1 . About six years ago I was eating lunch in a restaurant in New York City when a woman and a young boy sat down at the next table. I couldn’t help overhearing parts of their conversation. At one point the woman asked, “So, how have you been?” And the boy --- who could not have been more than 7 or 8 years old ---replied, “Frankly, I’ve been feeling a little depressed lately.”

This incident(小事件) stuck in my mind because it confirmed(证实） my growing belief that children are changing. As far as I can remember, my friends and I didn’t find out we were “depressed” until we were in high school.

The evidence of a change in children has increased steadily in recent years. Children don’t seem childlike anymore. Children speak more like adults, dress more like adults and behave more like adults than they used to. Whether this is good or bad is difficult to say, but it is certainly different. Children as they once were on longer exists. Why?

Human development is based not only on innate biological states, but also on patterns of access to social knowledge. Movement from one social route to another usually involves learning the secrets of the new status. Children have always been taught adult secrets, but slowly and in stages: traditionally, we tell sixth graders things we keep hidden from fifth graders.

In the last 30 years, however, a secret-revelation （揭示）machine has been installed in 98 percent of American homes. It is called television. Television passes information indiscriminately to all viewers alike, be they children or adults. Unable to resist the temptation, many children turn their attention from printed texts to the less challenging, more vivid moving pictures.

Communication through print, as a matter of fact, allows for a great deal of control over the social information to which children have access. Reading and writing involve a complex code of symbols that must be memorized and practiced. Children must read simple books before they can read complex materials.

1. According to the author, feeling depressed is ________.

A．a sure sign of a mental problem in children

B．a mental state present in all humans, including children

C．something that can’t be avoided in children’s mental development

D．something hardly to be expected in a young child

2. Traditionally, a child is supposed to learn about the adult world _________.

A．through connection with society	B．gradually and under guidance(引导）
C．naturally without being taught	D．through watching television

3. According to the author, that today’s children seem adultlike results from __________.

A．the widespread influence of television

B．the poor arrangement of teaching content

C．the fast pace of human scientific development

D．the rising standard of living

4. What does the author think of communication through print for children?

A．It enables children to gain more social information

B．It develops children’s interest in reading and writing.

C．It helps children to read and write well.

D．It can control what children are to learn.

5. What does the author think of the change in today’s children?

A．He feels their adultlike behavior is so funny

B．He thinks the change worth our attention

C．He considers it a rapid development

D．He is extremely upset about it

2 . Nile Cruise in Egypt

It’s hard to beat Egypt for its mix of heat and culture in December. A seven-night cruise on board a traditional 19th-century-style wooden luxury sailing vessel, which sleeps up to 12 and cruises between Luxor and Aswan， costs from £775 per head full board，departing on December 11 through Bales (0845 057 0600 ; www. balesworldwide.com.)

Christmas Markets in Cologne

Perhaps the best of northern Europe’s many Christmas markets is Cologne -- there are seven separate themed markets which start opening this week. Cologne is also one of the easiest places to get to by train. Eurostar connections from London via Brussels take just under four hours and return tickets are available this winter from £89 (0843 218 6186; www.Eurostar.com ). For details of accommodation and markets see Cologne Tourism (www. cologne-tourism.com).

Skiing in Val Thorens

If you want to be sure of snow for skiing in the Alps before Christmas you need to head high -- where you will get the advantage of quiet slopes and low prices. A week9s stay at Chalet Eliane costs from £399 chalet board through Crystal Ski (0871 231 2256;www.crystalski.co.uk)，or, much more luxurious, a week’s half board at the five-star hotel costs from £1,195 through Crystal Finest (0871 971 0364; www.crystal finest.co.uk). Both packages are for departures on December 13.

Japanese Onsen

Snow monkeys warming themselves in the hot springs at Yudanaka make an endearing sight. As snowflakes fall you may be tempted to climb in yourself (perhaps not the same pool，though). Experience this, overnight at a temple and a ryokan, and see Tokyo and Hiroshima, traveling by bullet train, on the 14-night Japan Unmasked tour:£1,600, excluding flights (0117 314 4620; www.insidejapantours.com).

