1 . Four Interesting Science Museums
Polytechnic Museum, Russia
For many guests of the capital, some of the most vivid childhood memories are associated with this museum. A variety of technical fields are presented in 65 halls-Mining, Space, Energy, and Transportation, etc. And the exposition（博览会）is the only museum project in Russia about the history of the bike. The interactive division "Technoplay" is open, where you not only can but also need touch most of the exhibits with your hands. In addition to self-experimentation, for personal requests the museum's experts will show many entertaining experiments.
Eureka, England
The Eureka educational center is a huge complex where modern science and technology are becoming clear, even to kids. The main exhibition is devoted to the human body, the laws of physics and natural things. Visitors can obtain energy or create paper with their own hands. On the area of the Eureka educational park there is a botanical garden and a collection of minerals from the rock types of Finland is presented there.
Deutsches Museum, Germany
In this museum you can see more than 100 thousand different items from windmills（风车）to medical equipment. All aspects of industrial production appear before the eyes. Several museum rooms are arranged especially for children-there are exhibits that entertain kids starting from three.
NEMO, the Netherlands
The largest Dutch research centre stands ready to share its secrets with everyone. This immersion（沉浸）in the world of science and technology will not be dull. All significant information is presented in the form of exciting games. All exhibits are interactive; visitors are allowed to touch, pull and press on anything. The museum is for children from 6 to 16, as well as for their parents-it will be interesting to all.
1. What can visitors do at Polytechnic Museum?| A．Learn how the bike developed. | B．Touch all of the exhibits. |
| C．Watch entertaining movies. | D．Show entertaining experiments. |
| A．Polytechnic Museum. | B．Eureka. |
| C．Deutsches Museum. | D．NEMO. |
| A．It is specially designed for children. |
| B．It is the largest museum in the world. |
| C．It shows information of exhibits in games. |
| D．Some exhibits can be touched or pressed. |
Want to see the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. Some places are a window on the past. Others look out on the future. Together, they represent the range of beauty and culture on our planet, from wildlife and other natural wonders to incredible human-made structures. Get ready for an adventure!
I sland LivingDominica is called the Caribbean’s nature island for its waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes. Visitors can hike trails and kayak along the coastline. And the island is eco-friendly. There’s a new resort that’s fully powered by sun and wind.
Family FunPhuket, Thailand, is known for its beaches. But there’s a new theme park called Carnival Magic, which re-creates traditional festivals. Look at the fireworks! At the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, visitors can feed the animals. Local shops offer ice cream made with coconut milk.
City CentralIn 2022, Vienna was named the world’s most livable city. Austria’s capital has more than a thousand miles of bike paths, and green spaces cover half of its area. There’s plenty to do indoors, too. The Belvedere Museum just celebrated its 300th birthday.
Rain OnThis is the new visitor center at El Yunque, a rainforest in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest Service, and is famous for its biodiversity. Puerto Rico is home to more than 240 plant species and 18 native bird species. You can spot many of them in the park.
1. What do visitors probably do in Austria’s capital?| A．Go cycling. | B．Feed the animals. | C．Hike trails. | D．Enjoy the fireworks. |
| A．Phuket. | B．Dominica. | C．El Yunque. | D．Vienna. |
| A．Adults. | B．Kids. | C．Elders. | D．Editors. |
3 . While I was working at a French school, I was often preparing my work in the staff room. Sometimes I would hear the school secretary talking. At first I thought she was talking to me, as there was no one else in the room except me, so I tried to respond to her. However, I soon realized that in fact, she was talking to herself. I noticed a lot of people do this in France. In the UK, people might think you’re a bit strange if you talk to yourself at work, but there it seemed quite normal. It really did confuse me at times, because I was not sure whether people were talking to me or just talking to themselves.
Another area of confusion involved the French language. In French, there are two ways to say “you”: “tu” is the informal form while “vous” is the formal form. This is an aspect of French which, even now, I do not really understand. When I learnt French, I was taught to call everyone vous unless they were my family or friends. So I was surprised that virtually everyone in France used the informal tu all the time. School children used tu when they stayed with their teachers and all the staff called the head teacher tu. But I continued to use vous because I didn’t want people to think I was impolite.
