The BBC has made its second annual report kno...

The BBC has made its second annual report known since its new charter was established and the broadcaster paints a rather bleak（暗淡的）picture for itself. It highlights the fact that the media landscape（局面）has changed quite rapidly in recent years and will most certainly continue to do so, and it says that the industry is “more and more dominated by a small number of US-based media giants with extraordinary creative and financial firepower.”The BBC added, “Their business models and huge budgets mean we are increasingly being squeezed out of an ever more competitive environment. British creativity and British content are now under real threat.”

However, the broadcaster is determined to do all it can to survive in the ever more digital TV world increasingly controlled by companies like Netflix and Amazon. In that regard, it laid out a few goals for the year that are aimed at keeping the BBC competitive. One focus will be its iPlayer platform. It notes that younger audiences are more frequently choosing Netflix over the BBC and it’s, therefore ,making some changes to iPlayer that will hopefully make it a destination itself rather than just a way to catch up on shows viewers have missed. The BBC has already started to introduce personalization into its iPlayer content and going forward, it will work to strengthen the user experience, boost（促进）personalization and add more live content.

But most importantly, the issue comes down to money. “The cost of sports broadcasting rights has skyrocketed while, overall, the cost of ideas and talent has risen fast.”Te broadcaster concludes that is has shrunk while the market has continued grow.“In this context, the BBC’s urgent challenge is to develop new ways to grow our income so that we can keep pace with the market around us, as well as successfully safeguard British content and Britain’s creative track record.”it said.

1.What situation is the BBC in?

A.It faces severe competition. B.Its business budgets are huge.

C.It provides bleak pictures. D.Its creativity has been lost.

2.Which of the following can replace the word "dominated" underlined in Paragraph 1?

A.Considered. B.Chosen.

C.Controlled. D.Improved.

3.What's the key measure the BBC has taken to survive?

A.Catching up on programmes. B.Improving its iPlayer platform

C.Sharing its iPlayer content. D.Reducing live shows.

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph about the BBC?

A.It tries to develop while keeping its own style.

B.It intends to rise the cost of broadcasting rights.

C.Its challenge is to safeguard the market around.

D.Its ideas of cost and talent have changed rapidly.

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It’s reported that the American College Board has made several changes to the SAT test to help more poor students receive higher education. It offers a scoring criterion beyond its own SAT test, which measures only oral and math skills. The new tool is designed to help admissions officers find if applicants have risen above limitations in their social or economic circumstances by expressing a particular characteristic: resourcefulness(足智多谋).

The new criterion, called ECD, has been tried by 50 colleges over the past year and will be carried out by 150 institutions this fall. Relying on public data , it looks at 15 factors(因素) in neighborhoods and schools that might passively influence a candidate’s college readiness. These statistics include crime rates, education levels, joblessness, and the family members that receive food stamps. It applicants come from a highly disadvantaged background yet have proper but perhaps not high SAT scores , a college might then admit them.

Resourcefulness shows an ability to seek support outside one’s self. It requires a clear purpose in learning. The new tool “shines a light on students who have shown remarkable resourcefulness to overcome challenges and achieve more with less,” says David Coleman, the College Board’s president.

The ECD also has the advantage of not taking race into consideration in admissions, a practice being increasingly closed off by the Supreme Court and many states. At the same time, in stressing a key quality for academic success, it may help prevent discrimination in admissions.

The tool is not an absolute measure of resourcefulness. It misses other types of circumstances, such as personal or family problems. Colleges must weigh many factors in admissions. Still, it could lead to a greater focus on character in education beyond the traditional pursuit (追求) of knowledge and career skills. Graduates who have stood out despite their hardships are highly desired by today’s employers.

1.Which people can benefit from the new criterion?

A.Students from poor families. B.Students doing well at maths.

C.Students having much money. D.Students with good spoken skills.

2.What are the new criteria when judging a candidate?

A.The attitudes to schools. B.The remarks from colleges.

C.The difficulties a candidate will face. D.The institutions a candidate will study in.

3.What is the advantage of ECD?

A.It can make applicants successful. B.It can improve the ability of races.

C.It can provide clear learning purposes. D.It can treat applicants equally.

4.Which graduates do employers prefer?

A.Those with excellent qualities.

B.Those having experienced hardships.

C.Those making progress in difficult situations.

D.Those with the traditional pursuit of knowledge.

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187. Bill Gates has made it known that much of his wealth _______ to the society.

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—It’s reported that the new underground line has been completed．

—Yes but it hasn’t been made clear________ it’s to be opened to traffic．

A．that                 B．who              C．what            D．when

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It should be made known to the public _________ the money raised has gone.

A. where                              B. what                        C. which                      D. that

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1.The newspaper’s special column is to inform the readers of ________.

A. some brief accounts of new computer games

B. some up-to-date information about entertainment

C. the introduction of some celebrities and their works

D. the introduction of catchy chorus and overall rock sound

2.We can infer from the Music that ________.

A. the last three years has witnessed Katy B going up to the world stage

B. the single Cruise that became a chart-topping hit was released in early 2013

C. the US country duo gained their popularity on the release of their debut album

D. in her debut album On a Mission Katy B sings club-friendly songs with real heart

3.Which of the following is true of the Games?

A. Toca Cars is enjoyed by children and adults alike.

B. Jet Car Stunts 2 was a hit in 2009 in the App Store.

C. Both of the games provide confidence for car racers.

D. Both games offer players chances to create new racing grounds.

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　　is to be done is　　to carry it out smoothly since the decision has been made.

A. What; how                B. Where; how

C. When; what            D. Where; what

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The World Water Day has been celebrated annually on 22 March since1992. Each year has a different theme, looking at things like the role of clean water in the world of work, ways to stop wasting water, finding ways to supply water to underprivileged groups and so on.

1.But it is also vital for sanitation(卫生). It is estimated that more than 700 children under the age of seven die every day from illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation. The right to water and sanitation was recognized as a human right. 2. These include rural communities, people who have been displaced due to war and local conflicts and areas where climate change is making water more and more scarcer.

Apart from the obvious health issues, a lack of accessible clean water means that people – often women and children – spend hours every day walking to and from distant water supplies. This means they don’t have time to dedicate to work, studies and other domestic duties. 3.And people who are not able to walk to get their own water are particularly vulnerable.

There are many charities working on creating sustainable supplies of clean water for different communities around the world. 4.But the fundamental problem of increasing demand for a limited resource can only be addressed by more efficient use of water, especially in industry and agriculture. Waste-water recycling, capturing rainwater, more efficient irrigation techniques and reforestation are all examples of how water can be used more efficiently.

5.We should support charities, raise awareness, take part in the World Water Day events that are happening all around the world and, of course, be careful with how we use water in our own lives. Visit the UN World Water Day website to find out about an event near us. Follow world water day on social media and help spread the word about this incredibly important issue.

A.Clean drinking water is fundamental.

B.As individuals, what can we do to help the issue?

C.The search for water becomes their main occupation.

D.This important work needs to continue and to expand.

E.Every living cell in the body needs water to keep functioning.

F.In normal conditions, the human body can only survive three or four days without water.

G.However, there are still at least 2.1 billion people around the world living without safe water.

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____ is to be done is ______ to carry it out smoothly since the decision has been made．

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The second season of The Voice of China has gained widespread popularity, as news reports _________ it.

A. put                                    B. say                           C. make                       D. carry

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