The first reality TV show in the world was called Expedition Robinson and it 1. (appear) on TV in Sweden(瑞典) in 1997. Half of the people in the country watched this new kind of TV program, which achieved a great 2. (succeed). Two years later in Holland, the 3. (one) series of Big Brother was filmed. Again, it was very popular. The ordinary people who take part 4. the programs are known by millions of people in their own countries and reality TV shows have become big business.
For the TV producers, the reality TV show is a dream that has come true b5. many of the programs cost nothing to make. At some point, the television viewers telephone the program to vote(投票) in the show by 6. (they). It is the cost of these telephone 7.(call) that pays for the shows. One of the most popular shows is Pop Idol. Young people who h8. to become pop stars attend it. TV viewers vote for their favorite p9. on the show. The TV station makes a promise that the winner will be given 10. chance to make a record.
Our parents are always r________ to help us when we are in trouble.
Teachers' Day is coming. We plan to s________ some things to our teachers.
Studying is important to students. But it is always difficult to find enough time to study every subject you need. So a good plan helps you to make sure of your success in study.
Then, how to make a study plan? Well, you can begin with listing all the subjects you need to study and make sure what you need to do for each subject. Next, you should decide how much time you should spend on different subjects. While arranging(安排) time for each subject, you also need to make sure that you still have time for family, friends and rest.
Once the plan is made, the next thing you need to do is to follow it. One of the biggest challenges in following your study plan is that you will be tempted (诱惑) to avoid it and do something relaxing, or fun instead. Luckily, you can fight this temptation by taking breaks. But be sure not to take extra breaks or too long breaks as it can affect your plan.
To avoid forgetting to follow your plan, try to get into the habit of looking at your calendar every day. Sometimes our plans are hard to follow because some important people in our lives distract(使分心)us from our goals. In_order_to_avoid_this,_tell_people_in_your_life_about_your_plan. Put up a copy of your study guide at home so you and your family can see it, and email a copy to your friends so they know when you have spare time.
1、2题完成句子；3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下全文的主题句；5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1.When you make a study plan, you can begin with _________you need to study.
2.Once the plan is made, the next thing you need to do is to _________．
3.Why can't you take too long breaks?
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4.________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________
A large group of people came together at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing on Tuesday evening, Oct. 1st to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
A group of teenagers sang the classic song Me and My Motherland as they walked past the Golden Water Bridge at the foot of the Tian’anmen Rostrum.
“The teenagers suddenly appeared and started the gala(晚会) . People came and sang along with them. As more people joined the crowd, it was very touching, ”Zhang Yimou, the chief director of the gala told Xinhua News Agency. “The gathering of people highlighted the lively atmosphere of the new age.”
The Tuesday evening gala created quite a rock on social media.Thousands of people discussed it online. One person wrote：“It’s a great show for the country’s birthday.”Another praised the music：“The song Me and My Motherland actually fills me with pride.”
The song Me and My Motherland was created by Zhang Li and Qing Yongcheng in 1985 and was first performed by Chinese singer Li Guyi. It has been popular with Chinese audiences for generations.
“I have adapted the song into four different versions in the past six months, ”said Huang Kairan, composer(作曲家)of the China National Symphony Orchestra(交响乐团). We sang it together to express our best wishes for the country.”
More than 1, 000 musicians across the country and a large choir(合唱团) including more than 1, 400 primary and middle school students performed together.
1.Who sang the song Me and My Motherland and started the gala?
A.A group of soldiers. B.A famous singer.
C.A teacher and his students. D.A group of teenagers.
2.The song Me and My Motherland was created by ________.
A.Zhang Li B.Qing Yongcheng C.Li Guyi D.Zhang Li and Qing Yongcheng
3.What does the underlined word “highlighted”probably mean?
A.brought out B.took out C.began with D.lived with
4.It took the composer Huang Kairan ________ to adapt the song into four different versions.
A.three months B.six months C.one year D.two years
5.What’s the best title of the passage?
A.The Most Wonderful Spring Festival Gala B.Singing the Song to Bless Our Country
C.The Song We Like Best D.The Great Director Zhang Yimou
Complaining is ________. We should face the problem and deal with it bravely.
A.useful B.helpful C.necessary D.meaningless
