1 . 4 fun ways to spend a summer day at the beach
Kite-Flying on Long Beach, Washington
The beach at Long Beach is a perfect spot for flying kites. For starters, the beach is long, wide and relatively flat. More importantly, because the town sits on a peninsula (半岛) in the southwest corner of the state, wind can always provide ideal conditions for keeping kites in the sky. Kite-flying in these parts is so famous that Washington State International Kite Festival is organized here every year.
Crabbing in Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts
For a quieter experience, however, take the family to the calmer beaches along Cape Cod Bay, and be sure to bring a tool to dig for crabs that hide in the sand. Though the crabs that can be found here aren’t necessarily meaty, kids and grown-ups love the process of looking for breathing holes and digging for treasure.
Exploring sand hills at Silver Lake, Michigan
Beaches along lakes are just as interesting as ocean beaches—especially when they come with sand hills waiting to be explored. Such is the case with the Silver Lake Sand Hills. The area is famous for the only hills east of Utah to allow motorized vehicles in summer, which means they are a favorite spot for families with kids old enough enough to speed around on Go-Karts(卡丁车).
Surf-fishing along Playalinda Beach, Florida
You don’t have to head out on a boat to fish from the ocean; at least not when the family is vacationing near Playalinda Beach. This stretch of shoreline is popular in fishing circles as destination for surf-fishing. Fishing is best 2 hours before or after high tide(潮水).
1. Where can a family interested in catching crabs go?| A．Long Beach, Washington | B．Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts. |
| C．Silver Lake, Michigan. | D．Playalinda, Florida. |
| A．it is an island to the northeast of the state |
| B．a Kite Festival is organized there every year |
| C．there are lots of sand hills on the beach there |
| D．the location of the town leads to ideal wind conditions |
| A．Vacation | B．Sports | C．Health | D．Food |
2 . I am Canadian, so I started learning French when I was 10 years old. But my entire experience with the language was in the classroom. All of that changed, however, during my last summer of high school. At age 17, I flew across the country by myself for the first time! I was headed to Quebec to live in the province(省)with a French-speaking host family. I would learn French at a local college.
When I arrived, I met my host family. They didn't speak any English. Though nervous, I introduced myself as best I could.
On the first day of school, all of us students were given a test to determine our language level. We also signed a contract promising to speak only French all summer. This even included times we communicated with our other English-speaking classmates.
The struggle to communicate in a second language was harsh but exhilarating. I made a lot of new friends, ordered food from restaurants and even saw a movie in French. I didn't understand most of it, but I loved the whole amazing experience.
On the weekends, my classmates and I took trips to different locations around the province. On one trip, we went whale watching on the St. Lawrence River. Even though it was raining, we could see giant whales swimming around our boat.
The most memorable part of our trip was a visit to historic Quebec City. I walked along the cobblestone (鹅卵石) streets and took pictures of the European-style buildings, and I learned about an important battle that took place nearby. I also got to enjoy a “beaver tail”-a special local food. It was truly an Eastern Canadian treat!
By the end of summer, I was communicating pretty fluently. I couldn't wait to go back to school and talk with my French teacher. Being fully immersed (沉浸) in a French-speaking environment was a valuable learning experience. At the time, I had no idea that I'd end up living abroad for more than 10 years. I'll never forget that first experience that paved the way for my future adventures.
1. What left the author the deepest impression?| A．Visiting historic Quebec City. | B．Speaking French with classmates. |
| C．Introducing herself to the host family. | D．Watching whales on the St. Lawrence River. |
| A．ironic | B．pleasant | C．dramatic | D．embarrassing |
| A．My First Experience with a Host Family |
| B．My Struggle to Learn a Foreign Language |
| C．An Unforgettable Learning Experience Abroad |
| D．A Foreign Language Experience in My Own Country |
Penfriends for Life
“Hi, George! My name is Lori. I'm twelve. How are you? How are you doing in school?”
