1 . A new chapter opened in mankind’s exploration of the moon on Thursday morning as the first probe (探测仪) to land on the moon’s far side reached its destination after a 26-day journey. The Chang’e 4 lunar probe, representing China ’s latest step in lunar investigation, landed at 10: 26 am at the Von Karman crater (环形山) and then sent back three photos of the landing site shot by cameras on the probe’s lander (着陆器), marking the world’s first images taken on the surface of the far side.

One of the photos, published by the China National Space Administration, shows the place where Chang’e 4’s rover (巡视器), which was named Yutu 2 on Thursday night, will be heading to explore and survey. Thus began the first long journey to the side of the moon that faces away from the Earth. It is meant to fulfill scientist’s long-held desire to closely observe the lesser known region.

Tidal (潮汐的) forces on Earth slow the moon’s rotation (自转) to the point that the same ways faces Earth. The other side most of which is never visible from Earth, is the far side of the moon. While it has been photographed by spacecraft, starting with a Soviet probe in 1959, no probe had ever made a soft landing there, so scientists had not been able to conduct surface-level observations and surveys of the region.

Wu Weiren, chief designer of China’s lunar program, said in Beijing on Thursday that the landing “was perfect”. He called the event “ an important milestone for China’s space exploration”, adding that it has made a good start for future lunar exploration efforts.

With its investigation of the far side, particularly the Von Karman crater, the Chang’e 4 mission will enable scientists to find out what they haven’t known about the moon and deepen their knowledge of its early history and of the solar system.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about ?

A．The basic data of the Chang’e 4 lunar probe.

B．The Chang’e 4’s world-first landing on moon’s far side.

C．The Chang’e 4’s 26-day visit to the far side of the moon.

D．The description of the photos taken on the surface of moon’s far side.

2. What does the underlined word “ it” in the third paragraph refer to?

A．The lander.	B．The rover.
C．The far side of the moon.	D．The Chang’e 4 lunar probe.

3. What can we infer from this text?

A．It is only on the moon that people can explore the deep space.

B．The scientific information obtained by Chang’e 4 will be new to the world.

C．It is the first time for people to see the pictures of the far side of the moon.

D．Chinese space technology is more advanced than that of any other country’s.

4. In which section of a website can we probably read this text?

A．Tourism.	B．Health Care.
C．Science and Technology .	D．Arts and Entertainment.

2 . Movies not to miss

In 2018, to which was just said goodbye, we’ve seen some good films such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians and A Star Is Born. And there are more exciting movies in the works for 2019.

Spider-man: Far From Home, July 5, US

Tom Holland, the lead actor of 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, returns to play Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider. When we see him again in theaters, Spider-Man will have a new red-and-black suit. The movie will take the famous wall-crawler on a global adventure outside of the US. According to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Spider-Man will try a return to his“normal”self; he will try to find his old powers on his new journey.

Directed By: Jon Watts

Runtime: 100 minutes

Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Lion King, July 19, US

This is a brand-new version of the classic children’s film. The story of wide-eyed young lion Simba still remains in hearts of world audiences even after 25 years. In this re-telling, Simba again begins the difficult journey to become the King of the Pride Lands, a vast Africa grassland. The favorite part of the story for many has always been the friendship between Simba Timon and Pumbaa, The last two sacrifice all they have to help Simba to his throne (王座). How will the new movie re-imagine their famous relationship?

Directed By: Jon Favreau

Runtime: 98 minutes

Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

Hobbs and Shaw, August 2, US

To most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports cars. But in its spin-off (外传), called Hobbs and Shaw, humor is added to the action-packed thrills. The new film will hit US theaters on August 2. Famous English action movie actor Jason Statham will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”, as Deckard Shaw and Luke Hobbs respectively, as in their previous appearances in Fast and Furious films.

Directed By: David Leitch

Runtime: 120 minutes

Studio: Universal Pictures

Arctic, September 1, US

In the movie Arctic, a man trapped in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost. He must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or to try his best to save himself.

Directed By: Joe Penna

Runtime: 95 minutes

Studio: Bleecker Street

1. Which movie was directed by Jon Watts?

A．Arctic.	B．The Lion King.
C．Hobbs and Shaw.	D．Spider-man, Far From Home.

2. What is special about The Lion King?

A．It lasts 120 minutes.	B．It was shot in the Arctic.
C．suitable for children.	D．It has two famous action movie stars.

3. When can you watch a movie made by Universal Pictures?

A．On July 5.

B．On August 2.

C．On July 19.

D．On September 1.

