【推荐2】DESIGN-A-LOGO CONTEST

We need a logo that will be the perfect sign of our great new Wellsville Skate Park. We would like those of you who are counting the days until the grand opening to design a perfect logo that can be used on stationery, business cards, fliers, brochures, posters and T-shirts. A well-designed logo will provide an opportunity for young artists to receive recognition as well as great prizes. If you are interested, here are the things you need to know:

Logo Requirements

◆ Your design mustn't have copied anyone else's.

◆ Your design must include no more than two colors.

◆ The words “Wellsville Skate Park” must appear in the logo.

◆ The logo should be presented on 8×11 paper in every shape.

Submission (提交) Details

◆ Your name and address must appear on the back of the logo design.

◆ You need to include a one-page written explanation of the design.

Deadline

◆ Mails will be accepted between July 10 and August 15.

◆ Winning designs will be posted on our website at www.wellsville.skatepark.com on August 20.

Prizes

◆ First Prize: a digital camera

◆ Second Prize: a one-year pass to Wellsville Skate Park

◆ Honorable Mention: a T-shirt with the prize-winning logo

MAIL DESIGNS TO:

Wellsville Skate Park Logo Contest

Riverside Recreation Center

1295 New Rockford Hwy, Riverside, VA 23226

1. In Paragraph 1, the advertisement tries to encourage readers to enter the contest by ______.

A．offering prizes

B．explaining the rules

C．giving examples of good logos

D．offering free visits to Wellsville Skate Park

2. According to the text, the submitted designs must ______.

A．be round in shape

B．use at least two colors

C．include the full name of the skate park

D．include the website of the skate park

3. How will the winners be announced?

A．By mail.	B．On the website.
C．On the radio.	D．By telephone.

4. Which of the following websites would be most helpful for those who want to take part in the contest?

A．Website Design and Logo Design Company.

B．Before and After: A Logo Design History.

C．Restaurant Logos Designed Fast.

D．Designing Logos: A Guide.

【推荐1】Hiking Trails(路线）for Families on Long Island

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park,Oyster Bay

INFO:9 a.m.to 5 p.m.daily;$8 per carload on weekends only

＂Nearly half the 409 acres of the former estate of the W.R.Coe family and current state park arboretum(植物园）property is woodland that includes nature walks and a greenhouse,” confirmed by Brian Nearing,an officer at New York State Parks.Expect to see lots of wildlife,from foxes and squirrels to birds of prey,such as red-tailed hawks and great horned owls,a delight for kids.

Connetquot River State Park Preserve,Oakdale

INFO:8 a.m.to 4 p.m.$8 parking fee daily,631-581-1005,parks.ny.gou.

Casey,vice president of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference,recommends this park for families because they can hike any part of the 50 miles.Along the way,hikers at Connetquot River State Park Preserve might see deer,waterfowl and ospreys(鱼鹰）。

Southampton trails

INFO:Park in museum parking lot at 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke.,Bridge-hampton.No parking fee.

The Southampton Trail Preservation Society runs many guided trails in the Hamptons, some suitable for even small children.Behind the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton is a small field that surrounds around it and usually has butterflies and birds flying about.

Blydenburgh County Park,Hauppauge

INFO:Daun to dusk.Northern entrance is at the end of New Mill Road.No parking fee.

The east side is flat,making the walk very kid-friendly.The west side is a bit more hilly, but both have spectacular water views of the pond.On the east side is also the rowboat license that opens on Memorial Day and benches,as well as picnic tables.When you're at Blyden-burgh County Park,go in the north entrance off New Mill Road near Route 347,where the main office of the Greenbelt Trail Conference is situated.The office can provide information and maps.The start of the trails also is here.

1. Which trail charges for parking every day?

A．Southampton trails.

B．Blydenburgh County Park.

C．Connetquot River State Park Preserve.

D．Planting fields   Arboretum State Historic Park

2. What are Southampton trail special about?

A．They include a lot of guided trails.

B．There are rare birds along the way.

C．They cover the longest hiking route.

D．They re specially designed for small kids.

3. What can We learn about Blydenburgh County Park?

A．Many hills lie on the east side.

B．Maps are offered at the office near the north entrance.

C．The trails usually start at the east entrance.

D．A picnic table can be available on the west side.

【推荐3】Whether you’re travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you’re likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it’s also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?

Where to stay

The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio’s character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it’s noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where every day Bangkok people eat, work and live. It’s not as convenient for the main tourist sites as the Khao San Road, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.

How to get around

Bangkok’s traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi --- if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams---but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a long tail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit and the famous Chatuchak street market.

Where to eat

The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown --- Yaowarat Street --- and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.

1. Where do local Thai people often go?

A．Khao San Road.

B．Phra Kanong.

C．Chao Phraya.

