1 . Since it is your birthday as an adult, you’ll want it awesome! It can be tricky to plan. Everyone will have various ideas about it. But as long as everyone has fun, the possibilities are endless. Here are some helpful tips.
Brainstorm ideas. The first thing you need to do is come up with some ideas for how you might want to celebrate your birthday. Get together with a couple of closest friends and think as many possibilities as you can.
Decide the number of people. You might want the party small or big.
Pick a theme.
Send out invitations.
| A．Run ideas |
| B．Get some entertainment |
| C．This is a chance to be a bit creative |
| D．Now you have a good idea of the size |
| E．Make sure everybody understands the plans |
| F．Which size works better will depend on what kind of party |
| G．They know you well, and can tell you if you have a really good idea |
2 . As 3D printing technology improves, people keep finding new uses for it. And the latest is pretty sweet: cheesecake. Researchers with the department of mechanical engineering at Columbia University created a seven-ingredient slice of cake using a 3D printer, and they say printing foods could be a new cooking option with several benefits.
Such printers have been used to make organs before, and similar technologies already exist in the food space 一like pizza and bread robots, pasta printers and automatic cake decorators, the researchers say in the study, published in the NPJ Science and Food journal.
The researchers defined printed food as“the controlled deposition(沉淀), of an ingredient; as such, any ingredient that was pushed into paste(酱),” and they say many existing processed foods can be considered “printed” by this definition. So, in order to make the 3D-printed peanut butter -banana cheesecake with a cherry coat, all the ingredients had to be converted into paste-like substances. All seven ingredients were put in to the 3D printer and then printed out in layers into the shape of a piece of cheesecake.
The researchers say 3D printing food could allow cooks to control the nutrient content in a meal and also offer the ability to make more customized meals. It also reduces human contact with food, which could prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses and diseases.
They also see sustainability benefits to printing food, because ingredients can be locally sourced, plant-based meals can be created and the shelf life of the foods could be extended.
Printing food could also help people with swallowing and other digestive disorders,by providing new food options, rather than the bland foods they may be restricted to.
While some processed foods could have better taste, texture, cleanliness and shelf lives, processing foods can also degrade their nutrients. However, the researchers hope developing the 3D printing technology can help prevent nutrient degradation while processing foods.
1. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 2?| A．Printing food is not as strange as it sounds. |
| B．Such printers were only used in medical before. |
| C．Printing pizza is similar to printing bread robots. |
| D．This technology gets the approval of many scientists. |
| A．By squeezing them into paste. |
| B．By cutting them into pieces. |
| C．By shaping them into layers. |
| D．By putting them into different printers. |
| A．Increasing human contact with food. |
| B．Making meals become more nutritious. |
| C．Promoting the spread of food-borne diseases. |
| D．Treating the disorders associated with food. |
| A．A diet dairy. | B．A cookbook. | C．A medical magazine. | D．A science journal. |
3 . Here’s a recipe for a good animal rescue story: Take one residential creek (小溪), add one lone dolphin and then bring in 28 determined biologists. Mix well and enjoy the happy ending.
A young dolphin wandered off its usual path and ended up in a creek in Clearwater, Florida. Biologists with Clearwater Marine Aquarium had been monitoring it since Jan. 1. It appeared reluctant to return to open waters via a small opening under a bridge. “Since monitoring began, the dolphin had not left the creek,” the aquarium said last week. “This posed potential long-term problems. Dolphins are naturally sociable creatures, so if they are isolated from other dolphins, they may turn their attention to human interaction.” This can be dangerous, both for dolphins and humans. Humans who get too close to dolphins can find themselves with injuries such as broken bones.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium partnered with NOAA Fisheries and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to guard the dolphin to safety. A team of 28 biologists got into the water to form a human chain, creating a visual and sound barrier to aim the dolphin out of the creek. It’s not easy to pull off a human chain in a creek. The biologists had to stay shoulder to shoulder and navigate trees and docks without giving the dolphin an opportunity to slip by. The human encouragement worked, though there was a moment of uncertainty as the team members neared the bridge and weren’t sure if the dolphin went through.
The biologists celebrated the dolphin’s arrival on the other side.“It was very exciting after almost 20 plus days for him to finally be out of the canal,” said senior rescue biologist Brittany Baldrica.
The wandering dolphin stands a good chance back out in the wild. “We noted that the animal was in good body condition with normal breathing rates and was displaying normal behavior during observations” the aquarium said.
Happy ending achieved.
