By Liang Shuang ( chinadaily.com.cn )Updated: 2016-09-07 19:30:09

   Science lovers in Beijing will have a chance to enjoy top-rate science films soon, as the city is holding a week-long international science and technology film festival,starting on Sept.18,officials said on Wednesday.   

The films will be shown at Beijing Planetarium (天文馆)and the National Film Museum of China.

"We will have 20 films from China, Germany, Argentina and the United States, including six IMAX films and seven dome films," said Liu Xiaokan, vice-president of the Beijing Association for Science and Technology. "Ten of the films will be making their debut（初次上映） in China."

The films cover topics such as the universe, artificial intelligence, wildlife and paleontology.Accor-ding to festival organizers, directors and producers of some films hold a discussion session with peers to share their experiences of science films and festivals.

The film festival is one of the major activities taking place to celebrate China's National Science Popularization Day, which starts on Sept. 17. Interactive science carnivals and exhibitions on China's progress in aerospace technology are among more than 9,000 programs taking place.

21.According to the passage,what does the phrase“kick off”in the title probably mean?

         A.end       B.pause     C.start      D.quit

22.How many countries does the author mention in the passage?

         A.Three      B.Four      C.Five      D.Six

23.According to the passage,which of the following statements is False?

A.The international science and technology film festival will last one week.

B.During the film festival, you can watch films covering topics such as the universe,artificial intelligence, wildlife and paleontology.

C.China's National Science Popularization Day starts on September 17.

D.As a science lover, you can take photos with the actors and actresses in the museums.

      THE 2016 Shanghai Amway Nutrilite Health Run, one of the city’s best-known charity running events, will be held on October 22, the organizers announced.

      The start line will be at Pudong’s China Art Museum. The 6-kilometer route will include Shibo Avenue, Yaolong Road and Yongyao Road, before ending at Oriental Sports Center. There is no time limit set for the runners and between 5,000 and 10,000 are expected to take part.

     Jointly organized by Shanghai Charity Foundation and Shanghai Sports Bureau, the event will set up a charity bazaar（义卖)for its participants at the finish line, as well as performances and interactive games. Sponsor Amway Nutrilite will donate 15 yuan (US$2.24) for each runner to Shanghai Charity Foundation. The profits collected at the charity bazaar will also go to the foundation to be used in organizing charity activities for mentally challenged children.

     As part of the event, 600 Special Olympic athletes and volunteers will jog in groups in front of the China Art Museum.

     Citizens can register for the event through the smartphone application “Codoon” or dial 58216683 for more information. The entry fee is 50 yuan per person.

    The Amway Nutrilite Health Run has been held since 2002, and has visited various cities, including Beijing and Guangzhou, as well as Shanghai on a number of occasions.

    More than four million people around the country have taken part in the run.

 24.The 2016 Shanghai Amway Nutrilite Health Run is organized by__________.

  A.Shanghai Charity Foundation. B.Shanghai Sports Bureau.

  C.Amway Nutrilite.           D.Both A and B.                 

25.According to the passage, we can infer that_________

A.The charity running events will be held on September 22.

B. Sponsor Amway Nutrilite will donate 15 yuan for each runner to Shanghai Charity Foundation.

C.There are also other similar charity running events held in Shanghai.

D.As a Shanghai citizen,everyone can register for the event for free.

26.Of the four titles,which one is the best one?

A.A Charity Bazaar         B.An Activity Organized By Amway

C.Thousands To Take Part In Shanghai Run. D.Let’s Jog.

27.We can sign up for the event by means of_______.

A.a smartphone application   B.a letter

C.an e-mail                D.a newspaper          

    Their homes -- known as "colonies" -- are suffering from what scientists call Colony Collapse Disorder.Scientists have linked the disorder to infections from harmful microorganisms and pesticides -- products meant to kill other insects.  Researchers also have blamed a sharp drop in the honeybee population to loss of the bees' natural habitat. 

Polish researchers are working on ways to save honeybees. One of the diseases that affect honeybee colonies in Poland is nosemosis(蜂孢子虫病), also called nosema. It is a common fungi-based disease that affects adult bees. Aneta Ptaszynska is a researcher with Maria Curie-Sklodowska University. 

