1 . Sara Kays, a 22-year-old girl, is a rising star on online video-sharing platforms. She not only uses TikTok(抖音) to promote her music but also posts songs to get feedback(反馈) from her followers.

“It’s been cool to engage with people that way” said Kays, who has been using online platforms to realize her music dream. Now, she is famous on TikTok with about 1.3 million followers. She released her breakup song Remember That Night? in November 2020. The post blew up, getting almost three million views in a matter of days.

Kays has loved singing since she was young. At 11, she got a guitar from her mother and then started to sing while playing. Gradually, people started asking her to play at restaurants and she also started to post some live videos on YouTube, gaining her more and more followers. At 17, Kays turned to songwriting to help her deal with the confusion in life and serve as an outlet for her thoughts and feelings.

“I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to release songs and that all these people are listening to them online,” said Kays. “It’s been amazing.”

Different from other content creators who update their content frequently, Kays updates on a weekly basis and only posts videos about her songs and related stories, such as singing, playing the guitar or ukulele, shooting music videos. Her videos are always simple, and the recording process is pretty simple too: she edit the vocals and video in her room.

Now, Kays has signed with a music company. In Kays’ eyes, people like her songs and videos because she writes about life experiences and emotions of the youth. “I just sing and share my feelings about divorced parents, body image, loneliness and mental health,” said Kays. “I want more people to know they’re not alone with the struggles in their lives.”

1. For what purpose does Kays use TikTok?

A．To relax herself.	B．To learn the fashion.
C．To chat with people.	D．To realize her dream.

2. What does the underlined phrase “blew up” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Was almost ignored.	B．Received a lot of criticism.
C．Suddenly became popular.	D．Confused most people.

3. Why did Kays start to write songs?

A．She hoped to make money by writing songs.

B．She wanted to find an outlet for her feelings.

C．Her followers asked her to write songs for them.

D．She wanted to help parents with their difficulties.

4. According to Kays, why do people like her songs?

A．She updates her songs frequently on video platforms.

B．Her music videos are simple and inspiring.

C．She posts the recording process for her songs.

D．Her songs express feelings felt by many young people.

5. What’s the best title for the text?

A．A Girl Chasing Her Dream on TikTok

B．Different Ways to Use TikTok Well

C．The Popularity of Music on TikTok

D．Music Videos Released on TikTok

2 . Hiking Across the Great Outdoors

What limits you from hiking more often? Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?

Yukon Outdoors Club

Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca

Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.

Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.

UBC Varsity Outdoor Club

Website: ubc-voc. com

Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60

Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.

Pender Harbor Hiking Group

Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com

Membership cost: Free

Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.

Vernon Outdoors Club

Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org

Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.

Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.

1. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership?

A．The Yukon Outdoors Club.	B．The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club.
C．The Pender Harbor Hiking Group.	D．The Vernon Outdoors Club.

2. What do Yukon Outdoors Club and UBC Varsity Outdoor Club have in common according to the text?

A．Both organize workshops for their members.

B．Both lend hiking equipment to their members.

C．Both rate their members based on their hiking skills.

D．Both have built backcountry huts for their members.

3. What do we know about hikes organized by the Pender Harbor Hiking Group?

A．They are mostly held on weekends.

B．They are arranged two months ahead of time.

C．Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website.

D．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes.

4. When does the Vernon Outdoors Club hold its Rambles event?

A．Every Monday.	B．Every Tuesday.
C．Every Wednesday.	D．Every Sunday.

5. Where can you probably read the passage?

A．A P. E. textbook.	B．A health report.
C．A sports leaflet.	D．A gym notice.

5 . AWL is well known for its dictionaries and English language teaching materials. Some readers have written in to ask us for the latest information on high quality books on English, so here we introduce two texts that aim to improve spoken English fluency.

Let’s Speak (Beginner)

By Bev Dusuya, Naoko Ozeki and Kevin Bergman

ISBN: 962001359X

Speak Up (Pre Intermediate)

By Kev Kusuya, Nako Zeki

ISBN: 058222805O

“Teach the students about your culture and help them talk about their own.” How often are these worthy goals kept from being achieved by the limitations of your beginner level learners? Students at all levels want to talk about culture.

