1 . ABCmouse

ABCmouse is one of the most well-known learn to read apps for children. With its expert-made curriculum, the program offers endless hours of content for children aged 2 to 8. The interactive app offers thousands of activities to help develop this essential skill, with lessons that expose students to math, arts, and science at age-appropriate levels too. The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.

Homer

Homer provides a personalized learning path for children aged 2 to 8. Children will learn reading, math, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Instead of a one-size-fits-most approach, Homer customizes learning plans and allows students to take the lead in deciding what they want to work on. The price point is in line with similar apps at about $5 per month after a free trial, or roughly $60 for a full year or $100 for lifetime access.

Hooked on Phonics

Hooked on Phonics is an exceptional tool for homeschoolers, with a wide range of lessons, games, and fun activities. It is one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read, and its integrated system makes it an ideal option for homeschooling students. Children are introduced to each new concept through a series of fun activities, videos, and even songs. The system is a little bit pricier than other apps, at about $16 per month after a trial month for roughly $1.

FarFaria

FarFaria invites children to join in on a magic al adventure that includes island hopping and the choice between reading the story or having it narrated completely with fun, magical animation. While the free membership offers one story a day, paid subscribers unlock access to unlimited adventures at roughly $8 per month. Readers can either read the books themselves or take advantage of the “read to me” option to have stories read aloud by professional narrators.

1. For an annual subscription to ABCmouse, how much does a family need to pay?

A．$54.

B．$105.

C．$126.

D．$180.

2. Which app best suits children who are taught at home?

A．ABCmouse.	B．Homer.
C．Hooked on Phonics.	D．FarFaria.

3. Which section of newspaper is this text probably taken from?

A．Finance.

B．Science.

C．Culture.

D．Education.

2 . Best Movies of 2023

Determining the “best” movies is subjective and can vary depending on personal tastes and preferences. However, here are some highly rated movies from 2023 that received positive reviews.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
140 min |Animation, Action, Adventure
☆Rate 8.7

Miles Morales travels across the Multiverse, where he meets a team of Spider-People. When the heroes fight over how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.

Directors: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson

Votes: 310,763

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3
150 min |Action, Adventure, Comedy
☆Rate 7.9

Still depressed from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill gathers his team to defend the universe and one of their own — a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.

Director: James Gunn

Votes: 350,483

Wonka
116 min |Adventure, Comedy, Family
☆Rate 7.4

With dreams of opening a shop in a city known for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a group of greedy chocolatiers.

Director: Paul King

Votes: 9,342

Barbie (I)
114 min |Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
☆Rate 7

Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.

Director: Greta Gerwig

Votes: 403,759

Click here to see more and vote for your favorite movies of 2023.

1. Which movie gives an insight into the meaning of heroes?

A．Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.	B．Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.
C．Wonka.	D．Barbie (I).

2. Who may be most attracted by Wonka?

A．Science fiction addicts.	B．Action movie fans.
C．Chocolate enthusiasts.	D．Doll lovers.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A movie magazine.	B．A movie website.
C．A movie poster.	D．An academic paper on movies.

3 .

The Mobile Phone Museum Date: October 15-19 Age:15-17 Have you given a call with a mobile phone? Here are all kinds of mobile phones at a different time. You can learn about their history and even give calls with certain mobile phone in a special DIY room.	The Tea Art Museum Date: October 23-29 Age:17-20 Do you enjoy drinking tea? It’s a relaxing place for enjoying tea and its art. Here you can learn how to make a perfect cup of tea with beautiful sets. And you are sure to know about the history of tea and watch the tea preparation! Tel:768-4030
The Clothing Museum Date: November 15-19 Age:9-14 Whether you are a boy or a girl, you are serious about your dressing. Here you can know how clothing is made of and what clothes around the world are mostly like. If you like, you may learn how to color some kinds of cloth in a special class. Tel:376-9060	The Science Museum Date: November11-25 Age:8-11 You can experience many high-technology products here, such as IT, robots, VR games video arts and so on. And you can explore what   a future city will be like. Here are some science classes for you to choose. It’ll be wonderful. Come for fun! Tel:376-9060

1. The program at the Mobile Phone Museum lasts for ________.

A．five days

B．a week

C．ten days

D．two weeks

2. If you’re interested in the program about clothes, you can phone________.

A．856-3050

B．768-4030

C．568-7080

D．376-9060

3. An eighteen-year-old student can take part in the program at________.

A．the Mobile Phone Museum	B．the Tea Art Museum
C．the Clothing Museum	D．the Science Museum

4. In the Science Museum, you can________.

A．use certain mobile phones	B．enjoy tea and its art
C．learn about dressing	D．experience many kinds of high-technology products

5. From the passage, we can know________.

A．all four programs happen in summer.

