1 . The door opens and you are amazed at seeing people jumping and flying around like superheroes. Calm down, you are not in a Marvel film, just a trampoline (蹦床) park.

In recent years trampolining has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos are regularly uploaded to social media showing people’s excitement about jumping back and forth on the colorful trampolines. Most videos feature teenagers.    1    .

Ms Shi, a 28-year-old from Beijing, goes to trampoline parks almost every weekend. She said “When I was a child, I loved bouncing up and down on the trampolines, though they were just small and simple ones. They made me feel free and happy.     2    .”

It’s true that today’s trampoline parks are bigger, more professional and more creative.     3    . you can obviously jump, play in the inflatables (充气垫), or shoot basketballs like an NBA superstar. Also, if you're brave enough, you can learn to walk on the wall.

“Trampolining is so much fun. It doesn't feel like exercising at all.” Ms Shi said.

    4    . According to Robert Smith, a British sports therapist, “The trampoline pad is bouncy and absorbs a large amount of the impact of your landing, so your bones and joints are protected and strengthened at the same time.”

Unlike playing soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports, the risk of injury while trampolining is relatively low.     5    . “You must do warm-up exercises before playing. And you can't lose concentration during the movements,” Peter Cheng, a die-hard trampoline fan, who also owns a trampoline park, warned.

While outdoor activities are largely up to the weather, the indoor trampoline parks are really good places to go whenever you are seeking a fun cardio workout (有氧运动).

A．Nowadays the places are much better.

B．It is a fun activity to share with friends.

C．There are separate zones for different functions.

D．However, preparation and safety always come first.

E．Specially designed clothes are needed when you trampoline.

F．Indeed, a trampoline workout can be beneficial to your health.

G．Adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood.

2 . Every summer, for the last 32 years, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has gathered people together to hear the nation's top tellers share the great range of human experience through artfully told stories. This year's tellers include one Grammy-nominated (格莱美提名的)artist, a local favorite and more.

Grammy-nominated and internationally known storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, fondly remembers her childhood years of sitting on the passage of her grandparents' home in New Orleans, attracted by the oral stories of family generations past. She views storytelling as a traditional art form that can promote literacy, imagination and values in the young. While telling African American stories, she loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity(人性)，including personal and historical stories.

As a storyteller and early childhood educator, Muriel Johnson has shared traditional folktales and personal stories with thousands of children and adults across the United States, per-forming at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her voice, movements, expressions and loving spirit will resonate(共鸣)with anyone listening.

Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools and private gatherings. His songs and stories make all children happy, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or tired high school students.

In addition to performances by these tellers, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has several special events including a Storytelling Workshop with Judith Black on Friday afternoon, the hugely popular Story Slam on Saturday afternoon. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and settle into a weekend. Magic and wonder fill the air, and the art of story is alive.

1. Which storyteller's childhood is mentioned in the text?

A．Judith Black.

B．Johnny Moses.

C．Diane Ferlatte.

D．Muriel Johnson.

2. Which of the following can best describe Johnny Moses?

A．Humorous and wise.	B．Humorous and kind.
C．Beautiful and sweet.	D．Honest and strong.

3. What do we know about the storytellers?

A．Muriel Johnson fails to connect with anyone listening.

B．Diane Ferlatte considers storytelling as a business form.

C．Johnny Moses is the most popular storyteller in America.

D．Diane Ferlatte and Muriel Johnson both share personal stories.

4. What can people do on the Sierra Storytelling Festival?

A．See art works.	B．Camp with families.
C．Study how to tell stories.	D．Experience different cultures.

5. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To introduce literacy and art.

B．To introduce storytelling events.

C．To introduce famous storytellers.

D．To introduce the Sierra Storytelling Festival.

3 . Since last year, Where Are We Going, Dad? has become the most popular TV shows. On the show, the five fathers and their children traveled around China riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare home in southwestern Yunnan province.

One dad doesn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, so some people try to help him. Another one must survive with his son for three days in the desert because the father can’t cook, they only eat instant noodles (方便面).

"Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular? Because it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids. The show makes modern parents think about what they should do with their kids.” In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much gentle on their kids and more involved in their upbringing (成长),” said Li Minyi, a professor of early childhood education.

In the past, children were taught their parents’ wishes and look after them in their old age. But today Chinese parents increasingly realize that respecting their children’s choices may be a better way to prepare them for modern society. As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time.

1. According to the passage, what didn’t the fathers and their children do on the show?

A．Rode camels.	B．Climbed the mountains.
C．Sold vegetables.	D．Fished on the east coast.

2. One father and his son only eat instant noodles because ________.

A．there aren’t ant vegetables in the desert

B．they think instant noddles are the most delicious

C．the father can’t cook

D．they have no money to buy something to eat

3. In the fourth paragraph, the underlined word “them” refers to ________.

A．modern parents

B．the parents in the past

C．the five fathers on the show

D．the children in the old days

4. Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular?

A．Because it’s about how to sell vegetables.

