1 . There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.
I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.
It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight, immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.
1. The author expected the train trip to be________.| A．adventurous | B．pleasant | C．exciting | D．dull |
| A．The friendly country people. | B．The mountains along the way. |
| C．The crowds of people in the streets. | D．The simple lunch served on the train. |
| A．choose | B．enjoy | C．prepare for | D．carry on |
| A．Johore Baru. | B．The Causeway. | C．Butterworth. | D．Singapore. |
2 . We all know that regular exercise is vitally important for both a healthy mind and body. Research has shown that just five minutes of exercise in a “green space” can help people to keep mentally healthy.
Let’s take a look at some ways to get close to nature and make them a part of your regular exercise routine.
Get on your bike
Cycling is a cheap, easy and fun way to get some good exercise in the outdoors. Try leaving your car at home and cycling to work one day, if that’s possible. Or get the family together and go on a weekend bike ride. Check out the local cycle paths before you go, and plan a safe route. Make sure you take some healthy snacks with you to keep your energy levels up.
Try some outdoor yoga
Practising yoga can be great for reducing anxiety and aiding relaxation, so why not take your yoga mat and try out some asanas (yoga postures) in the open air? Yoga is great for stretching tight muscles and increasing flexibility as well as improving mobility, control and breathing. Why not finish your practice with some quiet meditation to further calm the mind?
Go running
Instead of spending hours on the treadmill（跑步机）, grab a friend and go off for a jog around your local park, or some nature trails. If you are used to running on a treadmill, you may find it harder at first, so make sure you have some good, supportive running shoes. You could also find out where your nearest Parkrun is. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
1. If you want to cycle with your family, you’d better __________.| A．have a healthy body |
| B．check the bikes carefully |
| C．learn some survival skills |
| D．make good preparations for it |
| A．Getting closer to nature. |
| B．Feeling relaxed or peaceful. |
| C．Keeping active and energetic. |
| D．Having no effect on people’s bodies. |
| A．It takes them some time to get used to it. |
| B．It needs some patience to continue. |
| C．It makes them lose interest in running. |
| D．It leads them to fall behind their friends. |
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 . 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. |
Phew! I'm so glad the day is over. I'm really tired, but my first day at school went well.
First of all, we met outside the school building.I was very nervous because my primary school only had 300 pupils but in the middle school there are about 1,300.What a difference! The older pupils are really big.I felt so small waiting there in front of the school.
The head teacher came out and told us to go into the school hall.Then he called our names out to tell us which class we were in. My class teacher is called Mrs. Black. She took us to our classroom.It's on the 5th floor.We aren't allowed to use the lift! I couldn't believe it.
We spent all morning with Mrs.Black looking at our timetables.Everyone in the school had a different timetable.I'm worried that I'll forget my timetable and go to the wrong room.
Lunchtime was OK. I had salad, fish and fruit, which was quite good, and then I went to play football with some of the other boys. They were all friendly and I don't think it will take me long to make friends.
After lunch we started lessons. I had maths and then history, where we started to learn about ancient Greece.That looked interesting.I have to do some homework tonight to find out how the ancient Greek people lived, so I'm going to do an Internet search and look it up in the library.
So far so good.I am quite looking forward to tomorrow, even though I've got science. I hate science!
Yours,
Jason
1. Why did the head teacher come?
| A．To give the pupils a timetable. | B．To tell the pupils which class they were in. |
| C．To show the pupils how to use the lift. | D．To take the pupils to their classrooms. |
a．Jason looked at his timetable. b．Jason went to the school hall.
c．Jason started his lessons. d．Jason played football with some boys.
| A．c a b d | B．a c b d | C．b c a d | D．b a d c |
| A．Jason didn't realize the new school was smaller than his primary school. |
| B．Jason was lucky enough to have someone else in the same class. |
| C．Jason thought it unbelievable, for they are not allowed to use the lift. |
| D．Jason didn't think the boys were friendly when playing football. |
| A．Terrible. | B．Disappointed. | C．Worried. | D．Good. |
10 . In Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, you can find Jamey Turner playing an unusual musical instrument, the glass harp（竖琴）. A glass harp is made up of different sized drinking glasses, each filled with water.
Turner makes music by running his fingers over the tops of the glasses. By doing so, each glass makes a different musical sound. Visitors to Alexandria like what they see and hear. They thank Turner by leaving a dollar or more in his box for donations. Jamey Turner is 78 years old. Turner became interested in playing the glass harp at the age of six, when he heard his father playing with a glass of water at the dinner table. He has been playing it for 50 years.
Today Turner puts together his instrument by placing 60 different glasses on a wooden soundboard. He holds the glasses in place with rubber bands, which keeps them from breaking. He then adds different amounts of water to each one to create different musical notes. Adding or taking away just a little water will change the sound. Adding water to a glass will make a lower sound. The smaller bowls of water produce a higher sound, while the larger ones produce a lower, deeper sound.
Turner always uses low-priced glass because it sounds better than costly crystal(水晶) and he has more control over the sound. Before buying new glasses, he will test them in stores. He decides if they produce the right sound by rubbing his finger over the top of them.
The glass harp was popular 300 years ago when composers like Wolfgang Mozart wrote music for the instrument. There have been about 400 pieces of music written just for the glass harp. But Turner plays all kinds of music, even popular music from China. Few people play the glass harp these days, but Turner says he sees videos of people experimenting with the instrument on YouTube. He hopes the next generation will continue making its music.
1. What do visitors think of Jamey Turner's performance?| A．Boring. | B．Attractive. | C．Special. | D．Common. |
| A．By beating the glasses in different parts. | B．By placing the glasses on a wooden board. |
| C．By adding or reducing water in the glasses. | D．By holding different glasses with rubber bands. |
| A．Little music is written for the instrument. |
| B．People are trying to play the instrument online. |
| C．Few people are playing the instrument these days. |
| D．The instrument cannot produce some beautiful sounds. |
| A．Making Music by Playing Glasses | B．Special Sounds from Glasses |
| C．Devotion to Playing Glasses for Fun | D．Fingers over the Tops of the Glasses |
