1. Why does the woman come to see Rick?
A.To say goodbye. | B.To ask for advice. | C.To invite him to her home. |
A.Canada. | B.France. | C.Germany. |
A.By bus. | B.On foot. | C.By car. |
3 . How to Organize a Music Festival
You love music and you always have. You want to carry out a music festival designed to attract music fans of all ages. Follow the steps and you’ll organize a successful one.
◆Start by making a list of the local bands and artists that you like. You’ve taken this job because you love music, so put your taste to work for you. If you like these musicians, many of the local people will also like them.
◆Find a great location that has much open space for outdoor festivals. You need to build a stage so the musicians can be seen from distances.
◆Hire sound engineers to give the musicians all the help they need.
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A.You need to find security people. |
B.We can find enough songs to get a lot of money. |
C.Bigger sports stadiums will be perfect as well. |
D.But remember, you are trying to attract fans of all ages. |
E.People should have practiced many different songs. |
F.You can find a location by going to the local government and asking for permission. |
G.The last thing you want is that a group is on the stage but the speakers don’t work. |
4 . The psychological aspect of sports is often overlooked. Athletics is 90 percent
“The physical aspect of the sport can only take you
Mental imagery about the event
A.emotional | B.intelligent | C.mental | D.strategic |
A.difference | B.importance | C.improvement | D.challenge |
A.so long | B.so far | C.so much | D.so high |
A.turn on | B.show off | C.take up | D.set off |
A.approves | B.motivates | C.disciplines | D.trains |
A.breaks | B.pushes | C.determines | D.distinguishes |
A.treatment | B.technique | C.technology | D.tradition |
A.runners | B.gymnasts | C.weightlifters | D.skaters |
A.regularly | B.normally | C.finally | D.similarly |
A.connection | B.practice | C.performances | D.directions |
A.impacts | B.comments | C.insists | D.reflects |
A.brain | B.body | C.attention | D.memory |
A.Though | B.Otherwise | C.But | D.Instead |
A.observations | B.spirit | C.determination | D.senses |
A.over | B.for | C.about | D.with |
5 . “Shuan Q” is a meme(网络流行语)which can be used as a popular way to say “I’m speechless” with a matching emoji(表情包)at ached behind. No-one can deny the power of the Internet. Some believe it makes language weaker but some see a brighter side, believing it makes online communication easier between strangers.
An elementary school teacher in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, says that the evolution of Internet slang is not all fun and carefree. From his daily observations, he believes the “geographic boundary” between Internet slang and formal language is disappearing. On many occasions, the composition she has received from pupil have been flooded with abbreviated slangs(网络梗).
During last year’s Two Sessions, several representatives put forward proposals such as “regulating online language” and “banning vulgar(粗俗)words”, specifically to address this issue, expressing the need to reduce online language misuse and strengthen the protection of Chinese.
However, many experts and scholars of linguistics and communication including Feng Zhiwei disagree. Feng, believes that Internet language is a natural product of the dynamic development of language, and it is not necessary to ban it.
1. What made the meme “Shuan Q” become popular?A.The power of internet | B.The protection of Chinese |
C.Geographic boundary | D.Strangers’s communication |
A.They are formal. | B.They are funny and carefree. |
C.They are flooded among pupils. | D.They were supported by all people. |
A.They are natural. | B.They are misused. |
C.They should be banned. | D.They are disappearing. |
A.Doubtful | B.Objective | C.Indifferent | D.Favorable |
6 . While English is getting more important in our schools, Chinese has become popular among foreign kids. But Chinese can be more difficult to learn. At least 16-year-old Piao Chenglong thinks so. “English is easier for me. Chinese characters (汉字) have too many strokes (笔画),” said Piao. “But I want to learn it. I want to study at Beijing University when I grow up.” Piao is from Korea. He came to China in 2008.
In Korea, there are more than 300, 000 Chinese learners like Piao. Some Korean students begin to learn to write the language on their first day at school. To help students learn Chinese, Korea holds speaking competitions for high school students every year.
Chinese isn’t just popular in Korea. People from all the world want to learn it. The Ministry of Education of China says that nearly 130 million people from 85 countries are learning Chinese. This number will be increasing to 800 million in the coming years.
In America, Chinese is the second most popular foreign language after Spanish. Some American middle schools have Chinese classes. Students learn to make jiaozi and tie Chinese knots (中国结). Some even try to write and draw in the Chinese way!
People want to learn Chinese because China is becoming such an important country. Foreign countries want to understand China better to help them with business. The Chinese government is also helping the world learn Chinese. It has sent more than 200 Chinese teachers to more than 60 countries in the world. Many more Confucius Institutes (孔子学院) will be set up in the world. These institutes will teach Chinese to foreign students.
1. Which of the following is the topic sentence for the text?A.Chinese has become popular among foreign kids. |
B.Chinese can be more difficult to learn. |
C.In America, Chinese is the second most popular foreign language after Spanish. |
D.Students learn to make jiaozi and tie Chinese knots. |
A.China. | B.America. | C.Korea. | D.Spain. |
A.making jiaozi |
B.writing and drawing in the Chinese way |
C.tying Chinese knots |
D.singing Chinese songs |
A.Because Chinese is getting more important in their schools. |
B.Because Chinese characters have too many strokes. |
C.Because the number of people learning Chinese will be 800 million. |
D.Because China is becoming more and more important in the world. |
A.Fantastic. | B.Imperfect. | C.Just so so. |
8 . Where probably are the speakers?
A.In the street. | B.In the police office. | C.In the doctor’s office. |
9 . Arizona State University(ASU)Summer Programs
Logic and Leadership Academy
The Leadership Society of Arizona(LSA)has created a fun leadership program based on 25 years of professional development research conducted at ASU.
For registering on http://leadaz.org/summer-program/,LSA is providing you with a discount of $25.
Date,Location and Cost
Week 1:May 28-June 1 Tempe Campus $350
Week 2:June 10-14 West Campus $375
Week 3:June 17-21 Polytechnic Campus $400
Registration opens April 1,2021
Registration deadline is May 1,2021
High School App Camp
This program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of programming and computational thinking through iphone app development.Course material will be covered using a hands-on approach that helps participants to learn challenging concepts through practice.
Date,Location and Cost
July 8-12 Tempe Campus $625
Registration opens March 1,2021
Registration deadline is June 24,2021
The Art of Invention:Escape Room Maker Camp
Join us and practice your skills in science technology,engineering,arts,and math (STEAM)concepts while exploring,designing,and solving puzzles to"escape"the room!The camp will end with the design and construction of your own"room"for your family and friends to escape on the last day of the camp.
Date,Location and Cost
July 15-19 Chandler Innovation Center$250
Registration opens February 4,2021
Registration deadline is July 8,2021
High School Game Camp
Why just play video games when you can learn to create and produce your own?If you are entering grades 9-12,this two-week video game design and art camp will teach you cutting-edge 3D art production.
Date,Location and Cost
June 3-14 Tempe Campus $650
Registration opens March 1,2021
Registration deadline is June 1,2021
1. If you register online for the leadership course starting on June 10,how much should you pay?A.$ 325 | B.$350 | C.$375 | D.$400 |
A.It is a learning-by-doing program. |
B.It takes place at several campuses of ASU. |
C.Participants should register before March 1,2021. |
D.Participants can invite their family along. |
A.Tempe Campus |
B.Polytechnic Campus |
C.Chandler Innovation Center |
D.West Campus |