1 . Hawaii is full of attractions, beach parks and gathering places. Looking for something new and lesser-known? Check out these public parks throughout the islands.

Kapiolani Park (Oahu)

Located in the shadow of Diamond Head close to Waikiki Beach, there's a lot to love about Kapiolani Park. It was the first public space in Hawaii, (treated in 1877 by the last king of Hawaii, David Kalakaua, who named it after his wife, Queen Kapiolani. Ifs a nice place to get a glimpse of local life in Waikiki.

Opening time: Sunday to Saturday.

Waihee Beach Park (Maui)

Located off the main tourist trail, on the lesser - visited northeast coast of Maui, is Waihee Beach Park. The beach is small but scenic, with views looking north at the mountains and plenty of shade. Though narrow, the beach is long, making it perfect for a morning or evening walk.

Opening time: Except Tuesday.

Prince Kuhio Park (Kauai)

Prince Kuhio Park on Kauai is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Close to Poipu Beach, the park has a nice view of the ocean. To the naked eye, that’s about it. But this Park serves as an opportunity to learn more about the lesser-known Kalanianaole, who is so respected in Hawaii that his birthday, March 26th, is a state holiday. Read up on his contributions to Hawaii and have a peaceful afternoon.

Opening time: Weekends.

Liliuokalani Park (Big Island)

Most visitors to Hilo are so focused on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that they don’t take time to experience the town itself. It is in and around the waterfront park, Liliuokalani Park, that you can get the best glimpse of local life. Hilo has a strong waterfront presence. Liliuokalani Park at sunset is especially nice, thanks to its ocean views.

Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday.

1. Which park is an ideal place for evening walk?

A．Kapiolani Park.	B．Waihee Beach Park.
C．Prince Kuhio Park.	D．Liliuokalani Park.

2. On what day can one visit Prince Kuhio Park?

A．Monday.

B．Wednesday.

C．Friday.

D．Sunday.

3. Which of the following best describes the four parks?

A．Underrated.

B．Romantic.

C．Historic.

D．Well-known.

2 . Choosing where to lay your head in London can be a tricky affair. But with a lot of fashionable design hotels to choose from, you can surely book into a satisfying one. Trust us.

The Ham Yard Hotel

If you need to be in Mayfair or Soho, Ham Yard is perfectly located as it's housed in an “urban village” setting at the bottom of Regent Street. The light-filled modern building is decorated with signature Kit Kemp inside.

Doubles from £ 662 per night

The Hoxton Hotel

East London's first "destination" hotel opened in 2006 and it's since won fans for its affordable rooms in a great location. Sure, its “shoebox" rooms are on the small side, but they're smartly designed and you'll get a fridge filled with snacks, a cool phone to use and fast WiFi.

Doubles from £ 138 per night

The Artist Residence Hotel

Occupying a handsome five-storey terrace in Pimlico, this hotel's grand surroundings cover up its cool inside. You'll find other artist living houses in Brighton, Penzance and Oxfordshire, but the touches to this London branch make it a must-visit.

Doubles from £ 225 per night

The Great Northern Hotel

London's first railway hotel has just got a multi-million-pound redecoration. Dating back to 1854, the Great Northern Hotel now stands proud between the Eurostar's St. Pancras terminal and King's Cross. Mini rooms modelled on sleeper carriages sit beside store rooms filled with tea, coffee and cakes, but the main attractive thing is the extra hours' sleep you'll get being so close to the train platform ----we calculate it as a three-minute dash.

Doubles from £ 188 per night

1. How much should a couple spend in the Ham Yard Hotel for two nights?

A．£ 225.

B．£ 276.

C．£ 662.

D．£ 1,324.

2. Which hotel will you choose if you want to get online quickly?

A．The Ham Yard Hotel.	B．The Artist Residence Hotel.
C．The Hoxton Hotel.	D．The Great Northern Hotel.

3. What is special about the Great Northern Hotel?

A．It is quite near to the railway station.	B．It has some artist living houses around.
C．It is a railway hotel with a short history.	D．It is the first railway hotel in the world.

3 . A quarrel at home may result in you falling ill. Don't laugh, it's true. Family matters including living habits and even the way we speak have a big effect on our health, doctors say.

