1 . In the dining hall
Max: Hi, Amy! How’s it going?
Amy: Great. How about you?
Max: I’m good. Let’s go and sit down.
Amy: What do you think about senior high school?
Max: So far, so good, Amy. I’ve had maths and English this morning. The maths class is getting more difficult but it’s really interesting. It’s my favourite class so far. How about you?
Amy: I think science is more fun. Chemistry’s my favourite.
1. What is Max’s favorite subject?
A.Maths. | B.English. | C.Science. | D.Chemistry. |
A.Difficult. | B.Easy. | C.Boring. | D.Interesting. |
Adam: Hi, Julie! I’d like to, but I’m not sure which one.
Julie: I think I will join the Ballet Club. It’s always been my dream to be a dancer, and ballet has such beautiful movements.
Adam:Oh, wow, dancing’s not for me ---I’ve got two left feet! Mr Brown told me about the Nature Club. They watch biology lectures and grow plants in a greenhouse. I like animals, but I’m not so interested in plants.
Julie: Did you hear about the Cartoon Club?
Adam:Yes, I love cartoons! But what do they do in the club? Watch cartoons?
Julie: No, they write stories and draw cartoons.
Adam: Oh, no. I’m not good at drawing. Besides, I’d like to do something outdoors.
Julie: Max is in the Volunteer Club. He says that they mostly help clean up parks and give directions to visitors. Why not talk to him?
1. Adam says that he dislikes ________ but he is interested in _________.
A.stories, cartoons | B.animals, plants |
C.Plants, animals | D.cartoons, stories |
A.Nature Club | B.volunteer Club |
C.Cartoon Club | D.Ballet Club |
A.He is inflexible. | B.He has no right foot. |
C.He is good at dancing. | D.He has two left feet. |
3 . In the adviser’s room
Amy:Good morning, Ms. Li.
Ms. Li:Morning, Amy. How are you doing?
Amy:Very well, thank you. Ms. Li, I want to be a teacher in the future, so what courses do you think I should choose?
Ms. Li:Oh, interesting! Well, first of all, I think a language course like Chinese would be helpful to you. And there are some other courses...
1. What does Amy want to be in the future?
A.An engineer | B.A designer. | C.A teacher. | D.doctor |
A.English | B.IT. | C.Art. | D.Chinese |
4 . The sharing economy is a trend that has been growing in recent years. This economy is based on sharing resources, such as cars, homes, and even clothing, rather than owning them outright. Some popular examples of the sharing economy include Uber, Airbnb, and Lyft.
The sharing economy has several potential benefits. For one, it can help reduce waste and increase sustainability(可持续性), as resources are being used more efficiently. Additionally, it can help provide more affordable options for consumers, as well as create new sources of income for people who may not have had access to traditional job opportunities.
However, there are also potential drawbacks to the sharing economy. Many of the workers in the sharing economy are considered independent contractors, which means they are not entitled to the same benefits and protections as traditional employees. Additionally, there have been concerns about safety and insurance coverage for both the workers and consumers using these services.
1. What is the sharing economy?A.An economy based on owning resources outright. |
B.An economy based on sharing resources. |
C.An economy based on consuming more resources. |
D.An economy based on throwing away resources. |
A.It can create more waste and reduce sustainability. |
B.It can create more expensive options for consumers. |
C.It can provide affordable options for consumers and create new sources of income. |
D.It can reduce job opportunities. |
A.Private car ownership, traditional hotels, and taxis. |
B.Public transportation, traditional hotels, and taxis. |
C.Uber, Airbnb, and Lyft. |
D.Uber, private car ownership, and public transportation. |
A.It can create more traditional job opportunities. |
B.It can eliminate traditional job opportunities. |
C.It can provide new sources of income. |
D.It can reduce job opportunities. |
5 . Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易账户) where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7-that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
●No account keeping fees!
You’re not millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
●Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month.