As you might know, school children in the UK traditionally wear school uniforms but in France pupils do not wear a uniform. It was a culture shock for me to see children wear Spiderman T-shirts and baggy (宽松的) blue jeans in the classroom.
I found the differences puzzling at times, but I couldn’t deny what a great opportunity it was to live and work in another country. The UK and France are only separated by a small channel of the sea, but there are many differences between the two countries.
1. In the staff room, the school secretary ________.| A．always chatted online |
| B．interrupted the writer |
| C．talked to herself often |
| D．always made speeches |
| A．She tried to be polite to others. |
| B．She couldn’t tell tu from vous at all. |
| C．She didn’t have close friends in France. |
| D．She couldn’t understand French very well. |
| A．Pleased. | B．Embarrassed. |
| C．Frightened. | D．Surprised. |
| A．Experiencing different cultures. |
| B．Communicating in an informal way. |
| C．Traveling along the channel of the sea. |
| D．Having a chance to work with French teachers. |
4 . Lonely? You’re hardly alone. That’s the finding of a new study. And that appears throughout industrial nations across the globe. The study linked rising loneliness to a greater use of smartphones and the internet over the same years.
Jean Twenge, a psychologist, took part in the study. Her team has found that since 2012, US teens have been spending less time together face-to-face.
“Smartphones can help keep us connected with friends,” says Twenge. “But they can also make people feel excluded (隔离).” Girls, especially, may feel this way. One reason may be that they like to post more photos and selfies (自拍) than boys. Studies have shown that if those images don’t get a lot of “likes”, it can affect a teen’s mental health.
And there’s “phubbing” a mixture of “phone” and “snubbing (冷落)”. It’s that moment in which a friend or family member takes out a phone and keeps looking at it, paying no attention to everybody else, including you. Phubbing is one way technology can affect you, even when you’re not the one using it.
The new study pulled its data from a survey. Some 1 million 15- and 16-year-old students from 37 countries took this survey in 2000, 2003, 2012, 2015 and 2018. Its questions mostly dealt with education. But they also included six statements about loneliness, such as “I feel awkward and out of place in my school”. Students could strongly disagree, disagree, agree or strongly agree with each statement.
If technology causes loneliness, should we stop using it? “No, not at all,” argues Twenge. “Everybody of all ages is trying to figure out how we can best use these technologies and stay mentally healthy.” Her advice is to “use your smartphone for what it’s good for. Then put it away.” That includes putting it away overnight—ideally in another room.
1. How do girls differ from boys in smartphone use in the study?| A．They need it to stay in style. |
| B．They depend on it to keep in touch. |
| C．They use it as a learning tool. |
| D．They like to post more pictures with it. |
| A．To show the harm of the smartphone. |
| B．To give an example of communication. |
| C．To introduce an embarrassing situation. |
| D．To present a scene with the smartphone. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Uninterested | D．Worried |
| A．The Smartphone—the Focus of a Study |
| B．The Smartphone—a Communication Tool |
| C．The Smartphone—a Friend of Teenagers |
| D．The Smartphone—a Source of Loneliness |
5 . Over a waterfall in Southwestern Pennsylvania is a dazzling house, Fallingwater, by America’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, in 1935. The instant it was built, it swept the whole country and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Highly recommended!
Guided House Tour
All the major rooms of the house feature in this one-hour tour. No photography all the way. Children six-year-old and above can access the house with their parents.
Adults— $ 20. 00 with advance purchase
—$ 23.00 when purchased on site
Youth(ages 6～12)—— $ 14. 00 with advance purchase
—$ 17. 00 when purchased on site
Daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, except Wednesday.
In-Depth Tour
The tour caters to the demand of those who desire a greater understanding of what Wright was seeking to create with his masterwork. The number of visitors on each tour is limited and photography is available for personal use only. Children eight years and older may accompany adults on this tour.
$ 65. 00 per person(Available by advance ticket purchase only)
Daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Sunset Tour
The changing light at sunset provides you with Fallingwater from an entirely new perspective. The number of visitors is limited and photography is permitted for personal use only. Children under nine-year-old are not permitted on this tour.
