1 . Mother Teresa was born in Skopje on August 27, 1901. Her father worked in a store. Her family was not rich, but it was a happy family. She went to school when she was seven years old. She said that she had wanted to be a Missionary (传教士) when she was only 12. She took part in a nun (修女) organization when she was 18 years old. In 1928, she was sent to a church school to teach. But she left the school and went out to help the people who suffered from hunger and cold in 1946. Then she left the nun organization and set up a school in the open to accept the children who had no home.
She set up a nun organization in 1950. Now the organization is an international organization with 3500 nuns to accept the refugees (难民). She got the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. But she contributed all of the money to the poor people and the patients who suffered from illnesses. Also she sold the medal to help the people who needed help. We won’t forget the great woman, who looks like a sunshine and is the hero of the world!
1. In which year did Mother Teresa say that she wanted to be a Missionary?| A．1908. | B．1913. | C．1928. | D．1946. |
| A．Sick children. | B．Small children. | C．Homeless children. | D．Rich children. |
| A．Mother Teresa used to be a teacher in a church school. |
| B．Mother Teresa was born into a rich and happy family. |
| C．Mother Teresa set up a church for homeless children. |
| D．Mother Teresa worked hard to support her own family. |
| A．She sold it to buy a new house. | B．She kept it in a museum. |
| C．She contributed it to an organization. | D．She sold it to help people in need. |
2 . Step into Some of the Most Magical Places That Sell Books
Many bookshops hold events such as author readings, and the booksellers are usually happy to help visitors find their perfect title. To celebrate bookshops, here are some of the most interesting ones around the UK.
Tales on Moon Lane
This shop won Children’s Bookseller of the Year at The British Book Awards in 2020 and 2021. There are now two branches (分店) in London and one in Ramsgate, Kent. Tamara Macfarlane, the owner says, “The true magic of a bookshop is that the people who work there hold all the golden tickets ----and all you have to do to get one is just ask for some advice.”
Richard Booth Bookshop
The Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye is famous for its bookshops. Richard Booth was the person responsible for turning the small market town into a literary (文学的) destination. He opened his first bookshop in the town’s old fire station in 1962 and it is still there today.
How Brave Is the Wren
This is a mobile bookshop and tours the country visiting schools, festivals and markets. Jenny Moore, who creates and runs the mobile bookshop, says that one of the best parts of her job is selecting books to send out.
Bags of Books
This store in Lewes, England, aims to inspire young people. Owner Rachel Givertz and supervisor Nika Pavlinic say their favourite part of the job is “when people come back to tell you they loved the book you recommended”. They say if you’re feeling sad or angry, books can take you away from reality for a little while.
1. Which of the following won Children’s Bookseller of the Year in 2021?| A．Richard Booth Bookshop | B．How Brave Is the Wren |
| C．Tales on Moon Lane | D．Bags of Books |
| A．Jenny Moore | B．Richard Booth |
| C．Rachel Givertz | D．Tamara Macfarlane |
| A．It has many branches. | B．It was opened in 1962． |
| C．It welcomes kids and teens only. | D．It can travel to different places. |
3 . Known as kung fu in the West, Chinese martial arts come in many forms. From aunties in the park to Shaolin monks (和尚), everyone is, in fact, practicing kung fu.
Tai chi
Tai chi, or Taijiquan as it is more commonly known, is perhaps more connected with aunties in the park than with powerful martial artists. But tai chi is practiced for both its health benefits and as defense training. Tai chi features its slow movements. Meeting brute force (蛮劲) with brute force is sure to leave both sides injured. Meeting brute force with softness, however, allows the incoming force to exhaust itself so it can more easily be redirected.
Wing Chun
Like tai chi, Wing Chun is based on a philosophy of overcoming hardness by softness. Relaxation and calmness are central to Wing Chun’s fighting style. Wing Chun’s two most famous practitioners were Yip Man and his pupil, Bruce Lee.
Bajiquan
Bajiquan, meaning eight extreme fists, is much more forceful in style than tai chi or Wing Chun. It features explosive, short-range motions and is famous for its elbow and shoulder strikes. The first practitioner clearly identified in history was a man named Wu Zhong.
