1 . Day tour from Edinburgh

Start our journey in Edinburgh at 8:30am and travel north to South Queensferry Forth Bridges Viewpoint to get a great view of one of Scotland’s greatest man-made landmarks, the Forth Rail Bridge.

You then travel the short distance to Blackness Castle. It’s an impressive castle that’s known as the ‘ship that never sailed’ because it resembles a giant stone boat. Stand in awe of the formidable fortress — this was not only a noble residence but also a stronghold built for war. Climb the towers and curtain wall for sweeping views of the Firth of Forth and its rail and road bridges. Your next stop is Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified since ancient times. You then travel the short distance to the National Wallace Monument. It is one of Scotland’s most celebrated landmarks. The stunning 67 metre tower is instantly recognisable, and attracts more than 100,000 visitors every year. The NationalWallace Monument is a tower standing on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero.Your final stop of the day is Linlithgow Palace. Here you have time to walk by the loch for about an hour. Explore the magnificent ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow Palace was built and added to over two centuries by the Stewart kings, resulting in a superb Renaissance residence.

From here, it’s a short drive back to Edinburgh at about 6:30 pm.       

Kids friendly (0+ age)

You have more free time for sightseeing compared to similar bus tours.

Small group tour with a maximum of 4 passengers.

Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver/guide on this small group tour.

1. Which is the third stop of the travel?

A．The Forth Rail Bridge.	B．Blackness Castle.
C．Stirling Castle.	D．Linlithgow Palace.

2. How long does the travel last?

A．4 hours.

B．7 hours.

C．10 hours.

D．12 hours.

3. What does the day route focus on?

A．Art & music.	B．Architecture.
C．Galleries & museums.	D．Bike & mountain bike.

2 . We know it can be hard to put your phone to bed before you sleep. However, if you’re trying to improve your sleep, you really should ditch your phone at least an hour before bedtime. Luckily, our experts can help.

Scientific evidence suggests that the blue light emitted from your phone, tablet, computer, and TV suppresses (抑制) your body’s production of melatonin, a hormone (荷尔蒙) that plays an important role in your sleep cycle. Melatonin release in the evening helps you relax before bedtime. A 2013 study that analyzed technology use and sleep patterns with data from a National Sleep Foundation poll found that using devices like phones was tied to more sleep disruption than electronics that aren’t interactive.

Many of us use the excuse that our mobile devices serve as our wake-up calls, or keep them nearby to use meditation apps. If you want to use your phone as an alarm, consider setting it a couple of hours before you turn in for the night, and then setting the phone itself to bedtime mode for the rest of the evening.

Here’s another groundbreaking idea: You could get a real alarm clock. After reviewing them at Reviewed, we recommend the Sharp Dream Caster. Not only is it easy to set a wake-up time, the clock includes white noises and rain noises to help you sleep, plus a number of volume settings to pick what works best for you.

But an alarm clock won’t help you avoid doom-scrolling through social media. Take things a step further by avoiding using electronic devices. You can try reading a book (one made of paper), taking a bath or drinking a cup of chamomile tea.

Finally, if you want to keep up your meditation practice screen-free, consider the Morphée. It looks like a little music box and comes with a variety of breathing exercises and soundscapes to help you get to sleep.

1. What does the underlined word “ditch” in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Set aside.

B．Pick up.

C．Show off.

D．Turn to.

2. What may be caused by the suppression of melatonin?

A．Relaxing yourself before bedtime.

B．Sleeping less than you normally would.

C．Adapting to your sleep cycle more easily.

D．Reducing the pressure from screen use.

3. Why is the Sharp Dream Caster recommended?

A．It is sold at a lower price.	B．It can predict a heavy rain.
C．It is controlled by cellphone.	D．It helps put your eyes together.

4. What is suggested for better sleep according to paragraph 5?

A．Making the best of the eco-friendly products.

B．Making a change according to circumstances.

C．Establishing a bedtime routine without electronics.

D．Keeping a consistent bedtime and wake-up time.

3 . Tales of the homework-burdened American students have become common, but are these stories the exception or the rule.

The National Education Association recommends that homework time increase by ten minutes per year in school. For example, a third grader would have 30 minutes of homework, while a seventh grader would have 70 minutes. Studies have found that schools tend to follow these guidelines.