Topics include food, shopping, sports, fashion, the roles of men and women health, music and others.

These are all chosen from surveys of over 15,000 students about their own interests in cross cultural communication.

“Let’s Speak” and “Speak Up” share a special but excellent way that allows all students to take part in.

The series has questions which start thinking and help collect opinions about personal topics. Conversation practice is provided by using models of basic exchanges on the topic. Also, the cultural information presented in the series comes in the form of interesting, relevant facts and ideas from other countries through listening tasks and Culture Quiz exercises.

“Let’s Speak” is fit for entry level students of all ages. “Speak Up” provides for the needs of higher level beginners. Offering the same careful listening and speaking help, but with slightly more open ended discussion.

For any information about AWL’s books, please get in touch with the following address:

Beijing Addison Wesley Longman Information Center

Room 2306, FLTRY Beijing

19 Xi San Huan Beilu, Beijing 100081

Tel: (010) 68917488   (010) 68917788 ext 2306

Fax: (010) 68917499

E-mail: zrh@ public. Bat. Net. Cn

1. Which of the following is not mentioned about the two books in the passage?

A．Content.

B．Writer.

C．Price.

D．Book number.

2. The two books have in common everything except ______.

A．the same interesting topics

B．the same level of learners

C．proper ways to excite the learner to talk

D．right kinds of activities for cultural communication

3. What does “entry level” refer to in this passage?

A．Low level beginners.	B．Experts.
C．High level beginners.	D．Native speakers.

4. According to the passage, you can have at least ______ ways to be connected if you want to know something about (AWL’s) books.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．six

5. The passage is probably taken from the ______ section in a newspaper.

A．EDUCATION

B．NEWS

C．BOOKSHELF

D．OPINION

6 . Active Challenge Weight loss camp for girls aged 13-18 in Canada.

Location： Beautiful Bear Creek Outdoor Centre near Ottawa Ontario Season： July 2-August 28th Capacity： 40

Activities include hiking，rafting，canoeing，yoga （瑜伽），cooking， camp skills， mountain biking，nutrition classes， swimming， fitness classes，etc Choose what you like.

Active Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women. The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds. We use outdoor adventures to challenge the girls, to give them something to draw strength from.

Because you'll be losing weight alongside young women just like you, you'll find no one laughing at you and you'll help each other. At Active Challenge you'll make lifelong friends with young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities.

Unlike any other weight loss program, Active Challenge is designed so you'll lose weight and have the strategies （策略） and skills to keep the weight off forever. Active Challenge does not put you on a diet. We follow the Canada Food Guide to healthy eating and exercise appropriate portion （一份） control. We help you develop healthy habits.

The staff at Active Challenge combine experienced outdoor adventure professionals with highly qualified clinicians. All of us are absolutely devoted to helping you achieve lasting behavioral change and weight loss. Most of all, we are devoted to having a great time doing it.

Pre-Camp： Upon registration （注册） in Active Challenge, a registration package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials, an introduction to Active Challenge and pre-program personal challenging assignments （任务） to get you on your way toward a healthier self.

Post-Camp： Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during the camp. After the camp ends we will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months through letters, emails and phone calls，tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.

1. Outdoor adventurous activities are held for girls ______ .

A．to follow a good diet	B．to lose weight quickly
C．to build up their health	D．to increase their confidence

2. How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge?

A．Lonely but safe.	B．Cold but exciting.
C．Friendly and supportive.	D．Competitive and challenging.

3. After registration, girls ______.

A．should go to buy the program preparation materials

B．will be informed how to get prepared for the program

C．should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight

D．will have to finish some challenging assignments at home

4. The post-camp help will last ______.

A．until the end of November	B．until the beginning of the next year
C．until girls achieve success in their lives	D．until girls can keep their weight off forever

5. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To explain why Active Challenge is popular.

B．To share skills and strategies of losing weight.

C．To show how important losing weight is.

D．To invite girls to join in Active Challenge.

