It’s the largest children’s museum in the world. Here, kids and their parents can learn about dinosaurs, ancient Greece, outer-space objects, and much more. In 2018, the museum opened the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, where kids can play while learning about the history and culture of sports.
Apollo Mission Control Center
In 1985, it was regarded as a National Historic Landmark. Work began in 2017 to restore it to perfect condition. And now you can visit it firsthand, learning about the engineers, flight controllers, and scientists who worked behind the scenes to make the moon landing a reality. The team at the center hosts events about space every day of the year, for kids as young as 4.
Deichman Biblo Toyen
It is one of the coolest libraries. This striking library for only children aged 10 to 15 was designed to inspire. With many colorful exhibits and surprises, each section offers visitors a perfect experience. For those who have just come with a good book to read, there’re plenty of comfortable spots to do so.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Since it opened in 2018, it has helped kids and other visitors understand and appreciate the food on their tables. It partners with nearby Grotegut Dairy Farm (奶牛场), which bridges the gap between the center and real-world dairy operation. Visitors can take a bus tour of the farm to see it in action. And when any of Grotegut’s cows is ready to have a baby, it’s brought to Farm Wisconsin’s birthing center, where visitors are able to watch it all. But there’s no guarantee that a birth will happen during your visit.
1. What can be learnt about Children’s Museum of Indianapolis?| A．It has a large collection of ancient works. |
| B．It encourages children to play more freely. |
| C．It concerns children’s sports education. |
| D．It’s based on Apollo Mission Control Center. |
| A．Milk the cows. |
| B．Have outdoor experiences. |
| C．Make cheeses. |
| D．Feed a baby cow. |
| A．Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. |
| B．Apollo Mission Control Center. |
| C．Deichman Biblo Toyen. |
| D．Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. |
2 . Endurance (耐力) cyclist Mark Beaumont has announced plans to go around the world in 80 days on his bike, which would break the present record. To be successful, Beaumont will have to complete the 18,000 mile route in less than half the time he took when he set the record nine years ago. He will also have to knock about 40 days off the present world record.
Beaumont, 34, will begin his difficult journey on 2 July and will have to travel 240 miles a day to get around the world on time. Beaumont set the world record in 2008, completing his cycle around the globe in 194 days.
As a warm-up to the trip, he will first cycle around the coastline of Britain. The 3,500-mile, 15-day training ride will be at “80 days” pace and will see Beaumont cycle for 16 hours and 240 miles per day.
The cyclist said his average day would see him on the bike at 4:00 and riding for four sets of four hours with half-hour breaks in between. “I’ll get off the bike at 9:30 at night, get some sleep until the alarm goes off at 3:30 and then get back on the bike.”
He said: “I cycled around the world nine years ago but that was unsupported, wild man-style, trying to find clean water and a place to sleep. This time it is Tour De France-style. I have a support team behind me and it is just about performance. That makes a huge difference.”
Beaumont said he thought cycling round the world “sounds like a good idea”. He said he had cycled across Scotland as a 12-year-old boy and had been doing endurance rides for the past 20 years. “I know what I’m taking on,” he said. “It scares me, but I believe this is possible.”
1. What’s the present around-the-world-cycling record?| A．About 40 days. | B．80 days. |
| C．About 120 days. | D．194 days. |
| A．He will take part in a 15-day training first. |
| B．He cycles16 hours and 240 miles per day. |
| C．He starts cycling at 3:30 am every day. |
| D．He will have two breaks during the cycling every day. |
| A．Beaumont has a support team |
| B．it will probably cost less money |
| C．Beaumont needn’t find places to sleep |
| D．the cycling equipment is more advanced |
| A．Excited. | B．Scared. |
| C．Confident. | D．Uncertain. |
3 . Robots will have taken over most jobs within 30 years leaving humanity facing its “biggest challenger ever” to find meaning in life when work is no longer necessary according to experts.
Professor Moshe Vardi, who works in Rice University, says that many middle-class professionals will be assisting the work of machines within the next few decades leaving workers more leisure（休闲）time than they have ever experienced and as a result, the rise of robots could lead to unemployment rate greater than 50 percent.
“We are approaching a time when machines will be able to do better than humans at almost any task,” said Vardi, “Robots are doing more and more jobs that people used to do. I believe that society needs to face question before it’s upon us. If machines can do almost any work humans can do, what will humans do? The question I want to put forward is, ‘Does the technology we are developing finally benefit mankind?’”
