1 . Nowadays social media influencers have powerful influence. The concept of an influencer —a person who inspires or guides the actions of others—has been around for centuries. Before social media, influencers were famous persons or politicians far away from our lives.
In an age when anyone can be an influencer, content creators use their content on social media to influence others around the world.
Because of this, young people can see themselves represented more directly online through influencers. This can be important for the development of an adolescent’s identity.
| A．They can have role models who are like them and reachable. |
| B．It’s possible that young people use their social networking platforms. |
| C．On the contrary, that kind of work and people behind it should be celebrated. |
| D．Some have even become key opinion leaders, holding great cultural influence. |
| E．The rise of influencers comes as young people spend more time online than before. |
| F．However, the influence and power of today’s social media influencers is more noticeable. |
| G．Though some influencers’ actions affect the youth’s attitude to life, many can be positive. |
2 . Five Star Yellowstone Tour
Discover the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, on this grand wildlife tour. Our professional guides will give you a 5 star customer service experience on your all inclusive tour without any additional taxes or booking fees.
Starting at approximately 7 am, we will be rolling out the red carpet for you and all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride. We provide snacks, bottled water, and cooked food for lunch. This tour’s main focus is on the wide variety of wildlife, Yellowstone’s rich historic landscapes as well as the fascinating prospect formed by the Yellowstone Supervolcano for over millions of years. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are provided to help you appreciate the scenery better.
Whether you are an amateur photographer, a science or history enthusiast or just want to explore the outdoors, this tour has something for everyone. Our fun but professional guides will give you a first class tour in a very comfortable tour bus.
Tour snapshot
Duration: 10-12 hours
Taking Covid-19 safety measures: Click here
Hotel pickup offered
Group size: 9
Ticket type: Mobile
Available language: English
Book in advance
Scheduled date: Check availability
Total fees: $300 per adult (age 13-99); 40% discount (age 1-12)
Reserve now & pay later: Learn more
Free cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Now you’re all set! Have a great time.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．A website. |
| C．A scenery magazine. | D．A travel report. |
| A．It has both mobile and paper tickets. |
| B．It is a 9-people group with extra fees. |
| C．It offers snacks, breakfast, binoculars and hotel pickup. |
| D．It highlights wildlife, historic sights and volcanic scenery. |
| A．Pay $180 per child for the tour. |
| B．Pay at once after your reservation. |
| C．Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. |
| D．Consult the guide to check available date. |
3 . Teen Summer Camps Abroad
Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups
Celebrating 26 years of community-service-based adventure travel programs for high school Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Global Action and Adventure travel opportunities.
Location: Worldwide
Dates:1-4week programs: June through August
Cost: $1,950 per week (10%off book before May 10th)
Tel: 403-545-2202
ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure.
ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.
Dates:2-5week programs: June through August
Cost: $1,900-$2,200 per week
Tel: To get more information or request a catalog, call our headquarters at 415-332-5075.
French Summer Camp in the French Alps
High-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just an hour’s drive from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment.
Dates: July 8th-August 19th
Cost: $2,412 for 2 weeks
Tel.:450-790-0838
Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, Italy
Spend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy.
Dates:2-5week programs: June 1st-August 30th
Costs: $4,095(2 weeks)/$6,295(3 weeks)/$7,095(4 weeks)
Tel.:888-462-2239
1. What most probably makes ARCC Programs special?| A．Its leading role in the industry. | B．Its perfect location in the country. |
| C．Its international reputation. | D．Its cost compared with other programs. |
| A．It lasts the whole summer. | B．It provides different week options. |
| C．It offers chances to learn the history of Geneva. | D．It helps participants learn French and have fun. |
| A．Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups | B．ARCC Programs |
| C．Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence | D．French Summer Camp in the French Alps |
4 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late WorkAn essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．An exam paper. | C．A course plan. | D．An academic article. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．You will receive a zero. | B．You will lose a letter grade. |
| C．You will be given a test. | D．You will have to rewrite it. |
5 . The Enrollment of International Students of Xi’an University of Science and Technology (XUST)
Application Procedure
1. Log in to the website (gjjl.xust.edu.cn) to download and fill in the Application Form for International Students;
2. Provide digital photocopies or scans of valid (有效的) regular passport.
Charge List
1. Registration fee ( not refunded) : ￥200 per person (under 3 months), ￥400 per person (over 3 months)
2. Tuition and other charges
| Item | Program | Fee (RMB) | Notes |
| Tuition (学费) | International Cultural Exchange Program | 6,500 per half year 13,000 per year | Less than half a year, tuition will be charged by month |
| Bachelor Degree Program | 16,000 (Science) | ||
| 14,000 (Liberal Art) | |||
| Master Degree Program | 20,000 (Science) | ||
| 18,000 (Liberal Art) | |||
| Ph. D Degree Program | 30,000 | ||
| Accommodation | Single Room | 5,000-6,000 | |
| Double Room | 2,500-3,000 | ||
| Insurance | 800 | One year collected money | |
| Medical examination | 415 | Collected money | |
| Visa | 400 | ￥800 if over a year | |
Medical Insurance
According to the regulations issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education, all international students are required to purchase the Comprehensive Insurance & Protection scheme for Foreigners Staying in China on the registration day. Students who do not have valid medical insurance will not be allowed to register.
