| A．aren’t they | B．are they | C．isn’t it | D．is it |
Fun things to do in high school
Learn another language
Your school might be holding foreign languages classes, so this is a great way to start your language learning journey! If you want more self-paced learning, apps like Duolingo are easily accessible (可使用的) on our mobile phones. As our world becomes more interconnected, it’s always good to learn another language or two.
Aim for a semester (学期) of straight A
This can be a difficult task but not impossible to achieve, as long as you put in the right amount of work and effort. If you are struggling(挣扎)with your grades, you can host or join group studies with your classmates!
Don’t be disheartened if you are not able to get an A in a semester. What’s important is having the drive to go forward. As a famous person once said, “He who would climb a ladder must begin at the bottom.
Experience another culture
Culture and tradition are something that all humans share. No matter where we come from, we always bring our culture with us. People coming from different cultures may be among your friends or neighbors.
You can go to a museum, read a book, or try new food in your area. Remember to keep an open mind and take the time to learn about them.
Bring a shareable treat to class
If you know your way around the kitchen, you can impress your class by making and bringing them a delicious treat! Not only will this make their stomachs happy, but you’ll also bond (联系) the whole class together. Just don’t forget to check with your teacher first before bringing one.
1．What should you do if you want to learn a language at your own speed?| A．Go to a museum to read books. | B．Attend another language class. |
| C．Learn it on an app like Duolingo. | D．Join group studies with your classmates. |
| A．Keeping an open mind. | B．Asking your teachers for help. |
| C．Changing your study method. | D．Having the drive to go forward. |
| A．Experiencing different cultures. | B．Making your teacher angry and anxious. |
| C．Making some students have a stomachache. | D．Making your classmates happy and united. |
For thousands of years, people have been fascinated by dolphins. Dolphins have developed a number of similar personality qualities to humans’, such as curiosity and sociability, despite having developed in vastly different environments, researchers have found. Recently, a British research team finished an eight-year study of Indo-Pacific dolphins off the coast of Western Australia. These dolphins can use different tools to search for food. The researchers found that these dolphins are more willing to walk with partners that like the same tool. Other parts, like family closeness or sex, have no impact on this relationship.
“It suggests that dolphins form social relationship based on shared interests,” UK biologist Simon said. Apart from dolphins, elephants, horses and bats are also known to form friendships. Are friendships only limited to the same species? Of course not.
In 2015, a goat Timur was originally left in the tiger Amur’s enclosure (围场) as a meal. But instead of eating Timur, Amur likes to play with Timur. Scientists said it’s not unusual among captive (圈禁的) animals. That’s because in captivity, animals don’t need to spend much time and energy marking their kingdom or looking for mates the way they would in the wild. They are actually more likely to feel bored. In this particular situation, the animal’s love to engage socially and playfully may be higher than eating.
1．What does the author want to show by telling dolphin’s characters?| A．Dolphins prefer to hunt for food in groups. |
| B．Dolphins tend to make friends like humans. |
| C．Dolphins are more curious than human beings. |
| D．Dolphins make friends based on family closeness. |
| A．Showing captive animals are friendlier than others. |
| B．Explaining why captive animals can form friendship. |
| C．Describing how different animals get along with one another. |
| D．Comparing differences between a goat and a tiger’s friendship. |
Easton retired(退休) as a school teacher, and he didn’t have enough savings. What’s worse, his wife, Cassandra, had heart disease that needed expensive treatment.
To save his wife’s life, Easton didn’t have a choice but to take up a job, and he found one as a pizza delivery(递送) man at Rooster’s Pizza. On his first day on the job, his co-workers judged him because the sight of an 84-year-old pizza delivery man was undoubtedly a rare one. But Easton didn’t care.
After delivering the first two orders that day, Easton was on his way to deliver the third one, when he realized his car was low on gas. He stopped at a gas station, worried he would be late for his next delivery. Determined to make it on time, Easton grabbed the steering wheel and drove as fast as he could. However, as he reached one of the main roads, a police car stopped him.
When Officer Jenkins and Officer Matthew walked up to Easton’s car, they were shocked to see an 84-year-old behind the wheel of a pizzeria car. Moreover, they didn’t expect an old man to be speeding.
“You see,” Easton said nervously, “I am running late for pizza delivery. We have a policy of delivering pizza within 45 minutes, or I’ll have to pay for it out of my pocket, and I need money for my wife’s treatment. I hope you understand…”
Officer Matthew looked at Easton’s teary eyes and trembling hands and felt deeply sad for him. However, he couldn’t go against his line of duty. They had to give him a ticket anyway. Easton was late for the delivery that day, prompting his manager to deduct(扣除) it from his salary. He was also warned that he would have to leave if he repeated the mistake.
