You will be assigned to a group. As a member of the group, you will participate in at least ONE of the following activities. 1 Compete in an Olympic event. Sign up with your English teacher, and remember space is limited for each event, so don’t delay. See the list under “Olympic Events” below. 2 Make Greek or Roman food. Mrs. Jones has a list of actual recipes (配方) from ancient Greece and Rome. You may make American food, but be sure to give it a unique, mythological name. For example, call your chocolate cake “Zeus’s Delight.” This is a great way to practice your skills in the kitchen. (Please bring your food in a disposable container.) 3 Create a work of art for the museum. Be sure your artwork reflects ancient Greek or Roman culture. Artwork may include sculptures, paintings, mosaics, drawings, or models. The museum is a great place to show off your artistic talent. 4 Perform an original skit, song, or dance for the talent show. Rewrite your favorite Greek myth using modern language, or change the lyrics of a popular song to tell a Greek or Roman tale. Gather your creative energy and submit your ideas to your English teacher for approval. To try out, you must perform for a panel of teachers. This audition helps the teachers choose the BEST performance groups for the talent show, so be sure your group has rehearsed. 5 OLYMPIC EVENTS: ● Hercules Throw — Throw a football through a hoop 20 feet away. ● Three-Headed Race — Three people line up with touching legs tied. Then they run the distance of the gym. ● Toga-Barrow Race — This is like a wheelbarrow race while wearing your toga. (Runners grab partners’ feet Thursday, April 27th while partners walk on hands.) 6 Come to the Toga-tying Party Since the ancient Greeks should inspire your apparel for the event, feel free to attend the festival in a toga. Learn to tie your toga. Thursday, April 27th After school in the gym |
Greco-Roman Festival
| A．New recipes must be created. |
| B．The best cook will win an award. |
| C．Students can learn how to make chocolates. |
| D．Greek or Roman names must be used for the food. |
| A．Music. | B．Poems. | C．Words. | D．Styles. |
| A．show students their choices |
| B．find out the students’ talents |
| C．train students in different ways |
| D．persuade students to join in every activity |
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【推荐1】If you are given only 1 yuan, could you live in a city for one day? It seems this may be a little difficult. But students from Xi’an did it.
On April 10, more than 60 students from the Middle School Attached to Northwestern Polytechnic University took part in the One Yuan Metropolis Survival. The charitable organization for teenagers called Imperceptible Education held this activity. Students not only have to live, but they also have to deal with a lot of hard tasks. It has happened in eight cities and is going to four others, including Beijing, in June.
To make money, many students looked for part-time jobs and saw how hard life was. Zhang Queue, 14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job and finally got one chance. “We were sad when they said no. But gradually (逐渐地), we got used to it,” he said. After being a waiter for an hour, he got 25 yuan.
Some made use of their talents by singing and dancing in parks or shopping malls. Many people who walked by took notice and helped them. Zhao Jincheng, 14, drew pictures and made paper crafts(手工). “This showed it’s important to learn a special skill,” he said.
Living was hard, but finishing the tasks wasn’t any easier. They went to different places to finish tasks in a short time. The most amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth thousands yuan with only a piece of paper in half an hour. “We learned how to persuade others. From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt (酸乳) … after almost 20 tries, we got an expensive necklace,” he said. They will give all of the money they made to poor schools in Tibet.
1. To make money, students tried many things EXCEPT ________.| A．going to Beijing to do their tasks | B．working part-time jobs |
| C．giving talent shows | D．drawing and making paper crafts |
| A．Zhang Queue gave up when he was refused |
| B．students learned that life is hard |
| C．Zhao Jincheng made money by singing |
| D．all students learned how to make paper crafts |
| A．argue with others | B．show something to others |
| C．sell something to others by cheating | D．make somebody do something |
【推荐2】This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers（young people aged from 13—19）from all over the world will spend about ten months in U. S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn, George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months’ study, the language began to come to him. The school was completely different from what he had expected-much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.
Family life, too, was different. The father’s word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.
“Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.”
