1 . Three of the Best Small Breweries (啤酒厂) in the USA

If you’re tired of drinking the same old beer and would actually like to have a taste of true beer that’s been handcrafted with care and genuine passion by newbies (新手) in the market — then this blog is going to give you exactly that.

City Built Brewing Co.

This place has got something for everybody — whether you’re a “classic” person who just wants to have a glass of your favourite beer on a hot summer day or an adventurer who wants to be hit with flavours that you have never tried before-the City Built Brewing Company will meet all your needs since it provides a variety of drinks for a mixed crowd.

Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Even though it’s not one of the biggest players in the market, its extremely innovative marketing strategies will convince you otherwise. The Firestone Walker Brewing Co. has quickly managed to gain a lot of visibility in 2022 simply by having a great social media presence, along with a killer webpage that invites beer lovers in. Its true specialty lies in creating seasonal beers made annually and available only for a limited period of time. Apart from this, it also has a variety of other kinds of beer that are brewed all year round.

Dovetail Brewery

Here’s a place that you should go to for both-the great beer and the fun experience. Started by two friends (Bill and Hagen) who met in beer school, the brewery is best known for how well they convert classic European beers to suit the American tastebuds (味蕾).

Not just that, but you’ll also get to experience a place of great architecture when you visit this brewery, along with the amazing food that’s to die for.

1. What is unique about Firestone Walker Brewing Co. ?

A．It brought in foreign flavours.	B．Its architecture style is appealing.
C．Some of its beer is offered for limited time.	D．It makes special flavour only for adventurers.

2. What do the three breweries have in common?

A．Their beer is of poor quality.	B．Their products are handmade.
C．They provide hands-on experience.	D．They don’t have webpages to advertise.

3. Where is probably the text from?

A．A guidebook.

B．A newspaper.

C．A textbook.

D．A website.

2 . Crying in H Mart, by Michelle Zauner

This is the memoir (回忆录) and first book of Michelle Zauner, lead singer of the band Japanese Breakfast. Zauner writes about growing up as a Korean American and how losing her mother to cancer when she was 25 forced her to reconnect with her identity. It’s a story of Zauner’s grief and an exploration of all the gifts (language, food, history) her mother left behind.

Overwhelmed, by Brigid Schulte

You’ve probably heard by now that you won’t be sleeping much after you welcome your bundle of joy and noise into the world. Parenthood can be challenging and tiring, but you don’t have to feel like you’ve lost yourself while you’re creating a life for someone else. Journalist Brigid Schulte lays out how our always-on culture can get the best of us and what you can do to take back some time for yourself.

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong

Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese-American poet and his first novel is written in the form of a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Exploring race, class, and manhood, the novel handles difficult topics with beauty and the kind of lines that will hang in the air long after you’ve set the book down.

24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week, by Tiffany Shlain

In 24/6, filmmaker and popular speaker Shlain introduces readers to what she calls a “Technology Shabbat” -the one day, every week, where she and her family turn off all electronic devices. Beyond detailing the many ways she and her family have benefited, Shlain gives helpful, reassuring advice for setting your own tech shabbat and controlling device use.

1. Who are the main target readers of Overwhelmed?

A．Children.

B．Parents.

C．Writers.

D．Journalists.

2. Which book may help you have an electronic-free lifestyle?

A．Crying in H Mart.

B．Overwhelmed.

C．On Earth We’re Brie fly Gorgeous.

D．24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They are related to family life.

B．They are on the theme of growing up.

C．They are written by mixed-race authors.

D．They are concerned with electronic devices.

3 . Since 1912, The Nederlander Organization has continued the tradition of operating historic theatres, producing and presenting the best theatrical and concert events. The following are a few of its Broadway theatres.

GERSHWIN THEATRE: 222 W 51ST ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019

Home of the Broadway smash-hit musical Wicked, Gershwin Theatre was named in honor of one of America’s greatest composers, George Gershwin. The theatre’s circular ball was designed to display the names and photographs of Broadway’s own Theater-Hall of Fame. Opened in 1972 with 1,900 seats, it is one of the Nederlander Organization’s nine Broadway theatres.

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 123 VIVIAN STREET, DURHAM, NC 27701

Since its opening in 2008, DPAC has become the center for entertainment in North Carolina. With 2,700 scats, DPAC truly has “something for everyone,” and hosts more than 200 performances yearly. DPAC welcomes all guests and events in an open, friendly, and respectful setting. It stands committed against all forms of discrimination.

DOLBY THEATRE: 6801 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90028

Dolby Theatre, built in 2001, delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience with the latest innovations in Dolby entertainment technology, including DolbyAtmos^TM, a breakthrough audio technology. Its cutting edge technologies attract many world’s biggest movie premieres, notable television awards events, and performances. With 3,400 seats, it is one of two Broadway theatres in Los Angeles.