Sanda
Sanda, also known as Sanshou, is a mixture of traditional kung fu and modern combat practices. Sanda is believed to have originated from ancient Chinese Lei Tai fights. As part of the development of martial arts sports by the Chinese government, a standard curriculum (课程) for Sanda has been developed.
1. What do tai chi and Wing Chun have in common?| A．They have many ageing fans. | B．They rely on soft movements. |
| C．They belong to defense training. | D．They are famous for their practitioners. |
| A．Its long history. | B．Its explosive motions. |
| C．Its violent strikes. | D．Its extreme requirements. |
| A．Lei Tai fights. | B．A standard curriculum. |
| C．Traditional practices. | D．A philosophic thought. |
Gardens by the Bay is the most popular attraction on TripAdvisor and it isn’t hard to understand why. This place is mind-blowing and unlike anything we’ve ever seen. If you have time for just one attraction in Singapore, then this should be it.
You can buy tickets at the gate but you can get a discount if you purchase them in advance through Klook or Get Your Guide.
Admission: SGD 30 (adults), SGD 18 (kids)
Singapore FlyerThe Singapore Flyer is one of the city’s most iconic attractions. It offers fantastic views of the city from Asia’s largest observation wheel.
You can go on a standard flight but if you want something a little more memorable, then how about going on one that offers drinks like Singapore Slings or champagne?
You can buy tickets to the Singapore Flyer at the gate or in advance through Klook.
Cost: SGD 40 (adults), SGD 25 (kids)
Singapore Botanic GardensGardens by the Bay is a fantastic place to appreciate Singapore’s greenery, but if you want to enjoy it in a more natural setting, then head on over to Singapore Botanic Gardens. It’s a 158-year-old tropical garden and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Singapore.
Entrance to the gardens is free but you’ll need to pay SGD 15 fee to enter the National Orchid Garden. It’s a must so don’t miss it.
Admission: FREE
Marina Bay Sands SkyparkMarina Bay Sands is the most iconic hotel in Singapore. I’m sure you’ve seen pictures of its infinity pool on social media.
If you aren’t checked in at Marina Bay Sands, then the next best thing would be to head up to the Skypark observation deck on the 57th level to get some of the most breathtaking views of Singapore.
You can buy tickets at the gate but you may get a discount if you purchase them in advance through Klook.
Admission: SGD 26
1. Which will you give priority to if choosing only one attraction in Singapore?| A．Gardens by the Bay | B．Singapore Flyer |
| C．Singapore Botanic Gardens | D．Marina Bay Sands Skypark |
| A．You can get drinks for free. | B．You can get a discount if booking tickets in advance. |
| C．You may overlook the whole city. | D．You have to take a plane to the destinations. |
| A．A website. | B．A company. | C．A hotel. | D．A travel brochure. |
5 . The English channel of school radio station will choose some students to work there.
Reporters wanted
Do you like talking with people? Do you like meeting interesting people? We want two reporters for our station. If you’re good at English speaking and writing, please join us. If you want to get more information, please call Miss Li at 89561423.
A newsreader wanted
If your spoken English is good, you can work as a newsreader. We need a girl student who has a good voice. You should work at 9:00-9:30 in the morning from Monday to Thursday. You can call Miss Zhu at 89561424. Join us! We are waiting for you!
1. How many students does the radio station want?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．89561423 | B．89561424 | C．89561425 | D．89561426 |
| A．Mondays | B．Wednesdays | C．Thursdays | D．Fridays |
6 . Nowadays, everyone seems to hope to go into space and live on new planets. Instead of depending on another pre-existing planet, could we make a new planet by ourselves?
First of all, if we were to live on it, we should find a good place in space to put the new planet. We would want it to be in a habitable zone, which means the planet should be at the right distance from its star to make sure there would be perfect temperatures and most importantly, liquid water.
We’d also need the right materials to make the planet. Our Earth is made up of many different elements (元素). If we made our own new planet, we’d probably want it to have similar elements and a similar structure (结构). We’d also want enough water to form some oceans.
But even if we get all of the materials, creating a new planet like Earth could have many troubles. It might be something more like a huge space station. It would be pretty expensive if we wanted it to be super big.
We would probably also need a lot of food because there is going to be many scientists and astronauts out in space working on this project!
