Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer some activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings (签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit_________.
A.a hands-on science museum B.an art museum
C.a Youtheater D.a natural history museum.
2.What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A.Look at rock collections. B.See dinosaur models.
C.Give performances. D.Watch puppet making
3.What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Science games designed by kids. B.Reading science books.
C.Learning science by doing things. D.A show of kids’ science work.
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A museum guide. B.A film review.
C.A news report. D.A science textbook.
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On Tuesday, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced the Apple Watch. The new smart device, which is worn on the wrist, just like a normal watch, can do all the things a cell phone does--and more.
At $349, the Apple Watch is expensive. Some experts doubt that they will become as successful as smartphones. It does seem likely, though, that the device will open yet another door in personal computing. The watch is the smartest computer yet. It taps you on the wrist whenever a new message comes in. It prepares answers to questions you receive from friends. It reminds you where you parked your car. It tracks your health. It even allows you to send your heartbeat to others.
When it goes on sale early next year, it will be Apple's first item in a new category of technology--wearable computers. If the Apple Watch becomes popular, it will change the way the world interacts with computers. People may depend on the smart jewelry even more than they already depend on their phones. "It might not only be a game changer for Apple, but for the entire industry." says technology expert Daniel Ives. "A lot of major technology players around the globe are taking notes on what Apple is trying to do here."
The Apple watch is specially designed for a smaller device. An entire computer fits onto a single chip(芯片). Users will be able to scroll(滚屏)just like they would do on an iPhone. It will have a built-in speaker for alarms that users can both hear and feel. Pressing the side button brings up contacts so you can communicate with people quickly and easily. Apple Watch also introduces health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives. The built- in heart rate sensor (传感器) and GPS will track calories burned and workouts.
According to Matt Vella, a writer for TIME magazine, the watch is the most exciting device since the iPad. After actually trying the watch, he says, “It sits on the wrist very naturally. You could easily forget you are wearing the Apple Watch, and you will."
1.What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph imply?
A.Apple Watch will include many new games.
B.Many game developers will pay attention to Apple Watch.
C.Apple plays an important part in the personal computing field.
D.Apple Watch will greatly influence the personal computing field.
2.The fourth paragraph mainly tells us .
A.how the Apple Watch works
B.the small size of the Apple Watch
C.what information we can get from the Apple Watch
D.the difference between the Apple Watch and the iPhone
3.The side button on the Apple Watch is used to .
A.sound the alarm B.adjust the built-in speaker
C.build the man-machine communication D.make the health and fitness apps start working
4.What is Matt Vella's attitude towards the Apple Watch?
A.Doubtful. B.Favorable. C.Objective. D.Unbelievable.
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Getting around in Canada is fairly easy. Most cities have urban transportation systems, including buses, streetcars, and trains, and some of the larger cities also have subways.
You can board these systems at regular stops along their routes. Some let you pay with cash while others require tickets. If you don’t have a ticket for the bus, you must pay with the correct amount of money. This is because the driver does not carry any change. If you plan to stay in a city for a long time, you may want to buy a monthly pass or a package of tickets to save money. You can buy subway tickets at any subway station.
If you have to take several buses or subways for a single trip, you do not need to pay money each time. Simply ask the driver for a transfer (换乘) ticket, or take one from the machines on the subway platform.
If you are not sure where to board the bus or the streetcar, just ask someone or follow the crowd. People can usually only board at the front of the bus where you show your pass to the driver. When using public transportation, Canadians line up. First come, first serve, is a common approach to many activities in Canada, and it is considered to be extremely rude to cut in any line.
Maps of routes and schedules are usually available from the public transit (运输) company in your area, and there is also a telephone information line. You may ask someone for the name of the transit company in your area, and then look it up in the telephone book.
1.What is this passage mainly about?
A.Where to find subways in larger cities
B.How to save money when traveling.
C.How to use public transportation in Canada.
D.How public transit companies work.
2.If you pay the bus fare in cash, _____.
A.you must have the exact amount of money
B.you can exchange money with the driver
C.it might cost you a little more
D.you may be given some change
3.By buying a monthly pass or a package of tickets, you can ______.