At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea.“I suppose I should criticize American schools,”he says.“It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”
1. This year teenagers will take part in the exchange programme between America and other countries.| A．twenty three hundred | B．thirteen hundred |
| C．over three thousand | D．less than two thousand |
| A．help teenagers in other countries know the real America |
| B．let students learn something about other countries |
| C．send students in America to travel in Germany |
| D．have teenagers learn new languages |
| A．a better education should include something good from both American and Germany |
| B．German schools trained students to be better citizens |
| C．American schools were not as good as German schools |
| D．the easy life in the American school was more helpful to students |
| A．praise | B．regret |
| C．ignore | D．accuse |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
The Price of Success
One problem for schools is that many students do not want to study hard. As a result, they perform (表现) poorly in their classes. This is especially true in the United States, where average scores for math and science are lower than in many other countries. In recent years, schools and charities have been looking for ways to help students get better grades in these subjects. An organization called the LMD Foundation introduced a program called Learn and Earn recently.
In the program, money was used to get a group of students to study harder in math and science. In addition to the normal school day, they went to after-school classes for four hours each week. The students were paid eight dollars for each hour of after-school class. By the end of the year, the students in the program had higher grades than a similar group of students who had not taken part.
Not everyone thinks that this is a good idea, though. TV reporter John Tulenko studied data (数据) from a similar program. He found that students’ grades went back down when they stopped getting paid. Many people are worried about this. They think that the students study because they want money, not because they enjoy learning. Also, some people believe that these types of programs are a bad idea because it is a large part of a teacher’s job to get students to study. If students are given money, some teachers might stop trying to do this.
However, others believe that these learning programs can be helpful for students from poor families. Many of these students do part-time jobs after school, and some even quit school at a young age to work. Some do this to help get money for their families. Others feel that they can learn more by working than by going to school. Programs like Learn and Earn let these students stay in school and still make money.
1. What is true about many students in the United States?
| A．They are not allowed to receive help from organizations. |
| B．They study more than students in other countries. |
| C．They are doing poorly in math and science. |
| D．They do not help their classmates get better grades. |
| A．were asked to help other students with poor grades |
| B．were given money if their grades went up |
| C．were made to go to school during summer vacation |
| D．were paid to go to extra classes after school |
| A．Students’ grades only improve a little during the program. |
| B．Students stop studying when they are in the program. |
| C．Teachers might stop trying to do a big part of their job. |
| D．Teachers have started giving low grades to save money. |
【推荐1】I was on an amazing trip with my wife, following Marco, our guide to experience the festival of Qoyllur Rit’i which takes place at 4,300 metres in the southern Andes of Peru, a festival which few foreign tourists ever get to see.
People were travelling to this festival from all over Peru. Among them there were old men, mothers with small babies and children all following the same route. Many of them had horses carrying their food, blankets and tents. Some, like us, had come by bus to Mahuayani, the nearest town, and were walking up from there.
We continued climbing for another hour and a half before reaching the Sinakara valley. There we looked down on a flat plain of open grassland. Right across this flat piece of ground people were putting up tents of blue plastic to protect themselves from the rain. Marco chose a spot to put up our tent.
Not far away in an open market, people were buying tiny houses, cars or small pictures showing a baby or something else. Marco explained that these represented something the pilgrims(朝圣者)wanted. They would take them and bury them in the mountain. This, they believed, would make sure that what they wished for would come true in the year to come.
After dinner we went to bed fully clothed inside our sleeping bags. We were up early the next morning, the main day of the festival. The Ukukus men wearing black masks(面罩) and bright costumes, had left their tents in the early hours to climb the nearest mountain by the light of the full moon. They stopped to dance from time to time, believing this would bring luck to their villages. As they came down, they were joined by groups of dancers in traditional costumes. They performed wherever there was a space. Although there did not seem to be anyone organising them, the whole festival had become a huge harmonious(和谐的) celebration.
1. Who might be the author of the text?| A．At our guide. | B．A schoolboy. |
| C．A native of Peru. | D．A foreign traveller. |
| A．In the Sinakara valley. | B．On the top of a mountain. |
| C．In the town of Mahuayani. | D．In a faraway village in Peru. |
| A．danced wherever possible | B．got up after the sun came out |
| C．danced to entertain the tourists | D．wore black traditional costumes |
| A．An Unpleasant Trip to Peru | B．The World’s Highest Festival |
| C．The History of Qoyllur Rit’i | D．A Disappearing Tradition in Peru |
【推荐2】As the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, mooncakes are turning up all over China, from traditional teashops to Starbucks counters. The holiday is one of China’s four most important festivals, and in the weeks before the date arrives, top hotels get into the spirit with lavish(奢华) treats in lovely packaging. Traditionally, the cookie-sized round pastry(馅饼) has a rich thick filling usually made from red-bean or lotus-seed paste and covered by a thin crust. It may also contain yolks from salted duck eggs, integrating a beautiful savory tinge into the sugary taste. Fillings and crusts have become more diverse over time, especially in the hands of skilled pastry chefs. The mooncakes in Chinese culture represent homesickness, and the top crust of each moon-shaped pastry is generally imprinted with the Chinese characters for longevity or harmony.
