1 . Many people like traveling. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes make it attractive. In fact, Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west. Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy the sunbath on various beaches.
Niagara Falls lies on the border between Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls is most attractive during the summer season when the weather condition is charming and attractive. At the Canadian side, floodlights illuminate both sides of the falls for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.
When traveling in Canada, travelers can enjoy doing the shopping in Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes the spirit of independence. Migrants from Europe, Latin America and Asia inhabit the place and make it a plural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.
Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Travel in Canada is being made easy because of a higher standard of transportation facilities. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a country with high wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agricultural products. The Canadian dairy industry exports milk products around the world.
1. What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?A.Coastlines and sunbaths. | B.Lakes and beaches. |
C.Animals and plants. | D.Mountains and water. |
A.Canada and the US. | B.The beauty of Niagara Falls. |
C.The importance of the falls. | D.The hydroelectric power. |
A.It is the political center of Canada. | B.It displays the Canadian bravery. |
C.Its people come from different countries. | D.Travelers can buy something cheap there. |
A.To tell us a history story. | B.To compare Vancouver and Victoria. |
C.To remind us to keep him in mind. | D.To introduce the city of Vancouver. |
2 . The year 2019 began with two pieces of exciting space exploration news. On Jan. 3, China landed a spacecraft, Change-4, on the moons far side—the side we can’t see from Earth—for the first time in human history. And according to a report published on Jan. 9 in Nature, scientists from the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) detected repeated radio signals from a galaxy 1.5 billion light years away, possibly sent by intelligent aliens.
However, what’s even more exciting than the news is the fact that whenever speaking of space exploration, we forget our political and cultural differences—the things that so obsess us.
“When you go into space, you become part of this overall collective called ‘Humanity’,” Ken Liu, Chinese American sci-fi writer and translator, told Quartz website. “You’re no longer Chinese, American, Russian... Your culture is left behind. You’re now just Humanity with a capital ‘H’.”
This magic has worked all the way along our journey into space. When US astronaut Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) became the first human to set foot on the moon in 1969, for example, he told the world: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Now, with Change-4 touching down on new moon territory, China’s aim is to help scientists from around the world find out more about Earths only satellite. And with the discovery of the CHIME astronauts, we’re one step closer to answering a common question in science: “Are humans alone in the universe?”
It’s true that we are a curious species. But instead of being curious about the “unknown”, perhaps were really more eager to “push further” our own human “boundaries” and “limits”.
1. Which of the following is the discovery of the CHIME scientists?A.A galaxy with intelligent aliens. |
B.Repeated radio signals sent by intelligent aliens. |
C.Repeated radio signals from a distant galaxy. |
D.Radio signals from a galaxy several years ago. |
A.To introduce the famous writer, Ken Liu. |
B.To show that in space we are just humanity. |
C.To emphasize that culture is not important. |
D.To introduce the things that obsess us very much. |
A.Further confirm his opinion. | B.Add some background information. |
C.Summarize the previous paragraphs. | D.Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
A.China takes the lead in space exploration. |
B.Humans are not alone in the universe. |
C.Space exploration is a common cause of mankind. |
D.Humans desire to push the boundaries of scientific limits. |
3 . How to Save Money to Visit Shanghai Disneyland?
The “happiest place on Earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists.But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget.There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1.Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry,which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere,from shopping centres and your local grocery stores to department stores.You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2.Make an Autograph Book
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you.These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland,such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition.Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example,you can buy a small photo album,cute pad or notebook.
3.Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland Park.If you have a hotel with a free breakfast,take advantage of it.If you want to eat out,eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu.
4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts,including for military service members,college students,teachers,and youth groups.If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate,call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
1. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at .A.Disneyland | B.department stores |
C.shopping centres | D.local grocery stores |
A.$7.95. | B.$19.95. | C.$5. | D.$30. |
A.You had better eat at Disneyland. |
B.You can eat at a local restaurant. |
C.You should prepare it well at home. |
D.You can ask the hotel to supply it for free. |
4 . I was visiting Costa Rica when I found myself in a bad situation: all my bank cards weren’t
I thought the city dangerous and decided to find kind people in the
Finally, I
I realized that being able to receive kindness is a
A.working | B.paying | C.travelling | D.increasing |
A.villagers | B.tourists | C.visitors | D.strangers |
A.street | B.town | C.countryside | D.community |
A.drove | B.flew | C.headed | D.slid |
A.buy | B.afford | C.rent | D.earn |
A.explaining | B.sharing | C.exchanging | D.exploring |
A.door | B.house | C.man | D.restaurant |
A.thought of | B.heard of | C.arrived at | D.aimed at |
A.rich | B.kind | C.busy | D.serious |
A.proud | B.happy | C.excited | D.sorry |
A.adventure | B.experience | C.failure | D.strategy |
A.warm | B.curious | C.cool | D.strange |
A.choose | B.calm | C.comfort | D.rescue |
A.gift | B.trouble | C.trap | D.request |
A.improves | B.challenges | C.encourages | D.designs |
5 .
Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways.When people cheat,it’s not fair to other people,like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.
Many people like the action of cheating.In their opinion,it makes difficult things seem easy,like getting all the right answers on the test.But it doesn't solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won't help on the next test—unless the person cheats again.
Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them.The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they shouldn't get that good grade.And,if they get caught cheating,they will be in trouble at school,and maybe at home,too.
Some kids cheat because they're busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying.Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating.Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating,cheating isn’t a good idea.
If you were sick or upset about something the night before the day and couldn’t study,it would be better to talk with the teacher about this.And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice,you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together.Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.
1. What does the author think when kids cheat in class?A.It is unfair to other people. |
B.It does harm to their health. |
C.Teachers should punish them. |
D.Teachers shouldn't stop them at once. |
A.Because they think the material in the test is very difficult. |
B.Because they want to do better than the others. |
C.Because cheating can make hard things seem very easy. |
D.Because they have little time to study their lessons. |
A.Some kids can’t pass the test without cheating. |
B.Why kids cheat in the test. |
C.Cheating isn’t a good idea. |
D.Some kids don't spend the time studying. |
A.Cheaters are often thought highly of. |
B.People show no respect for those who cheat. |
C.Parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble. |
D.Kids cheat in the test because of swim practice. |
6 . “More and more consumers across the country are using cashless payment methods. The rapid development of third⁃party mobile payment tools is helping to encourage cashless payment across the country,” said Dong Ximiao, a researcher at Renmin University of China.
Although there were 3.4 billion third⁃party payment accounts in total in China in 2016, China is not the first country to seek a cashless society. Developed countries like Sweden, Denmark and Singapore are also seeing that increase.
However, the rapid development of the cashless payment does not mean there are no challenges or criticisms. Alibaba’s Hema store has come under the spotlight (成为焦点) recently. The media said that consumers couldn’t buy goods in cash there, which would be considered illegal.
Alipay and WeChat Pay, the nation’s two major third⁃party mobile payment tools, also launched campaigns this month to encourage more people to use cashless payment methods, which caused concern over whether cash will soon disappear.
“Some offline sellers refuse to accept cash, which influences the natural circulation (流通) of cash,” said Dong. He stressed that a cashless society would not mean that cash would completely disappear. “Also it’s important to remember that nearly half of China’s population live in the country, and they are unable to enjoy innovation (革新) brought by the Internet,” said Dong. “And when it comes to China’s senior citizens, most of them prefer to use cash in their daily lives,” he added.
“It’s ridiculous (荒谬的) to question digital payment tools’ contribution to financial development. In the long term, various payment methods will be used by consumers, and merchants should respect consumers’ payment habits,” Dong noted.
1. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A.The economic activity. | B.A large amount of payment. |
C.The development of the economy. | D.The cashless payment. |
A.It fights against illegal activities. |
B.Customers are not permitted to use cash there. |
C.It provides comprehensive services. |
D.It starts campaigns to encourage mobile payment. |
A.The cashless payment should be limited in the countryside. |
B.The innovation from payment is ridiculous in fact. |
C.Various payment methods should be supported. |
D.The digital payment should replace cash completely. |
A.Innovation on the Internet | B.Cash or cashless? |
C.Payment online should replace cash | D.Is the circulation of cash dying? |
7 . It is said that a person’s high school years are some of the most important they will experience,and are often seen as a critical and lifeshaping time.I coudn’t agree more.
My high school life has been filled with many ups and downs, whether it was social or academic.Even though my current high school was not my first choice, I never regretted attending Southside High School.“Since you have chosen it, then it is the best for you,” said my parents.
Up until the junior year I did not realize my capabilities (能力) as a student.Being in the IB Program, I was told that my junior year would be the toughest in all the years of high school.With this “little” piece of information, I walked into my junior year, scared of my grades.As weeks went by, I started to believe that the junior year was not as hard as everyone had said, but I was wrong.My grades were rapidly declining (下降) and by the end of the first term I had had five Cs in seven of my classes! I could not believe it — I did not want to believe it.I tried my best to get my grades up myself without any help from anyone, but my pride just made my grades worse.And I had to miss out on one of the most important speech and debate competitions all year:States.I was heartbroken.I realized that I could not survive my junior year on my own, so I had to get help fast.
