1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can we learn about the dance studios?

A．They are small.

B．They offer rooms for drinks.

C．They have high mirrors.

2. Where is the Skate Center?

A．It’s opposite the swimming pool.

B．It’s beside the changing rooms.

C．It’s behind the reception area.

3. What is the first step to join the entertainment center?

A．Fill in a form.

B．Pay an annual fee.

C．Get teachers’ permission.

4. How much is the annual fee?

A．$20.

B．$21.

C．$200.

2 . 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.

3 . Customized STEM Study Trips for High School Groups

On our science-based study tours and STEM field trips, the planet becomes the living classroom for high school groups with as few as 10 participating students. We have over 50 years of experience in designing student STEM trips around the globe for all science related subjects - everything from Astronomy to Zoology! You can select from a number of topical areas to add to your curriculum and maximize student learning including, but not limited to:

Earth Sciences & Geology Trips

Participate in problem-solving workshops on topics like vectors, exponentials or calculus in physics. Tour the facility at CERN, site of the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. Start a geological adventure through Iceland, the land of fire and ice, or explore the alpine landscapes, mountaintops and glaciers of Switzerland.

Life Sciences & Biodiversity Trips

Our life sciences and biodiversity programs offer a window into the fascinating worlds of biology, zoology, botany, ecology and many others. Explore the interdependence of various species and their impact on one another in the rainforest of Bolivia. Consider changes in geography, habitat, atmosphere, and how life forms have adapted… or not!

Mathematics & Technology Trips

Uncover the significant impact of mathematics and technology on human life in our developing world. Understand how a storm surge barrier works and how countries like the Netherlands use wind turbines to power all of their electric trains. Learn what goes into making and breaking codes like those used in World War II.

Green Engineering Trips

Learn the basic function of photovoltaic (光电的) cells and how they form together to make solar panels. Investigate how various factors like temperature and angle impact the performance of solar panels, and take on the role of an engineer and develop the optimal solar panel array for a given geographic location.

We can also customize STEM trips based on your interests and needs. Please contact us at 800-522-2398 or email us today at educationalpartnerships@worldstrides.org to discuss other academic themes you are interested in pursuing.

1. What can students do on Earth Sciences & Geology Trips?

A．Design training workshops.	B．Do an experiment on fire and ice.
C．Visit a physics laboratory.	D．Explore glaciers of the North Pole.

2. Which trips can you take if you enjoy exploring rain forests?

A．Earth Sciences & Geology Trips	B．Life Sciences & Biodiversity Trips
C．Green Engineering Trips	D．Mathematics & Technology Trips

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Travel agencies.	B．Holidaymakers.
C．Environmentalists.	D．High school students.

4 . Boys& Girls Outdoor Leadership Development (BOLD& GOLD)

Through outdoor adventures and wilderness experiences, the BOLD& GOLD program inspires courage and multicultural leadership in diverse groups of rising 7th-9th grade students. The challenge, glory and beauty of the wilderness come together on our exciting adventures, which range from weekend clubs to 7-day expeditions.   

Our small groups (a maximum of 10 participants and two instructors) travel to some of the most beautiful and natural places in the southeast. Along the way we rock climb, backpack, and whitewater raft (白水漂流) as well as explore what leadership means while creating new friendships and lifelong memories. Using breath-taking wilderness classrooms, our participants return from our programs knowing that the confidence, strength and friendships they developed will help them meet any challenge on the way, in the classroom or back home in their communities.

Deep Friendships and Diverse Groups

Who comes on a BOLD & GOLD trip? A single group may consist of amazing kids with a diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds and life experiences. We partner with families, organizations and communities to help get minority populations that aren’t well represented in the outdoors in our program. We actively do this because we believe having diversity makes for better groups! Working with others who are different from you stretches your learning and inspires each other to be a bridge builder in today’s multicultural world while making lifelong friendships!

You Make It Possible!

Our program removes the financial barriers that prevent many from experiencing the outdoors. We provide the youth who would otherwise not have access to the outdoors with these opportunities through our scholarship fund.

If you are interested in changing young people’s lives, Give the Gift of Camp!
1. Who is the BOLD & GOLD program intended for?

A．School leaders.	B．Middle school students.
C．Adventure seekers.	D．Outdoor enthusiasts.

2. What’s special about the program?

A．It teaches field survival skills.

B．It features large group activities

C．It lets the kids take change of the program.

D．It involves kids with diverse backgrounds.

3. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To advertise coming events.	B．To encourage donations.
C．To introduce special activities.	D．To attract more participants.

5 . For those who love the thrill of overhead fireworks, here is a chance to appreciate some fireworks shows. Some are one-night events, while others are part of multi-day carnivals.

