. |
| C．People don't feel sorry as much when things are wrong. |
| D．become more socially attractive no matter what happens. |
| A．Negative. | B．Neutral. | C．Positive | D．Indifferent. |
| A．Future. | B．Dates. | C．Desire. | D．Complaints. |
【推荐2】Earlier this year, artist Malik was about to post a selfie (自拍照）from the Brooklyn Bridge when he had the second thought. He wanted to share something different with his friends and the world.
Malik thought that the social media (媒体）had become impersonal and he wanted to connect with people in a more meaningful way. Therefore, the Reading Project was born. He began leaving piles of his books in famous New York City locations with a card containing simple instructions put inside each one: take a book, read it and share your thoughts with the artist by email.
The piles of books themselves can be seen as works of art, and so is the process (过程）of sharing. Unlike many of the things we share today, he likes to keep the project off social media. To keep the project pure (纯的），he doesn’t even turn around as he walks away once he has left a pile of books. When he has left them behind, he prefers email to be the only way that he learns what happens to them. The project has now taken him — and his books — all over the world, including London.
“I hope people pick them up and I also hope they read them and let me know their feelings on them. And even if they don't let me know, I just hope they will read the books，” Malik said.
He has received thousands of messages from people in more than 30 countries all over the world. For Malik, kooks are meaningless and lifeless if they gather dust(灰尘）on a shelf and are never read again. He intends to carry on with the project for some time，with a plan to visit Brazil and then decides whether he will continue it or not.
Most of all, lie loves the connection the books give him with strangers across the world， which is something that oilier posts could never achieve,
1. What hit Malik when he intended to post a selfie?| A．His selfie being not very attractive for a long time. |
| B．That social media made people close to each other. |
| C．His thoughts that it should be shared with more people. |
| D．That a new way could be used to connect with the world, |
| A．He isn’t good at talking with people face to face. |
| B．It is a quick way to know what happens. |
| C．He doesn't want to be troubles by social media. |
| D．He thinks people needn’t know the process of sharing. |
| A．It won’t last long for a lack of books. |
| B．It was first started on Brooklyn Bridge. |
| C．It has improved the relation among strangers. |
| D．It has proved to be helpful to connect with others. |
| A．Read Books Offered by Malik |
| B．Connecting with Strangers by Sharing Books |
| C．Change the Relationship with Strangers |
| D．Make Meaningless Books Meaningful |
It offers two two-week sessions and one three-week session during the summer.Your teen can participate in the filmmaking,acting,dance,photography programs.He will work with professionals who will teach him the latest technology through hands-on experience.Tuition includes day trips to amusement parks and other Los Angeles tourism sites.Housing and food can be arranged in dorms for an additional fee.
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ID Tech Camps at UCLA
It offers computer and gaming related camps at the UCLA campus.Teens can join in day camps,overnight camps or weekend gaming camps.Your teen will use the latest technology available to learn video game design,web design and computer programming.Overnight campers will stay in the college dorms.
Address: 405 Hilgard Ave,Los Angeles
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Summer Discovery at UCLA
It offers three or six week residential camps at the UCLA campus.Three-week courses can include academic or art classes for enrichment purposes.In this summer camp,your teen will get a taste of what to expect when she enters college.She can choose from sports management,business management,healthy lifestyle programs,ESL-TOEFL programs and more.
Address: 405 Hilgard Ave,Los Angeles
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Power Chord Academy
It offers a seven-day course that caters（迎合）to residential or day teens,as well as a three-day course.Teens will meet a touring band,learn technical aspects about the music industry and being a musician in current times,write songs,perform concerts,make a music video,record a CD and meet a touring band.No experience or musical background is necessary.