B．three programs are about high-technology.

C．all four programs are about high-technology

D．There’re science classes at the Science Museum

4 . JOIN TODAY

Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of English Heritage sites with an annual membership.

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP	JOINT MEMBERSHIP	INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
FAMILY 1 ADULT Family of one adult and up to 6 children £69 for a year	JOINT ADULT Two adults aged 18 years+ £120 for a year	INDIVIDUAL ADULT One adult aged 26 years+ £69 for a year
FAMILY 2 ADULTS Family of two adults and up to 12 children £120 for a year	JOINT SENIOR Two adults aged 65 years+ £96 for a year	SENIOR One adult aged 65 years+ £63 for a year

**   Up to 6 kids go free with each adult.

MEMBERSHIP PACK Become a Member to receive: UNLIMITED ACCESS to over 400 historic places Free MEMBERS’HANDBOOK to plan days out Reduced price entry to our EVENTS FREE ENTRY for up to six children MEMBERS-ONLY MAGAZINE FREE PARKING at English Heritage sites MEMBERS’REWARDS offers on great brands

NEED HELP? SPEAK TO US Our Membership Team are on hand if you have any questions about a new, or existing membership. Monday-Sat, 9am-5pm. TELEPHONE:0370 333 1181 FAQS Got a question? See if we have answered it already in our Frequently Asked Questions.

1. How much should two seniors with three kids pay at least to own annual memberships?

A．£69.

B．£96.

C．£108.

D．£120.

2. What is one of the member benefits of English Heritage sites?

A．Free access to its historic sites.

B．Guided outing activities.

C．Zero admission to its events.

D．Discounted car-parking fee.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To educate.

B．To entertain.

C．To analyze.

D．To inform.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The origin of advertising.

B．The prosperity (繁荣) of advertising.

C．The importance of advertising.

2. What’s the financial source of the mass media?

A．Advertisements.

B．The private businesses.

C．The local governments.

3. What does the speaker talk about at last?

A．Ways of advertising.

B．The popularity of advertisements.

C．People’s opinions on advertising.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The farming-themed reality show Become a Farmer has taken Chinese social media by storm,     1     (shine) a light on agriculture. In an effort to link young individuals     2     the agricultural industry, the 50-episode reality show tackles the topic by inviting 10 young men from various fields     3     (experience) life on the farmland. It offers appeal for farming practices and modern agricultural production.

    4     (produce) by iQIYI, Become a Farmer is an interactive reality show. Ten young men aged between 18 and 27 devoted themselves to such farming     5     (activity) as sowing, irrigating, and harvesting in Sandun of Hangzhou City in East China’s Zhejiang Province. They set out with     6     (limit) resources, including a piece of land, poor houses and a few ponds, and     7     (gradual) built their lives from almost nothing.

To sell their products, the cast members established     8     official company. They used livestreams on social media to sell their goods, which became a huge success -- for instance, all 1,000 rose gift boxes     9     (sell) out in seconds.

The reality series has generated interest in farming among the young and has appeared as a rewarding show     10     not only entertains but also educates. Its success is reflected in the incredible praise it has won on platforms like Weibo.

7 . Produce recall

Healthfast Vitamins (维生素) and Wellbeing wishes to inform its outlets and customers that foreign material has been found in some bottles and containers of its vitamins and supplements (补充剂).

Batches (批次) affected

You will find the batch number printed on the bottom of the bottle or container.

Goodnight Formula3 P6617-P6628

Healthfast Diet Support tablets N5990-N5992

Anti-stress Formula DR5938-DR5941

Genuine Vitamin A UI4004-UI4008

If the batch number has worn off or you have any questions relating to the recall, please call 1800 9888 7777. Alternatively, you may enquire at the outlet where the purchase was made.

These products are available nationwide, but reports of faulty items have come from the Sussex Cove area, leading us to believe that they have been tampered with ( 擅自改动) locally. However, in the interests of security, we urge all customers who have products from the list above to return them immediately, either to the point of purchase or via post to the head office (Freepost SU 9877). If you have opened the bottle or container, please inspect and report any irregularities.

Refund

We will provide a refund for any unopened bottle or container from the list above, no questions asked. If you have consumed vitamins or supplements from the affected batches, we would be grateful if you could complete the attached survey and report the place of purchase of the product. Please note that our children’s supplement range and Sportsboost vitamins have not been affected and do not need to be returned.

Healthfast Vitamins and Wellbeing will pay a reward of up to $20, 000 for information leading to the conviction (定罪) of any person found guilty of tampering with its products. If you have such information, please contact Regina Giese, Customer Relations Manager, at rgiese@healthfast. co.

