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Believe it or not, a group of US teens could perform The Mermaid, a classical Chinese play for children, fully in Chinese. The 15 US teens,     1     (age) between 12 and 17, stood out from more than 200 children and spent almost two years     2     (practise), according to Chen Suhan, director and producer of the play’s US version. The show’s success is thanks     3     the China-US Youth Theater Exchange Program. The program combines theater and Chinese language learning to promote language education and youth     4     (exchange) between China and the US. “All the kids     5     (work) so hard over the last two years, and I feel so proud to see their amazing performance,” Chen said. For American teens, coming to China to perform a Chinese play is     6     unforgettable experience. “Theater for children and young people     7     (be) a ‘world language’ that enables children of different countries and race     8     (communicate) without words. Theater for children and young people is the seed of innocence,       9     (kind) and beauty. It is also the seed of love, culture and friendship     10     brings beauty,” remarked Feng Li, president of China National Theater for Children.

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Featuring a dynamic story of the legendary dragon’s descendants, the 2023 Dragon Festival returned to Toronto with culture, food and new lion dance     1    (competition) two years after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The three-day festival from Sept 1 to 3 in Toronto’s Nathan Philips Square featured     2     range of activities. Dragon and lion dances, acrobatics, Chinese folk music, waist drum dances, tai chi, martial arts on water and ethnic music     3     (perform) by Canadian and Chinese artists.

“We hope the festival     4     (far) demonstrates the important position of Chinese culture in Canada’s multiculturalism.” Zhang Jian, chairman of the CACPA, said. “This vivid and interesting picture highlights the cross-culture value of the festival beyond national borders, and     5     (encourage) people to deeply explore the connections     6     different countries and cultures.”

As a symbol in traditional Chinese Culture, the dragon symbolizes happiness and luck,     7     reflects the creative talents, wisdom and perseverance of Chinese descendants.

Visitors also tasted delicious Chinese and Asian street food, while     8     (watch) an improvised reflection water show presented by Chinese Canadian communities.

“The performing and shows are     9    (amaze). I am impressed with the splendid 5,000 years history of China.” visitor James Taylor told China Daily. “From diverse culture presentations to delicious food, my family and I find all our favorites here,” Annie Kelly,     10     was accompanied by her husband and two children, said.

3 . Planning a family vacation can be an exciting and fun experience.     1    . Therefore, with so many considerations, planning an enjoyable and stress-free vacation can be challenging. To help you out, this article has some useful tips.

Let Your Kids Plan the Process

By asking your children for their ideas, you can connect the vacation with their interests and preferences, making them feel more active in the planning process.     2    . This could include asking them about their favorite destinations, the activities they enjoy, and the experiences they would like to have while on vacation.

Choose Age-Appropriate Activities

When planning a family vacation, choosing age-appropriate activities for your children is important.     3    . These activities are generally more interactive and hands-on, which can help keep them engaged and entertained. Older children may be more interested in hiking, biking, or exploring a city or town. Consider what activities will challenge and excite them while being safe and appropriate for their age.

Bring Along Familiar Items

    4    . To help your children feel comfortable while away from home, consider bringing familiar items they enjoy, such as their favorite books, toys, games, or stuffed animals. These items can provide comfort and familiarity in an unfamiliar setting and help keep your children entertained during travel or downtime.

Make It Educational

When planning a family vacation, it’s important to consider ways to make the trip both fun and educational for your children. Add educational activities to your plan, such as visiting museums, national parks, or other historical sites.     5    .

A．So if you’re planning a road trip, packing snacks and meals can also be a great choice.

B．This can help your children stay active, burn off energy and enjoy the great outdoors.

C．However, it needs to be suitable for the interests and preferences of your children.

D．Activities like going to a water park can be a great choice for younger children.

E．One way is to ask them what they want to do and see on vacation.

F．By doing so, it can be a great way to learn while having fun.

G．Children can sometimes have trouble with new environments.

4 . Four National Parks in California

Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park includes five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archaeological resources.

Death Valley National Park

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley National Park a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Despite its frightening name, lush oases (绿洲) harbor tiny fish and provide shelters for wildlife and humans.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District.

Yosemite National Park

Not just a great valley, but a shrine (圣地) to human foresight. Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls when making a comparison to other national parks, and you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

1. What do Channel Islands National Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park have in common?

A．They both have a visitor center.

B．They both provide outdoor and indoor activities.

C．They are both famous for their natural attractions for visitors.

D．They both have historic significance to California.

2. What is the most representative feature of Yosemite National Park?

A．Typical extreme temperature.	B．Deep valleys.
C．Spectacular waterfalls.	D．Rich and unique plants.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．A history book.	B．A tourist magazine.
C．A novel.	D．A biography.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did Ava create her first book?

A．At the age of 4.

B．At the age of 5.

C．At the age of 8.

2. What did Ava do for her new book?

A．She collected money.

B．She drew pictures for it.

C．She searched for wise sayings.

3. How does Ava use the money getting from her new book?

A．Do charity.

B．Support her family.

C．Go on learning painting.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999?

