1 . Tracks Through Time: Four Stunning UK Train Journeys

The United Kingdom is rightly celebrated as the birthplace of the railway. And there’s no better way to see it than sitting by the window in a train.

Glasgow to Mallaig

Considered by some to be the most scenic railway line in the world, this line takes passengers from the bustling city of Glasgow through Scotland’s wild western highlands to the remote port of Mallaig. Immerse yourself in unforgettable scenery on this journey, and don’t forget to look out for Ben Nevis!

The Caledonian Sleeper

Passengers can enjoy falling asleep to the rhythm of the train on leaving London, then waking up to the serene beauty of the Highlands at dawn right outside your window. Take a trip back in time with all the modern amenities you could want with this iconic train journey!

The Cambrian Line

Wales, with its dramatic landscapes, historic sites and inspiring vistas, offers some magical train journeys to be found in the UK. And perhaps the jewel in the Welsh crown is the Cambrian Line, which weaves its way through Mid Wales to the coast. The route begins in Shrewsbury in England and is famed for its scenery.

The Settle-Carlisle Line

No article on iconic United Kingdom train journeys would be complete without this incredible train line. Opened in 1876, the 73-mile long route takes the traveller from Settle Junction in North Yorkshire to Carlisle in Cumbria. Threatened with closure in the 1980s, the line was saved thanks to the efforts of rail lovers, and passenger numbers have gone from strength to strength.

1. Which place should you go to if you want to visit a harbor?

A．Glasgow.	B．Mallaig.
C．Western highlands.	D．Ben Nevis.

2. What can you do by taking the Cambrian Line?

A．Pick up some precious jewels.

B．Weave magic to enjoy the route.

C．Have a sound and comfortable sleep.

D．Appreciate fantastic views in Wales.

3. Which line was once in danger of being shut?

A．Glasgow to Mallaig.	B．The Caledonian Sleeper.
C．The Cambrian Line.	D．The Settle Carlisle Line.

2 . Books that can help teens manage anxiety

Children experience anxiety differently from adults, and it also looks different in each child. Fortunately, books can serve as tools for guiding children through the anxious thoughts and feelings they may experience. The following are four books that can help children effectively manage their anxiety.

The Healthy Coping Coloring Book and Journal by Pooky Knightsmith

This coloring book is specifically designed for children aged 8 to 14 and activities range from coloring to journaling and drawing, all of which are developed to help children deal with troubling situations. The different activities can be beneficial for self-expression.

Please Explain Anxiety to Me! by Laurie E. Zelinger and Jordan Zelinger

Written by psychologists, this story breaks down both the physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety. The story compares the natural anxiety kids feel to dinosaurs fearing being threatened in the wild. It explains that some anxiety (for example, a dinosaur’s anxiety about being eaten) can be our body’s way of protecting us from threats.

Sea Otter Cove by Lori Lite

This is a book that teaches children how to use proper breathing techniques to calm down, lower stress, and control anger. Through playful sea otters and other delightful characters in the book, children get to experience belly breathing. This effective, self-calming technique is also known as diaphragmatic breathing or deep breathing.

The Worry Glasses by Donalisa Helsley

This book is about a little girl named MJ. It tells the story of how she learns to defeat her worries. All through the story, her wonderful counselor Miss Jessica patiently helps her. The book includes a list of exercises designed to relieve kids’ anxiety. It also offers tips to parents and adults who live with anxious children.

1. What’s the common ground of the activities in Pooky Knightsmith’s book?

A．Encouraging children to express anxiety.

B．Helping children increase intelligence.

C．Measuring children’s mental health.

D．Inspiring children’s artistic talent.

2. What method does Lori Lite offer to lower anxiety levels?

A．Journal writing.	B．Controling anger.
C．Belly breathing.	D．Holding breath.

3. Which of the four books introduces some work-out to manage anxiety?

A．The Healthy Coping Coloring Book and Journal

B．Please Explain Anxiety to Me!

