1 . It’s our nature to connect with one another. Here are some tips on how to host an amazing gathering at home.

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Hosting can be burdensome. Being clear about your purpose beforehand can ease some of that burden. It can also give guests a clear picture of the event ahead of time, so that they can decide for themselves whether or not to come.

A purpose doesn’t have to be serious.     2    . But simply adding an intention can begin to shape the group’s experience of the night.

Think about your guest list

When it comes to deciding the specific people to invite, there can be a lot of anxiety.     3    . It allows you to explain your reasons behind a particular guest list to your friends who are not invited.

For starters, group size matters. It can fundamentally affect people’s behavior, and there’s actual science to it, too.     4    . Eight to twelve is a great size for a dinner party where you’re much more likely to have small group conversations. Over twelve feels more like an impersonal party. Lastly, make sure you invite people who will not only fit your purpose but will be open to it, too.

Connect your guests

Groups are composed of many different identities. Every time any group is getting together, the role of a host is to set up a context, where each person, regardless of their many identities, can find a way in.     5    .

A．Put the list in your invitations

B．Give the gathering a specific purpose

C．Six to seven is a good size for a really connected conversation

D．It can be catching up with old friends or celebrating a birthday

E．It’s all about striking a balance between warmth and amazing food

F．This is where a clear purpose behind your gathering can help as well

G．In other words, a good gathering should give everybody a sense of belonging

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which statement is true about the park that Walt dreamed of?

A．Children instead of adults would like to go to his park.

B．The park would be exciting and safe.

C．The park would be attractive to Americans only.

2. When was Disneyland opened in California?

A．In 1966.

B．In 1955.

C．In 1958.

3. Which statement is true about Walt?

A．Before he died in 1966, he built only one amusement park in America.

B．He was forgotten by the world quickly after he died.

C．He had two daughters, who liked to go to amusement parks.

3 .

A．It was quite a success.	B．It was huge.
C．It was terrible.	D．The music was good.

4 . Science and Technology Camp

•Full-day camp for students aged 12-14

•Four-week program July 5-30 | Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm

Week 1 | July 5-9

Week 2 | July 12-16

Week 3 | July 19-23

Week 4 | July 26-30

•Registration begins June 1, 2023 — register for minimum two weeks.

•Fees: $75 registration fee. $795 per week. Full payment must be made at time of registration.

•The deadline for the cancellation to receive a full refund is June 15, 2023.

Camp Structure

Camp days are comprised of eight sessions with two sessions per day while the final day of the week is reserved for overviews and reflection. The morning sessions begin at 9 am to 12 pm followed by one hour for lunch. (Campers should bring their lunches.) Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1 pm to 4 pm with 15-minute breaks midway through each session. Snacks are provided at break time. (Food allergies should be reported at the time of registration.)

Camp Content

Science and Technology camp above all emphasizes entertainment while teaching students about how websites are designed using various coding languages, rocket design, practical applications of math and physics, and how to build your own hydraulics system.

Camp Personnel

The camp is headed by the husband-and-wife team of Doctors James and Sophie Clark who are experts in the fields of computer science and mechanical engineering. Our mission is to make sure everyone feels fully supported and excited to be here.

1. What is the lowest cost of attending the Science and Technology camp?

A．$75.

B．$795.

C．$1590.

D．$1665.

2. What is the main emphasis of Science and Technology camp?

A．Rocket science.

B．Fun in learning.

C．Coding language.

D．Hands-on experiences.

3. Who are the camp leaders?

A．Mechanical engineers.

B．Medical doctors.

C．A married couple.

D．Computer technicians.

5 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. objects       B. cease       C. removed       D. substitutions       E. justified F. engaging       G. responsible       H. present       I. companions       J. employ K. exposing

Smart Toys that Spy on Kids

Americans are becoming more and more alert of the ways their personal information is being collected on the Internet. A recent national survey found that 72% of respondents are not sure whether Facebook is using the data it collected on them in a(n)       1     way. And 70% of respondents said they believed their smartphones are being monitored in ways they haven’t agreed to. That doubt is     2    . Concerns about personal privacy are on the rise all the time.

