1 . Western people always give us an impression（印象）of being independent. My experience told me that they are ________ at teamwork，too！

During my visit to Valleyview Secondary School，what I heard most often was words like these: "Please do in pairs！" "Four students a group." Or "Change and ________ a new group." In Canada，classes are full of ________.Students act in groups both inside and outside the classroom. Their stress on team spirit really ________ me. Here is what I saw

Students were ________ to take an exam in this class. They used PowerPoint to make presentations（展示）. I was quite interested in such a high-tech ________ of examinations. And the students were once again _________ into groups and once again took me by surprise.

Each group had three students. One was to control the computer，the second to ________ a reporter to ask questions，and the third the spokesman to give the ________.Students chose the roles themselves. "I'm _________ in the computer，my friend Darcy is talkative（爱多说话的）and Alan appears handsome，_________ we make a great group！"a boy said to me _________ after the exam.

How was the students' performance _________？"According to the whole group's work，of course." I got the answer from the teacher. Each student has his strong points and _________.I thought about the question for a long time after the class: is it fair to _________ every student with the same paper？Canadian schools introduce cooperation（合作）into their exams. A student _________ to take the job that he thinks he is good at，and he works with his _________ to try to be the best in class. Isn't it a good way to judge students？We all know that cooperation is _________，but how to develop this ability？I do think we can _________ something from schools in Canada. Maybe it's a good idea to _________ group activities！

1.

A．bad

B．good

C．amazed

D．slow

2.

A．form

B．meet

C．celebrate

D．leave

3.

A．arguments

B．laughter

C．activities

D．noise

4.

A．moved

B．affected

C．disappointed

D．surprised

5.

A．forced

B．permitted

C．expected

D．encouraged

6.

A．task

B．way

C．plan

D．tool

7.

A．divided

B．driven

C．invited

D．led

8.

A．work for

B．agree with

C．call on

D．act as

9.

A．explanations

B．lectures

C．answers

D．descriptions

10.

A．skilled

B．lacking

C．interested

D．weak

11.

A．so

B．for

C．but

D．or

12.

A．coldly

B．sadly

C．shyly

D．proudly

13.

A．marked

B．recorded

C．discussed

D．shown

14.

A．characters

B．advantages

C．weaknesses

D．performances

15.

A．teach

B．check

C．develop

D．test

16.

A．requests

B．volunteers

C．dreams

D．refuses

17.

A．friends

B．teachers

C．roommates

D．partners

18.

A．important

B．simple

C．attractive

D．difficult

19.

A．protect

B．keep

C．learn

D．forbid

20.

A．give up

B．hope for

C．put off

D．begin with

2 . Growing up, I always hid my thumbs(拇指)in my fists because of their unusual shape. _______ they do look more like a big toe(脚趾)_______ a thumb. And from an early age, my thumbs_______ another name “toe thumbs”.

In high school, I served as a cashier in a grocery store. One day, I was_______ a sweet little old lady and as I _______ her change back to her, she suddenly took my hands and said in a thick Polish _______ , “You are Polish! Look at those_______ Polish thumbs! They match mine!” She raised her hands and_______ her thumbs to me that_______ weathered and wrinkled, looked exactly like mine! She________ my hands again and said, “Be________ of those thumbs!”

I’ll never forget that 30-second________ with a stranger that forever________ my view of a part of me I once was________ by and now accept. As I was eating dinner with my Samuel tonight, he looked down at my hand________ on the table next to his and said, “Mommy! Our thumbs ________ !” I smiled and answered, “Yes, they do, buddy! Those are strong Polish ________ you have! Take pride in them! Maybe someday you’ll have a little boy or girl who will have the same thumbs!” I ________ my son never hides his thumbs like I did. I hope he’ll be proud of their “unusualness” and the ________ behind them. He carries on a(n) ________ part of me and that for me will always be beautiful!

1.

A．Fortunately

B．Admittedly

C．Normally

D．Basically

2.

A．other than

B．due to

C．instead of

D．along with

3.

A．earned

B．cloned

C．found

D．deserved

4.

