“Happy Camp” started airing in 1997. Since then, it
“Happy Camp” has some of the best show
“Happy Camp” is known to invite some of China’s most popular celebrities (名人) onto the show. But wait, it gets
“Happy Camp” embraces interculturalism (跨文化主义). When there are foreign guests on the show, they talk about their culture as well
After broadcasting for more than 20 years, “Happy Camp” didn’t survive it all. It came to an ever-lasting stop in 2021. What a pity!
2 . Best online piano lessons in 2021
Playground Sessions
Price: $20.00/month, a discount of 10% for an annual payment
Playground Sessions is an online piano lesson site that wears its musical credentials (资质) with pride, and with famous producer Quincy Jones credited as co-creator and famous pianist Harry Connick Jr. as a private teacher, that’s not surprising. The lessons are produced in a video-game style to keep things fun.
Flowkey
Price: $35.00/month, a discount of 20% for an annual payment
Produced in cooperation with Yamaha, Flowkey works well with a MIDI keyboard. In fact, if you buy a Yamaha piano, you’ll also get Flowkey membership for three months. You can choose either a monthly or yearly subscription (订购) plan, and there’s also a 30-day free trial period to allow you to check things out, during which you can view the full list of songs and lessons.
ArtistWorks Piano
Price: $30.00/month, a discount of 20% for an annual payment
Featuring hundreds of lessons for every level, this site is part of the ArtistWorks Video Exchange platform, meaning that you can submit videos yourself and have them personally reviewed by Christie Peery, a well-known concert pianist and teacher, who then provides feedback on your performance.
Piano with Willie
Price: $15.00/month, a discount of 10% for an annual payment
Primarily based on video content, Piano with Willie is more suited to young children than adults. As part of jazzedge.com, it consists of thousands of lessons from Berklee Music School graduate Willie Myette, available for purchase on a monthly or annual subscription basis. Here you’ll find a ton of content to help you progress on your journey into the world of the piano, whatever level you’re currently at.
1. What can be learned about Playground Sessions?| A．It offers both online and offline courses. | B．It has been specially designed for adults. |
| C．It has solid backing from well-known musicians. | D．It has been in cooperation with Yamaha for years. |
| A．She helped to create Playground Sessions. | B．She graduated from Berklee Music School. |
| C．She works for ArtistWorks Piano at present. | D．She shares her teaching videos free of charge. |
| A．Flowkey. | B．Piano with Willie. |
| C．ArtistWorks Piano. | D．Playground Sessions. |
3 . For more than a century, student journalists at the Daily Tar Heel (DTH) have written about life on campus, US and raised questions on the issues of free expression, education, and big-time athletics.
The independent student newspaper recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. To mark the special day, student reporters asked the question: What’s the future of the DTH? The proud newspaper has been searching for the answer, and so have other college newspapers across the US.
Student newspapers are facing a dark reality. As they are free to read, they are making less money than ever, meaning that such newspapers are finding it hard to survive.
Most college papers have reduced their print editions. While it used to produce around 22,000 newspapers each time, it only makes around 10,000 now, said Erica Perel, general manager.
Increasingly, student journalists have turned their focus to digital versions of their newspapers, and the new ways social media allows them to tell stories and mirror what’s going on in the professional journalism world.
“I think we’re adjusting very well...in moving away from that print mentality. But it’s challenging,” said Jonathan Carter, a student at North Carolina State University.
So what should student newspapers do? LoMonte said the best solution would be for universities to financially back student journalism, since journalism is a part of cultivating civically (公民地) responsible students and the independent media coverage is recognized as an effective vehicle.
In the meantime, Bruce dePyssler, adviser to North Carolina Central University’s Campus Echo newspaper, said his students post one story a day online. The best stories are put together for a once-a-semester (学期) print edition.
And even if student journalists don’t go into media jobs, Perel said, they’ve still had a great education.