C．Sea Otter Cove

D．The Worry Glasses

3 . We take the kids out every once in a while, but they get bored if we choose places like restaurants or shopping malls. Here are some of the best places for kids in Hyderabad.

Snow World

If you and your kids love snow, then Snow World, which you can visit between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm, is where you need to be. The best thing is that you can even enjoy the snow during summers; you can make a snowman, have snow fights with your kids, ride the ice cars or do some fun ice skating. And when you get hungry, you can grab a bite of some tasty food in the ice hotel.

The Jump Zone

Who says your kids cannot have fun when the weather gets warm in Hyderabad? Drive to the Jump Zone, which allows kids aged 5 ~ 12 to play and remains open from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm, and enjoy its vast indoor play area, where there are slides, dance floors, toys to ride on, and jumping castles.

Ramoji Film City

Ramoji Film City, which remains open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, has everything you need for fun and entertainment in one place. Your kids will be amazed by the beautiful gardens, amazing sets for movies, and strange streets. They can also enjoy exciting rides and games there.

Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park, which remains open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, is a great place to let your kids spend quality time with different animals. In this vast park you can see over 100 species of animals in their natural habitat. Other fun activities include elephant rides, train rides, and the Dinosaur Park. It also has an excellent food court where you can sit and enjoy tasty food and drinks.

1. Which place has the longest opening hours?

A．Snow World.	B．The Jump Zone.
C．Ramoji Film City.	D．Nehru Zoological Park.

2. What does the text say about the Jump Zone?

A．It doesn’t welcome kids of all ages.

B．It is especially crowded on warm days.

C．It doesn’t have enough room for sliding.

D．It attracts kids who love playing outdoors.

3. What do Snow World and Nehru Zoological Park have in common?

A．They both offer training sessions.

B．They both provide a place for dining.

C．They both are suitable for extreme sports.

D．They both offer a chance to see wild species.

4 . Whether we live in an urban studio, or a modest-size home filled with people, space in our homes can be hard to come by. Even without a lot of stuff, keeping everything organized presents a challenge. To make the most of the space you have, incorporate these clever ideas that may help.

Double up. Consider multipurpose for every piece of furniture. Buying a coffee table? Get one with storage drawers beneath, or use a large basket topped with a pretty serving tray instead. If you need a bench, choose one that includes under-seat storage for, say, some magazines.

Get high. Always consider vertical (32H J) space. Shelves high on walls can store books, photo albums or holiday decorations. Hanging hooks for pots and pans can give you back whole kitchen cabinets, and hooks on walls provide a spot for jackets, belts or keys. Shadow boxes on bathroom walls can house pretty perfume bottles, lotions and toiletries.

Sink a basket. Baskets can help organize every area of your home. You can toss hardware tools, all the kids’ toys or several pairs of sandals in large baskets. Stick small containers in kitchen drawers to keep pens, rubber bands, stickers and magnifying glass organized.

Top drawer. A set of drawers beneath stairs can make use of otherwise-wasted floor space especially for articles not, so often used. DIY Life offers instructions for three ways of adding under-stair storage. Get them at naturalhomeand garden.com/smart-storage.

1. What is the purpose of “double up”?

A．To make use of space on the wall.	B．To leave more space on the floor.
C．To keep small articles in drawers.	D．To generate more functions of furniture.

2. Which can be a good solution to storing rarely-used items?

A．Double up.

B．Get high.

C．Sink a basket.

D．Top drawer.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A magazine.	B．An advertisement.
C．A news report.	D．A tour guidebook.

5 . I was picking through coat pockets and madly shaking all my old purses and wallets. I was looking for pennies, quarters — anything that would help me make it to the end of the week. It sure was feeling heavy.

A hopeless girl in her twenties,I was a single parent, with a one-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter.

Life consisted of ups and downs. One year, I was having baby showers and taking vacations in the mountains of Tennessee. The next, I was searching around my small, two-bedroom apartment collecting loose change to buy food and gas. Suddenly, I found myself becoming poor, and it was hard.

