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Exciting Adventure Options to Choose From!

BIRD WALK(Any time of year)—Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区). The Bent's grasslands, trees and woods provide great habitats for birds moving from one place to another, such as Warblers, Vireos, Indigo Buntings, Thrushes, Orioles, and more. This walk will be made to the members in your party.

Suitable for ages 5 and up

Program Fee:$150

NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)—Take a private hike with Bent of the River!Your personal guide will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails. Nature is exciting and always changing, so you never know what we will find along the way!This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.

Suitable for ages 8 and up

Program Fee:$150

POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)—Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River!During this recreational(休闲的)program, an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals. The Bent will supply you with necessary tools, such as nets, containers, and field guides. Once the animals are caught, we will observe and identify them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.

Suitable for ages 8 and up

Program Fee:$150

OWL PROWL(January and February only)—Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds—owls (猫头鹰)!We will be prowling for owls on a walk through the grassland and forests in the hope of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut:the Great-horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Eastern Screech-Owl.

Evening event

Suitable for ages 10 and up

Program Fee:$225

1. （1） Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?

   A . BIRD WALK. B . NATURE HIKE. C . POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION. D . OWL PROWL.
3. （2） What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION?

   A . Find out their health. B . Do scientific research. C . Cook them as food on the table. D . Set them free back to the river.
5. （3） Whom is this text written for?

   A . Students. B . Teachers. C . Scientists. D . Adventurers.

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 "Am I beautiful now, Mama? "

My heart quickly fell to my stomach.

"What do you mean, now? "

"Now that my hair is all done, I'm beautiful, right? "

I had just put the brush down by my side when my stomach immediately somersaulted(翻滚) in guilt and fear and my mind was instantly puzzled with confusion. Why was she questioning this? Didn't she already know? I told her how beautiful she was every morning when she rose for the new day and every night as she drifted off to sleep. I wanted to yell that this world attached too many attempts to "make pretty" and commercialized the use of product after product.

I tried to control my heart and explained to her, "Baby girl, you are beautiful every day because you are kind and smart, creative and brave. You use good manners and stand up for yourself. " I put my hand on her heart and pulled her in close. "But styling your hair doesn't make you beautiful. And wearing certain colors or styles can't do it either. What makes you beautiful is the person you are. Do you know where beauty really comes from? "

She thought for a minute. I gently tapped my fingers that were still resting on her heart. "From inside here. And your heart shines so brightly that it makes you incredibly beautiful. " I could feel her heart start to beat a little stronger and a smile appeared across her face.

I squeezed her tight and added, "You are so beautiful, baby girl, and I hope you never stop believing it. And I hope you never let anyone tell you differently. "

She stood up and brushed her freshly braided hair off her shoulder.

"I know, Mama. I'm beautiful because I'm ME. "

The somersaults stopped. The guilt and fear were washed away. The confusion was clarified.

"Hey Mama, " she said as she started to walk away. "You are beautiful, too. "

1. （1） What was the mother's reaction to the girl's questions?

   A . Shocked. B . Excited. C . Disappointed. D . Embarrassed.
3. （2） What can we infer about the author's daughter?

   A . She wasn't confident in herself.     B . She wasn't pretty and smart at all. C . She was brave to face all challenges.     D . She was particular about appearance.
5. （3） What does the author intend to teach her daughter?

   A . Everyone is beautiful.     B . Beauty comes from inside. C . Love is the most important.     D . Smile is the key to happiness.
7. （4） What did the daughter think of her mother at last?

   A . Her mother was kind and thoughtful. B . Her mother looked as beautiful as her. C . Her mother demanded too much of her. D . Her mother was an understanding person.

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Many people travel to enrich and enjoy themselves. However, their travel methods may be different each year.

Lonely Planet and Forbes concluded some top trends in 2021. Here are three of them for you to take a look.

Solo travel

Traditionally, travel seems to be a group activity to have fun together and avoid loneliness. But solo travel became popular, especially among young people in 2021.

Traveling on your own means that you are the boss of everything, choosing wherever you want to go, whatever you eat and whenever you go out. For some people, it also makes them a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything. Traveling in a totally foreign land on your own can be challenging. "It opens up your mind to new things, and pushes you out of your comfort zone, " Kristina Wegscheider, a traveler from the US, told Travel Pulse.

