1 . People have been predicting (预测) the death of cable TV (有线电视) for a long time, but this really might be it. Just a decade (十年) ago, nearly all Americans — more than 85 percent of U.S. households — paid for packages of TV channels from cable or satellite ( 卫 星) companies. That started to drop slowly at first and then far more quickly in the past few years. Now, the share of American homes that pay for traditional TV service is approaching 50 percent, according to expert Craig Moffett and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan research group.
For comparison, cellphones were around for decades before the percentage of Americans who didn’t have a landline ( 座 机) at home reached 50 percent, around 2017. Maybe it seems predictable that cable TV would go the way of the landline. I promise you that it was not necessarily obvious, even once Netflix started to take off. Old habits die hard. Old industries that make a lot of people rich die even harder. And don’t forget that some new technology habits catch on fast but don’t stick.
What may be a final drop in America’s cable TV industry is a big deal. It shows that technology can change deep-rooted ways of doing things slowly, and then suddenly.
Ian Olgeirson, a research director at Kagan who has been following America’s TV market for about 20 years, told me that he was surprised by how quickly the monthly cable bill went from being standard to outdated for many Americans. Olgeirson and other TV experts I’ve been speaking to didn’t single out a turning point in cable TV’s big drop. They said the downward trend ( 趋 势) was more like a series of progressive changes building up.
It’s clear that the cable TV system that for decades brought joy and headaches to tens of millions of Americans is wearing thin. The wild card is whether Americans keep turning away from cable and satellite TV relatively slowly, or whether it will fail suddenly.
I have always loved TV. I felt like a real grown-up when I first started to pay a huge bill for television, partly to watch my favorite football team. I had reduced my cable TV package, but then a few months ago I was told that my bill was going to increase by about $10 a month. That was it. I’m a no-cable household now, too.
1. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about cable TV?| A．Its falling popularity. | B．Its increasing payments. |
| C．Its various TV channels. | D．Its high service standard. |
| A．To prove technology can change the world. | B．To show it is not easy for cable TV to go away. |
| C．To illustrate there is no market left for cable TV. | D．To explain technology can bring fortune to people. |
| A．America’s TV market was down suddenly. |
| B．The death of cable TV will come in about 20 years. |
| C．Americans turned away from cable TV so quickly. |
| D．There are still many Americans showing interest in cable TV. |
| A．Cable TV won’t be replaced by satellite TV | B．Cable TV brought joy to Americans |
| C．Cable TV has existed for decades | D．Cable TV is the new landline |
You are watching your favorite TV show when a commercial break starts. First you see an ad for candy. Then there is one for fast food. Your stomach growls. Suddenly, all you can think about is how much you need a snack.
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Researchers from McMaster University in Canada studied the effects of junk food ad. The researchers examined the effects of advertising junk food on more than 6000kids through TV commercials and other types of media. They found that kids made unhealthy food and drink choicesas quickly as 30 minutes after seeing the ads.
“There is too much unhealthy food advertising out there,” Says Behnam Sadeghirad. He’s one of the researchers who led the study. “This is dangerous for younger children.”
Food and drink ads are everywhere from TV to the Internet. Companies want to make sure you know about their products. They spend nearly 1.8 billion a year on food ads aimed at kids according to a report.
The Nielsen Company tracked the number of food ads that kids saw in 2015. It found that kids watched nearly 12 food ads on TV each day. Most of these ads weren’t for health y foods. In fact, on average. kids saw only one ad per week for fruits and vegetables. Instead, most of the ads were for fast food, candy and sugary drinks.
Jennifer Harris, a professor at the University of Connecticut, says this is a big part of the problem. “Unhealthy foods are not things we should be encouraging kids to eat more often”. Harris says. “But unfortunately those are the products being advertised to them the most”.
Health experts say it’s OK to treat yourself to a cookie once in a while. But what can you do to keep from having an unhealthy snack every time you see an ad for junk food? Harris says it’s important to learn to spot the techniques companies use in their ads, tell their kids what is going on and help kids think about whether these products are good for them.
1. What did researchers from MaMaster University find?2. What do the findings of the Nielsen Company suggest?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
To avoid negative impacts of advertisements for unhealthy food, parents should keep their kids from watching these kinds of advertisements.
