The New Year comes with Northeast China's coldest days, but it's also, the peak season for winter tourism.
Harbin
A major draw for Harbin, known as “Ice City”, is its more than 400 activities started from early November to early April. They cover tourism, culture, art, fashion, sports and trade. The 22nd Harbin Ice, and Snow World, a 600,000-squaré-mcter: wonderland of sculptures, opened on Dec 24 and will run until the end of February. Another important event in the city — the 33rd China Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo — kicked off on Dec 20. At the expo, tourists can view 50 groups of snow sculptures, which use more than 90,000 cubic meters of snow, including the 116-meler-long main snow sculpture The, Chinese Dragon.
Mohe
Mohe, China's northernmost city, is also presenting its unique winter charms to tourists. As the coldest place in China, winter tourism season begins in mid-October and lasts until late January. Beiji Village, 88 kilometers from the city center, attracts almost all the' visitors who land at Mohe. In the village, a recently built hotel made of ice and snow has become a popular attraction. Almost everything inside is made of frozen water in some forms, including the beds, tables, sofas and decorations.
Jilin
During this winter tourism season, which started in mid-November until April,nearly 300 snow and ice themed activities will be held across Jilin. The fifth Jilin International Ice and Snow Industry Expo promoted a combination of Winter Olympics themes,winter culture,ice and snow tourism and winter sports. On the frozen Chagan Lake, an impressive winter fishing lasts ritual（仪式）that dates from the Jin Dynasty also takes place. The activity of winter fishing lasts two months. The traditional skills of Chagan Lake winter fishing were listed as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008.
1. What can you do in the 33rd China Harbin Sun Island International Snow，Sculpture Art Expo？| A．Watch a fashion show. | B．Build an ice hotel. |
| C．Go fishing. | D．View a snow dragon sculpture. |
| A．Harbin. | B．The city center of Mohe. | C．Beiji Village. | D．Jilin. |
| A．The 22nd Harbin Ice and Snow World. |
| B．Winter tourism season in Mohe. |
| C．Winter tourism season in Jilin. |
| D．Fishing on the. Chagan Lake. |
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【推荐1】Washington DC is famous for all kinds of museums, which are really attractive. Here are some of them.
International Spy Museum
www.spymuseum.org
Admission: buy tickets in advance recommended.
Become familiar with the real world life of spies (间谍) and their equipment, strategies and history. See over 200 spy tools and find out if you have what it takes to become a spy. Take part in a timed treasure hunt solo or in teams against your friends as you attempt to break codes (密码).
National Museum of Women in the Arts
www.nmwa.org
Admission: $10 adults, youth free.
This museum highlights female artist’s works of art form the 16th century to today. The permanent (永久的) collection showcases over 3000 pieces such as paintings, photography and silverwork. Artists include Elis-abetta Sirani, Barbara Morgan and Louise Nevelsen.
National Postal Museum
www.postalmuseum.si.edu
Admission: free.
Created in 1993, this museum delivers America’s postal history from the 17th century to the present day. It focuses on the development of mail delivery and the advances in postal technology. Learn how mail was transported through the ages, how stamps are created and the significance of letters. See some of the best stamp collections in the world.
National Museum of Natural History
www.mnh.si.edu
Admission: free.
The NMNH collection has been growing for the past 150 years and is the largest and most comprehensive in the world. It features 126 million items and is growing daily with ground-breaking research by world-eminent scientists. Everything imaginable is displayed here from fossils including Dinosaurs, giant squid and the Hope Diamond.
1. What will visitors do at the International Spy Museum?| A．Pass information through codes. |
| B．Play games associated with spy. |
| C．Learn how to make spy devices. |
| D．Get trained to be a professional spy. |
| A．National Postal Museum |
| B．International Spy Museum |
| C．National Museum of Natural History |
| D．National Museum of Women in the Arts |
| A．They are free. | B．They have a history of over 100 years. |
| C．They grow quickly. | D．They show the development of technology. |
【推荐2】Great hikes and walks in Speyside, Scotland
The Speyside Way
The Speyside Way, a 128-kilometer path, is often visited by long-distance walkers who spend a few days hiking, camping or staying at excellent accommodations along the way. To get information about the hike, including maps, walking guides and other details, visit https ://www.walkinghighlands. co. nk.
