1 . Mental Health Apps

Although most mental health doctors probably wouldn’t advise people to spend more time with their cellphones, there are some apps that can turn screen time into time well-spent. These apps provide tools for people looking to improve their lives.

Stop, Breathe & Think

This app was created to teach meditation (冥想). Developed for adults, teens and kids, it is perfect when you’re troubled by emotions like anxiety, stress, sadness or anger. It guides you through the practice of stopping, calming your mind and body through breathing and then taking part in short meditation.

Cost: $9. 99 per month. Download here for Apple or Android.

Breatbe2Relax

Breathe2Relax teaches “belly breathing”, a technique that encourages full oxygen exchange, lowers the heart rate and helps reduce stress. This type of breathing can help people who are experiencing fear, anxiety or anger. The app features videos, reading materials and ways for users to track their progress.

Cost: Free. Download here for Apple or Android.

Productive

Productive is a simple app that helps you set goals and track your progress. It offers users help in breaking negative habits and forming healthier habits. Users can specify what time of day they want to begin an activity, for how long, and how often, and the app shows users their successful periods, sends them motivating reminders and records their growth.

Cost: Free. Download here for Apple or Android.

INSCAPE

Regardless of where you are, with INSCAPE, you can focus on the areas that you’re looking to improve. Depending on whether you’d like to sleep better, or be more efficient at work, INSCAPE will suggest a practice that will be most beneficial to your goals, including breathing exercises, meditation and more.

Cost: $12. 99 per month.

Download here for Apple. Come here for Android.

1. What do the first two apps have in common?

A．They can keep people calm.	B．They are intended for adults.
C．They cost their users nothing.	D．They record the users’ progress.

2. Which app is best for those who want to develop good habits?

A．Productive.	B．INSCAPE.
C．Breathe2Relax.	D．Stop, Breathe&Think

3. What is special about INSCAPE?

A．It provides more activities.	B．It has no time or space limitation.
C．It Is only available to Apple users.	D．It works depending on one’s particular needs.

2 . Future Industries: Which Ones Will Rule?

As we move towards the future, it is important to consider which industries will have the greatest potential for growth and success. Here are a few of the most promising sectors:

Technology	The technology industry has been on an upward trend for years and shows no signs of slowing down. From artificial intelligence and virtual reality to blockchain and the Internet of Things, there are countless opportunities in this field.
Healthcare	With an aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services, the healthcare industry is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. This includes everything from medical devices and medicines to telemedicine and home health care.
Renewable energy	As concerns about climate change continue to mount, there is growing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources. Solar, wind, and hydropower are just a few of the renewable energy sectors that are ready for explosive growth.
E-commerce	Online shopping has become increasingly popular over the past decade, and this trend shows no signs of stopping. As more people turn to e-commerce for their shopping needs, businesses in this space will continue to thrive.
Education	With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, there is a growing need for workers with specialized skills and knowledge. This has led to a large increase in demand for education and training programmes, making this sector a promising one for investment.

These are just a few of the many industries that are expected to see significant growth in the coming years. By keeping an eye on these trends, investors can position themselves for success in the future.

1. Which industry has been promoted by the continuous aging society?

A．Technology.

B．Healthcare.

C．E-commerce.

D．Education.

2. What is the direct reason for the increasing emphasis on renewable energy?

A．Global climate change.

B．The improvement of technology.

C．The shortage of non-renewable resources.

D．The globalization and industrial competition.

3. What makes education a promising industry in the future?

A．An increase in population.

B．The demand for online shopping.

C．The development of economy.

D．Training for talents with particular skills.

3 . While doing some cleaning in my kitchen, I noticed a tiny black pellet(小球)on the shelf. Gecko(壁虎)dropping, I _______. There must be a baby gecko here.

There are lots of geckos here in the Desert Southwest. I’d _______ the habit of checking the oven and dishwasher before I turned them on. I didn’t want one of the little guys to get _______.