●Convenient
Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet ...You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
●Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
1. The Winners Club is a bank account intended for________.A.parents | B.teenagers | C.winners | D.adults |
A.encourage spending | B.are free to all teenagers |
C.are full of adventure stories | D.help to make more of your money |
A.be an Internet user |
B.be permitted by your parent |
C.have a big sum of money |
D.be in your twenties |
6 . How do you spend your spare time? There will be different answers to it. Most people in Poland(波兰) have their own ways of spending free time. Sometimes they just want to have a rest, but they try to do something more pleasant most of the time. They have many different hobbies, which help them to get away from their everyday problems and spend their free time happily.
Many Polish(波兰的) people like travelling. They look for new places that they have never been to and add new and exciting experiences to their journey. Some of them like to climb mountains, others like to go to the sea or a lake to swim, because these can make them get exercise and are good for their health.
Many Polish people also like to watch sports in their free time. They are usually crazy about football, and football is regarded as the Polish national sport. Many football fans may support a certain team, so they go to watch every match of the team they support, and they buy many things that have any relation with the team. Watching a sport and doing it are both good ways to relax.
In addition, doctors say that doing sports is very good for the health. Many people in town, especially young men, often go to the gym to attend the exercise classes to keep fit.
Besides these ways, Polish people have many other ways to spend their free time. And they really enjoy their free time.
1. Polish people have many different hobbies in order to ________.A.solve their daily problems | B.finish all their work |
C.make some friends | D.relax themselves in their spare time |
A.Because they hate travelling. | B.Because they can get exercise from it. |
C.Because they can find a new place. | D.Because it is comfortable and funny. |
A.Playing football. | B.Climbing mountains. |
C.Skating. | D.Swimming. |
7 . While English is getting more important in our schools, Chinese has become popular among foreign kids. But Chinese can be more difficult to learn. At least 16-year-old Piao Chenglong thinks so. “English is easier for me. Chinese characters (汉字) have too many strokes (笔画),” said Piao. “But I want to learn it. I want to study at Beijing University when I grow up.” Piao is from Korea. He came to China in 2008.
In Korea, there are more than 300, 000 Chinese learners like Piao. Some Korean students begin to learn to write the language on their first day at school. To help students learn Chinese, Korea holds speaking competitions for high school students every year.
Chinese isn’t just popular in Korea. People from all the world want to learn it. The Ministry of Education of China says that nearly 130 million people from 85 countries are learning Chinese. This number will be increasing to 800 million in the coming years.
In America, Chinese is the second most popular foreign language after Spanish. Some American middle schools have Chinese classes. Students learn to make jiaozi and tie Chinese knots (中国结). Some even try to write and draw in the Chinese way!
People want to learn Chinese because China is becoming such an important country. Foreign countries want to understand China better to help them with business. The Chinese government is also helping the world learn Chinese. It has sent more than 200 Chinese teachers to more than 60 countries in the world. Many more Confucius Institutes (孔子学院) will be set up in the world. These institutes will teach Chinese to foreign students.
1. Which of the following is the topic sentence for the text?A.Chinese has become popular among foreign kids. |
B.Chinese can be more difficult to learn. |
C.In America, Chinese is the second most popular foreign language after Spanish. |
D.Students learn to make jiaozi and tie Chinese knots. |
A.China. | B.America. | C.Korea. | D.Spain. |
A.making jiaozi |
B.writing and drawing in the Chinese way |
C.tying Chinese knots |
D.singing Chinese songs |
A.Because Chinese is getting more important in their schools. |
B.Because Chinese characters have too many strokes. |
C.Because the number of people learning Chinese will be 800 million. |
D.Because China is becoming more and more important in the world. |
8 . BBC Cymru Wales Tours
Step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios at 3 Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FT.
Ever wondered how sound effects are added to your favourite podcasts (播客)? Or what it’s like to read the news? Join our friendly guides for an unusual tour of BBC Cymru Wales. Visit our television and radio studios to discover the secrets of making BBC programmes.
On your journey you will:
·Visit one of the largest BBC newsrooms, packed with cutting-edge (领先的) technology including AR, VR and robotic cameras.
·Take a glance at TV galleries and other broadcast facilities.
