1 . The general ________ the troop to head for Yushu disaster area in no time.

A．announced

B．stated

C．instructed

D．declared

2 . ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

       Adventure Camp at Ohio Dreams is the perfect way to enjoy traditional summer camp. Campers will be able to learn about multiple sports and outdoor adventures. We provide the equipment (设备) and the schedule so you can start from scratch and learn from the best, and even the new comer who may lack experience can make up for it with the spirit for adventure.
       Athletics, Creativity, Science, Knowledge and Social Skills are the backbone of our camp. We offer a wide variety of activities for campers that are full of energy and curiosity.
       ▪Learn Skateboarding: Learn the basics of skating from balancing, dropping in and even a few tricks.
       ▪Learn Mountain Biking: Try one of our mountain bikes and take a few laps on our five-mile track across the countryside or learn the basics of jumping on our Freeride courses.
       ▪Hiking: Pack a snack and hike to beautiful waterfalls and caves while learning how to identify plant species and many different wildlife animals.
       ▪Beach Volleyball: Everybody should know how to jump in a game of pick-up volleyball at the beach. Learn about where to be and how to pass, set, and hit the ball to win.
       ▪Swimming Lessons: If you aren’t the best at swimming, this week-long program will help you to find your sea legs (and arms) so you will have more confidence when swimming.
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1. What is an advantage of Adventure Camp?

A．It has the best equipment.	B．It is suitable for the inexperienced.
C．It offers both indoor and outdoor activities.	D．It is the first traditional summer camp in Ohio

2. Which of the following is included in Adventure Camp?

A．Overcoming the fear of swimming.	B．Collecting plants species in the open air.
C．Learning volleyball in professional stadiums.	D．Riding mountain bikes to waterfalls and caves.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A travel brochure.

B．A news report.

C．A book review.

D．An online website.

3 . Which team will the boy try out for?

A．The volleyball team.

B．The basketball team.

C．The swimming team.

4 . Five Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the USA

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are some of the most beautiful places in the world. They represent a unique collection of landmarks, and the five parks in USA really deserve to be treated as such.

 Yellowstone National Park, USA

The world’s first national park sits on top of a volcanic hot spot and offers everything from great views to fun activities and wildlife sightings. Home to lush forests, hot springs, alpine rivers, geyers, and more, it’s not hard to see why it’s one of the greatest parks in the USA.

 Grand Canyon National Park, USA

Thanks to the erosion from the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is among the best spectacles on the planet. Stretching almost 300 miles, this magnificent valley is almost a mile deep and the width varies between less than a half mile to almost 19 miles.

 Yosemite National Park, USA

Yosemite’s glacial landform secures its spot among the best parks in the USA. This amazing park is also typically recognized because of its huge sequoias (红杉) and granite cliffs. In addition, you’ll find all sorts of picture-worthy meadows, waterfalls, streams, mountains, and a variety of plants and animals.

 Carlsbad Caverns National Park, USA

A karst landscape defines Carlsbad Caverns National Park which houses more than 119 caves. Its two main standouts are the namesake Carlsbad Cavern and Lechuguilla Cave. Both are known for their natural beauty, reef formations, and geologic features, but Carlsbad Cavern is famous for having one of the largest limestone cave chambers in the country at 4,000 feet long while Lechuguilla Cave owes its fame to its rare speleothems, or secondary mineral deposits, that provide a natural laboratory to study biological and geological processes.

 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA

Home to two of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa and Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 in recognition of its outstanding natural values. The park is one of the biggest attractions in Hawaii as it offers visitors dramatic volcanic landscapes and glimpses of rare flora and fauna.

1. Which fame do Yellowstone National Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park share?

A．Volcanoes.	B．Snow-covered landscapes.
C．Rare flora.	D．Home to lush forests.

2. What has shaped Grand Canyon’s landscape?

A．Caves	B．erosion
C．Rare plants.	D．Hot springs.

3. Which park showcases glacial landform?

A．Yellowstone National Park

B．Grand Canyon National Park

C．Yosemite National Park

D．Carlsbad Caverns National Park

5 . It is never too late to develop great study habits. However, starting making some changes is hard. Even if you want to do well enough in school and improve your grades, you’re probably having trouble getting started in the first place!     1    .

Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Make a schedule of your time. Then decide on good, regular time for studying.     2    , but it will make you more aware of how you spend your time.

Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable and quiet. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject.

Skim before you read.     3    . As you preview the material, you get some idea of the passage and how it is organized.

    4    . Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Taking notes helps you remember what the teacher says.

Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.     5    . Tests provide grades, but they also let you know that you need to spend more time studying.

There are other skills that might help you with your study. Share with your classmates some of the skills you have found to be helpful.

A．Study regularly

B．Make good use of your time in class

C．There are several ways that can help you

D．Develop a positive attitude by setting realistic goals

E．This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems

F．The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t worry too much about a test

G．This means looking over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully

6 . There are a variety of free magazines that kids can receive in the mail. Kids love getting mail, so these magazines will bring double joy!

