【推荐2】There’s always a lot to do to get the kids ready to go back to school, let alone trying to get them excited about the idea. To help your kids get ready, save a few dollars in the process and have some fun with them in the dying days of summer, try a few of these fun filled activities.
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UP-CYCLING
Every student needs school supplies. But a lot of what they need is already littering around your house. If you don’t have reusable school supplies at home, you might have the materials to make them.
Try up-cycling with your kids and change old or useless products into new ones.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
●Sew blue jeans into pencil cases.
●Turn shoeboxes into arts storage boxes.
●Use an old belt as a books belt.
●Wrap book covers in old posters.
Up-cycling is a great way to develop artistic talent and creative thinking in your children.
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PLAN TO PACK AHEAD
Most teachers and schools reward green behavior among students. To help your kids stay green, be sure to have these items on hand so you can pack them litter-less lunches.
Here’s what you need:
●Reusable lunch containers.
●A firm lunchbox and thermos（水瓶）.
●Reusable napkins（餐巾）.
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MAP IT OUT
Across the country, kids are thinking about how they’ll get to school. Do I walk? Do I bike? Either way, avoid driving them if at all possible.
Kids need to stay active and want to connect with other local kids on the way to school. Help your children map out their route or get them involved with a local walking school bus. A walking school bus is groups of children walking to school with one or more adults.
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We hope these activities will help you and your kids get ready for the new school year, and that you’ll have some fun in the process. Last but not least, some activities may require encouragements … may we suggest some organic chocolate ice cream.
1. What do the suggested activities have in common?

A．Having fun and saving green.

B．Saving money and obeying school rules.

C．Offering food and training skills.

D．Bringing teachers together and saving money.

2. The activities of UP-CYCLING bring benefits of ___________.
a. making old products into creative school supplies
b. making friends with local kids on the way to school
c. bringing fun of cooperation between parents and kids
d. packing litter-less lunches to school
e. developing kids’ artistic talent and creative thinking

A．a, c, d	B．b, c, d
C．b, d, e	D．a, c, e

3. Which of the following is TRUE about the MAP IT OUT activity?

A．Parents are forbidden to be involved in the activity.

B．Children can learn to read a map and take a correct school bus.

C．Parents are expected to drive their kids to school if possible.

D．Children walk to school together accompanied by one or more adults.

4. The passage is most probably intended for ___________.

A．teachers	B．parents
C．children	D．headmasters

【推荐1】How do you know if the perfect house you have found is in the perfect neighborhood？When driving by on a sunny Sunday afternoon，you cannot see the true nature of the area.All too often people will fall in love with a house without taking the nearby area into consideration.This can lead to serious problems and cause you to regret the decision to buy.

Before buying a house it is wise to do some research on the area it is located in.Do you know what the crime rate is for the area？How are the schools？What is the average age of your neighbors？Is there a “party house” next door？Does the quiet street turn into a busy shortcut during the rush hour？Is there a known drug house？These things should all be considered before a final decision is made.

Making several visits to the house at various times and on different days can help you know a lot about the area.Sit in front of the house with your windows rolled down and just listen to the activity，take a walk around the block and observe the sights，sounds，and smells.Be sure to go to judge how loud things can get on a weekend evening.

You will also need to find out if the neighborhood is improving or on the decline (下降)．Are stores and services closing or have new businesses been opening up？These are things that will affect the resale value of your house.Also check with local governments to discover if any developments are planned for the area.

The best advice is not to let your heart rule your head.Do your homework, and make sure your dream house is in your dream neighborhood.

Theme		Do your homework，and ensure your     1     neighborhood.
Problems		·When driving by on a sunny Sunday afternoon, you cannot see the true nature of the area. ·People don’t     2     the nearby area, which can     3     serious problems and they will regret having     4     to buy the house.
Ways to help you buy a desirable house	Researching the area	Before making a final decision, you should consider such factors as whether the crime rate is high, and what the ages on     5     of the neighborhood are.
	6     the house	7     down the windows, listen to the activity, walk around the block, and so on. ·Make a     8     on how loud things can get on a weekend evening.
	Finding out if the neighborhood is improving or declining	·Many things will have an     9     on the resale value of your house. Check whether local governments have plans to     10     the area.

【推荐1】Mental health is a growing worldwide problem. Because it can affect people at a young age, they’ll often need treatment for many years. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will surely impact every aspect of modern life and society. Scientists and doctors have already begun to explore its potential for mental health research and treatment. Join us for this year’s conference, where experts will discuss how AI will help people in their mental health therapy.

