More and more Chinese students are putting study tours in foreign countries on their plans this summer.
Including language courses, sightseeing and international communication(交流), study tours meet the needs of Chinese parents and students for a long and fruitful holiday.
A recent report showed most study tour participants (参与者) were teenagers in middle schools. According to the report, 73 percent were middle school students, 11 percent primary school students and only 3 percent college students. And it’s getting more and more popular in middle schools.
According to a blue book about study tours, developing children’s horizons(视野) was the No. 1 reason for parents, while improving language skills, experiencing independence(独立) and different cultures were also popular.
Zhan Fuman, a 14-year-old girl from Guangzhou, is now on a 15-day study tour in Australia with a price tag of 32,800 yuan (about 4,870 U.S. dollars), and she went to the United States for her first study tour last winter. “She has been much more confident (自信) and independent since her first tour in the U. S. and learnt to use knowledge from books and real life communication,” said Zhu Wanxia, Zhan’s mother. “Going on a study tour does not lead to going to a foreign university in the future,” Zhu said, adding that she preferred her child to go to a top Chinese university instead.
1. Which of the following is NOT included in a study tour according to the passage?| A．Language courses and sightseeing. |
| B．Meeting friends in foreign countries. |
| C．International communication. |
| A．Jenny, 3 years old. | B．Mike, 14 years old. | C．John, 22 years old. |
| A．Developing children’s horizons. |
| B．Improving language skills. |
| C．Experiencing independence. |
| A．she went to Australia for a study tour |
| B．she went to America for a study tour |
| C．she went to school in Guangzhou |
| A．More and more college students want to have a study tour. |
| B．One may know more about different cultures from a study tour. |
| C．It may help to learn to use knowledge from books and real life communication |
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In ancient China, there was a tradition called shu xiu. People gave teachers dried salted meat as a gift to show their respect (尊敬).
At that time, people didn’t eat meat very often because it was expensive. It was so valuable (贵重的) that people could even use it to buy other things. So when children started school, ancient people gave teachers dried salted meat as a gift. It showed that they respected teachers and valued (重视) education.
The practice of shu xiu started over 2,000 years ago. And it lasted for thousands of years until the Tang Dynasty (朝代). During these years, there were different forms (形式) of shu xiu, and its meaning also changed. Some people used it as the money to pay for their children’s education at school. And they even called a teacher’s salary shu xiu.
In modern times, teachers in China are still highly respected and valued, but the way of showing thanks to them has changed. People don’t use shu xiu any more. Nowadays, students often give gifts like flowers and cards. However, the tradition of shu xiu is still an important part of Chinese history and culture to show the respect for teachers.
1. What did ancient people give to teachers as a gift?| A．Rice. | B．Books. | C．Dried salted meat. |
| A．Over 200 years ago. | B．Over 2,000 years ago. | C．Less than 2,000 years ago. |
| A．薪水 | B．学问 | C．劳动 |
| A．introduce an ancient tradition for teachers |
| B．show his respect for teachers |
| C．describe a special traditional food |
Parents should help their children understand money.
The basic function（功能） of money
Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It's important to show your child how money is traded for the things that he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier（收 银 员）.
Money lessons
Deal with money lessons with openness and honesty.
Begin at a big store. Pick out similar brands （品牌） of a product﹣a famous brand and an ordinary brand, for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.
| A．Value of money. |
| B．Wise decision. |
| C．Tell your child why he can or cannot have certain things. |
| D．Allow the child to choose between them. |
| E．Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store. |
| F．Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you. |
| G．The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest. |
【推荐3】The winter holiday is usually a good time to sleep in. But Gao Yuqi, a 14-year-old boy from Anhui got up at 7:00 a. m. to run at least 2 kilometers every day during the holiday. In fact, this exercise was part of his homework.
Gao was not alone. Many schools across the country required students to exercise during the winter holiday. Part of the reason is that physical education test scores are now worth more on the senior high school entrance examination(中考). And the score is now worth up to 60 points.
Because of this, Gao’s school now asks students to run when the weather is nice, and exercise indoors if it is bad. Students have to post exercise photos in their classes QQ groups. At No. 1 Middle School in Chengdu, students have daily exercise plans. For example, they have to skip for two minutes and do three sets of sit-ups(仰卧起坐) each day. Their parents sign off(签名) on their plans when they finish exercising.
This has been a big challenge for many students, but has also helped to make exercise a bigger part of their lives. Many students like Gao used to hate running but now they are able to run for over half an hour every day. They fell in love with exercise during the holiday.
