Most teens need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. Getting the right amount of sleep is necessary for anyone who wants to do well in tests or sports. Unfortunately, many teens don’t get enough sleep.
Until recently, teens was often blamed for staying up late, oversleeping for school, and falling asleep in class. But recent studies show that their sleep patterns(模式) actually differ from those of adults or kids.
Scientists say that during the teen years, the body’s circadian rhythm, which is controlled by a biological(与生物学有关的) clock in the brain, is temporarily reset, telling a person to fall asleep later and wake up later. This change might arise from the fact that the brain hormone melatonin(褪黑激素) is produced later at night for teens than it is for kids and adults. This can make it harder for teens to fall asleep early.
These changes in the body’s circadian rhythm are in line with a busy time in life. For most teens, the pressure to do well in school is stronger than when they were kids, and it’s harder to get by without studying hard. And teens also have other time demands — everything from sports and other after-school activities to doing a part-time job to save money for college.
Early start times in some schools might also play a role in lost sleep. Teens who fall asleep after midnight may still have to get up early for school, meaning that they might have only 6 or 7 hours of sleep a night. A few hours of missed sleep a night may not seem like a big deal, but it can lead to sleep loss over time.
1. The right amount of sleep is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to ________.| A．show the secret of good sleep |
| B．attract readers’ interest in sleep patterns |
| C．introduce the topic about sleep loss among teens |
| D．discuss the relationship between sleep and performance |
| A．Early start times are the main reason for teens’ sleep loss. |
| B．Teens can get up late to make up for their lost sleep. |
| C．There are biological reasons for teens’ sleeping late. |
| D．A busy schedule has little to do with teens’ sleep patterns. |
| A．The suggestions on how to get enough sleep. |
| B．The reasons why teens don’t get enough sleep. |
| C．The results caused by not getting enough sleep. |
| D．The importance of getting enough sleep for teens. |
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【推荐1】Even for the team of experienced adventurers, exploring each new river part that feeds southern Africa’s Okavango Delta(奥卡万戈三角洲) in the north of Botswana presents unique challenges.
From April to July of 2019, the explorers of National Geographic’s Okavango Wilderness Project continued pushing their way into the unknown zone in the Angolan highlands, the source of the Okavango River, to explore the rivers and lakes that feed the delta, which run throughout Angola, Namibia, and Botswana.
Steve Boyes, an explorer from National Geographic, has been a project leader since 2015, when the team began formally describing the biodiversity(生物多样性) and characteristics of the Angolan highlands’ rivers for the first time. Since 2015, the team has crossed the Cuito and Cuanavale Rivers — two branches of the Okavango River. On the latest trip, they explored the source lakes of these two rivers and then headed westward to the Cubango River — the upper reaches of the Okavango River.
The trip to the source lakes was particularly unique. Although the team had been there before, this was the first time that they would dive under the surface to view a hidden world. These lakes are surrounded by thick layers of peat (泥煤) that have gathered over thousands of years, and have remained mostly undisturbed.
“We found 96 species of fish in the source lakes,” says Adjany Costa, another explorer from National Geographic. She explains this biodiversity has been unexplored until now because the locals never even fish there for food — they believe the lakes and rivers are occupied by a snake-like monster that protects the habitat.
The Cubango River is quite different from the Cuito and the Cuanavale. It is rocky and rough, and unlike the others, it has a well-travelled road to its west, which brings contact with people. Besides learning the biodiversity of the zone, a main focus of the Cubango River exploration was on figuring out how it is influenced by people living nearby. The team hopes the data collected in the exploration will be used to prevent seasonal drying and overuse of the valuable Cubango waters that feed the Okavango system.
Costa, as a native of Angola, is devoted to protecting her country. “Ever since I started working with the project, it has changed my opinion of how I see Angola as a whole,” she said.
1. What can we learn from the passage?| A．The Angolan highlands has been explored for several years. |
| B．Seasonal drying of the Cubango River has been prevented. |
| C．The Cubango River has been polluted by the locals. |
| D．Steve Boyes is the first to explore the Okavango Delta. |
| A．There are 96 species of fish. | B．There is gathered peat. |
| C．Explorers went under the water. | D．These lakes were totally untouched. |
| A．Fish in the lakes be eaten. |
| B．They are trying to protect the lakes. |
| C．The source lakes are rocky and rough. |
| D．They are afraid of the creature in the lakes. |
| A．dangerous | B．influential | C．fruitless | D．difficult |
【推荐2】These days when someone says a computer has a bug (小虫子) in it, usually they mean that there’s a problem with one of its programs. Maybe your computer crashed when you were in the middle of a game.
