1 . Do you want to find some books to read? If so, here is a list of them.

Journeys of a Lifetime

Adapted from the favorite trips of National Geographic’s travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime crosses the globe to highlight the world’s most famous and little-known destinations. It presents lots of possibilities, from ocean voyage around Antarctica to horse riding in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.

Destinations of a Lifetime

Destinations of a Lifetime takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most impressive destinations. Hundreds of the most amazing locations—both natural and man-made—are illustrated with vivid images taken by the world-class photographers. Destinations of a Lifetime includes all the information: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most interesting experience.

World’s Best Travel Experiences

Popular actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy writes the foreword (序言) to this great book, offering 400 excellent destinations chosen by National Geographic’s family. It will appeal to active travelers looking for the next great trip as well as to the many readers who simply love dreaming of visiting faraway and peaceful destinations.

Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel

This collection of the 500 most unmissable sights and attractions in the world has been ranked by Lonely Planet’s global community, so big sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal battle it out for a prized place in the top 10, making this the only list you’ll ever need.

1. Which book will offer readers the information about restaurants?

A．Journeys of a Lifetime.	B．Destinations of a Lifetime.
C．World’s Best Travel Experiences.	D．Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel.

2. What do the books have in common?

A．They offer impressive tourist information.

B．They recommend faraway locations.

C．They are included in National Geographic.

D．They introduce the same destinations.

3. In which part of a newspaper can the text be found?

A．Fashion.

B．Society.

C．Economy.

D．Literature.

3 . A trip to the capital wouldn’t be complete without seeing the following attractions in London.

The London Eye (Tickets from £ 24.50)

Explore London from above on the London Eye. Your ticket includes a 30-minute flight with breathtaking views over London as well as an amazing 4D experience. Book ahead to save money and skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket.

Tower of London (Tickets from £ 25)

Hear the many stories of the Tower of London on a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour. See the famous Crown Jewels, the White Tower and find out what it was like to be a prisoner in the Tower of London.

Kidzania London (Tickets from £ 18.50)

Test out a range of professions and activities including journalism, animal care, cabin crew and tour guiding at KidZania London. Work to earn KidZos and save them for next time or spend them in the Airport Shop. Great for kids to learn and have fun.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich (Tickets from £ 16)

Visit the home of time and explore outer space at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. See and stand astride the Prime Meridian line(子午线), the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time. Learn about the history of longitude(经线), touch a piece of rock from outer space, and enjoy amazing views over London.

Coronavirus information: London is currently subject to a four-week national lockdown from 5 November, which means attractions are temporarily closed. You can still book tickets in advance ready for when they reopen with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Cycle or walk to these attractions where possible.

1. Which trip can you experience London in the high air?

A．The London Eye.	B．Tower of London.
C．Kidzania London.	D．The Royal Observatory Greenwich.

2. Which is TRUE about the trips?

A．Booking ahead The London Eye is a waste of time to enter.

B．A prisoner once died in Tower of London.

C．There are many jobs in Kidzania London.

D．The Royal Observatory Greenwich offers chances to experience an alien rock.

3. What should tourists pay attention to when visiting London?

A．You can visit London at any time.	B．Keeping a safety distance is a must.
C．Driving is not allowed here.	D．Avoid booking tickets in advance.

4 . 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。

A recent survey by China Youth Daily found that 60 percent of respondents spend a daily average of more than an hour    1     (watch) short videos, with 11 percent spending three hours or more on    2     (they). Of the 2, 017 total respondents, 74.2 percent said reasonable time    3     (manage) is necessary    4     (avoid) excessive (过多的) viewing of short videos.

Short videos can be    5     (addict) as social media platforms keep recommending relevant content once a video ends, said Yang Binyan, who is a researcher with the Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. She added that short videos, often    6     (show) fragments (片段)   from day-to-day life, can induce (引诱) a feeling of social connectedness in viewers.

    7    total of 73.7 percent of those    8     (survey) said netizens should take part in more offline activities,   including outdoor    9    , to avoid overindulgence in short videos,   while 50.8%suggest such platforms set up an anti-addiction system.

The number of China's online short video users reached 873 million by the end of 2020,accounting    10    88 percent of total internet users.

