1 . Here are some parks in which there are fun family-friendly activities. You can make them great destinations for holidays and summer breaks.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is an amazing destination for recreating and relaxing. The seashore has many beautiful beaches for the whole family to explore and enjoy. Kids can spend vacation time searching for shells and birding.
Glacier（冰川）National Park, MT
The park offers visitors the opportunity to explore the amazing wilderness of Montana, through biking, camping and hiking. The best time to visit it is the early summer. Children will love all of the open areas to explore, and can enjoy learning about wildlife.
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
The park is a true must-see destination. The enormous canyon（峡谷）at its widest is 18 miles wide and at its deepest is a mile deep. During the summer months both the South and North Rim are open. The whole family can enjoy hiking and scenic drives. Besides, Mule trips can interest your kids most.
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Grand Teton National Park is an amazing location to enjoy the undeveloped landscape and wildlife of Wyoming. The park is open year round and offers a wide range of recreational activities for the whole family as well as summer classes for children. Visitors can hike, bike, camp, fish and boat. During winter visitors can enjoy skiing.
1. What can children do at Glacier National Park, MT?| A．Learn about wildlife. | B．Swim. |
| C．Fish. | D．Search for shells. |
| A．Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC. |
| B．Grand Canyon National Park, AZ. |
| C．Grand Teton National Park, WY. |
| D．Glacier National Park, MT. |
| A．There are glaciers in them. |
| B．Visitors can ski in them during winter. |
| C．They are located in the wide canyon. |
| D．They are suitable for children. |
2 . Style and comfortable stays don’t come at too high a price for visitors in this selection of new hostels (旅社) across Europe. You can eat, sleep and meet without it costing the earth.
The Burgoyne Hostel
There are 11 bedrooms with views of mighty mountains, plus sitting rooms with fires. The 1783 bar and restaurant serves great food. Late August will see a mix of agricultural shows and the Richmond Walking, 18—26 September.
The Principal Hostel
This is a hotel with sweeping staircases and high ceilings—but isn’t locked to its past. There’s a luxurious indoor pool and a restaurant serving British cuisine. If you’re pressed for time, there’s an exit straight on to Platform 1 of York station at the back of the hotel.
The Wensleydale Hostel
Opened in 2019, this 17th-century inn is in a picturesque spot (风景如画的地方) in Yorkshire. It’s a labour of love for the owners Charles and Fiona Merchie who are bringing the place back to life room by room. Rented e-bikes can be delivered to the hotel. Fishing can also be arranged.
The Black Swan Hostel
Tommy Banks was the youngest British chef to win a Michelin star when he took over the kitchen inherited (继承) from his parents. What makes it unique is that it serves exceptionally good, hearty food made from produce grown in the pub’s own garden. Booking several months ahead for one of the nine bedrooms is necessary.
1. Which hostel is the easiest to approach if you’re in a hurry?| A．The Principal Hostel. | B．The Burgoyne Hostel. |
| C．The Wensleydale Hostel. | D．The Black Swan Hostel. |
| A．Ride e-bikes. | B．Go fishing. |
| C．Enjoy the view. | D．Attend festivals. |
| A．Booking in advance. | B．Homegrown food. |
| C．Insufficient rooms. | D．Inherited kitchen. |
3 . Imagine you found a wallet containing a stranger's contact details but no cash. Would you return it to its owner? Now imagine the same wallet contained a few banknotes. Would that change your response? Does it depend on the amount of money? And how do you think other people would react?
Honesty makes the world go round. Without people trusting in one another, society would fall apart. Honesty is therefore studied academically. Most work,in the area though, takes place under controlled conditions in labs, often featuring( 以..为特点) well-off and well-educated Westerners as its subjects. By contrast Alain Cohn of the University of Michigan and his colleagues have taken such behavioral economics around the world, covering 40 countries, 355 cities and more than 17,000 people.
As the team report this week in Science, Dr Cohn's research assistants entered public buildings. They handed in a wallet to the receptionist, saying they had found it on the street outside. Each wallet contains contact details. Importantly, some wallets also included $13.45, while others not. Then, the team simply waited to see who would return the wallet.
In 38 of the 40 countries, the wallets with money were returned more often than those without (51% Vs 40%). In addition, wallets containing a larger sum of money ($94.15) were even more likely (by about another 10%) to be returned than those with less.
With greater temptation(诱惑), then, comes greater honesty-- at least when it comes to lost wallets. Interestingly, though, such honesty is not reflected in people's expectations of others. When surveyed, most of 299 volunteers predicted that the more money in a wallet, the less likely it would be returned.
A certain doubt about the motives of, others is probably good for survival. But the warm inner thought of “doing the right thing"” is also a powerful motivation. How this altruism developed is much debated—particularly when it extends, as in Dr Cohn's experiments, to strangers whom the altruist has no expectation of ever meeting. Be that as it may, as this study shows, such altruism is real and universal.
