1 . Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength Training
One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actually contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. What’s more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.
Strength training can help you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities easier. By combining strength and power training exercises, you’ll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, that’s critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.
Common sense about fitness in the book:·The key muscles to work for an injury-free body
·How to tell how much weight is suitable for you
·How to strengthen the bones most likely to break
·How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running
·Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exercise
Four total body workouts in the book:·Build bones
·Fight diseases
·Improve balance
·Strengthen muscles &Increase muscle power
Get a copy, start training, and then you’ll discover a whole new self.
1. What will happen as people age according to paragraph 1?| A．They will need less exercise. |
| B．They will improve reaction speed. |
| C．They will experience muscle loss. |
| D．They will have better staying power. |
| A．Train their brains. | B．Build a sound body. |
| C．Treat bone diseases. | D．Cut down their weight. |
| A．A notice. | B．An oral folktale. |
| C．A scientific paper. | D．An advertisement. |
2 . Scotland’s landscapes, history, and culture offer a great variety of experiences. This summer, join our unique ranger programs to discover Scotland like never before!
Young Clan’s Highland Games (June 4 to August 22)
A delightful experience for children! Test their skills in traditional Scottish games and compare their abilities to the historical legends of Scotland. No prior experience needed. Fun and educational, this program is flexible to fit your schedule. Meet at the Highland Folk Museum.
Wild Highlands Exploration (May 25 to September 3)
Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Perfect for families, this program offers guided hikes through scenic trails, wildlife spotting, and camping adventures. Learn about Scotland’s native wildlife and how to responsibly enjoy the natural environment. Gather at the Glencoe Visitor Centre.
Loch Ness Legends and Lore (June 8 to September 3)
At the world-famous Loch Ness, this program combines breathtaking views with captivating stories about the Loch’s history and the mysterious Nessie. Ideal for families and photography enthusiasts. Meet at the Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition for this engaging talk.
Photography Workshops in the Isles (June 18 & July 11)
Enhance your photography skills in Scotland’s picturesque landscapes. Join our expert photographers for hands-on workshops.
6/18—Isle of Skye Sceneries: meet at the Old Man of Storr parking area.
7/11—Capturing the Aurora: meet at the Shetland Isles Observatory.
1. What do we know about Young Clan’s Highland Games?| A．It combines education and pleasure. | B．It requires previous experience. |
| C．It offers scenic views. | D．It tests athletic skills. |
| A．Offering guided hikes. | B．Enhancing photography skills. |
| C．Being most suitable for families. | D．Learning about traditional Scottish games. |
| A．To offer a variety of sport activities. | B．To provide natural and cultural experiences. |
| C．To focus on historical landmarks. | D．To teach about wildlife conservation. |
3 . Older people traditionally struggle with new tech, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right design, even the most unwilling user can obtain the benefits.
A lack of understanding of technology and its benefits, along with difficulty in using hi-tech products, such as a smartphone or computer, leads to the result that many seniors hesitate to migrate from the old to the new. This is a mistake.
Older people themselves must consider whether they want to embrace new technology, or let the benefits pass them by. Technology, often in the form of social media, has enabled seniors to meet new friends, keep in touch with old ones and learn new skills.
The reasons why some older people adopt new technology are likely to be twofold: they’re forced to do so and they want to make their lives easier. These reasons are important for anyone who realizes seniors need to be convinced to engage with technology to consider.
Adopting new technology is often imperative for modern people to do, yet some elderly still insist, “I have managed before without technology. Why do I have to use it now?”
Seniors often become frustrated with technology. “It’s not working, ” is a complaint co-author Lucia heard many times from her late father, especially when it came to his cell phone-and he used technology well, for the most part. Often, the problem was that he was unable to use the small keypad( 键盘) on his phone or read the letter size of the words in text messages he received.
One issue that needs to be addressed is the design of technology. Seniors want web pages to be simple and clear, and navigation easy. One study from 2005 shows that many seniors like a website to be user-friendly with a simple interface (界面).
“A simpler and more uniformly designed internet would help to break down the psychological barriers outlined, ”it states. While that study was carried out years ago, this problem with web design still stands.
