1. What is the talk mainly about?
| A．A lecture on success. | B．A graduation ceremony． | C．A school award ceremony. |
| A．A girls’ school. | B．A boys’ school. | C．A mixed school. |
| A．A sportsman. | B．A teacher. | C．A singer. |
| A．Confidence. | B．Success. | C．Trying. |
2 . Hem an Bekele is not your typical high school student．Rather than spending his free time playing video games or staring at his phone, this 14 year-old from Fairfax, Virginia was calling professors and conducting experiments, all to create a soap that could treat skin cancer, and to make it affordable for everyone who needs it．His work won him the grand prize in this year’s 3M Young Scientist’s Challenge, a competition that encourages kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Bekele found in pity that people working outside were likely to end up getting skin cancer．Skin cancer did have cures and was treatable in most cases．However, the average price of skin cancer treatment globally was almost $40,000．Those shocking statistics really inspired him to create a more accessible solution．He started doing experiments and working on different things, and that turned into his bar of soap as a project.
A lot of his research and development started in his family’s kitchen and in his basement．But as he reached the final of the competition, he realized that he did need to do a little bit more outside of just his house．So he reached out to people at University of Virginia and people at Georgetown, and he got a lot of assistance．The number one person would be Deborah Isabelle, who helped him organize and structure his ideas during the finalist competition．Bekele said that he definitely couldn’t have done that all by himself.
Bekele’s award-winning soap is a compound based bar of soap and it’s charged with different cancer fighting chemicals．The color of the soap is a bit of a dark type of white and it has a rough surface, which could be a good exfoliant（去角质剂）．It does have a strong medicine smell and feel a bit stickier．The whole point of it is that even once you wash off the soaps, the medicinal parts will stay on your skin．It can activate the body’s immune cells to defend cancer.
Bekele won 25,000 prize money and he was going to use it to continue research．He said, “I still need a lot of resources to be able to conduct this research, so this money will definitely help me achieve it.”
1. Why did Heman Bekele start working on creating the soap?| A．Because he thought it was a fun project. |
| B．Because he wanted to win a science competition. |
| C．Because he found skin cancer treatment unaffordable. |
| D．Because he wanted to create a unique soap for everyone. |
| A．Well begun is half done. | B．Learn humbly, ask willingly. |
| C．Actions speak louder than words. | D．Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. |
| A．What features the soap has. | B．How the soap is used. |
| C．What chemicals the soap contains. | D．How the soap is produced. |
| A．Patient and talented. | B．Friendly and ambitious. |
| C．Cautious and generous. | D．Caring and devoted. |
3 . Books for children
Cyril and Pat by Emily GravettThis clever picture book shows younger readers the charming friendship between Cyril, a squirrel and Pat, who isn’t. Their friendship is powerful and shows children that it’s worth sticking up for those you care about. With vivid illustrations of life, leaves and flowers, an unexpected world is brought to life, and it’s the one that younger readers will delight in exploring every time they visit a park.
No One Is Angry Today by Toon TellegenFollowing a series of forest animal friends through their everyday lives, these stories examine why we do the things we do and how we feel about our actions. The brevity, clarity and high quality of these short stories also make them useful texts to study in literacy lessons, particularly in terms of viewpoint and writing styles.
The Midnight Panther by Poonam MistryPanther feels out of place and takes an adventure in the jungle to overcome challenges, conquer his insecurities and find out where he belongs. The Midnight Panther is an outstandingly illustrated and magical fable picture book. The atmospheric storytelling makes this book a joy to read aloud to a class and the breathtaking imagination lends itself to inspiring children’s creative writing.
Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan RiskinFiona is the fruit bat who is afraid of the dark, afraid of the unknown and afraid to try flight. But calming and confidence-building words from her mother show her way. A good book to help children deal with new and unfamiliar situations. Reading this will not only teach them about overcoming fear, but also the science behind echolocation and lives of fruit bats.
1. What do we know about Cyril and Pat?| A．They are good friends. | B．They are both squirrels. |
| C．They enjoy collecting leaves. | D．They often visit remote parks. |
| A．Cyril and Pat. | B．Fiona the Fruit Bat. |
| C．No One Is Angry Today. | D．The Midnight Panther. |
| A．How to coexist with wildlife. | B．How to handle new situations. |
| C．How to get on with their mother. | D．How to develop an interest in science. |
1.心理健康对学习和生活的影响；
2.呼吁重视心理健康。
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The Importance of Mental Wellness
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. What does the woman plan to do?
| A．Paint her house. | B．Buy a new house. | C．Expand her house. |
| A．They are architects. |
| B．They are expecting a baby. |
| C．They are good at different instruments. |
| A．Go shopping. | B．Attend a concert. | C．See a dentist. |
6 . Hosting the Olympics requires large spending. But in many cases, efficiently utilizing (利用) the post-event venues to maximize ongoing economic benefits is one of the major considerations for the host country. Here are four cities that took different approaches to make full use of their structures of the Olympics.
