Six years ago. something unforgettable happened. My wife, Liz, and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. Many wonderful friends from the past surprised us with presents and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park.
It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow remaining. The seenery was so impressive that we made numerous stops to record memories with my camera. At roughly the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the center of my camera lens.
There were not many vehicles on the road. Occasionally, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, in rags, parked behind our car. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife." I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most cherished and prized of our trip.
I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. God judges us just by our heart, so we should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say "thank you" to him.
1. According to the passage, the trip was ______ .| A．a gift for their wedding anniversary |
| B．a suggestion from their friends |
| C．in late autumn six year ago |
| D．taken by train to the west |
| A．There is no best, only bette. |
| B．Don't judge a book by its cover. |
| C．Put yourself in others' shoes. |
| D．A contented mind is an everlasting feast. |
| A．the motorcyclist would break the camera |
| B．he could have lost the camera with memories |
| C．the motorcyclist might not be good at taking pictures |
| D．his wife might not be satisfied with the view there |
| A．kind and straightforward |
| B．cautious and admirable |
| C．rich and skeptical |
| D．creative and tolerant |
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【推荐1】Have you always wanted to visit Disney World or Disneyland, but were waiting for different reasons? The happiest place on earth isn’t far out of reach.
Disney gets bad fame for raising their ticket prices often. Throughout much of the 2010s, Disney raised fees at almost double the rate of inflation (通货膨化), according to the Wall Street Journal.
When Disney World opened, staying at the Bora Bora Bungalows cost $29 per night. Now it can cost as much as $3,400!
Since Walt Disney World opened in Orlando in 1971, Disney has expanded faster and faster, with new parks and attractions, pulling ahead of the competition and attracting double the visitors of its closest competitor.
To Attract Wealthier Customers
| A．To occupy the market |
| B．How does Disney become popular |
| C．So why are the tickets getting so expensive |
| D．To earn more money from different people |
| E．However, its continuously rising ticket prices might make you frustrated |
| F．Disney has also increasingly attracted people with more money to spend |
| G．In fact, both U. S. parks have already made price increase in 2020 |
Dream World
This is a fun place for everyone, whether you are a family with young kids, older kids, or out with your mates．This theme park is actually a series of parks, made up of such places as preschooler heaven Wiggles World and such attractions as Big Brother for inner reality TV fans．Dream World also owns the theme park White Water World．It is possible to buy tickets from Dream World that covers several different parks．
Sea World
Get up close and personal with dolphins, sharks and polar bears．This theme park also offers the right mixture of shows, exhibits, animal fights and thrill rides such as roller coaster．This is a must-see for your Gold Coast adventure．
Warner Bros Movie World
This theme park has the best combination of fast-paced entertainment．Visitors can have fun living as though they're in the movies．Kids will see all their cartoon favourites on parade and in shows．Bigger kids and grown-ups can pretend they're on real movie sets with their favourite action heroes, and then put themselves into some serious action．
How to get there梇ou can easily travel to the Gold Coast by plane．Fly straight into Gold Coast International Airport, or to Brisbane and then catch the '"airtrain" service to the Gold Coast．All of the major airlines have daily flights, some with several per day depending on your departure city．If you want to save money, you can get there by train．
Accommodation—Want something truly unusual? Consider staying in the world's largest residential tower （塔式住宅） and enjoy beautiful views．The accommodation choices on the Gold Coast are just as varied and interesting as the activities, so whether you are a single, couple, family, friends, a large or small group, you will find options perfect for you at TakeABreak．corn．an．
1. From the passage, we know _____．
| A．visitors can go t．o the Gold Goast only by air |
| B．the Gold Coast is famous for its golden beach |
| C．it is difficult for a family to find a right place to stay |
| D．the theme park "Sea World" will attract animal lovers |
| A．Children can see their favorite cartoons． |
| B．Visitors have opportunities to take roller coasters． |
| C．Some famous movie actors often act with visitors． |
| D．Visitors can share the joy from animals． |
| A．to describe the theme parks in Australia |
| B．to draw more visitors to go to the Gold Goast |
| C．to tell some exciting shows, adventures, etc． |
| D．to introduce how to get to the Gold Coast |
【推荐3】Win a week in England!