A study out of the University of Michigan found that students aged six to eight spend 29 minutes doing homework per night while 9- to-12-year-old students spend 50 minutes doing homework. For high school students, they spend an average of 6. 8 hours on homework outside of school per week.

To be more specific, 45 percent of students in grades three to 12 spend more than an hour a night doing homework, including the six percent of students who report spending more than three hours a night on their homework. The study also found that 70 percent of students in grades three to 12 had at least one homework assignment in math each day. 62 percent had at least one homework assignment in a language class (English. reading, spelling, or creative writing courses) every two days and 42 percent had at least one in a science class each week.

Regardless of how much homework kids are actually doing every night, most parents and teachers are happy with the way things are; 60 percent of parents think that their children have the “right amount of homework”, and 73 percent of teachers think their school assigns the right amount of homework.

Students, however, are not necessarily on board: 30 percent of students in grades seven through 12 and 28 percent of students in grades three through six report being “very often/often” stressed out by their homework.

1. How much time are ninth graders recommended to spend on their daily homework?

A．30 minutes.

B．50 minutes.

C．70 minutes.

D．90 minutes.

2. What are the statistics in paragraph 3 about?

A．The actual amount of homework for different subjects.

B．The unbalanced homework burdens in different schools.

C．The recommended daily homework for different students.

D．The average time different graders spend on daily homework.

3. Which subject has daily homework?

A．Language.

B．Art.

C．Math.

D．Science.

4. What can be inferred about the amount of homework in the US?

A．The majority of students feel stressed out.

B．It might be reduced just for some students.

C．The government guidelines are not scientific.

D．Most parents and teachers are unhappy with it.

4 . Check out 4 strange-but-true attractions in America

Bubblegum Alley

SAN LUIS OBISPO. CALIFORNIA

Bubblegum Alley is covered from top to bottom with chewed gum, a tradition that was started mysteriously by the locals in the 1950s. Some artists even created images of funny faces and the American flag. Unhappy community members had the “masterpiece” removed twice. But the clean-up didn’t stick, and soon more gum appeared. Now the alley has more than two million pieces of gum on it.

Giant Penguin

CUT BANK, MONTANA

Bundle up when you visit this statue, because temperatures here can get as low as 47 degrees below zero. As a nod to the frosty conditions, a local businessman built the 27-foot-tall penguin out of 10 000 pounds of concrete. The creator left for warmer weather, but the statue- seven times the height of a real emperor penguin-still stands, welcoming visitors to its cold home.

Tin Family

REGENT, NORTH DAKOTA

This Tin Family appear along the Enchanted Highway, a 32-mile stretch of road displaying seven huge metal sculptures. A group of farmers constructed the family using materials such as oil tanks and wire. Tin Son is 23 feet tall, Tin Ma is 44 ft. and Tin Pa stands 45 feet tall.

Blue Whale

CATOOSA. OKLAHOMA

Not ready to dive the depths of the ocean to see a blue whale? No problem. Just visit this 80-foot-long concrete beast, which even has a side and diving board so visitors can take a swim in the pond. When the artist died,the whale fell into bad condition. Neighbors couldn’t stand to see the whale fall apart. so they fixed it and now keep it bright with blue paint.

1. Which of the flowing attractions is not popular with some of the locals?

A．Bubblegum Alley.

B．Giant Penguin.

C．Tin Family.

D．Blue Whale.

2. The underlined phrase “Bundle up”can be replaced by           .

A．Stand up straight	B．Stop talking
C．Watch it from a distance	D．Put on warm clothes

3. If you want to visit giant sculptures constructed along the road, you’d better go to     .

A．Montana

B．California

C．North Dakota

D．Oklahoma

5 . The harvest season falls at different times of the year depending on region and climate, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held all over the world Some are the start of the season and the fist crops, while other are celebrations to give thanks for the blessing of a harvest.

Rice Harvest Festival (May ~ June)

The harvest festival is dedicated to Dewi Sni-the goddess of rice and fertility(丰产) celebrated by the people of Bali, Indonesia.

Mid-Autumn Festival (September ~ October)

Mooncakes and tea are served on Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival, because it coincides with the full moon on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is also a time of family gatherings.