But back in the early days of computers, a woman named Grace Hopper was part of a team that discovered the very first computer bug.
One afternoon in 1947 Hopper and her team were running a program. But the computer wasn’t giving them the right results.
| A．What could be wrong? |
| B．Hopper was a mathematician. |
| C．Who had operated the computer? |
| D．Hopper was a hardworking scientist. |
| E．She thought it was funny that it was a real one. |
| F．Or you got an error message when you tried to go to a website. |
| G．The computer worked by reading instructions from a long piece of paper with holes in it. |
【推荐3】The world’s hottest rainforest is located not in the Amazon or anywhere else you might expect, but inside Biosphere (生物圈) 2, the experimental scientific research facility in the desert outside Tucson, Arizona. A recent study of tropical trees planted there in the early 1990s reported a surprising result: They have withstood temperatures higher than any likely to be experienced by tropical forests this century.
The study adds to a growing number of findings that are giving forest scientists something that’s been in short supply lately : hope. Plants may have unexpected resources that could help them survive — and perhaps even prosper — in a hotter, more carbon-rich future. And while tropical forests still face both human and natural threats, some researchers believe terrible reports of their approaching decline due to climate change may have been overstated.
“Biology is clever, ”says Scott Saleska, an ecologist at the University of Arizona in Tucson and co-leader of the Biosphere 2 study. “It’s a lot smarter than our models yet represent.”
The last few years have seen a flood of alarming reports about forests and climate change’s effects on them. Scientists have announced that the Amazon forest is no longer a reliable carbon sink; the Amazon rainforest may be nearing a tipping point; tropical forests globally are already close to the hottest temperatures they can tolerate and climate change is killing off old trees.
One thing is certainly true: Our fossil fuel emissions are creating a climate that humans have never seen and trees haven’t experienced in a very long time.“We’re pushing tropical forests into temperatures they’ve never seen since the Cretaceous — since there were dinosaurs,” says Abigail Swann, an ecologist and climate scientist at the University of Washington in Seattle.
1. Where is the hottest rainforest located according to the article?| A．In the Amazon tropical forest. | B．In a research facility in Arizona. |
| C．In the rainforest in Brazil. | D．At the University of Arizona. |
| A．Forest scientists still lack numbers of findings about rainforest. |
| B．Plants may not survive in hot and carbon rich future than expected. |
| C．Plants may survive in hotter and more carbon-rich environment. |
| D．People may overstate the climate change in the future. |
| A．We have never seen the climate change due to greenhouse. |
| B．The fossil fuel emissions may destroy the whole ecosystem. |
| C．The temperatures may reach as high as those in dinosaur period. |
| D．The fossil fuel emissions may create a climate plants can’t bear. |
| A．The world’s hottest rainforest in the wild |
| B．Plants may die of fossil fuel emissions due to mankind |
| C．The Amazon forest is declining quickly in the future |
| D．Plants may stand hotter temperature than expected |
【推荐1】The clumsy yet graceful wood stork, which was on the brink of extinction in 1984, has recovered enough in Florida and other Southern states. The American wildlife officials proposed removing the waterfowl (水禽)from the endangered species list.
This symbolic species, which is the only stork native to North America, has rebounded because dedicated partners in the southeast have worked tirelessly to restore ecosystems that support it. In addition, the wood stork has increased its range in coastal areas. The birds have adapted to new nesting areas, tripling the number of colonies across their range from 29 to 99 in recent years.
Credit goes mainly to the wildlife protections provided by the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which can impose restrictions on a variety of activities in areas where such species are located, such as development, mining and oil drilling. The act saved the wood stork and it helped preserve and rebuild vital habitats throughout the southeast, which has improved water quality and benefited countless other species who call the area home. The Endangered Species Act has saved 99%of the species that have been on the list since 1973, with 100 types of plants and animals delisted because they have recovered or are at least stable.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that restoration of the wood stork’s habitat, especially in the Florida Everglades and adjacent Big Cypress National Preserve, led to a sharp increase in breeding pairs. Those numbers had shrunk to just 5,000 pairs in 1984, whereas there are more than 10,000 pairs today.
“The proposed delisting of the wood stork is a significant milestone and a remarkable achievement of the hard work by federal agencies, state and local governments, tribes, conservation organizations, and private citizens in protecting and restoring our most at-risk species,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said.
