1 . Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Seymour Apple FestivalAdmission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike decorating contests, and more.
Marionville Apple FestivalThe popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.
Humansville Fall FestivalThe Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.
Southside Fall FestivalThe Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.
Fall Into Arts FestivalMake sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.
1. Which festivals are free of charge?A.Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival. |
B.Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival. |
C.Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival. |
D.Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival. |
A.Fun activities on Saturday. |
B.The duration of the festival, |
C.The area of the hosting town. |
D.Musicians’ live performance. |
A.families with kids | B.modern artists |
C.visitors of all ages | D.Movie lovers |
2 . No matter what you’re looking for, Orlando has a perfect place for every type of traveler. Here’s my list of the best places to stay in town.
The Alfond Inn
The Alfond Inn is a modern, 112-room hotel in the super-walkable heart of Winter Park. It’s a quiet, art-filled space that I think couldn’t be more suitable for honeymooners.
The hotel also has a heated outdoor pool and a great restaurant, Hamilton’s Kitchen, with a focus on local food.
The Ritz-Carlton
For luxury (奢华) and an escape from the noisy city, treat yourself to a stay at The Ritz-Carlton. Located on a peaceful 500-acre land with three indoor pools, a championship-level golf course, a 40,000-square-foot spa, a tennis club, and award-winning dining choices, I think this hotel has a true getaway experience.
The Park Plaza Hotel
Built in 1922, this 28-room hotel is on the walkable shop-and-restaurant-lined Park Avenue in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. Having an elegant lobby with European-inspired decorations and nice rooms with balconies (阳台), the Park Plaza Hotel is a popular honeymoon spot and a favorite for writers and other creative professionals like myself seeking peaceful working vacations.
The Wellborn
Near the Thornton Park neighborhood, The Wellborn, a 20-room hotel, is in Orlando’s oldest house which was built in 1883. Just a short walk from downtown’s Lake Eola, The Wellborn is near many local bars and restaurants, and it has a romantic environment with gardens and tree-lined brick streets.
1. Where is Hamilton’s Kitchen?A.At The Wellborn. |
B.At The Ritz-Carlton. |
C.At the Alfond Inn. |
D.At the Park Plaza Hotel. |
A.Swim outdoors. |
B.Play ball games. |
C.Enjoy bar drinks. |
D.Do some shopping. |
A.Restaurants are within reach. |
B.They were built in 19th century. |
C.Romantic gardens can be visited. |
D.They have a peaceful environment. |
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya(弥勒) in sitting posture
The construction of the statue began in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty,
4 . One Saturday afternoon in a small town, Emma came out of a shoe shop with some new shoes. They were
It was a
“Help! Help!” Emma cried. But nobody came. Emma
At the hospital a doctor looked at Emma’s head and back and told her to stay in hospital for a few days. Emma thanked the
Later, a policeman
After two days, in a morning a policeman came to the hospital with Emma’s new shoes and an empty bag. “A little girl
A.nice | B.suitable | C.cheap | D.expensive |
A.pleased | B.bored | C.patient | D.angry |
A.drive | B.walk | C.run | D.miss |
A.busy | B.noisy | C.quiet | D.safe |
A.Suddenly | B.Luckily | C.Finally | D.Happily |
A.eyes | B.nose | C.legs | D.head |
A.sat down | B.turned around | C.fell down | D.gave up |
A.quickly | B.slowly | C.easily | D.proudly |
A.kind | B.strict | C.strange | D.funny |
A.school | B.station | C.hospital | D.shop |
A.nurse | B.policeman | C.girl | D.doctor |
A.saw | B.reached | C.left | D.remembered |
A.closed | B.bought | C.borrowed | D.opened |
A.made | B.enjoyed | C.took | D.drew |
A.dropped | B.lost | C.carried | D.found |
5 . Prihardinni, from the Indonesian city of Surabaya, is amazed at how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM中医) has continued to develop since she began studying it a year ago.
When Prihardinni was 10 years old, she suffered from serious headaches. So, her mother took her to see a TCM doctor near their home. The doctor checked her pulse, examined her face and tongue, and wrote down a prescription(处方). After several weeks of drinking Chinese medicine, she didn’t have headaches any more.
“His medical skills were like magic,” Prihardinni recalled. The experience of being cured by TCM impressed her and it encouraged her to choose TCM study. Now, she is a freshman at the Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, which has thousands of years of history and widespread international popularity.
“TCM is becoming more and more popular worldwide and has become an important cultural symbol(象征) for China,” said Zhao Zhongting, a professor at the Gansu University of Chinese Medicine. “Many foreign students face difficulties in fully understanding the meaning and function of TCM medical terms because of cultural and language barriers,” Zhao said, adding that in order to help them, the university offers various training courses for freshmen, including chemistry, language study and Chinese medicine culture. Activities between local and international students, lectures and study tours are also provided to help students better understand the courses.
