1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Angela Zhang in the news?

A．She won a contest.

B．She donated $100, 000.

C．She reads 300 books a year.

2. How old is Nithin Tumma?

A．13.

B．18.

C．19.

3. Where is Neveah Mosher from?

A．California.

B．Michigan.

C．New York.

4. What is the woman advised to do?

A．Spend more time in reading.

B．Try to make some news.

C．Do some research.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did Andrew begin to read the book?

A．At 3:30 pm.

B．At 4:00 pm.

C．At 4:30 pm.

2. What do we know about Noa Denmon?

A．She sold books.

B．She wrote stories.

C．She drew pictures.

3. What is the book mainly about?

A．A boy’s life.

B．A dog’s experiences.

C．An outdoor exploration.

4. What will Andrew do with the book?

A．Lend it to Mrs. Johnson.

B．Return it to the library.

C．Share it with others.

3 . Newspapers are losing the battle against smartphones as the preferred place to learn the news, but one woman has found a way to bridge the divide and bring the print to the people.

Kelsey Russell makes TikToks in which she goes through a single article and explains the context along the way. “I got a subscription to the Sunday New York Times physical copy,” she said in one video. At first, she didn’t like reading from a small cellphone screen, and it was her doctor who brought her to print newspapers after suggesting she address her anxiety by going back to activities she enjoyed as a kid. “When I was little, I would read the newspaper with my parents,” she said. “So I said, ‘Let me just go back to what made me happy as a child.’”

“When I read the news on print, I actually had time to process what was going on.” Russell approaches her videos as a learning experience. She tries to read at least one newspaper a day. However, a part of Russell feared the bad news, and she said what she read often felt like depressing and disheartening. That experience isn’t unique; a recent report found many people actively choosing to avoid news because they consider news boring and despairing.

Despite the struggles, Russell’s unique approach has appealed to a wide audience, lifting her fame and influencing. She has almost 90,000 followers on TikTok and more than 5.3 million likes on her videos.

Still, Russell said she wasn’t seeking to revive (复兴) the print newspaper industry(a survey found that only 5% of adults preferred print publications) and she instead encouraged people to get their news from wherever they can. Her priority is simply that the news sources are credible. “Media literacy (素养) is bigger than just reading on print,” she said. “It’s also a great way for humans to think critically about the whole entire world.”

1. Why did Russell start reading newspaper in TikToks?

A．To manage her stress.	B．To recall her childhood.
C．To digest current events.	D．To promote physical reading.

2. What challenge does Russell face?

A．Managing audience engagement.

B．Addressing negative view of Tiktok.

C．Overcoming personal anxieties about news.

D．Approaching audience’s learning difficulties.

3. What is Russell’s main concern according to the last paragraph?

A．Attracting media’s attention.

B．Encouraging creative thinking.

C．Reviving the print newspaper industry.

D．Ensuring the reliability of news sources.

4. What is a suitable title for the passage?

A．Print News Meets TikTok	B．News Revolution in TikTok
C．The Rise of Media Engagement	D．Improving Digital Media Literacy

4 . “A good book is easy to find.” That is the message on a sign at Hernando Guanlao’s home in the Makati area of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.”

Guanlao has transformed his home into a free public library. Visitors can borrow the books inside for free. Guanlao says he hopes his library will inspire people to read, especially the young.

The 72-year-old told reporters that his library includes books that all students can enjoy —— from young children in Kindergarten to older students in grade 12. And also his library has books for readers of all interests. His home is filled with thousands of available books.

He calls his library Reading Club 2000. It contains many different kinds of books, or genres. Genre is a group of artistic, musical, or literary works that share a particular style, form, or content. “There are history books, novels, children stories in my library,” Guanlao added proudly, “and there are cookbooks, science fiction, and even medicine books.” Almost everyone can find a suitable book, all for free.

He started his library more than 20 years ago when he set 50 books on the walkway in front of his home. Guanlao’s collection has grown greatly over the years —— thanks to a continuous supply of books from donors.

Speaking of donors, he said, “They just leave boxes of books outside my house.” He has also started donating books himself. He sends reading materials to public schools in far-away communities.

Guanlao’s efforts come at a time when reading ability among students in the Philippines remains low. The Program for International Student Assessment reports that reading scores in the Philippines are among the lowest in the world. Students in the Philippines are also facing learning delays in math and science.

Guanlao is firm about his goals, “My mission is to give away used and donated books to others at no cost,” he said, “and to promote education through literature.”

1. What’s the purpose of Guanlao’s setting up his home library?

A．To establish his fame in the country

B．To encourage people to read and increase education level

C．To set up a record for collecting the most books

D．To help people find jobs more easily

2. Which of the following words best describe Guanlao’s personality?

A．Devoted and caring	B．Outgoing and brave
C．Humorous and considerate	D．Ambitious and impatient

3. What contributes to his growing book collection most?

A．His own effort to collect books continuous	B．The government’s help and support
C．Warm-hearted people’s continuous donations	D．Help from public schools in far-away communities

4. Which part of the newspaper can this passage likely come from?

A．science report

B．sports

C．fashion

D．education

5 . What kind of book is the woman reading?

A．Science fiction.

B．Romantic fiction.

C．Horror fiction

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has the woman been reading?

A．A novel.

B．A dictionary.

C．A cookbook.

2. Why doesn’t the man read books?

A．He has poor eyesight.

B．He dislikes stories.

C．He is too busy.

3. Where does the man usually listen to his books?

A．In the kitchen.

B．In the car.

C．On the plane.

9 . It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade?

    1    The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed.     2    And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.

In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them.     3     A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.

“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention.       4     The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide.    5    When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.

A．Share good news with people around you.

B．It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.

C．But the “bad news” has its place in the world.

D．It provides a more balanced view of the world.

E．And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.

F．Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.

G．The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.

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