1 . Four Best Natural Parks in America
Everglades National Park, Florida
Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical (亚热带) wilderness reserve in America. This amazing destination is a 1.5-million-acre ocean of grass which flows gradually from central Florida all the way south to the sea. This makes it -an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like manatee, American crocodile, and Florida jaguar.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park is home to one of the largest canyons in the world. If you visit between mid-May and mid-October, you can see the Canyon from the North Rim. About 90% of all visitors see it from the “South Rim”, because it is open all year and has easy-to-get-to overlooks.
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
The caves house 200 animals, most of them being invertebrate (无脊椎) species. 42 of these species live in total darkness. These caves are incredible enough to be featured in Planet Earth——a must-see BBC documentary series.
Olympic National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park has a little bit of everything rugged Pacific coastline, high mountain peaks, broad sandy beaches, clear lakes, rain forests. With such a wide variety of ecosystems, Olympic is one of the most diverse wilderness areas in the United States. The park is an important habitat for species like wild salmon (鲑鱼), northern spotted owls.
Olympic National Park is very large and there are no roads that cross the park. If you visit in April or May, you may see gray whales pass by on their way to Alaska.
1. What animals live in the Everglades National Park?| A．Northern spotted owls. | B．Invertebrate animals. |
| C．Gray whales. | D．American crocodiles. |
| A．Grand Canyon National Park. | B．Mammoth Cave National Park. |
| C．Everglades National Park. | D．Olympic National Park. |
| A．It is open all year. |
| B．It has a rich biodiversity. |
| C．It is located in the state of Kentucky. |
| D．It has easy roads for visitors to drive across the park. |
2 . A Day with a Dickens Descendant (后裔)
Sunday, 23rd July
The Charles Dickens Museum is very happy to welcome Lucinda Dickens Hawksley for a full day of adventure this weekend. The three times great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Lucinda is returning to her family’s historic London home to share some exciting projects with you.
9:00 am — Our Dickens Day begins with a virtual talk presented by Lucinda in celebration of Christmas in July. This festive event is for people down under celebrating Christmas in midwinter, and is timed so that friends in Australia and New Zealand can join. Streamed online, this is a wonderful way to get into the festive spirit. For those in the Northern Hemisphere (北半球), or for people who just don’t fancy celebrating Christmas in July, this is still a wonderful way of understanding how Dickens came to write one of his most famous books, A Christmas Carol.
2:00 pm — Lucinda will be on-site, here at the museum, to deliver a short talk on her brand new book, Dickens and Travel. This remarkable book takes a look at how Dickens enthusiasm for adventure and travel helped influence his famous stories.
2:30 pm-3:30 pm — If you’ve ever wanted to meet a Dickens descendant, now is your chance. Lucinda will be in the Boardroom to sign copies of her new book and greet visitors.
4:00 pm — Lucinda will finish her day at the museum with another short talk on her new book.
Copies of Dickens and Travel, as well as other books by Lucinda, will be available for purchase from our museum shop, or you can pre-order through our online shop. We hope to see you virtually, or in person, this weekend!
1. What is the purpose of Lucinda’s online talk?| A．To celebrate Christmas south of the equator. | B．To recall her three times great-grandfather. |
| C．To memorialize her favorite festival in July. | D．To appreciate Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. |
| A．Show visitors around the museum. | B．Sign copies of Dickens’ novels. |
| C．Meet with Dickens’ admirers. | D．Give a talk on her new book. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
3 . There's so much to see in London, it's hard to know where to start. We've put together some of the city' s most famous landmarks and attractions.
Explore the city on foot, by bike or by boat and enjoy the fresh air.
There is a wealth of useful information available online. For more ideas and suggested itineraries for the perfect day out try:
VisitLondon www.visitlondon.com
VisitBritain www.visitbritain.com
Visit www.visitbritainshop.com to pre-buy tickets for London and UK-wide attractions, sightseeing tours, shows, events and more in your local language and currency.
Southbank walking tour
This self-guided walk along the southern bank of the River Thames explores one of the liveliest areas of central London.
How to get there:
Travel by bus or tube to Waterloo and walk to the Southbank or take the River Bus to Embankment Pier and walk across Hungerford Bridge.
At the end of the walk, cross Tower Bridge and return to central London from the north side of river via Tower Hill Tube Station on the District or Circle Line, or on a route 15 bus to Aldwych/Somerset House.
Southbank
Major theatre, concert and arts centre with a lively series of events.
