1 . Europe’s Most Scenic Train Journeys
△Rauma Line, Norway
Route: Dombas to Andalsnes
Distance and duration: 70 miles (114km) , 1. 5 hours
Best time to ride: June to August
Enjoy breathtaking views of high peaks. Crossing the tall Kylling Bridge is one of the most exciting parts of the trip with the driver allowing a short stop to take photos. The train then winds its way through the Reinheimen National Park.
△Bergen Railway, Norway
Route: Oslo to Bergen
Distance and duration: 342 miles (550km) , 7 hours
Best time to ride: July or November to January
Norway’s awe-inspiring Bergen Railway links two incredible cities as it rolls through mountain landscapes and across the beautiful Hardangervidda plateau (高原) to the country’s highest station, Finse at 4, 010 feet (1, 222m), only accessible by train. Don’t miss learning more about this great work of engineering at the Flam Railway Museum.
△West Highland Line, Scotland
Route: Fort William to Mallaig
Distance and duration: 41 miles (67km) , 1. 5 hours
Best time to ride: June to August
The West Highland Line in Scotland is certainly one scenic journey, with rocky highlands and flashes of coastline, Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain) and beautiful views from the viaduct (高架桥) at Glenfinnan. The route and steam (蒸汽) train are so easy on the eye that they crop up as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. Don’t miss trying seafood in Mallaig.
△Bernina Express, Switzerland and Italy
Route: Chur to Tirano
Distance and duration: 76 miles (123km) , 4 hours
Best time to ride: April
Relax behind windows and admire the attractive Alpine views that connect northern and southern Europe via the highest railway in the Alps.
1. When is the best time to take the Rauma Line?| A．In April. | B．In May. | C．In July. | D．In December. |
| A．Dombas to Andalsnes. | B．Fort William to Mallaig. |
| C．Oslo to Bergen. | D．Chur to Tirano. |
| A．View the harvest of the crops. | B．Appreciate the real scene of a movie. |
| C．Learn more about the steam engines. | D．Enjoy the world's highest railway line. |
1. We must keep our classroom clean.
2. All of them were amazed.
3. You’d better buy your friends some small gifts.
4. She was reading when her mother came in.
5. Tim refused to help them.
3 . Everyone wants to be successful. For a student, being successful means achieving his goals and scoring good marks. Successful students manage their studies and recreation (娱乐) time effectively.
Set SMART goals. In students’ life, the very first benefit of setting a goal is achieving success in their academic life.
Don’t compare with others. Never do the comparison with others, because everyone has their abilities and capabilities. Good students succeed in their capabilities. Don’t copy what others do, but follow your own way. Comparison will make you feel discouraged.
Learn from your mistakes.
| A．Take part in group discussion actively |
| B．It marks their first step towards success |
| C．Pay attention to what teachers say in the classroom |
| D．Some effective practices can help avoid this problem |
| E．Here are some necessary steps for students to achieve success |
| F．Don’t worry about what your friends, neighbors, or partners are doing |
| G．Important life lessons can be gained by improving from your mistakes |
4 . “Don’t forget to study for the Chinese history test on Friday,” Mrs. Green said to the class. Julie shut her book and whispered to herself, Why couldn’t the test be on poetry? Julie loved poetry and its rhythmic (有节奏的) expression of feelings and ideas. She was also a perfect monitor (班长) and could organize all kinds of activities, but her history was subpar.
The following day, she went to the library and tried to remember all the facts and dates. But it was useless. Just then Julie looked up and found Maria from her class was seated at a nearby table.
Julie joined Maria, who was sitting with some cards and some colored pencils. Each card showed a colorful picture. Julie was curious, “I thought you were studying history.” “You’re right. I think I need to be creative because it’s difficult to remember so many things. I like art, and the pictures help me recall facts,” Maria said.
“I see,” said Julie, with interest. After thinking for a while, an idea came to her mind. She had rich experience in organizing big events, starting from making small plans step by step. How did she connect all of them at last? Mind maps!