1. Why do older people hesitate to embrace new techs?| A．They misunderstand computer’s design. |
| B．They are unwilling to change into the new. |
| C．They lack access to smartphones and computers. |
| D．They have difficulty in using technological products. |
| A．Seniors often feel upset about new technologies. |
| B．Seniors always face the breakdown of smartphones. |
| C．Seniors refuse to use the small keypad on their phone. |
| D．Seniors can’t understand the text messages they receive. |
| A．Ways for web-designers to make internet easier to navigate. |
| B．Psychological barriers of seniors to adopt new technology. |
| C．Methods of tackling breaking down issues of computers. |
| D．Other researches related to seniors’ dissatisfaction. |
| A．To use or not to use: a technological dilemma |
| B．Exploring benefits for seniors to accept hi-techs |
| C．To say yes to the smartphone: a beautiful mistake |
| D．Bridging the gap between seniors and technology |
4 . As awareness of climate change grows, so does the desire to do something about it. But the scale of the problems it causes—from wildfires to melting glaciers to droughts—can seem utterly overwhelming. It can be hard to make a connection between our everyday lives and the survival of polar bears, let alone how we as individuals can help turn the situation around.
One way to gain a quantifiable understanding of the impacts of our actions, for good and bad, is through what is known as a carbon footprint. But while the concept is gaining traction, it is not always fully understood. According to Mike Berners-Lee, a professor at Lancaster University in the UK and author of The Carbon Footprint of Everything, it is “the sum total of all the greenhouse gas emissions that had to take place in order for a product to be produced or for an activity to take place.”
What steps a person can take to reduce their personal footprint the most of course depends on the kind of lifestyle they presently live, and the same actions are not equally effective for everyone. Berners-Lee notes that, “for some people, flying may be 10 percent of their footprint, for some people it’s zero, and for some it’s such a huge number that it should be the only thing they should be thinking about.”
It isn’t easy to calculate a carbon footprint and it has been claimed that the earliest such calculator appeared in 2004 as part of the “Beyond Petroleum” campaign of oil giant BP—a fact that causes some observers to criticize the pressure to reduce personal carbon footprints as a “sham” to “promote the slant that climate change is not the fault of an oil giant, but that of individuals.”
“I would say personal carbon footprint calculators are a useful tool to assess the impact of your immediate actions.” Berners-Lee says. “But what’s much more important than your personal carbon footprint is your climate shadow, which aims to paint a picture of the full sum of one’s choices and the impact they have on the planet. For example, how you vote, where you work, how you invest your money, and how much you talk about climate change.
1. What does the underlined word “traction” in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．attention | B．insight | C．control | D．power |
| A．By presenting a fact | B．By making a comparison |
| C．By clarifying a concept | D．By giving suggestions |
| A．unclear | B．favorable | C．indifferent | D．disapproving |
| A．Tools are more important than choices. | B．Only individuals are responsible for climate change. |
| C．Climate shadow covers a broad range of actions. | D．Calculating carbon footprint is the most effective. |
5 . In the house where I grew up, we had a room we called the library. It wasn’t a real library, of course, it was just a small room dominated by a television set. But there were bookshelves built into all four walls, and hundreds of book — hardback books of many colors — surrounded us in that room. The books, collected by my parents and grandparents throughout their lifetimes, were a part of my childhood.
But in the 1970s, I’m noticing a worrying trend: a move away from books. American homes might soon lack dedicated spaces for libraries, and hardcover books, once symbols of enduring thought and wisdom, may become endangered.
A friend who owns a bookstore in a college town tells me he struggles to sell hardback books; paperbacks, though easier to sell, still disappoint him. Students, once seen with books, now carry music records. Reading seems to be giving way to listening. Recent observations support this shift: the University of Illinois reported that a significant portion of freshmen have reading skills no better than an average eighth grader, with many of these students having been top performers in high school.
University professors note that even college graduates struggle with reading and writing. The cultural impact of this change is evident. A successful fiction book might sell a mere 3,000 copies, while a music album by a new band, Boston, has sold millions. This reflects our passive consumption era, where listening to music or watching shows requires little active engagement, unlike reading a book, which demands effort and intent.
In the past, reading was a fundamental part of life, but now, in the era of fast information access, books are losing their significant place. Today’s young Americans are more likely to read a disposable paperback than to cherish and reread a hardcover. In a society that values speed and convenience, the book for keeping and rereading is a weighty dinosaur.
