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Here are some interesting offices around the world.Let's take a look!

The loneliest office

Where is the loneliest office in the world？It is near a glacier（冰川） in the Tanggula Mountains in Tibet.It's Luobu Renqing's office.He wants to protect the glacier's water from pollution.

Working in the woods

Look at the tube office in Spain!Half of the office is dug into the ground in a forest.Workers can enjoy the beautiful view through the window while working.This also helps the office stay cool during hot summers.

Going into a cave（山洞）

Do you want to work in a cave？The workers of an Internet company in Sweden do this.The company turned a big cave in the White Mountains into offices.The caves is 30 meters underground，so it's very safe and cool.

Container（集装箱）offices

A company moved its office to an empty container in Los Angeles，US.People work in shipping containers.Here，people use skylights（天窗） when they are working.This saves a lot of money and energy.

（1）Where is the loneliest office？ 　 　

A．	In China.
B．	In Spain.
C．	In Sweden.
D．	In America.

（2）Why is the cave office safe and cool？     　

A．	Because it's in a forest.
B．	Because it's an Internet company.
C．	Because it's 30 meters underground.
D．	Because people use skylights when they are working.

（3）Which office can save lots of money and energy？ 　    　

A．	The loneliest office.
B．	The tube office.
C．	The cave office.
D．	The container office.

ALLEYN'S SCHOOLPROUD TO SHINE1961﹣2021ALLEYN'S IS GROWING Alleyn's School Townley Road，Dulwich，UK [e-mail]

Welcome to Alleyn's School.Our school is big and it has 600 students aged 13-15.However，it only had 100 students and four teachers when it was open on September 10th，1961. Main Teaching Building The school has a huge yard and next to it is the main teaching building.The building has two floors，with six classrooms on each.In each classroom there is a computer，an overhead projector，and a smart white board.It also has a small reading area with different kinds of books offered by the students. Library Our school library is used for all the reading classes weekly.The members of the reading club can meet here and do some reading after school. School Hall We have a fantastic school hall.It is used for gym，meetings and having lunch.It is the place where we hold many events，such as school plays，concerts，indoor games and so on. Other rooms We have a well﹣equipped music room for music lessons，a computer room of thirty﹣two computers and a large staff room for teachers to have a rest during lunch lime.

（1）The school has a history of 　 　years.

A．	600
B．	100
C．	60
D．	15

（2）A school talent show can be held in the 　 　.

A．	classroom
B．	school hall
C．	library
D．	computer room

（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？ 　 　

A．	The school has 700 students now.
B．	The school has 6 classrooms.
C．	Everyone can read in the library after school.
D．	Teachers can have a rest in the staff room.

（4）The missing part at the end of the passage may talk about the 　 　.

A．address

B．playground

C．P.E．teachers

D．music room

（5）You can read the passage in a/an 　 　.

A．	newspaper
B．	diary
C．	novel
D．	invitation

It's Sunday today.Mrs.Smith goes to Delia's with her seven﹣year﹣old son Tim.

	5 F Fifth Floor	•Food Hall •Music and Books
	4 F Fourth Floor	•Toys•Household appliances （家用电器） •Furniture （家具）•Technology
	3 F Third Floor	•Women's Shoes •Women's Accessories（饰 品） •Women's Sportswear •Make﹣ups •Women's Clothing •Underwear
	2 F Second Floor	•Men's Accessories• Men's Clothing •Teens' Clothing• Men's Shoes •Kids' Clothing
	1 F First Floor	•Parking lot

（1）First，Mrs.Smith goes to 1 F of Delia's to 　 　.

A．	draw some money
B．	buy some snacks
C．	have a rest
D．	park her car

（2）Then，Mrs.Smith needs to go to 　 　to get a new blender.

A．	the second floor
B．	the third floor
C．	the fourth floor
D．	the fifth floor

（3）Mrs.Smith spends much time on 3 F because she can find most things for 　 　.

A．	her son
B．	herself
C．	her parents
D．	her husband

（4）The form above is 　 　.

