1 . TV Shows the Whole Family Can Enjoy
The Baby-Sitters Club
The show is based on the book series written by Ann M, Martin.
The time for each episode (集) is about 30 minutes.
The Netflix Original series returns for its second season on October 11. The new season will see the Baby Sitters Club continue to expand their babysitting business and face the hardships that come with being teenagers.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
The show is based on the kids’ game show from the 1990s.
The time for each episode is an hour.
Though the new game show is aimed at adults, kids will also enjoy watching teams take on challenges to try to find the treasure within the ancient temple. Some of the challenges can be frightening for younger children, so this is perhaps best enjoyed by families with older kids.
Doogie Kameāloha, M. D.
The show is based on Doogie Howser, M, D. in 1989.
The time for each episode is about 30 minutes.
It stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Lahela “Doogie” Kameāloha, a medical school graduate who is trying to figure out how to manage being a doctor and a teenager at the same time.
Star Wars: Visions
Each episode of the show is about 15 to 20 minutes long.
This Disney series is made up of independent stories. That means viewers don’t need to watch anything in order. You can simply watch each story as you please without feeling like you have missed something. It was created by artists from all over the world.
1. Which show lasts the longest for each episode?| A．The Baby-Sitters Club. | B．Legends of the Hidden Temple. |
| C．Doogie Kameāloha, M. | D．D. Star Wars: Visions. |
| A．Balancing her different roles. | B．Catching up with others in studies. |
| C．Expanding her babysitting business. | D．Getting admitted to a medical school. |
| A．It is based on an old game show. | B．It talks about artists’ experiences. |
| C．It consists of independent stories. | D．It is set in a treasure-filled temple. |
2 . According to 'a study, being exposed to a 360-degree video of nature can provide emotional wellbeing benefits for people who cannot access the outdoors. So let’s check out some ideas of free virtual trips you can take right now!
Take a tour in Central Park, New York
As one of the world's biggest attractions, Central Park is a part of natural beauty located in the very heart of Manhattan. With this tour offered by youvisit. com, you’ll be able to see the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Belvedere Castle and “walk” through the park's scenic meadows. If you’re in the mood for greenery, this tour will definitely suit you.
Explore the wonders of Japan
Take a tour across this beautiful country with a 360-degree VR movie from the Japan National Tourism Organization: you’ll be able to explore tradition, modernity and nature all at once, and enjoy the mixture of fascinating cultural sites and the most appealing natural spots.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, Arizona
Are you up to witnessing one of the most magnificent views in the world?No wonder the Grand Canyon in Arizona is considered one of the world's treasures. The virtual tour, provided by the National Park Service U.S. lets you discover ancient places within the canyon and explore archaeological excavations (考古挖掘) in an interactive way.
Climb Everest for an unforgettable adventure
Experience what it feels like to climb the world's tallest mountain with Everest VR: Journey to the top of the world, a docu series especially made for Virtual Reality headsets. Have you ever imagined experiencing an Himalayan avalanche or a rock-climbing fall? Or just admiring the sunset from the top of the mountain's unique perspective? This journey will take you to places you never thought possible.
1. Which of the following is the best choice for green plant lovers?| A．Japan. | B．Everest. |
| C．Central Park. | D．The Grand Canyon. |
| A．The virtual tour. | B．The magnificent views. |
| C．The interactive viewing way. | D．The 360-degree video of nature. |
| A．Free admission. | B．Scenic meadows. |
| C．Cultural sites. | D．Rock-climbing falls. |
3 . Can red TV dramas awaken a strong desire in young people to learn about China’s revolutionary history? The answer is yes. Chinese TV drama Awakening Age, which narrates the story of how the Communist Party of China (CPC) was founded in 1921, ended several months ago, but it remains a hot topic on social media, where discussion shows that it has played a positive role in educating young people about China’s revolutionary history.
The TV series celebrating this year’s 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC has won high praise online. The stories of the young people in the drama — who gave everything, even their lives, to the revolution — have touched a large number of viewers. The storytelling in the show has also been hailed by viewers for successfully showing the depth of the CPC’s history and spirit, as well as the warmth of China and every family in the country.
Many audiences were inspired to find background information about the series and commented that this is their first time to voluntarily learn the history about the founding of the Party and the country. “I read many of Lu Xun’s novels such as A Madman’s Diary when I was in elementary school, but I couldn’t understand why he wrote them or the angry feelings hiding in the characters. After watching the drama, I read these novels again and found that I can now understand what they wanted to convey to readers,” said Li Lin, a 29-year-old viewer.
Some school teachers have been showing video clips from the series in classes to arouse students’ interest in the time period and help them learn more about history. A junior high school teacher from Taiyuan, in north China’s Shanxi Province, said that this has proven effective as some students told her after class that the show had left a strong impression on them.
1. What can we know about Awakening Age according to paragraph 1?| A．It inspired many students to join the CPC. | B．It described the establishment of the CPC. |
| C．Many famous actors starred in the drama. | D．It reached the most viewers among TV series. |
| A．Recorded | B．Recalled | C．Proven | D．Praised |
| A．A firm decision to be a good writer. | B．The strong desire to be a CPC member. |
| C．A better understanding of related literature works. | D．The determination to be a successful actor. |
| A．Instructive and touching. | B．Historical and delightful. |
| C．Informative and entertaining. | D．Imaginative and inspiring. |
4 . The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling (刺激的) rides and attractions in the world.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Located(坐落) in Virginia，USA，this theme park has some of the highestrated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot，Alpengeist，Griffon，the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides，rides for kids，other rides，shows，tours，animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries，the park has won an award for the quality of its food.
