1 . What do you think of when you hear the word Australia? Kangaroos and beaches? We’ve rounded up some top Aussie travel bloggers who have given us their trips about the best places to visit in Australia.
Blue Mountains
If you’re looking for a dose of nature, the Blue Mountains are for you. Make sure you have time to visit Wentworth Falls. This spot offers walks of varying difficulty with appealing views of the waterfall, and it’s just a short drive from the main event—The Three sisters. These famous rock formations are the highlight of this picturesque (如画的) postcard area. If you head to Echo Point, don’t miss the Science Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world.
Sydney
Sydney is filled with beautiful beaches, fun activities and good food. One of the best ways to view the beauty of Sydney is by taking a relaxing walk. An amazing beach walk, and one of the best, is from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach. It offers extremely pleasant views of the area’s famous rocky beach, thin beach and sandy beach.
Byron Bay
Byron is one of Australia’s top tourist destinations. From countless waterfalls and swimming holes to mountains and bushwalks, this small region hides so much beauty. I would suggest starting with a hike to the bottom of Minyon Falls for a swim, a hike to the top of Mt Warning for a sunrise, and then a hike to the Natural Arch. These are just some of the most accessible, but there is so much more if you’re willing to explore.
Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast has become one of the most beautiful strips of coastland in Australia, long white beaches lined with health-conscious cafés and boutique clothes shops (精品服装店). When you aren’t absorbing the sunshine on one of the many beaches, you can head out to the hinterland (内陆地区) for a day of mountain hiking or discover the swimming holes and waterfalls with not a soul in sight.
1. It can be learned from the text that _______.| A．walking along various beaches is a good way to enjoy the scenery in Sydney |
| B．we can find swimming holes and waterfalls on the Blue Mountains |
| C．we can experience the steepest railway in Sydney |
| D．only Byron Bay is Australia’s best tourist destination |
| A．On Bondi Beach. | B．In Byron Bay. | C．In Sunshine Coast. | D．In Blue Mountains. |
| A．geography document | B．science magazine | C．book review | D．travel blog |
2 . Just like happiness and sadness, anxiety is part of everyone's lived experience—but it's not always tolerated as such. “People often spend too much time and effort trying to rid anxiety,” says Dr Joel Minden, a clinical psychologist. “I encourage them to remember that anxiety is a normal emotional response.”
If you try to banish anxiety, all you're doing is putting it more at the forefront of your mind. But if you accept anxiety as part of life, you can learn to relate to it with self-pity or even with humour. This is a cornerstone of acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT), which has been gaining clinical validation, including by the American Psychological Association. ACT guides people to see their unpleasant emotions as just feelings and to accept that parts o£ life are hard. Sufferers are encouraged to begin a dialogue with anxious thoughts, examining their causes while also keeping in mind their personal goals and values.
This way of relating to anxiety has been a powerful strategy for John Bateman, the 52- year-old host of the podcast Our Anxiety Stories. When negative thoughts arise, he acknowledges them but doesn't let them drive his decisions. Over the years, Bateman has noticed that if he submits to his thoughts, they don't go away but dramatically increase. But if he recognizes them for what they are, just a passing thought and not a fact that needs to be acted on, they gradually go away.
Learning to live with anxiety is an individual process and one that requires trial and error to get just right. While acceptance is the first and most important step to take, some lifestyle changes have been proven to take the edge off, as well. Since tiredness, increased tension and stress leave us much easier to fall into anxiety, a well-balanced diet, sufficient rest and, especially, regular exercise can help us manage it better.
1. What may Dr Joel Minden agree about anxiety?| A．It goes hand in hand with joy. | B．It should be seriously taken. |
| C．It is easily-earned experience. | D．It is often improperly treated. |
| A．Ignore. | B．Hide. | C．Recognize. | D．Control. |
| A．To explain a strategy. | B．To describe a phenomenon. |
| C．To present a successful case. | D．To introduce a public figure. |
| A．Concentrating on the process. | B．Making lifestyle adjustments. |
| C．Avoiding exposure to pressure. | D．Learning to get things in place. |
3 . Four Best National Parks For Kids
Yellowstone National Park
Here, the bears may walk in front of your car, and the herd of bison is so close to you that you can roll down the window and touch them. The Hayden Valley, in the center of the park, and the Lamar Valley, in the northeast corner, are among the best places for a drive-by spot of some of the park’s more than 400 animal species. Visiting here is a great chance to see wildlife.
Glacier National Park
Even naughty kids will be attracted as you drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 52-milehighway that passes by waterfalls, and the Jackson Glacier, where they can get a good view of the seventh-largest glacier in the park. The glaciers are disappearing fast, so share with the kids while you still can.
