1 . Nola （August 21, 1974 -November 22, 2015） was a northern white rhino who lived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park near Escondido, California. At her death, she was one of only four remaining northern white rhinos in the world. The other three lived in Kenya. World Rhino Day, held on September 22, is to raise awareness（意识）of the less than 30,000 other rhinos left on Earth.
“Rhinos need our help today, not tomorrow. "Nola's lead keeper Jane Kennedy said. "Last year we lost over 1,200 rhinos just in South Africa. If we continue to lose more than 1,000 rhinos a year, in 10 to 20 years all the rhinos on the earth will be gone."
Unfortunately, most animals are in danger of dying out because of humans. Kennedy says, “Humans have either poached （偷猎）animals, or because there are over seven billion of us, we've taken up too much of the world's resources." Poachers illegally hunt rhinos for their horns （角）.They sell the horns for thousands of dollars per pound, to be used for art, jewelry, and decorations. Experts believe that one rhino is poached every eight hours.
In 1975, the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research started the Frozen Zoo, a program through which researchers have collected cell samples（细胞样品）from more than 8,000 different types of animals, including the northern white rhino. Scientists hope that by studying the rhino cells, they will get greater understanding of it, and will find ways to increase its numbers.
At the San Diego Zoo, children and adults are welcome to visit and speak with zookeepers to learn about rhinos. For more information, go to www.worldrhinoday.org.
1. What is the purpose of setting up a World Rhino Day?| A．To honor a rhino named Nola. |
| B．To draw people's attention to rhino protection. |
| C．To let people know the importance of wildlife protection. |
| D．To tell people there are still a great number of rhinos left on Earth. |
| A．Rhinos will die out soon. |
| B．The number of rhinos is increasing. |
| C．Rhinos are under good protection. |
| D．Immediate action should be taken to protect rhinos. |
| A．Human beings' technology. | B．The limited natural resources. |
| C．The pollution of the environment. | D．Diseases found on their horns. |
| A．Science. | B．Sports. | C．Education. | D．Business |
2 . The 15-day Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year for many Chinese to leave from their jobs to travel home and see their loved ones. But along with gathering come a lot of traditions aimed at making sure the year ahead is lucky and happy.
Here are some key dos and don’ts that many Chinese follow before and after the Lunar New Year.
DOs
Set off fireworks
The more fireworks or firecrackers you set off, the better.
Not only do you light up the night sky with a symphony of color, but the loud banging sounds are thought to scare off evil spirits.
Eat dumplings
Eating dumplings is a popular tradition in northern China because dumplings not only taste good but also look like pieces of gold.
Clean your home
Sweep, mop, vacuum, steam-do anything and everything to make sure your home is clean before the midnight on Lunar New Year eve. The aim here is to free your home from any bad luck that’s accumulated over the past year.
DON’Ts
Wash or cut your hair
Leave your hair as it is on the first day of the New Year.
The Chinese character for hair is the same first character in the word for prosperity(发达).
This means washing or cutting it off is seen as washing your fortune away.
Clean post-New Year
Cleaning of any kind on the first day is strictly forbidden.
You clean your home to avoid any bad luck before the New Year - now you want to be sure not to wipe, sweep or wash away any of the good luck that arrives after midnight.
Buy books
It’s bad luck to buy them during the 15-day Spring Festival.
The Chinese word for "book" (shū) sounds exactly the same as the word for "lose’"-so buying a book is considered an invitation to bad luck.
Also, avoid giving books as gifts to anyone, because it’d be like wishing bad luck upon them.
1. Why is the Spring Festival the best time for many Chinese people according to the text?| A．They can enjoy a lor of delicious dishes. |
| B．They can get together with their family members. |
| C．It’s time for them to say good-bye to the past year. |
| D．The festival will bring them good luck and happiness. |
| A．setting off fireworks | B．enjoying tasty dumplings |
| C．cleaning your home | D．leaving your books untouched |
| A．Advertisement. | B．Literature. |
| C．Culture. | D．Travel. |
3 . Are Superheroes Good Role Models?
Superheroes are everywhere. But what effect, if any, do superheroes have on our behavior? Some experts believe superheroes may have a particularly important influence on children.
Children have very limited control over many areas of their lives. Therefore, pretending to be a superhero allows a child to act out and process any anxiety that they have, and thereby overcome or reduce hidden fears, says Dr. Amy Bailey, a clinical psychologist.