"Infected worker bees live for a very short time in the summer, about eight to 12 days, while they normally live 36 days. So the productivity of the whole bee family decreases and bees also have problems with passing (the) winter..."  Scientists believe some pesticides weaken the bees' natural resistance against disease. This makes it difficult for them to fight parasitic organisms. After eating food or drinking water containing pesticides, the bees begin to act strangely and soon die. 

Scientists believe nosema is one of the main reasons the number of bees has dropped by 50 percent in Poland over the past 15 years. Polish scientists say they have found a natural substance in flowers that is more than 90 percent effective in saving bees. They have created a drug from it. The drug is now being tested. 

Scientists are warning that insecticides designed to kill mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus can also harm bees. They say such products should be used in affected areas only when it is dark -- after bees are asleep. And they say only chemicals that kill the mosquito larvae should be used.Michael Steinkampf is a beekeeper. 

"This particular strain is very toxic to mosquito larva but when it's put in the water it doesn't hurt the bees at all."

28.In the passage,the scientists think Colony Collapse Disorder has something to do with____.

A.some harmless insects.          B.fewer flowers and trees in some areas.

C.polluted and smelly water.       D.pesticides used by people.

29.As to pesticides intended to kill mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus,scientists warn that they should be ________.

     A.banned thoroughly.           B.used in affected areas when it is dark

     C.produced on a small scale      D.used in places with few people.

30.After reading the passage, we know that pesticides affect honeybee colonies by______.

A.making them survive for a very short time.

B.decreasing the productivity of the whole family.

C.leading them to have a hard time in spending the winter

D.All the above.

   A 67-year-old female tourist from Hunan Province who jumped off a cruise ship(豪华游轮） heading to Japan and South Korea from Shanghai remains missing.

   The ship said footage had shown she had jumped into the sea on Saturday night.The woman, who was not wearing a life jacket, leapt from the 15th deck of the “Sapphire Princess” at 10:28pm, the ship added. Shanghai Maritime Search and Rescue Center is waiting for the ship to return to ascertain what happened.The ship had left Shanghai International Cruise Terminal in Baoshan District and was in the East Sea when the incident occurred. The crew was alerted and a search was made for her but the ship continued with its voyage after the rescue attempt failed, Princess Cruises said.

    The ship is scheduled to return to Shanghai tomorrow after stopping over at Nagasaki and Cheju. The Shanghai maritime center said it had sent a helicopter and two ships to search for the missing woman.

    Last month, a Shanghai tourist was rescued from the sea by a fishing boat 38 hours after she was reported missing from a cruise ship that was returning from Japan to Shanghai.The 31-year-old woman, who was traveling with her parents, was reported missing from the “Mariner of the Seas” around 9pm on August 10. She was picked up by a vessel（船）around noon on August 12. The woman said she had managed to stay awake and remain afloat.

31.Why did the 67-year-old woman tourist jump off the cruise ship?

A.For physical health.  B.For mental health  

C.To commit suicide.   D.Not mentioned.

32.Nagasaki and Cheju are likely to be the place names of_______.

A.South Korea and Russia   B.Japan and South Korea

C.China and Japan         D.Egypt and Italy

33.After the rescue attempt failed, the cruise ship________.

A.was controlled by Chinese police at once  B.sank immediately.

C.continued its voyage                  D.returned right away.

34.What’s the author’s attitude to the whole accident?

A.Objective  B.Subjective  C.Positive  D.Indifferent

35.In the second paragraph, the underlined word “alerted” means______

A.害怕的    B.失望的     C伤心的   D.警觉的

 Managing your time well is an important element of success — especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you'll have a better chance of achieving your goals.

Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

36. ___________________.

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don't forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

37.___________________.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

38.___________________.

If your friend asks you to go to a movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it's okay to say no. Keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind.

39. ___________________.

You'll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don't wait to do it until late at night.

40. ___________________.

Reviewing helps you reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You'll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

A.Get a Good Night's Sleep.

B.Make a To-Do List Every Day

C.Review Your Notes Every Day

D.Communicate Your Schedule to Others

E.Find the Right Time.

F.It's Okay to Say No.

G.Use Spare Minutes Wisely