1 . Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role — showing families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.
In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and offers top tips on how to reduce food waste with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt, while she is preparing recipes for under £5 per family a day. And the Good Morning Britain presenter says she’s been able to put a lot of what she’s leant into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam, 14, Finn, 13, and Jack, 11.
“We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant,” she explains. “I pay £5 for a portion (一份), but Matt makes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes we’re not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves.”
The eight-part series (系列节目), Save Money: Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITV’s Save Money: Good Health, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market.
With food our biggest weekly household expense, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonight’s Easter special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration on a budget. The team transforms the family’s long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.
1. How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?| A．He buys cooking materials for her. | B．He prepares food for her kids. |
| C．He assists her in cooking matters. | D．He invites guest families for her. |
| A．Summarize the previous paragraphs. | B．Provide some advice for the readers. |
| C．Add some background information. | D．Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
| A．Keeping Fit by Eating Smart | B．Balancing Our Daily Diet |
| C．Making Yourself a Perfect Chef | D．Cooking Well for Less |
2 . Scientific educational toys can develop kid’s reasoning, problem-solving and critical thinking capacity and improve their hand-eye coordination(协调). But the most powerful thing is that the children will associate learning with fun. That means they will grow into adults with a thirst for knowledge and a highly developed set of skills for learning. Here are some of the best:
Science Kit
You can guarantee two things if you buy your kids one: a lot of fun and a lot of mess. It’s a 20-piece kit that teaches the basics of chemical reactions. It’s recommended for kids aged 6 and above, with adult company. You don’t have to be a scientist, since there is an activity book with instructions for possible experiments.
Mini Terra Kit
You don’t have to wait for the sun to come out to teach kids about the natural world. This all-inclusive kit is a miniature garden that simulates a natural environment by using a powerful LED light. It includes a terrarium jar, light-up jar lid, Micro USB charger, and all the natural ingredients to get started. It also has a simple instruction booklet that you can work through with your kids.
Gravity Run
This classic is not just about building a structure and watching the marbles go up and down. The games are designed for kids aged 8+ to develop spatial awareness, planning, and reasoning. With 60 challenges(beginner to expert), this award-winning game can be enjoyed by all the family. The expert levels are actually quite challenging, so be prepared for some failures.
WeRo Kit
This prize-winning robot toy features over 840 pieces, a WeRo Move Hub, Interactive Moto, and a Distance Sensor. You can build it into 5 completely different robots, meaning endless fun for the kids and even adults. Once they’ve built the character of their choice, they can programme it to perform countless tasks including walking and talking on its own.
1. What is the greatest strength of scientific educational toys?| A．Training young scientists. | B．Stimulating learning desire |
| C．Developing hand-eye coordination. | D．Promoting spatial awareness and reasoning. |
| A．Science kit | B．Mini Terra Kit | C．Gravity Run | D．WeRo Kit |
| A．It has different levels. | B．It is the only prize-winner. |
| C．It requires parental guidance. | D．It involves programming skills. |
3 . Some China Podcasts (播客) to Listen to
Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer to China, there’s always more to learn about this awesome country. To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge, we’ve rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business.
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China’s innovations. Its co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu, who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country. They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.
The China History Podcast
Started in 2010, Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover 5, 000 years of Chinese history and culture. The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is. Topics like the history of Tang poetry, or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.
China Untold
The China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom. From urban tales and extinct religions to China’s role in the exploration of space, this podcast hosted by Matt Bossons, is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world’s most highly populated nation.
The Wasai Show
The Wasai Show is hosted by Ne to Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is a local Chinese. In each episode, stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians. The first half of the show is presented in English, followed by a Chinese section.
1. Who are the podcasts intended for?| A．Foreigners in China. | B．Chinese historians. |
| C．Technology enthusiasts. | D．Podcast hosts in China. |
| A．Tech Buzz China by Pan daily | B．The China History Podcast |
| C．China Untold | D．The Wasai Show |
| A．It is a talk show about local Chinese life. |
| B．It has a single host discussing various topics. |
| C．It features two hosts sharing stories from listeners. |
| D．It includes interviews with experts on Chinese culture. |
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5 . Every event here features a noted scientist who discusses a different cosmic (宇宙的) topic. They will be presented with a live stream to our Science World official website and questions can be asked in the website chat.
Black Holes
7:30 PM-8:30 PM, May. 19, 2023
Description: Most galaxies (星系) have a supermassive black hole at their center. These black holes help determine how galaxies will develop over time. Join Dr. Ansel Netscher for an outline of black holes. You can also explore how supermassive black holes may decide the development of galaxies.
The Webb Imagery
8:00 PM-9:30 PM, May. 28, 2023
Description: The amazing visions have attracted the world. But there’s a long and involved process by which scientists’ black-and-white observational data is transformed into dynamic color imagery for the public. Join image specialist Ralph Wilson as he discusses the art and science of translating infrared light.