D．Grand Palace.

2. Taking______ is a faster way to see the modern part of Bangkok.

A．a taxi.

B．a bus.

C．a boat.

D．the Skytrain.

3. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．One night is enough time to see Bangkok.

B．Khao San Road is an authentic Thai area of the city.

C．Phra Kanong is further away from the main tourist sites than Khao San Road is.

D．You need to choose where to eat carefully, as not everywhere is good.

【推荐1】Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways. When people cheat, it’s not fair to other people, like the kids who studied for the test or who were the true winners of a game.

Many people like the action of cheating. It makes difficult things seem easy, like getting all the right answers on the test. But it doesn’t solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won’t help on the next test — unless the person cheats again.

Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them. The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they are not really earning that good grade. And, if they get caught cheating, they will be in trouble at school, and maybe at home, too.

Some kids cheat because they’re busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying. Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating. Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating, cheating isn’t a good idea.

If you were sick or upset about something the night before and couldn’t study, it would be better to talk with the teacher about this. And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice, you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.

A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together. Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.

1. The author thinks that when kids cheat in class, ______ .

A．it is unfair to other people

B．it does harm to their health

C．teachers should punish them

D．teachers shouldn’t stop them at once

2. The fourth paragraph mainly tells us ______ .

A．cheating isn’t a good idea

B．why kids cheat in the test

C．some kids can’t pass the test without cheating

D．some kids don’t spend the time studying

3. We can learn from the passage ______ .

A．cheaters are often thought highly of

B．people show no respect for those who cheat

C．parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble

D．kids cheat in the test because of swim practice

4. In the passage those cheaters are advised to ______ .

A．spend more time on school than on sports

B．find good solutions instead of cheating

C．try hard to be intelligent rather than lazy

D．ask their classmates for good methods of study

【推荐2】In order to get rid of goldenrod from the city, the government of Wuhan is encouraging residents to report any findings of the plant, which is classified as a harmful alien species.

Goldenrod is one of the most successful and widespread alien plant species. It is often referred to as “the flower of the devil”, as it spreads extremely fast and causes other plants to die.

Besides Hubei province, the plant has also been found expanding in other provinces such as Jiangxi and Zhejiang. Although local authorities have tried to get rid of the plant, it is proving to be a difficult task. Goldenrod represents just one of the alien species that are aggressive towards the country’s native species. Statistics show that by 2020, nearly 800 kinds of alien species had invaded the country, among which 638 species have invaded the country’s agricultural and forestry ecosystems, causing direct economic losses of about 200 billion yuan ($ 31.36 billion).

At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference held in Kunming, Yunnan province, the invasion of alien species was the subject of discussions, as it was regarded as one of the two most important factors leading to the loss of biodiversity, the other being human-caused ecological damage.

China passed its Biosecurity Law on April 15, 2021, which provides the legal basis for preventing the invasion of alien species and protecting biodiversity in the country. The relevant departments also strictly carry out port inspections and quarantines (检疫) so as to keep harmful organisms out of the country, and they strengthen early warning and monitoring systems so as to address the invasion as early as possible.

However, while government departments are making every effort to prevent and control the situation, the participation of the people should not be ignored. It is also necessary, as Wuhan is doing, to encourage people to pay attention to invasive species and actively play a role in keeping them at bay. Preventing any invasion by an alien species and protecting biodiversity should not just be the government departments fighting alone, but also a people’s war.

1. Why does the author present thestatistics in paragraph 3?

A．To make the passage more persuasive.

B．To highlight how serious the issue is.

C．To explain the reason for the invasion of the country.

D．To show the influence of Goldenrod on the ecosystem.

2. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 5?

A．China’s efforts to stop the invasion of alien species.

B．Relevant departments’ warning of goldenrod.

C．The legal basis to protect biodiversity.

D．The importance of port inspections and quarantines.

3. What does the author think should be done with harmful alien species?

A．Building some barriers for the species.

B．Preventing the flowers from growing too fast.

C．Keeping the alien species safe at the port.

D．Both the government and individuals should resist the invasion of alien species.

4. Where can this text probably be found？

A．In a biology magazine.	B．In a science fiction.
C．In a sports newspaper.	D．In a history book.

