1 . Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Founded in 1899 as the country’s first museum specifically made for children, today’s BCM is comprehensive, with a permanent collection of 30,000 objects, including musical instruments, masks and dolls. Kids love the interactive World Brooklyn, a small cityscape lined by stores where children can pretend to be working grown-ups.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Looking for interactive art that welcomes curious minds? Then head to Inside Art, the current show up at CMOM, which lets your little ones climb in and over and all around the exhibits. It’s ideas like this that make the 40,000-square-foot so special. Learning about culture, history and science is a pride for kids aged six and under. CMOM also hosts classes—like Gross Biology for kids who are interested in insects—all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.
DiMenna Children’s History Museum
The hands-on displays at this kid-focused arm of the New York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of US history, with a special focus on NYC. Children are encouraged to climb around and interact with exhibits that highlight the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures. Little New Yorkers can get in on sing-alongs and crafts. Other family programs include cooking classes, games and story hours.
Staten Island Children’s Museum
Staten Island Children’s Museum nurtures creativity. It offers hands-on experiences like the Block Harbor (plenty of blocks to play with!), larger-than-life games like Connect Four and Dominoes, and even the opportunity to climb through a human-sized anthill or play firefighter at Ladder 11, so you'll find immersive fun around every corner. Don’t forget to stop by Green Living Room powered by the wind energy where the kids can learn about ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
1. Who is most likely to be the target reader of this article?| A．Scholars. | B．Teachers. | C．Parents. | D．Children. |
| A．Brooklyn Children’s Museum. | B．Children’s Museum of Manhattan. |
| C．DiMenna Children’s History Museum. | D．Staten Island Children’s Museum. |
| A．It provides children with real life working experiences. |
| B．It allows children to immerse themselves in observing ants . |
| C．It gives lessons on how to develop children’s creativity. |
| D．It raises children’s awareness of environmental protection. |
2 . What's on your travel list? I've consulted several travel experts to find out some places worth visiting.
Where ： New Orleans, Louisiana
Chosen by： Natalie DiScala is a writer and editor at johnnyjet. com, covering travel trends? products and family travel.
Why： New Orleans is known for its music and food—not to mention the festivals. It has about 130 festivals each year so there's really no bad time to visit. Bourbon Street is the obvious choice for food, drink and jazz and it's definitely a must-visit location, especially for first-timers to the city.
Where ： Vail , Colorado
Chosen by： Becca Ingle is an active family travel blogger. She is the founder of BeccaIngle, com, where you can read all her travel guides.
Why： Vail is the perfect destination for families and travelers looking to find almost everything in one central spot. Stay at the amazing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail to be steps away from Vail Village, a popular town with special heated stone streets for strolling（漫步）,restaurants and bars, coffee shops, ice-skating, a movie theater and a bowling alley.
Where： Hudson Valley, New York
Chosen by： Devorah Lev-Tov is a food and travel writer who regularly writes for The New York Times , Afar, Conde Nast Traveler , etc.
Why：New Yorkers go to escape the city when they need a healthy close to nature and relaxation there. The 750-mile biking and hiking route links communities across New York State and links up to the Hudson Greenway Trails. The region was recently equipped with the famous Charlie Palmer Restaurant.
1. Who is the writer of johnnyjet. com?| A．Natalie DiScala. | B．Becca Ingle. | C．Devorah Lev-Tov. | D．Charlie Palmer. |
| A．Bourbon Street. | B．Four Seasons Resort. |
| C．Vail Village. | D．Residences Vail. |
| A．Visit big towns. | B．Enjoy riding bikes. |
| C．Watch the latest films. | D．Attend music festivals. |
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4 . More than 25 years ago, Saroo Brierley was one of many poor children in rural India. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When be woke up, finding himself alone, the 4-year-old decided his brother might be on the train he saw in front of him—so he got on.
That train took him across the country to a totally strange city, where he did not speak the language. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage (孤儿院). There, he was adopted by an Australian family and flown to Tasmania.
