1 . Can red TV dramas awaken a strong desire in young people to learn about China’s revolutionary history? The answer is yes. Chinese TV drama Awakening Age, which narrates the story of how the Communist Party of China (CPC) was founded in 1921, ended several months ago, but it remains a hot topic on social media, where discussion shows that it has played a positive role in educating young people about China’s revolutionary history.

The TV series celebrating this year’s 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC has won high praise online. The stories of the young people in the drama — who gave everything, even their lives, to the revolution — have touched a large number of viewers. The storytelling in the show has also been hailed by viewers for successfully showing the depth of the CPC’s history and spirit, as well as the warmth of China and every family in the country.

Many audiences were inspired to find background information about the series and commented that this is their first time to voluntarily learn the history about the founding of the Party and the country. “I read many of Lu Xun’s novels such as A Madman’s Diary when I was in elementary school, but I couldn’t understand why he wrote them or the angry feelings hiding in the characters. After watching the drama, I read these novels again and found that I can now understand what they wanted to convey to readers,” said Li Lin, a 29-year-old viewer.

Some school teachers have been showing video clips from the series in classes to arouse students’ interest in the time period and help them learn more about history. A junior high school teacher from Taiyuan, in north China’s Shanxi Province, said that this has proven effective as some students told her after class that the show had left a strong impression on them.

1. What can we know about Awakening Age according to paragraph 1?

A．It inspired many students to join the CPC.	B．It described the establishment of the CPC.
C．Many famous actors starred in the drama.	D．It reached the most viewers among TV series.

2. Which of the following could replace the underlined word “hailed” in paragraph 2?

A．Recorded

B．Recalled

C．Proven

D．Praised

3. What did watching the drama help Li Lin acquire?

A．A firm decision to be a good writer.	B．The strong desire to be a CPC member.
C．A better understanding of related literature works.	D．The determination to be a successful actor.

4. What words could best describe the drama?

A．Instructive and touching.	B．Historical and delightful.
C．Informative and entertaining.	D．Imaginative and inspiring.

2 . The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling (刺激的) rides and attractions in the world.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Located(坐落) in Virginia，USA，this theme park has some of the highestrated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot，Alpengeist，Griffon，the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides，rides for kids，other rides，shows，tours，animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries，the park has won an award for the quality of its food.

Everland

As one of the world’s most popular theme parks，Everland is located in Yongin，Gyeonggido Province，South Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides，including a world-famous wooden roller coaster，and many other attractions such as an African hunting ride，a zoo，indoor and outdoor water parks，shows and more.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK，a classic wooden roller coaster，a steel tower ride，the biggest indoor dark ride in the world，a host of rides for kids and more.

Port Aventura World

Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada，this park is divided into six theme areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia，Mexico，America，China and the Mediterranean. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.

1. What did Busch Gardens Williamsburg win an award for?

A．The highest thrill rides.	B．A Sesame Street theme area.
C．Good quality of its food.	D．A host of thrilling water rides.

2. Which park will a visitor loving thrill and hunting rides probably choose?

A．Busch Gardens Williamsburg.	B．Everland.
C．Blackpool Pleasure Beach.	D．Port Aventura World.

3. Where is the theme park including a China area located in?

A．In Virginia.	B．In Yongin.
C．In Lancashire.	D．On Costa Daurada.

3 . Because of the spread of COVID-19, many students are forced to study at home. But parents are worried about how their children can learn more efficiently. The following websites might give you a clue.

Scratch

With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch can be downloaded free of charge. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ages. Scratch is used in more than 150 different countries and available in more than 40 languages.

Mr. Bob

Mr. Bob is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science. Bob encourages parents and teachers to practice Random Acts of Science by providing instructions and videos for interactive science experiments on his website. Bob has also coauthored a very popular series of science adventure books for kids.

Oxford Owl for School

Oxford Owl for School is home to online teaching, learning and assessment resources and expert support for primary schools. Free teaching, learning and assessment resources are provided, including book recommendations, storytelling videos, activity sheets and teaching notes. With a library of free, tablet-friendly eBooks, you’ll find the perfect eBook for every pupil.

The National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization to explore and protect our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations. Our yellow border serves to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. We reach millions of people around the world, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages.

1. Which website is most suitable for science lovers?

A．Scratch.	B．Mr. Bob.
C．Oxford Owl for School.	D．The National Geographic Society.

2. What is special about Oxford Owl for School?

A．It owns a library in America.	B．It offers materials for students only.
C．It provides online books for free.	D．It is suitable for students of all ages.

3. What do Scratch and the National Geographic Society have in common?

A．They have users worldwide.	B．They choose books for kids to read.
C．They are designed especially for kids.	D．They are both nonprofit organizations.