5 . The Summer Volun Teen Program

This program at Brevard Zoo is a 10-week seasonal position that runs from May 31 through early August. Once selected into the program, Volun Teens will receive 2 days of training on the first weekend of May, 2021. Upon the competition of training, Volun Teens will be given their official assignments ( 10 days minimum, or 2 weeks of full day camp). Schedules vary, but most assignments run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Volun Teens may sign up for additional days as they choose.

Important requirements

The program is for teens between the ages of 13 to 17 who are interested in working with the public. Applicants must be 13 years old by April 1, 2021. And they are supposed to know well about various animals and their living habits. Once accepted, Volun Teens must pay dues of $ 25.00. This covers the costs of a teen manual (手册), a T-shirt and various supplies. Volun Teens are also required to participate in a conservation event.

Volun Teen positions are temporary, however, interested teens are encouraged to apply for the full Zoo Teen Program in the fall. Volun Teen participants are allowed to miss two of their assigned volunteer days to account for summer vacations. On the third miss, Volun Teens may be dismissed from the program. Besides, the program doesn’t provide make-up days and it does not allow switching volunteer days with another Volun Teen.   

Benefits

Many students are able to use their volunteer experience to meet the community service requirement for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Depending on their school, students may receive credits for their volunteer hours. Volunteers also have the opportunity to work with Education Department staff members and the public, gaining valuable skills for a variety of careers. Making new friends, earning potential employment references, gaining lots of experience and a sense of accomplishment are just a few more reasons to apply!

1. How many days will Volun Teens be trained?

A．2 days.

B．10 weeks.

C．10 days.

D．2 weeks.

2. What is the purpose of Para 2. & Para 3.?

A．To offer teenagers how to apply for the program.

B．To tell what is required of applicants for the program.

C．To explain what the program is.

D．To stress how important the program is.

3. What’s the author’s attitude towards the program?

A．Negative.

B．Supportive.

C．Critical.

D．Passive

6 . Print newspapers will soon be part of our history. While the Internet and some other media are rapidly developing in a world where people’s lifestyles are more than busy, there seems to be less time for newspapers. The newspaper industry, in countries where newspapers have dominated as a medium for many years, is now struggling more than ever.

Newspaper circulation has been declining since over 40 years ago. “I foresee, in one or two generations, a society where you will access a newspaper only from a hand-held screen.” warns William Papatassos, a Blue & Gold advisor.

The Internet attracts most of the younger people. The problem of newspapers is called “the problem of the 18-to 35-year-old people”. This group of people are not willing to replace the regular readers who grew up using this traditional medium. And they like to surf the Internet to search for information. Some experts predict that by 2043, in America and many other countries, newspapers will no longer exist.

Fortunately, print newspapers still exist and offer advantages to readers. “Newspapers encourage more thoughtful thinking,” says the journalist Kathleen Jasonides. “At this point, there is still room for it. Some people do not like reading shortened articles online.”

But some newspapers including Blue & Gold provide articles of online editions, bearing in mind the increasing use of the Internet. However, the great variety of specialised information offered by many other websites prevents these online editions from developing. In addition, the newspaper industry has kept its best journalists for print; therefore the quality of articles is not the same.

The only thing that we know for sure is that print newspapers are facing a crisis due to lack of revenues from traditional advertising and the appearance of the Internet.

1. What can we imply from the first two paragraphs?

A．Print newspapers are facing a greater opportunity.

B．Print newspapers are always part of people’s lifestyles.

C．Print newspapers are suffering a dreadful challenge.

D．Print newspapers have been a leading medium.

2. What can we know about the people aged 18—35?

A．They are the regular readers of print newspapers.

B．They regard the Internet as a main source of news.

C．They are growing up using the traditional medium.

D．They aren’t ready to use other media to replace newspapers.

3. We can conclude from the passage EXCEPT that ______.

A．articles of online editions can increase newspapers’ revenues

B．print newspapers have been gradually losing their readers since the 1980s

C．it is believed by some experts that newspapers will disappear in many countries by 2043

D．some newspapers provide articles of online editions due to the growing use of the Internet

4. Where can we most probably read this passage?

A．In a comic book.

B．In a textbook.

C．In a fiction novel.

D．In a newspaper.