3 . More than 50 years have passed since anyone set foot on the Moon. But soon, astronauts will return there with a new type of spacesuit (宇航服). Those old ones were really heavy and didn’t fit every astronaut well, especially for women. So, NASA has to make some changes to them for the first time in 40 years.

“The astronauts will find big improvements in these spacesuits,” said NASA engineer Carly Meginnis. The new suit has more joints (关节), especially in the lower part of the body. This will offer astronauts more flexibility to perform tasks like kneeling and walking (not “rabbit jumping”) on the moon. The gloves need to be protective and allow astronauts to do work as freely as possible. The new gloves have heaters (加热器) to keep fingers warm, since fingers become the coldest parts of body in space. Also, the spacesuit has a cooling system with water moving around to take away the unwanted heat. Another change is that the new helmet (头盔) provides a better view for astronauts. It even adds lights and an HD camera inside to take clearer videos.

There are still some problems that need to be solved. For example, it still takes up to four hours to put on the spacesuit, even with the help from their partners (搭档). Moreover, scientist hope that spacesuits will be able to be designed to help astronauts work together with robots in the future.

1. NASA made changes to the spacesuit because ________.

A．the old spacesuit was too expensive to make

B．the old spacesuit was not comfortable to wear

C．NASA astronauts needed more beautiful spacesuits

D．NASA usually changes the spacesuit every 40 years

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the new spacesuit?

A．It has fewer joints in the lower part.	B．There’s an HD camera outside the helmet.
C．An astronaut can put it on more easily.	D．It moves unneeded heat away from the body.

3. The writer used the word “flexibility” in Paragraph 3 to talk about ________.

A．the time of exercise	B．the teamwork of astronauts
C．the easiness of movement	D．the way of communication

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Astronauts Return To The Moon	B．The Spacesuit Helps Robots
C．NASA Plans For Future Space Travel	D．New Spacesuit Comes Out

4 .

DO IT YOURSELF SCIENCE                                                                          SCIENCE                                                                                                                              IIUSTRATHD Build a mini solar desalination plant. It’s a beautiful day, so, let’s get outside and do some science. Here’s an amazing experiment (实验) that uses solar energy. You will need: ◎A large bowl ◎A tall glass ◎Some salt ◎A stone ◎Some plastic wrap (包装膜) Steps: ◎Put the water into the large bowl. Put the salt in the water. ◎Put the glass in the middle of the bowl. The top of the glass must be above the water. ◎Put the plastic wrap over the bowl and the glass. Put a stone on top of the plastic wrap. ◎Put the bowl outside in the sun. What will happen? The water will get hot and then become gas. The salt will stay in the bowl, and the gas will rise and hit the plastic wrap. Then it will become water again and fall into the glass. If you take the plastic wrap off the bowl, you’ll see water in the glass. If you taste the water, you’ll find that there isn’t any salt in it.

1. What do you need for the experiment?

A．A small bowl.

B．Some salt.

C．A paper cup.

D．Apple juice.

2. Which of the following should you do for this experiment?

A．Put the water into the tall glass.

B．Put the bowl over the top of the tall glass.

C．Take the bowl to a room without any sunlight.

D．Use the plastic wrap to cover the bowl and the glass.

3. What will happen at last?

A．Only water will go into the glass.	B．Only water will stay in the bowl.
C．There will be no salt in the bowl.	D．There will be salty water in the glass.

5 . DEALING, WTTH FEELING
DISAPPOINTED

Disappointment happens when something you’re hoping or wanting to happen doesn’t end up happening. Disappointment is a feeling that you can feel about yourself or toward others. Read below to find out how you can start dealing with feeling disappointed!

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Disappointment is not a good feeling. It especially hurts because of the excitement and happiness that you were feeling before. It’s OK to feel sad and hurt when something you really hope for doesn’t happen. Allow yourself to feel, instead of trying to pretend that it doesn’t hurt or acting like you don’t care. Disappointment will usually disappear if you are honest about how you are feeling.

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Talking about feelings is always helpful. When you are disappointed, you share how you are feeling with the person who disappointed you or with a close friend or family member. Sometimes it’s helpful for people to know how their actions made you feel so that they try not to do it again. When you share your feelings, others can also help you feel better.

