3 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form   of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
A New Hero is Here to Save the Day

It’s thought that when a hero like Batman is blessed with great power, he or she must endure loneliness and suffering as a result. The Flash(闪电侠), however, makes a fun, lightning-quick and optimistic superhero. After the wild success of TV series Arrow, a TV network launched The Flash,     1     (show) the image of this Superhero, who was only a supporting character in Arrow.

Like Spiderman, who gained the ability to make webs and climb walls after he     2     (bite)     by     a     spider, Barry Allen in The Flash was shocked into superhero-status by accident. A strike from a lightning put Allen into a nine-month unconscious state, and when he emerged, he found himself     3     (equip) with super speed.

Naturally,   Allen   slips   on   a colorful   suit   and   becomes   the   Flash,   a hero     4     extreme speed to fight super-powered bad guys. But the Flash also has other purposes, namely finding out the truth behind his mother’s death and his father’s unjust imprisonment.

In line with superhero series standards, The Flash features action and eye-popping special effects. There’s nothing terribly innovative here, but     5     we do get is a unique superhero   with   a   more   unusual personality.     6     Allen has gone through unpleasant childhood experience, in this show he grows into a superhero     7     powers include optimism. He’s got a group of scientists that not only save his life, but also provide him with emotional support and the tools necessary     8     (fight) crime.

A big surprise for me was that The Flash cast Prison Break star Wentworth Miller as a bad character, who uses a gun that     9     turn anything into ice. US shows began their entrance into the Chinese market with Friends, but Prison Break pushed interest in US TV series to a new height largely thanks to Miller’s wonderful acting. Now Miller’s back to act in The Flash.     10     is a nice surprise that this new show serves as a platform for Prison Break fans to revisit their old favorite, although this time around he’s an antagonist(反派角色).

4 . When we’ve got children, it’s typical of us to give careful thought to how much TV the children are watching and that they’re exposed to. Are we being overprotective about the effect reality TV is having on our child? The answer is “No”. Or rather, there’s increasing evidence that these programmes can have a profound influence on young people.

A recent research indicates that some reality TV shows can be every bit as damaging for teenage girls as too many cartoons are for kids — perhaps even worse. The truth is that reality TV is anything but reality — but that’s not necessarily what our children believe. A study for the Girl Scout Research Institute in the US found that eight out of ten girls aged between 11 and 17 who regularly watch reality shows believe these programmes describe real life. In fact, much of reality TV is a heavily manipulated view of what’s really happening, and the worst of it strengthens the sort of female stereotypes women have spent decades trying to remove.

Many of the women on reality TV shows are acting out lives as teenage mothers or drama queens. Strong, hard-working, purposeful young women with ambitions beyond their looks are rare in these programmes. There’s a widespread emphasis on the value of women being about how they look and dress, which gives young viewers the message that being a woman is all about style and appearance, not what you do or stand for.

Cultural critic and writer Jennifer Pozner describes reality TV as “the contemporary negative reaction against feminism”. Imran Siddiquee, Director of Social Media and Outreach, is concerned that these programmes show the worst stereotypes of womanhood and “normalize” them in what appear to be everyday settings. “ They offer such a limited view of what it is to be a woman, and all over the world young girls are addicted to it,” he says.

Siddiquee does recognize, however, that many girls themselves value reality TV. Some say it encourages them to think about situations different from their own. They also point out that some shows feature women running their own successful businesses. “It’s important to acknowledge   that there are some useful elements in reality TV,” Siddiquee says. “But many girls need to be inspired to think more critically about some aspects of these shows so they’re not manipulated by them and so their behaviour doesn’t change because of them.”

We should encourage our children to be critical thinkers and help them develop their media literacy. Whether reality TV is changing our children’s views, or whether they are attracted to programmes that agree with their beliefs, it’s vital we recognize that their viewing habits could strengthen these unbalanced ideas.

1. This passage is most probably intended for     .

A．Teenage girls.

B．Parents.

C．Media workers.

D．General public.

2. What is the problem with a reality TV show?

A．It is too true to life for audience to believe in.

B．Actors and directors lack a sense of innovation.

C．Its contents and views are rather artificial.

D．It has caused controversies among teenagers.

3. According to the Imran Siddquee, what should reality TV shows present?

A．Genuine accounts of females and their work.

B．Ways to gain more popularity among peers.

C．Distinction between true life and TV dramas.

D．Tips on how to become stylish young girls.

4. What does the text mainly focus on?

A．Situations where teenagers are attracted to certain TV programmes.

B．Reality TV shows’ impact on young girls and parent’s guidance.

C．The way to help children to have the habit of critical thinking.

D．The stereotypes of women on TV and audience’s reaction.

5 . Below you will find a list of streaming services and channels that focus on TV and movies, various sports, documentaries, and more.

Netflix

Cost: $8.99/ month for a basic plan that allows a single screen in standard definition (清晰度); $12.99/ month for a standard plan that allows two screens at once and HD Streaming.

Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.

Notes: Netflix subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing, and the number of devices you can download on is equal to the number of screens you can use at one time.

Hulu

Cost: $5.99/month for a basic plan that features limited commercials; $ 11.99/month for an ad-free plan.

Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Nintendo Switch; Play station 3 and PlayStation 4.

Notes: Ad-free subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing.

Amazon prime

Cost: $12.99/ month; $6.49/ month for student membership; $119/ year for an annual membership; or $59/ year for an annual student membership.

Watch it on: iOS mobile devices and tablets; Android mobile devices and tablet; amazon Fire TV devices.

Notes: An Amazon Prime subscription includes access to all other benefits of Prime membership.

Apple TV+

Cost: $4.99/ month after 7-day free trial; free for 1 year with purchase of an Apple device and if redeemed (赎回) within 90 days; free with Apple music Student Plan.

Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.

Notes: Apple TV+ is available through apple TV channels.

1. What device can be used in watching Netflix？

A．Nintendo switch	B．Windows phones.
C．iOS mobile devices and tablets.	D．Play Station 3 and PlayStation 4.

2. How much should you pay with a yearly student membership card at Amazon Prime？

A．$59/year.

B．$77.88/year.

C．$119/year.

D．$155.88/year.

3. Which of the following allows you to get free service for a short time？

A．Netflix.

B．Hulu.

C．Amazon Prime.

D．Apple TV+.

6 . KQED is a Public Broadcasting Service station in California, US. The station is owned by Northern California Public Broadcasting. Some of its radio programs are as follows:

●The Cooler

As one of the most popular programs among young listeners, the Cooler is a podcast (博客) about pop culture stories and music, presented in a smart, fun and personal way. Come and join us on our journey.

Time: MON-THU, 8 pm—9 pm.

● Here & Now

A live production, in cooperation with stations across the country, Here & Now reflects the world of news as it's happening in the middle of the day, with timely, in-depth news, interviews and conversation. Hosted by Robin Young

Time: MON-THU, 11am—1 pm

● Mind Shift

The Mind Shift podcast explores the innovations (创新) in education that are shaping how kids learn. Hosts Ki Sung and Katrina Schwartz introduce listeners to educators, researchers, parents and students who are developing effective ways to improve how kids learn. They cover topics like how teachers are developing surprising methods to deal with classroom disruptions; how listening to podcasts is helping kids develop reading skills.

Time: THU-SUN, 7 pm—9 pm

● Living on Earth

Living on Earth is a weekly news and information program about the world's changing environment, ecology, and human health. If there's something new about climate change, environmental politics or environmental quality and human health, you can count on Host Steve Curwood and the LOE public radio news team to keep you up to date.

Time: WED, 9 am—10 am

1. At what time can the audience enjoy pop culture stories?

A．Tuesday, 8 pm—9pm.	B．Wednesday, 9 am—10 am.
C．Friday, 8 pm—9pm.	D．Sunday, 7pm—9pm.

2. From which radio program can listeners pick up news at noon?

A．The Cooler.	B．Here & Now.
C．Mind Shift.	D．Living on Earth.

3. Which of these topics might be covered in Living on Earth?

A．Education policies.	B．Economic problems.
C．Human population.	D．Global warming.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．Disease control.

B．Local events.

C．Government service.

2. What is prohibited at present in Oxton?

A．Watering gardens.

B．Smoking outdoors.

C．Washing cars.

3. What does the speaker say about the fire?

A．It destroyed a building.

B．It caused serious injuries.

C．It was quickly put out.

8 . 假如你是学生李华。VOA(美国之音)是你最喜欢的广播电台，在今年成立78周年之际，该电台向广大听众征集意见，请你给Special English 栏目编辑写一封信，内容要点如下：
1. 说明你是VOA的忠实听众。
2. 赞赏该栏目的优点。
3. 提出你的建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3. 开头语与结束语已为你写好。
Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua, a senior student in China.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours truly,

Li Hua

9 . Will Traditional TV Ever Be Replaced by Streaming?

For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century.    1    Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.

A Slow Decline

While the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television's dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade.     2     Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.

Changing Viewing Habits

In the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively.     3    

Still the King

    4    For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.

Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations.     5    

While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon.

A．This has been the trend for the last couple of decades.

B．The original content has included massively popular shows.

C．Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.

D．The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.

E．Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.

F．While demand for streaming services is up, TV continues to be the most watched overall.

G．Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.

10 . Building on the success of the digital series of One World: Together at Home, Global Citizen and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are partnering for a special one-night event of the same name, which will screen across BET/Comedy Central/MTV/MTV base on Sunday, April 19. On MTV Base, DStv channel 322 and GOtv channel 72, it would air by 1am. (WAT), with a repeat broadcast same day by 8pm. (WAT).

Launched with Chris Martin of Coldplay on March 16, 2020, Together at Home has become an outlet for artistes to share music with their fans for a purpose to educate and inform millions around WHO’s critical effort to prevent, detect and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, One World: Together at Home is not a charity event, but a broad global entertainment special to support the World Health Organisation and the global fight to end COVID-19. The show will feature A-list superstars such as Lady Gaga, John Legend, Billie Eilish, and more.

The two-hour program will be hosted by marquee personalities from each of the major networks. It will include both live and pre-taped performances from the world’s most prominent artists with multimillion-naira pledges to the WHO’s Solidarity Response Fund.

The show will lift viewer’s spirits in these trying times with exclusive and unique cameos from the worlds of music and arts, sports superstars, and comedic sketches, while always drawing back to its core purpose to educate and inform on COVID-19 risks, prevention and response. The broadcast will also feature interviews with experts from WHO as well as stories of frontline healthcare workers from around the world.

With the confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States rising each day, the rich and famous aren’t staying quiet about their diagnoses. Instead, celebrities are speaking out on social media not only to keep fans informed but in some cases, to urge followers to stay home in order to help reduce the risk of transmission.

1. What will you see at this concert?

A．Covid-19 treatment method	B．Marquee production method
C．Anti-epidemic stories of medical staff	D．Music interview

2. What is the purpose of this event?

A．Let the audience understand the music

B．Show the charm of superstars

C．Call on the public to raise awareness of health protection

D．Introducing Covid-19

3. What can we infer from the text?

A．The stars participating in this activity have a sense of social responsibility

B．The performances are all live

C．World Health Organization donates to this event

D．American people are unaware of Covid-19

4. Where is the text most likely from?

A．The Medical Magazine	B．The Music Magazine
C．The Adevertisment	D．The Newspaper