I was there to learn about the bats for my book. After we arrived at the small entrance to Peacock Cave, Craig and Jack unpacked their equipment. Crale said, “【2】 .Hibernating (冬眠)bats may be awakened and fly around and burn up the fat they've stored in their bodies. Without that food supply, they might not live until spring when they can eat insects again. And bat mothers may drop their babies. “

As night settled in，they set up a night-vision scope (觀察儀器）.【3】 .They also set up a radio-like bat detector outside the cave. It picks up bat sounds that our ears can’t hear. For the next two hours, Craig counted the bats by speaking into a handheld voice recorder each time five bats flew out of the cave. By the time the last bat left the cave at about 10:30 p. m., Craig and Jack had counted 1,242 bats! 【4】 .Craig explained that when the first count was taken at Peacock Cave in 1983, there were only 160 Virginia big-eared bats. Projects to help protect bats have helped the bats make a remarkable comeback. Today the total number of Virginia big-eared bats there are more than 25,000.

【5】 .They will continue to need human’s help if they are going to survive into the future.

A.Why do they do so?

B.It allows them to see the bats in darkness.

C.Virginia big-eared bats are medium-sized.

D.Bats are important because they eat insects.

E.They want to catch some bats for their research.

F.Bats living in caves can suffer if disturbed by people.

G.That was the most Craig and Jack had ever counted there.

The evidence suggests that megaliths, prehistoric large stone structures, sometimes acted as graves for family groups in northwestern Europe thousands of years ago. The latest findings throw new light on the origins and social structure of the groups that built megaliths in this region—a history that has long been hidden in mystery.

For their study, the international team of researchers analyzed the genomes—the complete set of genetic material in a cell—of 24 Stone Age individuals from five megalithic burial sites in Ireland, Scotland and Gotland, a large Swedish island in the Baltic Sea.

This analysis showed that many of the individuals buried at each megalith, who all lived between 3,800 B.C. and 2,600 B.C., according to radiocarbon-dating of their remains, were closely related via family ties.

The results also showed that the individuals buried at the megaliths were related to Neolithic farmers in northern and western Europe but genetically distinct from other hunter-gatherers. This was particularly noticeable at the Ansarve site on the island of Gotland.

“The people buried in the Ansarve tomb are remarkably different on a genetic level compared to the individuals dug out from hunter-gather contexts, showing that the burial tradition in this megalithic tomb, which lasted for over 700 years, was performed by distinct groups with roots in the European Neolithic expansion,” Magdalena Fraser, co-first author from Uppsala University, said in the statement.

【1】What’s the significance of the new findings?

A. It reveals the family ties between people in Ireland and Sweden.

B. It implies that many people buried in the tombs were closely related.

C. It indicates the long-hidden mystery concerning DNA analysis.

D. It suggests that the megaliths became tombs thousands of years ago.

【2】How did the researchers reach their findings?

A. By interviewing individuals.B. By travelling to different regions.

C. By analyzing genes.D. By studying the burial sites.

【3】Which is true according to the latest findings?

A. Some people buried in the tombs were related to farmers.

B. Few people buried in the tombs were genetically different.

C. All the people buried at megaliths had family relationships.

D. People buried in the Ansarve tomb were dug out 700 years later.

【4】What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. Megaliths served as tombs thousands of years ago.

B. People buried at the megaliths were recently analyzed.

C. Latest findings shed light on a mystery about burials.

D. Stone-Age people in Ireland and Sweden had close ties.

Being a good listener can help you see the world through the eyes of others. 【1】 Good listening skills can provide you with a deeper level of understanding about someone’s situation. If you want to know how to be a good listener, read on to get started.

1. Place yourself in other people’s shoes It’s easy to only consider the impact of the other person’s “telling” on you. But you must open out and look at the problems from the other person’s view. 【2】

2. Avoid comparing the person’s experiences to your own. You may think that the best thing you can do to really listen is to compare the person’s experiences to your own. But this type of thinking actually makes the person feel like you’re not really listening at all. 【3】 That means that you’re focusing more on yourself than on the person’s situation.