7 . Student Competitions

BEDTIME STORY

Prize: Other awards

Region: Asia

Eligibility(报名资格): Open to everyone

Deadline: 2021-04-15

We all have grown up listening to bedtime stories from our parents and grandparents. However, due to the digitized modern lifestyle, today’s children have lost interest in the bedtime stories that were an important part of childhood. StoryMirror presents an opportunity to share your bedtime stories through this contest which aims to bring back the culture of telling wonderful stories to children. Top3 winners in story & audio would get $500 from StoryMirror Shop.

EUROPEAN FASHION AWARD FASH 2021

Prize: Cash

Region: Europe

Eligibility: Students

Deadline: 2021-04-20

The European Fashion Award FASH 2021 is awarded with ￡5,000, the special award with ￡1,000 from one of the sponsors. The Europe-wide competition is aimed at particularly talented students from all design disciplines in the three categories of students, bachelor(学士), master(硕士) and doctor. In addition to designers, graduates (from May1, 2020) from the fields of garment(服装) technology, product development or design engineering can apply.

ONLINE ART COMPETITION

Prize: Other awards

Region: Global

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Deadline: 2021-04-25

GLAD(Global Learners Academy of Development) is organizing an Online Art Competition on the theme-Corona Virus for Children from 6 years to 18 years.The children from 6 years and above can participate by sending any picture along with the details such as Name, Class and School, City, and Country. Each student can send only one entry(参赛作品) per competition. Paintings must be the student’s original creative work and should be closely related to the theme.

BIEA STUDENT STEM COMPETITION

Prize: Cash

Region: Global

Eligibility: High school Students

Deadline: 2021-04-30

The competition theme is on developing solutions to collecting plastic waste from waterways. One winning team will receive 5000 pounds towards their school science lab. The Stem Competition is organized by the British International Education Association, and is an annual competition for students under the age of 18. It aims to develop talent in science, technology, engineering, and maths(STEM).

1. What is the purpose of the StoryMirror story contest?

A．To raise kids’ ability to listen to stories.

B．To establish the habit of storytelling again.

C．To let kids learn to write stories themselves.

D．To memorize the wonderful childhood days.

2. Which competition offers a special prize?

A．The online art competition.

B．The bedtime story competition.

C．BIEA student STEM competition.

D．The European fashion award FASH 2021.

3. Who can apply for the European Fashion Award FASH 2021?

A．High school students.

B．Any bachelor, master and doctor.

C．People who have never studied design.

D．Fresh university graduates who major in design.

4. What is not allowed in the online art competition?

A．The participant hands in only one painting.

B．Parents do the painting on behalf of their children.

C．The participant’s artwork is about Corona Virus.

D．The participant sends his/her work earlier than April 25,2021.

5. In the STEM competition, ___________.

A．only applicants from the UK are allowed to participate

B．the winner will win 5000 pounds for himself/herself

C．Participants’ technical knowledge will be put to good use

D．the participants will go to pick up garbage in the river

8 . London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you'll find:

• 19 historic buildings

• 22 museums and art galleries

• 8 tours, cruises and walks and entertainment activities

• 13 places of interest including boats and aquariums

• 12 restaurants and services

The London Pass not only offers great value and convenience, but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters, where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with The London Pass there really is something for everyone.

You can buy Adult or child passes for 2, 3 or 6 days. See all ticket prices bellow and choose what you need.

Description	Price
London Pass 2 days Adult-Item E-036	$87
London Pass 3 days Adult-Item E-037	$104
London Pass 6 days Adult-Item E-038	$140
London Pass 2 days child (5-15 years)	$62
London Pass 3 days child (5-15 years)	$72
London Pass 6 days child (5-15 years)	$100

You can contact us by sending emails or making calls. Please call 1-888-254-0637. Outside the US please call 00-800-84468370 or+ 1210 507 5997.

VIP reservations: Contact a Customer Service representative at 1-866-270-2849.

NOTE: If your reservation is made prior to November 15^th, 2020 email sales@previewhotels.com.

1. According to the passage, with the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT            .

A．stays at hotels	B．see famous buildings
C．go boating	D．join in entertainment activities

2. According to Paragraph 2, with the London Pass, visitors          .

A．won't be allowed to travel alone	B．won't have to pay for guided tours
C．will be fined unless they wait in line	D．can eat meals for free at some restaurants

3. How much should Mr. King pay for the London Pass 2 days if he goes with his wife and 7-year-old son?

A．$174

B．$236

C．S 244

D．$270

4. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The London Pass has discounts for students.

