1 . 语法填空

There are two news reports about the same event. The first one reported that the number of deaths could reached 5 and fire engines and ambulances reached the scene soon,     1     the other one reported that 4 people have been confirmed     2     (die), and the fire has also left dozens of people     3     (injure). What’s more, the second one told the readers the fire was caused by a     4     (drop) cigarette end.

Why do two news reports differ     5     each other? Firstly, journalists may have different     6     (priority). Secondly, news reports may     7     (write) at different stages of an event. Lastly, journalists may approach information     8     (differ). To sum up, we should be critical news readers.     9     is wise to read different news reports on the same event at different stages and from various perspectives. We need to be critical     10     the information we receive and remember not to blindly trust what we have read.

2 . Print newspapers will soon be part of our history. While the Internet and some other media are rapidly developing in a world where people’s lifestyles are more than busy, there seems to be less time for newspapers. The newspaper industry, in countries where newspapers have dominated as a medium for many years, is now struggling more than ever.

Newspaper circulation (发行量) has been declining since over 40 years ago. “I foresee, in one or two generations, a society where you will access a newspaper only from a hand-held screen.” warns William Papatassos, a Blue & Gold advisor.

The Internet attracts most of the younger people. The problem of newspapers is called “the problem of the 18-to 35-year-old people”. This group of people are not willing to replace the regular readers who grew up using this traditional medium. And they like to surf the Internet to search for information. Some experts predict that by 2043, in America and many other countries, newspapers will no longer exist.

Fortunately, print newspapers still exist and offer advantages to readers. “Newspapers encourage more thoughtful thinking,” says the journalist Kathleen Jasonides.” At this point, there is still room for it. Some people do not like reading shortened articles online."

But some newspapers including Blue & Gold provide articles of online editions, bearing in mind the increasing use of the Internet. However, the great variety of specialised information offered by many other websites prevents these online editions from developing. In addition, the newspaper industry has kept its best journalists for print; therefore the quality of articles is not the same.

The only thing that we know for sure is that print newspapers are facing a crisis due to lack of revenues from traditional advertising and the appearance of the Internet.

1. The first two paragraphs mainly imply that print newspapers_________.

A．are facing a greater opportunity	B．are always part of people’s lifestyles
C．are suffering a dreadful challenge	D．have been a leading medium

2. According to the passage, the people aged 18-35_________.

A．aren’t ready to use other media to replace newspapers

B．regard the Internet as a main source of news

C．are the regular readers of print newspapers

D．are growing up using the traditional medium

3. We can know the following from the passage EXCEPT that_________.

A．print newspapers have been gradually losing their readers since the 1980s

B．it is believed by some experts that newspapers will disappear in many countries by 2043

C．articles of online editions can increase newspapers’ revenues

D．some newspapers provide articles of online editions due to the growing use of the Internet

4. We can most probably read this passage_________.

A．in a newspaper

B．in a textbook

C．in a novel

D．in a comic book

3 . 语法填空

I first discovered China Daily a few years ago. It was the first time that I     1    (visit) China, and I was waiting for my tour guide     2    (arrive) at the hotel. I picked up a newspaper written in English — China Daily. I opened the newspaper, and     3     that day on, in every hotel I visited, when the staff asked me, “A newspaper     4    (deliver) to your room?” I would always answer, “Do you have China Dailby?” Why had I     5    (immediate) taken a liking to China Daily after just one reading of it? I think that China Daily is a very     6    (influence) newspaper for many reasons. First of all, China Daily     7    (write) about both Western and Chinese culture.     8    example to support this reason is an article I read just the other day: When the Bard met his Chinese match. This article is about     9    both China and the UK will honour their most famous playwrights with a series of     10    (event) this year. The playwrights are William Shakespeare from the UK and Tang Xianzu from China. And the article also manages to compare them in a proper way.

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 group of homeless children in India publish a newspaper telling about     1     (they) own lives.

It is called Balaknama,     2     means “children’s voice”. It is written    3     children up to 19 years old. And about 10, 000 people read it.