Gabriel's Wharf
Home to a fascinating mix of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
Oxo Tower
Design-led boutiques and eighth floor riverside dining with impressive views.
Global Theatre
A reconstruction of Shakespeare's original Global Theatre.
Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge
A world-famous collection of art in style.
The Clink
A museum built on the site of one of England’s oldest and most infamous prisons.
The Golden Hinde
A full-sized model of Sir Francis Drake's ship.
Borough Market
A must-see market for any food lover.
Southwark Cathedral
Located by the River Thames,this is London's oldest cathedral.
Tower Bridge
One of the world's best recognized bridges.
For more routes, visit our online journey planner tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner.
1. Which website provides service for visitors to buy tickets in advance?| A．www.visitlondon.com. | B．www.visitbritainshop.com |
| C．www.visitbritain.com. | D．ftl.gov.uk/journeyplanner |
| A．Oxo Tower. | B．Gabriel's Wharf. |
| C．Southwark Cathedral. | D．Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge. |
| A．It has many scenic spots worth seeing. | B．It has the world's oldest cathedral. |
| C．It' s home to many famous artists. | D．It's well-known for its countless bridges. |
4 . The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History has fossils from all over the world, and yet many come from the areas surrounding the museum itself. Here, we make a list of fossil hotspots.
Calvert Cliffs State Park—Lusby, Maryland
One location where you can have access to the cliffs is at Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby, Maryland. Just a 1.8-mile walk from the parking lot, you can make a thorough search of the open beach with a small tool for remnants(遗迹) of prehistoric sea life.
Stratford Hall—Stratford, Virginia
About 17 million years earlier, during the Miocene era, the Stratford Hall’s 150-foot-high cliffs were actually part of the seafloor. Due to irresponsible fossil hunting practices, however, visitors must buy tickets (＄8 for adults and＄5 for kids) to enter the 100-yard-long collecting area. The Stratford Hall still offers guided tours that are typically about four hours long.
Purse State Park—Nanjemoy, Maryland
Just over an hour’s drive south of Washington, D. C, Purse State Park is located on a stretch of the banks of the Potomac River called Wades Bay. Most of the fossils you’ll find at this site are from the late Paleocene—specifically the Aquia Formation rock layer, which is 55 to 59 million years old. Look at the small stones carefully, in which the teeth of a wide variety of sharks and bony fish species can be found.
Dinosaur Park—Laurel, Maryland
Dinosaur Park usually serves as an outdoor laboratory, where the public can work alongside paleontologists(古生物学家). Hundreds of fossils discovered by visitors have been collected and catalogued(记载) to date, increasing our knowledge about ancient ecosystem that once existed there.
1. How much should a family of two adults and a kid pay to visit the 100-yard-long collecting area?| A．＄13. | B．＄18. | C．＄21. | D．＄24. |
| A．At Calvert Cliffs State Park. | B．At Purse State Park. |
| C．At Stratford Hall. | D．At Dinosaur Park. |
| A．make people figure out their history clearly |
| B．help people learn about the ancient ecosystem |
| C．let people better know the present and the future |
| D．draw people’s attention to the outdoor laboratory |
5 . Book Reviews
Backward Science
Author: Clive Gifford
Publisher: QED Publishing
Price:£12
Immersed in our current surroundings, technology and way of life, it can be easy to take all this for granted. But what would.life be like without the comfort we are provided with through healthcare or the transport we depend on daily? From complex gadgets to simplistic items such as a toilet to use or paper to write on, all the technology in this book will leave you both thankful for a different aspect of your life and equipped with the historical stories of the people behind them.
Anatomicum Activity Book
Author:Jennifer Z Paxton
Publisher: Big Picture Press
Price:£10
The human body and its complicated composition can be hard to wrap your head around sometimes. However, this activity book combines the educational information of a textbook and the fun of a puzzle book. From labelling parts of the lungs to matching up internal systems, this book is a great way to bring fun into human biology. Filled with interesting facts about he human body and how it functions, this activity book is great for the whole family to enjoy.
Apollo 13 Owners' Workshop Manual
Author:David Baker
Publisher: Haynes
Price:£22
You couldn' t find a more qualified person to write this Haynes manual:author David Baker isn't just any old physicist or engineer; he was actually here in NASA's mission control room in 1970, working on getting the crew of Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. He’'s also an award-winning journalist who's written well over 100 books on all facets of space science and exploration.
