If you are looking for something extraordinary on your vacation beyond Canada, we have some recommendations to you.

Paris

From its Haussmann-designed boulevards to the winding backstreets of the Marais and Montmartre, Paris' history as a center of culture, ideas and arresting architecture remains vivid. Drink coffee in Place des Voges; read books on the banks of the Seine at Shakespeare and Co.; or eat classic French dishes in a restaurant in St Germain. Throw in sights from the Louvre to Notre Dame, Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower, and you're looking at the world's most picture-perfect city.

Rome

Rome is home to some of the world's most breathtaking architectural sites and Renaissance art. It's impossible not to feel the pull of the past when spending time in the Italian capital. Get lost in Rome's royal atmosphere at the Coliseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum. Brave the queues and wonder at St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel, while learning about how the Vatican and Christianity came to take power.

Hong Kong

The views of the towering skyscrapers(摩天大楼) of Hong Kong Island from Victoria Harbor are typical, while the Mid-Level Escalators make exploring the central district's bars, restaurants and backstreets a breeze. Across the water, Kowloon's neon(霓虹灯) streets are more lively and reward brave tourists with an up-close view of the real Hong Kong. Beyond are some of the greenest hiking spaces and emptiest beaches in Asia.

Hawaii

Thick forests. Vast sandy bays. And that gorgeous ocean. Hawaii is undoubtedly some kind of paradise. Unlike any other US state, thanks to its location far out in the Pacific, this is a place for adventurers, sun seekers and dreamers. Chill on Waikiki Beach, wonder at the the landscape in Volcanoes National Park or bring a surfboard and make like the locals by riding some of the best waves the world has to offer.

1. Where should you go if you want to have typical French food?

A．Montmartre.	B．St Germain.
C．Louvre to Notre Dame.	D．Les Invalides.

2. What can visitors enjoy most in Rome?

A．Adventurous life.	B．Architecture and art.
C．Sunshine on the beach.	D．Classic coffee and food.

3. What do Hong Kong and Hawaii have in common?

A．They are large in size.	B．They are located in Asia.
C．They are located by the sea.	D．They are paradise for surfing.

Dogs are usually regarded as the friends of human beings. Recently, a dog was filmed jumping onto the back of an ambulance as his owner was transported to hospital. The dog owner had been walking his pet when he fell ill in the city of Uruguaiana, Brazil. Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was placed into an ambulance to hospital. The dog, dressed in a little red jumper, did not run away instantly. Instead, he jumped onto the bumper(保险杠) of the ambulance, trying to follow his stricken owner as close as possible. The medical workers took pity on the sweet dog and opened the doors to allow him inside the ambulance.

The dog was reported to be waiting outside the hospital entrance as his owner was treated. Lots of social media users and those who spotted the dog at the hospital were attracted by the dog’s behavior. Many took photos and posted them on the Internet.

Local animal rescuer Maria Muniz, who lives near the hospital, said she saw the lonely dog and offered to take it in for the night until his owner recovered. However, the dog was unwilling to leave, keeping waiting at the spot. Luckily, he did not have to wait long before his owner left hospital and the pair were reunited. Maria Muniz said, “It was very moving. But thank God the owner was only hospitalized for 30 minutes. His family arrived to take him and his dog home. ”

4. What did the dog do when his owner fell ill?

A．Calling an ambulance.	B．Following his owner.
C．Running away instantly.	D．Jumping up and down.

5. Why did people take pictures of the dog?

A．They wanted to show off.

B．The dog was good-looking.

C．The dog’s act was impressive.

D．They wanted to attract animal lovers.

6. How long was the dog owner stayed in hospital?

A．A day.

B．A night.

C．Half a day.

D．Half an hour .

7. Which can be the best title of the test?

A．Dog: a Loyal Friend	B．Love Me, Love My Dog
C．An Animal Lover	D．Dog: a Good Helper

Water is everywhere, from soil to the cells inside our own bodies. Depending on factors like location, age, and sex, the average human is between 55-60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy?

