【推荐1】Tongariro National Park, known for its brilliant natural features, became New Zealand's first national park in 1887. The 80,000-hectare park is an ideal place to view the volcanic wonders which outstands among 13 national parks in the country.

Activities

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

The deservedly popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing features phenomenal volcanic scenery and fine views of Lake Taupo and Mt Taranaki.

Multiday Walks

Overnight hikes in the park include the four — day Northern Circuit and the six-day Round the Mountain track-one of New Zealand's Great Walks.

Nature 曲(路径)

A series of short nature trails around Tongariro's lower valleys take in the various habitats, home to fascinating and diverse native plants and animals, and are a great way to get to know the park's special places and stories. Home to the national park visitor center, Whakapapa Village is a good place to start exploring.

Waterfall-watching

Dramatic waterfalls are a Tongariro National Park specialty. See them on a number of spectacular short walks including Taranaki Falls, Watonga Falls, Silica Rapids and Tawhai Fails.

Key Tips

• Before departing on a walk, check at the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre for up-to-date information on weather, volcanic activity and track conditions.

• Fill in an intention form at the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre if you plan to overnight in a hikers' hut.

• Whatever kind of accommodation you choose, it will pay to book in advance during peak season ( December to March).

1. What distinguishes Tongariro National Park from others?

A．Its long history.	B．Its massive area.
C．Its volcanic wonders.	D．Its colorful activities.

2. Which activity attracts an animal lover most?

A．Tongariro Alpine Crossing.	B．Multiday Walks.
C．Nature Trails.	D．Waterfall-watching.

3. What is the proper time if you want to avoid the peak season?

A．January.

B．February.

C．March.

D．April.

【推荐2】Teaching materials for learning Chinese are provided here. There are sites where you may find interesting instructions suitable for you. Here are some sites to begin your surfing.

You may start with these pages from this website — just to get a little taste of it without working too hard.

● A Is For Love

Flash cards for learning a few Chinese words

● Listening to the sound of Chinese

Play a few words of Chinese on your computer.

● A few Chinese words

Each word is enlarged for easy study.

If you are studying Chinese, these tools can help.

● Zhongwen site More than a dictionary!

● Clavis Sinica

Excellent program by Professor David Porter. It displays a whole document in Chinese [GB] or [BIG5], and gives individual word’s definition, pronunciation as well as much more information when you click on that word. If you are studying Chinese, this is a very useful tool.

● Chinese Character Visual Dictionary

If you like to know more, go to the following sites on the Internet.

● The Chinese Outpost

Pronunciation, Character and Grammer By Mark Andrew Baker. The best. A must-visit site.

● Learn Cantonese / Mandarin Online

● Internet Based Chinese Teaching and Learning

● Rainland Kids discover Chinese — Site is in Germany

If you want to have a better understanding of China, go to this one.

● Wanfang Data

As an affiliate (分支) of Chinese Ministry of Science & Technology, Wanfang Data has been the leading information provider in China since 1950s. With a wide range of database resources and value-added services, Wanfang Data has become a gateway to understanding Chinese culture, medicine, business, science, etc.

1. The underlined lines are probably some ______.

A．books	B．websites
C．tips for learning Chinese	D．dictionaries for learning Chinese

2. If you want to know each Chinese character’s definition, pronunciation and much more information, you’d better surf ______.

A．Zhongwen site	B．A Is For Love
C．Clavis Sinica	D．A few Chinese words

3. The underlined word “gateway” in the last paragraph probably refers to ______.

A．an opening in a wall that can be closed by a gate

B．a place through which you can go to another place

C．the space when a door is open

D．a way of getting or achieving something

【推荐3】When visiting New York City with your kids，there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.
The Whispering Gallery
Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.
E. 42nd St.
212一771一5322
grandcentralterminal. com
The American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons（骨架）．And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility（脆弱）of the Ocean
Central Park West at 79th St.
212一769一5606
amnh. org
the Scholastic Store
Most parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting，well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as“Clifford the Big Red Dog”，“The Magic School Bus，＂and“Harry Potter，”the Scholastic Store will delight your children.
557 Broadway
212一343一6100
scholastic. com
Ellen's Stardust Diner(小饭店)
The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience.
1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.
212一956一5151
ellensstardustdiner. com
1. Which of the following websites helps kids learn about animals？

A．ettensstardustdiner. com.

B．grandcentralterminal. com.

