2 . You’re becoming an adult; your friends are changing; school is more challenging; and your life has more ups and downs than it used to. These books below are just for you to deal with the changes.

Say Goodbye to Stress by Dr. Jeff Brown
Kindle Edition: $ 11.79
Paperback: $ 16.95

Many have trouble getting their stress under control and want help. This book will encourage stressed-out readers with its stories from people like them about how they resolved or rethought the stress in their lives, learned to let go of anxiety and worry, and improved their lives by dealing with stress.

Find Your Inner Strength by Amy Newmark
Kindle Edition: $ 7.99
Paperback: $ 12.75

This powerful collection of stories will inspire you and help you find the inner strength to deal with the challenges in your own life. We are stronger than we think when we have to be. These brave people are the role models that show us all what is possible.

Random Acts of Kindness by Amy Newmark
Kindle Edition: $ 12.99
Paperback: $ 17.77

Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It’s easy. Just think outside the box and look around. There are so many ways that you can help--and it turns out the biggest beneficiary(受益人)may be you! Scientific studies have shown that “doing good” is good not only for others but also for the person doing it, making the person happier and healthier.

Be the Best You Can Be by Amy Newmark
Kindle Edition: $10.99
Paperback: $ 15.67

This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices, having confidence, and doing the right things. Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children, making it a family event.

1. How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?

A．Moved.

B．Awkward.

C．Relaxed.

D．Confused.

2. What is unique to Find Your Inner Strength?

A．It is written by a well-known author	B．It is the cheapest of the four books.
C．It has role models for kids to follow.	D．It shows readers how to do good deeds.

3. Which book is suitable for people without confidence?

A．Say Goodbye to Stress.	B．Find Your Inner Strength.
C．Random Acts of Kindness.	D．Be the Best You Can Be.

3 . Are you thinking about what to do in your free time? Come and join us — Youth Club! Join in lessons and activities. It’s fun! For more information, call 34789256!

Lessons	Activities
Monday-Friday 6:00 pm-7:30 p.m. Computer lessons for beginners	Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Basketball and volleyball playgrounds open
Monday and Wednesday 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Dance lessons for dance-lovers You can learn and enjoy wonderful dances	Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Swimming pool open
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cooking lessons Learn to cook delicious dishes from all over China	The second and last Saturdays of every month 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Concert time Enjoy Swedish rock, American jazz and beautiful songs from different parts of the world!

1. If Rose is free after 7:20 p.m., which lessons can she take?

A．Computer lessons.	B．Cooking lessons.
C．Dance lessons.	D．Swimming lessons.

2. If Dick wants to swim after playing basketball, when can he go to the club?

A．Saturday and Sunday.	B．Monday and Saturday.
C．Monday and Wednesday.	D．Monday and Sunday.

3. How often can you enjoy music in the club?

A．Twice a week.	B．Twice a month.
C．Four times a month.	D．Five times a week.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写 在答题卡相应的位置上。

The Goddess of the Luo River comes alive in a video, which was shared by Henan TV Station on social media platform Sina Weibo. The ancient tale of romance is given    1    new setting (背景) and still provides attractive viewing for a modern audience. The tale is presented in    2    seems like slow motion. Not    3    (surprise), it became popular and has been viewed more than 20 million times.

The story of the Goddess of the Luo River has been the    4    (inspire) for countless contemporary artists, who have described the goddess of unmatched beauty through    5    (variety) art forms, like movies and dance dramas.

But the reason why the video,    6     runs for around two minutes and is titled Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess, created such an impression and has generated such a wave of publicity, is that it    7    (shoot) underwater. He Haohao plays the role of goddess. She masters not only her art but the technique of holding her breath as her lungs struggle to carry out    8    (they) function. All this is done    9    the most peaceful facial expression.

It’s not the first time that Henan TV Station has gained attention with its appealing videos    10    (highlight) traditional Chinese culture. On Feb 13th, a dance piece, titled A Tang Dynasty Banquet, which is less than six minutes long, was staged during a gala aired on Henan TV Station to mark Spring Festival.

5 .

WHO WE ARE

China Daily and its Discover Beautiful China platform (dbc.chinaservicesinfo.com), China Daily Website and China Daily App are calling for submissions (提交) of photos and videos from now until 30 December 2022.

Organizations and individuals, both in China and around the world, are welcome to share with us works describing the beautiful country of China.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Photos or short videos with four major themes:

•Sceneries of China

•Cityscapes in China

•Customs unique to China

•Cultural heritage of China

Languages in either English or Chinese are preferred.

WHAT YOU CAN GET

Among prizes/awards to be given to the individual winners, we offer a top prize of up to 10,000 yuan ($1,496). Some of the best works have a chance to be featured on the China Daily Website, dbc.chinaservicesinfo.com, and China Daily App (with 37 million users).

