1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
| A．The changes of talk shows. |
| B．The ways of enjoying our lives. |
| C．The future of entertainment industry. |
| A．Having a live audience. |
| B．Doing video-chat interviews. |
| C．Inviting their family members. |
| A．He makes a pizza at home. |
| B．He chats with a pop star. |
| C．He plays with his kids. |
| A．Encouraged. | B．Discouraged. | C．Disappointed. |
2 . TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING, a skateboarding magazine in USA, is looking for a publishing assistant to help with the production of this award-winning publication.
You must be someone with ideas, energy and enthusiasm; someone with a passion for grammar, spelling and creative, original content; someone who's happy to get stuck in and work closely with a united, devoted team. You need to feel comfortable about working to tight deadlines (截止日期) and a passion for skating won't go astray (出错) either.
Responsibilities:
·Creating and researching story ideas
·Subediting and proofreading (编辑校订)
·Responding to customer enquiries
·Communicating with feature contributors
·Helping customers solve problems
·Assisting with database management
·Assisting with marketing operations
·Picture editing and uploading
·Updating the magazine website and uploading content into CMS
Requirements:
·Tertiary (第三等级的) qualifications in English, communications or editing/publishing
·Excellent oral and written language skills
·Excellent interviewing and research skills
·Solid editing and proofreading skills
·Ability to multitask and priorities (优先处理)
·Willingness to be a highly motivated and committed team member
If you think you've got the right stuff for this exciting role in publishing, send your resume and cover letter to Rex Clayton, Chief Editor, TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING Magazine: rex.Clayton@email.com
1. If you want to apply for the post, you must have a sense of ________.
| A．humor | B．curiosity |
| C．cooperation | D．competition |
| A．set up a magazine website |
| B．master more than one foreign language |
| C．be good at skateboarding |
| D．be able to do several things at the same time |
| A．seek partners for a magazine |
| B．recommend a position as an assistant editor |
| C．advertise for an assistant for a publication |
| D．introduce an award-winning publication |
3 . Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones2,3 and of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住). Zones3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowned area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.
Meal Plans Available
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal(谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit. you must first ask your host’s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
Self-Catering Accommodation In Private Homes
Accommodation on a room—only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.
1. The passage is probably written for ________.| A．host willing to receive foreign students |
| B．foreigners hoping to build British culture |
| C．travellers planning to visit families in London |
| D．English learners applying to live in English homes |
| A．Dessert and coffee | B．Fruit and vegetables. |
| C．bread and fruit juice | D．Centre and cold meat. |
| A．To experience a warmer family atmosphere. | B．To enrich their knowledge of English |
| C．To entertain friends as they like. | D．To enjoy much more freedom. |
4 . Listen, watch and play all day with 24 hours of battery life and room for up to 2000 songs. The Sansa Fuze from SanDisk is your portable music machine with 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of storage. Watch your favorite video clips on the Sansa Fuze's 1.9" color screen. Jam to FM radio with 40 preset stations, play with the built-in voice recorder, and share your photos wherever you go. Choose from five electric colors: blue, red, pink, black or silver. Incredible battery life in a 0.3" thin device—the Sansa Fuze marks the next wave of music and video players.
Customer Review
By Niel T. Johnson
Affordable, great sound. I love added memory via the microSD Slot. If you want an iPod, just spend 6 times as much and you’ll have one.
By Christopher Forte
Overall, for the money, this is a great buy.
The music functionality is everything that I would like — intuitive and easy to navigate. The only issue is that scrolling occasionally pauses for a second or two. Having FM and voice recording is a big plus, as is the easy drag-and-drop way of getting my MP3's on the device. The sound quality is quite good, especially through a proper sound system or a quality headset.
By Vito Paine
Good sound quality, Great price. I don't actually use the video on this device so I don't know how well that feature works, but I do store MP3's and photos there. One thing: I wish I had also gotten a screen protector laminate. My screen got scratched up recently.
1. Which of the following can NOT be done by the Sansa Fuze?| A．Listening to music. | B．Watching videos. |
| C．Listening to FM radio. | D．Surfing the Internet. |
| A．FM and voice recording | B．its sound quality |
| C．the time it takes when scrolling | D．its price |
| A．He thinks well of the video's feature on this device. |
| B．Now the Sansa Fuze he bought can't work well. |
| C．The Sansa Fuze’s screen has no protector laminate on it. |
| D．He likes the FM and voice recording feature very much. |
5 . Do you really care who wins Oscars? On February 24 this year, the Academy Awards were presented to actors, actresses, directors, musicians and many other people. Usually they are the “best” and we, the Audience, are persuaded that this is true.