“The number one thing that we teach is critical thinking and how to pursue knowledge constantly,” she said. “The ones who are living through this transition (过渡) are the ones that are going to be a lot tougher for it in the end.”
1. What can be read about at the Daily Tar Heel (DTH)?| A．Students’ college life. | B．Some famous sports facilities. |
| C．Columns about the free subjects. | D．Articles on the education of journalism. |
| A．Reduce print editions. | B．Publish more digital editions. |
| C．Ask colleges for economic support. | D．Adopt a once-a-semester print edition. |
| A．They become good at taking criticism. | B．They learn how to be a lifelong learner. |
| C．They have mastery of logical thinking. | D．They gain numerous problem-solving skills. |
| A．The proud history of the Daily Tar Heel |
| B．Student reporters adapting to changing situations |
| C．An example of combining newspapers with new media |
| D．School newspapers under threat in the digital age in the US |
4 . Sports account for a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports to attract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to advertisers.
An attraction of sport programs for the major US media companies is that events are often held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons—the slowest time periods of the week for general television viewing. Sport events are the most popular weekend programs, especially among male viewers who may not watch much television at other times during the week. This means the television networks are able to sell advertising time at relatively high prices during what normally would be dead time for programming.
Media corporations also use sports to attract commercial sponsors that might take their advertising dollars elsewhere if television stations did not report certain sports. The people in the advertising departments of major corporations realize that sports attract male viewers. They also realize that most business travelers are men and that many men make family decisions on the purchases of computers, cars and life insurance.
Golf and tennis are special cases for television programming. These sports attract few viewers, and the ratings are unusually low. However, the audience for these sports is attractive to certain advertisers. It is made up of people from the highest income groups in the United States，including many lawyers and business managers. This is why television reporting of golf and tennis is sponsored by companies selling high-priced cars, business and personal computers, and holiday trips. This is also why the networks continue to carry these programs regardless of low ratings. Advertisers are willing to pay high fees to reach high-income consumers and those managers who make decisions to buy thousands of “company cars” and computers, with such viewers, these programs don ’t need high ratings to stay on the air.
1. What do we know about sport programs in the US?| A．They are only broadcast during weekends. |
| B．They struggle to attract female viewers. |
| C．They bring more money to the television networks. |
| D．They make weekends dead time for programming. |
| A．travel destinations | B．grocery shopping |
| C．family sports budget | D．expensive purchases |
| A．These programs don ’t make money from advertisements. |
| B．These programs are sponsored to attract rich people. |
| C．These programs charge viewers high channel fees. |
| D．These programs aim at increasing the popularity of the sports. |
| A．Male viewers dominate the TV audience. |
| B．Rich viewers contribute most to television companies. |
| C．Sports are gaining importance in advertising on television. |
| D．Commercial advertisers are the major sponsors of sport events. |
5 . Alomada Racraotion and Fork Deportment(ARFD)(510)747—7529
TEEN TRIP TO THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY
FOR Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades
LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY-Class # 8389
Friday, December 9（Non- Public School Holiday）
8:00 am. to 7:00 pm.
Meet at The Underground( Veteran’s Building—2203 Central Avenue)
Cost per person: $ 50 ($ 60 after January 22)—Includes: Lunch, Admission (门票费) and Transportation
With a 4,000 sq. ft. day use lodge, the Leland High Snow Play has a huge supply of tubes to choose from, along with awesome tows (拖车) that will tow you up to the top of the hill! Our varied terrains (地形) have something for everyone, while the lodge provides a snack bar, video games, pool tables, five indoor restrooms, a warm fire, and a sun deck with plenty of tables and chairs overlooking the play area outside.
Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold, but dress in layers in case it warms up. Wear dry boots, socks, and sunscreen. If possible, bring a mobile phone in case of emergency, as well as money for snacks and a light dinner; or bring your own food and drinks.
Do not bring electronic or fragile (易碎的) items during the trip. The ARFD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money.