A．checking out

B．waiting for

C．talking with

D．watching over

5.

A．paid

B．charged

C．donated

D．counted

6.

A．tune

B．voice

C．language

D．accent

7.

A．beautiful

B．strange

C．long

D．clumsy

8.

A．passed

B．showed

C．recommended

D．offered

9.

A．till

B．unless

C．although

D．once

10.

A．raised

B．inspected

C．examined

D．held

11.

A．proud

B．skeptical

C．afraid

D．sure

12.

A．appointment

B．bargain

C．conversation

D．deal

13.

A．supported

B．changed

C．proved

D．hurt

14.

A．amazed

B．frightened

C．delighted

D．embarrassed

15.

A．scratching

B．resting

C．knocking

D．drawing

16.

A．differ

B．suit

C．fight

D．match

17.

A．fists

B．thumbs

C．toes

D．hands

18.

A．guarantee

B．figure

C．pray

D．insist

19.

A．scene

B．lesson

C．history

D．moment

20.

A．unique

B．elegant

C．authentic

D．sensitive

3 . Public events at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington, DC location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information. Individuals requiring accommodation for this event are requested to submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting(202)707-6362.

Exhibition-World War Ⅰ: American Artists View the Great War

8: 30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

An exhibition showing how American artists aroused public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. “World War Ⅰ: American Artists View the Great War” will open on Saturday in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. It will remain open for a year.

Location: Graphic Arts Galleries, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building

Contact:(202)707-6021

Event-Presidential Inauguration Treasures

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The two-week display on inaugurations(就职典礼), at the Library of Congress, will feature presidential treasures-the handwritten speeches of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln-and collections on the lighter side: menus, dance cards and souvenirs. The display will include newspapers, film clips, a demonstration of online resources and a challenging presidential history quiz. The display is free and open to the public.

Location: Mahogany Row, 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building

Contact:(202)707-2922

Film-The NeverEnding Story(Warner Bros, 1984)

2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Bastian Balthazar Bux, a young boy bullied at school, dodges(躲避)his tormentors(折磨者)one day in an old bookshop, where he discovers a mysterious book: The NeverEnding Story.

Location: Packard Campus Theatre, 3rd floor, James Madison Memorial Building

Contact:(202)707-9994

Concert-Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI

8 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Early music star Jordi Savall gathers exceptional performers, classical and traditional, to show the rich musical history of “La Serenissima” over a thousand years of empire.

* PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: 6:30 p.m. at Whittall Pavilion(no tickets required)

Location: Coolidge Auditorium, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building

Contact:(202)707-5502

1. According to the article, the public events at the Library of Congress ________.

A．are all free and open to the public throughout the year

B．are presented in various forms like exhibitions and shows

C．are only available to local residents of Washington, DC

D．have to be booked at least five days in advance

2. Which of the following is true about the exhibition about World War Ⅰ?

A．It is available to visitors seven days a week.

B．It could help the public get a better understanding of World War Ⅰ.

C．American artists will be present at the exhibition to interact with visitors.

D．Visitors interested in it can contact(202)707-2922 for more information.

3. Fans of ancient music are most likely to enjoy the event held at ________.

A．Graphic Arts Galleries, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building

B．Mahogany Row, 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building

C．Packard Campus Theatre, 3rd floor, James Madison Memorial Building

D．Coolidge Auditorium, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building

4 . English Teacher Needed

We are one of the biggest English teacher agencies in China;we prefer lots of foreign teachers/employees to universities or companies daily.We provide this service for teachers for free.

What you need to do is log on our website www.languageteaching.com.cn and register.We will put your resume (简历) on the website except contact details.There are thousands of potential clients who will view your information daily. Once they choose you we will contact you.For more details you can also send an email to admin @ languageteaching.com.cn.

Part­time English Tutor Wanted

We are looking for a part­time English teacher, and the teacher should come from the USA, Canada, the UK, New Zealand or Australia.We would like to have 2 lessons a week,2 hours each lesson.

Please send me your resume with a photo if you are interested.Email: admin@languageteaching.com.cn.