根据短文内容，判断句子正(T)/误(F)。
1. Gao Yuqi ran at least one kilometer every day during the holiday.
2. Many schools required the students to exercise during the winter holiday.
3. The students have to call their teacher when they finish exercising in Gao’s school.
4. At No. 1 Middle School in Chengdu, students have daily exercise plans.
5. Many students like Gao fell in love with exercise during the holiday.
Are you afraid of nucleic acid tests (核酸检测)? This AI robot might make you a little comfortable. Pengcheng Qinggeng is the world’s first robot that can do the best. It showed up at the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services. A company from Hangzhou made it. The robot can take cotton swabs (棉签) and find people’s nostrils (鼻孔). It is designed to lower sampling (采样) cost, reduce high-risk for medical workers, save medical resources and make the testing quicker.
It’s dangerous to look at your phone while walking. But people do it all the time. South Korean engineer Paeng Min-wook decided to do something about this. He made a robotic “eyeball” which he calls “Third Eye”. People can wear it on their forehead. It can look at what’s in front of the user and make a noise to tell them if something is in their way.
When you go out on a hot day, do you often want some shade (阴凉)? A new app helps people in Barcelona, Spain, find the shadiest route (路线). Cool Walks, a map app, show users different walking routes. People can choose the shortest route or a shady route that might take a little longer. There is even a “vampire mode (吸血鬼模式)” that avoids sunlight at all costs. Users can also use the app to find places to have a drink or be away from the sun. |
| A．travel | B．nature | C．invention | D．education |
| A．protect the medical workers and speed up the tests |
| B．introduce a robot to the medical workers |
| C．make people healthy and comfortable |
| D．show up at the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services |
| A．Use your phone while you walk | B．Be safe while you walk |
| C．Make a noise while you use your phone | D．A South Korean engineer |
| A．To find the best way to where people want to go. |
| B．To lower the risk of accidents while walking and looking at a phone screen. |
| C．To make people more handsome while walking and looking at a phone screen. |
| D．To encourage people to look at their phones while walking. |
| A．can be away from the sun | B．make the users walk faster |
| C．helps the users find the coolest route | D．can provide some drinks |
【推荐2】China says 16 endangered finless porpoises（江豚）have been found dead since the beginning of the year and experts blame water pollution and climate change for pushing the species toward extinction．
The freshwater porpoise-popularly known in Chinese as the"river pig"-mainly lives in China's Yangtze River and two lakes linked to the river．
Authorities（官方）have discovered 10dead porpoises in Dongting Llake in the central province of Hunan since March, according to a statement by the government of Yueyang City, which is located on the lake's shore． Another six dead porpoises have been found in Poyang Lake in the eastern province of Jiangxi since the beginning of the year． Experts warn that the species will be extinct within a matter of years．
Wang Kexiong, a researcher at China's Institute of Hydrobiology, said water pollution, shipping and sand dredging（挖掘）were all possible contributing factors to the recent deaths．
Many rivers in China have become heavily polluted with poisonous waste from factories and farms-pollution blamed on more than three decades of rapid economic growth and slow enforcement（实施）of environmental protection laws．
The report said climate change also could be to blame as the dry weather has caused water levels to drop and makes it more difficult for the porpoises to find food． Tests have shown that some of the porpoises are believed to have died of starvation（饥饿）．
In 2006, China was estimated（估计）to have only 1,200 finless porpoises left． That same year, the Baiji-a freshwater dolphin also native to the Yangtze River-was declared extinct． Earlier this year, a survey found just 65"river pigs"in Dongting Lake and 300-400 in Poyang Lake．
Following the recent deaths, Yueyang City promised to investigate and increase protection of the remaining porpoises in Donting Lake．
1. How many river pigs are estimated to live in Dongting Lake？| A．49 |
| B．55 |
| C．59 |
| D．65 |
| A．water pollution |
| B．climate change |
| C．food shortage |
| D．illegal fishing |
| A．river pigs' deaths can be reduced if measures are taken in advance |
| B．river pigs' deaths are completely caused by human beings' activities |
| C．climate change is likely to stop economic growth in China |
| D．economic growth always has a negative effect on the environment |
| A．show they have become extinct |
| B．call for more effective protection |
| C．show they are on the edge of extinction |
| D．show the importance of raising them in labs |
【推荐3】①From floods and earthquakes to record-breaking summer heart waves, 2023 was a year full of challenges and disasters. Yet, it also brought its share of heartwarming news.
Passing on torch of kindness
②On an ordinary day in June 2023, Peng Qinglin, a food delivery (递送) rider in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, was on his way to deliver an order. While crossing a bridge, he noticed a woman struggling in the river below. Without a second thought, he jumped into the water from a height over 10 meters to save her. Peng saved the woman, but he broke a bone. After his recovery, he was honored as a torchbearer (火炬手) for the Hangzhou Asian Games, spreading his act of bravery to the public.
