1 . How to Apply China Visa (签证)

How to apply China visa is the most concerned question for international tourists who plan to travel to China. Here you will find the useful information about China visa requirements and instructions.

China Visa Requirements

▶The valid (有效的) passport

Original passport valid for at least 6 months with blank visa pages, and a photocopy of data page (with your photo on it)

▶China visa application form and photo

The applicants must fill in a complete visa application form and attach it with a recent-taken colour passport photo.

So what is the requirement of the photo? The photo you submit must be passport-type (bare-head, full face) and standard with the correct dimension and background colour.

▶Effective proof of legal stay or resident status (it applies to those who do not apply for China visa in their countries of citizenship).

Supporting Application Documents

For C-Visa, a letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant authority from China side shall be provided.

For D-Visa, the original and a photocopy of foreign permanent residence identification form issued by China’s Ministry of Public Security shall be provided.

For F-Visa, an invitation letter issued by relevant authorities or individuals from China side shall be provided.

For G-Visa, an onward air (train, bus, ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the third country or region shall be provided.

For L-Visa, the tour itinerary (行程) and documents with round trip flight tickets and accommodation reservations, or an invitation letter issued by relevant authorities or individuals from Chinese side shall be provided.

For M-Visa, documents of business activity, trade fair invitation letter or other invitation letter issued by trade partners in China shall be provided.

Further reading: click the link China visa knowledge and types.

1. In what situation do people have to prove the legal stay for the application?

A．Not being in his country of nationality.

B．Without documents of business activity.

C．Without photos that match the requirements.

D．Not being invited by trade partners in China.

2. Which visas need the trip ticket?

A．C-Visa and M-Visa.	B．L-Visa and D-Visa.
C．G-Visa and L-Visa.	D．F-Visa and M-Visa.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A hotel poster.	D．A web page.

2 . Four Best Books for Teens

The How-To Cookbook for Teens

Price: $19

Cooking is a useful life skill and tons of fun for teens. This beginner-friendly book written by Julee Morrison is packed with 100 simple recipes in an easy-to-follow format that uses everyday, affordable ingredients. Parents love this book because it motivates teens to cook and is well-suited for them to cook all by themselves.

The Outsiders

Price: $13

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton is about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider.

52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens

Price: $23

52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens is more than a book—it’s a 52-week calendar that provides teens (and their parents and caregivers) with crucial tips on living in today’s society. Author Brooke Romney tackles topics like Internet privacy, friendship, respecting people’s homes, helping others, and knowing yourself.

Hey, Kiddo

Price: $15

Fans of author Jarrett J. Krosoczka will know him for his Lunch Lady and Jedi Academy books. This graphic (漫画的) novel goes into the author’s childhood as he struggles with a family facing addiction and finds art to help him survive. New and long-time fans of graphic novels will appreciate the depth of this impactful story.

1. Which book will you buy if you are interested in cooking?

A．Hey, Kiddo.	B．The Outsiders.
C．The How-To Cookbook for Teens.	D．52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens.

2. Who wrote The Outsiders?

A．S. E. Hinton.	B．Julee Morrison.
C．Brooke Romney.	D．Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

3. How much should you pay if you want to buy three copies of Hey, Kiddo?

A．$39.

B．$45.

C．$57.

D．$69.

3 .

YOUTH CLUB Free Membership for You It’s our tenth birthday this year. Now we are offering (提供) free membership (会员资格) to two lucky people. If you want to be one of those lucky people, you have to tell us your answers to these questions. ◆ Why do you want to keep healthy? ◆ How do you keep healthy? ◆ What’s your favourite sport? Swimming, tennis, basketball, table tennis or weight training? Fill in the form and send a photo of yourself to Peter Brown. His email address is youthclub@ 26.com.

1. When was Youth Club started?

A．Seven years ago.	B．Ten years ago.
C．Five years age.	D．Six years ago

2. How many kinds of sports are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three

B．Four

C．Five

D．Six

3. After reading the passage, we can know Peter Brown’s ________.

A．date of birth	B．telephone number
C．favorite sport	D．email address

4 . Blowing Up Balloons with CO₂

Chemical reactions (化学反应) make for some great experiments. You can make use of the CO₂(carbon dioxide) given off by a baking soda (小苏打) and lemon juice reaction to blow up your balloon!

