1 . TikTok is the birthplace of the entertainment stars of the new generation Z (born after1996). Ambitious young people have been able to attract huge audiences on the social media platform by dancing, singing, pulling pranks, performing skits and whatever else they can think of in short videos, most of which last between 15 seconds and a minute. Obviously, it’s a place for kids and most social media is youth-oriented. However, it maybe not just kids anymore. Austin, for instance, is 82 years old and is known to his 1.4 million TikTok fans as “Old Man Steve”.

Austin and several other older social media stars have developed big TikTok followings over the last few years, with fan bases well into seven or even eight figures. Most of them uploaded videos just for fun, but were lucky enough to go viral. Some have become full-time TikTok bloggers, making use of their fame on TikTok to appear on other platforms, and TV as well as ads and endorsement (代言). While they are just as energetic as the young people, they bring their own interest to TikTok. “I think that it’s a great thing for seniors to be able to be on the internet and communicate,” Old Man Steve say “I don’t think it’s just for the young people.”

The folk listed below is one of the biggest older TikTok stars—Jenny Krupa. J-Dog @its-j-dog. 2M followers and 83. 6M likes Jenny Krupa, 88, of Alberta, Canada, has become the TikTok star “J-dog” with the help of her grandson, Skylar Krupa. They have been making videos together since August 2019.J-dog is a fashionable old woman. On Valentine’s Day, for instance, she told viewers not to worry about not getting a card.“It’s not because no one likes you,” she said. “It’s probably because you’re a loser.” Skylar Krupa says.“When we started, she really didn’t like it, but once the   J-dog personality became a viral hit，there was no turning back.” “She liked the attention from it.” Skylar says, and now “she’s definitely turning into J-dog.” The person hasn’t overwhelmed the person, however, Skylar says his grandmother was very touched by the online love and support she got from her followers following her husband’s death in July.

1. What is the function of the first paragraph?

A．To tell the readers how to use TikTok.

B．To summarize the whole passage.

C．To give a detailed description of TikTok.

D．To introduce the topic to the readers.

2. Why did most of the older upload the video at first?

A．In order to become famous.

B．Just for enjoying themselves

C．To earn some money.

D．To compete with the youth.

3. What does the underlined phrase “go viral” mean in paragraph2?

A．caused by a virus	B．getting worse
C．become popular	D．be boring

4. Which of the following is NOT wrong according to the passage?

A．Only young people is fond of TikTok.

B．Most of the videos on TikTok last more than one minute.

C．Some elderly video bloggers take advantage of TikTok to earn some money.

D．Old Man Steve thinks it is not good for the old to surf the internet.

2 . As we’re all aware, social media is fake. People only showcase their best moments. But beyond this aspect, a lot of the photos are straight-up fake. Celebrities are airbrushed; some lie about their plastic surgery. Many Photoshop their faces and bodies to look exactly how they want. There are countless ways to pose to change their bodies.

TikTok (抖音) is not immune to these things. It may be harder to use Photoshop when it’s a video, but people find ways around it with different angles, lighting, and posing. This is not to say that they themselves don’t look good — it’s just that this isn’t how they look all the time. We can’t hold ourselves to that high of a standard when we see ourselves so often. But beyond the unrealistic standards that social media propagates (散播), TikTok heavily promotes eating disorder culture, and unhealthy attitudes about food and weight in general.

Unfortunately, it’s challenging to escape from this content. The TikTok is alarmingly accurate. If you interact with a video once, similar videos will continue to come up on your For You page. Interacting can be liking the video, commenting, sharing, following the creator, or even letting the video play multiple times. Once you’ve done this, it’s hard to escape from these videos. The best thing to do is to click “not interested” when one of these videos pops up.

I’ve learned a lot from my own struggle with an eating disorder. During my treatment, the most striking thing my nutritionist said to me was, “You don’t have to love your body.” I thought she was joking. But she’s absolutely right. What she meant is that it’s not realistic to love your body all the time. There are going to be moments when you don’t like something about yourself, and that’s okay. No one thinks every part of themselves is perfect. Self-love isn’t always realistic; self-acceptance is much better.

1. What does the underlined part “immune to” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Included in.	B．Affected by.
C．Protected by.	D．Exceptional to.

2. What is the best way to escape from some unwanted content?

A．Play it repeatedly.

B．Refuse information push immediately.

C．Give it a bad comment.

D．Give it a like and share it with your friends.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．The author was once mentally disordered.

B．The nutritionist was humorous.

C．Self-love is the most important.

D．Self-acceptance is more realistic.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Social media is fake.

B．You should love your body.

C．TikTok boosts eating disorder culture.