If the wood stork is delisted, officials said it would remain protected by other laws including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Clean Water Act. A monitoring plan would be put in place for at least five years to ensure the stork population remains stable.
1. What can be inferred about the wood stork from the text?| A．It is widely distributed worldwide |
| B．It is the most endangered species |
| C．Its population shows a rising trend. |
| D．It is becoming completely extinct. |
| A．Safeguards of the ESA. |
| B．Federal agencies. |
| C．Conservation organizations. |
| D．Local tribes. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Positive. | C．Indifferent. | D．Concerned. |
| A．Effect of the Endangered Species Act counts. |
| B．Protection of American native species works. |
| C．Efforts to restore the wildlife habitat pays off. |
| D．Saving of the endangered wood stork progresses. |
【推荐2】Castel dell’ Ovo is one of Naples’ most famous monuments. It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.
The Basics
The site on which Castel dell’ Ovo now stands has a long history, beginning as a settlement for Greek colonists(殖民地定居者). The current castle was built in the 15th century, and today, the 19th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari, known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina(游艇停靠区), sits at the base of the castle.
The Egg Castle
The origin of the castle’s name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil, who is said to have placed a magical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands. As long as the egg stays well, Castel dell’ Ovo will remain standing.
Things to Know Before you Go
·Castel dell’ Ovo is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.
·Admission to the castle and the museum is free.
·The inner halls of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions; the ramparts (城墙) and towers are always open.
·There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts, making the castle accessible to wheelchairs.
How to Get There
Castel dell’ Ovo is located in the Bay of Naples just off the coastal road. Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell’ Ovo.
When to Get there
The castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 7 pm, and Sundays and holidays from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm. As Naples is one of Italy’s most visited cities, its sights can be very crowded in the high-season summer months. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castle’s towers.
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1. Whose settlement did the site of Castel dell’ Ovo belong to ?| A．British colonists’. |
| B．French colonists’. |
| C．Greek colonists’. |
| D．German colonists’. |
| A．It lies next to Mount Vesuvius. |
| B．It’s also named the Egg castle. |
| C．It was originally built in the 19th century. |
| D．It’s well-known for its seafood and marina. |
| A．History lovers. |
| B．Sports lovers. |
| C．Literature lovers. |
| D．Astronomy lovers. |
| A．The tickets have to be booked in advance. |
| B．Those with leg problems can not tour the ramparts. |
| C．It’s easily accessible by bus from the train station. |
| D．The towers can be visited only during special events. |
| A．On Sundays from 8:30 to 13:30. |
| B．On holidays from9:00 to 13:30. |
| C．On weekdays from 8:30 to 19:00. |
| D．On weekends from 10:00 to 13:00. |
【推荐3】Fifty-five public schools in New York City have recently invited furry friends to their classrooms. The Comfort Dog Program has been around for five years.
Comfort dogs have been found to augment levels of oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine in our brains, hormones (激素) promoting positive feelings and a happy mood (心情). But how are these pets helpful in the classroom?
For some students the comfort pet provides the emotional support they need, which then allows the child to be engaged and successful in their studies. A struggling student can hold the pet in the arms and get the support he or she needs at the time, which also develops their self-awareness and ability to regulate their emotions. In other cases, teachers use the pet as part of the lesson. Meredith Loftus, a teacher in New York, brought a dog named Chip to help out with a phonies game in the classroom.
Dog training isn’t necessarily a walk in the park, although it can definitely include that. It takes time, effort and consistency to train pets, and this is the case for this program, too.
To be a part of the program, an educator and their dog must participate in a six-hour training session by The Good Dog Foundation. This training teaches the educator what to do if students are scared of pets. It also trains dogs on the differences they’ll experience in a school environment, such as the school bell, fire alarms, loud announcements and other possible distractions. The dog is also trained at being friendly with strangers and the handler, in this case the educator, who needs to be very in tune with the pet and know how to look out for its stress signals.
The program has been a genuine success so far, and a helpful addition to the education and well-being of many students in New York. In fact, hundreds of other schools have expressed their interest in joining the program and may be including it in their curriculum in the near future.