1. The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who        .

A．study abroad

B．often travel around

C．want to go shopping before Christmas

D．are fond of skiing in winter

2. Mary loves the idea of shopping during her trip. She will probably contact by calling        .

A．0843 218 6186	B．0845 057 0600
C．0871 231 2256	D．0117 314 4620

3. If you want to go sightseeing by water, you have to book .

A．before December 11	B．before December 13
C．before Christmas	D．after Christmas

4. If you enjoy watching animals bathing, which website will you click for further information?

A．www.crystalfinest. co.uk

B．www.cologne-tourism.com

C．www.insidejapantours.com

D．www.bales world wide.com

5. From the passage we can learn that .

A．skiing in Val Thorens is high in price

B．Eurostar is the most beautiful area of the city

C．a tourist has to warm himself in the hot spring with monkeys

D．a Londoner will spend less than 4 hours travelling to Cologne by train

3 . Wondering what to see and do in India in November? November is an excellent month to visit India. Here are the best festivals in November, 2018 in India.

International Yoga and Music Festival

Organized by Nada Yoga School every year since 2008, the International Yoga and Music Festival features 50 of the best professional yoga teachers Ayurvedic（印度草药按摩）doctors, dancers, musicians, and philosophers from Rishikesh and abroad. Free classes and lectures are held with topics including yoga, Ayurveda, philosophy, and Indian classical music. There’s an Indian classical music concert in the evenings as well.

Time: November 1-7, 2018. Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

Wangala Festival

Also known as the 100 Drum Wangala Festival this is the biggest harvest festival of Meghalaya’s Garo tribe in northeast India. Held in honor of the Sun God of fertility, the festival marks the end of the seeding season and agricultural year. It's celebrated by the beating of drums, blowing horns, and traditional dancing.

Time: November 6, 2018. Location: Garo Hills, Meghalaya.

Bandra Wine Festival

Being popular with local people for six years, the Bandra Wine Festival is a fun opportunity to sample the best wines in India. In addition to tasting wine, there are market stalls, food stalls, live music in the evenings, and dancing.

Time: November 7-8, 2018.

Location: D'Monte Park, Bandra West, Mumbai.

Pushkar Balloon Festival

The International Hot Air Ballooning Festival is an added attraction at the Pushkar Camel Fair. Similar to the Taj Balloon Festival in Agra, it’s hosted by Sky Waltz, and features hot air balloons from around the world and a Night Glow Music Concert. Accommodation and balloon flight packages are offered to visitors.

Time: November 21-23, 2018. Location: Pushkar, Rajasthan.

1. If you want to learn health knowledge, you’d better go to ________.

A．Pushkar, Rajasthan

B．Garo Hills, Meghalaya

C．Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

D．D'Monte Park, Bandra West, Mumbai.

2. The Garo tribe holds the Wangala Festival in order to ________.

A．thank Sun God for his giving

B．celebrate their sowing season

C．show their pleasure after harvest

D．celebrate the end of the old year

3. Who could most probably enjoy the Bandra Wine Festival?

A．News reporters.	B．Successful leaders
C．Professional dancers.	D．Wine lovers.

4. What can we know about the Hot Air Ballooning Festival?

A．There is no fee to attend it.

B．It is an event during the Pushkar Camel Fair.

C．All the hot air balloons come from India.

D．It is held to produce beautiful hot air balloons.

5. If you are free during the second half of November, you can enjoy ________.

A．Wangala Festival	B．Bandra Wine Festival
C．Pushkar Balloon Festival	D．International Yoga and Music Festival

4 . RISE is an exciting project designed and led by young people，for young people. Created by St John Ambulance，the nation's leading first aid charity，the project is now available in communities across the country. If you're aged between 16 and 25 years old，and are not in employment，education or training，RISE could help you learn new skills，and improve your prospects.

What you'll learn

St John Ambulance believes that everyone should have access to first aid，and we are devoted to equipping as many people as possible with the skills to be the difference between life and death. As a participant，you'll learn first aid through our Stick-it sessions，and also get the opportunity to develop new skills，giving you the confidence to train others in your community，or the qualifications in youth leadership you need to get your career up and running.

Choosing the right path for you

At the heart of the RISE project is a commitment to peer-to-peer learning. As well as being taught first aid，you'll be given the skills and guidance to pass your knowledge onto other people in your community. RISE offers you the chance to gain a lot of qualifications and to choose a path that helps you make the most of your talents.

Stick-it: Our one-day introduction to first aid focuses on gun and knife related injuries. You'll find out how to manage an incident and learn some of the most commonly needed first aid skills.

First aid: You’ll focus on CPR（心肺复苏术），bleeds and dealing with an emergency situation on this six-hour course.

Keeping children safe: A course designed for those who come into contact with children through their work or leisure activities. This short programme works by helping individuals to understand the unusual role they play in keeping children safe from harm.

