1 . A lot of people say math is not their strong suit. One New Jersey parent wants to help change that. Laura Overdeck grew up with numbers. She always helped measure ingredients（食材）when her mother baked，and she learned about angles from her father. She went on to major in astrophysics（天体物理学）in college. Overdeck wanted her own children to be good at math，too.“And when our first child was about two，we just started giving her a math problem every night，”Overdeck said. The problem was usually a story，involving animals，cars or candies that let the kid count.“Our third child started，at age two，yelling that he wanted his own math problem because he saw his brother and sister doing it. And we thought，‘Wow，we have a household where math is the popular thing at bedtime，’”Overdeck said.
In February，Overdeck set up Bedtime Math，an Internet website where she posts daily puzzles for children. Overdeck is particularly keen to hook（吸引）children on numbers before they go to school. So why introduce little ones to math so early？
Sian Beilock，an expert on performance anxiety，says the more fun and familiar math is early on，the less likely children will feel nervous when they start to learn math in school.“My lab has shown recently that kids as early as first grade report feeling anxious about doing math，”Beilock said.
“You can hear totally educated adults say，‘You know I’m just not that good at math.’or‘I’m kind of afraid of math.’And that’s a totally acceptable thing for a well-educated person to say，but you never hear them say，‘Well，you know，I’m just not that good at reading.’，”Overdeck said. She wants children and their parents to become as fluent in numbers as they are in Harry Potter.
1. Overdeck majored in astrophysics because she.| A．was really fond of mathematics |
| B．hoped to change math education in the US |
| C．had an interest in physics |
| D．would like her children to be good at math |
| A．Stories can be used to encourage kids in solving math problems. |
| B．Math will become more popular in every household. |
| C．Math is enjoyable in Overdeck’s family. |
| D．The third child is cleverer than his brother and sister. |
| A．agreeable | B．puzzled |
| C．anxious | D．critical |
| A．the popularity of Bedtime Math |
| B．children’s performance anxiety in school |
| C．people’s reaction to math |
| D．adults’ great fondness for Harry Potter |
2 . There are many advantages to travel around the world. Here are a few to think about:
You will enjoy the adventure (冒险).
The reason why many people travel is that they love an adventure. There are several different types of adventures to choose from when you travel.
You will get to know different people and places.
The world contains lots of countries and not all people are the same. When travelling, you get the opportunity to meet different people from different places.
Different cultures are everywhere. Some places have modern cultures while others have traditional customs. Experiencing different cultures can also be educational; many travellers look for places to visit whose cultures are different from their own.
You will feel relaxed after travelling.
Stress is a natural part of life. But when we have too much stress in our lives, it can be dangerous to our health.
| A．You will get used to different cultures. |
| B．Some people like travelling to different beaches. |
| C．You can cheer yourself up through travelling. |
| D．Travelling can bring joy to life, especially in stressful times. |
| E．There are lots of exciting places to experience in the real world. |
| F．Learning about others’ lives and customs deepens our understanding of our world. |
| G．One important social skill we can learn is how to communicate with different people. |
3 . Although it's great to spend vacations seeing the world with family, friends, or a lover, traveling alone can also be completely incredible. A solo adventure has the potential to be life-changing. Here are some reasons you should travel alone at least once.
If you enjoy meeting new friends, here's your chance; you will likely find some when traveling alone, Since you won't be focused on talking to anyone you know, you'll be more likely to strike up conversations with strangers. Meeting people from different backgrounds opens our minds, expands our world, and can inspire us a lot. You may meet some amazing locals or other adventurers like yourself; either way you're bound to make some new friends during your journey.
A trip alone can ignite your creativity. Spending time alone with an open mind can be exactly what you need for your imagination to soar. Your enthusiasm and passion for life may sky-rocket from your awesome adventure.
When traveling with a partner or a group, every idea can be bounced off someone else. When you travel alone, you will learn to be decisive; you will be making every decision alone. From where to eat, to what time to wake up, to what sights to see, and which airline to use, traveling solo forces you to rely on yours truly. As you realize you can make good choices without help from others, you will likely trust your instincts more, and this new found self-assurance and confidence will be helpful in many areas of your life.
1. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?| A．You will meet new people. |
| B．You light your life fire. |
| C．You will learn to enjoy being alone. |
| D．You will learn to be decisive. |
| A．Traveling alone you can do anything you want to. |
| B．Traveling alone, we would learn more thing. |
| C．You'll learn to thrive outside your comfort zone. |
| D．The strangers who we meet are all kind. |
| A．hesitate | B．independent |
| C．fearless | D．determined |
| A．How to travel alone. |
| B．You should travel alone at least once in your life. |
| C．Trave ling will make you have more friends. |
| D．Let us enjoying vacations trip. |
The Dujiangyan is the oldest man-made water system in the world, and a wonder in the development of Chinese agriculture.
