1 . Santa Rosa National Park is the first national park designated in Costa Rica. It was created not to preserve land but to save a building, La Casona, which was once destroyed by fire, but has been rebuilt to its original likeness.

Biodiversity

In addition to La Casona, Santa Rosa National Park protects a multitude of ecosystems including marshlands and mangroves. Many endangered animals also live here, with over 100 mammals and 250 birds recorded within the park.

Highlights

Playa Nancite is the most popular beach for sea turtle. Entry to the beach is restricted for protection, but entry can be obtained from park headquarters.

Ranger Stations

There are two different sectors within Santa Rosa National Park. The Santa Rosa Sector is frequently visited for its notable attractions including access to La Casona. The other sector, Murcielago is not accessible via the Santa Rosa Sector.

Hiking

There are several different hiking trails within the park. We recommend bringing closed-toed hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and water.

We highly recommend exploring Santa Rosa National Park led by an expert naturalist guide. The park entrance fee is $15 per adult and $5 per child age 6 — 12. The park is open from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm every day.

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1. Why was the Santa Rosa National Park created?

A．To protect the ecosystem in Costa Rica.	B．To celebrate the reconstruction of Costa Rica.
C．To rescue a structure in Costa Rica.	D．To preserve the land in Costa Rica.

2. What do we know about Playa Nancite?

A．It is easily accessible.	B．It consists of two different sectors.
C．It provides guide service.	D．It limits tourist numbers.

3. How much will a couple with an eight-year-old kid have to pay for the entrance fee?

A．$15.

B．$30.

C．$35.

D．$45.

2 . Self Love

Our failure to love ourselves is that we have been taught to be selfless from the start of time. Self-love is not selfish. It only helps us better understand which sacrifices are worth making! Let’s explore the key elements that contribute to it.

Self-Acceptance

You have to truly accept who you are. And by acceptance, I do not mean just your strengths, you have to recognize your weaknesses, too.     1     The core of self-acceptance is to be authentic with yourself.

    2    

It is a good thing to be compassionate about your environment but in the process, don’t forget to be compassionate with yourself, too. Forgive yourself for the mistakes that you make, the goals that you fail, or whenever you face a setback. Treat yourself with the same level of empathy you would offer to someone you love the most.

Self-Care

Has anyone of us ever asked ourselves who we should be caring for the most in the world? Our parents? Family? Friends? Relations? I will tell you a simple answer. Ourselves! The expectation of waiting for someone else to care for you is delusional (妄想的).     3     Look after your relations but do not forget to look after yourself. You can only give something that you have in abundance.

Boundaries

You have to love and respect yourself enough not to let people use and abuse you.     4     You have to let people clearly know how you won’t tolerate being treated. You have to let them know how you expect to be treated.

Emotional Availability

When you have the capacity to take care of your own emotions, you become emotionally stable. This stability allows you to better empathize (同理心) with and understand your partner’s experiences and emotions.     5    

A．Self-Esteem

B．Self-Compassion

C．You have to set limitations and keep them.

D．Due to this, you can offer them genuine care and support.

E．Self-love is crucial for resolving conflicts in relationships.

F．Only you can care for yourself the most in a way nobody else can.

G．Your imperfections, insecurities and perfections shape your personality.

3 . Though March remains cold, the return of the bright and gently warming sun wakes winter-sleeping plants and seeds from their sleep. Today, I’m out here to sow seeds for the summer garden: tomatoes, peas, cucumbers. All of these plants are easy to grow, pretty and tasty.

Initially, I plant the little tomato seeds into rows in a single seed plate, each variety divided by a sideways stick and labelled. Then I cover a fine layer of soil over them and put the tray in a basin of water to make the compost(堆肥) wet.

For tomatoes, it is not yet warm enough for reliable growing outdoors. In the main, a warm home is a good place to get seeds going, as they don’t necessarily need a great deal of light at this stage. In a few weeks, when their two young leaves have come out, I will gently dig them out. Softly pick up one of their delicate leaves between finger and thumb, I’ll slip a pencil below their young roots to carefully dig the plant from its birthplace.

I’ll then place the seedling in a, pot to grow, big, and strong, and begin to feed, the plants with a liquid from brewed(发酵) chicken waste. These tomatoes, being tender, will stay in my house until early May then settle into their forever home in the unheated greenhouse.

Despite there now being enough light for tender plants to grow outside, it is still too cold for them. A sunny balcony, warm glasshouse or passageway will do them well until the frosts pass, and day and night temperatures consistently reach 8—10℃.

Learning to be guided by cues from the wild can deepen our relationship with the living world, allowing us to experience ourselves as part of rather than separate from the rhythms of life on Earth.

