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Lifestyle:
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If food is your preferred choice of relaxation, try your hand at being food critic and send us your views on food/restaurants worth trying.
Class Notes:
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Research:
If this noble line of work is your bread and butter or passion, we want to hear from you! Share with Campus Link your research developments and breakthroughs. If you know of someone (your schoolmate or teacher) whose research work is a source of inspiration for our community, do not hesitate to send in your suggestions!
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Contributions for the next issue should reach us by 10 July 2013

  1. 1.

    In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ___________

    1. A.
      journals of travels
    2. B.
      well-taken photographs
    3. C.
      stories of Leonard Maltin
    4. D.
      opinions on restaurants
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is TRUE about Campus Link?

    1. A.
      It offers readers bread and butter
    2. B.
      It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs
    3. C.
      It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers
    4. D.
      It is a source of inspiration for the community
  3. 3.

    The poster aims to __________

    1. A.
      declare the rights of Campus Link
    2. B.
      introduce someone worthy of feature
    3. C.
      share views and articles among teachers
    4. D.
      encourage contributions for the next issue

What makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.
We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle. It needs exercise. Mental (done with the mind) exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists (心理学家) think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent. If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.
Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children. According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive (helpful) things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did.” or “You are such a smart child.”

  1. 1.

    The words “intelligent” and “brilliant” in the first paragraph probably mean _______ while “dull” in the second paragraph means ________

    1. A.
      great and important; common
    2. B.
      pretty and handsome; ordinary-looking
    3. C.
      bright and splendid; slow in thinking and understanding
    4. D.
      hopeful and helpful; careless
  2. 2.

    A person ________ is more likely to become a genius

    1. A.
      whose parents are clever
    2. B.
      often thinking about difficult problems
    3. C.
      often helped by his parents and teachers
    4. D.
      born with a good brain and putting it into active use
  3. 3.

    It is better for parents ________

    1. A.
      to praise and encourage their children more often
    2. B.
      to be hard on their children
    3. C.
      to leave their children alone with nothing to do
    4. D.
      to give their children as much help as possible
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?

    1. A.
      Parents play an important part in their children’s growth
    2. B.
      Intelligence is obviously the result of where and how you live
    3. C.
      The less you use your mind the duller you may become
    4. D.
      What makes a person bright or stupid is still under discussion

Driving to a friend's house on a recent evening, I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friend’s rooftops. I stopped to watch it for a few moments, thinking about what a pity it was that most city people, myself included, usually miss sights like this because we spend most of our lives indoors.　　
My friend had also seen it. He grew up living in a forest in Europe, and the moon meant a lot to him then. It had touched much of his life.
I know the feeling. Last December I took my seven-year-old daughter to the mountainous jungle of northern India with some friends. We stayed in a forest rest-house with no electricity or running hot water. Our group had campfires outside every night, and indoors when it was too cold outside. The moon grew to its fullest during our trip. Between me and the high mountains lay three or four valleys. Not a light shone in them and not a sound could be heard. It was one of the quietest places I have ever known, a bottomless well of silence. And above me was the full moon, which struck me deeply.　　  
Today our lives are filled with glass, metal, plastic and fibre-glass. We have televisions, cell phones, pagers, electricity, heaters and ovens and air-conditioners, cars, computers.
Struggling through traffic that evening at the end of a tiring day, most of it spent indoors, I thought: before long, I would like to live in a small cottage. There I will grow vegetables and read books and walk in the mountains And perhaps write, but not in anger. I may become an old man there, and wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled and measure out my life in coffee spoons. But I will be able to walk outside on a cold silent night and touch the moon

  1. 1.

    The best title for the passage would be______

    1. A.
      The pleasures of modern life
    2. B.
      Touched by the moon
    3. C.
      A bottomless well of silence
    4. D.
      Break away from modern life
  2. 2.

    What impressed the writer most in the mountainous jungle of northern India?

    1. A.
      The nice moonlight
    2. B.
      Complete silence
    3. C.
      No modern equipment
    4. D.
      The high mountains
  3. 3.

