1 . How to Apply China Visa (签证)

How to apply China visa is the most concerned question for international tourists who plan to travel to China. Here you will find the useful information about China visa requirements and instructions.

China Visa Requirements

▶The valid (有效的) passport

Original passport valid for at least 6 months with blank visa pages, and a photocopy of data page (with your photo on it)

▶China visa application form and photo

The applicants must fill in a complete visa application form and attach it with a recent-taken colour passport photo.

So what is the requirement of the photo? The photo you submit must be passport-type (bare-head, full face) and standard with the correct dimension and background colour.

▶Effective proof of legal stay or resident status (it applies to those who do not apply for China visa in their countries of citizenship).

Supporting Application Documents

For C-Visa, a letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant authority from China side shall be provided.

For D-Visa, the original and a photocopy of foreign permanent residence identification form issued by China’s Ministry of Public Security shall be provided.

For F-Visa, an invitation letter issued by relevant authorities or individuals from China side shall be provided.

For G-Visa, an onward air (train, bus, ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the third country or region shall be provided.

For L-Visa, the tour itinerary (行程) and documents with round trip flight tickets and accommodation reservations, or an invitation letter issued by relevant authorities or individuals from Chinese side shall be provided.

For M-Visa, documents of business activity, trade fair invitation letter or other invitation letter issued by trade partners in China shall be provided.

Further reading: click the link China visa knowledge and types.

1. In what situation do people have to prove the legal stay for the application?

A．Not being in his country of nationality.

B．Without documents of business activity.

C．Without photos that match the requirements.

D．Not being invited by trade partners in China.

2. Which visas need the trip ticket?

A．C-Visa and M-Visa.	B．L-Visa and D-Visa.
C．G-Visa and L-Visa.	D．F-Visa and M-Visa.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A hotel poster.	D．A web page.

2 . Four Best Books for Teens

The How-To Cookbook for Teens

Price: $19

Cooking is a useful life skill and tons of fun for teens. This beginner-friendly book written by Julee Morrison is packed with 100 simple recipes in an easy-to-follow format that uses everyday, affordable ingredients. Parents love this book because it motivates teens to cook and is well-suited for them to cook all by themselves.

The Outsiders

Price: $13

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton is about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider.

52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens

Price: $23

52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens is more than a book—it’s a 52-week calendar that provides teens (and their parents and caregivers) with crucial tips on living in today’s society. Author Brooke Romney tackles topics like Internet privacy, friendship, respecting people’s homes, helping others, and knowing yourself.

Hey, Kiddo

Price: $15

Fans of author Jarrett J. Krosoczka will know him for his Lunch Lady and Jedi Academy books. This graphic (漫画的) novel goes into the author’s childhood as he struggles with a family facing addiction and finds art to help him survive. New and long-time fans of graphic novels will appreciate the depth of this impactful story.

1. Which book will you buy if you are interested in cooking?

A．Hey, Kiddo.	B．The Outsiders.
C．The How-To Cookbook for Teens.	D．52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens.

2. Who wrote The Outsiders?

A．S. E. Hinton.	B．Julee Morrison.
C．Brooke Romney.	D．Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

3. How much should you pay if you want to buy three copies of Hey, Kiddo?

A．$39.

B．$45.

C．$57.

D．$69.

3 .

YOUTH CLUB Free Membership for You It’s our tenth birthday this year. Now we are offering (提供) free membership (会员资格) to two lucky people. If you want to be one of those lucky people, you have to tell us your answers to these questions. ◆ Why do you want to keep healthy? ◆ How do you keep healthy? ◆ What’s your favourite sport? Swimming, tennis, basketball, table tennis or weight training? Fill in the form and send a photo of yourself to Peter Brown. His email address is youthclub@ 26.com.

1. When was Youth Club started?

A．Seven years ago.	B．Ten years ago.
C．Five years age.	D．Six years ago

2. How many kinds of sports are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three

B．Four

C．Five

D．Six

3. After reading the passage, we can know Peter Brown’s ________.

A．date of birth	B．telephone number
C．favorite sport	D．email address

4 . 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.

2. What should you do before the experiment?

A．Heat the water.	B．Drink some juice.
C．Blow up the balloon.	D．Pull the balloon long.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To describe an experiment.	B．To introduce a game.
C．To produce soft drinks.	D．To save some chemicals.

5 . In which city did the woman and John stay the longest?

A．Paris.

B．Rome.

C．Vienna.

