1 . Why is music so important to children? Here are some of my thoughts on the subject.
Music has a positive (积极地) effect on young children’s development!
New research shows that music has a good influence on young children’s cognitive (认知的) skills, such as spatial reasoning (空间推理) and memory. Research also shows that offering children an interesting environment can support children’s healthy growth and development,
Young children enjoy making music with others!
Making music with others gives children a wonderful feeling of belonging to the group. Children might have difficulty joining in activities with others because they are shy, have limited language ability or special needs, but they can freely take part in a music activity.
Music makes young children happy!
Children seem to experience much pleasure and joy when listening to music, making music and dancing to music. Whether they are singing along to a CD, playing an instrument or dancing to music around the classroom, most children seem to thoroughly (彻底地) enjoy participating in a music activity. How wonderful it is to offer children the chance to do some activities about music!
1. New research shows that music can improve young children’s ________ skills.| A．cognitive | B．reading | C．writing | D．speaking |
| A．They don’t know others. | B．They want to play games alone. |
| C．They are shy. | D．They don’t like music. |
| A．come into | B．arrive at | C．take part in | D．get used to |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．How to Make Music with Others? | B．The Influence of Music on Children |
| C．What Wonderful Music! | D．The Importance of Music in Early Childhood |
2 . Huang Yu’s beloved cat Dasuan died. Huang was quite sad. But 66 days later, Dasuan “came back”. Huang got a new cat that looks almost the same as Dasuan thanks to cloning technology (克隆技术).
Most people are interested in cloned pets. The cat was born inside a lab owned by a company in Beijing. To clone the cat, the company’s working stuff took cells from Dasuan and created an embryo (胚胎). Then they put it into a cat mother.
________ In 2001, the world’s first cloned cat was born in the US. In 2005, the world’s first cloned dog was born in South Korea. However, there are arguments against pet cloning. Though the cloned pets copy the dead pet’s appearance, they have different personalities. Some pet lovers like Huang think a clone is a good replacement (替代品) for their dead pets. But others worry that having the same appearance but a different personality will lead to more pain in the long run. Knowing this, the company says it hopes to use AI and other technologies to move memories to cloned pets in the future.
It’s known that cloned pets aren’t as healthy as naturally born pets. They may live shorter lives. Some animal lovers think cloning pets is unacceptable because a large number of stray animals (流浪动物) still need homes. They say there is no need to clone.
1. ________ helps Huang Yu own a new cat which looks the same as Dasuan.| A．A US company | B．An AI | C．The cat’s memory | D．Cloning technology |
| A．Cat is the easiest kind of pets to clone. |
| B．In fact, cloning pets is not a new thing. |
| C．Dasuan is China’s first successful cloned cat. |
| D．Huang thought it was impossible to have his cat back. |
| A．shorter | B．more interesting | C．healthier | D．more lovely |
| A．personality | B．color | C．cell | D．size |
| A．cloning a new pet | B．stopping keeping pets |
| C．accepting stray animals | D．keeping the pet’s memory |
3 . It’s hard to believe that a beautiful silk dress comes from thousands of small insects! Silk is made by insects called silkworms (蚕). It takes about 5,500 silkworms to make 1 kilogram of silk. The process was discovered by the Chinese about 5,000 years ago.
How is silk made? The process starts with the eggs of a certain kind of insect. The eggs are collected and kept warm. After a few days, the silkworms come out of the eggs. They are fed with leaves from mulberry trees every 30 minutes, all night and all day. The room is kept warm, and the silkworms must not be influenced by loud noises or bad smells. After a month, they start to make a cocoon (茧). After four days, the cocoon is ready.
The cocoons are heated. Then the cocoons are put into water to make the silk loose (松散的). The silk from three or four cocoons is put together and made into a thread (线). One cocoon can make a thread that is 1 kilometer long.
Finally, the silk threads are made into cloth, and the cloth is used for things like dresses and scarves. Today, silk is produced in many countries, including India and Thailand, but more than 80 percent of the world’s silk comes from China. Every year, enough silk thread is produced, which can go from the earth to the sun 300 times. People love clothes made of silk because they are very beautiful. Also, they are comfortable to wear—silk feels cool in warm weather and warm in cool weather.
1. ______ discovered the way of making silk.| A．Silkworms | B．Insects | C．Japanese | D．Chinese |
| A．dry and noisy | B．noisy and dirty | C．warm and quiet | D．dirty and warm |
① Silkworms start to make cocoons.
② Threads are made from the cocoons.
③ Cocoons are heated and put into water.
④ Feed the silkworms with mulberry leaves.
⑤ Collect the eggs of a certain kind of insect.
| A．⑤④①③② | B．⑤④①②③ | C．④①③②⑤ | D．④①②③⑤ |
| A．beautiful and cool | B．cool and warm | C．beautiful and warm | D．beautiful and comfortable |
| A．Why is silk so popular? | B．How is silk made? |
| C．Why is silk so expensive? | D．Where can people buy silk? |
4 . For many years, thousands of people have gone to the North Pole (北极) in summer, but few in winter. In the winter of 1990, the French artist Jannot Derit was invited to have the opening of his exhibition (展览) in a building in the little village of Jukkasjarvi. The building, named the Arctic Hall, was made of snow. Many visitors went there. One night, a group of visitors decided to sleep in the Arctic Hall. The following morning, the brave visitors were very pleased with their experience and the idea of an ice hotel was born. Today, the ICEHOTEL is world—famous.
