2 . Top 4 Best Places to Travel in 2023!

Kyrgyzstan

This offbeat Central Asian nation is perhaps one of the best-kept secrets of adventure travel. The landscapes are vast, mostly green expanses of stunning mountains and valleys-part of the famous Pamir Mountains even roll through the country.

Canada

Canada has endless options to keep your kids entertained-and tired out! It is a beautiful country to visit with a wide variety of great places to stay. You could go to Toronto and enjoy the must-sees such as the CN Tower. The Ontario Science Museum also has hands-on exhibits and hours of play and education-and not just for the kids!

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is the region to travel to on a budget. You can find dorm beds for five dollars, and delicious noodles for even less. One week you might be learning to dive in Phuket, and the next week you’re travelling on to Cambodia and through to Vietnam moving across jungle borders by motorbike.

Egypt

The Egyptian pyramids are one of those things that just live up to the hype. After all, it’s not every day you get to be impressed by masterpieces of the ancient world. But while you absolutely should visit all of Egypt’s archeological wonders, you’ll also love how easy it is to get off the beaten track. As Egypt gets very hot, it’s best to plan your trip for the winter-spring months, when temperatures are milder and you can easily spend all day exploring in comfort!

1. Which place is the best to travel to with your kids?

A．Kyrgyzstan.

B．Canada.

C．Southeast Asia.

D．Egypt.

2. Which of the following best describes Southeast Asia?

A．It’s the most beautiful place.	B．It’s the best place for adventure.
C．It’s the best place for history lovers.	D．It’s the cheapest place to travel to.

3. When is the best time to visit Egypt?

A．January.

B．June.

C．August.

D．September.

3 . Diary: Four must-visit design events of 2023

Get ready for an exciting year of design events in 2023! The events below are sure to inspire design enthusiasts.

Fuorisalone

Milan, Italy

Celebrating its 20th anniversary (纪念日) this year, the design festival makes a comeback with events across Milan’s many creative towns. It will host events that push the limits of design —from city planning to multi-sensory (多感官的) architecture and more. This year, the fair will focus on its Future Lab theme, which reflects on how we imagine our future.

Venice Biennale of Architecture

Venice, Italy

Organized by Lesley Lokko, the 18th international Architecture Exhibition will open in May. Its subject, The Laboratory of the Future, explores the African continent as a leader of the future. As a workshop and laboratory, it invites architects to draw out examples from their modern-day practices and imagine what the future can hold.

London Design Festival

London, UK

Promoting London as a leading creative capital of the world, London Design Festival continues to play a key role in positioning the city as a global destination for culture. Having celebrated its 20th anniversary last year with transformative workshops, networking events and contemporary (当代的) design, all eyes are on the show to see what’s next.

Southern Sweden Design Days

Malmö, Sweden

Arranged by Design Center, the main spot for architecture and design in southern Sweden, Southern Sweden Design Days is a new player on the scene. Held yearly, it builds a platform that exhibits a full range of design disciplines (学科) through exhibitions, workshops and events.

1. What do Fuorisalone and Venice Biennale of Architecture have in common?

A．Both are located in the same city.

B．Both exhibit modern-day designs.

C．Both focus on exploring the future.

D．Both regard Africa as future leaders.

2. Who is most likely to attend the London Design Festival?

A．A fashion designer of traditional styles.

B．A composer preparing for a live show.

C．A college student majoring in computer.

D．A design enthusiast with an interest in culture.

3. Which event has the longest history?

A．Fuorisalone.

B．Venice Biennale of Architecture.

C．London Design Festival.

D．Southern Sweden Design Days.

4 . 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

2. What will you learn from Mars and Beyond?

A．Prospect of space travel.	B．Application of art to science.
C．The origin and future of Mars.	D．Detailed plan of space habitation.

3. What is the main purpose of the passage?

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.

5 . Weald & Downland Living Museum

Fun fact

Over 50 historic buildings from across the Weald and Downland area have been dismantled (拆除) and then reconstructed across a lovely 40-acre site in the South Downs national park. The collection of buildings represents almost a thousand years of rural life in south-east England: furnished just as they would have been in the past — complete with the homes, farms and public buildings. There’s a sense of exploring a real village as you wander between them along green paths, stopping to climb the stairs of a 17th-century craftsman’s (工匠) cottage to lie on the straw bed or sheltering from a shower in a smoky, 14th-century hall.

Getting there

The Stagecoach 60 bus service from Chichester to Midhurst stops just five minutes away at Grooms Yard, Singleton. The nearest railway stations are Chichester (2 miles) and Haslemere (7 miles). The museum is on Town Lane in Singleton, reached via the A286 from Chichester to Midhurst. Parking is free and there are disabled parking spaces opposite the museum shop.

Value for money?

Yes. It’s not cheap but it’s a special experience that easily fills a day. Plus, it’s a valuable cause worth supporting. Adults ￡14, children 5-17 and students ￡6.50, under-4s free, family ￡38 (two adults and two children) or ￡25 (one adult and three children).

Opening hours

Daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm).

1. What can visitors do in Weald & Downland Living Museum?

A．Take a shower in the hall.

B．Stay overnight at a cottage.

C．Learn construction techniques.

D．Explore rural life centuries ago.

2. How much would a couple with their 5-year-old twin sons pay for admission?

A．￡25.

B．￡34.5.

C．￡38.

D．￡41.

3. What do we know about Weald & Downland Living Museum?

A．It charges parking fees.

B．It has varied opening hours.