Hunt for Distant Worlds
7:00 PM-8:00 PM, Jun. 3, 2023
Description: Since the discovery of the first planet orbiting a Sun-like star in 1995, more than 4, 000 exoplanets have been found. These widespread planet systems confirm that our solar system is just one of many in our Milky Way galaxy. The discovery of such systems has provided interesting insights, challenging our views about how planet systems form and develop. Join Dr. Amanda Garcia as she describes the scientific hunt for these distant worlds.
Mars and Beyond
10:00 AM-11:30 AM, Jun.4, 2023
Description: Will we ever reach Mars? And what will it take to travel to other stars? Dr. Camille Lopez will meet these questions with a speech of what we can expect in the next 30 years. It’s based on what is practical and reasonable when we consider the biological, economic, and philosophical concerns that connect with the engineering challenges of space habitation and exploration.
1. Interested in the development of planet or star system, you can choose ________.① Black Holes
② The Webb Imagery
③ Hunt for Distant Worlds
④ Mars and Beyond
| A．①④ | B．②④ | C．①③ | D．②③ |
| A．Prospect of space travel. | B．Application of art to science. |
| C．The origin and future of Mars. | D．Detailed plan of space habitation. |
| A．To publicize online public lectures. |
| B．To compare events of studying science. |
| C．To stress the importance of space exploration. |
| D．To expand people’s knowledge about universe. |
6 . Digital technologies are taking up too much of our time and attention. Many of us will spend a significant part of our lives staring at screens, missing out on satisfying relationships and feeling more emotional pain. For many years, we’ve been taught that the solution to this potential harm is some form of digital detox (脱瘾), which mainly shows us what not to do after our digital addiction.
Identify the times and situations when being on screens is making your life worse. It could be when you are streaming a TV series right before bed, feeling depressed afterward and losing hours of sleep. Or you could be getting stuck on your device at the dinner table and end up getting distracted.
Once you identify the pain points, for example, scrolling (滚动浏览) on TikTok for hours keeps you from sleeping and makes you feel depressed afterward), ask yourself: What is screen time replacing and what goals is it serving? In other words, what are you actually hungry for? You might be endlessly scrolling because you want to feel uplifted at the end of the day. Write down the things you really want.
Try a substitute| A．Identify your true desire. |
| B．Determine your pain points. |
| C．Pretty soon, these replacements will make you feel more satisfied. |
| D．But the only way to truly gain control is to take positive steps in advance. |
| E．Or maybe you are inefficient at work because you’re doing too much online shopping. |
| F．Ask yourself how you can meet those needs through something other than screen time. |
| G．If your digital life is out of balance, reducing time on devices is an important first step. |
7 . The two-week Harvard Pre-College Program is an intense and exciting experience of the college life. The admission committee is now looking for mature, academically motivated students who will graduate from high school and enter college in 2022.
The Course Experience
With over 30 courses to choose from, you’re sure to find a topic that interests you. Although courses are non-credit and do not have letter grades, you need to attend the class in its entirety. When class is not in session, you can participate in creative and social activities. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a written evaluation from your instructor, as well as a transcript (成绩单).
Time
•July 24 — August 5
How to Apply
Complete an online application and provide supplemental (补充的) materials, including: •The＄75 non-refundable application fee.
•Transcripts from 9th grade to fall 2021 grades: This can include progress reports, report cards, and educational summaries from your high school.
•If English is not your native language, submit scores from the TOEFL IBT or IELTS language proficiency exam along with your application.
Cost & Aid
The total fee for a Harvard Pre-College Program 2022 session is＄4, 950. The program fee includes tuition, room and board, and activity costs for the full two weeks. There is also a non-refundable ＄75 application fee and ＄100 health insurance.
A limited number of scholarships are available to assist students who demonstrate financial need. Awards vary based on need, and a typical award covers part of the tuition.
How to contact us
Interested in learning more about the program? Complete our request form, and a member of our team will contact you.
Phone: (617) 495-4023
Email: precollege@ summer.harvard.cn
1. Which is a requirement for students attending the course?| A．Completing 30 courses. | B．Getting required credits. |
| C．Having a full attendance. | D．Prioritizing social activities. |
| A．Health certificate. | B．Academic conditions. |
| C．Financial declaration. | D．Personal integrity. |
| A．＄4,775 | B．＄4,875 | C．＄4,950 | D．＄5,125 |
8 . Top ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine Museums in China
Hu Qing Yu Pharmacy(药房)( Hu Qing Yu ‘Tang) in Hangzhou
It was initially founded by Hu Xueyan who was a successful businessman and a high-ranking official in the Qing imperial court. Starting business in 1874 during the rule of Emperor Guangxu, Hu Qing Yu Tang is still open today, and known as “King of Medicine”inSouth China. Rather than a pharmacy, it is more like a museum of traditional Chinesemedicine.
Address : Qinghefang Street, Hangzhou，Zhejiang Province Opening hours: 9:00—17:00，every day
Bian Que Memorial Hall in Xi’an
Bian Que was born in the Spring and Autumn Period. Bian Que travelled through the several vassal states, practised medicine and saved many lives. The museum got the namebecause it was transformed from the site of Bian Que’s tomb in 1996. It has several halls, to introduce the development of traditional Chinese medicine and Bian Que stories.
