1 . Registration for Summer Camp 2024
Summer Day Camps offer an experience that is sure to keep your child aged 5—12 having fun all summer long. Each week of camp is uniquely themed to add some fun and excitement to the mix. Every week will contain additional activities that correspond to the theme.
Prehistoric Times
June 19—June 23
Spend a week exploring the time of dinosaurs. Be ready to share your favorite dinosaurs and learn more about what the world was like when these giant reptiles (爬行动物) walked the Earth.
Mad Science
June 26—June 30
Put on your lab coat and get ready for a week of science! There are so many experiments to do, new things to learn and other scientist campers to meet!
The Wonderful World of Disney
July 3—July 7
Once upon a time, there lived a group of campers who experienced “A Whole NewWorld”. Because “When You Wish Upon a Star”, you’ll be back at camp “For the First Time in Forever”! “Be Our Guest” as we celebrate your favorite fairy tale characters.
Splash TACULAR
July 10—July 14
Campers will experience a week of pirates, mermaids and other sea creatures. We will explore all things under the sea and create an ocean of memories.
TO REGISTER
*Children must have completed kindergarten to register.
*Registration ends ten days prior to the start of each camp week.
*Summer Day Camps’ weekly charges will be drafted in full ten days prior to the start of each camp week.
1. Who is the advertisement intended for?| A．Parents of pupils. | B．Preschool children. |
| C．Teachers in primary schools. | D．Senior high school students. |
| A．Mad Science. | B．Prehistoric Times. |
| C．Splash TACULAR. | D．The Wonderful World of Disney. |
| A．On June 16. | B．On June 18. | C．On June 20. | D．On June 26. |
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3 . Certain foods are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes (糖尿病). But by making a few wise dietary choices, you might be able to bring down or stabilize your blood sugar.
Porridge
Consistently eating foods that are high in fat, low in fibre and with a high GI [glycaemic index (血糖指数)] can increase your diabetes risk. Oats are a low-fibre, low GI food — meaning they don’t cause sudden rises and drops in blood sugar — and contain healthy fats. Adding milk to your porridge increases the fat content, so choose skimmed (脱脂的) or soya milk.
Blueberries
Most fresh fruits have low GI scores, though levels go up as they ripen. Especially good if you’re hoping to avoid type 2 diabetes are blueberries, grapes and apples. These were associated with a lower risk of developing the condition in a 2023 American study, with blueberries coming out top of the table. Aim for three servings a week of these diabetes-friendly fruits — on your porridge perhaps. Overall, a diet high in fruits and vegetables is a must if you are committed to controlling blood sugar.
Yogurt
But, hang on, yogurt is a high-fat dairy product and to be avoided, right? Not necessarily. It’s high in fat, but a 2023 American study indicates it can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Plain yogurt has a low GI score. Choose the unflavoured, unsweetened variety or Greek yogurt over more sugary flavoured or sweetened yogurt.
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1. What is the feature of foods that are low fibre and low GI?| A．Containing as much fat as possible. |
| B．Covering sugar-free fruits and vegetables. |
| C．Keeping the overall balance of blood sugar. |
| D．Helping blood pressure stay stable. |
| A．Apples. | B．Grapes. | C．Blueberries. | D．Strawberries. |
| A．Greek yogurt has a low GI score. |
| B．It can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. |
| C．Flavoured and sugary yogurt is the best choice. |
| D．It’s low in fat and helpful for diabetic patients. |
1. What’s Henry doing?
| A．Reading about a study on Wi-Fi. |
| B．Preparing for his lessons online. |
| C．Doing a study on health problems. |
| A．He lost his laptop in a cafe. |
| B．His computer was attacked. |
| C．His laptop failed to connect network. |
| A．Beneficial. | B．Outdated. | C．Complicated. |
1. What can you mainly learn in the online course?
| A．Scotland’s history and culture. | B．Some useful grammar rules. | C．How to communicate in English. |
| A．Visiting some main attractions. |
| B．Trying traditional Chinese food. |
| C．Attending classes in universities. |
| A．Six days. | B．Eight days. | C．Eleven days. |
1. Why did the man change his name?
| A．For good luck. | B．For a new job. | C．For his ID card. |
| A．He shouldn’t complain much. |
| B．He should believe in his leader. |
| C．It was foolish to change his name. |
| A．He was unfortunate. | B．He made little effort. | C．He disliked his leader. |
7 . Some ultra-processed foods increase the risk of developing cancer, heart disease and diabetes, but others are good for you, new research suggests. A major new international study has found that regular consumption of meat products, such as sausages and sugary drinks make it more likely that someone will get those diseases. But bread and cereals actually reduce someone’s risk of them, because they contain fibre despite also being ultra-processed foods (UPF), the same researchers also concluded in findings published in The Lancet.
Similarly, sauces, spreads and condiments are also bad for human health, but not as much as animal products and soft drinks. However, several other major types of UPF previously seen as harmful: sweets and desserts, ready meals, savoury snacks and plant-based alternatives to meat products also got the all-clear. They are “not associated with risk of multi-morbidity (多重病症)”, said the authors.
Experts said the findings showed that regarding all UPF products as bad for health is unwise and unwarranted. Like several other recent research projects, the new study did conclude that UPF harms human health and makes it more likely that someone who consumes a lot of it would suffer a potentially fatal event, such as a heart attack or stroke. However, it also gives a more detailed picture of exactly which UPF products do and do not heighten that risk.