C．amnh. org.

D．scholastic. com.

2. To develop your kids' interest in reading，you can bring them to＿．

A．the Whispering Gallery

B．the Scholastic Store

C．Ellen's Stardust Diner

D．the American Museum of Natural History

3. It can be learned from the passage that＿．

A．sound travels well in the Whispering Gallery

B．people can enjoy music in the Scholastic Store

C．Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D．the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

【推荐2】Several new films on ordinary people’s contributions were released in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Akaleidoscope (万花筒) of heroes

Patriotism and realism rejected in My People, My Country are the top two elements that have won the audiences’ hearts. “In the seven stories in My People, My Country, the protagonists (主角) are no longer the main creators of history,” Zheng Yang, a teacher, said after watching the movie.

“We don’t want to simply sing praise of China’s achievements over the past 70 years; we want to show that all the achievements have been made thanks to the Chinese people’s efforts,” Chen Kaige, told People. com. cn in a video interview.

Amiraculous escape

The Captain, directed by Andrew Lau, is based on a real incident.

On May 14, 2018, a Sichuan Airlines flight from Chongqing to Lhasa in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, made a miraculous escape when a cockpit window broke. It caused a sudden drop in the air pressure inside the aircraft, leading to the co-pilot almost being sucked out. He was saved by his seat belt. The temperature plunged to minus 40 degrees Celsius.

But against great odds, Captain Liu Chuanjian managed to land the plane and keep all 128 onboard safe. It was regarded as a miracle in civil aviation history.

Peak performance

The Climbers, is based on two expeditions (探险) by Chinese climbers to Mt. Qomolangma, the highest mountain in the world.

In 1960, three Chinese climbers, were the first to reach the summit from the dangerous northern side, becoming the first men to do so. However, the feat was not recognized internationally as the team failed to provide any evidence. To vindicate the Chinese climbers, a gigantic team of over 400 members was put together in 1975. During this expedition, nine climbers reached the top. The expedition also measured the height of the peak—8, 848. 13 meters.

1. What’s the common in the seven stories in My People, My Country?

A．They are all based on real incidents.	B．They are all about heroes in the history.
C．They are all about common people.	D．They are all about the founding of China.

2. What does the underlined phrase “against great odds” probably mean?

A．Through thick and thin.	B．Around the corner.
C．All of a sudden.	D．Out of question.

3. Where can we get the text?

A．a poster	B．a film review
C．a textbook	D．a film journal

【推荐1】As years went by, I realized that one of the biggest problems of these adults was worry. A large majority of students were businessmen, executives, salesmen, engineers, accountants：a cross section of all the trades and professions—and most of them had problems! There were women in the classes—businesswomen and housewives. They, too, had problems! Clearly, what I needed was a textbook on how to conquer worry—so again I tried                    to find one.

I went to New York’s great public library at Fifth Avenue and Forty­second Street and discovered, to my astonishment, that this library had only twenty-­two books listed under the title WORRY. I also noticed, to my amusement, that it had one hundred and eighty­-nine books listed under WORMS. Almost nine times as many books about worms as about worry! Surprising, isn’t it? Since worry is one of the biggest problems facing mankind, you would think, wouldn’t you, that every high school and college would give a course on “How to Stop Worrying”?

Yet, is there even one course on that subject in any college in the land? I have never heard of it. No wonder David Seabury said in his book How to Worry Successfully：“We grow up with as little preparation for the pressures of experience as a bookworm asked to do a ballet (芭蕾舞).”

The result? More than half of our hospital beds are occupied by people with nervous and emotional troubles.

I looked over those twenty­-two books on worry, reposing(靠) on the shelves of the New York Public Library. In addition, I purchased all the books on worry I could find；yet I couldn’t discover even one that I could use as a textbook in my course for adults. So I decided to write one by myself.

1. What made the writer realize one of the adults’ biggest problems?

A．His wide reading.

B．His practical survey.

C．His scientific research.

D．His students’ real situation.

2. What do David Seabury’s words in Paragraph 3 show?

A．Worry is extremely common.

B．We lack knowledge of worry.

C．We show no interest in worry.

D．Worry can hardly be controlled.

