1 . We live in an age________ more information is available more easily than ever before.

A．why

B．to whom

C．when

D．on which

3 . 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。

As of June, China had about 285 million Internet users living in rural areas,     1     (account) for over 30 percent of the country’s total, according to a recent report on China’s Internet development. The number of rural Internet users in China     2     (grow) by over 30 million in the last few months.

The report said the Internet is playing a     3     (great) role than ever in the country’s poverty (贫困) reduction efforts, with the public’s participation in and     4     (recognize) of relevant campaigns on the rise. It said as of June, online promotions of agricultural products from remote areas had reached more than half of the Chinese Internet users, and     5     more than one third of netizens had bought such products via online platforms.

Meanwhile, the report shows that e-commerce livestreaming (直播) grew     6     (increasing) active in the first half of the year. As of June, the number of e-commerce livestreaming users in China had hit 309 million, up 16.7 percent from March. China saw over 10 million livestreaming marketing     7     (activity) in the first half of this year, attracting over 50 billion views, the report noted.

The report said the Internet can contribute significantly     8     China’s anti-poverty goal by providing jobs, social security and medical service information for     9     poor and allowing children in poverty-stricken areas     10       (access) better education.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany     1     1770. He started his musical training when he was five years old, and his teachers     2     (work) him so hard that he often cried.

He started writing music when he was nineteen, and two years later he moved to Vienna     3     (study) music and perform. Beethoven first became famous as a pianist. However, by 1800, his musical works had become very popular,     4     he was thought of by many as the most important composer of his generation. During this same period, he     5     (slow) became deaf, but he could still write music because he could hear music in his head. Most of the     6     (great) musical works of his were completed after he became deaf. In the later part of his life, he had many health and money     7     (problem). He was also lonely because the woman     8     he loved and wanted to marry had left     9     (he). His friends tried to help him through his dark times, but his life became marked by sadness. He died after     10     (suffer)from a long illness in 1827.

5 . Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck (被困住) at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.

She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.

Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital gap and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.

Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through hard times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.”

1. What made Jan lose her job?

A．Her age.	B．A serious illness.
C．Poor working ability.	D．Surfing the Internet.

2. How did Jan feel when she lost her job?

A．Pleased.

B．Unhappy.

C．Amazed.

D．Nervous.

3. What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the IT club?

A．The club helps people online.

B．The club inspires old people who feel lonely.

C．The club helps the elderly get online.

D．The club teaches older people to take care of themselves.

4. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Increase.

B．Narrow.

C．Improve.

D．Change.

5. What encouraged Jan to help those people?

A．A better understanding of the Internet.

B．Seeing the situation of children in poor countries.

C．Knowing how to use new technology.

D．Meeting people who were going through hardships similar to hers.

6 . Jane is in a hurry because the train to the airport leaves _______ half an hour.

A．by	B．in
C．for	D．until

9 . I would like to live in a country ________it often snows in winter.

A．that

B．which

C．when

D．where

10 . That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who ______ Christmas as a special time of year.

A．regard

B．think

C．admit

D．complain