Augmented attractions

World travel can be expensive. But virtual reality(虚拟现实)and augmented reality(增强现实), or VR and AR, are giving more possibilities to travel for little cost. With ever-improving headsets, smartphones and Wi-Fi connections, people can have a 360-degree experience of museums, theme parks and historical sites.

With these technologies, visitors can experience the surface of Mars with just a headset, or view a sea cow's growing flesh before their eyes in a museum.

Getting off the touristy path

There are always some "must-see" spots anywhere you travel. But traveling in such places always brings problems like overcrowding and noise.

In order to have a better travel experience, many tended to visit less famous places in 2021. With less transportation and fewer things to do, visiting a little town lets people slow down and notice the little things. Take a walk, ride a bike, sip coffee a little slower, take a deep breath and explore the natural scenery.

1. （1） What is the author's main purpose in writing the text?

   A . To describe the travel trends of 2021. B . To encourage more people to travel. C . To recommend hot travel spots. D . To explain what makes a good trip.
3. （2） How do VR and AR change the way we travel?

   A . They allow us to visit places at a low cost. B . They make museums the hottest destinations. C . They challenge us to walk out of our comfort zones. D . They make space travel a reality for ordinary people.
5. （3） Why do many choose not to travel to the "must-see" spots?

   A . Because they have seen them before. B . Because they will spend too much money. C . Because there are too many tourists there. D . Because they hate local people there.
7. （4） What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?

   A . Problems with visiting "must-see" spots. B . Tips for tourists who like to get close to nature. C . Why it is important to slow down to travel. D . Why some people prefer to visit less famous places.

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Teenagers who travel around the world alone have been making headlines quite often. A young person alone in a dangerous situation attracts attention and sponsors. Young sailors also attract various views. For example, Jessica Watson was asked by the government to cancel her voyage, yet the Prime Minister called her "a hero for young Australians" when she returned. It seems that there is confusion about the competence and independence of young people.

The popular psychologists tell us that teenage brains are likely to make wrong judgments. But such ideas often do not apply to specific individuals. Between the ages of 14 and 18, teenagers vary greatly in their abilities. The amount of independence that each is allowed should be determined not simply by their age but by discussion with the related, responsible adults. Some teens are certainly inexperienced and can make childish mistakes, but the ones who attempt dangerous journeys normally do so by winning the confidence of hard-headed and well-qualified adult supporters.

But it's also wrong to think that any 16-year-old can desire to get achievements as unusual as Jessica Watson's. Watson calls herself "an ordinary girl who has a dream". Her intention is to encourage teenagers but this idea can have the opposite effect of making them feel not good enough because great achievements are beyond them. Should all teens have such dreams? Actually, individuals face varying circumstances that restrict their dreams.

Teenagers who travel around the world alone should not be judged by preconceived (事先形成的) views about young people. Nor should young "ordinary" teenagers feel stressed to long for extraordinary personal goals. In fact, I believe the example of solo sailing overstresses individualism. The teenage years are when most of us "ordinary" people learn that we can achieve great things in cooperation with others.

1. （1） What can we learn about Jessica Watson?

   A . She was criticized by the government.     B . She eventually canceled her voyage. C . She has traveled around Australia.     D . She made a successful voyage.
3. （2） What can be inferred about teenagers from the text?

   A . They have similar abilities. B . They make decisions on their own. C . They always make wrong judgments. D . They need support of responsible adults.
5. （3） Who does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 3 refer to?

   A . Parents. B . Teenagers. C . Psychologists. D . Adults.
7. （4） What is the best title for the text?

   A . Divided Opinions on Young Adventurers    B . Problems Faced by Adventurous Teens C . Various Ways to Become Independent    D . Pressure to Achieve Personal Goals

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How to protect your privacy when you travel

It hasn't been an easy year for the privacy of travelers, at least so far. Data leaks, surveillance(监视)worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious.  Fortunately, there are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. These tips can help you deal with these troubles.

 "It's not clever to declare on Meta that you're traveling to somewhere, reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty, " says Danny McLoughlin. "That puts your security at risk. " Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.

Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras. Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the presence of surveillance devices. If the rental comes with cameras, ensure they aren't in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep.

Although you can't control how a hotel or airline handles—or mishandles—your data, you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won't get you into trouble.