In ancient times, the region where Dujiangyan now stands
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5 . Welcome to Pocono Whitewater
There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild（柔和） to wild white & shy; water rafting (漂流), family trips, and bird & shy; watching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today!
Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting
Experience the best whitewater on the Lehigh River! Surrounded by forests and mountains, you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class (等级) Ⅲ white & shy; water rafting and outstanding scenery. This is a fun and thrilling（激动人心的） trip that everyone over the age of 12 can make. While paddling (划桨行进) in the swift water, you'll shout and laugh.
Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting Rates:
★ Individual (over the age of 12) : $61.00
★ Group ( at least 8 persons) : $31.00
Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river and professional river guides.
Family Style White & shy; water Rafting
Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours of Class I white ­ water rafting. Mild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners, school groups, and kids aged 4 and older. This is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery, kicking your feet over the edge of the raft, or taking a swim in the river!
One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque (烧烤)! Our workers will cook and serve you a picnic lunch — hotdogs, potato salad, fruit, etc. The classic family picnic!
Family Style White & shy; water Rafting Rates:
★ Adult: $39.00
★ Child (aged 4—14) : $33.00
★ Group (at least 8 persons) : $30.00
Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river, and a barbeque lunch, river guides not included.
1. We can infer that ____.| A．the higher the class is, the milder the water is |
| B．the lower the class is, the milder the water is |
| C．the higher the class is, the safer the rafting is |
| D．the lower the class is, the faster the rafting is |
| A．$610. | B．$330. |
| C．$390. | D．$310. |
| A．it allows people to swim in the river | B．the river water is very clean |
| C．it provides a barbeque lunch for free | D．it offers a free birdwatching activity |
6 . When high school student Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease, doctors said she wouldn't live to go to school.
Now, Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon, but she was also named the school's prom (高中毕业舞会) queen.
Knowing Katie's wishes for prom queen, her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen. Courtney found Michael Parks, who also thought it was a great idea.
“I really got to know Shipley,” said Michael. “When you take the time to get to know other people, it really gives you a great chance to live for more than yourself.”
Courtney took a picture of the couple together and put it on her Twitter, explaining their plans for the prom. “It became very popular in the school,” she said.
Their efforts paid off, and Katie was very excited to be named prom queen.
On the day of the prom, Katie wore a very beautiful dress. Her grandmother, Joan Fraley, who also went to the prom, said the night will stay with her always.
“I was standing there and the children were shouting her name,” she said. “They called her name as the new prom queen — I started crying. I'm greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.”
Katie repeated that feeling.
“I just want to say thank you to my friends for all they did for me. I love you all.”
Todd Corsetti, the principal (校长) at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his “proudest moments.”
“I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place,” Todd said. “As we finish our school year, it's a great legacy (遗产) to leave the other classes who come after them.”
1. When Katie was born, she _____.| A．nearly died in hospital |
| B．wasn't expected to live long |
| C．wasn't supposed to finish high school |
| D．caught a disease caused by doctors' mistakes |
| A．turned to his friends for help |
| B．began to raise money for Katie |
| C．decided to live for others rather than himself |
| D．was very happy to help Katie realize her dream |
| A．She felt sorry for Katie. |
| B．She thought of Katie's hard life. |
| C．She was invited to Katie's graduation. |
| D．She was moved by what others did for Katie. |
| A．They are the kindest teens. |
| B．They are the hope of the world. |
| C．They set a good example to others. |
| D．They can do much better in the future. |
7 . When you come to London for a trip, it's best to plan a day out so as to maximize（最大化）the number of things yon can see. Time permitting，we can offer advice by e-mail if there's anything you particularly want to see.
If you are only in London for a day, a weekend or a week, use our SHORT STAY pages where we show you how to fill as much into your days as possible.
The best season to come is late Summer or Autumn —— recently we have been having Indian Summers （秋季的小阳春天气）from mid-September to the end of October with clear blue skies and 20 degree temperatures. Finally the weather breaks as the storm fronts move in off the Atlantic, then clears up for Christmas. February to April can be terrible, and the weather is very unpredictable. Ask the Meteorological office here for facts and figures but they are so often wrong.
When it's raining there are plenty of museums and galleries to visit —— and the tube（地铁）system is generally very good outside of rush hour.
It's best for you to be near a tube station when choosing a hotel, because buses can be slow and unreliable（不可靠的）and taxis expensive. The yellow circle line on the tube map marks the division（分界线）between central and not-so-central London. Outside of that area your transport bill will rise. The best restaurants are in Islington and the southwest of London which is where the life is.