1. What attracted the biologists to monitor a young dolphin?| A．Its unusual wandering path. | B．A small opening under a bridge. |
| C．Its interactions with human. | D．A creek with potential problems. |
| A．To experience dolphins’ swim in the creek. |
| B．To avoid heavy injuries from the sociable dolphin. |
| C．To create a barrier guiding the dolphin out of the creek. |
| D．To give encouragement to each other while working in the wild. |
| A．Humorous. | B．Flowery. | C．Informal. | D．Rough. |
| A．A Good Way to Rescue Wild Animals. |
| B．A Human Chain to Save a Dolphin’s Life. |
| C．A Heart-stopping Survival Game in Florida. |
| D．A Celebration of Biologists Studying Dolphins. |
Welcome to a great vacation at an affordable price. These quality tours feature complete sightseeing, professional Tour Directors and great itineraries. Discover for yourself why smart shoppers and experienced travelers have chosen Caravan Tours since 1952.
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Costa Rica 9-Days $1295 Volcanoes, Beaches, Rainforests
Day 1. Your tour starts in San Jose, Costa Rica, friendly land of democracy and rare natural beauty.
Day 2. Explore the Poas Volcano, and view inside the active crater.
Day3. Visit to a wildlife rescue center. Learn about efforts to protect this colorful endangered species.
Day 4. Rio Frio cruise. Photo stop at the Arenal Volcano overlook and enjoy yourself in volcanic springs.
Day 5. Hike the Hanging Bridges. With a naturalist guide, hike in a rainforest while crossing suspension bridges and continue on to the Pacific Coast.
Day 6. Free time at your beach resort and spa.
Day 7. Cruise on the Tarcoles River and float through a mangrove forest (红树林). Birdwatching and crocodile spotting.
Day 8. Explore Manuel Antonio National Park and many more facts about the variety of species you’ll encounter during this incredible nature adventure.
Day 9. Return with great memories!
1. What will one enjoy during the tour in Costa Rica?| A．Viewing a volcano eruption. |
| B．Taking a bath in hot springs. |
| C．Hiking in a mangrove forest. |
| D．Staying three nights at the beaches. |
| A．Costa Rica. | B．California Coast. | C．Panama Canal. | D．New England. |
| A．An airline. | B．A tour guide. | C．A brochure. | D．A travel agency. |
1. What did the study say about Fitbit?
| A．It is of no use. | B．It is not accurate. | C．It is not suitable for exercise. |
| A．Try a cheaper one. | B．Buy one for herself. | C．Wear Fit bit only when running. |
| A．It is worth it. | B．It’s valueless. | C．It’s uncomfortable to wear. |
1. Why does the man often go to the concert?
| A．To improve his singing. | B．To enjoy some pop music. | C．To learn from others. |
| A．Playing the guitar. | B．Learning the theory of music. | C．Practising the violin. |
| A．A concert on classical music. | B．The man’s aunt’s home. | C．A famous arts center. |
| A．A detective story. | B．An adventure novel. | C．Science fiction. |
8 . Summer Programs are available to students upon application. Please consult individual course descriptions for restrictions and requirements.
Intensive Beginning Swahili
Intensive Beginning Swahili is a summer abroad course for students who have no prior proficiency (熟练) in the Swahili language. The course is taught in Swahili and focuses on acquiring beginner-level skills to perform basic communication functions in the culture of Swahili speakers.
Open to current first year undergraduates, sophomores (大学二年级学生) and juniors.
Dates: 25 June—20 August
Intermediate Chinese
This course is a four-week summer intensive language course, conducted in person at Princeton Theological Seminary. Students work on developing a strong foundation for modern spoken and written Chinese, with emphasis on the reading of contemporary Chinese dialogue.
Enrollment by application or interview.
Dates: 10 July—6 August
Studies in Spanish Language and Style
This is an intensive, full immersion (沉浸) course in Spanish language and Argentine history, culture and art. Students develop advanced language skills while studying language in context, through the exploration of the city of Buenos Aires, its architecture, museums, and cultural and political life.
Open to students who have completed the Spanish language requirement.
Dates: 18 July—20 August
Accelerated Summer Study
Taught at the Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa, Italy, the course will be team-taught by a resident Princeton faculty and an SNS faculty member. The course is designed to increase students’ writing and speaking language proficiency levels and enable students to understand Italian culture, history and literature while exploring the foreign city.
Not open to Seniors.
