1 . Amazing China in 60 Seconds is a short video series covering cultural and scenic hotspots across the country.

Tibet

Tibet autonomous region in Southwest China, home to the highest plateau(高原) on Earth, is known as the “roof of the world”. It’s a paradise for tourists with its towering snow mountains, vast grasslands, peaceful lakes and breathtaking views. Must-visit places include the Potala Palace - a UNESCO world heritage site, Mount Qomolangma, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and more.

Tibet is also famed for its rich ethnic culture, including the Tibetan dance, age-old thangka painting and Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa - traditional Tibetan bathing for a medical purpose which was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2018.

Tianjin

Neighboring the Chinese capital city of Beijing, Tianjin rests between the northern Yanshan Mountains and the coastal plain. Adjacent to the sea and rivers, it carries distinct ecological beauty.

Tianjin is where Eastern and Western cultures meet. It has many precious historical sites, former residences of celebrities and foreign-style architecture. Famous tourist destinations include the Tianjin Eye, the Huangyaguan Great Wall, and the Five Big Avenues area, which hosts about 2,000 villas in various Western styles built in the 1920s and 1930s.

Chongqing

Southwest China’s Chongqing is largely built on mountains and surrounded by rivers; thus it is known as the “mountain city”. Many people are drawn to Chongqing by its delicious food - especially its signature spicy hotpot - and natural scenery.

Boasting the largest number of hotpot restaurants in China, Chongqing was named “China’s Hotpot City” by the China Cuisine Association in 2007. Statistics show there are more than 50,000 hotpot eateries across the city. With more than 3,000 year of history, Chongqing still preserves traditional culture and lifestyles.

1. Where can you experience a bath with medicinal functions?

A．Tibet

B．Tianjin

C．Chongqing

D．Sichuan

2. Which country’s villa style can’t you find in Tianjin?

A．Germany

B．India

C．France

D．Italy

3. Where might this article come from?

A．Geography magazine	B．Entertainment newspaper
C．Tourism website	D．News report

2 . I spent a few hours diving into the book The Maid by Stephanie Land. The book has been translated into a popular TV series, but I like _________ the book before diving into its TV adaptation.

Even if it seems insignificant, a simple act of kindness can go a long way for someone. Stephanie’s words engulfed (吞没)me as she took me into her story of _________ cleaning jobs and the kindness of strangers. As Stephanie’s storytelling _________ how she was able to raise her beautiful daughter, Mia, on her job as a maid, I _________ how impactful our actions are. A kind word and an act of kindness can go a long way in making people feel seen and _________.

Stephanie’s memoir (自传)details how the _________ of her boss and strangers who trusted her in the cleaning of their houses went a long way in helping her not just survive but keep some _________ in the work. It was these random acts of kindness that _________ her to move forward. Her book reminded me of the importance of taking a moment to step out of our own world to lend a _________ hand.

More often than not, we are engulfed in the story of our own lives, forgetting we live in a(n) __________ where others exist. We __________ that one encountered（遇到)in the grocery store or a kind word can go a long way for someone trying to survive.

As Stephanie __________ told the tales, I felt two things: awe and __________. Awe because of the strength she displayed and gratitude because her story __________ me of the strangers I have encountered who were kind to another. The gestures were not grand but __________.

1.

A．seeing

B．learning

C．reading

D．buying

2.

A．living on

B．concentrating on

C．working on

D．calling on

3.

A．worried

B．wondered

C．settled

D．shared

4.

A．realized

B．desired

C．prepared

D．promised

5.

A．heard

B．cared

C．ignored

D．found

6.

A．kindness

B．curiosity

C．generosity

D．bravery

7.

A．fright

B．confidence

C．pride

D．dignity

8.

A．forced

B．pulled

C．encouraged

D．pushed

9.

A．warm

B．large

C．shaking

D．helping

10.

A．world

B．place

C．house

D．age

11.

A．stopped

B．forget

C．lost

D．assisted

12.

A．eagerly

B．impatiently

C．firmly

D．beautifully

13.

A．respect

B．love

C．gratitude

D．hope

14.