Medical insurance fee: ￥800 per person per year
Contact Information
Room B202, Admission Division, International Exchange and Cooperation Office, Xi’ an University of Science and Technology, 58 Yanta Road, Xi’ an, Shaanxi, 710054, China.
Tel: + 86-29-85583033
Fax: + 86-29-85583719
E-mail: luc@xust.edu.cn
Website: www.xust.edu.cn
1. How can an applicant get the Application Form according to the text?| A．Call at + 86-29-85583033. | B．Fax to + 86-29-85583719. |
| C．Visit gjjl.xust.edu.cn. | D．Come to Room B202, XUST. |
| A．Master Degree Program for Science. | B．Bachelor Degree Program for Science. |
| C．Master Degree Program for Liberal Art. | D．Bachelor Degree Program for Liberal Art. |
| A．Tuition. | B．Insurance. | C．Accommodation. | D．Medical examination. |
6 . Trader Joe's Flyer Cartoon Contest
Are you a gifted graphic designer? Do you have a talent for watercolors? If the answer to both of the questions is yes, then our first-ever #FlyerCartoonContest is just the contest for you.
The Contest
Create an original, TJ's-themed cartoon with a clever caption (说明文字) for our annual Fearless Flyer Holiday Guide. Then, post it on Instagram with the hashtag (主题标签) “#FlyerCartoonContest” for the chance to win a TJ's gift card and have your cartoon published in the Trader Joe's 2020 Fearless Flyer Holiday Guide!
The Prizes
One winner will receive a $200 Trader Joe's gift card and have their cartoon published in the Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer Holiday Guide. Two runners-up will each receive a $100 Trader Joe's gift card — along with the possibility of seeing their cartoon appear in a future edition of Fearless Flyer.
Who can enter?
You must be at least 18 years old to enter. You may only submit one cartoon per person. Trader Joe's staff members and their families can't participate.
How to enter
Post your cartoon to your own Instagram account between September 24th at 6: 00 p. m. PST and September 30th at 11: 59 p. m. PST. Important: Your Instagram profile ( 简介) must be set to “Public” for your entry to be seen and to participate in this contest!
Include the hashtag “#FlyerCartoonContest” somewhere in your caption. If you don't include this hashtag, your entry will not be considered.
Good luck! We can't wait to see what you create.
1. Who may do best in the contest?| A．Artists. |
| B．Travel guides. |
| C．Cartoon-crazed kids. |
| D．Trader Joe's employees. |
| A．A free holiday. |
| B．A Trader Joe's gift worth $100. |
| C．A $200 Trader Joe's gift card. |
| D．A free future edition of Fearless Flyer. |
| A．By submitting at least two cartoons. |
| B．By avoiding any hashtags in your cartoon. |
| C．By setting your Instagram profiles to “Private”. |
| D．By sharing your cartoon online between September 25 and 30. |
7 . Boys' Life Headliners
Thomas McWithey
Age: 19
Hometown: Yorktown, Virginia
Scout Rank: Eagle Scout (Troop 306, Yorktown)
Made Headlines: For being honored at the U. S. Department of the Interior with the 2018 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, in which Thomas received the Youth Volunteer Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Thomas led his troop in the construction and installation of 15 bluebird nest boxes at the park, totaling more than 150 volunteer hours.
Chase Englehart
Age: 15
Hometown: Lafayette, California
Scout Rank: Star Scout (Troop 200, Lafayette)
Made Headlines: For winning the 2019 El Toro North American Championship in Kaneohe, Hawaii, in the junior division. Chase sails for the Richmond Yacht Club in Point Richmond, California. It was the first time in 22 years that a mainlander won the championship.
Hayes Etue
Age: 10
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Scout Rank: Bear Scout (Pack 555, Nashville)
Made Headlines: By placing third in his age bracket at the 2019 HEAT (Hendersonville Endurance Athletic Team) Kids Triathlon Junior Race. The race involved a 50-yard pool swim, 2‑mile bike ride and 1-mile run.
Dylan Powers
Age: 19
Hometown: Wrentham, Massachusetts
Scout Rank: Eagle Scout (Troop 13, Wrentham)
Made Headlines: For winning the Integrated Marketing Campaign — Service competition at the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference, along with partner Anthony Bozza. DECA works with students to prepare for careers in marketing, finance and management.