Bailey adds, "The risk to superhero play is that sometimes children’s behavior can become out of control and turn into chaotic play as a child becomes completely lost in these roles." She advises parents to keep children away from more aggressive（暴力的）shows and to have children focus on "other positive characteristics of their favorite hero, such as their clever thinking and care of others". Concern over the possible effect of aggressive behavior has led to some schools banning（禁止）superhero play from the classroom.
Other psychologists（心理学家）share this concern. Some point to the change of the superhero over time, and are dissatisfied with modern images. "There is a big difference in the movie superhero of today and the comic book superhero of yesterday" says Sharon Lamb. She compares the selfish, playboy millionaire Tony Stark（Iron Man）to a superhero of the past, such as Superman. Superman she points out, had a real job as a newspaper reporter and was devoted to fighting injustice（不公平）. More recent characters such as Iron Man "take advantage of women, show off wealth, and show their manhood with high-powered guns".
Jeff Greenberg, a social psychology professor, has his own idea of modern superheroes. According to him, superheroes give children confidence and can deliver a positive moral message. Many superheroes-such as Spider-Man or Superman-use their powers to protect the weak. And more modern superheroes such as Daredevil, who is blind, and Charles Xavier（Professor）, who is disabled, bring diversity（多样性） and present positive images of disability.
1. What can we learn from the passage?| A．Superheroes can have a negative effect on children. |
| B．Superheroes always encourage children to be confident. |
| C．The idea of the superhero remains the same over time. |
| D．Children should be kept away from superhero movies. |
| A．The ban on superhero play in classroom. |
| B．The possible effect of aggressive behavior. |
| C．The various characteristics of superheroes. |
| D．The belief of children in superhuman strength. |
| A．Paragraph 1 to Paragraph 2. |
| B．Paragraph 1 to Paragraph 3. |
| C．Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 5. |
| D．Paragraph 1 to Paragraph2 & Paragraph 5. |
| A．Science Research. | B．Breaking News. |
| C．World Screen. | D．Environment. |
4 . Share your poems, get feedback (反馈) for your poetry, and enter poetry contests (竞 赛). Choose from the following poetry contests that you can enter. Get feedback for every poem that you write including your contest entries.
How It Works
As a member, you will get feedback for everything you write. You can enter poetry contests with cash prizes. You will be ranked ( 分等级). Write and see how the feedback you receive influences your rank. Since the year 2000 we have been helping writers improve their writing skills.
Poetry Contests in May
Friendship across cultures
Write a story about a friend that opened your world to another culture.
Deadline: Today!
Technology wars
Write a story on the topic provided in the announcement.
Deadline: Today!
Lyrics make the song
Poetry Contests in June
Pen your newest, and best, song lyric masterpieces and enter them into this contest.
NO POETRY ALLOWED FOR THIS CONTEST!
Must be song lyrics only.
Deadline: June 1st
Unexpected romance
Write a story that brings two people together, two people who don't necessarily realize that they belong together but the audience is rooting for them. Write a story for a cash prize.
Deadline: June 15th
*Click the following link to get more information: https://www.poetrylovers.cn/
1. Which of the following statements about the contests in May is NOT true?| A．They are topic-based. |
| B．They offer feedback to every entry. |
| C．The contestants can write whatever they like. |
| D．Entries are due when this announcement comes out. |
| A．can’t hand in a poem |
| B．should sing a song |
| C．get an opportunity to win a cash prize |
| D．must enter your work before July 3rd |
| A．A writing guide book. | B．A poetry magazine. |
| C．A newspaper. | D．A website. |
5 . NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS 2019 PHOTO COMPETITION!
Woo-hoo! Get your cameras and smartphones at the ready, because it's time for this year’s NG KIDS photography competition…
What you need to know
Competition is open only to legal residents(居民) of the UK and Ireland who are between the ages of 7 and 14.
We have THREE categories(类别) in the competition- animals, people and environment(a new category started this year). You can enter as many categories as you like but just ONE photo per category, please!
All photos should be sent through our website. If You’re not already registered(注册),you or your parent will need to do so at natgeokids.com/uk/photocomp-- it will only take a minute to do!
You can submit(提交)ONE photo for each of the three categories. Photos should be in JPEG format. Between 1MB and 5MB in size. Enter at natgeokids. com/uk/photocomp.
Before you submit your photo, make sure you rename it with your full name and the category you are entering. For example: Joe-Bloggs –Animals.Jpg
Don t forget to tell us your full name, date of birth and the title of your photo!