London, Britain
The Olympic Village for the London Summer Games was transformed into 3,000 high-end apartments and has a nearly 95％ occupancy rate. The area of London, called East Village, is seeing several retailers moving in and the development of a playground, and outside exercise areas.
Beijing, China
Built for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the Water Cube is now Asia’s largest waterpark, called Happy Magic Water Cube, equipped with 13 waterslides, a wave pool and a spa. The second floor also has several restaurants, bars and a museum of Olympic history.
New York, America
The Olympic Village in Lake Placid no longer welcomes athletes now, but instead, it houses criminals as the Federal Correctional Institution. It’s not surprising, though, because having a second public purpose for new buildings was the only way to get funding from the government.
Helsinki, Finland
Originally constructed in 1937, the Tennispalatsi, or Tennis Palace was first used as a basketball venue in the 1952 Summer Olympics. Now, however, it has been transformed into a popular tourist destination as a cultural center with an art museum and a movie theatre.
1. Why do organizers try to reuse their Olympic stadiums?| A．To boost national pride. | B．To earn international reputation. |
| C．To increase financial returns. | D．To reduce environmental impacts. |
| A．Beijing. | B．London. | C．Helsinki. | D．New York. |
| A．It has been remodeled into a prison. | B．It features cultural exhibitions. |
| C．It is equipped with advanced facilities. | D．It allows commercial activities. |
1. Where does the conversation take place?
| A．At school. | B．At the zoo. | C．At an amusement park. |
| A．John was busy. | B．John arrived late. | C．John changed his mind. |
| A．He wanted to come alone. | B．He was afraid of roller coasters. | C．He wanted to give her a surprise. |
| A．Considerate. | B．Brave. | C．Reliable. |
1. Why does the man turn to the woman?
| A．He has to work late. | B．He has to get groceries. | C．He has a package to come. |
| A．A box of fruit. | B．Some alcohol. | C．Some sports equipment. |
| A．They are under the age of 21. | B．They’ll return home by 3:00 p.m. | C．They’ll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m. |
| A．The online marketing campaign. |
| B．The extra salespeople. |
| C．The discount prices. |
10 . Best Beaches in the USA to Visit This Summer
Summer is a season that many Americans look forward to. The season is a great opportunity to embrace a warm climate. Many tourists go to beaches so they can swim and enjoy the warm weather.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve—Hawaii
It is located on the Hawaiian Island and is a popular tourist’s destination. The nature reserve used to accommodate up to three million visitors per year, which caused suffering from overuse. It is popular for its beautiful white sand coral beach. Over 400 species of fish inhabit the bay. Tourists are not allowed to interact with the fish and only 3000 visitors are granted access into the reserve each day.
St. Petersburg Beach—Florida
Its beach is famous for its status as a tourist destination. The name of the beach was shortened to St. Pete Beach in 1994 to distinguish it from the city of St. Petersburg. The beach is known for the Don CeSar Resort, a world-class museum and shopping center. The beach offers ample parking and rooms for tourists and can be accessed by road. No worry.
La Jolla Shores Park—California
Its coastline ranges from foot sea cliffs and rocky reefs, to wide sandy beaches. Sea lions can be seen and the shore offers perfect views of water breaking onto the rocks. It is a popular swimming destination for families and surfers. The shore is protected and is also used for diving. The shore comes alive at night with beach fires.
Ocean City Beach—Maryland
It’s one of America’s best beaches. The ten-mile beach is a beautifully kept family-friendly beach that is free to visit. The beach is perfect for swimming, surfing, fishing, and sunbathing among other activities. It offers horseback riding and also allows pets on the beach as long as owners are responsible for removing pet waste. The beach management also provides a limited number of wheelchairs.
1. What is special about Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve?| A．Visitors can swim among fish. | B．The number of visitors is limited. |
| C．Pets are allowed on the beach. | D．Enough parking space is provided. |
| A．Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. | B．St. Petersburg Beach. |
| C．La Jolla Shores Park. | D．Ocean City Beach. |
| A．They are both free to visit. | B．They both hold night activities. |
| C．They are both family-friendly. | D．They both have sea lion shows. |