The children write about poverty, child labor, underage marriages and drugs. A homeless girl    4     (name) Shanno helps edit the paper.

The newspaper has 70 reporters in several states and 14 in the capital. All of the reporters,     5     (editor) and managers are homeless children. Many of their parents are jobless and cannot read or write. The children now earn money,     6     many of them attend classes online that may help them find a job.

The newspaper     7     (publish) every month. It has eight pages. It    8     (change) the lives of many of the children who publish it since it was created, and the children who have been working for it hope     9     (improve) the lives of thousands of others.

Non-governmental organizations and charity groups support the newspaper. The newspaper costs about three cents. That is     10     (little) than the price of a small cup of tea in India. But the small cost gives the children hope that they will some day have a home and a job.

5 . The news plays an important role in our lives, which has been emphasized even further during the past year. If you find yourself beginning to feel negative impacts from the news, now is the time to start putting protective steps into place.

Control consumption.     1     Alternatively, you may have noticed a pattern you are experiencing — for example, do you tend to feel more negative impacts if you read the news when you’re tired or just before bed, or during periods of increased stress? If so, you may wish to limit exposure at certain times of day or in particular contexts.

Take ownership over your emotions.     2     It is your right to feel how you do. In doing so, acknowledge that you have control over your reactions. This can help you feel more empowered to act positively.

    3     If you’re being disturbed by negative news coverage, try to find some other resources to focus on. For instance, during the current pandemic (流行病), the WHO suggests focusing on recovery stories.

Seek support. Contact support groups or health care professionals. It’s important to recognize the value of positive social support and to recognize that seeking help is a positive and strong step. These contacts can also help you find other helpful resources.     4    

What works for one person may not be the best approach for another. Everyone is an individual.     5     Do not hesitate to seek professional help to guide you through this process.

A．Focus on the positive.

B．Take time to find what works for you.

C．Always remember that you are not alone.

D．Never blame yourself for negative emotions.

E．It’s also important to invest time in self-care.

F．This includes taking some time out from the media.

G．Staying informed and educated is particularly important.

6 . The Onion was started by two university students in 1988. They said their paper was “America's finest news source”. For the first few years it enjoyed local popularity. Then in 1996 the Weekly Onion entered cyberspace. The new humorous online magazine became very popular. The website said The Onion had three million readers every week. The popularity of the online magazine led to increased interest in the print version. The Onion print magazine said it had almost one million readers each week.

The Onion covers all kinds of subjects and uses a kind of humour called satire. They use serious, journalistic language and style to make fun of people's ideas and activities.

For example, once an Onion online cover showed a picture of a dissatisfied young man in his disorganized home. The headline read, “Plan to straighten out entire life during week-long vacation yields mixed resuts.’ The report that followed was written in newspaper style, but, of course, this man's problems were not really worthy of newspaper coverage!

The Onion includes features found in a real newspaper. For example, there is a section called American Voices. It includes photographs of several people who have been stopped on the street. They provide their opinions on whatever subject they are asked about. They are very funny, but what is funnier is that The Onion uses the same photographs every week, but changes the names. So, readers realize quickly that the joke is on them.

Onion Editor-in-Chief Scott Dikkers has published several books of collected Onion reports. The most recent is called Embedded in America. Not everyone likes The Onion. Some people find it offensive. Others do not recognize it as a humour magazine and sometimes Onion stories are reported by real news organizations as real news reports.

1. According to the passage The Onion _______.

A．was very popular with college students when it was first started

B．has more readers online than those who read the print version

C．was first read online in 1988

D．published its print version after setting up its website

2. In Paragraph 3, the author gives an example to show _______.

A．that The Onion is offensive

B．what American men's problems are

C．how The Onion uses a style of news report to make fun of people's ideas

D．how the cover has a great effect on The Onion

3. What would be the best title for this passage?

A．An Introduction to The Onion	B．The History of The Onion
C．Opinions on The Onion	D．Why The Onion Is Popular?