Address :Lintong District, Xi’an City
Opening hours:8:00—18:00, closed on Mon.
Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
lt is made up of TCM History Museum, the Chinese Medicine Specimen(标本), Museum and the Institute ( Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)History Museum. Shanghai Museum of TCM is an educational base in Shanghai and an ideal place for sciencetour in Shanghai. Built in 1938, the TCM History Museum is the first of its kind in China.
Opening hours:Tuesday—Sunday，9:00—16;00，closed on Mon.
Address:100 Cailun Lu, Pudong New Zone, near Jinke Lu, (inside Shanghai University of TCM)
Guangdong Museum of ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine
The museum was initially established in 1996, and reopened to the public in 2006 as partof Guangzhou University of TCM. It is made up of the University history museum, TCM history museum with over 5,000 TCM relics, Chinese medical specimen museum, and a55,000-square-metre herbal medicine plantation.
Address : University Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou
Opening Hours:9:00—17:30, Tuesday—Saturday (reserved group activity on Sunday)
1. Which can be visited on Mondays?| A．Bian Que Memorial Hall in Xi’an. |
| B．Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine. |
| C．Guang dong Museum of Traditional Chin ese Medicine. |
| D．Hu Qing Yu Pharmacy (Hu Qing Yu Tang) in Hangzhou. |
| A．It was originally built by Bian Que. |
| B．It was named by the local government. |
| C．lt was changed from the site of Bian Que’s tomb. |
| D．It has many halls introducing Bian Que’s life stories. |
| A．Long history. |
| B．Opening hours. |
| C．Huge herbal medicine plantation. |
| D．Close relationship with university. |
Welcome to join our School Pal Program! The foreign students in our school have been dreaming of this exchange opportunity for years. However, leaving family, friends, school and their cultures behind is challenging. This is the time when you step in as a School Pal to assist these exchange students in our school, since it’s just easier for teenagers to relate to one another. Your basic duties: • to establish friendships with exchange students prior to their arrival • to help them get involved in school and after-class activities • to provide ongoing support to them through regular communication • to organize occasional social outings and/or service projects for them Your benefits as a School Pal: • to learn about another country and culture • to grow your leadership skills • to make friends from all over the world • scholarship for our school’s Study Abroad Program • community service credits Participation requirements: If selected, you are required to: • attend some training • run official social media accounts • attend at least 5 activities per semester Application deadlines: • Students to participate in the fall and winter programs: August 31 • Students to participate in the spring and summer programs: January 31 For more information, please email: Andrea Simon, ICES2023@yahoo.edu.  |
| A．To invite foreign students to visit the school. |
| B．To help foreign students adapt to the school life. |
| C．To assist foreign students to contact host families. |
| D．To select foreign students who apply for the school. |
| A．Cultural experiences. | B．Academic credits. |
| C．Community financial support. | D．Chances to be a school leader. |
| A．To apply four times every year. |
| B．To have a private social media account. |
| C．To organize at least 5 activities each term. |
| D．To get trained once the application is approved. |
10 . From hawk hikes to private sleepovers at the zoo, there is a great selection of animal-related experiences available to groups. Here are some top options to get closer to various wonderful wildlife.
Chester Zoo
The newest attractions here are the Madagascar Lemur Walkthrough experience, which gives visitors the opportunity to walk alongside ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs, and the interactive American Wetland Aviary, which is home to birds like scarlet ibises and flamingos. Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more and there are various catering options, including sit-down meals at the restaurant at the heart of the zoo.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Until September 2022, it is offering groups of up to 60 the opportunity to experience a private Nature Night, on which they’ll get to explore the zoo privately after the public has left, take part in activities like quizzes, camp overnight, and get up early for a private tour along the green trail before it reopens to the public again.
West Midland Safari Park
The latest attraction at the park is the new African Walking Trail. Opened in May, the trail features three viewpoints that allow visitors to see the park’s African animals on foot. There’s also a four-mile drive-through safari area with red panda, penguin and lorikeet areas. Groups of ten plus, arriving in the same vehicle, can save more than 40%.
Knowsley Safari Park
The five-mile safari drive through the site takes you past free roaming lions, rhinos and more than 100 cheeky baboons. There’s a foot safari area, where the highlight is the Amur Tiger Trail with transparent walled viewing areas where you can get nose to nose with 450-pound tigers. Groups of 15 people and more, arriving in one vehicle, qualify for special ticket rates.
1. Who are the intended readers of passage?| A．Daily forest hikers. | B．Animal-loving kids. |
| C．Group-tour planning guides. | D．Wildlife conservationists. |
| A．Chester Zoo | B．ZSL Whipsnade Zoo |
| C．West Midland Safari Park | D．Knowsley Safari Park |
| A．They provide meals for tourists. | B．They offer private tours. |
| C．They allow cars to drive through. | D．They have walking trails. |