You still don’t know what to do this summer? Well, here’s your chance to win a one-week language course in Kent, England! Free4Fun and ETC (English Travel Connections) are giving away two trips to Rochester. This historic city is less than an hour’s drive from London and close to the sea resort of Herne Bay. It is also the home of one of England’s most famous writers, Charles Dickens. The town of Rochester is in Southeast England. Charles Dickens often wrote about it in his books. His home, Gad’s Hill, is there, too. A popular attraction is Rochester Castle, a large Norman fortress (堡垒). It was built in the 11th century and rebuilt during the 14th century. Other attractions are Rochester Cathedral, which was built during the 13th century, and Dickens Centre. It has got its name in honour of Dickens himself.
The trip to England includes:
* travel by train (via the Eurotunnel) to and from any railway station in Germany
* room and full board with a guest family for one week
* language course in small groups
* two trips to London
* large choice of sports and entertainment
* German-speaking advisors available 24 hours a day
Interested? All you have to do is to answer the following question:
When was Charles Dickens born?
So, take the chance and send your answer by 1 May to:
Free4Fun "Rochester"
Free4Fun, 24 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, 2FQ6VJ
fax: 089 / 85 763-103
e-mail: free4fun@netlight.com
The two winners will be contacted directly before 5 May. They will also be announced in the June issue of Free4Fun. Good luck!
For further information contact:
Phone: (03212) 144 43
Fax: (03212) 144 42
E-mail: info@etc. com
1. Rochester Cathedral was built in the________.| A．1100s | B．1300s | C．1200s | D．1400s |
| A．Enjoying sports and entertainment. | B．Learning the German language. |
| C．Traveling by train with a guest family. | D．Working as a language advisor. |
| A．the June issue of Free4fun | B．free4fun@netlight. com |
| C．info@etc. com | D．ETC |
| A．who know the birth date of Charles Dickens |
| B．who are attracted by Rochester Castle |
| C．who are contacted and announced by Free4Fun and ETC |
| D．who know more about Charles Dickens’ works |
| A．Italians | B．Europeans | C．Americans | D．Germans |
【推荐1】George Shull was born in 1874 on a farm in Clark County, Obio, and his knowledge of plants and hybrids came at an early age. Being needed on the farm, Shull received his early formal education off and on. However, it was supplemented (增补) by intense home study so that by 1892. he was teaching in a public school, and later attending Antioch College.
In 1901, he graduated from Antioch and went to the University of Chicago to do graduate work. With his knowledge of botany and experience with farming practices, Shull passed a Civil Service exam, and was appointed as a botanical assistant at the U. S. National Herbarium. He also worked at the U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry as a botanical expert examining the plants and animals of Chesapeake Bay and Currituck Sound. The data he collected during this time was to comprise his Ph. D. thesis (论文). And in 1904 he was appointed to be in charge of plant work at the Station for Experimental Evolution.
He began working on corn in 1905. Following Gregor Mendel’s example, Shull obtained purebred (纯种的) lines of corn through self-pollination (自花受粉). The pure-bred lines were less healthy and productive, but when he crossed the pure-bred lines, the hybrid yields were better than any of the parents or those pollinated in the open fields. He immediately recognized the potential for using this strategy to improve crop yields.
In 1915, Shull accepted a professorship at Princeton University. With his encouragement, Princeton University Press began the publication of a new journal, Genetics. Shull was the managing editor for ten years. Genetics is still one of the top international science journals.
Shull retired in 1942. He and his wife spent most of their later years with their children and grandchildren.
1. What does the underlined part “off and on” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Not surprisingly. | B．Very formally. | C．Very excellently. | D．Not regularly. |
| A．George Shull’s contributions. | B．George Shull’s research |
| C．George Shull’s work experience. | D．George Shull’s education. |
| A．It completely relied on self-pollination. | B．It was first published in Genetics. |
| C．It was widely accepted in Ohio. | D．It focused on crossing pure-bred lines. |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By following time order. |
| C．By making comparisons. | D．By presenting a scientific study. |
【推荐2】“The living environment in China is perfect for me, and I feel right at home even though my Chinese isn’t fluent. It’s not a difficult task to come to China without fluent Chinese. You can enjoy yourself here.” Since I left Japan, I started my journey in China. These have been my first thoughts on my time here in China.