Wang Xiaoyu, a Senior 2 girl from Xichang, Sichuan Province, fainted (晕倒) in class when she heard her classmates quarrel at the top of their voices. Quarrels between her parents also put the girl into a coma. It is because she is suffering from depression , caused by bad relations at home, doctors explained."We don't get sick or stay well by ourselves," says Dr Robert Ferrer from the US. Ferrer shows that family forces may explain up to a quarter of health problems, in his recent research.

The genes you get from your family may cause illness. If one of your parents has a heart attack, your risk of being affected (影响) may double. But effects on health are not only written in our DNA.

Unrelated people who live under the same roof also get similar problems. Diet, lifestyle and environment affect our health, too.

Ferrer's research also found that if teenagers feel they are ignored (忽视) or unimportant at home they are more likely to get sick.

We may never fully understand all the effects that families have on our health. But just as individual problems can have effects on others, a small improvement can have big benefits , Ferrer said.

1. Which of the following can best explain why Wang Xiaoyu fainted in class?

A．Because her classmates often quarreled in class.

B．Because her parents used to quarrel.

C．Because of her depression caused by bad family relations.

D．Because her classmates shouted loudly at her.

2. According to Dr Ferrer, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．We get sick or stay well by ourselves.

B．Only the genes we get from our family have a big effect on our health.

C．Our health has nothing to do with diet, life style and environment.

D．Teenagers who are ignored at home get sick more easily than those who are not.

3. The underlined word "coma" in Paragraph2 probably means ________.

A．embarrassment

B．faint

C．tiredness

D．sadness

4. The best title for this passage is ________.

A．Family relations.	B．The reasons why we get sick.
C．Happy family makes you healthy.	D．A research about teenagers' health.

4 . I still remember an old lady, a customer on the paper route in my hometown when I was 12 years old. She taught me a lesson in _______ that I shall never forget.

On a winter afternoon, a friend and I were _______ stones onto the roof of the old lady's house. The stone that I found was too smooth, so it slipped from my hand as I let it go and_______straight not for the covering on top of the house but for a small _______ on the house's back porch. At the sound of broken glass, we knew we were _______.We turned and  ran away.

I was too scared about getting _______ that first night to be concerned about the old lady with the broken window in the freezing weather. However, a few days later, when I was sure that I hadn't been discovered , I started to feel _______ about her misfortune. She still greeted me with a smile each day when I gave her the paper , but I was no longer able to_______comfortably in her presence.

I made up my mind that I would _______ my delivering paper money. And after three weeks I had seven dollars that I calculated would pay for her window. I put the money in an envelope with a note explaining that I was sorry for breaking her window and hoped that the seven dollars would ________ the cost of repairing it.

I waited until it was dark , moved ________ to the old lady ' s house and put the letter I didn’t sign through the letter slot(狭槽） in her door. I felt relieved  and could have the ________ of , once again , looking straight into the old lady's kind eyes .

The next day, I handed the old lady her paper and was able to ________ the warm smile that I was receiving from her. She thanked me for the paper and gave me a bag of cookies she had made herself. I thanked her and started to eat the cookies as I continued my ________.

After several cookies, I felt an envelope and pulled it out of the bag. When I opened the envelope, I was ________. Inside were the seven dollars and a short note that said ,“I'm proud of you.”

1.

A．bravery

B．talent

C．selflessness

D．forgiveness

2.

A．selling

B．painting

C．throwing

D．picking

3.

A．put

B．headed

C．dragged

D．placed

4.

A．window

B．door

C．desk

D．chair

5.

A．in charge

B．in ruins

C．in danger

D．in trouble

6.

A．caught

B．fined

C．fired

D．cheated

7.

A．surprised

B．guilty

C．bored

D．annoyed

8.

A．teach

B．act

C．hide

D．draw

9.

A．donate

B．lose

C．spend

D．save

10.

A．cover

B．take

C．reach

D．take

11.

A．hurriedly

B．patiently

C．quietly

D．firmly

12.

A．freedom

B．pressure

C．mercy

D．luck

13.

A．make

B．understand

C．return

D．respect

14.

A．effort

B．study

C．journey

D．route

15.

A．amused

B．satisfied

C．shocked

D．nervous

5 . Reducing plastic waste isn't easy because the cheap material is found in almost every household item. Now, a delicious and nutritious solution has come up to help reduce our dependence on this environmental hazard.