This year, the nominations for Best Picture include Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book. According to many people, these are great movies, as are the performers who bring the stories to life. Whoever wins the award for Best Actor or Best Actress will undoubtedly become a Hollywood star.
However, Leonardo had never won an Oscar before 2016, but that doesn’t mean that his films aren’t amazing. I only need to mention Titanic and The Wolf of Wall Street and you can clearly see that he is an excellent actor. And of course, let’s not forget Romeo and Juliet.
I’m afraid someone may wrongly apprehend my meaning. I am not saying that those who win Academy Awards are not talented people. They most certainly are talented. What I mean is that I don’t think we should judge films and actors by how many awards they have. After all, at this year’s Golden Globe Awards, Ricky Gervais compared the prizes to a doorstop and told the nominees to remember that no one cared about that award as much as they did.
So let’s not judge an actor or actress just based on what critics say. If you want to know how good an actor or actress really is, go and watch the film he or she stars in.
1. Why is Leonardo mentioned in the passage?| A．He is one of the writer’s favorite film actors. |
| B．He is one of the actors who starred in many films. |
| C．He is the leading actor in many award-winning films. |
| D．He is a good actor who didn’t win an Oscar until 2016. |
| A．Express. | B．Understand. | C．Change. | D．Show. |
| A．To see if he has won an Oscar. | B．To read what critics say. |
| C．To judge him by watching his acting. | D．To see how many awards he has won. |
BookWorm Cultural Homestay Program STAY IN THE ASIAN COUNTRY OF YOUR CHOICE POR 3 MONTHS | |
Our program gives you the chance to improve your Asian language skills (or start learning a new language) as well as discovering more about the country you are visiting. You will live with a local family specially chosen for you based on yours shared interests. In return for teaching the family’s children English for around 2 hours each day, you will be given the chance to experience the local language and culture. You will also receive 400 dollars pocket money each month, as well as free plane tickets to and from the country you visit. | |
ABOUT THE PROGRAM TO TAKE PART YOU MUST: ·Have a current passport ·Be a senior middle school or university student ·Be between 16 and 25 years old ·Have excellent English language skills ·Be open to other cultures ·Be interested in Asian culture | BOOKWORM WILL GIVE YOU: ·Free return ticket to the country you choose ·Local language lessons (6 hours per week) ·Your own Private bedroom with free Internet ·Pocket money ($400 a month) ·A local phone card ·Airport pickup, welcome dinner and 3-day city tour |
For a full list of participating countries and details about how to apply please visit our website at www.bookwormasia.org | |
1. Why would a homestay family probably want to take part in this program?
| A．They are eager to share their interests. |
| B．They want their own children to learn English. |
| C．They are paid to do so by the company. |
| D．They wish to travel to other countries later. |
| A．Someone who already speaks an Asian language. |
| B．A student that has taken part in the program before. |
| C．A student born in a non-English language speaking country. |
| D．A 24-year-old middle school English teacher from Britain. |
| A．A return airplane ticket. | B．A mobile phone. |
| C．Three restaurant meals a day | D．Citywide bus and train travel. |
7 . Below you will find a list of streaming services and channels that focus on TV and movies, various sports, documentaries, and more.
Netflix
Cost: $8.99/ month for a basic plan that allows a single screen in standard definition (清晰度); $12.99/ month for a standard plan that allows two screens at once and HD Streaming.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.
Notes: Netflix subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing, and the number of devices you can download on is equal to the number of screens you can use at one time.
Hulu
Cost: $5.99/month for a basic plan that features limited commercials; $ 11.99/month for an ad-free plan.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Nintendo Switch; Play station 3 and PlayStation 4.
Notes: Ad-free subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing.
Amazon prime
Cost: $12.99/ month; $6.49/ month for student membership; $119/ year for an annual membership; or $59/ year for an annual student membership.
Watch it on: iOS mobile devices and tablets; Android mobile devices and tablet; amazon Fire TV devices.
Notes: An Amazon Prime subscription includes access to all other benefits of Prime membership.
Apple TV+
Cost: $4.99/ month after 7-day free trial; free for 1 year with purchase of an Apple device and if redeemed (赎回) within 90 days; free with Apple music Student Plan.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.