1. What’s the first step of planting tomatoes?

A．Sowing the little tomato seeds.	B．Putting the tray in a basin of water.
C．Covering a fine layer of soil over them.	D．Placing tomato seeds to a warm home.

2. What influences the growth of tender tomatoes most?

A．Temperature.

B．Light.

C．Liquid.

D．Time.

3. Which of the following best describes the author’s character?

A．Generous.

B．Considerate.

C．Tolerant.

D．Impractical.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Joys of Life: Live Our Life to the Fullest

B．Joys of Life: Tips for Our Relationship with the World

C．Joys of Spring: Winter-sleeping Plants Wake Up

D．Joys of Spring: Gardening Tips for the Growing Season

4 . What’s on

The Grand Expedition

The Grand Expedition combines interactive design and the special “food” theme in one cultural performance. Performers will play various roles such as boat captains and chefs to interact with participants while offering them international dishes to try. The show has experimented with this “food + theater” theme for more than 10 years.

Where: Loire, Paris

When: April 22 to May 1, 2024

Price: From $111

Cyber Rhapsody of Da Vinci

Did you ever imagine one day technology could bring classic master Leonardo da Vinci right in front of our eyes? This data painting exhibition is attempting to achieve just that by using AI. The AI art team OUCHHH has allowed AI to study the works of Da Vinci, Einstein and Galileo.

Where: Uffizi gallery, Florence

When: April 19 to April 28, 2024

Price: From $13

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This music event is a candlelight concert of classical music. Classical pieces from great composers will be played. The stage, lit with hundreds of candles, will allow audience to take as many photos as they like. With lit candles, great musicians and music, it is an excellent way for people to relax and enjoy music.

Where: Waverley, Edinburgh

When: April 22 to May 5, 2024

Price: From $12

The Playful World of Eric

This exhibition is a solo show for Eric Carle, a US author, designer and illustrator of children's books. Children and parents will definitely have fun at the exhibition. The art gallery showcases 24 illustrations by Eric and 15 interactive activities are available for families, providing visitors a memorable experience.

Where: Wenceslas, Prague

When: April 16 to April 26, 2024

Price: From $13

1. Which of the four events lasts the longest?

A．Cyber Rhapsody of Da Vinci.	B．The Grand Expedition.
C．A Midsummer Night's Dream.	D．The Playful World of Eric.

2. What do The Grand Expedition and The Playful World of Eric have in common?

A．They include interactive activities.	B．They cover a wide range of themes.
C．They provide various kinds of food.	D．They involve role-play games for kids.

3. Where is this text most probably taken from?

A．A review of classic music.	B．An introduction to a book.
C．A guidebook to travelling.	D．A magazine of technology.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese opera, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. There are various types of Chinese opera, each with its own unique characteristics and traditions. Kunqu Opera, for example,     1     (consider) an old form of Chinese opera, characterized by its elegant lyrics and beautiful melodies. Peking Opera, another famous type, is noted     2     its colorful costumes, facial makeup and movements.

One of the     3     (remarkable) features of Chinese opera is its integration (融合) of singing, dancing, acting, and acrobatics. The singing in Chinese opera is an impressive aspect. In addition to singing,     4     fascinates people most is actors’ dance and acrobatics. These     5     (performance) require years of training and dedication, making Chinese opera actors true masters of their craft.

The stories     6     (tell) through Chinese opera are often drawn from historical events, legends and folklore. These narratives not only entertain but also educate,     7     (pass) down cultural values and moral lessons from generation to generation. The themes of loyalty, bravery and filial piety (孝) are repeated, which promotes social harmony and moral behavior.

In     8    (conclude), Chinese opera is a treasured art form     9     (deep) rooted in Chinese culture. Whether you’re a fan of theater     10     simply interested in Chinese culture, Chinese opera is definitely worth exploring.

6 . Four best zoos in the UK

London Zoo

Established in 1828, London Zoo is the oldest scientific zoo in the world. It is situated in Regent’s Park and is home to around 755 different animal species with about 16,802 animals. In addition to being famous for being the oldest scientific zoo, it’s also the very first zoo to launch an Aquarium, an Insect House, a Children’s Zoo and a Reptile House.

Ticket prices online: Children £15 and adults £21. Under 3 — free entry.

Colchester Zoo

This charming child-friendly zoo has more than 155 species located within 60 acres of well-kept land. It has at least 50 displays every day, plenty of hands-on experience opportunities and 5 play areas. It remains up-to-date by expanding continuously and children are guaranteed to enjoy the Madagascar express road train.

Ticket prices online: Children £14 and adults £21. Under 3 — free entry.

Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo is the UK’s biggest zoo set in over 600 acres of beautiful scenery. It first opened in 1931 and now houses 227 different species that comprise over 10,000 animals. The remarkable feature of this zoo is the wandering herds of elephants that freely move around the zoo grounds, making it a wonderful place to take excellent natural pictures to show off to friends and family.

Ticket prices online: Children £18 and adults £25. Under 3 — free entry.

Bristol Zoo

This 12-acre zoo houses more than 450 species. Moreover, it has used its space resourcefully for a small zoo — probably one of the smallest in the world. For example, the latest Gorilla House is an award-winning area with the world’s first walkable glass roof.

Ticket prices online: Children £9 and adults £14. Under 2 — no entry fee.

1. What can visitors do in London Zoo?

A．Visit the Insect House.

B．Experience hands-on activities.

C．Perform scientific experiments.

D．Take pictures on a walkable glass roof.

2. Where should visitors go if their kids want to take a sightseeing train?

A．London Zoo.	B．Colchester Zoo.
C．Whipsnade Zoo.	D．Bristol Zoo.

3. How much should a couple with a 6-year-old pay to visit the smallest zoo?

A．£18.

B．£23.

C．£37.

D．£46.

7 . How to yum cha in Hong Kong

For Hong Kongers, a quality restaurant could become a family haunt that’s visited for generations to come. Here are some of the best places for chowing down on these steam-basket goodies.

Forum

Founded by a legendary abalone (鲍鱼) master, this three Michelin-star restaurant serves classic Cantonese dim sum with an attention to detail that can only be described as impeccable (无瑕疵的). If you want to know what perfect dim sum tastes like, head to Forum.

Sun Hing

As the chefs begin kneading (捏) dough and wrapping buns in the middle of the night, neighbors slowly fill the seats and wait for its freshly made dumplings and stir-fried milk puffs. There is no menu or ordering sheet here. Diners choose their dim sum from the display towers located at the counter.

Golden Valley

Golden Valley offers two styles of Chinese cuisine — Cantonese and Sichuanese — on one dim sum menu. Golden Valley’s dumplings are a refreshing and sumptuous (豪华的) pocket of shrimp, mushrooms, pork and water chestnuts, while its Sichuanese dan dan noodles are flavorfully spicy.

Veggie Kingdom

Veggie Kingdom boasts a pretty impressive meatless dim sum experience that even non-vegetarians wouldn’t feel lacking. Helmed by a veteran dim sum chef, Veggie Kingdom makes fresh vegan dishes using traditional cooking techniques. Specially-treated vegetable oil is used to replace lard (猪油) and butter. Mushrooms are added to replace the usual pork fillings.

1. What is Sun Hing’s feature?

A．It was founded by a famed master.	B．It offers special kinds of noodles.
C．It offers dim sum to night owls.	D．It offers menus to order food.

2. Which restaurant best suits visitors who dislike meat?

A．Golden Valley.	B．Veggie Kingdom.
C．Forum.	D．Sun Hing.

3. In which section of a magazine can the text be found?

A．Business.

B．Travel.

C．Entertainment.

D．Health.

8 . Despite being homeless himself, a man named Steve has dedicated himself to taking care of stray (走失的) dogs. He has adopted 15 dogs in the past 15 years and _________ their daily needs.

This year, Steve believed that a change of scene might help him get back on his feet, so he decided to move to Indiana. He had a distance of 2,000 miles to _________, with nothing but a bike and only $6 in his pocket, but he never considered leaving his _________ dogs behind. So he put the dogs in a shopping cart and _________ it to the bike.

On his way, Steve _________ Alicia, who works at the West Animal Shelter (WAS). _________, she stopped to figure out the entire story. “Having been homeless since 2009, he could _________ them,” she said. Deeply _________ by Steve’s love for dogs, Alicia set up a GoFundMe page for him and _________ his story. Then, many volunteers arrived to help out. They __________ photos on Facebook, raised money and kept searching for ways to get them to Indiana. __________, they met a kind woman who offered them a __________.

They finally made it to their __________. A generous donor gave them a truck to live in, so for the first time in nearly 15 years, they have a __________ over their heads. Today, over $30,000 has been raised and he will continue to help strays.

“It is extraordinary, and his story tells one good __________ leads to another.” Alicia said.

1.

A．tended to

B．relied on

C．taken up

D．made out

2.

A．record

B．cover

C．skip

D．drive

3.

A．intelligent

B．abandoned

C．starving

D．beloved

4.

A．attached

B．compared

C．applied

D．accustomed

5.

A．appreciated

B．inspired

C．interrupted

D．encountered

6.

A．Annoyed

B．Curious

C．Frightened

D．Desperate

7.

A．look into

B．pick up

C．take over

D．relate to

8.

A．alarmed

B．touched

C．amused

D．confused

9.

