1 . Streaming services provide all sorts of entertainment, from music to films to live sport. They work via an internet connection to someone's computer, TV or mobile device. TV streaming services in the UK include Amazon Prime, Disney + and Netflix.

According to a BBC survey, during lockdown, TV streaming services boomed in the UK. In2020, more than 12 million new customers signed up to streaming services.

To watch full live coverage of the Tokyo Olympics, people in the UK had to subscribe (订阅) to the streaming service Discovery + at a cost of ￡6. 99 a month.

Some people feel there are too many services to keep track of and pay for; others like having lots of choices. What do you think? Are there too many streaming services?

Yes-Three reasons why there are too many streaming services.

1. It's so frustrating to get excited about watching something and then finding out it's on a streaming service you haven't got.

2. The cost of having several different streaming services is high.

3. There are so many streaming services that it's maddening to keep track of where to find your favorite shows. Families can spend ages trying to decide what to watch.

No-Three reasons why there are not too many streaming services.

1. Choice is a good thing! Streaming offers so many options that there is bound to be a show for everyone to enjoy. Plus, you can watch your favourite shows whenever you like.

2. TV shows keep getting better because streaming services have to compete with each other to attract customers.

3. Streaming services are easy to try out, and you can always cancel subscriptions without a long-term commitment.

Now that you've read a bit more about it, tell us what you think by voting in our poll at theweekjunior. co. uk/polls.

Vote YES if you think there are too many streaming services, or NO if you don't. We'll publish the results next week.

1. Which is not a TV streaming service?

A．Amazon Prime.

B．Disney +.

C．Netflix.

D．BBC.

2. Why are so many choices annoying?

A．Because canceling subscriptions is easy for viewers.

B．Because making choices can take up too much time.

C．Because everyone may find a show they like to enjoy.

D．Because having different streaming services costs little.

3. Which section of a magazine may this article belong to?

A．The Big Debate.

B．UK News.

C．Around the World.

D．Science and Technology.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of person is Anna?

A．She's too busy to care about her office.

B．She likes to share everything with others.

C．She talks much but does just little.

2. What is English in a Minute for?

A．Learning English.

B．Teaching moral lessons.

C．Providing talk shows.

3. What does “talk is cheap” really mean?

A．Everything takes time.

B．Easier said than done.

C．Think before you leap.

4 . If documentary A Bite of China presented a feast for the eyes with its appetizing images of cuisines from around the country, Aerial China, a new series that was put on CCTV on Jan. 28, offers another visual treat with its footage (镜头) of the breathtaking beauty of the country's natural landscapes.

The series has 34 episodes, each featuring a different place. The first season's episodes feature scenery from Heilongjiang, Hainan, Xinjiang, Shaanxi, Shanghai and Jiangxi. According to Beijing Daily , it took one year to film the first season, with crew using 16 helicopters and 57 drones. The total distance they covered was about 150,000 kilometers - enough to circle the earth four times.

Their efforts have paid off, however. Aerial China currently has a score of 9.4 points out of 10 on douban. com, an influential rating and review website. The majority of viewers are impressed by the amazing view of nature the show presents. From the gleaming blue of the South China Sea to the vast grassland in Xinjiang, from centuries-old city walls in Shaanxi to busy ski resorts in Heilongjiang, "every frame of this show would make a desktop wall paper," commented Beijing Daily.

But amazing views are not the only thing Aerial China wants to show to the audience. " Every footage conveys the love of our motherland," chief director Yu Le said in an interview with CCTV. “The more you know about the place where we live, the more you feel obliged to protect it. " Yu also hopes that it can bring viewers some food for thought. "It allows audiences to see the world from above with brand new perspectives. It may occur to the audience that human beings are very tiny creatures in the universe and our life is very fleeting (短暂),so we should not dwell on the worries and losses. Just think outside the routine - you'll find an enriched life."

1. What subject does Aerial China deal with?

A．Chinese cuisine.	B．Natural scenery.
C．Chinese festivals.	D．Geographic features.

2. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Reviews on Aerial China from media were critical.

B．The crew circled the earth four times to film Aerial China.

C．It took a lot of money and efforts to produce Aerial China.

D．Most audiences were impressed by an enriched life in the show.

3. In which section of a newspaper can we probably read this passage?

A．Lifestyle.

B．National News.

C．Culture.

D．Natural Heritage.

4. What is the purpose of writing the passage?

A．To present views of China from above.

B．To reveal audience's love of our country.

C．To advise readers to live an enriched life.

D．To attract readers to a TV documentary.