Water flowing, birds singing and leaves rustling (发出沙沙声), a woman moves around a cottage…… This is the opening scene of Rainforest Time, a large-scale live performance in the city of Wuzhishan, Hainan Province.
The show,
The first audience
Much practice
The event first appeared in Wuzhishan because “the city’s government has a great
2 . The joys of getting lost
Most of us like to know where we are and where we’re going. It can feel
When I was twelve, my family were
So at 5 am the following morning we
After about an hour, I turned to him. “Dad,” I asked “where are we?” He said,“I have no
His
Finally, after hours of
These days we have so many things to
A.nervous | B.silly | C.strange | D.curious |
A.step into | B.think of | C.respond to | D.dream of |
A.on holiday | B.on business | C.on the way | D.on the go |
A.notes | B.videos | C.exercise | D.pictures |
A.would | B.shall | C.will | D.should |
A.reached | B.booked | C.left | D.called |
A.large | B.small | C.old | D.broad |
A.decision | B.plan | C.opinion | D.idea |
A.stuck | B.done | C.lost | D.troubled |
A.watch | B.camera | C.film | D.food |
A.laughter | B.praise | C.confidence | D.encouragement |
A.disappearing | B.escaping | C.gathering | D.appearing |
A.came up | B.turned up | C.went up | D.rose up |
A.to | B.on | C.around | D.behind |
A.fluent | B.terrible | C.difficult | D.creative |
A.driving | B.riding | C.covering | D.walking |
A.carefully | B.anxiously | C.eagerly | D.hopefully |
A.sweet | B.awkward | C.wide | D.silent |
A.stop | B.discourage | C.free | D.ban |
A.teach | B.understand | C.solve | D.enjoy |
3 . Don’t get me wrong-I love my parents very much. I know they love me too and would do anything to help me but sometimes they can be really embarrassing. Dad wanting to pick me up from school, Mum getting overexcited when she watches me playing football for the school team.
Choose the behaviour you find most embarrassing
When you’ve decided which issues you want to talk about, keep a diary of all the times your mum or dad do the things that embarrass you most. When, where and how you felt - make a note of all these things. They’ll help you put your case across.
Have a family meeting
It’s time for a little face-to-face chat.The chances are that even if your parents are aware of doing these things, they prob-ably don’t realize how embarrassing they are. Keep calm.
Try and be more understanding
Hopefully your parents will listen and be willing to change their ways, especially if you say you’re happy to change too. Of course, sometimes they might not. Re-member that they once had their own embarrassing parents, and the chances are many of us will be embarrassing parents ourselves one day.
A.Discuss the issues |
B.Collect the evidence |
C.And I know it’s not just me |
D.Let them know how you feel and why |
E.Maybe we shouldn’t be too hard on them |
F.Write down the things that you feel happy |
G.Write a list of all the things you find embarrassing |
4 .
Tech Heaven Courses for the digital age Course A:Animation(动画) This course is for creative people who like to draw. You don’t have to have amazing drawing skills but you need to have some artistic talent. You start learning how to draw on the computer and you finish by making interactive films. You work very closely with teachers to learn the essential techniques. You choose to do either game design or animation. There is a huge gaming library at the camp so you will have the opportunity to test your gaming skills against other students in our gaming tournaments. Course B:Web This course is for teens who want to create their own web pages and websites. On this course, you will learn the foundations of web development. The primary focus of the course is HTML, which makes up the building blocks of the Internet. You will leave the camp with your own web page and you will be able to go home and create other web pages. Course C:Coding(编程) This course is ideal for students with some programming experience who want to improve their coding skills. Most devices, programs, computers and robots run on software applications so you must have programming and coding skills to get a job with a digital company. You will learn from experienced and supportive staff and you will leave the school equipped with the basic skills. There are two hours of outdoor sports activities a day to get some fresh air. Course D:Robotics This course is all about robots. You will work in small teams and learn how to use VEX Robotics Design System. You will build a robot that will compete in robo—football. You will learn how to build robotic arms and advanced sensors. Every day will present you with a new challenge and every day will be more fun and more inspiring than the last. |
A.Animation. | B.Web. | C.Coding. | D.Robotics. |
A.Making interactive films. | B.Getting a digital job. |
C.Developing web pages. | D.Building robotic arms. |
A.Web creating skills are primary for software applications. |
B.Most programs, computers, etc. run on software applications. |
C.Excellent drawing skills are needed for software applications. |
D.Robot designing skills are necessary for software applications. |
A.They all require team work. | B.They all have outdoor activities. |
C.They are all related to computer techniques. | D.They all provide learners with advanced skills. |
A.A report. | B.An advertisement. | C.A course review. | D.A course schedule. |
5 . Mary-Jo Saunders goes to kindergarten every morning, just like many other five-year-olds in New York. Today, she is learning a poem. What is special is that it’s a Chinese poem and that she is able to recite it without an accent. Soon she is going to learn Chinese handwriting too. “Learning the world’s most spoken language might give Mary-Jo a head start in her future jobs” says her mother Alison. “I think it’s good for her to stretch herself (端尽所能) by listening to and pronouncing new sounds, as well as learning to read and. write Chinese characters.”
