1 . Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
| Timetable | |
| Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students； you may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe. |
| Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Windows XP. |
1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________.
| A．Monday | B．Friday . | C．Sunday | D．Wednesday |
| A．Mr. Morison | B．Dr. West | C．Mr. Thomas | D．Mrs. Green |
| A．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday | B．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday |
| C．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday | D．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday |
2 . Here some programs at 8 tonight
Country Music
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?(1973-1983)
8:00PM|PBS
Witness alivelyera in country music, with Dolly Parton finding mainstream success; Hank Williams Jr.and Rosanne Cash emerging from their famous fathers' shadows; and Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings launching the “Outlaw" movement.
Expedition Unknown
Legends Never Die (Season 62|Episode 1)
8:00PM|TRAVEL
Josh uncovers the mystery of a treasure left behind by Brother XII. Then he travels to Eastern Europe to investigate the ancient origins and modern legacy of scaring figures.
Gold Rush | 58 METASCORE
Back to the Future
8:00PM|DSC
An extended sneak peek of the all-new season of Gold Rush reveals a crisis in the Klondike forcing the miners in new directions. We go back to the beginning, nine years ago,revealing the important moments that got each man to the crossroads they now face.
The Conners |75 METASCORE
Preemies,Weed and Infidelity (Season 2 | Episode 1)
8:00PM| ABC
The Season 2 premiere(首映式）．After Emilio's deportation(驱逐出境），Jackie steps into the role of a paternal figure and creates a vivid birth plan for Becky; but as the Conners know, nothing ever goes according to plan. Meanwhile, Darlene is tangled in a complex love triangle with David and Ben, and-like her mother-Harris is caught up in a problem of her own.
1. What do we know about Hank Williams Jr.and Rosanne Cash?| A．They are badly defeated now. |
| B．They aren't in the mainstream. |
| C．Their fathers were once successful. |
| D．They now follow their fathers' steps. |
| A．Terror. | B．Knowledge. |
| C．Science. | D．Sports. |
| A．Country Music. | B．Expedition Unknown. |
| C．Gold Rush. | D．The Conners. |
3 . Kids' Birthday Party Places in Queens
Find a place to hold your child's next birthday party. Plan your child's birthday party at one of these kid-friendly places in Queens. View our list online. Check the boxes and submit ( 提 交 ) the form below to connect with these businesses.
BEE YOU ART STUDIO
Telephone: 718-926-9728
Email: beeyouartstudio@gmail.com
Bee You Art Studio is a bright and fun studio ( 工作室) that offers birthday parties for ages 4 and older. The whole studio is yours for two hours. Parties include a step-by-step painting of your choice. We offer drawing paper, plates, brushes and paints. We can hold up to 30 people.
MUSIC TOGETHER® WITH MUSIC AND ME
Telephone: 718-229-0033
Email: info@musictogetherwithmusicandme.com
We provide special musical birthday party experiences for first through sixth birthdays. Families and friends celebrate a birthday child's day in a way in which everyone shares in the fun. Call us and we will hold your child's musical birthday party according to your needs. We can come to your space.
SOCCER KIDS NYC
Telephone: 917-655-5437 Email: info@soccerkidsnyc.com
We bring the party to you! We offer a fun, high-energy birthday party that children are able to take part in actively, and have a“moment ( 时 刻 ) to shine”. It includes party favor, and 60 minutes for $199 for up to 10 children, extra children are $15 each.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY ZOOS
Telephone: 1-800-433-4149 Email: wcszoos@gmail.com
Make your wildlife lover's birthday an unforgettable experience with a party at our WCS zoos! Parties include park admission (入园), a private party room, special animal guests, visits to our exhibits (展览), and hands-on activities to make your party animal's birthday a truly unforgettable experience!
1. Which number should you call if your child is a music lover?| A．718-926-9728. | B．718-229-0033. |
| C．917-655-5437. | D．1-800-433-4149. |
| A．$169. | B．$199. | C．$214. | D．$229. |
| A．Painting tools. | B．An animal concert. |
| C．A party room of your own. | D．Animal guests of your choice. |
4 . In the past several years, air travel has become less appealing for some travellers. Tighter security regulations mean longer waits. Rising fuel prices can lead to more expensive tickets. Despite(尽管) the inconveniences, air travel still has a number of advantages over car, train and bus travel.
