1 . What is the woman’s duty in the event?

A．To make food.

B．To play in the band.

C．To give directions.

2 . How can the man’s recipe be described?

A．It’s a reward.

B．It’s a success.

C．It’s a problem.

3 . Thanksgiving is basically a harvest-related festival which celebrates communal harmony. Though this festival is said to have originated in America, a number of other countries also celebrate harvest-related festivals. The festival is observed with different names and in different seasons. In Australia we can see a number of harvest festivals.

Apple Festival & Grape Festival

The harvest for apples and grapes takes place in the month of March in Australia in the granite belt, a special area. The festival is celebrated for 3-4 days. During the festival, various cultural and fun events are organized. Activities like grape crushing competitions, apple picking competitions, street carnivals (狂欢), and grand parades are also part of the festival.

Renmark Orange Week Festival

In August or September, the large orange growing area along the Murray River in South Australia holds a festival in Renmark, which is called the Renmark Orange Week. All kinds of games, competitions and fun last for a week during the carnival. Fireworks are another feature of the festival. The two varieties that are being harvested in Australia are the Valencia, which is from October to May and the Navel, which is from May to October.

Cane Festival

The cane is harvested from June to December in Australia. Most of the cane crop is grow n in Queensland and some in Maclean, New South Wales. And June is time for cane festivals. Just before harvest, the cane is burnt to remove dead leaves and to drive out pests. Machines are being used to cut the cane to the ground.

Wheat Festival

Wheat is harvested in the month of December and is usually finished by the end of January. Harvesting is done by machines. A new harvester invented by Headlie Taylor makes it easier to harvest crops which get flattened or damaged by bad weather.

1. Which festival takes place in June?

A．Cane Festival.	B．Wheat Festival.
C．Renmark Orange Week Festival.	D．Apple Festival & Grape Festival.

2. What can people do during Apple Festival & Grape Festival?

A．Appreciate fireworks.	B．Taste delicious grape wine.
C．Join in apple eating competitions.	D．Take part in grand parades.

3. What can be known from the text?

A．Wheat Festival begins in January.

B．Harvest-related festivals originated in America.

C．Oranges are being harvested in Australia all the year round.

D．Renmark Orange Week Festival takes place in the granite belt.

4 . The northern lights are an awesome natural phenomenon and most visible from October to April. You needn’t go to the Nordic countries close to the Aretic Circle. Here are places that offer you this spectacular night show as well.

Iceland

Iceland provides some of the best opportunities to witness the northern lights. They are typically visible from September to April, coinciding (同时发生) with dark, clear nights, though there is a chance that you may spot them in early spring. The peak viewing season, however, is from November to early March, when the nights are the longest.

Yukon Territory. Canada

This remote area of Canada has many spots to view the northern lights shining in the night sky. One of the best places to view the lights and learn about how the northern light s came into being as well as the folk stories about this gift from Mother Nature, is the Northern Lights Space and Science Center in Watson Lake.

Fairbanks. Alaska

The city lies directly beneath a band of northern light s activity so it is a perfect spot to view the phenomenon. The shining lights are most frequently seen between 11 pm and 2 am, so don’t forget to set your alarm clock. You can enjoy a stay in a hot springs resort (度假胜地) and enjoy the show while taking a relaxing bath.

Swedish & Finnish Lapland

Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland is the home of Santa, making it a great place to take a family vacation. There are plenty of daytime activities including sledding (滑雪橇), ice fishing, and learning about the unique culture of Rovaniemi. Santa Claus Village in Lapland is a popular place to cross the Aretic Circle: here the line is marked, and you can even get a certificate confirming the achievement.

1. When is the best time for visitors to view the northern nights in Iceland?

A．In early spring.	B．From September to April.
C．From November to early March.	D．From October to April.

2. Which is recommended if one wants to learn scientific knowledge of the northern lights?

A．Iceland.	B．Yukon Territory, Canada.
C．Fairbanks, Alaska.	D．Swedish & Finnish Lapland.