Animal Wellness Magazine

If your child loves animals, a free copy may provide him or her with hours of educational entertainment. This magazine is especially wonderful if you have a dog or a cat at home and want your child to learn about pet care.

Kids Discover Online

This is an excellent online resource (资源) where elementary school children can learn about different aspects of science and social studies topics. It gives you access (使用权) to 30 units with 200 topics.

National Geographic Kids

The content there is various. You can gain even more access by creating a free account. There are educational articles on dozens of countries around the world, as well as articles on animals, planets, and more. Aimed at children aged 8 to 14, this magazine is a great choice for learning and fun.

Sports Illustrated Kids

If you have children that are sports fans, look no further than the Sports Illustrated Kids. They can get analysis of recent games, forecasts about next season, and fun games. It’s all free, and your son or daughter will love getting to know the latest sports news.

1. Which will you choose if your son is fond of keeping a rabbit?

A．National Geographic Kids.	B．Kids Discover Online.
C．Animal Wellness Magazine.	D．Sports Illustrated Kids.

2. What do we know about Kids Discover Online?

A．It is a magazine designed for teens.

B．It covers a variety of different topics.

C．It is only meant for kids who like fun games.

D．It helps kids know about over 200 countries.

3. Who is the Sports Illustrated Kids intended for?

A．Kids who are big fans of physical exercise.

B．Kids who are interested in insects.

C．Kids who are curious about the universe.

D．Kids who dream of being a weather forecaster.

7 . For my daughter's 19th birthday, we bought her tickets to go and see Linkin Park, as they were playing in our city. We didn't really have the ________ but we knew how much this band meant to her.

The night before she was like a ________ at Christmas. Every so often she got up and came to ________ with us, because she couldn't ________ . On the night of the concert it was good to see her so ________ and excited, as she and her boyfriend set off.

Needless to say when they ________ after midnight, with T-shirts and lots of pictures of the band, ________ her telling about how fantastic they had been, we knew the money had been well ________ . This will be a memory she would never forget, and nor would we.

________ full of excitement from the night before, the following day they ________ to go shopping on the other side of the city. My husband and I laughed, loving the fact that she had not ________   that quality as she grew up.

Later that day they returned, with faces full of happiness and warmth. They presented my husband and me with a ________ each. On each present were the words "Because you are the ________ mum/dad in the world. "When we expressed our thanks and told her she didn't have to, we asked her why she had bought us gifts. Her answer was simply "Just because I love you."

This wasn't something ________ from our daughter; she had always given us gifts when she wanted to express her ________ , and each gift was always a welcome surprise. It could have been anything, it wouldn't have mattered, and it was the act itself and the feelings behind it.

1.

A．money

B．time

C．interest

D．news

2.

A．worker

B．baby

C．kid

D．parent

3.

A．dance

B．learn

C．walk

D．sit

4.

A．speak

B．sleep

C．stand

D．leave

5.

A．healthy

B．happy

C．pretty

D．surprised

6.

A．stayed

B．left

C．returned

D．turned

7.

A．worrying about

B．caring for

C．looking at

D．listening to

8.

A．lent

B．earned

C．saved

D．spent

9.

A．Still

B．Only

C．Just

D．Also

10.

A．continued

B．tried

C．decided

D．struggled

11.

A．kept

B．lost

C．realized

D．discovered

12.

A．gift

B．prize

C．ticket

D．picture

13.

A．richest

B．oldest

C．best

D．cleverest

14.

A．important

B．ordinary

C．new

D．valuable

15.

A．feelings

B．concerns

C．understandings

D．opinions

8 . Can energy drinks really make you energetic? A survey, by Cancer Council Australia among more than 9000 students across the country, found teenagers who were bitten by the energy drinks bug and drank energy drinks at least once a day were twice as likely to get less than eight hours’ sleep on school night than those who didn’t.

The same survey found one in six teenagers take in at least 5.2kg of sugar each year from sugary drinks alone. “This can lead to weight gain and obesity, increasing the risk of heart and kidney disease, type2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers,” Mr Sinclair said, who led the survey. Craig Sinclair, head of Rethink Sugary Drink, said the levels of sugar in energy drinks are very high, causing teenagers to put on weight.

The survey also found the caffeine (咖啡因) levels of the drinks is also high and this could explain the survey results on their effect on teenage sleep. Energy drinks contain 160mg of caffeine, more than twice as much as a cup of coffee or a 500ml bottle of cola, Mr Sinclair said. The Sleep Health Foundation says teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep, more than an adult, because their bodies and cognition are growing rapidly. Sleep is important for teen mental health and the US Sleep Foundation says shortage of sleep can contribute to acne, bad behaviour and unhealthy eating habits. Associate Professor Matthew Hopcraft from the Australian Dental Association Victoria said energy drinks are also a major contributing factor to tooth decay and tooth erosion.

