1 . Around the World
Here is big news from Around the World.
Science Fiction Museum opens
Chengdu, China
The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum has opened its doors to the public. China’s newest museum—a star-shaped building on a lake was built in 12 months. Technology sped up the design and construction of the 635,070-square-foot museum, which has galleries, educational spaces, and cafés.
Day of the Dead is celebrated
Mexico
Thousands of people lined the streets of Mexico City to watch its annual Day of the Dead parade. The holiday was observed from October 31 to November 2 to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died. During this time, the dead are believed to return to the world. Families welcome them back with offerings, such as their favorite food.
Modern art at ancient pyramids
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
A modern art exhibit at the Pyramids of Giza, titled Forever Is Now, has returned for a third year. This year’s show is the biggest yet and features works by 14 artists. The free event aims to celebrate ancient Egyptian culture with modern skills. Artists were careful not to harm the 4,500-year-old World Heritage Site.
Schools close due to heavy air pollution
Delhi, India
Elementary schools in Delhi are closed for at least one week because of the city’s poor air quality. The amount of harmful materials in the air has reached nearly 100 times the acceptable limit. Delhi is often very polluted in November because that is when many farmers burn their remaining crops. To reduce the smog, officials in the city have banned polluting vehicles, construction work, and the use of fireworks.
1. Where can you visit a museum on the lake?| A．In Chengdu, China. | B．In Mexico City. |
| C．At the Pyramids of Giza. | D．In Delhi, India. |
| A．To build the newest museum. | B．To hold a modern art exhibit. |
| C．To celebrate the Day of the Dead. | D．To avoid the harm caused by air pollution. |
2 . As a 16-year-old student, Charlie has been a successful business owner. When he was in middle school, he
At the same time, he received great support from others in his community, who tried to help him succeed at such a young age. They were
Now Charlie is helping to educate and inspire other kids in his community to start their own business. He has been sharing his story with
The key to his success is to
| A．made use of | B．turned down | C．came up with | D．asked about |
| A．efforts | B．rules | C．decisions | D．choices |
| A．easy | B．hard | C．important | D．necessary |
| A．reminded | B．saved | C．helped | D．inspired |
| A．Finally | B．Unbelievably | C．Thankfully | D．Hopefully |
| A．reduce | B．keep | C．donate | D．increase |
| A．national | B．lucky | C．brave | D．local |
| A．character | B．age | C．pressure | D．impression. |
| A．set | B．break | C．study | D．change |
| A．talent | B．passion | C．opinion | D．surprise |
3 . Hansen and his 10-year-old son Chase search the streets of Salt Lake City every weekend for the homeless to take to lunch. They started Project Empathy(共情)four years ago to
“Just start with a smile, a hello. It really just starts with that. If you do it, you can make a connection. A small gesture can have a
Some of these shared meals have turned into stronger
Father and son’s
“My hope for the future is to
| A．buy | B．cook | C．share | D．eat |
| A．often | B．further | C．also | D．even |
| A．dramatic | B．different | C．minimum | D．decisive |
| A．remarked | B．praised | C．joked | D．quoted |
| A．desires | B．connections | C．motivations | D．opinions |
| A．provided | B．permitted | C．abandoned | D．housed |
| A．through | B．for | C．despite | D．to |
| A．surprised | B．relaxed | C．awesome | D．calm |
| A．dreams | B．influences | C．experiences | D．efforts |
| A．assesses | B．compares | C．highlights | D．respects |
| A．importance | B．task | C．chance | D．role |
| A．argument | B．problem | C．debt | D．conflict |
| A．go away | B．catch on | C．fade out | D．give off |
| A．establish | B．miss | C．exchange | D．maintain |
| A．before | B．if | C．until | D．so |
4 . From Santa Barbara to Scotland, strangers are becoming friends by going on bike rides together. They get paired up by Cycling Without Age, an organization that helps seniors go for bike rides, even if they can’t pedal themselves.
Hugh Lyon and David Lawrence, who are roughly 20 years apart in age, have been riding together for years. The 56-year-old Lawrence serves as a “pilot”, driving the trishaw-a bike with a passenger seat in the front that Cycling Without Age uses for their rides. They go for rides about once a week, often discussing the history of their town.
“Despite my deceased parents, it gives me a connection with people from an older generation,” said Lawrence, “and I enjoy spending time with them and hearing their Stories.” The pair have formed a friendship outside of cycling. Lawrence said he calls Lyon often and goes to the gym with him to help him with exercises he can’t do on his own.
Ole Kassow, who founded Cycling Without Age, said that’s the power of the program. “The truly powerful thing about these bike rides is that they tie people and stories together to create new relationships,” he told CBS News. “In my experience, friendships-and the ability to form new relationships at any age-are what define a good life, and often also a long and happy life.”
John Boettner started the Santa Barbara chapter. He has one rule for passengers. “They say, ‘What does it cost if I’m going to go for a ride?’ I say, ‘Here’s what it costs: You have to wave. If you don’t wave, I’m going to kick you out,’” he joked. He said he likes when they hit red lights, because it gives them a chance to connect with people on the road. “Driving the trishaw is the best advertisement for Cycling Without Age”, Boettner said, “When you take a 101-year-old woman for a bike ride and she holds your hand tight and says thank you and gives you a kiss on the cheek, it doesn’t get any better than that.”