Not losing heart, Easton set out for his deliveries the following day. “Rooster’s Pizza!” he shouted as he rang the doorbell of one of the houses on his list.
When the door opened, Easton recognized his customer was Officer Matthew!
Easton couldn’t believe what had just happened and was surprised by what Officer Matthew did for him.
Family-friendly Things to Do on Long Island
If you’re looking for ways to fill the weekend, Long Island is packed with exciting things to do for the whole family.
Famous Food Festival
More than 60 food vendors(小贩) offer bites from around the world at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park. The festival will feature live music, a beer and wine garden, a chalk art installation(装置), contests and more from 1 p.m.to 8 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
●Admission(门票): $14 at the door, $7 ages 8-12, free ages 7 and younger.
●Address: East lot,152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park.
●Further information: famousfoodfestival.com, 631-387-6291.
Lightkeepers Behind the Scenes Tours
Follow one of the present-day lighthouses on a bottom-to-top tour of the Fire Island Lighthouse at 9 a.m. Saturday. Learn how lighthouse keepers in the 1860s to 2020 maintained(维修) the light.
●Admission: $20, advance reservations(预定) required.
●Address: Park at Robert Moses State Park Field 5 and walk east to the lighthouse.
●Further information: landlighthouse.com, 631-583-5901.
Montauk Family Fall Festival
The festival includes live entertainment with music in the gazebo(观景台), a farmers market, pumpkin painting, kids crafts, and street painting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
●Admission: free for the festival, but fees for rides, food and drinks.
●Address: Montauk Village Green, 743 Montauk Hwy.
●Further information: montaukchamber.com, 631-668-2428.
Riverhead Country Fair
The agricultural fair includes LI Antique Power Association demonstrations(游行), live music, flower decorating, sunflower and vegetable competitions and jams, jellies, cakes, pies for sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
●Admission: free
●Address: Riverfront and Main Street.
●Further information: riverheadcountryfair.com, 631-727-1215.
1．How much would a couple with a boy aged 6 and a girl aged 10 pay for Famous Food Festival?| A．$21. | B．$28. | C．$35. | D．$42. |
| A．Riverhead Country Fair. |
| B．Famous Food Festival. |
| C．Montauk Family Fall Festival. |
| D．Lightkeepers Behind the Scenes Tours. |
| A．They both have art exhibitions. |
| B．They offer free food and drinks. |
| C．They both open on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| D．They would be welcomed by music lovers. |
The Maldives guarantees the whitest sand beaches and an unforgettable underwater world. Here are places that you can visit here.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
The Fari Islands sit in the northeast of the North Male Atoll, a 45-minute speed boat ride or a 15-minute seaplane flight from Elana International Airport.
Unlike most of the other places on this list, Patina recently opened so you can check in right now if you’re in need of an urgent escape.
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
Just a 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, the Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort sits on an island surrounded by a lagoon in the west of the resort.
Unique and remarkable biodiversity can be found in its coral reefs, sea grass beds and mangroves. Watch out for hawksbill turtles, rays and friendly reef sharks.
Villa Haven
If you’re a deep-sea diver, this place will provide a luxurious base as you explore the resort’s many experiences.
Their botanical gardens produce coconuts, tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs that will all be served up in Villa Haven’s restaurants, while sustainable local materials are also being used in the construction of the resort.
Conrad Maldives Rangali
The twin-island property boasts some firsts including the world’s first ever undersea restaurant and first underwater bedroom.
To mark the resort’s anniversary, 50 over-water villas have been revitalized, as have three restaurants and bars. Brand new additions include an adults-only gym, Majaa Explorers Hub and restaurants and the Furaavaru Teens Club.
1．If you are interested in sea animals like turtles, which place can you visit?| A．Villa Haven. | B．Conrad Maldives Rangali. |
| C．Patina Maldives, Fari Islands. | D．Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. |
| A．Have dinner in the undersea restaurant. | B．Admire the botanical gardens. |
| C．Go on a speed boat tour. | D．Work out in the gym. |
| A．Both snorkeling and scuba diving are available in Villa Haven. |
| B．The Fari Islands are a 15-minute seaplane flight from the mainland. |
| C．Conrad Maldives Rangali is equipped with the undersea restaurant. |
| D．Sustainable materials are used in the building of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. |
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