1 . Four Pet-Friendly Hotels
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina
Price: $150 pet fee, rooms start at $645 a night
In this great riverside hotel, your pet will be treated to a fancy pet bed, toy gifts, and a special menu. For you there’re spa treatments, golf and eight dining experiences. With 20,000 acres (英亩) to explore, you and your dog can spend hours visiting and playing.
Kinship Landing
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Price: $49 per night pet fee, rooms start at $249 a night
Inside this new hotel, you’re greeted with hundreds of green plants, along with an event space that houses nearly a forest. You can also order your dog a bowl made with sweet potatoes and eggs at the hotel’s café, and then head out to travel in the Rocky Mountains.
Inn By The Sea
Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Price: $544 a night in a pet-friendly single-bedroom room, 2-night stay required
In the hotel, book the pet package, and your dog will receive a personalized bed and a toy dog, a bowl, and an evening selection from the pet menu. You will be provided with a list of nearby walking paths and pet-friendly beaches. The hotel also gives a temporary (临时的) home to dogs that are looking for their forever families. 154 have been adopted (领养) by guests.
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
Location: Sacramento, California
Price: No pet fee; rooms start at $249 a night
There’s no limit on pets you can bring — so pack up your dog and your cat. Awaiting them will be pet beds, food, water bowls and a list of pet-friendly restaurants and parks. When the free nightly wine party begins in the hall, your pet can join you for socializing.
1. Which hotel provides chance to explore the mountains?| A．Kinship Landing. | B．Montage Palmetto Bluff. |
| C．Inn By The Sea. | D．Kimpton Sawyer Hotel. |
| A．Its guests can take pets to the party. | B．Its guests might adopt a pet there. |
| C．It offers spa treatments to its guests. | D．It serves pets sweet potatoes and eggs. |
| A．To Bluffton, South Carolina. | B．To Sacramento, California. |
| C．To Cape Elizabeth, Maine. | D．To Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
2 . Each child is unique by their character, goals, shortcomings and virtues (品德). When a learning disability is added to the mix, it becomes harder for teachers to find the best approaches to promoting the child’s process of learning and completing school tasks.
However, if you want to help children who have a learning disability, it is best to start with building a sincere relationship by explaining what is learning disability. You should tell them that having some sort of learning disability is not a problem that makes them any less valuable. They just need a different approach that will help them reach the same results as their classmates in class.
Bearing in mind that children with learning difficulties cannot always reach high grades, teachers must explain to them that effort must always be above the result itself. Teachers should tell the children that the key to success is in surpassing themselves, not comparing with others. And this is possible only through putting effort into mastering a certain skill or acquiring certain knowledge. When enough effort is made, the desired result will surely be achieved; it is only a matter of time.
As Albert Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This nicely sums up the complex nature of intelligence in humans. Bearing this saying in mind, it is good teachers’ duty to appreciate the strengths of a child with a learning disability, to cultivate these strengths through much praise and to help create excellent skills that will enable the child to stand out among their classmates. Try to discover the gifts of children with learning difficulties and ad-just those gifts to these general supportive approaches, which is good teachers’ job! Just do it, and finally all the desired goals will be achieved!
1. What makes a teacher find it harder to promote a student’s study?| A．The difficult school tasks. |
| B．The student’s own character. |
| C．The lack of learning passion. |
| D．The student’s learning disability. |
| A．Make them feel more valuable. |
| B．Set lots of goals for them. |
| C．Explain what is learning disability to them. |
| D．Introduce approaches to help them succeed. |
| A．Helping. | B．Overcoming. | C．Encouraging. | D．Enjoying. |
| A．They're strict with students. |
| B．They are adaptable and energetic. |
| C．They listen and communicate well. |
| D．They can appreciate and shape students. |
3 . I'm from a fishing family. My grandfather was a fisherman, working out of Fano, the Italian town where I grew up and still live. I work from 7 p.m. until 11 a. m. with fishermen on the north Adriatic Sea. There are only six or so of us on board. At night, the fish are most active and we can avoid other ships.
The nets reach the sea bed for the catch but sometimes they also catch turtles that often die in the nets or on board. The net is designed to allow turtles to escapes it has a hole at the top they can swim out of. We call it “TED”. The TED aims at reducing the bycatch (误捕) of turtles. Turtles and some larger fish can leave through the TED, but the current (水流) holds most of the catch in the net.
I ensure that the net is working, and that the fishermen we're cooperating with can still catch enough for their livelihoods while protecting turtles. The work is part of research by the Cetacea Foundation, in cooperation with University of Pisa, where I'm a field researcher. It is financed by the LIFE programmer. I love this work. It means I'm not stuck in an office all day and instead can enjoy the ocean and work closely with people who live by the sea.
