1 . Orchid Island is a striking travel destination full of natural beauty. Due to popular demand, we’ve assembled two- and three-day tour packages to ensure you’ll see the best the island has to offer.

ISLAND ADVENTURES TRAVEL AGENCY

Package options and prices

Two-day tour $406

Three-day tour $606

What to expect

Our tour begins with a scooter(小型摩托车) tour around the island. In the late afternoon, it’s time to head to the beach for a wonderful snorkeling adventure. Finally, we’ll close out the first day by taking in an Orchid Island sunset over the Qingqing Grassland. The following morning, you’ll witness an unforgettable sunrise at Dongqing Bay. Later, you’ll travel around the island on your scooter and observe traditional Tao fishing boats. You’ll even have the option of rowing out to sea on one of these boats for a small additional expense.

The three-day tour costs an additional $200, but it’s well worth the extra expense. It includes a historical tour of traditional underground houses and a visit to the well-known Lover’s Cave.

• Both packages include round-trip boat tickets from Fugang Port to Orchid Island.

• Snorkeling equipment rental and professional instruction are included.

Reminders

Travelers are required to present ID at Fugang Port.

Travelers must have a scooter driving license for scooter rentals.

1. What can you do at the end of the first day of the tour?

A．Go snorkeling.

B．Camp at Dongqing Bay.

C．Ride a scooter around the island.

D．Enjoy the sunset over the Qingqing Grassland.

2. How does the three-day tour differ from the two-day tour?

A．It features scooter driving.

B．It gives tourists round-trip ferry tickets.

C．It involves a visit to the Lover’s Cave.

D．It includes boarding traditional fishing boats.

3. Which of the following is left out of the tour prices?

A．Receiving professional instruction.	B．Rowing a traditional boat out to sea.
C．Renting snorkeling equipment.	D．Renting a scooter.

2 . Summer Art Camp

During this summer, our campers will explore all of the art-filled adventures that they can dream of. Each week a new adventure theme will stimulate their creativity and imaginations.

Schedule
Week One: Magical creatures (June 13-17)

Unicorns（独角兽), dragons and any creature you can imagine will come alive this week as campers make 2D and 3D mixed media artworks. Students will leave with drawing and sculpting skills they can use to make any creature they want!

Week Two: Game on (June 20-24)

Campers will be leveling up this week as they make video game art! They will create and design their own artwork based on popular games for kids.

Week Three: Out in the wild (June 27-July 1)

Journey deep into the wild this week as campers create portraits of themselves in the wild, explore printmaking with animal prints, and more!

Week Four: Under the sea (July 4-8)

Students will swim and wade（蹚水）their way through everything in the water by painting, drawing, printing, sculpting and more!

Week Five: Worldwide adventures (July 11-15)

Pack your bags and get ready for a fast-paced adventure across the world!

Week Six: Enchanted kingdom（魔法王国）(July 18-22)

From castles to princesses, our campers will spend a journey making 2D and 3D kingdom-inspired creations.

Registration
• It begins on March 1. Sessions for kids run from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Per 5-day weekly session: $190 members / $215 non-members and $160 members / $185 non-members for June 20-24.
• Register early for a $10-a-week discount between March 1 and April 1.
• Receive a $10-a-week discount for registering multiple children or a $10-a-week discount for multiple weeks.
1. On which day may campers make 3D animals?

A．June 15.

B．June 23.

C．July 13.

D．July 25.

2. What does Week Four highlight?

A．Magical creatures.	B．Worldwide adventures.
C．Water-themed art projects.	D．Kingdom-inspired creations.

3. How much should a member pay if he or she registers for Game on on March 15?

A．$150.

B．$175.

C．$180.

D．$205.

3 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As a primary school student, Wu Xuan often drew characters from the Three Kingdoms Period (220 – 280) on his textbooks because he was particularly curious     1     the ancient Chinese costume and the way they lived.