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Though you might be disappointed, can you think of any positives in the situation? When you are disappointed, it can be easy to only focus on all the bad things or to think about all the time when you’ve been let down in the past. Sometimes it can be helpful to say, “I’m disappointed, but at least...” and then think of something positive to say, you can think of all the things you do well. Remember, everyone makes mistakes, nobody is perfect.

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What can you do to keep from feeling so disappointed next time? Sometimes, it can be helpful to have a backup plan because what you’re really wishing for may not happen sometimes. For example, if you’re supposed to go to the park, but it looks like it might rain, you could say, “I’m really excited about going to the park, but if it rains, I’ll be OK.” And then you think of other fun things to do instead, just in case!

为每一小段选择合适的副标题，有一个多余选项。
A. Look at the positives
B. Stop thinking of your past
C. Share how you are feeling
D. Prepare a backup plan
E. Accept how you’re feeling
1. ________
2. ________
3. ________
4. ________
5. 根据文章选择正确答案。
What can we know about disappointment from the passage?

A．It’s not a bad feeling, but it may hurt us.

B．It happens when something we hope comes true.

C．We may feel disappointed with ourselves as well as others.

D．We may feel disappointed when we are not honest with ourselves.

6. 请从文本中选择适当的单词，完成以下小结。每空仅限一词。

It’s easy for us to feel disappointed, but it may not naturally ________ unless you try to deal with it. Being ________ to your own feeling is the start of facing the problem. If others disappointed you, you need to let them know their ________ made you feel like this. Try to think in a ________ way when you have the feeling of disappointment about yourself. Don’t forget that you may need another possible ________, for a result you don’t want.

6 . Eczema (湿疹) is a disease which influences children and teenagers much more often than adults.

The symptoms (症状) of eczema are different among people, such as dry, itchy (发痒的) skin with redness, or sores. Eczema can happen on any part of the body, such as hands, feet, knees, face and neck. The condition can last for more than one year. Most children will not get eczema as they grow up. However, some people have eczema again when they get older. This means that they need a long-lasting treatment.

Why do people get eczema? Your genes (基因). Doctors found that if both parents have eczema, their child is 3-5 times more likely to have one as well. Meanwhile, some doctors found that kids who live in cities may have the higher possibility of getting eczema than those who live in the country. Other causes of eczema include types of soap, dry wintertime air, and some clothes that make the skin uncomfortable.

Eczema can have a large effect on a person’s life. The itchy feeling of eczema can be so serious that it keeps many patients awake at night, which makes them more tired and nervous during the day. The itchiness can also make it hard to focus on work or school. Also, if viruses get under the skin, sometimes they can cause more serious diseases. So people with eczema are more likely to get ill than people with healthy skin. Finally, people may lose confidence because of looking different.

There are plenty of ways to treat eczema or to stop it from getting worse. The most important is to make sure to use moisturizers (润肤膏) often. They moisturize the skin and prevent it from getting dry. When moisturizer does not work, doctors may tell patients to take medicines to help with eczema. If those ways can’t help patients at all, doctors will suggest other treatments like light therapy (疗法), which uses specific waves of light by machine. But if you do have eczema, avoid hot showers or baths to keep the skin from getting itchy. Remember to keep clear of some clothes like sweaters. Now you can help others learn about eczema too!

1. Eczema ________.

A．makes people’s skin wet	B．needs a short-time treatment
C．influences people of all ages	D．happens on certain parts of the body

2. According to the passage, what problem can eczema cause?

A．Patients’ genes may be changed.

B．Patients suffer from sleeping loss.

C．Patients look at others differently.

D．Patients move away from the country.

3. Which of the following about treating eczema is TRUE?

A．Sunlight can stop eczema from spreading.

B．Moisturizers are helpful to make patients better.

C．Wearing sweaters will make people comfortable.

D．People can take hot showers to stop itchy feelings.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Eczema and Its Symptoms	B．Eczema: A Way to be Beautiful
C．New Discoveries in Health	D．Eczema: A Great Enemy of Skin

7 . It’s common to see the coffee art, but have you seen the art in a cup of tea? This kind of tea art is called Dian Cha, a main tea drinking method in the Song Dynasty. The process of making it is not easy but people really enjoy Dian Cha especially because of the nice patterns on the surface of the tea.