As soon as winter begins, a team of builders from all over the world come to Jukkasjarvi and they make the hotel for that year. As one part is completed, it opens to visitors, while the other parts are still being built. The first part is completed in December and each week after that a new part opens. The hotel isn’t usually completed until January 7th. The ICEHOTEL is built under the open sky, using the natural materials of the winter season. So the completion date depends on ______ and sometimes the plan changes. In spring, as the weather gets warmer, hotels will melt (融化).
No matter how cold it may be outside, the temperature inside the hotel is never colder than -5℃ to -8℃. Winter outer (外面的) clothes are included in the cost of visitors` stay at the hotel. If you are planning to come to the hotel, you can buy warm sweaters, socks and some other things on the ICEHOTEL website. They will be sent to your room when you check in.
1. The idea of building an ice hotel was born in ________.| A．1970 | B．1980 | C．1990 | D．2000 |
| A．The building process of the ICEHOTEL. | B．Why people build the hotel in winter. |
| C．What difficulties the builders have. | D．The weather conditions in Jukkasjarvi. |
| A．Location. | B．Staff. | C．Traffic. | D．Nature. |
| A．The artist Jannot Derit came up with the idea of building the ICEHOTE. |
| B．The cost of staying at the ICEHOTE includes sweaters and outer clothes. |
| C．Visitors can come and sleep in the ICEHOTE before it is finished each winter. |
| D．The temperature inside the ICEHOTE changes with the temperature outside. |
| A．The Arctic Hall | B．A special hotel | C．A famous town | D．A trip to the Arctic |
5 . What is an educational exchange? Most of us think it’s a programme to allow students to visit different countries. This kind of education exchange is interesting. You can experience a different culture and learn a new language (A) 你还能参加一些当地的活动.
But an educational exchange is also going on between different places in China. Students from the city are swapping(交换) places with students from the countryside. Many students from Beijing have (B) been away from the city and are living in the countryside. Gao Oiang is a 15-year-old student. He lives in a small village in Hebe Province. He has to walk for an hour to get to school. When school ends, he has to walk for another hour to get home. But this week he is staying in Beijing. Gao is enjoying his time in Beijing.” As I don’t have to walk to school. I have more time to read all kinds of books, but I still miss my family” (C) Wang Wei is as old as Gao Qiang. He is staying at Gao Qiang’s house. “Life in the country can be (D) hard,” Wang said “I usually go to school by bus but here I have to walk.When I finish school, I help the family on the farm. I often feel very tired here.”
It seems all students are learning about other ways of life by experiencing fantastic educational exchanges.
1. 将文中画线部分(A)译成英语：2. 写出文中画线部分(B)和(D)的同义词或近义词：
3. 将文中画线部分(C)改写为：
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4. 从文中找出两个描述教育交流的形容词：
5. 从文中找出能说明本文主旨大意的中心词语：
—My Campus Story—
Hey, is there anything to share about your campus story? Tell your story and win the grand prize.
WHO WE ARE AWSOME PRIZES
China Daily and its Study China platform are holding a storytelling contest. Any international student who studies in China is welcome to share your campus story.
AWSOME PRIZES
We offer a prize worth up to 10,000 yuan. Winners will be awarded certificates and prizes by organizers. Some of the best works get a chance to be shown on China Daily app.
WHEN TO SUBMIT
From April to May 31,2022
WORKS IN THREE CATEGORIES
I. Articles II. Photos III. Videos
Languages in either English or Chinese are preferred.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE(参加) SUBMIT HERE
Articles and photos:
Articles: 300-1000 English or Chinese words.
Photos: photos maximum 5MB for each, each with a caption(说明文字) up to 200 English words.
Size: 1GB maximum, up to 4 minutes.
Caption: 200-500 English words to give a brief introduction.
SUBMIT HERE
China Daily app download the China Daily app in the App Store search for and find. “My Campus Story” on the app’s homepage and then click to submit your work Logging on to the website:
https://studychinachinaservicesinfo.com
Scanning the QR code below:
2. Is the storytelling contest held for Chinese students?
3. Where can some of the best works be shown?
4. Why does a video need a caption?
5. How many ways are mentioned to submit your work?
7 . Close your eyes and picture a scientist. Does an image of a man show up in your mind?
It is hard to ignore that even in the 21st century the “scientist equals male” stereotype(成见) is still there. In the science world women’s voices are often unheard.
According to UNESCO, only 35 percent of global STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) students in higher education are women. In pursuing science and technology careers women are more likely to be treated unfairly because of their motherhood and skin color. “Role models of women scientists need to be better represented on important international stages and allow their voices to be heard as a way to encourage youths”, Lenore Blum, a female scientist from the US said.