D．People only show their best moments.

3 . Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.

Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holiday.

Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.

Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.

1. Size of most American families is ________ that of other countries.

A．larger than

B．smaller than

C．as big as

D．as small as

2. American children grow up, they leave their parents’ home to ________.

A．get married

B．be free

C．find good jobs

D．study

3. American children visit their parents ________.

A．on weekdays

B．on weekends

C．at any time

D．on holiday

4. Parents pay their children for doing housework because ________.

A．children can learn how to make money for themselves

B．their children required them to do so

C．they are rich

D．it is required by law

5. Which of the following statements is WRONG?

A．Children have the freedom to choose their own job.

B．Parents don’t ask their children to do the housework.

C．Parents think it important for children to make their own decision.

D．When children grow up, they usually live far away from their home.

4 . The popularity of Facebook has caused a shift in how people realize themselves: the “like” button has become nothing more than a self-esteem (自尊) booster.     1     It can take years and years, but there are shortcuts you can use to achieve it.

    2     You’re not arrogant (自大的) if you love yourself. In fact, arrogance is often the foundation of low self-esteem and insecurity. Try this exercise: stand in front of the mirror and tell your reflection everything you love about yourself. Accept what you don’t like about yourself. This may feel uncomfortable at first, but change often does.

Do you socialize with negative people?     3     This may seem unfair, but those negative people will simply strengthen what you don’t like about yourself. People like to socialize with happy, positive people. The happiest people in life are the ones that look at what they have, not what they don’t have.

There are a lot of people who aren’t aware they have a negative voice in their head.

    4     Whenever you hear a negative comment, immediately replace it with a positive one. Your brain is like a computer: whatever command you input, it responds, so if you ask it a question like “why do I always mess up?” your brain will find plenty of examples to support it.

Celebrating your successes is another good way. We’re often so busy in life that we seldom take the time to stop and really reflect on what we’ve achieved. Take the time once a day to ask yourself what you’re proud of having achieved that day.     5     Remember that it’s not the outcome that’s always important, but the process.

A．Learn to love yourself.

B．Catch your negative self-talk.

C．Appreciate how far you’ve come.

D．If so, consider finding new friends.

E．When self-esteem is high, we lose our fear of envy.

F．Of course not, few people like socializing with negative people.

G．But what’s important is to develop high self-esteem from inner.

5 . What is identity theft?

Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information to take over your credit accounts, open new ones, access bank accounts, or commit many other crimes in your name and at your expense. When it strikes, the effects can be disastrous. What’s more, because it frequently involves no physical theft, identity theft may not be noticed by its victims until significant damage has already been done-often several months and thousands of pounds later. It’s estimated that more than 100, 000 people are affected by identity theft in the UK each year, costing the British economy over £1.3 billion annually.

How does it happen?

These are some of the ways crooks get hold of your personal information:

• Fake emails

You may receive an email seemingly from, say, your bank requesting that you follow a link and key information into a website that looks very similar to your bank’s own site but is in fact a fake.

• Pretext phone calls

A crook pretending to be an official from, for example, your bank may phone up asking you to give personal or account details as a security check.

• Dishonest people

Sometimes sales assistants,unbeknown(不知情的) to you, swipe your card through a machine which records its details. At the workplace, a fellow employee can use your personal details fraudulently.

How can you protect yourself?

Be careful who you give your personal details to, and tear up documents like credit-card slips before you throw them away. Don’t make this serious crime easy for crooks!

1. What do we know about identity theft according to the passage?

A．It is a frequent physical theft.

B．It is only committed by strangers.

C．It is easy to be noticed by victims.

D．It is costly to individuals and society.

2. Identity theft may happen when________.

A．you receive an email from your bank

B．you give personal details to a fake website

C．you are requested to pay in cash by sales assistants

D．you tear bank documents before throwing them away

3. What is the text?

A．A financial survey.	B．A book review.
C．A security report.	D．A history paper.

6 . In 1910, the Los Angeles Times ran a story about a boy who was charged with opening a valve (阀门) on a water pump powered by a steam engine to release the built-up pressure. His whole job consisted of staring at these machines all day, which was incredibly boring. The “ lazy ” boy then invented a release for the pump to run just as it should and won his freedom. The first automatic steam engine was born.

This story may be fictional, but the boy’s behavior reflects a deeper truth. When we are feeling lazy, we often search for an easier way, trying to update the process and save time and effort. In other words, laziness can drive innovation.

