1 . Four Interesting Science Museums

Polytechnic Museum, Russia

For many guests of the capital, some of the most vivid childhood memories are associated with this museum. A variety of technical fields are presented in 65 halls-Mining, Space, Energy, and Transportation, etc. And the exposition（博览会）is the only museum project in Russia about the history of the bike. The interactive division "Technoplay" is open, where you not only can but also need touch most of the exhibits with your hands. In addition to self-experimentation, for personal requests the museum's experts will show many entertaining experiments.

Eureka, England

The Eureka educational center is a huge complex where modern science and technology are becoming clear, even to kids. The main exhibition is devoted to the human body, the laws of physics and natural things. Visitors can obtain energy or create paper with their own hands. On the area of the Eureka educational park there is a botanical garden and a collection of minerals from the rock types of Finland is presented there.

Deutsches Museum, Germany

In this museum you can see more than 100 thousand different items from windmills（风车）to medical equipment. All aspects of industrial production appear before the eyes. Several museum rooms are arranged especially for children-there are exhibits that entertain kids starting from three.

NEMO, the Netherlands

The largest Dutch research centre stands ready to share its secrets with everyone. This immersion（沉浸）in the world of science and technology will not be dull. All significant information is presented in the form of exciting games. All exhibits are interactive; visitors are allowed to touch, pull and press on anything. The museum is for children from 6 to 16, as well as for their parents-it will be interesting to all.

1. What can visitors do at Polytechnic Museum?

A．Learn how the bike developed.	B．Touch all of the exhibits.
C．Watch entertaining movies.	D．Show entertaining experiments.

2. Where should visitors go if they are interested in plants?

A．Polytechnic Museum.	B．Eureka.
C．Deutsches Museum.	D．NEMO.

3. What makes NEMO unique?

A．It is specially designed for children.

B．It is the largest museum in the world.

C．It shows information of exhibits in games.

D．Some exhibits can be touched or pressed.

2 . 假设你是李华。你校交换生Steven对中国传统文化很感兴趣，希望你为他推荐一个相关的社团，以便下学期加入。请你给他写一封信推荐“中华”社，要点如下：
1.写邮件的目的；
2.简要介绍该社团；
3.推荐的理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Steven,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Formed in 2001, the China International Search and Rescue team (CISAR),     1     (bring) help and hope to those     2     lives are changed by a storm, a flood, an earthquake or any other natural disaster. It always gets the job done     3     (efficient).

The team went on its first international rescue missions in 2003 and won high praise for their     4     (brave) and skill. Since then, the CISAR has completed many missions. The list of people to whom help     5     (give) is long.

After a disaster, they get to save lives in the     6     (little) possible time. There is usually no electricity or water, and there may be diseases and accidents,     7     (put) them at risk. That means they have to be strong     8     both body and mind. Besides, rescue workers must have big hearts, too. It takes a lot of love and courage to risk one’s own life     9     (save) someone else’s. The members of the CISAR have plenty of both and are always ready to go     10     help is needed.

5 . Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature. It's a big event usually at the end of March every year. On this evening, people “go dark”.     1    

It's true that turning off lights for just one hour saves only a small amount of power.    2    On one level, joining in Earth Hour makes people think about the problem of climate change and what we can do in everyday life to protect nature.

But on another level, a large number of people’s acting together sends a powerful message to governments and companies.     3     They begin considering green issues when big decisions.

The logo(标识) of Earth Hour is “60+” .The number 60 is for the 60 minutes of Earth Hour.     4     In fact, people who join in Earth Hour say that taking part makes them want to do more for the environment.

    5     Musicians give concerts by playing acoustic(原声的) instruments instead of electric ones, and using candles instead of electric lights. Celebrity chefs have created special recipes for families to prepare and eat by candlelight. Tree-planting sessions, group walks and runs are also among the options.

A．But this is only the beginning.

B．Earth Hour represents every hour of every day.

C．After all, everyone has to answer for what they have done.

D．Besides turning off the lights, people get involved in other events.

E．It pushes them to take urgent measures by making changes to policies.

F．That is, they switch off all unnecessary lights at the same time for one hour.

G．The plus invites people to continue their action even after Earth Hour is finished.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Clubs can provide many life skills     1     teenagers by giving them just a bit more life experience outside of home and school. After-school clubs, sports, and other extra-curricular activities can be     2    (benefit) to every child. Kids can pursue (追求) a variety of interests     3     are really enjoyed.

Many high schools and middle schools offer a variety of clubs and activities, often after school. They’re interesting and keep kids out of trouble. They can also help teens improve     4    (they) interests and can help find their     5    (step) after high school graduation. Clubs can     6    (base) on activities people usually enjoy like cooking, photography, wood-working, theatre, gardening, running or crafting. Clubs can also be depended on     7     same interests like books, science, comics, history, etc. A good club has even more all-round activities,     8    (focus) on future careers.

Clubs     9    (common) meet every month, or every other week to discuss their interests or participate in an activity. It’s a meaningful social event and something     10    (look) forward to during the busy week.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

According to Xinhua News Agency, the Palace Museum and Huawei signed a strategic cooperation agreement on March 15. The two sides will set an example     1     5G application.

The Palace Museum received more than 17 million visitors in 2018,     2    (make) it the most visited museum in the world. In the past 20 years, an office information network covering the whole museum     3     (build) gradually. The museum has developed an App that provides an in-depth     4    (explain) of cultural relic information and cultural services. Also, the museum has research on the application of VR, AR, Al and other     5    (technique) in museums.

    6     signing of the agreement marks a new chapter in the strategic cooperation between the Palace Museum and Huawei Technologies Co. So, Huawei will make efforts     7    (accelerate) the intelligent construction of the Palace Museum.

“The 600-year-old Palace Museum has never been so close to science and technology.” Shan Jixiang said     8     (proud), director of the Palace Museum.

Shan shared many ideas about the 5G Palace Museum. With the help of advanced technology,    9     is expected that in the future, audiences around the world will be able to experience and visit the Palace Museum, whether it is a field trip or a virtual tour. Also, the use of Al technology provides a     10    (broad) platform and stronger knowledge support for cultural relics among young people.

The Students’ Union

9 . Children should spend at least one hour playing and spending time in nature each day, according to the Wildlife Trusts （野生生物基金会）.     1     It is now calling on the government to include nature time into daily school life.

    2    Its 451 students in the study were 8 or 9 years of age. They were interviewed before and after nature activities. The activities were run by the Wildlife Trusts over the course of several weeks, such as learning about plants and trees.

The children showed a great increase in personal health.     3    90 percent said they learned something new about the natural world； 79 percent felt the experience would help their schoolwork；    4    Perhaps most importantly, 79 percent mentioned they would believe more in themselves.

    5    And the time has been reducing greatly in recent years. A 2017 report found that less than 10 percent British kids enjoys themselves in nature, compared to 40 percent of adults when they were younger years ago. To improve the situation, the organization is calling on the government to free up a daily hour for nature time for kids.

A．Parents care much about their kids' nature time. ”

B．However, parents on their own aren't giving kids that time.

C．81 percent said they had better relationships with their teachers.

D．The calling comes from a study by University College London.

E．The students are asked to study in University College London for one day.

F．The UK organization speaks for 46 groups and 2,300 nature protection areas.

G．And they also showed a sense of connection with the natural world and high levels of enjoyment.