3 . Bob Charland used to work as a nightclub security guard. He was beaten so severely in the_________ twice by people he’d kicked out of the bar, most recently in 2015, and it _________ his and severe headaches. “My doctor said my brain looked as though it _________ to a 70-year-old man,” said Charland.

There was no way to _______ he disease, the doctor said. _________ it would take his life. He thought about contacting Death With Dignity. He didn’t want to be a _________ to anybody, he said.

But then, he received a call from an advisor at an underprivileged (社会底层的) school wondering if he had some extra bikes he could _________. He, in fact, did have some extra bikes. “That _________ my thought,” said Charland. Some people with a _________ disease set out to __________ and see the world. Charland decided to devote whatever time he had __________ to giving bikes to underprivileged children.

Since the spring of 2017, Charland has spent more than $ 1, 000 of his own money __________about 1,000 bikes for __________. He works with police officers to help deliver the bikes and __________ to local schools, adjust seats and handlebars and give children bicycle safety lessons.

Many of the children he brings bikes to live in high-crime neighborhoods, and their only previous experiences with police have been __________, he said. He often takes extra time to connect with them and is now known in some neighborhoods as “Bob the Bike Guy”.

“To spend time with these kids and see their smiles is an amazing feeling,” said Chardland, “Sometimes, for the first time in a long time, they see that somebody __________”

He devotes every Tuesday night to turning shabby into functioning, pretty noes. Chardland said he thinks he chose bikes as a way to help kids because the years he’d spent riding a bicycle as a boy in his hometown of Alplaus, NY, were among the __________ of his life. He was raised by his stepfather who “worked many extra hours in construction to __________that bike,” Chardland said, “Every kid should have one.”

“My brain will continue to get __________ and at some point, I will die,” he said, “But I’m not there yet. Why not __________ doing what I love?”

1.

A．arm

B．back

C．head

D．leg

2.

A．damaged

B．created

C．improved

D．protected

3.

A．applied

B．belonged

C．attended

D．turned

4.

A．face

B．find

C．tolerate

D．cure

5.

A．Eventually

B．Fortunately

C．Initially

D．Immediately

6.

A．follower

B．burden

C．fighter

D．winner

7.

A．buy

B．sell

C．polish

D．donate

8.

A．changed

B．understood

C．built

D．lost

9.

A．common

B．different

C．deadly

D．rare

10.

A．drink

B．travel

C．live

D．work

11.

A．killed

B．saved

C．left

D．wasted

12.

A．making

B．repairing

C．cleaning

D．renting

13.

A．kids

B．adults

C．parents

D．teachers

14.

A．money

B．food

C．helmets

D．water

15.

A．exciting

B．satisfying

C．positive

D．negative

16.

A．cares

B．controls

C．knows

D．teaches

17.

A．busiest

B．darkest

C．saddest

D．happiest

18.

A．ride

B．afford

C．borrow

D．return

19.

A．faster

B．slower

C．worse

D．better

20.

A．avoid

B．forget

C．imagine

D．continue

4 . Every family goes through its ups and downs. Most often, the root cause of this situation is the lack of communication.     1    .

Lack of patience can be one of the biggest factors. If people are not patient with their parents or children or other members, the levels of closeness will be weakened. And it can be quite difficult for a bad-tempered child, or even a bad-tempered parent to deal with the problems.

Lack of time for family members is always a reason leading to the problems.     2    . In order to survive, everyone must focus all their attention on the work, so they do not have enough time to have a good talk with others.

Lack of discipline is the worst problem in terms of children.    3    . It is known that most parents want to control the children, even their children get older, which can lead to a constantly disharmonious atmosphere within the family.

If the solutions to the problems are OK, all these problems can be easily solved. If lack of patience is one of the problems, obviously the solution is to develop the virtue of patience. You’d better hear out what the children have to say on a certain matter, or even consult them about their significant ideas.     4    .

It would be natural to see childish behavior of the younger members of a family but it is up to the elders to control the atmosphere and keep it calm.    5    .

The above are some of the most common problems that most families face. So it is important to maintain the best relations with your family, because family is the strongest support system for you.

A．Everyone has a say in each family meeting

B．By doing this, you can avoid a coming quarrel

C．A badly behaved child can ruin the peace of a family

D．the elder should talk things out instead of keeping silent

E．Don’t discuss the family problems when you’re still feeling upset

F．With the development of society, all people face fierce challenge and competition

G．There are some common factors that lead to communication problems in the family

5 . The effect of climate change extends beyond ruining Earth’s environment and our physical safety. A report published this week suggests that climate change has a negative effect on our mental health, too.