4. Please briefly describe what you can do to reduce the negative impact of advertising on your life.
3 . MOVIE GUIDE FRIDAY
| Harry Potter Ⅲ 14:00 21:00 Science Fiction Now Harry Potter has been in the wizardry school for three years. He begins a new life. How is everything going? | Mr. Bean 9:00 18:00 Comedy Rowan Atkinson is a great actor. His movie Mr. Bean is coming. It’s very funny. Don’t miss it. |
| Hi Mum 11:00 16:00 Comedy Do you like Jia Ling? She is both the actress and director of this movie. It’s so interesting and moving. Come and have fun! | The Monkey King 17:00 22:00 Cartoon It is picked from Journey to the west. This movie describes a brave hero who is fearless to fight against all gods … Children, come and see it! |
| A．Comedy. | B．Science fiction. |
| C．Cartoon. | D．Action movie. |
| A．Harry Potter Ⅲ | B．Mr. Bean |
| C．Hi Mum | D．The Monkey King |
| A．2:00 a. m | B．4:00 a. m | C．1:00 p. m | D．9:00 p. m |
4 . In the past decade, the use of social media has grown in a way that no one could have guessed. It has turned some teenagers into celebrities (名人) and turned the famous into the infamous, overnight.
A key feature of social media, however, is its volatility. Trends come and go, disappearing almost as quickly as they appeared. So, what were the key social media trends of 2019?
Short video apps such as TikTok and its Chinese equivalent Douyin, took the world by storm. The Telegraph reported that TikTok was ranked 8th on Apple’s App Store in April. And Douyin had more than 300 million domestic monthly active users in June, CNBC said.
Why are these short videos — which are rarely longer than a few minutes — so popular? Jiang Yige, Singapore-based analyst at FengHe Fund Management, has a theory. Short videos are “just right to fill in the little gaps in our busy schedules”, he told CNBC.
These videos — apart from being very convenient — are important to teenagers because they allow them to express themselves, according to Teen Vogue.
The sense of community that users of short video apps get is another appealing feature. Liza Koshy, a user of the US app Musically who has over 2 million followers, said that she was thrilled when anyone said that her video had “inspired” him. “It’s really cool...because I think that as short video creators that’s what we all expect,” she added.
Live streaming is another feature of our social media life that now seems as natural as sunrise. It’s a pretty neat idea: You can watch anyone, anywhere, live.
However, China has taken live streaming to a whole new level. In China, more than 100 million viewers monthly watch a live streaming video. Forbes thought that a number of factors had led to the popularity of live streams. Among them is viewers’ ability to interact while remaining anonymous.
However, the boom in social media may be having side effects too. Fake news is one serious problem it arguably causes. Material shared on these platforms is often not checked for accuracy. The most basic content can be false and can sway users one way or another. We use social media all the time; that doesn’t mean that we understand the influence it is having on us. We should be mindful of both the time we spend on it and its impact on our minds.
1. The underlined word “volatility” in Paragraph 2 possibly means “being ”.| A．changeable | B．steady |
| C．promising | D．violent |
| A．they are very convenient |
| B．they help people kill time |
| C．they provide a sense of community |
| D．they allow people to express themselves |
| A．The information from social media is highly reliable. |
| B．When it comes to social media, people know short videos the best. |
| C．People can’t communicate with each other without social media. |
| D．There is still much room for social media to make improvement. |
| A．Rapid Development of Social Media |
| B．Key Social Media Trends of 2019 |
| C．Short Videos Taking the World by Storm |
| D．Live Streaming — A New Feature of Social Media |
5 . Orchid Island is a striking travel destination full of natural beauty. Due to popular demand, we’ve assembled two- and three-day tour packages to ensure you’ll see the best the island has to offer.
ISLAND ADVENTURES TRAVEL AGENCY
Package options and prices
Two-day tour $406
Three-day tour $606
What to expect
Our tour begins with a scooter(小型摩托车) tour around the island. In the late afternoon, it’s time to head to the beach for a wonderful snorkeling adventure. Finally, we’ll close out the first day by taking in an Orchid Island sunset over the Qingqing Grassland. The following morning, you’ll witness an unforgettable sunrise at Dongqing Bay. Later, you’ll travel around the island on your scooter and observe traditional Tao fishing boats. You’ll even have the option of rowing out to sea on one of these boats for a small additional expense.
The three-day tour costs an additional $200, but it’s well worth the extra expense. It includes a historical tour of traditional underground houses and a visit to the well-known Lover’s Cave.
• Both packages include round-trip boat tickets from Fugang Port to Orchid Island.
• Snorkeling equipment rental and professional instruction are included.
Reminders
Travelers are required to present ID at Fugang Port.
Travelers must have a scooter driving license for scooter rentals.
