People living in big cities are often busy and tired. Many of them would like to spend some relaxing time in small villages. There are lots of great villages in the world. Read and learn about some of the world’s most beautiful villages.
Reine
Rein e is a fishing village in Norway. There are only 300 people living in the village. The village is small, but it sees visitors from all over the world every year. The village is very beautiful. It is near the sea and has mountains around it. There, one can go fishing, biking, or hiking during the day, and spend the night at a Rorbu, a traditional kind of fisherman’s house, or camping out under the stars.
Hani Village
Hani Village is in Yunnan Province. There live more than 800 people. This village lies on a mountain. Around people’s houses are not busy roads but green trees, and there are no noises but birds’ singing. Walking around the village for just a few hours, visitors can enjoy seeing the traditional Hani mushroom houses and learn about the life of the Hani people. Also, when visiting, a person cannot miss the village’s famous rice terraces (梯田). They are very beautiful.
Bibury
One of the most beautiful small villages in England is Bibury. The village only has a population of about 600. It sits on the River Coln. Along the river, there are many stone (石头) buildings. These buildings have a long history and show visitors the rich past of this village.
1. Why do many people want to spend some time in villages?| A．They don’t want to work. | B．It is expensive to live in big cities. |
| C．They want to relax themselves. | D．They can visit relatives there. |
| A．quiet and small | B．small but noisy | C．quiet and beautiful | D．beautiful but noisy |
| A．These three villages are all in Europe. |
| B．If you want to see the mushroom houses, you can visit Reine. |
| C．The population of Bibury is larger than that of the other two villages. |
| D．The village Bibury has many stone buildings. |
| A．In a guidebook. | B．In a history magazine. |
| C．In a population report. | D．In a school newspaper. |
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【推荐1】Is it shi(是) or si(斯) in the sentence “Thus when Heaven is about to confer a great office on any man(故天将降大任于是/斯人也)…”? Not long ago, people had a heated discussion online about this. Most people “clearly remember” that it’s si, while their childhood textbooks say it’s shi.
It shows how unreliable(不可靠的) our memory can be. According to US psychologist Faith Brynie, memories can be influenced by imagination, belief and time. Many studies have proven that “feeling certain” about a memory sometimes has nothing to do with the facts.
Attitudes and beliefs change our memory.
Scientists at Cornell University, US, told college students a story about a man who walked out without paying a restaurant bill. The first group was told that the man “liked to steal”. The second group was told that he left because he got an emergency(紧急的) phone call.
One week later the first group remembered a higher bill—10 to 25 percent more than the bill actually was. The second group remembered a lower bill. The study showed that how we expect or believe things to happen can distort(扭曲) our memories.
Remembering things that never happened
In another experiment(实验), people watched a film and were asked: “How fast was the white car going when it passed the barn(谷仓) while traveling along the country road?”Actually there was no barn in the film. But about 20 percent of the students said they had seen the barn. Northwestern University scientist Kenneth Paller said that parts of the brain for really seeing an object and imagining an object overlap(重叠). So imagination after getting a hint(暗示) could leave a memory trace(痕迹) in the brain.
Si or shi
In the case of si or shi, some people said that si sounds more like ancient Chinese. That’s why most people relate it to the ancient classic. On the Internet, the version(版本) of si is also more widespread than shi, giving people a wrong hint.
1. In the first experiment, the first group remembered a higher bill because ________.| A．the students forgot the bill completely |
| B．the students thought the man was rich enough |
| C．the scientists made the students believe the man was bad |
| D．the scientists told the students that the man should pay more |
| A．The sights in the film. | B．Kenneth Paller’s words. |
| C．The word “barn” in the question. | D．A real barn in students’ memories. |
| A．Feelings can decide people’s memories. | B．The version of shi is more widespread. |
| C．People’s memories are always unreliable. | D．There was no sound of shi in ancient Chinese. |
| A．Are you really sure? | B．Have you forgotten yet? |
| C．What should be remembered? | D．How is the memory improved? |
There are many kinds of graphs(图表) that can be used to show information. Another name for information is data. Graphs make reports and science research more powerful. They let us see with our eyes what the numbers actually mean. They bring the numbers to life so we can analyze(分析) them. We can look at the results and understand them better.
You choose a graph depending on what you want to show. Certain kinds of graphs are better than others to make information stand out. When you have data to include in a report or presentation, choose the one that fits your data best.
