1 . Recently, a bride's(新娘的) "first look" photo with a dog is viewed thousands of times on Facebook. Earlier this month, Kristen and Duncan Dupree held their wedding ceremony in the city of Spanish Fort. The joyful________of the bride's "first look" then spread very________on social media. However, the________didn't capture(捕捉)Kristen and her soon-to-be husband then.________, the photo was of the bride and the couple's dog, Zeke.

The________of love was captured by photographer Perri Farlow as Zeke ran to meet Kristen and happily kissed her________he were the one to marry Kristen.

The couple later________that her family and friends were the only ones who________the moment on her wedding day, and knew how________the moment was for her.

"They all________after seeing my first look. We are all dog people and they knew the________I felt when seeing my boy!" Kristen said.

"Anyone who knows us knows how much we________Zeke. He goes________with us. Family beach trips, hunting camp weekends, boat days," she said. "He is one of the________dogs I've ever met, and he makes every trip relaxing and funny!"

"He is our best friend and there is no________about it," Kristen said of Zeke's________on the couple's wedding day.

Though Kristen was very________at the attention from the public, she said the love between her and Zeke was just as________as it looked.

"I didn't expect to receive so much attention. But Zeke________an important role in my life and that moment is so great for me," she later wrote on Facebook. "I'm really________to Perri for capturing it so perfectly. Thanks."

1.

A．name

B．idea

C．diary

D．photo

2.

A．gradually

B．unfortunately

C．quickly

D．strangely

3.

A．husband

B．camera

C．website

D．dog

4.

A．Instead

B．Therefore

C．Besides

D．Or

5.

A．camp

B．boat

C．trip

D．moment

6.

A．when

B．unless

C．as if

D．even if

7.

A．forecast

B．explained

C．wished

D．imagined

8.

A．saw

B．missed

C．affected

D．changed

9.

A．familiar

B．painful

C．special

D．normal

10.

A．recovered

B．survived

C．disagreed

D．smiled

11.

A．pride

B．happiness

C．fright

D．sadness

12.

A．love

B．respect

C．trust

D．protect

13.

A．asleep

B．nowhere

C．apart

D．everywhere

14.

A．prettiest

B．most peaceful

C．sweetest

D．most generous

15.

A．question

B．point

C．plan

D．advice

16.

A．calming down

B．showing up

C．working out

D．staying up

17.

A．surprised

B．slow

C．disappointed

D．angry

18.

A．limited

B．selfish

C．sincere

D．official

19.

A．needs

B．plays

C．loses

D．skips

20.

A．equal

B．close

C．rude

D．grateful

2 . For several months, Cara has been working up the courage to ask her mother about what she saw on the Internet. Not long ago, the 11-year-old found out that her mother had been posting her photos in her blog, without her agreement, for much of her life. "There are pictures I don't like of myself. It would be an embarrassment(令人尴尬的事)if my friends see those photos online," she said. "Now I'm even worried anytime someone has a phone out around me. I'm afraid that my photos could be taken and posted somewhere."

Not all kids feel the same when finding out they've been living a life online. Some are happy. In the fourth grade, Nate searched his name and found that he was in a news report about his making a beautiful kite in his third-grade class. He was really happy with that and he decided to search online every few months, hoping to find other things about himself online.

"I was surprised, really surprised," he said. "It made me feel famous."

He even kept saying, "Oh, I'm in a news report online." Although his friends knew that, many of his friends refused to stay close to him.

Like most other kids, Cara and Nate grew up in a society rich with social media. While many kids may not yet have accounts(账户)themselves, their parents, schools, sports teams, and organizations have been building an online presence for them since their birth. According to a study from the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, 92 percent of kids under the age of 2 already have their own life online.

"The blog posts are sure to follow the children into adulthood," says the study. "Therefore, we have to be careful about putting the children's personal information online."

1. Why does Cara want to stop her mother putting her pictures online?

A．She is not a very pretty girl.	B．Her friends keep laughing at her.
C．She does not like being photographed.	D．Some of the pictures are embarrassing.

2. What happened after Nate told his friends that he was in a news report?

A．They felt really happy for him.	B．Many of them stayed away from him.
C．Many of them did not believe him.	D．They also opened their own accounts.

3. The study from the Levin College of Law suggests that        .

A．parents should keep their kids away from the Internet

B．pictures should not be put online without kids' agreement

C．kids should not tell their stories of success to their friends

D．putting kids' information online might lead to some problems

4. How is the text mainly developed?

A．By giving examples.	B．By reasoning.
C．By following time order.	D．By comparing.

