1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Spring Festival Gala sees viewership rise nearly 13% to 679m

This year’s Spring Festival Gala, a celebration     1     (annual) produced and broadcast by China Media Group (CMG), unfolded on the eve of the Chinese New Year on Friday evening. This occasion signifies a cherished time when Chinese people around the world gather with their     2     (family) to welcome the Chinese New Year, attracting 679 million viewers,     3     15.13 % increase from the previous year.

The gala was also broadcast in about 200 countries in 68 languages,     4     (receive) warm feedback.

This year, the gala, besides Beijing,     5     (have) four branch venues in Shenyang, Liaoning province, Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Changsha, Hunan province, and Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Audience enjoyed a     6     (diverse) of local cultural elements from those places, such     7     folk musical instruments and folk dances.

    8     (support) by ultra-high-definition production, the gala was telecast on TV screens, public large screens, and mobile devices.

Since its inaugural (创始的) broadcast in 1983, the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala     9     (become) an integral part of celebrations in the country to usher (引领) in the Chinese New Year. A major entertainment during Lunar New Year’s Eve, the gala marks the joyous moment     10     families gather together to celebrate the upcoming year.

6 . Most people above 16 years old have a strong wish that they should drive on the road by themselves. Thus, getting a license is an exciting time in their life. Ultimate Drivers is there to help your teen learn the rules of the road and get important driving experience.

What We Offer

Intimate Drivers’ program will help students prepare for their road test and give them the skills they need to become lifelong safe and defensive drivers.

The beginner program offers 20 hours of in-class training, 12 hours of homework assignments and 8 hours of in-car training. Each in-class training lasts 120 minutes and each one-on-one in-car training 80 minutes. What’s more, students can be picked up for free from home, work or school.

What You Need To Know

Students can complete the classroom part of the course in just two weekends or if it better suits their schedules, they can take it during the evenings on weekdays. There are also classes offered during the holiday break.

Students can start taking line classroom part of the driving training without the G 1 license, but do need it by the time they’re ready to start the in-car driving lessons.

What Extra Benefits Are

The beginner drivers can get much through the program. After that they’ll receive student testimonials (证明书) . The testimonials show teenagers who have taken the course feel more confident in their abilities and many believe they couldn’t have passed the road test without it.

Sign up before April 5^th, and students can get an insurance discount!

1. How many times does the program offer in-class training?

A．20.

B．12.

C．10.

D．8.

2. What do students need to do to have in-car driving lessons?

A．Get the G 1 license.	B．Finish the classroom part.
C．Sign up before April 5th.	D．Receive a student testimonial.

3. Where may the text be from?

A．A review.	B．An advertisement.
C．A guide.	D．An encyclopedia.

7 . Western New Bridge Library Announcement

Shortened Library Hours for Spring Break

Library Hours have been shortened to 7 hours a day (9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.) for Spring Break from March 24 to March 30.

Coming Events

◆On Monday, March 24. at 10:30 a.m., Scott Sutton, a children’s writer, will tell stories to kids over seven. Sutton’s attractive style will surely inspire everyone present.
◆At 2 00 p.m, on Tuesday, a lecture will be given in Room 201, which focuses on the development of writing skill. Famous tutors from the district won’t disappoint you.
◆At 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the’Georgetown Musicians will present an Irish Folk Concert, which will be entertaining for the entire family. Come for the music and stay to check out some relevant books for the rest of the week!
◆On Thursday, March 27, at 2 00 p.m., the annual Children’s Gathering will take place in Room 201, the second floor. Pick up an invitation in the Children’s Room and return your RSVP (回复) to book your seat at the table by 3 00 p.m. on Tuesday,   March 25. Only children are allowed in the Gathering.
◆At 10 30 a.m. on Friday, March 28, Enzo Monfre of the hit kids’ science show, ENZOology, will bring Fossils Live! Surely Enzo will take the audience back in time, deep beneath the surface of the earth, to uncover the mysteries of killer dinosaurs, and more. Enzo recently appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show — come and see him at the library.

Please note: In case of emergency, please call the Help Desk at 926 3736 and follow the procedures outlined on the voice message. The calldown service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies The Help Desk supplies service to you all the year round! For questions about all these, please contact hld @wnbl. corg.

Come for the great Fun;   Stay for the relevant Books!

1. Tim wants to improve his writing skill, he’d better attend the related activity on _______.

A．March 24

B．March 25

C．March 26

D．March 27

2. If you want to take part in the annual Children’s Gathering, you _______.

A．must buy tickets first.

B．should make a reply to the invitation to make sure you get a seat.

C．apply ahead of time because there are not enough seats for everyone.