Forest Walk in the Anagach Woods
If you are looking for an easy Sunday walk with the kids, a forest walk in the Anagach Woods is just the thing. In the forest you can find plenty of birdlife. There are also mountain bike paths and places for pleasure around the woods, so you can add these to the list of fun things to do with the whole family.
Climbing up Ben Rinnes
Most people choose to climb Ben Rinnes from a small car park early in the morning and come back here before sunset. There is a good track which offers nice views across Glen Rinnes. You'll follow a zigzag （之字形的）track that makes many people out of breath. Enjoy a snack at the top, which will give you energy for the walk down.
Circling Aberlour, Dufftown and Craigellachie
It's an enjoyable walk around the villages of Aberlour, Dufftown and Craigellachie, starting and returning to the village of Aberlour. Starting from Aberlour means a fairly long climb at the start. But from Dufftown, you follow a nice track to Craigellachie. The hike left is mainly along
the River Spey, and you will often meet fishermen out for the catch of the day. The whole circle takes between 5-6 hours.
1. Which is a good choice for a bird lover?
| A．The Speyside Way. |
| B．Forest Walk in the Anagach Woods. |
| C．Climbing up Ben Rinnes. |
| D．Circling Aberlour, Dufftown and Craigellachie. |
| A．Enjoying a snack at the top. |
| B．Camping in the open air. |
| C．Meeting fishermen on your walk. |
| D．Visiting a website in advance. |
| A．It takes more than one day. |
| B．It offers mountain bike paths. |
| C．It includes a long climb at the start. |
| D．It suits families with children. |
【推荐3】With so many Ireland’s cities, charming small towns and countryside wonders to choose from, it may be hard to decide exactly what should be on your route. Here are four best places to visit in Ireland.
Cork
Cork is the largest county in Ireland. Located at the southwestern end of the country, this city of more than 200, 000 residents is famous for being home to the Blarney Stone. According to local legend, the stone will give you the gift of eloquence(流利的口才), if you dare kiss it.
Killarney
For the Irish countryside experience, travel to Killarney. The town is surrounded by evergreen hills and valley on all sides, affording plenty of opportunities to become one with nature. Visitors are attracted by Killarney National Park, which features Ireland’s highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks.
Dublin
If you only have time to visit one place in Ireland, go to Dublin. Not only is Dublin the country’s center for politics, culture and music, but it also offers easy access to Blarney Castle, one of Ireland’s top points of interest. While here, do as the Irish do and taste some beer either at the popular Guinness Storehouse or at the Temple Bar.
Killarney
Kilkenny offers a hearty amount of historical attractions for travelers to explore. This is largely thanks to the town’s prior distinction of being the medieval capital of Ireland, which today lives on in the Medieval Mile, Kilkenny’s top attraction. Within the Medieval Mile you’ll find several interesting sights, such as Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral and the Medieval Mile Museum.
1. Which best suits people who are interested in the Irish countryside?| A．Cork. | B．Kilkenny. | C．Dublin. | D．Killarney. |
| A．Taste local beer. | B．Enjoy historical scenic spots. |
| C．Do creative things. | D．Explore the highest mountain. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a history book. | C．In a guidebook. | D．In an art magazine. |
【推荐1】Don’t ask astronomers to choose between the old Hubble Space Telescope and the new James Webb Space Telescope. “Comparing Hubble and Webb is like asking if you will love your second child as much as your first one,” said Susan Mullally, a scientist at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore. They are very different but equally loved.
Webb is expected to detect light from the universe’s first stars, beyond Hubble’s range. This light will show how the original stars looked 13.7 billion years ago. Hubble has stared as far back as 13.4 billion years, discovering the oldest and farthest object ever observed. Astronomers are eager to close the 300 million year gap with Webb and draw ever closer in time to the Big Bang, the moment the universe formed 13.8 billion years ago. “It’s like looking at the picture book of our kids and missing the first two years. We are trying to figure out where they come from,” explained NASA’s chief scientist Thomas Zurbuchen.
