1 . Opening Notice for the National Museum of China (NMC)

Admission:

NMC is open from Tuesday to Sunday,9:00-17:30(no entry after 16:30), and is closed on Mondays(except for public holidays). All visitors are required to book online 1-7 days in advance via the NMC official website or WeChat platform.

Audio Guide Rental:

Audio guide devices are available at the West Hall Service Desk for RMB40, with a RMB100 deposit. A valid ID is necessary. Damage to an audio guide causes a fee based on the level of damage. Lost devices are subject to payment of the full purchase cost.

Facilities:

Wheelchairs and strollers are available for free use on the day of visit at the Service Desk. A valid ID card and a deposit of RMB500 are required.

Photo Policy:

Photography is allowed in the NMC collection exhibitions without using flash, selfie sticks, or tripods. Temporary exhibits may have specific photo policies, indicated by clear signs put up at both the entrance and the corresponding exhibit halls.

Transportation:

Bus Route:

You can take the No.1, No.2, No.52, No.82, No.120 buses, or Sightseeing Line 2, Tourist Bus Line 1 and Line 2 and get off at Tian’an men East Station.

Metro:

You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Tian’anmen East Station, and exit the station through Exit C.

1. What happens if a rented audio guide device is damaged?

A．An additional fee of RMB40 is charged.	B．The visitor is excused from any charges.
C．Its full price is charged regardless of the damage.	D．Compensation is based on the extent of the damage.

2. What can you do during your visit to NMC?

A．Borrow a wheelchair with a deposit of $500.

B．Use a stroller provided by the museum for free.

C．Take photos with flashlight, selfie stick or tripod.

D．Take pictures of the collections on all exhibitions.

3. Which of the following can take you to NMC?

A．The No.82 Bus.	B．Sightseeing Line 1.
C．Tourist Bus Line 52．	D．Metro Line 2.

2 . Traveling with family members can not only enhance the parent-child relationship, but also broaden the horizons and share happiness and memories. Take a trip with your family to one of the destinations below!

Yellowstone National Park

Kids will love watching Old Faithful, one of nearly 500 geysers (间歇喷泉) in Yellowstone, erupt, and there’s nothing like a hike for family bonding. Keep an eye out for wild animals, or visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center to guarantee some animal interactions. Hotels are expensive, so consider taking advantage of the park’s well-equipped campsites.

Orlando

Appealing, thrilling and fun, Walt Disney World Resort (度假村) is engineered specifically for families. Orlando also has a handful of other theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort, where you’ll find The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Discovery Cove, an all-inclusive day resort, where you can swim and dive around the park’s coral reef.

Destin

Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park(open seasonally)features waterslides and a lazy river, while the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is home to animals kids love, including dolphins and penguins. And if you’re looking for an adventure on the water, consider booking a boat tour at Henderson Beach State Park or Crystal Beach Park. Just don’t forget to pack your beach hat.

Anaheim

Anaheim, California has been home to Disneyland Resort since 1955. After catching up with Mickey and friends, visit Anaheim’s Adventure City Amusement Park or Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park—another top amusement park in the U.S. And if you’ re in town during baseball season, you can catch a game at Angel Stadium.

1. What can visitors do in Yellowstone National Park?

A．Check into a discounted hotel.	B．Take photos with film characters.
C．Watch an ancient volcano erupt.	D．Stay at well-equipped campsites.

2. Where can kids play with dolphins?

A．Crystal Beach Park.	B．Henderson Beach State Park.
C．Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.	D．Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park.

3. What do Orlando and Anaheim have in common?

A．They include lazy rivers.	B．They provide some animal interactions.
C．They have Disney-themed resorts.	D．They host professional baseball games.

3 . Scientists train AI to read human thoughts

Scientists have created a new tool that can turn people’s thoughts into words. It works by using an AI program called GPT-1 to translate brain activity words. In order to achieve this, scientists did a lot.

First, scientists got everything ready before the tests. They invited some volunteers. Each spent sixteen hours listening to stories in a scanner (扫描仪). They imagined the stories as they heard them, and the scanner recorded their brain activity. GPT-1 made connections between the ideas in the stories and the recordings of the listeners’ brain activity.

Then came the tests. The scientists did them in three different ways.