“Hey, Maria,” said Julie. “How about this: I divide these history events into different types and use a mind map to connect each type together. And you draw the pictures for these types as their explanation.” “That’s cool! Let’s start right now!” Maria agreed excitedly.
“Sure,” said Julie. At that time, studying didn’t seem so impossible. And what you need to do is find what you are good at and make full use of it.
1. What does the underlined word “subpar” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Inspiring | B．Poor | C．Challenging | D．Skilful. |
| A．They often work together. | B．They like drawing colorful pictures. |
| C．They dislike historical knowledge. | D．They have talents (天赋) for problem-solving. |
| A．How they cooperated (合作) with each other. |
| B．How they explained historical events. |
| C．How they learned to use a mind map. |
| D．How they classified (分类) historical events. |
| A．Two heads are better than one. | B．It’s never too late to start learning. |
| C．Histories make men wise. | D．Your strength can make studying easier. |
5 . A week ago, my family stayed several nights on the Oregon Coast. It was the day before we were to leave and drive home, and I was reading on the sofa. As I was finishing a paragraph, I smelled smoke. It wasn’t very strong, but it felt out of place, so I looked around.
Outside our kitchen window, I could see smoke blowing by in the swift coastal wind. I ran to the front door. Standing there, I saw that the tall grass in the front yard was burning. I warned my family and hurriedly, we dashed off and sought safety.
Neighbours gathered around. Although some of them were also vacationing, they quickly sprang into action by aiming water at the base of the flames. It was only a few minutes before the local fire department arrived. Soon the fire was put out and the fire department left. Thankfully, the fire left the house untouched.
It was amazing to see how a community of complete strangers came together to make sure everyone was okay. Although no one was one hundred percent sure what caused the fire, it was believed that it was caused by a friend of someone living in the house next to the one we were staying in at the time. Apparently, he had flicked (轻弹) cigarette ash into the bush earlier that same day. We were really lucky to come away without harm to the house or to ourselves.
This week, the smoke from forest fires in the Pacific Northwest has been thick. Many of these fires were caused by lightning, but the principle I’m reminded of is the same. Warm summer weather brings greater levels of fire danger. Please use fire carefully.
1. What did the author realize after observing at the front door?| A．He should go to the front yard. | B．Someone had set fire to the house. |
| C．He should turn to his family for help. | D．Their house was at risk of catching fire. |
| A．They all ran away for safety. | B．They instantly looked into the cause. |
| C．They immediately took action to help. | D．They made sure their houses were safe. |
| A．Lightning. | B．A forest fire. |
| C．Cigarette smoking. | D．The neighbour’s carelessness. |
| A．We should help to prevent forest fires. |
| B．We should be careful when travelling. |
| C．We should learn how to avoid lightning. |
| D．We should be cautious about using fire. |
6 . Teachers have the power to build, and to plant hope in young minds. I can prove the life- changing gift of quality (质量) teaching because I received just that in an American history class during my junior year of high school.
Mrs. Bailey, who taught the class, from the beginning assured (向……保证) all of us that we could take the A.P. test, pass it, and get college credit (大学学分). College credit as a high credit seemed impossible, and when I was worried that I didn’t have money to pay for (支付) the test, Mrs. Bailey helped locate (确定……的准确地点) the funding.
She held study lessons during lunch and after school, where we explored the glorious (光辉的) history of this country. The day I found out my result on the test felt like a changing point in my life. I had done well enough to receive college credit. Mrs. Bailey told me: “You can be whatever you want.”
Suddenly, my hazy (朦胧的) future was a little clearer and that class was the reason why I majored in history later.
Mrs. Bailey did more than tell us we could do it. She was not just encouragement and sunshine.
She encouraged us to have opinions and defend (捍卫) them. She was part of a group of teachers known for their sincere (真诚的) attempts to get us to engage with the material and ourselves.