The prizes
Our Star Prize is a family holiday in Morocco!
And that' s not all! Each category winner will win a number of prizes, too, including an amazing
Nikon COOLPIX W150 camera, which is built to go anywhere!
The closing date is 23: 59 (GMT) on 21 October2019. Winners will be notified(通知) before 18 November 2019.
1. How is this year's competition different from that of last year?| A．It has a new category |
| B．It lasts about one month longer |
| C．It is open to kids from around the world |
| D．It will give more than one prize to winners |
| A．be 14 years old or older |
| B．get their parents’ agreement |
| C．submit their photos on its website |
| D．give their photos an amazing name |
| A．A research plan. | B．A science report |
| C．A nature magazine. | D．A tourist guidebook |
6 . Things That You Can’t Miss in Macao
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world's 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the exciting activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest bungee jump in the world.
Grab a traditional Portuguese dinner
Macao was colonized by Portugal (葡萄牙) before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many corners of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.
Visit a museum
Macao, as a tiny little city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.
Selfie at the Ruins of St. Paul
The Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged.
1. If you want to go bungee jumping, you should go to_______________.| A．the ruins of St. Paul | B．the Macao Towel. |
| C．a Portuguese restaurant. | D．the Maritime Museum |
| A．has a great influence on | B．is deeply impressed by |
| C．is well prepared for | D．is made up of |
| A．In a letter | B．In a history book |
| C．In a news report. | D．On a tourism website. |
7 . No video games are allowed after 10 pm. It is not allowed to play games for more than 90 minutes on non-holidays. No more than 400 yuan per month is allowed to buy virtual weapons and costumes.
The Chinese government has issued new regulations aimed at controlling teenager’s addiction to video games. Some officials believe that this problem is the reason why more and more young people are suffering from myopia (近视) and poor learning. The rules forbid users under the age of 18 from playing between 10 pm and 8 am. The rules demand that they shouldn’t play more than 90 minutes on non-holidays and more than 3 hours on weekends and other holidays.
Officials have taken stronger measures to monitor large technology companies and promote them to help spread the advocated cultural values. The official media regarded some games as “poisons” and banned some violent games. In addition, minors (未成年人) must use real names and ID numbers when they log into the game. These regulations also limit the a-mount of money that teenagers can use to purchase virtual items such as weapons, clothing, and pets through the app.
Analysts said that these regulations have been largely predicted by the industry and are unlikely to affect its earnings. However, young gamers may also find ways to bypass (绕开) the rules, such as using the parent’s phone number and ID number. “There will always be something imperfect,” said Daniel Ahmad, senior analyst at Niko Partners. However, he added that thanks to the regulations, China is now one of the most regulated video game markets in the world.
Yang Bingben is the owner of an industrial technology company. He noticed that his son often plays games that don’t require networking and is difficult to control. “We have something new to replace the games,” he said, “our thinking should be to build more stadiums, such as football stadiums and basketball courts.”
1. The new regulations will help Chinese teenagers with their ________.| A．intelligence | B．personalities |
| C．study and eyesight | D．constitutions and morals |
| A．They are adjustable. | B．They are effective. |
| C．They are creative. | D．They are worthless. |
| A．Teenagers are spending more time in the stadiums. |
| B．Football and basketball will be popular with teenagers. |
| C．Getting rid of the addiction to video games is impossible. |
| D．Doing sports helps prevent teenagers playing video games. |
| A．Literature. | B．Education. |
| C．Fashion. | D．Sport. |
8 . Growing up, your mom probably kept telling you that you should make your bed in the morning. But it’s time to put this little habit to rest. In fact, it could be better for your physical health to leave your bed unmade during the day, experts say.
What allows you to be extra lazy? Dust mites (尘螨). These little creatures live on our dead skin and produce allergens that you could breathe in while you are sleeping. And about 1.5 million dust mites are spending every night with you right now. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to get rid of them: Don’t make your bed in the morning.
Researchers at Kingston University have found that dust mites live well in warm and humid (潮湿的) environments but die in dry conditions, the BBC reports. Making your bed every morning produces a good place for these little creatures, but keeping your bed sheets open kills them off. Sometimes it pays to be a little lazy.
“Something as easy as leaving a bed unmade during the day can remove humidity from the bed sheets and mattress. If dust mites won’t be able to get enough water, they’ll finally die,” Dr Stephen Pretlove told the BBC.
