1 . The Best Places to Camp in Olympic National Park

With more than 2.5 million visitors annually, Olympic National Park is one of the most popular parks in the US. If you’re looking for breathtaking views, these are the best places to camp inside Olympic National Park.

Campground	Brief Introduction	Cost
Deer Park	Tent-only. 14 campsites are available on a first come, first served basis from June through mid-October.	$15/night
Staircase	49 campsites. The location is open through the whole year. Some of its facilities are only available during the summer.	$24/night
Kalaloch	With its 170 campsites, Kalaloch is the largest and most popular campground in the entire park. It is recreational, vehicle-friendly.	$24/night
Dosewallips	Dosewallips features roughly 30 campsites, none of which can be reserved ahead of time. It is accessible throughout the year.	Free

Things to Know Before You Go
●Bring a B ear Canister (防熊罐): The park is filled with all kinds of wildlife that are more than willing to help themselves to your food. Bring a bear canister to keep your supplies safe.
●Firewood: Some campgrounds have firewood for sale, but visitors are allowed to collect kindling (引火物) in locations where that isn’t the case.
●Group Camping Sites: The park offers large-group camping sites in Kalaloch. The reservation may require a phone call to complete and has different pricing models. Visit the website for more information.
●Reservation Fees: All fees for the various campsites are payable by credit card only. No cash is accepted. Be sure to have a card with you if you are not making a reservation online ahead of time.
1. What do Staircase and Dosewallips have in common?

A．They charge the most.	B．They welcome tents only.
C．They are open year-round.	D．They need a reservation.

2. Which campground is suitable for campers in large groups?

A．Staircase.	B．Kalaloch.
C．Dosewallips.	D．Deer Park.

3. Which of the following is banned in the campgrounds?

A．Making a fire.	B．Feeding wild animals.
C．Paying in cash.	D．Bringing some firewood.

2 . Malaysia is a popular travel destination. Here are some best places to visit in Malaysia 2024.

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia. Things to do in Kuala Lumpur include a trip to the world famous Petronas Towers, taking a trip to the ancient Hindu temple at the Batu Caves, sampling some of the most amazing street food, visiting markets and much more.

Getting to Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur has two major airports — KLIA and KLIA2. It is also well connected to the rest of Malaysia by bus and train.

Langkawi

Langkawi is actually an archipelago (群岛) but the main island offers a range of different locations to visit and stay. Pantai Cenang is one of the most popular beach destinations and home to Underwater World.

Getting to Langkawi: The best way to get to Langkawi is to fly.

Penang

There’s a multicultural mix of influences and plenty of beaches, interesting architecture and affordable resort style accommodation. It’s also one of the best places in Malaysia to eat, offering some of the best cheap food.

Penang is home to important and culturally significant temples like Lok Si Temple, as well as the historic George Town.

Getting to Penang: You can get to Penang by train, bus or plane.

Bukit Merah

Located just outside of Taiping, the town is surrounded by a lake. The town is home to another sustainable attraction, the EcoPark — an enclosure home to many native and rare animals.

Getting to Bukit Merah: The best way to get there is to drive from Taiping. There are also buses. It’s also possible to day trip here from Penang.

1. What can you do in Kuala Lumpur?

A．Tour the EcoPark.

B．Visit Petronas Towers.

C．Enjoy Underwater World.

D．Experience life in George Town.

2. What is the best way to Langkawi?

A．By car.

B．By plane.

C．By train.

D．By bus.

3. Where can you see rare animals?

A．In Penang.	B．In Langkawi.
C．In Bukit Merah.	D．In Kuala Lumpur.

3 . In America, if you see a group of students wearing crazy hats or summer T-shirts in the middle of winter, don’t be surprised. They may be celebrating their School Spirit Week (校园精神周).

The School Spirit Week is a time for students to show their pride in their school. This is not a break, but the festival. It can be held during any week of the year. The celebration works with students of all ages, from elementary to high School, as long as you keep the themes (主题) simple for the younger kids.

Spirit weeks often have a central theme that is followed throughout the week. During the week, students wear school colors and decorate the classrooms. Every day, there is a different theme. This is also students’ favorite part. They take part in different competitions and have fun together.