A．	shopping instructions
B．	a shopping list
C．	store rules
D．	a sale ad

   A map is a drawing of a place.The title tells you what place it is.The symbols of the map key stand for different places.A map shows the four directions.The letters N，S，E and W stand for north，south，east and west.Look!Walk west on the road，then turn left，and you can find the school.

（1）The picture above is a map of 　    　.

A．	a country
B．	a city
C．	a town
D．	a park

（2）On the map，you can find the following places EXCEPT 　 　.

A．	a hotel
B．	a school
C．	a bank
D．	a hospital

（3）If you want to go to the zoo，you can 　    　.

A．	walk east on the road
B．	walk west on the road
C．	walk south on the road
D．	walk north on the road

Boys and girls，have a look and see if you are interested in the amazing events.

	Yangzhou Horticultural Expo What do gardens around the world loo like？Now you have the chance to find out at the 2021 International Horticultural Exposition （博览会）.The expo is panned to be held from April 8 to October 8 in Yangzhou，Jiangsu.According to China News，there are 74 parks on show in the cities from China and abroad.
	Tianwen 1 Probe （探测器） China successfully sent the Mars （火星） probe Tianwen 1 from Wenchang，Hainan on July 23，2020.The probe is planned to reach the Red Planet in May or June in 2021，China Daily reported.It will stay there for three months by taking pictures，studying the soil and weather and looking for water.
	Universal Beijing Resort In May，the universal Beijing Resort （景区） was open to the public.As the fifth Universal Studios branded （环球影视） theme park，Beijing Universal is the largest，covering an area of 4 km ^2.It includes seven theme parks，such as Kung Fu Panda，Land of Awesomeness and Transformers，Metrobase.
	Dubai World Expo The World Expo is a global fair for people to develop business and share innovation （创新）.The latest expo is going to be held in Dubai from October 1，2021 to March 31，2022.The expo will show special culture from different countries around the world，as well as delicious food and the most advanced technology of our time.

（1）You can visit 　 　in 2021 if you are interested in gardens.

A．	Dubai
B．	Wenchang
C．	Beijing
D．	Yangzhou

（2）Tianwen 1 probe can do the following things on Mars EXCEPT 　 　.

A．	taking pictures
B．	building parks
C．	studying the soil
D．	looking for water

（3）Land of Awesomeness may be popular with 　 　lovers.

A．	garden
B．	space
C．	movie
D．	food

（4）We can learn about special culture and advanced technology in 　 　.

A．	June，2021
B．	July，2021
C．	March，2022
D．	October，2022

（5）You can probably find the passages from a 　 　.

A．	newspaper
B．	storybook
C．	movie poster
D．	car magazine

Many teenagers love mysteries，but usually they can't find the ones that suit them the best.Are you one of them？Well，don't worry!Here are some top﹣selling mysteries for teenagers.There must be one here that will win your heart!

Run Away From Mr.Lemoncello's Library Mr.Lemoncello is a famous inventor in town.Twelve kids are invited to visit his new library.This,however,is not a good place to spend the night!The kids must work together to solve the clues (线索) and run away! Buy now! ￥38.60 (hardcover) ￥34.70 (e﹣book)	From the Mixed﹣Up Files of Mrs.Basil E.Frankweiler Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from their home to live in the Met in New York City.They become interested in the mystery of an angel painting that has been newly brought into the museum.Can they solve it? Buy now! ￥48.70 (hardcover) ￥34.60 (e﹣book)
The London Eye Mystery Salim suddenly disappears.No one knows where he has gone.His cousins,Ted and Kate,have to follow clues around London in order to find him before it's too late.Can they make it?Read the novel to find out? Buy now! ￥74.70 (hardcover) ￥66.60 (e﹣book)	The Name of This Book Is Secret Readers will love following Max﹣Ernest and Cass as they solve the mystery of a missing magician! Buy now! ￥113.40 (hardcover) ￥33.30 (e﹣book)

（1）In The London Eye Mystery， 　 　.