This year, the fancy gift boxes that have long driven the mooncake trade are particularly striking and rich with tradition.
For example, the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, built in 1929 and a magnet for Hollywood celebrities in the 1930s, has prepared a selection of mooncake gift boxes with designs inspired by the beauty and elegance of the hotel’s famous art deco style. The simplest box of four pieces (red-bean paste, creamy custard, plain cheese, green-bean paste) is 198 yuan($29.64), while more lavish selections of five or six pieces, including mooncakes with egg yolk, run up to 338 yuan for a box.
Beijing’s Nuo Hotel, meanwhile, has created Ming Dynasty (1368－1644) inspired mooncake gift packs based on the design of porcelain vases in the hotel lobby, with the essence of landscape painting using Zhang Dai’s poetic passages to show the peaceful harmony of man and nature. The box of six is 158 yuan, and includes mooncakes ranging from cheese mango to charcoal burning fragrant Pu'er tea and white lotus with egg yolk. A box of eight cakes of different flavors is 228 yuan.
1. What feeling does the mooncake stand for in our country?| A．Separation. | B．Harmony. | C．Homesick. | D．Happiness. |
| A．Stations | B．Teashops. | C．Starbucks. | D．Hotels.. |
| A．The high price. | B．The various shapes. |
| C．The rich fillings. | D．The fancy boxes. |
| A．Green-bean paste. | B．Cheese mango. |
| C．White lotus with egg yolk. | D．Charcoal burning fragrant Pu’er tea. |
【推荐3】People usually find Christmas to be the most expensive time of a year. The money spent on the celebration increase surprisingly, ranging from gifts to decorating.
Start shopping for Christmas decorations early. Stores have sales for decorations between Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Shop for gifts all year round.
Cut down your gift giving. Sometimes you just can’t afford to get something for everyone. Take away the people from your list whom you seldom speak with.
| A．Send them simple cards instead. |
| B．Great friendship may contribute to a perfect budget. |
| C．Begin with a budget. |
| D．And it’s after Thanksgiving that the prices begin to go up. |
| E．The gifts bought on special festivals surely carry special meanings to your friends. |
| F．But there’s no reason to worry too much. |
| G．Whenever you’re out shopping, keep an eye out for great Christmas presents. |
【推荐1】A China plane struck a bird after taking off in Chengdu, Sichuan, and had to immediately return to the airport last October, and it wasn’t the first accident between an aircraft and a bird last year.
In fact, more than 20,000 wildlife strikes with aircraft were reported worldwide in 2023 — the vast majority of those animals being birds. The strikes can also include run-ins with bats or creatures on the ground, such as deer or turtles. Expanding wildlife populations, increases in number of aircraft movements, and a trend toward faster and quieter aircraft all have contributed to the increase in wildlife strikes.
Bird strikes are a hazard not just to commercial airplanes, but to all sorts of aircraft. However, historical data shows that damage is reported in a small percentage of incidents. Last year, 95% of the global strikes involved some kind of damage — and only 5% of those caused “substantial” damage.
Some of the most disturbing types of strikes can happen when one or more birds go into a plane’s engine, which might cause a lot of damage to the aircraft. The pilot would need to return to the airport or find a safe place to land.
In last October’s China plane incident, the Beijing-bound flight was able to land normally in Chengdu after taking into account what the airline described as security concerns. Senior captain Chen Jianguo said pilots are trained on how to respond if they have a bird strike in flight. The pilot in this case did exactly what he was trained to do.
“There are lots of things that are being used by airports to try to manage the habitat and birds around the airport,” said Chen Jianguo. Airports need to manage bird habitats to reduce or get rid of trees and plants that shelter birds, or address wetlands that can attract birds. Collecting data on what kinds of birds are involved in strikes is equally important so the risks can better be managed. Many airports also use audible signals to scare birds away, such as the sounds of fireworks.