Address: 7336 Santa Monica Blvd,Los Angeles
Tel: 800-897-6677
1. From the first paragraph,we can learn School of Cinema and Performing Arts .
| A．is devoted to healthy lifestyle programs |
| B．provides free meals for its teen campers at the weekends |
| C．requests the professionals to teach its teen campers the quickest methods |
| D．gives its campers a chance to do filmmaking and acting by themselves |
| A．800-718-2787. | B．516-621-3939. |
| C．888-709-8324. | D．800-897-6677. |
| A．All of them provide accommodation. |
| B．They lie on the same business area. |
| C．Teens can go to amusement parks for free. |
| D．They have latest technology during each session. |
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Why are newspapers and TV broadcasts filled with disaster, corruption and incompetence? It may be because we’re drawn to depressing stories without realizing, according to psychologists.
When you read the news, sometimes it can feel like the only things reported are terrible, depressing events. Why do the media concentrate on the bad things in life, rather than the good? In fact, many people often say that they would prefer good news.
The researchers present their experiment as solid evidence of a so called “negativity bias(偏见)”, psychologists’ term for our collective hunger to hear, and remember bad news.
It isn’t just delight in other people’s misfortune, the theory goes, but that we’ve evolved to react quickly to potential threats. Bad news could be a signal that we need to change what we’re doing to avoid danger.
As you’d expect from this theory, there’s some evidence that people respond quicker to negative words. In lab experiments, flash the word “cancer”, “bomb” or “war” up at someone and they can hit a button in response quicker than if that word is “baby”, “smile” or “fun”. We are also able to recognize negative words faster than positive words, and even tell that a word is going to be unpleasant before we can tell exactly what the word is going to be.
There’s another interpretation (解释)that researchers put on their evidence: we pay attention to bad news, because on the whole, we think the world is more hopeful than it actually is. When it comes to our own lives, most of us believe we’re better than average, and that, like the cliches, we expect things to be all right in the end. This pleasant view of the world makes bad news all the more surprising and arresting. It is only against a light background that the dark spots are highlighted.
So our attraction to bad news may be more complex than just journalistic prejudice or a hunger springing from the darkness within.
1. What is “negativity bias” according to psychologists?
| A．It is one’s delight in others’ misfortune. |
| B．It is one’s habit of reacting quickly to potential threats. |
| C．It is a signal with which we can avoid danger. |
| D．People are born to hear and remember bad news. |
| A．Journalists only feel like reporting depressing bad news. |
| B．It is true that there are no good stories to be reported. |
| C．People unconsciously pay more attention to bad news. |
| D．People like to hear pleasant words rather than bad words. |
| A．Movie star arrested for taking drugs. |
| B．Movie star went on a campaign for ASL disease. |
| C．Movie star accepts Ice Bucket Challenge |
| D．Movie star awarded the third Oscar in three years. |
| A．The world is believed to be more hopeful than it actually is. |
| B．It is expected things will be all right in the end. |
| C．The world is believed to be full of darkness. |
| D．It is believed that we are better than others. |
【推荐2】Tips on Presentation Skills
Even with a snappy (漂亮的)opening, after 10 minutes, most audiences will lose 75 percent of their listening capacity.
Effective speakers understand that wandering presentations are impossible to understand and are guaranteed to lose an audience. Behind every powerful speech is a solid outline matching with the goal of the presentation. One basic structure is an “open,body and close” approach.
Nonverbal communication, such as dress and gestures,can dramatically influence the acceptance of a presentation. A speaker's dress should match his audience and the significance of the event. For example, a speaker presenting to a corporate audience should wear a suit. Dress specifics will vary from speaker to speaker, but the key is choosing clothes that enhance(增加),not distract,from the message.
| A．If used correctly,technology can help keep audience's interest. |
| B．This can't happen if a speaker is too worried about his/her own reaction. |
| C．If the goal is to inform,information may be structured by cause and effect |
| D．Voice tone and speed are well-known topics when it comes to presentation skills. |
| E．It means a speaker must work throughout the speech to draw listeners into the presentation. |
| F．Message acceptance is a two-way communication process and requires audience agreement. |
| G．And keep movement close to the body to ensure gestures are emphasizing key points but not distracting from the message. |
【推荐3】Liu Yexi has taken Douyin by storm. As of Nov 17, the virtual idol, who performed on the social media platform on Oct 31, had only released two short videos but attracted over 5 million followers.