A．	two kids try to solve the mystery of a painting
B．	twelve kids try to run away from a new library
C．	two kids try to find their missing cousin
D．	twelve kids try to run away from London

（2）Bill is always interested in stories that take place in museums.Which of the mysteries would you suggest he should buy？ 　 　

A．	The London Eye Mystery.	B．
C．	The Name of This Book Is Secret.	D．
E．	Run Away From Mr.Lemoncello's Library.	F．
G．	From the Mixed﹣Up Files of Mrs.Basil	H．	Frankweiler.

（3）Anna decides to buy The London Eye Mystery （hardcover） and The Name of This Book Is Secret（e﹣book）.How much money will she pay？ 　 　

A．	99.9 yuan.
B．	108 yuan.
C．	180 yuan.
D．	188.1 yuan.

Tony and George were painting freely.Each of them had a bottle of blue paint（油漆） and a bottle of yellow paint.

Suddenly George said， "Look，Tony，I made green! "

"How did you do it？" asked Tony.

"I put yellow paint on top of my blue paint﹣ yellow and blue put together make green!" shouted George.Other children came around to watch and wanted to do it themselves.

This is an example of discovery learning or hands﹣on learning.

People remember things better when they learn them by doing.Here is an example.How will you learn to play football？

Buy a book and read about how to play football or buy a video about football？Or go to the playground and ask a person to teach you？

Which way will help you learn the game best？Learning on the playground is the best way for most people because they try the game and learn the rules as they play.They learn in a hands﹣on way.

Hands﹣on learning is good for children.The learner takes an active part in it instead of just sitting and listening.This is the way that we want our children to learn.In order to learn best，children must take an active part in hands﹣on activities every day.Some good examples of hands﹣on activities are working puzzles，painting，playing simple board games together and so on.

（1）George was 　 　when he noticed the change of colors.

A．	angry
B．	disappointed
C．	excited
D．	peaceful

（2）The other children came up to George in order to 　 　.

A．	get another two bottles of paint
B．	watch and want to have a try
C．	find out what happened to Tony
D．	ask George to paint a picture for them

（3）"Hands﹣on learning" is probably a kind of 　 　.

A．	learning method
B．	learning result
C．	learning plan
D．	learning activity

（4）If you want to learn to swim，you'd better 　 　according to the passage.

A．	read a book about swimming
B．	think about it by yourself at home
C．	learn it by watching online videos
D．	learn from someone in a swimming pool

（5）What's the main idea of the passage？ 　 　

A．	we can play football in many different ways.
B．	Games can help people stay in touch with others.
C．	A person should learn how to find out the fact.
D．	Hands﹣on learning can help learn something new better.

Think of space!What comes to mind？No，I'm not talking about planets or aliens.I'm talking about the space we live in!The world is full of different spaces.We can think about spaces in three different ways：public spaces，private spaces and personal spaces.

PUBLIC SPACE Public spaces are social spaces for everyone to get together.They belong to everyone.But wait！Before you camp in your local park or throw a party at a library，remember that there are rules.The rules are set to keep these spaces clean and safe.

PRIVATE SPACE A private space is for our own.We all need a space like homes，where we can relax and stay alone.I We are not allowed to enter a private space freely.

PERSONAL SPACE This is the space where we sit and stand.Everyone feels different about" their personal spaces.People may feel uncomfortable or angry when someone they don't know gets too close.

We should respect （尊重）all spaces，We should respect public spaces，We can't leave a mess or take anything that doesn't belong to us.It's important to leave no trace （痕迹）in public spaces.We should respect private spaces by asking for permission before entering.And we should respect personal spaces by finding out how much space a friend or classmate needs to feel comfortable.Respecting all spaces helps make us better people.It also helps keep our community safe and fun.

（1）According to the passage， 　     is a private space.

A．	the library
B．	the classroom
C．	your own room
D．	your local park

（2）People should respect public spaces by 　    　.

A．	bringing everyone together
B．	asking for permission
C．	finding out others' feelings
D．	leaving no trace in them

（3）From the passage we know that 　 　.

