1 . What is China? China is very diverse. It not only has skyscrapers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, but also has vast rural fields and the rural society. In September 2017, we started a social enterprise, Beyond the City, which connects urban and rural areas： hoping to help urban children expand their rural horizons and help rural children learn more about career possibilities.

We created the Rural Filed Study Project and brought 1000 children from more than 30 cities to the Tibetan area of Ganzi plateau, the terraces of the Red River in Yunnan, as well as the ancient hunting tribe of Aoluguya. Instead of traveling of teaching as volunteers, we lived in the locals’ homes and took courses in social research, opera performances, architectural design, etc.

Also, we initiated the City Career Planning Project and brought more than 100 rural children from deep within the mountains of Liangshan to Shanghai to study courses about career planning and development. so as to help them to understand all walks of life and get to know a real city life. We try our best to help them avoid the fate of dropping out when they still have the chance to choose.

Additionally, we established the Career Connection Workshop, attempting to bring quality education and career courses in first-tier cities to children in towns and small cities, connecting textbook knowledge with future careers and offline classes with online resources. Evolving from this platform, we are now embarking on the path to launch the Digital Skills Exchange Workshops within the next two years.

Beyond the City is committed to build mutual trust and connection between urban and rural areas, addressing inequalities and laying the foundations for a more equal world.

1. What did the city children do in the Rural Filed Study Project?

A．They learned hunting.	B．They travelled in Yunnan.
C．They volunteered to teach.	D．They took various courses.

2. Which of the following helps a rural child explore a real urban life?

A．The Rural Filed Study Project.	B．The City Career Planning Project.
C．The Career Connection Workshop.	D．The Digital Skills Exchange Workshops.

3. What is the primary goal of Beyond the City?

A．To observe inequalities in education.	B．To offer children more job opportunities.
C．To expose children to their local cultures.	D．To bridge the gap between cities and villages.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When does the woman probably get up on working days?

A．At 6:00 a.m.

B．At 7:10 a.m.

C．At 8:20 a.m.

2. What does the woman usually have for lunch on working days?

A．Mushrooms or tomatoes.

B．Bacon or eggs.

C．Salad or sandwiches.

3. Who is in charge of evening meals on working days?

A．The woman’s husband.

B．The woman’s father.

C．The woman.

3 . Smith brought his three-month-old son out for breakfast one day. He was playing with his son and tending to him while eating, and just doing his _________ thing.

But then he noticed a _________ staring at him. He was _________. “What is going on?” “They kept _________ at me,” he wrote in a post.

As it _________, the strangers were just happy to see a dad spending time with his son, and they felt inspired while watching the _________. Smith had no way of knowing that until he paid for his meal. He was given by the waiter a _________ from the couple, saying what a great father he was and that they would like to leave some _________ for his meal.

“Today your meal is on my wife and me,” it read. “_________ that baby as long as possible. The Masons.”

For Smith, it was a happy moment of reassurance (认可) and feeling __________. He was touched by the generosity and noted that he didn’t have a father figure growing up, so spending this time with his son is super __________ to him.

He wrote that he’ll share this __________ with his son when he’s older and that he wants to teach him kindness and about the __________ of giving back.

“I make sure I’m __________,” Smith wrapped. “I get blessed — I want to __________ someone else.”

1.

A．unusual

B．rare

C．big

D．regular

2.

A．stranger

B．woman

C．couple

D．waiter

3.

A．embarrassed

B．confused

C．worried

D．scared

4.

A．shouting

B．aiming

C．smiling

D．getting

5.

A．turns out

B．turns on

C．strikes out

D．goes on

6.

A．relationship

B．appreciation

C．friendship

D．instruction

7.

A．bill

B．note

C．excuse

D．notice

8.

A．credit

B．cash

C．change

D．fortune

9.

A．Enjoy

B．Share

C．Protect

D．Cheer

10.

A．lost

B．exposed

C．wronged

D．seen

11.

A．significant

B．occasional

C．grateful

D．influential

12.

A．idea

B．breakfast

C．joy

D．story

13.

A．feeling

B．comfort

C．power

D．consequence

14.

A．carrying it through

B．paying it forward

C．making it up

D．putting it down

15.