1. What can you do at the end of the first day of the tour?| A．Go snorkeling. |
| B．Camp at Dongqing Bay. |
| C．Ride a scooter around the island. |
| D．Enjoy the sunset over the Qingqing Grassland. |
| A．It features scooter driving. |
| B．It gives tourists round-trip ferry tickets. |
| C．It involves a visit to the Lover’s Cave. |
| D．It includes boarding traditional fishing boats. |
| A．Receiving professional instruction. | B．Rowing a traditional boat out to sea. |
| C．Renting snorkeling equipment. | D．Renting a scooter. |
6 . Family Fun in Canadian Museum of Nature
Bring the whole family to rediscover our fully reformed museum and new galleries.
•What to See and Do
Check out What’s On for all the events, educational activities and HD movies happening during your visit. On the first floor, you can see birds, dive down into the depths at the helm (舵柄) of a submersible (潜水器) or explore a cave...Don’t miss our 3D gallery play areas on the third floor when visiting with kids. By visiting here, your children will learn more about nature. Check out Our Exhibitions which presents our special exhibitions.
•Hours, Admission, Services and More
Everything you need to plan your visit:
•Opening Hours
Summer Hours (June 1－September 4):
9 am－6 pm(Saturday－Wednesday)
9 am－8 pm(Thursday and Friday)
Regular Hours: 9 am－5 pm(except Monday and Thursday)
•Admission
Adult: $14
Senior(65＋): $12
Student(13＋): $12
Child(3－12): $10
Tiny Tot(0－2): Free
•Parking
Paid parking is available on the Canadian Museum of Nature grounds.
Rates
$3 per half hour
At most $14 per day (until 4:30 am)
Evening flat rate(统一价格): $5(4:30 pm－4:30 am)
Charges accumulate (evening and next day) of vehicles that are parked overnight.
•Shopping
Be sure to stop at our Nature Boutique on the second floor for a vast selection of games, books and nature-related souvenirs.
•Explore Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a lot of information, images and videos on our websites. The museum participates in several social networks. Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.
1. What does the Canadian Museum of Nature do for kids?| A．Improve their taste in the art. |
| B．Raise their awareness of nature. |
| C．Train them to submersibles. |
| D．Inspire them to do scientific research. |
| A．On the Canadian Museum of Nature grounds. |
| B．On the first floor. |
| C．On the second floor. |
| D．On the third floor. |
| A．$38 | B．$40 | C．$54 | D．$52 |
7 . Journalism Workshop
Learn print,radio,television,digital
High school students in Washington,D.C.area are invited to apply to the Washington Association of Black Journalists’ annual Urban Journalism Workshop.WABJ has been guiding the next generation of journalists since 1986 through this programme.UJW was started by long-time Chicago Tribune and St.Louis Times Dispatch reporter George Curry and former Washington Post reporter Athelia Knight.During the workshop,students learn the fundamentals of print,radio,TV and digital journalism.Current and former professional journalists of Washington Post,NPR and other media companies volunteer to teach participants.A scholarship is offered for qualifying seniors.
•Sessions are held for eight continuous Saturdays from 29 February to 18 April,9 am-4 pm.
•Scholarship criteria include an essay,stories produced in the workshop,class attendance and participation in all eight sessions.
•High school students,all classifications,in the greater D.C.area are encouraged to apply.
Students should contact UJW Coordinator Trina Williams for details or check with their high school advisers.
To download an application,read more about available scholarships or learn about the Urban Journalism Workshop,visit the website or contact UJW Coordinator Trina Williams.Applications and required materials must be received by Friday,29 January.
1. What can be learnt if the students join the workshop?| A．The management of the UJW. | B．The basic skills of digital journalism. |
| C．The classification of electronic devices. | D．The qualities of environmental journalists. |
| A．Saturday,11 April. | B．Wednesday,18 March. |
| C．Wednesday,29 January. | D．Saturday,22 February. |
| A．Sports. | B．Education. | C．Science. | D．Entertainment. |
8 . Hershey’s Chocolate World Tours
The centre of the Hershey’s Chocolate universe, the 2-story redbrick Hershey’s Chocolate World delves (钻研) into the company’s history and production
process. Located in aptly named Hershey, Pennsylvania, the venue offers free tours that reveal the how-it-happens details of their luscious products — and, naturally, offers chocolate tastings.
Things to Know Before You Go
●Hershey’s Chocolate World is ideal for chocoholics of all ages.
●Strollers are allowed inside the building but must be parked in a designated area to ride the rides. Strollers are available for rent on-site.
●Free WiFi is available throughout Hershey’s Chocolate World.
●Hershey’s Chocolate Tour, Chocolate Tasting Experience, and 4-D Chocolate Mystery are accessible to wheelchairs.
How to Get There
Hershey’s Chocolate World is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, about 18 miles (29 kilometres) from Harrisburg and 96 miles (155 kilometres) from Philadelphia. It’s free to park at Hershey’s Chocolate World for up to one hour. Shuttles run to Chocolate World from all of the Hershey park resorts.