3. 【4】 Some people think that, when they’re listening, they should find a quick and easy solution to the person’s problem. According to the research, it is totally wrong to do so. Instead focus on absorbing everything the person is saying to you. Only after that can you really try to help.

4. Know what not to do. Knowing what to avoid when you’re trying to be a good listener can be almost as helpful as knowing what to do. If you want the speaker to take you seriously you’d better not interrupt in the middle of a point. 【5】 Make eye contact with the person so that he or she realizes that you are listening with interest.

A.Don’t try to help immediately.

B.Avoid saying “I” or “me” a lot.

C.Try to solve the person’s problem quickly.

D.Don’t try to change the subject even if it’s a little uncomfortable.

E.If so, you would see your way through the problems much faster.

F.Therefore you’d better listen to what the person is saying carefully.

G.It enriches your understanding and expands your capacity for empathy (同情).

That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the b【1】of its popularity. It is also a game t【2】is very cheap to play. You don’t need e【3】equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to c【4】 much money. All over the world you can see kids p【5】 to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags; just like Pele did when he was a boy.

A.She didn’t study for her test.

B.She didn’t get a good grade.

C.She doesn’t know her grade.

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Paintings of Xu Beihong

Over 100 paintings by modern China's painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum, including his oil and ink (墨) works.

Xu is skilled at describing birds and animals. His works creatively combine Western methods with traditional Chinese art, which has a big influence on modern Chinese artists.

If you go:

9:00am-5:30pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6403-4951

Musical performances for Japanese anime (動漫) lovers

Music Fans Classical Orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bringing together great works by famous Japanese writer Joe Hisaishi, including melodies (旋律) in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the sky and director Takeshi Kitano's film Kikujiro.

If you go:

7:30pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Street, Xicheng district. 010-6605-7006.

Opera Film Carmen

The French opera film Carmen will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles (字幕).

Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Merimee, Carmen was the last work of the famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It's also one of the popular operas in the world.

If you go:

1:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000

The Merchant of Venice

Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare's work The Merchant of Venice. It will be played in Chinese.

If you go:

7:30 pm, Dec 15-17; 2:30 pm, Dec 16. Beijing Comedy Theater,11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 400-610-3721

【1】Where can you go if you are free in October?

A.Beijing Concert HallB.National Art Museum

C.Beijing Comedy Theater.D.National Center for the Performing Arts

【2】Which number should you call if you're interested in works by Joe Hisaishi?

A.010-6605-7006.B.010-6403-4951.

C.010-6655-0000.D.400-610-3721.

【3】What can we learn about the film Carmen?

A.It's a British film.

B.It's about to be played on Sunday.

C.It's about stories of ordinary people.

D.It's based on Georges Bizet’s best work.

【4】When can you see The Merchant of Venice?

A.7:30 am on Dec 15.B.2:30 pm on Dec 17.

C.7:30 pm on Dec 16.D.2:30 am on Dec 16.

【5】What would a foreigner choose if wanting to improve his Chinese listening ability?

A.Carmen.B.Kikujiro.

C.Castle in the sky.D.The merchant of Venice.

Researchers had students learn about food-industry advertising strategies. They wanted to know if learning about them would change how kids feel about junk food. All over the world, kids are eating more foods that are high in salt, sugar, and fat. That is partly the result of clever ads that make junk food irresistible. Christopher J. Bryan led the study. He says that when kids question the motives behind junk food ads, they feel like they're fighting injustice. The reward is knowing they are doing the right thing.

Junk food has been linked to health problems such as heart disease, obesity, and diabetes，But in 2018，food companies spent nearly $9 billion TV ads selling unhealthy fare. Companies use varying strategies. An ad with cartoon characters may make chips seen fun to eat. A professional athlete enjoying a sugary drink may make it look cool. Advertisers know that if kids want a product, they'll annoy their parents to buy it. Even parents don't notice the power of ads. By the time they are adults they have been used to junk-food advertising. They just don't see it.

