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1. All of the hospitality packages provided above ______.

A．contain a ticket to the 2024 Military Tattoo show

B．are available through the whole year of 2024

C．offer delicate handmade Scottish souvenirs

D．include a well-planned tour around Edinburgh Castle

2. Lindon and Sandra have to pay ______ in total if they intend to enjoy some snacks with the performers after the show.

A．£1200

B．£1940

C．£646

D．£830

3. ______ might be the best option for Ben and Joe to have a taste of the finest Scotch Whisky with various flavors.

A．The Witchery Dining Experience	B．The Royal Gallery dining experience
C．Flavours of Scotland	D．The Royal Gallery Reception

4 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank

Print journalism Cannot Fade Away

Close your eyes and think back to the last time you picked up a physical (实体的) copy of a print publication. Maybe it was at the newspaper stand at the airport. Maybe it was at a relative’s house or a hair salon.

    1     this may seem old-fashioned to some, I have always enjoyed waking up in the morning to read the newspaper. Even as a child, I would search for The Washington Post to read the daily edition of Kids Post while I     2     (eat) breakfast. It is hard for me     3     (watch) print journalism fade away as digital platforms become most people’s primary source of news.

Since the introduction of the Internet in the early 1990s, society     4     (find) other ways to display news and information. The Internet is everywhere, from phones to laptops. This makes accessing news much     5     (easy), because it is at one’s fingertips at all times. The spreading of news began to change from solely print journalism to digital outlets (途径). Anyone can post online. Users can easily edit pages from websites such as Wikipedia or post publicly     6     social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook. Digital media     7     make news more readily available, but it raises questions about the most important rule of journalism: accuracy.

Readers may get tired of the constant spread of misinformation (虚假消息) over time. This attitude works in favor of print journalism, which is an effort     8     deserves to be appreciated. Every day, as the public opens the fresh pages of their favorite publication, it is important to stop and think about     9     dedication (奉献) goes into creating that body of work. Behind the scenes of every publication is a team of journalists working tirelessly to keep the public     10     (inform) of current events.

While print journalism is currently in this state of continuous change, the future of its existence lies within the hands of the public. As long as readers continue to value accuracy and journalists stick to this rule, print journalism does not have to fade away.

5 . (You may read the questions first)
Section A

Application to get a Virginia Learner’s Permit
Candidate information
1 Name:
	Last Name	First Name
2 Address:
	Street or P. O. Box	Apartment Number
City	State	Zip Code
3. Date of birth:   /   /   4. Telephone number:（       ）
ALL APPLICATIONS HAVE DOCUMENTATION FOR 5-9
5. Form of ID:
6. A copy of your original（Please√）: □school record of student's performance（courses and marks/grades, etc. ） □high school diploma □GED Certificate
7. Residency Proof:            8. Driving exam score（if taken）:
9. Location of certified course:
10. Signature of applicant:
11. Signature of parent of guardian:

Section B

Getting a Virginia Learner’s Permit You must be at least 15 years and 6 months of age to apply for a learners’ permit. This permit allows you to practice your driving skills in preparation for the road test required for a driver’s license. When driving with a learner’s permit, you must be seated next to a licensed driving instructor or a responsible adult over the age of 21 who holds a valid driver’s license.

Required Documentation: 1. Written permission from a parent or guardian (if you are under the age of 18). 2. Certification of school attendance (if you are under the age of 18). 3. One original form of identification that gives proof of your name and date of birth (no photocopies). 4. Proof of your social security number. 5. An original proof of Virginia residency such as a pay stub (存根), school identification card, or school transcript (no photocopies). 6. Certificate of enrollment in a classroom-instructional portion of a state-approved driver’s education program (required for all applicants under the age of 19).

1. Sections A and B are forms for those who apply for driving licenses and__________ as well.

A．employees in high schools in the United States

B．those who are at least 15 years and 6 months

C．graduates from Virginia University

D．professional educators in schools

2. Which question is NOT answered in Section B. about applying for a Virginia learner’s permit?

A．How long is the classroom part of a driver education course?