    Modern things (Paragraph 4) are mentioned mainly to______

    1. A.
      show that the writer likes city life very much
    2. B.
      tell us that people greatly benefit from modern life
    3. C.
      show that we can also enjoy nature at home through them
    4. D.
      explain that people have less chances to enjoy nature
  4. 4.

    The author wrote the passage to_______

    1. A.
      advise modern people to learn to live
    2. B.
      show the love for the moonlight
    3. C.
      express the feeling of returning to nature
    4. D.
      want to communicate longing for modern life

Along the river banks of the Amazon and the Orinoco there lives a bird that swims before it can fly, flies like a fat chicken, eats green leaves, has the stomach of a cow and has claws (爪) on its wings when young. They build their homes about 4.6m above the river, an important feature (特征) for the safety of the young. It is called the hoatzin.
In appearance, the birds of both sexes look very much alike with brown on the back and cream and red on the underside. The head is small, with a large set of feathers on the top, bright red eyes, and blue skin. Its nearest relatives are the common birds, cuckoos. Its most striking feature, though, is only found in the young.
Baby hoatzins have a claw on the leading edge of each wing and another at the end of each wing tip. Using these four claws, together with the beak (喙), they can climb about in the bushes, looking very much like primitive birds must have done. When the young hoatzins have learned to fly, they lose their claws.
During the drier months between December and March hoatzins fly about the forest in groups of 20 to 30 birds, but in April, when the rainy season begins, they collect together in smaller living units of two to seven birds for producing purposes

  1. 1.

    What is the text mainly about?

    1. A.
      Hoatzins in dry and rainy seasons
    2. B.
      The relatives and enemies of hoatzins
    3. C.
      Primitive birds and hoatzins of the Amazon
    4. D.
      The appearance and living habits of hoatzins
  2. 2.

    Young hoatzins are different from their parents in that_________ ．

    1. A.
      they look like young cuckoos
    2. B.
      they have claws on the wings
    3. C.
      they eat a lot like a cow
    4. D.
      they live on river banks
  3. 3.

    What can we infer about primitive birds from the text?

    1. A.
      They had claws to help them climb
    2. B.
      They could fly long distances
    3. C.
      They had four wings like hoatzins
    4. D.
      They had a head with long feathers on the top
  4. 4.

    Why do hoatzins collect together in smaller groups when the rainy season comes?

    1. A.
      To find more food
    2. B.
      To protect themselves better
    3. C.
      To keep themselves warm
    4. D.
      To produce their young

Gifts for the hard to please

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, the Talking Travel Companion can be used to ____．

    1. A.
      mix colors
    2. B.
      charge batteries
    3. C.
      tell the time
    4. D.
      cool the body
  2. 2.

    Where is the passage probably taken from?

    1. A.
      A travel guide．
    2. B.
      A product catalogue．
    3. C.
      A research paper．
    4. D.
      A sports magazine．
  3. 3.

    All the listed products ____．

    1. A.
      are button operated
    2. B.
      produce light
    3. C.
      run on batteries
    4. D.
      offer one year free repairs

Although the United States covers so much land and the land produces far more food than the present population needs，its people are by now almost entirely an urban society . Less than a tenth of the people are engaged in agriculture and forestry(林业)，and most of the rest live in or around towns，small and large．Here the traditional picture is changing：every small town may still be very like other small towns，and the typical small town may represent a widely accepted view of the country，but most Americans do not live in small towns any more．Half the population now lives in some thirty metropolitan areas(1arge cities with their suburbs、of more than a million people each—a larger proportion than in Germany or England，let alone France)．The statistics(统计)of urban and rural population should be treated with caution because so many people who live in areas classified as rural travel by car to work in a nearby town each day．As the rush to live out of town continues,rural areas within reach of towns are gradually filled with houses，so that it is hard to say at what moment a piece of country becomes a suburb. But more and more the typical American lives in a metropolitan rather than a small town environment．

  1. 1.

    If now America has 250 million people．how many of them are engaged in agriculture and forestry?

    1. A.
      About 25 million．
    2. B.
      More than 25 million．
    3. C.
      Less than 25 million．
    4. D.
      Less than 225 million
  2. 2.

    Which of the following four countries has the smallest proportion of people living in metropolitan areas?

