1 . If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life, there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast (播客) series to explore. If you aren’t sure where to start, have a look at these:

	The Joe Rogan Experience★★★★★ The Joe Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests. At the time of writing there have been over 1,660 episodes (集) with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports. Rogan is also a famous stand-up comedian (喜剧演员), so the show is full of cultural references and idioms.
	This American Life★★★★★ This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight (洞悉) into the culture of the USA. It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling, focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country. The stories are new and varied. One episode was taped for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant; another is about interviewing workers on strike.
	The Writer’s Voice★★★★☆ The New Yorker is a famous American magazine, and every week it prints a new short story. In this podcast, the week’s story is read aloud by its writer. The published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond. It’s a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country.
	Overheard at National Geographic★★★★★ National Geographic is a much-loved American magazine (and TV channel) famous for incredible stories and photography related to science and the environment. Overheard is about the discussions Nat Geo employees have had while taking breaks. Expect crazy stories from explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world.

1. Which combines news and stories to reflect American culture?

A．The Writer’s Voice.	B．This American Life.
C．The Joe Rogan Experience.	D．Overheard at National Geographic.

2. Why is the Joe Rogan Experience a great learning device?

A．Due to its education in cultural exchange.

B．On account of its great number of episodes.

C．Owing to its concentration on one subject.

D．Because of its funny talks hosted by Rogan.

3. What can be learned from the podcast — Overheard at National Geographic?

A．It has accounts from specific professionals.

B．It is about the discussions to break off work.

C．Its subjects cover comedy, science and sports.

D．It is full of cultural references and local idioms.

2 . What does the woman want to watch?

A．The news.

B．The “Animal World”.

C．A movie.

3 . In the latest romance-drama, Descendants of the Sun (《太阳的后裔》), a handsome soldier Yoo Shi-jin（柳时镇） (Song Joong-ki)(宋仲基) meets the pretty doctor Kang Mo-yeon（姜暮烟） (Song Hye-kyo)（宋慧乔） in a hospital, and he doesn’t hesitate to hit on her.

The dialogue, which takes place early in the first episode( 集）, immediately indicates that this is no ordinary South Korean drama. There’s no family feud （不睦）, or love tangles, or guesses and misunderstandings. The 16-episode show is set in the fictional war-torn country of Uruk （乌鲁克）. Song Joong-ki is the leader of a special warfare command unit, while Song Hye-kyo plays a doctor who works for a humanitarian medical organization. Both are sent in the midst of disaster and disease as part of their work with UN peacekeeping troops. Both know and show clearly what they want and what they hate.

But what stands out the most are Song’s skills as a pick-up artist（撩妹技能）.

Boldness and creativity are the key weapons in his arsenal. When Kang invites Yoo to drink wine with her, Yoo , who is not allowed to drink alcohol as a soldier, says, “There is a way” before kissing her. Forget about the “eighth-episode rule” . This kiss happens in the fourth.

Humor also does the trick. On their first date in a cinema, Yoo says, “This is the most exciting moment of my life. The moment I am with a beautiful woman before the theater lights go out.” When Kang tries to give Yoo a hard time, Yoo jokes, “I mistook you for a beautiful woman because it’s dark.”

And actor Song Joong-ki, who just came back from two years of military service last May, makes sure he delivers his pick-up lines just right.

“In Deep Rooted Tree (《树大根深》) and The Innocent Man (《善良的男人》), he [Song Joong-ki] showed he had the steel to play fearless and heartless men – that he could be taken seriously as an actor, despite his pretty face. In Descendants, he hits the emotional core of every scene, whether he has to be bold and amorous, guarded and mysterious, or sad,” said critic Foong Woei Wan in The Straits Times.

1. What is the relationship between Song Joong-ki and Song hye-hyo?

A．lover

B．colleague

C．actor

D．doctor-patient

2. Why say that the Descendants of the Sun is no ordinary South Korean drama?

A．Because actors know and show clearly what they want and what they hate.	B．It broke the previous Korean old story.
C．It exits family feud and love tangles.	D．The pick-up artist is unique and special.

3. When the Descendants of the Sun tells us that heterosexual （ 异 性 ） contacts is important to have some quality including            。
① humor ② Boldness and creativity ③ bold ④ emotional

A．①②

B．①②③

C．②③④

D．above all

4. What is the article mainly about?

A．Introduce a drama called the Descendants of the sun.

B．Song Zhongji could be taken seriously as an actor, despite his pretty face.

C．The Descendants of the sun open a new pattern to pick-up woman.

D．The reason why the Descendants of the sun gain success.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

At the beginning of Chinese Year of the Pig, a video called What is Peppa Pig made a pink pig the     1    (hot) image in China. The video features an elderly man living in the countryside.     2     (give) a New Year gift to his grandson in the city, he wonders what Peppa Pig is. The elderly man,     3     (eventual),makes a Peppa Pig     4     (base) on a blowing machine by himself. The video that     5     (convey ) the message of family reunion and a grandfather’s love won 1 ,500 million clicks within 24 hours. And the popular cartoon character, with the pink face and red dress, has long been taken     6     a symbol for abundance, wealth and good luck in Chinese culture. Peppa alongside her family     7     (become) a global hit since the cartoon’s release in 2004. The children’s TV show is so popular because it is one of the few that families can enjoy together without adults feeling     8     (bore) .The producer made his fortune thanks to the young pink pig.     9     it comes to the secret of success, he explained that he tried to     10     (simple) the show and ensured the piglet is unforgettable.

5 . Love, success, happiness, family and freedom—how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental(基本的) questions in life.
Q: Could you introduce yourself first?
A: My name is Misbah,27 years old. I was born in a war-torn(战争毁掉的) area. Right now I’m a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories?
A: My parents used to take me to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday, because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q: How do you get along with your parents?
A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.
1. In Misbah’s childhood, .

A．he was free from worry

B．he liked living in the countryside

C．he was fond of getting close to nature

D．he often spent holidays with his family

2. What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?

A．A colorful life.

B．A beautiful house.

C．Peace and freedom.

D．Money for his family.

3. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?

A．By chatting on the Internet.

B．By calling them sometimes.

C．By paying weekly visits.

D．By writing letters to them.