B．Is a social security number required to get a learner’s permit?

C．When is written permission from a parent required by the state?

D．Are photocopies permissible as original official proof papers?

3. The “Required Documentation” listed in Section B states that learners must_________.

A．have a good educational achievement record

B．obey motor vehicle laws when driving on the highways together

C．show proof of school attendance if not reaching 18 years old

D．be with a licensed driver

6 .

________/10                                                                                Hardship                                                       Judy          May, 2020 Early on I thought this family was a bunch of complainers. But the focus of this reality show is how sweet family life was in the tough wartime era, which really touched me. But as I watched I noted that the 1940s mid-class family life was not that unbearable. Even though they didn’t have labor-saving facilities, they still had coal fire. Maybe, it’s only due to modern people’s sense of privilege that they promptly forget what immense, bodily labor was involved in the previous chore it replaced. So, the experiment was not that “real”?! Therefore, I recommend, but not highly, this show to you.

_________/10                                                                   Must See TV-Really!                                   Lily          June, 2021 For anyone interested in “Reality TV” with an emphasis on “Real”, checkout 1940’s House as soon as you can. The Hymer family from northern England spends 9 weeks living the life of a suburban 1940’s house during the infamous London blitz. Everything they use, wear, purchase, read comes from that time period - including ration books, blackout curtains, Victory gardens, and a self-built bomb shelter. What makes this   “House”   installment the best in   a long line   (see   “Frontier House”, “Colonial House”, “1900 House”) is the family’s willingness to immerse themselves in the project wholeheartedly. You as the viewer really begin to sympathize with the Hymer family’s struggles to live a 1940’s life with a 21st century mindset. I think most people will come away liking the attitude and spirit of the mother the best - she truly embodies the British spirit that was so essential and prevalent during England’s darkest hour. This is 3 hours of “history” that no one will want to end. Children would also enjoy this as there are 2 young boys (ages 10 and 7) who participate in the program wholeheartedly.

________/10                                                                                  A bit   sinister                                               David            February, 2023 Although it’s as well made as the other PBS reality shows, this one was disturbing. Many of the hardships imposed on the Hymers are by design, not circumstance. A committee of seven or eight experts privately judges them in a star chamber and decides how strict rationing will be and how much they will be fined for infractions. Watching the children go hungry while the experts debated how much to cut the food budget bothered me. The Hymers live more like lab rats than adventurers. It’s also hard to get worked up about how much wartime Brits suffered from rationing since it was nothing compared to the hardships undergone by eastern Europeans, Asians and even their own soldiers. The show was simply too narrow in scope and sinister.

1. The ratings of these three users have been hidden. Which of the following three ratings do you think are most likely to be real?

A．Judy: 6/10; Lily:3/10; David:1/10	B．Judy: 8/10; Lily:10/10; David:8/10
C．Judy: 6/10; Lily:10/10; David:1/10	D．Judy: 8/10; Lily:1/10; David:8/10

2. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．From Judy’s perspective, the Hymers family has always been a bunch of complainers.

B．The “House” series consist of “Frontier House”,” Colonial House” and “1900 House”.

C．The mother personifies the essential British spirit so most people will like her.

D．The PBS reality shows are quite disturbing, especially “The 1940s House”.

3. The passage can probably be found ________.

A．on a website providing reviews about reality shows

B．on the advertisement of “The 1940s House”

C．on a textbook about how to make excellent movies

D．in a fantasy novel about travelling back to the 1940s

7 . Is the Sun setting on solar?

Tue Government solar incentive (激励措施) ends in April this year. Act now and take control of your energy bills.

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As well as reducing your electricity bills, you can also generate income from the government through a scheme known as the feed in tariff (FIT). This included a generation tariff (收费) for the electricity you generate, and an export tariff for any extra electricity you don’t use, which is sold back to the grid (电网). Did you know that PV Solar panels only require UV light to work to their optimum, so only daylight, not sunshine, is needed to generate energy?

