1 . If our kids don’t fall, they don’t learn to get up. I still remember the day in high school that my mom forgot to pick me up from school. I’m the oldest of four children, and no doubt she’d had a long day with the other kids and it’d slipped her mind. After waiting at school for an hour, I walked the three miles home, and when I got to my house, I shut our front door with anger, stormed into the kitchen and screamed in my mom’s face that she’d forgotten me.
Later that night, my dad told me I no longer had a ride to school the next day. I figured my mom would still take me, but when the morning came, she refused. It was midterm, and as a straight-A student ready to start college applications, being late wasn’t an option (选择). In my mind, missing these tests would have been the end of my academic career. I begged my mom. I told her she was ruining my future and everything I’d worked for. But she held her ground, and that day, I walked to school. And I missed my tests.
My mom didn’t rescue me from failure. She let me suffer from it. She let me figure it out. She let me learn. Now, as a mom myself, I’ve realized that I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow, learn and think outside of ourselves. It’s how we self-educate to learn what’s right and respectable, and what’s not. It’s how we become responsible and enthusiastic. Falling down makes us better because we learn how to get up.
1. What is one of the reasons that the author got angry that day?| A．She was tired. | B．She failed in a test. |
| C．She was late for school. | D．She had to walk home by herself. |
| A．Terrible. | B．Meaningful. | C．Embarrassing. | D．Colorful. |
| A．gave in to me | B．said yes to me |
| C．stayed in the place | D．kept to her idea |
| A．My Way of Growing | B．The Value of Failure |
| C．My Love for Mother | D．Failure in My Life |
2 . Covid-19 has brought a great deal of trouble for all of us since March 2020. During this time, mobile phones have been the solution for the boredom and restlessness caused from staying indoors. The most downloaded apps on play store 2020 are;
TikTok
TikTok was the most downloaded app. With over 111.9 million downloads, TikTok has seen a huge growth in 2020, twice more than what it got in 2019. 20% of its total downloads were from India and around 9. 3% of the total downloads were in the US.
Zoom
Zoom was the second most installed app in the overall downloads category. With nearly 94. 6 million installs, Zoom is the most used app for online meetings and virtual classrooms. 17% of its downloads were in the US and India. Offices and educational institutes were shut down and to continue working and studying from home, people relied heavily on Zoom for video conferencing and calling.
WhatsApp ranked third in overall downloads with more than 100 million downloads. It is one of the most popular and widely used chat applications; WhatsApp also supports communication between international phone networks.
It ranked fourth in the overall downloaded list. Facebook is the world’s most popular social networking application. Facebook builds technologies that give people the power to connect with friends and family, find communities and grow businesses.
1. What do we know about TikTok?| A．It is an India-based app. | B．It has most users in America. |
| C．It is used for growing business. | D．It has doubled its download than in 2019. |
| A．TikTok. | B．Zoom. | C．WhatsApp. | D．Facebook. |
| A．Communication. | B．Training. | C．Teaching. | D．Payment |
3 . Etiquette For Teens Aged 13-18
Provide your teen with that “edge” that will help them succeed in life and make for successful adulthood!
In today’s fast-paced digital world teens are no longer having face-to-face interactions with others. When presented with an unfamiliar social situation, they may feel uncomfortable, and therefore they may choose to avoid socializing.
Our two-day workshop will give them a solid foundation of etiquette and manners as well as help prepare your teen for the many new social and business situations they will face as young adults. It will provide them with the self-confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation that are essential as they move into the next phase of their lives. The following topics will be covered in the two-day workshop.
Day One
Proper Introductions—Handshakes & Eye Contact—Body Language—The Art Of Small Talk—How To Speak In The Right Tone With Clarity—Leadership—Qualities—How To Make A Positive First Impression
Be The Perfect Guest—Invitations & Thank-You Notes—Social Networking—Dating
Etiquette—Common Courtesies In Public Places
Day Two
Table Skills & Dining Manners—The Informal/Formal Place Setting—American/Continental Dining—Proper Use Of Dining Utensils－Eating Various Foods—Seating A Lady At The Table—Tipping Guidelines
Interviewing Tips For College & Job Interviews—Dressing The Part—Be A Good Listener—Interview Follow-Up Calls & Thank-You Notes—Grooming Skin Care—The Graduation Celebration
Fee: $285.00, including snacks, the certificate, and workbooks
Date: Jan. 5&6
Time: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Registration closes at: 11:59 p.m. Dec. 29
Invite a friend to apply for the workshop and you can receive a $10.00 credit toward your course fee. If you are interested in joining the two-day workshop, fill out our application form online.