Test 1

The researchers played a new story. GPT-1 was only given recordings of the volunteers’ brain activity. But the words that GPT-1 predicted were very similar to the words in the story that they were listening to. The words weren’t exactly the same, but they often carried the same meaning. For example, when a volunteer was listening to a story about a woman who didn’t have a driver’s license, the program came up with this: “She hasn’t even started to learn to drive yet.”

Test 2

The scientists also carried out the test when volunteers imagined their own stories. “It really works at the level of ideas. The ideas are the same but expressed in different words,” says Alexander Huth, one of the scientists behind the study.

Test 3

The researchers showed the volunteers silent movies, with no spoken words at all. GPT-1 could still figure out the basic ideas.

After the tests, the scientists say that GPT-1 is the first AI program to turn what people are thinking into words without brain surgery (外科手术). The tool isn’t something that can be easily used today, mainly because of the size and the cost of the scanner. In the future, they believe, a similar but cheaper tool could help people who have lost the ability to speak because of an injury or disease.

The scientists say their tool can’t be used to “read people’s minds” without permission. The tool only works if the person wants to share their thoughts.

1. What was the scanner used to do?

A．Record brain activity.	B．Read the volunteers’ ideas.
C．Catch the ideas of stories.	D．Work out the ideas.

2. What was GPT-1 used to do?

A．Receive sounds.	B．Test the scanner.
C．Produce silent movies.	D．Turn recordings of brain activity into words.

3. In which way was information put into volunteers’ brain in Test 3?

A．Listening.

B．Imagining.

C．Watching.

D．Reading.

4. Who could the tool help according to the passage?

A．People who can’t speak.	B．People who can’t hear.
C．People who can’t read.	D．People who can’t drive.

4 . Thru hiking (徒步旅行) for long distances with your equipment on your back ________ placing yourself at the mercy of other people’s kindness. I thought it would be ________ to share some of the amazing experiences I’ve had regarding kindness of ________. Experiencing people’s kindness has left me inspired.

The first kindness is the Trail Angels who ________ their doors to hikers for support. They ________ rides to town for food or equipment and then provide essentials like showers, laundry and ship packages. They are people who ________ care for those who are away from home and need help.

Trail Magic can ________ at any time or place. The day I was climbing Mt. Baden Powell, there were two Japanese ladies sitting on the hillside resting. As I ________, they began clapping, stopped me, asked me about the trip, shared me some fruit and one woman bowed low and said, “I respect you.” Wow! What ________ words to hear!

One Saturday morning in the San Gabriel mountains, as we crossed a highway, trail runners in their vehicle pulled over to ________ us fruit. An hour down the trail, day hikers stopped and asked about our trip, opened their packs of ________ and asked, “What would you like to eat.” A few miles further we ________ Glennwood Cabin (格伦伍德小屋) and were fed pizza and drinks. At 9: 00 a. m. we were all pumped up and talking about this ________ day of kindness.

Now I am preparing for the next section hike to the Mojave desert. Thank you God for those who show a ________ heart and express the spirit of ________.

1.

A．risks

B．means

C．suggests

D．enjoys

2.

A．inspiring

B．confusing

C．surprising

D．annoying

3.

A．passers-by

B．passengers

C．strangers

D．friends

4.

A．adjust

B．open

C．fix

D．change

5.

A．provide

B．receive

C．prove

D．count

6.

A．anxiously

B．eagerly

C．sincerely

D．randomly

7.

A．occur

B．work

C．guess

D．arise

8.

A．looked

B．warned

C．approached

D．backed

9.

A．meaningful

B．wonderful

C．hopeful

D．helpful

10.

A．lend

B．show

C．sell

D．offer

11.

A．drink

B．food

C．luggage

D．cigarette

12.

A．came about

B．got down

C．came across

D．torn down

13.

A．amazing

B．shocking

C．disappointing

D．interesting

14.

A．hard

B．broken

C．calm

D．warm

15.

A．hope

B．honesty

C．bravery

D．kindness

5 . After returing from his job as a cultural relics protection worker 10 years ago, Wang Yongxian kept his love for ancient Chinese architecture (建筑) through teaching.