A．approach

B．address

C．bless

D．watch

4 . The elementary school in Minnesota has a great playground. But it wasn’t _______ to children with some kind of physical disabilities. There was no wheelchair merry-go-round or any adaptive _______ in the playground. And the students of Betsy Julien’s fifth grade class felt like that should _______. Wyatt Feucht, one of the students, told CBS News, “It just didn’t seem _______ that some kids were just left out.” So, they asked their teacher if she could buy the equipment for the playground. Julien said yes but _______ the costs to be around $300.

So, the children decided to _______ the money themselves. They _______ bake sales, saved their money and went door to door to ask for   _______. With the _______ of the Glen Lake Parent Teacher Organization, they ________ reached their goal. Julien is ________ of her students. She told the news channel, “My future as an adult is ________ knowing that this generation of students, of changemakers, sees something that needs fixing, and they ________ for it headfirst.” And the students with physical disabilities are really ________, too. John Buettner, who is in a wheelchair, told CBS, “First time I set foot on this playground I’m probably going to start crying from seeing the ________ that all the school has made.”

1.

A．big

B．accessible

C．modern

D．close

2.

A．equipment

B．tool

C．training

D．requirement

3.

A．continue

B．separate

C．start

D．change

4.

A．important

B．clear

C．serious

D．fair

5.

A．estimated

B．wished

C．lowered

D．allowed

6.

A．spend

B．borrow

C．save

D．raise

7.

A．admired

B．held

C．investigated

D．helped

8.

A．decoration

B．agreement

C．donations

D．descriptions

9.

A．support

B．company

C．permission

D．approval

10.

A．hardly

B．suddenly

C．finally

D．probably

11.

A．afraid

B．ashamed

C．aware

D．proud

12.

A．uncertain

B．bright

C．tough

D．scary

13.

A．look

B．go

C．pay

D．long

14.

A．right

B．brave

C．happy

D．ready

15.

A．mistake

B．suggestion

C．plan

D．effort

5 . Former Colorado high school state wrestling (摔跤) champion Jonathan Andreatta will be hosting an open— and most importantly free —wrestling camp at Pueblo West High School for anyone that falls between 6th-12th grade from July 26 27.

Andreatta is a three time state champion and two time NCAA All American wrestler with an NCAA DivisionⅡNational Championship under his belt. He is currently an assistant wrestling coach at Glenville State University in West Virginia.

I’be camp is something Andreatta tries to do every year when he comes back to Colorado during the summertime. When he isn’t coaching at the collage.Andreatta tries to give hack to a wrestling community that has given him so much in the past.

“The camp will be four sessions over two days ,and each session will be about two hours,” Andreatta said. “We will work on techniques, but most importantly it’s a way for me to give back and help grow the sport of wrestling in Colorado.”

Andreatta hosts the camp in Pueblo as it’s close to his hometown of Walsenburg.

Camp sessions will be on July 26 and 27 at Pueblo West High School. There will be two sessions each day —the first session is from 2.30 —4:30 p. m. and the second session is from 5:30-7:30 p. m.. There will be T-shirts available for purchase during the camp as a way of giving back to the coaches and those putting on the event.

This camp does require reservations before the start of the camp. If you are interested in joining. contact CoathJoe Gonzales at 719-369-8799. Reservations are welcome up to the day before the event starts.

1. What is the most attractive for the campers?

A．The excellent host.	B．No charge at all.
C．The flexible schedule.	D．The qualified coaches.

2. Why is Andreatta willing to host the camp?

A．He wants to give back.	B．He wants to show his skills.
C．He hates northern Colorado.	D．Pueblo is his hometown.

3. Which of the following can join the camp?

A．Jack is free after 7:30 p. m. on July 27.	B．Tom is free but forgets his reservation.
C．Mike makes his reservation on July 25.	D．Jim, a high grader, comes from California.

6 . Sorting out your wardrobe(衣柜) as winter approaches? As we store away our spring and summer clothes to make room for big woolly jumpers and thick layers to survive the colder weather, there might be a few items of clothing that deserve a better home so the love you previously had for them can continue on. Luckily, the Camden Chilly TRAID Off might be able to help…plus there’s a cold, refreshing beer in it for you.