Different from other virtual idols, Liu is defined as a “virtual beauty vlogger”. In her first video, Liu is doing makeup with an eye brush while dressed in a traditional Chinese costume.
When she turns around, the onlookers are terrified, except one boy. Then Liu slightly brushes the boy’s eyes, allowing him to see the fantasy world in her own eyes. The internet users marveled(使...惊叹) at its storyline, science-fiction elements and special visual effects with cyberpunk style. Liang Zikang, the CEO of the production team, told China Newsweek that the team spent two months making the video.
Liu’s instant popularity online further reflects that the virtual idol industry in China has been booming. There are over 32,400 virtual idols that have opened accounts on video-sharing platform Bilibili in the past year, seeing a year-on-year rise of 40 percent, Chen Rui, the CEO of Bilibili, said in a speech.
“Compared with real idols and stars, the virtual ones seem to be more approachable for fans,” Shine News noted. Additionally, these virtual web celebrities(名人) won’t have scandals(丑闻).
As more young people are fascinated by these virtual figures, their commercial(商业的) value has been on the rise. Generally, they earn money by online concerts, livestreaming and related products. For example, Luo Tianyi, a well-known virtual singer, cooperated with livestreamer Li Jiaqi to promote goods in 2020.
Therefore, some people are wondering whether they will replace real humans. “These socalled virtual idols have real human teams to back them up and control them. They are not really virtual.” Ding Daoshi, an independent analyst in the internet sector, told the Global Times. The real virtual idol will come when artificial intelligence achieves a new level of selflearning and self-training and then interacts with others, he added.
1. What do we know about Liu Yexi?| A．She becomes an online celebrity. | B．She creates a virtual fantasy world. |
| C．Her song becomes famous overnight. | D．Her costume wins her great popularity. |
| A．Beginning. | B．Arriving. | C．Growing. | D．Falling. |
| A．Their various styles. | B．Their friendly character. |
| C．Their commercial value. | D．Their wonderful performance. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Objective. | C．Favorable. | D．Indifferent. |
【推荐1】Climate change is starving polar bears into extinction, according to research published Monday that predicts the apex carnivores could all but disappear within the span of a human lifetime. In some regions they are already caught in a vicious downward spiral (螺旋), with shrinking sea ice cutting short the time bears have for hunting seals, scientists reported in Nature Climate Change.
Their dwindling body weight undermines their chances of surviving Arctic winters without food, the scientists added. “The bears face an ever longer fasting period before the ice refreezes and they can head back out to feed,” Steven Amstrup, who conceived the study and is chief scientist of Polar Bears International, told AFP.
On current trends, the study concluded, polar bears in 12 of 13 subpopulations analyzed will have been decimated within 80 years by the galloping pace of change in the Arctic, which is warming three times as fast as the planet as a whole.
“By 2100, recruitment” — new births — “will be severely compromised or impossible everywhere except perhaps in the Queen Elizabeth Island subpopulation,” in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago, said Amstrup. That scenario foresees Earth’s average surface temperature rising 3.3 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial benchmark. One degree of warming so far has triggered a crescendo of heatwaves, droughts and superstorms made more destructive by rising seas.
But even if humanity were able to cap global warming at 2.4 degrees Celsius — about half-a- degree above Paris Agreement targets, but hugely ambitious all the same —it would probably only delay the polar bears’ collapse. The threat is not rising temperatures itself but the top-of-the-food-chain predators’ inability to adapt to a rapidly shifting environment.
Half of Earth’s land-based megafauna are classified as threatened with extinction, but only polar bears are endangered primarily by climate change. But that status may not be unique for long, and should be seen as a harbinger (前兆) of how climate will impact other animals in the coming decades, the authors warned. The polar bear’s “vulnerable” status on the IUCN Red List of endangered species — less severe than “endangered” or “critically endangered”— does not accurately reflect their plight, the authors argue.