Prof. Vardi said existing robotic and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies were already getting rid of a growing number of middle-class jobs and that pace of advancement in the field is increasing.
But Prof. Vardi is not sure that a workforce of human like robots will be good for mankind. “A typical answer is that if machines will do all our work, we will be free to pursue leisure activities,” he said. “I do not find this a promising future, as I do not find the idea of leisure-only life appealing. I believe that work is essential to human well-being.” He added, “Humanity is about to face perhaps its greatest challenge ever, which is finding meaning in life. If machines can do all the work or even 50 percent of the jobs that we used to do, what will people do?”
1. According to the text, what is human’s “biggest challenge ever”?| A．The most challenging jobs. |
| B．Seeking the significance of life. |
| C．The rise of unemployment rates. |
| D．No necessary work for humanity. |
| A．Whether robotic and AI technologies are good for humans. |
| B．Whether robots can rule humans within 30 years. |
| C．The unemployment rate is increasing greatly. |
| D．The development of robots is rapid enough. |
| A．Realistic and comfortable. |
| B．Unpleasant and unattractive. |
| C．Entertaining and pleasing. |
| D．Disgusting and annoying. |
| A．will be in short of labor force |
| B．can have a surplus of products |
| C．have to face fierce competition |
| D．may lose the value of life |
4 . Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues (场地). The following places may have a way out. There’s no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It’s built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County's important event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won’t charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of EI Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a special feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and wine must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee (开瓶费).
1. What can we learn about Business Expo Center?| A．You can enjoy free parking. |
| B．It’s home to space for music shows. |
| C．It’s located in Los Angeles, California 92805 |
| D．You can experience high-speed Wi-Fi free of change. |
| A．Business Expo Center. | B．Yamashiro Hollywood. |
| C．Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage. | D．Automobile Driving Museum. |
| A．They are located in the same state. |
| B．They are open to special events. |
| C．They enjoy convenient transportation. |
| D．They offer an exceptional experience and free services. |
5 . A year ago, I decided to create a more environmentally friendly kitchen, focusing on reducing the single-use products such as plastic bags and paper towels. I’m not going to sugarcoat my experience. It takes com mitment and a willingness to change long-held habits. In creating my kitchen, I tried a lot of different alternative products and some plain old com mon sense； the result, however, has been worth the effort. I’m recycling more and relying less on single-use products and I’m saving money too.
I’m not kidding when I say that I used to really love plastic storage bags, so this was, perhaps, the biggest challenge for me. Switching to reusable storage bags is a financial investment, but the cos is reasonable considering that I previously spent at least $ 100 annually on single-use plastic bags and wrap. I willcheck online periodically for recycling updates, where a zero-waste box for kitchen items is offered, from party supplies to mixed-materialfood containers.
I’m a clean freak (怪人) and used to go through an amount of paper towels on a daily basis, butit’s easy enough to take old T-shirts ortowels and cutthem up to use to wipe down surfaces. I’m also a fan of bamboo paper towels, which have the look and feel of traditional paper towels, yet are made from a highly renewable source and also break down in just 45 days. Better yet, they can be reused up to 100 times. As for kitchen sponges (海绵擦), I keep an eye out for those made with natural and recyclable materials.
When purchasing household items online from companies like Amazon or Jet, I will ask to have them shipped in as few boxes as possible or as small a box as possible if a single item is to be sent. I’ll let the company know that they should pay more attention to how It is packaging items for delivery.
1. What is the author’s main purpose of creating her kitchen?| A．To save money. | B．To reduce waste and recycle more. |
| C．To change her long-held habits. | D．To make it cleaner and more practical. |
| A．M ake attractive. | B．Getinterested. |
| C．Show off. | D．Give up. |
| A．Begins to recycle more single-use plastic bags. |
| B．Goes through an amount of paper towels on a daily basis. |
| C．Checks online periodically to buy zero-waste box. |
| D．Chooses to use the recyclable or reusable kitchen items. |
| A．She has strong environmental awareness. |
| B．She is used to traditional paper towels. |
| C．She has a good knowledge of financialinvestment. |
| D．She prefers to have her purchases packed in small boxes. |
6 . The place of exposure to the greatest amount of allergen（过敏原）for the longest time is in the bedroom. Up to 60% of the dust mites（螨虫）found in the home are actually living in your bed and you spend about one-third of your life in the bedroom! And, bedrooms are the easiest area to control as an allergen free zone. Your cleaning professional will first vacuum the mattress（垫子）, carpeting and furniture using a vacuum cleaner.