D．have to receive an invitation before 3 00 p. m. on Tuesday, March 25.

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the announcement?

A．Children can choose more than one of the activities.

B．Children can’t attend all the activities with their parents.

C．Children can borrow some relevant books for the activities.

D．The children who are interested in the mysteries of killer dinosaurs can attend the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday.

4. When there is an emergency, you should _______.

A．ring 9263637	B．call the Help Desk
C．contact hld @wnbl. Corg	D．stay in the library and wait

5. The announcement is mainly intended for _______.

A．the school children	B．volunteers of the activities
C．staff members of the library	D．parents of the school children

8 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour

The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. to you.

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Your guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.

Enjoy Peking duck as welcome dinner.

Accommodation: Downtown Beijing

Day 2: The Great Wall & the Summer Palace

Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours’ riding), have a break at the Beijing Bona Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing (观光) tour of the Summer Palace.

Suggested activity: Beijing opera shows (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-20:30 every evening)

Accommodation: Downtown Beijing

Day 3: Beijing city sightseeing & the local experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day’s touring: Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.

After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.

Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.

Accommodation: Downtown Beijing

Day 4: Beijing Olympic sites

Visit the Olympic sites: the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube and the Olympic Green, showing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.

After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.

For more information, just click here www.chinatour.com.

1. Whom is this advertisement aimed at?

A．Experts who study history and cities.	B．Foreigners who are new to China.
C．Kids who were born in other cities.	D．People who are interested in touring.

2. On which day can tourists enjoy the city’s traditional arts and local lifestyles?

A．Day 3.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 1.

D．Day 4.

3. Which activity is not included on Day 2 schedule?

A．Visiting the Summer Palace.	B．Enjoying Beijing opera in the evening.
C．Going to the Beijing Bona Jade Museum.	D．Paying a visit to the Water Cube.

4. Where can you read this tour plan?

A．in a newspaper	B．in a travel magazine
C．on TV	D．on a web page

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

When it seemed that social networks could no longer surprise us, China gave birth to     1     new application, Tik Tok. It is a social network in     2     you can create and share fun music videos with your friends and followers.

Tik Tok     3     (release) in September 2016 by Jinri Toutiao. With people of all ages loving it in 2019, the short-form video app is becoming     4     (rapid) popular around the country.

In order to use the application, we will need to create a user account, a process that will only take a few     5     (second). On Tik Tok the key is the music videos. When     6     (create) your music videos, you will be able to choose from hundreds of songs.     7     addition to being able to choose the most popular songs of the moment, users have a simple video editor to make their videos more     8     (surprise). Tik Tok aims to provide video editing service for mobile users, so all operations on this app are easy and clear     9     ( learn).

Creating videos with Tik Tok     10     (be) fun. Besides, we can “like” any other users’ video, leave comments, share it with friends, and so on.

10 . Community partners need you!

Swissvale Farmers Market

We’re looking for students to help us set up and take down our tent and spend the morning under the tent with us. Activities include some heavy lifting (optional), engaging with community members, picking up litter, handling small sales and lots of breaks!

Time: September 10, 2022   8:30 am – 1:15 pm

Garbage Olympics 2022

Join us for Garbage Olympics! A Pittsburgh wide competition between neighborhoods to see who can get the most litter and garbage off our beloved city streets! This year, we are competing against each other as well as the entire city! Teams A, B, and C will race to see who can get the most garbage collected!

We’ll have all the supplies ready, and will explain the rules to everyone before the event starts.

Time: September 17, 2022   8:00 am – 11:00 am

Food Pantry Distribution

The CHS Food Pantry needs volunteers to assist during preparation and distribution (分发) each week. This involves sorting food, stocking shelves, preparing the outdoor market, and assisting families. Customer service skills are important as volunteers may be assisting families directly. Understanding different socioeconomic (社会经济学的) and cultural backgrounds is helpful.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Colin McWhertor (cmcwhertor@chscorp.org or 412-246-1639).

Time: September 1, 2022 – December 22, 2022 Wednesday: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Thursday: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

1. What do Swissvale Farmers Market project and Garbage Olympics 2022 have in common?

A．Both start from 8:00 am in the neighborhoods.	B．Both include setting up tents.
C．Both require volunteers to gather rubbish.	D．Both involve team competitions.

2. What is required of an applicant for the CHS Food Pantry?

A．Customer service skills.	B．A degree in social economics.
C．Work experiences at a food company.	D．A different cultural background.

3. Where are you most likely to read this article?

A．In a research report.	B．In a social magazine.
C．In a travel brochure.	D．At a volunteer matching website.