A.take a bus whenever you want B.go wherever you like
C.find comfortable seats D.save money
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Do you always struggle to understand others’ feelings? Perhaps you should listen to your heart.
According to a team of scientists at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK, people who are more aware of their own heartbeat are better at understanding others’ emotions.
Researchers have long suspected (怀疑) that this ability is important for understanding others’ thoughts and feelings.
To test this theory, the British team asked 72 volunteers to count their own heartbeats without feeling a pulse (脉搏). This aimed to see how aware they were of the feelings inside their own bodies.
Then, the volunteers were shown video clips of social interactions (互动), which tested their ability to read the minds of the characters.
During the clips, they were asked questions that required an understanding of the emotions of a certain character — for example, “What is Sandra feeling?” In addition, they were asked questions that did not involve any emotions, such as “What is Michael thinking?” They were also asked non-social questions, like “What was the weather like that evening?”
The results showed that those who had counted their heartbeats most accurately were better at answering questions relating to the characters’ emotions. However, there was no link between the ability to feel what’s going on inside your body and questions that did not involve any emotions.
Punit Shah, lead author of the study, used an example to explain this: If your colleague Michael is rude toward Sandra in public, your body processes (处理) this by increasing your heart rate. This may make you feel anxious and allow you to understand that Sandra is embarrassed.
“If you do not feel your heart rate increase, it may reduce your ability to understand that situation and respond (反应) appropriately,” Shah told The Telegraph.
Researchers believed their findings mean it could be possible to make people more empathetic by training them to listen to their hearts.
This also lends support to the argument that feelings are, at the very least, deeply rooted in physical sensations (感觉).
1.What does the new study find?
A.People are better at understanding others’ emotions than thoughts.
B.People with quicker heartbeats are more sensitive to others’ feelings.
C.The ability to feel your heartbeat is important for understanding others’ thoughts.
D.Your ability to feel others’ emotions is related to your ability to feel your own heartbeat.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the new study according to the article?
A.The volunteers were asked to count their heartbeats while watching video clips.
B.Researchers designed emotional, non-emotional and non-social questions.
C.The volunteers were required to describe each other’s thoughts and feelings.
D.Researchers trained the volunteers to listen to their hearts and observed them.
3.The underlined word “empathetic” in the second-to-last paragraph probably means ______.
A.willing to accept ideas that are different from your own
B.not influenced in any way by other people or things
C.being able to understand others’ feelings
D.willing to help those in trouble
4.What can be concluded from the last four paragraphs?
A.We react to a situation more slowly when our heart rates increase.
B.Physical sensations in our bodies are believed to cause emotional changes.
C.Our ability to feel emotions is part of us and can’t be changed.
D.How we feel has nothing to do with the state of our bodies.
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Tips to stay safe and make smart choices
Even if you’re a genius (天才) at school, you still might be lost when it comes to getting from point A to point B. Don’t get caught in a strange place without these basic safety tips.
★Know where you’re going.
Before you set out in an unfamiliar area, go to Google Maps to plan your journey and print it out. 1. Make sure that the location services are turned on on your phone, just in case you get lost.
★Know where your stuff is.
Never leave your backpack or shopping bags out of your sight. Carry your wallet in your front pocket or keep it close to your body. 2. A fun day out can turn into the worst headache ever if you realize you’ve left something behind.
★3.
If you have the choice between a busy street and a deserted one, always pick the busy one. You are more likely to be attacked on dark, empty sidewalks than on ones with a crowd.
★Travel in packs.
Don’t go anywhere — especially an unfamiliar place — without a friend or two. 4.
★Don’t let your music drown you out.
There’s nothing wrong with listening to your iPod as you walk around town, but keep it at a low enough volume (音量) so you can still hear passing cars. Losing concentration puts you at risk from accidents, attacks and getting lost. 5. Don’t do it. Keep your head up and pay attention to the people and things going on around you.
A.Pick your streets smart.
B.Always choose your own ways.
C.Be sure you’ve got everything at all times.
D.Take out your phone and call the police.