Basic skills in youth work: This course provides an introduction to St John Ambulance and is the minimum qualification for a youth leadership role within the organization.

1. It can be learned from the text that RISE_____________

A．was set up by a middle-aged person

B．plays an important role in trade

C．has much experience in teaching

D．offers first aid training

2. What can we learn about the project？

A．It ensures the trainees good jobs

B．It tries to train as many people as possible.

C．It educates people to face death properly.

D．It focuses on leadership qualities and skills.

3. Which of the following courses deals with a serious finger cut？

A．Stick-it.	B．First aid
C．Keeping children safe.	D．Basic skills in youth work

4. The text is mainly about__________

A．advantages of taking the courses

B．tips on how to give first aid

C．a guidance on how to give first aid

D．an introduction to some first-aid courses

5. Where does the text most probably come from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A book review.
C．A community website.	D．A business report.

5 . Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24

Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights(精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.

Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22.

Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug. 29-Sep. 9

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.

Events start at $25.

Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19-28

There’s something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys(牛仔) and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23.

The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug. 24

Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers.

Tickets start at $26.

1. Where can a tourist enjoy free performances?

A．Massachusetts.	B．Utah.
C．Wyoming.	D．New York.

2. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?

A．June 15.	B．July 19.
C．August 24.	D．September 4.

3. If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?

A．$18.	B．$22.
C．$36.	D．$41.

4. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to __________.

A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

B．the Glimmerglass Festival

C．Cheyenne Frontier Days

D．Moab Music Festival

5. Which part of a website is the passage probably chosen from?

A．Education.	B．Art.
C．Business.	D．Literature.

6 . Our website provideds the following books you want to read for the event to come.

1. The Lyrics : 1961-2012

By Bob Dylan

Published by Simon &Schuster, $60

What it’s about: This heavy, well-timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylon, through Tempest.

What’s to love: The time may be changing, but Dylan fans are constant and traditional devotees who want to sit to read the beautiful lines.

2. Taylor Swift: This is Our Song

By Tyler Conroy

Published by Simon & Schuster,$28

What’s about: An elegant magazine praising all things about Taylor Swift.

What’s to love: Mom and Dad, the fans of the singer, will think this amazing book is well worth reading.

3. Misty Copeland

By Gregg Delman

Published by Rizzoli, $39.95

What’s about: Star-figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose in photos taken between 2011 and 2014, in the casual setting of dance studios.

What’s to love: Since becoming the first African-American woman to be named a main dancer with the American woman Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural symbol.

4. @natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos

By National Geographic

Published by National Geographic, $19.95

What’s about: National Geographic’s popular Instagram account comes to book form in this title filled with shocking images from around the world.

What’s to love: The fans who are crazy about the talented photographs will be conquered(征服) while enjoying themselves after their work.

1. Which author is famous for literary achievements?

A．Tyler Conroy.	B．Bob Dylan.
C．Gregg Delman.	D．National Geographic.

2. Which book would a pop star’s fan probably buy?

A．Misty Copeland.	B．The Lyrics : 1961-2012.
C．Taylor Swift: This is Our Song.	D．@natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.

3. Which book tells a book about a ballet dancer?

A．Misty Copeland.	B．The Lyrics : 1961-2012.
C．Taylor Swift: This is Our Song.	D．@natgeo: The Most   Popular Instagram Photos.

4. According to the passage, @natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos______.

A．may enjoy the most popularity among the picture lovers

B．has the highest price of these four books

C．shows readers shocking images and strange stories

D．tells readers how to get excellent photographic technique

5. What can we learn from these four books?

A．They have the same topics but different styles.

B．Taylor Swift: This is Our Song is the cheapest one.

C．The Lyrics : 1961-2012 is about images about the world.

D．The first two books are published by the same publication.

7 . The iPhone the iPad: each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad(一时的风尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i”—and many other brands are following suit. The BBC’s iPlayer—which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet—used the title in 2008. A lovely bear—popular in the US and UK一that plays music and vide is called “iTeddy”. A slimmed-down version(简装本) of London’s Independent newspaper was stated last week under the name “i”.

In general, single-letter prefixes(前缀) have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as e-mail and e-commerce first came into use.

Most “i” products are targeted at young people and considering the major readers of Independent’s “i”, it’s no surprise that they’ve selected this fashionable name.

But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter “i” Why not use “a”, “b”, or “c” instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King’s College, London, “i”works because its meaning has becomc ambiguous. When Apple uses “i”, no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or intcractive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didn’t have one clear definition,” he says.