Categories established by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature are based mainly on threats such as poaching (偷猎) and habitat encroachment (侵入) that can be addressed with local action on the ground. “But we cannot build a fence to protect sea ice from rising temperatures,” said Amstrup.
1. Why is rising temperature driving polar bears to extinction?| A．Because polar bears can’t tolerate warm weather. |
| B．Because polar bears can’t adapt their hunting time to climate change. |
| C．Because seals, polar bears’ feed, can’t survive warm weather. |
| D．Because polar bears are losing shelter in ice sea. |
| A．contain | B．cover | C．exceed | D．address |
| A．Polar bears’ new births will be reduced to zero by 2100 because of rising temperature. |
| B．Polar bears are facing severe threat but they are not regarded as “critically endangered” by IUCN. |
| C．Polar bears are vulnerable because they are faced with human threats and natural challenge in the meanwhile. |
| D．Polar bears are the only top-of-the-food-chain predator to be endangered due to climate change. |
| A．Sea ice covers such a large area that it is impossible for man to build a fence to prevent sea from melting. |
| B．Man shouldn’t define endangered species list without consideration of the element of temperature. |
| C．Man is almost powerless to stop global warming and sea rising and thus save polar bears from extinction. |
| D．Protective measures are in urgent need to address polar bears’ threats from poaching and habitat encroachment. |
【推荐2】Eastern barred bandicoots (袋狸) once were a common sight in the plains of western Victoria and into South Australia. But by the 1980s, just one population of between 150 and 200 bandicoots survived.
In 1988, the Victoria state government formed a recovery team that brought together government agencies, Zoos Victoria, volunteer groups and other people. That year, scientists removed 40 bandicoots from this population to form a captive breeding (圈养繁殖) program. Soon after, eastern barred bandicoots disappeared from the wild in Victoria. The only remaining breeding population existed in small pens at Woodlands Historic Park. “Without the captive program, the species would be extinct.” Scientists say.
Breeding was one thing. Re-establishing wild populations was altogether more difficult. Six times captive-born bandicoots were set free into the wild. All six reintroductions failed when foxes killed the bandicoots.
What changed everything was the reintroduction of bandicoots to Phillip Island in 2017 and French Island in 2019. Fox-free French and Phillip islands offered just over 70 square miles of bandicoot habitat, and the bandicoots have already begun breeding and expanding (扩大) their range across these islands.
After scientists had established populations on islands, researchers looked to expand their efforts to open grasslands. In 2015, David Williams began training his Maremma dogs. The idea worked this way: Because bandicoots live alone, the Maremmas would look after sheep in large open grasslands where bandicoots lived. As long as there were sheep in the bandicoots’ territory (领地), the Maremmas remained, and as long as the dogs were around, the foxes were far less likely to remain.
Over the past two years, the recovery team has reintroduced 40 bandicoots into two places in western Victoria, with two to three Maremmas and hundreds of sheep at each site to keep them company. Scientists can’t yet say whether the experiment is working. But some of the bandicoots have bred, and initial camera-trap evidence suggests that foxes, if they pass through the area at all, rarely stay for long.
1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?| A．Eastern barred bandicoots became extinct in the wild. |
| B．The 1988 captive breeding program saved the species. |
| C．The government played a role in protecting the species. |
| D．Combined efforts made no difference to the environment. |
| A．Food shortage. |
| B．Lack of habitats. |
| C．Threats of natural enemies. |
| D．Insufficient captive-born bandicoots. |
| A．To take good care of his sheep. |
| B．To keep bandicoot out of fox territory. |
| C．To help dogs and bandicoots live in harmony. |
| D．To reintroduce bandicoots to the open grasslands. |
| A．It has completely failed. |
| B．Its result remains to be seen. |
| C．It turns out an instant success. |
| D．Its process needs closely monitoring. |
【推荐3】Music is a part of every culture around the world. In fact, the ability to appreciate music is built into our brains. Music makes us feel good. Many music studies look at the long-term benefits of being a music listener or participating in a music program as a child. But can listening to music help us connect and empathize (产生共鸣) with someone right at the moment? A new study aims to find it out.