Yam Festival (August or September)

Men are carrying yams(山药) at the Yam Festival on the Trobriand Islands, Papua NewGuinea. The people there celebrate the end of the rainy season and the first appearance of yams.

Sukkoth (September ~ October)

Jewish people decorate the family Sukkah for the Jewish festival of Sukkot. A Sukkah is a temporary building where meals are taken for the week. The 8-day festival gives thanks to the harvest.

Pongal (January)

The 4-day festival of Pongal is a celebration of the rice harvest period. Held after the winter solstice(冬至), it celebrates the return of longer days of life-giving sunlight. Its name comes from a Tamil word, meaning “to boil”, and is also the name given to a rice dish that is prepared during this time.

1. Which festivals are related to rice?

A．Yam Festival and Sukkoth.

B．Mid-Autumn Festival and Yam Festival.

C．Rice Harvest Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.

D．Pongal and Rice Harvest Festival.

2. What can you enjoy if you visit China during the Mid-Autumn Festival?

A．Mooncakes.

B．Dumplings.

C．Sweet dumplings.

D．Zongzi.

3. What will the Jewish people prepare for Sukkoth?

A．Rice dishes.

B．Special houses.

C．Tea

D．Flowers

6 . UAMN is located on the UAF Campus,1962 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK. We appreciate your support and understanding during our reopenings

Museum Hours SUMMER HOURS 2022 May 22 to August 20 Open 7 days a week ： 9 AM - 7 PM Admission Sales/Doors Close at 6:30 PM Cafe Summer Hours ： Daily , 9 AM ~ 4 PM WINTER HOURS 2022 August 21 to April 1 Open 7 days a week ： 10 AM -5-30 PM Admission Sales/Doors Close at 5 PM Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’ s Day

General Admission Adult (ages 13 + yrs)       $16 Local (with valid Alaska ID)     $12 Youth (ages 5-12)       $9 UAF Staff & Students       Free Children (ages 4 and Under)   Free Movie Ticket     $5

The following guidelines have been established to protect the health of UAMN visitors(Effective 03/15/22)：

•No individual may enter UAMN if they have been diagnosed with or are exhibiting signs of COVID-19.

•Current COVID-19 Masking Status： Green (low). Masks not required.

•Hand washing is available in restrooms. Washing for 20 seconds is recommended,

•Social distancing of 6 feet (2 meters) or more, from members outside of your visiting group, is recommended.

•Visitors are encouraged to follow the suggested traffic pattern indicated by signage and social distance markers at the main entry.

1. When can you visit the museum?

A．April 21,2022,9 AM,	B．August 18,2022,8 AM,
C．October 20,2022,11 AM.	D．December 25,2022,11 AM.

2. How much should a foreign couple with their 5-year-old child pay to visit the museum?

A．$16.

B．$28.

C．$32.

D．$41.

3. What are you supposed to do when visiting the museum?

A．Wash hands before entry.

B．Wear masks all the time in the museum.

C．Keep a distance of 6 feet from anyone else.

D．Observe the social distance markers at the main entry.

7 . Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London

There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.

Goring Gap and the Thames Path

If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).

Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.

Box Hill

To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.

Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.

A South Downs Ridge (山脊)

If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.

Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.

Chess Valley in the Chilterns

Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.

Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.

1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?

A．Box Hill.

B．A South Downs Ridge.

C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns.

D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path.

2. What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common?

A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.

B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.

C．There are rivers winding through the meadows.

D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A geography book.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A fashion website.	D．A science magazine.

8 . Some people cry during movies, while others only tear up for very sad or happy moments. Sometimes, we even cry randomly.     1     Each has its own job and flows from your tear ducts (泪腺) for a different reason.

    2     But if you tear up frequently for no reason, it might be a sign of a serious condition. If you notice that you’re crying every day during normal activities, you may have depression. If you think you have depression, talk to your doctor right away to find the right treatment for you.

If someone begins to cry in front of you, your reaction may come from the discomfort you feel in this situation. Though you may not mean to, your response could cause the person who is crying to feel weak, embarrassed, or less understood. Instead of rushing to cheer a crier up or offer immediate help, sometimes it’s best to give a person space to cry.     3    

If you’re around someone who is crying, respect their tears. Let them release (释放) their feelings and show them you care. Don’t rush to offer advice or to say anything at all. Give them space to process and release their tears.     4     Let them think and organize their thoughts. Accept the way they respond in the moment. Don’t push them to feel a different way.