I’ll never forget the joy of finding one penny during my hunt, then two, then fifteen, and then twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six. Every time I found one, I felt excited. Looking back now, I see that it was somewhat ironic (讽刺的) because I had looked down on pennies at one point in my life.

I sat in my bedroom that night and sorted all the change from my hour-long quest. I smiled and made jokes with my daughter while we packed our pennies. Her brother joyfully bounced up and down in his bouncer. They had no idea how many nights I would cry with my face buried in the pillows, wondering how I would keep a roof over their heads, lights on in the house, and food on the table.

I remember those days like they were yesterday, but I don’t remember them with sadness. I remember them intentionally because I promised myself that if I were ever to escape the pains of poverty, I would never forget the value of a penny.

I’ve kept that promise, too.

1. Why did the author shake her old purses?

A．To look for money to pay for their expense.	B．To purchase something for her children.
C．To make money at the end of the week.	D．To put them into her coat pockets.

2. What do we know about the author?

A．She could make ends meet.	B．She often lived a hard life.
C．She was once living well.	D．She enjoyed her family life.

3. What is the author’s promise?

A．To help others little by little.	B．To find great value in little things.
C．To bring happiness to her children.	D．To forget the sad days intentionally.

4. What does this text want to convey?

A．It’s no use crying over spilt milk.

B．We should repair the house before it rains.

C．Each family has its own happiness and unhappiness.

D．One penny is the small seed from which fortunes spring.

6 . The Most Popular National Parks in the U.S.

Famously called“America’s best idea”by the novelist and historian Wallace Stegner, the U.S.National Park System offers families a wonderfully affordable way to visit America’s most popular and beautiful landscapes.

Hot Springs National Park

This national park is unique because it’s more of an urban park than a distant wilderness. Located right next to the city of Hot Springs, this is also the country’s smallest national park, covering 5,550 acres. The main attractions here are the historic bathhouses and hot springs that the park was established to protect.

Acadia National Park

This park on the Maine Coast is home to various plants and animals and the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike rock peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the coastal scenery.

Shenandoah National Park

Occupied by settlers for at least 100 years, it covers 200,000 acres of Virginia wilderness. The 105-mile Skyline Drive traces the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers many jumping-off points to see the beauty of this park. Beyond the scenic drive, you can explore the park’s many offerings through hiking, biking, and horseback riding,

Indiana Dunes National Park

Stretching along 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and covering more than 15,000 acres, this Midwestern park is ideal for relaxing on a beach, hiking the 50 miles of trails,and exploring the diverse ecosystem. The sands are the main attraction with rare plants, and various birds. The national park is free to visit.

1. What is typical of Hot Springs National Park?

A．It seems like a city park.

B．It is located in the suburb.

C．It isn’t a faraway wilderness.

D．It is the city’s largest national park.

2. What can you do in Shenandoah National Park?

A．Talk about its history with settlers.

B．Record the beauty of this park.

C．Ride a horse to explore its beauty.

D．Enjoy the park’s coastal scenery.

3. Which of the following parks can you visit free of charge?

A．Acadia National Park.

B．Hot Springs National Park.

C．Shenandoah National Park.

D．Indiana Dunes National Park.

7 . Cambridge Open Days, July and September 2023

Every July and September, the University of Cambridge opens its doors to welcome prospective applicants and their parents and supporters to find out what it’s really like to live and study here.

July Open Days- 6 and 7 July 2023

Our next Open Days will take place on 6 and 7 July 2023 and will include both online and in-person elements. You can find out all about our courses, the Colleges and departments, University facilities, the application process, student life and finance via:

·Information stands

·Course presentations and sample lectures

·College and department tours

·Q&A sessions with current students and staff

The programme will run from 9 : 30-16 :30 (UK time) and is similar on both days so you should only need to attend one of the days. Further details will be announced in due course.