1. Which of the following batches of products is being recalled?

A．Genuine Vitamin A UI4010.	B．Anti-stress Formula DR5936.
C．Healthfast Diet Support tablets N5991.	D．Goodnight Formula3 P6615.

2. What should you do if you have eaten an affected product?

A．Report where you bought it.	B．Contact Regina Giese.
C．Post the empty container to the head office.	D．Go to the hospital for a check-up immediately.

3. What will Healthfast offer for details of the crime of tampering with its products?

A．Free children’s supplements.	B．Quality Sportsboost vitamins.
C．A total refund.	D．Reward money.

8 . EO Photography Competition 2024

       Thank you to everyone who participated in the Climate Crisis Photography Competition 2023. The winners will be announced on our website and be notified (通知) via email by September 23, 2023.
       The Winner of the Earth. Org “Overall Best Environmental Photo” 2023 will be awarded US $500. The winners of the two sub-categories “Wildlife in Peril” 2023 and “Climate Action” 2023 will be awarded US $250 each.
       Our Nature and Wildlife Photo Competition 2024 is now open for submissions (提交), where you will have the opportunity to show your work to the world, and win one of three cash prizes. All entries must be received by April 26th, 2024.
EO Photography Competition 2024: Categories
1.Wildlife in Peril
       Document or highlight the biodiversity and wildlife struggles caused by climate change and human activities. For example: trapped or endangered animals.
2.Climate Action
       Photographs that capture (拍摄) environmental protests, climate solutions in practice, or actions promoting change.
Note:
        Don’t submit: photographs of pets, images that are blurry (模糊的) or beautiful landscape works that do not show the theme of the categories.
How To Enter
       To enter the EO Climate Crisis Photography Competition 2024, participants must submit their best 3 photographs for each category (max 6 altogether).
       Please use the following format (格式) for submitting your photos: “Category_Name”. If you don’t submit your photos using the format, they will not be considered.
2024 Prizes
       All winners will be invited to take over the Earth. Org Instagram page for a week each.
       All winners will be interviewed for articles on Earth. Org and given the chance to show their work in our articles.
       Winners will be announced on our website and notified via email by June 21st, 2024.
       The 20 best photos selected from all participants will also be invited to join our network of EO Photographers.
2024 Photography Competition Judges
       They will be announced on September 29th, 2023.
1. What is the final date for competition entries to be submitted?

A．September 23rd, 2023.	B．September 29th, 2023.
C．April 26th, 2024.	D．June 21st, 2024.

2. Which of the following will not be accepted?

A．Submitting photographs of wildlife.

B．Using the “Category_Name” format.

C．Showing the theme of protecting nature.

D．Submitting 6 photographs for each category.

3. What is the award that all winners will get?

A．US $500 in prize money.

B．Their works shown in Earth. Org’ s articles.

C．Becoming Earth. Org’s full-time photographers.

D．Taking over the Earth. Org Instagram page for a month.

9 . Enter the 2023 Short Story Competition Here

Ariana Fais has lots of books on her shelf but one takes pride of place(显要位置). It’s her own story, The Unexpected Friendship, which was published after she won the Kids News Short Story Competition a few years back as a Grade 2 student. Now aged 11 and in Grade 5, Ariana is a writer of stories and poetry. As well as her Short Story Competition victory in 2020, Ariana was a runner-up(亚军) in last year’s event. And she’s already tossing around(辗转不安) new plot ideas for this year.

About the Short Story Competition

The Kids News Short Story Competition runs from May 1 to 26 and is free to enter. The competition has four age groups: Kindergarten to Year 2;Years 3-4;Years 5-6 and Years 7-9. Stories must be between 250 and 750 words for students in Kindergarten to Year 4 and between 500 and 1,000 words for students in Years 5 to 9.

A group of judges, led by award-winning author Jackie French, will choose the winning entries, with short stories of the first prize winner in each age category published into a printed book with a personally designed cover.

For the first time, each age category winner will also receive a Harper Collins Children’s Books Mentorship, which will include personalized feedback(反馈) on their story from the Harper Collins editorial team and the chance to ask them about writing and publishing. Teachers can submit their students’ entries using the online entry from below.

1. Why is Ariana Fais mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．To spread her story.	B．To admire her ability.
C．To attract participants.	D．To promote the talent.

2. What is the maximum number of words for an eight-year-old contestant?

A．250 words.

B．500 words.

C．750 words.

D．1.000 words.

3. Who will communicate with the winners about writing and publishing?

A．Ariana Fais.	B．Jackie French.
C．Several judges.	D．Harper Collins editors.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Danny?

A．A clerk.

B．A waiter.

C．A chef.

2. Where is Danny working now?

A．In a restaurant.

B．In a hotel.

C．In a cafe.

3. What is Danny going to do next?

A．Make a cake.

B．Give a short speech.

C．Talk to his customers.