1 . In an era (时代) when social media platforms are flooded with less than five-minute videos, a young vlogger walks against this to produce videos about 20 minutes long. The vlogger called 1900 (not his real name) has over 1.16 million followers on Bilibili, an online video platform. Among them, more than 400,000 new followers were attracted by his elaboration on (精讲) “the red classics collection (红色经典系列)” during the past five months.
When 1900 was a child, he was deeply impressed by the war scenes in the movie Decisive Engagement (《大决战》，1991), which is about China’s War of Liberation (1946-49). However, without rich knowledge of the history, he didn’t quite understand the movie.
Almost 20 years later, the 35-year-old realized that films and TV series simplify (简化) historical events or their significance. So he decided to make videos to elaborate on those revolution-themed (革命主题的) films and TV series, so that viewers, especially young people, can have a better understanding of Chinese history.
Since May, he has made 27 videos elaborating on The Great Transition (《大转折》), the Birth of New China and more. In these videos, he attempts to dig up behind-the-scenes stories of historical figures. He analyzes battles by showing battle maps to inform viewers of their intensity (激烈). He even analyzes poems to provide a deeper historical context.
These details require a lot of reading and research. To make the videos, 1900 has so far read about 30 books. He also interviewed history professors and teachers from Party schools. It is a tiring process, but “details make history lively and able to be felt for viewers,” 1900 said. “My slogan is ‘everything can be elaborated on’, which might seem like a challenging task to some. But I guess every person can find his or her friends with the same taste,” he said.
1. What do we know about 1900?| A．He became a vlogger at age 20. | B．His videos are short and informative. |
| C．He analyzed “the red classics collection” recently. | D．He has about 400,000 followers on Bilibili. |
| A．He loved the movie Decisive Engagement. |
| B．He wanted to attract more followers on Bilibili. |
| C．He had a good command of Chinese history. |
| D．He wanted to make people better understand Chinese history. |
| A．He showed viewers battle maps. |
| B．He put scenes of him collecting background stories in the videos. |
| C．He compared different war scenes in movies. |
| D．He wrote poems to summarize the themes of the films. |
| A．New Revolution-themed Videos | B．A Vlogger in love with Chinese History |
| C．Popular Videos on Bilibili | D．The Significance of the Red Classics Collection Videos |
2 . With the rise of social media and the increasing number of online platforms, businesses have too many options when it comes to promoting their products or services. We will compare some of the top online advertising platforms and help you determine which one is right for you.
Google Ads: The Powerhouse of Online Advertising
When it comes to online advertising, Google Ads is undoubtedly the most powerful and widely used platform with its mighty targeting options. Businesses can target specific keywords, demographics (人口统计), locations, and even custom audiences based on their website visitors or customer lists. This level of precision ensures precise ads reaching.
Facebook Ads: Targeting Your Audience with Accuracy
Facebook Ads offers businesses various ad formats such as image ads, video ads, audio-visual ads, and more to engage with their target audience effectively. One significant advantage Facebook Ads have over other platforms is its advanced targeting abilities. With Facebook’s large user data, businesses can target their ads based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and even life events. This level of accuracy allows you to tailor your ads to specific audience divisions and increase the chances of transformation.
LinkedIn Ads: Connecting with Professionals
If your business operates in the B2B space or targets professionals and decision-makers, LinkedIn Ads is an excellent platform to consider. One of the key advantages of using LinkedIn Ads is its professional targeting options, including job titles, industries, company size, and even specific companies. This high level of precision ensures that your ads are viewed by related professionals who are more likely to be interested in your products or services.
YouTube Ads: Engaging Your Audience through Video
Video advertising has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its ability to draw users’ attention effectively. One major advantage of YouTube Ads is its widespread reach. With over 2 billion logged-in monthly users spending an average of 40 minutes on the platform, YouTube offers advertisers access to a large global audience.
1. What key feature sets Facebook Ads apart from other platforms?| A．Comprehensive user data. |
| B．Advanced targeting capabilities. |
| C．Professional targeting options. |
| D．Widespread audience reach. |
| A．LinkedIn Ads. | B．YouTube Ads. |
| C．Google Ads. | D．Facebook Ads. |
| A．To promote advertising websites to schools. |
| B．To introduce different advertising companies. |
| C．To help businesses select advertising platforms. |
| D．To analyze the pros and cons of online advertising. |
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Issues: 12 issues / 12 months
Details
Dog Fancy is information driven and provides opportunity for reader interaction.
The features are complemented by beautiful four-colour photography. Every issue includes a fold-out four-colour poster featuring different breeds. Your complete guide to help you better understand, care for and enjoy your dog.
Dog for Kids
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Issues: 6 issues / 12 months
Details
Dogs for Kids offers interactive and educational editorials and engaging activities, which is geared towards children (ages 8 to 12) who love dogs and puppies. Each full-colour issue has training tips, different breed descriptions, fun activities to do with dogs, games, puzzles and posters.
Dogs for Kids has received the Maxwell Award for Special-Interest Magazines from the Dog Writer’s of America for 2 years in a row.
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Dog owners BEWARE! Bark magazine is dedicated to everything related to canine(犬齿的) culture. Each issue includes stories, essays, poetry, reviews, interviews and artwork related to the relationship between humans and dogs. Bark is far more than a how-to-care-for-your-dog magazine. It’s a magazine about living with dogs, which is your magazine: charming, touching, smart and simply wonderful.
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Dog World is written for the serious dog enthusiast, including professionals in the pet industry---breeders, kennel operators, groomers, veterinarians, and pet shop retailers---as well as hard-core dog lovers. Articles entertain and educate readers about canine health-care, nutrition, appearance and grooming, training and behaviour, breeding and the law. Dog World is a must read for its devoted, loyal, involved and influential dog-loving readers.