1. What is a cause of the increase in wildlife strikes?| A．The poorly designed aircraft. |
| B．The growing number of birds. |
| C．The destruction of wildlife habitats. |
| D．The absence of environmental awareness. |
| A．Danger. | B．Delay. | C．Accident. | D．Reminder. |
| A．They are a rare occurrence. |
| B．They usually damage engines. |
| C．Most of them cause slight damage. |
| D．Most of them involve one single bird. |
| A．Ways to study bird behavior. |
| B．Measures to drive birds away. |
| C．Efforts to restore bird habitat. |
| D．Attempts to take care of birds. |
Fish is helpful in regaining back the kind of memory that a person once has．Eating fish can help you save the trouble of forgetfulness．Vegetables rich in fiber and other green leafy kinds are very suitable for people who want to avoid mental blocks．These foods contain high units of Vitamin E．
Another food that is considered having different effects on preventing this brain deficiency(缺陷) is avocado (鳄梨), which is also rich in Vitamins E and C．It is really good to know these healthy foods that can save your memory are always at hand so as to help you in your fight against diseases．Sunflower seeds are regarded as Vitamin C-powered seeds and also give you enough energy．
As for red wine, do not over consume it, as it is said to have to be taken in moderate amounts in order to help the body. Over-drinking can cause illness. This is considered as one of the healthy foods that can save your memory; alcohol can otherwise lose it．
It is better to consume food made of grains such as bread, rice, and whole grains to get the best out of fiber．These foods can lower the body’s risk of being infected with Alzheimer’s disease(早老性痴呆病).
Knowing the healthy foods that can save your memory is living the life that you have longed and desired．Among the others, the best, of course, is exercise. Taking part in different kinds of exercises, physical activities or sports can keep both your body and mind healthy.
1. If you suffer from loss of memory, you________ ．
| A．should eat cucumbers and cabbages |
| B．can drink as much wine as possible |
| C．had better take in fish in your meals |
| D．may as well take more Vitamin C |
| A．people are advised to take avocados |
| B．it is best to eat vegetables high in fiber |
| C．it is better to have more sunflower seeds |
| D．red wine is the first and best choice |
| A．Six | B．Five | C．Four | D．Three |
| A．The best form of exercise |
| B．The way of keeping healthy |
| C．The importance of healthy foods |
| D．The importance of exercise. |
( ①=Para．1 ②=Para．2 ③=Para．3 ④=Para．4 ⑤=Para．5 ⑥=Para．6)
A． | B． | C． | D． |
【推荐3】China has seen a boom in glamping, a combination of “glamorous (迷人的)” and “camping”, since 2020.
Camping, in earlier years, was mostly for those exploring the rough outdoors. The equipment they used was more for survival than for enjoyment. The image of camping thus was a pretty tough one.
Urban explorers, in recent years, have turned their sights to camping as they grew tired of hotel-stay travel style. The views of tents in a grassland or by a river soon attracted growing public interest in camping. Facilities that allow people to get close to nature while still able to enjoy the comforts of modern luxury have given wings to glamping.
There are many glamping grounds where facilities are ready to use. People just need to buy a ticket to get in and don’t have to buy any further equipment. It is suitable for new campers who want to get some experience of spending time outdoors.
Zhang Zheming, a photographer in Beijing, got his first taste of glamping in June2019 at a campground in suburban Beijing. It was a very spacious site and campers needed to bring their own kits (装备).
Zhang and his wife brought their 4-year-old son with them. As they didn’t have any experience in picking the right equipment, they didn’t prepare the canopy (遮阳篷), a camping must to protect oneself from strong sunlight. But this didn’t affect their first experience.
“In the past, my wife and I only chose to stay at hotels while traveling,” he said. “We are very happy to have discovered glamping and it is also a new way of socializing. My son used to be a shy boy, but now he gets along quite well with other people.”
Zhang is also surprised to see how popular glamping has become. The first time he went there in 2019, only 500 people joined in. But when he went there for the second time in 2020, he saw over 5,000 people.
1. What can we infer about glamping?| A．It’s tough and adventurous. | B．It’s comfortable and attractive. |
| C．It’s a kind of field survival training. | D．It has changed the hotel-stay travel style. |
| A．Get some camping experience. | B．Buy some necessary equipment. |
| C．Buy a ticket to the glamping ground. | D．Get some knowledge of nature exploration. |
| A．They forgot to bring their own food. | B．They were exposed to strong sunlight. |
| C．They failed to take good care of their kid. | D．They had to stay for a long time in the hotel. |
| A．He has learned to take photos. | B．He has improved his camping skills. |
| C．He has made friends with a shy boy. | D．He has become more outgoing and active. |