1. What’s the two-day workshop mainly intended to do?| A．Help teens know themselves. | B．Provide teens with survival skills. |
| C．Motivate teens to study efficiently. | D．Assist teens in learning social skills. |
| A．How to behave at table. | B．How to chat with someone. |
| C．How to tip others properly. | D．How to prepare for an interview. |
| A．$ 295.00. | B．$ 285.00. | C．$275.00. | D．$265.00. |
4 . A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished, gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, saying, “You don’t say! ” “You don’t say! ” I was puzzled. I thought, “Perhaps this is not an appropriate topic. Well, I’d better change the topic. ” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there? ”“Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It is magnificent. ” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it. ” Soon I was interrupted again by his order, “You don’t say! ” I couldn’t help asking. I said, “Didn’t you say you don’t say? ” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed. He explained, “ ‘You don’t say’ actually means ‘Really? ’. It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you haven’t learned that English idiom. ” Only then did I realize I had made a fool of myself. Since then, I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions.
1. A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because ______.| A．English idioms were too difficult to master |
| B．I had no interest in English learning |
| C．my teacher didn’t emphasize the importance |
| D．I cared little about the teacher’s instruction |
| A．the Englishman was only interested in the Great Wall |
| B．the Englishman was not interested in my English studies |
| C．I had talked too much |
| D．I had to stop talking at once |
| A．terrible | B．important |
| C．interesting | D．lucky |
| A．The Englishman was leaving China without seeing the Great Wall. |
| B．The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it. |
| C．The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide. |
| D．The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting. |
5 . A tiny Alaska village has experienced a boom in tourism in recent years as polar bears spend more time on land than on Arctic sea ice.
More than 2,000 people visited the northern Alaska village of Kaktovik in 2018 to see polar bears in the wild. The far north community lies in an area where increasingly higher temperature has sped up the movement of sea ice, the primary habitat(栖息地) of polar bears. As ice has gradually moved to deep water beyond the continental shelf, more bears are remaining on land to look for food.
Polar bears have always been a common sight on sea ice near Kaktovik, but villagers started noticing a change in the mid-1990s. More bears seemed to stay on land, and researchers began taking note of more female bears making homes in the snow on land instead of on the ice to raise their babies. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists began hearing reports of the increasing number of polar bears in the area in the early 2000s. As more attention was given to the plight (困境)of polar bears about a decade ago, more tourists started heading to Kaktovik.
The village had fewer than 50 visitors annually before 2011, said Jennifer Reed, of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "Today we’re talking about hundreds and hundreds of visitors, many from around the world each year," Reed said. Most tourists visit in the fall, when bears are forced toward land because sea ice is farthest away from the shore. Bruce Inglangasak, a local hunter who sometimes offers wildlife-viewing tours, said been offering polar bear tours since 2004. Most of his clients(客户) are from China and Europe, as well as from the lower 48 U. S. states. Many tourists stay several days in the village, which has two small hotels. The villagers have benefited a lot from that. In turn, they provide more effective protection for polar bears with financial support from tourism development.
1. What causes more polar bears to stay on land in Kaktovik?| A．Food shortage. | B．Climate change. |
| C．Habitats, movement to shore. | D．Their preference for land. |
| A．Excited. | B．Puzzled. | C．Concerned. | D．Shocked. |
| A．Hotels in Kaktovik are in demand in autumn. |
| B．Kaktovik has about 50 visitors annually. |
| C．Inglangasak makes a living as a tour guide. |
| D．Tourism affects the balance of nature. |
| A．The fittest can survive. | B．After a storm comes a calm. |
| C．There is always opportunity in crisis. | D．Every coin has two sides. |
6 . If you want to find a book for your sons or daughters, here are some books that you can choose from.
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation
by Stuart Gibbs
The CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式), which could destroy the world if the bad people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who is as smart as Albert Einstein. Children who like exciting mysteries will enjoy reading this book.
AstroNuts
by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg
In AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmoret the main office of NASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story s topic is simple: Don’t harm the planet. Readers who love science fiction (科幻小说) enjoy AstroNuts.
Stargazing
by Jen Wang
Christine hears that Moon, who is new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine’s family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on Jen Wang’s experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship.
Roll with It
by Jamie Sumner
Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie’s grandpa, she must learn to deal with a new school and new friendships. This book is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family.