In this study, 60 university students were asked to watch several 15-second videos in which a person describes an autobiographical (自传体的) experience. In some cases, people in the video talk about a relatively ordinary event, like moving into a new apartment, while other stories contain strong emotional content, like recalling a terrible accident or a loved one’s death.
While students watched these videos, the researchers randomly played either “emotionally neutral (中立的)” music or very sad music in the background. After watching each video, the students expressed how much sympathy they had for the person in the video, and how much they wanted to help that person. They were also tested on their social reasoning skills—how well they understood the person’s thinking method in the video. All of these could be signs of empathic connection (同感沟通).
Results showed that people watching the sad videos felt more sadness themselves and more sympathy for the other person than those watching the neutral videos—not a big surprise. But these empathic feelings were strengthened by listening to sad music. The music had no effect, however, on whether or not the students could reason out the other person’s experience and understand what they might be thinking or feeling.
While music is not the only way — other art forms, like fiction and dancing, have also been shown to increase empathy, for example—music could be a powerful tool. “It’d be very interesting to extend our finding further, to see if listening to music in a social context can improve our real-world ability to empathize with and feel sympathy for others in the long term,” says the lead researcher Brennan McDonald.
1. What does the new study want to find out?| A．Whether music can benefit us. |
| B．Whether music can arouse genuine emotions. |
| C．Whether music can improve the social effect. |
| D．Whether music programs can increase our confidence. |
| A．To film a short autobiographical video. |
| B．To share one of their miserable experiences. |
| C．To think up ways to help the person in need. |
| D．To watch videos while listening to different background music. |
| A．We can increase our sympathy by using some music. |
| B．Music helps us understand others’ thinking processes. |
| C．Most adults are much more emotional than children. |
| D．Music can influence us both emotionally and intellectually. |
| A．Study different types of music. |
| B．Test the long-term effect of music on people. |
| C．Find more ways to make people more caring. |
| D．Compare the effect of music with that of other art forms. |
【推荐1】Denmark is only about half the size of South Carolina, but it produces more of its electricity from wind than any other country in the world. That's not because it's a country with particularly strong wind; it has pretty ordinary wind speeds. The reason why the Danes now get 47% of their electricity from wind, with more to come, comes down to a combination of history and policy.
First, the history: Paul la Cour was a scientist and inventor who experimented with and built early wind power machines at the start of the 20th century. So it's not surprising that Denmark spent money building wind power plants early, beginning at a national level in the 1970s. In the 1980s, because of a strong movement against nuclear （原子核的）power plants, Denmark increased production before many other countries were even considering it.
Denmark has also had important government support for wind-energy projects, as well as support from the country 's technology-focused universities. Even back in 2002, the country was taking climate change warnings seriously, successfully cutting greenhouse gas emissions （排放）by 20%.
Some of the world's largest companies—including Vestas, which builds turbines （(涡轮）， and Orsted, which specializes in offshore wind projects—are Danish. European countries are global leaders in using wind power but Denmark is far in front of its nearest competitor Ireland, which sourced 28% of its power from wind in 2018 according to industry group Wind Europe.
At the end of 2019, lawmakers in Denmark set a new goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 and increase the share of electricity sourced from renewable power to 100%.
1. What do we know about Denmark from Paragraph 1?| A．It produces more than half of its electricity from wind. |
| B．It makes the most of its wind to produce electricity . |
| C．It is the most environmentally friendly country. |
| D．It is a country with rich wind resources. |
| A．Denmark started making use of wind power very early . |
| B．Paul la Cour built wind power plants in the whole country. |
| C．Nuclear power plants produce most electricity in Denmark. |
| D．Denmark taught other countries to build wind power plants. |
| A．has an influential role on the world stage |
| B．has many technology-focused companies |
| C．is the head office of many large companies |
| D．is the world's leading wind power country |
| A．History. | B．Lifestyle. | C．Environment. | D．Society. |
【推荐2】Spring is in the air, as is romance. Perhaps you're even thinking of taking the plunge and making a honey trip with your significant other?
