1 .

Panda Ya Ya returns home

Ya Ya the giant panda has just arrived in Shanghai, east China on Thursday after 20 years of stay at the Memphis Zoo in the U.S. The flight was around 15.5 hours. Both Chinese and American vets are with Ya Ya.

Ya Ya was born at Beijing Zoo on August 3, 2000. She arrived at Memphis Zoo in April, 2003. Ya Ya has become a bridge of friendship between Chinese and foreign people. She will spend a month in Shanghai before returning to her birthplace, Beijing Zoo.

We do hope all pandas that are in foreign countries can be healthy and happy.

Did you know…?

Baby pandas are born pink and measure about 15cm-that’s about the size of a pencil

Giant pandas spend up to 12 hours a day eating bamboo.

Pandas live for about 20 years in the wild, but in the zoos they can live for up to 35 years.

1. Ya Ya was born in _______.

A．Beijing

B．Chengdu

C．Shanghai `

D．Guangzhou

2. What color are new-born pandas?

A．Black and white.

B．Pink.

C．Yellow.

D．Gray.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Ya Ya spend up to 10 hours a day eating bamboo.	B．Shanghai Zoo is Ya Ya’s final home.
C．Ya Ya had a short flight coming back home.	D．Ya Ya helps foreigners know more about China.

4. This passage is _______.

A．a piece of news

B．an ad

C．a diary

D．a letter

2 . I was expecting to have a quiet day, but it turned out(结果是) to be just the opposite. It was Saturday morning _______ I was reading on the sofa when the phone rang. “Come quickly, Sam, I need your _______!” It was my best friend George, so I couldn't_______. “Where are you?” I asked. “I'm _______home, watching the house opposite. Come quickly, through the back garden.”

I_______there. George told me two men were stealing things from Simon's house. They were moving the TV and the computers onto their van(客货车).

“But George, it's clear,” I said impatiently(不耐烦地). “They _______ be moving house.”

“That's impossible! You know Simon's in our class, but he has said _______about it！” said George.

I realized he was right. So we phoned the_______. They soon arrived and took the two men _______. “You are so brave！” said one policeman. Later, Simon's parents learned what we had done and they were so ________. They took us out for dinner that night.

Sometimes, a small act can mean a lot to others.

1.

A．and

B．but

C．if

D．or

2.

A．book

B．time

C．answer

D．help

3.

A．refuse

B．try

C．forget

D．run

4.

A．with

B．at

C．on

D．by

5.

A．swam

B．walked

C．rushed

D．flew

6.

A．need

B．will

C．might

D．must

7.

A．something

B．nothing

C．anything

D．everything

8.

A．police

B．classmates

C．teachers

D．family

9.

A．in

B．off

C．away

D．up

10.

A．serious

B．thankful

C．famous

D．clever

3 . 汉译英
1. _______________v.同意，赞成
2. _______________n.目标；目的v.瞄准；对准；力求达到；目的是，针对
3. _______________adj.令人惊异的
4. _______________v.争论；争辩
5. _______________v.申请，运用
6. _______________adj.再一个；另一个；别的pron.另一个
7. _______________n.怒，愤怒
8. _______________adj.亚洲的；亚洲人的n.亚洲人
9. _______________n.男演员
10. _______________n.注意，关心

4 . 英汉互译
1. crucial ________
2. defeat ________
3. analyse ________
4. persuade________
5. critical ________
6. relevant ________
7. vast ________
8. incredible ________
9. vary ________
10. witness ________
11. ________极为恶劣的；十分严重的
12. ________证据；证明；检验
13. ________责怪；指责
14. ________减少；降低
15. ________保卫；防守

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Freshmen.

B．Librarians.

C．Teachers.

2. What is scheduled in the first week?

A．A tour.

B．Some training.

C．Some talks.

3. What do we know about the library computers?

A．They are connected to printers.

B．Not all of them are available to students.

C．They have access to the Internet all the time.

4. Who can help to find things in the library?

A．The Section Manager.

B．The Cataloguing Assistant.

C．The Training Supervisor.

6 . Discover the secrets of the UK’s natural landscapes and the creatures with these new travel books.

North York Moors & Yorkshire Wolds

A “slow travel” guide to one of Britain’s most beloved landscapes, this newly updated book remains the only stand-alone guide to Yorkshire. Written by travel writer Mike Bagshaw, it takes in sandy beaches, woodlands, grasslands and wetlands. It has information on walking and cycling paths, as well as wildlife-watching areas for such sea animals as whales and dolphins.

Bradt Guides, £16.

Springwatch

Explore the UK’s richest regions for wildlife with 100 walks chosen for their unique scenery. Written by travel journalist Luke Waterson, with an introduction by Chris Packham, this new guide is based on the current BBC TV series and features walks that best reveal the diversity of British nature. With easy-to-follow maps and plenty of inspiring details on why the natural landscapes are so special, this is a walker’s best companion.

BBC Books, £19.

Wild Isles

This rich photographic guide accompanies the new BBC TV series of the same name, which sees Sir David Attenborough celebrate the wonders of British wildlife across a range of destinations. Written by natural history journalist Patrick Barkham, each chapter of the book focuses on a particular kind of wild space, from our wide variety of grasslands to our ocean shores, woodlands and forests.

HarperCollins, £25.

Flight Paths

Spring brings new bird life to the UK’s shores, but until recently little was known about the birds’ seasonal journeys. Written by science writer Rebecca Heisman, it brings much-needed insight into how best to protect and conserve the birds that visit our islands—and destinations far beyond.

Swift Press, £17.

1. How much is Springwatch?

A．£16.

B．£17.