A．	personal spaces belong to everyone
B．	people feel the same about their spaces
C．	private spaces make people uncomfortable
D．	people can think about spaces in three ways

How do you go to school every day？By bike or on foot？Maybe you can try a new way﹣taking a S'Cool Bus.

The S'Cool Bus is also called the bike bus.It was invented in the bike kingdom﹣the Netherlands.It is all about green lifestyle，sport and sharing.It's interesting for kids to ride the bus together to go to school.

Also，it is very safe.The bike bus has a driver and eleven seats for kids.Each one has a helmet（头盔） and safety belt（安全带）.There is also a roof on the bus.It can be used on hot days or rainy days to make kids feel comfortable.

Riding the bike bus is one of the greatest ways for children to get to school.Peter，a 10﹣year﹣old pupil，becomes a big fan of the bike bus. "Now the S'Cool Bus is my favorite way of transport.I can ride it together with other kids to keep healthy.It's full of fun."For most parents，it can help them save a lot of time because they only have to pick up their children after school.

The S′Cool Bus is becoming more and more popular in some countries like Germany and France.Its creator Thomas Tolkamp says， "I hope I can sell the bike bus to more countries in the future.As green lifestyle becomes popular，ideas like this get popular，too.I think it will work well in other countries." The use of S'Cool Bus shows us that we can save the Earth in many ways as long as we want to have a try.

（1）According to the passage，the S'Cool Bus 　 　.

A．	can carry twelve kids
B．	offers kids helmets and umbrellas
C．	has no windows or roof
D．	is ridden by the driver and kids together

（2）Why does Peter enjoy riding the S'Cool Bus to school？ 　 　

A．	It saves time and money.
B．	It makes him safe and relaxed.
C．	It is green and comfortable.
D．	It is interesting and good for health.

（3）Thomas thinks the S'Cool Bus will work well in other countries because 　 　.

A．	more people like to live green lives
B．	many people hope to try out new ideas
C．	it can help kids form the habit of exercising
D．	it makes people realize the importance of being green

（4）Which of the following would be the best title for this passage？ 　 　

A．	A biking trip to school
B．	A cool way to school
C．	A school bus or a bike？
D．	The best way to transport

Indooroopilly Library

Indooroopilly Shopping Center，Level 4，322 Moggill Road，Indooroopilly，QLD，406807 3407 0009

English Conversation Group     Our friendly group meets at the library every 'Thursday afternoon.Come along to make new friends and improve your English.Learners of all levels are welcome. Age：All adults（成年人） Bookings：Not required. Time & date：Thursday Aug 1 1：00 p.m.to 2：00 p.m. Young Creative Club     Do you love to write or express（表达） yourself through art？Come and join our creative club，share your ideas and make friends with people who are like you. Age：11﹣15 year olds Bookings：Required.Call 073407 0009 to book your place. Time & date：Thursday Aug 1 4：30 p.m.to 5：30 .pm.

Learn to Code（编程）     Learn how to create a game or design（设计）a webpage using free online resources（资源）that teach you how to code.It allows time to experiment and play.It is designed for adults with basic computer and Internet skills. Age：Young adults Bookings：Not required. Time & date：Wednesday Aug 28 10：30 a.m.to 12：00 p.m. Gumtree Basics     Come and learn about buying and selling products safely online through Cumtree Basic computer and Internet skills are required. Age：All adults Bookings：Required.Call 07 3407 0009 to book your place. Time & date：Tuesday Aug 13 1：30 p.m.to 3：00 p.m.

（1）What do we know about the English Conversation Group？ 　   　

A.It is for children.

B.It is a weekly activity.

C.It is for high﹣level students.

（2）What should you do if you want to learn how to code？ 　   　

A.Have basic computer skills.

B.Buy a coding book.

C.Book your place.

（3）What is the time for the creative club？ 　    

A.1：30 p.m.to 3：00 p.m.

B.10：30 a.m.to 12：00 p.m.

