1 . Birmingham is the second largest city of the United Kingdom. It lies near the geographic center of England. It’s one of England’s major industrial and commercial areas. Here’re some places in Birmingham you may be interested in living in.
SolihullLocated 7.5 miles southeast of Birmingham, Solihull offers the best of both worlds for the perfect combination of city and country living. With several top-rated schools, Solihull is a perfect location for families, and with over 1,500acres of parks, there’re plenty of green spaces to keep the kids entertained as well. With easy transport links into Birmingham, it’s a great choice for commuters (通勤人员) and what’s more, Birmingham Airport is located in Solihull.
ErdingtonSituated five miles northeast of the city center, Erdington has to be one of the best places to live in and around Birmingham. This is a very well-connected city suburb, with easy motorway access, great bus links and a railway station on the Cross City Line.
DigbethIf you’re looking to buy your first home in Birmingham, Digbeth could be the perfect choice. The area is a hub for the creative industry, with the Custard Factory and Fazeley Studios both hosting a huge variety of digital and cultural businesses. It’s very tolerant of all kinds of culture, making it one of the most dynamic places to live in.
EdgbastonEdgbaston is one of the richest areas in Birmingham, well-known for its green spaces and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. There’re many other attractions for those not interested in sports, including the pretty Victorian campus of Birmingham University and multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. It is a suitable place to live in.
1. What’s special about Solihull?| A．It is very suitable for the old. |
| B．It has the largest park in Birmingham. |
| C．It is the trading center of Birmingham. |
| D．It shows the mix of rural and urban life. |
| A．Digbeth. | B．Erdington. |
| C．Edgbaston. | D．Solihull. |
| A．Attend university. | B．Go on a tour. |
| C．Buy houses. | D．Start businesses. |
Typical desert activities like sandboarding, dune bashing and quad biking
With this tour, you’ll have half a day of adventure activities in the desert.
You’ll start your tour by driving to a scenic spot on the top of a tall sand dune (沙丘) for a chance to take photos of the area. On top of a sand dune, you’ll have the chance to slide down the side by sandboarding. From here, you’ll get ready for hitting some dunes in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Next, you’ll hop on a quad bike and have time to drive around the desert in the open air. Finally, you’ll have a camel ride around a small part of the desert.
What’s included
Pickup and drop-off
20 minutes of sandboarding
35 minutes of dune bashing
25 minutes of quad biking
10-minute camel ride
Water and soft drinks
A drive through a camel farm
Additional information
Requires a high level of physical fitness.
Not suitable for children between 0 and 5.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tours starting after noon include a BBQ dinner with sweets and fruits, which costs an additional US$ 45/person only.
1. What kind of experiences can participants expect from this trip?| A．Taking a sand bathing on the top of a sand dune. |
| B．Exploring the expansive desert freely on a camel ride. |
| C．An exciting day adventure filled with diverse activities. |
| D．Capturing the breathtaking desert landscape with a camera. |
| A．US$ 180. | B．US$ 220. | C．US$ 265. | D．US$ 400. |
| A．The show was great! I highly recommend! |
| B．It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed every minute of it. |
| C．The place is cool, easy to find and get to with metro. |
| D．Arrive early for tickets to avoid a long queue. |
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| II. NINE SPA: 04 hours Full day 1 Guest /bungalow; 3, 300, 000d 4, 000, 000d2 Guests /bungalow: 4, 500, 00 5, 500, 000d 3 Guests/bungalow; 5, 500, 000d 6, 500, 00d 4 Guests /bungalow: 6, 500, 000 7, 800, 000d additional cost:150,000/guest 650,000d/child (not includes massage) | Ⅵ. MUD BATHE HERB BATHE 1-2 Guests/ub: 5000d/Adult 3-5 Gusts/tub: 450.000d/Adult From 6 to over Guests/ub:400,000d/Adult Children: 300.000/child |
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1. What do NINE SPA, VIP ROOM and INERAL MUD BATH have in common?
| A．They have the same price. | B．They don’t have additional cost. |
| C．They have the same service. | D．They don’t include the service of massage for children. |
they need to pay?
| A．490,000d. | B．740,000d. |
| C．1,120,000d. | D．1,240,000d. |
| A．At a grocery. | B．At a resort. |
| C．In a shopping mall. | D．In a supermarket. |
4 . THIS STREET IS OPEN FOR PLAY
Concerned about outdoor play in crowded cities? Start a play street - a community event where neighbors close their road to traffic, creating a safe space for children to play. This initiative allows kids and adults to explore, create and socialize, which, undoubtedly, will bring the bonds between neighbors to a new height.
Compared to structured plays with strict rules and fixed procedures, a play street allows children to lead, establish rules and get involved in an open-ended activity without specific instructions, methods or goals.
Getting Started:1. Host a meeting to discuss benefits and encourage involvement. Choose an event date and assign tasks to the neighbors.
2. Reach out to city councils for necessary permits to close the road. Ignoring this will lead to the cancellation of the whole plan.
