Microblog is used by more and more people in China. Do you know what it is?

Micorblog makes the people around the world know each other better. It helps people to find the information that they need more easily, also to get some information about the world they did not know before.

Many famous people are using microblog now, including singers, TV hosts and artists. The first day of Chinese New Year in 2013, people on Sina Microblog sent 9,873 microblogs to wish somebody a Happy New Year. Yao Chen, a movie star, became the queen of microblog because her microblog had over 1.3 million followers; Li Yuchun sent a microblog and got 11,760 comments (评论) within 24 hours; Cai Kangyong, who is a famous TV host and famous writer in Taiwan, had 15,143 followers within 24 hours.

Why is microblog so popular? The most important reason is that it is easy. People need not use too much time to write the articles to express their feelings. They can write at most 140 words, and then send them through computers or mobile phones onto the microblog. As soon as they send it out, their fans will know. They can send it out anytime, anywhere.

Many of my friends use microblogs to share things with others. They can talk about what they see, hear and think in a sentence or a photo. Also, they can follow their friends’ or their favorite stars’. They can even join in any discussion of anything. Microblog is a hit now! Have you microblogged today?  264

1.According to the passage, ______.

A. microblog can make people know each other better

B. you can write as many words as you like in microblog

C. microblog is not very popular in China

D. microblog is only used by people under 18

2.Microblog is very popular. The most important reason is that _____.

A. many famous people are using it now

B. it is easy, quick and very useful

C. people can share their photos with others   

D. people can join in any discussion

3.The word “hit” in the 5^th paragraph means _____.

A. important information and comments

B. somebody interesting and helpful

C. something popular and successful

D. famous people and movie stars

What do you think of singing? If you love it, you will like the TV show Don’t Forget the Lyrics. It is a popular singing show in America. This program started from July 11th, 2007.

So how does this new singing show work? The contestants need to have much knowledge(知识) of lyrics. In the show, the contestants have to sing the songs with right lyrics. When he finishes a song with wrong lyrics, he can’t sing again. If he finishes all ten songs with right lyrics, he is the winner and he can get a very good prize.

You may say, “I can’t sing well, but I remember many lyrics of beautiful songs. Can I join it?”

Don’t worry!

The show says, “You don’t have to sing it well. You just have to sing it right.” Every music lover can join it.

1.What is Don’t Forget the Lyrics?

A. A popular singing show.               B.A popular story

C. A popular movie                      D.A popular song.

2.When did Don’t Forget the Lyrics come out?

A. In the year 2000.               B. In the year 2005.

C. In the year 2007.               D. In the year 2010.

3.What does the underlined word“contestants” mean?

A. Famous singers or actors.

B. The best performers.

C. Participants (参与者) in the singing competition.

D. The successful musicians.

4.How many songs should you finish singing right if you want to win the good prize?

A．Five.              B. Seven.            C.  Eight .         D. Ten.

I       my homework, I guess I can't join you.

A. don't finish     B. didn't finish     C. haven't finished  D. won't finish

-It sounds interesting. Can I join you?

A) It's very kind of you.                           B) The same to you.

C) That's a good idea.                             D) You're welcome.