1 . Sara Kays, a 22-year-old girl, is a rising star on online video-sharing platforms. She not only uses TikTok(抖音) to promote her music but also posts songs to get feedback(反馈) from her followers.
“It’s been cool to engage with people that way” said Kays, who has been using online platforms to realize her music dream. Now, she is famous on TikTok with about 1.3 million followers. She released her breakup song Remember That Night? in November 2020. The post blew up, getting almost three million views in a matter of days.
Kays has loved singing since she was young. At 11, she got a guitar from her mother and then started to sing while playing. Gradually, people started asking her to play at restaurants and she also started to post some live videos on YouTube, gaining her more and more followers. At 17, Kays turned to songwriting to help her deal with the confusion in life and serve as an outlet for her thoughts and feelings.
“I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to release songs and that all these people are listening to them online,” said Kays. “It’s been amazing.”
Different from other content creators who update their content frequently, Kays updates on a weekly basis and only posts videos about her songs and related stories, such as singing, playing the guitar or ukulele, shooting music videos. Her videos are always simple, and the recording process is pretty simple too: she edit the vocals and video in her room.
Now, Kays has signed with a music company. In Kays’ eyes, people like her songs and videos because she writes about life experiences and emotions of the youth. “I just sing and share my feelings about divorced parents, body image, loneliness and mental health,” said Kays. “I want more people to know they’re not alone with the struggles in their lives.”
1. For what purpose does Kays use TikTok?| A．To relax herself. | B．To learn the fashion. |
| C．To chat with people. | D．To realize her dream. |
| A．Was almost ignored. | B．Received a lot of criticism. |
| C．Suddenly became popular. | D．Confused most people. |
| A．She hoped to make money by writing songs. |
| B．She wanted to find an outlet for her feelings. |
| C．Her followers asked her to write songs for them. |
| D．She wanted to help parents with their difficulties. |
| A．She updates her songs frequently on video platforms. |
| B．Her music videos are simple and inspiring. |
| C．She posts the recording process for her songs. |
| D．Her songs express feelings felt by many young people. |
| A．A Girl Chasing Her Dream on TikTok |
| B．Different Ways to Use TikTok Well |
| C．The Popularity of Music on TikTok |
| D．Music Videos Released on TikTok |
2 . Summer Camps
About us
Summer Camps offer many programs that develop athletic skills, teamwork and healthy habits to kids. We create a safe and non-competitive environment for learning and making friends. Our counselors(指导老师)are required to complete much training and deal with some practical issues. Directors and head counselors are qualified in CPR (心肺复苏)and First Aid and so on.
Full-day Camp (ages 6-13)
A typical camp starts with soccer, kickball, basketball or field games. After lunch, the kids do three activities. Depending on location, there are swimming, science and nature, arts and crafts, rope courses.
Li’1 Rascals Day Camp (ages 3-5)
Preschoolers get all the fun of full-day camp in half the time. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games and relays. Each week has different themes. All participants must be able to be taught to use a patty(便壶).
Specialty(专长)camps (ages14-16)
These specialty camps build many athletes. Our experienced staff will help your child be excellent in his or her favorite sport.
·Tennis
·Basketball
·Soccer
·Dance
·Cheer-leading
Fee: $120
Contact Information
Call: 068-990-3224; E-mail:summercampsforkids@hotmail.com or Write to: 125 Seventh Avenue South New York, NY 10014
What the parents from last year say about the camps:
“All the activities were perfect. My son definitely wants to return next year and I will recommend the camp to others.”
— Kate
“I think this is one of the best camps that my children have attended. The counselors and directors are enthusiastic and friendly. The programs are excellent and it is the only camp that they ask to go back to.”
—Jack
“My children had an excellent time at your camp. I was very impressed by both your friendly, helpful counselors and directors and the excellent way that the entire camp was organized and run. I will consider next year! Many thanks.”