“More people in my country are becoming interested in TCM. Many social media(媒体) are sharing their experiences with Chinese medicine,” Prihardinni said, adding that she plans to return to her hometown after graduation and open a TCM clinic(诊所). “I want to tell my parents and friends that Chinese medicine is also a good and believable choice.”
1. Why did Prihardinni choose TCM study?A.She is very interested in TCM. | B.TCM is a magical medical science. |
C.She was forced by her mother. | D.TCM made her get well from illness. |
A.Too many courses. | B.Chinese medicine cultures. |
C.Difficult medical terms. | D.Cultural and language barriers. |
A.Learning TCM has become a fashion. |
B.TCM will be accepted by more foreigners. |
C.Pribardinni plans to be a TCM doctor in China. |
D.Many people want to share their learning experiences. |
A.TCM Has Become More and More Important. |
B.TCM Is a Well-accepted Course in Universities. |
C.TCM Becomes Popular among Foreign Students. |
D.TCM Is Hard for Foreign Students to Understand. |
6 . Growing up with movies such as “High School Musical” and “Grease”, which presented the ideal(理想的)high school friendships, we sometimes expect a perfect relationship. Indeed, some high school friendships can be real and simple; while still some high school students will meet a friend who causes trouble. With failed friendships come lessons and experiences learned for the future. You will know the influence after you leave high school.
“I was always worried about what my friends thought about me. Sometimes my friends would make fun of what I wore or what I would do. I always tried to get along well with them, but I realized how happy I was once I stopped contacting them after high school,” said Elisha, Class of 2020.
Most teens have not realized the big question when dealing with high school problems. In five years, will this still matter? It is hard looking at the big picture when the problems are in front of you, which is understandable. However, most teens need a moment to reflect (反思) and question if the problem matters in a long time.
Briana, a high school teacher, said, “Now, I am in contact with two high school friends. I think the friendship experiences I had in high school shaped who I am because I learned to be open minded and befriend all kinds of people. I learned to see people for who they are, not what they wear or who they play with. I learned most of all how to be a good friend.”
High school is a small part of your life, but it has a huge influence on who you will become and where you will go. Friendships and relationships help shape who you are, whether they are good or bad. Lessons are brought, and lessons are learned.
1. Why did the author mention the two movies in the first paragraph?A.To introduce the topic of the passage. |
B.To explain what a high school friendship is. |
C.To recommend these two movies to readers. |
D.To attract readers’ attention to these two movies. |
A.They made her unhappy. | B.They cared about her behavior. |
C.They got along well with her. | D.They were always worried about her. |
A.She learned to play with her friends. |
B.She learned to make different friends. |
C.She learned to shape her friends’ minds. |
D.She learned to wear just like her friends. |
A.Failed friendships made teens worried. |
B.Good friendships greatly influenced teens. |
C.High school friendships help to shape teens. |
D.Friendships are difficult for teens to deal with, |
7 . Discover Copenhagen with kids: top places to see
Some people think that travelling with children is quite difficult. Kids are often too young to understand the point of a visit in some museums. But luckily, there are cities that offer many attractions not only for adults, but also for little tourists. Among these cities, Copenhagen also has its place.
The mysteries of the sea world
In the National Aquarium Denmark, many species of water animals can be seen. Kids will be surely delighted with all the colourful fish, swimming between water plants. It is also an occasion to see the fantastic coral reef(珊瑚礁). When someone is brave enough, he can also see some sharks swimming behind the glass!
Tivoli - amusement for everyone
The first opening of this magical place was in the 19th century. Nowadays it’s an attraction for people of all ages. Beautiful gardens encourage tired tourists as well as local people. Those who seek for some excitements will also have good fun here - several roller coasters guarantee great entertainment. That park looks amazing in the evening, when it is brightly lit with many lights.
Film in a planetarium
People who would like to experience something connected with science and astronomy ought to visit the Tycho Brahe Planetarium. Here the 3D films are being displayed on a screen. Tourists from abroad can use special headphones, so they can listen to the audio-description in English. The visit here can be useful not only for kids, but also for adults.
A monument of Little Mermaid
Children will surely like that statue - especially when parents will tell them the fairy tale about that character. A short visit by that monument is customary, because it is one of the worldwide known symbols of Copenhagen. It is located in the port and depicts a mermaid sitting on a rock. The tale was written by Hans Andersen, who was living in that city for some period of his life.
1. What can kids do in the National Aquarium Denmark?A.Swim between water plants. | B.Touch the fantastic coral reef . |
C.Watch colorful fish swimming. | D.Play with the sharks bravely. |
A.Locals are its main tourists. | B.It attracts visitors of all ages. |
C.It was built in the last century. | D.Many colored lights are on at night. |
A.The National Aquarium Denmark. | B.Beautiful gardens in Tivoli. |
C.The Tycho Brahe Planetarium. | D.A monument of Little Mermaid. |
8 . Widespread descriptions of animals in pop culture could actually be hurting the animals’ survival chances in the wild, a new research suggests.