What you’ll need:

●Balloon        ●About 40ml of water        ●Soft drink bottle

●Juice from a lemon          ●I teaspoon of baking soda

Instructions:

●Before you begin, make sure that you pull the balloon long to make it as easy as possible to blow up.

●Put the 40ml of water into the soft drink bottle.

●Add the baking soda and mix it with water.

●Put the lemon juice in and quickly put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.

What’s happening?

If all goes well, then your balloon should inflate! Adding the lemon juice to the baking soda creates a chemical reaction and produces CO₂. The gas rises up and escapes (逸出) through the soft drink bottle. It doesn’t, however, escape the balloon, pushing it outwards and blowing it up.

1. Which of the following do you need for the experiment?

A．Two cups.	B．Apple juice.
C．250 ml water.	D．A teaspoon of baking soda.

2. What should you do before the experiment?

A．Heat the water.	B．Drink some juice.
C．Blow up the balloon.	D．Pull the balloon long.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To describe an experiment.	B．To introduce a game.
C．To produce soft drinks.	D．To save some chemicals.

6 . Picking up litter is a fun, simple, and free activity that can have instant results for your child and your community.

What you’ll need

Plastic bag to collect trash (垃圾)

Gloves—especially important as we practice COVID-19 safety measures

Optional: pick-up stick, a separate bag for recyclables

Instructions

1. Assign gloves and a trash bag to each family member.

2. Clear out litter from an area of a park, beach or your own neighborhood. Take all necessary precautions (防范措施), including wearing sturdy (结实的) gloves, being careful on river banks or near roads, having adults handle dangerous items, and supervising children closely.

3. Properly dispose of all litter.

Reflections

Why is it important to pick up litter?

How can you inspire others to help keep the neighborhood clean?

Resources

Colonel Trash Truck by Kathleen Crawley

The colonel is on a mission to protect the beauty of the earth by cleaning up litter-and convincing others to do the same.

Here Comes the Garbage Barge ! by Jonah Winter

This story is sure to inspire your whole family to be mindful of your environmental impact.

Take it further

Take a few digital photos of what you’ve picked up. Then send an essay about your experience along with your favorite photos, your name and address to mail@ wildernessproject.org. Your essay will be published on the Nicodemus Wilderness Project website, and you’ll get an official certificate. For tips on conducting the clean-up and writing the story, as well as essays and photos from other people, visit the website.

1. What are a must for the event?

A．Pick-up sticks and cameras

B．Books about cleaning up.

C．Plastic bags and gloves.

D．Bags for recyclables.

2. What is one of the instructions you should follow in the event?

A．Keep an eye on children.

B．Leave dangerous items alone.

C．Keep away from the riverside

D．Stay in your own neighborhood.

3. How can participants get an official certificate of the event?

A．By inviting others to clean up their neighborhood.

B．By sharing a list of environmental books on the website.

C．By writing a review of other participants’ stories online.

D．By emailing an essay with photos about their clean up experiences.

7 .

Cox’s Hotel Tel: 87058366 E-mail: www.coxshotel.co.uk Website: www.coxshotrl.co.uk Opening times: Coffee shop: 9:00am-6:00pm Everyday Tea room: 10:30am-5:30pm Monday—Thursday Pub (酒吧): 6:00pm-11:30pm Friday- Saturday	Hamilton Zoo Over 600 animals: tigers, pandas… Opening hours: 9: 00am-5: 00pm Monday- Sunday An adult: ￡ 15 A child (under 12 years old): ￡ 10 Tel: 23653692
Sunshine Club For young people from 12 to 18 years old Include games, music, dancing and more. Every Saturday: 6: 30am-9: 30pm 28 Oxford Street, London Tel: 76239652 Price: Just￡3 a time	Cartoon Museum Come and see the best of British cartoon art. There is something for everyone, including popular cartoon characters and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: free Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday: 10: 30am-5: 30pm Sunday: 11: 00 am-6: 00 pm Tel: 65235873

1. Which of the following people can join the Sunshine Club? ________

A．A 10-year-old kid.	B．A 14-year-old kid.
C．A 19-year-old man.	D．A 30-year-old woman.