In February 2022, I began learning Chinese. Almost a year later, I found myself in Beijing, the capital of China. Before coming here, I had attended Chinese classes, and I could sense my progress in the language. As you might expect, studying for just one year wasn’t enough to say I was fluent in Chinese, and to be honest, I’m not there yet. But full skills in the language are not necessary to enjoy many attractions of life in China.
The one thing that truly makes me feel comfortable and less lonely is making friends and joining in conversations. At Tsinghua University, where I studied in China, I made friends with many Chinese young people and enjoyed spending time with them for meals and other activities. They would often ask me to hang out together and go to KTV, which was a popular form among Chinese youth.
During breaks from study, I often started travelling across China. I’ve visited cities like Shanghai, Chongqing and Changsha. Although I have experienced travelling on overnight trains for over 12 hours several times and visited unfamiliar cities, I never feel fearful or unwelcome as a foreigner. Chinese people are warm and welcoming to foreigners, and eager to join in conversations.
I once joined in community activities in Northwest China’s Gansu province to gain a deeper understanding of China’s countryside areas and help the development of local communities and education. As a volunteer teacher at a local school, I shared traditional Japanese culture such as pop music and languages with the students. Since Japanese language came from Chinese, they are similar somehow. I told the students we could see the connections between our cultures through our daily language use.
If you want to understand and experience the life in China, you’ll find a way to do so. I hope that many foreigners who may not speak Chinese fluently can still enjoy themselves here, just as I have.
1. How did the writer feel about living in China without fluent Chinese?| A．Challenged. | B．Bored. | C．Nervous. | D．Easy. |
| A．Speaking fluent Chinese. | B．Studying in a Chinese university. |
| C．Having talks with Chinese friends. | D．Getting to know many Chinese places. |
| A．gain a deeper understanding of China’s city areas |
| B．share traditional Japanese culture to the local people |
| C．find out the differences between Japanese and Chinese |
| D．help the development of local communities and education |
| A．Active. | B．Funny. | C．Humorous. | D．Honest. |
| A．Japanese language didn’t come from Chinese. |
| B．We may all feel fearful when visiting new cities. |
| C．Language may not be a big problem when living in China. |
| D．Hanging out to a KTV is necessary when visiting a new place. |
【推荐3】Some people can be pretty anxious about their first airplane flight alone, but 16-year-old Ashley was even more nervous.
Since the teen was born deaf, she was worried that her deafness would prevent her from receiving any details about her flight from Baltimore, Maryland to Rochester, New York. To make matters worse, she had a connecting flight from the big JFK International Airport, which can be an extremely busy airport for even the most experienced fliers. “I felt nervous because… what if I miss my flight?” Ashley told WJLA through an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter (口译员).
Thankfully, Ashley had a safe and successful flight—and thanks to a kind flight attendant (乘务员), it was also a particularly memorable one. Shortly after Ashley’s plane took off from Baltimore, her Delta airline flight attendant handed her a handwritten note which explained everything about the flight and safety information. Ashley told reporters that she had never experienced such kindness before, and the note, which she now plans to keep forever, meant the world to her.
Delta later responded to the story by praising their flight attendant for her communication and announcing their plans to make airline travel more helpful for deaf passengers. Over the course of the next few months, airline attendants who can speak ASL will be encouraged to wear a sign that will identify them to passengers. “With this improvement, customers will immediately be able to recognize when they hold sign language as a common connection,” a Delta spokesperson told WJLA.