1. Whose book tells exciting mysteries?| A．Stuart Gibbs. | B．Jon Scieszka. | C．Jen Wang. | D．Jamie Sumner. |
| A．Stargazing. | B．AstroNuts. |
| C．Roll with It. | D．Charlie Thome and the Last Equation. |
| A．It mainly discusses animals’ stories. |
| B．It includes much scientific knowledge. |
| C．It is mainly about how to make friends. |
| D．It is connected with the author’s own experiences. |
| A．She has to solve problems faced in a new place. |
| B．She has trouble communicating with others. |
| C．She is carefully looked after by her grandpa. |
| D．She doesn’t want to go to another slate. |
| A．Salesgirls. | B．Teachers. | C．Parents. | D．Waiters. |
7 . The first step in writing any poem is coming up with something to write about. To do that, you have to choose deep or attractive material. Anything can be the topic for great poems have been written about such topics as a gas station or pieces of broken glass on the beach.
It's easiest to write a good poem about something you know well, that you have experienced first-hand, or that you have nearby so that you can observe it carefully. This is what makes the poem deep and interesting, what will be the hidden details or qualities you discover or the things that reminds you of the unique view.
In his book Poetry in the Making, the poet Ted Hughes talks about how to write a poem about an animal. “The key,” he says, “is to concentrate hard enough on the animal, to choose the words that best catch the animal you have in your mind. ” You can use this approach with any poems.
In the beginning, you don't have to worry about the “style” or writing in a “poetic” way that means being filled with rhythm and beauty. In fact, if you start to think about being poetic, it can puzzle you from what you’re actually writing about and hurt your poem. Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who was trying to impress you? Then you know how boring this can be. The person is really thinking about himself or herself, not about the conversation. Similarly, if you are worrying about what impression your poem will make, then that takes your attention away from the topic of your poem.
In a word, if the poem is about you or your life, try to take the angle of a careful reporter when you write it down. You should focus on accurately communicating an aspect of your experience instead of focusing on what impression you are making when you do it.
1. What will be an easy topic for writing a good poem?| A．Something beautiful. |
| B．Something interesting. |
| C．Something you know well. |
| D．Something others have experienced before. |
| A．It is necessary to select the words. |
| B．It is important to choose a good topic. |
| C．It is necessary to focus on the style of poems. |
| D．It is difficult to write a poem about animals. |
| A．The impression of a good poem. |
| B．The influence on creating a poem. |
| C．The importance of selecting material. |
| D．The conclusion on methods of writing poems. |
| A．Food. | B．Technology. |
| C．Advertisement. | D．Literature. |
| A．A poem is about one's experience. |
| B．How to record your life by poems. |
| C．How to write a poem. |
| D．A poem is about life. |
8 . Joseph Lister. born in 1827 in England, was best known as a popular British surgeon（外科医生）and a pioneer of antiseptic（抗菌的）operation. As a child. Lister attended a Quaker school, where he became very fluent in French and German. These two languages were the leading languages in medical research.
He later entered University College London. At first, he studied botany（植物学）After this, he became a medical student and managed to graduate with honors. At 26, he entered the Royal College of Surgeons. Lister became an assistant of James Syme, a surgeon at a university in Scotland.
In 1867. he invented the use of a kind of chemical as antiseptic. This became the first widely used antiseptic in surgery. Before Lister's research, many people believed chemical damage from exposures to bad air was the reason behind the infections in wounds. During this time, hospitals were at times letting air out during midday in order to prevent the spread on infections. However, hospitals also practiced surgery under someunsanitaryconditions compared with present medical conditions, which exposed patients to great risks.
While at University of Glasgow, Lister heard about Louis Pasteur's theory. Louis Pasteur suggested 3 methods to fight the micro-organism, filtration（过滤）exposure to chemical solutions and exposure to heat. Lister confirmed Pasteur s theory with his own experiments. He decided to use these findings to create some antiseptic techniques for wounds, which led to the reduction in post-operative infections, making surgery safe for patients. He published his findings in The Lancet.
In 1881, Lister moved to London where he was appointed president of Clinical Society of London and died in 1892.
1. Where did Lister learn the languages necessary for his medical career?| A．At a Quaker school. |
| B．At University of Glasgow. |
| C．In University College London. |
| D．In the Royal College of Surgeons. |
| A．Safe. | B．Comfortable. |
| C．Unlucky. | D．Unhealthy. |
| A．By consulting some experts. |
| B．By doing experiments himself. |
| C．By checking some records. |
| D．By observing Pasteur’s experiments. |
| A．Improving people's eyesight. |
| B．Making people feel more confident. |
| C．Reducing infections after operations. |
| D．Lowering the costs of making operations. |
| A．Traditional. | B．Outstanding. |
| C．Easygoing. | D．Generous. |
9 . Here in Britain we have a long tradition of camping out, so we’ve rounded up the four campsites in the UK.