Private English Tutor Wanted

A senior Chinese manager is looking for a one­to­one English tutor for several hours per week.He would like to learn British pronunciation，so UK natives will be preferred.The tutor should be fairly flexible (灵活的) to suit his busy schedule and be of professional appearance.The pay is to be discussed directly and will be very high for the right candidate.Teaching experience is not a must.

If you are interested, please send an email with your background information, pay expectations and a recent picture to dhanyatk@hotmail.com.

CALLING—Teacher/Librarian!

We are a small kindergarten attached to an international school in Beijing.We need a teacher/librarian.The teacher we are looking for will be a Chinese and English speaking librarian.

Qualifications:

Be self­starters, active team players.

Have a positive attitude and love to work with kids.

Be able to provide an exciting and innovative library program for students.

If you meet the above qualifications, please send your resume and a current picture to principalinChina @yahoo.com.

1. The purpose of the advertisements is         .

A．to start a business

B．to employ teachers

C．to provide the latest jobs

D．to help people find a suitable job

2. According to the first advertisement, we can learn that         .

A．the English teacher agency charges teachers for this service

B．you must go online to offer your basic information first

C．you may call to get more information about the job

D．once you contact the English teacher agency，you will get a job

3. In the third advertisement, the private English tutor should         .

A．be an English language expert from the UK

B．speak American English

C．have rich teaching experience

D．have the ability to deal with changing situations

5 . The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule. During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics. In the 1950’s, the stamps of this kind became more colorful.

When the White Olympics came, the host countries (东道国) as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics. Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet. Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.

1. The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics _______.

A．are the same thing	B．are different games
C．are not held in winter	D．are held in summer

2. The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games _______.

A．after the year 1936	B．after the 3rd White Olympics
C．before the 3rd White Olympics	D．before the year 1932

3. The Winter Olympics is held once _______.

A．every two years	B．every three years
C．every four years	D．every five years

4. Which of the following is true?

A．Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

B．Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

C．All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

D．Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games.

5. What may appear on the stamps of the White Olympics?

A．Basketball.

B．Table tennis.

C．Football.

D．Skating.

6 . Beach Sports Championship 9 November 2021

Take part in these sports competitions and stand a chance of winning a free trip to the Maldives.

Rugby Venue: Court C Fixed group of 6 Aged 15 and above Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee: $23/person	Soccer Venue: Court A Fixed group of 5 Group A: Aged 9 to 12 Group B: Aged 13 and above Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: $ 24/person
Volleyball Venue: Court B Fixed group of 5 Aged 15 and above Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee: $ 20/person	Frisbee(飞盘游戏) Venue: Court A Fixed group of 6 Group A: Aged 9 to 12 Group B: Aged 13 and above Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fee: $ 25/person

The top team of each sports competition gets a chance of a lucky draw. Hurry! Register(登记) now. Many attractive prizes to be won!

● Registration starts on 6 October 2021

● Register online at www.ssya.com.sg

● For more information, call Ann at 6333 2212 or email ann@ssya.com.sg

● Closing date for registration: 2 Nov. 2021

This event is proudly supported by Singule Sporting Youth Association(SSYA).

1. How much will it cost your group to take part in volleyball?

A．$100.

B．$120.

C．$138.

D．$150.

2. Which of the following can 14-year-old George take part in?

A．Soccer and rugby.	B．Soccer and frisbee.
C．Rugby and volleyball.	D．Frisbee and volleyball.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．You should register before 6 October 2021.

B．You can register online by dialing 63332212.

C．The soccer competition is held in the afternoon.

D．Each sports team will get a chance of a lucky draw.

7 . The Temple of the Moon is an Incan ceremonial temple on Huayna Picchu near Machu Picchu, in Peru. The site is made up of stone masonry and an open-face and shallow cave. In the centre of the cave is a throne carved out of rock. Beside the throne are steps that lead deeper into the cave. The Temple of the Moon dates back 1500 years and was rediscovered in 1936.