B．Because there are many famous stars on the show.

C．Because it’s about how to help the poor.

D．Because it’s about how Chinese parents raise their children.

4 . This is your chance to win a Breakaway weekend for two people at any of the 83 Breakaway hotels throughout Britain.

To win the Breakaway weekend for two, answer four questions and send your entry, to arrive no later than 31 July, to Team House, 24 Church Street, Ashford, ent, TN255 BJ.

1. The St Vincent Rocks Hotel, Bristol is on the Avon Gorge which is crossed by the Clifton Bridge. Who designed the bridge?

2. The Aerodrome Hotel, Croydon is next to the airfield from which England’s solo (单独的) pilot made her record flights in the 1930s. Who was she?

3. The Talbot Hotel, Oundle, Northants is not far from the village of Fotheringgay and the castle where one of history’s most famous queens was imprisoned. Who was she?

4. The Larkfield Hotel, Maidstone is a few miles away from one of England’s top motor racing tracks. What is the name of the track?

The person whose correct entry is picked our first by a computer will win the prize. This decision is final. The winner will be sent an excellent value Breakaway booklet giving details of the 83 hotels from which he or she can choose where to spend the prize weekend.

Every Breakaway hotel gives you the chance to see something different, while providing you with comfortable surroundings and good food.

A breakaway weekend includes a three-course dinner, accommodation and a full English breakfast, for two nights. You also get Sunday lunch, either a traditional meal at your hotel, or, if you are planning to go sightseeing, the hotel will provide a packed lunch for you. Breakaway hotels are great places for families. Children can choose from their own special menu, and for those up to 12 years old accommodation is free of charge when sharing a room with their parents.

A splendid value Breakaway booklet will be sent to you if you dial this number: 0252517517.

1. Entries for the competition which arrive on 31 July will _________.

A．be too late for the competition	B．be entered with the others
C．have a better chance of winning	D．go to a different address

2. Question 4 in the competition is different from the others because _________.

A．the hotel described is a modern one	B．it asks about a place not a person
C．the hotel can be reached easily by car	D．the answer is the name of the a man

3. The announcement suggests that the best way to get a Breakaway booklet is to _________.

A．enter the competition	B．write to one of the hotels
C．write to Team House	D．telephone 0252517517

4. The competition will be won by the person _________.

A．who sends in the first correct answers

B．whose correct entry is chosen by a computer

C．whose entry arrives first on 31 July

D．whose entry is the final one chosen by the computer

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who would be on the top of the tower probably?

A．Women.

B．Men.

C．Children.

2. How many people were in the largest tower?

A．10.

B．14.

C．40.

3. What is the purpose of the event?

A．To celebrate teamwork.

B．To show strength.

C．To break a record.

6 . Abandoned Amusement Parks Around the World

There are some abandoned amusement parks worldwide. Join us for a look at some of our interests!

Joyland

This amusement park was once the largest theme park in central Kansas. It featured a wooden roller coaster (过山车). It operated for 55 years but closed in 2004 due to financial troubles. Temporarily reopened in 2006, but it only lasted one season. Since then, it’s been destroyed and the roller coaster got stolen.

Okpo Land

Located on the Geoje Island of ROK, this park has all the makings of a horror movie. One of the park’s main attractions was a duck-themed roller coaster. It’s known to have caused at least one serious accident in the late 1990s. After that, It was closed. In 2011, the park was completely pulled down and a hotel is to be built there.

Jungle Habitat

This animal park opened in 1972. Tourists could slowly drive their vehicles along the special roadways as wild animals freely wandered about. It was closed in 1976 due to several problems. Dangerous animals reportedly escaped or injured visitors, and locals hated the traffics. Plus, competition from other parks, combined with poor management, may also have contributed to the ending. It’s been for public land use such as hiking and biking trails, so there isn’t much left of the old park.

Six Flags New Orleans

The Six Flags company bought the park in 2002. A water park was in the works, but then Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 and the park has been closed since then. It is currently owned by New Orleans. There is a talk of transforming it into a shopping mall later.

1. What did Joyland and Okpo Land have in common?

A．They reopened later.	B．They had a roller coaster.
C．They were replaced by hotels.	D．They were closed for lack of money.

2. Which was one of the causes of Jungle Habitat’s closing?

A．Public land use.	B．Visitors’ attacking animals.
C．Traffic jam caused by animals.	D．The competition from other parks.

3. When was Six Flags New Orleans closed?

A．In 2002.

B．In 2005.

C．In 2006.

D．In 2011.

7 .

Buku Music Festival Where: New Orleans, LA       When: July 10—July 11 Tickets: $180 — $270       Camping: No The Scene From art to music, Buku is a unique festival in the summer. With a post-industrial setting as the background and offering electronic music and hip hop, Buku succeeds as a true festival experience. Catch up on your sleep—with the all-night shows in the city of New Orleans, you need to get some rest.