A pie chart( 饼状图) is good for showing a part of a whole. A line graph is an excellent choice if you want to describe how something changes over time. It is also good for showing big differences. Use it to compare the highest and lowest numbers or the shortest and tallest plants. Data is represented with pictures or symbols on a pictograph(图画文字). Each picture or symbol can represent whatever number of items you choose. A colorful bar graph can show changes over time. You can also use it to make comparisons between two or more things. A Venn diagram usually uses two overlapping circles, with one circle covers part of the other. They are perfect for grouping information. You can use them to group plants. For example, plants with green leaves go on the left. Plants with flowers go on the right. Plants with both go in the middle where the circles overlap.
Choosing the right graph can help you create a better project. Your data will be displayed clearly for others to understand.
1. The first paragraph is mainly about the ________of graphs.| A．advantages | B．kinds | C．uses | D．meanings |
| A．A pie chart can show how something changes over time. |
| B．A line graph is a good choice for showing differences. |
| C．A colorful bar graph is good for showing a part of a whole. |
| D．A Venn diagram uses pictures to compare two or more things |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
【推荐3】Every living thing is part of the food web, and every living thing depends on other living things in the web. A producer is a living thing, such as a plant, that makes its own food. A consumer is any living thing that eats producers, the food producers make, or other consumers. A decomposer is a living thing that breaks down wastes and the remains of other living things. They work together and need each other.
Producers need decomposers. When decomposers break down dead plants or animals, they create nutrients (营养物). The tree then uses the nutrients to create food. Producers also need consumers.
When a consumer such as a lion dies, it leaves dead material (材料) behind. That dead material becomes nutrients that trees use.
Consumers need producers. Horses are consumers. Plants are producers. Horses eat plants. Lions are consumers, too. They eat horses. Without the plants, there would be no horses, so lions need plants, too. Consumers also need decomposers. Without them, there would be no nutrients in the soil (土壤). Trees and other plants could not grow, so horses would have nothing to cat. Without horses and other smaller animals, lions could not cat.
Decomposers need producers and consumers. Decomposers need dead plants or animals that they can use for food. They get that dead material from dead producers and consumers. When a tree or a horse dies, decomposers use that dead material. They use some of it for food. They turn the rest into nutrients.
If you took away all of the decomposers, there would be no nutrients. So there would be no producers. That would mean that. consumers would have nothing to eat. If you took away all of the producers, there would not be food for the consumers to eat. And if you took away all the consumers, there would not be dead material to make nutrients. Every part of the food web is important.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。1. What can break down dead animals into nutrients for plants?
| A．A producer. | B．A consumer. | C．A decomposer. | D．A food web. |
| A．Because they are the main food of lions. |
| B．Because they can provide nutrients for lions. |
| C．Because there will be no food for lions without plants. |
| D．Because there will be more enemies for lions without plants. |
| A．A rock. | B．A dead tree. | C．A paper. | D．A living flower |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．I want to know why trees are green. |
| B．I want to know why elephants never get lost. |
| C．I want to know how horses and lions are similar and different. |
| D．I want to know how living things are connected and work together. |
You can do pretty much anything you like in Europe. You can go skiing, visit an ancient castle, and admire fine art. Now you have one more choice: you can also have dinner in an underwater restaurant!
The world’s largest underwater restaurant opened in Norway recently. It is named “Under”. The building looks like a huge tube (管道) in the water. More than half of it sits about five meters below sea level. It has room for 40 guests. Guests are able to watch sea animals swimming around through a large window while they are eating. Of course, seafood dishes are served.
Under is so popular that around 7,000 people have already booked a table. And it is fully booked for six months. The designer said the most exciting experience was to see the seabed (海底) scenery in different seasons and weather conditions through the large glass window. Would you like to have dinner there?