The Temple of the Moon consists of three structural parts: an overhanging cave with excellent stone works, a very tall double-jamb (双重门柱) doorway beyond, and farther beyond, several structures. The temple also has niches (壁橱) and fake doors inserted in the stones, with a huge 8 meter high by 6 meter wide entrance. Its three doors are 1.60 meters high (in the front) and 1.00 meter high (at the sides). Inside, there are six niches.

Most scientists and authors believe that the name of the temple is arbitrary (任意的), as many other names given to sites in Machu Picchu. Ruth M Wright and Alfredo Valencia Zegarra, authors of The Machu Picchu Guidebook: A self guided tour say that they find no evidence that the moon played any part in the use of the temple. Others argue that the temple gets its name from the way moonlight radiates (散发) inside the cave at night.

The purpose of the temple’s being built is not exactly known. There is a theory that it must have been a royal tomb, a place of worship and a look-out post. Some believe that this was a place for sacrifices (献祭), because the structure has beautiful niches and in front of the cave, there is a rock carved in the shape of an altar (祭坛). Others think it was a ceremonial bathing complex.

The trail that leads from the summit of Huayna Picchu to the temple is very exposed and can be quite slippery. A few spots have a steel handrail, but a fall in many places would have serious results. The trail that leads off from the main Huayna Picchu trail is easier and safer, but still presents dangers.

1. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraphs 1 and 2?

A．There are wonderful stone works inside the cave.	B．There are numberless steps outside the cave.
C．The temple is factually a huge cave.	D．The temple was rebuilt in 1936.

2. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A．Ruth M Wright and Alfredo Valencia Zegarra named the temple.

B．There’s evidence that the temple is related to moonlight.

C．Scientists proved the moon played a role in the temple.

D．Many sites in Machu Picchu were named at will.

3. The last paragraph is mainly about the temple’s _____.

A．construction

B．access

C．location

D．size

4. The author writes this passage to _____.

A．introduce a site in Peru	B．ask people to protect historical sites
C．encourage people to visit the temple	D．convince people to learn Peruvian culture

8 . People from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs.The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment(承诺)of love for all time during a public ceremony.

Everyone at a wedding hopes for great happiness between the wedding couple.Wedding traditions are usually a way of showing signs of the hope for great happiness.Some of these traditions are very interesting.

In Sweden，the traditional bride will wear three rings by the end of the wedding ceremony.The first is the engagement (订婚)ring that she entered the ceremony with.The second，the wedding ring，is added to the first.A final ring，however，is added as well.This ring is known as the “motherhood” ring.This is said to show that marriage is about more than just love.It is about building a family.

Wedding traditions in the Philippines include the Pandango，a dance which can last for hours.During the Pandango，guests pin (用大头针别住)money to the bride's dress to pay for their honeymoon.

A traditional Irish bride may wear a blue wedding dress－believing blue to be a lucky color.English Lavender (薰衣草)is often mixed with her wedding flowers.It is traditional for the bride to braid her hair (梳头发)－as it is considered a good way to bring luck to the new couple.

There are many wedding traditions around the world which may differ from what they are used to，but if you are about to plan a wedding，you may find it interesting to include some of these traditions in your own wedding.

1. What do all wedding ceremonies seem to have in common?

A．The commitment of love for all time.

B．Happiness between the wedding couple.

C．An interesting life.

D．Building a happy family.

2. In Sweden，the traditional bride's third ring shows        ．

A．the duties of the new couple

B．the great love between the new couple

C．the bride will be not only a wife but also a mother

D．the bride will take care of not only her husband but also his mother

3. In the Philippines，the new couple paid for their honeymoon with the money from        ．

A．the bride	B．the bridegroom
C．their parents	D．the visiting guests

4. What's the passage mainly about?

A．The reason for different wedding traditions.

B．Interesting wedding traditions from different countries.

C．The way to prepare for a wedding ceremony.

D．Interesting engagement traditions around the world.