But some of the worst data leaks happen when you're staying at a hotel. For example, a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you've checked in. You had better hand the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and ask the employee to write your room number on a piece of paper. Why?  Just to be sure, never leave the customer copy behind. You can destroy it later, but keep it under your control.

A. It's never been better.

B. Perhaps they should be.

C. Travelers say they're taking privacy seriously.

D. Never broadcast your journey on social media.

E. There are other people on the other side of the wall.

F. Some travelers only offer the bare minimum, such as a P. O. box instead of a home address.

G. Report anything doubtful to the host immediately—and if you don't like what you hear, leave.

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When my sisters and I were little, we were 1 to take naps. The summer I was seven, I asked to take my 2 in a tree in the orchard (果园), the place I went to when I wanted to be alone and 3. In the tree, I had a(n)4 view of the orchard, our house, fields, barns and fences. My sisters once forgot me so completely that they stood under the tree 5 secrets.

One afternoon I climbed the tree 6, grabbing branches and 7 my feet carefully until I was as high as I could go. 8, a flying noise attracted my attention. An owl 9 on a thick branch and gripped it with her talons. She pressed her wings to her side and settled down. So natural did I move myself that the owl would not 10 at my being there. She flew 11 among branches until she noticed me. The owl hesitated for one second before she 12 her wings and flew away into space. I gasped and watched her go, 13 she would return. She had been gone so long that I had 14 seeing her again. Unexpectedly, the owl reappeared in January, accompanied by her mate.

The 15 of the owl gave me a sense of assurance I had not felt before and I would treasure it forever.

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During the 18th century, seaside holidays began. However, at that time, it was only a luxury for the wealthiest people. Only the upper class (visit) the seaside in their free time.  first British seaside town was Scarborough,  became popular when a stream of acidic water was found in the south of it. It was believed that the water could contribute to(treat) small diseases. Brighton, in the south of the UK, was also an early seaside town. It was (extreme) popular with the wealthy. King George Ⅳ especially enjoyed visiting it. In 1815, he transformed his home into a palace by the sea. Part of his home has now been turned into a museum.

Great changes about seaside holidays (take) place over the last few decades. In the beginning, only the rich could enjoy them, but nowadays, they are (access) to all. In the 1840s, the (invent) of the railway allowed a wider range of people to visit the beach, as it was a cheaper way to travel than before. As a result  this, more hotels were built beside the sea. Beaches became more popular too. Bathing machines were made available for people to get  (change) in. It was beach etiquette (礼仪) to use them, particularly for women.

假设你是李华，Brown是你的笔友，他计划寒假期间来青岛旅游。请你写一封邮件给他，内容包括：

1）表示欢迎；

2）推荐景点及出行方式；

3）你的祝愿。

注意：

1）词数80左右；

2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Brown,

Yours,

Li Hua

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Twenty years ago, Chase Poust was only 7. On Sunday morning just before Memorial Day, he, his dad Steven, and his 4-year-old sister Abigail, were out for a family boating trip on Florida's St. Johns River. Chase and Abigail were swimming at the back of the anchored boat while Steven was on deck(甲板) fishing.

It was a perfect outing— it was so peaceful and the colors of the deep blue sky, the light green river water and the mild late May sunshine mixed to create a magic scene. Off the shore lay quietly several cottages. Everything was sound until a strong current emerged and loosened Abigail's grasp and she let go of the boat. Instantly realizing his sister would be swept away, Chase let go of the boat as well to try and reach her. At the same time, Chase screamed at his father desperately.

Without thinking twice, Steven jumped into the water and swam towards the two kids with all his efforts. But after realizing he couldn't keep up with both kids, he was faced with a heartbroken decision. He told them he loved them very much because he wasn't sure what's going to happen. Steven tried his best to stick with both of his children. He wore himself out. But his little daughter was washed away from him. Directing Chase to swim to shore for help, Steven stayed behind, keeping as close as he could to Abigail as the life-vest that was keeping her above the waves floated further and further from his reach.

It was a tough go for the 7-year-old, but rather than attempting to swim all out, Chase wisely paced himself. Stopping to float or dog paddle when he was tired, he'd rest and then set off again. The current was going the opposite way of going to the boat and the shore, so it was very hard to swim that way for Chase.

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An hour later, Chase swam to the shore, anyhow.

Luckily, Steven and Abigail were found and rescued.