1 . Yunnan is rich in hot spring resources and its hot springs are ranked as first level in China. You can enjoy different kinds of hot springs based on their functions. You can add milk, red wine, rose flowers, or traditional Chinese medicine into the hot springs. Several famous spots are as follows.
Jinfang Forest Hot Spring
In the morning, your driver will pick you up from the hotel, and then head for Anning City. You will have a relaxing day in Jinfang Forest Hot Spring just like in Mile hot spring. There are many kinds of spa pools in the forest, and you can wander in the forest and try different kinds of pools. It will be a totally healing tour for you. In the late afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in Kunming. Service ends.
Jiuqitai Hot Spring
Eryuan County is known as the Town of Hot Springs, of which Jiuqitai Hot Spring enjoys a good reputation. It is very popular among women since this one is especially nourishing the skin. The water of Jiuqitai Hot Spring is over 66°C,entitled as the Natural Hospital with the function of treating rheumatism (风湿病). It is a popular activity for women nearby to take bath here around the beginning of summer.
Rehai Hot Spring
Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Scenic Area is located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County. There exist more than 80 hot springs, offering the water over 90°C. You can see the hot springs boiling everywhere, making the scenic area foggy. It provides soft water in rather high temperature and salinity (盐度),which is advantageous to the health. It is the best place for geothermal (地热的) therapy in China.
1. What is special about Yunnan's hot springs?A.They are surrounded by flowers. |
B.They provide free milk for visitors. |
C.They are ranked as first level in China. |
D.They are boiled with traditional Chinese medicine. |
A.Mile Hot Spring. | B.Jinfang Forest Hot Spring. |
C.Jiuqitai Hot Spring. | D.Rehai Hot Spring. |
A.It has many spa pools. | B.It is located in forests. |
C.It is only available in summer. | D.Its spring water often boils. |
A.organized | B.ignored | C.realized | D.scheduled |
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You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques. Therefore, cooking classes are becoming an
4 . The best science fiction books of 2021
We take a look at the most exciting new science-fiction books of 2021. No matter what kind of science fiction fan you are, we're sure you'll find something to add to your reading list.
The Saints of Salvation
By Peter F. Hamilton
The Olyix have laid siege(围攻)to Earth, harvesting people for their god. Cities are ru¬ined by their weapons and millions have either fled to seek refuge in space or are fighting a war that seems unwinnable. As Earth's defeat draws ever closer, a team are sent to enter the Olyix's air-ship secretly. Their plan? This is the final science fiction in Peter F. Hamilton's extremely surprising series The Salvation Sequence.
A Desolation Called Peace
By Arkady Martine
This impressive sequel(续集)to Arkady Martinets Hugo Award-winning science fiction book sees the Teixcalaanli Empire facing an alien threat which could bring about its complete destruction. Fleet captain Nine Hibiscus sends a person to negotiate with the mysterious invaders...
Jack Four
By Neal Asher
Jack Four-one of twenty human clones-has been created to be sold. His purchasers are the aliens and they only want him for their experimentation program. But there is something different about Jack. No clone should possess the knowledge that's been loaded into his mind.
Rabbits
By Terry Miles
Rabbits is a secret, dangerous and sometimes deadly underground game. The rewards for winning are unclear, but there are rumors of money or it might unlock the universe's greatest secrets. Everyone knows that the deeper you get, the more deadly the game becomes-and the body count is rising. Since the game first started, ten rounds have taken place. The eleventh round is about to begin, and what happens in the game, stays in the game...
1. What can we know aboutThe Saints of Salvation?A.It's about the war among people on earth. |
B.The Olyix are defeated in the end. |
C.It belongs toThe Salvation Sequence. |
D.It's the last novel of Peter F. Hamilton. |
A.He gives the alien a complete destruction. |
B.He lets someone negotiate with the alien. |
C.He fights against the alien bravely. |
D.He makes the alien face a threat. |
A.In a book recommendation. | B.In an art magazine. |
C.In a biography. | D.In a novel |
5 . The cup of coffee you are thirsty for in the morning is good for your health. New studies show that caffeine can lead to all kinds of benefits. Drinking coffee reduces the risk of getting Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, gallstones, depression, cirrhosis, liver cancer, melanoma, and prostate cancer.
Studies show that drinking four or five eight-ounce cups of coffee a day lowers death rates. Compared to people who did not drink coffee, coffee drinkers were less likely to die early from all causes. Another study said that drinking coffee within limits “can be part of a healthy lifestyle”.
Over the years, coffee has had a different reputation. Some medical scientists linked it to heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, pancreatic cancer, anxiety disorder, nutrient loss, gastric reflux, migraine, insomnia, and premature death. But a doctor said, “These regular scares have given the public a prejudice. Coffee is remarkably safe and has a number of potential health benefits.”
A major problem with coffee is sleeping. It can disturb your sleep. If you find that is true with you, you will have to drink less. How you brew (煮)the coffee also matters. French press, espresso or Turkish coffee is brewed without a paper filter (过滤). It can raise artery (动脉血管) — damaging and LDL cholesterol. Use paper filters.
Now, about the calories. Cream and sweet make coffee calorie-rich. An expert said that all the things people put into coffee could result in junk food. Sweeteners add as many as 500 to 600 calories per cup. A 16-ounce Cappuccino has 51 grams of sugar, 15 grams of fat, and 370 calories.