Everland
As one of the world’s most popular theme parks，Everland is located in Yongin，Gyeonggido Province，South Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides，including a world-famous wooden roller coaster，and many other attractions such as an African hunting ride，a zoo，indoor and outdoor water parks，shows and more.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK，a classic wooden roller coaster，a steel tower ride，the biggest indoor dark ride in the world，a host of rides for kids and more.
Port Aventura World
Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada，this park is divided into six theme areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia，Mexico，America，China and the Mediterranean. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
1. What did Busch Gardens Williamsburg win an award for?| A．The highest thrill rides. | B．A Sesame Street theme area. |
| C．Good quality of its food. | D．A host of thrilling water rides. |
| A．Busch Gardens Williamsburg. | B．Everland. |
| C．Blackpool Pleasure Beach. | D．Port Aventura World. |
| A．In Virginia. | B．In Yongin. |
| C．In Lancashire. | D．On Costa Daurada. |
5 . Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?
Check out one of these hot new restaurants.
Fast Best
Fast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.
Your Local Caff (小餐馆)
Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.
Last Days of the Raj
A centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!
The Chocolate Box
The owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.
1. Fast Best suits a person ______.| A．who has a sweet tooth | B．who loves spicy food |
| C．who wants to have good breakfast | D．who gets 30 minutes off for lunch |
| A．You can listen to great music in it. | B．It serves hot food with pepper. |
| C．It serves an all-day breakfast. | D．It is prefect for vegetarians. |
| A．Fast Best. | B．Your Local Caff. |
| C．Last Days of the Raj. | D．The Chocolate Box. |
6 . Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
| Timetable | |
| Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students； you may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe. |
| Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Windows XP. |
1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________.
| A．Monday | B．Friday . | C．Sunday | D．Wednesday |
| A．Mr. Morison | B．Dr. West | C．Mr. Thomas | D．Mrs. Green |
| A．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday | B．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday |
| C．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday | D．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday |
7 . Because of the spread of COVID-19, many students are forced to study at home. But parents are worried about how their children can learn more efficiently. The following websites might give you a clue.
Scratch
With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch can be downloaded free of charge. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ages. Scratch is used in more than 150 different countries and available in more than 40 languages.
Mr. Bob
Mr. Bob is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science. Bob encourages parents and teachers to practice Random Acts of Science by providing instructions and videos for interactive science experiments on his website. Bob has also coauthored a very popular series of science adventure books for kids.
Oxford Owl for School
Oxford Owl for School is home to online teaching, learning and assessment resources and expert support for primary schools. Free teaching, learning and assessment resources are provided, including book recommendations, storytelling videos, activity sheets and teaching notes. With a library of free, tablet-friendly eBooks, you’ll find the perfect eBook for every pupil.
The National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization to explore and protect our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations. Our yellow border serves to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. We reach millions of people around the world, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages.
1. Which website is most suitable for science lovers?| A．Scratch. | B．Mr. Bob. |
| C．Oxford Owl for School. | D．The National Geographic Society. |
| A．It owns a library in America. | B．It offers materials for students only. |
| C．It provides online books for free. | D．It is suitable for students of all ages. |
| A．They have users worldwide. | B．They choose books for kids to read. |
| C．They are designed especially for kids. | D．They are both nonprofit organizations. |
8 . Red leaves are a symbol of autumn. Enjoying red leaves in the clear, refreshing autumn weather is indeed a good choice.
Now let's have a look at the best red leaves around China and the beauty of autumn.
Destination 1
With different red colors, the Red Leaf Valley extends (延伸) more than 50 kilometers from Jiefang village in Qingling town to Yanjiang village in Songjiang town, Jilin province, Northeast China. Leaves are like different red pigments (颜料), including Chinese red, orange red, ruby red and bright red.
Best time: October
Destination 2
Tachuan or Tashang village is in Huangshan city, Anhui province, East China. The beautiful autumn scenery there is known as one of the four best in China. The red leaves and clear spring add beauty to traditional houses, offering material for photography lovers.
Best time: early to late November
Destination 3
As a result of low temperatures, maple leaves in areas south of the Yangtze River are like shy girls, gradually showing their beauty, turning from green to gold, gold to orange and finally to red. And as it changes slowly, different colors can be seen on the same trees called "colorful maple trees". Viewing at the mountainside is the best choice.
Best time: October to November
Destination 4
For Guangdong province in South China, autumn always comes a little late and lasts longer. Through the end of January, you can see the red leaves any time you want. If you feel pity at saying good-bye to red leaves in North China, you can head to South China to view the beautiful scenery again.
Best time: end of November to end of January
1. If a family from Russia want to enjoy red leaves in China, which of the tourist spots above is the nearest?| A．Destination 1. | B．Destination 2. |
| C．Destination 3 | D．Destination 4. |
| A．Tachuan has the best red leaves in China. |
| B．Tourists can enjoy the most colourful leaves in Jilin province. |
| C．In Guangdong province, red leaves can be seen at any time throughout the year. |
| D．Maple leaves in areas south of the Yangtze take on more colors because of weather. |
| A．To attract photography lovers. |
| B．To introduce different places of interest. |
| C．To give advice on how to spend autumn. |
| D．To suggest some red leaves viewing places. |
