1 . Years ago, if a teenager had some problems in her life, she might go home and write in her diary. Now, a teenager with _______ problems might go onto the Internet and write about his problems in a blog. In many ways a diary and a blog are very _______. So, what makes blogging different from writing in _______ diary?

The biggest difference is that blogging is much more _______ than a diary. Usually, a teenager treats his diary like a book full of _______ that he does not want to _______. It’s interesting that someone who writes in a blog _______ a diary will probably write nearly the same information.

I have a little sister, and sometimes I go online to read her _______. She writes about things like waking up early for swimming practice and not studying enough for her chemistry test. _______ I was her age, I wrote about the same things, but ________ in my diary. Then, after I had finished writing, I would hide my diary in a secret place because I was ________ that my sister might read it!

The biggest ________ with blogging is that anyone can read what you write. If I was angry with a friend during high school and wrote something ________ about her in my diary, she would never know! ________, if my sister ever wrote something bad about a friend, that friend ________ read her blog and get a “cry”. There are also ________ to blogging, of course. If I felt sad one day and wrote in my diary, “Nobody cares about me,” ________ would know about it. However, if my sister wrote the same sentence in her blog, her best friends would ________ respond and tell her how much they ________ her. Blogs help people ________ in touch with their friends and know what the people around them are doing.

1.

A．the same

B．embarrassing

C．difficult

D．daily

2.

A．familiar

B．special

C．similar

D．ordinary

3.

A．a personal

B．an ordinary

C．a common

D．a traditional

4.

A．attractive

B．public

C．convenient

D．quick

5.

A．thoughts

B．puzzles

C．mysteries

D．secrets

6.

A．tell

B．share

C．publish

D．solve

7.

A．instead of

B．as well as

C．in favor of

D．in spite of

8.

A．blog

B．diary

C．report

D．web

9.

A．Although

B．Since

C．When

D．Because

10.

A．only

B．already

C．still

D．never

11.

A．angry

B．aware

C．glad

D．worried

12.

A．problem

B．doubt

C．trouble

D．mistake

13.

A．pleasant

B．wrong

C．bad

D．funny

14.

A．Besides

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Then

15.

A．should

B．will

C．must

D．might

16.

A．reasons

B．disadvantages

C．shortcomings

D．advantages

17.

A．everyone

B．no one

C．anyone

D．someone

18.

A．happily

B．especially

C．quickly

D．particularly

19.

A．like

B．miss

C．need

D．help

20.

A．lose

B．stay

C．get

D．find

2 . Pali Overnight Adventures offers children and teens exciting experiences this summer. From broadcasting to street art, these are just 4 of the 17 highly unique camps being offered.

Broadcasting Camp

Become the next star reporter, news writer, director or producer. While running every aspect of our own news station, kids and their fellow campers will create and host a broadcast airing each night at dinner for the entire camp. Every night it goes on the web, keeping parents and the world informed of the happenings at Pali.

Secret Agent Camp

In the movie Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise made being a secret agent seem like the coolest job ever. Campers who sign up for the 2-week secret agent camp can get to know about the life of real secret agents by learning strategies and military skills on the paintball field.

Culinary Camp

If your child enjoys being in the kitchen, then the culinary camp is definitely the right fit. Campers learn technical skills of roasting, frying and cutting, as well as some recipes that they can take home and share with their families.

Street Art Camp

This camp takes creative license to an entirely new level. Campers will share their colorful ideas and imagination with each other and work together to visualize, sketch and paint with non-traditional techniques to create the coolest mural which will be displayed in public for all to see.

1. How many camps does Pali Overnight Adventures offer this summer?

A．2.

B．4.

C．17.

D．21.

2. What will campers do at the Broadcasting Camp?

A．Create a website.	B．Run a news station.
C．Meet a star reporter.	D．Hold a dinner party.

3. Which camp will attract children who are interested in cooking?

A．Broadcasting Camp.	B．Secret Agent Camp.
C．Culinary Camp	D．Street Art Camp.

3 . What to do, where to go

Take your kids for a walk on science's wild side. These festivals are full of video games, cutting-edge(尖端) tech and fun!

Festival of Learning     16-20 June

Come and join Bournemouth University as we celebrate the joy of knowledge at our Festival of Learning. We'll be sharing our learning and knowledge through 80+ free events that explore our scientific research. Come along, get inspired and learn something new with hands-on sessions, workshops, talks and exhibitions for all ages!

Summer Science Exhibition     2-8 July

Royal Society invites you to its annual exhibition, showing the UK's most cutting-edge scientific research. From the very first3 D model of the Milky Way, to using quantum physics(量子物理学)in solving mental health problems, this is your chance to meet the extraordinary scientists carrying out research that is likely to change our lives. Alongside a host of exhibitions, you can also attend one of 30 talks, family shows and workshops. Join our journey of discovery this July. Evening opening--Tuesday 3 July, adults only.

Power Up     3-19 August

Get your game face on and play awesome games from the past 40 years, from Pong and Pacman to Minecraft and Mario at the Museum of Science and Industry. Whether you're a family dropping in for a 90-minute session or a gamer at an adult-only evening session, test yourself to the limit. Book before 21 June for 20% off selected tickets.

Norwich Science Festival     19-27 October

Celebrate the wonderful world of experiments, discoveries and exploration at Norwich Science Festival. Enjoy inspirational exhibitions hands-on family activities, inspiring talks and cutting-edge discoveries. A festival for all age groups and all levels of knowledge.

1. Which event should you attend if you're a game lover?

A．Power Up.	B．Festival of Learning.
C．Norwich Science Festival	D．Summer Science Exhibition

2. What can you do if you take part in the event held in October?

A．Attend workshops	B．Do hands-on activities
C．Go to evening sessions	D．Watch fun family shows

3. What do the four events have in common?

A．They offer discounts to tour groups.	B．They require early booking.
C．They are intended for kids.	D．They are science-themed.