Hubble sees what we see, with a little ultraviolet and infrared thrown in. Webb has infrared vision. That’s why Webb needs to run at -240℃. To stay cold, Webb carries a five-layer shelter to keep it from sunlight. Between each layer of the shelter, whose size is as big as a tennis court, there is a gap so heat can escape out the sides.
To detect the universe’s first and darkening stars, Webb requires the largest mirror ever made for astronomy. The mirror spans more than 6.5 meters, yet is lighter than Hubble’s, which is 2.4 meters across. The mirror consists of 18 smaller pieces, each of which is the size of a coffee table and coated with very thin gold, an ideal reflector of infrared light.
Hubble circles 530 kilometers above the earth. Webb is 1.6 million kilometers away at what’s called the second Lagrange point (L2). This is where the gravitational forces of the earth and the sun balance, requiring minimal fuel for a spacecraft to stay there. Webb will constantly face the night side of Earth as the spacecraft and planet run around the sun in unison (同步).
1. What does Thomas Zurbuchen mean?| A．Webb will help scientists see the Big Bang. | B．He wants to find some of his kids’ pictures. |
| C．New space telescopes are better than old ones. | D．Webb might detect the light of the first stars. |
| A．The distance Webb can see. | B．The type of shelters Webb has. |
| C．The unique mirror Webb carries. | D．The position Webb is put in. |
| A．It is the coldest area in the universe. | B．It is the darkest position above the earth. |
| C．It is the farthest place any spaceship can reach. | D．It requires the least fuel for Webb to work normally. |
| A．Differences Between Hubble and Webb | B．Problems With Hubble Space Telescope |
| C．Advantages of Infrared Space Telescopes | D．Rapid Development of Space Telescopes |
【推荐2】Felix Ruppert and Alexander Badri-Sprowitz at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany, designed a half-metre-high robot called Morti and gave it the ability to teach itself how to walk, rather than to perform a pre-programmed step. The four-legged robot took only an hour to learn how to walk steadily, roughly the same amount of time as newborn horses need. And it’s the first time that a machine learning technique has been so successfully applied to four-legged robots.
Morti is controlled by an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm (算法) that doesn’t have much information about the robot’s legs, such as the exact shape of each element. “The AI, working like the central nervous system, gives walking instructions for Morti to follow. It then adjusts (调整) them based on readings from foot sensors that signal when the robot falls and loses contact with the ground. Initially (最初), Morti falls down, but after about an hour the AI finds the best way to make it walk,” said Ruppert.
Because the AI learns rather than computing details of each leg’s movement in advance, which can use a lot of energy, Morti walks using 42 percent less energy than when it first starts at the end of an hour-long learning process. Morti’s process copies the way baby animals learn to move, as they also find the most efficient way to use their muscles by trying and initially tripping.
Dhireesha Kudithipudi at The University of Texas at San Antonio said that AI robots can often learn a specific task very well but can’t readjust when the environment changes and that Morti’s design, which relies on continually adjusting the robot’s movements, may perform better in that regard. Ruppert said he and the team are working on adding more sensors and range of motion to Morti to make it a more animal-like robot.
1. What is special about Morti?| A．It is pre-programmed to walk. | B．It can help teach the newborns. |
| C．It is the first four-legged robot. | D．It can learn to walk by itself. |
| A．Its body structure. | B．Its design concept. |
| C．Its learning process. | D．Its working conditions. |
| A．By predicting Morti’s leg movements. | B．By training Morti’s muscles to the best. |
| C．By lowering Morti’s energy consumption. | D．By strengthening Morti’s bond with others. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Concerned. | C．Indifferent. | D．Positive. |
【推荐3】In 1948, the creation of a World Health Day called for by the First World Health Assembly(议会)marked the founding of WHO. Since 1950, people around the world have celebrated World Health Day on 7 April with a different theme each year. Each theme reflects a priority(优先 )area of current concern to WHO.
World Health Day offers a worldwide opportunity for every member country to focus on key public health issues. WHO contributes by highlighting activities and analyses on the chosen theme from and out the member states of the WHO European Region, and WHO country offices hold special events to draw attention to the theme and encourage discussions among policymakers and other stake holders.