Helping blind children
③Initially offered for free to organizations supporting visually impaired (有视力障碍的) children, Lego’s Braille (盲文) Bricks set is now available (可获得的) to anyone interested in learning Braille. Designed to be fully compatible (兼容的) with standard Lego bricks, their purpose is to enhance (增强) the ability to read Braille. Martine Abel-Wiliamson, president of the world Blind Union, stressed in an announcement for the blind community, Braille is a key to independence and becoming a part of society.
Providing chances to education for girls
④The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report shows that since 2015, an additional 50 million girls worldwide have enrolled in school (入学). However, there’s a need to notice the 122 million girls who are still not in school, in order to address this issue by 2030. UNESCO calls for efforts from countries to push forward gender equality (性别平等) in education by improving the teaching environment and providing equal job chances, among other supportive ways.
1. The three examples in the passage are to_____________.| A．describe a person | B．tell a story |
| C．show a problem | D．support the topic (主题) |
| A．Tom failed in the maths exam and he was afraid to tell his parents about it. |
| B．Jenny was so lazy that she couldn’t finish the work on time. |
| C．Max found it hard to work out the science problem, so he gave it up. |
| D．After the earthquake, Emma voluntarily went to the disaster area (灾区) to provide support. |
| A．①//②③④ | B．①②//③//④ | C．①②//③④ | D．①//②/③④ |
| A．Nothing Is Impossible |
| B．On the Way to Success |
| C．Heartwarming Moments |
| D．Learn to Ask for Help |
【推荐1】In the USA or Canada, on Sundays many people go out for a picnic. They often ask their good friends to go with them. They take many things. Sometimes, they take their dogs with them. If it is very fine, they may have food in a park. That’s fun.
根据短文内容，判断对(√)错(×)。
1. People(人们) in the USA don’t like to go out for a picnic on Sundays.
2. They often go for a picnic with their friends.
3. They don’t take dogs with them.
4. In Canada, only kids have picnics.
5. People can’t eat in a park.
When we got there ,we put up our tent and went to explore(探险). As we returned, we heard our daughter Susie cry out. And then we saw a bear go into our camp.
Tom wanted his father to chase(追赶，驱赶) him away. His father said, “No, it’s dangerous to chase a bear. And don’t let him chase you.” Susie said, “What should we do? Maybe we should climb a tree.” Tom said,” No, we have to get him out of there. He might go to sleep in our tent.” “Maybe we could make him leave if we put some honey outside for him to eat.” Susie suggested(建议). Then I said, “How are you going to get the honey? It’s in the tent.”
We watched the bear go into the tent and heard him upset(翻倒，弄翻) everything inside. “It’s foolish for us to try to chase him away.” said my husband, “Leave him alone and wait for him to come out.” we waited, but the bear stayed inside. We had to sleep in the car that night.
1. Where did the family go last summer?
| A．They went to the Central Park. | B．They went to Yellow Stone National Park. |
| C．They went to a zoo. | |
| A．tigers. | B．wolves | C．bears |
| A．Susie | B．Tom. | C．The writer. |
| A．They chased the bear away. |
| B．They stayed outside the tent and did nothing. |
| C．They put some honey outside for the bear to eat. |
| A．He ate the honey and slept. |
| B．He chased the people away. |
| C．He turned everything upside down. |
Children can take free home to school transport if they：
●are between 5 and 16 years old
●are going to the nearest school
●live far away from school
No matter（无论）how far away children live from school, they Can take the free transport if they have walking problems or there is no safe road for them. A safe road usually has crossings, lights and should be clean.
Also, there are still free home to school policies for children in poor families and children with special educational needs, you can find out more on the Internet and see if your children are qualified.
1. According to the passage, it is very important for children not to be __________for school every day.
| A．late | B．away | C．early | D．ill |
| A．famous | B．best | C．nearest | D．free |
| A．名额 | B．政策 | C．方法 | D．目标 |
| A．Seventeen-year-old students can take free rides to school. |
| B．If Tom has some problem with his leg, he can enjoy the program. |
| C．Poor students can not have free transport to school. |
| D．A safe road should be near the school and have lights. |
【推荐1】I have a lot of friends. My best friend is Mai. She is 16 years old. She is 2 years older than me. We live in the same town and we began to know each other when we were very young. Now we are classmates. Mai is tall and thin, with long black hair. She has an oval face(椭圆的脸) with big eyes, a high nose and a small mouth. Mai is helpful(乐于助人的). When her friends have difficulties, she always tries her best to help them. Mai is one of the best students in our class. I like studying with her. She always helps me with my studies. Although we have the same hobbies and interests, we also have some differences. I am sociable and enjoy telling jokes. Mai, however, is serious and quiet. We believe in each other, so we are good friends. I hope we can keep our friendship forever(永远).