A．persuaded

B．rid

C．reminded

D．informed

15.

A．emergent

B．grateful

C．satisfactory

D．significant

3 . Everyone may dream at night. Do you always believe your dream? Some dreams make us feel relaxed and happy, while some dreams frighten us. Don’t you think so? I even had such an experience.

One day I noticed the brakes (刹车) on my car getting weaker. They still worked but it took longer for my car to stop. I knew I needed new brakes, but I had many other things to do. So I didn’t take it seriously.

Then on Christmas Eve, I had an awful dream. I was driving my car on a bright, sunny day when suddenly a truck appeared on the road in front of me. I pushed on my brakes but they didn’t work and I hit that truck. The terrible dream woke me up at once and I made up my mind to change my brakes the next day. When the worker took out the old ones, I noticed that they had worn thin.

One day, I was driving home with my daughter beside me and my two sons in the back seat. Suddenly, a truck came from the other direction. It was running too fast and moved two feet over the center line. I hit my brakes and led my car toward the side of the road. We were surprised that the huge truck missed us by only a foot. It was too dangerous.

Later when I lay in my bed, I realized if I didn’t get my brakes changed, I couldn’t slow down fast enough. My children and I may be hurt or killed. I closed my eyes and gave thanks for that dream.

1. The writer didn’t change his brakes at first because he ________.

A．was too busy	B．had an awful dream
C．was very poor	D．wanted to buy a new car

2. In the writer’s dream, his car ________.

A．stopped working completely	B．hit a truck
C．was flying in the sky	D．was running too fast

3. The writer made up his mind to change his brakes ________.

A．on Christmas Eve	B．after the accident
C．on Christmas Day	D．on a bright, sunny day

4. What can you learn from the passage?

A．Every family has its own problem.	B．Where there is a will, there is a way.
C．Behind bad luck comes good luck.	D．A stitch (缝补) in time saves nine.

4 . One day a lady saw a mouse running across her kitchen floor. She was very afraid of mouse, so she ran out of the house, got into a bus and went to the shops. There she bought a mousetrap (老鼠夹). The shopkeeper said to her, “Put some cheese in it and you will soon catch that mouse.”

The lady went home with her mousetrap, but when she looked in her cupboard, she could not find any cheese in it. She did not want to go back to the shop, because it was very late, so she cut a picture of some cheese out of a magazine and put that in the trap.

Surprisingly, the picture of the cheese was quite successful! When the lady came down to the kitchen the next morning she found a picture of a mouse in the trap beside the picture of the cheese!

1. What does that lady see in her kitchen ?

A．a mousetrap

B．A mouse

C．A picture of mouse

D．A magazine

2. Where did the lady go then?

A．She went to the park.

B．She got into a bus.

C．She went to shops

D．She went to a zoo.

3. How much cheese was left in her cupboard?

A．None

B．Nothing

C．No one

D．Nobody

4. What did the lady catch at last?

A．A cat

B．A mouse

C．A bird

D．Nothing except a picture

5 . 课文原词填空

Advertising has become part of modern life. In short, it refers to the activity of     1     a product of service. In other words, it tries to persuade people to buy a product or service. The history of     2     has always been closely linked with that of the mass media. As media channels have grown in number and type,     3     have advertisements. Because the mass media reaches so many people, it is a perfect vehicle for advertisers. In addition to    4     people aware of a product or service, a successful advertisement will also create a desire to buy, thus boosting business. Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of persuading people into purchasing their products or services. A common technique to make an impact is to create a memorable    5    .

6 . Hand gestures (手势) have been commonly used in our daily communication. They add to the message by filling in what words sometimes leave behind. But are you somewhat aware of the history that goes behind some of these popular hand gestures?

◆Handshake

Whether you’re greeting someone for the first time, or successfully negotiating (商定) an agreement, shaking hands is usually the go-to gesture. Who decided on this customary gesture, anyway? The history of the handshake dates back to ancient Greece, showing that neither person was carrying a weapon.