World Health Day 2018- Universal Health Coverage
For World Health Day 2018, WHO calls on world leaders to take concrete steps to move towards universal health coverage(UHC). This means making sure that everyone, everywhere can have access to quality health services without facing financial hardship, as set out in the Sustainable Development Goals all countries agreed in 2015.
World Health Day 2017-Depression: Let's Talk
Depression is a major challenge to health in the WHO European Region and is the focus of World Health Day 2017. The theme "Depression: Let's talk""recognizes that depression is a treatable condition and seeks to deal with the fact that, despite this, about 50% of cases of major depression still go untreated.
World Health Day 2016-Beat Diabetes
World Health Day 2016 focuses on efforts to prevent and treat diabetes. There are about 60 million people with diabetes in the European Region. Although a large percentage of cases are preventable,the number of cases is increasing, mostly due to increases in overweight and obesity, unhealthy diet,physical inactivity and economic disadvantage.
1. What is the theme of World Health Day 2018?| A．Depression. | B．Universal health coverage. |
| C．Health for us. | D．Beat diabetes. |
| A．To mark the founding of WHO. |
| B．To be celebrated every year. |
| C．To take steps to move towards universal health coverage. |
| D．To focus on key public health issues. |
| A．Depression is a major challenge to health worldwide. |
| B．Countries hold special events to draw attention to the theme every year. |
| C．There are about 60 million people with diabetes in the US. |
| D．Most diabetes cases are preventable. |
The views of the Crimean coast from the top of 1,234-metre high Ai-Petri Mount are amazing. The hanging bridges built in recent years can reach the top of the mount. If just walking across the bridges is not dangerous enough, it also happens to be one of the windiest places in the world. It is said that the bridges blow from side to side as wind speeds reach 170 kilometres per hour for 125 days of the year. It’s also very foggy, so you may not be able to see clearly!
U Bein Bridge, Myanmar
This five-metre-high, 1.2-kilometre wooden footbridge does not look as dangerous as the others, but do not be fooled. It was built in the 1850s and it’s certainly feeling its age! Some of the old wood is not as strong as it used to be. It is easy to lose your footing. Although there is no handrail (栏杆), large numbers of tourists cross it every day. When the tourists arrive in the evening to watch the beautiful sunset, this bridge could become the most dangerous of them all!
The Trift Bridge, Switzerland
At 100 metres high and 170 metres long, this is one of the highest bridges in the world. Built in 2004, the bridge is hidden among the high Swiss Alps. You wouldn’t have wanted to walk across the bridge before its repair in 2009. But if you have the courage to cross this bridge, you’d better do it quickly!
The Hussaini Hanging Bridge, Pakistan
In the mountainous area of Northern Pakistan, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge helps travelers cross the Borit Lake. However, you will not feel too confident when you get close to this bridge. It’s one of the oldest bridges in Pakistan and many locals use it every day to travel to work and school — imagine losing your homework over the side of this bridge! It’s made from rope, with a few pieces of wood that have large gaps (空隙) between them. Step carefully!
1. What can we learn about U Bein Bridge?| A．It’s very popular at sunset. |
| B．It’s safest for people to cross. |
| C．It’s the oldest bridge in the world. |
| D．It’s made from rope without handrails. |
| A．U Bein Bridge | B．Ai-Petri Bridges |
| C．The Trift Bridge | D．The Hussaini Hanging Bridge |
| A．All require serious repair. |
| B．All top highest in their country. |
| C．All have a history of one century. |
| D．All require plenty of courage to cross. |
【推荐2】Welcome to Student Voice
What is it?
Student Voice aims to promote student engagement and success in Ontario’s schools by listening to and learning from students. Student Voice provides you, the students, with a variety of ways to share your ideas with your school, the education community and the ministry about what would help support your engagement in your learning. Student Voice can help you take action to shape your learning environment while you build your skills.
Check out this video to get an idea of what’s changing for Ontario students!
It all starts with you.