Nevertheless, the oven or the dishwasher wasn’t the biggest _______ for a gecko inside a home. It was _______. A gecko trapped in a house wouldn’t find enough bugs to eat. I didn’t want that to happen to my current visitor. But to save him, I had to find him first. And that would be _______.

I searched everywhere in the _______, but useless. Suddenly, a picture flashed in my mind: a pile of _______. “Yes, I know where that is!”I have a basket that holds my collection of oddly shaped or uniquely coloured stones, which caught my eye. Ever so carefully, I _______ one stone, then another—until I ________ a tiny yellow tail!

I brought the whole basket outside and left it on the ground, where I ________ the baby gecko could find his way home. When I ________ a few hours later, the little gecko was gone.

Now I ________ peek(窥视)inside the dishwasher and the oven before turning them on. ________, I know I am not the only one looking out for geckos. No ________ is too small for us to love.

1.

A．remembered

B．discovered

C．thought

D．wished

2.

A．approved of

B．sought for

C．fed on

D．got into

3.

A．fixed

B．touched

C．hurt

D．lost

4.

A．trouble

B．danger

C．failure

D．pleasure

5.

A．starvation

B．thirst

C．climate

D．poverty

6.

A．different

B．simple

C．interesting

D．tough

7.

A．kitchen

B．bedroom

C．garden

D．lab

8.

A．books

B．woods

C．stones

D．bottles

9.

A．arranged

B．grasped

C．cleaned

D．removed

10.

A．dropped

B．obtained

C．spotted

D．rescued

11.

A．agreed

B．hoped

C．feared

D．promised

12.

A．counted

B．checked

C．picked

D．locked

13.

A．even

B．never

C．still

D．already

14.

A．Nevertheless

B．Instead

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

15.

A．place

B．dream

C．human

D．creature

4 . “Unfortunately, 85 percent of what makes us attractive or less to mosquitoes(蚊子) is hardwired in our genetic circuit board,” says Winegard, author of The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator. Still, there are ways to outsmart summer’s most annoying party crashers, especially if all you want is to enjoy an evening on your patio (露台).

Know your blood type

Only female mosquitoes feed on humans, and for good reason: The proteins in your blood help them grow and mature their eggs. “She’s just being a good mom,” Wineguard says. “People with blood type O are her top of choice. They get bitten twice as much as people with blood type A, with blood type B falling in between.”

Stay cool

“Mosquitoes hunt by both smell and sight,” Wineguard says. “They can smell the carbon dioxide and see the heat signature of their target.” Avoiding alcohol can keep your body temperature lower— making you harder to find — so consider choosing a cocktail instead.

Wear light colors

Avoiding dark clothing can also keep you cooler, but that’s not the only reason it may offer relief. Mosquitoes, like many biting flies, are attracted to darker colors. The thinking behind this is that the animals they typically feed upon are larger, dark-bodied mammals(哺乳动物).

Get rid of standing water

Even a glass of drinking water left on the deck can become a breeding ground for mosquito eggs — and mother mosquitoes lay about 100 eggs at a time. “They don’t need very much at all to breed. It can be a backyard toy , like a truck that has a bit of water in it, or a crushed pop can,” says Winegard. If you get rid of it, they’ll go somewhere else to lay their eggs.

1. What’s the intention of this text?

A．To introduce a new book.	B．To offer professional tips.
C．To analyze a study of insects.	D．To suggest throwing a party.

2. Why does a female mosquito feed on human blood?

A．To hatch more eggs.	B．To raise a large family.
C．To identify blood types.	D．To fully develop her body.

3. What can we learn about mosquitoes according to Winegard?

A．They can trace the smell of alcohol.	B．They have energy-locating abilities.
C．They feed off dark-bodied animals.	D．They need abundant water to breed.

5 . We’re excited to welcome you and your child to the world of ABC Reading Eggs!