3 . Looking for a new weight loss plan? Try living on top of a mountain. Mountain air contains less oxygen than air at lower altitudes, so breathing it causes the heart to beat faster and the body to bum more energy. A handful of studies have found that athletes training at high altitudes tend to lose weight. Doctor Florian Lippl of the University Hospital of Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich wondered how the mountain air would affect overweight individuals if they weren’t doing any more physical activity than usual.

Lippl and his colleagues invited 20 overweight men to an environmental research station about 300 meters below the summit of Zugspitze, a mountain around 2,970 meters near the Austrian border. They were allowed to eat as much as they liked. The men also gave blood so that researchers could test for hormones (荷尔蒙) linked to appetite and fatness. At the end of the week, the men, whose mean weight starting out was 105kg, had lost on average about 1.5kg. The men’s blood pressure also dropped, which the researchers attributed to weight lost.

Exactly what caused the weight loss is uncertain. Loss of appetite is common at higher altitudes, and indeed the men ate significantly less than usual—about 700 calories fewer per day. Lippl also notes that because their consumption was being recorded, they may have been more self-conscious about what they ate. Regardless, eating less accounts for just 1kg of the 1.5kg lost, says Lippl. He thinks the increased metabolic (新陈代谢) rate, which was measured, also contributed to weight loss but cannot separate the different effects with the given data.

Appetite loss at high altitudes could certainly be key, notes Damian Bailey, a physiologist at the University of Glamorgan, UK, who recently lost 11kg during a 3-month expedition to the Andes in Chile.

Unfortunately, for the average person, there’s no treatment that can resemble living at high altitude, says Lippl. The only alternative is a hypobaric chamber (低压舱) , which exposes subjects to low oxygen and isn’t practical as a therapy. He says, half-jokingly, “if fat people plan their holidays, they might not go to the sea, but maybe to the mountains.”

1. What contributes the most to one’s heart rates, according to the first paragraph?

A．Our bodyweight.

B．The consumption of energy.

C．The rates of our breathing.

D．The amount of oxygen provided.

2. Why does Damian Bailey agree with the idea of appetite loss at high altitudes?

A．He experimented with the new weight loss plan in the Andes.

B．He found no other reasons for his loss of weight in the Andes.

C．He researched the related subject in the Andes.

D．He lost much weight in the high altitude Andes.

3. Lippl talks about the way of losing weight by spending holidays on mountains with __________.

A．casualness	B．inaccuracy
C．uncertainty	D．confidence

4 . Amazing Kids’ Magazine is proud to announce that we will be hosting a Wild Jungle Writing Contest this fall! Send us your best jungle-themed stories using this starter: “I had no idea why they were standing there.”

This contest is open to grades K-12, with three groups of K-3, 4-8, and 9-12. Three winners from each age group will be chosen to win Amazing Kids’ prizes, along with an official certificate confirm their winning entry. All participants will receive a certificate of participation in the contest.

Submit (提交) all entries by September 30 to be considered! Email editor@amazing-kids.org for more questions about rules and specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How should I format my entry?

A: Stories should be written in English, with submissions of less than 1,200 words. Please submit your entry as a Microsoft Word document.

Q: How do I submit my entry?

A: E-mail your submission to editor@amazing-kids.org. Each e-mail submission will receive a return message confirming that the essay was received.

Q: Is there just one prize?

A: No. Nine separate prizes will be given out, with a cash value of $20 for first place, $15 for second place, and $10 for third place in each age group. Certificates of participation will also be awarded to each participant in the contest.

1. Which of the following stories suits the contest most?

A．A couple lost their way in the forest.

B．Two brothers met a bear while searching the forest.

C．A teenager caught a thief in a cave.

D．A soldier saved a drowning boy.

2. A champion will receive_________.

A．a cash value of $15	B．a thank-you letter
C．a prize and a certificate	D．only an official certificate

3. What type of writing is the passage?

A．Announcement.	B．Summary.
C．News.	D．Guide.

5 . Experts praise the virtues of social connectivity. It’s linked to better resistance to stress and even longer life.     1     Research suggests that loneliness increases the risk of heart disease, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure and even early death.     2     Doing things by yourself allows you to enjoy activities you love at your own pace and in your own way. Through solitary (独处) pursuits, you learn more about yourself and reflect on your experiences.

    3     It is an important part of self-development. It allows you to get to know yourself. When you are surrounded by other, you might set your own ideas and passions aside in order to meet the wants and needs of your friends and family. Taking time on your own gives you a critical opportunity to make creative choices and focus your attention without worrying about what other people are thinking.