3. Use posters, flyers, and social media to spread the word. Use these promotion means to inform residents of the date, time and activities planned for the play street.
4. Set up barriers for safety, provide equipment and encourage neighbors’’ participation.
What to Expect:●Game Areas: A variety of play equipment tailored for kids, such as jump ropes, balls, chalk for drawing, hula hoops and other outdoor games.
● Swapping Corner: A place where moms can bring unwanted items such as kitchenware, gardening tools or other household goods to exchange with each other.
●Arts and Crafts Seating: Arts and crafts seating with materials like paper, markers, crayons, paints and brushes. Children are encouraged to get creative and express themselves through art.
●Snack and Refreshment Station: Light refreshments like water, juice, fruit and healthy snacks to keep mixed-age participants energized. A potluck to share homemade treats and recipes.
1. What is the purpose of “a play street”?| A．To prevent traffic jams. |
| B．To strengthen community bonds. |
| C．To explore kids’ artistic potential. |
| D．To involve children in structured plays. |
| A．Raising funds |
| B．Announcing instructions. |
| C．Posting the safety regulations. |
| D．Asking for authorities’ approval. |
| A．Game Areas. | B．Arts and Crafts Seating. |
| C．Swapping Comer. | D．Snack and Refreshment Station. |
5 . Those of you who have seen the amazing National Geographic documentary Free Solo will know just how fascinating it can be to watch a professional climber scale the side of a mountain.
A new documentary, Explorer: The Last Tepui, shares a lot with Free Solo, which won the 2019 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Not only does it star rock climber Alex Honnold, it also shows him hanging off the side of a mountain in precarious positions that will make your stomach drop in extreme fear.
While his athletic achievements are amazing, Honnold isn’t the most appealing character in the film. That honor goes to Bruce Means, who has spent his academic career finding new species throughout South America to prove to the world that the area is a biodiversity hot spot to be protected at all costs. In Explorer:The Last Tepui, the 80-year-old ecologist decides to climb the 300-plus metres to the peak of the Tepui, deep in Guyana’s Amazon rainforest.
Means, Honnold, leader Mark Synnott and a world-class team of climbers have to hike 56 kilometres over 10 days across increasingly dangerous areas to reach the base of the Tepui. This is a very big deal because Means has problems with his knees. Once at the Tepui, Honnold and other team members plan to climb to the top and then pull Means up, which will allow him to explore the cliff wall for novel animal and plant species.
Unsurprisingly, because of the area they must cross to reach the Tepui, various major barriers soon get in the way of the party. The detailed descriptions of Means’ determination to overcome these challenges due to his age and health just add real suspense (悬念) to the documentary.
The constantly changing viewpoints and potentially life-threatening issues ensure that Explorer: The Last Tepui remains compelling (扣人心弦的) to the very end. Even though it is just 54 minutes long, you will still feel tired out, as well as inspired, by the time it is over.
1. What does the underlined word “precarious” in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Comfortable. | B．Dangerous. | C．Easy. | D．Correct. |
| A．The 2019 Academy Award. |
| B．The discovery of new species. |
| C．Means’ plan to climb the peak of the Tepui. |
| D．Honnold’s appearance in the film. |
| A．Ensuring food supplies at the base of the Tepui. |
| B．Topping the Tepui as quickly as possible. |
| C．Helping Means find long lost species. |
| D．Assisting Means in carrying out the exploration. |
| A．It is inspiring and funny. |
| B．It is long and tiring. |
| C．It is full of heart-stopping moments. |
| D．It is filled with complicated elements. |
A Four-day Tour of London | ||
| Transportation | Plane | |
| Self-guided tour | Service | |
| Cost | $2,000 | |
| Guided tour | Service | Make a travel schedule for guests, besides making reservations |
| Schedule | • •Go on •Visit Buckingham Palace on the 2nd day •Go to the British Museum on the 3rd day • | |
| Cost | $3,500, including the | |
1. How much in total will be used in earthquake relief?
| A．£60 million. | B．£100 million. | C．£160 million. |
| A．By contacting the radio program. |
| B．By calling a charity organization. |
| C．By leaving personal information at a website. |
| A．To forecast the weather of this week. |
| B．To praise sponsors in the disaster relief. |
| C．To update information about the earthquake. |
8 . Magazines make great reading materials for kids. Libraries often have a large selection of periodicals (期刊) for every age group and reading level, and for many areas of interest. And some magazines may even have issues going back years and even decades! Below is a list of some of them!
Military Kids LifeIt is about finding the bright side of life as a military kid! Inside each quarterly issue, your child will encounter inspiring stories, articles, and photographs! (8 to 16 years)
FacesWith articles, folk tales, and hands-on projects, Faces magazine takes young readers around the world for an honest and objective view of how children in other regions live. (9 to 14 years)
MakeMake magazine publishes tested projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges. (9 to 18 years)
BrioBrio magazine for teen girls has a fresh new look that includes more pages filled with inspiring profiles, cultural insights, health & beauty tips, faith-filled features and added fun! (13 to 18 years)
Please note: Though all the magazines on this list are written for children, some issues may contain content that you may feel inappropriate for your child. As always, please review all reading materials before giving them to your child to read.