David Christian, the co-founder of Evoware, says the idea of creating the biodegradable (生物降解的) products came from concern at the country’s high pollution rate. Indonesia is home to four of the world's worst polluted rivers. Since single-use packaging is a large contributor to the problem, Evoware decided to deal with that first.

After investigating various materials, the company settled on seaweed. Unlike corn, commonly used for biodegradable containers, seaweed does not require resources like water or large amounts of space. Since Indonesian farmers already harvest more seaweed than they can sell, it's easy for the company to find the material.

Though they will not reveal their production process, Evoware says the seaweed packaging contains no chemicals and is safe to consume. The company has also invented single-use cups, which can break down 30 days after they're thrown away.

While replacing plastic with the seaweed products may seem appealing to most of us, it is a hard-sell in Indonesia. According to Christian, ''The awareness to reduce single-use plastic is still very low. This makes our bioplastic unnecessary.” Also a factor is the cost, which is higher than using plastic. Hopefully, Evoware will succeed in convincing Indonesians and people worldwide that switching to their products will be helpful to protecting our beautiful planet.

1. What problem did Evoware decide to deal with first?

A．Ways to clean the four worst polluted rivers.

B．What nutritious materials for people to use.

C．How to deal with single-use packaging.

D．Means to contribute to the country's economy.

2. Why did Evoware choose seaweed?

A．It didn't require much space and was easy to get.

B．It could be found everywhere in his country.

C．It was most commonly used for packaging.

D．It grew thickly in most of the polluted rivers.

3. What can we infer from Christian's words?

A．Their seaweed products have won government support.

B．Sometimes it's hard to get people to reduce the use of plastics.

C．Their new products have received worldwide popularity.

D．The cost of making seaweed products will be lowered soon.

4. What does the underlined word ''hard-sell'' in Paragraph 5 refer to?

A．Something lasting long.	B．Something hard to accept.
C．Something easy to get.	D．Something commonly seen.

6 . Some people say global English is no longer just controlled by British or American English,but is running free and developing uniquely local forms.Can you figure out the following terms?

“I like your smile,but unlike you put your shoes on my face.”This is a way of saying“Keep off the grass.”Or“people mountain,people sea”,which means“very crowded”.

These examples are what we call Chinglish.When it comes to Chinglish,if all you know is“good good study,day day up”,you will be considered“out man”.

Nowadays,more Chinglish words have been created,for example,a Chinese idiom is translated as“smilence”,a combination by the English word smile and silence.

Chinglish usually offers a humorous look at misuses of the English language in Chinese street signs,products,and advertising.They are favoured by some English speaking tourists and visitors.Dominic Swire has been living in Beijing for a couple of years.“I think many Chinese people complain about the Chinglish and badly translated English.But you know,sometimes for us foreigners,it’s actually quite charming to see them.I think if the translations of English in China were all perfect,then something would be lost from Chinese culture.”

However,Chinglish will probably become a“cultural relic”in the near future.Beijing has made a comprehensive plan to improve foreign language services and correct Chinglish within five years.“It is very ridiculous to see Chinglish on the signs in some scenic spots.And they are a kind of barrier for communication between Chinese and people from other countries,”a Beijinger said.

Some Chinese university experts side with Chinglish.They argue that English has absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth,and now it’s Chinese’s turn.

1. What can we call Chinglish?

A．English words which get new Chinese meanings.

B．The Chinese words which are difficult to translate.

C．The words combining English vocabulary and Chinese grammar.

D．The local words preventing foreigners from learning Chinese well.

2. What does“smilence”most probably mean?

A．Saying nothing but to smile.	B．Smiling without being noticed.
C．Laughing at somebody.	D．Knowing little about speech.

3. What is Swire’s attitude to Chinglish?

A．It can show the humour of Chinese.	B．It will attract more foreign tourists.
C．It helps him to learn Chinese well.	D．It seems part of Chinese culture.

4. Why Chinglish is likely to become a“cultural relic”in Beijing?

A．Because it has become a unique bridge between Chinese and English.

B．Because Chinglish is a chance to enrich Chinese and English.

C．Because it improves the understanding between Chinese and foreigners.

D．Because Beijing is determined to get rid of Chinglish signs.

7 . National lawmakers are calling for more effective environmental protection of the Qilian Mountains, a vast natural habitat in western China.