1. The underlined word “augment” in paragraph 2 most probably means “______”.| A．reach | B．stabilize | C．balance | D．increase |
| A．develop in an all-round way | B．succeed academically |
| C．become more supportive | D．have richer feelings |
| A．How to be friendly with dogs. | B．How to keep dogs away from stress. |
| C．How to respond to students’ fear of pets. | D．How to adapt to a school environment. |
| A．It’s still on trial in New York. | B．It’s gaining greater popularity. |
| C．It’s promoted across New York. | D．It’s part of New York curriculum. |
【推荐1】Let’ do some sleep math. You lost two hours of sleep every night last week because of a big project due on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, you slept in, getting four extra hours. On Monday morning, you were feeling so bright-eyed, and you only had one cup of coffee, instead of your usual two. But dons’ be cheated by your energy: You’re still carrying around a heavy load of sleepiness, or what experts call “sleep debt” - in this case something like six hours, almost a full night’s sleep.
Sleep debt is the difference between the amount of sleep you should be getting and the amount you actually get. It’s a deficit（缺乏）that grows every time we skim some extra minutes off our nightly sleep. “People accumulate（积累）sleep debt gradually without being noticed,” says William C. Decent, founder of the Stanford University Sleep Research Center. Studies show that such short-term lack of sleep leads to a foggy brain, worsened vision, and trouble remembering. Long-term effects include obesity（肥胖）and heart disease.A survey by the National Sleep Foundation reports that we’re losing one hour of sleep each night---more than two full weeks of sleep every year.
The good news is that, like all debts, with some work, sleep debt can be repaid. Adding an extra hour or two of sleep a night is the way to catch up on sleep debt. For the long-term lack of sleep, take it easy for a few months to get back into a natural sleep pattern. Go to bed when you are tired, and allow your body to wake you in the morning (no alarm clock allowed). You may find yourself catatonic（有紧张感的）in the beginning of the recovery cycle: expect to have ten hours shut-eye per night. As the days pass, however, the amount of sleeping time will gradually decrease.
So earn back that lost sleep---and follow the orders of your inner sleep needs, and you’ll feel better. “When you put away sleep debt, you become a superman,” says Stanford’s Dement, talking about the improved mental and physical abilities that come with being well rested.
1. The example of sleep math is used to show___________| A．in what case you build up a sleep debt |
| B．why you need six hours sleep every night |
| C．why you are full of energy even when you don’t have enough sleep |
| D．in what case you should drink coffee to keep energetic |
| A．an example | B．a definition（定义） |
| C．an argument | D．a discussion |
| A．you can get enough sleep with the superman’s help |
| B．you can achieve your goals with a sleep debt |
| C．you will be clever if you accumulate sleep debt |
| D．You will be in a good state with enough sleep |
| A．How can you keep energetic? | B．Can you have a good sleep? |
| C．What is sleep debt? | D．Can you catch up on lost sleep? |
【推荐2】Jason had been watching the X Games on TV. Athletes from all over the world were competing in the most amazing sports. Just then his grandmother walked into the room. "I want to be extreme. Would you really let me do that? You always worry about my safety!" said Jason.
"You will have to follow some rules, said his grandmother. "You can only ride in the park--never on the streets. You have to promise to wear a helmet (头盔). If you hurt yourself too much, I have the right to take your skateboard away Is it a deal?"
"You bet!" Jason was so excited that he jumped off the sofa. A week later he had a board and a helmet.
On Saturday, his grandmother dropped him off near the park. He was happy to have a grandmother who let him try new things.
Kids in the park were moving quickly up and down the ramps (坡道). They flew into the air and landed as easily as birds. When he watched the X games, Jason felt like he was doing the tricks himself. But watching these kids up close, he knew that none of it was going to be easy. He felt a little bit scared.
Very slowly he carried his board to the ramp. Taking a deep breath, he put his right foot on the board. He kicked off with his left foot. For a few seconds he glided (滑行) along, just waiting to fall. Then he came to a stop Kicking off again, he waited for the worst to happen. Again, he stayed up. The third time he kicked, lost his balance and fell hard on his left knee.
It hurt, but it was no big deal! Why had he been so scared? Now he felt calm because things had gone wrong and he was fine!
Next time he kicked off harder and went fast and farther. " Excellent! "said a girl as she passed him "Extreme!" laughed Jason to himself. "Not quite."
1. Jason's grandmother agreed to let him try skateboarding unless .| A．he finished his homework. | B．he liked the sport. |
| C．he observed some rules. | D．he won a bet. |
| A．he was allowed to go skateboarding. | B．he was angry at his grandmother. |
| C．he was going to play outside. | D．he was given a board and a helmet. |
| A．easy | B．difficult |
| C．boring | D．exciting |
| A．skill | B．honesty |
| C．courage | D．kindness |
| A．Jason can ride the skateboarding in the streets. |
| B．Jason should wear a helmet while riding the skateboarding. |
| C．Jason can't hurt himself too much while riding the skateboarding. |
| D．Jason can ride the skateboarding in the park. |
【推荐3】Summer is approaching and the following books can accompany you during the hot season.