1. What trend in the 1970s does the author find concerning?| A．The rise of paperback books. | B．The increase in television watching. |
| C．The struggle to sell hardback books. | D．The decline in book reading and interest in libraries. |
| A．They may have difficulty in reading and writing. | B．They read more hardbacks than paperbacks. |
| C．They are buying more books than music records. | D．They are more likely to engage in demanding work. |
| A．A valuable resource. | B．A popular trend. |
| C．An outdated relic. | D．A new innovation. |
| A．Library: A Valuable Place | B．Books: An Endangered Species? |
| C．Reading Makes People Wise | D．Hardcovers Are Symbols of Wisdom |
6 . When Darrell Langworthy was growing up, Thanksgiving meant 30 neighbors sharing a potluck meal in the family driveway.
“My parents worked at a golf course. They’d invite all the workers to Thanksgiving dinner. They would never turn anybody away,” he says. “If there was a kid in the neighborhood who needed dinner, he got it.” It has become an essential part of their family life. Today, Langworthy carries on the tradition at his restaurant in Colchester, Vermont, where a combination of barbecue and community service has made Mark BBQ a hot spot.
Colchester is a small town on the shores of Lake Champlain, just north of Burlington. Locals know Mark BBQ for its brisket burgers, pulled-pork sandwiches and Tex-Mex meatloaf.
For many, Mark BBQ is also a stop on the road to recovery. Enter: Recovery Kitchen, a programme that brings former addicts into the kitchen to build service industry skills. The effort was inspired by manager Casey DeGuise, who arrived with a troubled history and even more determination.
“He had been turned down for 35 jobs,” Langworthy says. “We said ‘Let’s take a chance,’ and he’s never let me down.”
Langworthy knows that a little help can go a long way. “I had a time when I was definitely drinking too much,” he recalls. Now, he offers to others the support he once needed. He keeps a cooler by Mark BBQ’s front door with free food for anyone who wants it. But his favorite pastime is still watching full plates turn to dirty dishes.
“If we can pay the bills and staff, we’re happy,” says Langworthy. “If we can help the community, we’re happier.” So far, Darrell Langworthy has handed out more than 170,000 free meals.
1. What’s the tradition of the Langworthy family?| A．To invite people in his community to Thanksgiving dinner. |
| B．To work at a golf course like his parents. |
| C．To start a programme called Enter: Recovery Kitchen. |
| D．To have a family reunion on Thanksgiving Day. |
| A．It serves tasty and countless food. | B．It offers job chances for people. |
| C．It combines BBQ and community service. | D．It lies on the shores of Lake Champlain. |
| A．Adventurous and responsible | B．Generous and empathetic |
| C．Cooperative and productive | D．Ambitious and demanding |
| A．Action speaks louder than words. | B．Many hands make light work. |
| C．Loving is a thing that grows. | D．Devotion makes the world a better place. |
7 . As the other four players enjoy the crucial victory in an Arena Of Valor competition, they remained unaware that their teammate Lu Dong is a Paralympic
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| A．swimming | B．running | C．dancing | D．singing |
| A．accounted | B．accommodated | C．accomplished | D．accumulated |
| A．looking | B．diving | C．leaping | D．bumping |
| A．developed | B．created | C．made | D．built |
| A．Eventually | B．Formally | C．Initially | D．Firstly |
| A．confident | B．comfortable | C．uneasy | D．annoyed |
| A．approved | B．witnessed | C．learned | D．practiced |
| A．responsibility | B．belonging | C．identity | D．achievement |
| A．dedicated | B．lasted | C．waited | D．offered |
| A．found | B．kept | C．required | D．showcased |
| A．hands | B．arms | C．legs | D．feet |
| A．wounds | B．damage | C．injuries | D．loss |
| A．vulnerable | B．capable | C．strong | D．tired |
| A．degree | B．living | C．position | D．point |
| A．unique | B．ordinary | C．typical | D．exceptional |
| A．changing | B．marking | C．following | D．proving |
| A．uncommunicative | B．unambitious | C．selfish | D．impatient |
| A．managed | B．attempted | C．expected | D．hesitated |
| A．found out | B．brought back | C．waken up | D．taken away |
| A．understand | B．accept | C．challenge | D．shape |
8 . The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a Bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art making. Come to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksnTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie — a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control. working memory, and mental flexibility. Children practice these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
1. What is a child expected to learn after attending Adventures with Dora and Diego?| A．Draw a map of city subways and parks. | B．Learn more about nature and culture. |
| C．Graduate with a specific qualification. | D．Get resources for language learning. |
| A．Adventures with Dora and Diego | B．Inside Art |
| C．Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City | D．PlayWorks |
| A．They provide kids with hands-on experience. | B．They are only participated by kids. |
| C．They improve kids’ academic performance. | D．They are free of charge for kids. |
9 . Andrea Lankford quit her job after spending 12 years as a National Park Service forester specializing in search and rescue missions in scenic and remote American landscapes. However, decades later, three young hikers went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.