“I loved piecing information together     2    (uncover) in books, archaeological studies, and other resource materials. It was like a detective’s work for    3    (I),” says Wu, 30, now a director of China Media Group. In 2022, he teamed up with three other keen     4    (fellow) of folk culture to launch Shenlouzhi Studio, a hobby group that makes short films about ancient people’s lives for the Internet     5    (invite) viewers on a journey back to ancient China.

An incredible amount of work goes into making each video based in    6     is now Suzhou city, ranging from historical research and tailoring authentic costumes to    7    (track) down era-appropriate furniture.

“Through these short films, we are able to capture     8     small part of our country’s rich culture and legacy, which we offer our audiences for free. It is never about money or fame. It is the deep satisfaction of creating something     9    (price) that keeps us going,” Wu Xuan says.

A number of short films    10     (upload) to date in Jiangsu Province and Fuzhou. These involve the Ming Dynasty, Southern Song Dynasty, and other historical periods.

4 . Mass communication is a very broad field which includes advertising, mass promotion, political campaigns, public relations, mass education and even the way you interact with other people. It covers just about everything you do in your daily life. Some characteristics of mass communication are: communication, information overload, group effort and feedback. There are some more that are less often mentioned but are just as important as the ones that have been listed above.

The most basic feature of communication is interaction. Interaction takes the form of communication where you can interpret what someone is trying to say. For example, when a person says “How are you?” and you respond in a loud voice or in a concerned manner, it’s considered interaction.

Another characteristic of mass communication that you’ll come across is a large number of receivers. When communicating with a group of people, it is important to keep in mind that each receiver will bring different characteristics to the table when communicating. Different receivers will take up different topics and bring a different set of characteristics to the table. In some cases, you will need to communicate with many different types of receiver in order for your communication ideas to be fully expressed and taken into full effect. You should therefore consider the characteristics of your receivers when planning your communication strategies.

New media is also impacting communication. Each type of new medium has diverse different ways in which it can deliver messages. You can make use of several types of communication in many cases and reach a wide range of target audiences. For example, you can use the Internet in order to communicate with your audience. As a result, the amount of information also in turn becomes too much for the human mind to process in a timely and effective manner. This overload is not only unsound, but it also tends to make people impatient, which finally takes the form of arguments and other types of exchanges that are based on facts, assumptions or personal experiences. However, although you may have to deal with some constraints, the Internet is still a very powerful tool that should not be ignored.

1. What role does the example given by the author in the second paragraph play?

A．Explain the importance of politeness.

B．Explain the concept of interaction.

C．Explain the characteristics of communication.

D．Explain what body language is.

2. Why should we consider different receivers when planning communication?

A．Because communicators have many different characteristics on the dinner table.

B．So that your ideas can be accurately expressed and play a role.

C．In order to better improve your communication strategy.

D．Because the receivers have different views on different topics.

3. Why does communication often take the form of argument?

A．Because there are too many types of communication.

B．Because people have different experiences.

C．Because the new media is not perfect.

D．Because overloaded information is boring.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards mass communication?

A．Uncaring.	B．Indifferent.
C．Objective.	D．Subjective.

5 . Can’t cook? Won’t cook? Why not try these classes and other awesome offerings at the following places in Beijing?

The Hutong

Founded by two Australians, The Hutong offers Chinese culture classes at a traditional Chinese house. The twice-weekly cooking classes cover two or three traditional Chinese dishes, such as learning how to make hand-pulled noodles or jiaozi. Skilled English and Chinese instructors ensure good interaction with the students.

￥150/ adult,￥100/ child; Tuesday 08 :00~10:00 and Saturday 14:00~16:00.

Bake Away

Bake Away is your one stop baking shop. You can pick up all the supplies you need to bake your own homemade creations, or try its delicious in-house treats (we recommend the cupcakes).

