There is an island called Kitava, way out there in the Pacific Ocean, in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the four main Trobriand Islands with a total population of 12,000 native residents. Rich with culture, surrounded on all sides by clear blue water and abundant rainforest, Kitava is as apealing as it is remote. But it has more to offer than good views.

As Byrdie reports, Kitava is also home to a people whose diet and nutritional habits remain healthy, untouched by Western influence. A lifetime of not knowing the sweet, sweet sensation of the salt from a potato chip hitting the roof of your mouth has done more than just spare Kitavans from illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular disease; it's also given them a lifetime of smooth, acne(痤疮) - free skin.

In a study of l',200 subjects - including 300 teens and young adults - conducted by a team led by medical doctor and professor Steffan Lindeberg over 843 days, not one breakout was reported. They also found that genetics played little to no role in the results.

In fact, the average Kitavan diet is fairly common. It' s simple, with no " miracle fruit" or " rare nut" to speak of, and Kitavans don' t even exercise much. That diet consists mainly of yams( 山荮) , sweet potatoes, and taro (芋头) , local fruits (namely coconut) ,fish, and vegetables.

But if you're already pulling out your suitcases and drafting a resignation letter to your boss, you might want to slow your step. For one thing, the closest airport is over 700 miles away from the island, so good luck getting there. And consider this: do you really want to move somewhere where you'll be the only person with acne until the diet kicks in? I don't think so.

1.Which are the contributing factors of attracting visitors to the island?

a. Rich culture . b. Clean white sand c. Thick rainforest

d. Clear blue water e. Romote tribes

A. abc B. acd C. bcd D. ade

2.What accounts for the fact that the Kitavans own good skin?

A. They don't like eating salt. . B. They enjoy varieties of rare fruits.

C. They are sick of exercising. D. They follow simple but healthy diet.

3.What is unlikely to be included in the Kitavans' diet? .

A. Taro B. Fish

C. Potato chips D. Coconut

4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Think twice before moving to Kitava.

B. Don’t hesitate to quit your job and move there.

C. One can reach Kitava by plane without difficulty.

D. Anyone will own acne - free skin on stepping on Kitava.

Hidden London: the city’s lesser known delights Dulwich Picture Gallery

As much an excuse to enjoy the village charms of Dulwich Village as to admire some delicate European masterworks, this gallery is a southeast London charmer, which was founded in 1811. Join a free guided tour to the permanent collection(3 pm Saturday and Sunday),catch the latest temporary exhibition and admire the lovely garden(open 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesdays).

Where: Gallery RD SE21 7AD

Train: West Dulwich

Temple Church

Featuring in the novel The Da Vinci Code and dating back to the late 12th century, this is one of London’s oldest and holiest medieval treasures. Built by the Knights Templar, the church is divided into the Round---which contains the statues of crusading knights, who tried to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the Middle Ages and the Chancel, where the priests and singers performing in church services sit.

Where: Temple EC4Y 7DE

Underground: Temple or Blackfriars

Chelsea Physic Garden

Endlessly satisfying the green-fingered, the plain curious or those eager to discover botanical interests in central London, this delightful walled garden was founded by the Apothecaries’ Society in the 17th century and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in London.

Where: 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HS

Underground: Sloane Square

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Built between 1953 and 1958, the Estorick is Britain’s only gallery devoted to Italian art. It draws together a fascinating collection of Futurist masterpieces from Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carra and others, who emphasized the importance of modern things, especially technology and machines.

Where: 39a Canonbury Sq N1 2AN

Underground: Highbury & Islington

1.When can you follow a free guide to visit Dulwich Picture Gallery?

A. 3 pm on Sunday B. 3:30 pm on Tuesday

C. 1:30 pm on Tuesday D. 1:30 pm on Saturday

2.Which of the following has the longest history?

A. Dulwich Picture Garden B. Temple Church

C. Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art D. Chelsea Physics Garden

3.Where should you go if you have an interest in plants?

A. Gallery Rd SE21 7AD B. Temple EC4Y 7DE

C. 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HS D. 39a Canonbury Sq N1 2AN

4.If you want to enjoy Italian art, you may get off at .

A. West Dulwich B. Blackfriars

C. Sloane Square D. Highbury

5.In which part of a newspaper can you read the text?