Influenced by Mrs. Bailey, I taught high school for a few years, and now I’m a college professor (教授). The students who enter my classroom come from every walk of life. It is my job and the work of every teacher to form this group of individuals into a community (社区，社会) of exploration. I do not measure my success by the number of students who adopt (采纳) all my opinions. And I think the work of educators is to help this generation open up (开辟) new and better paths, some beyond our imagination (超出某人的想象).
1. What’s the writer’s problem before taking the A. P. test?| A．He couldn’t afford the exam. | B．He was poor in history class. |
| C．His college credits were not enough. | D．His family didn’t want him to enter college. |
| A．His favourite subject was history. | B．His friends encouraged him to choose it. |
| C．He got high marks in the exam. | D．He was influenced by his history teacher. |
| A．Help students broaden (开阔) their minds. | B．Let students adopt their opinions. |
| C．Teach students to make learning plans. | D．Attract more students to school. |
| A．To miss his high school life. | B．To encourage us to study hard. |
| C．To express gratitude to Mrs. Bailey. | D．To introduce his views on educators. |
7 . A new study suggests that science role-playing may help tighten the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM)education and careers for women simply by improving their identity as scientists.
Frustrated by the gender gap in STEM, in which some fields employ at least three times more men than women, Cornell graduate student Reut Shachnai wanted to do something about it. Reut said the idea to help foster young girls’ interest in science came to her during a lecture in a class she was taking on Psychology of Imagination.
Reut designed an experiment to test if assuming the role of a successful scientist would improve girls’ persistence in a “sink or float” science game. The game itself was simple yet challenging: a computer screen projected a slide with an object in the center above a pool of water. Kids then had to predict whether the object would sink or float.
She studied 240 four -to -seven -year -olds, because this is around the time kids first develop their sense of identity and capabilities. They were divided into two groups. Children in the “story” group learned about the successes and struggles of a gender -matched scientist before playing the game. Boys heard about Isaac Newton and girls were told about Marie Curie. Children in the “pretend” group were told to assume the identity of the scientist they just learned about.
All kids played at least one round of the game. No matter what group they were in, girls got the answers right just as often as boys -nearly 70% of the time. Boys, however, didn’t really benefit from the stories or make-believe. Besides, girls pretending to be Dr. Marie persisted twice as long at the sink-or-float game, playing just as much as the boys did.
Reut’s teacher Tamar Kushnir said, “Rather than merely hearing about role models, children may benefit from actively performing the type of actions they see role models perform. In other words, taking a few steps in the role model’s shoes, instead of merely observing her walk.”
1. Why did Reut design a “sink or float” science game?| A．To handle the gender gap in STEM. | B．To attach importance to STEM. |
| C．To draw kids’ attention to STEM. | D．To compare boys’ and girls’ persistence. |
| A．Kids enjoyed listening to scientists’ stories. | B．Boys avoided playing make-believe games. |
| C．Girls performed as well as boys in science. | D．Children followed Dr. Marie to explore science. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Doubtful. | C．Indifferent. | D．Negative. |
| A．Girls should get recognition like boys | B．A fine example has boundless power for kids |
| C．Girls can work on more science games | D．Make-believe exercises benefit girls in STEM |
8 . At Summer at Emerson, we believe each child is unique. Our staff (全体职工) are committed to (致力于) challenging our campers to discover and improve individual talents and creative abilities.
About Summer at Emerson
Summer at Emerson is open to all students, regardless of which school they attend. We offer several individual (独立的) weeks of half-day camps and full-day camps to children who have completed or will end grades K-8 during the 2022-2023 school year. Note: A child who is enrolling (注册) in Kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year is not yet qualified (能胜任) to attend Summer at Emerson
Facilities & Staff
Emerson School is equipped with (配备有) technology labs, Performing Arts Theater, and gymnasium (体育馆) as well as the outdoor sports fields, and nature areas will be fully used throughout the summer staff of caring and experienced instructors. All camps are designed and run by a professional and counselors (顾问). Summer at Emerson is fully permitted (允许；准许) by the State of Michigan as a child care provider, and the majority of our staff members are CPR and First Aid certified (获得资格的).