3. What can visitors do in Swedish & Finnish Lapland?

A．Enjoy daytime activities for free.	B．Take a bath in hot springs.
C．Explore Rovaniemi’s ancient villages.	D．Get a certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle.

5 . Now we are living in a world where digital distractions (干扰) seem everywhere. Finding inventive ways to arrest your children’s attention without relying on screens is a parenting challenge.     1     Trying the following tips can help you keep your children away from the digital world and immerse(沉浸在)them in a world of creative exploration and meaningful connections.

    2     Your backyard can be transformed into a magical place where they can discover hidden treasures, observe insects and create nature-inspired art. Organise a treasure hunt with themed clues, stimulating their curiosity and turning the backyard into a canvas (画布) for their imaginative adventures.

Turn your kitchen into a busy cooking laboratory.     3     Involve them in age-appropriate cooking or baking activities, developing a love for experimenting with ingredients and learning valuable cooking skills. From decorating cookies to preparing simple, kid-friendly meals, the kitchen becomes a space for creativity and shared family experiences.

Transform a comfortable corner of your home into a storytelling place. You children will immerse themselves in the world of books by creating a collection of their favourites.     4     This not only cultivates (培养) a love for literature but also enhances their communication skills and imagination.

Revive the joy of traditional board games and card games during family game nights. You can transform your living room into a place of laughter and friendly competition. Games can vary from classics like Monopoly and Scrabble to modern strategy games.     5    

A．Tailor the activities to their interests.

B．But it is a rewarding adventure as well.

C．Step into the great outdoors with your little explorers.

D．Your little ones can put on their chef hats and aprons (围裙) there.

E．These hands-on activities provide an insight into scientific principles.

F．They can also make DIY models, bringing their favourite characters to life.

G．These activities provide not only entertainment but also opportunities for bonding.

6 . Why does Fred decide to quit?

A．He often works overtime.

B．He needs to earn more money.

C．He doesn’t get on well with his colleagues.

7 . The Word on the Street Festival offers work experience for volunteers who want to help us make this year’s festival a success. Here’s where we need help.

Site Set-up

8:00 am—11:00 am

You’ll be involved with:

·Installing chairs and tables in exhibitor and author tents.

·Placing and hanging signs.

·Setting up smaller rented tents.

·Helping bring out books for the display.

You’ll be given a map that’ll outline how many tables and chairs are needed in each tent as well as layouts of the tents and stages.

Information Tent

10:00 am-12:00 pm; 12:00 pm-2:30 pm; 2:30 pm-5:00 pm

It’ll be marked on the Event Guide Map you’ll receive upon arrival. You will be paired with a library staff member for these shifts. You’ll help:

·Direct festival guests and answer questions about the schedule, map, authors and so on.

·Hand out event brochures, questionnaires and scavenger hunt(寻宝) cards.

·Get festival prizes for the winners of the scavenger hunt.

Exhibitor Set-up

8:00 am—11:00 am

Your job is to guide exhibitors to their proper booths(摊位) within the marketplace tents and help them carry items to their space if needed. We also need you to direct trucks or carts while exhibitors are unloading to ensure everyone’s safety. The map you’ll receive can let you know where the exhibitor’s booth is.

Walkarounds and Crowd Counting

11:00 am—2:00 pm; 2:00 pm—5:00 pm

You’ll be counting the crowd. The day of the festival you’ll be given a map that shows the different counting zones, and a schedule of when you need to complete the counts. Other tasks include:

·Changing overflowing garbage bags.

·Encouraging festival guests to participate in upcoming author talks and workshops.

1. What are the volunteers asked to do at Information Tent?

A．Distribute gifts to guests.	B．Fill in the questionnaires.
C．Pick up the garbage bags.	D．Guide guests to their seats.

2. Which place needs volunteers to guide the vehicles?

A．Site Set-up.	B．Exhibitor Set-up.
C．Information Tent.	D．Walkarounds and Crowd Counting.