2. Where can we get funny cards? ________

A．In the Cartoon Museum.	B．At Cox’s Hotel.
C．In the Sunshine Club.	D．In the Hamilton Zoo.

3. If Mr.Smith and his 5-year-old son want to visit Hamilton Zoo, they should pay ________ .

A．￡10

B．￡15

C．￡25

D．￡4

8 . There are a variety of free magazines that kids can receive in the mail. Kids love getting mail, so these magazines will bring double joy!

Animal Wellness Magazine

If your child loves animals, a free copy may provide him or her with hours of educational entertainment. This magazine is especially wonderful if you have a dog or a cat at home and want your child to learn about pet care.

Kids Discover Online

This is an excellent online resource (资源) where elementary school children can learn about different aspects of science and social studies topics. It gives you access (使用权) to 30 units with 200 topics.

National Geographic Kids

The content there is various. You can gain even more access by creating a free account. There are educational articles on dozens of countries around the world, as well as articles on animals, planets, and more. Aimed at children aged 8 to 14, this magazine is a great choice for learning and fun.

Sports Illustrated Kids

If you have children that are sports fans, look no further than the Sports Illustrated Kids. They can get analysis of recent games, forecasts about next season, and fun games. It’s all free, and your son or daughter will love getting to know the latest sports news.

1. Which will you choose if your son is fond of keeping a rabbit?

A．National Geographic Kids.	B．Kids Discover Online.
C．Animal Wellness Magazine.	D．Sports Illustrated Kids.

2. What do we know about Kids Discover Online?

A．It is a magazine designed for teens.

B．It covers a variety of different topics.

C．It is only meant for kids who like fun games.

D．It helps kids know about over 200 countries.

3. Who is the Sports Illustrated Kids intended for?

A．Kids who are big fans of physical exercise.

B．Kids who are interested in insects.

C．Kids who are curious about the universe.

D．Kids who dream of being a weather forecaster.

9 . School Activities for Kids and Teens

July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening this month.

Magic Class Time: Friday, July 1,10:00 a.m. Cost: Free Booking Phone: 34038470 Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.	Science With Me: Making your own guitar! Time: Saturday, July 4,3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Booking phone: 34031226 Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom?Science With Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.
Secret of the Dragon Time: Monday, July 12,10:30 a.m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children under 15: half Booking Phone: 34032578 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who ride a dragon to explore the universe.	The Search for Life:Are We Alone? Time: Thursday, July 20,2:00 p.m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Booking Phone:34037689 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there?These questions are asked in this show.

1. If John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon, how much should they pay?

A．$23.20.

B．$14.80.

C．$11.10.

D．$7.40.

2. Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to _________.

A．Magic Class	B．Science With Me
C．Secret of the Dragon	D．The Search for Life

3. What do the four activities have in common?

A．They are all free.	B．They can all be booked by phone.
C．They take place in the same place.	D．They all belong to weekend activities.

10 . The summer holiday is coming! Do you want to have a wonderful and meaningful vacation? If you are interested in animals and nature, come and join us!

Youth Explorer has prepared you with a Three-Day-Program! You can take part in many activities and meet with animals — lions, monkeys, tigers and so on! More information about the program is as follows:

Age: Students aged 10 to 15.

Groups: Two programs for you to choose. Each program needs at most 15 students.

Program A Dates: 15—17 July Days: Monday to Wednesday Time: 9:30 am — 4:00 pm

Program B Dates: 6—8 August Days: Tuesday to Thursday Time: 9:30 am — 4:00 pm

Program cost: $200 for members; $230 for non-members.

How to do: Simply come to our center to get an application form.

Send your completed form to us before July 10th.

Notes:

No free lunch is offered. You may either bring box lunch or pay for lunch at our restaurants.

Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.

1. Who can join the Three Day Program?

A．Children under 6.	B．Students over 16.
C．Children aged 7—9.	D．Students aged 12—14.

2. When will Program B start if there is a rainstorm on August 6th?

A．On Sunday.

B．On Wednesday.

C．On Tuesday.

D．On Monday.

3. How much should one member and two non- members pay for the program?

A．$600.

B．$630.

C．$660.

D．$700.