    4     But research has found that people are often better at solving difficult problems when they work on their own. Where group efforts are often about achieving consensus (一致的意见) and fitting in with the crowd, solo work encourages creativity without added social pressure.

Relationships are often strongest when each person takes time to take care of themselves. Even when it comes to friendships, the old saying may be true. A little absence might really make the heart grow fonder. Having friendships and a strong social support system is important for your mental health and well-being.     5    

A．Being alone is harmful if it feels like a punishment.

B．Being alone gives you time to focus on your interests.

C．Being alone, on the other hand, is often associated with loneliness.

D．Research has shown that many people actually prefer being on their own.

E．However, research is increasingly showing that doing things alone does pay off.

F．Brainstorming together is often seen as one of the best ways to generate new ideas.

G．But being alone occasionally may make you appreciate those connections even more.

6 . Life in the future will be different from the life today. Between then and now many changes will happen. But what will the changes be?

The population is growing fast. And most of them will live longer than people now.

Computers will be much smaller and more useful, and there will be at least one in every room. And computer studies will be one of the important subjects in schools then. People will work fewer hours than they do now and they will have more free time for sports, watching TV and travel. Travelling will be much cheaper and easier. And many more people will go to other countries for holidays.

There will be changes in our food, too. More land will be used for building new towns and houses for all the people. Then there will be less room for cows and sheep, so meat will be more expensive. Maybe no one will eat it every day. Instead they will eat more fruits and vegetables. Maybe people will be healthier. Work in the future will be different, too. Robots will do dangerous and hard work. Because of this, many people will not have enough work to do. This will be a big problem.

1. In the future there will be________.

A．much more fruits

B．more people

C．fewer vegetables

D．less people

2. In the future people don't have to________.

A．work long hours

B．work fast

C．walk on foot

D．eat meat

3. People may not eat_________ as much as they do today.

A．fruit

B．fish

C．meat

D．rice

4. One big problem in the future is that________.

A．many people don’t have to work

B．many people will not be able to find work

C．people have to work fast

D．all the work will be done by robots

7 . For students at the Farm School in Hamilton, Virginia, the classroom is outside every day. Jaclyn Jenkins is the founder of the school. “The No.1 question we get immediately from parents is ‘What happens if it rains?’ And we say, ‘Bring an extra set of clothes!’ ” Jenkins adds, “We still educate them. Their brains are working when they’re moving. So unlike other schools, our goal is to always be outside.” The Farm School is a preschool, a place for 3- to 4-year-olds to learn and play.

Alison Huff has taught at other schools. She says the Farm School gives its students more of hands-on learning experiences. For example, children use pumpkins to learn about colors and counting. They learn about measurement by planting seeds 30 centimeters apart. Huff adds, “We can use everything a regular preschool uses, but out in the garden.” In addition to planting vegetables and fruits, children help prepare food and clean up afterwards. The school teaches the children to cook using the food they have grown. “They can see the benefits of what they have in the garden and taste it then instead of going to the grocery store and buying it,” says Huff.

The preschoolers also learn words in languages other than English. Huff speaks in both English and Spanish. Her assistant speaks French and Arabic. A 3-year-old in her class speaks four different languages.

Farm animals are also an important part of the education program. Jenkins says the children learn about a different animal every month. Two months ago, she says, that animal was a cow. “We do actually have a cow that we bring to the school. They get to see what the cow is like, and learn what cows eat. They use little gloves and pretend to actually milk a cow. They make butter and yogurt.” The children spent another month with a large bird — a turkey.

The idea for a school like this started after Jenkins and her husband bought a farm in Hamilton, with a late 18th-century house. They called it “One Day Farm” because years earlier they had hoped that “one day” they would have a farm. “That’s when it started, the spark of a farm school,” said Jenkins.

1. What is the biggest difference between the Farm School and others?

A．There are many plants and animals this school.

B．This school is mainly for students to learn farming.

C．Almost all the activities take place outside at this school.

D．This school is quite popular among parents and children.

2. What don’t the children do at this school?

A．Raise turkeys and cows.	B．Plant vegetables and fruits.
C．Prepare food and clean up.	D．Recognize colors and count.

3. How is Paragraph 4 developed in the text?

A．By listing.

B．By comparison.

C．By logic.

D．By example.

8 . Last week's contest: NASA has issued a public call to the nation's community of makers, and citizen scientists to help develop a zero-gravity toilet.