The authors said, “We found that higher consumption of UPF was associated with a higher risk of multi-morbidity of cancer and cardio-metabolic diseases.” People keen to lower their risk should replace some but not all UPF in their diet with “similar but less processed foods for the prevention of cancer and cardio-metabolic multi-morbidity” or follow the Mediterranean diet. Multi-morbidity is when someone has at least two life-shortening diseases at the same time, such as cancer and heart disease.
Heinz Freisling, a co-author of the paper and expert at the World Health Organization said, “Our study emphasises that it is not necessary to completely avoid ultra-processed foods; rather, their consumption should be limited, and preference be given to fresh or minimally processed foods.”
1. What ultra-processed foods did the researchers find to be good for health according to the new research?| A．Bread and cereals. | B．Sweets and desserts. |
| C．Sausages and sugary drinks. | D．Sauces, spreads, and condiments. |
| A．Illegal. | B．Unavoidable. | C．Misleading. | D．Unreasonable. |
| A．It consists of less processed foods. |
| B．It encourages the consumption of UPF. |
| C．It increases the risk of developing multi-morbidity. |
| D．It proves effective in treating cancer and heart disease. |
| A．To warn people of the danger of eating UPF. |
| B．To promote the consumption of processed foods. |
| C．To deepen the insight into ultra-processed foods. |
| D．To encourage people to follow a Mediterranean diet. |
8 . Yin Ruins Museum is made up of buildings that stand in a park-like setting in Anyang, Henan Province. The park marks the location of Yin Xu, the ancient capital of the Shang Dynasty. The museum’s buildings have been given the appearance of ancient structures. That makes them fit in tastefully with the surrounding landscape and provides a suitable setting for the cultural relies it displays. These were all unearthed through archaeological digs at the site itself as far back as the 1920s.
Exploration is still ongoing and new archaeological treasures are periodically discovered. The buried relics of Yin Xu form the biggest archaeological site in all of China. Yin Xu once covered an area of about 24 square kilometers and was divided into several different districts, including a palace district, a civil residence district, a workshop district and a tomb district.
Many of the cultural relics that were unearthed during archaeological digs such as bronzes, carved jade objects, pottery, lacquerware and oracle bones are now on display at the museum. A four-legged bronze cauldron(大锅)that was discovered at the site in 1939 is perhaps the single most famous relic that was unearthed from Yin Xu. It was at first known as the Simuwu Ding but is now known as the Houmuwu Ding. It is now on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing but you can see a replica(复制品)of it at Yin Ruins Museum.
Most people that have heard of Yin Xu across the world, however, connect the site with the discovery of the oracle bones with mysterious ancient inscriptions on them. It is believed that farmers in the area had periodically discovered such bones as far back as the Han Dynasty.
1. What is the purpose of giving the museum’s buildings the appearance of ancient structures?| A．To attract more tourists. |
| B．To be in harmony with the surroundings. |
| C．To make the cultural relics look more valuable. |
| D．To provide a suitable setting for archaeological digs. |
| A．A bronze cauldron. | B．A carved jade object. |
| C．An ancient pottery. | D．An oracle bone. |
| A．During the Shang Dynasty. | B．During the Han Dynasty. |
| C．In the 1920s. | D．In the 1930s. |
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Recently I participated in a contest of online video -clip making, which was themed “Model Students in New Era”.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . We track down some of the world’s greatest rail journeys.
The Canadian
The trip from Toronto to Vancouver is sleepy 83 hours long — but considering you’ll be winding through snow-capped Rocky Mountains and Canadian Shield forests, the pace suits anyone looking for relaxation, rest and peaceful views. Huge glass windows make the most of the scenery as the train travels across 4,466 km of Canada’s diverse landscape.
The Blue Train
The train spans 1,600 km of track linking Pretoria with Cape Town. More like a hotel on rails than a train, there are carriages where passengers can rest in comfort and have full-sized baths. The journey takes 27 hours from start to finish and crosses some of the most diverse and picturesque scenery on the African continent. Don’t expect to feel the rush of wind through your hair though, as its average speed is just 57 km/h.
The Indian Pacific
Departing from Sydney, it takes about 70 hours for the Indian Pacific to cross the Australian continent on its way to Perth. Stopping at the mining town of Broken Hill, Adelaide, and Kalgoorlie you’ll cover 4,352 km at an average speed of 85 km/h. At that rate, you’ll catch the full glory of the sun setting across the horizon on the longest stretch of straight rail track in the world. Travel in spring for the best of Western Australia’s wildflowers.
Jinghu High Speed Rail
The showcase of China’s modern rail fleet was launched in 2012 and shaves 20 hours off the 1, 303 km trip from Beijing to Shanghai, delivering passengers to their destination in five super-fast hours. It is currently the fastest long-distance passenger train in the world, reaching speeds of 300 km/h.
1. What do the Canadian and the Blue Train have in common?| A．They travel in a leisurely pace. | B．They both operate in Africa. |
| C．They cross a whole continent. | D．They have large windows. |
| A．It covers the longest distance. | B．It offers beautiful scenery. |
| C．It provides full - sized baths. | D．It only serves in spring. |
| A．The Canadian | B．The Blue Train | C．The Indian Pacific | D．Jinghu High Speed Rail |