1. What benefit did Lawrence get from Cycling Without Age?| A．Picking up forgotten stories. | B．Improving his health condition. |
| C．Understanding his parents’ love. | D．Creating a relationship with seniors. |
| A．To share the pleasure of cycling. | B．To state the nature of happiness. |
| C．To show the value of the program. | D．To introduce the definition of a good life. |
| A．The program needs to be advertised. | B．Passengers have to pay for their rides. |
| C．Red lights connect people with the pilots. | D．Bike riders feel content by offering rides. |
| A．A true friend is one soul in two bodies. | B．Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud. |
| C．Don’t go through life, grow through life. | D．Happiness is a journey, not a destination. |
5 . Our culture is the system we use to build our identity. All living things are part of a culture. Even animals have a culture! So what is culture? It's the way we behave in a group. It begins with each individual family. Within our families we do things to build relationships with each other. This can include routines like daily housework and weekly shopping. It also includes traditions. Traditions are activities that are repeated on a regular basis.
Culture is not limited to individual family groups. The real strength of culture is in larger community groups. These larger groups are called societies. Every society makes rules for itself. It decides how people should act in different situations. Some of these rules are written down. Some are just things that are naturally expected of all members of that society.
Often, cultures can be recognized by what the people believe. Cultures are also known by what they choose to include in their art. Sometimes cultures may be formed by people who speak the same language. Cultures may also be known for their customs, including the foods they make and the things they do.
Our cultures help us understand who we are and what we believe. There are very strong feelings connecting us to our own society. Two different cultures may disagree on something, especially if they both feel strongly about it. When that happens, war is a common result.
People are learning better ways to communicate with each other. The more we communicate, the more we appreciate the differences in cultures.
1. Where does the real strength of culture?| A．In arts. | B．In families. | C．In societies. | D．In languages. |
| A．Culture is the way we behave. | B．Culture doesn't exist in animals. |
| C．Cultures may not agree with each other. | D．Cultures help us understand ourselves. |
| A．By communicating. | B．By preparing to fight. |
| C．By building a wall. | D．By making friends. |
| A．What Is Culture? | B．What Is Society? | C．What Is Tradition? | D．What Is System |
6 . When two ninth-grade students found smoke coming out of the back of their school bus early Tuesday morning，their bus driver knew just what to do. Thanks to her
While
Since then，Stroble，who has been a bus driver for seven years
The local fire department is still unsure what
| A．careful | B．deep | C．kind | D．quick |
| A．saved | B．shown | C．gotten | D．checked |
| A．bringing | B．driving | C．inviting | D．walking |
| A．gas | B．water | C．smoke | D．heat |
| A．gradually | B．suddenly | C．finally | D．immediately |
| A．anyone | B．someone | C．everyone | D．another |
| A．found out | B．turned down | C．put out | D．cut down |
| A．large | B．wide | C．fast | D．bright |
| A．tired of | B．angry about | C．surprised at | D．worried about |
| A．new | B．simple | C．good | D．active |
| A．or | B．and | C．but | D．so |
| A．praised | B．encouraged | C．helped | D．supported |
| A．sure | B．fond | C．certain | D．proud |
| A．serious | B．mad | C．calm | D．positive |
| A．after | B．until | C．if | D．because |
| A．hero | B．friend | C．teacher | D．leader |
| A．controlled | B．fixed | C．ordered | D．caused |
| A．topic | B．bus | C．source | D．detail |
| A．Also | B．Besides | C．However | D．Later |
| A．think | B．focus | C．stand | D．look |
| Class 501 Shy children need our help to get over their fears. In this class, we’ll cover the basics — the origins of shyness, strategies（策略）for getting over the kind of shyness your child experiences, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child perform well at school. | |
| Where | Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington |
| When | From 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, on Fridays in May |
| Fee | $75.00 |
| Class 502 This is a special class for children designed to teach communication skills all of us need, but shy people are afraid to use. We’ll cover everything from how to start conversations with strangers to ways of keeping you calm when you do. You’ll learn what makes some people more popular than others and what you can do to feel more like you fit it. | |
| Where | Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington |
| When | From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, on Tuesdays in May |
| Fee | $68.00 |
| Class 503 While a person’s IQ is thought to be relatively fixed, our EQ is believed to develop over the course of a lifetime. Why not give your child a head start? Explore what EQ is all about. We’ll review five of the basic qualities which are believed to make up EQ. We’ll discuss ways to identify（确认）your child’s emotional strengths and weaknesses and what you can do to improve their emotional development. | |
| Where | Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington |
| When | From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, on Wednesday, May 8th |
| Fee | $59.00 |
| Class 504 Do you find yourself searching for something to say when you meet someone new in your work? Then why not join us in learning the secret of successful conversation? In this fun-filled evening, we will simplify and practise the art of conversation to make yourself and others at home. | |
| Where | North Campus, Bellevue, Washington |
| When | From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, on Thursday, May 23rd |
| Fee | $49.00 |
| A．$75.00 | B．$68.00 |
| C．$59.00 | D．$49.00 |
| A．Class 501 and Class 502. | B．Class 502 and Class 503. |
| C．Class 501 and Class 503. | D．Class 503 and Class 504. |
| A．the classes above are given on weekdays in May |
| B．all the classes are given in the same teaching building |
| C．none of the classes may help improve one’s social skills in daily life |
| D．adults can improve their children’s emotional development in Class 504 |
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