According to NASA, each astronaut uses about 0.83 kilograms of food per meal, including 0.12 kilograms of packaging (包装) material. Without the weight of the packaging material, we’d need about 780 kilograms of food just to feed one astronaut for a year.
Putting all these together could make it possible to make our own planet one day! In fact, creating a new planet would probably require a very modern technology and there would be tons of other things to think about. And if this is possible, it won’t likely happen within a very long time.
1. To create a new planet, which of the following should we first do?| A．To collect materials similar to Earth. | B．To prepare plenty of food for astronauts to eat. |
| C．To design its inner structure. | D．To find a proper place to set it. |
| A．About 0.12 kilograms. | B．About 0.71 kilograms. |
| C．About 0.83 kilograms. | D．About 0.95 kilograms. |
| A．It is a waste of time and money. |
| B．It may be a dangerous thing for humans. |
| C．It is impossible to come true in the near future. |
| D．It should be one of NASA’s next plans. |
7 . If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974)
The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. The book is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer and folk artist have something for everyone.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878)
Most critics regard it as one of the most typical literary love stories. The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” This one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1943)
It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him so upset. It’s one of the most appealing short books we’ve ever read and also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world.
The Shining by Stephen King (1977)
The master of mystery must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you will find it here. Horror fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.
1. In which book can we read about unfortunate lovers?| A．Anna Karenina. | B．The Shining. |
| C．The Little Prince. | D．Where the Sidewalk Ends. |
| A．Shel Silverstein. | B．Stephen King. |
| C．Antoine de Saint-Exupery. | D．Leo Tolstoy. |
| A．They are both novels. |
| B．They are both for children. |
| C．They are both about adults. |
| D．They were both written in the 1970s. |
8 .
Charles Darwin |
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| Personal information: Date of birth: 12 February 1809 Date of death: 19 April 1882 Nationality: English Education: Edinburgh University, Cambridge University | |
| Achievements: He put forward the theory of evolution by natural selection and published On the Origin of Species in 1859. | |
| Influence: His theory of evolution by natural selection has greatly influenced the development of biology. | |
| Interesting fact: Darwin was such a scientific man that before he made up his mind to get married, he made a careful list of the advantages and disadvantages of marriage. | |
| A．Germany. | B．Britain. | C．America. | D．France. |
| A．In Feb. 1809. | B．In April 1809. | C．In April 1882. | D．In Feb. 1882. |
| A．The Origin of Species. |
| B．The advantages of marriage. |
| C．The development of biology. |
| D．The theory of evolution by natural selection. |
9 . The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals.
Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals. Plan your workouts for the week and mark them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day.
Exercise early.
Keep moving.
Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activities reduces the risk of heart disease risk factors. Small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating.
Think out of the box.
The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity.
| A．Plan ahead |
| B．Plan out your route before you go |
| C．Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips |
| D．Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health |
| E．Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations |
| F．Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair |
| G．Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout |
10 . Location
St Helena is one of the remotest islands on Earth. The subtropical (亚热带的) British Overseas Territory sits in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, 1,200 miles from the west coast of Africa and 1,800 miles from the east coast of South America.
Size Population
St Helena is only 16 km long and 9 km wide and the population is 5,000. This is 1/3 the size of the Isle of Wight, and the same size as Disney World Orlando. This is also the same size as San Francisco-yet the island has just 0.5% of San Francisco’s population. With an extremely low-crime community, you can freely explore the island’s natural and built attractions in peace.
Climate
As a subtropical island, St Helena’s temperature is 15-28℃ all year round. While the four seasons are not recognized on St Helena, the “cooler months” are generally June to September and the “hotter months” are December to March. St Helena is free from extreme weather events, with even thunderstorms only occurring perhaps once a decade.
Accessibility
Until 2017, St Helena did not have an airport and was only accessible by sea. Reaching the island meant a five-day ship voyage from Cape Town, South Africa. However, since October 2017, the island’s first and only airport has enabled passengers to reach the island in just a six-hour flight.
1. In what aspect are St Helena and San Francisco alike?| A．Climate. | B．Population. | C．Crime rate. | D．Area. |
| A．Tropical. | B．Mild. | C．Dry. | D．Extreme. |
| A．By plane. | B．By car. | C．By ship. | D．By train. |
