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VANCOUVER:YOUR OPINION!
Should Vancouver have free wireless internet?
Vancouver is thinking about providing a Wi-Fi network for the downtown area. The city hasn’t decided yet, but the network will probably be free. What do you think of the idea? Post your comment!

It’s a good idea—but I’m sure it won’t be free. Other cities have already tried it and it hasn’t stayed free. Most of them charge about $10 a month. But people are happy to pay because then they can use Wi-Fi in their gardens or in Wi-Fi lifts. I’ve already said this, but I’ll say it again: Wi-Fi is a good idea, but I’ve never heard of a city where it’s stayed free for very long.

Comment by Mike

I’ve just read Mike’s post. Unbelievable! I don’t want to write emails from a lift or my garden! I think this is going too far. There are other things the city government could spend them oney on, aren’t there?—for example, more sidewalks or a better bus system.

Comment by Anna

I agree with Anna. A lot of people have already bought Wi-Fi for their homes—they don’t need it in the street, do they? Spend the money on things for teenagers! The city hasn’t built enough schools or parks yet.

Comment by Tim
1. What’s the main point of Mike’s comment?

A．Mike is in favor of the idea of Anna.

B．Mike doesn’t think Wi-Fi will be free.

C．People are unhappy about paying for Wi-Fi.

D．Wi-Fi in other cities has stayed free for long.

2. What does the underlined word “them” in the first comment refer to?

A．Cities.	B．People.
C．Gardens.	D．Lifts.

3. What is Tim’s opinion of the post?

A．People plan to buy Wi-Fi for their homes.

B．People would like to pay for Wi-Fi in streets.

C．The government should spend money on things for teenagers.

D．The government should spend money on sidewalks or bus systems.

4. What are the three comments mainly about?

A．Free Wi-Fi.	B．Holiday.
C．Computers.	D．Vancouver.

5. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A textbook.	B．A magazine.
C．The Internet.	D．A research report.

2 . Fun Summer Books for Grades 9—12

Yes, even some high-schools appreciate recommendations for vacation books. Encourage your high-school child to read with this list of approachable teen titles. Or surprise your teen with one of these books when you reach the beach and boredom sets in!

►Brown Girl Dreaming,by Jacqueline Woodson

This collection of simple poems reveals what it was like to grow up as a young African American girl in the 1960s and 1970s. Woodson’s autobiographical poetry overflows with love for her family. Brown Girl Dreaming won multiple awards, so il may be assigned class reading in coming years.

►Tunnel Vision, by Susan Adrian

Jake has a secret skill. When he holds something that belongs to another person, he can locate them, wherever they are. Once the government learns of Jake’s powers, it insists that he use his skill to find criminals. In this spy novel,Jake has to decide just how far he’s willing to risk his own safety in order to protect and help others. It is a series of modern graphic novels that have the look of classic cartoons.

►The Shadow Hero,by Gene Lu en Yang

Can your mom force you to become a superhero? That’s what Hank Chu finds out. A Chinese American teen in 1940， Hank is reluctant to stand up to the gangs(匪徒)in his neighborhood who threaten his family’s grocery store. But as the masked Green Turtle, he may just have the confidence to protect his family and fight back.

►Half My Facebook Friends Are Ferrets,by J. A. Buckle

Things aren’t exactly panning out for 17-year-old Josh. He wants lo be a heavy metal guitarist. And he and his pals wish they had girlfriends. But regular teenage obstacles like bossy parents and poor self-confidence have been holding him back.

1. Who is the text intended for?

A．Teachers.

B．Parents.

C．Teenagers.

D．Vacationers.

2. Which book best suits people who adore picture books?

A．Tunnel Vision.	B．The Shadow Hero.
C．Brown Girl Dreaming.	D．Half My Facebook Friends Are Ferrets.

3. What do Brown Girl Dreaming and The Shadow hero have in common?

A．Both are set in the 1940s.	B．Both won several awards.
C．Both will be taught at schools.	D．Both reflect care for the family.