Spirit weeks often encourage students to wear fun and fashion clothes, with different outfits for each day of the week. Monday might be funny hat day, followed by Tuesday’s Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesday’s silly T-shirt day. Thursday could be pajama (睡衣) day, followed by Friday’s school color day.

There are also lots of other activities which the students can take part in on School Spirit Weeks. Do you like to have School Spirit Weeks?

1. Students ______ in their school by holding the School Spirit Week.

A．show their pride	B．hang out with parents
C．study hard	D．clean up the classrooms

2. The School Spirit Week is held ______.

A．in any week in winter	B．in any day in winter
C．in any week of the year	D．in any day of the year

3. Spirit weeks often have a central theme that is followed ______.

A．throughout the week	B．before the week
C．after the week	D．on the weekend

4. The underlined word “outfits” in paragraph 4 may mean ______.

A．parties

B．clothes

C．foods

D．glasses

5. Which is NOT true about the School Spirit Week in the passage?

A．There are different competitions for students.

B．There are lots of activities for students.

C．Students can wear crazy clothes.

D．Students can rest at home for a week.

4 . You may have wondered why there are fish tanks (鱼缸) at many doctor’s and dentist’s offices. Actually these medical professionals are trying to keep their working areas less stressful (有压力的) with the help of fish tanks. Because of the soft bubbling (冒泡声) from the fish tanks, their patients are expected to feel less nervous or worried when staying there.

The sound of running water can make people feel relaxed. For this reason, places where water keeps running are often considered good choices for people to have deep thoughts and stay relaxed in mind. Even a small tabletop fountain (喷泉) can make a workspace more relaxing. Unlike loud noises, repeated natural sounds remind that everything is OK. “These slow but soft sounds are just the ones that bring us no harm,” said Orfeu Buxton, a professor at Pennsylvania State University. “It seems like they are saying, ‘Don’t worry; don’t worry; don’t worry.’”

Besides bringing a sense of peace to your indoor space, a fountain can also prevent noises from coming inside. I recently had a small indoor fountain for my workspace. I enjoy the fountain even when I’m not working at home.

If you want to have an indoor fountain too, there are plenty of wonderful ones on sale, which may cost you a lot. You can try making one yourself, using some inexpensive materials, like I did. And you will always keep it around — 1,000 doctor’s offices can’t be wrong about the relaxing effects of running water.

1. From the first paragraph, we can learn that ________.

A．bubbling from fish tanks is a little bit noise

B．bubbling from fish tanks makes patients less worried

C．doctors like to collect the fish tanks in their offices

D．patients feel relaxed when they see a doctor

2. According to the passage, Mr. Li feels nervous and worried, he should go to ________.

A．a public library	B．a science museum
C．a shopping center	D．a forest river

3. The underlined word “they” refers to “________”.

A．fountains	B．noises
C．running water	D．repeated natural sounds

4. What do we know about the writer’s fountain?

A．It cost the writer a lot of money.	B．It was made by the writer himself.
C．The writer bought it from a store	D．The writer doesn’t like it anymore.

5 . Do you think you need to shout at yourself to force yourself to finish your homework? If so, think again.    1     Research shows that practicing self-compassion (自我关怀) improves our mental and physical well-being and supports long-term success.

Self-compassion is the practice of being kind and supportive to ourselves. The opposite is being self-critical and mean to ourselves when we make a mistake.     2     These negative responses are related to depression, stress and reduced quality of life.

A 2017 study found people who practice self-compassion tend to handle stress better. Their bodies have less of a stress response when, for example, they meet with difficulties at work or school.     3     Let’s say they do poorly on a geometry test. Self-compassion helps them use the experience to make changes going forward, like seeking out a math tutor.

    4     We can start with mindfulness. First of all, practice observing our thoughts — are they understanding or critical? Don’t judge ourselves too severely then. Rather than getting caught up in how we could have done better, forgive ourselves and think about what to change while remaining respectful, and loving to ourselves.     5     We can read a novel, play a musical instrument or kick around a soccer ball with friends.

With practice, we can learn to treat ourselves with kindness and unconditional love — not tough love.

A．So how do we develop self-compassion?

B．It may be more effective to be kind to yourself.

C．It includes letting go of your strict self-criticism.

D．Mindfulness is the key to practicing self-compassion.

E．But this approach does not make us feel or perform better.

F．They have more confidence to look for areas where they can improve.