Speak up! You have a voice. and we want to hear what you have to say about your education. Your ideas and actions can make a difference in Ontario’s publicly funded education system. We want to help you make your school a place where everyone feels welcome and where you are empowered to speak your mind, get involved and become active citizens and leaders.
Students told as that you want to:
● share your ideas with government on how to strengthen student engagement and make Ontario’s publicly funded education system even better.
● have a school culture where all students feel and know that they belong.
● work as partners with your teachers, and participate in school decisions that will shape your lives and the lives of other students.
This is your education. Speak up and get involved! Let’s all work together to ensure Ontario’s publicly funded education system remains among the best in the world.
Send your comments and ideas to studentvoice@ontario.ca
1. What is the passage intended for?| A．Parents. | B．Teachers. |
| C．Students. | D．Officials. |
| A．say no to school decisions | B．make educational policies |
| C．share ideas about state affairs | D．help improve education system |
| A．In a newspaper. | B．On a website. |
| C．In a textbook. | D．In a magazine. |
【推荐3】A Visitor Oyster card is the cheapest way to pay for a single adult journey in London. It's a plastic smartcard.You can use it on the bus, tube, tram, DL R. London Overground and most National Rail services. It's much cheaper than buying individual tickets, in some cases costing 50%less than the price of a regular paper ticket.
How to get a Visitor Oyster card
You can buy a Visitor Oyster card online.Your card will be delivered by post.The card costs ￡5 and you choose how much money you want to add to the card. This means you can start using the card the moment you arrive in Central London.
How does the Visitor Oyster card work?
The Oyster card works on a pay-as-you-go system.You start by adding money to the card. Then you travel, the cost of the fare will automatically be deducted from your Visitor Oyster card. For example, if you add ￡20 to the card and make a tube journey of￡2.30, you will have ￡17.70 left on the card.
A few more points:
A child under the age of ll travels free when accompanied by an adult.
You'll save more money if you use the tube several times.The Visitor Oyster card is capped at ￡6.80 per day.
You'll pay more during peak times.Peak fares apply from Monday to Friday(6:30 am- 9:30 am;4:00 pm-7:00 pm).except for public holidays.
Reuse the Oyster card by adding credit at a tube station,Oyster ticket shop or Visitor Centre.
Receive a discount on the Thames Clippers River Bus services:
1. What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?| A．You can't use it during public holidays. |
| B．You can have it mailed directly to your home. |
| C．You can get a free Oyster card if you order online. |
| D．You can receive a 50%discount at any shop in London. |
| A．￡2.30. | B．￡3.40. |
| C．￡6.80. | D．￡9.20. |
| A．At a tube station. |
| B．At a bus station. |
| C．On the Internet |
| D．In convenience stores. |
| A．set an upper limit |
| B．meet a deadline |
| C．follow a principle |
| D．prohibit visiting |
【推荐1】NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS 2019 PHOTO COMPETITION!
Woo-hoo! Get your cameras and smartphones at the ready, because it's time for this year’s NG KIDS photography competition…
What you need to know
Competition is open only to legal residents(居民) of the UK and Ireland who are between the ages of 7 and 14.
We have THREE categories(类别) in the competition- animals, people and environment(a new category started this year). You can enter as many categories as you like but just ONE photo per category, please!
All photos should be sent through our website. If You’re not already registered(注册),you or your parent will need to do so at natgeokids.com/uk/photocomp-- it will only take a minute to do!
You can submit(提交)ONE photo for each of the three categories. Photos should be in JPEG format. Between 1MB and 5MB in size. Enter at natgeokids. com/uk/photocomp.
Before you submit your photo, make sure you rename it with your full name and the category you are entering. For example: Joe-Bloggs –Animals.Jpg
Don t forget to tell us your full name, date of birth and the title of your photo!
The prizes
Our Star Prize is a family holiday in Morocco!
And that' s not all! Each category winner will win a number of prizes, too, including an amazing
Nikon COOLPIX W150 camera, which is built to go anywhere!
The closing date is 23: 59 (GMT) on 21 October2019. Winners will be notified(通知) before 18 November 2019.