The World's Most Amazing Dinosaurs
Author:Various
Publisher:Sona Books
Price:£18
Providing an insight into the varied species that inhabited our planet over 65 million years ago,every page brings these long-extinct characters back to life. The illustrations not only show you what they might have looked like,but are filled with interesting annotations to explain the purpose of the dinosaurs' every feature. Surprising details of their colour, texture, internal organs and skeletal structure are presented through cutaway graphics alongside educated opinions from expert palaeontologists.
1. Which book explores the inventions we encounter every day?| A．The World's Most Amazing Dinosaurs. |
| B．Apollo 13 Owners\' Workshop Manual. |
| C．Anatomicum Activity Book. |
| D．Backward Science. |
| A．are wondering what life was like in the past |
| B．are doing research on space science |
| C．are confused about the human body |
| D．are curious about animals |
| A．He was one of the crew of Apollo 13. |
| B．He knew the precise details of Apollo 13. |
| C．He designed NASA\'s mission control room. |
| D．He worked as an engineer until the year of 1970. |
6 . NASA Student Competitions
NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge
Teams of high school and college students are challenged to design and build a human-powered vehicle to travel across the simulated(模拟的) surface of another world. The course includes 14 roadblocks and 5 tasks, and teams must successfully follow NASA instructions. Each U.S. school may enter up to two teams. For international entries, no more than four teams from each country will be accepted.
International Team Registration Deadline: July 12
U.S. Team Registration Deadline: August 16
NASA Lunabotics Competition
Lunabotics challenges teams to design, build and run their autonomously operated robot, travel through simulated off-world areas and dig the simulated lunar soil. This challenge includes presentations and demonstrations, and a systems engineering paper explaining the methodology the team uses to design and build their robot.
Registration Deadline: July 18
NASA SUITS Design Challenge
NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS) gives students an authentic engineering design experience supporting NASA’s Artemis mission—landing American astronauts safely on the Moon by 2024! This activity challenges students to design and create spacesuit information displays within AR environments.
Proposal Deadline: July 25
2020 BIG Idea Challenge
NASA’s 2020 Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-changing (BIG) Idea Challenge is open to teams of 5 to 20 students. Teams are challenged to submit proposals for sample lunar payloads(有效载荷) that demonstrate technology systems needed for exploration and science in the permanently shadowed regions in and near the Moon’s polar regions. Selected teams will receive awards from $50,000 to $180,000 to bring their ideas to life!
Entry Deadline: August 16
1. John, a student who is good at designing vehicles, can enter______________.| A．2020 BIG Idea Challenge | B．NASA Lunabotics Competition |
| C．NASA SUITS Design Challenge | D．NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge |
| A．They need to finish building their robot on July 18. |
| B．They have to complete a course of 5 tasks. |
| C．They need to create their own simulated environments. |
| D．They should write a paper showing how they build their robot. |
| A．They both require submitting proposals before August. |
| B．They both ask participants to bring their ideas to life. |
| C．They are both preparations for Moon exploration. |
| D．Both of them will present winners with big awards. |
7 . If you’re in an area with poor air quality levels, or if an infectious illness has been going around, wearing an N95 face mask is a great way to protect your lungs and overall health.
Why to choose N95 face mask
N95 face masks are a great choice for protecting your lungs from dry particles（颗粒） in the air, which could include dust, or biological viruses. You can wear one when there’s been a flu outbreak in your area, or if pollutants or a fire has made air quality poor. These masks are made of structured, lightweight foam and fit over your nose and mouth.
How to choose N95 face mask
Depending on the particular N95 mask you choose, available sizes range from extra small and small to medium and large. If possible, try on a couple of sizes before you purchase one. Make sure the mask feels right and doesn’t slip on your face.
Store your masks correctly
Face masks tend to have large market in demand and sell out fast during certain times, such as during an outbreak of an infectious illness or when a region experiences intense pollution. Be always prepared by having some on hand for you and each of your family members. You can click the link below to purchase some. It’s necessary for you to have 2-3 masks per family member.
1. Which item can’t be prevented by N95 mask？| A．flu viruses | B．damp air particles |
| C．dust particles | D．fire smoke |
| A．choose right-sized masks for yourself |
| B．make masks move fluently on face |
| C．choose same-sized masks for families |
| D．buy different-sized masks for yourself |
| A．fashion magazine | B．grocery leaflet |
| C．online shopping mall | D．outdoor advertisement |
8 . The following "green" hotels from across the world offer guests an eco-friendly and world-class holiday experience.
Hi Hotel, Nice, France
Offering a private beach and rooftop pool, the Hi Hotel Eco Spa Beach has received Green Globe certification for using recycled paper, organic(有机的)paint, eco-friendly cleaning products and organic food.
