1 . Do you like reading British novels? If your answer is “yes”, you can click www. fltrp.com and find some information about them from the following book list.
| Red Roses By Christine Lindop 40 pages Price: $7 | Dead Man’s Island By John Escott 57 pages Price: $10 | The Jungle Book By Rudyard Kipling 67 pages Price: $15 |
| Dracula By Bram Stoker 75 pages Price: $9 | The Mystery of Allegra By Peter Foreman 70 pages Price: $12 | The Children of the New Forest By Frederick Marryat 89 pages Half price: $8 now |
| A．Christine Lindop. | B．Peter Foreman. |
| C．Frederick Marryat. | D．Rudyard Kipling. |
| A．Red Roses. | B．Dracula. |
| C．Dead Man’s Island. | D．The Children of the New Forest. |
| A．$8. | B．$4. | C．$16. | D．$12. |
| A．The Mystery of Allegra. | B．Dracula. |
| C．Red Roses. | D．Dead Man’s Island. |
| A．On the Internet. | B．On TV. |
| C．In magazine. | D．In a newspaper. |
2 . 78-year-old Nora Langdon has become an inspiration to people of all ages. She
At 65, Langdon was determined to live a
“On the first day I started, I told myself that I’d give up because it was too
After joining the gym and watching her trainer prepare for a powerlifting meet, she
Langdon has
Langdon wants others to know that with
| A．assigns | B．wastes | C．spends | D．kills |
| A．relaxed | B．comfortable | C．colorful | D．healthy |
| A．breath | B．train | C．sight | D．attention |
| A．consult | B．change | C．judge | D．accept |
| A．dangerous | B．much | C．valueless | D．little |
| A．voice | B．partner | C．doctor | D．husband |
| A．admired | B．organized | C．attended | D．assessed |
| A．suddenly | B．eventually | C．immediately | D．constantly |
| A．jogging | B．running | C．swimming | D．lifting |
| A．checked | B．examined | C．set | D．searched |
| A．shifting | B．strengthening | C．submitting | D．suspending |
| A．goal | B．motion | C．task | D．priority |
| A．encouragement | B．comparison | C．motivation | D．dignity |
| A．trouble | B．shape | C．routine | D．panic |
| A．born | B．willing | C．determined | D．dying |
3 . Triantha Occidentalis, commonly known as the western false asphodel (西部假水仙), which has been known to science since 1879, is a herb-like plant found in abundance along North America’s West Coast. But it is only recently that researchers discovered the innocent-looking plant’s desire for insects.
“We had no idea it was carnivorous (食肉的),” says botanist Sean Graham. “This was not found in some exotic tropical location, but really right on our doorstep in Vancouver. You could exactly walk out from Vancouver to this field site.”
While studying the plant, the researchers noticed that Triantha Occidentalis lacked the same gene as other carnivorous plants. Since the plant grows in the same wet, sunny habitat with nutrient-poor soil as other carnivorous plants, they wondered if it caught insects for nutrition as well. “And at the same time they have sticky stems (茎),” Graham said. “So, I wonder if this could be a sign that it might be carnivorous.”
To test whether it is carnivorous, scientists marked fruit flies with nitrogen-15 isotopes (氮-l5同位素). By collecting the plants the fruit flies visited and comparing the nitrogen levels of different plants, the researchers found that Triantha Occidentalis was able to get more than half of the nitrogen it needed, suggesting that it absorbs nitrogen from the fruit flies. Additionally, the digestive enzyme (消化酶) released by the sticky hairs in flower stems was similar to that found in other carnivorous plants.
Usually, the deadly trap of carnivorous plants grow far away from the flower to prevent accidentally killing pollinators (授粉者), while the western false asphodel traps insects near flowers. The scientists say this is the first time they have met the deadly trap on the flower’s stem, and the sticky hairs on the stem of Triantha Occidentalis can only catch small insects, not the larger bees or butterflies involved in pollination.
“It’s a good reminder that we still don’t know much about the ecology of a lot of individual plant species, even in well-known environments,” says Dr. Qianshi Lin.
