| A．An editor. | B．A photographer. | C．A host. |
2 . Last weekend was terrible for awards ceremonies. The BAFTAS,defined by a painful monologue（独角戏）from Joanna Lumley, was watched by 500,000 fewer people than last year. Meanwhile,the number of 18﹣to 49-year-olds watching the Grammys has reached an all-time low.
Don't expect the Oscars to fare any better；they have lost millions of viewers since 2014. Add to the fact that comparatively few people have watched most of the nominated films and you have got a ratings time bomb.
Viewers are deserting awards shows in groups and something needs to be done. But what？Reorganize them to celebrate really popular work？That's what the Oscars put forward last year when it suggested a best popular film category﹣and it was swiftly booed（喝倒彩）out of town.
Another option would be to shorten the length of the ceremonies, but this won't work either. The Oscars recently announced plans to hide several categories in ad breaks,and the anger in some quarters（the cinematographers, makeup artists and editors who this year won't get their moment on the small screen）has been obvious.
What else can they do？ Fewer songs？ Shorter speeches？ An In Memoriam section that consists of the words： "People die： get over it"？
Fortunately, I have the perfect solution： don't televise awards shows. Just don't do it. Awards shows are the opposite of good television. They're too long and too boring because of regular and repeated patterns and too self﹣important. And by God, we should have learned by now not to give celebrities any more attention than they already have. It just makes them think that we want to hear them giving out half﹣baked opinions about Donald Trump and Brexit.
I'm not suggesting that the awards shows shouldn't happen. I'm just saying that the awards should be announced in the form of a press release at the end of the ceremony, followed by a handful of You Tube clips showing some nice outfits and a couple of speeches. That's how most of us consume them now anyway.
1. Why does the writer mention the BAFTAS and the Grammys？| A．To introduce the topic of the article. |
| B．To support the topic of the paragraph. |
| C．To attract the readers' attention. |
| D．To make comparison with the Oscars. |
| A．The best popular film category. |
| B．The best actress. |
| C．The reorganized Oscars. |
| D．The deserted awards show. |
| A．Awards shows are better if shortened. |
| B．Awards shows are excellent television. |
| C．Awards shows are important to us. |
| D．Awards shows should be shown in another form. |
| A．The bright future of awards shows. |
| B．What terrible awards shows. |
| C．Stopping the television of awards shows. |
| D．Boycott attention to celebrities. |
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Attending a course. |
| B．Conducting an interview. |
| C．Hosting a talent show. |
| A．To compete with them. |
| B．To lose weight together. |
| C．To share her problems with them. |
| A．It helps keep one honest. |
| B．It allows for friendly competition. |
| C．It ensures complete secrecy of goals. |
| A．They lack determination. |
| B．They set unrealistic goals. |
| C．They lose focus due to busy lives. |
4 . How Does the Media Influence People?
The media has both positive and negative influences on people. The media can make a person more aware of what is happening.
According to the Canadian Academy, some media messages have been linked to the cause of numerous health concerns.
The media influences the public by sharing news with an opinionated perspective. The personal values of media businesses impact the information shared. The reporters can add personal ideas to the stories they cover.
| A．Media is a major piece within society often linked to the social influence |
| B．Obvious problems exist there |
| C．Negative ideas found in movies, television, radio and advertisements are harmful to the youth |
| D．But an individual shouldn't make the choice for young people |
| E．But their opinions sometimes are arbitrary |
| F．On the other hand, it can twist the truth |
| G．Television will encourage people to take alcohol |
1. When and where does the reality show start?
| A．At 7:00 on channel 2. | B．At 7:00 on channel 5. | C．At 9:00 on channel 2. |
| A．He wants to go to bed. | B．He hates fixing things. | C．He watched it many times. |
| A．A TV play. | B．A reality show. | C．A sports event. |
| A．Husband and wife. | B．Father and daughter. | C．Brother and sister. |
1. What are the speakers probably doing？
| A．Travelling in a spaceship. | B．Playing games in a show. | C．Talking in a bank. |
| A．Sally K. Ride. | B．Anna Edison. | C．Valentina Tereshkova. |
| A．$250,000. | B．$ 1 million. | C．$25,000. |
7 . If you want to know the world, you must know famous global media. Here are four well-known ones recommended to help you learn about world affairs without leaving home.
