Here are some books which can inspire kids to think about nature and the environment.
How to Raise Monarch Butterflies —By Carol Pasternak
Have you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar（毛虫）to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everything about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.
A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks —By Erin McHugh
This year, the US National Park Service’s National Park Week is on April 21-29. During the week, all the national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The book’s featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator（赤道）.
Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? —By Sabbithry Persad
Tiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Materials Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment.
Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1 —By Brian Yanish
Meet the Scrap Kins. They are creative, friendly monsters（怪物） who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. They’ll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. Remember that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
1.Which author teaches you how to make an artwork from wastes?
A.Carol Pasternak. B.Erin McHugh.
C.Sabbithry Persad. D.Brian Yanish.
2.Why is the National Park of American Samoa special?
A.There is a famous statue in it. B.It is free for admission.
C.It has its specific animals. D.It lies south of the equator.
3.The common goal of the four books is to _________.
A.teach kids practical skills B.raise kids’ environment awareness
C.comment on kids’ behavior D.make kids interested in geography
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain?
A.Almost 15%. B.About 30%. C.Over 40%.
2.Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk?
A.Most British people drink tea that way.
B.Tea tastes much better with milk.
C.Tea with milk is healthy.
3.Who suggests a price for each tea?
A.Tea tasters. B.Tea exporters. C.Tea companies.
4.What is the speaker talking about?
A.The life of tea tasters.
B.Afternoon tea in Britain.
C.The London Tea Trade Centre.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Salesperson and customer.
B.Homeowner and cleaner.
C.Husband and wife.
2.What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?
A.One with two bedrooms.
B.One without furniture.
C.One near a market.
3.How much rent should one pay for the one bedroom apartment?
A.＄350. B.＄400. C.＄415.
4.Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?
A.On Lake Street. B.On Market Street. C.On South Street.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A.In a hospital. B.In the office. C.At home.
2.When is the report due?
A.Thursday. B.Friday. C.Next Monday.
3.What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?
A.Improve it. B.Hand it in later. C.Leave it with him.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What food does Sally like?
A.Chicken. B.Fish. C.Eggs.
2.What are the speakers going to do?
A.Cook dinner. B.Go shopping. C.Order dishes.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long did Michael stay in China?
A.Five days. B.One week. C.Two weeks.
2.Where did Michael go last year?
A.Russia. B.Norway. C.India.