6 . Last Sunday, our school held an ice hockey (冰球) game. I was so proud when my team ________ the game. It made me feel like I could do ________. Only three years ago, I was________ of walking or skating on the ice. To deal with this problem, I decided to ________a skating club. I really envied (嫉妒) the other club members, who were so ________and confident on the ice. But my teacher was good at teaching and before I knew it, I was able to ________. He then advised me to try ice hockey. I ________ it and was soon practising ________ my local team almost every evening. We are now training for national games________  hope to be winners one day, but my final________is to be an ice hockey teacher and help people learn to play this game.

1.

A．missed

B．won

C．stopped

D．lost

2.

A．anything

B．nothing

C．somebody

D．everybody

3.

A．glad

B．shy

C．afraid

D．tired

4.

A．start

B．leave

C．join

D．close

5.

A．bad

B．nervous

C．weak

D．great

6.

A．ski

B．skate

C．swim

D．surf

7.

A．needed

B．felt

C．saw

D．loved

8.

A．with

B．to

C．for

D．against

9.

A．but

B．or

C．so

D．and

10.

A．help

B．word

C．goal

D．trouble

7 . Julie Kenerson loved taking her two sons Lukas and his brother Jake who used a wheelchair due to his rare illness, to the Charlestown playground in Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park.     1     Lukas and Jake could spin on the carousel (旋转木马) together and slide down slides at the same time. They also loved Martin’s Park in the Seaport District, where they could go on adventures in the wooden fishing boat.

    2     “I’d be sitting there with Jake singing songs because there was really nothing for him to play with,” Julie said about the lack of wheelchair-friendly playground elements at many other town playgrounds.

In 2019, Jake passed away at age 11 from complications of his metabolic (新陈代谢的) disorder.     3     She started with their hometown of Arlington, where Julie worked with local officials to make playgrounds more welcome to kids and caregivers with disabilities.

Over the past decade, playground accessibility has advanced due to more awareness and more options for designers. Parents like Julie are telling public officials and planners that more work still needs to be done to make playgrounds truly inclusive.     4     In Arlington, workers will start construction next month on a new playground design that incorporates Julie’s feedback.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires equal access for people with disabilities in public spaces, was passed in 1990. But it didn’t specifically address outdoor recreation in its original regulations. Updated guidance came in 2010, and any playground that is now built or renovated must be ADA-compliant. But, according to Julie, there is a gap between what she calls “ADA on paper” and “the lived experience of ADA”.       5    

A．Fortunately, those in charge are listening.

B．But not all playgrounds were accessible to Jake.

C．However, some officials turn a deaf ear to Julie’s requests.

D．The playground has plenty of wheelchair-accessible designs.

E．One of Julie’s main themes is that play should be for everyone.

F．Hence, she still attempts to make playgrounds accessible to all.

G．Since then, Julie has been on a special playground-related mission.

8 . Autumn Reading

Rez Dogs

Rez Dogs, by Joseph Bruchac is a book written in verse (诗). It’s about an eighth-grader named MalianShe’s visiting her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits. During lockdown, Malian learns more from her grandparents about her Native family’s history.

Omar Rising

Omar Rising, by Aisha Saeed tells the story of the son of a servant in Pakistan. Omar is excited that he has won a scholarship (奖学金) to a boarding school. But when he gets there he discovers that his scholarship is offered with special conditions. To stay at the school, Omar must do chores (杂活) and get better grades than the wealthy students. And he’s not allowed to join clubs or teams. When his future at the school does seem bright, he and his friends work hard to create fairness for all.

The Ice Cream Machine

The Ice Cream Machine is no common book. It’s six different stories rolled into one book. Each story has a very different plot (情节) about ice cream. One ice-cream story is about a boy and his robot in the distant future. Another is about a father and daughter who invent an ice-cream machine. The Ice Cream Machine is inventive and fun. Its author,Adam Rubin, hopes the book encourages kids to write.

Sugar and Spite

Sugar and Spite, by Gail D.Villanueva, finds 12-year-old Jolina newly arrived on an island in the Philippines. It’s there that she learns how to make magic. Jolina uses that magic to get a bully (仗势欺人者) named Claudine off her back. Filipino history and culture are shown in the book. Villanueva said that kids should read about places and cultures different from their own.

1. What problem does Omar have?

A．He finds it difficult to learn magic.	B．He is unable to visit his grandparents.
C．He receives unfair treatment at school	D．He has no money to buy an ice-cream machine

2. What do we know about Adam Rubin’s book?

A．It is a guidebook.	B．It is a travel diary.
C．It is a verse novel.	D．It is a collection of stories.