Agenda 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Check In(Continental breakfast will be provided) 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Lecture’s topic: A Fruitful Reciprocity(互惠): The Neuroscience-AI Connection Speaker: Dr. Dan Yamins, Assistant Professor of Psychology and of Computer Science, Stanford University 11:00 a. m.-12:00 p. m. Lecture’s topic: From AI for mental health to digital therapeutics Speaker: Dr. Aldo Faisal, Professor of AI & Neuroscience, Imperial College London 12:00 p. m.-1:30 p. m. Lunch Break 1:30 p. m.-2:30 p. m. Lecture’s topic: Computational Psychiatry Speaker: Dr. Frederike Petzschner, Assistant Professor of Brain Science, Brown University 2:30 p. m.-3:30 p. m. Lecture’s topic: What can GenAI teach us about the nature of intelligence? Speaker: Dr. Blaise Arcas, Researcher at Google Research 3:30 p. m.-4:30 p. m. Lecture’s topic: Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging Speaker: Dr. Hugo Aerts, Associate Professor, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Full Professor at Maastricht University.

1. What is the topic of this year’s conference?

A．AI’s advantage in modern society.	B．AI’s influence on people’s daily life.
C．The difficulty in treating mental health.	D．Application of AI in treating mental health.

2. Who will talk about AI used in exploring brain power?

A．Dr. Dan Yamins.

B．Dr. Aldo Faisal.

C．Dr. Blaise Arcas.

D．Dr. Frederike Petzsch.

3. How many lectures will be given during the conference?

A．Three.

B．Five.

C．Seven.

D．Eight.

【推荐2】FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about visiting Hong Kong:

Q: When is the best time to visit Hong kong?

A: Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September can be hot. About 80% of Hong Kong’s rainfall occurs between May and September, with August usually the wettest month.

Q: Do I need a visa to visit Hong Kong?

A: Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for period of seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. You may check with the Hong Kong Immigration Department for details of visa requirements.

Q: How is the local public transport?

A: Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system, with most transportation air-conditioned. Depending on where you are going, you have a choice of subway, trains, buses, trams, ferries and taxis. The clean and efficient means of transport cover all areas of Hong Kong, and have signs in English and Chinese.

Q: Is Hong Kong safe for visitors?

A: Yes, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world even at night, when people may walk alone with confidence. To ensure your stay is a pleasant one, always take care of your belongings.

Q: Is English widely spoken?

A: Yes, particularly in places frequently visited by visitors. You should have no problems= communicating with people in most hotels, shops, restaurants and even taxis.

1. The underlined word “wettest” in the first paragraph can be replaced by ________?

A．It rains a lot	B．It’s quite cold
C．It’s sunny	D．It’s windy

2. If you want to enjoy pleasant weather, when can you visit Hong Kong?

A．In spring or summer.	B．In autumn or winter.
C．In spring or autumn.	D．In summer or winter.

3. How many of' Hong Kong's means of transport are mentioned?

A．Four.	B．Five.
C．Six.	D．Seven.

4. What can we know about Hong Kong from the FAQs?

A．Visas are required for many visitors to Hong Kong.

B．Hong Kong is a safe place for visiting.

C．The use of English is quite limited.

D．The public transport means have signs in Chinese only.

【推荐3】Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres (英亩) large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although barren at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a three-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.

Things to do

Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature routines to all-day back-country hikes.

Joshua Tree NP has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.

Rock climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5, 000 feet in height.

When to visit

Joshua Tree NP is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and the summer months are the least crowded.

What to bring

In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and guiding maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centers.

Fees

Parking fees: You can buy a seven-day vehicle permit (周票) for $ 15, a single entry permit for $ 5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual pass for $ 60.

Camping fees: They vary by camping ground

1. The underlined word ''barren'' in the first paragraph can be replaced by ''________''.

A．rich	B．deserted
C．useless	D．beautiful

2. When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree NP?

A．September	B．May
C．June	D．March

3. If one goes to Joshua Tree NP by car and stays there for 9 days, how much at least one should pay for the parking fees?

A．$ 60	B．$ 25
C．$ 15	D．$ 30

4. What can be inferred from the text?

A．There are guides for nature trails.

B．Tourists can easily visit the whole park within a day.

C．The camping fees at the nine camping grounds are different.

D．Tourists must take park and trail maps with them when they visit the park

5. Which is not mentioned to bring when you visit Joshua Tree NP?

A．camera	B．water
C．food	D．park and guiding maps