Notes: Apple TV+ is available through apple TV channels.
1. What device can be used in watching Netflix？| A．Nintendo switch | B．Windows phones. |
| C．iOS mobile devices and tablets. | D．Play Station 3 and PlayStation 4. |
| A．$59/year. | B．$77.88/year. | C．$119/year. | D．$155.88/year. |
| A．Netflix. | B．Hulu. | C．Amazon Prime. | D．Apple TV+. |
1. How is LocalEnglish.com different from other sites?
| A．Teachers give all lessons for free. |
| B．Lessons are taught by one native speaker. |
| C．Students can get trained in different Englishers . |
| A．Joining other people's chats. |
| B．Taking country-specific lessons. |
| C．Learning slang from different countries. |
| A．One day. | B．One week. | C．One month. |
9 . This is a common situation for beginner-level language learners—they want to read classic（经典的）books, but what their language skills allow are usually little more than children's books.
Oxford University Press tried to solve this problem back in 1988 by designing a series of graded English reading materials known as the Oxford Bookworms Library. It now has a collection of over 200 books—many of them simplified versions of classics—which fall into seven difficulty levels from "starter level" to level six.
However, there has always been a debate over whether shortened versions of classics have less value. Some worry that by reading them, students don't get to learn the essence（精华）of the original（原版的）text.
Rob Waring, a Japanese professors, mentions one of his students, Satoko, as an example in his booklet The "Why" and "How" of Using Graded Readers. Satoko was a Japanese student majoring in English. But by the time she graduated, she had only managed to finish reading just one English book because it was far beyond her language level. "For Satoko, reading in English was a fight; a fight that she lost, "wrote Waring, who suggested that reading easy texts is necessary because it helps language learners build up confidence and fluency in reading. By reading a lot-rather than getting stuck in one book—they can get used to kinds of English expressions and writing styles. Only by doing this can they reach what Waring calls the "reading-with-ideas" level of reading.
So it doesn't matter if the books are original classics or not--for beginner--level language learners, the simple act of reading is a form of learning in itself. "Stories offer a window to other cultures, other worlds, real or imagined, beyond the classroom," Jennifer Basset, the first editor of the Oxford Bookworms Library, said in an interview with Get English Lessons.
1. Why did Oxford University Press design the Oxford Bookworms Library?| A．Tо attract as many English learners as possible |
| B．To make classics popular with more English learners |
| C．To allow English beginners to read classic books |
| D．To help English beginners improve their language skills |
| A．language learners don't need to read easy texts |
| B．language learners are expected to read a lot |
| C．reading a lot can build up language learners' confidence |
| D．reading easy texts can give language learners more ideas |
| A．Supportive. | B．Unclear. | C．Unconcerned. | D．Doubtful. |
10 . Though many people think of summer as a time to slow down and enjoy a vacation, it can also be the perfect time to make money or get experience. Here are some good summer jobs for you.
Survey-taking
Survey-taking is a way to make money during your summer holiday, especially if you live in an area that doesn’t have many chances. With a computer or smartphone, you can sit on your sofa and search for survey sites such as Surveys On The Go, InboxDollars or Swagbucks. Without much effort, you can start making money for your opinions. However, the ease of use comes with a low earning potential.
Food Delivery(递送)
If you enjoy driving, you can use your car to deliver food. You can sign up to deliver food from restaurants with services such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Another choice is delivering daily used goods with services such as Postmates, Shipt and Instacart. The earning potential for delivery can be higher than for other jobs because customers often give tips. The disadvantage is that these jobs require you to put in more time.
Photo Applications
If you go to the mall, you can use an app such as Field Agent or Gigwalk to make money by taking pictures of products in stores. See any help-wanted signs in the store windows? Take a picture and get paid for each one you find.
House Sitting and Pet Care
Summer is a time when people take vacations and may need someone to look after their homes or pets. Services such as HouseSitter and MindMyHouse connect homeowners with proper house sitters(看房人). For animal lovers who would rather care for someone’s pet while they are away, you can turn to services like Rover.
1. What do we know about making money through Survey-Taking?| A．It’s interesting. | B．It requires little effort. |
| C．It takes much time. | D．It requires special knowledge. |
| A．You can get some extra reward. |
| B．You work longer hours. |
| C．You need to drive your own car. |
| D．You deliver food for many people. |
| A．Swagbucks. | B．Uber Eats. | C．HouseSitter. | D．Rover. |
