4 . Travel inspires adventure, team spirit and growth in children, as I discovered when I took my daughter Mai with me around the world.

When she was four, we had a parent-child _________ through the Fraser River in Canada. I was a travel writer and my job covered from describing the scenery I traveled along to _________ the people I met. So while I was taking pictures, Maia, wanting to prove her _________ as an assistant, began interviewing a couple in the same ship. Unable to spell words, she _________ their answers in crayon. Then when we sat together at lunch, my daughter _________ the kids’ meal and requested the salmon (三文鱼). She explained that kids’ meals might not always be _________ during travel, so her food _________ was “try everything.” That trip proved Maia as such an easy travel _________ .

When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how _________ fearless she was when we dived along a reef(礁石). And I was __________ by how she cleverly worked out that she could order chocolate cake from room __________ alone. But it was on the __________ home, when my glued-to-my-arm kid said it was okay that the airline didn’t __________ us together, that I realized how much travel was __________ her. It helped her become more __________ .

As Mai a grew older, travel continued to __________ her life. We explored the Amazon rainforest, where she learned the importance of __________ our planet. We visited famous __________ in China , where she developed a deep appreciation in its rich cultures and long history. And we __________ at an orphanage (孤儿院) in Africa, where she learned the meaning of love and care.

Travel has also helped Maia develop important life __________ such as independence, problem-solving, and communication. I am grateful for what travel has had on my daughter, and I am excited to see what the future holds for her.

1.

A．course

B．talk

C．journey

D．quarrel

2.

A．helping

B．teaching

C．organizing

D．interviewing

3.

A．worth

B．belief

C．discovery

D．demand

4.

A．spelled

B．reported

C．found

D．drew

5.

A．picked up

B．turned down

C．searched for

D．complained about

6.

A．affordable

B．delicate

C．available

D．delicious

7.

A．chain

B．motto

C．preference

D．supply

8.

A．agent

B．client

C．assistant

D．partner

9.

A．cheerfully

B．foolishly

C．smartly

D．unpleasantly

10.

A．persuaded

B．puzzled

C．criticized

D．offended

11.

A．cleaning

B．service

C．rent

D．design

12.

A．train

B．ship

C．flight

D．bus

13.

A．invite

B．see

C．link

D．seat

14.

A．shaping

B．comforting

C．hurting

D．ruining

15.

A．intelligent

B．adaptable

C．respectful

D．changeable

16.

A．rule

B．disturb

C．enrich

D．save

17.

A．protecting

B．controlling

C．destroying

D．creating

18.

A．sites

B．people

C．parks

D．shops

19.

A．survived

B．played

C．volunteered

D．spoke

20.

A．styles

B．values

C．attitudes

D．skills

6 . Heights Library (HL) is here to help by connecting you to companies, organizations, and other media that offer access to free, quality content.

Art for Kids Hub

It provides hundreds of videos that teach kids (and their adults) how to draw, fold, paint, and sculpt to their heart’s content. Learn how to draw your favorite Disney or Fortnite characters, fold a shirt card for Father’s Day. Projects require only a few art supplies.

For: Grades PreK-8

Where: Visit their website

Babbel

It’s a popular language learning app. Babbel courses are designed by language experts and are available in 13 different languages. Short lessons with interactive dialogue, practical phrases and vocabulary allow students to put themselves deeply in a new language.

For: K-College students

Where: Register an account at Babbel and access on mobile or desktop devices

BrainPOP

It’s an educational website that creates digital content for K-8 students. Lessons begin with a short, animated video and are accompanied by interactive quizzes, extension activities, and games. Videos feature a relatable and engaging cast, including a beloved orange robot named Moby. There’re Spanish and French versions, as well as an option for English language learners.

For: Grades K-8

Where: BrainPOP is offering free access to families

Ten to Explore

The Metroparks make it easy to get out of the house with the fun challenge Ten to Explore presented by Wayside Furniture. Each month ten parks or activities are highlighted to encourage people to choose outside exploration. Tag any photos on social media with #Ten to Explore# for a chance to win a special prize pack.

For: All ages

Where: Check their website for updates on reservation

1. What is Fortnite most likely?

A．A gift for Father’s Day.	B．A modern sculpture.
C．A project by a website.	D．A popular game.

2. Which will you choose if you want to experience nature in person?

A．Art for Kids Hub.

B．Babbel.

C．Ten to Explore.

D．BrainPOP.

3. What do the resources have in common?

A．They are digital.	B．They are designed by HL.
C．They are free only for kids.	D．They are favored by language learners.

7 . With several hundred festivals all over the world – there are plenty to chose from! And if you arrive here via our Best Festivals in the World web page — we hope you find what you are looking for!

1. Black-Neck Crane Festival

Where: Gangtey Goemba, Bhutan

When: Early November

In one of the oldest Nyingmapa monasteries (修道院) of Bhutan, tourists and locals fill the courtyard to celebrate the return of the endangered Black-necked Crane. The elegant bird is a symbol of longevity in Bhutan and features heavily in their folktales. It’s a single-day event with folk dancing, crane (鹤) costumes, and performances by local school children.

2. Holi Festival

Where: India/Parkistan

When: March

Holi celebrates the victory of good over evil, and starts the new year with the arrival of spring. It’s a time of forgiveness, renewing relationships, and looking forward to the future. There are several explanations for the origins of the festival in Hindu lore, but whatever its true origin, the tradition is ancient, and devotees gather to perform religious ceremonies. The next day, celebrations explode as people flood the streets with water balloons, water guns, and colored powders, showing the simple joys of life.

3. King’s Day

Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

When: April 27

This annual festival, celebrating the birthday of the king of William Alexander of the House of Orange, symbolically turns Amsterdam orange. Besides, most of the city transforms into a giant market. Street vendors (摊贩) and private citizens come out to sell everything imaginable. A boat parade hits the famous waterways. Public squares come alive with DJs and live music shows.

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1. Which festival is suitable for someone who loves to play with water?

A．Black-Neck Crane Festival.	B．Holi Festival.
C．King’s Day.	D．Both Holi Festival and King’s Day.

2. Why does Amsterdam turn orange during King’s Day?

A．To honor the king’s birthday.	B．To sell products in this color.
C．To memorize the king’s favorite color.	D．To celebrate the national color of Netherlands.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A website.

B．A book review.

C．A biography.

D．A culture magazine.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题
1. What difference does the speaker talk about first?

A．Some expressions.

B．Traffic rules.

C．The food.

2. What does the speaker think of the weather in London?

A．Changeable.

B．Great.

C．Uncomfortable.

3. When does the speaker finish work now?

A．At 5 p.m.

B．At 8:30 p.m.

C．At 9 p.m.

4. Where did the speaker used to go on Friday evening in America?

A．To the club.

B．To the gym.

C．To the restaurant

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man do on Sunday?

A．He went to the museum.

B．He visited the old castle.

C．He watched a football match.

2. How did the man find the movie?

A．Special.

B．Interesting.

C．Boring.

3. Who is Helen most likely to be?

A．The man’s friend.

B．The man’s wife.

C．The man’s daughter.

4. What food did the man have?

A．Italian food.

B．Thai food.

C．Chinese food.