1 . How to Have Good Table Manners

Having table manners can leave a great impression on your fellow guests, and it will help everyone feel happy and comfortable as they enjoy their meal.     1    .

Put your phone on silent

No one wants to be interrupted by a ringing phone. Before you head to the table, put your phone on silent or vibrate and put it away in a pocket or a purse. Try to keep your phone off the table while you eat.     2    . If you get an important phone call, excuse yourself from the table to take it so you don’t disturb any other guests.

Wait for everyone to be seated

This includes the host, too! If you’re at a dinner party, let everyone get settled before you touch your place setting. The same goes for a restaurant—once your party is seated, you can start getting settled. If there isn’t assigned seating, give the guest of honor or the host the best seat at the table.     3    .

Eat slowly and with your mouth closed

    4    . If you want to say something, finish what’s in your mouth and swallow before speaking up. Eat your food slowly and one bite at a time to avoid wolfing anything down. The same goes for drinking: try to take small sips and avoid splashing your drink.

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A dinner party is about more than just food. As you eat, be sure to talk to the other guests around you and join in the topic of conversation. Be sure to chew and swallow your food thoroughly before you start talking, and listen attentively to those around you.

A．Participate in the conversation

B．Share the same topic with other guests

C．Try not to show anyone your food as you chew

D．It can be a distraction to keep it so close to the food

E．Everyone else can have a seat wherever they’d like to

F．Anyone can show their interest and hobbies while having dinner

G．We’ve collected a list of things on how to have good table manners

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Ai Kanxiang is about to finish his first semester at college,     1     he is working hard to make his dream come true. As a physical education major, he hopes     2     (become) a PE teacher and train China’s future soccer     3     (play).

Two years ago, though, his dream was even bigger. Ai wanted to join the men’s     4     (nation) soccer team, but the 20-year-old has experienced twists and turns on the soccer field.

    5     (raise) in a small village in Yunnan, Ai got public attention last year after videos of him playing soccer in a river became popular. Demonstrating creativity, such as the way to do a precise bicycle kick in the water, he became     6     online celebrity, with some fans even     7     (say) that he was “better than professional players”.

But when Ai     8     (final) played with the team, he was beaten. He was barely able to keep up. His skills were not as strong as he     9     (imagine), and he had little awareness of teamwork. Ai realized he needed more experience. So he set a new and more practical goal-to apply to university     10     become a PE teacher.

3 . “A lot of the time when climate change is discussed in mainstream media, people are asking ‘can humans overcome this?’, or ‘what technology can solve this?’. It’s high time we recognized that animals also have to adapt to various changes. We know some animals change their skin colors to escape from natural enemies or due to environment pollution,” says Ryding. “The climate change that we have created is putting a lot of pressure on them, and some species try to adapt by shapeshifting (变形). ”

Strong shapeshifting has particularly been reported in birds. Several species of Australian parrot have shown, on average, a 4%—10% increase in beak (鸟喙) size since 1871, and this is positively linked with the summer temperature each year. North American dark-eyed juncos, a type of small songbird, had a link between increased beak size and short-term temperature extremes in cold environments. There have also been reported changes in mammalian species. Researchers have reported tail length increases in wood mice and leg size increases in masked shrews (鼩鼱).

“The increases in some body parts size we see so far are quite small—less than 10%—so the changes are unlikely to be immediately noticeable,” says Ryding. “However, some body parts such as ears are predicted to increase.”

Ryding intends to investigate shapeshifting in Australian birds firsthand by 3D scanning museum bird specimens from the past 100 years. It will give her team a better understanding of which birds are changing their body parts and why. “Shapeshifting does not mean that animals are coping with climate change and that all is ‘fine’,” says Ryding. “It just means they are adapting to survive it—but we’re not sure what the other ecological consequences of these changes are, or indeed that all species are capable of changing and surviving. ”

1. What may cause animals’ shapeshifting according to Ryding?

A．Human hunting.	B．Climate change.
C．Natural enemies.	D．Polluted surroundings.

2. What method does the author mainly use to develop paragraph 2?

A．Giving examples.	B．Cause-effect analysis.
C．Making comparison.	D．Process analysis.

3. What can we know from Ryding’s words in the last paragraph?

A．Animals can well adapt to changes and survive.

B．Influence of animals’ shapeshifting is uncertain.

C．Rdying will research into bird museums in Australia.