Here to help avoid those pre-loved clothes going to landfill, Camden Town Brewery has partnered with clothes waste charity TRAID for the launch of its Camden Chilly TRAID Off. The nationwide tour allows consumers to exchange their pre-loved clothes for a can of Camden’s new winter seasonal: Chilly, Cold IPA—so you can do your bit to save clothes from going to landfill and be rewarded with a refreshing drink in the process. And today’s the day for Londoners looking to exchange pre-loved clothes for free beers—so take that box of clothes you’ve been meaning to donate to the local charity shop, and head on down to the van(面包车).

Touring Manchester, Leeds and London from November 15-17, Camden and TRAID will be stationing their van at the heart of each city, ready for consumers to come down and donate any unworn or pre-loved clothing this Chilly season. Encouraging consumers to shop more sustainably this winter, the Camden Chilly TRAID Off aims to freeze out waste, while giving people good beer for a good cause.

Research from TRAID has found that 300,000 tonnes of clothing end up in landfill every year in the UK—of which it is estimated 40% is in reusable condition. Camden is encouraging British people to take another look at the estimated 1.6 billion pieces of unworn clothing in their wardrobes this winter and think about how we shop as we head towards the festive period.

1. What is the function of the first paragraph?

A．To summarize the main idea.	B．To start a vivid story.
C．To give a good example.	D．To explain reasons.

2. What is the basic reason for the possible success of the Camden Chilly TRAID Off?

A．Chilly, Cold IPA enjoys great popularity.	B．TRAID is expert at its work.
C．40% of clothes thrown away can be reused.	D．Camden can provide expensive beer.

3. How can the Camden Chilly TRAID Off collect people’s pre-loved clothes?

A．People can exchange their pre-loved clothes for a beer anytime.

B．It is planned to do the collection in London on November 17th.

C．People around Britain can find the van for the clothes within 15 days.

D．It can pick up people’s clothes from door to door at the fixed time.

4. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Empty Your Wardrobe for Your Winter Clothes Now

B．Save Earth by Reducing Landfill of Pre-loved Clothes

C．Get a Good Can of Camden’s New Summer Seasonal

D．Exchange Your Pre-loved Clothing for Free Beer

7 . Here are some of the best books I read this year.

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”by Taylor Jenkins Reid

This :book follows a fictional Hollywood celebrity as she retells the story of her extraordinary personal/life and supposedly wonderful career to reporter Monique Grant. From start to finish, this book took me less than two days to read—it had me hooked with all its unexpected twists and turns(一波三折)!

“The Stationery Shop”by Marjan Kamali

This beautifully complicated novel follows the life of a girl named Roys—from her passionate life withBahman in Tehran, her college life in Oakland and all the twists and turns of her marriage with Walter. Overall, the book has taught me so much about grief, belonging and compassion in ways no other book has before.

“Where the Crawdads Sing”by Delia Owens

I only read this book because the movie was coming out, but it was one of my favorite reads of the year .The novel is about a girl named Kya who. was abandoned at an early age in a marsh(湿地). Raising herself alone, we see her struggle with normality, living alone and being suspected of murder.

“Book Lovers”by Emily Henry

Henry tells the story of beautiful literary agent Nora, who goes on vacation with her sister to the small town of Sunshine Falls. There, she meets one of the people she knows from the city, a book editor with whom she has a special past. They’re thrown together again and again in a series of coincidental meetings, and you are left with a thoroughly entertaining and heartwarming read.

1. What else does the writer tell besides the content of the books?

A．Experts’ views on each book.	B．His own reading experience.
C．Each author’s background.	D．Publishers’ information.

2. What is special about Where the Crawdads Sing?

A．It is the only novel of the four.	B．It deals with a girl’s life.
C．A movie is adapted from the book.	D．The writer likes it best.

3. What book can be recommended if you love a romantic comedy?

A．Book Lovers.	B．Where the Crawdads Sing.
C．The Stationery Shop.	D．The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

8 . Belt and Road

Dozens of oil paintings, prints, sculptures and other works of fine arts are on show at the National Art Museum of China until Sept 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. Pieces on show come from the countries and regions involved in the BRI to convey the spiritual state and vision of Chinese civilization in a dialogue of openness with world art.