◆Thumbs up and thumbs down

Maybe you’re familiar with the popular story of this hand gesture dating back to Roman times. When a gladiator (角斗士) lost, the crowd would either stick their thumbs out to have him killed or just not make any sign at all. The thumbs up decided the gladiator’s fate (命运) . After WWII, thumbs up only came to mean that things were going smoothly. And thumbs down meant the opposite.

◆High five

According to some sources, the high five first became popular when baseball players performed at Dodger Stadium on October 2, 1977. Glenn Burke, one of the capable players, lifted his am high above his head and slapped palms with his teammate Dusty Baker to celebrate a milestone home run, marking what is widely regarded as the first recorded example of a high five.

◆The fist bump

The fist bump comes from boxers in the 1970s after people began imitating how they touched gloves before a competition. Later, instead of shaking hands, first bumps became popular among basketball players. The gesture soon spread to all basketball lovers, and, before long, to the President of the United States.

1. What did “thumbs up” mean to a gladiator in Roman times?

A．Being cheered.

B．Being killed.

C．Being appreciated.

D．Being blamed.

2. Which gesture is in celebration of a home run?

A．

B．

C．

D．

3. Which aspect do all the four gestures mention?

A．The history.

B．The future.

C．The power.

D．The importance.

7 . This Is the Way Learning Center

The staff, parents and children enrolled (招收) at This Is the Way Learning Center are one big family. We take the health and safety of our family very seriously. This Is the Way Learning Center is committed to maintaining a safe environment for your children. We are following all safety rules. Should you have any questions regarding the processes in place please call our center. We will be happy to answer your questions.

This Is the Way Learning Center cares for and educates children aged 6 weeks and up. We are enrolling for all programs (Preschool and Nursery School) in addition to basic childcare. There will be no enrollment fees and registration fees. We are devoted to the future of your child and creating a lifetime love of learning at every age and stage. What can be more precious or important than the early developmental and learning years of our children?

This Is the Way Learning Center is located across the street from Henry Barnard School at 18 Shaker Road. It is conveniently located just minutes from 91 North and South, in the town of Enfield.

Hours:

• 6:30 am through 5:30 pm

• Monday through Friday

• Closed only on major holidays.

Ages:

• Children through kindergarten

• School age

Features:

• All-day, all-year daycare

• Homelike setting

• Age-appropriate play areas

• Child-friendly curriculum

• Computer education

• Trained and experienced teachers

You may email us at requests@thisisthewaylc.com or call us at 860-253-0010 to ask your questions and request a free brochure.

1. What is This Is the Way Learning Center?

A．It’s a big family.	B．It’s a training center.
C．It’s a safety center.	D．It’s a local program.

2. Who can teach in This is the Way Learning Center?.

A．Everyone enrolled at it.	B．Age-appropriate coaches.
C．Computer education teachers.	D．Trained and experienced teachers.

3. For whom is this text probably written?

A．Parents.

B．Visitors.

C．Students.

D．Professors.

8 . 2022 Kids News Short Story Writing Competition

Welcome to the 2022 Kids News Short Story Writing Competition! It is an annual competition which starts at 9 am on Monday, September 5. If you have a creative mind and fantastic stories, hurry up and submit your story before October 28.

The competition is free and open to students from kindergarten to Grade 9. The competition has two age groups. For kids aged 11 years and over, their short story must be between 500 and 1, 000 words. For those aged 10 and under, their short story must be between 250 and 500 words. You are supposed to write a short story on any theme or topic of your choice.

The first prize winner of each age group will get 10 copies of their short story, which are published into a printed book with a personally designed cover, plus an iPad. There is also a book reader as a prize for the runner-up (亚军) and a HarperCollins book pack for the third winner in each age group.

Teachers can submit their students’ stories through the online entry form (参赛表格). A consent form (同意书), signed by the student’s parent or guardian, must be attached to the entry form.

Unless advertised differently, the prize winners will be informed by phone, email or mail at the end of the competition period and by no later than December 30. Winners’ names will be published on www. kidsnews.com.au.

1. On which day is the deadline for participating in the competition?

A．5, September.

B．9, October.

C．28, October.

D．30, December.

2. How many words are suitable for a kindergarten kid to enter the competition?

A．200.