◆ And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner
Image Source: Penguin Random House
The smell of fresh-cut grass, the coldness of ice cream on your tongue and the sound of crickets（蟋蟀）at night join together. This romantic feast for senses is as much a celebration of the season as it is a summer bucket list! Attractive illustrations（插图）and descriptive text warm your heart and inspire play like never before.
Available from Amazon, $ 11.28
◆Three Little Words by Amy Novesky
Image Source: Disney Press
Dory’s “Just keep swimming!” message of perseverance is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory into an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful watercolor adventure of friendship and survival.
Available from Amazon, $ 12.06
◆ There Might be Lobsters by Carolyn Crimi
Image Source: Penguin Random House
Meet Suki. She’s a small dog with a big fear of the beach. When a rescue is in order, Suki saves the day, proving that there’s nothing to fear but fear itself. As a quite possibly perfect picture book for anxious kids fearful to try new experiences, this timeless treasure opens the door to calming dialogues and messages of bravery and victory.
Available from Amazon, $ 11.84
◆ Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
Image Source: Penguin Random House
You know that feeling when you’re as excited as you are scared to make a leap? That’s how Jabari feels about his first jump off the diving board. He knows how to swim. He knows jumping off surely looks fun. But does he have what it takes to take a try? With some gentle encouragement from his loving father, Jabari jumps.
Available from Amazon, $11.26
1. What can you enjoy in the book And Then Comes Summer?| A．The beauty of beach. | B．The joy of summer. |
| C．The loveliness of a dog. | D．The pleasure of swimming. |
| A．They are sold at the same price. | B．Their characters do the same sport. |
| C．They can be bought in different websites. | D．Their characters succeed in overcoming fear. |
| A．And Then Comes Summer. | B．There Might be Lobsters. |
| C．Three Little Words. | D．Jabari Jumps. |
【推荐1】Almost everyone knows that Shanghai is the economic center of China. However, you might not notice that it is also improving in developing its travelling business. The following are more details.
The area of the Yuyuan and Chenghuangmiao (City God Temple) is crowded at night with tourists trying to get a view and a taste of traditional Shanghai.
Three of Shanghai’s top destinations, the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Wildlife Park, have jointly launched a new city pass program to attract tourists both from home and abroad.
Under the Shanghai Pass ticket system, visitors can book online one-, two- and three-day passes covering the three destinations. With different prices for adults and students, they can scan QR codes to enter each of the destinations during the validity of their pass.
The new program will mainly focus on popularizing science as the city receives an increasing number of student visitors.
The three destinations also linked agreements with online travel agency Ctrip to cooperate further on marketing, activity-planning and communications.
Besides the discounted prices, through which you can pay less, the city passes provide more convenience for tourists, especially tourists from other countries, says Xu Ting, the secretary-general of the Shanghai Tourism Association.
Nearly 100 travel destinations have promised that they will take part in the Shanghai Pass program and work with Ctrip.
A total of 105 scenic spots, art galleries, museums and memorials across the city have taken special measures to meet the growing need for nighttime leisure from both Shanghai residents and tourists, according to the municipal culture and tourism bureau.
Parks and leisure spots including the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and Shanghai Jinjiang Action Park have extended their opening hours, while destinations such as the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Wildlife Park and Shanghai Happy Valley have launched special late shows and night-tour programs.
Museums including the Shanghai Museum and the Shanghai Natural History Museum have also launched special nighttime exhibitions, lectures and exploration activities.
1. Which of the following is not a top tour destination in Shanghai?| A．The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. |
| B．The Shanghai Wildlife Park. |
| C．The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. |
| D．The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower. |
| A．introduce the Shanghai Pass ticket system |
| B．introduce three of Shanghai top destinations |
| C．introduce the online travel agency Ctrip |
| D．introduce the tourism in Shanghai |
| A．The top destinations begin to cooperate so that they can attract more tourists. |
| B．Everyone can get an online pass and the price is the same. |
| C．Museums begin to provide nighttime service. |
| D．105 scenic spot have done something to meet the growing need for nighttime amusement. |
| A．Foreigners don’t need to buy the pass and they can visit the destinations for free. |
| B．Residents of Shanghai can visit the scenic sports without paying a cent. |
| C．Children can visit the museums at half price. |
| D．If you use the city pass, you can save some money. |
【推荐2】In the mid-1990s, Dr. Marshall Duke, a psychologist at Emory University, was asked to help explore ceremonies in American families. “There was a lot of research at the time into the falling apart of the family,” he said. “But we were more interested in what families could do to oppose those forces.” And they found that the single most important thing you can do for your family may be the simplest of all: develop a strong family narrative(口述故事).