    1. A.
      United States．
    2. B.
      Germany．
    3. C.
      France．
    4. D.
      England．
  3. 3.

    What’s the meaning of the word “metropolitan” in the middle of the passage?

    1. A.
      Of a large city with its suburbs．
    2. B.
      Of small and large towns．
    3. C.
      Of urban areas．
    4. D.
      Of rural areas．
  4. 4.

    According to the passage，what can we learn about small towns in                           the United States?

    1. A.
      Most small towns become gradually crowded
    2. B.
      ．Small towns are still similar to each other．
    3. C.
      ．As the traditional picture is changing，towns are different．
    4. D.
      Small towns are turning into large cities
  5. 5.

    Why is it hard to say when a piece of country becomes a suburb?

    1. A.
      Because they are the same．
    2. B.
      Because the rush takes place too quickly
    3. C.
      Because the process is gradual．
    4. D.
      Because more and more Americans live in metropolitan areas．

Less educated and less poised（沉着的）than his brother William, Britain’s Prince Harry has occasionally found himself on the front pages of some tabloid (小报) for the wrong reason. Harry has admitted drinking underage and smoking marijuana（大麻）in the past. In January 2006, he apologized after being pictured at a costume party dressed as a Nazi. But one thing he has been serious about is going to Iraq to fight with his fellow soldiers. After completing training last year, he demanded a chance to serve.
As a child he collected military toys and his bedroom walls were covered with posters of helicopters and tanks. Despite his youth, the army has always held a special place in his heart.
“There’s no way I am going to sit back home while my boys are out fighting for their country,” he said in an interview to mark his 21st birthday. “That may sound patriotic（爱国的）, but it’s true.” Perhaps this shows new strength in him.
Britain’s Defense Ministry announced last week that the 22-year-old Harry would serve a six-month tour of duty in southern Iraq.
Harry said he was “over the moon” and has insisted he wants to be treated the same as any ordinary soldiers.
In Britain, British Prime Minister Tony Blair described Harry’s decision as in keeping with his character. But in Baghdad, Iraqis described it as a public relations move

  1. 1.

    Harry has been the focus of attention in the past few years probably because of________

    1. A.
      the identity as a prince of the UK
    2. B.
      his bad habits and wrong behavior
    3. C.
      his devotion to his country
    4. D.
      his preference to the army
  2. 2.

    By saying “Perhaps this shows new strength in him.”, the author means that Prince Harry changed his image by_______

    1. A.
      taking an interest in military
    2. B.
      apologizing for a Nazi uniform
    3. C.
      being willing to serve in the army in Iraq
    4. D.
      defending Britain against attack
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “over the moon” in the Paragraph 5 means_____

    1. A.
      very pleased
    2. B.
      very sad
    3. C.
      very frightened
    4. D.
      very calm
  4. 4.

    Which of the followings is NOT the reason why he insisted on serving in Iraq?

    1. A.
      He was more or less affected by his childhood’s interest
    2. B.
      He has grown up and felt a sense of duty to his country
    3. C.
      His strong character contributes to his decision
    4. D.
      He wants to make up for his wrong actions
  5. 5.

    In Iraqis’ eyes, Harry’s decision to serve in Iraq is_______

    1. A.
      patriotic
    2. B.
      political
    3. C.
      friendly
    4. D.
      personal

The clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before a huge pile of troublesome things they call “books”.
I was going to have my examination the next day. “When can I go to bed?” I asked myself. I didn’t answer, in fact I dared not.
The clock struck 12. “Oh, dear!” I cried, “ten more books to read before I can go to bed!” We pupils are the most wretched(可怜的) creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not have to work so hard when he was a boy.
The clock struck one. I was quite hopeless now. I forgot all I had learnt. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed, “Oh, God, Please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise to work hard afterwards, Amen.” My eyes were heavy, so heavy that I could hardly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep

  1. 1.

    When the author was going over his lessons, all the others in the house were_____

    1. A.
      asleep
    2. B.
      working
    3. C.
      outside
    4. D.
      watching TV
  2. 2.

    Reviewing his lessons didn’t help him at all because ____________

    1. A.
      he thought it was useless doing this at night
    2. B.
      his parents were not able to help him
    3. C.
      his eyes were so heavy that he couldn’t keep them open
    4. D.
      he hadn’t studied hard before the examination
  3. 3.