For a long distance, air travel is the fastest way to get to your destination, but even on shorter trips planes are much quicker. On a medium-length trip from New York City to Detroit, a flight will take about 4.5 hours—including an hour’s driving to and from the airport and an hour’s waiting in the terminal(终点站) — while a car ride will take 9.5 hours, a bus ride almost 15 hours and a train ride about 16.5 hours. Buses, cars and trains only begin to become competitive on extremely short trips such as from NYC to Philadelphia.
Plane crashes are tragic events that can result in hundreds of deaths. Fortunately, they are extremely rare. According to Chance News, the odds(可能性) of dying on a 1,000-mile flight are significantly less than those from dying on a 100-mile car ride. Car, bus and train travel are also more dangerous than flying on a plane.
The cost of tickets for airplane, bus and train travel can vary greatly. In many cases, however, air travel is the cheapest way. A trip from New York City to Detroit costs $86 by plane. This is comparable to slightly cheaper train tickets ($75) and bus tickets ($80) and cheaper than car travel ($115). On the longer New York City to Los Angeles trip, the advantages of air travel shine: airplane tickets are more than 30 dollars less than train tickets, the cheapest alternative.
1. Which means of transportation takes the longest time from New York City to Detroit?| A．A train ride. | B．A car ride. |
| C．A bus ride. | D．A flight. |
| A．Cast a shadow. | B．Are obvious. |
| C．Are unclear. | D．Reflect light. |
| A．He is worried about the safety of air travel. |
| B．He is familiar with the trip between New York City and Detroit. |
| C．He prefers travelling by car rather than by bus. |
| D．He chooses to travel by train while travelling around the US. |
| A．The Traffic System in America |
| B．The Disadvantages of Air, Train and Bus Travel |
| C．Different Ways of Travelling around the US |
| D．The Advantages of Air Travel |
5 . Lake Tekapo lies in the center of the South Island in an area known as the Mackenzie Basin in New Zealand. Tekapo Tourism provides one of the most comprehensive accommodation (住宿) listings in the region. All accommodation providers in Tekapo are listed as follows.
• The Chalet Boutique Motel
It’s only a short distance from the Church of the Good Shepherd. You’ll find the Chalet Boutique Motel very close to the shores of Lake Tekapo.
At the Chalet Boutique Motel you have the choice of six self-contained (独立的) apartments varying in size from 2-bedroom apartments to studio apartments (单间公寓). Some offer excellent views of the lake and mountains.
Address: Pioneer Drive, PO Box 2, Lake Tekapo
• Tekapo B2 Apartment
Tekapo B2 apartment is a self-contained, one-bedroom, upstairs apartment with views overlooking Lake Tekapo. It’s only a short walk from the town center. The bedroom is suitable for two people. A double sofa bed is available for a third person or child.
Address: 2 Murray Place, Lake Tekapo
• Mt John Historic Homestead
Built in 1911，the Mount John Homestead has recently been renovated (整修). An original collection of art by a local artist and thousands of local photos are displayed throughout the rooms.
The yard is also available for special occasions such as weddings, family reunions or small parties. A minimum (最少的) booking of 2 nights is required.
Address: State Highway 8，PO Box 91，Lake Tekapo
1. If Lily wants to take a walk along the shores of Lake Tekapo, she’d better stay in .| A．the Church of the Good Shepherd | B．the Chalet Boutique Motel |
| C．Tekapo B2 Apartment | D．Mt John Historic Homestead |
| A．Both have a long history. | B．Both have recently been renovated. |
| C．Both have local photos in the rooms. | D．Both have rooms with a lake view. |
| A．It has studio apartments. | B．It is near the town center. |
| C．It can hold a wedding. | D．It is the cheapest of the three. |
6 . The 4 Best Greek Islands For A Beach Getaway
With more than 5,000 islands in Greece, choosing which one to visit is extremely difficult. So we're going to help you by sharing our list of the 4 most beautiful Greek islands!
1.Paxi
Paxi is smaller and less known than the other Greek islands, making it a perfect place for travelers to seek privacy without being disturbed by any noise.