Franck Courchamp of the University of Paris-Sud was interested in the idea of “appeal” (吸引力) in animals. He wanted to know: What species do people consider appealing? And what are the influences of being appealing on populations of animals in the wild?
In a research published this month, Courchamp and other researchers list the top 20 appealing species. Most of the animals identified as appealing are large mammals living on land. Coming in first place are tigers, followed by lions, elephants, giraffes, panthers, pandas, cheetahs, polar bears, wolves, and gorillas. However, at least half of the interviewees didn’t realize that five of the top ten most appealing species are threatened. It is strange that we do not protect the species we care about the most.
The study also finds that we are flooded with images of these creatures, even as they are becoming fewer in the wild. The study suggests that too much imagination might be creating a “virtual population” of the animals in peoples’ minds, making them believe there are far more individuals in the wild than is exact.
The study authors suggest that companies who benefit from the use of these images should set aside a small percentage of their profits for protection efforts and informational campaigns. “That would be not only something fair, but something that could bring a win-win situation for them,” Courchamp says. It could bring them positive public relation, for example. Besides, if a company’s mascot (吉祥物) goes extinct, that could hurt them from a marketing point, Courchamp says. But not enough companies are “truly concerned about the protection of the species that they work on,” he adds.
1. It can be inferred that the widespread images of animals in pop culture ________.A.lead people to forget the less appealing animals |
B.make a false impression of the animals’ real situation |
C.raise people’s wildlife protection attention and efforts |
D.bring a win-win situation for both animals and companies |
A.are going extinct |
B.are well protected |
C.are among the best liked |
D.have a large population in the wild |
A.giving examples | B.making definition |
C.making comparisons | D.using numbers |
A.Neutral. | B.Supportive. | C.Positive. | D.Dissatisfied. |
9 . Humans are very social creatures. In addition to verbal (语言的) communication, we also use our bodies to help us better express our thoughts and feelings. This non-verbal communication is known as body language.
Body language includes things like facial expressions, eye contact and posture (姿势). It actually developed as a form of communication before humans could speak or write. We can tell a lot about what a person is thinking or feeling just by looking at them.
In fact, body language is so common that you may not even realize that you are communicating many messages to others every day without even using words. For example, you might move your head from side to side to express the word “no” instead of actually saying the word. Or, you might give a “thumbs (拇指) up” to show that you like or agree with something.
But now that we are spending more time online, we may not have as many in-person interactions as before. Because of this, our means of non-verbal communication has changed, but is still an important way to express our thoughts.
Our “digital body language” is becoming increasingly important as we change how we communicate. Instead of using voice messages, we can video chat with our friends to show them our smiling face. Another way to express our emotions digitally is through emojis (表情符号). When we are communicating online, we are only revealing the content and leaving out tones and facial expressions. That’s when emojis can help in communication.
Whether using video chat to show our expression or sending an emoji, don’t forget the importance of digital body language and non-verbal communication.
1. What does the author mean by saying “Humans are very social creatures”?A.Humans like living in groups. | B.Humans need to communicate. |
C.Humans depend on each other. | D.Humans differ from other beings. |
A.To explain how to express no. | B.To prove how much one likes something. |
C.To demonstrate how to communicate messages. | D.To show how much we underestimate body language. |
A.The way of communication. | B.The voice messages we use. |
C.The time we spend online. | D.The invention of emojis. |
A.By revealing the content. | B.By helping us video chat. |
C.By expressing our emotions. | D.By leaving out facial expressions. |
10 . It was a rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road. But my daughter Carolyn had
After parking the car, we walked along a path that was
Who
I was so moved that I could scarcely speak. “She started over 40 years ago,” I finally said, “probably just the beginning of a(n)
A.insisted | B.suspected | C.preferred | D.appointed |
A.automatically | B.absolutely | C.unwillingly | D.faithfully |
A.rush out | B.turn back | C.pull over | D.move on |
A.damp | B.firm | C.thick | D.mild |
A.amusement | B.gratitude | C.panic | D.amazement |
A.rivers | B.bunches | C.pairs | D.branches |
A.storm | B.wind | C.sun | D.volcano |
A.conveyed | B.imitated | C.predicted | D.created |
A.quitted | B.possessed | C.approached | D.transformed |
A.wrote | B.read | C.called | D.appeared |
A.Adolescent | B.People | C.Genius | D.Woman |
A.idea | B.doubt | C.guess | D.joke |
A.judgment | B.wonder | C.contribution | D.trend |
A.accomplished | B.opposed | C.strengthened | D.risked |
A.Later | B.Closer | C.Faster | D.Better |