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1. How can customers using Project Solar UK receive a bonus?

A．By getting electricity for free.

B．By receiving solar incentives from the government.

C．By generating more electricity with the help of sunshine.

D．By generating electricity and selling redundant energy back to the grid.

2. Which of the following statements is true about Project Solar UK?

A．It is a trustworthy and credible company.

B．It offers free installation and maintenance.

C．Over 18,000 families have chosen Project Solar UK in fear of price rises.

D．It provides charged service online and telephone assistance.

3. The writing is probably ________.

A．an advertisement	B．customer feedback
C．a newly-issued policy	D．a product description

8 . Directions: Complete the article with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need.

A. motivate       B. remind       C. specific       D. analysis E. objective       F. reflection       G. is supposed to       H. concerning I. promote       J. impact       K. elements

Knowing how to write an influencer brief     1     be a task of priority when you’re working with creators. Because communication is crucial to a successful campaign. Sure, influencers can craft viral posts and content that translates into high-performing ads, that doesn’t mean they are mind-readers, whose     2     of public popularity is always correct. Influencers need direction. But not too much of it so as to     3     them to pursue their creative freedom. This balancing act is why influencer creative briefs require so much attention and can sometimes be particularly     4    —what if the brief is a total failure? What if something goes wrong? People in charge tend to be stuck with repeating     5     on such questions.

What is an influencer brief, anyway? It is an outline of instructions and expectations for creators prior to a social media campaign. These guidelines include everything from high-level creative direction to specific requirements. An influencer brief should sum up what a creator needs to create the best post possible. Simply put, brief are a blueprint for posts that delight brands and creators alike. Brands that cram (塞进) their instructions into an email don’t exactly reflect effort or attention to detail. Note that how you craft your influencer brief has a direct     6     on campaign performance.

Below are the     7     of what should be included in any given influencer brief:

Campaign Goals

You can’t provide direction to creators without defining what you want their content to achieve.

For example:
●   Do you want to     8     a product launch?
●   Are you trying to increase brand awareness?
●   Do you want to tie your influencer campaign to sales? Traffic? Engagement?

Be clear about your campaign     9    

Target Audience

An influencer brief should be     10     about who creators are speaking to, including:

●   Demographics (think: age, gender, location)
●   Interests
●   Wants, needs and pain points
●   Other brands they like and follow

You probably chose to work with specific influencers because their audience reflects yours, right?

Click here for more information on how to write an influencer brief.

9 . On January 15^th, the Guardian showed off its new, smaller look, shifting from its distinctive “Berliner” format to a tabloid(娱乐小报) shape with a redesigned logo in black type. But the more dramatic makeover is of the financial books of Guardian Media Group (GMG), publisher of the Sunday Observer and the daily Guardian, which may find its new operation in the black next financial year. A newspaper business that two years ago was threatened with existentially worrying losses appears on the edge of breaking even.

The turnaround is partly due to steep cost-cutting, which is a dog-bites-man story in journalism. But the Guardian would manage the achievement while still giving away news free online, and that is a story worth telling.

In January 2016 David Pemsel, the new chief executive of GMG, and Katharine Viner, the new editor-in-chief of the Guardian, informed staff that GMG’s endowment fund, meant to ensure the financial security of the paper in the long run, had lost £100m ($140m) in just half a year, taking it to £740m. Mr Pemsel was advised by industry peers to cut costs and put online news behind a paywall. He and Ms Viner cut costs by 20%, or more than £50m. Alan Rusbridger, Ms Viner’s predecessor(前任), had led the newspaper to global relevance with a large online readership. But he spent without thinking of the consequences. In two years GMG has reduced its employees by 400, to about 1,500.

Yet unlike a growing number of newspapers, the Guardian has not put up a paywall. Instead it has pursued a membership model, asking online readers to contribute whatever they like. About 600,000 now do, with annual payments or one-off amounts. American readers tend to choose the latter option, Ms Viner says. GMG says the total figure amounts to tens of millions of pounds per year. Ms Viner says revenue from readers (including 200,000 print subscribers) is now greater than revenue from advertisers.