Camp Dates
Spring Break Camp: March 27-31 | Week 1: June 19-23 | Week 2: June 26-30 |
Week 3: July 10-14 | Week 4:July 17-21 | Week 5: July 24-28 |
Camp Hours
Morning Camp:9:00a.m.－12:00p.m Afternoon Camp:1:00p.m.－ 4:00p.m.
Camp Fees
Half-Day Camps: $165-$230 Full-Day Camps: $300-$345
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please email, call, or text: summer@ emerson-school. org or 734-660-5108. We look forward to providing a safe and engaging (令人愉快的) summer experience for your child.
1. Who is qualified to attend Summer at Emerson?| A．Children to start grades K-8 in the 2022-2023 school year. |
| B．Children to register for Kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year. |
| C．Children having completed grades K-7 in the 2023-2024 school year. |
| D．Children having finished grades K-8 during the 2022-2023 school year. |
| A．March 27-31. | B．June 19-23. | C．July 17-21. | D．August 7-11. |
| A．Students. | B．Parents. | C．Teachers. | D．Coaches. |
9 . Bumble bees (大黄蜂) play, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London. It is the first time that object play behaviour has been shown in an insect, adding to evidence that bees may experience positive feelings.
The researchers set up numerous experiments to test this, which showed bumble bees went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly despite there being no apparent motivation for doing so. The study also found that younger bees rolled more balls than older bees and that male bees rolled them for longer than their female ones.
The study followed 45 bumble bees. Individual bees rolled balls between 1 and, impressively, 117 times over the experiment. The repeated behaviour suggested that ball-rolling was rewarding. This was supported by a further experiment where another 42 bees were given access to two coloured rooms, one always containing movable balls and one without any object. When tested and given a choice between the two rooms, neither containing balls, bees showed a preference for the colour of the room previously associated with the wooden balls.
The experiments removed any idea that the bees were moving the balls for any greater purpose other than play. Rolling balls did not contribute to survival strategies and was done under stress-free conditions.
The research was based on previous experiments, which showed that bumble bees could be taught to score a goal by rolling a ball to a target in exchange for a sugary food reward. The new research showed the bees rolling balls repeatedly without being trained and without receiving any food for doing so — it was spontaneous.
Professor Lars Chittka said, “Play is thought to contribute to the healthy development and maintenance of an animal’s cognitive (认知) and motor abilities, which may make for their searching for food and is considered an important aspect of animal welfare. The finding shows insect minds are far more complex than we expect. We need to do all we can to protect insects.”
1. What do we know about female bumble bees compared with male ones?| A．They rolled far more balls. |
| B．They spent less time playing rolls. |
| C．They had bigger motivation to roll balls. |
| D．They preferred to play in the colorful rooms. |
| A．Rolling balls is what bumble bees are expert in. |
| B．Rolling balls helps reduce bumble bees’ pressure. |
| C．Rolling balls develops bumble bees’ survival skills. |
| D．Rolling balls is done without any purpose for bumble bees. |
| A．Voluntary. | B．Rewarding. | C．Forced. | D．Conscious |
| A．Play makes a difference to animals’ life. | B．Humans find it hard to figure out insect minds. |
| C．Many insects are faced with dying out. | D．Play can ensure insects to find food successfully. |
10 . “Yard sale” is appealing to bargain hunters, antique seekers and so on. It may seem simple.
Plan in advance. Have you decided you’re going to have a yard sale? Great!
Get help. You probably don’t want to do this all alone since your attention will be spread pretty thin during busy sale periods. Ask a couple of friends, neighbors or family members to help you out with set-up, running the register or clean-up -or better yet, to add their own things to the sale.
Be safe.
| A．Make it look appealing. |
| B．Put your stuff on the table individually. |
| C．The following tips can give you a hand. |
| D．Now give yourself at least one month to pull it together. |
| E．Multi-family or neighborhood-wide sales draw more buyers. |
| F．But a yard sale does require some knowledge and effort to be a success. |
| G．Remember, there are some strangers simply coming over to browse your goods. |
