The government of French Polynesia has signed an agreement with an American company called the Seasteading Institute. They are considering building the world’s first floating city. French Polynesia is a collection of 100 islands in South Pacific Ocean which is controlled by France.

The Seasteading Institute wants to build a mini-city on floating platforms (平台) close to the coast of one of the islands. It is being designed as an independent town that will probably use clean sources of energy such as the sun and wind, and that will be non-polluting.

The question of who will control the new city and whether it will be run according to the laws of French Polynesia is something that is still being discussed.

Island nations like French Polynesia are in the greatest danger from global warming. When sea levels rise owing to melting snow and ice, low-lying islands could go under water. Therefore, such floating cities may be the way out for island people.

21. Which of the following is TRUE about Polynesia?

A．It is only an island.

B．It includes many islands.

C．It is being controlled by England.

22. Island nations are very dangerous because of _________.

A．their areas

B．global warming

C．their health

23. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “melting”?

A．溶解

B．升华

C．融化

24. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．The world’s first floating city

B．How to build a floating city

C．An island nation

The Benefits of Television

We hear a lot about the negative effects of television on the viewers. Obviously, television can be harmful if people watch it for a long time and do nothing else.     29     However, when television is watched in moderation (适度地), it is extremely good and valuable, as it provides relaxation, entertainment, and education.

First of all, watching TV is very relaxing. Watching TV can be comfortable and restful after you work all day. After working, when people come back home, they always look forward to watching some funny TV shows or a new episode of the series TV program they are following, and this can make them feel relaxed and get ready for a new tomorrow.     30     One doctor, for example, advises his patients with high blood pressure to relax in evening with a few hours of television.

    31     Along with the standard comedies, dramas, and game shows that provide enjoyment to many viewers, television offers a variety of movies and sports events.     32     PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles allow the owner to have a video-game arcade (电子游乐场) in the living room.

Most importantly, television is educational.     33     For children, the Discovery Channel can bring them to a new world to learn about the wildness and space. For adults, TV is a good way to know important events and current news. Viewers can easily know what is happening by TV.

Though people can think a lot about the disadvantages about TV, but the benefits are things which never should be ignored, just watch it in a right way.

A．Watching TV also seems to help people reduce certain stress.

B．Nowadays, people can even play video games on TV.

C．Long time for watching TV is just as harmful as listening to music or eating all the time.

D．Not only children but also adults can learn things from TV.

E．Watching TV can be a perfect medicine for patients and cure all the diseases.

F．Except for being relaxing, television is entertaining (令人愉快的).

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Why are people taking pictures of their faces, their hobbies and their food? Why do we capture every single moment? I can’t really give you an answer, because honestly, I am one of those people who take photographs of everything.

The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime. All we need for this is our smartphone — something that rarely leaves our side.

Compared to other forms of visual (视觉的) art, you don’t need any special talent for it. Every single one of us can get started with this wonderful hobby, no matter if your goal is to sell your photographs or just to keep them for your own viewing pleasure.

Every picture you take is a personal story. There is no painting without context (背景). However, unlike a painting, you don’t need to spend hours of your time on it. It is a way to express yourself, with little to no skill involved.

If you prefer to share your pictures with the world, you can also get immediate feedback (即时反馈). Camera phones allow us to upload our pictures in a few seconds. Pictures connect and show the people around us what is going on in our life right now.

The most amazing thing for me is without question the ability to capture every single moment in my life with just a single click of a button. This enables me to remember every experience as it happens. It’s crazy how the emotions of one single picture can throw you back in time. We can connect to our past, no matter where we are and preserve those memories that are most meaningful to us.

Photography is also an amazing tool to appreciate the world around us and to stay in the moment. There is more to this hobby than “just taking pictures”. It is a way to express your feelings, your drives (渴望) and also yourself. Photography is art, and it allows each of us to become an artist. Embrace your artsy (有艺术气息的) side, and take a picture of your next adventure! You won’t regret it, I promise.

34. We can _____________ wherever and whenever we want, just with our smartphones.
35. _______________ is not needed if you just take up taking photos as a hobby.
36. We can get immediate feedback from other people by _______________ if we like sharing them.
37. Photography provides us with a way to express ________________.
38. Photography is more than just a hobby. It is an art that makes everyone become
___________________________________________.

40. China is ________ (widely) known as the workshop of the world and getting better at making hi-tech products.