The water in our bodies works to adjust temperature, and to nourish(滋养) the brain and other body parts. Water isn't only in our blood. An adult's brain and heart are almost three quarters water, while lungs are 83% water.

If we are mainly made of water, why do we still need to drink so much? Well, each day we lose two to three liters(升) through our sweat, urine(尿) and even just from breathing, which helps our bodies get rid of waste. While these functions are necessary to our survival, we need to compensate for the water loss. Keeping a balanced water level is essential to avoid dehydration(脱水), which can have bad effects on overall health. Dehydration is usually caused by over consumption of water in a short amount of time. It can cause obvious drops in energy, mood and blood pressure. In severe cases, it will cause headache, and even death.

However, on a normal basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us who are fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, it’s commonly believed that we should drink eight glasses a day.   But now it is suggested that the amount of water we need to drink depend largely on our weight and the environment. The recommended daily intake varies from between 2.5-3.7 liters of water for men, and about 2-2.7 liters for women.

While directly drinking water is the healthiest, coffee or tea can also be alternatives to make up for water loss. Water within food makes up about a fifth of our daily water intake. Fruits and vegetables like strawberries and cabbage are over 90% water, and can provide valuable nutrients as well. Drinking well also has various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that it can lower the chance of stroke(中风) and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. No matter what it is, getting the right amount of liquid makes a healthy life.
8. Which of the following belongs to the functions of water in our bodies?

A．Removing body waste.	B．Increasing temperature.
C．Causing drops in energy.	D．Improving blood pressure.

9. What does the underlined phrase “compensate for” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Reduce in.	B．Increase in.
C．Make up for.	D．Hold back.

10. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．We should drink eight glasses a day.

B．Only directly drinking water is healthy.

C．All people should drink 2.5-3.7 liters of water.

D．Weight will influence the amount of water we need to drink.

11. Where is the text probably from?

A．A health magazine.	B．A doctor’s diary.
C．A food magazine.	D．A travel brochure.

French poet Victor Hugo (1802-1885) once said, “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelt out is a spark.”

Today, when we read books, road signs and posters, it’s probably hard to imagine that only half a century ago, about 40 percent of the world’s adults were still illiterate, according to data from UNESCO. This means that two out of every five adults could neither read nor write in the 1960s. In other words, the “sparks” that now light up our world failed to do the same for theirs.

In response to this situation, UNESCO decided to name Sept. 8 as International Literacy (读写能力) Day, starting from 1967. Every year, the day is celebrated to stress the importance of literacy and the progress that has been made, which itself is huge—in 2019, the global adult literacy rate rose to 86 percent, while the youth literacy rate was as high as 91 percent, according to UNESCO.

This raises a question: If the mission to promote literacy has basically been accomplished, why do we still celebrate this day?

The truth is that the definition of “literacy” keeps changing. For example, the theme for 2007 and 2008 International Literacy Day was “Literacy and health”, which targeted people’s ignorance of diseases like HIV and malaria (疟疾). For 2017, the emphasis was placed on “Literacy in a digital world”, because not knowing anything about the Internet in today’s world is just like lacking basic reading abilities in the 1960s—it’s the “new illiteracy”.

The focus for this year’s International Literacy Day is “Literacy and skills development”. But the skills in question are not job-specific skills, such as those required to be an electrician or a chef. Instead, the focus will be on “transferable skills”—communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, to name a few. These are the things that allow us to do our job well—any job.

12. Why did UNESCO set up International Literacy Day originally?

A．To encourage the young people to read more.

B．To help people read books, road signs and posters.

C．To increase literacy rate from 40 percent to 86 percent.

D．To improve people’s literacy by stressing its importance.

13. How does the author show the progress in literacy?

A．By using figures.	B．By giving examples.
C．By asking questions.	D．By comparing the details.

14. What will be focused on for this year’s International Literacy Day?

A．Job-specific skills.	B．Skills of a chef.
C．Thinking critically.	D．Making electricians.

15. What is the text mainly about?

A．Achievements in literacy.

B．International Literacy Day.

C．The development of UNESCO.

D．The reasons to promote literacy.