Your child’s school has provided access to the award-winning online reading program for kids. The highly personalized learning journey will build your child’s reading skills at their own speed on a fun and safe digital platform (平台).

Your child can use ABC Reading Eggs and ABC Reading Eggspress at home on a computer. They’ll also have access to a huge online library of over 2.500 e-books to enjoy whenever they want!

To use ABC Reading Eggs at home, simply follow these steps:

1. Go to app.readingeggs.com/login.

2. Enter your child’s login (登录) details (see below):

Login name: angus13668                  Password: yearl

To create your own parent account, which will let you follow your child’s progress and receive reports, follow these steps:

1. Go to wwwreadingeggs.com.au/liukschool and sign up with your email address and chosen password.

2. At the “Link to School Account” step, enter your child’s login details (provided above).

3. Click on “Start” below your child’s name and you’ re ready to begin your journey!

If you have an existing account, simply select “Add another child” and under Option #2 (“Link a child with a school”), enter your child’s login details and click “Link child”.

If you have any questions, call our friendly customer service team on 02 8585 4020 or email info@readingeggs.com.

We hope you and your child enjoy the ABC. Reading Eggs journey!

1. What can be learned about ABC Reading Eggs?

A．It is famous for its well-decorated library.	B．It offers classes to adults at all levels.
C．It is an online reading program.	D．It owns an international school.

2. What should a parent do if he wants to receive reports?

A．Call his child’s teacher.	B．Create his own parent account.
C．Go to app.readingeggs.com/login.	D．Set up an email account for his child.

3. What is the type of the text?

A．An advertisement.	B．An announcement.
C．A lesson plan.	D．A guide.

6 . Benefiting from the 5,000 years history, many ancient cities exist in the vast land of China. Here are 4 ancient cities in China and each has their unique features.

Shangqiu Ancient City

●History: 4,000 years

●Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 in winter; 08:00-18:00 in summer

●Ticket Price: ¥70 per combo ticket (组合票)

Situated in the Yellow River Valley, Shangqiu area is considered the birthplace of Chinese civilization. The best time to visit it is around the Chinese New Year, when the grandest temple fair at Shangqiu is held to worship the God of Fire.

Ancient City of Pingyao

●History: 2,700 years

●Opening Hours: 08: 00-17:30

●Ticket Price: Free entry

It has no charming landscape, green mountains or clear waters. What is unique there is the well-pre served ancient city with a grand City Wall, traditional residences, time-honored shops, and even the previous government office.

Fenghuang Ancient Town

●History: 467 years

●Opening Hours: all day; 08: 00-17:30 for Tuo River day cruise;18:00-22:30 for night cruise

●Ticket Price: Free entry

Constructed in 1556, Fenghuang Ancient Town is another historical city in China known for ethnic diversity. Generations of Miao, Tujia and Han people live here, and it now accommodates28 ethnic groups in total.

Huizhou Ancient City

●History: 2,240 years

●Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00

●Ticket Price: ¥95 for one adult; ¥140 for one adult and one child; ¥230 for two adults and one child.

Huizhou Ancient City is famous for its unique architectural style since the old days. The Huizhou-style building is one of the most important architectural schools in China, using bricks, wood, and stones as the raw materials.

1. Which of the four towns has the longest history?

A．Shangqiu Ancient City.	B．Ancient City of Pingyao.
C．Huizhou Ancient City.	D．Fenghuang Ancient Town.

2. What do Ancient City of Pingyao and Fenghuang Ancient Town have in common?

A．Various ethnic minorities.	B．Free Admission.
C．Abundant natural beauty.	D．The same opening hours.

3. How much will a family of a couple and a child pay for Huizhou Ancient City?

A．¥95.

B．¥140.

C．¥230.

D．¥235.