1. Which magazine can help develop kids’ international awareness?| A．Faces. | B．Make. |
| C．Brio. | D．Military Kids Life. |
| A．All the magazines are proper for children. |
| B．Magazines are usually published for children. |
| C．Some magazines have back issues in libraries. |
| D．Only magazines for kids are accessible in libraries. |
| A．To argue. | B．To inform. |
| C．To entertain. | D．To persuade. |
9 . Bullet comments—comments which fly across the screen on certain video platforms—represent a ·modern approach to communication that young people use in cyberspace to express their ideas, emotions and feelings. When looking back, however, they are a good reminder of what was hot or trending in the past year.
On Dec 15,2023, Bilibili, a Chinese video-sharing platform, picked “Ah?” as the Bullet Comment of the Year. In 2023, “Ah?” appeared more than 13.2 million times on Bilibili as a bullet comment, according to Dazhong Daily.
Today, young people in China use “Ah?” to express their surprise and amazement. User Mo Xin filmed himself writing down the ancient Chinese text Hard Is the Road to Shu (《蜀道难》) in one stroke (一笔) and subsequently uploaded the video to Bilibili. This feat (壮举) resulted in the video winning the most “Ah?”bullet comments on the platform.
China’s huge technological advancements have also generated “Ah?” comments from Bilibili users. In August, China made a breakthrough in controllable nuclear fusion (可控核聚变) technology. Its new-generation “artificial sun” Huanliu-3 looks to open new doors in the world of nuclear fusion. Videos announcing this news were inundated (淹没) in “Ah?” comments.
Though simple and easily understandable, “Ah?” provides insights into young people’s interests. Their focus extends beyond mere entertainment, however. They also, use “Ah?” to engage with. commentaries, and scientific discoveries, indicating a deeper, more serious layer of interest. These “Ah?” comments reveal that young people are attentive to the world around them. “Ah?” has become their unique way of responding to contemporary events, using it as a tool to document today’s history.
Every year brings a new bullet comment of the year, but what never changes is how young people want their voices to be heard. Do you still remember which video got you to send an “Ah?” in 2023?
1. What do we know about “Bullet comments” according to the text?| A．They will remind others of your opinions. |
| B．They are an easy way to interact with others. |
| C．They enable us to think about the popular events. |
| D．They are used in young people’s daily communication. |
| A．To prove the function of “Ah?”. | B．To argue for the benefit of “Ah?”. |
| C．To explain the popularity of “Ah?”. | D．To clarify the development of “Ah?”. |
| A．Concrete and modern. | B．Easy and accessible. |
| C．Abstract but popular. | D．Unique but meaningless. |
| A．Huawei made a breakthrough in 5G. |
| B．Southern little potatoes poured in Harbin. |
| C．The Moutai-flavoured coffee came into the market. |
| D．China, Singapore mutual visa-free policies will boost tourism. |
10 . The greater Rochester area is filled with opportunities to study and perform music in the summer!
Roberts Community SchoolRoberts Community Music School has exciting summer musical opportunities for families on the west side of Rochester. It offers two 7-week Early Childhood Classes, Piano Discoveries, and a Ukulele Choir. Lessons are available (可获得的) for piano, voice, stringed instruments, and woodwind & brass (铜管乐器).
School of Rock — RochesterWith camp choices for all ages and skill levels, School of Rock is the perfect summer activity for your child. Our summer music camps are performance-based, meaning students learn to play by performing together in a fun environment. From beginner camps to songwriting and themed camps, wed offer a wide variety of options to ensure your child has an amazing musical experience. Our goal is to prepare teens for live performances on stage.
Eastman Community Music SchoolThe Eastman Community Music School offers different day programs and overnight music camps this summer for middle and high school students, including Adventure Music Camp for Middle Schoolers, Summer Jazz Studies for High School Students, Baroque workshops, and New Horizons Orchestra Camp. Private lessons are also available of all ages, levels, instruments or voice.
Bach to Rock Music SchoolBach to Rock’s Music Camps run each week all summer long for all ages and levels! Our camps are designed for students to work with our highly experienced teachers to learn how to play their instrument of choice, develop a band, learn to play songs they love, and have the opportunity to write and create their music. Each weekly camp ends with an opportunity to record in our studio! Full or half-day camps are available. No experience is necessary.
1. Which school’s programs are designed to get students on stage performing?| A．Roberts Community School. | B．School of Rock — Rochester. |
| C．Eastman Community Music School. | D．Bach to Rock Music School. |
| A．They offer overnight camps. | B．They require related experience. |
| C．They offer chances to perform in a TV station. | D．They can train different kinds of musical skills. |
| A．To compare four music schools. | B．To encourage students to be music stars. |
| C．To introduce some music summer camps. | D．To show the music resources in Rochester. |