1. What made the travel even harder for Ashley?| A．Having no ASL interpreter. | B．Missing the connecting flight. |
| C．Taking a plane to travel alone. | D．Having to change planes at a big airport. |
| A．Nervous. | B．Moved. | C．Relaxed. | D．Calm. |
| A．To be recognized easily. | B．To improve their image. |
| C．To show off their abilities. | D．To be praised by their leaders. |
| A．A Written Note to an Airline | B．Teenager’s First Travel by Plane |
| C．Airline’s Requests for Attendants | D．Deaf Teen’s Thanks to Flight Attendant |
【推荐1】Artemis is NASA’s new lunar exploration program. Through the Artemis program, NASA will use new technology to study the Moon in new and better ways, and prepare for human missions to Mars.
NASA’s new rocket will carry the Orion spacecraft to lunar orbit. Then, astronauts will dock (对接) Orion at a small spaceship called the Gateway, from which the crew will take trips to the lunar surface in a new human landing system, and then return to the Gateway. The crew will return to the Earth aboard Orion.
NASA will test the rocket and spacecraft in flight, then send a crew for a test flight:
Artemis 1 will be a test flight of the SLS rocket with the Orion spacecraft with no crew.
Artemis 2 will fly SLS and Orion with a crew past the Moon, then circle it and return to the Earth. This trip will be the farthest any human has gone into space.
Artemis 3 will send a crew with the first woman and the next man to land on the Moon by 2024. The Artemis 3 crew will visit the Moon’s South Pole. No one has ever been there.
At the Moon, astronauts will:
Search for the Moon’s water and use it.
Learn how to live and work on the surface of another celestial body (天体) where astronauts are just three days from home.
Test the technologies we need before sending astronauts on missions to Mars, which can take up-to three years round trip.
The Moon is a good place to learn new science. NASA will learn more about the Moon, the Earth and even the Sun. The Moon is a “test bed” for Mars. The Moon is a place to show that astronauts will one day be able to work away from the Earth on Mars for long periods of time.
1. What is the aim of the Artemis program?| A．To help astronauts return to the Earth. | B．To be ready for the landing on Mars. |
| C．To study the Mars using new science. | D．To test the Moon landing spacecraft, Orion. |
| A．Going to the Moon’s South Pole. | B．Making the farthest trip into space. |
| C．Sending the first man to the Moon. | D．Flying to the Moon with three persons. |
| A．Send astronauts to Mars. | B．Run a three-year-long test. |
| C．Find and make use of water. | D．Learn to live not far from home. |
| A．It is possible to live on another planet now. |
| B．The crew will reach the lunar surface from the Orion. |
| C．NASA has sent the first woman astronaut to the Moon. |
| D．The Artemis program is of great help to Mars exploring. |
The Centre Block is the main building on Parliament Hill (国会山). It is also the location of several ceremonial spaces, such as the Hall of Honor and the Memorial Chamber. The present Centre Block is the second iteration of the building，after the first was destroyed by fire in 1916，and it is one of the most recognizable buildings in Canada.
Downtown Ottawa is the commercial and economic centre of the city. Most of the buildings are office towers. While most of Ottawa’s high tech industry is based elsewhere, it has a significant presence in the downtown core. The downtown also contains a number of apartments, hotels, and the older single family homes and townhouses along its edges.
The National Gallery of Canada is one of Canada，s premier art galleries. The Gallery has a large and varied collection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photographs. Although its focus is on Canadian art, it also holds works by some noted American and European artists.
The Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. At the very beginning，the purpose of the Rideau Canal was military, as it was intended to provide a secure supply and communication route between Montreal and the British naval base in Kingston. It remains in use today primarily for pleasure boating, with most of its original structures remained. The locks on the system open for navigation in mid-May and close in mid-October.
1. What does "iteration" probably mean in the 2nd paragraph? _____.
| A．Repair | B．Design | C．Copy | D．Landmark |
| A．a large number of tall towers |
| B．head offices of Ottawa’ s high tech industry |
| C．a number of apartments and hotels |
| D．the older single family homes and townhouses |
| A．paintings and drawings | B．sculpture and photographs |
| C．works by Canadian artists | D．artwork by Americans and European |
| A．It is the oldest canal system in North America |
| B．It was originally for the military purpose |
| C．The original structures remain never changed |
| D．People can only go boating from May to October |
【推荐3】Believe it or not, there are many strange things banned around the world.