The mattress is then thoroughly cleaned on all surfaces using the Responsible Care cleaning agents and a special low moisture cleaning tool designed to leave the mattress as dry as possible. Following cleaning, Allergy Relief Treatment is applied to all mattress surfaces using a fine mist application. The mattress is then placed in a drying position and a special air mover used to speed the drying process, which, depending upon temperature and humidity, normally takes about an hour.
The same safe cleaning agents are used to clean the bedroom carpeting and if desired, any furniture or rugs. This is also followed by an application of Allergy Relief Treatment. Once again, a speed drying system is set up to dry the cleaned items as quickly as possible and bring the humidity down to normal levels. Baseboards and windowsills are cleaned as well. While the cleaning and treatment service is being performed it is highly recommended that the bedding and pillows be washed in hot water and that two cups of Allergy Relief Treatment be added to the washing cycle.
While servicing the bedroom is the highest priority（优先）, significant benefits may also result from cleaning and treating other areas where allergy sufferers spend lots of time. These areas include the furniture and carpeting in rooms where time is spent watching television, reading and so on. Also, carpeted areas that pets have access to should be cleaned and treated.
A test for the presence of dust mites in quantities requiring treatment is also available from our company. But we will only test dust mites and will not provide information on pet allergen.
1. Which place has the most dust mites in your room?| A．Bed. | B．Carpet. |
| C．Furniture. | D．Floor. |
| A．The use of cleaning agents. |
| B．The surfaces of mattress. |
| C．Cleaning the mattress. |
| D．Drying the mattress. |
| A．It is a cure to allergy. |
| B．It is a tool to kill mites. |
| C．It is the name of a company. |
| D．It is a chemical to prevent allergy. |
| A．A magazine about furniture. |
| B．The website of a cleaning company. |
| C．The website of a hospital. |
| D．A newspaper on public health. |
7 . When you are travelling, whether on business or for pleasure, you often need to stay in a hotel. The kind of hotel you choose probably is decided above all according to how much money you want to spend. There are small hotels with very few services,where the prices are low, or there are large hotels with all the very latest comforts,where you could spend all the money you have in the bank for one very comfortable night.
There are several different kinds of people who go to hotels. Some want to live, rather than just stay in a hotel. The hotels which are designed to meet their needs are called residential hotels(公寓旅馆). However, most people who stay in hotels are either business people or tourists on holiday.
In most hotels, there are two kinds of rooms: single rooms, for the use of one person, and double rooms, for the use of two people. In addition, in large hotels, there are also suites (套房) , which include two or more rooms connected together - perhaps a bed-room and a living room. They are for people who are very rich or very important.
1. One's choice of a particular hotel is made mainly according to ____.| A．how much one is willing to pay for a night |
| B．whether one is travelling on business or for pleasure |
| C．whether the hotel is in the central part of a city |
| D．how good the services of the hotel are |
| A．live in a new hotel with a suite |
| B．stay in a single room of a hotel |
| C．stay in a double room of a hotel |
| D．stay in a suite of a modern hotel |
| A．he will become poor |
| B．he has to pay a lot of money |
| C．he has to spend all the money he was in the bank |
| D．he has to pay some money |
Lying on North Carolina's Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras Seashore is an amazing destination for recreating, relaxing and more. There are many beautiful beaches in the seashore for the whole family to explore and enjoy. Visitors can spend vacation time for shells, birding, hiking and so on. The outer banks are also an excellent spot to go windsurfing especially on Hatteras Island. In addition, Cape Hatteras National Seashore also has three historic lighthouses and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is open for visitors.
Pribilof Island, Alaska
For those looking to see some northern species of birds, these Alaska islands are a great choice. Lying in the Bering Sea, these islands are home to many fascinating species of birds. Visitors will enjoy hiking on the islands trails while also enjoying the relative remoteness of the place. Birders should be sure to keep an eye out for Horned Puffins and many more species.
Dry Tortugas National park, FL
Lying 70 miles west of Key West, this cluster (群) of seven islands is a great destination to enjoy some of Florida's nature. The islands consist of coral reefs and sand, and they are famous for their bird and marine life. Visitors can also enjoy Fort Jefferson, which is the largest 19h century American coastal fort (要塞).
Wine Country Vacation Escapes
Throughout the United States there are many destinations to enjoy the fantastic wines produced in the country. Some regions like Napa Valley have already gained a reputation for their fantastic wines, however, there are many regions that offer fantastic wines and a beautiful vacation destination.