In recent years, some psychologists and business leaders have wised up to this insight, changing our perspective of what laziness really means. Both Bill Gates and Walter Chrysler have been credited with a quote: “ I always choose a lazy person to do a hard job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it. ”

Our brains are born for laziness. Compared with our ancestors who had to conserve energy to compete for food, flee from predators, and fight, we now don’t take survival as a daily issue. It seems natural that we would choose to be “lazier” , but the opposite has occurred. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans sleep less and work more than we used to; productivity per worker has gone up 400 percent since 1950. Our culture teaches us that our worth depends on how industrious we are, so we work even harder to produce even more.

But there’s one big paradox (悖论), sad but true: The harder we work, the less productive we are. When demand increases, we tend to push harder. Yet the trouble is that, without any refresh and recharge, we are less efficient, make more mistakes, and get less engaged with what we’re doing.

Therefore, how can we make our labor more meaningful and our lives more fulfilling? Current research in psychology and neuroscience points to a new understanding of the value of the wandering mind. Taking breaks and allowing your thoughts to drift can help your brain retain information, refocus, and gain fresh perspective.

Here’s the core problem: When the time finally comes to put our feet up, we often don’t know how. We have little training in how to be idle. But at least give it a shot. Maybe this week, notice some downtime in your day, some white space in your calendar. Instead of filling the space with more work, just sit in the sofa, and be, in the words of poet Mary Oliver, “ idle and blessed. ”

1. The author tells the story in paragraph 1 to prove ______.

A．the kid needs punishing	B．boredom enhances productivity
C．creativity contributes to laziness	D．laziness inspires new ideas

2. How did the author support his opinion in the third paragraph?

A．By listing some numbers of being lazy.

B．By quoting some great figures’ words.

C．By making a comparison between two great figures.

D．By giving examples of how to be creative.

3. What can we infer from paragraph 4?

A．People nowadays don’t have to face poverty.	B．Modern society honors creativity.
C．Americans lives a poorer life than before.	D．Ancestors consider industry as a value.

4. Which of the following idea will the author probably agree with?

A．Working 24 -7 with a tight schedule.

B．Taking three part-time jobs to fill weekends.

C．Watching a stand-up comedy after a busy weekday.

D．Attending a formal dinner with business purpose.

5. The author writes this passage to ______.

A．compare the previous understanding of idleness to the new

B．persuade people to give up the value of hard work

C．criticize the irresponsible attitude towards life

D．encourage people to keep refreshed for better work and life

7 . Artistic activities like taking a painting class or visiting a gallery are becoming increasingly popular today.     1     However, scientific studies have shown that art plays a critical role in promoting health and well-being.

Art is found to be effective in relieving stress. This applies to both children and adults. Activities such as painting, drawing, and sculpting have been linked to lower stress and mental calmness. They take participants’ mind off busy daily work.     2    

Another great benefit of art is that it encourages both kids and adults in imagination and creative thinking. It helps develop and improve problem-solving skills.     3     That allows people to imagine different solutions to problems. This type of creative thinking allows the brain to perform complicated functions in ways that learning a new language does.

    4     It drives the brain to produce a hormone (激素) that makes people feel good about themselves, improves concentration, and increases motivation, providing a sense of accomplishment. After completing a creative project, people will feel happy and satisfied. This process of creating something unique can promote a sense of well-being and even slow down aging.

Sharing the creative process of making art is a great way to help students build their social awareness and interpersonal skills. This can remind schools to have students work with seniors in the community!     5     Creating visual arts helps in transforming lives of people with brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease by increasing connections, promoting cell growth and improving memory.

A．Include artistic activities in the daily life.

B．Creating art helps increase self-confidence.

C．Art is a very interesting topic for people of all ages.

D．There is no right or wrong in the creation of artworks.

E．Consequently, mental states such as fear and worry get set aside.

F．Arrange a trip to the museum or have an art class across generations.

G．People tend to think the benefits of art are only enjoyment and relaxation.

8 . World Students’ Day

World Students’ Day is observed on November 17 every year.     1     . Though it was originally a day of commemoration of the more than 1,200 students from the University of Prague whose lives were taken in WWII, World Students’ Day has become an occasion for universities across the world to boast (以……为自豪) their masses of international students, and the good they do for the local community.

There are a number of ways to celebrate World Students’ Day.     2    , you can spend some time with other students and lift one another up. Make sure you let them know that you have noticed how much work they have put in! It is always good to be there to support one another.

    3    ,it would be lovely to make an effort to make them feel at home. You could put a basket together with traditional gifts and treats from their home country inside. You could get in touch with their home friends and family members. Of course, making this contact depends on how well you know the person. If you don’t know them very well, they may feel like you are interfering with (打扰) their personal life.     4    .