$ 110.00 per person(Available by advance ticket purchase only)
July and August — Daily at 4:45 pm.
Brunch Tour
The guests join their guide for brunch before leaving. Children nine years and older are allowed with their parents. A total of three hours can afford this experience.
$ 115. 00 per person(Available by advance ticket purchase only)
Saturday s & Sundays at 9:00 am.
1. How much will a father and his 7-year-old boy spend if they buy tickets ahead of time for the Guided House Tour?| A．$34 | B．$28 | C．$40 | D．$51 |
| A．Visitors are limited to a certain number. | B．It is not accessible in August. |
| C．It is only open for teenagers. | D．The tickets are available on site. |
| A．Taking photos is forbidden. | B．Brunch is free of charge. |
| C．Advance booking is encouraged. | D．The price of tickets is the same. |
6 . They supposedly swim in remote lakes, hide in dense forests, and walk among snowy mountains. Yet despite being unreal proven by science, cryptids—fantastical beasts that probably don’t exist—have fascinated humans for centuries and gave birth to cryptotourism which boosts the local tourism. North America’s Bigfoot helps generate over $140 million annually for the U.S. economy, according to the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine.
In Nepal, cryptotourism reaches back to the 1950s. It centers on the Yeti. Up to six feet tall and similar in appearance to the Bigfoot, this legendary creature is reported to wander on the snowy peaks of the Himalayas and is a prominent figure in the folk tale of Nepal. Its tale is 6,000 years old. But the furry beast was a regional fairytale until British explorer Eric Shipton claimed to have photographed a 13-inch-long human-like footprint in the snow of Nepal’s Menlung Glacier. Explorers all over the world soon flooded into the Himalayas, competing to detect the cryptid.
Over time, the Yeti became a powerful tourism brand in Nepal. This beast’s foot forms the logo of the domestic carrier, Yeti Airlines, while hotels, restaurants, cafés, and tour companies profit off its name.
Some Nepalis are more skeptical. Sushil, a tour guide, says even as a child he viewed Yetis as a sham. Now, when his customers ask about the monster, he tells them it’s widely considered a myth. Sushil says he dislikes cryptotourism, which steals focus from the country’s remarkable architecture and ancient traditions. “I don’t think the Yeti is a valuable tool to promote Nepal tourism,” he says. “We have a lot of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Nepal should focus on its rich natural diversity.”
Academics have also offered scientific explanations for the Yeti and other cryptids, yet these legends persist. “People have always been fascinated by things in nature which confuse us, things which we just don’t understand,” says Panday, a Nepali author. “That’s not going to change any time soon.”
1. Why is North America’s Bigfoot mentioned in paragraph 1?| A．To exemplify biodiversity. | B．To prove the effect of cryptotourism. |
| C．To criticize human belief in cryptids. | D．To show the advance of tourism economy. |
| A．It dates back to the 1950s. | B．It was proven by Eric Shipton. |
| C．It is a distant relative of the Bigfoot. | D．It plays a vital part in Nepali tourism. |
| A．The local natural diets. | B．The legends about monsters. |
| C．The Nepali cultural heritage. | D．The tourist draws featuring Yetis. |
| A．It has good reason to exist. | B．It keeps pace with science. |
| C．It benefits Nepali economy. | D．It promotes animal protection. |
7 . Blowing Up Balloons with CO₂
Chemical reactions (化学反应) make for some great experiments. You can make use of the CO₂(carbon dioxide) given off by a baking soda (小苏打) and lemon juice reaction to blow up your balloon!
What you’ll need:
●Balloon ●About 40ml of water ●Soft drink bottle
●Juice from a lemon ●I teaspoon of baking soda
Instructions:
●Before you begin, make sure that you pull the balloon long to make it as easy as possible to blow up.
●Put the 40ml of water into the soft drink bottle.
●Add the baking soda and mix it with water.
●Put the lemon juice in and quickly put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.
What’s happening?
If all goes well, then your balloon should inflate! Adding the lemon juice to the baking soda creates a chemical reaction and produces CO₂. The gas rises up and escapes (逸出) through the soft drink bottle. It doesn’t, however, escape the balloon, pushing it outwards and blowing it up.