When my grandfather was fishing in the 1970s, there were more fish and more turtles around. At the foundation, we save 50-60 turtles a year, most of which are harmed because of fishing. If we can protect turtles by popularizing this device to fishermen all across the Adriatic, I'd see this work as a success.
1. Why does the author work at night?| A．He is busy in the day. |
| B．He can catch more fish at night. |
| C．Fish are very active in the day. |
| D．There are more ships at night. |
| A．It doesn't reach the sea bed. |
| B．It is helpful to catch larger fish. |
| C．It is helpful to protect sea turtles. |
| D．It catches large turtles. |
| A．An excellent fisherman in Italy. |
| B．A volunteer of Cetacea Foundation. |
| C．A founder of LIFE programmer. |
| D．A researcher of University of Pisa. |
| A．He can stay in the office. |
| B．He can work with fishermen. |
| C．He can go abroad for sightseeing. |
| D．He can get his father's help. |
4 . It’s easier than ever to buy things online. It’s so easy that Ryan Cassata sometimes does it in his sleep. Casata, a 24-year-old singer, recently was informed by Amazon that a package had been shipped to his apartment, but he didn’t remember buying anything. When he logged onto his account and saw that some socks were on the way, he remembered: A few nights back, he had woken up in the middle of the night to browse-and apparently shop-on Amazon.
Casata shops when he’s awake, too, buying little gadgets like an onion chopper, discounted gums, and decorations like a Himalayan salt lamp. The other day, he almost bought a pizza pool float, until he remembered that he doesn’t have a pool.
Thanks to a perfect storm of factors, Americans are accumulating a lot of stuff. Now, the Internet has made it possible for us to shop from anywhere, anytime. And because of the globalization of manufacturing, everything is cheaper than ever before — so cheap that we add them to our online shopping carts without a second thought. Shopping online also feels good. Humans get a dopamine hit (多巴胺刺激) from buying stuff, according to research, and then also experience delayed pleasure when the order arrives a few days later, which may make it more physiologically rewarding than shopping in stores.
Justine Montoya, a caregiver in Los Angeles, who buys all sorts of stuff online, said, “In the past few months alone, I bought an S18 smart watch from Wish.com that I’ll probably never use, a second Kindle because it was on sale and I am worried my first Kindle is going to die soon, and a pair of wireless ear buds that I had hoped would allow me to charge my iPhone and listen to music at the same time, but that instead just fall out of my ears whenever I put them on. I also bought, on Amazon, a book about hiking, only to find the exact same book in a box of my stuff in my parents’ basement.”
1. What do we know about Casata when he was informed of a package?| A．He went to sleep. | B．He forgot buying anything. |
| C．He waited for it until midnight. | D．He was happy to receive the socks. |
| A．He already had one. | B．It was not discounted. |
| C．It was poorly decorated. | D．He doesn’t have a pool at all. |
| A．Factors contributing to overbuying online. |
| B．Conveniences brought by online shopping. |
| C．Reasons explaining why everything is cheap online. |
| D．Good feelings one can get through online shopping. |
| A．The quality of products is a major public concern. |
| B．We have a wide choice of products in online stores. |
| C．People accumulate useless stuff by shopping online. |
| D．Today people depend on the Internet to do shopping. |
5 . At Girls Build summer camp in Oregon, girls are learning how to use power tools like saws and drills. The camp is filled with construction excitement. Wearing hard hats and tool belts (腰带) wrapped twice around their tiny waists, girls are working on everything from pouring concrete planters to covering the roof of a sandbox. With every project they turn a pile of raw material into an actual structure.
Hughes, the camp’s director, says the girls can produce professional-quality products. She is a carpenter (木匠) with a degree in social work. While she’d like to see more women in the trade and the gender (性别) imbalance even out, she says more than any future career, it’s a sense of mastery and fearlessness the instructors are trying to pass along to the kids. “If something breaks, I want them to have the confidence to open that up,” Hughes says. “It’s our mission and objective to inspire curiosity and confidence in girls through the world of building.”
Alifanz, who sent her 8-year-old twins to Girls Build, says, “There’s not nothing they can’t do, but there’s nothing they can’t try. And that’s a lot for them to take away in a week.” Knowledge like that changes how they see the world built around them and they show appreciation of the actual effort that goes into making the world work.
But other parents ask the obvious question—is pairing pre-teens and power tools a good idea? Hughes stresses Girls Build is very concerned with safety, and instructors consider girls’ ages when pairing them with tools.