7 . The role of media historically has been central to the making of society and the construction of identity. It is vital in the search for information, stories and art to feed the human spirit and imagination to overcome the challenges ahead.

In an age of false news and misinformation, good quality content is more valuable than ever. History provides some context. In the UK the development of the liberal(自由的)media prior to the 1950s was characterized by a clear hierarchy(等级)when it came to the control of information. This model eventually gave way to a popular, audience-driven mass media in the 1980s, when the idea of the media as a source of popular pleasure took root.

Today, as more content is distributed via social platforms and the division between content creators and content consumers is unclear, technology companies — or “super competitors” — are taking greater responsibility for guaranteeing the quality and integrity of information. Perhaps as a reaction to this and with an odd nod to pre-1950s paternalism(家长式管理), there is a rising call for governments and regulators to take a more active role in the production and spreading of news to ensure equitable access to information.

Access to or quality of content is better than ever. But while destination media compete to become leaders in their specific areas, the tech giants are working out how to use media to dominate time, spend and data. What will be the impact of the strategies of the tech giants on the overall media landscape? The poet and novelist, Ben Okri, writes, “It may well be that it is not only science that saves us. We may also be saved by laughter, by the optimism of being able to see beyond these times, with stories, with community, with songs.”

In the absence of real contact, interaction and the consumption of experience is now mostly mediated(调解). The value and integrity of media has never been more relevant and significant.

1. What do the underlined words “some context” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The development of the liberal media.

B．The model of the British clear hierarchy.

C．The changing of factors determining media content.

D．The idea of the media as a source of popular pleasure.

2. What is the major problem media today are facing?

A．Media are losing their roles in shaping society.

B．It’s hard to divide content creators and consumers.

C．Media are misused to dominate time, spend and data.

D．The quality and integrity of information can’t be available.

3. What does Ben Okri intend to tell us?

A．Our life lacks passion.	B．People need proper media content.
C．Science can by all means save us.	D．Media cannot change the real life.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．The Core of Media—Value and Integrity

B．The Transformation of Media Content

C．The Impact of Tech Giants on Media

D．The Ups and Downs of Media

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

After Henry delivered all thenewspapers, he pedaled fast to The Gazette offices by 8: 30. The chief editorhad something important to tell him. He parked his bike and bounded up twonights of stairs to the chief editor's door.

Mr. Trotta greeted him."About those papers," he paused, "no good way to deliver badnews," Henry’s smile faded. "Were closing shop Saturday. Advertisingis down. Television is how people get their news today, Mr. Trotta shrugged, "You won't have to get up early on weekends." "No," said Henry, "but I like waking up early and meeting people on my route. It'ssad People won't get their neighborhood news any more.”

As Henry rode past the familiar houses, he saw Mr Grady on his porch (门廊) holding a broom (扫把). "Mr. Grady, wait," Henry called, setting down his bike. He led Mr. Grady to a chair and took the broom. In minutes, the porch was clean. "Now, Mr, Grady, anytime you have chores (家务) call me." They sat for a while asMr. Grady recalled how happy he’d been moving his family to 26 Maple. He sounded lonely.

A week after closing, Henry wondered if his customers missed The Gazette as much as he did. He thought of a way to find out.

He started out on his oldroute with a notebook. First stop: Mr, Jonas, 17 Oak. When Henry asked him about the paper, Mr. Jonas answered, "I sure liked reading the week'shappenings. By the way, I have a pile of old comics from The Gazette. Think someone would want them?"

“I’ll ask around." Henry made a note in his notebook.

He stopped at Mrs. Burke's, 27 Maple. She opened the door holding two babies. Her other two kids held on toher legs. Henry stared. "You could use a babysitter." "Definitely. I meant to put an ad in The Gazette, but....Know any neighbors with experience?”

Mr Simon was next door, carrying his violin out to his car. "Hey, Henry. My band is having aconcert in the park next Friday. Tell all your friends.”

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答. 
As Henry made more notes, anidea started forming in his head.
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Customers cheered Henry idea and helpedsupply the news.
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