If you’re looking for a weekend activity for the children, book the kids into its two-hour cooking classes, where they’ll decorate their own cakes and cupcakes with skilled instructors.

Children only;￥150; 10:00~18:00 Saturdays and Sundays.

Tastes of India

Join Chef Reshma Khan as she helps you to travel through a colorful Indian food trip which adopts a philosophy that puts your health and the health of the ecosystem at the forefront without having to sacrifice taste! Here she will guide you to turn simple vegetables into the star of the show.

Adults only;￥100; 14:00~16:00 every day.

Hilton Beijing

Hilton Beijing offers cooking courses ranging from Thai to Italian and each class provides the history and background of the cuisine, an introduction to the basic ingredients and preparations followed by a cooking demonstration. Dinner follows with soft drinks, wine and fruit, which are included in the price.

￥300/adult,￥250/child; 17:30~21:30 every day.

1. Where can the participants learn to cook traditional Chinese food?

A．At Hilton Beijing.	B．At Bake Away.
C．At Tastes of India.	D．At The Hutong.

2. What is Reshma Khan good at?

A．Cupcakes.	B．Vegetable dishes.
C．Chocolate cakes.	D．Hand-pulled noodles.

3. How do Hilton Beijing’s cooking courses differ from the other classes?

A．They focus on two or three dishes.	B．They are just available on weekends.
C．They do not offer hands-on experiences.	D．They are suitable for adults and children.

8 . A special place to stay can make a holiday — but also break the bank. We have picked new affordable places across Europe for €150 a room a night or less.

Scourie Hotel
Doubles from €129
Opened October 2015

This hotel has been adored by fishing fans for generations. When the Campbell family bought it six years ago, they updated it with gentle, stylish furnishings. There’s a string of spectacular beaches to discover, including the Scourie Bay with golden sand.

Ho36 Hotel
Doubles from €109
Opened December 2017

This hotel offers the rarest of things — ski accommodation that is both affordable and stylish. Guests can ski or snowboard from the front door. There are two lively bars with live music and regular DJ nights, a restaurant serving hearty Alpine meals and film nights.

Conscious Hotel
Doubles from €120
Opened April 2016

This fourth hotel by Dutch sustainable brand Conscious is the first powered entirely by wind. The restaurant is fully organic and the bedrooms are simple with contemporary elements. The hotel overlooks the Westerpark, one of Amsterdam’s biggest green spaces.

Dock Hotel
Doubles from €150
Opened May 2014

This large hotel on the Baltic coast is made from shipping containers. The industrial theme continues inside,with concrete walls, exposed pipes, and more containers. The hotel is 12 minutes’ walk from the beach.

1. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A．Scourie Hotel.

B．Ho36 Hotel.

C．Conscious Hotel.

D．Dock Hotel.

2. What is special about Conscious Hotel?

A．It is old-fashioned.

B．It has the longest history.

C．It is environment-friendly.

D．It offers the biggest green space.

3. What can the guests of Scourie Hotel and Dock Hotel do?

A．Update the furniture.

B．Walk on the beach.

C．Appreciate architecture.

D．Visit industrial fairs.

9 . Tell us your story

“China and Me, Five Years from Now”

Dear friends, You’re welcome to tell your China story. As China is well on its way to achieving its 14th Five-Year Plan goals, the country is more open ever and more appealing to every member of society. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to capture your memorable moments in China through your lens or put them into words? We would be so happy to hear your voice in this contest. Please feel free to share your memories and impressions with us by article or video. Just check the contest procedures below and let’s get started!

About the contest Co-organized by authoritative organizations This contest is hosted by China Daily and is co-sponsored by the Bank of China and the Society for International Human Resources Development of the Institutions of Higher Learning (SIHRDIHL). Prestigious award ceremony A prestigious award ceremony and online forums will be held in July in Beijing. Awesome prizes await you While reviewing the submitted works, online forums will be held for international students. Also, China Daily website will set up special areas for collecting and displaying works.