The tea art begins with adding hot water over the fine powdered (粉末的) tea. This action creates a paste (糊状物) on the tea. Then add more water while whisking (搅动) it by hand with a bamboo whisk. It usually requires whisking about 200 times before the thick foam (泡沫) appears. Then, one can begin drawing. But drawing on the tea foam is not the same thing as drawing on the paper. One may use the hard teaspoon against the soft foam, which requires great attention. Unlike normal spoons, the teaspoon used in Dian Cha is quite thin and has a pointed end to help to draw, just like a pen.

In the Song Dynasty, many famous people regarded Dian Cha as an important free-time activity. Emperor Song Huizong even wrote a book called Treatise on Tea which included some details of tea-whisking. According to the book, good tea should be white and fine. The better the tea was, the whiter it should be, and the longer the foam should last.

In 2019, Dian Cha was listed as a cultural heritage (遗产) in Zhenjiang, China. A growing number of people now want to learn and spread this traditional skill. Han Zheming, a designer from Shanghai, has created nearly 200 images on the tea and put the process of Dian Cha online. “I want more people to understand and appreciate the beauty of Dian Cha.” Han says.

1. What is Dian Cha popular for?

A．Its long history.	B．Its patterns on the tea.
C．Its special taste.	D．Its tea-making process.

2. During the process of Dian Cha, ______ is used to draw on the tea foam.

A．

B．

C．

D．

3. Which of the following about Dian Cha is TRUE?

A．Better tea has much less foam.

B．Han Zheming tries to spread this tea art.

C．It was chosen as a cultural heritage in Shanghai.

D．Many famous people wrote Treatise on Tea together.

4. The passage is probably taken from a magazine about ______.

A．art and culture

B．sports and health

C．life and history

D．nature and travel

8 .

Walking on Guanqian Street in Macao, you can see tourists buying gifts in shops down the street. Members of tour groups are taking photos in front of the beautiful wall paintings on each side. Fashionable cafes along the street are crowded with coffee lovers.

To attract (吸引) more tourists and achieve new development of cultural tourism, what special efforts has been the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government making?

The Macao SAR government is eyeing its rich historic heritage (遗产) to attract more tourists. It is trying to revive historic areas that few tourists know. “The government has successfully developed several special places for tourists in recent years.” says Cheung Kin-chung, president of China Travel Service (Macao) Lid.

Taking the Lai Chi Vun shipyards as an example, Cheung says, “Shipbuilding was once very important in Macao’s development. Although the industry of building ships has declined (衰退), the old factories offer a chance to show Macao’s history.” Now they have become a living museum. There are exhibitions about the history of the shipyards. But the shipyards are also a place where local musicians perform. Tourists can both learn about history and experience modern life there.

Macao is also building itself as a “City of Performing Arts”. This has become a new step on its way to developing cultural tourism. With many nice places for concerts and performances, Macao holds lots of art events for tourists around the world to enjoy this year. During the Chinese Theater Cultural Festival, they could get a taste of traditional Chinese operas like “The Legend of the White Snake”.

As a place where Chinese culture meets foreign cultures, Macao provides varied cultural experiences. Supported by the Macao SAR government, “Fado Nights” concerts were held from March 29th to May 5th. It allows tourists to enjoy Fado, a traditional Portuguese musical form. In the concerts of the festival “Encounter in Macao”, Fado is included into Chinese music, creating a new form of performance. This art form shows tourists a mixed culture of China and Western countries.

In addition, the Macao SAR government has offered some special travel products and services. Together with travel companies, it has introduced many new guided tours for tourists to discover Macao. According to different festivals and events, the government has designed “My Treats For You” of special travel offers, including cheaper plane tickets, hotel rooms, as well as show tickets.

1. How does the writer lead in the topic of the passage?

A．By comparing facts.	B．By listing numbers.
C．By giving an example.	D．By showing an opinion.

2. What does the underlined word “revive” probably mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Make a report on.	B．Bring new life to.
C．Offer information to.	D．Give special praise to.

3. Which fact best shows Macao’s effort to attract tourists through its mixed culture?

A．“Encounter in Macao” was held.	B．“My Treats For You” was designed.
C．“Fado Nights” concerts were held.	D．“The Legend of the White Snake” was performed.

4. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．New Fun Activities for You in Macao	B．Macao Becomes A Hot Place for Traveling
C．All You Must Know Before Visiting Macao	D．Macao Welcomes Tourists in Different Ways

9 . ①Have you ever noticed that fruits and vegetables are still fresh after a long journey? Using the right vehicle (交通工具) for transporting helps keep the quality of the fruits and vegetables. Reefers can be one of the great helpers.

②Reefers are trucks that work like a large fridge. They have a special system that is designed to help keep products fresh. The system keeps certain temperatures and controls humidity (湿度). At the same time, it lets in fresh air and lets out gases like CO₂. The system has several parts.

·Control unit: Change the temperature, humidity and airing of the reefer container (集装箱).
·Interior fans: Help the air move around inside the container.
·Fresh air vent: Gases can escape through the air vent, and fresh air can flow (流动) inside the container.
·Unit evaporator: Keep the humidity at the right level inside.
·Condenser: Cool the air in the container and move it around.
These parts make reefers a good choice for transporting fruits and vegetables.

③ The reefer temperature for fruits and vegetables is one of the most important factors. It can affect their quality. But reefers only maintain the temperatures of products, not change them. You should make sure products are already at the correct temperature before loading them into the reefer container. The reefer temperature for vegetables should range between -1℃ to 13℃. Here are a few examples: carrots: 0℃; cucumbers: 10℃ to 13℃. For fruits, the proper temperature is from -1℃ to 4℃, like apples: -1℃ to 4℃; grapes: -0. 5℃ to 0℃. The reefer temperature for fruits and vegetables should be proper to provide high-quality products for markets and stores.

④ When using reefers to transport fruits and vegetables, you should know how to pack them correctly. Use boxes that allow for air to move around. Cardboard boxes and plastic bins with holes are OK. Avoid putting boxes too close to the walls of the container, or the air won’t be able to flow smoothly. Separate certain fruits and vegetables from those giving out a gas which makes them ripen faster.

1. What do we know about a reefer from the passage?

A．It’s a system to make fresh air.	B．It’s a truck to transport fridges.
C．It’s a vehicle to keep products fresh.	D．It’s a helper to sell fruits and vegetables.

2. Which of the following about the system is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Fresh air vent changes gases into fresh air.	B．Interior fans let the air out of the container.
C．Unit evaporator can keep the container new.	D．Condenser makes the air cool in the container.

3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．What affects the reefer temperature for fruits and vegetables?

B．How does the reefer temperature change fruits and vegetables?

C．What is the proper reefer temperature for fruits and vegetables?

D．How do you know the reefer temperature for fruits and vegetables?

4. Which part of the magazine is the passage probably taken from?

A．Health.

B．Traffic.

C．Farming.

D．Technology.

10 .

Be Flood Smart
What are the types of floods?
Floods happen when a large amount of water covers the land that is usually dry. There are three main types of floods: river floods, flash floods and coastal floods.
River Floods		Flash Floods		Coastal Floods
	They happen when the rain lasts for a long time, and the river can’t hold all the water.		They are the result of a rapid and heavy rainfall. The rainfall raises water heights quickly.		They are caused by storm surges (风暴潮) connected with tsunamis, typhoons, etc.
What effects do floods have on people?			How do we protect ourselves in floods?
Number of deaths by floods around the world in 2023. Since 1998, floods have affected more than 2 billion people around the world. Many people have lost their homes, even their lives in floods. In 2023, 617 people died from floods.			Know the signs and what to do when floods come. We need to be smart to protect ourselves!
			·Prepare an emergency bag with food, medicine, etc. ·Pay attention to weather warnings. ·Make a plan with your family.	·Turn off gas, water and electricity. ·Move things to safety. ·Get to a higher place and stay safe.	·Call 999 if in danger. ·Follow advice from the governments. ·Stay at a safe place.

1. What type of floods may happen when it rains rapidly and heavily?

A．River Floods.

B．Flash Floods.

C．Storm Floods.

D．Coastal Floods.

2. How many people died from floods in Asia in 2023?

A．300.

B．2696.

C．4345.

D．7617.

3. What should people do when receiving “Severe Flood Warning”?

A．Prepare some medicine.	B．Move things to a higher place.
C．Call 999 when it is dangerous.	D．Turn off gas, water and electricity.