1 . A few years ago my sister moved from her home in Alabama to Buffalo, New York. Since moving to Buffalo she’s become a big hockey (曲棍球) fan and has encouraged me to start watching it. Unfortunately it’s very difficult to find hockey on television here in Alabama. Since hockey games don’t air very much on television, I’ve had to look for different ways to watch hockey games.

I often see websites that claim if you go to their website you can watch television on your computer. I try out many of these websites, hoping that one of the television stations is a northern station that airs hockey games. Unfortunately, most of them don’t work. Either the site doesn’t really give you what they advertise or their video player doesn’t work properly. But finally I’ve found one websites that actually works.

Free Tube is a site that you can go to and watch Television online for free. You don’t have to download any kind of special software or pay money or even sign up for anything. All you have to do is go to Free Tube, choose your channel and start watching.   

The different channels to choose from are separated into different categories like news, business, entertainment, music and sports. You’re not going to find channels like NBC or ABC, so you can watch the latest episode of Heroes or Grey’s Anatomy but it does include some popular channels like Cartoon Network and ESPN.

There is also a movie section. Each movie channel airs different sorts of films like adventure, classics, comedy or horror and that channel will always air that kind of movies. The movie section also includes my favorite station called Max Trailers (预告片). Max Trailers airs nothing but movies trailers 24 hours a day. Some of the trailers are for movies coming out and some are for movies that have already been released but already released movies don’t go back farther than a couple of months.

So far I haven’t had any problems with Free Tube’s video player either. Whenever I choose a channel the video almost always works and usually loads every quickly. The only problem I have with Free Tube is that there is currently a fault if you’re using Firefox. Once you choose a channel you can’t select another channel to change to, your web browser will freeze up. So if you’re using Firefox, the only way to switch channels is to leave the site and re-enter the site, when choosing what channel you want to go to. However, Free Tube is aware of this fault and is working with Mozilla to get it fixed right away.

If you’re missing some show everyone is talking about like Grey’s Anatomy or Heroes, this isn’t really a solution for that. But Free Tube is a good way to find channels that you weren’t aware of; there are several good stations to be found.

1. The author mainly ________ in this passage.

A．tells us his experience in using the Web.	B．shows us the disadvantages of Free Tube
C．introduces Free Tube to the readers	D．shows us how to enjoy films online

2. The author got interested in watching hockey games ________

A．because he is a sports fan	B．because he has nothing to do all day long
C．since everyone enjoys the games	D．due to his sister’s influence

3. Form the passage we can learn that ______________

A．the author is also very fond of movies

B．Max Trailers airs to-be-released movies

C．ABC is a very famous TV station in America

D．Firefox is the only software used to watch films online

2 . In the weeks leading up to my 18th birthday last year, I was told everything changes when you turn eighteen.     1    

I could vote.

I could get my driver’s license.

I could book a hotel room.

I could get married.

It felt exciting.     2     The second is sixteen because it’s “sweet.” And then there is eighteen. Woo hoo.

I’m about to burst that bubble.

First of all, when I woke up that morning in December, I felt a little rush of excitement and then it ended.     3     I wasn’t a completely new person; I was just a year older. And I was a year older with a load of responsibilities that I would not see coming for a few months.

Over the next few months, I was able to do one of the things that come with being legal. I voted in the New York State primary elections.     4     But it still wasn’t making eighteen as exciting as I thought it would be.

And then I realized: Being eighteen was less about the rights and more about growing up. I was making decisions about when to go out, I was getting more focused on my future and my respect for my parents was growing. I was an adult and I was truly starting to feel it.     5    

So here’s my advice to those about to turn eighteen: Don’t blow it. Accept the responsibility that now falls on you. It’s time to grow up and prepare for the rest of your adult life.

A．I still felt the same.

B．It was worse than I had thought!

C．I was still controlled by my parents.

D．It was a cool experience, and I won’t lie about that.

E．I was going to be legally allowed to do many things.

F．Responsibility was knocking on my door and I had to open it.

G．The first exciting birthday is thirteen because you get to call yourself a teenager.

3 . Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom.     1     In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well-being of the elderly.

Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure.     2     singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reduce stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people.

    3     A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had along time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.

Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody.     4     For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive (认知的) tasks is shown to improve older people’s cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.

In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience.     5    

A．Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.

B．Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.

C．Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.

D．This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.

E．However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.

F．The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.

G．Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.