Works will be posted on * China Daily website * China Daily app * China Daily social media platforms

Who can enter The contest is open to international students and expats (旅居国外者). Regardless of whether you are in China or not, you are welcome to send us articles or videos showing your China story if you know China, love China or look forward to discovering more of the country. The contest is not open to organizations for companies. Please participate as an individual. When to submit

The Rules Articles and Photos Word count: Between 500 and 1,000 English words Photo format: JPG or PNG Photos should reflect the theme of the article, including but not limited to photos of people or landscapes. You can upload no more than 10 photos, each within 5MB. Every photo should has a caption of no more than 200 English words. Videos Format: MP4 or MOV Dimensions: 1280×720 pixels File size: The video file size should not exceed 4 GB, and the maximum video length should be 4 minutes. Submit a caption about the content of the work, and when and where the video was taken in 200-500 words. Requirements The submitted works and videos should be copyrighted; do not use the materials or video clips with copyright disputes.

How to submit Click on one of the two icons below to fill in the following information and upload your material or videos below.

1. What do you know about the contest?

A．The contest is designed to celebrate economic development.

B．Only the Bank of China sponsored the contest.

C．Submitted works will be printed in newspapers.

D．Works should be handed in before June 20, 2021.

2. What will winners of the contest get?

A．Have works shown in a certain section of the website.

B．Have a chance to display works at online forums.

C．Get a prize with their colleagues as a team.

D．Take part in a great award ceremony online.

3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?

A．Writing an article of 600 English words.

B．Preparing five photos, each with an illustration of 400 English words.

C．Shooting a video of 4 minutes in a MOV format.

D．Having the exclusive legal right of the works submitted.

10 . Wouldn’t it be great if you could correct your eyesight, especially nearsightedness, and reduce your dependence on glasses and needn’t have eye surgery? The solution is called orthokeratology, or ortho-k (角膜塑形镜).

What is ortho-k?

Orthokeratology( ortho- k)is the fitting of specially designed contact lenses (隐形眼镜) that you wear overnight while you are asleep, the lenses gently reshape the front surface of your cornea (角膜) so you can see clearly the following day after you remove the lenses when you wake up.

How long does the ortho-k effect last?

You should be able to see acceptably well without glasses or contact lenses for a day or two, sometimes longer. For best results, one should wear the ortho- k lenses every might.

Who are good candidates for ortho-k?

Most people with mild to average nearsightedness are good candidates for ortho-k. Because the cornmeal reshaping effect is temporary, little risk is involved, and you can discontinue wearing the lenses at any time. Children and young adults who want to be gases-free but are too young for eye surgery or are afraid of taking the surgery often are good candidates for ortho-k. People who participate in contact sports or work in dusty environments that can have problems for contact lens wear also can be good candidates.

How much does ortho-k cost?

Costs also can vary based on the region of the country and the type of practice where you have the procedure performed. Ortho-k prices in the US generally range from $1, 000 to $2, 000 But particularly difficult cases of ortho-k can cost as much as $4.000.

There are additional costs for lens care solutions and following up exams, which can total about $300 to $ 500 per year.

Finally, keep in mind that, as with all contact lenses, there are some possible side effects of wearing ortho-k lenses. Ask your eye doctor for details.

1. According to the passage, which way is introduced to correct eyesight?

A．Performing an operation of the cornea.

B．Applying contact lenses in the daytime.

C．Fitting proper glasses during the night.

D．Wearing especially designed contact lenses.

2. Which of the following statements is right?

A．You have to wear ortho-k day and night to ensure good results.

B．Ortho-k is a good choice for a man with average nearsightedness.

C．The cast of ortho-k in the city is higher than that in the countryside.

D．There is no need for people to worry about the side effects of ortho-k.

3. How much will a person pay for using otho-k for the first year at least?

A．1, 000.

B．$1, 300.

C．$1, 500.

D．$2, 000.