B．300.

C．600.

D．700.

3. What do we know about the competition?

A．There is no fixed topic for kids’ writing.

B．The prize winners will not be made public.

C．We can know winners’ names after December 30.

D．Kids can’t attend it without teachers’ permission.

9 . Exercising Safely

Exercise is a key part of staying healthy, but figuring out how to exercise safely can be tough.     1    .

    2    . It’s especially important to consult a doctor if you have a history of heart, bone, muscle, joint, or other medical conditions. Ask your doctor for advice on how to safely start exercising and to recommend exercises that benefit your specific condition.

Drink lots of water before, during, and after exercising. Try to drink about 2 cups (470 ml) of water before you exercise, and 1 cup (240 ml) every 15 to 20 minutes during your workout. Your body will need extra water to help your muscles work and to replace the fluids lost as you sweat.

    3    . However, if you’re trying to lose weight, limit your consumption of sports drinks, as they contain lots of sugar and can add extra calories to your diet.

Choose clothes that suit your activity. In general, wear clothes that won’t restrict your movement or blood flow.     4    . Wear short sleeves and light, breathable fabrics in hot temperatures, and wear layers if it’s cold.

Stop exercising if you experience pain.     5    . If you feel any soreness or sharp pain, stop the activity. Do your best to rest the affected area until the pain starts to subside. If you believe you’ve injured yourself, you might be able to treat it at home. However, seek medical attention if you hear a pop, experience severe pain, have uncontrolled bleeding, can’t move or bear weight on a joint.

A．“No pain, no gain” is not the advice to follow

B．Also, make sure your clothes suit the weather

C．Check with your doctor before starting an exercise routine

D．Whenever you work out, always listen to your body’s limits

E．Here are some tips to help you stay safe while working out

F．Sports drinks can also help you replace salts and minerals lost in sweat

G．Loser clothes are better for strength training, brisk walking, and sports such as basketball or soccer

10 . Dürer’s Journeys

Time: 6 March 2023-13 June 2023       Location: Sainsbury wing

The first major UK exhibition of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer in nearly 20 years. Through paintings, drawings and letters, this exhibition follows his travels across Europe, bringing to life the artist himself, and the people and places he visited.

‘Dürer’s Journeys’ will bring together loans from museums and private collections across the world, including the artist’s ‘Madonna and Child’.

Artemisia

Time: 4 April 2023-26 July 2023       Location: Sainsbury Wing

In 17th-century Europe when women artists were not easily accepted, Artemisia was exceptional (非凡的). She challenged traditions and became a successful artist and one of the greatest storytellers of her time.

In this exhibition of her work in the UK, see her best-known paintings including ‘Judith beheading Holofernes’, as well as herself portraits (肖像) and recently discovered personal letters.

Impressionist Decorations

Time: 11 September 2022-9 January 2023       Location: Sainsbury Wing

From the 1860s to the 1920s, the Impressionists tried to bring the outdoors inside, turning landscapes and scenes of modern life into paintings and decorated objects for the home.

Discover the Impressionists’ decorative works through over eighty paintings and panels by leading figures including: Manet, Monet and Renoir.

The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael

Time: Opening spring 2023       Location: North Galleries

In the year that marks the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death, we present one of the first-ever exhibitions to explore his complete career.

The exhibition looks at his celebrated paintings and drawings as well as his work in architecture, poetry, and design for sculpture.

With loans from the Hermitage, the Louvre, etc, this is an opportunity to see the width of Raphael’s skill and creativity.

1. What can visitors enjoy in both Dürer’s Journeys and Artemisia?

A．Private collections.	B．The artist’s letters.
C．The artist’s portraits.	D．Stories about women artists.

2. When should you go if you are interested in home decorative works?

A．On 1 April 2022.	B．On 4 July 2022.
C．On 29 December 2022.	D．On 17 January 2022.

3. What do we know about The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael?

A．Its exhibits are private collections.

B．Most exhibits haven’t been exhibited.

C．It shows a wide range of Raphael’s talents.

D．Its exhibition area is the same as the other three’s.