C.4：30 p.m.to 5：30 p.m.

（4）What do the four activities have in common？ 　    　

A.They are in August.

B.They require bookings.

C.They are for adults.

（5）Where will the activities take place？ 　    　

A.In an art club.

B.In a library.

C.In a computer store.

Five people were waiting for a company（公司）.Inside the room，they could do whatever they liked，except using the phone or the Internet.

On the first day，all of the five people were excited.They were imagining their bright future.But there was no interview.

On the second day，they came again for the interview.But to their surprise，there was no news about the interview.Two of them got upset.

On the third morning，they arrived earlier.Still，no news came.By mid﹣day，most of them were irritated.Some thought the company did not care for them.Some regretted coming here.Only one man was different.He was happy all those days.He kept smiling while the others complained（抱怨）.

At the end of that day，the boss appeared.To their disappointment，the boss said that their interview had ended and only one of them was chosen.It was the man who kept happy.Then the boss added "We want someone who can keep happy in whatever situations .Keeping happy is an ability!"

（1）The five people were waiting for 　 　.

A．	an interview
B．	a meeting
C．	a phone call
D．	a meal

（2）The underlined word "irritated" in Paragraph 4 probably means" 　 　" .

A．	快活的
B．	愤怒的
C．	放松的
D．	胆怯的

（3）The man was chosen because 　 　.

A．	he listened to the others
B．	he kept happy
C．	his answers were better
D．	he cared for others

（4）The passage probably comes from 　    　.

A．	a dictionary
B．	a poster
C．	a magazine
D．	a notice

Liu Xiuxiang was born in a poor family.When he was 4，his father died.His mother developed mental（精神的）health problems.When he was 10，his elder brother and sisters left and never returned.To make a living，Liu collected rubbish，and in high school he worked 18 hours a day during summer vacations.However difficult it was，he never gave up his study.

In 2007，Liu failed the Gaokao.He got lost.He wondered if he should continue studying.After working in a bathhouse for about 50 days，he decided to go back to school.In 2008，h finally passed the Gaokao and went to university.

After graduation，he became a history teacher in his hometown. "I want to come back to tell the children，who are as poor and lost as I was，that education has changed my life. "Liu set a good example for them to take control of lives through education.

Now Liu gives speeches around the country.His story inspires（鼓舞）many students and encourages people to help those from poor families.Since 2012，he has helped more than 1，900 students and called on more teachers to work in poor areas to improve the quality（质量）of education.

Liu was titled "the most beautiful teacher" in 2020.His story moves us a lot.

（1）How long did Liu Xiuxiang work during summer vacations in high school？ 　    　

A．	4 hours a day.
B．	10 hours a day.
C．	12 hours a day.
D．	18 hours a day.

（2）The underlined word " lost" in Paragraph 2 probably means " 　 　.

A．	丢失的
B．	错过的
C．	迷路的
D．	迷茫的

（3）Liu Xiuxiang set a good example for the children to take control of lives through 　    　.

A．	speeches
B．	money
C．	education
D．	jobs

（4）The passage is written in the order of 　    　.

A．	space
B．	time
C．	persons
D．	opinion

SHARE YOUR TECH PROJECT WITH THE WORLD! Create something with technology and see it showcased online Do you love technology？Are you always making new things and thinking up creative inventions？Now you can bring your latest tech idea to life and share it with Coolest Projects online，the world's leading technology showcase for young people.It's an amazing chance to get creative ，have fun，and celebrate what you have made.You can send any project you've created using technology and see it showcased in the Coolest Projects online，for people all over the world to see. How to take part Coolest Projects online is free，it is open to anyone from age 7 up to age 18，and you can take part in wherever you are in the world.You can send any new tech creation，using any programming language﹣perhaps a project coded （编码）in a website，a game，an app or even a robot.It can be something simple or difficult，and your project doesn't even need to be completed for you to take part.Projects must be sent by 3 May.There will be a live celebration event on 8 June. Get started and register your project at coolestprojects.org.