1. Which of the following do you need for the experiment?| A．Two cups. | B．Apple juice. |
| C．250 ml water. | D．A teaspoon of baking soda. |
| A．Heat the water. | B．Drink some juice. |
| C．Blow up the balloon. | D．Pull the balloon long. |
| A．To describe an experiment. | B．To introduce a game. |
| C．To produce soft drinks. | D．To save some chemicals. |
8 . Job Chances in Top Schools
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1. One who gets the job will teach _________.| A．French | B．English |
| C．Chinese | D．German |
| A．be fined | B．not get paid |
| C．be paid as usual | D．be paid with overtime pay |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A dictionary. | D．The Internet. |
9 . Are you planning your family holiday in London? Book one of London's best family-friendly hotels, which can help your stay run smoothly.
Athenaeum
Rely on the Athenaeum's kids concierge(礼宾部)for the perfect family stay in London. Even before you arrive at the hotel in London, they’ll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favorite DVDs, treats and more to keep them happy. After you settle into your family room, they help plan your perfect routes.
Cost £79
The Nadler Kensington
Relax in one of the Nadler Kensington's large family rooms in London, which can sleep up to four people. Perfect for a reasonably-priced family holiday, it has no extra charge for baby beds. There's a mini kitchen so you can prepare your own light meals and snacks. The west London hotel is also close to two subway stations, making it easy to get around.
Cost £118
St James's Hotel and Club
Meet all your family's needs at St James's Hotel and Club, one of the best I child-friendly hotels in London. The hotel can help you plan family days out, and you can enjoy the hotel's quiet position in a peaceful cul-de-sac(死胡同)off St James's Street. Inter-connecting rooms at this fashionable hotel are available on request.
Cost £320
Melia White House
Let kids feel grown-up with their own check-in area at Melia White House, which is close to Regent's Park. There are also treats like an ice cream voucher(券)and activities in its kids club. Stay in a family room, which holds two adults and two children under the age of 11 for no additional charge.
Cost £ 140
1. What do we know about Athenaeum?| A．It provides fee meals. | B．It has special rooms for kids. |
| C．It helps guests find local tour guides. | D．It learns about kids' preferences ahead of time. |
| A．Make your own food. | B．Teach your kids to cook. |
| C．Get to bus stations quickly. | D．Ask for a baby bed with little money. |
| A．Athenaeum. | B．The Nadler Kensington. |
| C．St James's Hotel and Club. | D．Melia White House. |
10 . Gardens are a welcome gift from the natural world. Here are several places where beauty is blooming(盛开):
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Families are encouraged to explore this Pennsylvania gem(珍奇之地). Kids may want to search for the dozens of unusual animal statues that can be found throughout the garden. Different in size, shape and color, some are more than 100 years old. You'll also find an entire garden area designed for the art of cutting trees and bushes into different shapes.
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona
Hidden within the red landscape of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world's finest collections of desert plants. The garden is home to rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world. Families enjoy the magical Butterfly Pavilion where beautiful winged creatures, native to the Southwest, gently stay on young visitors.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, New York
During the best of times, toddler(幼儿)discovery, tree detective and family weekend programs combine to make this an outstanding place to inspire young naturalists. The expanded Discovery Garden, created for the youngest garden guests, provides hands-on opportunities to study plant and animal life. Don't miss the unique beauty of the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, for which the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is noted.
Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina
See camellias, daffodils, azaleas and scores of other species in bloom within America's oldest public garden. Founded in 1676 and open for visitors since 1870, the expansive and historic plantation is home to the last large-scale Romantic Garden left in the United States. Kids will love the petting zoo and nature enter, where they can get friendly with white tail deer, pygmy goats and other small creatures.
1. What can be seen in Longwood Gardens?| A．Oldest trees. | B．Rare animals. | C．Desert plants. | D．Animal statues. |
| A．The Discovery Garden. |
| B．The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. |
| C．The magical Butterfly Pavilion. |
| D．The last large-scale Romantic Garden. |
| A．In the 1670s. | B．Before 1870. |
| C．About 151 years ago. | D．Since 200 years ago. |