Now aged 73, he still teaches a course named “Conservation and Restoration of Ancient Chinese Buildings” at a University in Shanxi province. His main interest is Dougong, a construction method that uses interlocking (紧密连接的) wooden pieces to form structures. The method is one of the most important features of ancient Chinese architecture.

Wang also started online classes to better explain Dougong to those who showed a strong interest in his course. Following a suggestion from his students, he became a vlogger using the account name “Dougong class”. The account is regularly updated with short video clips Wang produces himself. He is surprised that his classes are so popular on social media. The first six lectures on ancient Chinese buildings that he uploaded over a six-month period have received 1.6 million views.

To make it easier for newcomers to the subject to understand, Wang made a wooden Dougong model. Each part is marked with a number or name, and the model can be taken apart and put together, a process that Wang filmed and put online. Some viewers said that they had long been puzzled by Dougong structures, but finally understood how they work after watching the video of “Dougong grandpa”.

Wang said when he was young, the beautiful ancient temples in his hometown had ignited his interest in ancient wooden buildings and finally led him to turn his interest into a lifelong career. What makes him happy today is not only that the government set aside more money for the research and protection of cultural relics, but also that society is more aware of the importance of such work.

To his surprise, about 90 percent of his more than 100,000 viewers online are below age 30. That fact makes him more confident that as long as the story of Chinese ancient architecture is told in the right way, it can attract more people.

1. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?

A．Dougong is a well-protected Chinese building structure.

B．Dougong is a traditional Chinese wooden building method.

C．Dougong is a course which Wang teaches after retirement.

D．Dougong is the most important feature of ancient architecture.

2. What made Wang a vlogger?

A．The advice from his students.

B．The online course he attended.

C．The popularity of social media.

D．The awareness to attract viewers.

3. What can we learn about Wang’s vlog from paragraphs 3 and 4?

A．It is updated by his students.

B．It proves to be a great success.

C．It is intended for newcomers.

D．It has puzzled some viewers.

4. What does the underlined word “ignited” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Ignored.

B．Widened.

C．Started.

D．Changed.

6 . At the age of 104, Dorothy Hoffner achieved what few would dare — she _________ a Guinness World Record by skydiving from 13,500 feet From Chicago. Dorothy first tried skydiving at 100. This week, she beat herself, leaving her walker on the ground，_________ out of a plane, and _________ gracefully in Ottawa, Illinois.

Since her youth, Dorothy had taken up _________, even driving across the country on her own. Her _________ and love for life were obvious in her decision to take to the skies in her golden years.

When asked about her amazing achievement, Dorothy didn’t make a big deal about it and simply said, “Age doesn’t really matter.” Her words really showed the _________ and energy she had. Dorothy had faced many challenges throughout her long and _________ life. For example, she _________ the Spanish flu and other pandemics, and she never let those things get her down. She always had this unbelievable _________ that made her want to __________ herself and try new things.

As news of Dorothy’s __________ achievement spread, she became a __________ of hope and inspiration worldwide. Her story particularity awoke the passions (激情) of those facing their own challenges, __________ them to embrace life’s adventures despite their situations. Dorothy serves as a living example of the famous saying, “It’s never too late,” inspiring us all to __________ our passions and __________ regardless of our age.

1.

A．lost

B．broke

C．remained

D．brought

2.

A．pushing

B．pulling

C．jumping

D．falling

3.

A．flying

B．climbing

C．diving

D．landing

4.

A．challenges

B．changes

C．creations

D．chances

5.

A．restlessness

B．helplessness

C．fearlessness

D．pointlessness

6.

A．ability

B．wisdom

C．knowledge

D．patience

7.

A．exciting

B．satisfying

C．frustrating

D．disappointing

8.

A．saved

B．cured

C．rescued

D．survived

9.

A．pride

B．creativity

C．spirit

D．joy

10.

A．push

B．pull

C．bring

D．lock

11.

A．special

B．unusual

C．extra

D．separate

12.

A．signal

B．gift

C．lack

D．symbol

13.

A．encouraging

B．challenging

C．demanding

D．threatening

14.

A．control

B．share

C．follow

D．resist

15.

