【推荐1】阅读理解

1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A．The voyage through the wormhole is a considerable challenge．

B．A team of crime fighters uncovers a criminal plot in Big Hero．

C．President Coin pushes Katniss to protest Peeta．

D．Penguins have to wrestle with problems in District 13．

2. The similarity that exists in the four films is that ________．

A．each of them is a branch of film series

B．all of them are concerned with positive energy

C．they all have the best actors and actresses in the world

D．the four films all have something to do with exploration

【推荐2】

Attractions

Do you:

◆ Love the National Park, value it and hope to safeguard its future?

◆ Wish to see the beautiful landscape of the Park protected?

◆ Like to enjoy peaceful informal recreation within the Park?

Aims

The Friends organization aims are to help protect and improve the Pembroke shire Coast National Park for all to enjoy. We are a voluntary organization and registered charity without financial links to the National Park Authority.

Activities

We encourage everyone to enjoy the National Park through regular talks and visits to interesting places in the Park with expert guides.

We keep an eye on planning applications. Park Authority policies and threats to the National Park such as massive leisure complexes. We work with like-minded organizations such as the Campaign for National Parks to make our voice more effective.

We help children to understand the National Park by sponsoring publications such as an adventure booklet and projects in local schools.

Benefits

◆ Guided visits to places of interest which may not always be available to the general public.

◆ All members receive our regular News and Views.

◆ Talks by experts in their fields on current issues.

◆ A discount is available on Friends items for sale.

◆ Satisfaction of participation in work parties, for those willing and able to be involved.

If interested, please complete the Application Form at www.fpnp.org.uk

1. Which of the following is discouraged by the Friends organization?

A．To build massive complexes for public amusement.

B．To prevent possible damages to the National Park.

C．To help protect and improve the Park for all to enjoy.

D．To sponsor publications and projects in local school.

2. The purpose of this poster is to invite more people to ________.

A．raise money for the Friends organization

B．join the Friends organization and be members of it

C．work as managers for Pembroke shire National Park

D．enjoy the landscape of Pembroke shire National Park

【推荐2】As a regular Duolingo user, I enjoy the app s simple, colorful interface and short, game like exercises. The app doesn't limit how many languages you can try to learn at the same time, or how many lessons you can complete in one day, even on the free version. I use Duolingo to keep up with Spanish and German. It's an easy app because it doesn't require you to create an account right away.

For example, even if you start with little to no understanding of Spanish, the lessons are pretty gentle. You'll choose which picture- paired with the Spanish translation- accurately describes basic phrases and words. Duolingo translates from English to Spanish and back again. Most questions let you tap or click on the Spanish word to translate it in case you get stuck. The app offers additional learning resources if you click the lightbulb icon, as well as the ability to fast-track your lessons if you click the key icon.

Duolingo's “streak” feature motivates you to keep up with your language learning efforts by tracking the number of days you've reached your point goal. It can also make it feel like your world is crashing in if you lose an 80-day streak. Resources such as Duolingo Stories, which are short audio stories that allow you to check your comprehension skills as you are available online and in the apps. Duolingo also has a podcast that reiterates the lessons you've completed.

You can also subscribe to Premium for $10 per month, which gives you access to an experimental feature that lets you chat with a language tutor from a country where the language is spoken. This isn't available for all Duolingo Plus subscribers though.

1. What kind of app is Duolingo?

A．It is free of charge to users.	B．It requires users to create an account.
C．It enables users to learn multiple languages.	D．It provides Spanish and German versions only.

2. If you need additional learning resources while using Duolingo, what should you click?

A．The lightbulb icon.	B．The word.
C．The key icon.	D．The picture.

3. What's the function of Duolingo's “streak” feature?

A．To encourage learners to keep learning.	B．To remind you of your point goal.
C．To provide resources such as stories.	D．To count the number of your lost days.

4. Why does the author write the text?

A．To instruct.

B．To inform.

C．To entertain.

D．To comment.

【推荐2】Hiking (远足) is a great way to get active and reduce stress while you are exploring the city. Visit our page to find some of the best free walking tours across New York City.

Community Days at Conference House Park

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 12：00 p. m.一2：00p. m.

Enjoy new gardens at the Visitor Center. Explore and help repair the three self-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, Tai Chi and more in this lovely setting.

Position: Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street, Staten Island

Event Organizer: Conference House Park

Phone Number: （718）227-1463

Contact Email: john. kilcullen@ parks.nyc.qov

Greenbelt on the Go

Tuesday, August 17,2021 10: 00 a. m.—11: 30 a. m.

Join us for relaxing walks through our parks. Enjoy the pretty views of them, as we point out a few of the distinct features that make each park special. The length of each hike will be determined by the pace of the group. Registration is required.   To register, please email before August 17.

Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten Island

Event Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education Department

Phone Number: （718）351-3450

Contact Email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

Adult Afternoon Hikes

Wednesday, October 13,2021 1:30p. m.— 3:00 p. m.

Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults! You're encouraged to bring small meals and drinks for the break time.

Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley,700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten Island

Event Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education Department

Phone Number: （718）351-3450

Contact Email: naturecenter@ sigreenbelt.org

The South Pole at Wards Point

Thursday, November 18, 2021 7：00 a. m.一7：00p. m.

The three miles of nearby natural shoreline are a sandy beach. Shells, rocks, and stones of every shape and size can be found here. Not to be missed are the park's other attractions: acres of woodland, four galleries, and five historic houses!

Position: Conference House Park Visitor Center in Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street, Staten Island

Event Organizer: Conference House Park

Contact Email: john. kilcullen@ parks.nyc.qov

1. Which walking tour may attract people interested in Chinese culture?

A．Community Days at Conference House Park.	B．Greenbelt on the Go.
C．Adult Afternoon Hikes.	D．The South Pole at Wards Point.

2. What do we know about Greenbelt on the Go?

A．The length of the hike is settled.	B．People will visit three distinct parks.
C．It takes place in Conference House Park.	D．Visitors need to register in advance.

3. Which number or email address should a sea-lover choose for information?

A．（718）227—1463.	B．naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
C．（718）351-3450.	D．john. kilcullen@parks.nyc.qov.

【推荐3】阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
January 1 — January 31
You are charming and intelligent. You are actually quite ambitious. You like to go to parties and chat with your friends. On the other hand, you are friendly, but you are also a very private person.
February 1 — February 28
You are determined and hard working．You are born under the sign of loyalty and faimess．You like parties and enjoy a lot of friends. On the other hand, you are quite famous for your courage. You really like to explore and you are an adventurer.
March 1 — March 31
You are very loyal, independent, and open-minded. You are a born leader, and when you set a goal, you go to it. You adore challenges and competitions. You are most likely to be the one who calls out, "Let's go!" you are always in a circle of friends. You love animals. _______________.
April 1—April 30
You are artistic, well-mannered, intelligent, and diplomatic．You are usually sweet and kind, of course．You are sometimes famous for your artistic sense and good taste. You love throwing grand parties. Vacations and routines are very important to you. You are also fairly popular.
May l — May 31
You are talented, sincere, and most of all, enthusiastic. You are the master of ceremonies. You shine in the crowd．When you walk into a room, heads turn, and you hear whispers and gasps. You have a strong will to defeat any challenge in your way. You have a hunger for fashion.
June 1 — June 30
You are very elegant, wise, and compassionate(有同情心的)．You are very attractive and people are attracted to you. Your friends rely on you for advice. You will be someone like Jacqueline Onassis. You are also very lucky in many ways.
July l — July 31
You are mostly agreeable, energetic, and popular.You like to try new things wherever you go. You know how to dress and you always look your best. You are talented and you love sports. You are always one step ahead of anyone else. You adore freedom and independence.
August 1 — August 31
You are empathetic, easygoing, and compliant．You can get along with almost everyone. Many people admire you for your talent and creativity. On the other hand, you are sensitive and compassionate. You always like to dream. You enjoy peace and quiet at night.
September 1 — September 30
You are individualistic, sociable, and very entertaining. You are capable of anything. You have an excellent memory. You like long, friendly conversations with your closest friends．You turn boring things into the life of the party.
October 1 — October 31
You are thoughtful, intelligent, and the class comedian．You are also very popular, and nice around friends. You love to save the best for last. You are amusing and very fun to be around with. You love to spend hours each day reading and studying for final exams, when the school year has just started. You almost never turn on your friends.
November 1 — November 30
You are unselfish, knowledgeable, and friendly. You are loyal to your friends and family. You can see the difference between right and wrong. You are very honest and you speak out when you feel something has gone wrong. You are the person who likes trendy clothes.
December 1 —December 31
You are smart, optimistic, and willing to help others. You are like a rare diamond. You are intentionally the nicest while you are with friends. You are also very affectionate. You are too good to be true. Your friends trust in you easily. You are also popular in the "Being Nice" way.
1. Who is the combination of very different characteristics?

A．A person born during April 1---April 30.

B．A person born during August 1---August 31.

C．A person born during January 1---January 31.

D．A person born during February 1---February 28.

2. People born in the months of_______ are usually very fashionable．

A．May, July and November

B．May, July and October

C．July, October, and November

D．April, May and October

【推荐1】Philadelphia's Magic Gardens makes up a folk art center, gallery space, and a nonprofit organization showcasing the works of mosaicist（镶嵌设计师）Isaiah Zagar.

Zagar devoted himself to beautifying the South Street neighborhood in the late 1960s, when he moved to the area with his wife Julia. The couple helped the area by purchasing and repairing some old buildings, often adding colorful mosaics on both their private and public walls. The first such project was Julia's still-busy folk art store, the Eyes Gallery at 402 South Street.

Zagar started working on the Magic Gardens in 1994 in the deserted parking lot near his studio. He spent the next fourteen years sculpting multi-layered walls and decorating the 3, 000 square foot space. The installation（装置艺术），primarily consisting of found objects and contributions from the community, finally covers half a city block with countless patterns and colors. It shows Zagar's many artistic influences, as well as the events and experiences of his life.