Back in the 1970s, there was a trend in the United States
It was November 1975,
Lori and George, however, didn't meet in person or even speak on the phone until 2017.
George said Lori's letters were beautiful. “No matter how sad I felt, her words could always bring me out of the darkness
Though the value of letter-writing is ignored by many young people today, Lori sees
Now, George and Lori have been talking on the phone and on social media more often. However, one thing will never change. They said they would never stop
4 . NOTICE
Lake Castle Administration
State of Georgia
Smoking Ban(禁令) in Public Places
Public Notice Number 328ROD47 Date- -July 20th
All individuals are informed that a legislation (法律) regarding(关于) “Ban of Smoking in Public Places” has been approved. Staring from 25th July the law will come into effect(生效、实施). Any person found including in smoking at any point of time, with any substance will be fined(罚款) a sum of 1,000 dollars.
No “First Warming”will be issued. This notice itself serves that purpose. Notice regarding this ban is being displayed in various TV channels, newspaper and radio stations.
Details of the Ban:
First Offence--$ 1 ,000 Fine
Second Offence-- $ 2 ,000 Fine
Third or more Offence-- $4,000 Fine
Fine is payable at Municipality Collection Centre of the State of Georgia.
H. M. Swinson,
Medical Heath Officer,
Georgia
1. When will the new law go into operation?| A．Three days later. | B．Five days later. |
| C．A week later. | D．A month later. |
| A．special smoking places will be set up |
| B．Smokers breaking the law will be warned firstly |
| C．one will be fined $4.000 at most by law |
| D．more people will give up smoking |
| A．At Lake Castle Administration. | B．At Municipality Collection Centre. |
| C．At H. M. Swinon, Medical Health Officer. | D．At federal Government of Stare. |
5 . Shopping in Paris, France
Every visitor to Paris goes shopping. Street markets, elegant passages, beautiful department stores, bookstalls along the Seine, fine museum shops―Paris is the perfect place for shoppers.
Covered Passages
You can combine shopping and sightseeing by visiting some of the beautiful covered passages of Paris. These 19th-century glass-roofed arcades (商场) were wildly popular for a while. Today about 20 remain, offering a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as interesting architecture and design.
Markets
Paris is best known for its wonderful markets. Open air markets, covered markets and market streets all offer fresh delicious food. They’re great fun and worth visiting, even if you’re not planning on cooking.
Flower Market
The Marche aux Fleurs (Flower Market) is just upstairs from the Cite station. Come any day of the week to enjoy the flowers, whether you buy or not. On Sunday, the flower market becomes a pet market.
Designer Shops
All of the great French fashion houses have shops in Paris, of course, and the great department stores sell all sorts of good French stuff. If you want to see a street full of top design, stroll down Avenue Montaigne.
Flea Market
For a real shopping adventure, take the Metro to Porte de Clignancourt station on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm for an adventure in the vast Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, also known as the Clignancourt Flea Market, with several thousand stalls, shops, and vendors selling everything from used blue jeans to paintings and furniture.
Museum Shops
Most of Paris’ great museums have museum shops selling art, books and souvenirs of high quality at very reasonable prices.
1. What can the visitors learn about when visiting covered passages?| A．The history of life. |
| B．The style of buildings. |
| C．The benefit of travelling. |
| D．The development of cities. |
| A．On Monday. |
| B．On Friday. |
| C．On Saturday. |
| D．On Sunday. |
| A．Designer Shops |
| B．Flea Market |
| C．Covered Passages |
| D．Museum Shops |
8 . Todd Steinkamp left his hotel around 5:30 a. m. for a funeral in Green Bay. Wisconsin. About half an hour into his journey on the road, he noticed a strange sound coming from the front tire (轮胎). By 7 a. m, he still had 70 miles ahead of him, but the noise was so loud that he knew he had no choice but to stop.
Steinkamp thought there was little chance anyone in the little town could help him so early in the morning. Still, he took his chance at a repair shop and asked for help. The worker Geib checked out the car. Geib told Steinkamp the wheel bearing (轴承) was failing. Fixing it would take a few hours. And without being repaired, the car couldn't go further.