1. What new choice can people have in Europe?| A．Go skiing. | B．Visit an ancient castle. |
| C．Enjoy fine art. | D．Dine at an underwater restaurant. |
| A．A large tube. | B．A round ball. | C．A big mushroom. | D．A strange fish. |
| A．5. | B．40. | C．400. | D．7,000. |
| A．Under in Norway is the largest restaurant in the world. |
| B．More than half of the restaurant is five meters below sea level. |
| C．Guests can have a good view of the undersea scenery while eating there. |
| D．The business of the underwater restaurant has been good since its opening. |
| A．People Will Have a New Choice in Europe |
| B．The First Underwater Restaurant in Europe was Named “Under” |
| C．The World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant Opened in Norway |
| D．The Underwater Restaurant in Norway Gets Popular Around the World |
【推荐2】From Forbidden City (紫禁城) to the Great Wall, we have designed (设计) 4 different Beijing one-day trips. Choose your preferred trip, and you’ll experience closely the Chinese history and culture.
| The Badaling Great Wall—The Summer Palace Tour Duration: 10 Hours Price: ¥57 every person Attractions: The Badaling Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Olympic Green Special Experiences: Have an enjoyable walk in the Summer Palace, a beautiful garden for the imperial (皇帝的) family to rest. See the modern side of Beijing at the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. |
| Half-day Tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall Duration: 5 Hours Attractions: The Mutianyu Great Wall Price: ¥54 every person Special Experiences: A hike (徒步旅行) will give you the most exciting experience. |
| Half-day Tour to Hutongs Duration: 4 Hours Attractions: Hutongs, Shichahai, Nanluoguxiang, the Drum Tour and the Bell Tower. Special Experiences: Have a Hutong tour by taking a rickshaw (人力车) and pay a visit to a local Hutong family to find the sign of the old Beijing life. Learn about old Hutong culture and Hutong people’s life. Price: ¥48 every person |
| Half-day Tour to the Forbidden City Duration: 4 Hours Attractions: the Forbidden City, the Tian’anmen Square Special Experiences: See a typical symbol of China—the Tian’anmen Tower in the Tian’anmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Price: ¥44 every person |
1. The information above can’t be from a(n) ________.
| A．magazine | B．storybook | C．ad | D．guidebook |
| A．The Badaling Great Wall—The Summer Palace Tour |
| B．Half-day Tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall |
| C．Half-day Tour to Hutongs |
| D．Half-day Tour to the Forbidden City |
| A．魅力 | B．诱惑 | C．景点 | D．经典 |
| A．¥114. | B．¥108. | C．¥96. | D．¥88. |
| A．the Great Wall | B．Hutongs | C．the Summer Palace | D．the Tian’anmen Tower |
Museum of Mathematics, New York
Do you like math? Come here. Even if you hated math in school, you’re still drawn to the wonders of math. There are all kinds of interesting games related to math, bicycles with square wheels and so on. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the answer, because all exhibits come with simple explanation (解释).
Telephone: 01865 552031 Website: www.mom.ny
Katten Kabinet, Amsterdam, Netherlands
William Meijer opened the cat museum in 1990. It shows cats’ different cute behaviors in the form of the painting and sculpture (雕塑). In addition, there are five cats living inside, guarding the house which belongs to them.
Telephone: 012 0236 3831 Website: aub ac
Mini Bottle Gallery, Oslo, Norway
It’s said that it is the only Mini Bottle Gallery in the world. The owner of this bottle museum loves collecting bottles from all over the world. If you are interested in bottles and cans, this special museum is for you.
Telephone: 020 8371 9686 Website: minibattle. on
Museum of Bad Art, Somerville Mass
The museum of bad art in the United States has more than 500 bad works in its collection. Here paintings and sculptures look weird (奇怪的). So, do you think they will be more interesting?
Museum of Bad Art Hours: July 1~September 1
Open daily 9:30 am to 9:00 pm Sundays 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Museum of Bad Art Hours: September 1~June 30
Open daily 9:30 am to 6:30 pm Fridays 9:30 am to 9:00 pm
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. What’s special about the Museum of Mathematics?
| A．The exhibits here will draw your interest in math. |
| B．The math questions here won’t give you answers. |
| C．The visitors can discuss math questions here. |
| D．Students can do their math homework here. |
| A．Play with cats. | B．Enjoy the worst art works. |
| C．Buy different bottles. | D．See bicycles with square wheels. |
| A．Museum of Bad Art. | B．Katten Kabinet. |
| C．Museum of Mathematics. | D．Mini Bottle Gallery. |
| A．8:00 am on Sundays in July. | B．8:30 am on Saturdays in July. |
| C．7:30 pm on Fridays in August. | D．7:30 pm on Mondays in October. |
| A．A guide book. | B．A movie poster. | C．A sports magazine. | D．A science report. |