7 . After a tiring day at the office, you find it hard not to smile when you’re greeted by an exciting and joyful dog. But it’s not just the happy shouting and wriggling (扭动) tail that strike our heartstrings. A new study shows that dogs’eyes filled with tears when reunited with their owners cause effect that brings out our love. The findings appear in Current Biology.

Takefumi Kikusui watched with interest when his dog was feeding her puppies, her face became so cute. Kikusui, a professor of veterinary(兽医) medicine at Azabu University in Japan, realized that his lovely mama dog had tears in her eyes. That possible connection between unbearable cuteness and tears sent him to the lab.

In the test, he and his team first measured the baseline tear volumes when dogs were together with the owner in their house. Then quickly, the owner would leave and stay hidden away from it for five or six hours. When the owner came back, they measured tear volume again. And found that the reunion with the owner raised tear volume. But it only worked with the dog’s owner. If reunited with the familiar caretaker in the dog care center, there was no increase in tears.

The researchers doubted that the tearful reaction was caused by oxytocin, a hormone(荷尔蒙) linked with social bonding. So they applied oxytocin to the dogs’ eyes. And, the dogs grew weepy. But why? To find out the reason for this easy-crying behavior, they showed volunteers a couple of dog head pictures. One was a normal dog face. And the other was a teary dog face in which they added man-made tears. The volunteers were more likely to want to hug and care for the one with big, wet puppy-dog eyes.

Dogs turn on the waterworks and their owners roll over. Now, that’s quite a clever trick!

1. What is Current Biology in Paragragh 1 likely to be?

A．A science journal.	B．A celebrity biography.
C．A science fiction.	D．A biology textbook.

2. When did Takefumi have the idea of doing his research?

A．When greeted by his dog excitedly.

B．When watching his dog feeding her kids.

C．When staying hidden from his dog for several hours.

D．When he and his dog got reunited in the care center.

3. Which can be the main idea of the passage?

A．Never abandon dogs because they’ll cry.	B．Dogs play tricks to win the caregivers’ love.
C．Dogs show love for owners with tears in eyes.	D．Dogs arrest owners’ love with tearful eyes.

4. What does the writer think of the dogs with teary eyes?

A．Lovely.

B．Loyal.

C．Sad.

D．Surprising.

8 . There are thousands of incredible trails that allow us to get up close to nature and here are 4 of the best hiking trails in the world.

Pennine Way, the United Kingdom

Stretching 268 miles from the Derbyshire Peak District to the Scottish Borders, the Pennine Way is the United Kingdom’s most famous long-distance path. The entire walk takes around three weeks, passing over wild east of Manchester and through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, before crossing the ancient border of Hadrian’s Wall and moving on toward Scotland.

Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Rather than following a single path, the Camino, also known as the Way of St James, is actually a series of different pilgrimage (朝圣) routes. The most popular modern route follows a line across northern Spain from the French Pyrenees. While some choose to stay at monasteries (修道院) along the way, plenty of operators offer hotel stays and luggage transfers.

Appalachian Trail, the United States

Extending for 2,200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is billed as the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, passing through some of the most remote places in the United States. Those keen on comfort can use companies like Go Shenandoah, which offers pre-booked accommodation and packed lunches.

The Basho Wayfarer, Japan

This self-guided trip follows a route taken by the poet Matsuo Basho over 300 years ago. The six-day hike starts in Sendai and works its way through the northern Toboku region, passing through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi and along the ancient Dewa Kaido path, with its wonderful forests, before heading into the mountains of Natagiri-toge and finishing at the temple of Yamadera.

1. Which hiking trail will allow hikers to see the old wall?

A．Pennine Way.	B．Appalachian Trail.
C．The Basho Wayfarer.	D．Camino de Santiago de Compostela.

2. What do Camino de Santiago de Compostela and Appalachian Trail have in common?

A．They have more than one popular route.

B．They have beautiful scenery along the way.

C．Hikers on the two trails can get the desired help.

D．Hikers on the two trails may get across two countries.