As he writes in bis new book, A Long Way Home, Brierley couldn’t help but wonder about his hometown back in India. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn’t know his town’s name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country seemed to be impossible.
Then he found Google Earth—a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program’s satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized be was looking at a town’s central business district from a bird’s-eye view. He thought, “On the right-band side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. “And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain”—and there it was.
Everything just started to match.
When he stood in front of the house where he grew up as a child, be saw a lady standing in the entrance. “There’s something about me,” be thought—and it took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.
“My mother looked so much shorter than I remembered. But she came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, and my feelings and tears and the chemical in my brain, you know, it was like a nuclear fusion (核聚变). I just didn’t know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her.”
1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?| A．Brierley’s mother grew shorter and weaker as she aged. |
| B．There was a mix of feelings when Brierley saw his mother again. |
| C．Brierley kept trying and didn’t give up searching for his hometown. |
| D．Brierley didn’t recognise his mother immediately. |
| A．He was taken away by a foreigner. | B．He was adopted by an Australian family. |
| C．He got on a train by mistake. | D．He got lost while playing in the street. |
| A．By analyzing old pictures. | B．By studying digital maps. |
| C．By spreading his story via his book. | D．By travelling all around India. |
| A．His memory of his hometown. | B．His love for his mother. |
| C．His long way back home. | D．His reunion with his mother. |
5 . Auckland University Online Education— What to Expect
Most Auckland University (AU) online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media— rich, easy to use learning environment through a Learning Management System (LMS).
Discipline (纪律)
With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.
Time Management
In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20— 25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.
Professional Connections
Many of the AU faculty (教员) who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.
“I work as an IT manager: And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”
— Jim Heilman, Computer Information System graduate.
Technology
It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.
1. How long at least will it take you to finish four courses?| A．A full year. | B．Several months. |
| C．Two semesters. | D．At least 20 - 25 hours. |
| A．By finding a good job. | B．By graduating with a degree. |
| C．By passing the final exam. | D．By learning much referred to his job. |
| A．A college website. | B．A course brochure. |
| C．An academic magazine. | D．An online advertisement. |
6 . Technology is likely to play a big part in reaching its climate goals in the future.
Fusion is the process that fires the sun. But some experts say it could someday power our homes. Fusion happens when the nuclei (核) of two atoms are subjected to extreme heat. This leads to the formation of a new larger atom and large amounts of energy. One problem is the process itself requires a large amount of energy. Developers of the technology haven’t yet performed a fusion reaction that releases more energy than it requires. In addition, running an electric power plant of fusion would require the resulting heat to be contained in an economical way.
Advanced nuclear plants would be smaller than today’s massive nuclear reactors. Experts say they could be used in rural areas and could take over for wind and solar power when the sun goes down or the wind dies. But advanced nuclear reactors are difficult and costly to build. Critics say they would also create more waste. And they would run on uranium (铀), which could make some advanced reactors more appealing to militants (激进分子) seeking materials to make weapons.
Currently, there are 15 direct air capture plants operating worldwide, getting CO directly from the air and puts the gas underground. The costs are currently high. But supporters say those costs will fall as the technology improves. They also say tax breaks for businesses could help the technology. But critics say offering large credits could actually lead to more plants continuing to burn fossil fuels.
Hydrogen (氢) can be mixed with natural gas to make a cleaner-burning fuel. This could power a fuel cell vehicle. Such a vehicle would release environmentally friendly water vapors.
So-called clean hydrogen can be produced using energy methods such as wind and solar. But those methods are more costly than “grey hydrogen”, which is made with fossil fuels. Geothermal power plants capture heat up to 370 degrees Celsius far below the earth’s surface. The heat creates steam that can turn turbines (涡轮机) to produce electricity. But the technology would need to greatly expand to become a major alternative to fossil fuels.
