1 . The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money.     1    .

·No account keeping fees!

You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!

·    2    !

You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.

·Convenient

Teenagers are busy — we get that.     3    . With the Winners Club, you can choose to bank from home using the phone or the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part­time job!

·Magazines included

Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.     4    

The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers.     5    . Simply fill in an application form and get permission from your parents. It is not so hard. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!

A．Perfect Service Systems

B．Excellent interest rates

C．And it is so easy to join

D．You may never need to come to a bank at all

E．The Winners Club is set up for you to save money

F．It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers

G．Some fantastic stories are also offered for Winners Club members

2 . 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.

5 . 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.

8 . Four of the Oldest Buildings in the World

Knap of Howar

One of the oldest buildings in the world is the Knap of Howar, which dates back to 3700-3500 BCE.The farmhouse is one of the oldest, still-standing stone houses in Europe. It includes two stone homes linked through a hidden passage and joint walls. Archaeologists say Irish or Scottish monks could be the first builders and residents of the Knap of Howar. Although the house is still standing, these abandoned places around the world are better candidates for restoration.

Ġgantija Temples

The Megalithic Temples of Malta, or the Ġgantija Temples, date back to 3600 to 3200 BCE. The two temples on the island of Malta are UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. Archaeologists think the temple was used for ritual animal sacrifices.

Shunet el-Zebib

Shunet el-Zebib is partially standing, but mostly in ruins. It’s still, however, one of the oldest buildings in the world. The Egyptian temple built in 2750 BCE is of mud and brick. It has an underground tomb as well as an above-ground complex. Architecturally, it’s a nod to the Egyptian pyramids soon to come.

Tomb of Cyrus

Built in 530 BCE, the Tomb of Cyrus is one of Iran’s World Heritage Sites and one of the oldest buildings on the planet. It’s also believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world, according to Atlas Obscura. The base isolating used on the tomb protects the main structure from moving apart from the foundation.

1. What do the four buildings have in common?

A．All of them are located in Europe.

B．All of them are made of stone and mud.

C．All of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

D．All of them were built before the birth of Christ.

2. Which of the four buildings may be the strongest?

A．Knap of Howar.	B．Ġgantija Temples.
C．Shunet el-Zebib.	D．Tomb of Cyrus.

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

A．Shunet el-Zebib is earthquake protected.

B．Tomb of Cyrus has an underground tomb.

C．Ġgantija Temples are built by Irish monks.

D．Knap of Howar may be the oldest building among the four.

9 . Mary Sports Center

Would you like to play sports that can make you keep fit?

Come to Mary Sports Center and have a great time there.

Price: ¥ 50 each time, 5% off for one month, 20% for one year.

Time: 9:00 am-9:30 pm every day except Tuesday.

Tel: 9380-514 or e-mail at MarySC@ 126.com.

Relaxing Time Theater

When you are down, you must enjoy some films that can cheer you up. Then welcome to the biggest theater in our city, which has the most comfortable seats and the biggest screens. Usually, most films that are exciting and have good endings are shown in it.

Opening Time: 7:50 am-10:00 pm every weekend.

Address: No. 18, Red Star Road.

Book your ticket online.

Website: www.relaxingtimetheater.com

Environmental Protection Club

We need more than one hundred and forty teenagers to join us.

Would you volunteer to do something good for our environment? If so, please join us.

Members: Young students aged 13-16.

Activities: Put up signs, hand out notices, clean up the city parks.

Time: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm on weekends.

Tel: 8079-593

1. Why do you go to Mary Sports Center?

A．To read some books.	B．To improve the environment.
C．To keep healthy.	D．To meet sports fans.

2. What kind of movies can you enjoy in Relaxing Time Theater?

A．Some documentaries.	B．Some exciting movies.
C．Some sad movies.	D．Some love movies.

3. What can we know from Environmental Protection Club?

A．There are about 140 members in it.

B．The club is on No.18, Red Star Road.

C．Volunteers need to work for about three hours.

D．Volunteers can cheer up the sick people in hospital.

10 . As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the New Year on the hunt for a new job.

In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to recruit (招聘）or retain strong employees.

According to a survey by Aflac, small businesses deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy.     1    . And it found that more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.

The keys to happiness.

    2    . Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.

In a small business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere.     3    . And they play a significant role in the business s mission.

    4     According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible schedule was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.

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Although small businesses excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small- business environment community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.

By offering a robust benefits plan that includes voluntary benefits, small businesses can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.

A．The way to success

B．Unlocking improvement

C．It allows employees to feel that their opinions matter

D．Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness

E．The report found that 85% of small business employees are happy in their current job

F．There are limited opportunities for employees to get promoted in small businesses

G．Nearly a quarter of participants stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business