1 . SIX60 Saturdays

Sat 29 Oct 2022

SIX60 Saturdays is here this Saturday! The band has just released their latest single Before You Leave, off their fourth studio album (音乐专辑) Castle St released on 7 October. These shows will be fans’ first chance to see their new songs played live.

This year’s show at Sky Stadium in Wellington will be joined by special guests Niko Walters, Coterie, Supergroove, and Tones and I.

Perth-based Kiwi band of brothers Coterie, has been handpicked by SIX60 to open all six shows on the SIX60 Saturdays stadium tour kicking off this October. These shows will be the first-ever shows in New Zealand for the local Maori tribes (部落) of Te Aupouri, Ngapuhi and Ngai Te Rangi, making the shows even more important.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek.

We strongly advise against buying tickets from any unauthorized (未经授权的) ticket reseller as the tickets may not be real or may be canceled by the event organizer. Ticketek is the only authorized sales channel for SIX60 concert in Wellington.

Car parking

Car parking space is available to buy online through Ticketek. It is highly recommended that you buy your space online in advance, especially if you are coming from out of town. The car park was full at last year’s show.

Accessibility information

To buy a wheelchair ticket, please call Ticketek on their wheelchair booking line: 0800686677. You cannot book wheelchair tickets online.

For more information about the show, please visit SIX60 Saturdays’ official site.

1. Which special guest will be present at the beginning of all SIX60 Saturdays’ shows?

A．Supergroove.	B．Coterie.
C．Niko Walters.	D．Tones and I.

2. What is special about SIX60 Saturdays’ shows in New Zealand?

A．They are partly held online.

B．They are free for the disabled.

C．They are meaningful to some local tribes.

D．They are hosted by handpicked stadiums.

3. What should the audience know about the show in Wellington?

A．There are enough car parking spaces.

B．They can book wheelchair tickets online.

C．0800686677 is a booking line for all tickets.

D．They have to buy tickets through Ticketek.

2 . Separation, money troubles, and transitional (过渡的) adjustments are all stressful events to the members of a family. Learning effective skills is key to solving the disagreements.

Schedule a time to talk as a group. When working together, you are more likely to solve family differences.     1     . Then, once tempers are cooled, everyone needs to plan to come together and think out a solution to the problem .

Focus on the issue at hand. When disagreements occur, people tend to bring up any and every unresolved issue they have ever faced with the other parties. This blurs the point of the discussion. Try to uncover what is important about the current problem.     2     .

Have everyone state what they truly mean. Direct communication is essential to effective conflict resolution.     3     . Such “I” statements allow everyone to express themselves while they show respect for other’s listening.

    4     . Let another know you recognize, value, and accept his thoughts, opinions, or beliefs. Of course, your own opinions may differ greatly, but using validation (确认) demonstrates that you see the other as a human, worthy of respect. Validate your family members by saying something like “I’m really glad that you feel comfortable enough to share this with me” or “I appreciate your willingness to work towards a solution”.

Decide on a solution together. Once everyone has shared their needs, wants, and concerns, consider all the suggestions that each party has provided and look for a middle ground.     5     . If necessary, develop a contract or written agreement .

A．Seek professional advice.

B．Show respect for each person’s point of view.

C．Raising old misdeeds will not help resolve this issue.

D．Conflict in the family can affect everyone’s functioning.

E．The first step is calming down and agreeing there is a problem.

F．Everyone present should feel good about the proposed solution.

G．Each party should use “I” statements to clearly state your needs and concerns.

3 . A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first.

Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.”

Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns, she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only nontoxic and biodegradable sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation.

“It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals,” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County.”

Mayeda told the Washington Post that this is the first time the department has received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise.

1. Why did Madeline write the letter?

A．To apply to visit a unicorn.	B．To learn to provide animal care.
C．To ask permission to keep a pet.	D．To figure out how to find a unicorn.

2. What can we learn from paragraph 3?

A．Her application was disapproved.	B．Requirements should be met for the license.
C．She was presented with a live unicorn.	D．Guidance was given for her search.

3. Which of the following best describes Mayeda?

A．Imaginative.

B．Sensitive.

C．Flexible.

D．Convincing.

4. Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”?

A．Because it is the first application letter for a pet.

B．Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue.

C．Because they are worn out with their daily work.

D．Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds.

4 . I make the most and the least sense when I’m riding my bike. It’s one of the rare things in life that lets you escape from the world, while also connecting you to it. I love to drive my way through forests, around lakes, and into little communities I never knew existed.