3. What is provided for each volunteer in all the sites?

A．A book.

B．A tent.

C．A map.

D．A card.

8 . “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man,” Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” Here are some places Hemingway frequented in Paris.

Harry’s New York Bar

One of the bars Hemingway frequented was Harry’s New York Bar. Sitting on Paris’ Right Bank near the Paris Opera, the bar opened in 1911 and served as a meeting place for foreigners in the city. The bar was originally in New York. Its owner, Tod Sloan, had it shipped across the Atlantic to Paris. The “Harry’s” in the name came from a waiter who bought it from Sloan in 1923. Harry’s is the birthplace of a number of famous drinks, from Paris 75 to Sidecar.

Address: 5 rue Daunou, 75002

Les Deux Magot

It was once the meeting place for famous writers in Paris, including Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Hemingway also frequented the café, and even used it as a setting for his novel The Sun Also Rises.

Address: 6 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006

La Closerie des Lilas

Hemingway wrote most of The Sun Also Rises here. La Closerie des Lilas was also the first place where Hemingway read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby.

Address: 171 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015

Jardin du Luxembourg

When his family ran out of money, Hemingway would sometimes hunt pigeons (鸽子) in Jardin du Luxembourg. Having broken their necks, he would hide them in his son’s clothes. You don’t have to hunt pigeons to explore and experience the natural beauty of the second largest park in Paris, however.

Address: 6 Arrondissement, 75006

1. What can we know about Harry’s New York Bar?

A．It is in New York City.	B．It is on Paris’ Left Bank.
C．It was opened in 1923.	D．It is the birthplace of Sidecar.

2. Which place is used as a background for The Sun Also Rises?

A．5 rue Daunou, 75002.	B．6 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006.
C．6 Arrondissement, 75006.	D．171 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015.

3. Why did Hemingway hunt pigeons in Jardin du Luxembourg?

A．He could not afford to buy meat.	B．He gave them to his son as pets.
C．He really enjoyed illegal hunting.	D．He particularly loved pigeon meat.

9 . Creating Young V&A

When the V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green was founded in 1872, it was East   London’s first public museum. Today, we are transforming this beloved building into a new national museum of design and creativity dedicated entirely to children.

Relaunching later this year as Young V&A, the museum will be a place to imagine, play, create, debate and design. Young V&A will help children to develop abilities such as creative thinking, problem-solving and collaboration through imaginative, hands-on gallery displays and creative programming for schools, families and community groups.

How you can help

In a climate of growing inequality and reduced funding for the arts, it is vital that we young people’s creative development. We rely on your generous donations and are thankful for   your support. Whether you can give E 25 or f 25,000, all donations will help to complete this project.

25 could buy books for the new Reading Room.

75 could buy sensory materials to help bring the collection to life for young visitors

150 could conserve and display an international object in the permanent galleries

5000 could help furnish the new creative studios in the Learning Centre.

Ways to give

*To pay by debit, credit card, use the QR code, visit www.vam.ac.uk appeal or call 020 7942 2905 to speak to a member of the Development team.

*Return a completed donation form or post a cheque directly to the museum or hand it in all the V&A Membership Desk or the Members’ Room.

*To find out about donating by bank transfer, making a regular monthly donation, or to make a larger gift, please email the Development team at appeals@vam.ac.uk.

1. Who are the target visitors of Young V&A?

A．The general public.

B．Seniors.

C．Art lovers.

D．Children.

2. What can a donation of 75 do for the project?

A．Repaint the Reading Room.	B．Help bring the collection to life.
C．Conserve an inspirational object.	D．Furnish the new creative studios.

3. How can people donate by cheque?

A．Scan a QR code.	B．Send a cheque to the museum.
C．Call 020 7942 2905.	D．Email the Development team.

10 . A series of huge channels – some almost a kilometer below the ice – ________ the warmer, deep ocean water to flow up to the front of the glacier, melting it increasingly rapidly.

A．drown

B．prevent

C．allow

D．stir