4 . It is frequently said that the best camera is the one you already have with you. Amazingly, the cameras on modern phones can take killer images without a professional camera. But if you’re struggling to get the quality you want, try a few of these helpful tips.

Pick the right time of day

There are a variety of lighting options that change throughout the day.     1     And it is properly named for the yellow color the sun casts. This warms any scene. If you’ve been working during golden hour and want to try something new, go out during the blue hour. This is the hour just before sunrise or just after sunset.     2    

Pay attention to lighting

    3     When taking pictures of nature, pay attention to the available light. How can you use it to create eye-catching images? Turn the sun peaking through the trees into a dramatic starburst by setting your f/stop to f/22 or above. Look for ways light and shadows create exciting patterns on otherwise flat backgrounds.

    4    

Look for subjects with natural motion like a waterfall, stream, flowers in the wind, etc., and set your shutter speeds to 20 seconds or more. It is vital to have a small secure support to ensure your camera is as perfectly still as possible during the shot.

Photo editing apps

Don’t limit your photos to what you can capture straight out of camera (SOOC).     5     . Look at the built-in filters (滤光器) that come with your system, or download a free photo editing app to add up your masterpieces. By using all these techniques, you should be able to create unique images that take brilliant photos.

A．Long exposure

B．Consider composition

C．Try to have access to many creative apps

D．You can control whether the background is in focus

E．Photography is often referred to as painting with light

F．It provides an attractive tone for your subject and scenery

G．Golden hour is the hour just after sunrise or just before sunset

5 . Pasteur discovered that bacteria (细菌) cause many diseases.     1    . He proved that diseases could be cured by stopping the spread of bacteria.

How Pasteur helped industry

Louis Pasteur was born in France in 1822. He studied physics and chemistry in Paris. The wine-making industry in France was in trouble during the mid-1800s     2    . Pasteur discovered that germs were getting into the wine and turning it sour. He found that heat killed these germs and prevented the wine from spoiling. Pasteur later applied his discovery to milk. His way of heating foods to kill bacteria is now called pasteurization (巴氏灭菌法).

    3    . In the mid-1800s, a disease was killing off silkworms before they could spin silk threads. Pasteur showed that the disease was in the silkworm eggs and that getting rid of any infected eggs could keep the disease from spreading.

    4    

Pasteur then discovered how to make vaccines (疫苗) to protect people and animals against disease. He observed that animals infected with a disease sometimes became immune to the disease — that is, protected from getting the disease again. Pasteur found that he could weaken germs in his laboratory. When he put weakened germs into the bodies of animals, the animals became immune to the disease caused by the germs. Pasteur made a vaccine to protect sheep against a disease called anthrax.

One of Pasteur’s most important discoveries was a vaccine against rabies (狂犬病). People can get this deadly disease     5    . In 1885, a mother begged Pasteur to treat her young son who had been badly bitten by a dog with rabies. The vaccine worked, and the boy lived.

A．Anthrax and rabies

B．How Pasteur prevented disease

C．Pasteur became a national hero in France for saving the wine and silk industries

D．because much of the wine was spoiling

E．He showed that bacteria get into living things and then multiply

F．Pasteur also helped the French silk industry

G．if they are bitten by an animal infected with rabies

6 . There are strong arguments on space travel, and below you will find a list of many frequently used arguments.

Pros of space travel

— Space travel has inspired many people to continue improving technologies such as inventing Velcro and non-stick frying pans.

— If you look at the total GDP worldwide, space only accounts for a very small percentage of the total budget.

— Better to spend money on our future than on other projects that would have a much lower potential reward.

— If we were to colonize (在……建立殖民地) another planet, it would reduce the population on Earth, which is already overpopulated. This will result in the survival of our species when our planet can no longer support human life.

— Multinational space stations have helped diplomacy (外交) among multiple nations.

Cons of space travel

— There is a very large percentage of the Earth’s oceans we have yet to explore. We should continue exploring the remaining unknown regions of our oceans before continuing to another planet.

— The funding for space exploration comes from the taxpayers’ pockets. Many do not think that they should be forced into paying for something they oppose.

— The total contribution from space travel is minimal when considering the total cost.

— We should not be thinking about colonizing another planet. It’s better to save our existing planet first. If we are to destroy one planet, what is to stop us from repeating the mistakes on another planet.

—Not only is the cost of manned space miss- ions high, but space travel can have a serious effect on the human body over an extended period of time. The only way to solve it is by using robots, which reduces the human risk factor, and reduces the overall cost.