1. Who would be the most interested in the magazines described here?| A．People dedicated to protecting animals. |
| B．People who are afraid of dogs. |
| C．People who keep dogs as pets. |
| D．People working with pets. |
| A．It’s a complete guide for kids to better understand dogs. |
| B．It has received the Maxwell Award for Special-Interest Magazines. |
| C．It’s a how-to-care-for-your-dog magazine. |
| D．Its contents are something associated with canine culture. |
| A．on the Internet | B．in a medicine magazine |
| C．in a textbook | D．on a notice board |
4 . It may seem hard to leave Sydney’s attractions and sights, but when the urge arises to explore beyond the city, many exceptional day trips await travelers.
Scenic World
On a visit to the World heritage-listed Blue Mountains, enjoy clean fresh air and breath-taking landscapes of ancient rainforests. Scenic World in Katoomba is the best way to access the beauty of this region. Besides climbing, you can choose cablecars, elevated boardwalks or the Scenic Railway—the world’s steepest train travelling through a rock tunnel, to reach the mountain top.
Royal National Park
Established in 1879, the Royal is the world’s second-oldest national park. Located an hour’s drive south of Sydney, the beaches are unspoilt, crowd-free and great for surfing or swimming. There’s dramatic scenery along the way with a range of unique heritage attractions. Bushwalking, boating, canoeing and fishing are also popular activities.
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Located 45 minutes west of Sydney, Featherdale has the world’s largest collection of Australian native birds, mammals (哺乳动物) and reptiles (爬行动物). Situated in a bushland environment, Featherdale provides a unique opportunity for up-close animal interactions (交往). Hand-feed a kangaroo, have breakfast with a koala and check out a huge variety of species including dingos, emus, penguins and more.
The Hawkesbury River
An hour north-west of Sydney, the Hawkesbury is one of New South Wales’ best-kept secrets. Experience what this picturesque region of waterways, farmland and national parks has to offer—from waterskiing and bushwalking to horse riding, river cruises and retail therapy.
1. What can you do when visiting Scenic World?| A．Ride horses. |
| B．Hand-feed a kangaroo. |
| C．Go surfing. |
| D．Climb mountains. |
| A．Scenic World |
| B．Royal National Park |
| C．The Hawkesbury River |
| D．Featherdale Wildlife Park |
| A．Both can be reached by cablecars. |
| B．Visitors can go swimming and fishing. |
| C．Bushwalking is available on the two trips. |
| D．Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery. |
5 . Love to write? Want to see your work published and win some cash along the way? Then read on. The national Spark a Story writing contest is calling in all young storytellers!
Who can participate?
The contest is open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, or those who are being home-schooled in the United States.
Deadline and requirements
You’re able to send your short story up to October 7th. It will be judged on creativity, originality and overall quality of writing. Your story must be original works and should be no longer than 5000 words. There is no minimum length requirements.
How can I send my short story?
There are three easy ways to send your short story:
*Online at http: // learn. hmhco.com / hmhsparkamind
*Send your short story as a PDF or Microsoft word document to Sparka@hmhco.com
*Send your short story via U.S. Mail to: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
222 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116
What will I win?
The best stories will be published next year. Winners will receive a free copy of the book and cash price of $100.
1. The passage is written for _______ to read.| A．students | B．teachers | C．parents | D．foreigners |
| A．Maria, grade 7, from New York. | B．Justin, grade 9, from London. |
| C．Catherine, grade 11, from Washington | D．C. D. Bastian, homeschooled from Paris. |
| A．longer than 5000 words | B．shorter than 5000 words |
| C．an original work | D．sent before October 7th |
| A．Sending it online. | B．Sending it by email. |
| C．Sending it by US mail. | D．Sending it by fax. |
6 . Bored? Lonely? Out of condition? Why not try the SPORTS CENTER?
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SKIING
Gentle slopes. 3 levels instructors at weekends and Fridays. Daytime practice.
8-year-old upwards.
SWIMMING
2 pools, heated, Olympic length.
Women: Tuesday and Thursday.
Men: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Children: Saturday.
GOLF
9 hole practice course. Professional Coaching. Lessons must be booked in advance in daytime. Evening practice. Minimum age — 9 years.
GYMNASTICS
Maximum age —18 years.
Children aged 5-10. Mondays and Wednesdays. 4:00-6:00 p.m.
10—18 year olds. Friday evenings.
AND MANY MORE
Table Tennis, Snooker (台球), Darts (标枪), Café (all day), Bar (lunch time and evenings), Nursery (weekdays and weekends, not evenings).
Centre open 10:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. Daily.
Interested? More details, call 800-1234-5678.
1. What is this advertisement mainly about?| A．It shows us some ways to spend weekends. |
| B．It shows us a lot of ways to spend our holidays. |
| C．It shows the ways of saving our time. |
| D．It shows us a place to relax ourselves. |
| A．People can play tennis day and night. |
| B．People under 20 can all take gymnastics. |
| C．Children at any age can play golf in the SPORTS CENTER. |
| D．Men and women swim in the SPORTS CENTER separately. |
| A．8 | B．6. | C．5 | D．11. |
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易账户）where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
●No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
●Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（储蓄）without taking them out in a month.
●Convenient
Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
●Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
1. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?
| A．Special gifts are ready for parents. |
| B．The bank opens only on work days. |
| C．Services are convenient for its members. |
| D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping. |
| A．encourage spending |
| B．are free to all teenagers |
| C．are full of adventure stories |
| D．help to make more of your money |
| A．be an Internet user |
| B．be permitted by your parent |
| C．have a big sum of money |
| D．be in your twenties |
| A．To set up a club. | B．To provide part-time jobs. |
| C．To organize key-cards. | D．To introduce a new banking service. |