September Open Day-15 September 2023

With a focus on choosing your College, our September Open Day provides another opportunity for you to visit the Cambridge Colleges and ask current students and staff any questions you may have.

Booking information

To attend our Open Days you must register in advance.

Bookings for our July Open Days will open in May 2023.

·Bookings for our September Open Day will open in summer 2023, after the July Open Days.

Subscribe to our Student Newsletter to be notified when bookings open and for details of other opportunities, advice and resources.

1. Who will be most interested in Cambridge Open Days?

A．Its previous applicants.

B．Its possible students.

C．High school graduates.

D．Its cooperative partners.

2. What can we learn about July Opening Days?

A．The programme hours will add up to seven.

B．Participants will offer a course presentation.

C．The programme will be virtual.

D．It is advisable to attend one of the days.

3. What should you do if you want to attend September Open Day?

A．Ask college staff’s permission.

B．Make an appointment in May.

C．Register after July Open Days.

D．Sign up for it in Student Newsletter.

8 . Having a pet can be a magical moment for a lot of people. Welcoming a new furry guest in your life conveys a feeling of bliss unmatched by anything else. Unfortunately, many new pet owners can take a while to adjust with their pets and struggle to bond with them.    1     According to celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis, certain steps will help you get closer with your pet and eventually become its best friend.

This goes without saying but spending time with your pets can greatly help you band with them. Cats, dogs, and other animals love to be included in the activities of their humans. Whether it is going on errands or just chilling at home watching a movie, make sure your furry friends are with you and enjoying themselves.     2    

Another thing to keep in mind is that playtime between an owner and their pets is the best way to bond and share wonderful moments together. It is important to know what type of play your pet enjoys. 6 Just like each individual is different, animals are different from each other too.     3     Not only would these activities keep them in good health and stave off boredom, but it would go a long way making you and your pets closer.

    4     Whether you’re teaching them a simple command like “sit!" or teaching them a more complex backflip and dance, your pet is sure to enjoy your company and would love you all the more for it. Training would also ease frustration as your pets would grow to be more obedient and well behaved.     5    

A．In time, you’ll be inseparable.

B．Just be sure to reward them after.

C．Training would boost your confidence,

D．All the animals don’t like the same activities.

E．Explore, and figure out what would be the best activities.

F．Most people forget that training the pets and teaching them tricks is a healthy way.

G．It is important that you and your furry friend have a healthy and loving relationship.

9 . The pursuit of happiness comes with the pursuit of a longer life. This can simply take place with some benefiting life changes like changing your diet. Limiting the intake of processed foods and red meat to be replaced by healthier choices like fruits and vegetables has been the way to go.

Eliminate Sugar

Start this journey by removing sugar from your daily diet. According to Dina Aronson, a dietician, this step is said to be centred on dietary analysis and health behaviour change.

Eat what you love

It is no news that eating fruits and vegetables are good for a healthy diet although they are not the most favourite. But for one to groom a healthy way of eating, you need to enjoy eating these healthy options.

Know what you eat

That occasional nibble (一小口) that we have learned to do is a killer when trying to eat right. This is done often without being aware of what we throw into our mouths. Awareness of what we eat becomes the top priority as the first step to eating right. Do not be in a hurry to be perfect but start small and this leads to healthy eating.

Meat Free

Another step that may be hard is to gradually go for plant based options or foods that are rich in grains. Whole grains help to increase the blood sugar in slow paces, thereby giving the brain the needed energy to make the day and controlling late-night eating.

1. What helps prolong your life according to the text?

A．Taking in processed foods.

B．Pursuing life goals.

C．Having a good diet.

D．Only eating fruits and vegetables.

2. What comes before everything as the first step to eating properly?

A．Behaving well.

B．Going all out to be perfect.

C．Taking occasional nibbles.

D．Knowing what you eat.

3. What is the advantage of whole grains?

A．They can increase blood sugar slowly.

B．They can stimulate your appetite.

C．They can supply permanent power to brain.

D．They can cure some common diseases.