Trail of the Lost was her answer.
It’s an absorbing nonfiction narrative (叙事) about the three hikers, including their lives and those of the people looking for them. It also explores the history of the PCT and the rich subculture, practices and even literature that surround it and those who undertake the 2,650-mile journey.
The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story of each of the three hikers. Lankford offers a biography (传记) of each of the missing men and shows them through the eyes of those who knew them well and those who joined the search.
Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them. Lankford played a role in each search but she allowed friends, family and even strangers to occupy center stage throughout most of the narrative. The story looks at the role of missing person Facebook groups in the searches and how crucial word of mouth can be. Many warm-hearted individuals came forth and became instrumental in the searches or provided valuable information. But Lankford also writes of the many who lied for no apparent reason and confused the investigations.
The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just how the PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions to people with bad intentions who don’t observe the PCT’s unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT.
Written with a clear, fast-paced, straightforward style, Trail of the Lost is as full of hope and humanity as it is packed with pain, sorrow, danger and tension. Read it and you’ll find more than you seek.
1. What led Lankford to write Trail of the Lost?| A．Her love for her prior career. |
| B．Her strong attachment to the PCT. |
| C．The stress from the missing families. |
| D．Her investigation into hikers’ disappearance. |
| A．Efforts by different people in searches. |
| B．A string of wilderness survival tips. |
| C．Approaches to information classification. |
| D．Respective stories of the three hikers. |
| A．To promote her book. |
| B．To make her a celebrity. |
| C．To motivate hikers to challenge themselves. |
| D．To stress the difficulty of hiking the PCT. |
| A．It targets single youth. |
| B．It’s a romantic novel. |
| C．It’s based on actual events. |
| D．It’s a detailed account of a journey. |
10 . While Alice has her adventures in the Wonderland, you can have your own as well this summer. British contemporary artist Philip Colbert has created a Lobster (龙虾) Wonderland in Changsha, Hunan Province.
Date: July 15
Location: Changsha International Finance Square (Changsha IFS)
About Philip Colbert
His globally welcomed lobster series has won the hearts of a large number of followers. The artist, with a master’s in philosophy, takes lobster as his second personality.
Through large installations, public art theme exhibition and new media art, the artist has introduced works from galleries and created a surreal art scenery in city’s public space with a combination of pop art and local culture.
Features
In Changsha IFS, Colbert’s exhibition, which is the London-based artist’s first large-scale outdoor public art installations, has three major sectors, showcasing his large installations, sculptures and new media arts as well as the special works created for the event.
The opening ceremony, an art carnival, saw the debut (首次登台) of a 12-meter-long Lobster Taikonaut specially made by Colbert. His Lobster Flower and Lobster Shark also found their way in the parade. At the southwest square, people can find Lobster Fountain towering 12 meters and enjoy two major theme sectors, Lobster Island and Lobster Skate Park.
Lobster Rainbow, a lobster breaking through a roof with a rainbow behind it, is the artist’s brand-new work for Changsha IFS. In his works, such as Daydreamer, Colbert also expresses his wish of narrowing the distance between art pieces and people.
1. What is Philip Colbert well known for?| A．Alice Wonderland. | B．Shark experience. |
| C．Lobster series. | D．Rainbow story. |
| A．It took place in the open air. |
| B．There was no special works for the event. |
| C．People can enjoy lobster fountain and lake. |
| D．Lobster Island is the artist’s brand-new work for Changsha IFS. |
| A．A shopping brochure. |
| B．An art magazine. |
| C．A science report. |
| D．A fashion advertisement. |