In December, Talk With Lu Jian, a Chinese TV show, launched a series of programs, including geneticist(遗传学家) Fu Qiaomei at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Rong Yi, a chief designer of the Long March 2F rocket.
“These female scientists share a strong passion(热情) for science,” said Lu Jian, the TV show’s host. “They are making a pathway(通道) for the next women scientists.” Actions should also be taken to create a better environment for women working in the field of science and technology, noted Science and Technology Daily. For example, they should be given more resources(资源), join in decision-making and gain support for their research during maternity(生育).
1. According to UNESCO the number of women who study STEM is ________ the number of men.| A．equal to | B．far more than | C．much less than | D．close to |
| A．Lenore Blum | B．Lu Jian | C．Fu Qiaomei | D．Rong Yi |
| A．shares stories of women scientists | B．teaches basic scientific knowledge |
| C．picks up future women scientists | D．spreads the latest scientific developments |
a. Having fewer resources than male scientists. b. Lacking(缺乏) a strong passion for science.
c. Lacking opportunities to make decisions. d. Being unable to work while having a baby.
| A．abc | B．abd | C．acd | D．bcd |
8 . If you want to play soccer, there is one thing that you just can’t do without—the ball! It has been widely believed that the Al Rihla the official match ball for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar will be the fastest ball ever used in a soccer competition.
Al Rihla
Its design
•Its name is Arabic for the “journey”.
•It was inspired by Qatar’s architecture(建筑风格), flag and sailboats.
•Its background is white and there are red and blue sharp lines on it.
It’s fast!
•The design comes from data and testing in labs.
•The new 20-piece panel shape and material make it fast.
•Its core can make players shots and passes more accurate(准确的).
It’s eco-friendly.
•It only uses water-based inks and glues.
1. What is Al Rihla?| A．A journey. | B．A soccer ball. | C．A city in Qatar. | D．A. soccer competition. |
| A．Its color. | B．Its design. | C．Its advantages. | D．Its disadvantages. |
| A．A popular game | B．The World Cup 2022 |
| C．An amazing country | D．A cool ball is coming |
| A．Sports. | B．Life. | C．Travel. | D．History. |
Mother’s Day is coming. Have you planned something good for your mom? If not, here are some suggestions about how to make her happy.
Buy a Present for Her
Most children don’t know what their mom’s favorite thing is. You do? Then, what are you waiting for? Buy her something she likes. The best time to give it to her is that while she is sleeping at night. Put it on the table next to her to give her a surprise when she wakes up.
Treat Her as a Queen
Your mother is without doubt the queen in your life and in your family, though her duties(职责) make her look like she is not: Give the lady a day off. You can do the housework and make some delicious food for her. It’s also a good choice to go shopping with her.
Share Sweet Moments(时刻)
Mothers have special memories in mind. It is the time that they are with their babies. How about you? What’s your best moment with her? Maybe you can tell her how happy you were when she looked after you during terrible days in your life.
Tell the Wonderful Words
Those three words can make her heart jump for joy, you know? Just tell her “I love you!” And it would make her smile so sweet. Just try! We don’t want to. miss such a wonderful thing, right?
Suggestions about How to Make | |
| Buy a present for mother | ★Buy something your mother likes best. ★Put the present on the table next to your mother when she’s sleeping, so that she’ll be |
| Treat mother as a queen | ★To make your mother feel like a queen, you can do the housework make delicious food or |
| Share sweet moments | ★Mothers’ special memories always have to do with their ★Remind your mother of the best moments with you. ★Tell her you were happy when she took care of you in terrible days. |
| | ★Say “I love you” to your mother to make her heart jump for joy and smile sweet. |
10 . Are you learning English and do you need help with grammar? Do you want to learn new vocabulary or slang(俚语)? Well, you can find help online with these top 4 English-learning websites.
| 1. Dave’s ESL Cafe | This is a complete website that can help you learn and practice English. You can read many stories and do a lot of exercises to test yourself. You can also post(发布) questions and answers onto the help center. |
| 2. About.com | You can get free English courses from About.com and you’ll get regular(定时的) e-mails about how to learn English. |
| 3. The Classroom by Voice of America | You can watch videos and listen to news stories to improve your listening and vocabulary skills. You can also hear English words and their meanings. |
| 4. Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary of American English | Do you need to find the definition(释义) of a word? Use this online dictionary to find simple and clear definitions, as well as example sentences and idioms(习语). You can also find different cultural facts. |
| A．the first | B．the second | C．the third | D．the fourth |
| A．the importance | B．the pleasure | C．the way | D．the difficulty |
| A．post questions and answers | B．watch videos |
| C．get free courses | D．find cultural facts |
| A．clear definitions | B．example sentences |
| C．cultural facts | D．beautiful pictures |
| A．The fourth one is not only a dictionary but also a library online. |
| B．To improve your listening, the second one is a good choice. |
| C．You can do English exercises on the first one. |
| D．There’s nothing about the vocabulary on the third one. |