A. Nature B. Society

C. Travel D. Lifestyle

5.Life offers two choices.We can live to survive or to soar to unlimited heights.The choices are modeled by two creatures.
A few months back while sitting in a boat fishing with a couple of friends,I noticed a field mouse on the river bank.He ran out of his hole,ran in a couple of directions,and then ran back inside.I thought of the existence of this little creature.His life is spent running around,frightened and panicky,following his nose.
He darts here,dashes there,turns in circles,but never really sees much beyond his nose.He is trying to smell his way to successful living,which,defined by a mouse's existence,is finding some daily food to sustain himself so that he can carry on for the rest of his life,frightened and frantic.Sounds familiar.
A few minutes later I glanced up and noticed,soaring high above,was an osprey(鱼鹰).I saw a wide winged creature using air currents to fly high.
Rather than simply fighting to exist,this keen-eyed hunter with a broad view of the river,lake and mountains was waiting for the appropriate time to catch his prey(猎物).This amazing creature glides(滑翔)toward a nest at the top of the tallest of trees instead of returning to some tiny hole in the riverbank.
The strength in his wings,the power in his talons (爪子),the amazing ability of his vision,the effortless capacity to soar…it is the osprey,not the field mouse,that models our human potential.
I don't know about you,but it is easy for me to decide which creature I want to represent my life.I want to soar.I want to explore.I want to see the big picture.I want to conquer.I want to climb higher,go farther,dive deeper and experience more.
I want my soul enlarged,my mind expanded,my heart enlivened and my spirit energized.I want to stop running.I want the frantic chasing of my nose to end.I want new strength,fresh thinking and clear vision.I want to be more and more like the osprey.

59.What is the author's main purpose in writing the article?B
A.To discuss two animals that represent different lifestyles.
B.To discuss what kind of life he wants to live.
C.To explain how he makes difficult choices.
D.To explain how the field mouse and osprey differ in their living habits.
60.According to the author,the field mouseC.
A.has a good sense of direction
B.relies on its fast speed to find food
C.lives in fear in order to survive
D.is constantly under the threat of the osprey
61.What is the author's impression of the osprey?D
A.It is a strong and friendly creature with keen eyes.
B.It reminds us of the importance of patience and timing.
C.The way it preys has much in common with that of humans.
D.The way it lives can inspire us to reach our full potential.
62.Which of the following best describes the author?A
A.Ambitious.B.Sensitive.C.Optimistic.D.Creative.
6.However important we may regard school life to be,there is no denying the fact that children spend more time at home than in the classroom.Therefore,the great influence of parents cannot be ignored or discounted by the teacher.They can become strong allies of the school personnel or they can consciously or unconsciously hinder and frustrate curricular objectives.
Administrators have been aware of the need to keep parents informed of the newer methods used in schools.Many principles have conducted workshops explaining such matters as the reading readiness program,manuscript writing and developmental mathematics.Moreover,the classroom teacher,with the permission of the supervisors,can also play an important role in enlightening parents.The informal tea and the many interviews carried on during the year,as well as new ways of reporting pupils'progress,can significantly aid in achieving a harmonious interplay between school and home.
To illustrate,suppose that a father has been drilling Junior in arithmetic processes night after night.In a friendly interview,the teacher can help the parent sublimate (升华) his natural paternal interest into productive channels.He might be persuaded to let Junior participate in discussing the family budget,buying the food,using a standard or measuring cup at home,setting the clock,calculating mileage on a trip and engaging in scores of other activities that have a mathematical basis.
If the father follows the advice,it is reasonable to assume that he will soon realize his son is making satisfactory progress in mathematics,and at the same time,enjoying the work.Too often,however,teachers'conferences with parents are devoted to petty (不重要的) accounts of children's misdeeds,complaints about laziness and poor work habits,and suggestion for penalties and rewards at home.
What is needed is a more creative approach in which the teacher,as a professional adviser,plants ideas in parents'minds for the best utilization of the many hours that the child spends out of the classroom.
In this way,the school and the home join forces in fostering the fullest development of youngsters'capacities.
(Note:Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 14WORDS)

78.Why do parents also have great influence on children?Because their children spend more time with them than with the teacher.
79.Through which ways can the teacher play an important role in enlightening parents?Through informal tea,interviews and reporting pupil's progress.
80.According to the teacher,that parent should let the boyengage in activities that have a mathematical basis if he wants to sublimate his natural paternal interest into productive channels in teaching his son arithmetic.
81.A more creative approach is needed forthe best utilization of the many hoursof children out of classroom.

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