B．16 years olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child.

C．Children under 5 don't need the London Pass.

D．The London Pass can't be bought on weekends.

5. If you are a VIP customer, you can reserve by calling           .

A．1-888-254-0637	B．00-800-84468370
C．1210 507 5997	D．1-866-270-2849

9 . If you are interested in art, there are four art activities to be held in Beijing.

Paintings of Xu Beihong

Over 100 paintings by modern China's painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum, including his oil and ink (墨) works.

Xu is skilled at describing birds and animals. His works creatively combine Western methods with traditional Chinese art, which has a big influence on modern Chinese artists.

If you go:

9:00am-5:30pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6403-4951

Musical performances for Japanese anime (动漫) lovers

Music Fans Classical Orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bringing together great works by famous Japanese writer Joe Hisaishi, including melodies (旋律) in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the sky and director Takeshi Kitano's film Kikujiro.

If you go:

7:30pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Street, Xicheng district. 010-6605-7006.

Opera Film Carmen

The French opera film Carmen will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles (字幕).

Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Merimee, Carmen was the last work of the famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It's also one of the popular operas in the world.

If you go:

1:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000

The Merchant of Venice

Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare's work The Merchant of Venice. It will be played in Chinese.

If you go:

7:30 pm, Dec 15-17; 2:30 pm, Dec 16. Beijing Comedy Theater,11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 400-610-3721

1. Where can you go if you are free in October?

A．Beijing Concert Hall	B．National Art Museum
C．Beijing Comedy Theater.	D．National Center for the Performing Arts

2. Which number should you call if you're interested in works by Joe Hisaishi?

A．010-6605-7006.	B．010-6403-4951.
C．010-6655-0000.	D．400-610-3721.

3. What can we learn about the film Carmen?

A．It's a British film.

B．It's about to be played on Sunday.

C．It's about stories of ordinary people.

D．It's based on Georges Bizet’s best work.

4. When can you see The Merchant of Venice?

A．7:30 am on Dec 15.	B．2:30 pm on Dec 17.
C．7:30 pm on Dec 16.	D．2:30 am on Dec 16.

5. What would a foreigner choose if wanting to improve his Chinese listening ability?

A．Carmen.	B．Kikujiro.
C．Castle in the sky.	D．The merchant of Venice.

10 . Activities in Cincinnati Museum Center

Movie Magic Camp

Everything is awesome at Museum Camp! Discover what happens behind the scenes of a movie. Learn how to make a storyboard, study movie magic secrets and create an animation movie（动画片）.

Admission: Admission Fee

Age Range: Grades 1-6

Category: Programs, Children, Education

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Inside a Viking（斯坦的纳维亚人）Home

Take a look at the inside of a Viking home.

Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission

Age Range: Early Childhood, Grades 1-6, Preteen, Teen, Adult

Category: Traveling Exhibits

Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Parochial（教区的）and Private Schools History Session

Hear about the establishment of private, Catholic, Jewish and other independent schools in Cincinnati including the growth of early Irish and German speaking schools.

Admission: Admission Fee

Age Range: Adult

Category: Programs, History, Education

Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Galaxy（星系）Explorers

Come to a camp that’s sure to be out of this world! Discover secrets of our solar system and learn about galaxies far away!

Admission: Admission Fee

Age Range: Early Childhood, Teen

Category: Programs, Science, Children, Education

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

1. What can we do at Movie Magic Camp?

A．Tell your favorite story.	B．Listen to a wonderful story.
C．Learn how to make movies.	D．Appreciate an animation movie.

2. What is special about Inside a Viking Home?

A．It is free to all people.	B．It suits both kids and adults.
C．It is open in the early morning.	D．It allows visitors to live in a house.

3. When can visitors learn about the history of some schools?

A．9:00 am to 4:00 pm.	B．9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
C．7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.	D．11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

4. Which activity would a science-lover probably be interested in?

A．Galaxy Explorers	B．Movie Magic Camp
C．Inside a Viking Home	D．Parochial and Private Schools History Session

5. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A poster.	B．A report.
C．A novel.	D．A textbook.