Refunds (退款) are issued only if the ARFD cancels this trip due to weather conditions.
Click here to download the registration form and “Leland High Snow Play Liability (责任) Form”.
●Register in person, or mail the completed form to Leland High Snow Play, Inc. Send the liability form and payment to the ARFD Office，2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda.
●Fax the registration and liability form at (510)747- 7566.
●Online registrations available at www. arpdeplay. com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form.
1. According to the text, the cost does not include ______.| A．lunch | B．training | C．entrance fee | D．transportation |
| A．Participants have different ways of registration. |
| B．Participants can leave their luggage in the ARFD ’s office. |
| C．The activity provides the service of unconditional refunds. |
| D．The fees for the activity remain stable in different seasons. |
| A．To introduce a famous tour agency. |
| B．To explain the details of a school activity. |
| C．To advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play. |
| D．To persuade teenagers to climb a snowy mountain. |
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7 . In July, a two-minute-long video began spreading on the Internet. The video featured a
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Some netizens remarked: “This is a realistic portrayal from a poor boy to ballet prince. Anyone with a dream is great.”
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| A．fountains | B．pools | C．drops | D．rivers |
| A．walks | B．looks | C．turns | D．swims |
| A．image | B．book | C．photo | D．video |
| A．atmosphere | B．conclusion | C．existence | D．focus |
| A．transformed | B．considered | C．tackled | D．reduced |
| A．witness | B．shelter | C．dance | D．debate |
| A．volunteer | B．founder | C．sponsor | D．supporter |
| A．takes apart | B．pulls down | C．lays out | D．pushes aside |
| A．spreads | B．decorates | C．creates | D．purchases |
| A．essential | B．special | C．evident | D．strange |
| A．learnt | B．differed | C．heard | D．delivered |
| A．amused | B．saddened | C．inspired | D．frightened |
| A．dignity | B．misfortune | C．sorrow | D．joy |
| A．reminded | B．promised | C．warned | D．explained |
8 . Most tourists who visit China get to know the spicy red hot flavors of Sichuan cuisine since it is a tourist favorite. But in Hunan Province, the food is maybe even hotter.
The Flavors of Hunan Cuisine — Hot and Sour
The many different tastes of the food partly stem from an unusually wide variety of agricultural products. For example, several kinds of chili peppers are grown. Chopped chili is made from vinegar, chili peppers, and salt. It is liberally applied in noodle soups and meat dishes to produce the sour, hot flavor they love.
Hunan Food, Actually Hotter than Sichuan Food
A common saying goes like this: “Sichuan people don't fear hot food, Hunan people don’t fear any degree of spiciness at all, and Guizhou people fear to eat food that isn’t spicy.” The Hunanese use vinegar with the pepper. It serves to stimulate the taste buds and make them tingle (受到刺激) , so you can better perceive the wide range of flavors and the rich variety of ingredients and spices.
Why Such Hot (and Sour) Food?
Perhaps the wet hot summers and chilly wet winters drive the people to eat sour hot foods. The Hunanese think that extra heat (yang) of peppers and other hot spices balances out the excessive cold and wet (yin) . Vinegar also packs yang, and along with helping with digestion, you’ll find that it helps cool (yin) your body on hot days.
Why Not Join Us?
Our Hunan tours will combine seeing attractions around Hunan with meals in carefully selected restaurants. Please click www.hunancuisinetour.com if you want to know more.
1. What are the flavors of Hunan Cuisine?| A．Hot and bitter. | B．Sour and sweet. | C．Spicy and sour. | D．Sweet and salty. |
| A．Because they think it can help people with their digestion |
| B．Because they think it can balance yin and yang within the body. |
| C．Because they want to prove that they fear to eat food that isn't spicy. |
| D．Because they plant an unusually wide variety of agricultural products. |
| A．The Internet | B．A report. | C．A textbook | D．A magazine. |
9 . Stuck inside his room at an assisted-living center, Bob Coleman knew he could not go out in public with the coronavirus spreading. But he could still connect with others by sharing his love for country music over the internet.