“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now connected with portability.” adds Thorne.

Clearly the letter “i” also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.

Along with“Google” and “blog”, readers of BBC Magazines voted“i”as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade.

But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000” in their names became fashionable as the year was connected with all things advanced and modern. How ever, as we entered the new century, the fashion disappeared.

1. People use iPlayer to     .

A．listen to music

B．make a call

C．watch TV programs online

D．read newspapers

2. We can infer that the Independent’s “i” is designed for      .

A．young readers

B．old readers

C．fashionable women

D．engineers

3. The underlined word “ambiguous” means “     .”

A．popular

B．uncertain

C．clear

D．unique

4. The writer suggests that     .

A．“i” products are often of high quality

B．iTeddy is a live bear

C．the letter “b” replaces letter “i” to name the products

D．the popularity of “i” products may not last long

8 . Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world—famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership(所有权) of Shakespeare’s family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 year.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly—praised exhibition of Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period

◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk)

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition and the garden are accessible to wheelchair users

The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace)

1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?

A．￡9.80.	B．￡14.20
C．￡12.00..	D．￡16.40.

2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

A．Behind the exhibition hall.

B．.At Windsor Street.

C．Opposite the Visiturs’Centre

D．Near the Coffee House.

3. A wheelchair user may need help to enter       .

A．the exhibition hall	B．the garden
C．the Visitors’ Centre	D．the House

4. When can you visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

A．August 15th, Sunday, 9:00 am	B．October 18th, Monday, 6:00 pm
C．March 1st, Tuesday, 4:30 pm	D．May 1st, Wednesday, 4:00 pm

5. What can you see at Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

A．The highly-praised exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

B．The rooms where Shakespeare grew up and the Shakespeare’s Coffee House

C．Examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period

D．The traditional English garden，planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works

9 . Check out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.

Walk in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoo's Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K, enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a morning full of unique activities you won't find at any other valley walk, including all day zoo admission and a lakeside after party .

Register online. 6－10 am. Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 602－286－3800.

Free Museum Day: It is hosted by Sesame Street and HBO at the Children's Museum of Phoenix.   Kids can participate in activities, enjoy a performance by the Sesame Street Muppets and get to join the Everyday Heroes Club. An act of kindness is all it takes to become a member. Performances and activities will take place at 10：30－11：30 am and 1：30－2：30 pm.

9 am－4 pm. Children's Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. 602－253－0501.

Sunday A'Fair: Sunday A'Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by top Arizona musicians, along with an artsandcrafts market, fun activities for children and families, guided tours of the sculptures in the park and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Delicious foods, snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks are also available for purchase.

12－4 pm. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 480－994－ARTS (2787)．

1. What can children do at Walk in the Wild?

A．Join in the 5mile walk.	B．Attend courses for free.
C．Wear animal shaped clothes.	D．Enjoy good company of wild animals.

2. What qualification is needed to join the Everyday Heroes Club?

A．Do a good deed.	B．Donate money to the club.
C．Be active in school activities.	D．Be ready to help protect wildlife.

3. Where can one go to buy some works of art?

A．The Phoenix Zoo.

B．Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

C．The Children's Museum of Phoenix.

D．Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

10 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. for you.
Day 1:Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Capital Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Beijing Duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 2:The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours’ riding) have a break at the Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing tour of the Summer Palace.
Recommended Activity: Beijing Opera Show (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-21:10 every evening)
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 3:Beijing city sightseeing & Local experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day’s touring: Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 4:Beijing Olympic sites
Visit the Olympic sites: Bird’s Nest, Water Cube and Olympic Park, witnessing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
1. This advertisement is aimed at ________.

A．foreigners who are new to China

B．experts who study history and cities

C．kids who were born in other cities

D．people who are interested in touring

2. If a tourist wants to enjoy Beijing Opera, he should ________.

A．go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening

B．visit the Summer Palace on the first day

C．go sightseeing in Beijing Hutong

D．live and eat downtown in Beijing

3. On which day can tourists enjoy the city’s traditional arts and local lifestyle?

A．Day 4.

B．Day 3.

C．Day 2.

D．Day 1.

4. What does this tour company think can show Beijing is a fast developing modern city?

A．Beijing Capital Airport.

B．Bird’s Nest, Water Cube and Olympic Park.

C．Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.

D．The Great Wall & the Summer Palace.

5. To make the advertisement work, what should be added?

A．Age requirement.	B．The hotel’s address.
C．Contact information.	D．The guide’s name.