1. What is special about Cape Hatteras National Seashore?| A．Visitors can stay there for free. | B．Shooting birds is forbidden. |
| C．Visitors can visit a lighthouse. | D．Visitors can enjoy its remoteness. |
| A．The name of a fort, | B．The name of an island. |
| C．The name of marine life. | D．The name of a bird. |
| A．Cape Hatters National Seashore. | B．Pribilof Island, Alaska. |
| C．Dry Tortugas National park, FL. | D．Wine Country Vacation Escapes. |
9 . Around 45% of plastic waste is recycled annually in the UK and is on the increase. However, one of the problems with present plastic recycling methods is that you end up with a lower-quality plastic with worse properties （特性）than the original. This means that plastic drink bottles cannot simply be recycled into new drink bottles continuously, but instead are used for other lower-grade products like park benches.
Now, British scientists have developed a new method of chemical recycling. They use lower temperatures and more environmentally-friendly starting chemicals than previous methods to turn plastics back into their constituent chemical molecules （分子）.In this way, they can be used to make new plastics of the same quality as the original.
"Most plastic is now recycled using mechanical methods, where they are transformed into liquids before being made into something new," said a professor named Matthew Jones. "The problem is, melting plastic changes its properties and reduces the quality. Out method of chemical recycling overcomes this problem. Then plastics can be used all over again without losing any properties?"
The researchers are recycling some kinds of plastics, including plant-based PLA, a plastic used for food packaging and PET, which is used for drink bottles. So far, the technology has only been demonstrated on a small range. However, scientists are now working to produce larger quantities of starting chemicals.
"There is no single solution to the problem of plastic waste — the approach has to be a combination of reducing, reusing and recycling. Our method of chemical recycling could allow carbon to be recycled endlessly rather than digging more up from the ground in the form of fossil fuels, or letting it into the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas," said Dr. Paul McKeown from the University of Bath.
1. What is the problem with the present plastic recycling?| A．The quality of recycled plastics declines. |
| B．Plastic drink bottles cannot be recycled. |
| C．The amount of plastic waste is increasing. |
| D．Recycled lower-grade products sell badly. |
| A．By transforming it into fuels. |
| B．By heating it into liquid state. |
| C．By keeping its original properties. |
| D．By changing its molecule structure. |
| A．Fossil fuels are endless resources. |
| B．The plastic waste problem has no solution. |
| C．Recycled carbon leads to greenhouse gases. |
| D．The chemical recycling is environment-friendly. |
| A．Business. | B．Tech & Science. |
| C．Lifestyle. | D．Arts & Culture |
10 . Yoga is an ancient physical and spiritual practice originating in India. The word“yoga” comes from Sanskrit （梵文）and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and mind. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. Recognizing its universal appeal, the United Nations declared 21 June as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
Yoga is an invaluable gift from an ancient tradition. It’s not just about exercise but a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself nature and the world. There is no written record of who invented yoga. Yoga practitioners （从业者）passed down the principles to their students. The earliest written record of yoga is generally believed to have been written by Patanjali, an Indian master who lived somewhere between 2,000 and 2,500 years ago.
Various yoga types give you multiple choices. Hatha yoga is the most widely practiced type and is excellent for beginners. It is gentle with slow and smooth movements. Kundalini yoga combines a singing session besides body and mental control. Bikram yoga is practiced in a heated room. It is to loosen muscles and to sweat to clean the body and remove symptoms of disease and pain. Ashtanga yoga is taught as a difficult workout where you move quickly from one gesture to another to build strength and patience.
In recent years, the World Health Organization has urged countries to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. Yoga is a proper exercise. It is known for its ability to ease stress and anxiety. It may also help reduce several risk factors for heart diseases and promote a better sleep.
1. Why did the United Nations set the International Day of Yoga?| A．To promote the research into Sanskrit. |
| B．To help people know more about India. |
| C．To popularize Yoga practice worldwide. |
| D．To give a declaration on cultural diversity. |
| A．The principles of yoga. | B．The history of yoga. |
| C．The benefits of yoga. | D．An Indian yoga master. |
| A．Hatha yoga. | B．Kundalini yoga. |
| C．Bikram yoga. | D．Ashtanga yoga. |
| A．Physical inactivity causes deadly diseases・ |
| B．Yoga can help prevent communicable diseases. |
| C．Little or no exercise puts people’s health at risk. |
| D．Yoga can be a cure for many kinds of diseases. |