Overall, most people approve of (赞成) our current exploration methods. In my opinion, these methods should be reviewed to help reduce the cost. I believe the potential of finding resources on other planets will make the cost of several decades of space exploration worthwhile.

1. Which of the following benefits of space travel is NOT mentioned?

A．Creating more job opportunities.

B．Reducing the overpopulation on Earth.

C．Bringing about advanced technologies.

D．Developing relationships among countries.

2. What does the underlined part “the mistakes” probably refer to?

A．Colonizing the moon.

B．Doing damage to Earth.

C．Spending money with little reward.

D．Having a wrong understanding about other planets.

3. What’s the author’s attitude towards space travel?

A．Negative.

B．Doubtful.

C．Positive.

D．Not mentioned.

4. What would be the best title for this passage?

A．The Future of Space Travel

B．The Benefits of Space Travel

C．Why Space Travel Is Expensive

D．Whether Space Travel Is Worthwhile or Not

7 . Like most people, you’re probably social distancing to stop the epidemic (疫情). While you’re stuck at home, you may feel lonely and want some friends. Fortunately, it might be easier than you think to meet new people.

Since most socializing has gone digital, social media can be a great way to connect with others while stopping the spread of the virus. On Facebook, add people from the “people you may know” section or people who comment on mutual (共同的) friends’ posts. If someone approves your friend request or follows you back, they may be open to a friendship.

If you find someone you’re interested in friending, send them a brief, friendly message to say “hello”. For instance, if you’re messaging someone on social media, say, “Hey! I’m also a friend of Andy’s and have seen you commenting on his posts a lot. I’m trying to make some new friends to chat with now that we’re all social distancing. Is that something you’d be interested in?”

You likely have some extra time on your hands, so use it to get to know people. Message your new friends frequently to build a relationship. Ask them questions, tell them some facts about yourself, and send funny stories. You could also talk about a shared interest. When you both feel ready, set up a video chat so you can meet without being in the same room. Treat your video call like a real face-to-face meeting so it feels normal. If you’d normally go out for a drink, it’s suggested that you each enjoy a beer or glass of wine.

After you’ve been chatting with someone for a while, you might think you’re ready to meet them. However, it’s strongly recommended that you avoid meetups till the end of the epidemic.

1. Why are people being kept separate from others?

A．They feel very lonely and want to make friends.

B．They have been diagnosed with a deadly disease.

C．They are trying to block the spread of epidemic.

D．They are killing time indoors as a new way of life.

2. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A．The ways to find new friends while staying at home.

B．The tips to keep track of acquaintances online.

C．Tips and warnings to have an outdoor date online.

D．The ways and skills to find and use social media.

3. What’s the purpose of copying a real situation when having a video chat?

A．To make both you and your newly-found friend relaxed.

B．To keep safe from any possibilities of infecting the disease.

C．To show that you are quite serious to prepare a video call.

D．To make your new friend learn more about your hobbies.

4. What’s the writer’s attitude to offline meetups during the epidemic?

A．Supportive.

B．Agreeable.

C．Negative.

D．Doubtful.

8 . One day in my class, Maria shared her feelings about money, “Money worries me. I think I want to live without money because I hate it. I HATE MONEY.”We were all touched by Maria’s words as they reminded us of the spiritual burdens that money managing could bring to us. After class I offered to help Maria deal with her financial problems. She hesitated to accept my offer, and I could see from the expression on her face that she was afraid of what it might involve. I quickly promised her that I wouldn’t make her do more than she was able to. I told her frankly that I didn’t enjoy managing my money any more than she did hers and wouldn’t burden her with guilt, judgments, or impossible tasks. All I would ask her to do was let me help her look at her fears and try to make some sense of them.

Maria still resisted my offer, and I can remember the excuses she gave me as they were the repeated complaints I had heard from so many people. “I’ll never understand money,” she said. “My facts are meaningless.” “I don’t deserve to have money.” “I never have enough.” “I have too little to manage.” “My financial position isn’t worth looking at.” And the most devastating one of all, “I just can’t do it.”

Going home that day, I couldn’t get Maria out of my mind：her attitude conveyed the same negativity and fear that I believed annoyed many people. I was sure it was this attitude that prevented people from managing their money effectively. My counseling(咨询) has taught me that these anxieties are inseparably connected to our self-doubts and fear for survival. Many of us are terrified of handling our money because we don’t believe we can do it well, and to do it wrong would put our very existence at risk.