9 . Attachment Parenting is not Indulgent Parenting. Attachment parents do not "spoil" their children. Spoiling is done when a child is given everything that they want regardless of what they need and regardless of what is practical. Indulgent parents give toys for tantrums(发脾气), ice cream for breakfast. Attachment parents don’t give their children everything that they want, they give their children everything that they need. Attachment parents believe that love and comfort are free and necessary. Not sweets or toys.

Attachment Parenting is not "afraid of tears" parenting. Our kids cry. The difference is that we understand that tantrums and tears come from emotions and not manipulation. And our children understand this too. They cry and have tantrums sometimes, of course. But they do this because their emotions are so overwhelming that they need to get it out. They do not expect to be "rewarded" for their strong negative emotions; they simply expect that we will listen. We pick up our babies when they cry, and we respond to the tears of our older children because we believe firmly that comfort is free, love is free, and that when a child has need for comfort and love, it is our job to provide those things. We are not afraid of tears. We don’t avoid them. We hold our children through them and teach them that when they are hurt or frustrated we are here to comfort them and help them work through their emotions.

Attachment Parenting is not Clingy Parenting. I do not cling to my children. In fact, I’m pretty free-range. As soon as they can move they usually move away from me and let me set up a chase as they crawl, run, skip and hop on their merry way to explore the world. Sure, I carry them and hug them and chase them and kiss them and rock them and sleep with them. But this is not me following them everywhere and pulling them back to me. This is me being a home base. The "attachment" comes from their being allowed to attach to us, not from us attaching to them like parental leeches. Attachment Parenting is not Selfish Parenting. It is also not selfless parenting, We are not doing it for us, and we are not doing it to torment (折磨)ourselves.

Attachment parenting is not Helicopter Parenting. I don’t hover, I supervise, I follow, I teach, I demonstrate, I explain. I don’t slap curious hands away, I show how to do things safely, I let my child do the things that my child wishes to do, first with help and then with supervision(监督) and finally with trust, I don’t insist that my 23 month old hold my hand when we walk on the sidewalk because I know that I can recall him with my voice because he trusts me to allow him to explore and he trusts me to explain when something is dangerous and to help him satisfy his curiosities safely.

Most of the negative things that I hear about "attachment parents" are completely off-base and describe something that is entirely unlike Attachment Parenting. Attachment Parenting is child-centric and focuses on the needs of the child. Children need structure, rules, and boundaries. Attachment Parents simply believe that the child and the parent are allies, not adversaries, and that children are taught, not trained.

1. According to the author, what should parents do when their kids cry?

A．Providing comfort and love.

B．Trying to stop kids crying.

C．Holding them till they stop.

D．Rewarding kids with toys.

2. What does "free-range” mean according to the passage?

A．Willing to give kids freedom of movement.

B．Ready to play games with my kids.

C．Curious to watch what games they play.

D．Fond of providing a home base.

3. Which of the following is NOT attachment parenting?

A．Fostering their curiosity	B．Helping them do the right thing
C．Showing them how things are done	D．Standing by and protecting

4. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A．How to foster love in children	B．Different types of parenting
C．How to build child confidence	D．Parent-child relationship

10 . Our Museums, Galleries, and Zoo

19 world-class museums, galleries, and a zoo

The Smithsonian offers eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater National Capital Area. In New York City, we invite you to tour two museums in historic settings.

Not near a Smithsonian museum? Look for exhibitions and museums in your community. Here we have listed some places to visit:

Tips & Guidelines:

Stop at any Smithsonian museum information desk where friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers can assist you in planning your visit.

Service animals are welcome at the museums and the National Zoo. Pets are not permitted.

Lunches should be properly closed or stored in lockers during your visit.

1. The Smithsonian offers all these EXCEPT_________.

A．galleries	B．concerts
C．museums	D．zoos

2. If you are interested in animals, you can_________.

A．go to 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC

B．go to 8th and F Streets, NW Washington, DC

C．visit the museum 11 a.m. on Christmas

D．visit the zoo at weekends on June 25

3. To arrange your visit better, you can__________.

A．have lunch during your visit

B．take your pets along with you

C．ask the staff and volunteers for help

D．fill in an application form before your visit