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital heart doctor Professor Chris Semsarian has tested the effects of energy drinks on the heart and said they can lead to an increased heart rate and irregular heart beat. “Caffeine is not the only stimulant (兴奋剂) part of these drinks, most also have guarana which is also a stimulant,” he said. Energy drinks have been related to scores of deaths around the world because of their high caffeine content.

1. What does the underlined phrase “bitten by the energy drink bug”?

A．Tired of energy drinks.	B．Equipped with energy drinks.
C．Fascinated by energy drinks.	D．Attacked by an insect in energy drinks.

2. According to the survey, what caused teenagers fond of drinking energy drinks not to sleep enough?

A．The high levels of caffeine.	B．The high levels of sugar.
C．The high levels of alcohol.	D．The shortage of exercise.

3. What effects do energy drinks have on the heart, according to Professor Chris Semsarian?

A．They can bring about decreased heart rate.

B．They can result in blood pressure rising.

C．They can lead to heart stopping working.

D．They can contribute to heart beating irregularly.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Energy Drinks’ Functions	B．Energy Drinks’ Harmful Effects
C．Energy Drinks’ Effect on Sleep	D．Different Opinions of Energy Drinks

9 . It was bad enough when COVID- 19 closed schools in Philadelphia, US, in March. Like a lot of students, Makyla Linder, 16, found herself getting bored. So she started watching baking videos and shows on TV and online. Soon, she started baking on her own.

Cupcakes and chocolate-covered strawberries were her first creations.

“I tried them on my friends when they came to my house,” Linder sad. “I also tried them on my family. They said my creations were good.”

For most children, that would have been enough. But Linder had bigger ideas. She asked her mom - what if she started selling her baked goods?

With the help of her mother, Linder got more baking supplies and equipment. She started taking orders online. More people started hearing about her business. Linder also started giving out business cards to make her company more well-know.

She also improved her baking as time went on. She researched new recipes (食谱) and learned good baking skills. She now sells chocolate-covered cookies, chocolate apples and banana pudding. She has some customers who have returned to her several times. They say her prices are good. She charges $15 for a dozen cupcakes or cake pops.

When school reopened in September, Linder had to focus more on her studies. “I wanted to do both, but I understand that school is much more important right now,” she said. However, she still watches cooking shows to get new ideas for her business.

1. What special thing did Linder do after COVID-19 broke out?

A．She started a baking business.	B．She made her own cooking show.
C．She invited friends over for parties.	D．She gave online baking lessons.

2. What do people think about Linder’s creation?

A．They are creative.

B．They are delicious.

C．They are well-known.

D．They are not big enough.

3. What opinion do her returning customers have?

A．Linder is good at making money.	B．Linder spends a lot of money.
C．Linder’s baked goods aren’t expensive.	D．Linder’s baked goods are too cheap.

4. What do we know from the story?

A．Linder didn’t return to school this year.	B．Linder is proud of her studies.
C．Linder will open a new bakery soon.	D．Linder will keep studying baking.

10 . People representing over 100 countries met virtually in Kunming, China, last week to discuss how to protect Earth’s biodiversity(生物多样性). This CBD Meeting（also known as COP15）ran from October 11 to 15, 2021.

There are so many different species. Sadly, species are disappearing all the time. One recent study suggested that around a million species are in danger of extinction. Like the climate crisis, the world’s loss of biodiversity is caused mainly by humans, who don’t always cooperate. Climate change is playing a part. The biggest way humans are causing biodiversity loss is by taking over the homes that all kinds of plants and animals depend on and using them for things like farming, mining, or cutting down trees for wood. Humans are also harming the oceans by fishing too much, and by severely polluting the seas with plastic, oil, and other chemicals.

In 1992, the world’s countries began signing an agreement called the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The meeting is being held in two parts. Last week's meeting discussed plans and goals for protecting biodiversity through the year 2030, which led to a plan called the “Kunming Declaration”. An in-person meeting will be held in Kunming next May to formally agree to the plan. One of its big goals announced in Kunming is to cut dangerous chemical pollution from farming. The plan also includes asking governments to cut up to $500 billion of their support for activities that hurt biodiversity, like some methods of farming, and producing fossil fuels.

CBD organizers hope the world's countries are really ready to work on biodiversity problems this time. In 2010, over 100 countries agreed to a 20-Part Plan to protect biodiversity by 2020. But none of the plan's 20 goals had been consummated by 2020. Solving the problem doesn't depend on what countries say they'll do. It depends on what they actually do.

1. What mainly leads to the world's biodiversity loss?

A．The disappearance of wild areas.	B．Worldwide climate change.
C．The serious ocean pollution.	D．Lack of international cooperation.

2. What do we know about the “Kunming Declaration”?

A．It belongs to the 1992 CBD agreement.	B．It’ll raise $500 billion to protect nature.
C．It advises stopping using chemicals.	D．It’ll be approved officially in 2022.

3. What does the underlined word “consummated” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Explained

B．Ignored.

C．Reached.

D．Assessed.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．The new trend of biodiversity.	B．The Kunming CBD Meeting.
C．The challenges living things face.	D．The different species on the Earth.