There are excellent beaches and restaurants in the main port of Gaios that serve fresh fish. The best time to enjoy the magical atmosphere is in the evening.
2.Mykonos
Mykonos has become one of the most popular destinations in Greece, which is the best choice for those who want to party.
Mass tourism hasn't affected the beauty of the island yet, with picturesque houses and narrow streets full of Cycladic architecture and, not to mention, the crystal-clear blue sea.
3.Tilos
Mountains and rough back roads make this island the perfect pick for adventurous travelers looking for day trips to explore the rich wildlife.
The beaches are rocky and difficult to access, but once you get there you'll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, even during the peak season.
4.Gavdos
The southernmost island in Europe is included in our list because of its unique and intact (完好的) nature and its efforts to maintain their local traditions.
There are few tourist accommodations, but we recommend to grab a tent and sleep on the beach under the stars.Its beaches are one of the most beautiful in Greece and probably the entire continent.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to appreciate Cycladic architecture?| A．Mykonos. | B．Paxi. | C．Tilos. | D．Gavdos. |
| A．Both of them are quiet. | B．Both of them serve visitors fish. |
| C．Both of them are difficult to reach. | D．Both of them have beaches and restaurants. |
| A．Have a party at night. | B．Camp on the beach. |
| C．Enjoy picturesque houses. | D．Walk in the narrow streets. |
7 . We are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn’t work well. If one computer in the network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system had to be set up. It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not working, information could be sent through another part. In this way, computer network system would keep on working all the time.
At first the Internet was only used by the government, but in the early 1970s, universities, hospitals and banks were allowed to use it, too. However, computers were still very expensive and the Internet was difficult to use. By the start of the 1990s, computers had become cheaper and easier to use. Scientists had also developed software that made “surfing” the Internet more convenient.
Today it is easy to get online and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day. Sending email is more and more popular among students.
The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of people’s life．
1. The Internet has a history of around ______ years.| A．ten | B．twenty | C．fifty | D．seventy |
| A．break down the whole network |
| B．make itself keep on working all the time |
| C．make computers cheaper |
| D．make computers large and expensive |
| A．Scientists | B．the government |
| C．schools | D．hospitals and banks |
| A．Software | B．Scientists | C．Information | D．Computers |
8 . Scientists have been studying Antarctica for over a century, but details as basic as what it looks like beneath all that ice have largely remained a mystery. Now, Earther reports that a team of scientists from Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and the UK has published the most detailed data yet on the continent's subglacial topography （冰川下的地形）near the South Pole.
As they report in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, central Antarctica is home to three large canyons （峡谷）, one of which is deeper than the Grand Canyon and nearly as wide at some points. The researchers made the discovery by flying a plane with radar over the South Pole, a spot that isn't covered by satellites. They expected to find mountains beneath the ice sheet, but the wide canyons they found between the mountains came as a surprise.
Of the three canyons, two hadn't been documented previously. The largest, the Foundation Trough （基础槽），measures 218 miles long, up to 22 miles wide, and 6,260 feet deep, putting it up there with the planet's most impressive canyons.
The discoveries are significant on their own, but the real purpose behind the research is to better understand how the West and East Antarctic ice sheets will react to rising temperatures. Human-caused climate change has made some of the continent's ice not firm, and the West Antarctic ice sheet especially has been slowly melting to the sea. If patterns continue, the coastal glaciers supporting the large ice sheets could fall down, causing sea levels to rise a minimum of 10 feet. If this happens, the canyons could be a major factor in the speed and direction of ice flow from central Antarctica to the coast.
The event isn't likely to happen in the near future, but further study o£ Antarctica's topography will allow scientists to better predict when it might.