You could also decide to fund raise or raise awareness for charities for students who have learning difficulties.     5    . Yet, for a lot of people, it is not that easy! Some people find it more challenging than others for a lot of different reasons. If everyone simply posts one message or does one thing to raise awareness, students around the world will feel appreciated and we will be able to do more for those who need it most.

A．If you are a student yourself

B．If you know any international students

C．Visitors are highly expected at the events

D．They ensure to offer quality care in all aspects

E．So make sure you judge the situation appropriately

F．After all, everyone should be able to have an education

G．It is a celebration of multiculturalism and cooperation among students across the globe

9 . Will printed newspapers disappear one day? It’s quite possible. Here are some reasons.

First of all, printed newspapers aren’t the only way to get information. You can find the same information on the Internet. Besides, you can read a lot of information online for free, which makes the Internet even more attractive.

Lots of people are becoming Internet users and most of Internet users read news online. For example, I usually get new information about events that happen in the world by reading short messages on Twitter. As far as I know, students in our university hardly read newspapers. One can argue that older generations may have been used to reading printed newspapers and do not want to change anything, but research proves the opposite. According to a study, the number of Internet users aged between 70 and 75 has increased greatly within four years. This fact sounds strange, but some of Internet users are over 73 years old.

Where do newspapers get their money? The answer is “advertisers”. It is quite expensive especially when you have a lot of other opportunities. Online advertisements are becoming more and more popular. It is good to both sides because it is easier to track (追踪) how many clicks have been made on this link than to find out how many people have actually read a newspaper and paid attention to advertisements.

Also, printed newspapers are not environmentally friendly. They need tons of wood, lots of electricity and many delivery (运输) ways to produce and transport the papers.

1. The first reason for the possibility of printed newspapers’ disappearance in the near future is that_________.

A．newspapers are not available to everyone.

B．newspapers is the only source of information.

C．the news in the printed newspapers is very boring.

D．the Internet provides a lot of the same information free of charge.

2. What does the author want to show by mentioning the study in Paragraph 3?

A．Old people also love new things.

B．Newspapers are losing their aged readers.

C．More old people are used to reading newspapers.

D．Old people are willing to change their bad habits.

3. Which is not the reason why printed newspapers may disappear one day?

A．They are not good for the environment.

B．They are cheaper and cheaper because of the Internet.

C．An increasing number of people become Internet users and read news online.

D．Advertisers prefer online advertisements because it is easier to track how many clicks have been made.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．How people read news today.	B．Why the Internet is important.
C．Why printed newspapers may die away.	D．How people get information today.

10 . If having to make a choice between reading an e-book and a printed book, which would most people choose? Some would go for an e-book while some still prefer the hard-printed book.

Undoubtedly, e-books do have benefits. Firstly, changes to an electronic publication are relatively easy to make. They are quicker to obtain. E-books are more easily updated. The printed books on many subjects can become outdated very quickly. Secondly, e-books can be easily and quickly kept up to date. You usually get far more than just the e-books. Most e-books are sold with bonuses and related information that usually do not come with the purchase of a printed book. Moreover, they take up less space. Instead of a big library, you can fit literally thousands of books on your computer. It also makes it easier to share this information with families and friends.

For nearly twenty years, additionally, futurists have been predicting the development of printed books. The conventional view has been that digital e-books are on the verge of replacing paper books. However, this has not been the case. A printed book has its advantages too. Firstly, it is an object that can be carried and used alone. It needs no electric outlet (插座), no batteries, nothing. Secondly, e-books will always require some forms of support that the printed book does not need.

I believe that the online publishing has not taken off because people want real books. What is being published online more and more are pamphlets (小册子) and things that really do not need to be in print. These are stuff that people throw away afterward. More often, people do not want to read a book on the computer. What could be better than a paper book? It lasts a long time. These books are designed to last a long time without disappearing.

To sum up, there is no denying that the printed book is still very much preferred over its digital cousins. Reading electronic publications is just not the same when it comes to books. People are still very interested in real books and notebooks.

1. What can we know about an e-book?

A．It will never be out of date.	B．It always gives you an added bonus.
C．It can deliver information quickly.	D．It has taken the place of printed books.

2. Which statement would futurists probably agree with?

A．Printed books will disappear.	B．Printed books can be used alone.
C．E-books have many restrictions.	D．E-books have no drawbacks.

3. What is one cause of the failed online publishing?

A．The low demand for book industry.	B．The expectations from people.
C．The guidance of policy.	D．The desire for the printed books.

4. What does the author think of the future of the printed book?

A．Hopeless.

B．Unpredictable.

C．Costly.

D．Promising.