3 . Marty was new at school. On his first day, he showed magic to his schoolmates. He made a toothpick (牙签) disappear and appear within seconds. Everyone wondered how he did it.

“How did you do that?” I asked. “Sorry, but that’s the first law of magic. A magician never lets out his secrets.” Marty smiled. I thought he was tricking everyone. I would make his secrets known to all.

The next day, Marty gave his second magic show. He said he could make things float (飘起). He had a ring in one hand and a pencil in the other. That’s when I saw it: a thin line tied around the end of the pencil and attracted to a button on Marty’s shirt! Sure enough, he made the ring “float” by sliding (滑动) it over the pencil and hanging it from the line. No one else noticed, but I found the secret. I got close to him and said, “I know how you did it.” He looked nervous and asked me, “Are you going to tell others?” I thought for a moment. If I told, I’d finally be able to prove Marty’s magic was fake (假的). Then Marty might lose his new friends. So I told him that I would say nothing about it. And then I walked away.

“Wait!” Marty jumped in front of me. “You’ve got a pretty good eye for magic. If you’re interested, I have an idea,” Marty suggested. And I accepted his idea. That’s how the Magic Marty and Mysterious Matt Lunch Show began. We’ve been a magic team for three months now. It turns out that instead of a fake magician, Marty is a real friend.

1. To whom did Marty show magic on his first day at school?

A．His parents.

B．His brothers.

C．His teachers.

D．His schoolmates.

2. Why did Marty refuse to tell the secret of magic?

A．It was the first law of magic.

B．It was the rule of study.

C．It was a duty for everyone.

D．It was a task for a student.

3. What do we know about Marty’s second magic show the next day?

A．Its operation went wrong.

B．It was praised by the writer.

C．The writer found its secret.

D．It was done with the help of others.

4. How did Marty feel when he heard “I know how you did it.” in Paragraph 3?

A．Nervous.

B．Excited.

C．Sorry.

D．Happy.

5. What did the writer do in the end?

A．He refused Marty’s suggestion.

B．He and Marty set up a magic team.

C．He let out the secret of Marty’s magic.

D．He and Marty wrote a book about magic.

4 . Here are some eBooks for you to learn better English. Choose what you like.

Book 1

This eBook will make conversations in English so much easier. There are over 30 audio (音频的) files with typical (典型的) conversations, and exercises with answers at the back so you can practise what you have learnt.

Book 2

Learn over 1,000 English words and expressions so you can speak English fluently when you travel outside your country! Learn the language for over 30 typical situations and make travelling abroad easy with this eBook!

Book 3

Learn over 500 words and expressions to improve your business English! This eBook comes with audio files an videos so you can learn the language you need to do business in English!

Book 4

Learn over 250 phrasal verbs with audio files, example sentences and pictures. Native English speakers use phrasal verbs all the time, so you need to learn them too. Start improving this important area of English now with our fantastic eBook!

1. What are the books mainly about?

A．Travel safety.	B．Business news.
C．Video selling.	D．English learning.

2. Which book is your best choice when you plan to travel aboard?

A．Book 1.

B．Book 2.

C．Book 3.

D．Book 4.

3. What will you learn from the book for business English?

A．Conversations in 30 audio files.

B．1,000 words and sentences.

C．Over 500 words and expressions.

D．Over 250 phrasal verbs and sentences.

4. What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指代) in Book 4?

A．Phrasal verbs.	B．Audio files.
C．Example sentences.	D．Native speakers.

5. What is the text?

A．A travel guide.	B．A news report.
C．A book advertisement.	D．A history story.

5 . Have you ever thrown a camel? Camels are large and heavy animals, so it would be hard to do so. But in the French-speaking Democratic Republic of the Congo, “to throw a camel” is a way of saying “to make a spelling mistake”. In the past, a phrase like that was not accepted by the French government as an official French term. But recently, the French Ministry of Culture worked on a new kind of dictionary that accepts the idea that many people in other countries and regions speak the language. The language has changed as time goes by and is different in places like Ivory Coast in West Africa or Quebec in Canada, compared to how it is in Paris.