Fewer dust mites means fewer health problems, too. However, not all experts agree; according to some, most homes are wet enough for dust mites to live on, no matter what we do. “I find it hard to believe that just not making your bed would have any effect on solving the problem,” Professor Andrew Wardlaw from Britain said.
1. What do experts suggest us doing in Paragraph 1?| A．Following our mothers’ advice. | B．Enjoying good physical health. |
| C．Keeping away from bad habits. | D．Leaving our bed unmade in the morning. |
| A．By keeping our beds dry. | B．By cleaning up our rooms. |
| C．By warming up our rooms. | D．By giving dust mites enough water. |
| A．Not making the bed can make us lazier. |
| B．It’s easy to keep dust mites away from our home. |
| C．Dust mites have nothing to do with health problems. |
| D．Some experts have different ideas about making the bed. |
| A．Sports. | B．Advertisement. |
| C．Science. | D．Business. |
9 . Oyster
What is an Oyster card?
Oyster is the easiest way to pay for journeys on the bus Tube, tram, Docklands light Railway (DLR), London Overground and National Rail journeys in London. You can store your travel cards, Bus & Tram pass, season tickets and credit to pay for journeys as you go.
Where to get an Oyster card?
There are a number of ways for you to get an Oyster card:
●At over 3,900 Oyster Ticket stops
●At Tube and London Overground station ticket offices
●At London Travel information Centres
●Online at tfl.gov.uk/oyster
How to use an Oyster card?
To pay the correct fare on the Tube, DLR, London Overground and National Rail services, you must always touch in on the yellow Oyster card reader at the start of your journey, and touch out at the end. If you don’t, a maximum cash Oyster fare will be charged when using the bus or tram. You must only touch in at the start, but not at the end of your journey.
What happens if I don’t visist London very often?
Don't worry. Any pay as you go credit on your card will not expire(过期), so you can keep it for your next visit or lend it to a friend.
Fares
Travelling by Tube from Central London (Zone 1) to Heathrow (Zone 6)
Adult Oyster single fare
￡4.20 Monday to Friday 06:30 – 09:30 and 16:00- 19:00
￡2.70 at all other times including public holidays
Adult single cash fare ￡5.00
For further information, visit tfl.gov.uk/fares.
1. You can get an Oyster card at the following places EXCEPT __________.| A．at a post office | B．at an Oyster Ticket stop |
| C．on the website | D．at a Tube station |
| A．￡4.20 | B．￡2.70 | C．￡2.30 | D．￡0.80 |
| A．journal | B．travel brochure | C．school textbook | D．novel |
10 . The insects are important to farmers. When a honeybee lands on a flower in plant, pollen (花粉) sticks to its legs. When the bee lands on another flower, some of the pollen falls off and fertilizes the second plant.
The act of spreading pollen is responsible for many fruits, vegetables, nuts and other crops. Yet about 30 percent of honeybees in the United States and other areas have died in recent years.
Mike Leggett is a researcher at the University of Maryland. He wants to learn why so many bees are dying. “The number of colonies (蜂群) that die every winter has been one in three. So on average 30 percent of the colonies have died every winter over the last six winters. And that’s a huge number.” His research team examined the pollen that honeybees carried to their homes. They found that the pollen contained high levels of 35 different pesticides (杀虫剂), which are chemicals used to protect plants. “Pesticides are used, and have been used, pretty widely, for centuries, to protect plants from diseases,” says Mr Leggett.
Keith Oh linger, a farmer and beekeeper in Maryland, has watched many of his bees die every winter. Mr Ohlinger thinks widespread bee death is caused by several things happening at once. But he does not feel sure that pesticides are a part of the problem, “I felt it was the result of a lot of little things. I didn’t feel that there was probably one smoking gun. But there’s a division (分歧) there, some people feel that it is just one thing.”
Honeybees are important to agriculture. This makes the search for an answer to their death very important for Mr Leggett’s team. As he knows, one in every three bites of food we eat is somehow pollinated by honeybees.
1. What could be a suitable title for the text?| A．Why Are Honeybees Important? |
| B．How Do Honeybees Make Honey? |
| C．Pesticides Might Harm Honeybees |
| D．Honeybee Protection in Maryland |
| A．Worried. | B．Happy. |
| C．Surprised. | D．Hopeful. |
| A．has become rich by keeping bees |
| B．cares little about the death of his bees |
| C．has never used pesticides on his farm |
| D．doubts whether pesticides have killed his bees |
| A．Agriculture. | B．Health. |
| C．Food. | D．Technology. |