D．All adaptations of animals to climate change are beneficial.

4. In which section of a newspaper can we find the text?

A．Technology.

B．Health care.

C．Environment.

D．Education.

4 . In the coming summer, we are gathering to enjoy the sun, beaches and so on. Now let’s get a knowledge of some beautiful island countries in the world.

The Philippines

One of the most beautiful and best island countries in the world is the Philippines. It’s actually a geographically wonderful place worth visiting at any time of the year. The Philippines contain over 7,000 islands, and all of them are beautiful and unique in their own way. There are many wonderful tourist attractions including the Tubbataha Reef, Mayon Volcano, Banaue Rice Terraces, Puerto Galera, Donsol, the Chocolate Hills and many more. The country also offers plenty of interesting activities for you to experience, such as diving, climbing, camping, hiking, bird watching.

Australia

Australia is an amazing continental island country, which everyone should visit at least once in life. It’s often identified as huge diverse country as it boasts a rich culture, fantastic wildlife, nice people, and a lot of fun and interesting things to see and to do. Australia has literally everything, from the spectacular beaches, canyons, to breathtaking green forests to explore.

Greece

Greece is a beautiful country, known for its long history and its clean beaches. The country consists of over 1,400 islands and islets, however only 169 of them are actually inhabited. These Greek islands are the most popular and visited Greek destinations, especially during the summer months. Mykonos island, Santorini island, Crete island, Corfu island are among the best Greek islands to visit. If you’re a history fan, there are many archaeological and historical sites you can visit in Greece, which wonderfully describe the past of the country.

Cuba

Unfortunately, few people even think of visiting Cuba these days. However, Cuba is a charming island country that boasts the clear blue waters, the white sandy beaches, the best coral reefs in the world, the small shops and numerous attractions. This country has a rich culture and history to explore. And if you like to dive or snorkel, Cuba should be one on your travel bucket list. Cuba is close to North America, so why not visit it this year?

1. Which country is fit for people to sightsee throughout the year?

A．Australia.	B．Cuba.
C．The Philippines.	D．Greece.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．You can go diving, climbing, camping and exploring history in the Philippines.

B．Australia boasts fantastic wildlife and the best coral reefs in the world.

C．Spring is the best season for people to visit Greek islands.

D．Cuba is not a country for many people choosing to travel to.

3. What do Australia and Cuba have in common?

A．Breathtaking green forests.	B．A rich culture.
C．Fantastic wildlife.	D．Archaeological sites.

5 . Holiday Celebrations Throughout Orlando

It's time again for our best free holiday events in Orlando! This year we could all use a little extra holiday cheer. Thankfully, despite some changes, there are still lots of free holiday events in Orlando and throughout Central Florida.

Winter Park "Ye Olde Hometown" Parade(游行)

December 5,2020, starts at 9: 00 a.m.

Central Park on Park Avenue, Winter Park

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 68th annual Winter Park Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade. The event has been held each December for more than 60years, making it the oldest continuous holiday parade in Central Florida. Reserved spaces for the live event are full, but the parade will be streamed live via Facebook.

20th Annual Christmas Parade

December 5, 2020, starts at 10;00 a.m.

Downtown Mount Dora

Enjoy this annual parade through the streets of downtown Mount Dora. Pets are notallowed.

Winter at Lake Eola Park

December 12, 2020, 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Lake Eola Park

There is an annual tree-lighting, announcement of holiday art contest winners and, of course, Santa Claus at Lake Eola Park. Masks and social distance are among the safety measures to be in place.

9th Christmas Light Ride

December 12,2020,7:00 p.m.

Retro City Cycles, Orlando

Ride through Ivanhoe Village and College Park to take in the great light displays. Ride starts at Retro City Cycles and will be about 6 miles at a casual pace; all bikes are welcome! Don't forget to decorate your bike !

1. What do we know about the event in Winter Park?

A．It enjoys a long history.	B．It has lost its popularity.
C．It is hosted by Facebook.	D．It requires reservations online.

2. Which of the following places will probably attract the most artists?

A．Winter Park.	B．Downtown Mount Dora.
C．Lake Eola Park.	D．Ivanhoe Village.

3. What must you do to take part in the 9th Christmas Light Ride?

A．Wear face masks.	B．Keep social distance.
C．Make your bike more beautiful.	D．Arrive at Ivanhoe Village before 7 :00 a.m.