1. Which of the following have scientists known little?| A．The shape of Antarctica ice. |
| B．The condition of Antarctica ice. |
| C．The Grand Canyon. |
| D．The beneath of Antarctica ice. |
| A．The Grand Canyon. |
| B．The mountains. |
| C．Three large canyons. |
| D．Ice sheets. |
| A．Unexpected. | B．Interesting. |
| C．Ridiculous. | D．Common. |
| A．To document the three canyons. |
| B．To find out how large the three canyons are. |
| C．To know how ice sheets react to rising temperatures. |
| D．To show the importance of the three canyons. |
9 . When I was four years old，I got stung(螫) by a bee－twice in one week！After that，I had a fear of bees.That's when my parents suggested that I learn about bees instead of being frightened. I read picture books and watched videos about bees，and I learned that bees help make the food we eat because of their pollination(授粉). Take pizza，for example. If we didn't have bees to pollinate tomato plants，we wouldn't have tomatoes for sauce. And we wouldn't have cheese without pollination，either.
The bad news is that bees are struggling to survive. Many are dying. Some scientists think it might be because of chemicals that are used to kill other insects. What would happen if there were no more bees? I wanted to help. I thought, “What if I make lemonade，sell it，and raise money to help bees?” I talked to my grandmother Helen. She gave me her recipe(调制法) for lemonade. It came from a cookbook from 1940.
I added honey to her old recipe. That way，I could sell the lemonade and donate some of the money to groups that are helping to save bees. I could also support local beekeepers by using their honey in my product. And I would be educating others on the importance of bees and helping to save them.
My dad showed me how to work out what supplies I needed to buy. At first，I sold lemonade at a stand at a kids' business event. But I wanted to help bees all year round. We talked to a pizza place near where I live. They said they wanted to sell it. Now more than 30 stores sell it，too. This year we sold about 140,000 bottles. I love helping to save bees. It's the sweetest feeling ever.
1. After learning about bees，the author ________.| A．discovered their importance to people | B．developed an interest in insects |
| C．knew how to deal with them | D．became afraid of them |
| A．Bees’ worrying condition. | B．A cookbook from 1940. |
| C．Helen's special recipe. | D．Her parents' words. |
| A．Careful and polite. | B．Kind and caring. |
| C．Brave and smart. | D．Strong and patient. |
| A．From lemon to lemonade. | B．A kid and her bees. |
| C．A healthy heart. | D．A sweet idea. |
10 . When recalling my high schoolGonzaga College High School，I am excited.It was founded in 1821，which was in the center part of D．C.，within the shouting distance(距离) of the Capitol building.
Seeing my older brother experience Gonzaga a few years before me，I had an idea of how special this school was before my entering to school.Through him，I could see the pride and friendship among Gonzaga students.
My true love for Gonzaga，however，began in my freshman year.I remember during my freshman guidance(新生入学指导)，the team spirit organization sat our class down on the playground and taught us all the game cheers.I remember feeling a sense of energy and pride among these students that I had never experienced from a high school before I mean，it was just a high school—much school pride could these kids really have? But it was not just a high school，and it only took a few football games for me to realize that I went to the most prideful school in the D．C.
I spent the rest of my first year meeting some of the coolest and most interesting people I have ever known.Some of the funniest，smartest and kindest guys I have ever met went to this school.No matter how athletic(擅长运动的)you were or how much money your parents had，you were just another Gonzaga kid.You were friends with everyone.If you went to Gonzaga，teacher or student，you were in on the joke.
When my freshman life came to an end，I began to understand what it meant to be part of Gonzaga students.Serving the poor right there on Campus at the McKenna center，I got a view on poor people that I will value for the rest of my life.Through football I learned how to develop better selfcontrol and built some of the greatest friendships.In the classroom，I had many laughs with friends and teachers alike.I also learned how to manage my time and gained a lot of information，but most importantly，I learned how to put the world and others before myself.
1. Why did the author consider Gonzaga College High School special before getting into it?| A．Because of its long history. |
| B．Because of its excellent location. |
| C．Because of his brother's experiences there. |
| D．Because of its short distance from the Capitol building. |
| A．made students feel energetic and proud. |
| B．led to the author's love for football games. |
| C．gave an introduction to the high school. |
| D．helped the author find the pride and friendship. |
| A．To introduce the advantages of his high school. |
| B．To show he really learns a lot in his high school. |
| C．To state the importance of high school education. |
| D．To explain how sports activities make students athletic. |
| A．How special my high school was. |
| B．The memories of my loving high school. |
| C．How proud I was of my efforts in high school. |
| D．The challenges during my high school years. |