3. Which book will you choose if you are interested in the culture and history of the Philippines?

A．Rez Dogs.	B．Omar Rising.
C．Sugar and Spite.	D．The Ice Cream Machine.

9 . The best desks make it easy to work and learn from home We’ve selected some of the best desks to suit every lifestyle and office

Coavas Industrial Folding Desk $78.95

If you’re looking for a simple, functional workspace that takes up small room, then the Coavas Industrial Folding Desk is the perfect solution. Yes, almost no assembly (组装) required — just fix the plastic board surface onto the black metal frame and you’re all set. The desk is conveniently transported.

IKEA Pahl Desk $49.99

The IKEA Pahl Desk is meant for children to use with them growing up, which can be adjusted to the maximum height of almost 28.5 inches. The design is clean and simple, perfect for anyone who just needs a large, flat workspace. And like many other IKEA products, the Pahl desk can be paired with other units like a desktop shelf or cabinet (柜) add-on.

Latitude Run Sauve Floating Desk $160

If your room is really jam-packed, a floating desk is a good option. They’re mounted to the wall and fold up when not in use Once the Latitude Run Sauve Floating Desk is folded out, it becomes a convenient surface for typing on a laptop, working on crafts or even eating meals. When you need space, just fold it backup and it becomes a chalkboard-fronted cabinet.

Topsky Computer Desk $179.99

The Topsky Computer Desk is our choice for best desk overall due to its combination of design and durability. The very large surface area is made of thick solid wooden board and the frame is made of strengthened steel. The feet are adjustable in case your floors are uneven. A handy shelf can hold books and other supplies, while a metal cable hole cover keeps computer wires organized and out of sight.

1. What do Coavas Industrial Folding Desk and Latitude Run Sauve Floating Desk have in common?

A．They are light.	B．They save space.
C．They have beautiful designs.	D．They can be used as chalkboards.

2. Which type of table is suitable for kids?

A．Coavas Industrial Folding Desk	B．IKEA Pahl Desk
C．Latitude Run Sauve Floating Desk	D．Topsky Computer Desk.

3. What can be known about the most expensive table?

A．It is strong	B．Its legs are thick
C．Its shelf is adjustable.	D．It has a metal surface

10 . Michael was just 14 weeks old when he suddenly suffered from heart failure at his parents’ home in Bristol, England back in March 2021. _________, doctors managed to save the baby and he _________ the heart attack. Michael’s mother Emma managed to capture the heart-warming _________ when Michael woke up from the coma (昏迷) and smiled at his father. The baby woke up from a five day coma.

Now, the _________ has helped to finance the _________ that will save his life. “To be _________, it’s got to be the happiest moment of my life. We feel so _________ him,” Emma said. Michael’s parents were then told that the boy’s best chance of survival was to get the tumour (肿瘤) _________ at Boston Children’s Hospital. Since the condition is so rare, no one in the United Kingdom can _________ the surgery. So, the Labuschagnes set up a GoFundMe page to finance their son’s operation. After Michael’s heart-melting smile __________ the Internet, the campaign reached its original __________ and raised more than $253,000 for his care.

“We really don’t know how we can thank you all. This has lifted a big __________ from our family, and we can ask the doctors to __________ Michael as early as possible!” she added. “We have stopped actively fundraising (募捐) __________ we have reached our target. Any additional donations after all of Michael’s cost have been __________ will be donated to another family in a similar situation.”

1.

A．Frequently

B．Occasionally

C．Fortunately

D．Slightly

2.

A．struck

B．stressed

C．supported

D．survived

3.

A．moment

B．word

C．gift

D．donation

4.

A．speech

B．picture

C．article

D．advertisement

5.

A．construction

B．match

C．deal

D．treatment

6.

A．honest

B．independent

C．cautious

D．active

7.

A．tired of

B．familiar with

C．strict with

D．proud of

8.

A．damaged

B．removed

C．broken

D．blocked

9.

A．conduct

B．describe

C．control

D．affect

10.

A．fixed

B．assisted

C．hit

D．attacked

11.

A．design

B．value

C．order

D．goal

12.

A．requirement

B．doubt

C．weight

D．pile

13.

A．operate on

B．see off

C．end up with

D．take advantage of

14.

A．even if

B．now that

C．in case

D．as though

15.

A．saved

B．reduced

C．increased

D．covered