Along the way, my brain escapes from stress. Life quiets down to simple rhythms. Problems seem to disappear. Throw in a good podcast or music, and I’ll be gone for hours. On a nice long ride, you start finding new layers of yourself, new bursts of energy. That’s when I feel like my body is actually weightless.

Riding a bike is especially good for people like me, who have long-running knee problems.

I’m missing a fairly important ligamen(韧带)in my left knee — a surgeon took it out on my 1^st birthday, along with a tumor that had grown under my kneecap. That meant I learned to walk in a full leg cas(石膏). One leg grew a little shorter than the other, making me self-conscious about the special shoes I wore. But on a bike, I was just like anyone else. And my doctor told me from an early age that riding a bike would build up muscles to help hold my knee together.

The idea of being a “serious” cyclist still strikes me as a bit funny. After all, riding is fun. And when you’re riding for fitness, it usually means you’re using a very efficient machine not to get from point A to B, but just to ride around in a loop, with your feet moving in circles. That’s not to say I don’t keep track of my average speed after a long ride, or my monthly mileage. Those statistics are a way for me to compete with myself, and stay motivated.

I’m glad cycling has helped me stay healthy. But I love that it’s given me a place to release the pressure. Leaning over my handlebars, I’ve come to terms with setbacks and made plans for the future.

1. What can the author benefit from the cycling?

A．Losing weight.	B．Making his body energetic.
C．Getting enough fresh air.	D．Setting off for an adventure.

2. Why does the author need riding a bicycle?

A．To show his talent.	B．To learn a new skill.
C．To build up his confidence.	D．To help him recover from illness.

3. Which of the following best describes the author?

A．Persistent.

B．Self-conscious .

C．Demanding.

D．Sweet-tempered.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Life always makes sense.	B．That’s why I love cycling.
C．I can do everything I want.	D．I do some crazy things on my bike.

5 . 中卫中学鸣钟文学正就“如何保持友谊”这一话题进行征稿。请你以“How to keep friendship”为题，写一篇英语短文来投稿。内容要点如下：
(1)与朋友保持联系；
(2)互相尊重，诚实以待；
(3)及时帮助朋友。
注意：(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . 选词填空

brave the elements        thanks to       in the lead       in advance     apply for look forward to     be amazed at/by       aim at     cut down       be related to

1. With only 100 meters to go, Tom is_____, so he is very likely to win the game.
2. I’m _____ seeing his new film as soon as possible.
3. The new marketing project_____changing the way people look at frozen food.
4. So far half of the forest_____to make room for the road.
5. It’s also a good idea to take measures which_____protection of wildlife.
6. _____your timely help, we finished the work just before the deadline.
7. I’d appreciate it if you could let me know _____whether or not you will accept the career.
8. We_____his behaviour.
9. If you want to_____a job at the office where I work, I’ll help you.
10. We sincerely hope that everyone can_____to protect endangered species from extinction(灭绝).

7 . Migratory(迁徙的)birds have an unusual ability to locate themselves, finding their way across sometimes thousands of kilometers between seasonal areas. Those migratory birds that travel at night, often alone, are especially impressive.

While it has been known that birds use the earth’s magnetic(磁性的)field for guidance since the 1960s, that exact systems have remained hard to understand. Seeking to understand this sensory secret, researchers looked at a type of protein, cryptochrome 4(CRY4), found in the light-detecting cells in the eyes of robins(知更鸟), and compared its magnetic sensitivity to the CRY4 protein found in two non-migratory birds—chickens and pigeons. Robins are small and much-loved birds,seen as symbols of European winters, which migrate in response to food shortage in the colder months.

In the study, researchers found specific changes associated with the CRY4 protein in rob-ins that may allow them to sense magnetism within their eyes,leading them to think it is likely that robins have a“living compass”, and may be able to “see” the earth’s magnetic field to locate themselves.

The researchers explain that this works through a system by which the protein shows a light-driven chemical reaction that causes the effects that can increase magnetic signals. This happens through a quantum(量子)phenomenon in which an outside magnetic field affects chemical reactions by changing the spin of weakly paired electrons.

The new discovery is exciting for the researchers, offering a window into a sensory world which humans can only imagine,though the researchers advise that further testing of CRY4 in their eyes should be necessary to finally prove whether the birds can sense magnetism.

1. What can we learn about migratory birds from the text?

A．They only migrate at night.

B．They have a good sense of direction.

C．They are puzzled by the magnetic field.

D．They use inner light to find ways at night.

2. What is probably the function of the CRY4 protein in robins according to the study?

A．To warn them of food shortage.