Horizon Festival Where : Arinsal, Andorra       When : July 9—July 11 Tickets: $65 — $149             Camping: No The Scene It's hard to argue about a festival that has pool activities, paintball wars, its own Snow Olympics and secret parties. Beyond that you'll also find 100 + international DJs with stages on the mountain.

Gasparilla Music Festival Where: Tampa, FL             When: July 9—July 10 Tickets : Free             Camping : No The Scene The Gasparilla Music Festival is non-profit (非营利的). It organizes a music festival every year in the downtown square on the second weekend of July.

Golden Plains Festival Where: Meredith, Australia       When: July 11 —July 13 Tickets : Free             Camping: Yes The Scene There's no advertisement, no market stalls (货摊),and nothing marketed to you for the whole long weekend. It's meant to be a perfect place. Camp wherever you like, bring almost everything and anything if you want— you can bring a sofa and place it in the open-air theatre, and enjoy the sunshine and music for the long weekend.

1. Why do people in the Buku Music Festival need to catch up on their sleep?

A．Sleep during the night is difficult.	B．Buku has a post-industrial setting.
C．The performances will last overnight.	D．The tickets for the festival are very expensive.

2. At which music festival can you find sports programs?

A．Buku Music Festival.	B．Horizon Festival.
C．Gasparilla Music Festival.	D．Golden Plains Festival.

3. Where is the Golden Plains Festival held?

A．On a mountain.	B．In a downtown square.
C．In a music hall.	D．In an open-air theatre.

8 . Have you been thinking about building a corn maze (迷宫), but don't know how? To make your maze to stand the test of time, planning is the most important step in how to make a corn maze.     1    .

Research

There are many things to consider when learning how to make a corn maze. Here are two questions to research as you begin your planning. First, what type of corn is used for corn maze? Typically, corn for a maze should be drought-tolerant to lessen water usage and able to stand straight on its own. Second, where is the best spot for a corn maze?    2    . Make sure the area gets adequate sunlight and has good drainage (排水).

Design your corn maze

    3    . Professional corn maze design companies offer examples on how to build a corn maze as well as custom options. Others draw their own designs on the computer or by hand.

Cut your corn maze

    4    . But if you're wondering how to cut a corn maze yourself, make sure you have the proper equipment and that you cut the corn when it's still short. Keep your paths prepared from the start so they're easy to maintain.

    5    

At this point, it's time to think about how you're going to market and advertise your corn maze. Games, maps, posters and digital marketing are all available to inform and entertain your visitors.

A．Open your maze to the public

B．To begin with, you should select the seeds

C．Here are our step-by-step guidance and corn maze tips

D．Some prefer their design to have a theme or be very complex

E．Provide as a large area as possible for a more interesting design

F．You'll be able to change a corn maze that will be a labor of love

G．Again, some choose to leave this job to a professional maze company

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did Texas open their first drive-in?

A．In 1915.

B．In 1921.

C．In 1933.

2. What is the advantage of a drive-in theater according to the talk?

A．A lower ticket price.

B．A better view of a movie.

C．A more comfortable experience.

3. Why did drive-ins become less popular?

A．Less people live in the suburbs.

B．Many people lost interest in it.

C．Car prices were too high.

10 . The first tip for a good day of ice fishing is to wear the right clothes. You should dress in layers. Wear 2 or 3 shirts, so you can take off a layer when you are warm. Wear a face mask, a warm hat with earflaps over your ears, and warm gloves and boots or shoes.

The second tip is to stay warm. Some people put up cloth tents when they go ice fishing. Some people own small ice houses where they can stay warm. You can use a small heater inside the tent or outside on the ice. Be sure to take a hot drink like hot chocolate. You should move around to stay warm. Some people take ice skates.

The third tip is to check the ice. Look at it carefully. The ice must be 4 or more inches thick. This is the ice rule: “Thick and blue, tried and true. Thin and crispy, way too risky.” Thick ice is safe for ice fishing. Thin ice is dangerous.

The fourth tip is to take the right tools. You need to make a hole in the ice with an ice drill (钻). Then make the hole bigger with a cutting tool, like an ax or a knife. You need to carry your bait in a bait bottle, use worms or small fish for bait. You need a chair to sit on. Take a folding chair so you can carry it easily. Be sure to take your fish hooks (钩) and fishing rod (杆)! Pull all your tools on a small case. Take your cell phone. You might need to call for help.

The fifth tip is to have a great time!

1. What is the function of earflaps?

A．To keep water out of your ears.	B．To protect your ears from noise.
C．To keep your ears warm.	D．To escape on the rocks.

2. What should you avoid when you go ice fishing?

A．Moving around.	B．Checking the thickness of the ice.
C．Making good preparations.	D．Staying on thin ice any time.

3. What is bait?

A．Something the fish want to eat.	B．A hole for fish to live in.
C．Something to sit on warmly.	D．A folding chair for fishing.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To teach readers how to keep fish.

B．To teach readers how to go ice fishing.

C．To teach readers how to catch fish in winter.

D．To teach readers how to skate on the ice safely.