4 . By reading books, you can learn about different cultures and ways of looking at the world. It might also help you to discover a new favourite series or author.

So that you can choose and buy the new books you want, when you want, the team at National Book Tokens has created Bookily. With a Bookily card, you’ll get a monthly amount of money just for books, and you can spend it in hundreds of bookshops and online.

The benefits of Bookily

With a Bookily card, you receive a monthly books budget. The Bookily card is made from board that is not harmful to the environment and arrives in packaging (包装) with all the information you need to get started. You can also change your card into an eGift, making it even easier to spend whenever you want.

Around the world

We could fill a whole book with reading recommendations from across the world. Here are a few to get you started on your trip:

United States

Front Desk

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets and she wants to be a writer. It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she go for her dreams?

Egypt

Death Sets Sail

Our heroes Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are hoping for a relaxing cruise (乘船游览) along the Nile, admiring the architecture (建筑) of ancient Egypt. What they discover instead is a strange secret society ...

Holland

The Unadoptables

In 1880, five babies are discovered at the Little Tulip Orphanage. They are determined to stay together. When danger comes, they escape in search of a home.

India

Asha & the Spirit Bird

Asha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas. When her papa suddenly stops sending his wages (工资), her family finds themselves in serious trouble. Asha decides to cross the highest mountains to find her father ...

1. Why did the team create the Bookily card?

A．To introduce global writers.

B．To encourage readers to buy books.

C．To get new people to join a reading club.

D．To recommend bookstores in the world.

2. What do we know about the Bookily card?

A．It has been created mainly for online shopping.

B．It will be given to readers without any guide.

C．It provides readers with a weekly budget.

D．It is environmentally friendly.

3. Which book describes some children looking for a home?

A．Front Desk.	B．Death Sets Sail.
C．The Unadoptables.	D．Asha & the Spirit Bird.

6 . 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.    1    

    2     A study undertaken in the US, the UK and Spain found that young people spent 76% more time on social media in 2020 than in the previous year, partly due to physical isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an age when anyone can be an influencer, content creators use their content on social media to influence others around the world.     3     In China, we’re familiar with online platforms like Douyin and Bilibili, while overseas TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter are often used. They post selfies in the latest fashion, livestream video game sessions or inspire others with motivational personal development advice. With their special knowledge or authority in specific subjects, they attract others in great numbers.

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.

    4     “It can be really helpful for kids to see that they are going to be successful like their role models,” Ellen Selkie, a researcher at the University of Wisconsin Madison, told the website Mashable.

    5     When fashion models talk about size inclusivity (包容性) on their social networking platforms, for example, it can develop a sense of community, which helps them shape their right attitude.

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.

7 . 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.

2. Which of the following programs costs most?

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.

3. What will an applicant have to pay for first?

A．Tuition.

B．Insurance.

C．Accommodation.

D．Medical examination.

8 . The Thai capital Bangkok isn't just a big city full of skyscrapers, shopping malls, and traffic. There are many beautiful spaces providing residents with fresh air and lots of healthy outdoor activities in landscaped areas.

Benjakitti Park

The park has dedicated 'bicycle and jogging tracks around the Lake Ratchada. The water's edge is nicely framed by some pretty plant life, with colourful flowers adding to the quietness. You'll also find skate tracks, a central pavilion with fountains, and an impressive half-circle courtyard that's popular for picnics.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Benjasiri Park

Benjasiri Park is the place to be for sculpture lovers, with some of the best examples of Thai sculptures around the park reflecting historical features. The centrepiece fountain hosts multimedia water dance shows 3 times daily. The park offers outdoor sports facilities rarely found at other public parks in Bangkok, including a basketball court, roller skating/skateboarding rink, tennis court, and outdoor swimming pool.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Chatuchak Park

Chatuchak Park offers something for everyone at this park. Some may walk or jog along the green tracks line, while others can appreciate nature in the Thai Literature and Herb Garden. The park's northern end has many tennis courts and soccer fields. While you're there, make sure not to miss the Train Museum and Youth Traffic Garden.

Opening Time: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sanam Luang Park

Sanam Luang Park has been around since the founding of Bangkok in 1782. Take part in the kite flying festival in March in different shapes and sizes floating in the sky. On most days; you can enjoy a family picnic in the breezy late afternoon while watching an exciting game of volleyball.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

1. Which park opens earliest every day?

A．Benjakitti Park.	B．Benjasiri Park.
C．Chatuchak Park.	D．Sanam Luang Park.