B．To block out signals from the earth.

C．To keep them warm in cold months.

D．To help them sense magnetic properties.

3. What do the researchers of the study think of the new discovery?

A．It hardly makes sense.

B．It contradicts public opinion.

C．It needs to be further proved.

D．It will be applied to lighting system.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Robins’ Eyes May Have a Built-in“Compass”

B．Turning off Lights Can Save Migratory Birds

C．Robins:Migratory Birds with the Best Eyesight

D．Use Protein to Improve Migratory Birds’ Eyesight

8 . Are you ready for a FIFA World Cup^TM like no other?

With Qatar playing host to the first FIFA World Cup^TM ever in the Arab world, a unique and extraordinary stage has been created for the teams, the players and, of course, you the fans. Explore the individual elements of your FIFA World Cup^TM here, which we hope you enjoy during your time in Qatar.

Official Mascot (吉祥物) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM

It’s me! La’eeb^TM

Welcome to my page! La’eeb^TM is my name―an Arabic word, meaning super-skilled player―and I love the beautiful game. I also love supporting, and not just from the stands. I love supporting all of you who have a vision, work hard and aim to achieve your dreams!

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM Official Soundtrack (原声带)

A symbol of how music―and football―can unite the world

A multi-song collection, featuring international artists across a variety of musical genres delivering a smash hits, sets the tone for a truly global celebration at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM.

Check out the catchy and uplifting songs that make up the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM Official Soundtrack here:

● Hayya Hayya (Better Together)―Trinidad Cardona, Davido, and Aisha

● Arhbo―Ozuna featuring GIMS

● Light the Sky―Rahma, Balgees, Nora and Manal

● Dreamers―Fahad Al Kubaisi and Jung Kook(BTS)

Official Poster

Hayya to Qatar 2022^TM

The Official Poster is on display at Hamad International Airport, where it will remain at Gate DI8 throughout the FIFA World Cup 2022^TM. Everyone will have the chance to see the poster as they travel from and transit through Qatar.

1. Which of the following is not true about the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM?

A．The Arab world has never held FIFA World Cup TM before

B．The official Mascot of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM is La’eeb

C．It shows us that music and football can unite the world.

D．The Official Poster will be on display at Gate DI7 of Hamad International Airport.

2. What can we know about FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM Official Soundtrack?

A．The official soundtrack consists of more than four songs.

B．Rahma, Davido, Nora and Manal jointly composed Light the Sky.

C．The soundtrack is made up of several attractive and inspiring songs.

D．Arabian singers across different musical genres are more popular.

3. Where can we find the text?

A．In a book

B．On a website

C．In a newspaper

D．In a magazine

9 . How to Make Reading a Regular Habit

I’ve always been a bookworm. There’s no place I’d rather be than buried in the pages of an attractive story, absorbed into another life, another world. Yet many friends and fellow book-lovers have told me: “Oh, I haven’t read a book in ages... I’m just too busy.” However, research has found that regular reading helps us relax: reading for just six minutes can reduce stress levels by 68 percent.     1    

Dedicate reading time. Setting aside some dedicated time every day—whether on your morning commute (通勤) or in the bath before bed—is a good place to start.     2    

Listen to an audiobook. For those who find it tough to spend time on reading, audiobooks allow you to multitask. Book blogger Amanda Chatterton says she sticks to her headphones and “reads” while going for an hour-long pre-work walk in the morning. She says, “     3    You can listen on transport, out walking, in the bath, doing jobs around the house or just sitting and relaxing”.

    4     If you’re the kind of person who is motivated by targets, try using sites like GoodReads to set yourself a reading challenge for the year. You can also add an element of competition by following what friends are reading.

Join a book club. Joining in a book club is a perfect solution for people who like to combine reading with socializing.     5     Belonging to a book club where others choose stretches you beyond your habit of reading.

Making more time for reading doesn’t have to be a chore, and your life will be all the richer for it.

A．Set a challenge.

B．Connect with book lovers online.

C．It can also inspire you to try new types.

D．So how can we make reading a regular habit?

E．They are such a good way to increase your reading.

F．There are plenty of ways to build up a reading community.

G．Even just 15 minutes will see you finish an average-length book in 20 days

10 . 9月10日星期天上午10点，你在一家商店买东西，这时进来一对美国夫妇。他们要买一件衬衫。由于售货员不懂英语，他们显得很着急。你帮了他们的忙，他们对你很感激。你对自己能与外国人交谈感到很高兴。
写作要求
1.记叙文日记格式；（分三段）
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.字数：100左右。
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