1. How is Alain Cohn's research different from the previous?| A．It was carried out in controlled situations. |
| B．More scientists participated in the research. |
| C．It covered varied subjects and backgrounds. |
| D．It took no account of well-educated Westerners. |
| A．Rate of honesty varies among countries. |
| B．People prefer returning wallets without money. |
| C．The less money in a wallet, the higher rate of returning. |
| D．Wallets with more money are more likely to be given back. |
| A．Doubt of others' motivations. | B．Understanding of people's doubt. |
| C．The motivation for survival. | D．Concern for others' needs. |
| A．Money answers all things. | B．Honesty questioned in face of money. |
| C．Money doesn't make the world go round. | D．To be or not to be, that's the question. |
4 . Do you remember those times when your mother told you to avoid talking to strangers? But now you’re not a child anymore.
▲.You can meet a really great person.
Talking to a stranger is a good habit because you never know whom you may meet.
▲.
You have some opinion about different subjects and you know your friends’ and relatives’ points of view about them too. But there are millions of other people who think differently and can give you unpredictable yet smart ideas that will broaden your horizons.
▲.You can improve your social skills.
▲.You'll feel an increase of confidence.
If you belong to that shy type of people, talking to a stranger may seem to be a real challenge for you. I'm also extremely shy but I realize it's not an issue at all. You can overcome your fear of being judged by others by talking to strangers and become more confident.
▲. You can cheer someone up.
The thing you’ll definitely like about talking to strangers is that you can make someone’s day better. Smile and people will smile in return. Praise people and they’ll think something pleasant about you.
| A．You can widen your world view. |
| B．Having a sweet short dialogue is one of those perfect chances to make people cheerful. |
| C．Why not speak to someone until your turn comes? |
| D．You can meet a person who'll become your best friend in future. |
| E．In fact, there are many advantages of talking to strangers. |
| F．It may show you the solutions you didn't know about. |
| G．Whatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers. |
5 . The pace of today's working life blurs(使模糊) the line between personal time and work time, and it increasingly mixes personal lifestyle and work style. And as companies are trying hard to attract and keep young people for their technical skills and enthusiasm for change, office culture is becoming an extension of youth culture. This may be no bad thing. For most of human history the middle-aged have ruled, but in the future, they will have to share power with fresh-faced youths.
There have been a number of reasons for this change and the most dramatic of these is technology. Children have always been more expert than their parents at something, but usually a game or a fashion, not the century's most important business tool. The Internet has started the first industrial revolution in history to be led by the young. Though there have been youth revolutions before, none of them made a big change the way the Internet has. Throughout the 20th century, if a young person wanted to enter an American company they needed to leave their youth behind. They got a haircut, and probably a suit or at least a tie. Now the same hair, same clothes, even nearly the same hours apply to office and home.
If it had not been for the Internet, this change could not have happened. However, it did not happen because of the Internet only; the corporate restructurings(公司重组) of the 1980s and 90s broke down traditional hierarchies(等级制度). In many companies, seniority-based(基于资历的) hierarchies have been replaced by hierarchies based on performance. The abilities to please your superiors are no longer the most valued skills. Today's employees stay with companies only as long as they feel challenged and rewarded; moving from job to job is now a sign of ambition.
The rise of the young is a good thing because it gives them more opportunity to put their ideas and energy into practice at their most creative stage in life. Nowadays youth and youth qualities seem to dominate, but the experience and maturity of older employees should be put to good use, too.
1. A company tries to attract young people for their ________.| A．office culture |
| B．modern lifestyle |
| C．changing attitude |
| D．technical abilities |
| A．work in the office and at home |
| B．have an eye-catching hairstyle |
| C．dress in the business style |
| D．leave the business tool behind |
| A．They become more energetic in life. |
| B．They have taken over the companies. |
| C．Their creativity can be put to good use. |
| D．Their ideas appeal to a great many people. |
| A．Young people will lead in fashion. |
| B．Young people will have more power. |
| C．Older people will step off the historical stage. |
| D．Older people will continue to be the main force |
6 . Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
It's no secret that summers on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia offer clear blue waters for swimming, beautiful sunsets, historic buildings and pictureperfect beaches.The best way to see the Dalmatian Coast is from your own sea kayak (皮划艇). But the temperature is far too high to be comfortable in the high season (旺季), so you need to wait until it drops but the sea is still warm.
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is usually very crowded with visitors in July and August, but the Greek meltemi winds can be a real problem in high summer.Later in the season, they are much calmer and you can spend your time lying on the beach without being angry with the sand.The best address is the Hotel Belvedere, but the cheapest hotel is the Grace Mykonos, which is of good value in September, but even better a month later.