1. What does Graham stress in paragraph 2?| A．The discovery is made in the local place. |
| B．Carnivorous plants grow in the hottest places. |
| C．Triantha Occidentalis is very common. |
| D．Vancouver is home to various carnivorous plants. |
| A．The nitrogen. | B．The digestive enzyme. |
| C．The flower. | D．The nutrition. |
| A．Its fruit. | B．Its leaves. |
| C．Its stem. | D．Its roots. |
| A．A new species of local flower is discovered. |
| B．A carnivorous flower in the wild grows well. |
| C．A flower gives off strange smell to attract insects. |
| D．An innocent-looking plant turns out to be carnivorous. |
4 . If you’re a camping lover, the scenery of the following campsites will provide you with an experience that you will never forget.
North Rim Campground, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Address: North Rim, AZ 86052, USA
Camping in the famous Grand Canyon, with its layers of million-year-old red rock, is the favorite thing for many people. After all, it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You will see rural views of the canyon which is shaded by towering pines. And it is home to vast wildlife including wild wolves and deer.
Apgar Campground, Glacier National Park, Montana
Address: US Hwy 2, West Glacier, MT 59901, USA
There are plenty of original forests, mountain meadows, lakes, and rocky mountains in Glacier National Park. Adventurous visitors and campers visiting Montana enter a hiker’s paradise when coming here. Apgar Campground is situated among the trees and wildlife there ranges from mountain goats to grizzly bears.
Watchman Campground, Zion National Park, Utah
Address: UT-9, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
Located a quarter-mile from the south entrance of Zion National Park in Utah, Watchman Campground is surrounded by hug sandstone cliffs, tall rocky peaks and pines. There is the Virgin River near the campgrounds, allowing campers access to bike trails along the riverbank plus hiking to a nearby archeological (考古学的) site.
Hidden Valley Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, California
Address: California 92277, USA
For campers wanting to enjoy a unique experience in the desert, sleeping under the starry skies and surrounded by cacti and rock formations, Joshua Tree National Park is the answer. The campgrounds and park become even more breathtaking at sunset when the colors of the sky are noticeable against the vast ground.
1. What will campers enjoy at North Rim Campground?| A．Bike riding along a river. | B．Sunsets against the vast desert. |
| C．Goats and bears in ancient forests. | D．Red rocks formed in ancient times. |
| A．California 92277, USA. | B．North Rim, AZ 86052, USA. |
| C．UT-9, Springdale, UT 84767, USA. | D．US Hwy 2. West Glacier, MT 59901. USA. |
| A．Apgar Campground. | B．Hidden Valley Campground. |
| C．North Rim Campground. | D．Watchman Campground. |
It was raining pretty hard on Halloween, but that wasn’t going to stop my little sister Kate and me from trick or treating. We decided to start at Miss Parson’s house. Miss Parson was loved by us kids who lived nearby because she often shared her self-made cookies with us. We usually finished them in a second, especially when we were hungry after class. Sometimes, when we visited her or did something for her, she always gave us a surprise.
Kate and I wondered what kinds of treats she’d offer. As we walked down the street, I held an umbrella, a bag for candy, and my sister’s hand. Jackolanterns gave soft light along the street. Spider webs hung in all the windows. Parents who were dressed up like monsters(怪物) stood in doorways. After we had walked a few blocks, we were wet from head to toes, and I felt Kate was trembling with cold.
There was a light on at Miss Parson’s house,but there were no ghosts,goblins(小妖精), or Jackolanterns. We climbed up the steps and saw Miss Parson through a window. She was drinking a cup of hot tea.
“Maybe she doesn’t celebrate Halloween,” Kate said with a sigh, disappointedly.
“Well, even if she doesn’t, she usually likes it when we visit her,” I said and knocked on the door.
Miss Parson seemed surprised when she opened the door and saw our dressing.“Is today Halloween?” she asked.“I completely forgot. I am so sorry.”
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The next morning, a hot and sweet discussion about Miss Parson and Halloween spread among us kids.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . Ian McKenna was in third grade when he learned that many kids at his Austin school weren’t getting enough to eat at home. He wanted to help, but local volunteer organizations turned him away, saying he was too young. So he decided to find his own solution. For years, he had been gardening with his mother, and they often sent their vegetables to the neighbors. “I’m good at gardening,” says McKenna, now 16. “Why not plant a garden at school, so that kids in need could take food home?”