Once I got a tutor, my grades went from Cs, Ds, and even some Fs, to nothing but As and Bs.I slowly started to gain my confidence back in all of my classes and even myself.By the time the third and fourth quarter came around, I had been on the honor roll twice, and I was receiving awards from speeches and debates, tennis and school.
Southside has taught me to always keep my head up and never give up on myself no matter what life throws at me.I am proud to be a Southside Tiger.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.The writer always thought Southside High School was the best. |
B.The writer’s parents persuaded her into attending Southside High School. |
C.The writer has met many challenges since she attended high school. |
D.Life has become easier since the writer came to Southside High School. |
A.Excited. | B.Worried. |
C.Curious. | D.Uninterested. |
A.Because she didn’t work hard enough. |
B.Because she didn’t ask others for help because of pride. |
C.Because she missed many important speeches. |
D.Because no one would like to help her. |
A.Students should face challenges bravely. |
B.Students should be careful in choosing school. |
C.Students should be proud of their school. |
D.Students should better learn about life. |
8 . Exercise and I had never had a good relationship due to my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
When I entered the University of Regina, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my
A.expected | B.allowed | C.forced | D.invited |
A.therefore | B.though | C.instead | D.besides |
A.avoided | B.risked | C.regretted | D.kept |
A.in shape | B.for fun | C.at ease | D.on business |
A.refused | B.happened | C.bothered | D.decided |
A.hardly | B.merely | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.eager | B.content | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.cheated | B.comforted | C.asked | D.annoyed |
A.happy | B.proud | C.careful | D.sure |
A.cup | B.part | C.share | D.mouth |
A.curiosity | B.passion | C.fear | D.confidence |
A.perfect | B.positive | C.adorable | D.official |
A.accept | B.feel | C.display | D.compare |
A.witness | B.separate | C.discourage | D.save |
A.trouble | B.sense | C.peace | D.contact |
9 . A little boy told his mother that there was a teacher-parent meeting in his school. To the little boy’s
At the meeting, the people were
The teacher asked
The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of
At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and appreciated her great
A.enjoyment | B.disappointment | C.surprise | D.sorrow |
A.sick | B.ashamed | C.afraid | D.tired |
A.included | B.passed | C.covered | D.shaded |
A.talk about | B.think about | C.care about | D.bring about |
A.impressed | B.shocked | C.excited | D.comforted |
A.in honor of | B.in spite of | C.instead of | D.because of |
A.hid | B.protected | C.separated | D.escaped |
A.understood | B.reminded | C.heard | D.learned |
A.carefully | B.angrily | C.nervously | D.anxiously |
A.control | B.order | C.danger | D.focus |
A.helpless | B.hopeless | C.senseless | D.useless |
A.hated | B.showed | C.wiped | D.touched |
A.forgotten | B.recognized | C.considered | D.regretted |
A.honour | B.spirit | C.happiness ![]() | D.pride |
A.quietly | B.slightly | C.tightly | D.suddenly |
10 . Our summer school offers you the chance to live and learn on our beautiful and historical campus in the heart of south-west London. You will earn credits by taking classes relating to your major or general education and have the opportunity to visit London's world-class museums, libraries, parks and night life over a three- or six-week period during June and July.
Course Description
Each 3-week session caries 20 UK credits. Students are welcome to attend one or two sessions.Students should choose several courses within the session that they would like to attend, as courses will run according to the needs of students.
Dates and Costs 2020
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One session: £2100
Two sessions: £ 3,840
How to Apply:
Apply online at this link
Apply before 1 May
We welcome applicants(申请人) from students who meet the following requirements:Have a minimum 2.8 GPA(grade point average)Have finished high school Be 18 years old or older Along with a completed applicant form, you will be expected to submit(提交)your most recent grades and write a personal statement. You will also be asked to submit three module choices per session.
If you have any questions, please email us at roehamplonabroad@roehampton.ac.uk
1. How many UK credits does a student earn during two sessions?A.20 | B.30 | C.40 | D.50 |
A.On 27 June. | B.On 1 July | C.On 2 May | D.On 27April |
A.Age | B.Social backgrounds | C.Nationality | D.Physical condition |