Black cars—Turkmenistan
Trying to buy a new car in the central Asian country of Turkmenistan can be a tricky business due to numerous restrictions issued by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Batir Turken, who is from Turkmenistan but lives in Dubal, explained, “For the country with 60℃ in summer, it is really strange and stupid—cars with black colors are banned, and dirty cars are not allowed to drive in the city.”
He added, “Cars which are older than five years are banned, cars with a right-hand drive are banned, sports cars and two-door cars are banned, and cars with tinted(有色的) windows are banned.”
Vacuum cleaners(真空吸尘器)Victoria—Australia
No one likes a noisy neighbor, but the state of Victoria in Australia has introduced a set of rules about at what point during the day you can make noise including when you can vacuum.
Sumit Gupta, Mumbai, India, said,“In Melbourne, Australia, vacuuming your house between 10 pm and 7am during weekdays and 10 pm and 9 am during the weekends is against the law.”
Chewing gum—Singapore
Singapore prohibits the sale and import of chewing gum,which makes it impossible for locals to get their hands on gum. However, exceptions are made for people who have medical conditions and need to chew gum. The ban began in 1992 and is still in effect.
Running out of fuel—Germany
People are not allowed to let their cars run out of fuel if they are driving on the autobahn(高速公路) in Germany. What complicates matters is that a person can’t walk along the highway to get some gas, as walking on the autobahn is also prohibited by law.
Changing bulb—Victoria, Australia
In Victoria, one of the most populous states in Australia, changing a light bulb is illegal unless you are a licensed electrician. People who disobey this law could receive a fine of up to AU$10(￡5.5).
1. Which kinds of cars are Not banned in Turkmenistan?| A．cars used for six years | B．cars with a left-hand drive |
| C．cars with colored windows | D．sports cars |
| A．Running out of fuel is forbidden in this country. |
| B．Whoever walks on the autobahn is against the law. |
| C．Dirty cars are not allowed to drive in the city. |
| D．The ban of running out of fuel is out of effect now. |
| A．Batir Turken considers it an absurd idea to ban black cars in Turkmenistan. |
| B．A person who is ill and needs to chew gum will be fined for chewing gum. |
| C．You can change a light bulb as long as you handle with care. |
| D．People vacuuming houses at midnight in Melbourne will be fined AU$10. |
【推荐1】While smartphones stand accused of a variety of crimes, these pocket computers can certainly be a force for good. Your phone is always with you, making it the perfect device to push you into a more beneficial way of living. Here are some of the best apps that can help.
Habitica
Habitica turns the goal of forming good habits into a game, with its own characters and scoring. It's a lot of fun, and the app also lets you build habits with friends and family. In addition to regular repeating habits, you can add a more general to-do list, and the rewards you get can be customized too---you could treat yourself to a meal out or an extra hour of games.
Smoke Free
If you’ ve got a specific habit in mind, then you'll usually find specific apps to help, like Smoke Free. If you’re determined to give up smoking, then this is one of the most comprehensive apps for giving you that extra push you need to make a permanent change. The app offers a host of useful features to people wanting to go smoke-free: the ability to see your progress over time, charts showing how your health is improving, day-by-day encouragement, and some advice on techniques for giving up smoking.
My Fitness Pal
You can find tons of health and fitness apps for your phone, but My Fitness Pal stands out not just because it is easy to use, but because it makes practical suggestions for you. It can take in a host of data, from the calories(卡路里) you’re taking in to the number of swims you're doing per week, and offer reports on calorie consumption and macronutrient(大量营养素) breakdown.
1. What can Habitica help you to do?| A．Win a tough game. | B．Start a lasting friendship. |
| C．Find a fancy restaurant. | D．Develop a pleasant habit. |
| A．Charts showing the improvement of health. | B．The ability to make progress. |
| C．Advice on how to continue smoking. | D．Charts about your excellent health. |
| A．Habitica | B．Smoke Free | C．My Fitness Pal | D．All of the above |
| A．They're cheap. | B．They're practical. | C．They're free. | D．They're interesting. |
【推荐2】We've all been in a situation where we ask our friend to the restaurant for lunch and find ourselves waiting at a table alone. We look around the room, notice all the other customers dining with someone, and suddenly become insecure that we're alone. Instead of starting a conversation with someone, we rush to grab our phones and stare at the screen until we are finally rescued by our late friend.
