1 . If there is one thing I’m sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.

The nature of what is news may change. What basically makes news is what affects our lives—the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic (基因的) engineering. In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do—as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.

It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home. In fact, I’m pretty sure that it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read   — sports and international news, etc.

I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media. They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn’t happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet, it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.

1. In the writer’s opinion, in the future, ___________.

A．more and more people will watch TV

B．newspapers will cover more scientific research

C．more big political affairs, wars and disasters will make news

D．newspapers will not be printed in publishing houses any longer

2. From the passage, we can infer that _____________.

A．the writer believes some media will die out

B．television will take the place of the newspaper

C．newspapers will stay with us together with other media

D．newspapers will win the competition among the different media

3. The underline phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph means “ ___________”.

A．depend on	B．compete with
C．fight with	D．kill off

4. What is the best title for this passage?

A．The Best Way to Get News	B．Make Your Own Newspaper
C．The Changes of Media	D．The Future of Newspaper

2 . Chinese Culture Day of Confucius Institute held in Egypt

The Chinese Culture Day of Confucius Institute in Cairo University was held for the first time at the Egyptian National Museum in the capital’s Tahrir Square on Monday, Oct 8, 2018. A teacher from Confucius Institute in Cairo University performs Wushu. Meanwhile, a woman performs Chinese calligraphy (书法) and a student from Confucius Institute in Cairo University performs Chinese folk dance.

Chinese opera legends make UK stage return

People in UK will have an opportunity to enjoy Chinese culture when the China National Peking Opera Company returns to the country for the fourth time, for a series of workshops and performances.

Activities will be held at the British Library, Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum. Lisa Lu, a respected actress will lead a group of artists from China, the US and the UK to discuss their experiences of working across a variety of artistic fields in different cultures over many years.

China Reading Corner opens in Fiji National Library

China Reading Corner opened here on Friday in the Fiji National Library to help strengthen the cultural exchanges between China and Fiji.

The China Reading Corner contains over 6,000 books, 20,000 e-books and other hardware given by China’s Zhengzhou Library.

Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Qian Bo said that, with this reading Corner, Fijian people know where to find the information they are interested in and the reading comer will serve as a window for Fijian people to look out to the outside world.

“The Chinese and Fijian people will further deepen their friendship and have a better understanding of each other,” said he.

1. In paragraph 1, all the following Chinese cultures are mentioned except ________.

A．Wushu	B．paper-cuts
C．calligraphy	D．folk dance

2. If you want to enjoy China’s National Peking Opera, you will go to ________.

A．China Reading Corner	B．Confucius Institute in Cairo
C．Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum	D．Egyptian National Museum

3. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A．Fijian people will have a better relationship with China.

B．Lisa Lu will perform Peking opera in Britain.

C．Fiji library gave over 6,000 books to China Reading Corner.

D．The China National Peking Opera Company went to UK for the 1st time.

4. What topic do the three events mentioned have in common?

A．Artist.	B．Library.
C．University.	D．Culture.

5. Where is the text probably from?

A．A science report.	B．A guidebook.
C．A newspaper.	D．A diary.

3 . Need a Job This Summer?

The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.

Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.

Jobs for Youth

If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.

Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).

Summer Company

Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.

Stewardship Youth Ranger Program

You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.

Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.

Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)

Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.

1. What is special about Summer Company?

A．It requires no training before employment.

B．It provides awards for running new businesses.

C．It allows one to work in the natural environment.

D．It offers more summer job opportunities.

2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?

A．15-18.

B．15-24.

C．15-29.

D．16-17.

3. Which program favors the disabled?

A．Jobs for Youth.	B．Summer Company.
C．Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.	D．Summer Employment Opportunities.

4 . Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours

Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!

Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)

Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.

Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.

Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (7miles)

Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.

1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?

A．Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

B．Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.

C．Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.

D．Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.

2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?

A．Meet famous people.	B．Go to a national park.
C．Visit well-known museums.	D．Enjoy interesting stories.

3. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?

A．City maps.	B．Cameras.
C．Meals.	D．Safety lights.

5 . Several factors make a good newspaper story. First， ____ ，it must be new. But since TV can react to events so quickly, this is often a problem for ____. They usually respond ____ it in one of three ways.
One by providing ____ detail, comment or background information.
One by finding a new ____ on the day’s major stories.
One by printing completely different stories which ____ doesn’t broadcast.
What else? Well—it also has to be ____. People don’t want to read about ____ , everyday life. Because of this, many stories ____ some kind of conflict or danger. This is one reason why so much news seems to be ____ news, “ Plane lands safely—no-one hurt ”doesn’t sell newspapers. “Plane ____ —200 feared dead !” does .
Next, there’s human interest. People are interested in other ____ —particularly in the rich, famous and powerful. Stories about the private lives of pop singers, actors, models, politicians, ____ , all appear regularly in certain newspapers .
Finally, for many editors, ____ is an important factor, too. They prefer stories about people, places and events which their readers know. That’s ____ the stories in Tokyo’s newspapers are often very different from the stories printed in Paris, Cairo, New York or Buenos Aires.1.

A．gradually

B．extremely

C．obviously

D．precisely

2.

A．newspapers

B．publications

C．reporters

D．broadcasters

3.

A．with

B．on

C．of

D．to

4.

A．extra

B．available

C．reliable

D．memorable

5.

A．direction

B．look

C．angle

D．section

6.

A．TV

B．internet

C．newspaper

D．radio

7.

A．conventional

B．dramatic

C．professional

D．sensitive

8.

A．common

B．usual

C．ordinary

D．special

9.

A．urge

B．neglect

C．increase

D．involve

10.

A．good

B．bad

C．exciting

D．informative

11.

A．crashes

B．bumps

C．strikes

D．drops

12.

A．places

B．people

C．things

D．news

13.

A．in addition

B．in any case

C．for example

D．after all

14.

A．personality

B．similarity

C．tolerance

D．familiarity

15.

A．that

B．why

C．because

D．what