More and more parents in the world are sending their children to Chinese classes. Keen for their sons and daughters to succeed in lift, they see being fluent in a second or third language as an advantage. Learning Chinese is becoming so popular that the language has been included in the education systems of more than 75 countries. Over 4,000 overseas universities offer Chinese language courses and about 25 million people are learning Chinese outside China.
It is easy to understand why Chinese is becoming so popular. Learning Chinese may help people get more chances to work. China is already a global economic power, and its influence is growing. For example, there’s China’s Belt and Road Initiative (倡议), which encourages many countries along the Silk Road to work together more closely. It has created thousands of local jobs, many of which need people with a knowledge of Chinese. Another reason is that studying Chinese provides chances to explore wonderful Chinese history and culture. Adam Turner, a school head teacher in the UK, mentions this as one of the most attractive parts of the recently added Chinese course. “Students love the mystery (奥秘) of China,” he explains. “They want to know all about its traditions, dynasties and art forms. Learning Chinese helps them see life differently and increase their knowledge of the outside world.”
1. Why did the writer mention Mary-Jo Saunders’ story in paragraph 1?A.To praise Mary-Jo Saunders’ hard work in learning Chinese. |
B.To introduce a funny way of learning Chinese in New York. |
C.To stress the great difficulty of learning Chinese for foreigners. |
D.To show the growing interest in learning Chinese outside China. |
A.Telling. | B.Expecting. |
C.Requesting. | D.Advising. |
A.By listing numbers. | B.By finding excuses. |
C.By making comparisons. | D.By offering suggestions. |
A.Traveling all over the world and having fun. |
B.Doing business globally and making more money. |
C.Getting a job and a deeper understanding of China. |
D.Improving relationships with other countries. |
A.Chinese Learning: Increasing Popularity. |
B.Chinese Language: A Head Start in School. |
C.Chinese Handwriting: Traditions and Art Forms. |
D.Chinese Characters: Reading and Writing for Fun. |
6 . If you’re new to a school or you are shy or tend to not get out of your comfort zone, making new friends at school might seem like a challenge. Luckily, you can overcome that challenge by looking for people with the same interests as you and by being friendly when you meet new people. Also, participate in after-school clubs and events whenever you get the chance, since that will help you meet people outside of class!
Look for people who have the same hobbies as you.
You’re more likely to be friends with someone if you have something in common with them. Try to find clubs or groups based on your favorite hobbies, then join them to meet like-minded people. Also, pay attention to people who spend their free time doing the same things you love to do.
If you’re a passionate reader, join a book club, go to public readings, or start a conversation with someone who carries novels around with their textbooks.
Spend time around people who show kindness.
Finding someone who will treat you well and support you is more important than popularity. Avoid spending time with people who talk bad about others or put them down. Instead, look for people who invite others to sit with them at lunch, who encourage others when they speak up in class, or who are always willing to help when someone needs a hand.
Introduce yourself to new people whenever possible.
When you’re around someone you don’t know, it is not unusual to just sit there quietly, especially if you’re shy. However, you and the other person will both be more comfortable after a simple introduction. Make eye contact with the person, smile, and try to seem warm and relaxed instead of nervous or anxious. Then, break the ice by talking about whatever is going on around you.
Keep the conversation going with open-ended questions.
When you start talking to someone, try asking them questions about what they like to see what you have in common with them. However, avoid simply asking yes or no questions, since one-word answers don’t necessarily keep a conversation alive. You can ask questions about whatever you’re already talking about, or you can change the subject if you feel that ran its course.
1. Who is the passage intended for?A.Teachers. | B.Students. | C.Parents. | D.Adults. |
A.join a club to make friends |
B.approach people with lots of hobbies |
C.spend your free time meeting different people |
D.talk to people with the same interests |
A.One who enjoys the popularity. |
B.One who talks bad about others. |
C.One who wants to help you. |
D.One who always put others down. |
A.Start with a warm handshake. |
B.Make eye contact with the person. |
C.Start with a brief introduction of yourself. |
D.Start by talking about a serious topic. |
A.keep the conversation going | B.end the conversation |
C.show kindness | D.respect others |
7 . As I walked onto the soccer field I had a knot(结) in my stomach. I was too shy to
When the coaches came, I felt as if I was going to pass out. With no
This
Like most high school students, my
A.give up | B.pass by | C.try out | D.walk away |
A.logic | B.sports | C.language | D.communication |
A.just | B.even | C.never | D.always |
A.warm up | B.make up | C.calm down | D.turn around |
A.ask | B.pass | C.show | D.throw |
A.nearly | B.really | C.hardly | D.partly |
A.kept | B.expressed | C.proved | D.admitted |
A.match | B.activity | C.experience | D.performance |
A.checking | B.realizing | C.practicing | D.considering |
A.When | B.After | C.Unless | D.Before |
A.quick | B.clever | C.perfect | D.pleased |
A.speed | B.record | C.position | D.standard |
A.break | B.escape | C.change | D.holiday |
A.life | B.team | C.friends | D.coaches |
A.better | B.kinder | C.warmer | D.quieter |
A.beg | B.feel | C.pretend | D.imagine |
A.add | B.buy | C.deserve | D.promise |
A.ideas | B.attitudes | C.creations | D.qualities |
A.effort | B.money | C.brain | D.trust |
A.happy | B.strict | C.careful | D.patient |
8 . It is never too late to develop great study habits. However, starting making some changes is hard. Even if you want to do well enough in school and improve your grades, you’re probably having trouble getting started in the first place!
Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Make a schedule of your time. Then decide on good, regular time for studying.
Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable and quiet. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject.
Skim before you read.
Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.
There are other skills that might help you with your study. Share with your classmates some of the skills you have found to be helpful.
A.Study regularly |
B.Make good use of your time in class |
C.There are several ways that can help you |
D.Develop a positive attitude by setting realistic goals |
E.This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems |
F.The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t worry too much about a test |
G.This means looking over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully |
9 . Fun Summer Books for Grades 9—12
Yes, even some high-schools appreciate recommendations for vacation books. Encourage your high-school child to read with this list of approachable teen titles. Or surprise your teen with one of these books when you reach the beach and boredom sets in!
►Brown Girl Dreaming,by Jacqueline Woodson
This collection of simple poems reveals what it was like to grow up as a young African American girl in the 1960s and 1970s. Woodson’s autobiographical poetry overflows with love for her family. Brown Girl Dreaming won multiple awards, so il may be assigned class reading in coming years.
►Tunnel Vision, by Susan Adrian
Jake has a secret skill. When he holds something that belongs to another person, he can locate them, wherever they are. Once the government learns of Jake’s powers, it insists that he use his skill to find criminals. In this spy novel,Jake has to decide just how far he’s willing to risk his own safety in order to protect and help others. It is a series of modern graphic novels that have the look of classic cartoons.
►The Shadow Hero,by Gene Lu en Yang
Can your mom force you to become a superhero? That’s what Hank Chu finds out. A Chinese American teen in 1940, Hank is reluctant to stand up to the gangs(匪徒)in his neighborhood who threaten his family’s grocery store. But as the masked Green Turtle, he may just have the confidence to protect his family and fight back.
►Half My Facebook Friends Are Ferrets,by J. A. Buckle
Things aren’t exactly panning out for 17-year-old Josh. He wants lo be a heavy metal guitarist. And he and his pals wish they had girlfriends. But regular teenage obstacles like bossy parents and poor self-confidence have been holding him back.
1. Who is the text intended for?A.Teachers. | B.Parents. | C.Teenagers. | D.Vacationers. |
A.Tunnel Vision. | B.The Shadow Hero. |
C.Brown Girl Dreaming. | D.Half My Facebook Friends Are Ferrets. |
A.Both are set in the 1940s. | B.Both won several awards. |
C.Both will be taught at schools. | D.Both reflect care for the family. |
10 . Have you ever thrown a camel? Camels are large and heavy animals, so it would be hard to do so. But in the French-speaking Democratic Republic of the Congo, “to throw a camel” is a way of saying “to make a spelling mistake”. In the past, a phrase like that was not accepted by the French government as an official French term. But recently, the French Ministry of Culture worked on a new kind of dictionary that accepts the idea that many people in other countries and regions speak the language. The language has changed as time goes by and is different in places like Ivory Coast in West Africa or Quebec in Canada, compared to how it is in Paris.
The new online French dictionary includes new French words from around the world. It was released (发布) on March 18—just in time for International Francophonie Day on March 20. After its release, it is updated (更新) on a regular basis. It now contains about 600,000 terms. The French Culture Minister says the dictionary is not just for France’s 67 million citizens, but for the 300 million French speakers worldwide.
Supporters say the new dictionary is more democratic (大众化的) than earlier French dictionaries that only showed the way highly educated French people spoke. Official dictionaries produced by the French Academy in Paris were first published hundreds of years ago and are regularly updated. The online dictionary, however, has a new part you cannot find in a book. If you live in Senegal, for example, you can search the dictionary, and it will give you the meaning of a word based on its use in that country.
“The French no longer have a monopoly (独占) on French,” a French magazine that supports the dictionary wrote recently. “And that is good news”.
1. What do we know about the phrase “to throw a camel”?A.It tells us camels are too large to be thrown. |
B.It can be found in an ancient French dictionary. |
C.It is a phrase still not accepted by the French government. |
D.It can be used when you see someone makes a spelling mistake. |
A.It needs updating regularly. | B.It is mainly for non-French speakers. |
C.It takes in worldwide French usages. | D.It includes few official French terms. |
A.It helps spread standard French. | B.It’ll attract more people to learn French. |
C.It’ll benefit French’s development. | D.It brings 300 million French speakers. |
A.Culture. | B.Opinion. | C.Technology. | D.Lifestyle. |