G．Also, show ourselves kindness in ways that nourish (滋养) our spirit and body.

6 . With the rise of social media and the increasing number of online platforms, businesses have too many options when it comes to promoting their products or services. We will compare some of the top online advertising platforms and help you determine which one is right for you.

Google Ads: The Powerhouse of Online Advertising

When it comes to online advertising, Google Ads is undoubtedly the most powerful and widely used platform with its mighty targeting options. Businesses can target specific keywords, demographics (人口统计), locations, and even custom audiences based on their website visitors or customer lists. This level of precision ensures precise ads reaching.

Facebook Ads: Targeting Your Audience with Accuracy

Facebook Ads offers businesses various ad formats such as image ads, video ads, audio-visual ads, and more to engage with their target audience effectively. One significant advantage Facebook Ads have over other platforms is its advanced targeting abilities. With Facebook’s large user data, businesses can target their ads based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and even life events. This level of accuracy allows you to tailor your ads to specific audience divisions and increase the chances of transformation.

LinkedIn Ads: Connecting with Professionals

If your business operates in the B2B space or targets professionals and decision-makers, LinkedIn Ads is an excellent platform to consider. One of the key advantages of using LinkedIn Ads is its professional targeting options, including job titles, industries, company size, and even specific companies. This high level of precision ensures that your ads are viewed by related professionals who are more likely to be interested in your products or services.

YouTube Ads: Engaging Your Audience through Video

Video advertising has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its ability to draw users’ attention effectively. One major advantage of YouTube Ads is its widespread reach. With over 2 billion logged-in monthly users spending an average of 40 minutes on the platform, YouTube offers advertisers access to a large global audience.

1. What key feature sets Facebook Ads apart from other platforms?

A．Comprehensive user data.

B．Advanced targeting capabilities.

C．Professional targeting options.

D．Widespread audience reach.

2. Which platform would you choose if you are targeting professionals?

A．LinkedIn Ads.	B．YouTube Ads.
C．Google Ads.	D．Facebook Ads.

3. What is the purpose of the passage.

A．To promote advertising websites to schools.

B．To introduce different advertising companies.

C．To help businesses select advertising platforms.

D．To analyze the pros and cons of online advertising.

7 . Do you know the Monkey Buffet Festival in Thailand? It is on the last Sunday of November. It is a great day for monkeys in Thailand. The festival has a history of 35 years. People there think monkeys can bring good luck to them. So, to thank monkeys, they have this special festival.

On that day every year, people put lots of fruit, vegetables, cakes and even drinks on the tables outside. They are all for monkeys. Many people come to see the monkeys on that day.

During the festival, there are a lot of interesting activities about monkeys. Young people always dress like monkeys and they sing and dance and play some music on the street.

Monkeys always live in groups. Most of them live in the trees. They are good at running and jumping. They eat fruit, vegetables, plants and birds’ eggs. Monkeys are clever. Do you think so?

1. When is the festival in Thailand?

A．In September.

B．In October.

C．In November.

D．In December.

2. Why do people have the festival for the monkeys?

A．Because they think monkeys are cute.

B．Because they think monkeys are clever.

C．Because they think monkeys can work for them.

D．Because they think monkeys can bring good luck.

3. What do young people always do on that day?

A．Sing and dance.	B．Eat all kinds of delicious food.
C．Play with monkeys.	D．Run and jump.

4. Which of the four kinds of food don’t monkeys eat?

A．Eggs.

B．Beef.

C．Bananas.

D．Apples.

5. What is the best title (标题) for the passage?

A．Monkeys in Thailand	B．Monkeys’ Favorite Food
C．The Festival for Monkeys	D．Monkeys Are Cute Animals

8 . Colors can affect (影响) our feelings. Blue is a calm (冷静的) color. If you are feeling nervous (紧张), you can wear blue clothes or stay in a blue room. Blue is also the color of sadness. When someone says he’s feeling blue, he means he is sad.

White can also make you feel calm. So you can wear white too if you are nervous. And white often means a new beginning.

Green is the color of nature. It can give us more energy when we are feeling tired.

Some colors can make you feel warm. In cold areas, people usually use warm colors in their homes, like orange and yellow. Yellow is also the color of wisdom. Some people prefer this color when they study for exams. For example, they may use yellow school things.

