1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The audience and viewership for this year’s Spring Festival TV gala, which was aired on Feb 9, Lunar New Year’s Eve or Chinese Lunar New Year, both reached record     1    (high), according to ratings statistics.

    2    (support) by ultra-high-definition production, the gala was telecast on TV screens, public large screens, and mobile devices. A total of 250 million people watched the live streaming of the show via     3    (they) mobile phones with the total views reaching 420 million, up by 37.97 percent and 57.58 percent,     4     (respective), compared with 2023. The China Global Television Network (CGTN) worked with over 2,100 media organizations in about 200 countries and regions to live broadcast or report the show in 68 languages,     5    (result) in over 1.5 billion instances of viewing,    6     increase of 12.69 percent year on year.

This year, the gala, in addition     7    Beijing, had four branch venues. Audience enjoyed a diversity of local cultural elements from those places, such as folk     8     (music) instruments and folk dances.

Since its broadcast in 1983, the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala     9     (become) an essential part of celebrations in the country to greet the Chinese New Year. As a major entertainment during Lunar New Year’s Eve, the gala marks the joyous moment     10     families gather together to celebrate.

2 . Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength Training

One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actually contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. What’s more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.

Strength training can help you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities easier. By combining strength and power training exercises, you’ll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, that’s critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.

Common sense about fitness in the book:

·The key muscles to work for an injury-free body

·How to tell how much weight is suitable for you

·How to strengthen the bones most likely to break

·How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running

·Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exercise

Four total body workouts in the book:

·Build bones

·Fight diseases

·Improve balance

·Strengthen muscles &Increase muscle power

Get a copy, start training, and then you’ll discover a whole new self.

1. What will happen as people age according to paragraph 1?

A．They will need less exercise.

B．They will improve reaction speed.

C．They will experience muscle loss.

D．They will have better staying power.

2. What does Strength and Power Training for All Ages mainly teach people to do?

A．Train their brains.	B．Build a sound body.
C．Treat bone diseases.	D．Cut down their weight.

3. What is the text?

A．A notice.	B．An oral folktale.
C．A scientific paper.	D．An advertisement.

3 . New York Times best-selling author Susan Casey travelled globally, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She takes us on an interesting journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom. Throughout this journey, she learned how important the deep is to the future of the planet, and how necessary it is that we understand and protect it. The Underworld is Susan Casey’s most beautiful and thrilling book, a wonderful show of the natural world.

Event location: The lecture and book signing (签名) will be held at the Linda Hall Library,5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

Event time: Thursday, January 14th,7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Book signing: Hard copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Rainy Day Books. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.

Admission package (admits one)

Click to order tickets through the Kauffman Center. Admission is $40.00 plus Kauffman ticket fee and includes one hardcover of the book and one admission ticket. Reserved seating.

Please note: Attendees (参与者) will receive their books as they arrive at this event. Your electronic ticket will be needed for event entry and to receive your hardcover of the book as you arrive.

Disclaimer (免责声明): All Rainy Day Books Author Event sales are final and non-refundable.

1. What is the topic of Susan Casey’s book?

A．A show of the heights of the earth.	B．Some discoveries made by explorers.
C．Some measures to protect the ocean.	D．Journey s to the depths of the ocean.

2. What kind of event is it?

A．A lecture and book signing.	B．A discussion between readers.
C．A sales meeting of a new book.	D．A party of celebrating the success.

3. What should attendees do with their electronic tickets?

A．Return them to the Kauffman Center.	B．Get a discount of the book with them.
C．Get hardcovers of the book with them.	D．Exchange them with other book lovers.

4 . Wildlife Preservation Volunteer Programs

Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program in Nepal

This program is suitable for active volunteers who love animals and want to care for the well-being of elephants. No experience is needed as you’ll be working closely with placement staff. The elephant shelter takes in elephants that have medical issues and require care.

Volunteers are accommodated in a local hotel. You should expect to share a room with one other volunteer.

Marine (海洋的) Preservation Volunteer Program in Croatia

This program is suitable for physically fit volunteers who are experienced divers (潜水员). You will use your diving skills to collect marine waste from the bottom of the seabed. You will work within a team on sorting waste out and handing it to the recycling centre.

Volunteers will be accommodated in a hotel. Local workers will clean the accommodation throughout the week.

Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering in Zimbabwe

This program is suitable for animal-loving volunteers who want to contribute to protecting amazing creatures and their habitats. Activities include animal tracking, camping out on the reserve and supporting other partner organizations.

Volunteers are accommodated within private rooms at the preservation centre. The accommodation has an open-air area where volunteers can socialize.

Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program in Peru

This program is suitable for volunteers who care about the environment, like working hard and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. It’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to reset your life by getting out of your comfort zone. You’ll also be developing personally and professionally.

Volunteers are accommodated in local people’s houses. There are running showers but you can expect water to he cold.

1. What do the programs in Nepal and Zimbabwe have in common?

A．They need experienced volunteers.

B．They are suitable for animal lovers.

C．They include dirty work in the field.

D．They require camping out on the reserve.

2. What can be known about the volunteers working undersea?

A．They work on the seabed all the time.

B．They help to keep the environment clean.

C．They are taught diving skills after arrival.

D．They lead a team to explore the marine creatures.

3. Which program provides the hardest living conditions?

A．Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program.

B．Marine Preservation Volunteer Program.

C．Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering.

D．Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program.

5 . The reader：

The reader explores the truth, goodness and beauty of human nature, advocates the spirit of human subject, advocates love for society and the public, and skillfully blends correct thoughts, noble morality (道德), lofty ideals and life philosophies into exquisite articles, so that readers can cultivate their minds and purify (净化) their minds in relaxed and pleasant reading.

Suitable audience: literature lovers, college students and so on.
Pricing: 9 yuan /half a month.
China National Geography:

Focusing on Chinese geography, the magazine combines natural and cultural landscapes and events from different regions of the world, and reveals their backgrounds and secrets, covering astronomy (天文学), biology, history and archaeology. It is not only a geographical encyclopedia, but also a set of travel guide books.

Suitable audience: 18-28 years old adolescent readers 28-40 years old adult readers.
Pricing: 30 yuan / year
Science 24 hours:

Science 24 hours explores the most interesting science topics and events of the month, as well as the most cutting-edge (前沿的) technologies and products. Through it, you can quickly understand the current global scientific development, read it, you will find it is not difficult to become a Sci-master.

Suitable audience: everyone over 18 years old.
Pricing: 72 yuan / year.
Art & Design:

Art & Design introduces outstanding content in graphic (图形) design, advertising design, contemporary art, packaging and display design, fashion and trend (趋势) design and architectural design. The publication also introduces design masters and design studios at home and abroad; Major art, design exhibitions and major design, art exchange events information.

Suitable audience: artists, designers, art students.
Single term pricing: 38 yuan.
1. Which book is suitable for travelers to buy?

A．The reader	B．China National Geography
C．Science 24 hours	D．Art & Design

2. What can we learn from Science 24 hours?

A．Can understand the global economic development situation.

B．You can find the best science and technology.

C．You can learn a lot of new formulas.

D．Can learn how to make robots.

3. How much does it cost to order 15 Art & Design issues?

A．38 yuan

B．76 yuan

C．1140 yuan

D．570 yuan

6 .

Welcome to LoongBridge Volunteer Summer Camps! Click HERE to join us! Type/Focus: Arts, Community Service, Study Abroad, Teen Travel Description: For this year, we have 3 kinds of programmes for young students (aged 8–20) all over the world. Volunteer & Culture Camp (3 weeks): 29 June–20 July One-day visit to children Charity (慈善) Villages to give some help, understand their lives, and learn from these children who never give up though they have family misfortunes. Language & Arts Camp (3 weeks): 25 June–15 July Chinese language study through high-quality classroom education, one-to-one partnership with local Chinese students, real-life conversation, etc. Chinese traditional arts learning including Chinese painting, erhu and paper-cutting. Learning-China Camp (2–3 weeks): 4 July–20 July/15 July–5 August Chinese history learning from visiting museums and ancient capitals of China: Beijing, Xi’an and Luoyang. Learning about today’s China to know its rapid development and new challenges through activities, factory tours, city walks, etc. Understanding the lifestyles of   Chinese people in different ages from talks, home visits, shopping experience, etc. Phone: (010)45652571 Email: info@loongbridge.com

1. The passage is most probably from ________.

A．a magazine

B．a website

C．a travel guide

D．a textbook

2. After joining in Learning-China Camp, you can learn ________.

A．Chinese arts

B．Chinese geography

C．Chinese history

D．Chinese painting

3. The passage is written for ________.

A．children in Children’s Village	B．students in China
C．teens in Beijing	D．teens in foreign countries

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The newest addition to the cast of Downton Abbey on New York, Law & Order, and the nostalgia (怀旧) of playing an English gentleman.

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1. If readers want to know about an actor, which one should they read?

A．Community Power.	B．If Grace Dent ruled the world.
C．An interview with Hugh Dancy.	D．Saving the sound of the Stradivaius.