3. The writer wrote the passage to         .

A．show us how to conquer worry

B．warn us of the possible danger of worry

C．persuade us to get rid of worry

D．explain why he wanted to write a book on worry

【推荐2】More than 23% of Chinese children from 3 to 6 years old spend more than half an hour on the Internet every day, according to a report issued on children’s cyber (网络的) safety. According to the report, these preschoolers are similar to adults in terms of their online habits, enjoying online entertainment, shopping and blogging. Almost a quarter of the 7 years old, or 24.2%, have studied game walkthroughs on the Internet. Sixty-one percent of them, have downloaded games videos, and music, and 8.5% have done shopping online. In addition, 14.4% of this group posted pictures, videos, or texts online, and 4.7% of them have followers. Children are also using social media at a younger age. Some of them begin to use instant messengers such as QQ and We Chat from 3 years old, and the penetration (侵入) rate of these apps is more than 50% among 12 years old.

Easy and broad access to the Internet is the major reason for the large penetration rate among the children. According to education expert, children learn by imitation (模仿). As a result, children will copy their parents’ online behaviors including TV-viewing, chatting, shopping, and video game habit.

This can’t be avoided during human development, and there’s no need to fight it. But parents should guide their children with scientific methods and reduce the negative effect of the Internet on their children.

1. The underlined word in the paragraph I refers to ________.

A．3-6 years old	B．7 years old
C．adults	D．12 years old

2. According to the report, children enjoy doing the following things online EXCEPT ________.

A．shopping	B．chatting for fun
C．playing games	D．searching for information for learning

3. Why do the children surf the Internet at the early age?

A．They learn from their parents.	B．Their parents order them to do so.
C．They have nothing to do.	D．They are very smart.

【推荐3】People believe that climbing can do good to health Where can you learn the skill of climbing then？ If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb, you're wrong. Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms. Here, people are learning on special climbing walls. The climbing wall goes straight up and has small holding places for hands and feet.

How do people climb the wall? To climb need special shoes and a harness（保护带） around your chest to hold you. There are ropes tied to your harness. The ropes hold you in place so that you don't fall. A beginner's wall is usually about 15 feet high, and you climb straight up. There are small pieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to. Sometimes it's easy to see the new piece of metal. Sometimes, it's not. The most difficult is to control your fear. It's normal for humans to be afraid of falling, so it's difficult not to feel fear. But when you move away from the wall, the harness and the ropes hold you, and you begin to feel safe. You move slowly until you reach the top.

Climbing attracts people because it's good exercise for almost everyone. You use your whole body, especially your arms and legs. This sport gives your body a complete workout. When you climb, both your mind and your body can become stronger.

1. What can we infer from the passage?

A．People are fairly interested in climbing nowadays

B．It is impossible to build up one's body by climbing

C．People can only learn the skill of climbing outdoors

D．It is always easy to see holding places in climbing.

2. The most difficult thing to do in wall climbing is        .

A．to tie ropes to your harness

B．to control your fear

C．to move away from the wall

D．to climb straight up

3. What does the underlined word “workout” in the last paragraph most probably mean?

A．Settlement	B．Exercise.
C．Excitement	D．Tiredness

4. Why does the author write this passage?

A．To tell people where to find gyms

B．To prove the basic need for climbing

C．To encourage people to climb mountains

D．To introduce the sport of wall climbing

5. Where do you suppose this text comes from?

A．A science book.

B．A research report.

C．A sports magazine.

D．A sports history book.

【推荐1】

Summer is a great time to improve your child's reading! Reading over the summer can help your child keep up his reading gains during the past school year AND also help prepare him for the next year! How to sign up: We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this summer! * Go to www.readfun org * Select "Parent" (NOT "Teacher") *Click on the blue "Sign Up" What we provide: We provide you with thousands of free, high-quality articles with questions and activities. To make summer reading easy, we have selected interesting and knowledge-filled articles of different levels. You can go to www.Readfun.org/summer-reading to download and print the articles for free. How to use: TIP 1: Articles for summer reading should be accessible, so be sure to choose articles at your child's reading level. Don't be afraid to star with articles of lower grade levels. The important thing is that he reads, reads, reads! TIP 2: It's also important to help your kid develop good reading habits. Help him keep a good record of his summer reading. Besides, encourage him to discuss what he has read with family members. That way, you will all have a good time. We wish you and your family a great summer!

1. The first two sentences of the text above are about            .

A．different types of books.	B．the coming school year.
C．the importance of summer reading.	D．good places for summer reading.