10 am-5 pm, daily. Building 27, 266 Tinglan Street, Linping district, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

Figures in ink

lnk artist Lu Zhiqiang says that as he gets older, he feels more of the difficulties of painting. He has been exploring ways to capture the spirituality of his subjects. Lu’s ongoing solo exhibition at the China National Academy of Painting, through to Friday, explorers the artist’s long-term experimentation with figure painting.

9 am-11:30 am, 1:30-4:30 pm, daily. 54 Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian district. 010-6841-2606.

Vibrant Han art

The brick and stone from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) are known for their highly illustrative style, and provide an overview of history, geography, astronomy and other aspects of life that reveals the extent of the knowledge people at the time had about themselves and the world. The wealth of information the images contain still inspires artists today. The show marks the inauguration (落成典礼) of Inxx Gallery, and runs until Sept 26.9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing.010-6400-1476.

Underneath surface

Wu Wei’s current exhibition, titled Fur and Golden, reminds people in a clever way that their eyes can betray them. A first look at his color pieces leads viewers to believe that the artist is working with fur. In fact, the pieces are actually made of paper, intricately (复杂地) cut to copy the look and texture of fur. The exhibition is running at Tang Contemporary Art until Saturday.

11 am-6:30 pm, closed on Mondays. D06, 798 art zone, Chaoyang district, Beijing.010-5978-9610.

1. At the China National Academy of Painting, people can enjoy________ .

A．paintings centered on the Belt and Road	B．figure paintings by Lu Zhiqiang
C．prints and sculptures by Wu Wei	D．various works from many artists

2. What do Inxx Gallery and Tang Contemporary Art have in common?

A．They are in the same district.	B．They contain exhibits from the Han Dynasty.
C．They invite artists from abroad.	D．They are closed once a week.

3. In which section of a website can you find the text?

A．On Sales.

B．Contemporary Art.

C．What’s on.

D．Lifestyle.

9 . For more culture coverage and the new streaming services, www. vulture. com has prepared a wide range of funny things to see, hear, watch, and read.

TV: The Crown (Season Six)

Netflix, November 16.

The final season of The Crown is being divided into two parts, with four episodes on show before Thanksgiving and the remaining six landing on December 14. And, yes, those initial episodes will address the death of Princess Diana, played by Elizabeth Debicki, a talented Australian actress.

OPERA: Later the Same Evening

Juilliard Opera presents. Peter Jay Sharp Theater, November 12, 15, and 17.

Composer John Musto and play writer Mark Campbell turned those moody scenes into a one-act opera that’s become a student favorite but rarely gets seen on a greater stage. It would be a once in a life time chance to have a feast for eyes.

MOVIES: Fallen Leaves

In theaters, November 17.

Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki, a master of deadpan, returns with what might be his most romantic film so far — an unexpected meet up of an alcoholic construction worker and a headstrong supermarket employee.

MUSIC: Heaven Knows

Warner Records UK, November 10.

Pink Pantheress, 22, combines R&B, pop, and electronic music into relaxing but impactful tracks like “Do You Miss Me?” from December’s Take Me Home EP. This fall, her first complete studio-recorded album, consisting of 13 songs, will be released. Early tastes of Heaven Knows like “Capable of Love” and “Mosquito” suggest that we’re in for tighter hooks and longer, more ambitious compositions.

1. Which will attract those who enjoy Elizabeth Debicki’s performance?

A．Mosquito.	B．Malarkoi.
C．The Crown.	D．Fallen Leaves.

2. What do the streaming services have in common?

A．They are coming into market in November.

B．The works can be enjoyed once in a life time.

C．More details can be accessible from newspaper.

D．They are the works by the world-famous artists.

3. What do we know about Heaven Knows?

A．It is produced by Netflix.

B．It is divided into two parts.

C．It’ll be released on Nov.17.

D．It is her first full studio album.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Borrowing a tent.

B．Packing a tent.

C．Returning a tent.

2. What is the woman’s motivation for climbing?

A．To have fun.

B．To improve her fitness.

C．To get close to nature.

3. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together?

A．At a gym.

B．In the wild

C．At a climbing center.