1 . 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.

2. What do we know about Divas Hit The Road—Silk Road?

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.

3. What do Infinity and Beyond 2023 and The Big Band 3 have in common?

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.

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

A．Attending a course.

B．Conducting an interview.

C．Hosting a talent show.

2. Why does Kate gather close friends when setting goals?

A．To compete with them.

B．To lose weight together.

C．To share her problems with them.

3. What does Kate believe is the benefit of involving others in goal-setting?

A．It helps keep one honest.

B．It allows for friendly competition.

C．It ensures complete secrecy of goals.

4. Why do most people struggle to reach their goals?

A．They lack determination.

B．They set unrealistic goals.

C．They lose focus due to busy lives.