Aeolian Islands, Italy
Sicily's beautiful seven islands often attract Oscarwinners like Robert De Niro and Russell Crowe.September is the time to visit the Aeolian Islands, as the tourists have gone.Don't miss Panarea，where the only way of getting around is on foot, and make sure you include the greenest island, Salina.
St Tropez, France
St Tropez in high season is full, but at the end of August, it soon returns to being the French Provencal fishing town of the 1960s.You can walk through its streets in peace and drop into its popular stores without the crowds.It's also much easier to get a meal at places such as Alain Ducasse's Spoon, or to drop into bars like Nikki Beach for a drink.The best places to stay are Hotel La Ponche or Le Beauvallon, a 10minute boat ride across the bay in St Maxime.
1. Where can you go if you are interested in historic buildings?| A．Mykonos, Greece. | B．St Tropez, France. |
| C．Aeolian Islands, Italy. | D．Dalmatian Coast, Croatia. |
| A．There are fewer tourists. | B．The weather is quite good. |
| C．There's a chance to meet stars. | D．Green can be seen everywhere. |
| A．Hot. | B．Quiet. | C．Busy. | D．Green. |
7 . There are more than 1,000 registered student organizations and clubs at Purduc(普渡大学), all created and led by students!
A Cause for Paws
The purpose of this organization is to assist no-kill animal shelters in the Lafayette area by volunteering and organizing events to raise money for these shelters.
Email: acp@purdue. Edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 7 pm
Fashion and Retail Organization
Purdue’s Fashion and Retail Organization is focused toward anyone and everyone with n love for the fashion or retail industry. FRO is open to all Purdue students. We meet every other Tuesday at 6 pm in Matthews 201. Our club’s activities include industry-related guest speakers, workshops, fashion presentations as well as DIY activities. We are excited that FRO is now in charge of planning the Purdue Fashion Show!
Email: purduefashion@aol. Com
Organization meeting day: Tuesday
Organization meeting time: 6 pm
Higher Ground Dance Company
Higher Ground is a student-run and student-choreographed(学生负责编舞的)dance company that puts on a show each semester to raise money for the Andrea Rizzo Foundation. The Andrea Rizzo Foundation is an organization that provides dance therapy to children with special needs and/or terminal(晚期的)illnesses.
If you have a passion for dance and helping others, you are welcome ad encouraged to join this group!
Email: highergrounddanceco@gmail. Com
Organization meeting day: Thursday
Organization meeting time:7 pm
Purdue Engineering Outreach
PEO brings engineering to middle school and high school classrooms in creative ways. This club was started to help show the next generation that science, technology, engineering and math are not only incredibly important fields of study, but also interesting and fun ones. We partner with organizations, such as College Mentors for Kids and Girl Scouts, as well as local schools, to brine engineering into the classroom. Additionally, we love to have fun, and seek to create a welcoming atmosphere for all. New members are welcome at all times of the year!
Email: outreach@ purdue. Edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 6 pm
1. Students interested in animal protection may prefer ________ to the others.| A．A Cause for Paws | B．the Fashion and Retail Organization |
| C．Higher Ground Dance Company | D．Purdue Engineering Outreach |
| A．7 pm, each Monday. | B．6 pm, each Tuesday. |
| C．7 pm, every other Monday. | D．6 pm, every other Tuesday. |
| A．Students who can teach dancing | B．Students with a severe illness. |
| C．Members of the Andrea Rizzo Foundation. | D．Students who love dance and are ready to help. |
| A．To provide therapy for children in need. | B．To promote the significance of science. |
| C．To raise young people’s interest in science. | D．To make engineering a major subject in high schools. |
8 . Declining in the past several decades, the multigenerational household seems to find its way back in recent years. Different generations of the same family live together in one household for a whole range of reasons. The most popular belief is that multigenerational households today come about because young adults won't fly the nest. While there is some truth in this, “adult children yet to leave home” was only the third-most-common driver.
Grandparents are now moving across town to be closer or to live with their grandchildren so they can provide childcare during the day. Likewise, some people are inviting their elderly parents to live with them so they could take care of them. “Care arrangement support” was the second-most-common driver for multigenerational living.
Finance pressure in getting higher education, workforce employment and the cost of housing encourage the younger generation to delay leaving the parental home. Changes in government policies on child, aged and disability care can also have impacts on people's decisions. This is actually the last straw which breaks them.
There are admittedly problems with multigenerational living. One of the bigger complaints about it is that not everyone helps. While adult children do help out with chores, they simply do housework for themselves, instead of being responsible for the whole family. Complaints about chores, however, pale in comparison to those about lack of privacy in the family home. This is the result of a combination of family members not respecting personal boundaries but also of many housing designs that are not suitable for multigenerational needs.
Despite the attention given by the public to this household form, little is known about it, particularly the experiences of those who choose to live in them. Whatever it is, there are pros and cons to multigenerational living, just like living alone.
