1 . 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。

These days, it is not unusual for 10-to 12-year-olds to publish their own websites or for second and third graders    1    （begin）computer classes. At the same time, computer games are becoming increasingly popular as major publishing houses continue to develop    2    （education）computer programs for children in preschool. Also, technological know-how has become a    3    （require）for most jobs in an increasingly digital world, as the computer has become a common tool in most    4    （profession）

The Digital World is a set of volumes    5    aim to describe how digital systems influence society and help readers understand the nature of digital systems and their many interacting parts. Each volume in the set explores    6    wide range of material, explains the basic concepts of major applications of digital systems,     7    discusses the influences they have on everyday life. Because the number of possible topics    8    （be）practically limitless, we focus on a sample of the most interesting and useful applications and tools and explain the basic principles of technology. Readers    9    （encourage）to continue exploring the digital world with the guidance of    10    （we）Further Resources section featured in each volume.

2 . Apple Seeds

Circulation(发行量): 1 Year, 9 Issues

Cover Price: $44.55

Price For You: $33.95

Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from 7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability（耐用性） that allows each issue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Besides, there is a big surprise for you --- it's being sold at a more favorable discount than usual.

Better Life

Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues

Cover Price: $44.55

Price For You: $15.00

Product Description: Designed for those who have a strong interest in personal lifestyle, Better Life is America's complete home and family service magazine. It offers help with food, recipes, decorating, building, gardening, family health, money management, and education.

Humor Times

Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues

Cover Price: $36.00

Price For You: $11.95

Product Description: Humor Times Magazine is for those who love to laugh! Full of cartoons and humor columns, it shows up in your mailbox once a month and keeps you smiling all year round! In today's world, you need a reason to laugh. So let's find it in Humor Times.

News China

Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues

Cover Price: $47.88

Price For You: $19.99

Product Description: News China Magazine is the English edition of China Newsweek. The magazine covers the latest Chinese domestic news in politics, business, society, environment, culture, sports and travels, etc. It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interested in China.

1. What do we know about Apple Seeds?

A．You can receive it every month if you buy it.

B．The soft cover enables it to be read and kept long.

C．It offers the biggest discount among all the magazines.

D．The magazine is going to surprise you for many years.

2. What kind of people may buy News China?

A．People who have an interest in personal lifestyle of the Chinese.

B．People who have a strong sense of humor and love to laugh.

C．People who want to learn about China’s politics, business and culture.

D．People who are interested in news around the world.

3. Which magazine may best help relax yourself after a day of hard work?

A．Apple Seeds	B．News China
C．Better Life	D．Humor Times

3 . 根据短文内容的篇章结构，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Every day we watch TV or read magazines or newspapers to get more information. But what are the advantages or disadvantages of the two media?

    1     Watching them is pleasant and does not require the effort of reading. If television did not cover the news, some people would know nothing about what is going on in the world. However, television newscasters cover only the events that they have time for, and they prefer stories that include some impressive pictures. Viewers are quickly bored with reporters who sit and talk into the camera.    2    

However,    3    . They can include details, and a person with a special interest can take the time to read them. Others can stick to the headlines.

Reading allows more freedom of choice than television.    4    In broadcasting, “one size fits all”. However, a person who reads newspapers and magazines can choose to spend time on business, sports, health, or the school board election, depending on special interests.

    5    However, a person who has individual interests and who wants the whole story needs newspapers and magazines as well.

A．TV news is not a person’s only source of news.

B．Television news shows are impressive and interesting.

C．More people get news by watching television than by reading newspapers.

D．The TV audience cannot decide which stories to watch.

E．Television provides a useful glance at what’s happening.

F．newspapers and magazines do a better job of explaining complex events.

G．As a result, a complicated story is often cut short.

4 . 假设你是李华。美国一所友好学校准备与你们学校共同创办一份中学生英文刊物，该校格林先生来信询问有关情况。请你给他写封回信，主要内容如下：
* 表示赞成。
* 提出你喜欢的栏目。
* 简要说明理由。
注意：
1．词数100左右。
2．信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
3．适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
4．参考词汇：栏目一column
June 8
Dear Mr. Green,
I am very excited to learn that we are going to start a magazine together._____________________
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Yours faithfully
Li Hua