But adult gift-givers may not realize that some children’s toys are collecting personal data, too. Toys with cameras, mobile apps, and requirements to set up online accounts that store data about the toy and its user all     3     privacy concerns.

Toys that     4     Bluetooth connections, for example, could be sensitive to being hacked from outside the home, perhaps     5     the child to inappropriate content or gathering sensitive info. The famous car race Mario Kart Live Home Circuit installs a camera that uploads images of the room in order to create virtual racetrack. But these images of the room’s layout(布局) and the     6     in it could be exposed if the game’s website were ever hacked.

Most toy manufacturers are trying to build in protections. And the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act provides another layer of defense by requiring parents to be involved in setting up the toy and giving adults the right to have their children’s online data     7    .

The worldwide market for smart toys is expected to reach almost $70 billion in the next five years. These toys can be wonderfully     8     and even educational, such as an interactive globe that speaks to children about a country as they touch it on the map. Action figures, robots, or dolls that talk back and hold conversations can become smart     9    . Yet, in an environment where so much information can be collected through interaction with devices, children     10     to be mere “players” or “consumers”. They become “data subjects” that disclose information or “personal data” about themselves, both consciously and unconsciously.

6 . HARRY POTTER AND THE FORBIDDEN JOURNEY

Universal Studio Resort

Make your way through the classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts. Then rocket above the castle grounds on a groundbreaking new ride that lets you join Harry Potter and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure.

Our goal is to ensure that everyone is able to make well informed decisions about their ability to safely, comfortably, and conveniently experience each of our attractions.

1. CAUTION:

This ride imitates dramatic aerobatics and includes sudden acceleration, stopping, turning, climbing, and dropping.

Failure to follow posted guidelines may result in serious injury or expulsion (驱逐) from the park.

● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with a history of heart conditions or abnormal blood pressure.

● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with back, neck, or similar physical conditions.

● Expectant mothers are not allowed on this attraction.

● Attraction is not recommended for Guests easily influenced to motion sickness or dizziness.

● Attraction is not recommended for Guests who have fear of enclosed spaces.

● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with recent surgery or other conditions that may be worsened by this ride.

● Prosthetic limbs (义肢) must be secured to prevent hazards or loss due to ride forces. Please see an attendant for assistance.

● Guests under 122cm may not ride.

● Weight not to exceed 136 kg.

● This attraction cannot accommodate guide dogs. A portable pet cage is available upon request.

2. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

● Remain seated with your head firmly against the headrest.

● Keep hands and feet inside the vehicle.

● Hold onto shoulder restraints at all times.

● No Photography or Video Recording.

● Maximum capacity 4 persons.

● Keep safely all loose articles (phones, hats, glasses, video-recording equipment, cameras, wallets, keys, etc.) in the lockers provided or leave with a non-rider.

● No eating, drinking, or smoking.

1. In the passage, the underlined word aerobatics is closest in meaning to “________”.

A．violent movements	B．plunging activities
C．increasing rides	D．rapid actions

2. What is a proper behavior during rides according to the given information?

A．Guests must keep cameras inside their pockets or bags.

B．Children who are under a certain age are not allowed on this ride.

C．People with prosthetic limbs should remove them before the ride so as not to lose them.

D．People with visual sickness need to keep their guide dogs with them all the way through the ride.

3. Where would this page most probably be found on the Universal Studio homepage?

A．Guest Services

B．About Us

C．Things to Do

D．Plan Your Visit

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the ticket price for the elderly?

A．$25.

B．$15.

C．$10.

2. Where will the ticket number be put?

A．In the top left-hand corner.

B．In the top right-hand corner.

C．In the bottom right-hand corner.

3. Why has the place been changed?

A．It’s not good enough.

B．It’s not available then.

C．It costs much more to book.

8 . Playing video interactive games, and later computer games, has been a big part of people’s lives ever since the birth of Pong and gaming consoles (游戏机) in the early 1970s. But games have progressed steadily since those early days. Now online games are being played worldwide by people of all ages.

While many people tend to think of gamers as people who sit alone on their couches and anonymous to other players, the opposite is actually true according to the BBC. With the rise in popularity of games, people, especially for those in Generation Z, have built communities and friendships with their fellow players. These connections have become a social lifeline during these times of social distancing and lockdowns (活动限制).