Information
Each walking tour will last approximately 90 minutes. As a live and working broadcast centre, no two tours are the same, so every visit will be unique.
For group bookings, or for specific access requirements, please call 029 2087 8444.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tours are only suitable for children over 7 years.
All adult visitors attending tours must bring photo ID. Large bags and shopping bags are not allowed on the tour.
Bags will be searched, so to avoid delays we recommend visitors not bring large bags or unnecessary items.
Ticket prices:
Adult: £13.00
Family ticket (1 adult and up to 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children): £38.00
Student| Under 26: £10.00
Disabled person | Over 65: £12.00
Group 10+ tickets—Adults: £12.00
Group 10+ ticket—Students | Under 26: £9.00
Group 10+ tickets—Disabled people | Over 65: £11.00
1. What can visitors do at BBC Cymru Wales Tours?A.Make BBC news programmes. | B.Admire gallery artworks. |
C.Experience advanced technology. | D.Visit BBC’s smallest newsroom. |
A.The tours are mostly the same. |
B.Every tour lasts about an hour and a half. |
C.The tours are designed for kids under 7. |
D.The tours allow visitors to carry big bags. |
A.£ 260.00. | B.£ 240.00. | C.£ 200.00. | D.£ l80.00. |
9 . Here are just a few of the new attractions in some of our favourite places that we’re looking forward to visiting across the world.
A fairy tale (童话) first
The first stages of the H.C. Andersen House in Odense, Denmark — the hometown of the famous fairy tale writer — have opened. The museum offers a completely total experience of attractive indoor and outdoor spaces. The site will also soon be home to a kid’s space where more fairy tales will be brought to life. hcandersenshus.dk
A floating (漂浮的) flower garden
TeamLab Planets TOKYO in Toyosu, Tokyo, has shown a new Garden Area with two garden artworks. One of them invites you to get close to 13,000 live orchids (兰花). Visitors will find themselves walking through water and floating as they become one artwork with the flowers. planets.teamlab.art
Sunken (沉没的) city
Dubai landmarks haven’t just gone high, they’ve gone deep! The world’s deepest dive (潜水) pool, Deep Dive Dubai, is the latest record-breaking attraction. More than 60 metres deep, the too-cool pool includes an underwater sunken city for divers to explore on their own or with a guide. Whether you’ve never dived before or you’re an experienced diver, those aged 10 and over are welcomed. deepdivedubai.com
New York’s newest island
Park life just got a little more interesting in New York. Little Island @Pier55 is a human-built island park next to the Hudson River Park. The new public space is unlike any other in the Big Apple: visitors can take in views of the Hudson River and New York City, along with music, dance and other performances in its 687-seat theatre. littleisland.org
1. Which of the following websites may a flower lover visit?A.hcandersenshus.dk. | B.planets.teamlab.art. |
C.deepdivedubai.com. | D.littleisland.org. |
A.It has set a new record. | B.It is open to adults alone. |
C.It is designed for new divers. | D.It doesn’t allow divers to explore by themselves. |
A.Visit a museum. | B.Buy some artworks. |
C.Enjoy performances. | D.Learn the history of New York. |
10 . The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California. So we get the photo but kind of lose the memory.
Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo-how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However, taking photos can help memory when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has the opposite. When people take the time to take clear pictures, memories become strengthened.
Another advantage is that we recall moments more exactly with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A.To introduce the topic. | B.To make us recall similar experience. |
C.To show the interest in taking photos. | D.To call on readers not to take photos. |
A.Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize. |
B.Photos are more detailed than memories. |
C.People depend more on photos to remember than their brains. |
D.Many sources influence people’s memories during photo-taking |
A.When taking photos is better. | B.When distraction is likely to happen. |
C.How to stay focused while taking photos. | D.How to use photo-taking to memorize better. |
A.Photography Does Help to Memories |
B.Remember the Moment and Take Photos Properly |
C.Too Many Photos Taken Result in Poor Memories |
D.The Fewer Photos We Take, the Better We Will Remember |