McKenna persuaded his school to set aside space for a garden; then he asked the community for donations of seeds and equipment. Other students donated their time. Within months, McKenna’s garden was producing lettuces, tomatoes and cucumbers for students and their families. Now,seven years later, McKenna’s Giving Garden project has expanded to five area schools in addition to his own backyard garden. For most of his gardening activities, McKenna wears the same T-shirt in different colors, with his personal motto on it: BE A GOOD HUMAN. To him, that means helping in any way you can, no matter what your age.
“Even a smile might change someone’s life,” he says. “It lets them know that they are important. It can make their day.”
When COVID-19 hit the U. S., McKenna redoubled his efforts, cooking up to 100 meals to distribute (配送) to the hungry on the weekends. When social distancing meant that volunteers couldn’t work on community garden, he started offering online classes and a gardening hotline so families could grow at home. While gardening is his core focus, McKenna says he is always looking for new ways to help the hungry.
1. What caused Ian’s decision to help the kids in his own way?| A．Being rejected by volunteer groups. | B．Being good at gardening. |
| C．His school’s support. | D．His mother’s suggestions. |
| A．It helps students only. | B．It was started with many supports. |
| C．It is funded by schools. | D．It earns great profits every year. |
| A．Well-educated. | B．Honest. | C．Boring. | D．Caring. |
| A．Ian McKenna, Growing a Food Project |
| B．Ian Mckenna, an Experienced Gardener |
| C．Giving Garden Project, a challenging Task |
| D．Giving Garden Project, a Universal Solution |
7 . It may not be rocket science, but researchers have found aerospace engineers and neurosurgeons (神经外科医生) are not necessarily brighter than the general population.
Researchers examined data from an international group of 329 aerospace engineers and 72 brain surgeons who completed 12 tasks online using the Great British Intelligence Test.
The tasks examined various aspects of cognition (认知), including planning and reasoning, working memory, attention, and emotion processing abilities. The researchers then compared the results against those previously gathered from more than 18,000 members of the British public.
The findings, which were recently published, reveal that only neurosurgeons showed a significant difference, with quicker problem-solving speed but slower memory recall compared with the general population. “The difference in problem-solving speed exhibited by neurosurgeons might arise from the fast-paced nature of neurosurgery, which attracts those with a pre-existing talent for rapid processing, or it could be, though less likely, a product of training for rapid decision-making in time-critical situations,” the researchers noted.
The researchers said the study was, in part, carried out to lay to rest the question of whether one of the professions had the intellectual upper hand-a tension made famous by a comedy show in which a confident neurosurgeon is slapped down by an aerospace expert who says, “Brain surgery... it’s not exactly rocket science, is it?”
However, the team found few differences between the cognitive abilities of aerospace engineers and neuroscientists, although the results suggest the former had higher scores for attention and mental control—such as turning objects in one’s head—while neurosurgeons showed higher scores in semantic (语义的) problem solving—such as definitions of rare words.
“Essentially what we think it shows is that everyone has a range of skills, some people are better at some things and other people are better at other things, and it is very difficult to be better in everything across the board,” said Aswin Chari, an author of the study.
1. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?| A．The research subjects. | B．The research method. |
| C．The research aspects. | D．The research background. |
| A．Fast development of neurosurgery. | B．Talent of neurosurgeons. |
| C．Training for rapid decision-making. | D．Nature of problem solving. |
| A．attempted to answer the question asked by the aerospace expert in the show |
| B．were eager to solve the conflicts between neurosurgeons and aerospace engineers |
| C．intended to settle the argument over the intellectual superiority of the two professions |
| D．wanted to find out which of the two professions was more intellectually demanding |
| A．To inform people of the results of a cognitive study. |
| B．To encourage people to be confident in themselves. |
| C．To reduce prejudice against certain professions. |
| D．To correct misunderstandings about intelligence. |
Neil loves to travel and he was so fond of forests. Whenever he plans for a holiday, he would choose a place that is blessed by Mother Nature. To celebrate his son’s second birthday, he decided to stay and enjoy the celebration in woods, located at the lap of a mountain. He with his family and friends, reached the village located near the woods and had his stay in the cottage. The cottage was located at the entrance of the dense forest, where the guests can see wolves wandering in the nearby place.