The mountains stand across the border between Gansu and Qinghai provinces. The nature reserve became a national protected site in 1988, but hundreds of mines in the area and various construction projects took a toll on the environment.

Thanks to the recovery of the mountains’ environment and greater efforts to protect wildlife, many protected and rare wild animals have been sighted very often in recent years.

The city has also moved away all farmers, herdsmen and one-third of its people who were living in the mountains to a new zone and helped them find jobs in an effort to reduce the pressure on the environment.

Scientific research and advanced technology are key to the restoration (重建) of the mountains’ ecology (生态), said Wang Tao, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences^, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources.

Wang said a research center led by the institute was set up last year to focus on ecosystem recovery and the ecological management of the mountains under the influence of global climate change.

The center has begun research to carry out environmental observation and assessment (评估), providing support for the creation of a Qilian Mountains national park, he added.

To better protect the mountains, Wang said, it’s necessary to promote large-scale, rapid observation approach and build a great ecological assessment system in the reserve.

A data-sharing (数据共享) management system should be pushed forward to create a database (数据库) of the mountains^, environment, which would support its protection in a scientific way, he added.

1. What does the underlined phrase “took a toll” in the second paragraph mean?

A．protected

B．ignored

C．harmed

D．controlled

2. What’s the purpose of moving away people working and living in the mountains?

A．To create a national park

B．To found a research center.

C．To increase the number of wildlife.

D．To reduce the pressure on the environment.

3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Rare wild animals can be seen everywhere in the reserve.

B．A research center was established for ecosystem restoration.

C．Since 1988, the Qilian Mountains have been well protected.

D．Many effective laws have been made to protect the environment.

4. What do Wang Tao’s words suggest?

A．An ecological assessment system should be set up.

B．Scientific research plays the biggest part in restoring ecology.

C．Global climate change influences the research on ecological assessment.

D．A data-sharing management system has been widely applied in the reserve.

8 . A couple of months ago, I was texting a friend in Australia during their widespread bushfires, begging her to come back to New York. “It’s just not _________” I said. “You can’t even breathe!”

She simply replied, “No. I need to bear witness (见证),” _________ the way her government poorly handled the problem, ignoring scientists’ _________ about global warming. Her need to “see” was _________ in her deep love for her people and country.

Now here I am, _________ my own city on “fire”. A fire that should have taken no one by surprise. This isn’t just about Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd or any black citizen. This is about a _________ that exists within this country that makes our lives seemingly less valuable to the people in power who _________ most times, to be white.

In all this good trouble, we can’t keep looking away. We can’t keep _________. If we don’t bear witness to these moments of unfairness, they have the chance to _________ themselves.

If we’re afraid and confused, that’s __________, because we are only human. But on the other side of fear is __________. On the other side of __________ is knowledge and power. Maybe we are unsure what to do or really what we can do in this moment __________ there are so many confusing suggestions. But the only thing we __________ have to do is keep being our unique selves.

I’m Black. My father, mother, brother, and everyone in between are Black. I __________ being Black. Friends and family from all over have asked me to leave. And I say no.

I, too, need to bear witness.

1.

A．harmful

B．important

C．safe

D．beautiful

2.

A．referring to

B．cheering up

C．defending against

D．carrying on

3.

A．limits

B．warnings

C．manners

D．wishes

4.

A．absorbed

B．filled

C．rooted

D．buried

5.

A．setting

B．putting

C．making

D．watching

6.

A．support

B．statement

C．schedule

D．system

7.

A．happen

B．promise

C．manage

D．intend

8.

A．alive

B．balanced

C．silent

D．bored

9.

A．hurt

B．repeat

C．beat

D．win

10.

A．unbelievable

B．enjoyable

C．reliable

D．understandable

11.

A．interest

B．bravery

C．luck

D．sadness

12.

A．confusion

B．fool

C．loss

D．news

13.

A．when

B．where

C．what

D．that

14.

A．nearly

B．gently

C．hardly

D．truly

15.

A．regret

B．avoid

C．love

D．try

9 . Internet has been a powerful force fueling economic growth across Europe, North America and Asia over the past several decades. Further globalization will bring far more profits in the future. To help those countries in poverty and expand trade worldwide to benefit all the mankind, Africa is the next frontier（地区）for the internet.

