1 . Wonderful Destinations You Can Explore in the World
While travel is still just a dream for many, we know that some of you are now eager to pencil in your next adventure. We are now taking bookings for our 2021 and 2022 tours, offering the following destinations.
The Dolomite Mountains in Italy
8 days; September 6, 2021
Go on a gentle outdoor tour through the impressive Dolomite Mountains where scientists investigate several scientific phenomena including geology, ecology, deep time and astronomy.
The gateway to the solar system in Iceland
8 days; November 20, 2021
Visit the sites where scientists test space mission in the world. You will visit remote lava fields, glaciers and Mars rover (巡视器) test sites to explore how technology can help us research other worlds, as well as adapt to our own climate challenges.
The Fjords of Norway
7 days; January 18, 2022
Explore the Fjords of Norway as you start the winter voyage to watch the wonderful northern lights and underwater life of the Arctic. Learn about the science behind the northern lights, watch whales from the sea, try your hand at dog sledding or simply relax around a campfire under the stars.
The volcanic fields in Italy
8 days; September 3, 2021
Experience the beauty and power of two of the world’s most impressive active volcanoes on Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli. Explore the Aeolian Islands of Lipari and Vulcano while enjoying scenic landscapes and Italian warmth.
Whether you are ready to book or just want to carry on dreaming for now, we expect you to enjoy looking through some of the new tours we have created. For more information on all our new tours for 2021 and 2022, visit www. new scientist. com/tours.
1. What do the first two destinations have in common?| A．They are main lava fields. | B．They focus on science. |
| C．They open on the same day. | D．They are space mission bases. |
| A．Feed whales from the sea. | B．See the wonders of the Arctic. |
| C．Enter the gateway to the solar system. | D．Explore Sea life in the company of scientists. |
| A．In Mars rover test sites. | B．In the Fjords of Norway. |
| C．On Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli. | D．On the Dolomite Mountains and Aeolian Islands. |
| A．A website. | B．A newspaper. | C．A guide book. | D．A research report. |
2 . Most of the time, we know what weather is heading our way — thanks to meteorologists (气象学家). Will it be sunny or rainy, hot or cold? Every day, people turn to the TV, computer or radio to
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| A．see | B．find out | C．find | D．read |
| A．interest | B．ability | C．thought | D．decision |
| A．through | B．by | C．in | D．with |
| A．unhappy | B．excited | C．glad | D．generous |
| A．remembers | B．minds | C．feels like | D．practices |
| A．gave | B．got | C．made | D．watched |
| A．arrival | B．stay | C．appearance | D．action |
| A．afternoon | B．evening | C．night | D．morning |
| A．watching | B．broadcasting | C．studying | D．speaking |
| A．questions | B．suggestions | C．plan | D．advice |
| A．He thinks the movie is terrible. |
| B．He likes the movie very much. |
| C．He thinks Eva acted well in the movie. |
4 . Christmas is a very important festival in the west. However, different countries celebrate Christmas in different ways.
In England
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. Christmas dinner is usually a roast turkey with Christmas pudding for dessert. Christmas decorations must be taken down on the twelfth day after Christmas otherwise it brings bad luck for the rest of the year.
In Australia
In Australia, it never snows at Christmas because Christmas is in the summer holiday. A traditional Christmas dinner is often held in the backyard for BBQ’s, picnics in the garden or even on the beach. People call the Christmas season the “silly season”. Christmas is a deeply religious festival. The Christmas season officially begins on December 8th. Christmas Eve is known as the “Good Night”.
In Germany
In Germany, people hold special markets every December that specialize in selling decorations and other Christmas related goods. People make and drink a special wine, which is called “mulled wine”. Christmas goose is also needed by many people. Families gather together on Christmas Eve to open their presents.
In Russia
Russian Christmas is very interesting because they celebrate Christmas twice and Christmas on December 25th is not for many Russians with religious beliefs. They celebrate Christmas on January 7th to commemorate (纪念) the birthday of Jesus. However, even more influential is still on December 25th when the streets and main venues of Christmas decorations are colorful. Christmas goose is traditionally eaten by people on Christmas Eve.
1. Why do British take down Christmas decorations on the twelfth day after Christmas?| A．To present them to relatives. | B．To sell them in special markets. |
| C．To make small gifts. | D．To avoid bad luck. |
| A．England. | B．Australia. | C．Germany. | D．Russia. |
| A．People celebrate Christmas twice a year. |
| B．People eat Christmas goose on Christmas Eve. |
| C．People celebrate Christmas in the summer holiday. |
| D．People make and drink a special wine on Christmas Eve. |
| A．Tips on how to have a pleasant Christmas. |
| B．Different ways to celebrate Christmas in four countries. |
| C．Comparison between different attitudes towards Christmas. |
| D．Suggestions given to tourists when travelling during Christmas. |
5 . If someone says “give me five” to you, do not search your pocket to get five yuan! It will make others laugh! The person is not asking for your money, but your fingers.
In the US, “give me five” or “give me the high five” is a popular gesture (动作). You can see it often in films or on TV. It means the clapping (拍) of each other’s raised (举起的) right hands together.
People do it when they meet for the first time or when something happy or successful happens. For example, when a basketball team wins a game, the players will give high fives to everyone around to celebrate.
This gesture may come from the old Roman gesture of raising the right arm for the emperor (皇帝). This showed that the person raising his arm did not have a sword (刀) in his hand.
Why not try to give the high five to your friends?
1. “Give me five” is a gesture to ______.| A．ask for money | B．make people laugh |
| C．give up dreams | D．celebrate success |
| A．toes | B．hands | C．arms | D．legs |
| A．lose your money | B．go back home |
| C．win a basketball game | D．lose your way |
| A．Rome | B．America | C．China | D．England |