WINTER GARDEN THEATRE: 1634 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10019

The playhouse occupies the second American Horse Exchange, built by William K. Vanderbilt in 1896, when Longacre (now Times Square) was the center of the horse and carriage trade. By 1911, it had been rented out, as horses had given way to automobiles. The Winter Garden was converted into a theatre in 1911. It served as a movie house from 1928 to 1933 when Warner Brothers rented’ it. Winter Garden Theatre has 1,600 seats and is one of Broadway theatres. The sound of music: the classic musical is now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre.

1. Which theatre enjoys the longest history?

A．Gershwin Theatre.	B．Winter Garden Theatre.
C．Dolby Theatre.	D．Durham Performing Arts Centre.

2. According to the passage, what makes Dolby Theatre unique among the four theatres?

A．Realistic sound effects.	B．Numerous performances.
C．Hall of Fame.	D．Disapproval of discrimination.

3. I one is in New York city, which event could ho go to?

A．Big movie premiers.	B．A musical about Gershwin.
C．A timeless musical.	D．Television awards.

4 . Why does the man recommend a purely English dictionary?

A．For easy approach.

B．For precise definitions.

C．For language environment.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the man graduate?

A．In three months.

B．In a year.

C．This week.

2. What does the woman suggest the man do before graduation?

A．Keep studying.

B．Get a part-time job.

C．Borrow some money.

3. What has the woman started doing?

A．Applying for jobs.

B．Working as a teacher.

C．Looking for full-time jobs.

6 . Changi Community Chub Visit

To Green Ark Fish Farm

WHAT

Green Ark is one of the fish closed fish farms in the world. It is a floating structure about the size

of the two classrooms.
WHERE

Located 5km off Chang Point, the farm can produce 166, 000 kilograms of fish a year. The fish are housed in four enormous tanks. The raised fish include barramundi, red snapper and grouper. They are mainly for local consumption.

HOW

The fish are sale from threat such as all spills (溢油) and other chemicals which could kill them. The aa waler they live in is really clean. Bacteria and viruses are destroyed by ozonation (臭氧化). In this process, oxygen is blown into the tanks every hour. “All these improved conditions ensure that the waler quality remains high. This enables our fish to become healthier,” said Mrs. Linda Tan, spokesperson of Green Ark Fish Farm.

Would you like a glimpse of Green Ark Fish Farm?

For the very first time, Changi Community Club is organizing 5 small-group tours (25 persons each) to Green Ark Fish Farm on the following Saturdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 July. You will have first- hand knowledge of how fish is raised there. The highlight of the tour will be tasty meal of fresh fish chosen by the chefs of Changi Cafe.

Time	Schedule	Cost
1: 00 p. m.	Meet at Changi Ferry Point	$40 per person; Changi Community Club members pay $30 each
1: 15 p. m.	Depart for Green Arh
1: 30 p. m.	Tour of Green Ark
2: 30 p. m.	Return to Changi Point
2: 45 p. m	Dory Fish &Chips Meal at Changi Cafe

For enquiries, please visit the website at 222. changicc. com. sg. Registration will be on a. first-come, first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!

1. What can we know about the fish raised by Green Ark Fish Farm?

A．They are in danger of oil spills.	B．They can swim freely in the ocean.
C．They are mainly sold to local buyers.	D．They could be killed by other chemicals.

2. What does Mrs. Linda mean when she says “the water quality remains high”?

A．The water level is high enough for fish.

B．The water is the same as water from the sea.

C．The water doesn’t contain viruses or bacteria.

D．The water has enough space for fish to swim in.

3. What do you have to do if you want a guaranteed place on the tour?

A．Send an email to the club.	B．Join Changi Community Club.
C．Pay booking fee ahead of time.	D．Register before the places are filled up.

7 . It’s normal for teenagers to feel nervous, but if nervousness prevents you from speaking up in class or making friends, you may have a common condition known as social anxiety disorder. To overcome it, you need to take some measures.

Practice deep breathing to ease anxiety. If anxiety hits before a presentation or right before the bell rings to change, take a few deep breaths to calm down.     1    

Try to make eye contact and smile at people. Making casual conversation with other kids at school may seem too difficult.     2     Briefly making eye contact and flashing a smile helps you seem cool, so they may come up and talk to you.

Channel your anxiety into a creative activity.     3     These activities not only bring about positive self-worth, but they’ll also temporarily take you away from worries. What’s more,creative activities also allow you to release anxiety and turn it into something special, like a song or a painting.

    4     If you have friends or siblings (兄弟姐妹) your age, consider talking to them about social anxiety. Share some of your fears and ask them for support. For example, you might ask your sibling if it’s okay to sit with them at lunch so you’re not eating alone.

Practice exposing yourself to fearsome situations gradually.     5     Make a plan to expose yourself to these situations, starting with those causing the least anxiety. For example, you might start exposing yourself to eating in common areas at school.