In the Texas study, Bryan had students view ads on iPad. Their job was to write or draw on the screen, to make each ad's message true. For example, a McDonald's ad showed a Big Mac (巨無霸) and the words “The thing you want when you order salad. ” To the end of the sentence, a student added “should be salad”.

Three months after analyzing ads, students were still choosing healthier snacks: milk instead of sugary juices, fruit over cookies. Kids are becoming conscious of themselves as agents in the world. They see a chance to make the world a better place.

【1】What is the purpose of the experiment?

A.To survey what snacks children like best.B.To guide children against unhealthy food.

C.To find ways to make junk food healthy.D.To teach children how to pick out legal food.

【2】How do children feel about junk food advertisements after the experiment?

A.Cool.B.Legal.

C.Funny.D.Misleading.

【3】Why are parents unaware of the harm of junk food advertisements?

A.Parents have never seen such junk food advertisements.

B.Advertisements have blinded them since they were young.

C.The food industry has special advertising strategies for parents.

D.Parents have to agree with their children about the junk food.

【4】How did students conduct the experiment?

A.By correcting unreal advertisements.B.By offering suggestions to food industry.

C.By making up their own advertisements.D.By studying food industry advertising strategies.

University House ANU

Location: 1 Balmain Cres, 2601 Canberra, Australia

Set within the ANU Campus, University House ANU offers rooms with a balcony, a　flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Located on site, Boffins Restaurant offers Asian-influenced, contemporary dishes and a wide selection of local and imported wines. The hotel is within 10 minutes' bus ride of Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library of Australia.

Couples rate it 9. 4 points for a two person trip.

Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport

Location: 1 Rogan Street, 2609 Canberra, Australia

Featuring free WiFi and a fitness centre, Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport offers spacious accommodation, situated at Canberra Airport. This hotel features picturesque views of Lake Burley Griffin and an on-site restaurant. Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport is conveniently located within 10 minutes' drive of Canberra 8 many attractions.

Couples rate it 8.1 points for a two person trip.

Southside Village

Location: 250 Canberra Avenue, 2609 Canberra, Australia

Set in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory region, Southside Village offers accommodation with free private parking. The holiday park offers a children's playground. After a day of hiking, cycling or fishing, guests can relax in the garden. Manuka Shopping Area is 2.8 km from Southside Village. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.

Couples rate it 7. 3 points for a two-person trip.

Forrest Hotel & Apartments

Location:30 National Circuit. Forrest, 2603 Canberra, Australia

Located in the quiet Canberra suburb of Forrest, this hotel is less than 10 minutes' drive from Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia. Forrest Hotel & Apartments offers modern accommodation with free cable TV, 500 MB of free WiFi and free private parking.

Couples rate it 6.7 points for a two person trip.

【1】Which hotel may most couples like best?

A.Southside Village.B.Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport.

C.University House ANU.D.Forrest Hotel & Apartments.

【2】Which location is best for passengers to catch early flights?

A.1 Rogan Street, 2609 Canberra.B.1 Balmain Cres,2601 Canberra.

C.250 Canberra Avenue, 2609 Canberra.D.30 National Circuit, Forrest, 2603 Canberra.

【3】What do Southside Village and Forrest Hotel & Apartments have in common?

A.They both offer free WiFi.

B.They both offer free private parking.

C.They both offer a children's playground.

D.They are both within 10 minutes' drive from Parliament House.

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I was exciting and nervous to start a new adventure abroad. Therefore, the excitement started to fade after small number of weeks. Homesickness started to be set in, But I started to change after meeting some new friends and have a good time with them. We shared our view on many things, ate together and visited new places as a group. I suppose we should never forgot how important it is to have good people in their life. They can make such a different. To travel and visit other places is one of the best things you can do in life. My advice from my experience are to travel and try new things whenever you get the opportunity.