A．The convenient location.

B．A famous Hollywood movie.

C．Its first opening to the public.

2. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time?

A．To develop it.

B．To do research.

C．To protect the natural life.

3. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now?

A．300.

B．2,000.

C．4,000

4. What will the speakers do next?

A．Surf the Internet.

B．Read some magazines.

C．Book a holiday.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably?

A．The touching plots.

B．The exciting story.

C．The peaceful lifestyle.

2. What does Tom think of his grandparents’ life?

A．It’s tough.

B．It’s simple.

C．It’s boring.

3. Where does the woman live?

A．In the city.

B．In the town.

C．In the countryside.

8 . What has Dennis decided to do?

A．Live independently.

B．Start a new company.

C．Stay with his parents.

9 . Young children often benefit from the structure and routine of a traditional classroom setting. On the other hand, older students may find that they learn better when given the freedom to explore material at their own pace. In order to provide the full benefit of online learning, educators must be aware of the needs of their students and therefore tailor their instruction.

As anyone who has tried to learn from videos knows, it can be difficult to search, obtain, and sum up important information. In response to this, Hari Subramonyam, a research professor, and his two colleagues, have developed a new app called VideoSticker which uses artificial intelligence (AI).

The app uses AI to automatically identify and trim (整理) objects out of video lessons and place them into a note-taking area. In addition to capturing images, VideoSticker also pulls in key text, joining it with the imagery. This way, students can easily handle images and text and add those elements in their own explanations. As a result, the app turns the passive experience of watching a video into an active one with lots of enthusiasm and determination, which helps students to better engage with the material and remember the information.

The test of VideoSticker’s effectiveness was conducted with 10 graduate and undergraduate students. During the test, the students completed a 75- to 90-minute note-taking session of a biology class. The researchers reported positive feedback from participants, with particular praise to VideoSticker’s flexibility in navigating between notes and video content. Next up, the team will partner with other educators to further evaluate and improve VideoSticker before making the tool fully available commercially.

With more and more people turning to videos for educational content, apps like VideoSticker could help to make the learning process easier and more efficient. Other education-based innovations we have spotted recently include an app that lets students upload maths problems through their phones, as well as a platform for students with learning differences and a tool that identifies struggling readers sooner.

1. Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word in Paragraph 1?

A．teach

B．satisfy

C．create

D．adapt

2. How do students feel when learning on VideoSticker?

A．Thoughtful and focused.	B．Energetic and involved.
C．Helpful and encouraged.	D．Confident and determined

3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．More burden is laid on students.

B．More practice bases are to be developed.

C．More education innovation come into being.

D．More people begin to make education videos.

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．An available method makes students improve study efficiency.

B．An AI tool makes it easy for students to take notes from videos.

C．An advanced app makes students interact well with the teachers.

D．A piece of important information makes students benefit from education.

10 . A year after Walt Disney made history with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, its artists were struggling to find the right design for Bambi, the tale of a young deer. The film’s production team realized they needed a style that highlighted almost all of the leaves, flowers and mushrooms in their first feature-length animated(动画的)film.

Soon they got their inspiration from Tyrus Wong, whose work was on display as a new exhibit at New York City’s Museum. In 1938, the Walt Disney Studio hired him to draw the frames between the main drawings of the animators. After reading the story of Bambi, he saw an opportunity to break out of his humdrum job. He said to himself “This is all outdoor scenery. And I’m a landscape painter. This will be great!”

Inspired by Chinese landscape paintings, he used watercolor and pastels(蜡笔)to make sketches that bring the feeling of forest scenes with simple strokes of color and special attention to light and shadow. Wong’s sketches attracted Disney and became the guide for Bambi’s background artists, who were later trained to imitate his style. “His expression was a great leap forward for the medium,” writes John Lasseter, the chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “Where other films were literal, Bambi was expressive and emotional.” In 2001,Wong was named “Disney Legend”, and he received the recognition as the true lead artist.

He pursued art all his life and still made art during his retirement, including toy animals from recycled materials and handmade kites that he regularly flew off the Santa Monica Pier in California. “People admire his works because of Bambi, but Bambi was just a really small part of his life,” says his youngest daughter. “He considers himself not a great artist but a lucky artist, who was at the right place at the right time.”

1. Why did Walt Disney’s artists notice Tyrus Wong?

A．He was good at drawing cartoon characters.

B．He won a prize at a museum in New York.

C．His style was suitable for the animated film Bambi.

D．His work could be used to advertise Walt Disney’s films

2. What does John Lasseter think of Tyrus Wong’s paintings?

A．They were literal and detailed.

B．They conveyed thoughts effectively.

C．They showed the legend of Walt Disney.

D．They displayed the progress of the medium.

3. What can we learn about Tyrus Wong from the last paragraph?

A．He was devoted to art during his lifetime.

B．He had been busy his whole life.

C．He gave up art after retirement.

D．He liked to purchase toys and kites.

4. How does the author introduce Tyrus Wong?

A．By analyzing cause and effect.

B．By making comparisons.

C．By following time order.

D．By listing examples.