1 . 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.
Take ownership over your emotions.
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.
What works for one person may not be the best approach for another. Everyone is an individual.
| 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. |
2 . CELEBRATE A CENTURY WITH SCIENCE NEWS
In 1921, newspaper king E.W. Scripps and biologist William E. Ritter founded Science News, a non-profit news service, to provide correct and interesting news of science for the public. A hundred years on, Science News remains true to that purpose. In celebration of our 100 years of continuous independent coverage, we invite you to experience Science News in two exciting new ways: Century of Science and Science News now.
1. Why was Science News founded?| A．To provide science news. | B．To make more money. |
| C．To meet individual needs. | D．To expand people’s world. |
| A．By offering books. | B．Through a website. |
| C．By discussing events. | D．Through a science show. |
| A．Events held by Nobel Prize winners. | B．Future challenges related to science. |
| C．Important moments in science history. | D．Talks between scientists and reporters. |
3 . Four Popular Newspapers in 2021
The Guardian
The Guardian is a British daily newspaper founded on May 5, 1821. It was founded by John Edward Taylor. Its headquarters (总部) is in London, the United Kingdom. It covers daily news from various sections like political news, sports news, business news, jobs and interviews, current affairs, local news, national and international news etc. The Guardian Weekly and The Observer are the sister newspapers of The Guardian.
The Asashi Shimbun
The newspaper is one of the five national newspapers in Japan. This Japan’s oldest and largest daily newspaper was founded on January 25, 1879. Its headquarters is in Tokyo, Japan. It circulates (发行) about 3,000 copies each day. It covers news from various fields like world, sports, business, jobs, current affairs, interviews, breaking news and so on.
The Washington Post
The newspaper, an American daily newspaper, was founded on December 6, 1877. It was founded by Stilson Hutchins. Its headquarters is in Washington, DC, the United States. It is an English newspaper which circulates about 474,000 daily copies while about 830,000 on Sunday. It is the oldest and largest English newspaper in the US that covers news from various fields such as sports, business, jobs, current affairs, politics etc.
China Daily
It is an English-language daily newspaper that was founded on June 1, 1981. Its head-quarters is in Beijing, China. It’s published from Monday to Saturday and its circulation is about 500,000. It is the widest print circulation of any English language newspaper in China. It serves those who are foreigners in China as well as those who wish to improve their English. It covers news from each field like sports, business, jobs, current affairs, politics etc.
1. Which newspaper has the longest history?| A．The Washington Post. | B．The Asashi Shimbun. |
| C．The Guardian. | D．China Daily. |
| A．About 3,000. | B．About 474,000. | C．About 500,000. | D．About 830,000. |
| A．They have sister newspapers. |
| B．They are daily newspapers. |
| C．They are published for English learners. |
| D．They were founded in the 19th century. |