【推荐3】Chinese scientist Tu Youyou on October 5 won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine amongst a trio for discovering parasite therapies(寄生虫疗法). 85-year-old Tu is awarded this world-renowned prize for her contribution to reducing the death rate of malaria, minimizing patients’ suffering and promoting mankind’s health. This is what science is all about.
Tu’s finding has saved millions’ lives during the 40 years. This also proves the value of her research product. The reward is never too late in that aspect. The moment of joy and satisfaction came when she discovered the artemisinin( 青蒿素) after all kinds of failures in experiments.
As the first Chinese mainland Nobel Prize Winner of natural science award, Tu’s winning completely surprised Chinese people, who have long been wondering when the first Chinese Nobel laureate in natural science would appear.
Let’s backtrack to 40 years ago. Tu accomplished the breakthrough findings without access to any advanced equipment, communication with outside world and papers to research. However, over the 40 years, improvements and innovations have transformed everything. Nowadays, Chinese scientists have the passion to invent. As Premiere Li Keqiang mentioned in his letter, “Tu’s winning the prize signifies China’s prosperity and progress in scientific and technological field”.
Tu’s record-breaking winning serves as a reminder to those who are too eager for instant success. Science is never about instant success. There is no way to measure how much you spend on scientific research and compare it with how much reward you get.
1. Which magazine this passage may be mostly selected from?

A．The Times	B．Science Fiction
C．Fortune	D．National Geography

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Science is just about the cure of the disease for mankind.

B．Tu is the first Chinese to win the Nobel Prize of natural science award.

C．Tu’s achievements tell us that victory doesn’t come in one day.

D．Tu made the breakthrough in discovering the artemisinin with advanced technology.

3. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．Tu’s experience has made her way up to the Nobel Prize.

B．China displays its strength in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

C．Tu honors us Chinese by winning the Nobel Prize.

D．We should not expect to succeed in a short period of time.

【推荐1】That cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theatre. With opening night only a week ago, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.

As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away from any possible robbers(抢劫犯). Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.

About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.

Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.

Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck(垃圾车) pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?”I thought I was dreaming How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eye. “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked holding up a small square shape.

It was nearly 3 A.M. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had gotten my wallet back. I also had gotten back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.

1. How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?

A．Cold and sick.	B．Fortunate and helpful.
C．Satisfied and cheerful.	D．Disappointed and helpless.

2. On her way home the writer ________.

A．lost her wallet unknowingly

B．was stopped by a garbage truck driver

C．was robbed of her wallet by an armed man

D．found some homeless people following her

3. Why did the garbage truck stop next to the writer?

A．To take her back home.	B．To get to know her.
C．To help her enjoy city life.	D．To return her wallet.

4. From the text, we can infer that the writer ________.

A．would stop working at night.	B．would stay on in San Francisco.
C．would make friends with cleaners.	D．would give up her job at the bank.

【推荐2】课文理解
1. How did Adam feel about senior high school life?

A．Exciting	B．Interesting
C．Challenging	D．Disappointing

2. Which of the following courses didn’t Adam choose to take?

A．Maths	B．English
C．chemistry	D．Physics

3. What do we know about Adam according to the passage?

A．He is good at Chinese and can speak it fluently now.

B．He will give up playing football.

C．Adam has no difficulty in getting used to the new life in senior high school.

D．He hope to improve his football playing skills to make the next year.

4. Which of the following words can best describe Adam?

A．Kind and intelligent

B．Ambitious and diligent

C．Hardworking and friendly

D．Warm-hearted and positive

【推荐3】Which boy hasn’t dreamed of being a cool secret agent (特工)? The wonderful fighting abilities and the world-saving adventures are much more colourful than most people’s everyday lives. Well, Cody Banks is just like any other boy，except that he is not just dreaming. He has a big secret his friends never know about. He was trained to be a spy (间谍）by a special CIA programme，which was made to look like a summer camp. He learned high-speed driving，hand-to-hand fighting and the use of high-tech tools.

After proving he could become a young hero by saving a baby from a runaway car，Banks gets his first real task. He must make friends with a popular girl at school，Natalie Connors. Then，he must spy on her father，a scientist who has developed a dangerous technology .Banks must stop a group of bad people from forcing Natalie’s father into using the technology to endanger the world.

The CIA may have taught him first-class self-defence moves，but they didn’t show him how to talk to girls. Banks has zero ability when it comes to dealing with girls. How can he get around his problem and get an invitation to the girl’s upcoming birthday party? Will he finally become Natalie’s boyfriend and find out whatever he can about her father’s work?

Agent Cody Banks has everything that young people are interested in: big explosions, breath-taking performances and funny girl-dating experiences. It was listed No.2 in the American box office last week.

“This story is interesting and fun for the whole family to enjoy，and especially cool for young boys，” said Paul Perkins, a film reviewer in the US.

1. What does the phrase “spy on” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．test	B．save
C．study	D．watch

2. Banks wanted to go to Natalie’s birthday party to______ .

A．meet her father	B．know more people
C．make friends with her	D．steal some information

3. What is considered as a great danger in the text?

A．The technology developed by Natalie’s father.

B．An explosion set off by some bad people.

C．The CIA’s training of boys for its tasks.

D．Secret agents’ spying on scientists.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．Making known the work of the CIA.	B．Telling the story about a cool boy.
C．Showing the dark side of science.	D．Introducing a new film.