In 2002，the owner of the once-unused parking lot decided to sell the land in response to rising South Street property values. Unwilling to witness the destruction of Zagar's neighborhood art environment, the community rushed to support the artist. His creation, newly titled Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, turned into a nonprofit organization with the intention of preserving and promoting Zagar's works at the site of the Magic Gardens and throughout the South Street region.

The Magic Gardens is now a permanent art institution that is open to visitors throughout the year. Trained guides are available to lead tours of the Magic Gardens and Zagar's surrounding public wall paintings. In addition, it offers monthly mosaic workshops led by Zagar himself, and regularly hosts concerts, dance performances, and other public events.

1. How did Zagar help the South Street neighborhood?

A．He moved to the area with his family.

B．He worked to improve its surroundings.

C．He opened a folk art store with his wife.

D．He managed to buy all the old buildings.

2. What does Paragraph 3 intend to tell us?

A．Great achievements of Zagar.

B．Special skills of installing art.

C．Location of the Magic Gardens

D．Early history of the Magic Gardens.

3. What do the local residents think of Zagar's works?

A．They harm environment.

B．They can bring in profits.

C．They should be removed.

D．They are precious treasures.

4. What can tourists do in Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?

A．Paint the walls on the spot.

B．Put on music performances.

C．Enjoy some Zagar's works.

D．Attend some dance courses.

【推荐2】This is the colourful waste created by a Swedish city with a unique recycling system. Like many cities in Sweden，Eskilstuna has an impressive recycling record. It met the EU 2020 target of recycling 50%of waste many years ago. But almost everyone who lives here follows a strict recycling policy at home. People are expected to sort their household waste into seven separate categories，including food，textiles, cartons（纸板箱）and metal. But what really makes the system stand out is the bright colour code.

The reason for this becomes clear at the city’s recycling plant. The bags arrive all jumbled up because they’re collected altogether in a rush, once a fortnight from outside people’s houses. But thanks to those bright colors, scanners can select the bags and separate them efficiently. The food waste in green bags is processed on site into a certain thick liquid to make burnable gas, which powers the city’s buses. One of the benefits of this method of recycling is that there is less cross-pollution, so more of the recycled waste can actually be used to make new things. Like the rest of Sweden，Eskilstuna is committed to sending zero waste from its citizens to landfill. Waste that cannot be recycled is burnt at a local plant to generate electricity. This reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but does create greenhouse gases.

As countries around the world try to improve their recycling rates, some may look to Eskilstuna as an example to follow as long as they think they can persuade their citizens to get busy sorting at home.

1. What can we learn about Eskilstuna?

A．It is flooded with colorful waste.

B．It is best-known for waste-recycling.

C．Waste there is painted into seven colors.

D．Rubbish recycling is handled seriously there.

2. What does the underlined word “jumbled” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Mixed together.	B．Collected orderly.
C．Sealed cautiously.	D．Piled purposefully.

3. What may the new recycle-system bring about?

A．The increase in the efficiency of waste recycling.

B．The convenience to the citizens in waste dropping.

C．The avoidance of rubbish related environmental problems.

D．The decrease of profit for waste plants.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．Parents.	B．In style.
C．Fortune.	D．The New York Times.

【推荐3】The UK’s first fully solar-powered home, which removes the need to ever receive a gas or electricity bill again, has gone on sale, but it will cost you £1.2 million.

The timber-framed home in Great Glen, Leicestershire, contains a number of “zero-carbon features” including solar electric energy, triple glazing and rainwater storage. It is entirely heated by underground water-filled tubes that are warmed by solar energy from rooftop panels. The house was designed and built by Caplin Homes and covers two acres of land. The design and construction, down to the materials, were used specifically for their low carbon footprint.

The solar panels on the roof of the five-bedroom house are called hybrids because they collect both electrical and thermal energy. Solar walls preheat incoming air, and an Earth Energy Bank (EEB) and heat pump can store heat, and get it back for use when temperatures drop. The south-facing triple-glazed windows are said to also improve the house’s energy management during the winter.

All the technologies are regulated by a control system, which monitors the inside and outside temperatures, how much energy is being received by the solar panels, and the heat levels in the EEB domestic hot water tank. Due to its low energy design, the Solar House is expected to only require heat from the EEB for about 10 weeks of the year.

For £1.2 million, buyers also get two garages. Estate agent (房地产经纪人) Anthony Fox said the possibility of no utility bills was a big draw for potential owners: the idea is that your bills pretty much disappear and the house is self-sustaining and self-sufficient. That was a big aspect for most of the people who came to have a look around. “We had a lot of interest on the open day. There were some strong considerations to buy there and then. Everyone was very keen to learn how the house worked.” He added.

1. Which is true about the UK’s first fully solar-powered home?

A．It is directly heated by rooftop panels.

B．It has a set of heat-storage devices available.

C．Its walls can keep cold air from coming in to store heat.

D．The triple-glazed windows collect electrical and thermal energy.

2. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?

A．The monitoring of the temperature.

B．The function of the control system.

C．The amount of the received energy.

D．The significance of the new technologies.

3. What’s a big attraction for potential buyers according to Anthony Fox?

A．No gas or electricity bill.	B．Two additional garages.
C．The reasonable price.	D．The unique structure.