Annual Carnival

The event is part of the annual fundraiser for the poor and free for all. It features an additional concert followed by a fireworks display at 7:30 pm on October 10 at Town Park at Point Lookout. On the same day at 8:30 pm, watch fireworks over the bay.

Empire State Fair

See fireworks at Nassau Live Center in Uniondale. The fair features the royal circus with many foreign animals, kid game shows, amusement rides and attractions from 7 pm to 10 pm on October 20. Admission is $ 10; free for children under 36 inches.

Memorial Fireworks Show

Watch fireworks at Firemen’s Memorial Field in Valley Stream. Gates open at 7 pm on November 1, lasting three days, and admission is $15 for all; $10 in advance, purchase your tickets at Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, Valley Stream Community Center or Valley Stream Village Hall.

Riverhead Raceway Celebration

There will be a kid race open at 5:30 pm and the fireworks opening ceremony starts at 6 pm on November 20. The fireworks shows begin at dusk at the Riverhead Raceway and last four days. Admission is $ 20 for adults; $10 for children aged 6-12; free for children aged 5 and under.

Click here to contact us and know more detailed information about the events.

1. Which event is part of the charity?

A．Annual Carnival.

B．Empire State Fair.

C．Memorial Fireworks Show.

D．Riverhead Raceway Celebration.

2. What is special about Empire State Fair?

A．It offers an outdoor concert.

B．It features a fireworks show.

C．It requires payment in advance.

D．It includes animal performance.

3. How much should a couple with 8-year-old twins pay for Riverhead Raceway Celebration?

A．$25.

B．$30.

C．$45.

D．$60.

6 . July is National Ice Cream Month. This means it is your civil duty to consume a spoon or two of the delicious treat daily. In 1984 the former US president Ronald Reagan designated July 17 as National Ice Cream Day in honor of the nutritious food. Here are some ice cream anecdotes (轶事) to keep you entertained while enjoying the creamy dessert.

Origin of ice cream

The first records of milk-based ice cream, made using heated milk, flour, and camphor (樟脑), come from China’s Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). But the Arabs are credited with inventing the delicious treat, using milk, sugar as ingredients in the 9th century. By the 10th century, the modern-day recipe with milk, cream and dried fruits was widely available in West Asian countries.

The frozen treat did not arrive in the US until 1744 when Maryland Governor Thomas Bladen served strawberry ice cream to guests. Now, Americans are the world’s largest consumers of ice cream, eating an average of 48 pints (品脱) per person every year.

Ice-cream related Guinness World Records

The frozen dessert’s popularity makes it a favorite for setting new Guinness World Records. The latest one was set in 2021 by the Ice Cream Lab pop-up at the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The temporary retail shop offered ice cream lovers 1,001 flavor options — setting a new world record for the most flavors offered.

Ice cream choice reveals personality traits

Most people believe their choice of ice cream flavor is due to taste preferences. But Dr. Alan Hirsch, founder of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, maintains it reflects the individual’s personality.

Vanilla ice cream fans are risk-takers who are great at relationships. Love chocolate ice cream? Then you are lively, charming, and slightly dramatic. Mint chocolate ice cream fans can be ambitious and argumentative. Surprisingly, those who enjoy the multi-colored rainbow sherbet (果汁冰糕) are labeled pessimists, while rocky road ice cream lovers are believed to be engaging speakers and even better listeners.

1. How many stages did ice cream experience before it arrived in the US?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

2. Which ice cream is the favorite of adventure lovers?

A．Vanilla ice cream.

B．Chocolate ice cream.

C．Rainbow sherbet ice cream.

D．Rocky road ice cream.

3. What is the subject of the text?

A．Fun tradition.

B．Cultural heritage.

C．Nutrition and health.

D．Celebrity anecdotes.

7 .     1    

The best things in life are free. At least, creativity is free. Do you really want to spend $20 on popcorn and movie tickets when you can do much better things? Find out what other things you can do when your financial situation is not so good.

    2     Just have a look at the fashionable things. Window shopping can be an enjoyable way to relax.

Go for a bus adventure. Take the bus or subway. Plan a full-day trip with friends, get to your destination using cheap transportation, and you could discover all sorts of new places.

    3     Most museums have free days and give students discounts, so check out their websites before heading over.

Go for a picnic. There’s nothing like a picnic in a park with friends. Bring a huge blanket, homemade sandwiches/snacks, a ball, and have a good time under a nice, shady trees.

Host a movie night. Watching movies on DVD is a lot cheaper than going to the cinema. Invite some friends over.     4    .

Take a free class. Most yoga, dance, and art studios offer free trial classes or host walk-in days, so grab your friends and go try something new.