The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States(PNAS), links an increase in monthly temperatures to a rise in mental health issues. The experimental evidence stems from meteorological (气象的) data paired with information collected from nearly 2 million randomly sampled residents in the United States. The data was collected over the span (跨度) of a decade.

“We find that experiences with hotter temperatures and added rainfall each worsen mental health, that long-lasting warming associates with an increased popularity of mental health issues, and that exposure to tropical cyclones(热带气旋), likely to increase in frequency in the future, is linked to worsened mental health,” authors of the study stated. “These results provide added large-scale evidence to the growing link between climate change and mental health.”

The report specifically focused on mental health outcomes due to the effects of environmental stress - such as temperature, rainfall, and tropical cyclones - but other climate change-related issues are likely to affect mental health as well - specifically, the stress and anxiety of knowing natural disasters could be more frequent as temperatures rise.

1. From the newly-published report, we learn that the climate change may _________.

A．save a lot of people’s lives

B．cause unbelievable disasters

C．influence people’s mental health

D．greatly change people’s life styles

2. Why did the author mention “the span of a decade” in Paragraph 2?

A．To stress the importance of the study.

B．To show that the study cost too much money.

C．To explain the difficulties and hardships of the study.

D．to indicate that the study is objective and believable.

3. Where can we find some specific results of the study?

A．In Paragraph 1	B．In Paragraph 2
C．In Paragraph 3	D．In Paragraph 4

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．The study has its limits.

B．The results of the study aren’t satisfactory.

C．The environmental problems can’t be solved.

D．Mental health is determined by climate change.

6 . Share Your Culture Emoji (表情符号) Designers and Win Prizes

Which symbol best represents Chinese culture in your eyes? Is it the panda, kung fu, or the Great Wall? Here’s your chance to decide what emojis best represent Chinese culture! The China Daily Design Contest of Chinese Cultural Symbols is calling for entries from all over the world! No matter the style, share your creative ideas with us! All winning designs will be shared and promoted on the China Daily app, and winning designers will receive prizes! So let your creative juices flow!

● Theme

The emojis should be centered around the subject of Chinese culture, presenting classic or popular cultural images in the form of emojis.

● Who can participate?

Professional designers

Design enthusiasts

Anybody who loves emojis

All nationalities are welcomed

● Awards

First prize: 6,000 yuan, with certificate of honor

Second prize: 3,000 yuan, with certificate of honor

Third prize: 1,000 yuan, with certificate of honor

Most popular award: prize-winner voted by online user

● When to submit?

From now till Nov. 25

Online voting: Nov. 26 to Dec. 7

● Result announcement

End of December

● Requirements

1. Work should be submitted online with required personal information. Maximum of three works can be submitted by each applicant. Only one prize will be awarded to participant even if more than one work by the same designer is selected.

2. Submitted works must be a group, with 8 to 16 emojis in each group. Formats: jpg/png/gif/jpge. Size: 240 x240px. Each picture should not exceed (超过) 100K, and the size of each group should not exceed 1.6M.

3. Work title, designing ideas and cultural meaning should be submitted as required.

● Organizer

China Daily Website

1. Which prize is decided by Internet voting?

A．First prize	B．Second prize
C．Third prize	D．Most popular award

2. When can a participant get the result of the design contest?

A．On Nov. 25	B．On Nov. 26
C．On Dec. 7	D．at the end of December

3. According to the requirements a participant can submit_________.

A．only one work	B．two works at least
C．three works at most	D．as many works as he or she likes

7 . On September 8th, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch in history, died aged 96. Buckingham Palace announced her death on Thursday, Her son, Prince Charles, has now become Britain’s new king.

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” it added.

“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” King Charles said in a statement, “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”

“Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built,” Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss said in a statement.

Earlier in the day, Buckingham Palace said the monarch was under medical supervision due to doctors’ concerns over her health. The royal family members soon rushed to Scotland to be at her side following the announcement.

In the evening, royal staff hung obituaries(讣告)on railings in front of Buckingham Palace. Crowds braved the rain to pay their respects and many laid flowers outside Windsor Castle.

Queen Elizabeth II has significantly reduced her public engagements since the death of her husband Prince Philip in April last year, and canceled or postponed many official engagements after being hospitalized in October last year. She was diagnosed with the coronavirus in February.

Born on April 21, 1926, Elizabeth II was announced Queen after the death of her father, King George VI, on Feb. 6, 1952. She was formally crowned(加冕)the monarch of the United Kingdom on June 2, 1953.

1. How long was Elizabeth queen of Britain?

A．70 years.

B．96 years.

C．69 years.

D．68 years.