Acadia National Park
At more than 1,500 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard. However, it is easy to get to by car. Standing on top of the mountain is always an extreme moment for the kids. On the way down, you may also keep your eyes open for the wild blueberry bush, which is really a different world, compared with the cities.
Badlands National Park
If you would prefer to take kids on a fossil hunt, this park is perfect for you, which is home to one of the world’s richest savings of fossils. Starting off on the Fossil Exhibit Trail a long boardwalk with copies of fossils found in the park and good signs, you can tell the kids what they're looking at. From there, take a scenic drive through the Badlands.
1. Which park is your best choice if your kids like wildlife?| A．Acadia National Park. |
| B．Yellowstone National Park. |
| C．Badlands National Park. |
| D．Glacier National Park. |
| A．Both have a long history. |
| B．Both have convenient public transport. |
| C．Both have traditional culture. |
| D．Both have fascinating view. |
| A．The knowledge about fossils. |
| B．The protection about wildlife. |
| C．The influence of nature on humans. |
| D．The reasons for the glacier’s disappearing. |
4 . Scientific educational toys can develop kid’s reasoning, problem-solving and critical thinking capacity and improve their hand-eye coordination (协调). But the most powerful thing is that the children will associate learning with fun. That means they will grow into adults with a thirst for knowledge and a highly developed set of skills for learning. Here are some of the best:
·Science Kit
You can guarantee two things if you buy your kids one: a lot of fun and a lot of mess. It’s a 20-piece kit that teaches the basics of chemical reactions. It’s recommended for kids aged 6 and above, with adult company. You don’t have to be a scientist, since there is an activity book with instructions for possible experiments.
·Mini Terra Kit
You don’t have to wait for the sun to come out to teach kids about the natural world. This all-inclusive kit is a miniature garden that simulates a natural environment by using a powerful LED light. It includes a terrarium jar, light-up jar lid, Micro USB charger, and all the natural ingredients to get started. It also has a simple instruction booklet that you can work through with your kids.
·Gravity Run
This classic is not just about building a structure and watching the marbles go up and down. The games are designed for kids aged 8+ to develop spatial awareness, planning, and reasoning. With 60 challenges (beginner to expert), this award-winning game can be enjoyed by all the family. The expert levels are actually quite challenging, so be prepared for some failures.
·WeRo Kit
This prize-winning robot toy features over 840 pieces, a WeRo Move Hub, Interactive Moto, and a Distance Sensor. You can build it into 5 completely different robots, meaning endless fun for the kids and even adults. Once they’ve built the character of their choice, they can programme it to perform countless tasks including walking and talking on its own.
1. What is the greatest strength of scientific educational toys?| A．Training young scientists. |
| B．Stimulating learning desire |
| C．Developing hand-eye coordination. |
| A．Science kill | B．Mini Terra Kit. |
| C．Gravity Run. | D．WeRo Kit. |
| A．It has different levels. |
| B．It is the only prize-winner. |
| C．It requires parental guidance. |
| D．It involves programming skills. |
5 . It’s never too late to get into science fiction.
While science fiction, or sci-fi, often asks that most powerful question “What if?” —— it also deals with “This, now”: reflecting it, questioning it and satirizing (讽刺) it. Science fiction can act at once as a glimpse into our imaginary future while holding a mirror up to our current state of society.
Indeed, it can act as a warning for the present to avoid a terrifying future or as a blueprint for future technology. Science fiction can inspire us to live better today so that we can live better lives tomorrow. As Scientific Americans noted, “Science fiction can remind us of … wonder and hope. But it also sends us a warning —— to think about the potential influences of our findings, beyond our idealistic dreams.”
Thanks to its brilliant creators, sci-fi becomes the perfect genre to ask the greatest questions that humans dare to ask and broaden the concepts of what is possible in the universe. Who are we and what can we become? Can technology make the world a better place? What will tomorrow bring —— and what can we do today to make that a reality?
The genre of sci-fi can push the boundaries of what we think is possible, like the legendary submarine mentioned in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea far before any such vehicle existed. Or it can warn us of a near-future impacted by biotechnology, as in the MaddAddam trilogy. Sci-fi can even imagine how Earth responds to first contact with aliens, a focus of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. Sci-fi and its creators know no limits to what can be imagined. Anything is possible.
As science fiction grows in popularity, more books are being written, and more movies and TV shows are adapting these works for the screen. An adaptation of Dune is slated for a 2021 release, and The Three-Body Problem as well as MaddAddam are also in development. The medium of film and television has brought science fiction to life and continues to inspire — or scare — viewers with visions of the future.