1. Why do different generations live together according to the most popular opinion?| A．Elderly parents can't get plenty of care. |
| B．Young adults can take good care of parents. |
| C．Adult children wouldn't like to leave home. |
| D．People are tired with so much childcare now. |
| A．The education background. |
| B．The advantages of a big family. |
| C．The rising concern about parenting, |
| D．The government policies related. |
| A．It ruins the people's independence. |
| B．It is a threat to the modern society. |
| C．It affects the privacy of family members. |
| D．It encourages young adults to live alone. |
| A．Narrowing the generation gap |
| B．Having to live under one roof |
| C．Finding a multigenerational family |
| D．Keeping traditions from dying out |
9 . We recognize our friends' faces. And we're not alone. Many social animals can recognize individuals (个体) of their own species by features of their faces. That's important, because they need to be able to change their action depending on who they meet. And a recent research has shown that some species of monkeys, birds, and domesticated (家养的) animals can even tell different faces apart by looking at photographs alone.
Ethnologists Léa Lansade of the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment did an experiment to find out how well horses can recognize individual people in photographs.
She and her team first taught the horses how to "choose" between two side-by-side pictures by touching their noses to a computer screen. The horses were then shown photos of their present keeper alongside faces of unfamiliar humans. They had never seen photos of any of the people before. The horses correctly identified (识别) their current keeper and passed the stranger's face about 75% of the time. In fact, even though the horses didn't get it right every single time, they were at least as correct in picking out their earlier keeper as they were at identifying their present one.
The results suggest that not only can horses differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar human faces, they also naturally understand that photographs are two-dimensional representations (二维呈现) of real life, without any other intimations such as smell or sound. And they're even better at this than our oldest animal partner, the domestic dog.
In addition, horses seem to have a strong long-term memory for human faces, like their long lifespan and history of domestication. In future experiments, the researchers would like to test whether looking at photos of people that they have had bad experiences with in the past might cause horses to act anxious or even avoidance. So maybe think twice before doing anything that might give a horse a long face.
1. Why did researchers show the horses both the keeper's photos and the strangers'?| A．To find out what horses would do in the experiment. |
| B．To see why horses could recognize the keeper in the pictures. |
| C．To test whether horses could recognize the strangers in pictures. |
| D．To study to what degree horses can make out different people in pictures. |
| A．Reminders. | B．Differences. |
| C．Photographs. | D．Senses. |
| A．Whether horses can live longer than other animals. |
| B．Whether horses can remember human's faces for a long time. |
| C．Whether horses can show their emotions at the sight of photos. |
| D．Whether horses are better at recognizing photos than other animals. |
| A．To talk about animals' species. |
| B．To explain animals' facial features. |
| C．To show animals' behavior for adaptation. |
| D．To introduce animals' ability to identify faces. |
10 . Let’s say you want to purchase a camera, and you’re comparing two different advertisements. In one, the pictures, colors, and instructions make the information easy to read. The other has an unclear style that takes more time for you to understand. If you decide to purchase the second camera with the more confusing advertisement, new research out of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that, over time, you’ll likely be happier with your choice.
In a paper co-authored by Gaurav Jain, an assistant professor of marketing in the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer, researchers found that nonstop stimuli (刺激), or the difficulty for an individual to process a message, increases people’s attitudes toward that message after a time delay.
“This research has a real-life impact,” Jain said. “Most of the time, marketing communicators try to make their message clear. What we learned, however, is that there are certain times, especially when people need to make choices, when we should actually use nonstop stimuli so that whatever people are choosing, they will like it once time has passed.”
Using primary data collection designed by Jain of about 500 diverse individuals, researchers also found that consumers judge the time spent in the decision-making process wrongly. Rather than recognizing that the lengthy decision came from trying to understand the information, when looking back on the process, consumers instead believe they spent the time on making the decision. This leads the consumer to believe the decision they made was informed and worthy.
These findings are meaningful for marketing communications in many fields.
“When people are making decisions,” Jain said, “like choosing insurance products, retirement funds, or even when choosing an elected official, marketers and designers need to remember that if we can make an individual spend some time in that choosing process, it’s more likely people will stick with the option they chose over time.”
Jain says that when consumers’ attitudes about a product increase, the impact on post-purchase decisions like returns and reviews of the product will be more favorable to the brand.
1. How does the author introduce the topic?| A．By listing figures. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By using others’ words. | D．By showing people’s reviews. |
| A．Make their message short. |
| B．Make their message attractive. |
| C．Make their message easy to understand. |
| D．Make their message hard to understand. |
| A．Writing a paper. | B．Selling a product. |
| C．Choosing a camera. | D．Designing a new brand. |
| A．Time Delay: What is it |
| B．Suggestions to the Marketers |
| C．How to Make Consumers Happy |
| D．Difficult Decision, Satisfactory Choice |