On a deeper level we know that money is not the source of life, but a sense of worth that drives us to act as if it were. It locks us up in self-doubt and prevents us from tapping into the true source of our management power, our spirit.

1. Why would Maria not take the author’s offer of help?

A．For fear of being forced to share her money with others.

B．For fear of having to do something beyond her reach.

C．For fear of being found guilty of making impossible errors.

D．For fear of showing her judgment about money.

2. What does the underlined word “devastating” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Convincing.

B．Interesting.

C．Shocking.

D．Valuable.

3. Why did Maria’s words move the author and others?

A．They were in the same financial trouble.	B．They were in the same financial condition.
C．They were of the same family background.	D．They were of the same feeling over the issue.

4. What did the author intend to tell Maria for money managing?

A．How to overcome her fears.	B．How to make wise decisions.
C．How to avoid making mistakes.	D．How to learn the necessary skills.

9 . Hospital visits aren’t always easy, especially if you’re not sure what to do or say.     1     Before you head off to see someone in the hospital, have a read through the following suggestions to ensure that you’re all set for a smooth visit.

    2     Even if there are visiting hours provided on the website, etc., the person you are wanting to see may not be well enough to see anyone at the time. If the patient’s door is closed, knock and wait for permission to enter. You can’t be sure whether or not a medical procedure is taking place or if the patient is sleeping.

Keep your visit brief. The patient is likely to tire easily but may be too polite to ask you to leave. Also remember that you’re not likely to be the only visitor and having many visitors can be tiring. Don’t ask about any surgical (外科的) or test results. If the patient wants you to know, he or she will tell you.     3    

Bring a gift card. Instead of flowers or candy, consider purchasing a gift card in the patient’s favorite store. Certain patients usually can’t eat for several days, so candy isn’t a very sensible gift.     4     They are usually a nuisance (麻烦事) when the patient is ready to go home.

    5     If there is any bad news from home or work, try your best not to tell it unless you think that it is absolutely necessary. It is best for the patient not to be told of bad news until they’re well enough to cope again. Assure the patient that he or she is missed at work, school, or social groups. Days are very long at the hospital, and a patient can quickly feel isolated (孤独的) and out of touch.

A．Stay positive.

B．Observe the hospital’s visiting hours.

C．Call first to make sure visitors are allowed.

D．Fortunately, there is advice in place for visiting a patient.

E．Hospital rooms are small and there may not be room for flowers.

F．If they feel really ill, they’re genuinely not up to receiving visitors.

G．Otherwise, this can seem too personal and be thought to be the patient’s privacy.

10 . Researching your family history: 1837—1911

Many people are interested in researching their family history but often don’t know where to start or aren’t sure where to find records or which websites are the best value for money. Others have started but become stuck on some ancestors and would like to know how to overcome those brick walls. If you are one of them and maybe you have a family mystery that you would like to solve, this online event is sure to be what you are searching for.

Date and time: Tue, 12 Apr 2022, 21:00 CST

Location: Online event

Aim: Discover your family’s past with our top tips.

About this event

Discover how to use 19th and 20th century sources in your family history discoveries. Join our experts as they show ways to look into lives through the 19th century and throw light on the key sources available to help broaden your understanding of your family tree in the 19th century.

Including civil registration records after 1837 and data from the Census (人口普查) through the 19th century, the event will set you on your way to discover more about your family tree.

What’s online is a series of talks, in conversation events and lectures given by our experts and special guests. Events last about one hour, including an audience Q&A.

This event will be presented on Microsoft Teams. You do not need a Teams account to join an event, and can join anonymously (匿名地) from your browser (浏览器) if preferred. If you use a mobile device, you will need to download the Teams app. For the best experience we recommend using a computer. For more information on attending a Teams event, please visit: https://bit. ly/3hWNWwn.

1. What’s the purpose of Paragraph one?

A．To bring in the topics.	B．To conclude the passage.
C．To arouse readers’ interest.	D．To offer the background.

2. What can we know about Microsoft Teams?

A．It doesn’t need access to the Internet.	B．An account is a must to use it online.
C．An app is needed for cell phone users.	D．A computer should be avoided to use it.

3. What is the passage mainly talking about?

A．Family tree.

B．Online event.

C．Microsoft Teams.

D．Populations.