Red is one of the strong colors. It often makes us feel active. But this color can also mean danger. So it is often used in stop signs (停车标志) and lights.

1. Which may be NOT good for you if you are nervous?

A．Wear white clothes.	B．Wear blue clothes.
C．Stay in a red room.	D．Stay in a blue room.

2. If you are sad, you can say “______”

A．I like blue.	B．I’m feeling white.
C．I like white.	D．I’m feeling blue.

3. What colors can make you feel warm?

A．Yellow and blue.	B．Yellow and orange.
C．White and green.	D．Blue and white.

4. The word “wisdom” means _____ in Chinese.

A．智慧

B．消极

C．愉快

D．正义

5. Which is TRUE?

A．White can make us feel tired.	B．Red is often used in stop signs.
C．Orange can mean danger sometimes.	D．Green symbolizes a new beginning.

9 . What do you do during the Spring Festival? Here is something about two students.

He Jian is thirteen years old. He lives with his parents in the city. He likes traditional Chinese festivals and the Spring Festival is his favorite. During the Spring Festival, he often visits his grandparents by bus. They live in a small village and they love He Jian very much. Every time He Jian gets to the village, his grandparents always get many traditional food ready, such as jiaozi and Niangao. He Jian likes niangao very much. This year he also met his cousin Ma Bin in his grandparents’ home. They were happy to play winter games.

Zheng Min is in Grade 7 and she’s twelve years old. She lives in Shanghai with her parents and grandparents. Her grandparents were teachers and collected many stories about the city. They often tell them to Zheng Min when she is free. During the Spring Festival this year, Zheng Min heard some stories about food in Shanghai when she ate out with her parents and grandparents. She wrote them on the computer and sent an email to her friend in New York.

1. How old is He Jian?

A．11

B．12

C．13

D．14

2. How does He Jian often visit his grandparents?

A．By bus.

B．By train.

C．By plane.

D．By bike.

3. During the spring festival this year, He Jian meet his _________ Ma Bin.

A．classmate

B．cousin

C．uncle

D．teacher

4. What does the underlined word “them” refer to?

A．Zheng Min’s parents.

B．Zheng Min’s grandparents.

C．The Chinese festivals.

D．The stories about Shanghai.

5. which of the following is TRUE about Zheng Min?

A．Her favorite food is niangao.

B．Her parents are teachers in Shanghai.

C．She lives with her parents and grandparents.

D．She called her friend in New York during the Spring Festival this year.

10 . “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man,” Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” Here are some places Hemingway frequented in Paris.

Harry’s New York Bar

One of the bars Hemingway frequented was Harry’s New York Bar. Sitting on Paris’ Right Bank near the Paris Opera, the bar opened in 1911 and served as a meeting place for foreigners in the city. The bar was originally in New York. Its owner, Tod Sloan, had it shipped across the Atlantic to Paris. The “Harry’s” in the name came from a waiter who bought it from Sloan in 1923. Harry’s is the birthplace of a number of famous drinks, from Paris 75 to Sidecar.

Address: 5 rue Daunou, 75002

Les Deux Magot

It was once the meeting place for famous writers in Paris, including Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Hemingway also frequented the café, and even used it as a setting for his novel The Sun Also Rises.

Address: 6 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006

La Closerie des Lilas

Hemingway wrote most of The Sun Also Rises here. La Closerie des Lilas was also the first place where Hemingway read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby.

Address: 171 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015

Jardin du Luxembourg

When his family ran out of money, Hemingway would sometimes hunt pigeons (鸽子) in Jardin du Luxembourg. Having broken their necks, he would hide them in his son’s clothes. You don’t have to hunt pigeons to explore and experience the natural beauty of the second largest park in Paris, however.

Address: 6 Arrondissement, 75006

1. What can we know about Harry’s New York Bar?

A．It is in New York City.	B．It is on Paris’ Left Bank.
C．It was opened in 1923.	D．It is the birthplace of Sidecar.

2. Which place is used as a background for The Sun Also Rises?

A．5 rue Daunou, 75002.	B．6 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006.
C．6 Arrondissement, 75006.	D．171 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015.

3. Why did Hemingway hunt pigeons in Jardin du Luxembourg?

A．He could not afford to buy meat.	B．He gave them to his son as pets.
C．He really enjoyed illegal hunting.	D．He particularly loved pigeon meat.