    What do you suppose happened to the author later？

    1. A.
      He went to a church to pray again
    2. B.
      He passed the exam by luck
    3. C.
      He failed in the exam
    4. D.
      He was punished by his teacher

A New Zealand volcano dormant for more than a century has erupted，sending up ash clouds，disturbing flights and closing roads．
Mount Tongariro, one of three volcanoes in the centre of the North Island, became active just before midnight local time, with reports of loud explosions，pouting rocks and steam.
The 1, 978m peak is in a national park popular with hikers. No damages have been reported after the eruption.
Witnesses described a dramatic scene as the volcano erupted.
“I saw this beautiful. big cloud and I thought: ‘Gee that looks like a volcanic plume’. Just as I thought that there was a great big orange flash,” truck driver Bryn Rodda told New Zealand National Radio. “It was quite impressive.”
Mount Tongariro last erupted 115 years ago. And scientists said they did not yet know if this eruption was a single event.
Experts said they were caught by surprise—they had recorded some activity like an earthquake in recent weeks but were not expecting an eruption．
“This might just be a quiet period and we should expect it to start again at any time. So we are watching things Very closely,” volcanologist Michael Rosenberg told TVNZ.
Eruption activity has currently reduced, New Zealand media said．Meteorologists(气象学家)said the ash was blowing east towards the Pacific Ocean.
A number of inland flights from the North Island to the South Island had been affected by the volcanic activity, Air New Zealand said.
Police said highways that had been closed because visibility was affected after the eruption are now open.
Some residents in the nearby areas had temporarily left their homes. Officials have not ordered an evacuation(撤离), but advised those affected by the ash cloud to stay indoors and close their doors and windows

  1. 1.

    What effect did the eruption cause?

    1. A.
      Flood
    2. B.
      Road block
    3. C.
      Strong wind
    4. D.
      Air crash
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined word“dormant”in the first paragraph probably mean?

    1. A.
      Inactive
    2. B.
      Movable
    3. C.
      Silent
    4. D.
      Covered
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is true of the passage?

    1. A.
      Some international flights were cancelled after the eruption
    2. B.
      All residents had to move away from their homes after the eruption
    3. C.
      Some witnesses thought it was very interesting and attractive
    4. D.
      Loud explosions caused great damage to the highways and airports
  4. 4.

    What do the experts expect might happen next?

    1. A.
      Another eruption
    2. B.
      An earthquake
    3. C.
      Diseases caused by the ashes
    4. D.
      An overall evacuation
  5. 5.

    Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

    1. A.
      National Park in New Zealand Damaged
    2. B.
      Nothing Is Impossible
    3. C.
      Volcano or Earthquake?
    4. D.
      Sudden Eruption of a Volcano in New Zealand

Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park every year. In order to protect it，please do as follows：
◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings，dis-plays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.
◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.
◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person. A-dult：＄60 per ticket. Children over 6 and under 18，half price. People over 60 and children un-der 6 are free.
◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don't take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep, so please take care of yourself.
◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile，please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.
◆Opening time：From Monday to Friday，8：00 a. m.～18：00 p. m.；From Saturday to Sunday，6：00 a. m:一24：00 p. m.
◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed.
If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park，please call 477一866一7044．Our staff will do our best to help you

  1. 1.

    How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?

    1. A.
      Free
    2. B.
      ＄30
    3. C.
      ＄60
    4. D.
      ＄120
  2. 2.

    On weekends，the opening time is＿hours longer than weekdays

    1. A.
      4
    2. B.
      6
    3. C.
      8
    4. D.
      10
  3. 3.

    From the passage，we can infer that the water in this park is＿．

    1. A.
      clean
    2. B.
      polluted
    3. C.
      dangerous
    4. D.
      colorful
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

    1. A.
      Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands
    2. B.
      Small animals are under protection in the park
    3. C.
      Children can play with small animals
    4. D.
      Tourists can have a swim in the water
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