Neil’s son saw a dog at the door and offered him a biscuit. The dog was happy and very soon the little son befriended the dog. On second day, the birthday of the boy was celebrated grandly in the woods within beautiful nature. The dog did not leave the boy even for a minute and they both became close friends.
The next day, Neil, his wife and others decided to go for hunting in the forest and arranged a babysitter to take care of the little boy for half a day.
After 3 hours, all of them returned to the cottage and they seemed very tired. The cottage was open and nobody was there. The dog saw Neil and others, it rushed to them and licked (舔) Neil’s shoes. Neil’s wife was shocked to see the blood strain in the dog’s mouth.
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Everyone was shocked to see the blood-spattered （溅、洒）mouth.
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Hearing the noise from the dog, the babysitter rushed out of the room.
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9 . Space Center Houston offers a variety of age-appropriate and inspiring camp experiences with safety top of mind. In the wake of covid-19 we aim to continue inspiring all generations through the wonders of space exploration while maintaining the highest level of safety for all. Our Explorer Camps introduce children ages 4-11 to science, technology, engineering and math through engaging and hands-on learning activities. Discover and explore our Explorer Camps for ages 67 and below.
JOURNEY TO MARS
June 14-18, July 12-16, Aug 9-13 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
While demonstrating best safety practices, campers are involved in activities that arouse their interest in science along with their sense of adventure. These young engineers learn the basics of rocket, discover coding, and explore hands on science activities.
ENGINEERING BASICS
June 7-11, Juy 5-9 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
Campers discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration in Engineering Basics. Taking LEGO bricks “out of the box and to new and exciting places”, this camp gets your little builders using lego bricks like never before. These engineers-in-training will participate in problem-solving activities, building simple machines, art projects, androbotics.
JOURNEY TO SPACE
June 28-July2, Juy 26-30 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
How do astronauts work in space? Why is Venus so hot? Will people ever go to Mars? How do robots work? what do engineers do? all these questions are answered as campers explore space through art, science, robotics, and engineering activities This camp leaves all inquiring minds inspired to continue their journey.
EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY
June 1-5 $229.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
Campers discover what it takes to send people, supplies and spacecraft beyond earths atmosphere. During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.
1. Which camp provides campers with knowledge of rocket?| A．JOURNEY TO MARS. | B．ENGINEERING BASICS. |
| C．JOURNEY TO SPACE. | D．EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY. |
| A．Coding. | B．Creative thinking. | C．Rocket design. | D．Supply delivery. |
| A．It will be open in August. |
| B．It is a 4-day Explorer Camp. |
| C．Campers can learn problem-solving skills. |
| D．Campers will have a chance to meet astronauts. |
10 . Recently my wife and I were faced with a
It was getting colder and darker. We started to hear the cries of wild animals. What’s worse, we didn’t have much food. Would our driver ever return? Could we
Two hours passed. Suddenly, the headlights from another car appeared in the dark. A man offered to
Later that evening, the phone rang. It was our
I will never forget the
| A．similar | B．difficult | C．strange | D．funny |
| A．tired | B．careful | C．interested | D．sad |
| A．patience | B．trouble | C．time | D．success |
| A．provide | B．accept | C．get | D．send |
| A．support | B．trust | C．refuse | D．answer |
| A．bored | B．pleased | C．worried | D．moved |
| A．help | B．call | C．see | D．believe |
| A．look after | B．depend on | C．laugh at | D．learn from |
| A．Since | B．After | C．Before | D．If |
| A．lucky | B．sorry | C．sure | D．excited |
| A．driver | B．guide | C．guest | D．kid |
| A．job | B．letter | C．secret | D．promise |
| A．thanked | B．served | C．visited | D．caught |
| A．expectation | B．advice | C．reply | D．offer |
| A．praise | B．warmth | C．education | D．message |
