1 . I recently signed up to a _________ newsletter that is emailed on the first and last Friday of every month.

A．bimonthly

B．weekly

C．biweekly

D．yearly

2 . Several projects are________ to help those poor college students to finish their education.

A．under way

B．by the way

C．all the way

D．in the way

3 . ________ too many sweets is bad for one’s teeth.

A．Eat

B．Eating

C．Ate

D．To eat

4 . The parents as well as their son ________ determined to go abroad for their holiday this year.

A．is

B．had

C．are

D．has

5 . Do you think you need to shout at yourself to force yourself to finish your homework? If so, think again.    1     Research shows that practicing self-compassion (自我关怀) improves our mental and physical well-being and supports long-term success.

Self-compassion is the practice of being kind and supportive to ourselves. The opposite is being self-critical and mean to ourselves when we make a mistake.     2     These negative responses are related to depression, stress and reduced quality of life.

A 2017 study found people who practice self-compassion tend to handle stress better. Their bodies have less of a stress response when, for example, they meet with difficulties at work or school.     3     Let’s say they do poorly on a geometry test. Self-compassion helps them use the experience to make changes going forward, like seeking out a math tutor.

    4     We can start with mindfulness. First of all, practice observing our thoughts — are they understanding or critical? Don’t judge ourselves too severely then. Rather than getting caught up in how we could have done better, forgive ourselves and think about what to change while remaining respectful, and loving to ourselves.     5     We can read a novel, play a musical instrument or kick around a soccer ball with friends.

With practice, we can learn to treat ourselves with kindness and unconditional love — not tough love.

A．So how do we develop self-compassion?

B．It may be more effective to be kind to yourself.

C．It includes letting go of your strict self-criticism.

D．Mindfulness is the key to practicing self-compassion.

E．But this approach does not make us feel or perform better.

F．They have more confidence to look for areas where they can improve.

G．Also, show ourselves kindness in ways that nourish (滋养) our spirit and body.

6 . Which place will the man go to this weekend?

A．A concert hall.

B．A stadium.

C．A gallery.

7 . He gets up early and reads English aloud,          he has greatly improved his English.

A．on the way

B．by the way

C．in this way

D．in this means

8 . She is        out on Sundays.

A．almost

B．mostly

C．most

D．the most

9 . It is said that the world would ________ fresh water in 2050.

A．run out

B．run out of

C．move out

D．move out of

10 . A China Trip: Group Tours

Harbin Ice Festival Express       5-Day Tour
Departs: From 15 Jan 2023        Starts /Ends: Beijing        Prices: USD$1269 pp

Let it snow! See the world’s largest and most complicated ice sculptures at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. With Chinese New Year spent exploring the brilliant Ice Lantern Show in Zhaolin Park, this is a holiday like no other.

Trip Highlights

Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival	Great Wall of China
including Sun Island, International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, Harbin Ice and Snow World and Harbin Ice Lantern Show at Zhaolin Park	the mountainous Juyongguan Pass section of the UNESCO listed Great Wall of China
What’s included	What’s Not included
•4 breakfasts and 1 dinner •3 nights five-star hotel in Harbin •Flight: Beijing-Harbin •1 overnight sleeper train Harbin-Beijing •Touring of the Juyongguan area of Great Wall of China and Harbin Ice Festival •Accompanied by an experienced English speaking Chinese Tour guide •Beijing Capital Airport arrival transfer on day l and departure transfer day 5	•Tipping: USD$35-45 pp, paid in local currency •Entrance Fees: USD$120-130 pp, paid in local currency • International flights and visa •Tip for your tour guide is not included in the Tip Kitty. We suggest USD$3-5 per day, per traveler for a job well done, however the amount is up to you. •Beijing free time to explore

For more information: www.onthegotours.com-info@onthegotours.com, or dial:
UK 020 4571 1381        USA 866 616 5394        IRE 1800 936 885
NZ 0800 44 77 69        CAN 866 890 7038       AUS 1300 855 684
1. How much would a member of a group at least pay for the China tour?

A．USD$1269.

B．USD$120.

C．USD$35.

D．USD$45.

2. What is included in the trip?

A．The International flights and visa.	B．An experienced Chinese tour guide.
C．Three nights five-star hotel in Harbin.	D．One sleeper train from Beijing to Harbin.

3. Which number should you call if you start from New Zealand?

A．020 4571 1381.

B．866 890 7038.

C．1800 936 885.

D．0800 44 77 69.