Alina Morse
Age: 14
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Made Headlines: As the youngest chief executive officer to be named to the Inc. 5000 (America's most successful companies), as well as the youngest person to be featured on the cover of Entrepreneur magazine. Alina has also spoken at the New York Stock Exchange, done a TED Talk and much more.
1. Who spent a lot of time serving as a volunteer?| A．Thomas McWithey. | B．Chase Englehart. | C．Dylan Powers. | D．Hayes Etue. |
| A．He specializes in marketing. | B．He swam, cycled and ran in the race. |
| C．He took part in a sailing competition. | D．He is the youngest winner of the competition. |
| A．Her great sailing skills. | B．Her high scores in the race. |
| C．Her business achievements. | D．Her contributions to the environment. |
8 . The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.
Joshua Tree National Park, California
With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.
1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars?| A．Yellowstone National Park. | B．Joshua Tree National Park. |
| C．Grand Canyon National Park. | D．Virgin Islands National Park. |
| A．We can have a poor view of the South Rim there. | B．It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs. |
| C．There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter. | D．The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather. |
| A．Hiking. | B．Skiing. | C．Swimming. | D．Hunting. |
9 . School rules
All students are expected to read and learn the School Rules. These rules aim to make each student aware of the value of self-control, orderliness and the need to develop a sense of responsibility for their own behavior and for the larger community of which they are a part.
Dress regulations (规定)
The school expects its students to wear their full school uniform correctly and with pride. It is our expectation that uniform and shoes will be clean and in good repair. Boys hair should be combed and of an acceptable length (not over the collar, ears or eyes), with no artificial coloring. Girls' hair should be of a natural color. Shoulder-length hair or longer must be tied back.
Punctuality (准时), absence and illness
All students must be at school on time. If late, the student must sign in the late book in the General Office. Parents are asked to inform the school if their child is absent by 8: 30 a.m. on the day of absence. A written note from a parent explaining the absence MUST be provided to the General Office the day after return.
Should a student be ill during school hours, he is to go straight to the School Medical Center The sister will then take appropriate action.
Safety
Proper behavior is expected within and around buildings and on the sporting field at all times.
Students are not to enter laboratories, language rooms, the Technics and music rooms until invited to do so by teachers.
The riding of bicycles or skateboards is prohibited along the front drive. Students riding bicycles must wear an approved bicycle helmet.
No knives, explosives or dangerous materials may be brought into the school or boarding houses.
Students are forbidden to interfere with fire safety equipment. An automatic fine will be imposed if this occurs.
Mobile phones
Mobile phones are not to be used from 8 30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. At these times, phones should be switched off. If you need to make contact with parents or other significant people, please contact Reception.
1. What shall a student do if he is late?| A．Ask his parents do come to school. |
| B．Write a note explaining his absence. |
| C．Write down his name in the late book. |
| D．Go straight to the School Medical Center. |
| A．One who brings a knife into a boarding house. |
| B．One who plays with the fire safety equipment. |
| C．One who rides a bicycle without a bicycle helmet. |
| D．One who goes into a language room without permission. |
| A．Parents. | B．Students. | C．Teachers. | D．School administrations. |
10 . Are you open to exploring Canada for a few weeks, meeting new friends, learning French and participating in unforgettable worthy adventures? Or are you looking for something longer-term where you can dive deep into another language and culture? The Explore or Odyssey Programs may be right for you!
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Offered during the spring and summer for people with any skill level in French, Explore Programs are language programs which allow you to discover another region of Canada while learning French. There is a three-week Explore Program (ages 13 to 15) and an Explore Program if you’re a student 16 years old or older.
FUNDING
The three-week Explore Program: $2, 000 (taxable income).
The Explore Program for 16+ year olds: $2, 800 (taxable income).
The funding covers the major expenses for participating in the program: fees, teaching materials, workshops, food, accommodation, and most of your activities. Apart from personal spending money you will need to cover registration fees and travel expenses.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA(资格标准)
In order to qualify for the Explore Programs funding, you must:
—be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (those studying in Canada on a student visa are not eligible);
—be 13, 14 or 15 years old by the time your Explore (ages 13 to 15) course begins; and have been a full-time student for at least one term.
There is no age limit for participation in Odyssey, but you do need to meet all the other eligibility requirements.There are no French-language-skill requirements to apply for the Odyssey program.A driver’s licence is not a requirement for selection. However, in some regions, having a licence is preferable.
1. Which of the following can you do if you join in the Funded Programs?| A．Go abroad. | B．Meet old friends. |
| C．Have an adventure. | D．Dive water. |
| A．$2, 000. | B．$2, 800. |
| C．Between $2, 000 and $2, 800. | D．$4, 800. |
| A．Students’ books. | B．Trip expenses. |
| C．Living expenses. | D．Dinners. |