3. What can a hiker do if he chooses The Basho Wayfarer?

A．Stay at a monastery.	B．Visit famous ancient sites.
C．Find a guide to accompany him.	D．Pre-book accommodation and lunches.

9 . Four Outdoor Spring Activities for Kids

While we’re tempted to stay inside where it’s temperature-controlled and comfortable, getting outside is important for a child’s development. I’m sure you’ll find so many fun outdoor spring activities to do with your kids. They provide them with vitamin D from the sun,strengthen their bodies, enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills, help children appreciate nature, and so much more.

Kid-made Bird Feeder

Our kid-made bird feeder is made from recycled materials and birdseed. Simply have your children fill each bowl in the egg carton (蛋盒) with birdseed and hang it in a tree when you’re finished. This project helps kids work on measuring, pouring, concentration, hand-eye coordination and other skills.

Exploring Life at the Pond

Go to a local pond to explore there for a couple of hours. Study the pond ecosystem, search for creatures in the water and outside it, such as fish, worms, turtles and birds. Use our free printable to check off each creature or plant as you find it. This helps stimulate the curiosity about nature of your loved ones.

DIY Seed Bombs

Learn how to make homemade seed bombs to give as gifts to friends and neighbors. These earth-friendly seed bombs are made with recycled paper and can be planted directly into the soil. Include seeds from your favorite grasses or flowers in the seed bombs.

Gardening with Kids

Gardening is one of the best spring outdoor activities that you can do with your children. It helps kids learn patience, responsibility and self-confidence. Plus, knowing how to grow your own food is a valuable skill!

1. Which activity may best stimulate kids’ environmental awareness?

A．Kid-made Bird Feeder and DIY Seed Bombs.

B．Kid-made Bird Feeder and Gardening with Kids.

C．Exploring Life at the Pond and DIY Seed Bombs.

D．Gardening with Kids and Exploring Life at the Pond.

2. What can you do at Exploring Life at the Pond?

A．Find out what birds like to eat.	B．Learn how to grow food.
C．Make earth-friendly seed bombs.	D．Study a variety of wildlife.

3. For whom is the text intended?

A．Parents.

B．Children.

C．Teachers.

D．Travelers.

10 . You may have noticed some changes in your grandparents. As they get old, they start   ______things. And the older they get, the _______things they will forget. For example, they may not be able to_______ where they left their glasses, or they may forget the names of their close friends. If you don’t want to ______ memories very early, put down your sandwiches. A new study published in a science magazine shows that cutting calories can ______ people’s (especially the old people’s) memory.

Calorie restriction(热量限制) let lab animals live longer. And these ______ animals seemed to be ______. But it wasn’t clear _______it was the same with people.

In the latest______ , scientists asked 50 elderly women to ______ the number of calories they consumed(吃，喝) by a third. After three months, the _______found that the women were not only _____ , but they were better than they had been at_______ words—they remembered more words than ever, which suggested that keeping calories under ______ could help keep the brain ___________ .

In a word, the less you eat, the more you will remember.

1.

A．missing

B．understanding

C．forgetting

D．loving

2.

A．less

B．more

C．farther

D．deeper

3.

A．remember

B．leave

C．find

D．believe

4.

A．get

B．close

C．practice

D．lose

5.

A．reduce

B．improve

C．test

D．damage

6.

A．little

B．happy

C．dangerous

D．hungry

7.

A．healthier

B．weaker

C．higher

D．better

8.

A．what

B．why

C．whether

D．how

9.

A．magazine

B．match

C．study

D．exercise

10.

A．put

B．cut

C．increase

D．take

11.

A．researchers

B．farmers

C．teachers

D．postmen

12.

A．fatter

B．higher

C．shorter

D．thinner

13.

A．writing

B．memorizing

C．recognizing

D．drawing

14.

A．control

B．limit

C．reduction

D．repair

15.

A．weak

B．tired

C．fit

D．hard