Around that time, Dr. Duke’s wife, Sara, a psychologist who works with children with learning disabilities, noticed something about her students. “The ones who know a lot about their families tend to do better when they face challenges,” she said.
Her husband was interested, and along with a colleague, Robyn Fivush, set out to learn if Sara’s assumption was valid. They developed a measure called the “Do You Know?” scale(量表)that asked children to answer 20 questions. Examples included: Do you know where you grandparents grew up? Do you know where your mom and dad went to high school? Do you know an illness or something really terrible that happened in your family?
Dr. Duke and Dr. Fivush asked those questions of four dozen families in the summer of 2001, and taped several of their dinner table conversations. They then compared children’s results to a series of psychological tests the children had taken, and reached a surprising conclusion. The more children knew about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives and the higher their self-respect. Why does knowing where your grandmother went to school help a child become tougher and happier? “The answers have to do with a child’s sense of being part of a larger family,” Dr. Duke said.
So if you want a happier family, retell the story of your family, especially about the positive moments and how you braved the difficult ones. That act alone may increase the probability that your family will thrive ( 兴 旺 )for many generations to come. This is particularly important for children, whose identity tends to get locked in during adolescence.
1. What research topic attracted Dr. Duke most in the mid-1990s?| A．Why families fell apart? | B．How to keep families united? |
| C．Why family ceremonies existed? | D．How to preserve family tradition? |
| A．To explore learning disabilities | B．To study family challenges |
| C．To test Sara’s assumption | D．To research family illness |
| A．The frequency of dinner table conversations. | B．The knowledge about their family history. |
| C．The sense of control over their schoolwork. | D．The belief in their family’s success. |
| A．Telling family stories | B．Having a thriving stories |
| C．Living in a happy family | D．Braving the difficult moments |
| A．To solve a problem | B．To give expert advice |
| C．To tell an interesting story | D．To present a research result. |
【推荐3】The 9th China International Garden Expo
May 18—November 18 Beijing
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13,000 Volunteers Prepare for Beijing Garden Expo
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Beijing Garden Expo presents a combination of traditional beauty and enlightened urban development
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Beijing Garden Expo's International Exhibition Area still developing Impetus for Development
For your information
Opening time: 8:00 a.m. ― 9:30 p.m.
Location: Beijing Garden Expo Park, Fengtai District
Ticket price: 100 yuan ($16) on normal days; 150 yuan ($24) on 16 designated days
Transportation
Subway: Garden Expo Park Station on Line 14
Shuttle bus: Start from Beijing West Railway Station and Beijing South Railway Station
Bus: Line310, 843,327,385
Beijing Garden Expo in photos
Garden Valley Formerly a 30-meter-deep large sand pit covering 20 hectares of land area, in the Garden Expo Park on the western bank of the Yongding River in Beijing's Fengtai District (CHINANEWS.COM)
Ginkgo Avenue in the Garden Expo Park (CHINANEWS.COM)
European-Style Garden (SHI GANG)
Beijing Park (XINHUA) Hong Kong Garden (CHINANEWS.COM)
Taiwan Garden (CRI)
Harbin Park
It features the white Russian-style church, one of the core landscapes in the park（CHINADAILY） Hefei Park
Four stone lions around the memorial arch represent majesty and decency. The vivid stone lotus carved on the arch stands for incorruptibility, which corresponds with the design concept of the park （CHINA DAILY）
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2011 International Horticultural Exposition 2010 Shanghai World Expo Beijing in Pictures
1. Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．Visitors can take subway Line 14 starting from Beijing West Railway Station. |
| B．The two photos of Ginkgo Avenue and Harbin Park come from the same source. |
| C．A family of three will pay 300 yuan to visit the Garden Expo on any day. |
| D．Visitors can appreciate the beauty of the stone lotus in Hefei Park at the Expo. |
| A．To introduce volunteers to the Garden Expo. ' |
| B．To offer information about the Garden Expo. |
| C．To promote the gardening industry in China. |
| D．To attract more visitors to the Garden Expo. |