Trwyn Yr Wyjfa, Snowdonia
In the shadow of Conwy Mountain, this campsite is all about the views. Wide views including Anglesey, the Great Orme, and the peaks of Snowdonia. are guaranteed. The site's location means there is no shortage of outstanding walks if you want to head for the hills, while the sea beach is only minutes away. At the site itself, plentiful facilities, including wifi and a separate field for ball games, ensure fun for all.
Price per night: £5 per adult, £2.50 per child
Deepdale Farm, Norfolk
This friendly, well-proportioned（匀称的)site discovers the riches of North Norfolk's coastline. Easy access to the North Norfolk coastal path and on-site bike enable easy exploration of nearby villages. Deepdale is also at the heart of England s best birding area, with the RSPB Reserve just down the road.
Price per night：£3 per person
Eigg Organics. Cleadale. Isle of Eigg
J.R.R. Tolkien, a great English writer, used to holiday on Eigg, admiring Cleadale's beautiful views over the ocean towards the Isle of Rum and Outer Hebrides from the campsite. This impressive campsite is everything that’s good about traditional camping: remote wilderness and golden sunsets.
Price per night: £6 per adult, children are free
Piel Island, Cumbria
On a fifty-acre island alongside a ruined castle» it just might be accessible via a small ferry(渡口)from Roa Island, where you might be lucky enough to spot some seals，and camping on Piel Island is low-key but high-spirited. Days can be spent wandering the unspoilt coastline, on fishing trips.
Price per night：£4 per adult, £2 per child
1. What can you do in Trwyn Yr Wylfa?| A．Visit a ruined castle. | B．Climb the hills. |
| C．Cycle to nearby villages. | D．Enjoy the views of Cleadale. |
| A．Piel Island. | B．Eigg Organics. |
| C．Deepdale Farm. | D．Trwyn Yr Wylfa. |
| A．Eigg Organics. | B．Deepdale Farm. |
| C．Piel Island. | D．Trwyn Yr Wylfa. |
| A．He was born in Eigg. |
| B．He enjoyed the scenery of Cleadale. |
| C．His works were about Eigg. |
| D．His hobby was camping. |
| A．There is a field for ball games. |
| B．There are on-site bikes. |
| C．There is a birding area. |
| D．There is a ruined castle. |
10 . One of the easiest ways to stop the spread of disease is to simply wash your hands. Twenty seconds of handwashing with soap and water can reduce illnesses and save lives. But, many people, especially children, do not have good handwashing habits. One problem is that children do not wash their hands often enough or long enough. Children may think that it is a tiresome thing to do.
To help handle this problem, two businesswomen from India created a product to turn handwashing into a fun activity. Amanat Anand and Shubham Issar created a tool called SoaPen, aimed at teaching kids good handwashing habits and encouraging kids to wash their hands with soap appropriately and regularly.
“It’s such a simple habit to do, but the fact is that people aren’t doing it, and it’s resulting in actual deaths---which is shocking. So, we decided to come up with a fun method, said Issar.
As the name suggests, SoaPen is a pen made out of soap. The children draw on their hands with the soap pen and then wash the drawing off. If they don’t spend enough time washing it off, the colors remain on the children’s hands. Issar said it makes sure that children take enough time to wash their hands. This may be especially helpful in a classroom. Often a teacher does not have the time to make each child wash his hands properly.
Kids actually wash their hands for the proper amount of time because they’re drawing on their hands. To obliterate the drawing, they actually wash their hands instead of just going under water and, you know, a one-second wash and off.
Good news is that the school children in Mumbai, India, will soon most likely wash their hands after handling a pet. Issar and Anand stated that SoaPen to be created everywhere will help promote good habits through handwashing in the city across the globe.
1. Why is SoaPen invented?| A．To teach kids the importance of handwashing. |
| B．To make money from children consumers. |
| C．To help kids wash their hands correctly. |
| D．To rid kids of some kinds of diseases. |
| A．SoaPen is designed for classrooms. |
| B．Handwashing is anything but little. |
| C．Some teachers ignore kids’ health in school. |
| D．Kids don’t know the right way of handwashing. |
| A．Remove. | B．Reserve. | C．Learn. | D．Show. |
| A．SoaPen has become popular worldwide. |
| B．Kids’ health should be paid more attention to. |
| C．SoaPen has been applied in Mumbai schools. |
| D．The inventors think SoaPen has a bright future. |