1. What can science fiction act as?| A．A mirror of reflecting “What if” | B．A wonder of science technology |
| C．A vision of the future | D．A tool of broadening all concepts |
| A．By giving examples | B．By listing statistics |
| C．By making comparisons | D．By classifying facts |
| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
| A．To honor those brilliant science fiction creators |
| B．To think about the potential influences of sci-fi |
| C．To inspire or scare viewers with visions of the future |
| D．To encourage readers to get started with science fiction |
6 . Constantin de Slizewicz has been anxious to come back to China since early 2020.For the past decade, the Frenchman has been running a luxurious （豪华的）camping business in Shangri-La in the southwest of China's Yunnan Province. But in December 2019, he went back to France for a vacation. He usually goes back to France and stays there for two to three months, since there is little business due to the weather.
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, however, he found it difficult to return. Fortunately, his business partner Guillaume de Penfentenyo was able to get a flight to China at the end of February.
Previously, most of his customers were international guests from outside the country who were drawn to the beautiful landscape and scenery in Shangri-La. Despite the pandemic（疫情）and even in his absence, Slizewicz's company managed to attract new tourists, who were unable to travel abroad under the circumstances and discovered the joy of camping. "It makes sure of our operation," he says happily.
Last year, his team offered summer camps in Shangri-La for Chinese students who couldn't travel abroad. In autumn, many domestic travelers also signed up for his company's organized adventures deep into the wilderness.
Slizewicz first visited China in 1996 when he engaged in a three-month internship（实习期）. He was impressed by the Chinese people around him and was attracted by places like Guizhou and Yunnan provinces, which were well-matched to his interest in camping-a passion he has had since childhood. "I met people in the mountains, singing and herding their yaks（牦牛）. That makes the mountains feel special and alive,” he says.
1. In which season does Slizewicz usually take a break?| A．In spring. | B．In winter. | C．In autumn. | D．In summer. |
| A．Chinese students. | B．Visitors from France. | C．Local people. | D．Visitors outside China. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Thankful. | C．Satisfied. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．His interest. | B．The friends around him. |
| C．The popularity of camping. | D．The peaceful life in mountains. |
7 . In the past decades, TV advertising（广告）has been one of the most powerful forms of advertisement. Basically it is a mixture of both video and sound advertising messages. Some people believe that TV advertising is more powerful than other advertising means such as magazines, websites, radio stations, and newspapers. Television was once considered to be the “king” of advertising media at a time.
A TV advertising company always tries to catch the attention of as many people as possible. And TV advertising conquers its viewers for various reasons. It allows a product to reach a large number of people, both at local as well as at national levels. In addition, it takes a short time for a product to reach the public as well. TV advertising can target （瞄准）a large number of local families with local cable（有线电视）network channels and independent stations. Various audience like housewives, young people and children are targeted through different channels like TV series, cartoons, shopping programme, etc. Before a product is advertised on TV, complete market research is done in order to know the needs of various customers to the product. Then TV helps get more detailed message with sounds, images and actions rapidly across to TV viewers, providing easier choices to the customers to choose the desired product.
Although we admit the fact that TV advertising works better over others in many aspects, TV advertising are not always the best choice for both companies and viewers. It has its negative（消极的）side sometimes. TV advertising is usually short, thus they do not express much information about the product. Besides, making TV advertising involves complicated steps. Producing it involves hiring an advertising agency, video editors, actors and writers, so an advertising agency need to think over the high expense of making TV advertising. Therefore, TV advertising with rich sounds, images and actions can mislead or persuade people to buy some products they don’t really need.
1. What can we say about TV advertising?| A．It probably influences housewives more easily. | B．It spreads the product fastest and most effectively. |
| C．Advertisers needn’t know the market very well. | D．It targets customers more exactly than other forms. |
| A．Advertisers must pay attention to saving money. | B．An advertising agency needs professionals. |
| C．TV advertising should always be short. | D．TV advertising has its own disadvantages. |
| A．Positive. | B．Objective. | C．Confused. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．Is TV advertising out of date nowadays? | B．TV advertising is the most expensive of all! |
| C．TV advertising has both positive and negative sides | D．Pay attention to the misleading TV advertising! |
8 . From interactive games to unique ways to explore the past, Ontario museums are filled with family-friendly programs and activities that make learning fun.
Ontario Science Centre
At Ontario Science Centre, there’s no room for boredom with the exciting and endless interactive activities and programs. Special exhibits and entertaining live performances continue to amaze minds full of curiosity. The Family Innovative Centre challenges families to be more creative in their problem solving.
Muskoka Heritage Place
Spend a day at Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village, Rotary Village Station and Portage Flyer Train. Discover the history of Huntsville and the native people at the museum. Next, take a 3-minute train ride along the Muskoka River to Fairy Lake Station aboard the vintage Portage Flyer Train. Tour guides at the Pioneer Village help recreate the way of life in the area over 100 years ago.
Simcoe County Museum
Simcoe County Museum is the perfect combination between exciting family-friendly exhibits and a true learning experience. It is filled with all kinds of tools to sharpen young minds. Check the daily programming schedule for available activities.