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。
1. The writer is __________ years old.
| A．12 | B．14 | C．16 | D．18 |
| A．爱交际的 | B．喜怒无常的 | C．沉默的 | D．没有耐心的 |
| A．Mai is tall and heavy. | B．Mai is outgoing and likes talking. |
| C．Mai and the writer are in the same class. | D．The writer often helps Mai with her studies. |
| A．She is a lazy girl. | B．She is an outgoing girl. |
| C．She is too serious. | D．She is kind of ugly. |
【推荐2】Laugh at yourself. Learning to laugh at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and depressed(沮丧的) people. If you can turn hard moments, mistakes, and shortcomings as chances for a good laugh at yourself, those things will affect you less.
Laughing at yourself helps to tell the differences between “who you are” and “what you do”. Everyone possibly makes a mistake sometimes, and it doesn’t have to define(定义) you as a person. Laughing at yourself communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s okay.
Don’t worry about the sound of your laugh. Everyone’s laugh is different, if yours is polite and the source(来源) of legitimate(合理的) joy, you don’t need to worry about having an “ugly” laugh. There’s no such thing.
If you’re worried about laughing and often worried what people will think of you, it’s hard to really have fun. If you’re with the kind of people who make fun of someone for laughing, find new friends.
Take your time. Even a busy person should learn to spare time for himself and spend time just staying alone. Doing these will help you relax and keep you calm and ready to laugh.
Make sure you do something you enjoy each day. Relax by playing a record and smiling to yourself, having your favorite drink. Keep control of your mood.
Try to add 15 minutes to your day where you can do something like watch a comedy TV play or look at humorous photos online. Try to put this in your timetable right after the most stressful part of your day if you can.
1. Laughing at yourself can _______.| A．make you depressed | B．make a few mistakes |
| C．give you a good chance | D．make you happy |
| A．the differences between “who you are ” and “what you do” |
| B．everyone possibly makes a mistake sometimes |
| C．you think of yourself as a kind person |
| D．you know the people around you who is important |
| A．even your laugh is polite and the source of legitimate joy, it may be an ugly laugh |
| B．everyone’s laugh is different from each other |
| C．those who laugh at your laugh are not true friends |
| D．a busy man should spare time for himself and spend time just staying alone |
| A．Have a lot of drinks and sing. | B．Do nothing but watch TV. |
| C．Play a record and smile to herself. | D．Look at humorous photos on the wall. |
| A．Laugh at Yourself | B．Laugh at Your Friends |
| C．The Sound of Your Laugh | D．Laugh 15 Minutes a Day |
【推荐3】Once there lived a wise man. His son, however, was very lazy and did nothing all day.
The wise man was worried about his son’s future. One day, he said to his son, “I want you to look for some treasure (财宝). I have drawn a map to help you.” Then he handed his son a bag. Inside the bag were clothes, some food, a little money and the map.
The son left the next day. He had to travel across forests, rivers and mountains. Along the way, he got help from some people with food and also with shelter (住所). He met some robbers (强盗) who tried to rob him. He also saw changing scenery (风景) and seasons.
Finally, after a long year, he got to the place his father said. It took him two days to look and dig for the treasure, but found nothing.
He could only go back to his home. On his way back, he saw the same scenery. Sometimes, he would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also learned to look for food and make meals. He had to fix his own clothes. He was now able to tell time by looking at where the sun was. He met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time, he stayed and helped them in order to say thank you.
When he got home, he said sorry to his father for not finding the treasure.
“There wasn’t any treasure, my son,” the father answered with a smile. “But I think you have found your life’s true purpose.”
1. What did the wise man ask his son to do?| A．Draw a map. | B．Look for treasure. | C．Make money. | D．Plant trees. |
a. got help with food b. found a guide
c. met some robbers d. saw the scenery
| A．abc | B．bcd | C．abd | D．acd |
| A．He didn’t enjoy the scenery at all. | B．He found treasure and became rich. |
| C．He learned many useful life skills. | D．He kept being lazy all the time. |
| A．To make his son do some interesting activities. |
| B．To see if his son could enjoy the life in forests. |
| C．To let his son make new friends in mountains. |
| D．To help his son find his life’s true purpose. |