The Sun(http//www. sun. co. uk)
The Sun is a popular newspaper owned by News Corporation founded by Keith Rupert Murdoch. It is filled with the jokes about heads of state and major events both inside and outside Britain such as mayor's trousers not being tied properly, politicians5 sleeping during conferences and so on. Its lively and popular style just meets the taste of the lower classes. Now its annual circulation(发行量)has reached 23,100,000 copies.
Daily Mail (http//www. dailymail. co. uk)
Daily Mail, compared to The Sun, it is a little more serious. Reading the Daily Mail can not only understand major political and economic events, but also read some relaxing and helpful contents. Well - known for female favorite topics, it is extremely popular with middle - class housewives. Now its annual circulation has come to 20,930,000 copies.
Onion News (http//www, theonion. com)
Onion News is the most popular satirical (讽刺)magazine in the United States with a circulation of 6,900, 000 copies a year, covering domestic, foreign and local news including entertaining newspapers and websites. Most onion readers are between 18 and 44 years old.
The New Yorker (http//www. newyorker. com)
The New Yorker is a comprehensive magazine of America. It focuses on non-fiction, including reports and comments on politics, international affairs, popular culture, art, science, technology and business. It also publishes literary works, but mainly short stories and poems, as well as humorous sketches and its unique style of the New Yorker cartoons. Its annual circulation adds up to 10,209,000 copies.
1. Which medium has the largest circulation?| A．The Sun. | B．Daily Mail, | C．The New Yorker. | D．Onion News. |
| A．Young people. | B．Mid-class women. |
| C．White collars. | D．Politicians. |
| A．A poem. | B．A short story. |
| C．A humorous sketch. | D．A novel. |
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nation’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial, and geographical group.
Although some educators object to certain elements in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.
Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶然的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.
The programs all use songs, stories, jokes, and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate letters.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
1. “Sesame Street” is actually ____.
| A．a street in the US | B．a program for children |
| C．a program for teachers | D．a program for students |
| A．can have problems in school |
| B．will find it a great help |
| C．will take no interest in their studies |
| D．will be well educated |
| A．It offers great fun. |
| B．It makes children feel able to learn. |
| C．It is shown at different hours during the week. |
| D．Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching. |
| A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses. |
| B．Because it uses a variety of skillful tricks. |
| C．Because mothers watch it along with their children. |
| D．Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. |
要点提示：
1. 简单介绍中国新歌声：普通人展示才艺的舞台，深受观众喜爱；吸引了世界各地的歌唱爱好者。
2. 参赛选手展示才艺：演唱、创作歌曲等；
3. 报名：网上提前报名；
4. 建议：学一些简单的汉语。
注意：1.字数100字左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3.书写整洁。
参考词汇：参赛选手 participant
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10 . The year 2023 saw a wide variety of TV and internet variety shows in China, offering amazing entertainment to audiences. Here are some popular variety shows of the year.
Infinity and Beyond 2023
Broadcast on Hunan Television and streamed on Mango TV, the music cultural program Infinity and Beyond 2023 achieved tremendous success in the first half of this year, generating massive online attention with 8.6 billion views on the popular social platform Sina Weibo.
Become a Farmer
The farming-themed reality show took Chinese social media by storm in the first half of the year, shining a spotlight on agriculture-a crucial part of Chinese culture. The show invited 10 young men from various fields to experience farmland life. It offers insights into farming practices and modern agricultural production.
Divas Hit The Road-Silk Road
The fifth season of the reality show, Divas Hit the Road—Silk Road, featuring popular celebrities traveling to various destinations, has been airing on Hunan Satellite TV and the online video-sharing platform Mango TV since October 2023. This season saw Chinese actresses take a journey to Saudi Arabia, Croatia and Iceland. They explored the beautiful landscapes and diverse cultures of these countries.
The Big Band 3
Produced and broadcast by iQIYI, The Big Band 3 showcased various musical types, bringing together 27 bands from across China. Each week, bands competed in different groups, and via votes cast by the audience and six celebrity judges, five earned the title of the “Hot 5” by the end of the season.
1. Which show can help people know some agricultural knowledge?| A．Infinity and Beyond 2023. | B．The Big Band 3. |
| C．Divas Hit The Road—Silk Road. | D．Become a Farmer. |
| A．It introduces people to foreign cultures. |
| B．It can be seen on the online platform iQIYI. |
| C．It has already been released five seasons before it. |
| D．Its main participants are only some famous male actors. |
| A．They are both in the first half of 2023. |
| B．They are both popular musical programs. |
| C．They are broadcast on the same platform. |
| D．The participants in both programs are bands. |
