1 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?| A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
| B．Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
| C．EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
| D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
| A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
| B．DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
| C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
| D．Disneyland, California. |
| A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
| B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
| C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
| D．To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
2 . When you think of wildlife holidays in the UK, Scotland is probably the first destination(目的地) that comes to mind, with quite a few breathtaking natural sites that offer a wonderful base to watch wildlife.
The Trossachs National Park
It was the first national park established in Scotland. The Loch Lomond at the center of the park is the largest body of freshwater in the UK. The largest land mammal (哺乳动物) in Britain, red deer can be found in the park. Keep an eye out as you pass through forests, woodlands and open hills.
The Isle of Staffa
The Isle of Staffa is famous for its dramatic rock formations, and for the cave known as “Fingal’s Cave”, Staffa provided inspiration to Felix Mendelssohn, the German musician. He visited in 1829 and, afterwards, composed his Hebrides Overture. The island is also famous for its adorable seabirds—puffins, which are known for their vibrant beaks (鸟喙) and big personalities.
The Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms National Park is in northeast Scotland. With an area of 1,748 square miles, the park covers the Cairngorms range of mountains and surrounding hills, and is the largest national park in the UK as the second national park in Scotland. Over 25% of the UK’s endangered species make their home in the park’s ancient pine forests, among which you can find the red squirrel—the UK’s only native squirrel (松鼠) species.
1. Which of the following is connected with the creation of a piece of music?| A．The Isle of Staffa. | B．The Trossachs National Park. |
| C．The Loch Lomond. | D．The Caimgorms National Park. |
| A．It is the second largest national park in Scotland. | B．It lies off the coast of northeast Scotland. |
| C．It is the only place to find the red squirrel. | D．It supports a wide variety of rare animals. |
| A．To give advice on how to spend holidays in Scotland. |
| B．To raise awareness (意识)of endangered wildlife in Scotland. |
| C．To introduce some places to see wildlife in Scotland. |
| D．To compare some breathtaking destinations in Scotland. |
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My name is Li Ming, a student studied in Ganzhou No. 18 Middle School. I am eager become a volunteer in your group and I can work till my next term begins. I have a real gift on singing. I get first prize in the singing competition in our school last year. However, I can teach children how to sing songs. Besides, I play the piano very well, that will help a lot in my work. I am warm-hearted and always be ready to help. Helping other people makes myself happy. I believe I can make friend with the children. I hope I am fortunately enough to be a member of your group.
4 . Ways to Brighten a Cloudy Day
When I was a small child, I’d curl up on my parents’ bed after the sunshine had warmed it. It was a pleasant place of peace and safety that I struggled to find in later years.
Get outside, move and breathe.
Fresh air and sunshine can have a magical effect on your feelings. Sometimes when you are feeling down, all that you need to do is simply go outside and breathe.
Do something nice for a complete stranger.
Buy a coffee, pay a bill, give a smile and a “thank you” when none is required. You may even reach out and help strangers who live far away from you.
Laugh from your stomach.
Try something not included in your normal life.
Most of us eat from a very short list of food. Eating something entirely different will do more than expand your sense of taste.
We need to live each moment wholeheartedly, with all our senses. Only in this way will we find what a wonderful world it actually is!
| A．Choose seasonal, healthy foods like fresh fruit instead of high-fat ones. |
| B．It will help keep your sense of adventure alive! |
| C．Each day includes moments that can be deeply enjoyed or carelessly ignored. |
| D．You know the kind of laugh that shakes your whole body? |
| E．Being happy is about taking the time to work towards your goal. |
| F．Giving will open you up to a world of kindness. |
| G．Movement and exercise is also a great way to feel better. |
5 . When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I know I’m late, but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming (责怪) somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to improve the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your co-worker causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of(不管) how your co-worker fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about — creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.
1. What can we learn about winners?| A．They have responsible and able co-workers. | B．They blame themselves rather than others. |
| C．They focus on solving problems. | D．They seldom meet with difficulties in life. |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By making comparison. |
| C．By providing research results. | D．By using opinions from others. |
| A．Excuses for their failures. | B．Chances for self-development. |
| C．Challenges to their co-workers. | D．Keys to the final success. |
| A．A Winner’s Achievement | B．A Winner’s Problem |
| C．A Winner’s Opportunity | D．A Winner’s Secret |
6 . In order to reduce the risk of suffering from COVID-19, people are supposed to say no to a handshake, give up high fives, refuse kisses on the cheek and absolutely avoid hugging. So people all over the world are changing their daily habits at work and at home to prevent it from spreading.