1. How is this year's competition different from that of last year?| A．It has a new category |
| B．It lasts about one month longer |
| C．It is open to kids from around the world |
| D．It will give more than one prize to winners |
| A．be 14 years old or older |
| B．get their parents’ agreement |
| C．submit their photos on its website |
| D．give their photos an amazing name |
| A．A research plan. | B．A science report |
| C．A nature magazine. | D．A tourist guidebook |
【推荐2】The United States has a vast network of National Parks spread all around the country. Here are some National Parks for you.
Arches National Park, Utah
More than 2,000 natural stone arches make Arches National Park a special place in Utah. Travelers from around the world come to see brilliant sunsets that light up the sky each night. Hikers and rock climbers will love the endless options for exploring, while more low-key visitors are sure to love the camping.
Acadia, Maine
Super close to Bar Harbor, one of Maine's most beloved tiny towns, Acadia National Park tops travel guides for the Vacation State. Before making your way to Mt. Desert island, dine on the country's most famous fish and lake advantage of the opportunity to go whale watching on the Atlantic Ocean. When visiting Acadia, set aside some time to hike and go boating.
Mount Rainier, Washington
We couldn't leave the park with you slowly moving ice off the list. Washington's Mount Rainier National Park, found southeast of Seattle, has 25 of them (along with the famous volcano) as its attention-catching sight. The National Park says it's "the snowiest place on earth where snow is measured regularly." If snowcapped peaks aren't your thing, plan to visit the park when the weather is warmer.
Great Sand Dunes (沙丘), Colorado
You probably imagine the Rocky Mountains when you think about Colorado, but did you know that the Centennial state is also home to the United States' largest sand dunes? See them for yourself at Great Sand Dunes National Park, where you can go sand boarding or "fat biking". Though June temperatures are said to be some of Southern Colorado's best, a warm winter day can be an equally enjoyable time to see the dunes.
1. What do Arches National Park and Acadia have in common?| A．Tourists can hike in the parks. | B．They are located in tiny towns. |
| C．Both of the parks offer sea food. | D．They offer free guide to travellers. |
| A．Sunsets. | B．Whales. |
| C．Ice. | D．Sands. |
| A．Arches National Park, Utah | B．Acadia, Maine |
| C．Mount Rainier, Washington | D．Great Sand Dunes, Colorado |
【推荐3】Space is the final frontier (前沿). Sending rockets into space has become almost common. The demand for communications satellites and space-based image services is growing.
Today, space efforts cost about $200 billion a year. Joint efforts between governments and businesses are helping to lower costs and increase our understanding of the universe.
The business of space looks good for Orbital ATK, a company based in the United States. In January, the company launched its Antares rocket. The rocket was carrying the first of eight planned supply shipments to the International Space Station. Orbital ATK is one of the two American companies paid by NASA to transport supplies to the space station.
A company called Arianespace is a private European space business. Clayton Nowry heads the American division of the company. He says the increase in rocket launches is partly the result of increased demand for space-based technologies. These include high-definition (高清的) broadcasts and satellite broadband services.
While there is more demand for satellites, the end of NASA's Space Shuttle program in 2011 has hurt the space industry. Janice Starzyk works at International Launch Services. She works on education issues at the Washington Space Business Roundtable. She said, "It's a pity that the program's shutdown was a huge, huge set of lay-offs (下岗人员) in the industry."
But even as NASA reduces its spending, other countries have announced plans to explore space. In December 2013, China became just the third country to land an unmanned space vehicle on the moon. A month later, India sent its first communications satellite.
1. What makes sending rockets into space become very usual?| A．More and more people wanting to explore space. |
| B．Space becoming human's final home and dream. |
| C．Companies making every effort to earn $ 200 billion a year. |
| D．Increasing need for communications satellites and space-based image services. |
| A．To earn more money from space projects. |
| B．To send more rockets into space and use them. |
| C．To produce more communications satellites for the public. |
| D．To keep costs down and help us learn more about the universe. |
| A．It's a private European space business. |
| B．It sent its Antares rocket in January. |
| C．It's a company based in the United Kingdom. |
| D．It's the only American company paid by NASA. |
| A．Hopeful. | B．Content. |
| C．Regretful. | D．Uninterested. |
