2 . World’s Best Summer Festivals

The Governors Music Festival

A relative newcomer to the summer music festival scene, the Governors Ball offers a variety of performers and a taste of New York culture. Visitors can watch shows from rock, electronic, and performers, all while tasting food from popular New York City restaurants. To take a break from the music, festival goers can participate in activities such as Silent Disco or lawn (草坪) games.

WHERE: New York City

WHEN: June 3-5

Roskilde

Created by two Danish college students, Roskilde has developed from a hippie (嬉皮士) gathering ground to a mainstream music festival. The festival attracts followers from all over the world to watch their favorite artists perform in large tents.

WHERE: Roskilde, Denmark

WHEN: June 25-July 2

Montreux Jazz Festival

Set on Lake Geneva’s beautiful shoreline, the Montreux Jazz Festival attracts a global audience. Founded in 1967 as a jazz-only festival, Montreux has since evolved into a two-week-long showcase that attracts more than 200,000 music enthusiasts. Performances don’t end on the shore; visitors can catch themed shows from boats and train cars.

WHERE: Montreux, Switzerland

WHEN: July 1-16

Rock al Parque

Rock al Parque is proud of an attendance of 88,600 visitors a day. Most music festivals require tickets, but the participation in the three-day festival is free of charge. Festival-goers line up to watch performances from some of Latin America’s most popular artists, but the festival also offers performances from international bands.

WHERE: Bogota, Colombia

WHEN: July 2-4

1. What can you do while visiting the Governors Music Festival?

A．Feed yourself.	B．Tour a famous park.
C．Enjoy Latin America music.	D．Watch outdoor performances.

2. What is the advantage of Rock al Parque?

A．It lasts the longest.	B．It is free to watch.
C．It is held in large tents.	D．It offers games for visitors.

3. Which of the following can you enjoy on the water?

A．Roskilde.	B．Rock al Parque.
C．Montreux Jazz Festival.	D．The Governors Music Festival.

3 . Here come four most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.

Basketball Club

Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from Grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.

Public Speaking Club

The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from Grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).

Yoga Club

Yoga not only improves balance, flexibility, and joint stability, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from Grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).

Media Club

The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from Grades 6 to 12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).

1. Which club will attract students who want to get both mental and physical benefits?

A．Basketball Club.

B．Public Speaking Club.

C．Yoga Club.

D．Media Club.

2. What will club members do at the Media Club?

A．Set up a school radio.	B．Write imaginary stories.
C．Learn public speaking skills.	D．Interview teachers and students.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a school introduction.	B．In a research paper.
C．In a history textbook.	D．In a guidebook.

5 . Discover Nature Schools Programs

Becoming Bears(Kindergarten－2 grade)

By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation(冬眠)．After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves.(1.5－2 hours)

Whose Clues?(3－5 grade)

Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places.(3－4 hours)

Winged Wonders(3－5 grade)

Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go bird­watching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do hands­on activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3－4 hours)

Exploring Your Watershed(6－8 grade)

We all depend on clean water. Examining how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see first­hand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem.

·Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.

·All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.

·To take part in a program, please email dcprogramsmdc.mo.gov.

1. What can kids do at Becoming Bears?

A．Watch bears' performances.	B．Take care of bears.
C．Learn how to survive a bear attack.	D．Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears.

2. Which one will kids who are interested in plants choose?

A．Whose Clues?	B．Exploring Your Watershed
C．Becoming Bears	D．Winged Wonders

3. What do all the four programs have in common according to the passage?

A．have the same teaching hours	B．have outdoor activities
C．are offered during summer holidays	D．are designed for primary school students

6 . I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country. The list below introduces 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.

Babbel—Learn Languages

Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step when learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. The downside is that for full access to everything you need to pay a monthly subscription, but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!

Duolingo: Learn Languages Free

The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It is incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little hit of time every day.

Tandem : Language Exchange

Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $ 1 a day.

busuu—Learn English

This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue. You can enjoy advanced functions by subscribing to the service.

1. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To sell apps to language learners.	B．To recommend language learning apps.
C．To teach language learners to use apps.	D．To teach languages through apps.

2. Which app suits you best if you want to learn through communication?

A．Babbel—Learn Languages.	B．Duolingo: Learn Languages Free.
C．Tandem: Language Exchange.	D．Busuu—Learn English.

3. What do the apps have in common?

A．They cover all languages.	B．They focus on grammar.
C．They contain many tests.	D．They are free to download.

7 . City: Hangzhou

Launched: 2008

Size: 2,965 stations/ 69,750 bikes

Price: $28.59 deposit(押金) + time charge

While taking a look at this city, you may see the best bike sharing in the world. As the second on the planet by size, the Hangzhou Public Bicycle System is one of the most common and useful shares, largely because it’s combined with public transportation: a single card can be used in subway, bus, taxi and bike sharing. Residents and tourists can put down a deposit of 200 Chinese Yuan (about $29) and ride for an hour for free in this scenic city. Each additional hour costs only $0.15. It was also the first new-generation bike-sharing system in China.

City: Barcelona

Launched: 2007

Size: 420 stations/6,000 bikes

Price: $61.93 per year

Barcelona’s Bicycling Program developed Spain’s bike-sharing business in a big way. This program took off like wildfire on wheels, and because four times bigger in one year. It inspired different copycat programs all over the country. Today, Spain has 132 bike-sharing systems. The program is one of the world’s most respected and popular shares. But it is only open to residents and tourists are not allowed to use them.

City: Paris

Launched: 2007

Size: l,751 stations/23,900 bikes

Price: $38. 52 per year/ $2.26 per day

Bike sharing in Paris is the star of the world. Launched in 2007, it is the world’s largest outside of China. Cheap by American standards, you can ride around Paris on a $1.7 day pass—the first half hour of each trip is free. Because this system covers the city with an average of 50 stations per square mile, it’s a favourite with both locals and tourists.

1. What do we know about Barcelona’s Bicycling Program?

A．It has driven the development of Spain’s bike sharing.

B．It has once been ruined by fire accidents.

C．It is popular among travellers.

D．It consists of 175,000 bikes.

2. How much should you pay to ride a shared bike in Paris?

A．Nothing for an hour.

B．$61.93 per year.

C．$2.26 per day.

D．$1.7 per day.

3. What do the Hangzhou Public Bicycle System and bike sharing in Paris have in common?

A．They are open to both locals and tourists.	B．They have the same amount of stations.
C．They were founded in the same year.	D．They require a deposit of over $30.

10 . Ten years after introducing “Google Glass”, Alphabet Inc. has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses. The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.

A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public this week during the yearly Google I/O developer conference. Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.

The first Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw. That caused widespread privacy concerns. The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look. The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.

A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability, but did not provide additional details. The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera. A demonstration explained that a person, wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language, can see the spoken words in their own language. The description showed translations involving English, Mandarin, Spanish and American Sign Language.

The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development. The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world. This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps, as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence.

Eddie Chung, a director of product management at Google, spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses. “What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers, taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,” he said.

1. What can we learn about the smart eyeglasses?

A．They have a kind of science-fiction look.	B．They can translate some languages into oral English.
C．They will be equipped with a camera.	D．They can help certain people remove language barriers.

2. What’s the purpose of this text?

A．To share a wearable computer device on sale.	B．To advertise the smart eyeglasses for sale.
C．To introduce a new product in development.	D．To show the development of Google Glass Device.

3. Who are the smart eyeglasses most likely intended for?

A．Deaf men at international conferences.	B．E-readers reading foreign original works.
C．Japanese talking with Frenchmen.	D．Travellers searching and viewing maps abroad.

4. What’s Eddie Chung’s attitude towards the new eyeglasses?

A．Concerned.

B．Doubtful.

C．Disapproving.

D．Positive.