In France, handshaking is regarded as daily greeting habits. And kissing on the cheek is often seen even between people who have only just met. Philippe Lichtfus, a lifestyle expert notices that handshaking is a relatively recent development in human history that began in the Middle Ages. Now, he says simply looking into a person’s eyes can serve as a greeting.
The Brazilian health ministry has suggested that citizens should not share the metal straws traditionally used to drink the caffeine-rich drink chimarrão. And a kiss — even if it is not on the mouth — is totally advised against.
One of Spain’s most treasured traditions is also affected by the outbreak — the kissing of sculptures (雕塑) of Virgin Mary in the week leading up to Easter. During the holy week, the faithful believers queue up to kiss the hands or feet of sculptures of Mary and the saints, seeking their protection.
Germany’s interior minister (内政部长) Horst Seehofer rebuffed Chancellor (总理) Angela Merkel’s try to shake hands with him, smiling and keeping both his hands to himself. They both laughed and Merkel threw her hand up in the air before taking a seat.
In Iran, a video has gone viral (走红) showing three friends meeting, hands in their pockets, two of whom are wearing masks, tapping their feet against each other as a greeting. A similar video in Lebanon shows singer Ragheb Alama and comedian Michel Abou Sleiman tapping their feet against each other while making kissing noises with their mouths.
The UAE (阿拉伯联合酋长国) is advising citizens to stop the traditional “nose to nose” greeting. The UAE also said that people shouldn’t shake hands anymore or kiss. Greet each other “by waving only”.
1. What can we learn from Philippe Lichtfus?| A．Handshaking has a long history. |
| B．It is suggested that people look into other’s eyes as a greeting. |
| C．People can continue to kiss on the cheek. |
| D．It is unusual for two people who have just met to kiss on the cheeks. |
| A．Appreciated. | B．Welcomed. | C．Accepted. | D．Refused. |
| A．People who believe in Virgin Mary must be disappointed to cancel (取消) the ceremony. |
| B．Several traditional greeting habits are advised against in the UAE. |
| C．Brazilians are crazy about drinking the caffeine-rich drink chimarrão. |
| D．Tapping feet against each other has already become a daily greeting in Iran. |
| A．People change their greeting styles to protect themselves. |
| B．Some new greeting styles become popular. |
| C．Different countries have different greeting styles. |
| D．Some old greeting styles are out of date. |
7 . In the summer of 2017 I had a firework explode in my right hand and ended up losing my index finger, middle finger, end of my ring finger and end of my thumb. All in all， it was still a good day because I was still alive and knew it could have been a lot worse.
When I got to the hospital my parents were already supporting me as soon as possible. A day later my brother flew across the country leaving his job to be there for me. Seeing that really opened up for me that family is the best thing you can have-but that is not why I’m writing this story.
I am doing this for people to see that the biggest competitor in life is that person who looks back at you in the mirror. In this world you are what you believe you are. If you want to tell yourself that you are stupid or you are not good-looking, that’s what you are going to be. But if you look in the mirror and want to tell yourself you are great or you are going to make a difference in this world, then make it happen.
Ever since this accident, I had some rough moments but I learned to see the bright side of it. I learned not to regret it because it made me the person I am today. And that person is a 17-year-old kid who believes that if you work hard enough, be what you want to be, and have faith in yourself, anything is possible. Everything happens for a reason. For that reason, I still work the rest of my life achieving my dreams and trying to be known as the person I see myself as, because the reward at the end will be greater than anyone can possibly imagine.
1. What happened after the author was sent to hospital?| A．He felt rather worse there. | B．He had a big operation there. |
| C．His family came to be with him. | D．Something even worse happened. |
| A．You should change your attitude to yourself. | B．Don’t believe the image in the mirror. |
| C．People will feel upset sometimes. | D．The way you treat life matters a lot. |
| A．The author himself. | B．The author’s brother. |
| C．The author’s friend. | D．Anyone else. |
| A．Helpful and intelligent. | B．Positive and ambitious. |
| C．Adventurous and considerate. | D．Modest and hard-working. |
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Do you have any idea of New Year paintings?
NewYear paintings appeared around the Tang Dynasty,
There are many