—Mary
1. What do you know from the passage?| A．The camps are free for little children. |
| B．There are mainly three activities at Full-day Camp. |
| C．Specialty camps are only open to young athletes. |
| D．The counselors at Summer Camps all have rich experience. |
| A．learn the skills to play ball games | B．know how to survive in the wild |
| C．take part in arts and crafts activities | D．dance together with other children |
| A．go home alone | B．express themselves clearly |
| C．receive a complete physical examination | D．go to the toilet by themselves |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Bored. | C．opposed. | D．Terrible. |
| A．the spaces of Summer Camps are limited |
| B．the workers at the camps are responsible ones |
| C．the campground of Summer Camps is tidy and comfortable |
| D．Mary’s son will attend the camps with his friends next time |
3 . Hiking Across the Great Outdoors
What limits you from hiking more often? Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
Yukon Outdoors Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Website: ubc-voc. com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
1. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership?| A．The Yukon Outdoors Club. | B．The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club. |
| C．The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. | D．The Vernon Outdoors Club. |
| A．Both organize workshops for their members. |
| B．Both lend hiking equipment to their members. |
| C．Both rate their members based on their hiking skills. |
| D．Both have built backcountry huts for their members. |
| A．They are mostly held on weekends. |
| B．They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
| C．Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website. |
| D．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
| A．Every Monday. | B．Every Tuesday. |
| C．Every Wednesday. | D．Every Sunday. |
| A．A P. E. textbook. | B．A health report. |
| C．A sports leaflet. | D．A gym notice. |
4 . Revolutionary TV Ears
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TV Ears patented technology includes a revolutionary noise reduction ear tip, not used in any other commercially available headset. This tip reduces outside noise so that television dialogue is clear and understandable. Get the technology that has proven to help the most demanding customers. That’s why TV Ears has earned the trust and confidence of audiologists (听觉学家) nationwide as well as world-famous doctors.
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1. TV Ears helps you ________.| A．improve your sleeping quality | B．listen to TV without disturbing others |
| C．change TV channels without difficulty | D．become interested in ballgame programs |
| A．It can easily set TV on mute. | B．Its headset volume is adjustable. |
| C．It has a new noise reduction ear tip. | D．It applies special wireless technology. |
| A．using recommendations | B．offering reasons for this invention |
| C．providing statistics | D．showing the results of experiments |
| A．Sports. | B．Science. | C．Music. | D．Medicine. |
1. Which program is on Radio 2 at 7:30?
| A．Tommy Brain Show. |
| B．Old People Talking. |
| C．My Favorite Musician. |
| A．The Middle East. | B．North America. | C．Scotland. |
| A．A life channel. |
| B．A music channel. |
| C．A science channel. |
| A．From 6:00 to 8:00. |
| B．From 8:00 to 10:00. |
| C．From 10:00 till midnight. |
1. Which program is on Radio 2 at 7:30?
| A．Tommy Brain Show. |
| B．Old People Talking. |
| C．My Favorite Musician. |
| A．The Middle East. | B．North America. | C．Scotland. |
| A．A life channel. |
| B．A music channel. |
| C．A science channel. |
| A．From 6:00 to 8:00. |
| B．From 8:00 to 10:00. |
| C．From 10:00 till midnight. |
7 . Trudy’s class has an English newspaper. The students write stories, articles and poems for it. Then they type and print their works out. The teacher posts everything on the wall so that it looks like a large, open newspaper.
One day Trudy said to the teacher, “Most newspapers have advertisements. Can we have some small ads in ours?” The teacher thought this was a very good idea. She made Trudy the advertising manager and Trudy asked the other students to offer things for sale in the newspaper. Here are some of the ads she received.
| GOOD HOME WANTED: Six lovely cats need good homes. They are the cutest things you’ve ever seen. Free to the right person. See John. | CONCERT TICKETS: Has anyone got an extra ticket for the Raiders concert next week? I’m looking forward to and will pay well for a good ticket. See Sheila. |
| STATIONERY FOR RENT: Anyone who has left his stationery at home, please come to Mike. No charge. But make sure to return in time. | LOST: A silver ring with a blue stone in it. Reward. See Patricia. |
| WANTED PC: In good condition. Must be at least a Pentium. See Alan. | PETER’S HOMEWORK SERVICE: Help you solve the problems in your homework. Not expensive. Quick service. See Peter. |
| WORK WANTED: Strong boy willing to work in the garden or do housework. 3 hours a week. Not expensive. See Tom. | EXCHANGE MAGZINES: If you are interested in Chinese magazines and have science magazines at hand, please come to Nina. |
| A．Trudy. | B．The teacher. |
| C．Some of the students. | D．Alan. |
| A．To do other people’s homework. | B．To work in the garden or do housework. |
| C．To sell six cats. | D．To fix broken PCs. |
| A．A lovely cat. | B．A silver ring. |
| C．A PC in good condition. | D．A ticket to the Raiders concert. |
| A．Because she is thinking about going to the concert. |
| B．Because she is looking forward to going to the concert. |
| C．Because she doesn’t have homework to do. |
| D．Because her friends are going to the concert. |
| A．Nothing. | B．Another ring. | C．A ticket to the Raiders concert. | D．A reward. |
8 . HOLIDAYS
The Bay Hotel
It’s a quiet, comfortable hotel overlooking the bay in an uncommercialised Cornish fishing village on England’s most southerly point. If pop music is no longer your strong point, and you are considering a relaxing holiday where the scenery is breathtaking and the sound of the sea is live music to your ears, come and stay with us. For adults only. Sssh! Don’t tell everyone! 01326-280464.