C．It is inconveniently located for bus riders.

D．It offers the disabled thoughtful service.

6 . Beyond Body is a science-based fitness and nutrition program in the shape of the first personalized wellness book in the world. It makes developing sustainable healthy habits easier, while helping to improve mental health. It addresses the main problems that most weight loss programs have, motivating you to bring positive changes in all areas of your life.

The Beyond Body app helps you follow the program and track your progress. It goes beyond simple food ideas to provide meal plans, workouts, and lifestyle tips.

Who Is Beyond Body for?

The Beyond Body program is for anybody who wants to lose weight by establishing lifelong health and fitness routines, but not ideal for vegetarians. It can help you drop pounds while enjoying long-lasting changes.

How to Begin with Beyond Body?

The program starts with a quiz, including questions on body type, fitness level, health conditions, food preferences, and more. You must also enter your current and target weight. After completing a short quiz, you can choose between the hardcover or e-Book. You can also add the app for further assistance. Next, it creates a personalized meal plan and generates the Beyond Body book in both digital and physical formats. The book outlines your plan and offers advice on nutrition and fitness.

Beyond Body Pricing

The Beyond Body book costs $33. For this price, you get a hard copy and digital version, plus free shipping. For the assistant app, you must pay a monthly subscription fee. Within the app, you’ll find other checkout options, like consultations with a nutritionist.

1. What is Beyond Body used to do?

A．Sell a book.	B．Introduce an app.
C．Stress the importance of weight loss.	D．Provide a program to lose weight.

2. How does the program begin?

A．By adding an app.	B．By filling a format.
C．By choosing a book.	D．By completing a quiz.

3. What do we know about the Beyond Body app?

A．It can be used for free.	B．It focuses on mental health.
C．It tracks weight losing progress.	D．It offers free online consultations.

7 . Communication And Public Relations (PR) For Business

The advertising and brand appearance of any organization must include communication skills. One of the really key tasks that could be done would be to interact healthily with customers. That is the meaning of the practice of public relations.

Data And Statistics To Support PR

People may now begin their own private analysis of businesses and their PR skills much more easily thanks to technology. Even if you’re faced with either a great or poor situation, always keep in mind that you should appear as honest as you can be in your PR. Establish a company PR skills using sound, reliable information and then use that information to support those efforts.

Benefits Of Public Relations Efforts

When you set up a new relationship, that individual might give you advice, help you in finding your potential customers, or help you get a promotion. Developing your reputation as a PR expert through networking is another benefit.

Additionally, people will want to cooperate with you if they know that you are employed by a company that provides high-quality work.

Where To Find PR Aid?

Experts can teach PR practices that work to any company. For example, a regularly updated blog post helps communication and improves growth and learning. You can find more information on this blog served for communication teams for large companies.

1. What is important when making private analysis?

A．Finish private analysis on your own.

B．Make the analysis easily understood.

C．Use honest information to support.

D．Remove the poor personal information.

2. Which is NOT the benefit of public relations efforts?

A．More potential consumers.

B．Reputation as a PR expert.

C．Broader commercial cooperation.

D．Offers from a high-quality company.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A website.	B．A magazine.
C．A textbook.	D．A report.

8 . Welcome to the Astronomy Club of Akron (ACA) web page. The purpose of the ACA is to further an interest in and to promote the study of the subject of astronomy through the use of lectures, discussion groups, publications, programs and other activities.

The ACA will educate the general public through monthly programs. These programs, lectures and events cover the planets, solar/lunar observing, comets showers, deep sky objects. The ACA activities provide opportunities for its general club members to get together and take part in a variety of general astronomy related matters.

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy. No equipment is necessary and no knowledge is needed. There is no age limit. Club members meet on the 4th Friday of every month at 8 a.m. at the Kiwanis Hall in Portage Lakes. During the meeting, a one-hour talk will be on astronomy, space exploration or weather. The date of the meeting will change if the 4th Friday is part of a holiday weekend. Check the calendar, view the most recent newsletter, send emails or call the number listed on our home page if in doubt. The ACA publishes a monthly newsletter The Night Sky, which contains information on the coming meetings, observing sessions and articles by members.

Club dues are $30 a year for adults (18 and over), $15 for juniors (12 to 17). The family only needs $40 a year. Welcome to our club and you can call 18663399783 to find more information about us.

1. What does the ACA mainly want to do according to the passage?

A．Hold more meetings.

B．Organize social gatherings.

C．Prevent the showers and objects in space.

D．Get more people interested in astronomy.

2. What can you do if you don’t know when the meeting will be held?

A．Visit the manager’s office.

B．Refer to the latest The Night Sky.

C．Observe the meeting sessions.

D．Change the calendar and schedules.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To get more members.

B．To show how to do researches.

C．To help people choose clubs.

D．To introduce a space program.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Advertising, whose purpose is to promote    1    product or service, has become part of modern life. The history of advertising    2    ( link) with that of the mass media from the ancient times. But advertisements nowadays are more interactive than the ancient    3    ( one). With the mass media    4     (reach) so many people, it becomes a perfect vehicle for advertisers. Companies often launch mass media advertising campaigns     5    ( promote)products or service. Advertisers have developed ways to persuade people    6    purchasing products, such as using slogans to communicate    7    (effective) or employing famous people as brand ambassadors, Besides, product    8    ( place) in films and games is another technique used. We absorb     9    these advertisements convey without even thinking too much. To sum up, advertising is becoming more personalized and in the future we are likely to enjoy promotions    10    ( target) specifically at us.