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Six months ago Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends in China and     1    (board) a plane for London. She is studying in a university in England on an exchange programme. But     2    (study) here is quite different from studying in China. “You have to get     3    (use) to a whole new way of life. When I got lost and had to ask a passer-by for directions, I didn’t always understand. They     4    (usual) speak too fast. ”Xie Lei said.

Xie Lei lives with a host family who give her lots of good advice. Living with a host family gives her the chance     5    (learn) more about the new culture.

The academic     6    (requirement) of a western university are different. The tutor wanted to know     7     she thought, not others’ ideas. He advised that she should read lots of different texts that contain different opinions     8     analyze what she read.

She feels much more     9     home in England now, and what seemed very strange before now     10    (appear) quite normal. She also spends much time for social activities and joins a few clubs. She is fitting very well in England.

2 . Works by George Balanchine, with the music of George Gershwin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Igor Stravinsky, the innovative genius of George Balanchine is brought to the forefront. The following is the introduction of the four artists.

Artist 1: George Balanchine

It is difficult to overlook the influence of choreographer (舞蹈编剧), George Balanchine. Called the Father of American Ballet, he combined the classical training he received as a boy in St. Petersburg with originality to modernism. He transformed ballet into a 20th century art form.

Artist 2: George Gershwin

George Gershwin was amongst one of the most significant and popular music composers for Broadway musicals. He wrote music for both Broadway and classical pieces that connected him to the wider public.

Artist 3: Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer whose works had a revolutionary (革命性的) impact on musical thought. He was honored with the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal in 1954 and the Wihuri Sibelius Prize in 1963.

Artist 4: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is the very foundation of classical ballet. Russian-born Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable melodies (旋律) and innovative harmonies make his music loveable. Ballet audiences are fortunate to hear not only the works he intended for dance, such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, but also a wide variety of pieces that have been created by great dance-makers.

1. Which of the following is the achievement of George Balanchine?

A．He made ballet an art form of the 20th century.

B．He was thought as the Father of World Ballet.

C．He was good at giving classical training.

D．He combined music with modernism.

2. What is special about Igor Stravinsky?

A．He was born in Russia.

B．He was a famous composer.

C．He influenced musical thought greatly.

D．He created music for Broadway musicals.

3. Whose music is the basis of classical ballet?

A．George Balanchine.	B．George Gershwin.
C．Igor Stravinsky.	D．Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

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8 . Things to Do in York

One activity that everyone enjoys is sightseeing—so charge your camera and pack your walking shoes as York has a lot of sights for you to see.

The Bar Walls of York

At 3.4 kilometers long, these beautifully preserved walls protected the city for nearly 2,000 years. If you want to walk around the whole walls, it will take you around two hours, but there are multiple points at which you can stop.

Clifford’s Tower

Clifford’s Tower allows you to look at old York. As the only small remaining part of York Castle, there is plenty of history to learn and enjoy. The castle also hosts games and costume play for children and adults can participate too!

JORVIK Viking Cantre

Journey through the reconstruction of Viking Age streets and experience life as it would have been in the 10th-century York. Fun for all the family!

York and the Magic of Harry Potter

The Shambles is similar to Diagon Alley and now filled with Harry Potter inspired shops. Nearby Malham Cove, Dalby Forest, York Railway Station, and Brimham Rocks were also used as filming locations in the Harry Potter films. Goathland Railway Station became Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film and featured as Aidensfield in the drama series Heartbeat.

Getting to York

A visit to Yorkshire is easy by car or train. For those looking to explore the north and east of Yorkshire, driving is recommended. The county is easily accessed by the Al or M1 from the north or south. and from the west it can be reached via the M62. The A64 also runs across the county from Leeds to Scarborough, skirting past York in-between.

1. Which sight allows visitors to take part in costume play?

A．The Bar Walls of York	B．Clifford’s Tower.
C．JORVIK Viking Centre	D．The Shambles.

2. Which of the following was the setting for a film and a drama series?

A．Dalby Forest.

B．Malham Cove.

C．Brimham Rocks.

D．Goathland Railway Station.

3. How can you go from Leeds to Scarborough?

A．By the A64.

B．By the M1.

C．By the M62.

D．By the A1.

9 . What idea will physicians probably agree with?

A．Positive people may live longer.	B．Watching TV makes the elderly healthy
C．People will be happier in the future.

10 . NPR’s Student Podcast (播客) Challenge is back — for a fifth year! This year’s competition will open for entries on January 6, 2023 and close on April 28.

As in past years, our judges will choose winners in two categories: grades five through eight and grades nine through twelve. Entries must be submitted by an educator or a student leader who’s 18 years old or older. Another important rule is that the maximum length of your podcast is within eight minutes, and longer entries will be disqualified.

Our judges will use the following criteria to narrow down and choose the winners:

Information and structure, 40 percent

Does the podcast tell a good story or teach us something new and important? Is it structured in a way that keeps listeners engaged? Can we easily follow the story you’re telling or the information you’re explaining? Have you spent time cutting out unnecessary information to make sure the main ideas come through clearly?

Personality and creativity, 40 percent

Does it have personality, or does it sound like you’re reading from a script (脚本)? Does it make us laugh or cry or leave us deep in thought?

Production, 20 percent

We’re not judging you on how fancy your equipment is and we don’t expect you to be an expert on recording and editing sound, but we hope you’ll try.

Some podcasts may use a narration (讲述) format. Others may be more of an interview format. If you use sound apart from interviews and narration, make sure it is clear and smooth.

1. What is the deadline for handing in your podcast?

A．January 6.

B．February 18.

C．March 26.

D．April 28.

2. Who are qualified to submit the podcast to the competition?

A．All monitors.

B．Any student.

C．Teachers.

D．Parents.

3. What is a requirement for the entries?

A．They should be more than eight minutes.	B．They must be well structured and edited.
C．They have to adopt an interview format.	D．They must be produced with special sound effects.