The new online French dictionary includes new French words from around the world. It was released (发布) on March 18—just in time for International Francophonie Day on March 20. After its release, it is updated (更新) on a regular basis. It now contains about 600,000 terms. The French Culture Minister says the dictionary is not just for France’s 67 million citizens, but for the 300 million French speakers worldwide.

Supporters say the new dictionary is more democratic (大众化的) than earlier French dictionaries that   only showed the way highly educated French people spoke. Official dictionaries produced by the French Academy in Paris were first published hundreds of years ago and are regularly updated. The online dictionary, however, has a new part you cannot find in a book. If you live in Senegal, for example, you can search the dictionary, and it will give you the meaning of a word based on its use in that country.

“The French no longer have a monopoly (独占) on French,” a French magazine that supports the dictionary wrote recently. “And that is good news”.

1. What do we know about the phrase “to throw a camel”?

A．It tells us camels are too large to be thrown.

B．It can be found in an ancient French dictionary.

C．It is a phrase still not accepted by the French government.

D．It can be used when you see someone makes a spelling mistake.

2. How is the online French dictionary different from other dictionaries?

A．It needs updating regularly.	B．It is mainly for non-French speakers.
C．It takes in worldwide French usages.	D．It includes few official French terms.

3. What do the supporters think of the dictionary?

A．It helps spread standard French.	B．It’ll attract more people to learn French.
C．It’ll benefit French’s development.	D．It brings 300 million French speakers.

4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Culture.

B．Opinion.

C．Technology.

D．Lifestyle.

7 . By 2019, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) had founded for 70 years. Over the past decades, many people had made great contributions to the country’s development. On Sept 17, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree (主席令) to award（授予） national medals and honorary titles to forty-two of these contributors, including both Chinese citizens and foreigners. Eight people received the Medal of the Republic, six foreigners received the Friendship Medals, and 28 people received the National Honorary Titles（国家荣誉称号）. Now let’s learn about four of the persons who got the Medal of the Republic(共和国勋章).

Shen Jilan is a lifelong lawmaker. In 1954, she became a deputy(代表) to the National People’s Congress. Since then, she has served at all 13 NPCs. She came up with the idea of equal pay for equal work between men and women. The idea was written into China’s first constitution (宪法) in 1954.	Sun Jiadong made great contributions toward developing Chinese satellite technology and space exploration. He was the chief designer of both the Baidu navigation (导航) system and China’s lunar exploration project.
Zhang Fuqing was a soldier in the People’s Liberation Army during the Liberation War. He was twice awarded the title of Combat Hero. In 1955, he volunteered to work in a remote (偏远的) county in Hubei province and has been helping poor people there ever since.	Tu Youyou, a scientist, is known for winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015. She got inspiration from traditional Chinese medicine theories and discovered artemisinin, a medicine that can be used to treat malaria. Her finding has saved the lives of millions.

1. According to the material, the four people mentioned all received________.

A．the Nobel Prize	B．the Medal of the Republic
C．the Friendship Medals	D．the National Honorary Titles

2. Which one is RIGHT according to the article?

A．Four people received the Medal of the Republic.

B．Eight people received the National Honorary Titles.

C．Two women who got the Medal of the Republic were mentioned.

D．Forty-two Chinese contributors were awarded national medals and honorary titles.

3. _______ might know how to use a gun.

A．Shen Jilan

B．Sun Jiadong

C．Zhang Fuqing

D．Tu Youyou

4. According to the article we can know _______ helped Tu Youyou to find artemisinin.

A．some friends	B．some patients
C．western medicine	D．traditional Chinese medicine theories

5. It can be seen from the material that________.

A．malaria is a kind of illness

B．Sun Jiadong only designed the Baidu navigation system

C．Shen Jilan’s 13 ideas were written into China’s constitution

D．Zhang Fuqing was twice awarded the the National Honorary Titles

8 . Alpha, Beta, Delta... these Greek letters used to only appear in our math classes but are now in use in news headlines.