Digital reforms have taken off quickly in Africa, partly because the younger generation is more ready for adoption of new technologies. Compared to aging populations in developed countries, the average age in Africa is 19.2 years old. While less than half the population has access to electricity, two-fifths own a mobile phone.

With the growing demand for being connected, a number of mobile carriers are now seeking to expand network coverage in Africa. Governments of African countries are also pushing for the network construction as they recognize that communications and renewable energy play an important role in the development of their countries.

In recent years, the majority of the investment（投资）into Africa has come from China. Direct investment from China has grown 40% annually over the past decade, far more than investment from other economic partners, including the US. Huawei, ZTE and China Telecom have all entered the field. Huawei recently announced that it was launching a 5G transport network in South Africa, the first company to expand 5G network in this area. Meanwhile, Western governments are planning to do more to invest in Africa to maintain their economic relationships with it. That has received support from many tech giants like Facebook, which recently announced plans to lay a 37,000 kilometers of subsea cable network to build a direct high-speed internet connection between 16 countries in Africa with Europe and the Middle East.

Expanding network connectivity across Africa will open up digital services that many of us take for granted, like mobile banking, e-education and online shopping. Because the global economy is so closely linked, the increase in internet access will not only power economic growth and create new markets in Africa, but encourage development in other fields and around the world.

1. Which factor contributes to the rapid success of technology revolution in Africa?

A．The aging population.	B．Coverage of the internet.
C．The easy access to electricity.	D．The youth’s willingness to try new technology.

2. All the efforts to expand network to Africa are mentioned EXCEPT_______ .

A．Support from Western big firms

B．China’s huge investment into Africa

C．Connections between Europe and the Middle East

D．Encouragement of governments in African countries

3. According to the passage, which saying does the author seem to believe?

A．Efforts will pay off.

B．A friend in need is a friend in deed.

C．Technology is a double-edged sword (双刃剑).

D．Mankind is a community with a shared future.

4. What will the author probably talk about in the following paragraph?

A．Background information of African digital reform.

B．The worldwide technological support given to Africa.

C．The development of other countries in the past century.

D．Detailed potential benefits of African network expansion.

10 . Flies won’t transmit COVID-19

With the arrival of summer, many people are worried about contracting COVID-19 through mosquitoes or flies.

In response to the concern, Wang Liping, a researcher from the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said there is not yet evidence of people getting infected with the novel coronavirus through a mosquito or fly. She made her remarks at a news conference on Saturday. She said the virus is mainly spread through respiratory droplets and physical contact.

Djokovic gets COVID-19

Novak Djokovic tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday after taking part in a tennis exhibition series he organized. His wife also tested positive.

Djokovic has been criticized for organizing the tournament and bringing in players from other countries during the coronavirus pandemic (全国或全球性流行病). Viktor Troicki said Tuesday he and his pregnant wife have both been diagnosed with the virus, while Grigor Dimitrov, another tennis player, said Sunday he tested positive.

Kids are more prepared against virus

Children may be protected from coronavirus because they catch so many colds, scientists have suggested. Figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest children are just as likely to pick up the virus, but few ever develop serious disease, or even show symptoms.

While adults pick up a cold around two to four times a year, school age children catch an average of 12 colds annually, studies have shown. It may allow youngsters to build up some ongoing resistance that adults do not have.

Special bonds are to be issued

China will issue 100 billion yuan in special government bonds for COVID-19 control measures to balance epidemic control with economic and social development, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Monday. The MOF will issue two kinds of bonds, including 50 billion yuan in five-year bonds and 50 billion yuan in seven-year bonds, the MOF said in a statement. Both will be traded on June 23, 2020. China will pursue a more proactive and impactful policy this year to release more funds for companies and individuals.

1. Who is less likely to get COVID-19 according to the passage?

A．Children.

B．Adults.

C．Males.

D．Females.

2. Which of the following is true?

A．People will get infected with the novel coronavirus if they are bitten by mosquitoes or flies.

B．Novak Djokovic,Viktor Troicki, Grigor Dimitrov and their wives were all tested positive.

C．Children who often catch colds are more easily to be infected with the novel coronavirus.

D．China is actively taking measures to balance epidemic control with economic and social development.

3. What does the news have in common?

A．They tell us to keep away from mosquitoes or flies.

B．They tell us something about the novel coronavirus.

C．They advise us to ignore the virus and take more exercise.

D．They advise us to make full use of our savings to make money.