2. What does Liz Truss think of Queen Elizabeth?

A．She is the greatest queen in the history of Britain.

B．She is a beloved mother.

C．She plays an important role in the modern history of Britain.

D．She is a popular queen respected by her people.

3. Why did Queen Elizabeth appear in public less frequently?

A．Because her husband died and her health was in bad condition.

B．Because she got tired of fame and wealth.

C．Because she wished a quieter life when she was old.

D．Because she would like Prince Charles to appear in public more.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

B．Queen Elizabeth II: a Beloved Mother

C．The Wonderful Life of Queen Elizabeth II

D．A Highly Honored Queen

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

When I was a young girl, my parents tried their best to make ends meet. My father was a teacher, and my mom     1     (stay) at home to take care of me and my new baby brother. What was more, my mom also took care of two foster (收养的) children, a 12-year-old and a 4-year-old, because no one else had room for them in the area.

That Christmas, my parents faced     2     difficult choice. My dad told my mom that he could either pay the rent     3     give us all Christmas presents.     4     (nature) they decided that rent was more important. They could not even buy a tree.     5     (make) us all happy on Christmas Eve, my mom suggested that we drive into Rochester to look at the city     6     (decorate) by beautiful festival lights, and we all agreed.

On our way there, my dad noticed a huge stand of Christmas trees by the side of the road, and a large sign on the biggest tree. The sign read: “MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you haven’t got your tree yet, please help     7     (you) to one of these. No need to leave any money-just have a     8     (wonder) holiday!”

I didn’t understand at that moment     9     my dad started to cry, but I know now. I think it was the     10     (good) Christmas we ever had.

9 . International Language Camps

International Language Camps (ILC) provides fun language and activity-based summer and winter camps for children and teenagers aged 7-17 from around the world.

We offer holidays and vacations with a large number of activities and a complete French/ English language teaching program, all in the heart of the French Alps. Students can choose to stay for 1-6 weeks.

Our summer and winter camps take place in Megève, a French ski resort (滑雪胜地). It is situated in the foothills of the Mount Blanc massif (山峦), close to Chamonix and the Mount Blanc Tunnel, which is the gateway to Italy and the Aosta Valley. The nearest international airport is Geneva which is only 75 km away.

Our campers have the chance to study a foreign language with a multilingual (多种语言的) team from all over the world. As well as French/ English language classes, students can also take part in all sorts of sports including mountaineering, water sports, skiing, ice-skating and more.

Our campers can communicate with many young guys in a multicultural background, which naturally leads to the respect of others.

One of ILC’s purposes is to help our campers build confidence and discover their inner strengths.

Courses/Programs

Summer Language +Activity Camps

★English /French language lessons (ages 7-17)

★Fun Summer Program (ages 7-11)

★Intense Mountain Program (ages 14-17)

★3D Animation Program (ages 10-17)

Winter Camp (ages 7-17)

Our winter program is the perfect mix of sports and English / French language learning.

1. Where are the International Language Camps held?

A．Geneva

B．Megève

C．Chamonix

D．Aosta Valley

2. To learn to make animated films, a kid should be between the ages of ________.

A．7 and 11

B．7 and 17

C．10 and 17

D．14 and 17

3. According to the text, the Winter Camp ________.

A．lasts about two months	B．mainly focuses on skiing
C．is set up for kids from Europe	D．offers English and French lessons

10 . People in different places have very different ideas about what to eat. In our country, for example, people from the south like to eat rice while people in the north love dumplings or noodles. In Hunan or Sichuan, hot food is people’s favorite; however, people in Shanghai or Suzhou eat sweet dish almost every day.

But even if people live in the same part of the country, their tastes (口味) are not always the same. Old people and young ones have different tastes; men and women also have their different preferences (喜好). In a restaurant, some customs order thick and heavy soup, while others drink thin and clear one. A few people only eat vegetables. They do not eat fish or chicken at all!

So it is not easy for restaurants to meet the needs of all customers (顾客). To make more money, the restaurants in cities try their best to cook different kinds of foods.

1. What do people from the south like to eat?

A．Noodles.

B．Dumplings.

C．Rice.

D．Bread.

2. What kind of food do you think He Jiong in the TV program The Happy Camp perhaps likes to eat?

A．Hot food.

B．Sweet food.

C．Salty food.

D．Cold food.

3. Do people in the same part always have the same tastes?

A．No, they don’t.	B．Yes, they do.
C．Sorry, I don’t know.	D．Yes, of course.

4. Why do restaurants try their best to cook different kinds of foods?

A．To make more money.	B．To meet more people.
C．To be good at cooking.	D．To get enough customers.