What catchy and family-friendly name should NASA give the resulting safe for apace toilet?

THE WINNER: Zero Gravatory，Tim Mistele, Coral Gables, Fla.

SECOND PLACE: Emission Cotroller. Bill Doughty, Honolulu.

THIRD PLACE: The Millennium Foulcan, Jeff Gaines, Fort Collins，Colo.

This week’s question: A British pub has come up with a novel way of practicing social distancing- an electric fence between bar men and regular customers. "The fence isn't usually live," said the owner of the Star Inn, “but it can be turned on." If you were to rename this pub to reflect its electrifying distancing technology, what would you call it?

HOW TO ENTER: Submissions should be emailed to contest @theweek. com. Please include your name, address, and daytime telephone number for confirmation; this week, type "Shocking pub" in the subject line. Entries are due by noon, Eastern Time, Tuesday, July 28. Winners will appear on the Puzzle Page next issue and at theweek. com/puzzles on Friday, July 31. In the case of identical or similar entries. the first one received gets credit. The winner gets a one- year subscription to The Week.

1. Which name is likely to be accepted by NASA?

A．Zero Gravatory.	B．Emission Controller.
C．Honolulu.	D．Fort Collins.

2. What's this week 's question?

A．To practice social distancing.	B．To think of an electric fence.
C．To give the Star Inn a new name.	D．To put an electrifying technology into use.

3. When is the deadline for submitting your entries?

A．The end of this week.	B．Before noon on July 28.
C．Next Tuesday.	D．Friday, July 31.

9 . Art, Culture & Performances in Arizona

Art on the Wild Side

Three of Arizona’s favorite painters will exhibit their latest works inspired by the natural world in their unique styles. Through this exhibit, guests can engage in the Zoo’s mission to care for the natural world.

Date: February 1-April 31, 2020

Location: 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Price: $90

Always... Patsy Cline

Always... Patsy Cline is a musical play, complete with country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy” “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Walking After Midnight”... 27 songs in all!

Date: June 14-21, 2020

Location: Hale Theater, 50 West Page Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Price: $65

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Best friends Valentine and Proteus choose different paths in life only to run into each other again when they both fall in love with the same woman. The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays, his first comedy and also one of the most rarely performed plays in the canon.

Date: July 18-25, 2020

Location: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Price: $28

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore is giving a concert in our city! She is touring to support her upcoming album. Mandy's seventh studio work Silver Landings set to be released on September 6.

Date: September 27-October 3, 2020

Location: 111 N 3^rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004

Price: $42

1. When can you go to an exhibition of paintings?

A．In March.

B．In June.

C．In July.

D．In September.

2. Where can you go if you are interested in Shakespeare’s plays?

A．Art on the Wild Side.	B．Always... Patsy Cline.
C．The Two Gentlemen of Verona.	D．Mandy Moore.

3. How much will you pay if you want to enjoy a concert?

A．$28.

B．$42.

C．$65.

D．$90.

10 . Discovering the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives, an experience in Wonderlab will fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Come and enjoy yourself!

What to see

Spread across seven different zones, there're loads of opportunities to get hands on with real scientific phenomena. Observe live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy (苍穹)of stars. You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations led by our talented team of explainers. With 50 mind-blowing wonders of science to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other. Besides, a selection of shows will be performed daily in Wonderlab’s beautiful new show space. They are free of charge and last 20 minutes.

Tickets

♦ Day pass:   £ 6 per person.

This ticket gives you day-long access to Wonderlab, perfect whether you're planning a special trip to the Museum or simply passing through London and want to feed your curiosity.

♦ Annual pass:   £ 10 per person.

For less than the price of two visits, give yourself a year packed full of wonder, curiosity and breathtaking experiences.

Opening times

Open seven days a week, 10:00 — 18:00 (last entry 17:15). Wonderlab will be closed on December 24，25 and 26 and will be open as usual from December 27.

During school holidays our opening hours are 10:00 — 19:00 (last entry 18:15). Please note that in peak periods ( from midday onwards) we are experiencing long queues due to the gallery’s popularity.

1. What can you do in Wonderlab?

A．Explore stars.	B．Produce lighting.
C．Join in explosion shows.	D．Do chemistry experiments.

2. How much should two visitors pay if they visit Wonderlab and enjoy the shows for one day?

A．£ 12.	B．£ 20.
C．£32.	D．£40.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce Wonderlab.	B．To attract people to Wonderlab.
C．To explain how Wonderlab works.	D．To analyze why Wonderlab is attractive.