A．continued

B．believed

C．heard

D．spread

10.

A．edited

B．selected

C．posted

D．took

11.

A．Fortunately

B．Hardly

C．Deliberately

D．Unusually

12.

A．dinner

B．lift

C．shelter

D．loan

13.

A．homeland

B．station

C．destination

D．village

14.

A．roof

B．hat

C．light

D．crown

15.

A．decision

B．trick

C．deed

D．impression

9 . When nine-year-olds Ella Grace Rossen and Cash Daniels met in July 2019, they immediately connected. When their moms introduced them, they had no idea that the kids were about to become an environmental-activism powerhouse pair.

“We knew we could make a difference together, ” says Cash from his home in Ella agrees. “It was pretty much instant best friends.”

Within a short time, their meeting transformed into action, birthing the Cleanup Kids — a youth-led non-profit determined to make waves in environmental conservation.

Ella’s passion for the environment started with an early love of sharks and many first-hand encounters of cleaning up trash along the shores of Vero Beach. For Cash, the spark was ignited (点燃) at just seven years old, when a single plastic straw on the beach caught his eye, symbolizing a much larger issue. That’s when he became aware of the crisis facing thousands of turtles, seabirds and other wildlife, which risk death from consuming discarded plastic.

“My hope for the Cleanup Kids is that it’s not hundreds of kids, it’s thousands of kids who have joined us, and for that to have a chain effect,” says Ella. Member responsibilities include conducting at least one cleanup per month, documenting and photographing the collected trash, and sorting and recycling items. It’s a lot of work, and it hasn’t gone unrecognized. In 2022, out of more than 700 applicants from across North America, Cash and Ella were chosen as one of 25 projects to receive the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.

How do you even begin to make that impact? Cash’s best advice is to start small. “I started with just a couple cleanups with my family. Don’t overdo it,” he says. “And just remember that kids may be only a small part of the population, but we’re 100 percent of the future.”

1. What do we know about Cleanup Kids?

A．It is aimed at making a fortune.

B．It is co-led by mothers and kids.

C．It helps kids make friends.

D．It focuses on environmental preservation.

2. What raised Cash’s awareness of environmental issues?

A．Trash along the shores of Vero Beach,

B．A single plastic straw on the beach.

C．Turtles eating discarded plastic.

D．Death of the wildlife in the ocean.

3. Which of the following can best describe Cash and Ella’s efforts?

A．Acknowledged.	B．Fruitless.
C．Wasted.	D．Inadequate.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．A Cleaner Future

B．Friendship Between Two Kids

C．Young Geniuses in the World

D．Advice for Kids

10 . Neyland Stadium

More than a century of tradition

Neyland Stadium is the sixth-largest college football venue in the nation. Recent decades have brought six-figure expansion. The stadium’s seating capacity adds up to 101,915.

Other recent stadium enhancements include the restoration of the historic V-O-L-S letters along the top of the facility’s south end (2022), a second videoboard on the upper-north deck (2022) and bronze statues honoring four of Tennessee’s Black football trailblazers (2021). The upgrade also includes the widening of concourses, construction of expanded gates and entryways and provision of additional restrooms and concession areas (特许区) and more food and beverage offerings. It modernizes the fan and visitor experience through enhanced facilities and diversified seating options, improving fan safety.

History

The present day Neyland Stadium, Shields-Watkins Field, had its beginning in 1919. Col. W. S. Shields, president of Knoxville’s City National Bank and a UT trustee, provided the initial capital to prepare and equip an athletic field. Thus, when the field was completed, it was called Shields-Watkins Field in honor of the donor and his wife, Alice Watkins-Shields.

The name—Neyland Stadium today was named for the man most responsible for the growth and development of Tennessee’s proud football tradition—General Robert R. Neyland.

Stadium tours
• 65-minute guided tours offered at 10:00 am Monday-Thursday only.
• Pre-purchased tickets are required to participate in the tour.
• Tours are unavailable Friday-Sunday, on University-observed holidays, home football gamedays or when construction/special events happen.
• Tours begin at Gate 21 of Neyland Stadium.
Tickets:
• Adults: $20/person
• Youth: $10/person (13 & under)
1. What do we know about the upgrades to the stadium?

A．It improved visitors’ comfort and safety.

B．It combined ancient styles with modern ones.

C．It were constructed by world famous designers.

D．The number of its seats is six times of the original one.

2. Who funded the stadium?

A．A football coach.

B．An athlete.

C．A historian.

D．A financial figure.

3. What can be inferred about the stadium tours?

A．Tickets should be booked in advance.	B．They are available on a daily basis.
C．They last for an hour and a half.	D．Visitors are offered guides daily.