Before you do, why not take a look at a list of the top three places in the world to propose (求婚)? With suggestions for traditionalists and private types, you just might find the perfect spot to pop the question.
New York
If you pay attention to romantic comedies, New York is the place for romance. Ever since the Dutch first entered this harbor in 1624 it has become a historic landmark and a must visit dreamland.
Every stretch of this island is packed full of fun that will keep everyone busy. Take a leaf out of sleepless in Seattle and head to the top of the Empire State Building at night, or how about run to your loved one on the streets of NYC this New Years even like in when harry Met Sally?
Paris
Sweeping views? Check. Grand old stately home? Check. Luxurious spots to propose? Check. Pack your passports and say goodbye to your daily routine life-it's less than three hours to Paris from London by Eurostar. Famous for its breathtaking architecture, and many cultural attractions, France's capital is a must-see destination. While we're not suggesting you climb the Eiffel Tower for the big moment. There's a reason why this is the city of love, if you keep your proposal original. So gentleman, take your lady to the Louvre, turn your back on the Mona Lisa and declare she is more beautiful than the famous work of art.
Las Vegas
Do you want to bundle the proposal and wedding all-in-one? Plead to. Las Vegas, get down on one knee, show your love and get married in less time than it takes to order 'honeymoon suit’ and if it doesn't work out. There's still plenty of entertain. Once the playground of the rich and famous, from Elvis Presley to Marilyn Monroe, Las Vegas now attracts millions of visitors by its bright lights and thrills each year. Whether you're to try your luck at the casinos (赌场), or watch a show, there's a wonder to explore in Las Vegas.
1. Which of the following city on the top-3 list would be the ideal place for film fans to propose?| A．New York | B．Paris. |
| C．Las Vegas. | D．None. |
| A．On the top of the Eiffel Tower | B．In the Eurostar train from London |
| C．Any luxurious spot in Pairs | D．In front of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre |
| A．a honeymoon suite | B．a package wedding |
| C．a bundle of flowers | D．various ways to entertain |
【推荐3】Mrs. Timms listened as the radio announcer gave a hurricane (飓风) warning for her town. Then she woke up her sons, Eddie and Jasper, and quickly explained, "We’ve got a lot to do, boys. There is no school today, and my office is closed. The hurricane is coming!
Just then, the boys grandfather arrived from his seaside home. Grandpa explained that the local government had told people to evacuate their homes by the sea. It just wasn’t safe for anyone to stay near the ocean during the hurricane.
Soon afterwards, Mrs. Timms left to buy supplies that the family would need during the storm. Batteries, bottled water and canned food were a few of the items on her list.
Grandpa stayed with the boys, and the three of them made preparations for the storm. First, they filled the bathtub and all the empty water bottles they could find. Next, they unplugged(拔掉插头)almost everything in the house. Then, Eddie helped Grandpa strengthen the windows. Meanwhile, Jasper put the outdoor chairs inside.
Later, as the storm approached, the family stayed in protected areas away from the windows and outside walls. Mrs. Timms and Grandpa moved chairs to a protected space near the staircase. Eddie and Jasper sat under a strong table next to them, reading and playing games. They waited for the radio announcer to declare that the hurricane had passed.
1. What did Mrs. Timms do after hearing the hurricane warning?| A．She went to work. | B．She woke up her sons. |
| C．She prepared breakfast. | D．She watched the hurricane. |
| A．lock | B．reach | C．repair | D．leave |
| A．filled the bathtub | B．turned off the lights |
| C．put the outdoor chairs inside | D．sat under a strong table |
| A．A Happy Family. | B．A Seaside House. |
| C．The Damage of the Hurricane. | D．The Day of the Hurricane. |