Toronto Railway Museum
Take your family to a full day exploring the Toronto Railway Museum, located minutes from the CN Tower in Toronto’s historic Roundhouse Park. Beyond learning about the history of Canadian railroads, you can also take an exciting ride on the mini train with your little ones. Be sure to visit the gift shop, which is filled with fun train-themed toys, so your family can remember your day at the roundhouse.
1. What can you do at Ontario Science Centre?| A．Buy some special train-themed toys. | B．Discover the history of Huntsville. |
| C．Try solving problems creatively. | D．Take a 30-minute train ride in the centre. |
| A．Get a passport to the museum. | B．Make sure its environment is safe and clean. |
| C．Make sure it is internationally recognized. | D．Find out what activities are available. |
| A．Ontario Science Centre. | B．Toronto Railway Museum. |
| C．Simcoe County Museum. | D．Muskoka Heritage Place. |
9 . Things were not going well for David McCartney on the evening of January 9th, 2006. David McCartney, the father of two, was running late to a meeting, and had been stopped for a speeding ticket. But the delay (延误) put him right where he needed to be when Elizabeth Testerman’s car ran out of the road, catching fire and bursting into flames (着火). Thinking fast, MeCartney called 911 and ran to Testerman’s car and pulled her out from the car with the help from two others. “I got to save a life,” says McCartney. “So it would end up being a pretty good day.”
That life-changing event led to a longtime friendship with Testerman, who encouraged him to continue to do good things for other people. In 2019, her message inspired McCartney, a distance runner, to donate his kidney (肾脏) to a stranger before death. Since then, McCartney’s goal has been to run 50-plus-mile marathons in his own state to increase awareness about knowing kidney disease, and also raise money for Team Mason. It is a local organization that brings people’s awareness of kidney disease.
Though McCartney had donated one of his kidneys, he also had to accept the fact that he never got to meet the person who received his kidney, because he or she chose to remain anonymous. “I would have liked to shake his or her hands,” he explains. “But you can’t know what the person is going through.”
After he recovered from his donating kidney, McCartney finally got back to run—but this time, with a new purpose. “We’re trying to get people involved in all the states.” says McCartney. “We’ve got to take this platform as far as we can.” “It’s a big business,” adds McCartney. “But if the sun is shining, we’re running.”
1. How did McCartney feel at last on the evening of January 9th, 2006?| A．Moved. | B．Grateful. | C．Upset. | D．Proud. |
| A．McCartney tried to get people aware of kidney disease. |
| B．Testerman had set up Team Mason before she died. |
| C．McCartney donated one of his kidneys to Testerman. |
| D．Testerman died of a serious kidney disease. |
| A．Curious. | B．Unnamed. | C．Responsible. | D．Special. |
| A．To exercise so that he could recover soon. |
| B．To raise money for those with kidney disease. |
| C．To make more people to know about kidney disease. |
| D．To win 50-plus-mile marathons throughout the US. |
10 . If you live in Shanghai, Beijing or many other cities, you may see many orange bicycles on the streets these days.
These bikes are owned by a company called Mobike. You can order a bike through an app on your phone. When you find a bike, you just scan a QR code(扫描二维码) on the bike so you can use it. You don’t need to return the bike to a station—you can park it anywhere.
China was known as “the kingdom of bicycles” about 30 years ago. But more people choose to drive cars and catch the subway these days. Bike rental(租赁的) services like Mobike are bringing bikes back.
“Back then, I got the feeling that Chinese people were trying to be modern and push away the past. So they did not want to be connected with bicycles,” said Ines Brunn, a German woman who runs a bike store in Beijing. “I do believe changes in people’s tastes will shape new thinking about bikes.”
Online rental services are making biking more convenient, but it’s still not easy to ride bikes in Chinese cities. Cars often take up bicycle lanes(道路). Bikers have to ride next to cars in car lanes, which can be very dangerous.
Beijing plans to build over 3,200 km of new bike lanes. Drivers who drive in bike lanes will be punished. Traffic signs will be put up to better protect bikers.
1. If you want to use a Mobike, ________.| A．you have to pay for an app |
| B．you don’t need to pay for it |
| C．you have to scan a QR code |
| D．you don’t have to return it |
| A．Bike rental services are becoming more popular. |
| B．China had the most bicycles in the world about 30 years ago. |
| C．More people are driving cars or taking the subway these days. |
| D．There are more bicyclists than motorists these days. |
| A．Chinese people like modern things. |
| B．More people will start riding bikes. |
| C．People in Beijing are changing their tastes. |
| D．Chinese people like riding bicycles. |
| A．Bringing back bikes |
| B．Orange bikes will be fashionable |
| C．How to use a Mobike |
| D．Why is Beijing building new bike lanes? |