Willapark Manor Hotel
Peaceful situation in 14 acres of separated gardens and woodland, overlooking picturesque bay. Close to sea coastal path and beach. Excellent cuisine. Our excellent service brings our guests back year after year. Children (reductions) and pets welcome. 01840-770782.
The Country Garden Hotel
Delightful hotel set in lovely gardens; calm Island of Wight near Tennyson Downs, Great food! Garden, sea view and ground floor rooms. Please call for brochure (服务指南) and sample menu. Adults only and pets welcome. 0800-980 1943.
The Blakeney Hotel
Overlooking harbor, traditional privately owned friendly hotel with 60 bedrooms, lift, heated indoor pool, spa bath and saunas. Relax, walk, sail, play golf, explore the Norfolk villages, countryside and sea coast. Special seasonal midweek price for aged citizens. 01263-740797.
S W France
Rural setting near Cordes. Two beautifully repainted old houses, sleep 4/5 and 6. Gardens, woodland, pool, views, excellent walks. Available all year round. Outstanding. 01962-776967.
1. All of the following hotels are close to the sea EXCEPT ________.| A．Willapark Manor Hotel | B．The Blakeney Hotel |
| C．S W France | D．The Country Garden Hotel |
| A．The Country Garden Hotel | B．Boscastle |
| C．The Bay Hotel | D．Willapark Manor Hotel |
| A．young people | B．students |
| C．foreign guests | D．elderly people |
| A．01263-740797. | B．01962-776967. |
| C．01840-770782 | D．01326-280464 |
| A．warn | B．advise | C．advertise | D．describe |
9 . In today's world, online social media' has become more powerful and the most destructive thing over worldwide, although with time all generations have come to accept the changes social network has brought about, teenagers and young adults are the most enthusiastic users of these sites. According to various research studies in the field of online social networks, it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the' lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter, Facebook or Myspace, there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.
Firstly, social media helps the youth and any other user updated with what is happening around the world, and helps the teenagers stay connected and interact with each other even if they are many miles apart. This strengthens their relationship. Even if they finished school and moved to different locations, they stay connected and update one another.
In addition, social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.
While on the one hand social network sites seem to bring people together and stay connected, on the other hand it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection, back problems, etc. Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar, exposing underage to online predators (捕食者), allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact, decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to be working spend time in the sites to chat, providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.
“The more social media we have, the more we think were connecting, yet we are really disconnecting from each other.” One researcher said.
In conclusion, social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong.
1. One of the reasons why young people adopt the platform offered by social media sites is ________.| A．to practice their debate skills | B．to change their way of living |
| C．to improve their academic performance | D．to lay the foundation for their future careers |
| A．put young people in danger | B．allow spread of information |
| C．result in users' health problems | D．reduce the using of poor spelling |
| A．The research on online social media. | B．The correct way to use online social media 2611. |
| C．The introduction of online social media history. | D．The influence of online social media on the youth. |
| A．Disapproving. | B．Objective. | C．Positive. | D．Indifferent. |
| Susan’s House Come and enjoy the home. We offer rooms of different sizes and delicious food. No. 5 Park Road Tel: 543-002 | Bela’s Village The best school for your dogs. They learn everything here. Also a nice home for them when you are out of town. Call 544-471 (24hours) |
| Country Life Supermarket Our fruit and vegetables come in fresh every morning. Special prices for the first month Opening hours: 10:00am---6:00p.m Tel: 544--996 | Next wave Music Store Arnold Swenson has made his first CD! Come and meet him this weekend Special presents for the first 50 people Call Diana at 543-616 |
1. Susan’s House offers ________.
| A．rooms and drinks | B．rooms and food |
| C．food and drinks | D．free trips |
| A．543-002 | B．544-471 | C．544-996 | D．543-616 |
| A．some fruit and vegetables | B．some rooms of different sizes |
| C．some nice rooms for your dogs | D．some special presents |
| A．Susan’s House | B．Bela’s village |
| C．Country Life Supermarket | D．Next Wave Music Store |
| A．We can know the address of Susan’s House. |
| B．Dogs can learn everything at Bdla’s Village. |
| C．Amold Swenson is a great painter. |
| D．County Life Supermarket opens at ten o'clock every morning. |