2. What is special in Benjasiri Park compared with the other three parks?

A．Colorful flowers.	B．Traditional sculptures
C．Soccer fields.	D．Walking tracks.

3. What do Benjakitti Park and Sanam Luang Park both have?

A．A tennis court.	B．Some skate tracks.
C．A volleyball court.	D．Some picnic spots.

9 . Singapore Zoo
Singapore

Singapore Zoo allows animals to walk around in spacious environments that are similar to their natural habitats (栖息地). Kids can join in learning about the animals of Singapore Zoo in educational programs, guided tours and camps, including the Sleep with the Beasts Family Camp. wrs.com.sg

Chester Zoo
Cheshire, England

The most visited zoo in the United Kingdom, Chester Zoo asks a team of experts (专家) who do research on six key areas around the world to develop programs that hope to prevent animals from dying out. The zoo runs a number of activities, such as Sing for Songbirds, a partnership with singer/songwriter Ashley Fayth, which tries to make people notice the danger facing songbirds in Indonesia. chesterzoo.org

Wellington Zoo
Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington Zoo is green in more ways than one. The zoo works very hard to reduce (减少) waste and reuse rain water. The zoo supports conservation (保护) programs, and its animal hospital, The Nest TeKōhanga, has treated over 3,400 wildlife patients since its opening in2009. wellingtonzoo.com

San Diego Zoo
San Diego, USA

Over 3,500 endangered animals call San Diego Zoo home, but the biggest achievement of this zoo is the number of endangered animals that are sent back into the wild. The zoo's breeding (饲养) programs provide valuable information on the behavior and health of endangered species in over 45 countries. San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research also asks over 200 conservation scientists to protect some animals from dying out. zoo.sandiegozoo.org

1. Where can people camp with their family?

A．At Wellington Zoo.	B．At San Diego Zoo.
C．At Singapore Zoo.	D．At Chester Zoo.

2. Which of the following websites will a songbird-lover be most likely to visit?

A．wrs.com.sg.	B．chesterzoo.org.
C．wellingtonzoo.com.	D．zoo.sandiegozoo.org.

3. What do we know about the San Diego Zoo?

A．It has been the most popular zoo in the USA for years.

B．It runs an animal hospital to treat wild animals.

C．It has helped some animals go back to nature.

D．It helps American endangered animals only.

10 . Are you looking for a private online English teacher? Here are some you can consider learning from.

Miguel Angel P.Mexico

﹩12 per hour

Speaks：English Native, Spanish Native

After studying English for 12 years, he then used his knowledge to work in different areas of tourism for the last 14 years. He has 5 years of experience teaching privately, but very recently he decided to get certified（认证）. He has successfully finished the 120﹣hour Teaching English as a Second Language course with a high grade.

Janna B.United Kingdom

﹩25 per hour

Speaks：English Native

She has 40 years' experience of teaching. Whether you are a beginner, or nearly fluent, she would like to help you to communicate well in different situations, formally and informally. She teaches task﹣based English and has special ways to help students who are never curious about English.

Kuthryn M.United States of America

﹩20.5 per hour

Speaks：English Native

She is an ESL teacher with 10 years' experience in education. She is an American now living in Seoul, Korea.She has taught English there for two years. She is also studying Korean, so she understands the learning process from both sides. She has experience teaching all ages, from kindergarten to adult learners.

Jake B.United States of America

﹩22 per hour

Speaks：English Native, Spanish Al, Chinese B1

She is a TEFL certified tutor. She is from the United States of America.She's a recent graduate of Reed College where she majored in Chinese studies. She will be moving to China soon to pursue a career in teaching English. She thinks short stories and songs are a great way to learn English and culture.

1. What do we know about Miguel Angel P.?

A．He can speak more than two languages.

B．He likes spending holidays in different areas.

C．He has experience both as a tour guide and a teacher.

D．He can help students make great progress with a 120﹣hour course.

2. Which teacher would you prefer if your child shows little interest in English?

A．Jake

B．B.Janna B.

C．Kathryn M.

D．Miguel Angel P.

3. What does Jake B.most probably like doing when giving a lesson?

A．Using a task﹣based teaching method.

B．Sharing Chinese culture with students.

C．Speaking several different languages in class.

D．Showing simple stories and songs to students.