Now, it’s Lambda. As the Delta variant (变 体) spreads throughout communities in Asia, Europe and the United States, another variant, Lambda, is spreading rapidly throughout South America, Forbes reported on Aug 10.

On May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a naming system for variants of COVID-19 that uses letters of the Greek alphabet (字母表). Before that, the public had to call a variant its scientific name or refer to it based on where it was identified.

For example, a variant of COVID-19 identified in South Africa in late 2020 was called variant 501Y.V2 or B.1.351. Media also called the same virus “the South African variant”. Now, everyone calls it “Beta”.

Compared to complicated scientific names, the Greek letters are much easier to remember. “It is a lot easier for a radio newsreader to say ‘Delta’ than bee-one-six-one-seven-two,” Jeffrey Barrett, a UK statistical geneticist told Nature.

WHO hopes this change will help stop the stigma (污名) associated with geography-based names. “I can understand why people just call it ‘the South African variant’ — they don’t mean anything by it,” Salim Abdool Karim, an epidemiologist in South Africa, told Nature. “The problem is, if we allow it to continue, some ill-intentioned people may take advantage of it.” “No country should be stigmatized for detecting and reporting variants,” Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 technical lead, wrote on Twitter.

As the virus is still evolving, 11 variants have been named so far. What if the 24 Greek letters are not enough? “We will possibly run out of the Greek alphabet, but we’re already looking at the next series of names,” Van Kerkhove told The Telegraph. “We’re actually considering star constellations(星座).”

Currently, the Virus Evolution Working Group and WHO’s legal team are double checking proposals to “make sure we don’t upset anyone with these names”, Van Kerkhove told The Telegraph.

1. What do Lambda and Delta have in common?

A．They are both chosen by Greek scientists.

B．They are both confusing to understand.

C．They are both Greek names of varieties of COVID-19.

D．They are both the places where COVID-19 was found.

2. What does Salim Abdool Karim probably agree with?

A．The virus should be named after the place where it is found and spread.

B．No country should detect or study COVID-19 without WHO’s permission.

C．People felt uncomfortable when they call COVID-19 “the South African variant”.

D．Some people with bad intention may judge other countries reporting COVID-19.

3. Why are scientists looking for the next series of names?

A．Because the naming system in use is not convenient.

B．Because the variants may outnumber the Greek letters.

C．Because people are more curious about star constellations.

D．Because it is illegal to rename the variants with letters.

4. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce new ways of renaming COVID-19 varieties.

B．To describe how scientists identified the varieties of COVID-19.

C．To explain why some people prefer geography-based names.

D．To arouse people’s awareness of more COVID-19 varieties.

5. In which part of a magazine could you find this passage?

A．Science.	B．Travel.
C．Sports.	D．First Aid.

9 . On a cold and clear day in February, Wes, his brother Jeff, his assistant Jordan, and I were following the GPS from the bear’s collar( 项 圈 ) up a steep and into a red earth canyon. The temperature dropped to zero as we cleaned the snow, trying to locate the black bear’s entrance.

The radio signal was so weak that as the sun set, we considered turning back. Then a curtain of snow collapsed, revealing a sandstone cave. It narrowed to a dark tunnel, and the musky(麝香味)smell of wild animal steamed from within. Wes didn’t hesitate. Armed with an expandable six-foot stick with a tranquilizer syringe(镇定剂喷射器) on its tip, he dived in headfirst. His brother crawled after him.

Thirty seconds later, they came flying backward out of the tunnel. The bear they’d collared a year and a half ago now weighed about 350 pounds— and he was awake! Wes had managed to jab him with the syringe, so we waited for the drug to take effect. But when we rounded the tunnel bend, wide eyes flashed at us. He was STILL awake!! Wes told me not to move while he backed out and jabbed another dose of tranquilizer.