1. How does the author develop the passage？| A．By analyzing the cost. |
| B．By introducing the values. |
| C．By weighing the positive and negative. |
| D．By following the order of great importance. |
| A．Carbon Capture is in the theoretical stage. |
| B．Nuclear fusion has been widely used in families. |
| C．Grey hydrogen belongs to environmental protection energy |
| D．The advanced nuclear plants have hidden dangers of making weapons. |
| A．Geothermal power. | B．Carbon Capture. |
| C．Advanced Nuclear. | D．Fusion and Hydrogen. |
| A．New Issues Facing Climate Goals |
| B．Develop New Energy According to Local Conditions |
| C．What Are the Future Development Goals of Clean Energy？ |
| D．Which Technologies Could Help the World Reach Its Climate Goals？ |
7 . When Deborah hiked cycling to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in New York last November, she
She was certain that the bird needed
Her best choice was the rehab center,
On the subway, no one seemed particularly disturbed by the
Deborah called the rehab center on the way, and Tristan Higginbotham, an animal-care manager,
The staff got the swan back up on her webbed feet (蹼足). The swan even made a
It’s a(n)
| A．spotted | B．founded | C．witnessed | D．observed |
| A．attacked | B．stoned | C．hugged | D．approached |
| A．emotional | B．psychological | C．medical | D．mental |
| A．hurriedly | B．cautiously | C．curiously | D．instantly |
| A．knocked | B．arrived | C．occurred | D．struck |
| A．while | B．but | C．as | D．for |
| A．transfer | B．transform | C．transmit | D．transport |
| A．tour | B．trip | C．lift | D．elevator |
| A．ordinary | B．feathered | C．poisoned | D．fierce |
| A．phone | B．way | C．screen | D．seat |
| A．picked | B．looked | C．put | D．called |
| A．passenger | B．driver | C．swan | D．rescuer |
| A．smelling | B．digesting | C．swallowing | D．absorbing |
| A．pair | B．couple | C．boyfriend | D．girlfriend |
| A．Sadly | B．Apparently | C．Accidentally | D．Fortunately |
| A．until | B．since | C．before | D．after |
| A．disappointing | B．disturbing | C．inspiring | D．bothering |
| A．how long | B．how far | C．how often | D．how much |
| A．bike | B．car | C．bus | D．tube |
| A．assumption | B．conclusion | C．summary | D．combination |
Tu Youyou, a committed and patient scientist, was born in Ningbo, China,
Today we
10 . Just Being There
Mark and Ivan ran from the school bus to Mark's house. They had both tried out for the school soccer team, and the
Ivan didn't
Mark felt as if he had been hit in the stomach. “This isn't
“Let's talk to the coaches. Maybe they'll give you another
Ivan just
“Oh,no,” Mark thought. “Was Ivan about to
“At least you can sleep in on Saturdays,” he
No answer. Mark sighed. He wished he could
Even back in kindergarten（幼儿园）,Ivan had known how to do it. On the first day of kindergarten, Mark had been homesick and began to cry during the break. The other kids
Ivan finally
Mark stood up, too. “You mean when I beat you,” he said. Ivan laughed, and they headed outside. “Thanks,” said Ivan, nodding at mark. “
| A．photos | B．results | C．songs | D．films |
| A．book | B．piano | C．television | D．computer |
| A．team | B．match | C．name | D．plan |
| A．respond | B．care | C．agree | D．listen |
| A．excited | B．confused | C．frightened | D．amused |
| A．preparing | B．asking | C．searching | D．waiting |
| A．fair | B．funny | C．direct | D．popular |
| A．lesson | B．chance | C．example | D．job |
| A．nodded | B．shook | C．held | D．raised |
| A．cry | B．laugh | C．accept | D．leave |
| A．blamed | B．warned | C．comforted | D．promised |
| A．cheer | B．keep | C．wake | D．lift |
| A．ran | B．moved | C．crowded | D．jumped |
| A．talk | B．shout | C．rest | D．smile |
| A．changed | B．understood | C．hesitated | D．remained |
| A．Revising | B．Remembering | C．Treasuring | D．Managing |
| A．turned | B．opened | C．fixed | D．widened |
| A．shock | B．silence | C．surprise | D．satisfaction |
| A．safer | B．weaker | C．lonelier | D．better |
| A．Seriously | B．Immediately | C．Hopefully | D．Naturally |