While TV and Netflix help people pass the time, there is no interaction between people like the ones found in gaming and the amount of time people play has seriously increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (疫情). In fact, in the US, gamers are now playing an average of 6 hours and 46 minutes weekly. And the numbers keep going up.

Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, where people can watch other people play videogames in real time webcasts and can chat with other viewers, actually clocked 5 billion hours of viewed content in the second quarter of 2020. That was an 83 percent increase from 2019 and a new record. But this increase in gaming is about much more than just entertainment. “This isn’t just out of boredom but an inner desire to be social. New gaming capabilities allow people to communicate with one another virtually,” said Nigel Burmeister, vice president of Limelight Networks. That’s because humans are naturally social and human contacts are necessary for our mental health.

Rosemary “Nekkra” Kelley, a 25-year-old gamer, told USA Today that she’s spending a lot more time playing games because her work has been curtailed due to the cancellation of live events. In her extra time, she has been playing Pokémon Sword and Animal Crossings on her Nintendo Switch.

1. What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 2?

A．Gamers appear to be lonely.

B．Gamers take friendship seriously.

C．Playing games benefits players.

D．Some gamers hate social interaction.

2. What is the disadvantage of Netflix?

A．It causes people to waste time.

B．Its content holds little attraction.

C．It lacks newly-developed games.

D．It gives people no chance to interact.

3. Why are Nigel Burmeister’s words mentioned?

A．To state what research he takes up.

B．To analyze why Twitch is popular.

C．To make people aware of their nature.

D．To encourage people to interact with one another.

4. What does the underlined word “curtailed” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Shortened.

B．Simplified.

C．Adapted.

D．Influenced.

9 . Streaming Music

Nowadays, many music fans listen to songs not from records or CDS but directly on the Internet. This is called streaming, and it allows people to listen to what seems like an infinite variety of songs.     1    

The largest music-streaming website, Spotify, began in Sweden in 2008. It spread to other countries as major music labels(唱片公司)agreed to let Spotify users stream their songs. In return, Spotify gives the labels some of its profits.

    2     They can search for songs by artist or title. They can play entire albums, create playlists or listen to playlists from other users.

Many streaming services allow people to sign up for free accounts.     3     For example, you might not be able to choose every song you listen to. Or you can only skip a certain number of songs per hour. And the listening experience will likely be interrupted by advertisements.     4    

There are some disadvantages to music-streaming services. For one thing, people are only renting music, not buying it. This means if they stop their subscription to the service, they lose access to the music.     5     If users want to support their favorite artist financially, they’re better off just buying an album. On the other hand, streaming makes it easier to discover new music and enjoy a wide variety of songs.

Streaming is convenient and inexpensive, and it offers a huge selection of songs to listen to. It is likely to grow more popular and may even develop new services for users to enjoy.

A．But how exactly does it work?

B．So why do people choose the Internet?

C．You can explore what you can get for free.

D．However, free accounts are usually limited in some way.

E．Also, artists generally don’t earn much money from streaming services.

F．Spotify users have a variety of ways to choose what songs they listen to.

G．To avoid these issues and gain new features, users can pay for a subscription.

10 . 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Learning to ride a bike is no easy performance. But forgetting is     1     （hard）. For most people, even after decades-long hiatuses （间断），riding on a bike still     2     （feel） like a breeze. The key is     3     the brain remembers the task.

Mastering cycling requires     4     lot of higher-level thinking： Your cortices（大脑皮层） plan     5     carry out definite muscle control, the cerebellum（小脑）helps you balance and time your pedal strokes, and the basal ganglia（中枢神经）keep these     6     （movement） fluid rather than jerky.

It’s     7     （exact） this large load of cerebral coordination that ensures the skill sticks around, says Jurgen Konczak, a scientist at the University of Minnesota. We use every muscle movement and related brain connection     8    （involve） in bike riding during other activities, like dancing, playing sports, and walking — just not all at the same time. When the time comes to jump back on the saddle, all the     9     （necessarily） moving parts are already tuned and oiled. There’s never a bad time     10     （start） pedaling again. It’s truly a skill that lasts a lifetime.