1 . 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。

Don’t brag(炫耀), but be proud of what you have done. These two pieces of advice     1     (be) tough to balance before Facebook existed. Even today’s share-it-all social media haven’t made     2     any easier. We are     3     (able) to draw a line between a humble bragging and a straight-up bragging. But we certainly know that oversharing doesn’t do your friendship any favors.

Social media like Facebook bring us     4     (convenient). Meanwhile, they can put us     5     danger of oversharing. Once upon a time, only your family and close friends would be there     6     (see) you eagerly open presents on Christmas morning. Now the photo     7     you take on your iPhone will likely become a touch-up Instagram in about 15 seconds. Maybe you just post it subconsciously. But your sharing behavior could     8     (easy) be considered annoying or even narcissistic(自恋的).

To post or not to post? Maybe we should all be asking     9     (we) the question before hitting the share button. As our personal fame grows alongside our social media presences, so     10     (do) the number of people we could potentially(潜在地) impress or bother.

2 . 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。

You walk into a museum, stop in front of a masterpiece and wish to observe it up close. Instead of having       1     good view of it, however, you see nothing but raised arms and smart phones. Isn`t it     2    (surprise)?

Nowadays, the use of smart phones in museums     3    (continue) to rise and art experts are concerned about how to get people to truly appreciate artworks rather than simply take photos or record videos to post     4     social media. Some museums do not allow photography,    5     is less about camera flashes and more about encouraging people to enjoy the experience. Amsterdam`s Rijksumuseum, for example, already     6    (wage) the Big Draw campaign,    7    visitors are encouraged to keep their smart phones in their pockets or bags and pick up paper and pencils instead. The national museums is hoping to help visitors discover and appreciate the beauty of art, architecture and history through drawing. Some museums are also asking people to get prepared before their visit by learning about the artworks first.     8    (hope), with these     9    (measure), the experience of visiting museums will be more satisfying than simply recording everything with a smart phones. There have already been some signs of improvement, which is very encouraging, but there is still a long way     10    (go).

3 . 请以 Plastic surgery: beauty or beast为题，写一篇短文，讨论整容（plastic surgery）的利与弊，并说出你对这一现象的看法。100字左右，标题已经给出，不计入总词数。

Plastic surgery: beauty or beast

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4 . Some Questions About Coronavirus

How long does coronavirus last?

Every case of coronavirus is different, but experts have a general idea of how long the typical course of the illness lasts. Most people can expect to recover within two weeks after the onset of symptoms, but more severe cases could last up to six weeks — and for some, dubbed “Covid long haulers,” symptoms can linger for months.

What are the symptoms of the coronavirus?

Symptoms of the coronavirus can seem a lot like the flu. Initially, a fever, cough, and shortness of breath emerged as the three most common symptoms of COVID-19. Now, other signs such as muscle pain, fatigue, and loss of taste and smell are on the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) symptoms checklist.

How long does coronavirus live on surfaces?

Though the conronavirus is typically transmitted through the air via respiratory droplets (from an infected person sneezing or coughing) rather than by touching objects and materials, the virus can still remain viable on variety of surfaces, according to the CDC, though it’s not exactly clear for how long.

How is coronavirus spread?

According to the CDC, COVID-19 is spread mainly from person to person, usually through close contact (within six feet). Being near an infected person who coughs, sneezes, or talks can expose you to their respiratory droplet carrying the virus — and they can spread the virus even if they don’t have any symptoms yet. If those virus-containing particles are inhaled (吸入) or land in your eyes, nose or mouth, you could become infected.

1. How long does coronavirus stay on surfaces?

A．Two weeks.

B．Six weeks.

C．Months.

D．Unclear.

2. People can’t be infected with coronavirus by________.

A．contacting close (within six feet)

B．being near an infected person

C．talking with a healthy person

D．inhaling some virus-containing particles

3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Entertainment.

B．Health.

C．Education

D．Travel.

5 . Boycotting (抵制) has long been used as a political tool. In the late 18th century, it was used to discourage the use of products made by slave labor. Now it is being used to influence the largest social media platform in the world, Facebook

The Stop Hate for Profit campaign claims the platform doesn’t do enough to remove racist and hateful comments from its site. Already, this has resulted in a series of major companies, including Adidas and Starbucks, removing their advertising from the platform.

Can that boycott hurt Facebook? The short answer is yes — the vast majority of Facebook's income comes from ads. David Cumming from Aviva Investors told the BBC that the loss of trust could “destroy the business.” On Friday, Facebook's share price dropped by 8 percent, making CEO Mark Zuckerberg, on paper, $6 billion poorer. But despite the huge share price reduction, some believe this boycott will only scratch the surface. Apart from companies only committing to the boycott for one month, the biggest factor is much of Facebook’s advertising income comes from thousands of small- to medium-sized businesses, many of which have not signed up for the boycott.

According to CNN, the site's 100 highest-spending brands only account for 6 percent of advertising income. In contrast. smaller brands view social media ads as the only affordable vehicle for mass exposure.

Though unable to force a change, Zuckerberg has shown some signs of flexibility (灵活性) following an announcement that the site would begin to make hateful content. But this pales compared to measures form other sites.

This year is going to be a rocky year for all social media companies. If the boycott goes on into the autumn and if more and more companies sigh up, this could be a defining year for the social network.

1. Why has Facebook been boycotted?

A．It has been used as a political tool.

B．It has posted many inappropriate advertisements.

C．It has launched the Stop Hate for Profit campaign.

D．It has failed to manage discriminatory posts on its platform.

2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?

A．Facebook will take measures to stop the boycott.

B．Facebook has confidence it will restore its users’ trust.

C．Facebook won’t be greatly influenced by the boycott.

D．Facebook hasn’t been affected by many smaller businesses.

3. What does the author think of the measures Zuckerberg has taken?

A．They are not effective enough.

B．They are not flexible enough.

C．They are better than those taken by other sites.

D．They will help Facebook survive the boycott.

4. How does the author feel about the future of social networks?

A．Critical.

B．Optimistic.

C．Pessimistic.

D．Uncertain.