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Photos

No more than 10 photos, 5 MB at most for each; with a caption (说明文字) of up to 200 words; format (格式) in JPG or PNG

2. Videos

Format: MP4 or MOV

Size: 1 GB at most, less than 4 minutes

Caption: 200-500 English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction

HOW TO SUBMIT

*Click the button to see the full text of the statement

CONTACT US:

liyangl@chinadaily.com.cn

lvfu@chinadaily.com.cn

1. What’s the purpose of the above event?

A．To share some tips.	B．To collect some works.
C．To introduce some photos.	D．To recommend some videos.

2. Which of the following is welcome?

A．A 6MB photo.	B．A 2GB video.
C．A PNG photo.	D．A 5-minute video.

3. What must you do to take part in the event?

A．Focus on Chinese sceneries.	B．Join an organization in China.
C．Use captions in the Chinese language.	D．Submit your work(s) by 30 December 2022.

6 . Four One-day Trips in the UK

The Rig Climb Experience, Greenwich

The Cutty Sark, one of just two surviving tea sailing ships in the world, is launching a new experience. For the first time, visitors will be able to step from the main deck and arrive at the top platform. Visitors will hear tales of life at sea in the 19th century and the tough conditions sailors had to work in.

£21 adults / £12 children(includes general entry to the ship), rmg.co,uk/cutty-sark

Clifford’s Tower, York

This 800-year-old tower is all that remains of York Castle. It was a treasury (财宝库) and prison, but its inner space was damaged by fire in 1684. Now, after a £5 million project by English Heritage, the ruin is reopening. Walkways will replace the lost first floor. A new roof floor will provide views of York Minster, the city and the North York Moors beyond.

£8.10 adults / £4.80 children, English-heritage. org.uk

The Intelligence Factory, Buckinghamshire

A newly-restored building at Bletchley Park is opening as the site’s biggest ever exhibition space. The Intelligence Factory in Block A will focus on the years 1942-1945 when 9,000 staff members helped win World War II. The permanent exhibition will include objects, personal stories and interactive elements, showing how operators handled huge amounts of information. There is also a space for temporary exhibitions—the first is on data visualization.

£21 adults / £12.50 children, bletehleypark.org.uk

The First Light Pavilion, Cheshire

It’s a newly-designed visitor centre at the Jodrell Bank Observatory. It is inspired by the Lovell Telescope and is designed to act like a sundial (日晷). Visitors can experience a meteor shower (流星雨), operate a radio telescope and launch a digital satellite there.

£8.50 adults / £6.50 children, jodrellbank.net

1. How much is it for a parent and three children to learn about sailors’ working conditions?

A．£36.

B．£45.

C．£56.

D．£57.

2. What can visitors do at the pavilion in Cheshire?

A．Use a telescope to observe stars.	B．Watch the launch of a satellite.
C．Learn how to make a sundial.	D．Interact with astronomers in the centre.

3. What do Clifford’s Tower and the Intelligence Factory have in common? d

A．The same period of history.	B．Advanced equipment.
C．Recent repair work.	D．Bird’s eye view of the cities.

8 . With summer behind us and the fall and winter holidays just around the corner, now it seems as good a time as any to start planning the next family vacation. Instead of a beach break or ski getaway, a family cruise offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation.

Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas, all-inclusive ships take visitors to world-class destinations. This winter, visitors will discover top destinations across Asia, from Hong Kong to Beijing, aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Departing on Dec.17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki, Japan, and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong.

Tour Australia with Princess Cruises

For a far-flung family vacation this winter, consider exploring Australia aboard the Sea Princess this winter. Leaving Brisbane on Dec. 17, the Sea Princess will take passengers to Airlie Beach. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a variety of onboard activities and entertainment, from dance classes to volleyball to enrichment classes.

Cruise to the Caribbean with Disney

Aboard each Disney ship, you’ll find numerous kid-friendly activities and services that are well-suited for the young—and the young at heart. Disney characters pop up frequently throughout the kids club and in public spaces. Best of all, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category choices for families having a concern for budget(预算).

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a unique style of cruising—Freestyle Cruising. It offers a delicious lineup of excellent restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, thrilling entertainment, exciting fitness activities and classes.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A textbook.	B．An advertisement.
C．A science magazine.	D．A travel journal.

2. Which family cruise can you choose to have kids perform ballet?

A．Regent Seven Seas.	B．Norwegian Cruise Line.
C．Disney Cruise Line.	D．Princess Cruises.

3. Who will be more interested in Disney ships?

A．Elegant families.	B．Cautious families.
C．Economical families.	D．Generous families.