1 . 在这种情况下，那是个不小的成就。
That is no small achievement ________ ________ ________.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Xu Xiake was a(n)     1     (influence) travel writer and geographer of the Ming Dynasty. For more than three decades, Xu traveled the     2     (long) and breadth of China. The records of his journeys were compiled(汇编) in Xu Xiake’s Travels, providing us     3     a comprehensive guide to 17th-century China.

    4     (bear) in 1587 in Jiangsu Province, Xu Xiake, both of     5     parents were keen readers and book collectors, took a completely different path. He never studied for examinations,     6     (choose) instead to depart and visit the many place she had read about.

Xu’s journeys were noteworthy. He wrote     7     (extensive) during his travels, capturing (捕捉) the reality of travel more than other writers had.

His longest journey was one of his last: four years traveling in the southwest of China. In spite of the fact     8     he had always included observations on the natural scenery, during the four-year journey, he     9     (focus) especially on geology, flora and fauna (动植物群). Besides a travel guide, Xu’s writings became a valuable source for scientific observation and surveying.

Xu fell ill during his last journey. He never fully recovered and died in 1641. His journals were then sorted out and published unedited, offering     10     rare informal record of the Ming Dynasty.

3 . Museums in Switzerland

Chaplin’s World

Charlie Chaplin was the greatest artist of the silent movies. His legacy (遗产) lives on through the creation of Chaplin’s World a this former home, the Manoir de Ban, Corsier-sur-Vevey. Beneath shady trees on the shores of Lake Geneva, the residence remains as Chaplin would have known it. Inside the museum, you’ll find yourself in a backstreet of old London, which is part of the latest exhibition “The Kid”.

The Swiss Museum of Games

This museum, located within the double-towered 13th-century castle La Tour-de-Peilz on the eastern shore of Lake Geneva, is Switzerland’s one and only museum focused on games. Its collection of some 10, 000piccesgoes all the way back to the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. It’s interesting to see how everyone has enjoyed playing games over the centuries.

Swiss Open-Air Museum

Not all museums are housed in buildings. The Swiss Open-Air Museum in Ballenberg allows visitors to walkthrough and around over 100 rural houses and farm buildings sourced from all over Switzerland. All the structures in the museum are original, de construe ted from their original sites, and reconstructed in Ballenberg. It’s the closest visitors can get to relive the life of Swiss people in ancient times.

Queen-The Studio Experience

It’s a kind of magic to step into the former Mountain Studios, situated in the Casinos Barriere in Montreux. Not only did the rock Rolling Stones and band Queen record six albums there, but the Rolling Stones and David Bowie also recorded hits in the studios. Since 2013 there has been a permanent exhibition museum honouring Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury. With a background of Queen music and recorded interviews, the rooms are filled with photos, albums and instruments.

1. What do the first two museums have in common?

A．They attract art lovers worldwide.

B．They have Swiss history as the theme.

C．They are castle-turned museums.

D．They are located near Lake Geneva.

2. Where can you go if you are looking for an outdoor museum?

A．Corsier-sur-Vevey.	B．Ballenberg.
C．La Tour-de-Peilz.	D．Montreux.

3. What can you do in Queen-The Studio Experience?

A．Record music.

B．Watch magic shows.

C．Attend a figure-focused exhibition.

D．Enjoy live concerts by the Rolling Stones.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Harry feel now?

A．Stressed.

B．glad.

C．Bored.

2. Why didn’t Harry comeback home as planned?

A．He had to take exams.

B．He missed his flight.

C．He went to a Christmas party.

3. Where will the speakers go next?

A．Harry’s house.

B．The airport.

C．A supermarket.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the man mainly do during his vacation?

A．Shop for clothes.

B．Take part in outdoor sports.

C．Explore the city’s attractions.

2. Who is the woman going to travel with?

A．Her sister.

B．Her friend.

C．Her parent.

3. When will the woman return from South Korea?

A．On March 19th.

B．On March 21st.

C．On March 23rd.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the woman probably learn about the book?

A．From a librarian.

B．From the man.

C．From TV.

2. What does the woman offer to do for the man?

A．Lend him a book.

B．Teach him social skills.

C．Recommend a reading list.

3. Where are the speakers?

A．In a bookstore.

B．In a library.

C．On a beach.

7 . What is the man doing for the woman?

A．Explaining her work duties.

B．Checking her blood pressure.

C．Scheduling her next doctor’s visit.

8 . Which kind of house does the man prefer to work in?

A．A one-room studio.

B．A two-room apartment.

C．A two-story townhouse.

9 . __________ burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for moment if you can. Life is short, so enjoy it. (用适当的词填空)

10 . How do flowers know when to bloom? How do dogs know when to start getting their winter coats falling off? Phenology, the study of timings in nature, helps us understand how plant and animal life cycle events are influenced by seasonal variations and changing climate. Learn more about phenology and record the timings of nature near you!

MATERIALS

·Phenology bingo sheet

Smell fresh-cut grass	Find a red leaf on a tree	Smell a blooming flower	Find snow on the ground
Find a butterfly	Find footprints in the mud	Scratch a mosquito bite	Listen to a rainstorm
Collect ripe strawberries	See a group of birds fly overhead	Play with maple seeds	Find a pine cone (松果) on the ground

·Science notebook or paper

·Something to write with

PROCEDURE

·In your science notebook, write down 3 or 4 natural things you can observe that tell you what season it is.

·Print out the bingo sheet. Walk in your neighborhood and cross off as many of the items as you can.

·Are you able to get through everything on your bingo sheet? Do you notice a pattern with the items that you are/aren’t able to find? What time of the year would it be easiest to get through each item on the bingo sheet?

·Keep your bingo sheet and continue playing throughout the following months. Then you are able to discover various connections and patterns that affect our everyday life. For example, the appearance of flowers is a response to the local weather and climate.

1. What does phenology mainly focus on?

A．The effects of climate change on everyday life.

B．The link between biological events and the environment.

C．The interaction between plant and animal life cycles.

D．The patterns of climate and seasonal variations.

2. What should people do with the bingo sheet?

A．Use it for a long period.	B．Put it in their notebook.
C．Find every item on it.	D．Add 3 or 4 items to it.

3. Why does the author write this text?

A．To help people improve observational skills.	B．To persuade people to be close to nature.
C．To provide a way to cast new light on phenology.	D．To publicize the significance of phenology.