Dates: 24 July—24 August
1. Which course begins earliest?| A．Intermediate Chinese. | B．Accelerated Summer Study. |
| C．Intensive Beginning Swahili. | D．Studies in Spanish Language and Style. |
| A．Attend online lectures. | B．Practice spoken Chinese. |
| C．Develop people skills. | D．Learn classical Chinese. |
| A．They follow the idea of learning by doing. | B．They are taught in the same target language. |
| C．They last for the whole month of July. | D．They are open to any college student. |
9 . In recent years, “patient escorts” has emerged as a new industry, and those who have taken on this career are known as “people who sell time”. Zhang Tian, a 26-year-old girl, is one of them.
“Get up at 6 a. m., arrive at the hospital one hour earlier to help patients check in, and accompany patients during consultations ... Being patient and energetic are the basic requirements for a hospital escort,” Zhang Tian said. “In fact, a hospital escort cares for not only patients’ physical health, but also their mental well-being.”
Zhang Tian used to work in the Internet industry but after hitting a wall in her career, she now has switched to being a professional hospital escort. Aware of her shortcomings, she accompanies patients in the daytime; while in the evening, she watches videos about medical science and reads all kinds of books on psychology and medical services.
The memory of her first task is still alive and fresh in her mind. “I received a phone call on September 9 from a man whose father was seriously ill and might need surgery. He wanted me to accompany his father through his consultation and treatment.” Zhang Tian said. Early the next morning, Zhang Tian came to the hospital in advance to help the elderly man queue up to check in, “Later, the family expressed their gratitude to me over and over again, which warmed my heart and gave me a sense of achievement,” Zhang added. As of now, Zhang Tian has already provided 15 accompanying services, mostly to those aged between 60 and 70, as well as those in their 20s.
Although in the eyes of others, this is not a decent job, Zhang Tian regards this job as her startup. “I actually think there will be a greater demand for such accompanying services in the future. I also want to expand my services in the future, such as cooking food for the elderly, chatting with the elderly, and traveling with the elderly,” She says.
1. Which of the following can best describe the job of hospital escort?| A．Risky. | B．Boring. | C．Challenging. | D．Unmanageable. |
| A．She’s efficient and frank. | B．She’s creative and imaginative. |
| C．She’s generous and faithful. | D．She’s positive and committed. |
| A．It is rough. | B．It is successful. | C．It is disappointing. | D．It is adventurous. |
| A．Zhang Tian has a strong faith in her current job. |
| B．Hospital escort is now favored by many people. |
| C．The demand of hospital escort declines gradually. |
| D．Accompanying service is hard to develop further. |
10 . Free Museums in London
With free museums, families can visit more than once. For big museums, e.g. British Museum, don’t try to see everything in one go. First visit, take a couple of hours to explore with kids, get familiar with the museum layout, and then return another day to see another part of the museum.
British Museum
The British Museum has on display fabulous goodies from the ancient world—Assyria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, plus prehistoric Europe. The “biggies” from ancient Greece are Parthenon sculptures—marble of horsemen, musicians, animals, elders, Greek gods. Don’t miss Assyrian reliefs and winged bulls, Sutton Hoo treasure with golden helmets and swords of 7th century Anglo-Saxon kings, and Egyptian mummies and colossal statues.
Science Museum
Explore galleries chock full of British airplanes, lunar spacecraft and full-size rockets, and early 19th century steam locomotives(车头) built in England—Stephenson’s Rocket and Puffing Billy. Little kids will have fun with water play and hands-on activities in the Garden. Movies in IMAX theater, flight simulators, and special exhibitions have fees.
National Galley
In the National Galley, kids will see famous paintings from all over Europe—Sunflowers by Van Gogh, The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci, works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, Botticelli, Velasquez, French Impressionists. Also look for paintings by British artists—Thomas Gainsborough (super family portraits), J.M.W. Turner, George Stubbs (famous for his horse paintings).
Natural History Museum
The British are famous for their nature explorers—Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, Robert Scott, Captain Cook. This is a wide-ranging museum of the natural world including gold nuggets from Australia, emeralds, meteorites, fossils from Britain, extinct birds such as the dodo bird and saber-tooth cat, and large dinosaur gallery.
1. What can kids do in Science Museum?| A．See a movie in IMAX. theater free. |
| B．Admire ancient helmets made of gold. |
| C．Join in hands-on activities in the Garden. |
| D．Enjoy famous paintings by great artists. |
| A．British Museum. | B．National Gallery. |
| C．Science Museum. | D．Natural History Museum. |
| A．Leisure time. | B．Fashion. |
| C．Science. | D．Architecture. |