“Hello, everybody. It’s a bright day in Franklin, Tennessee,” he said into his microphone. “This is Bob Coleman, better known as the Karaoke Cowboy, coming to you from Room 3325. Let’s just jump right into it.”
Then Coleman began to play the music he loves — hits from country music stars like Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakam and Brad Paisley. The 88-year-old carefully chooses each song.
Coleman is a resident of Somerby Franklin, an assisted-living center about 32 kilometers south of Nashville. He formerly served in the United States Air Force. He and several other retirees have turned into disc jockeys, or DJs, for a new online radio hour known as “Radio Recliner (摇椅电台)”. The 60-minute show was launched last month, starting with retirees in middle Tennessee. It has since expanded, with residents of assisted-living centers in Georgia and Alabama taking part in the project. Many jumped at the chance to work as a DJ to ease the loneliness of social distancing rules.
A Georgia and Alabama-based marketing company called Luckie came up with the idea of Radio Recliner. One of its clients is Bridge Senior Living, which operates more than 20 centers for older adults in 14 states.
The volunteer DJs record themselves on their phones. The audio is then sent off to audio production specialists who deal with the technical side of Radio Recliner.
New shows appear weekdays at 12 o'clock. Listeners can send song requests in honor of family or friends.
Mitch Bennett is Luckie’s chief creative officer. He says the idea was to provide a sense of community to older people who have been spending a lot of time alone. “For this generation, radio was the original social media,” Bennett said. “Dedicating a song to someone you love, and having them hear it along with everyone else, is a special way of connecting. It’s a great time to bring that feeling back.”
I’m Caty Weaver.
1. Which of the following words can best describe Bob Coleman?| A．Optimistic. | B．Pessimistic. |
| C．Cautious. | D．Stubborn. |
| A．Country music. | B．Rock music. |
| C．Pop music. | D．Classical music. |
| A．To offer a platform for the music lovers to share their songs. |
| B．To provide a chance for older people to work as a DJ. |
| C．To give people an opportunity to send song requests. |
| D．To offer lonely older people a sense of community. |
| A．Bob Coleman. | B．Audio production specialists. |
| C．Mitch Bennett. | D．Caty Weaver. |
10 . Branksome Hall
Class Size：12 to 22
Grades：JK to Gr. 12
Gender (性别)：All girls
Living: Day, Boarding(提供住宿的)
Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate
(IB) World School. From the earliest grades, students learn to become leaders and to understand the value of serving the community. Discover Branksome Hall’s programs at www.Branksome.on.ca.
Stanstead College
Class Size:13
Grades: Gr. 7 to Gr. 12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Boarding
Stanstead College is a private boarding school for boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12. It is an English school that embraces (包含) French in and out of the classroom. It is also uniquely placed to open doors to top universities and colleges in the United States, Canada and around the world．
Oakwood Academy
Class Size: 1 to 4
Grades: JK to Gr. 12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
Oakwood Academy is a private school for students who require an individualized (个性化的) education plan and small class size to meet their unique learning styles. Direct Instruction is used to teach academics in small groups and a meaningful curriculum (课程) allows students to truly learn.
TEAM School
Class Size: 8 to 12
Grades: Gr. 1 to Gr. 12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
TEAM School provides an academic program for students in Grades 1 through 12. Students from ages 6 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic program to provide an educational upgrading.
1. Which of the following is a single-gender school?| A．TEAM School. | B．Branksome Hall. |
| C．Stanstead College. | D．Oakwood Academy. |
| A．It is for preschoolers. | B．It involves two languages in class. |
| C．It is characterized by small class sizes. | D．It provides places for students to stay overnight. |
| A．Personalized ways of studying. | B．A sense of serving the community. |
| C．Preparing students for top universities. | D．Designing meaningful lessons for students. |
