1 . People have been predicting (预测) the death of cable TV (有线电视) for a long time, but this really might be it. Just a decade (十年) ago, nearly all Americans — more than 85 percent of U.S. households — paid for packages of TV channels from cable or satellite ( 卫 星) companies. That started to drop slowly at first and then far more quickly in the past few years. Now, the share of American homes that pay for traditional TV service is approaching 50 percent, according to expert Craig Moffett and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan research group.

For comparison, cellphones were around for decades before the percentage of Americans who didn’t have a landline ( 座 机) at home reached 50 percent, around 2017. Maybe it seems predictable that cable TV would go the way of the landline. I promise you that it was not necessarily obvious, even once Netflix started to take off. Old habits die hard. Old industries that make a lot of people rich die even harder. And don’t forget that some new technology habits catch on fast but don’t stick.

What may be a final drop in America’s cable TV industry is a big deal. It shows that technology can change deep-rooted ways of doing things slowly, and then suddenly.

Ian Olgeirson, a research director at Kagan who has been following America’s TV market for about 20 years, told me that he was surprised by how quickly the monthly cable bill went from being standard to outdated for many Americans. Olgeirson and other TV experts I’ve been speaking to didn’t single out a turning point in cable TV’s big drop. They said the downward trend ( 趋 势) was more like a series of progressive changes building up.

It’s clear that the cable TV system that for decades brought joy and headaches to tens of millions of Americans is wearing thin. The wild card is whether Americans keep turning away from cable and satellite TV relatively slowly, or whether it will fail suddenly.

I have always loved TV. I felt like a real grown-up when I first started to pay a huge bill for television, partly to watch my favorite football team. I had reduced my cable TV package, but then a few months ago I was told that my bill was going to increase by about $10 a month. That was it. I’m a no-cable household now, too.

1. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about cable TV?

A．Its falling popularity.	B．Its increasing payments.
C．Its various TV channels.	D．Its high service standard.

2. Why does the author mention cellphones and landlines in paragraph 2?

A．To prove technology can change the world.	B．To show it is not easy for cable TV to go away.
C．To illustrate there is no market left for cable TV.	D．To explain technology can bring fortune to people.

3. Which of the following is beyond Olgeirson’s expectations?

A．America’s TV market was down suddenly.

B．The death of cable TV will come in about 20 years.

C．Americans turned away from cable TV so quickly.

D．There are still many Americans showing interest in cable TV.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Cable TV won’t be replaced by satellite TV	B．Cable TV brought joy to Americans
C．Cable TV has existed for decades	D．Cable TV is the new landline

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下对话。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Conducting an interview.

B．Hosting a ceremony.

C．Holding a press conference.

2. How does the man sound?

A．Nervous.

B．Excited.

C．Anxious.

3. How did the man cope with pressure from the conversation?

A．He concentrated on the game.

B．He listened to the music.

C．He relied on audiences’ encouragement.

4. What experience in the man’s childhood contributed to his success?

A．Watching TV series.

B．Performing as an actor.

C．Traveling around the world.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A realistic drama A Lifelong Journey has become a huge hit on TV and online recently.    1    (focus) on the ups and downs of Zhou’s family over five decades, it has caused nostalgia (怀旧) among many viewers. With the drama    2     (release) on China Central Television and streaming platform iQiyi on Jan 28, its viewership is    3    (steady) on the rise. Many viewers issued a    4    (describe) of the show that it was like a time machine to drift into the past, reflecting how they got here.

Adapted    5    Liang Xiaosheng’s award-winning novel of the same name, the show explores themes of family, friendship and romance in a bittersweet story. Set in    6    1960s, it’s not surprising that the family has to deal with lots of social    7    (change). like the restart of Gaokao, the country’s Reform and Opening-up, the boom of Xiahai and the nation’s anti-corruption campaign. Following the lives of Zhou’s family, the Grama gives viewers an insight into the ordinary Chinese who have turned a country in    8    (poor) into the second largest economy in the world.

The show’s director Li Lu,    9    became well known for his anti-corruption series in the Name of the People in 2017, said “China    10    ( witness) dramatic changes over the past five decades and it is time to create such a drama to remember the past.”

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A recently released Chinese documentary featuring the Forbidden City’s cultural relics (遗迹) and their restorers’ lives is becoming     1     hit, with more than 2.4 million     2     (watch) it online.

Called Master in Forbidden City, the documentary reveals the unsung life stories of restorers, together     3     the history of the antiques and the palace, the procedures of restoration and the development of cultural protection. The three-part documentary     4     (receive) impressive rating of 9.5/10 on Douban.com up to now, one of the     5     (big) film and TV review websites in China.

Compared with movies and TV shows, a documentary     6     (focus) on history and culture rarely becomes so popular.

    7     is more touching in the documentary is the craftsman (工匠) spirit in these restorers. Years of boring work requires not only skills,     8     faith and spirit as well. The pursuit of preciseness and perfection, devotion to work, strong patience... all these qualities are a vivid     9     (reflect) of “craftsman spirit”. This lifts and broadens the theme of the documentary.

Master in Forbidden City     10     (delicate) tells the stories of both modern individuals and historical cultural relics in a touching yet natural way. No doubt people love it so much.

8 . Here’s what are arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

Hunter and the Dog Star

Edie Brickell and New Bohemians, who published their first album in 1988, will return with their fifth one on Friday. The 11-track Hunter and the Dog Star was written by Brickell and her bandmates, including Brandon Aly, Josh Bush, Brad Houser and Kenny Withrow. The new album includes the tunes My Power, Tripwire and Horse’s Mouth.

Nomadland

There are many reasons to make time for Nomadland when it hits Hulu Friday for its maiden show(处女秀). It is one of the loveliest and most spirit-lifting films in recent memory. It is an American documentary about the retiring men and women, in which Frances McDormand gives an all-time performance as Fern, who takes to the road after her husband                    dies and the economic crisis leaves her with nothing. Writer-director Chloe Zhao is a once in a generation talent who you'll want to get to know sooner rather than later

The Hedgehog

If you need something more family friendly, The Hedgehog featuring e voices of Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey, comes to Amazon Prime and Hulu on Thursday. Critic Mark Kennedy wrote in his review that it's a feel-good cartoon for both parents and their little ones.

The Black Church

The names could top a concert bill. John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Bebe Winans and Yolanda Adams are among those interviewed in The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song, a four hour, two part series airing Tuesday and Wednesday on PBS. It details the African American church’s history, from the beginning of slavery. the Civil Rights Movement to today.

1. When will Nomadland be shown for the first time？

A．On Tuesday.	B．On Wednesday.
C．On Thursday.	D．On Friday.

2. Which of the following is a cartoon？

A．Nomadland.	B．The Black Church.
C．The Hedgehog.	D．Hunter and the Dog Star.

3. Who are interviewed in The Black Church？

A．Singers and musicians.	B．Religious activists.
C．Historians and politicians.	D．Civil rights leaders.