    5     Have all of your friends collect their old stuff, choose a proper place, and make some money selling the things. You’ll have a lot of fun, and in the end; each of you will have a little money to put into your pockets.

A．Visit the museum.

B．Go window shopping.

C．Have an old stuff sale.

D．Host huge get-togethers.

E．Search often on the websites.

F．Hang out without emptying out your wallet.

G．Pop some corn, and watch movies till you fall asleep.

8 . 2021 Monday Concert Series Guarantee Your Seat(s) for the Entire Season!

New 2021 Monday Night Concert Series Packages go on sale, Friday, January 1 and Individual Shows Tickets go on sale, Wednesday, January 6. These tickets will be available for purchase online.

Prices for the 2021 Packages for 6 times:

Rows A — D = $150.00 per person ($25.00)

Rows E — Q = $144.00 per person ($24.00)

Individual Ticket Price: $26.00

For additional information, please contact Nancy Planck at 520-393-2911, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 am to 5:00 am.

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Show
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Ticket Price: $40.00

A bus trip will be provided for the Car Show in Scottsdale. The bus boards at the Madera Clubhouse South Parking Lot at 5:30 am and departs at 6:00 am. The Car Show will last from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please feel free to bring your own coffee and breakfast for the trip as the Coffee Bar is not open that day. Water will be available for the trip.

Vintage Hollywood
Monday, March 1, 2021
Ticket Price: $30.00
Limit of 10 tickets per order

Don’t miss out on the party of the century as the Ballroom Dance Company will host their impressive event Vintage Hollywood at 4:00 pm in the Madera Clubhouse. The Ballroom dancers will be teaching dances like the swing, Charleston and foxtrot. No partner or previous dance experience is needed. Just be sure to dress to impress and get ready to have some fun.

1. How much could you save in all if you buy the 2021 Packages for Rows E — Q?

A．$3.

B．$4.

C．$6.

D．$12.

2. What do visitors have to do if they go and visit the Car Show by bus?

A．Bring water for the bus trip.

B．Eat lunch at the Coffee Bar.

C．Get on the bus before 6:00 am.

D．Reach the Madera Clubhouse at 8:00 am.

3. What’s special about the Vintage Hollywood?

A．It provides four tickets per order at most.

B．It offers dance instructions to participants.

C．It has the lowest ticket price among the three.

D．It requires previous dancing experience on the Swing.

9 . Directions：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Science Isn’t Always Serious

Each December, a committee (委员会) in Sweden announce who will receive this year’s Nobel prizes. The people     1    (honor) each year have made an amazing contribution to science and culture. They are given awards for solving the mysteries of the universe and for discovering ways to treat serious illnesses.

But not all research is serious. In fact, some of it is quite silly. And it’s this silly research     2    the Ig Nobel Prize celebrates. Awarded since 1991, the Ig Nobel Prize reminds us that science     3    be fun too.

Here are some examples that let us see     4    the Ig Nobel committee stands for. In 2007, its linguistics (语言学的) award was given to three researchers     5    (prove) that rats couldn’t tell the differences between Dutch spoken backward and Japanese spoken backward. And two years ago, a biologist who wrote a book based on his experience collecting dead and almost dead flies     6    (award) for his work.

As with the proper Nobel prizes, every year there is a ceremony    7     the winners receive their awards. The ceremony for the Ig Nobel Prize is as silly as its recognized research. It officially begins when the audience is told to throw paper airplanes at the stage. The serious business begins when the winners are given the chance     8    (summarize) their research – in 60 seconds.

This part of the ceremony     9    (become) more mature over the years. Once, the “60-second law” was carried out by a child named “Miss Sweetie Poo”, who would yell, “Please stop; I’m bored” at any person who took longer than a minute to present their speech. However, Miss Sweetie Poo was soon retired, giving the ceremony a more professional feel.

As for this year, what inspiring breakthroughs were announced at the event on Sept 13? Well, the winner of one of the prizes wrote a paper on how to create a cleaning product     10    means of human saliva (唾液).

So, as we can see, the awards aren’t given for the most scientifically important things in the world. But then again, what’s more important than having fun?

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the news mainly about?

A．Millions of Chinese attended an Irish concert.

B．The first Irish online concert was on Friday.

C．The band Westlife held its first online concert.

2. What did NOT thrill the audience during the concert?

A．The stirred heat for Chinese fashion.

B．The band’s good Chinese pronunciation.

C．The band’s interactions and experiences.

3. Whose memories did the concert bring back?

A．Audience born in the 1960s.

B．Audience born in the 1980s.

C．Audience born in the 2000s.

4. What is RIGHT about WeChat Channels?

A．Westlife is its last global band to be invited

B．Netizens can send digital gifts through it

C．It is expected to be a celebrity connector.