1. What can we know from the first two paragraphs?A.Drinking coffee properly makes for good health. |
B.Caffeine leads to the risk of getting diseases. |
C.Coffee drinkers are likely to die early. |
D.Caffeine can be addictive. |
A.Useful for the old. | B.Harmful to health. |
C.Beneficial to heart disease. | D.Nothing right or wrong. |
A.It is too expensive. | B.It is poor in calories. |
C.It may lead to sleep disturbance. | D.It results in junk food consumption. |
A.A novel. | B.A brochure. |
C.An instruction. | D.A science journal. |
6 . How the land has changed, not only down on the ground but from way out in space.There are many latest pictures produced by the sharp eyes of a government satellite known as Landsat 7.
Darrel Williams works on the NASA Landsat 7 Project.“We can see the conditions shortly after the eruption, when just a huge area was totally deforested, burned off.Now, 15 years after the fact, we can see light, pinkish view, which says vegetation is growing back.It’s starting to reforest.” he says.
Twenty-seven years of pictures have tracked the loss of rain forests in South America, as well as the clear-cutting of forests in the US Northwest.
Darrel Williams says, “Clearcut areas show up quite readily, and it shows we need to look at what’s going on in our own backyard, as far as deforestation.”
Landsat satellites have watched from space as glaciers have shrunk more than four miles over the past decade or so.This is a computer-animated view of Glacier Bay, Alaska, based on new pictures from Landsat 7.
Floyd and Irene show the heavy deposits of silt and farm runoff in coastal waters.“And these show the increasing summer temperatures around Atlanta, Georgia”, scientists say, “ the condition is related to the loss of trees.”
Darrel Williams says, “It’s the most unique record of its type.It’s like having a family photo album of anywhere on the globe.And if you don’t think you’ve changed over time, just look at your pictures of the last 20 to 25 years.”
Now, as Landsat 7 begins its work as the last in a series of earth observers, NASA readies an even more sophisticated satellite, Terra, due to be launched Thursday. Once it’s working, Terra is expected to take the vital signs of the globe, including ocean temperatures, energy loss, and even the state of the atmosphere, every day.
1. Which of the following statements about the changes that Landsat 7 shows is NOT true?A.Changes are shown by a government satellite called Landsat 7. |
B.Land has changed on the ground and in space. |
C.An eruption caused only a small part of the forest to lose all of its trees. |
D.Vegetation is finally growing again after fifteen years. |
A.for twenty-seven years, pictures have been taken from ground |
B.rain forests have been lost in South America |
C.northwest forests in Atlanta have been clear-cut |
D.the US needn’t look at deforestation |
A.Easy. | B.Complicated. | C.Expressive. | D.Important. |
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1. 简要介绍你的好友王琳:年龄,长相,性格;(a 16-year-old girl, outgoing)
2. 讲述一件你和王琳之间难忘的事情;(be ready to help others)
3. 说说你对朋友的理解。(help and encourage each other)
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3. 开头和结尾已为你写好。
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How are you doing?
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How about your new school life? And I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours Sincerely,
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A.hard | B.free | C.complete | D.secret |
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9 . Wonderful Destinations You Can Explore in the World
While travel is still just a dream for many, we know that some of you are now eager to pencil in your next adventure. We are now taking bookings for our 2021 and 2022 tours, offering the following destinations.
The Dolomite Mountains in Italy
8 days; September 6, 2021
Go on a gentle outdoor tour through the impressive Dolomite Mountains where scientists investigate several scientific phenomena including geology, ecology, deep time and astronomy.
The gateway to the solar system in Iceland
8 days; November 20, 2021
Visit the sites where scientists test space mission in the world. You will visit remote lava fields, glaciers and Mars rover (巡视器) test sites to explore how technology can help us research other worlds, as well as adapt to our own climate challenges.
The Fjords of Norway
7 days; January 18, 2022
Explore the Fjords of Norway as you start the winter voyage to watch the wonderful northern lights and underwater life of the Arctic. Learn about the science behind the northern lights, watch whales from the sea, try your hand at dog sledding or simply relax around a campfire under the stars.
The volcanic fields in Italy
8 days; September 3, 2021
Experience the beauty and power of two of the world’s most impressive active volcanoes on Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli. Explore the Aeolian Islands of Lipari and Vulcano while enjoying scenic landscapes and Italian warmth.
Whether you are ready to book or just want to carry on dreaming for now, we expect you to enjoy looking through some of the new tours we have created. For more information on all our new tours for 2021 and 2022, visit www. new scientist. com/tours.
1. What do the first two destinations have in common?A.They are main lava fields. |
B.They focus on science. |
C.They open on the same day. |
D.They are space mission bases. |
A.Feed whales from the sea. |
B.See the wonders of the Arctic. |
C.Enter the gateway to the solar system. |
D.Explore sea life in the company of scientists. |
A.In Mars rover test sites. |
B.In the Fjords of Norway. |
C.On Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli. |
D.On the Dolomite Mountains and Aeolian Islands. |
10 . Chinese people’s English proficiency (熟练) has improved in the past years compared to other non-English speaking countries, a report released on Tuesday said.
This year’s report was based on the EF Standard English Test results of more than 2.3 million adults who were tested on their ability to understand written and spoken English.
Jesper Knutell, executive vice-president and general manager of corporate solutions, EF China, said China’s increase in rankings was for two main reasons.
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To improve English proficiency, people should study English every day in sessions of 20 to 40 minutes rather than for hours at a time, Knutell said.
A.English has changed my life. |
B.English benefits my career a lot. |
C.China’s ranking rose seven places to 40th among 100 countries. |
D.Chinese people’s strong desire to understand the world counted. |
E.The report was widely accepted by the people around the world. |
F.The number of participants worldwide increased by 27% this year. |
G.They should memorize vocabulary and begin using it immediately. |