A．emotions

B．actions

C．fears

D．dreams

7 . Four ideas for the best Easter holidays

When the kids breakup from school it can be difficult to choose what to do. With the Easter holidays just around the comer, here are four different ideas to inspire you to make the most of the break, whatever your age.

York

Bursting with museums, attractions, and events for everyone, York is the perfect Easter holiday destination. Going with grandparents? They’ll love walking the cobbled streets for sweet treats or stopping for an afternoon tea at one of the many historic hotels. Or learn about the diverse history of this amazing city at one of the museums. There really is something for everyone in this attractive city.

Botany Bay

Botany Bay is a great spot to spend a day relaxing and playing on the sands. Located in Kent and with lifeguards on duty, it’s a great spot for surfing, exploring the rockpools, and hunting for fossils. For a longer stay, why not hire a car for the Easter holiday and take a road trip along the Kentish coast British seaside break?

Bristol

Travel to the southwest to explore bustling (熙熙攘攘的) Bristol. Bristol is full of amazing restaurants housed in warehouses that remind you of the city’s maritime history. There are also wonderful museums, amazing parks for picnics and games, and even a surf centre nearby. Shop. eat, play — whatever you fancy doing, Bristol has it all.

Snowdonla

Head to North Wales if you’re after some wild adventures. There are plenty of hills, lakes, rivers, and benches to explore, but if your kids have a lot of energy to burn, then Mount Snowdon should be your choice. Standing 1,085 metres tall, it’s sure to provide an exciting adventure for the whole family. Local guides are available to lead you to the top, if you wish.

1. Where will a family with grandparents choose to go?

A．York

B．Botany Bay.

C．Bristol.

D．Snowdonia.

2. What do Botany Bay and Bristol have in common?

A．Parks.

B．Restaurants .

C．Fossil museums.

D．Surf spots.

3. What can you do in Snowdonia?

A．Have a picnic.

B．Play games.

C．Look for fossils.

D．Climb mountains.

8 . My story is about love and loss. I was lucky.     1    . Woz and I started Apple in my parents’ garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a ＄2 billion company with over 4000 employees.

We had just released our finest creation--the Macintosh--a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. and then I got fired. I got fired from a company I started.    2    .

But something slowly began to dawn on me--I still love what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that.     3    During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my life. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT. And I returned Apple. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.

I’m pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn’t been fired form Apple. It was awful-tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick.    4    I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did.

    5    Your work is going to fill large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking until you find it. Don’t settle.

A．It hurts a lot.

B．Don’t lose faith.

C．It was really frustrating.

D．So I decided to start over.

E．You’ve got to find what you love.

F．I found what I loved to do early in life.

G．I successfully founded a company with a friend.

9 . Some of the notebooks George Washington kept as a young man are still in existence. They show that he was learning Latin, was very interested in the basis of good behavior in society, and was reading English literature.

At school he seems only to have been interested in mathematics. In fact, his formal education was surprisingly brief for a gentlemen, and incomplete. For unlike other young Virginian of that day, he did not go to the College of William and Mary in the Virginian capital of Williamsburg. In terms of formal training then, Washington contrasts sharply with some other early American President such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In later years, Washington probably regretted his lack of intellectual training. He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress, or on any subject that had nor to do with everyday practical matters. And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French leaders, he did not visit the country he admired so much. Thus, unlike Jefferson and Adams, he never reached Europe.

1. Washington felt uncomfortable in Congress debates because he        .

A．lacked practice in public speaking

B．felt his education was not good enough

C．didn’t like arguing and debating with people

D．felt that debating was like intellectual training

2. The reason why Washington didn’t visit France was probably that he        .

A．didn’t really care about going

B．didn’t know French leaders

C．couldn’t communicate directly with the French leaders

D．was too busy to travel

3. According to the author        .

A．Washington’s lack of formal education placed him at a disadvantage in later life

B．Washington should have gone to France even though he could not speak French

C．Washington was not as good a president as Adams, Jefferson or Madison

D．Washington was a model for all Virginian gentlemen

4. The main idea of the passage is that Washington’s education        .

A．was if great variety, covering many subjects

B．was probably equal to those of most young gentlemen of this time

C．may seem poor by modern standards but was goog enough for his time

D．was rather limited for a president

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2.反对使用翻译笔的理由；
3.你的观点。
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