It’s best not to hold in emotions all the time.     5     If you need to control a cry, try to hold back your tears just until you’re in a better place for them. This way you won’t suppress (压抑) your emotions altogether.

A．Don’t talk too much.

B．We cry different types of tears.

C．Then how can we deal with crying?

D．Crying can be normal in certain situations.

E．Sometimes tears are needed to process emotion.

F．We should pay attention to your emotional problems.

G．However, sometimes it’s important to hold back tears.

9 . I am often asked how I learned to speak, read and write Chinese. The short answer, in my case, was a combination of good fortune and hard work.

    1    . I have a particularly visual memory — very helpful for characters. Another big part of the good fortune is how early I started Chinese. All students in Australia are required to study a foreign language from Grade 7. The options at my school were Japanese, German, and Chinese. My mother had studied German in school. My sisters were studying Japanese in their primary school.     2    .

The first year was fun, but then our teacher moved to China and the replacement was ill-equipped for the task. The next year my family moved to the US. For the next two years I studied Chinese with a tutor who came to my home. She was my first native Chinese speaking teacher. She had been living in the US for over a decade. We got along well and I have many fond memories of our lessons.     3    

Back in Australia to start Grade 11, my new school was chosen partly because it offered advanced Chinese classes.     4    . I fell in love with China for no real reason. Something about the place just attracted me.

By the time I arrived in Beijing in February 2014, I could already read and write Chinese pretty well.

    5    ! Instead of grasping for ways to translate my English thoughts, I began to understand how to form Chinese thoughts.

A．So I chose Chinese

B．I nearly decided to give up Chinese

C．She told me many interesting stories about living in the US

D．Grammar patterns I had been using for years suddenly made sense

E．In Grade 12 I had an opportunity to travel to China with a school trip

F．I seriously doubt whether I would have continued Chinese without her influence

G．Part of the good fortune is that I have a brain that seems built for language study

10 . To combat the trap of putting a premium on being busy, Cal Newport, author of Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, recommends building a habit of “deep work” — the ability to focus without distraction.

There are a number of approaches to mastering the art of deep work — be it lengthy retreats dedicated to a specific task, developing a daily ritual, or taking a “journalistic” approach to seizing moments of deep work when you can throughout the day. Whichever approach, it is critical to determine your duration of focus time and stick to it.

Another approach to getting more done in less time is to rethink how you prioritise your day — in particular how we craft our to-do lists. Tim Harford, author of Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives, points to a study in the early 1980s that divided undergraduates into two groups: some were advised to set out monthly goals and study activities; others were told to plan activities and goals in much more detail, day by day.

While the researchers assumed that the well-structured daily plans would be most effective when it came to the implementation of tasks, they were wrong: the detailed daily plans demotivated students. Harford argues that inevitable distractions often leave the daily to-do list ineffective, while leaving room for improvisation (即兴创作) in such a list can reap the best results.

In order to make the most of our focus and energy, we also need to embrace downtime, or as Newport suggests, “be lazy.” Srini Pillay, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, believes this counter-intuitive connection between downtime and productivity may be due to the way our brains operate. When our brains switch between being focused and unfocused on a task, they tend to be more efficient. “What people don’t realize is that in order to complete these tasks they need to use both the focus and unfocus circuits in their brain,” says Pillay.

1. What contributes most to mastering deep work?

A．Keeping to focus length.	B．Seizing the working chance.
C．Carrying out specific plans.	D．Ensuring the task procedures.

2. What can we learn from Harford’s research?

A．Distractions may contribute to efficiency.

B．Daily schedules are beneficial to studying.

C．Performances are barely driven by monthly goals.

D．Detailed plans might not be as fruitful as expected.

3. Pillay believes that our brains’ shift between being focused and unfocused _______.

A．is motivated by well-planned tasks	B．can bring about greater productivity
C．is targeted at better working balance	D．will greatly affect the way brains work

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．The approach to easing distractions.	B．The priority to embracing downtime.
C．Solutions to relieving the life tension.	D．Keys to getting more done in less time.