（1）The text tells us that Coolest Projects online 　 　.

A．	helps people live in a fun way
B．	allows anyone to see the projects on it
C．	is managed by young people
D．	develops tech projects by itself

（2）To take part in Coolest Projects online，you 　 　.

A．	have to be over eighteen years old
B．	should pay a lot of money online
C．	needn't make sure your project is finished
D．	can hand in your project after 3 May

（3）Young people who 　 　would most probably like to read this text.

A．	are ready to share their inventions
B．	play computer games well
C．	are learning foreign languages
D．	plan to make friends online

I'm Kevin，a student of Grade 9.Most of my friends walk to school，but I like to ride my bike each day.I wake up at 7：00.After I wash my face and eat breakfast，I throw the schoolbag on my back.Do I have my books and homework？Yes，I do.

    I take my bike，hop （跳）onto it and ride to school at 7：30. "See you later，mum， "I say.

    I pass my friends when I ride by. "Hi，Kevin!" they call when I pass.Mary does not want to ride with me.She does not like to wear a schoolbag.She likes to carry her books in her arms when she walks.She likes to kick the autumn leaves.But she likes to look at the flowers the best.

    Not me!I like to ride my bike to feel the fresh air in my face.When I get to school，I lock my bike in the bicycle park.I walk across the field to say hi to Mr Brown and wait for my friends in our classroom.

（1）What grade is Kevin in？      　

A.Grade 6.

B.Grade 7.

C.Grade 8.

D.Grade 9.

（2）What time does Kevin ride to school？ 　   　

A.At 6：30.

B.At 7：00.

C.At 7：30.

D.At 8：00.

（3）On her way to school，Mary likes to 　 　the best.

A.ride with Kevin

B.look at the flowers

C.wear a schoolbag

D.kick the autumn leaves

（4）Why does Kevin like to ride a bike？ 　   　

A.To take his mum with him.

B.To meet his grandpa.

C.To feel the fresh air in his face.

D.To show he is brave.

（5）Where does Kevin wait for his friends？ 　   　

A.At home.

B.In the field.

C.At the school gate.

D.In the classroom.

Zhang Yufei has made a name for herself as the new butterfly queen at this year's National Swimming Championships （锦标赛）.During the nine days of the event，she won five gold medals and a silver one. "With the Olympic Games drawing near，I feel more and more nervous，but I'm doing everything I can to relax and to focus on my game， " Zhang says.All eyes will be on the 23﹣year﹣old girl to see if she will pick up two gold medals in Tokyo.

Tianwen 1 landed on Mars （火星）on May 15，2021 successfully.It's China's first probe （探测器）to land on a planet other than Earth. China named its first Mars exploration mission （任务） Tiaraven 1 on April 24，2020，China's fifth Space Day. The name comes from a poem of the same name by Qu Yuan，one of the greatest poets of ancient China.In his poem，Qu Yuan asked questions about the sky，stars，nature and the world around us.He questioned traditional ideas and looked for the truth of the universe.

The Bulgarian national qualification contest of the 20th "Chinese Bridge"，a major international Chinese professional competition for foreign university students，was held in Sofia on Sunday. The event，organized by the Chinese embassy （大使 馆）in Bulgaria and the Confucius Institute in Sofia，was COVID﹣19，with seven students from three universities attending. The "Chinese Bridge" competition is organized every year to inspire foreign students to learn Chinese and improve their understanding of Chinese culture.

（1）How many medals did Zhang Yufei win at this years National Swimming Championships？ 　 　

A．	5.
B．	6.
C．	8.

（2）How does Tianwen 1 get its name？ 　 　

A．	It was named by Qu Yuan
B．	It landed on Mars for the first time.
C．	It comes from the name of Qu Yuan's Tianwen.

（3）What do you know about the 20th "Chinese Bridge" competition？ 　 　

A．	A It was organized by Bulgarian people.
B．	It was organized to inspire foreign students to learn Chinese.
C．	Seven students from Sofia came to China to attend the competition.