Long gone are the days when we start a conversation with the person next to us while sitting on the subway during the morning or evening commute. However, small talk, as well as the willingness to engage in it, is very important.
When humans engage in small talk, it actually provides a feeling of happiness. Those who socially interact are likely to increase their happiness and health, while others who shy away from social interaction are reported to feel disappointed and unhealthy, according to the Huffington Post. And small talk not only keeps us feeling happy and healthy, but teaches us how to stay calm in situations that we might not normally find ourselves in. Instead of feeling anxious and nervous, starting a conversation with people you don't know helps calm the nerves and provides a feeling of inclusion. An unfamiliar event with people you don’t know suddenly becomes gratifying.
But perhaps the most important reason why everyone should learn to engage in small talk is that it teaches us how to listen and truly form relationships. By asking a stranger some questions and showing interest in them, it helps establish new relationships, whether they are personal or business-related.
You should learn how to connect with someone and identify with people you don't know. So next time you're alone in a public place, try to reach out to others and start a conversation. It’s really not that hard.
1. What does the writer intend to describe through Paragraph 1?| A．Anxiety of being alone. | B．Impatience with waiting for friends. |
| C．Addiction to smart phones. | D．Absence of communication between strangers. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Developing new relationships. | B．Avoiding negative emotions. |
| C．Having more people to turn to. | D．Learning some social skills. |
| A．Typical. | B．Peaceful. | C．Enjoyable. | D．Instructive. |
| A．Let's Start Small Talk. | B．How to Make Friends. |
| C．Drive Away Shyness. | D．How to Start Small Talk. |
【推荐3】Misael is three times the size of other children at his age due to a symdrome(综合症 状) which means he is unable to stop eating.
He is so heavy that he often stops breathing while sleeping — leaving his parents fearing that one day he may not wake up. His dad Manoel Abreu, 38, said, “Everything is hard for him — he is a baby carrying an adult’s weight. His heart must be working under a lot of pressure. If he doesn’t get the treatment he requires, there is a very good chance that he will pass away.”
Miseal, from Sanot, Brazil, was born a healthy 6lb 6oz, but immediately he started piling on the pounds. Doctors believe he may be suffering from Prader-Willi symdrome, a rare genetic condition that leaves him with greed. He now weighs a heavy 178lb and is still gaining despite following a low-fat diet and walking for 40 minutes each day.
Mum Josiane, 37, said, “He has been putting on a lot of weight since he was a baby—even when I was breastfeeding him. But it was only when he was one and a half years old that we began to worry. He was gaining 3kg a month and was starting to get very heavy. We know we could lose him at any time. Sometimes when he is sleeping, I watch him to see if he is breathing. I cry a lot because we want to help him. But I am also very proud of him because he doesn’t surrender(投降).”
Misael visits a doctor every three months to try to control his condition, but currently there is no cure for Prader-Willi symdrome. Paediatric neurologist(儿科神经科专家)
Lucio said, “Every time we meet, he has put on a lot of weight — sometimes up to 5 kg. I think Misael could get help from someone outside Brazil — both medically and financially — so that he can get the laboratory and genetic testing he needs.”
1. What do Misael’s parents most worry about?| A．He may die of too much weight. |
| B．He doesn’t do exercise to lose weight. |
| C．They don’t have any financial support. |
| D．They have to seek medical help abroad. |
| A．26kg. | B．30kg. |
| C．38kg. | D．42kg. |
| A．Genetic testing may help him find solutions to his disease. |
| B．Misael should have gone abroad to have his disease cured. |
| C．Misael stopped gaining weight as he visited doctors regularly. |
| D．Misael needs more medical help than financial help to cure his disease. |