The result is steadily declining operating losses: from £69m two years ago to £45m last financial year and, Mr Pemsel says, less than £25m in the year that ends on April 1^st. He predicts breaking even next year. Giving up its own printing presses and going tabloid will help, saving several million pounds a year. The Guardian may now physically look more like its peers, but its turnaround story remains distinctive.

1. The phrase “in the black”(Paragraph 1) most probably means ______.

A．making profit	B．taking on a new look
C．losing support	D．enjoying great popularity

2. What does the writer imply about Alan Rusbridger?

A．He advised GMG to cost costs.

B．He got the Guardian into trouble.

C．He was the founder of GMG’s endowment fund.

D．He was fired due to his failure to bring the Guardian online.

3. What does the Guardian allow its online readers to do?

A．To pay as they like.	B．To skip the advertisements.
C．To join its membership club.	D．To connect to other newspapers.

4. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?

A．The Guardian has been reduced to a tabloid.

B．The Guardian succeeds by giving away news free online.

C．The Guardian turns around by looking more likes its peers.

D．The Guardian has broken even by cutting its operation costs.

10 . If you’re planning a visit to Universal Studios Japan, you’re in for a treat! To help you make the most of your time in the park, we’ve compiled a list of 5 USJ tips to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience.

1. Buy your tickets in advance and arrive an hour early

The big thing you should know to start if visiting Universal Studios Japan anytime soon is that the park has been quietly opening around an hour before the published time. Since this early opening is unadvertised and unpublished, it could stop happening at any time.

2. Download the USJ app

If you want to check ride wait times, show schedules, the park map, and more, download the USJ app. With the app on your phone, you can time when to go on certain rides and know about current ride closures. Additionally, if you are lucky, you might also be able to receive digital timed- entry passes for free!

3. Purchase Universal Express Passes

A game-changing USJ tip is purchasing Universal Express Passes, so you can save time on queuing for rides and different attractions. This is especially useful for popular areas, like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World, as they have limited capacity.

4. Take advantage of the Single Rider lines

A USJ tip: Take the Single Rider lines! These tend to be shorter than regular lines as single riders are used to fill up each rollercoaster train. If you’re travelling alone or simply don’t mind riding with strangers, line up here, and get to your ride faster!

5. Visit during weekdays or off-peak seasons

If you find Express Passes too costly or want to avoid large crowds and long wait times, visit on weekdays or off-peak seasons! Another insider USJ tip is to visit on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The weekend will naturally have more people visiting, but what others don’t know is that local school trips are scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices 2023

Ticket Type	Adult (12+)	Child (Ages 4—11)	Senior (65+)
1-Day Studio Pass	¥8,900 (weekdays) ¥9,800	¥5,400(weekdays) ¥6,300	¥7,600(weekdays) ¥8,500
Twilight Pass (After 3 PM)	¥5,900(weekdays) ¥6,200	¥3,500(weekdays) ¥3,700	N/A
1.5-Day Studio Pass	¥13,400	¥8,600	N/A

1. Which of the following statements is Not True about the USJ app?

A．You can check the waiting time for the popular rides.

B．You can find a park map on the app.

C．You can check the show schedules on the app.

D．You can always receive digital timed-entry passes for free.

2. If you want to save time on queueing, you can ______.
① arrive an hour early before the official opening time on weekdays
② use the USJ app to book a ride whenever you want
③ purchase Universal Express Passes for the popular areas
④ take the Single Rider lines with your friends

A．①③

B．①②③

C．①③④

D．①②③④

3. Hiroshi, a university student aged 18, is planning a trip to USJ the next Saturday morning with his sister, a middle school student aged 12, and meet up with his parents who are only interested in the night parade after 5 pm. According to the latest ticket prices, how much will it cost at least?

A．¥28500

B．¥29600

C．¥32000

D．¥39200