9-year-old Aleeyah takes pride in mastering these practical skills many adults are lacking. “I like it when you can be your own self, and it brings out who you really are,” says Aleeyah.
These girls are learning many things can be built, taken apart, and put back together. They don’t have to fit themselves into the designed world—they can build a world that fits them. And that knowledge is a pretty powerful tool to have in their belts.
1. Why are girls taught hands-on building skills in the camp?| A．To enhance girls’ social position. |
| B．To boost girls’ faith in their capacity. |
| C．To stimulate girls’ interest in woodwork. |
| D．To prepare girls for construction-related jobs. |
| A．Service. | B．Expense. | C．Security. | D．Discipline. |
| A．Knowledge is power. |
| B．It’s never too late to mend. |
| C．There’s no such thing as a free lunch. |
| D．One must first sharpen one’s tools to do good work. |
| A．A fictional novel. | B．A career guidebook. | C．A project handbook. | D．A popular magazine. |
6 . David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is delighted to welcome faithful supporters and new friends to join us at our annual Wildlife Ball to celebrate the natural world and conservation. Hosted by the grand Dorchester Hotel in London, the DSWF Wildlife Ball will take place on the 27th July 2022 where we’ll bring the wilderness to life with our very own Sundown Safari (观赏之旅).
Join a black-tie gastronomical (美食) safari
As part of a black-tie gastronomical safari, guests will be treated to a mouth-watering three-course meal, enjoy world-class entertainment and listen to insightful and inspiring speeches about DSWF’s conservation work to turn the tables on extinction.
The DSWF Wildlife Ball helps raise vital funds and awareness for our essential work, protecting endangered species and their habitats across the world. After a year away we are excited to be welcoming you back and look forward to being your guides at what promises to be a night to remember in support of wildlife.
Last year, the virtual Wildlife Ball raised over £800,000 for DSWF’s vital conservation efforts across Africa and Asia, despite not being able to celebrate in person. We are really excited to invite you back to the Dorchester Hotel, who are our generous hosts, and together aim to celebrate wildlife and the wilderness in style and to raise vital funds to help in the fight for a greener future.
Book tickets to the Wildlife Ball 2022
Book tickets or register your interest today to avoid disappointment. Either by emailing the team at wildlifeball@davidshepherd.org or by calling the DSWF office on 01483 272323.
Individual Tickets: £200 (Children under 12 get 40% off)
VIP packages are available on request.
1. What do we learn about Wildlife Ball 2022?| A．It’ll be held in the wild. | B．It’ll offer guests a delicious meal. |
| C．It’ll allow guests to watch ball games. | D．It’ll be followed by a guided tour of London. |
| A．To entertain sponsors. | B．To establish reputation. |
| C．To obtain financial support. | D．To interact with wild animals. |
| A．£440. | B．£520. | C．£560. | D．£640. |
7 . School Activities for Kids and Teens
July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening this month.
Magic Class Time: Friday, July 1,10:00 a.m. Cost: Free Booking Phone: 34038470 Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science With Me: Making your own guitar! Time: Saturday, July 4,3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Booking phone: 34031226 Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom?Science With Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
Secret of the Dragon Time: Monday, July 12,10:30 a.m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children under 15: half Booking Phone: 34032578 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who ride a dragon to explore the universe. | The Search for Life:Are We Alone? Time: Thursday, July 20,2:00 p.m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Booking Phone:34037689 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there?These questions are asked in this show. |
| A．$23.20. | B．$14.80. | C．$11.10. | D．$7.40. |
| A．Magic Class | B．Science With Me |
| C．Secret of the Dragon | D．The Search for Life |
| A．They are all free. | B．They can all be booked by phone. |
| C．They take place in the same place. | D．They all belong to weekend activities. |
8 . The loss of honey bee colonies (蜂群) is worrying experts across the United States. But a man in California thinks he has found an unusual way to save them. Michael Thiele does something that he calls the “rewilding” of honeybees. He makes bees live in natural hives (蜂箱) high above the ground, as they did for millions of years.
Thiele, who is from Germany, has been making the special hives since 2008. He says, “people can do this very, very simple thing — including making wooden hives and attaching them to trees.” He also sometimes hangs the hives from the tops of buildings or puts them on high wooden tables for a similar effect. The hives then become attractive to bees looking for a nest, and they usually moved in their new “home” within a few weeks.