2. How much will you save if you take out a full one-year subscription today?

A．£22.99.

B．£3.

C．£47.88.

D．£24.89.

3. What kind of writing is the passage?

A．A part of a fiction.

B．An introduction.

C．An advertisement.

D．A research report.

8 . Cheap and even free volunteering programs are everywhere. Don’t worry about a budget that may stop you from volunteering abroad! Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (保护区) is the right place for you.

Highlights

Volunteer with elephants and bring them back into their natural habitat.

Make a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions.

Help teach English to the communities and raise awareness about the captive (圈养的) elephant situation.

Wander the forests and observe elephant’s natural behaviours in their home environment.

Our Sanctuary

Our sanctuary has rescued 5 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. We need volunteers to help us keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. With volunteer support. we hope to return more elephants to the forest soon.

Your tasks

Performing research on the natural elephant behaviours and the surrounding forest.

Taking part in community projects such as teaching English at the school and to other locals.

Carrying out litter pick-ups with the kids to educate on waste management.

Your Rough Schedule:

Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9 am. Travel through a national park and stunning mountains until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family and the other volunteers, and immerse yourself in hill tribe culture.

Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend the morning recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviours. Return to the village in the late afternoon and take part in our community & teaching projects.

Day 3: Another early start to like to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.

1. Which of the following highlights the volunteer work at the sanctuary?

A．Looking after captive elephants.

B．Seeking elephants in natural forests.

C．Learning local communities’ folk arts.

D．Saving elephants in poor environment.

2. What should you do as a volunteer?

A．Establish experimental bases.

B．Promote educational programs.

C．Enhance cultural exchange.

D．Start anti-poverty projects.

3. What should you keep in mind if you want to volunteer there?

A．You should have good ability of hiking.

B．You can choose your own transportation.

C．You may camp on the mountain for days.

D．You must be familiar with local languages.

9 . Babysitter (临时保姆) needed

We need someone to look after our son on Fridays. He or she needs to see him to the bus to preschool and be here when he gets home about 3 hours later until my husband gets home from work. That time may vary (变化) our son is a very sweet boy and pretty easy to watch.

Call Mary on 678345211

Newspaper round before school

We need young people to deliver (递送) newspapers on Mon. , Wed. and Fri. mornings. The paper round takes about 30 minutes in the village of Cranbrook. Papers must be delivered before 8 a. m. and you must have your own bike.

Interested? Call us on 625432544 for more information.

Holiday job

Do you want to make some money this summer? Do you speak another language? We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop Tuesday — Saturday.

Call us on 698542458 if you want more information.

Munchies Cafe part-time work

We are looking for breakfast and lunchtime staff to work in our cafe on Saturdays. The role will include food drink service, making sure the cafe is clean, tidy and presentable at all times, and making our visitors feel welcome.

Come in (8 a.m. — 4 p.m.) or call Bella on 612398745 (after 4 p.m.)

1. What must newspaper deliverers do?

A．Start doing their job at 8 a.m.	B．Use their own bikes.
C．Be free on weekday mornings.	D．Finish their work in 30 minutes.

2. Which number should you call if you want a job relating to languages?

A．678345211.	B．625432544.
C．612398745.	D．698542458.

3. Where can you most probably find the text?

A．In a textbook.	B．In a science magazine.
C．In a tourist guidebook.	D．In a newspaper.

10 . Program Operations Internship (实习)

Responsibilities:

 Research and outreach to potential nonprofit partners

 Providing basic customer service to the nonprofit network

 Supporting special projects for program operations plans

 Assisting in database maintenance

What you will gain:

 Customer engagement skills with impactful nonprofits

 Experience analyzing reporting data in a professional setting

 Teamwork and problem-solving opportunities

 Work alongside fun-loving, smart, and warm-hearted colleagues

What we need from you:

 Ability to give 20-30 hours weekly during business hours (8 am-6 pm)

 Ability to commute (通勤) to our Old Town Alexandria office

 Personable, smart, hardworking, and hungry to learn how a leading nonprofit works

Submit resume and cover letter to Irene@good 360.org.

1. Which of the following isn’t mentioned as a responsibility?

A．Researching ability.

B．Working experience.

C．Communication skills.

D．Computer-operating ability.

2. ______ is not mentioned as an advantage of this working position.

A．Job payment

B．Engaging with people

C．Bettering data analyzing ability

D．Advancing problem-solving ability

3. Whoever is interested in the position should ______.

A．ask around

B．make a phone call

C．pay a visit in person

D．connect through the web