1. The Meteorological office in the third paragraph is a place where_______．| A．people can know what London is like |
| B．people can get information about tourism |
| C．people can know what the weather is like |
| D．people can get information about transportation |
A．the t raffic | B．the living condition |
| C．the food | D．the price |
| A．There are many museums and galleries in London. |
| B．The tube system in London is very good at any time. |
| C．One can get more information by sending e –mail. |
| D．Autumn is the best season for visiting London. |
| A．are going to serve as tour guides |
| B．are planning to live in London |
| C．are going to visit London |
| D．are going to work in London |
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On a bright, warm July afternoon, Mac Hollan, a primary school teacher, was cycling from his home to Alaska with his friends. One of his friends had stopped to make a bicycle repair, but they had encouraged Mac to carry on, and they would catch up with him soon. As Mac pedaled (骑行) along alone, he thought fondly of his wife and two young daughters at home. He hoped to show them this beautiful place someday.
Then Mac heard quick and loud breathing behind him. “Man, that's a big dog!” he thought. But when he looked to the side, he saw instantly that it wasn’t a dog at all, but a wolf, quickly catching up with him.
Mac’s heart jumped. He found out his can of hear spray. With one hand on the bars, he fired the spray at the wolf. A bright red cloud enveloped the animal, and to Mac's relief, it fell back, shaking its head. But a minute later, it was by his side again. Then it attacked the back of Mac's bike, tearing open his tent bag. He fired at the wolf a second time, and again, it fell back only to quickly restart the chase（追赶）。
Mac was pedaling hard now. He waved and yelled at passing cars but was careful not to show down. He saw a steep uphill climb before him. He knew that once he hit the hill, he’d be easy caught up and the wolf’s teeth would be tearing into his flesh.
At this moment, Paul and Beeky were driving their car on their way to Alaska. They didn’t think much of it when they saw two cyclists repairing their bike on the side of the road. A bit later, they spotted what they, too, assumed was a dog running alongside a man on a bike. As they got closer, they realized that the dog was a wolf. Mac heard a large vehicle behind him. He pulled in front of it as the wolf was catching up fast, just a dozen yards away now.
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9 . Avoid Internet Addiction
Admit you have an addition．
Limit your computer time．Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week．Before using your computer，decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes．Set the clock and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up．
Try using the computer at the library．You won't be as attracted to look at certain websites and they do have a limit on how long you can stay online．
| A．You will be happier if you use the Internet less． |
| B．There is no use avoiding the truth． |
| C．Also，it is a good place to get some good books and magazines to read． |
| D．Get a hobby or an interest． |
| E．Internet addition affects a lot of people． |
| F．Get your family to remind you if you've been on a long time． |
| G．Try to reduce the amount of time by 5minutes each time． |
“Farah，aren’t you going to invite Hafsa？”her mother asked.Hafsa had been her best friend since childhood.
“Mother，you know I am now a part of Purple Girls Club and we have some rules about people we can be friends with，”Farah answered.
“Really？And what are the rules？”her mother asked.
“Well，only very pretty girls can be part of our group.And Hafsa is so...you know...dark.”
“I cannot believe it，”her mother said angrily.
As Farah left the kitchen，her father called her from the living room.
Farah went to her father and paled when she saw the exam report in his hands.“Farah，what has happened to your grades？You have failed in Mathematics，”her father said.
Farah had no answer.The truth was that the activities of Purple Girls Club left her with very little time for studies.
“Farah，it says that you can take part in supplementary exams(补考).If your grades don’t improve then，I’ll cancel(取消) your trip to Spain.”
Farah went to her room and called Gina，the leader of Purple Girls Club， “Gina，can you help me to complete my notes before the exams？”
Gina laughed.“Exams？Who cares about exams？”
One by one，she called her friends in the club but no one seemed to care or wanted to help.
Farah knew Hafsa would help her.Farah also knew Hafsa had been hurt by her，but Hafsa said，“If you need any help，just let me know.We can study together till your exams.”
Next Monday，as two friends entered the school together，Gina called out.
“Farah，you know our rules.You cannot be friends with those who do not belong to our club.”
“Gina，I have a new rule about friendship，”Farah replied.
1. After Farah became a member of Purple Girls Club，she chose a friend according to a person’s________.
| A．looks | B．usual activities | C．grades | D．favorite colors |
| A．he didn’t allow her to go to Spain |
| B．she didn’t do well in her exams |
| C．she had to leave Purple Girls Club |
| D．he asked her to improve her grades |
| A．Silly. | B．Beautiful. | C．Rude. | D．Kind. |
| A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| B．A perfect friend will never be found. |
| C．Be slow in choosing a friend. |
| D．Friendship can be developed easily. |