When to Get There
Chocolate World is open from 9 am daily;closing times vary by season, and it is closed on Christmas Day. Saturdays are the busiest day to visit Chocolate World and nearby Hershey park; visit on a weekday if you want to avoid crowds. The trolley dons seasonal themes for Halloween and the holiday season with special hours to visit popular downtown light displays in winter.
DIY Candy Bar
One of the most popular activities at Hershey’s Chocolate World is the Create a Candy Bar zone. After purchasing a ticket, you can choose your own ingredients and wrapper to make a custom candy bar to take home.
1. What attracts visitors most in Chocolate World?| A．Learning its production process. |
| B．Watching 4-D Chocolate Mystery. |
| C．Visiting downtown light displays. |
| D．Making candy bars with your own hands. |
| A．strollers can be allowed anywhere |
| B．visitors can taste chocolate for free |
| C．tourists must pay to take the tour |
| D．kids must be restricted in a designated area |
| A．Hershey’s Chocolate Tours have barrier-free facilities. |
| B．Parking is not allowed in Chocolate World. |
| C．Chocolate World is open all the year round. |
| D．Chocolate World closes at the same time daily. |
9 . The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, is a European research organization that operates the largest particle (粒子) physics laboratory in the world. Set up in 1954, the organization is based in the northwest of Geneva on the Franco-Swiss border. At CERN, we try to discover what the universe is made of and how it works.
Taking part in the largest scientific experiment in the world.
Doctoral Student Program
The program is now open for applications. All applications should reach us no later than 22 October 2021.
This is a chance to continue your studies while spending up to 36 months working with leading scientists. Whether you’ve already chosen a subject or are still making your decision, if your major is engineering or computing, this is an invitation to further your knowledge in a great organization.
Marie-Curie PhD Positions
There are no openings at the moment but as soon as there is a new position, it will be published here.
Thinking of doing your PhD abroad and looking for funding? Then the Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD fellowship (奖学金) for Early Stage Researchers in Europe might be the right chance for you.
Technical Student Program
The program is now open for applications. All applications should reach us no later than 24 October 2021.
If you’re an undergraduate (大学生) in engineering or computing and are looking for a practical training period or a place to complete your final project, you could spend 4 to 12 months at CERN during the course of your studies.
Administrative Student Program
The program is now open for applications. All applications should reach us no later than 20 October 2021.
The Administrative Student Program is aimed at undergraduate students majoring in administration who will spend a training period of 2 to 12 months at CERN during the course of their studies.
1. What can we learn about CERN?| A．It is located in France. |
| B．It is a leading scientific organization. |
| C．It aims to provide scientific training for students. |
| D．It is a formal part of Europe’s education system. |
| A．It has yet to accept applications. |
| B．It offers students practical training. |
| C．It asks for computing students. |
| D．It lasts up to 12 months. |
| A．20 October. | B．21 October. |
| C．22 October. | D．24 October. |
10 . Kids Night Out — Fun Saturday Night Parties
We miss our campers between summer and school breaks, so we are starting a monthly Kids Night Out event to keep our community together more often.
DATES AND HOURS
Dates: The second Saturday of each month: January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13.
Hours: 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION
Berkwood Hedge School
1809 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
AGES
We’ll be having a mixed age group:
•Ages 4 ½ -10, with up to 27 campers.
•Youth Leaders, ages 11+.
ACTIVITIES & DINNER
In downtown Berkeley, we have wonderful outdoor play areas — sand box, climbing wall, big yards for basketball and other games. For indoor play, we have art activities, board games, and a dance party with light sticks. For parents: the place is near to movie theaters and restaurants!
We provide a vegetarian dinner with healthy ingredients. Dinner is made by Chef Brad, who always brings so much love and care to his meals.
FEES
$60/night if you sign up by 2:00 pm on the day before camp, otherwise $75/night.
$300 for all 6 nights.
STAFF
Ceri Mitchell, Brad Olson and Olivia Becketti.
Our staff are careful, creative and enthusiastic (热情的). They are employed to guide and enrich our programs and develop friendship among campers.
YOUTH LEADERS
We are inviting kids with strong skills in welcoming, connecting, and playing with kids to join our youth leader team. You can get in touch with Ceri Mitchell. We hope you can make it.
1. What can parents do when their kid is playing at the party?| A．Work. | B．Cook. | C．Go shopping. | D．See a movie. |
| A．$300. | B．$75. | C．$60. | D．$50. |
| A．Chef Brad. | B．Ceri Mitchell. | C．Brad Olson. | D．Olivia Becketti. |