A．Sign up for a band, drama, or art.

B．Talk to trusted ones and ask for their help.

C．Thus, avoid face-to-face communication at first.

D．You can’t expect to be free of anxiety overnight.

E．You can start by trying to present yourself as approachable.

F．Sit down with a trusted person and list the situations that cause anxiety.

G．This is a handy tool you can always use to get a handle on your anxiety.

8 . As a kid, Kara McGrath had to have her “pocket cheese” into jackets so she could have it on the go. In college, she blew her budget on fancy cheese during grocery runs with roommates. And when she got married, she served her guests a flowery, four-tiered cake made from wheels of blue cheese. So it wasn’t a surprise when she quit a stable job to pursue a career as a cheesemonger (干酪商).

In 2019, McGrath joined a cheese catering business. There, she gained experience making display boards and leading tasting sessions. But a typhoon hit and took away their wooden shop as well as the community’s business. Her partner decided to turn to other business, leaving McGrath unsure of her next steps.

“There’s not a ton of cheese options in D. C. ,” she said. “My whole thing was, if I can’t find a place to work, I’m going to build it.” She created a cheese club, featuring virtual guided tastings, working first at her home, then in a rented shared kitchen space. As her following grew,she expanded with holiday markets, and when she saw that a wine bar on H Street had closed,she seized the opportunity and rented it.

Today, she’s the owner of Paste and Rind, a cheese and wine bar on H Street in Washington, D. C. , which opened in February after she emptied her 401K to fund the decoration of the space. To build a good reputation, she’s created regular tastings of limited-release cheeses in their bar, which sold out in August and will be offered monthly starting in October. And she doesn’t depend only on walk-in customers: Paste and Rind regularly appears at local farmer’s markets, offers custom cheese food for events and exhibits a subscription box.

As a self-taught enterpriser, MeGrath follows cheese experts on Instagram, connects with peers at the Cheesemonger Invitational in New York and listens to restaurant strategy programs. They’re excited to expand their business further, such as hiring full-time staff to increase the wine bar’s hours and exhibit at bigger occasions like weddings, where she might find herself with another full-circle cheese wheel moment.

1. What can we learn about McGrath from the first paragraph?

A．She was a born businessman.

B．Her marriage influenced her greatly.

C．She was a big fan of cheese.

D．Her previous job was a very challenging one.

2. What did McGrath do when she lost her shop?

A．She set up her own business.	B．She decided to find a partner.
C．She rented a bar immediately.	D．She lost faith in doing business.

3. How did McGrath attract walk-in customers for her bar?

A．By displaying the products.	B．By hosting tasting activities.
C．By advertising in local events.	D．By offering free cheese to farmers.

4. Which of the following can best describe McGrath?

A．Ambitious and adaptable.	B．Generous and responsible.
C．Independent and considerate.	D．Enthusiastic and cooperative.

9 . 假定你是高中生李华，近期观看了关于当代中国杰出人物纪录片。请用英语写一篇观后感，向校英文报投稿。内容包括：
1．让你印象深刻的人物；
2．观看纪录片后，你的感受和收获。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．题目已为你写好，不计入总词数。

What I Learnt From the Outstanding Contemporary Figures

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10 . Managing Pre-Exam Anxiety

Experiencing anxiety before an exam is common.     1    . You can create a study plan, breaking down your revision into small sections. Start preparing early to avoid last-minute cramming and following are the strategies you can apply to cope with the anxiety before the exam.

    2    . Remind yourself of your preparation and abilities. Replace thoughts like “I can’t do this” with “I am prepared and capable.” Avoid comparing yourself to others, as this can increase anxiety. By consistently focusing on the positive aspects and maintaining a hopeful attitude, you can boost your confidence and improve your performance under stress.

Make regular physical activity part of your daily routine to reduce stress and improve your mood. Include relaxation exercises in your routine. Deep breathing exercises can calm you down. Progressive muscle relaxation, where you tense and then slowly release each muscle group, can also relieve tension.     3    .

Use effective study techniques to maximize your learning. Break down complex topics into simpler parts and use mnemonic devices to remember key facts.     4    , as discussing material with peers can enhance understanding and retention. Taking regular practice tests can also help track your progress and identify areas that need more focus.

Talk about your feelings with friends, family, or teachers. They can offer support and advice.     5    . They can provide professional help and coping strategies. By preparing well, maintaining healthy habits, practicing relaxation, thinking positively, managing time wisely, and seeking support, you can manage pre-exam anxiety. Some stress is natural, but with these strategies, you can control it and perform your best on exam day.

A．Challenge negative thoughts

B．Come up with some cheerful ideas

C．Group study sessions can also be helpful

D．Meditation and mindfulness can help you stay focused

E．When you were seized with tension, talk to your parents

F．Managing this stress effectively is crucial for performing well

G．If your anxiety feels overwhelming, consider talking to the counselor