The bear started crawling toward us. We desperately blocked the exit with backpacks and sticks as Wes jabbed him again— but he powered through our barriers with groggy(头晕眼花的) steps and began to crawl down the snowy slope. Jeff and Jordan held his back paws, managing     to hold on to him; Wes jumped on his back and grabbed his collar. The bear pulled them down   the hillside together. The tranquilizer had taken effect— he was asleep. Wes and his brother changed the batteries of the collar and checked his health, but we had one more difficult task: getting a 350-pound bear up the snowy path and safely back to his cave before he awoke. We pushed and pulled with every muscle. Before the drug wore off, our effort paid off.

When spring came, signals from the bear’s new radio collar showed he’d continued his everyday life—avoiding any more contact, we hope, with humans.

1. Why did the author and his friends go to the canyon?

A．They wanted to conduct a radio experiment.

B．They expected to hunt for a bear for fun.

C．They wished to explore the nature in winter.

D．They planned to maintain the bear’s radio collar.

2. How did they find the bear they had collared?

A．The bear’s unique smell reminded them.

B．A hunter led them to the bear’s habitat.

C．The strong sunlight revealed its cave.

D．A curtain of snow showed them the way.

3. What does the underlined word “jab” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Kick.	B．Inject.
C．Cure.	D．Assist.

4. What can we learn from paragraph 3 and 4?

A．The bear was more than pleased to see them again.

B．The drug took effect immediately after the bear took it.

C．They made it to send the bear back to its cave.

D．They gave the bear tranquilizer 4 times in the end.

5. The best title for the text is ________.

A．The Bear Wearing a Collar	B．Danger in Nature
C．An Encounter with a Bear	D．A “Little” Adventure

10 . Roger Williams Park Zoo Visitor Guide

Zoo Manners

The zoo is a smoke free area. No balloons, balls, bikes, or roller skates allowed. Pets are not allowed—except guide dogs for blind. Stay on the pathways and do not place children on railing. Do not throw anything into the animal exhibits. Please help our conservation efforts by depositing trash and recyclables properly.

Lost Persons

If separated from your group ask any zoo employee or security guard for immediate assistance, or go directly to the Administration Building reception desk.

Facilities and Services

Enjoy a delicious meal at one of our two animal-themed café restaurants. Our Visitor Centre offers cards, books and toys so you can always remember your day at the zoo. There is also an hourly animal presentation near the Main Entrance where you can learn more about the animals, pet them and even take a picture with them.

Zoo Exhibit Game

Each animal exhibit will have information about the animal located there. You will get to learn about each animal’s habitat, their conservation status and some other quick facts. As you explore the zoo check off all the endangered animals you discover from the list below. Find them all and win a free T-shirt.

• Mountain Gorilla
• Chinese Alligator
• Snow Leopard
• white-winged Wood Duck
• Red Panda
• Giant Turtle
• Koala
Zoo Hours
Open Thursday—Monday from 10 am—4 pm.
Timed-entry ticket(定时门票) requirements continue to remain in effect for non-members.
1. Which of the following is allowed at the zoo?

A．Riding your bike.	B．Taking your camera.
C．Bringing pet dogs.	D．Smoking cigarettes.

2. Where should a lost person go for help?

A．Main Entrance.	B．Visitor Centre.
C．Administration Building.	D．Nursing Centre.

3. How can a person get a free t-shirt at the zoo?

A．Follow all the zoo rules.	B．Visit all the zoo’s exhibits.
C．Bring along another guest.	D．Find all the animals listed.

4. What can visitors do at Visitor Centre?

A．Enjoy delicious meals.	B．Watch animal presentations.
C．Sort and recycle garbage.	D．Buy some souvenirs.

5. When can people visit the zoo?

A．8 am, Monday.	B．11 am, Tuesday.
C．2 pm, Friday.	D．7 pm, Sunday.