Garonga Safari Camp, Phalaborwa, South Africa
A high-class 12-bed camp in South Africa, the hotel supports the local community. Locals are offered employment opportunities, with potential for career development, while food and goods are sourced locally where possible. Additionally, guests are invited to offset their carbon footprint by helping with the planting and growing of Spesbok Trees in the Eastern Cape.
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, Maldives
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa combines environment and modern design to offer guests the luxurious experience. Various parts of the hotel are built over the water in the Indian Ocean in order to reduce interference(干扰)with the natural environment.
The Park Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India
Located within a 10-minute car ride from the centre of Hyderabad. The Park Hyderaba's exterior(外部)makes full use of natural light, reducing the need for electricity. Green transportation, bikes and electric cars, is encouraged.
Spice Island Beach Resort, St. George's，Grenada
Owned and run by Sir Royston Hopkin and his family, Spice Island Beach Resort is a luxurious destination for guests hoping to bathe in the natural beauty of the Isle of Spice. It uses solar heating and all forms of energy conservation. Smoking of any kind is forbidden in the areas or the hotel.
1. What's special about Hi Hotel?| A．It puts a ban on cars. |
| B．It provides green food. |
| C．It encourages guests to plant trees. |
| D．It offers employment opportunities to the locals. |
| A．It is partly built over the sea. | B．It has simply-decorated rooms. |
| C．It makes full use of natural light. | D．It uses eco-friendly cleaning products. |
| A．Hi Hotel. | B．The Park Hyderabad. |
| C．Garonga Safari Camp. | D．Spice Island Beach Resort. |
9 . Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage(遗产), Chester is a dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants for you to discover, tempting you to visit again and again.
Travelling to Chester?Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport — whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel in Chester city centre is via park and ride facilities, which are parking lots with public transportation.
Hotels?From bed & breakfasts to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure your room is just a click away!
Sightseeing and Tours?One of the best ways to see Chester is by a guided tour and you have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester’s historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.
1. What can we know about Chester from the first paragraph?| A．It is a newly built city. |
| B．It is the best city in the UK. |
| C．It is rich in the deep culture and modern touch. |
| D．Many of its city walls were completed by British people. |
| A．By bus. | B．By bicycle. |
| C．By rail. | D．By taxi. |
| A．Choose a bus tour. | B．Join a guided tour. |
| C．Take a traditional walk. | D．Swim down the river. |
10 . Where Is Spring Break
Where is Spring Break going to be? The options are endless. Do you want to get your blood pumping from thrilling travels? Look no further! These tours and destinations will keep you on your toes all week long.
Panama: This underrated destination is a little-known secret of the most travelers! Through this tour you’ll get to hike, snorkel (浮潜) and explore all the best sights this beautiful country has to offer! Eight days tours for $ 250 / day.
Canada: This diverse country is full of options. Explore the East of Canada and visit cities such as Montreal, Quebec or Toronto. If you’re feeling adventurous, explore the Western part of the country with a Canadian Rockies Tour. During this twelve days tour you will hike a glacier to beautiful scenery and wander through postcard-worthy villages. Tours to Canada for $200 / day.
Iceland: Check off one of the seven wonders of the world with a tour of the Northern Lights and Golden Circle. Spend seven days full of adventure like hiking glaciers, snowshoeing through Thingvellir National Park, relaxing in the Geysir Hot Springs and of course experiencing the glory of the Northern Lights! Seven days tours for $ 300 / day.
South Africa: Discover the diverse culture and wildlife that makes up South Africa. Your tour plan includes a journey along the coast known as “Rainbow Nation.” Here you will enjoy beautiful scenery, a hunting travel through Addo Elephant National Park and the wildlife in Tsitsikarnma National Park. Nine days tours for $230 / day.
1. What is the common characteristic of the travels mentioned in the text?| A．Exciting. | B．Risky. |
| C．Educational. | D．Environmental. |
| A．is not as famous as the other three |
| B．you can go to for enjoying surfing |
| C．offers an option to hike in the park |
| D．takes the most time of the four tours |
| A．Panama. | B．Canada. |
| C．Iceland. | D．South Africa. |
| A．Tourists can take a hot shower only in Iceland. |
| B．Tourists can hike glaciers in both Canada and Iceland. |
| C．Canada offers Rockies Tour for tourists to explore the East. |
| D．Tourists can enjoy a hunting travel through Tsitsikamma National Park. |
