1. I think soap operas are boring. They are (无意义的).

1. After class, Jack told us a j and made us laugh.

1. Tom is so r that he can buy everything he wants.

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    The television is an important part of many families. I like watching TV, too. I don't know when the first TV appeared, but it's a really great thing. But when I watch my favorite TV program, she will watch it with me together─The National Geographic.

    The National Geographic is a famous documentary program. It tells something around the world, such as the animals, plants, mountains, rivers and people. Every time when I turn on the TV, the world is brought before me, for me to enjoy its amazing things.

    It is a window to the world. It helps me to learn what's going on around the world. It is interesting. I never thought that such an educational program could be very interesting. I just sit comfortably in my home, but I get a chance(机会) to enjoy the beautiful world.

A. And watching TV is a culture of today's life. B. In fact, they often make me feel surprised and wonderful. C. That's also the reason why I like it. D. I like this program because it is educational. E. However, my mom doesn't expect me to watch too much TV.

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TV Programs

CCTV 1	CCTV 2
18:00 Around China 18:30 Children's program 19:00 News 19:30 Weather report 19:40 Around the world 20:10 TV play: Sisters 21:00 English Today 21:15 Popular music 21:55 Talk show	17:45 Computers today 18:10 Foreign arts 18:30 English classroom 19:00 Animal world 19:25 China 99 20:20 Sports 21:00 TV play: Home With kids 21:45 English News 22:05 On TV next week

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    Do you remember the funny cartoon Popeye the Sailor Man(《大力水手》)? Popeye wears the sailor's uniform, takes a pipe(烟斗)in the mouth and loves to ①__________ spinach(菠菜).

    Of all the famous cartoon characters, Popeye is at the top. The cartoon encourages lots of young people to eat spinach to become as strong as Popeye.

    1929年，大力水手这个卡通人物第一次出现在报纸中。And in 1933 it appeared on the big screen. A survey(调查)in 1938 showed that Popeye was the ②_________ popular Hollywood cartoon character. Almost everyone loves this superhero. Kids love him because he is strong and brave. Young people love him ③__________ he loves his girlfriend Olive. For old people, Popeye is a kind man, and he always helps the poor people.

1. Zhong Nanshan is f as a respiratory specialist(呼吸病专家).

1. Many doctors and nurses are trying to face any danger now. They are r to try their best to battle against new virus (对抗新病毒).

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    Do you like watching movies? Do you watch movies 1 TV or in the cinema? Watching movies is a good way to 2 after a day's hard work or study.

    There are many 3 of movies, such as comedies, scary movies and action movies. Some people like watching comedies, 4 they are very funny. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. I don't mind comedies, but I can't 5 scary movies. I'm afraid to watch them.

    My favorite movies are action movies. I think they are very exciting. My favorite action star is Wu Jing. He plays every 6 carefully. He 7 the most successfully in the movie Wolf Warriors Ⅱ(战狼Ⅱ). Many people go to the cinema to watch it.

    I also don't 8 cartoons. Mickey Mouse is a very funny but 9 one to me. But I admire(钦佩) Walt Disney because of his strong wills(意愿). I want to live a 10 life like Disney: Never give up(放弃) no matter how difficult the situation is!

1. Do you like watching (新闻) on TV?