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本文作者： 浙江省杭州高级中学 胡坤林
A Teens love to socialize, and these websites give them a chance to do that while playing games, exploring virtual (虚拟的) worlds and taking quizzes. Of course, teens also need to be safe online and report any cyber bullies (网络欺凌). Instagram allows teens to upload photos of their daily life and share them with friends. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and that must be true because Instagram has around 300 million users who are active each month. The platform is all about photos with short captions (说明文字). When it comes to Instagram’s users, 53 percent of them are aged 18-29, but a big percentage of those may be even younger and simply list their age as 18 in order to use the platform. Habbo Hotel Habbo Hotel is a place for teens to chat. Each teen receives a personal room to decorate (装饰) with virtual objects. They can also dress their avatar (网络头像) in virtual clothes or create games to play with friends. The room might have music, be set up like a classroom, or have other features so different avatars can visit one another. Each room teens can interact in has an adult moderator (管理员) to make sure it stays safe. Fanlala Fanlala is a social network that gives teens who love celebrities, music and TV shows a place to interact. Through it, a user can get the latest news and gossip on their favorite shows, as well as take quizzes and polls to test their knowledge. Teens can set up their own profile on Fanlala and interact with other users. Teen Chat Teen Chat is a place for teens to interact with one another through forums (论坛) according to their interests. For example, there are chat rooms for those who love anime (动漫) and for those who’ve just started college. There are also chat rooms for things like music, games, and sports. The platform offers a “Friend Finder” tool that will help teens search for people who live locally to them. 1. What makes Instagram different from other sites listed in the text? A. It’s a great place for people to share photos. B. The majority of its users are in their 20s. C. It has the largest number of users. D. Only those above 18 normally use it. 2. Which site allows its users to create their own character and design a virtual room for it? A. Instagram. B. Habbo Hotel. C. Fanlala. D. Teen Chat. 3. What can you acquire from Fanlala? A. Game skills. B. Sports knowledge. C. Anime videos. D. Entertainment news. 4. What would be the best title for the text? A. Tips on online chatting B. Sites for socializing B. Free chat rooms for everyone D. How to fight cyber bullying B International Foundation (预科) humanities (人文学科) and Law The International Foundation programs provide academic preparation for first year undergraduate (本科) entry and ensure you meet the academic English language requirements for your chosen degree program. Course features ● Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree. ● Benefit from smaller class sizes than at university, meaning you’ll have more time with your teachers. ● Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to university-style teaching. ● Guidance with your university applications. 5. What do we know about the International Foundation programs? A. It is intended for college students who want to improve their English skills. B. It provides courses for students on different degree programs. C. Its lessons are given in a small class of 20 students. D. It has two types of courses with different start dates. 6. If you’d like to attend an extended course with a better price, you should start your class on ______. A. Sept 24, 2018 B. Jan 7, 2019 C. July 2, 2018 D. Oct 1, 2018 7. To qualify for an International Foundation program, students are required to ______. A. get a score of IELTS 5.0 or above B. be 15 years old or above C. have completed 12 years of education and received good scores D. have hands-on experience related to their subjects C Dear friends and community, We are happy to introduce our new show, On Broadway. This will be a night of the most entertaining, and thrilling Broadway Shows set on stage. We would like to honor some of these world class acts in our spectacular show. You will experience dramatic tangos (探戈), elegant waltzes (华尔兹), and much more. 5. What do we know about the International Foundation programs? A. It is intended for college students who want to improve their English skills. B. It provides courses for students on different degree programs. C. Its lessons are given in a small class of 20 students. D. It has two types of courses with different start dates. 