2. One of the steps for parents to sign up on www.readfun.org is to            .

A．select "Parent"	B．finish a test.
C．choose a tip	D．print an article

3. What does www.readfun.org provide

A．Online teachers.	B．Pen friends' information.
C．Interesting videos.	D．Articles of different levels.

4. The underlined word "accessible" in the text means "easy to           ."

A．write	B．discuss
C．understand	D．compare

5. According to TIP 2, parents should help their kids develop            good reading habit(s).

A．1	B．2
C．3	D．4

6. The text above is written to            .

A．introduce a reading programme.	B．sell books to school kids.
C．encourage parents to read more.	D．share reading experience.

【推荐2】When I’m travelling, someone always asks me, “Doesn’t Australia have a holiday for a horse race?” It's just one of those things that flash across the mind when people hear the word“Australia”.

I never quite know how to respond. I mean, Australia indeed has such a public holiday. There’s the race that stops the nation.

I mean that we should give sporting events their own day. Sport in itself is an event that is shared by people. It bridges differences and unites us on a primitive level—the cheers of the crowd, the desire for victory and the creation of the community.

However, it is difficult to neglect the advertising promotion of these public holidays. Big businesses use these days to develop our bad habits, such as large bets and alcoho1. As these public holidays roll around, our screens are filled with ads telling us to place bets with money-back guarantees.

I really believe that we can have public holidays that consider our human need for community. But it requires a change from sport to culture. And here’s my case study: Singapore. Singapore has a long list of public holidays, and the list is long for a very specific reason—to acknowledge the cultural holidays of its diverse population.

The effectiveness of its public holidays is obvious：they expose the entire population to difference. I remember growing up in Singapore and celebrating Hari Raya with my friends, learning about Islamic culture and the reasons behind certain traditions. Isn’t that what public holidays are about, a day off to reconnect with yourself, your family and the wider community?

1. Why does the author not know how to respond to the question about the horse race holiday?

A．The author thinks there is no need to explain it.

B．The author doesn’t really know about this holiday.

C．The author can’t give away too many things about it.

D．The author considers such a holiday quite embarrassing.

2. What does the underlined word“neglect”in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Ignore.

B．Ban.

C．Seek.

D．Understand.

3. In the author’s opinion, what is the problem of some public holidays?

A．They encourage people to purchase things.	B．They have a negative effect on the public.
C．They don’t unite people on a primitive level.	D．They’re completely controlled by businesses.

4. What does the author want to show by giving the example of Singapore?

A．Australia doesn’t have a very rich culture.	B．Sporting events should have their own day.
C．There should be various holidays in Australia.	D．Holidays should meet human need for community.

【推荐3】

KIMBOLTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE (K&C); ￡274,995 Lying in the popular town of Kimbolton, this modern house has got an entrance hall and a downstairs cloakroom. On the ground floor, there is a kitchen with breakfast room and a dining room. It has got a study and a playroom. On the first floor there is a living room and the master bedroom with a shower room. On the top floor, there are two bedrooms and the family bathroom and you can enjoy the scenery outside. There is a drive and a double garage to the front and large rear (后面) garden.

BRAMPTON, CUMBRIA(B&C); ￡399,995 Lyingon Pipers Lane in Brampton, this classic cottage has got two floors. On the ground floor, there is a kitchen with a breakfast room. There is also a sitting room, a dining room and a cloakroom. On the first floor, there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are gardens to the front and rear and a garage with a drive to the side.

GODMANCHESTER, CAMBRIDGESHIRE (G&C); ￡152,500 Lying in the heart of Godmanchester, this house has got three storeys. On the ground floor, there is a kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a fireplace. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a master bedroom with a shower room on the top floor. There is a rear garden and a storage shed.

LITTLE PAXTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE (L&C); ￡149,995 Set on the banks of the River Ouse, this modern flat has got an open-plan accommodation with dining, living and kitchen area. There is a balcony with views over the river. There are two double bedrooms with separate bathrooms. There is a parking lot on the basement.

1. What can we know about K&C?

A．It has three storeys in total.	B．It lies near a river with a rear garden.
C．Of the four it’s the 3rd most expensive.	D．On its top floor, people can overlook the city.

2. What do B&C and G&C have in common?

A．A double garage on the ground floor.	B．A sitting room on the ground floor.
C．A cloakroom beside the bedrooms.	D．A garden to the front of the house.

3. Which house has an underground parking garage?

A．K&C	B．B&C
C．G&C	D．L&C