Honey bees are important because they help plants produce about a quarter of the food that Americans eat. Experts say the bee population is getting smaller because of climate change and other human-caused behaviors. We are building houses and cities on land where they live, and using chemicals that are killing them. Last winter, U. S. beekeepers lost almost 40% and the number is still dropping. That result comes from a report this year by the Bee Informed Partnership, a group of people in the bee industry. It was the worst winter die off in more than a decade.
Thiele says the usual ways people raise honey bees are bad for their health. He refused to accept the white boxes that traditional beekeepers use. He also refuses to use chemicals, smoke or protective clothes when he works with bees. He touches them with his hands.
Thiele says his hives are both a way to save bees and a personal project. While bees stayed on his hand and arm, he said, “It feels so exciting and I feel how deeply we belong and how important it is to protect them.”
1. In what way did Thiele help save honey bee colonies?| A．By placing bee hives close to the ground. |
| B．By changing the former location of the bee hives. |
| C．By keeping bees in high buildings and wooden tables. |
| D．By making bees live in natural hives high off the ground. |
| A．Some human activities. | B．Change of people’s diet. |
| C．Fewer profits of honey. | D．Cold weather. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Curious. | C．Unfavourable. | D．Uncertain. |
| A．The Population Of Bees Is Dropping Sharply | B．A Man Came Up With A New Plan To Save Bees |
| C．Honey Bees Play An Important Role In People's Life | D．The Location Of Bee Hives Matters To Their Survival |
9 . Have you ever wanted to travel abroad and experience a culture different from your own? You can do that just by partnering with an English language school in China. Come to experience all that China will offer by becoming an English teacher and get paid to take in the culture, the traditional food, and the centuries of history.
China is making big moves to make a more English-literate society. With China’s unbelievable economic growth in the last 30 years, the country has become a worldwide financial center. English is firmly established as the international language of business and trade. And as the Chinese economy grows, the English language market in China is growing fast. In order to remain competitive globally, the Chinese government has chosen to make English instruction a priority in many schools throughout the country.
China has one of the largest school-aged populations in the world, and there are new teaching opportunities available daily. Teaching in China typically takes place in private language schools, public schools, or private international schools. The English language market in China has never been in more demand. Major cities all across the country are looking for native-born English speakers to instruct their students. Teachers are given the opportunity to earn a generous wage and enjoy many benefits while taking in the rich cultural history that China will offer. China is an extremely vast and fascinating country with plenty to do and see.
If you are looking for a teaching job in China, your best bet is to go through a teacher placement company. They have close relationships with all of the best schools in China and will work with you to place you in a school that fits your needs and your comfort level.
1. What does the underlined word “English-literate” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．English speaking. | B．Able to use English. |
| C．English teaching. | D．Able to teach English. |
| A．China is becoming a well-developed country. |
| B．Every teacher in China can get a good salary. |
| C．China has a large demand for English teachers. |
| D．Private schools are better than public schools in China. |
| A．Establishing a language school. |
| B．Traveling to China and get educated there. |
| C．Getting in touch with a language school. |
| D．Turning to a teacher placement company. |
| A．Native English speakers. | B．English learners in China. |
| C．English teachers in China. | D．Chinese learners abroad. |
10 . We all know that it’s good to be kind to others. But what does that mean for us? What acts of kindness will make us happiest and who will benefit the most? A new review of kindness research provides some answers.
Researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world. The studies they chose all had to meet certain criteria, such as including only adults and reporting good statistical data. Some were experiments while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were. The studies measured well-being in many ways, including both mental and physical health.
As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being. Although the relationship was not, stronger than it was, lead researcher Bryant Hui was still encouraged by the result. “Although the relationship is weaker, the effect still has a significant impact,” he says.
He and his colleagues considered when kindness might have a bigger impact on our well-being. One thing they found was that people who performed random, informal acts of kindness tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness. It’s possible that informal helping may fill our more basic psychological needs for close relationships, which is why it could lead to greater happiness.
The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to have a higher sense of meaning and purpose in life. Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind involves effort which makes people feel confident about themselves and their abilities. And that provides a sense of meaning.
1. What is the text mainly about?| A．Act of kindness makes us happiest. | B．Being kind makes us healthy and happy. |
| C．Random acts of kindness are better than formal ones. | D．Doing act of kindness to others improves our abilities. |
| A．By doing surveys. | B．By carrying out experiments. |
| C．By comparing research data. | D．By analyzing results of articles. |
| A．Because it makes people healthier. | B．Because it boosts close relationships. |
| C．Because it improves people’s confidence. | D．Because it promotes awareness of responsibility. |
| A．A diary. | B．A guide book. | C．A novel. | D．A magazine. |