6. If you’d like to attend an extended course with a better price, you should start your class on ______. A. Sept 24, 2018 B. Jan 7, 2019 C. July 2, 2018 D. Oct 1, 2018 7. To qualify for an International Foundation program, students are required to ______. A. get a score of IELTS 5.0 or above B. be 15 years old or above C. have completed 12 years of education and received good scores D. have hands-on experience related to their subjects C Dear friends and community, We are happy to introduce our new show, On Broadway. This will be a night of the most entertaining, and thrilling Broadway Shows set on stage. We would like to honor some of these world class acts in our spectacular show. You will experience dramatic tangos (探戈), elegant waltzes (华尔兹), and much more. This production will attract you with its creative dancing, exciting music, and beautiful costumes. Date: February 20 - April 4, 4 - 6 pm Admission: $20 presale/$25 on the door Our unique and fun summer camp features dancing, fitness, games and other activities. While having a good time, campers can improve their body coordination (协调), balance, posture, and physical condition. For the last day, we have planned a performance for family and friends to show everything we have learned during the camp. Date: Monday July 9 - Friday July 13, 9 am - 12:30 pm Children Ages 5 & Up I am excited to invite you to attend the North Carolina Open, Charlotte’s first NDCA recognized dance competition. Located in the beautiful Ballantyne Resort, this is an event you won’t forget. Take part in an elegant evening of dancing, then relax in the spa or get away for a round of golf. Enjoy a full day of dancing with world-class judges and scholarship opportunities. Date: September 21 Admission: $30 General Information: Yusimi Cruz, Phone: (704) 892-7000 Dance Center USA is turning 7 years old, so come and celebrate with us! Wine bar, appetizers (开胃菜), great music, and special performances by Dance Center students and professionals will be waiting for you. Also, an award ceremony will be held to recognize the outstanding achievement of our students in the past year. Date: Friday April 29, 8-10 pm Party Admission: $15 8. How much do you have to pay for a ticket to On Broadway if you book in advance? A. $15 B. $20 C. $25 D. $30 9. How do children benefit from the summer camp? A. It helps strengthen their bodies. B. It enables them to learn from famous dancers. C. They gain useful camping skills. D. They learn how to get on with their parents. 10. Those who are invited to attend the North Carolina Open will ______. A. be able to compete as dancers B. enjoy a free spa with friends C. learn some golf skills D. have a dinner with professionals 11. Which event is available in April at a good price? A. On Broadway B. Summer Camp C. North Carolina Open D. Anniversary Gala D The National Beekeeping Centre Wales is a free attraction in the countryside that teaches children about the importance of honeybees – with the chance to try lots of local honeys. This friendly visitor centre is a supporter of Welsh honeybees, which are increasingly under threat from climate change and loss of wildflower meadows (草地). It raises visitors’ awareness of environmental issues and shows the 4,000-year history of beekeeping and honey-making, from the ancient Egyptians to the Romans. A Hive (蜂巢) Aid scheme lets you adopt a beehive, and regular courses (from £60 per person) train new generations of beekeepers. Fun fact Bees pollinate (授粉) about a third of everything we eat and play an important role in sustaining (维持) our ecosystems. In economic terms, honeybee pollination could be worth up to £200m to the UK alone. What about lunch? Next door is the Furnace Tearoom, part of the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre, which serves light bites – wraps (卷饼), fruit salads (£7) and coffee. And the nearby Pavilion Restaurant at the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden has cooked food, including baked potatoes (£5) and daily specials such as local casseroles (焙盘) with bread rolls (£6), plus coffee and cakes. Exit through the gift shop There is a range of bee-themed gifts in our gift shop, including bee toys (£2), wooden honey candy (£2) and a selection of honeys all made by Welsh producers (£5). The bestselling Bodnant honey (£8) goes fast. Getting here We are located just off the A470 on the Bodnant Estate in the Conwy Valley, and 10 minutes from the A55 north Wales coast road. Follow the brown signs just after Bodnant Gardens. Value for money Visits and activities for kids are free, though donations are welcome. Taster days (from £60) and the weekend beekeeping course (£80 per person) are held at Abergwyngregyn village, 10 miles west down the A55. Opening hours The Visitor Centre opens daily from 10 am-4 pm but it is volunteer-run, so phone ahead to check. Expect lots of fun activities around the annual Conwy Honey Fair. 12. What do we know about the National Beekeeping Centre Wales? A. It makes money mainly by selling local honeys. B. It invites visitors to adopt a beehive for free. C. It’s an educational center about beekeeping. D. It shows visitors Wales’ long beekeeping history. 13. You can buy _______ at the Furnace Tearoom. A. bread rolls B. fruit salads C. baked potatoes D. local casseroles 14. Where is the National Beekeeping Centre Wales? A. In the village of Abergwyngregyn. B. Opposite Bodnant Gardens. C. Off the A55 Wales coast road. D. Next to the A470 on the Bodnant Estate. 15. How much would you have to pay for the weekend course and two bee toys? A. £ 64 B. £ 76 C. £ 84 D. £ 96 |  |
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