Steinkamp started working out another plan. Could he rent a car somewhere? Geib went to the store across the street, but its only rental car wasn't available. Finding another place to rent would need a 40-mile drive. Steinkamp was unhappy and worried at that time. “However, Geib reached into his pocket, pulled out the key to his own truck and gave me,” Steinkamp said. With a smile, Geib said the truck could go 120 miles per hour if needed.
The men had met just 10 minutes before. They didn't know each other's names, but Geib did that. Steinkamp jumped in the truck and drove it to the funeral. When he came back to the shop seven hours later, he chatted with Geib. He thanked the 74-year-old worker, who turned a terrible day into a good one with a great lesson. Just be kind and help if you can.
1. Why did Todd Steinkamp want to go to Green Bay?| A．To pay a visit to his friends. | B．To rent a car for his travel. |
| C．To attend a funeral. | D．To repair his own truck. |
| A．There was something wrong with his car. |
| B．He was too tired to go on with his trip. |
| C．There was something wrong with his friend. |
| D．He lost his way during the trip. |
| A．Embarrassed. | B．Impatient. |
| C．Sorry. | D．Upset. |
| A．Steinkamp was 74 years old |
| B．Steinkamp ran away with the borrowed car |
| C．Geib lent Steinkamp a truck |
| D．Geib worked for the author for free |
| A．Make enough preparations ahead. | B．Help others if you can. |
| C．Treat others with respect. | D．Learn from each other. |
9 . The national outpouring of grief(悲痛) at the death of two legendary academicians(院士)over the weekend, as if people had lost beloved members of their own families, offers much food for thought.
At 1:02 pm on May 22nd, 2021, liver surgeon Wu Mengchao, 99, died in Shanghai. He is known as the founder of hepatobiliary surgery(肝胆外科) in the country and was the teacher of roughly 80 percent of the nation's experts and doctors specializing in liver surgery today. Wu operated on thousands of patients, and saved at least 16,000 lives. Five minutes later in Changsha, Hunan province, agricultural scientist Yuan Longping died at the age of 91. He was known as the father of hybrid rice who helped lift the nation out of hunger.
With their dedication to science and commitment to the people, the two devoted their lives to saving lives and improving people's livelihoods. Together with generations of their students, they not only made a big difference to the lives of the Chinese people, but also many living in other developing and least-developed countries.
Wu insisted that medical science is humanity while Yuan's lifelong dream was always to enable the Chinese people to fill their own bowls with rice. What makes Wu and Yuan great is not only their achievements, but also their shared attachment to the people. The public's spontaneous(自发的) outpouring of grief at their deaths, which has been rare in the country for decades, shows how much their down-to-earth dedication to improving people's lives touched hearts throughout the country.
Yuan and Wu are just two representatives of the large numbers of scientific workers that have devoted their lives to their research, giving the country's people-centered development principle with more practical meaning. The country needs more scientists to inherit and carry forward their spirit. Even those in other walks of life can draw inspiration from the two academicians' commitment to their dreams, care for the people, and unconcern about material enjoyment, so as to make the best of what life grants for themselves and others.
1. Which two fields do the Wu Mengchao and Yuan Longping specialize in?| A．Education and agriculture. | B．Medicine and social science. |
| C．Education and social science. | D．Hepatobiliary surgery and agriculture. |
| A．devotion | B．influence | C．exploration | D．respect |
| A．Because the modern Internet helped to spread the news. |
| B．Because Wu and Yuan are well known over the country. |
| C．Because people think it necessary to follow the sorrowful trend. |
| D．Because they made great contributions and shared selfless love to the people. |
| A．A sorrowful weekend |
| B．Let their scientific spirit live on |
| C．Two great academicians passed away |
| D．The great contributions of two great scientists |
| A．frank | B．effective | C．generous | D．flexible |