E.This also goes for texting while walking.
F.You can also use your phone’s GPS to map the route.
G.If you must go out alone, be sure to tell someone where you’re going.
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I spent last summer volunteering at a hospital．One morning，I was called to a room in which an _______ woman was staying．_______ she wanted to go to a nearby gift shop，I got a(n) _______ and helped her into it，heading for the shop．
When we got there，the shop wasn’t _______ yet．It was merely a 30-minute wait so we went over to the _______ area and I read her bits and pieces of the newspaper aloud．After 30 minutes，we went into the gift shop．Pushing her around，I could see the _______ on her face as she looked at everything．She happily chose some window decorations and then _______ chocolates．She asked me to push her _______ that direction．I helped her _______ all the different chocolate arrangements．She __________ decided on three different boxes．
As she was checking out，she asked the cashier for a __________ and asked me to write the numbers l，2，and 3 on the boxes．She __________ that the nurses were taking such good care of her, so she __________ chocolates for each of the three shifts(三班倒) of nurses．The moment I wheeled her back up to her room，she gave the __________shift of nurses their box of chocolate，who __________offered some to me before taking some themselves．There were __________ all around．
__________ her generosity and getting the opportunity to spend time with someone who got so much pleasure from life was a __________ in itself．Gratitude(感恩) has an amazing way of bringing people __________，especially in a place where health is so highly __________．
1.A. elderly B. honest C. impatient D. independent
2.A. While B. As long as C. In case D. As
3.A. wheelchair B. bus C. taxi D. ambulance
4.A. crowded B. completed C. open D. closed
5.A. checking B. dieting C. parking D. waiting
6.A. surprise B. joy C. pride D. anxiety
7.A. smelt B. tasted C. sported D. purchased
8.A. up B. to C. in D. at
9.A. put away B. give out C. hand in D. look though
10.A. eventually B. gradually C. properly D. hurriedly
11.A. change B. pen C. card D. box
12.A. admitted B. promised C. suggested D. explained
13.A. bought B. ordered C. made D. borrowed
14.A. next B. present C. previous D. night
15.A. on purpose B. by chance C. in turn D. in advance
16.A. noises B. smiles C. greetings D. jokes
17.A. Witnessing B. Taking advantage of C. Repaying D. Searching for
18.A. prize B. risk C. gift D. story
19.A. together B. upwards C. back D. down
20.A. respected B. praised C. admired D. valued
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Last week I had a holiday from work, but 1. (unfortunate) none of my friends had the same week off. I decided that I still wanted to do something, so I booked a train ride To Toronto and reserved a bed in a hostel for one week.
One week by myself! Would I be bored? Quite 2. opposite! I was able to do whatever I wanted. I spent hours in museums, 3. would have seemed dull to my friends. Instead of depending 4. someone else to remember directions, I discovered my 5. (independent) and developed map-reading skills that I didn't know I had. I could get up and go to sleep when I wanted and I didn't have to wait for anyone else 6. (get) ready every morning.
However, I found there were also some disadvantages of traveling alone. I missed 7. (have) someone to talk to. Experiences are often more 8. (enjoy) if they are shared. In addition, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hostel 9. (be) less fun on my own.
I am very proud of 10.(I) for travelling alone and I had a good time in Toronto. However, in the future, I will prefer to travel with another person or in a small group.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1）每处错误及其修改仅限一词；
2）只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Janice,
It’s been a month since I came to this new school and I really want share with you some problems. As I tell you last time, I made three new friend here. We’ve been spending a lot of time sing in karaoke bars. It’s been three Saturdays now and it really costs me many money. And I started to see this as a time-wasting activity! In fact, I don’t like to go anymore, so I’m afraid I’ll lose their friendship. How do you think I should do? If you are me, would you talk to him?
Please help with me and give me some advice.
Yours,
Grace
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假如你是李华，你们班同学打算本周六去爬长城，请你给外教Chris写一封信，邀请他参加此次活动。请包括以下内容：
1. 介绍活动的相关信息（时间、集合地点、交通工具等）；
2. 携带物品（午餐、相机、雨伞等）。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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