C．£19.

D．£25.

2. Who is the author of Wild Isles?

A．Luke Waterson.	B．Patrick Barkham.
C．Rebecca Heisman.	D．Sir David Attenborough.

3. What is Flight Paths mainly about?

A．Grasslands.	B．Large sea animals.
C．Ocean shores.	D．Birds’ seasonal journeys.

7 . Forgiveness (宽恕) is often considered as an important decision to let go of feelings of anger towards someone who you believe has wronged you. However, while you may be quite generous in your ability to forgive others, you can be much harder on yourself.     1     .

Accept the result of your actions

Forgiving yourself is about more than just putting the past behind you and moving on.       2     . Facing what you have done or what has happened is the first step towards self-forgiveness. It’s also the hardest step. If you have been making excuses in order to make them seem acceptable, it is time to accept what you have done.

Treat yourself with kindness and compassion (同情)

Forgiving yourself requires facing your actions, but it is important to reach this with self-compassion.     3     . Try to be compassionate instead of being self-critical (自我批评的).

    4    

Making a correction is an important part of forgiveness, even when the person you are forgiving is yourself. One way to move past your regret is to take action to correct your mistakes.

Learn from the experience

Forgiving yourself often requires finding a way to learn from the experience and make an active effort to do better in the future. To do this, you need to understand why you behave the way you did and why you feel sorry. What steps can you take to prevent the same behaviors again in the future?     5     , rather than feel sorry about those past mistakes.

A．Make a correction

B．Be aware of others’ feelings

C．It is about accepting what has happened

D．The following steps may help you learn how to forgive yourself

E．You need to tell yourself that thoughts are not facts

F．Remind yourself of what you learned to guide your actions going forward

G．The key is to treat yourself with the same kindness you show to another person

8 . World’s Greatest Places

Want to see the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. Some places are a window on the past. Others look out on the future. Together, they represent the range of beauty and culture on our planet, from wildlife and other natural wonders to incredible human-made structures. Get ready for an adventure!

I sland Living

Dominica is called the Caribbean’s nature island for its waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes. Visitors can hike trails and kayak along the coastline. And the island is eco-friendly. There’s a new resort that’s fully powered by sun and wind.

Family Fun

Phuket, Thailand, is known for its beaches. But there’s a new theme park called Carnival Magic, which re-creates traditional festivals. Look at the fireworks! At the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, visitors can feed the animals. Local shops offer ice cream made with coconut milk.

City Central

In 2022, Vienna was named the world’s most livable city. Austria’s capital has more than a thousand miles of bike paths, and green spaces cover half of its area. There’s plenty to do indoors, too. The Belvedere Museum just celebrated its 300th birthday.

Rain On

This is the new visitor center at El Yunque, a rainforest in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest Service, and is famous for its biodiversity. Puerto Rico is home to more than 240 plant species and 18 native bird species. You can spot many of them in the park.

1. What do visitors probably do in Austria’s capital?

A．Go cycling.

B．Feed the animals.

C．Hike trails.

D．Enjoy the fireworks.

2. Which place is attractive to the tropical rainforest lovers?

A．Phuket.

B．Dominica.

C．El Yunque.

D．Vienna.

3. Who are these mentioned places intended for?

A．Adults.

B．Kids.

C．Elders.

D．Editors.

9 . English Class 101

Are you looking for the best online English course to help improve your language skills? I will introduce one to you.

English Class 101 is a website that has been built for people looking to improve their English skills. There are over 1,000 lessons on the website, which include different levels to meet your need.

All English learners can find a level to suit them, as its courses range (涵盖) from complete beginner (Al) to advanced (C2). You have to take a placement test so that you can find the right level and get proper lessons.

The site helps English language learners with thousands of video lessons, words learning tools, lesson notes, and discussions, which provides a practical approach (方法) to learning. The lessons take you by the hand and guide you through real English conversations. The teachers slow down and explain every word and phrase. Just imagine that you’ll finally understand every English word you hear.

You can even get one-on-one support from your very own teacher! Your personal teacher will provide corrections and answers by messenger. They will also make sure you follow your individual plan and assign (布置) homework on a daily basis.

Price: Level 1, $50 per month; Level 2, $80 per month; Level 3, $ 100 per month; Advanced, $200 per month.

1. What are you required to do to attend the course?

A．Prepare some notebooks.	B．Hand in an application.
C．Talk about it with parents.	D．Have a placement test.

2. What can you get from the class?

A．A membership card.	B．An English dictionary.
C．Some prize money.	D．Personalized guidance.

3. How much should you pay to sign up for two-month Level 3?

A．$150.

B．$ 180.

C．$200.

D．$400.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Public transport is     1     important part of many people’s lives. We need it to go to work, visit family and     2    (friend), go on trips, and go about our daily business. However, in many countries, trains, buses and subways (地铁) are     3    (amazing) expensive. A new plan in Germany has been started to make     4    (get) around easier. Transport companies have got together to create the Deutschland-Ticket (D-Ticket for short). This allows people who buy it     5    (use) all local and regional (区域的) transport across the country for just €49 a month. The ticket is for all public transport in Germany except long-distance intercity trains (长途城际列车). So far, the companies     6    (sell) more than three million tickets.       

Transport bosses hope the new ticket will be good for the environment. They want more people to leave their cars at home and use more environmentally-friendly forms    7     transport. Germany’s Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, welcomed the new ticket. He said this easy     8    cheap offer would help Germany achieve     9    (it) climate (气候) goals and be carbon neutral (碳中和的) by 2050. A transport expert said more people should use trains and buses. Other     10    (Europe) countries may also start a similar ticket.