1 . Java’s Cafe is a fundamental extension of the Rochester experience, opening its arms to comfort coffee, tea, and dessert lovers alike. For the typical UR students, the Java’s on Gibbs St. has become a place of solace during stressful testing times, and on more heartwarming occasions, a social hub.
Slowly approaching its thirties, Java’s has enjoyed a good reputation in its local. In 1978, Java Joe created a coffee farm in Hawaii. With great dedication to his craft, the great master of coffee beans made his way to Rochester then. In 1992, Joe decided to start selling coffee at the Public Market and opened up a store on Gibbs St. with the help of Michael Calabrese. This location, next to the Eastman School of Music, is the first of many shops Java Joe opened. As a lover of the blues, Joe enthusiastically decorated this flagship store with artistic and musical influence.
After Gibbs location, Joe planted Java Joe’s where he was first starting out — in the Public Market. Later, Java Joe’s moved to a nearby building, and received a name change — Java’s at the Market Coffee Roasters. This building served as a place where those who visited would often catch a glimpse of Joe skillfully roasting his coffee beans in the dancing flames and cultivating his drinks with care. However, in 1997 he licensed “Java Joe’s” to Calabrese, who then renamed the Gibbs Cafe to what we know today — Java’s Café.
Joe remained in the Public Market location until he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Joe died of lung cancer at 68. The influence he had poured into his business is well-known and highly regarded. He has won many awards in his life.
The next time you head down to Gibbs St. for your morning cup, keep in mind the extraordinary story of how that cup came to be, all thanks to Java Joe.
1. What does the underlined word “solace” in paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Tension. | B．Anxiety. |
| C．Safety. | D．Relief. |
| A．The name of the shop keeps unchanged up to now. |
| B．It was popular with the locals and students as well. |
| C．Java Joe had the ownership of the shop in 1997. |
| D．It is the flagship store and has won several awards. |
| A．Joe’s specially-made coffee beans. |
| B．Its super-quality coffee and service. |
| C．Joe’s demonstration of coffee-making skills. |
| D．Its attraction to the music school students. |
| A．The popularity of Java’s Cafe. |
| B．The development of the coffee industry. |
| C．The contribution Joe made to Rochester. |
| D．The founder and development of Java’s Cafe. |
2 . Stuck at home? These famous museums offer virtual tours you can take on your sofa. According to Fast Company, Google Arts&Culture teamed up with over 2,500 museums and galleries around the world to bring you virtual tours and online exhibits.
Guggenheim Museum, New York
Google’s Street View lets visitors tour the Guggenheim’s famous spiral (螺旋式) staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary times.
Pergamon Museum,Berlin
As one of Germany’s largest museums, Pergamonhas a lot to offer — even if you can’t physically be there. This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient works including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course,the Pergamon Altar.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Anyone who is a fan of this tragic, gifted painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close) by virtually visiting this museum — the largest collection of artworks by Vincent Van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and over 750 personal letters.
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
European artworks from as far back as the 8th century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.
To see more of Google Arts&Culture’s collection of museums, visit the collection’s website.
1. Which one will you visit if you like modern art?| A．Pergamon Museum. |
| B．Guggenheim Museum. |
| C．The J. Paul Getty Museum. |
| D．Van Gogh Museum. |
| A．One who is fond of tragic films. |
| B．One who enjoys European artworks. |
| C．One who likes paintings of Van Gogh. |
| D．One who is interested in ancient artworks. |
| A．It is one of the largest museums in the USA. |
| B．It is the only home to artworks in California. |
| C．It includes all forms of artworks in the world. |
| D．It exhibits European artworks from the 8th century. |
In celebration of the 34th International Volunteers Day, the Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic
IOC (国际奥委会)President Thomas Bach delivered a video message and praised the volunteers
In his video message, IPC President Andrew Parsons said that China was about to begin a new era (时期)of a wealth of
Beijing 2022 plans to recruit 27, 000 volunteers for the Olympic Winter Games and 12, 000 for Paralympic Winter Games. These volunteers
4 . Since 2017, AR Together has presented over 200 workshops, camps, events, and gathering spaces for immigrants to meet, connect, and build lasting connections in the community. Below are some of ARTogether’s past and present community workshops and events.
Water-coloring Workshop
Organized in cooperation with Story Center, Water-coloring Workshop is a free online channel accessible to immigrants. These Zoom workshops are a creative space for partcipants to paint, chat, listen to music, and share stories.
Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop
This is designed to give high school partcipants a creative practice towards their personal journey of self-acceptance and healing. Led by artist Sen Mendez, participants gather at Oakland International High School and are given ten small blocks to create a visual story about themselves.
Women’s Craft Circle
ARTogether’s longest-running workshop series, the Women’s Craft Circle seeks to bring women together through the healing power of craft-making. In the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, participants are able to relax in a welcoming space, connecting through a love for art and shared experiences.
Expressive Art Class for Kids
At West Oakland Branch Library, kids aged 6-11 from immigrant backgrounds explore fun interactive activities such as free drawing. Painting, and free dance that will let youth appreciate art without pressure or strict rules. In each class, activity leaders follow the principle of guiding, not telling, which creates a stress-free environment that encourages creativity.
1. Which workshop is available for people living outside Oakland?| A．Water-coloring Workshop | B．Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop. |
| C．Women’s Craft Circle | D．Expressive Art Class for Kids. |
| A．Visiting teacher interested in painting. |
| B．A female artist specializing in craft-making |
| C．An exchange student in the international high school. |
| D．An experienced librarian from immigrant backgrounds. |
| A．They take place at local libraries. |
| B．They require basic drawing skills. |
| C．They offer instructions with strict rules. |
| D．They encourage innovation or imagination. |
5 . Identify the best charities
There are so many ways to support the creatures that share this planet with us, and one of the simplest ways is to donate to charities.
We have done a roundup of some top organizations. These charities are committed to the only purpose of making our natural world a better place, and to supporting the animals that live within it.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife works tirelessly both on the ground and in the courts to protect and restore wildlife. Their work primarily focuses on North America, although it does have a fantastic worldwide reach. They work at a policy level to ensure that endangered animals are protected, but also offer practical advice to people who have to live alongside bears!
Jane Goodall Foundation
In 1960, Jane Goodall ventured into the forests of Africa to be able to see wild animals living without human disturbance. This decision led to the foundation of the Jane Goodall Foundation, and paved the way for some of the most illuminating research into chimpanzees which are at risk of extinction. The research continues to this day, focusing on the state of the forest and the chimpanzee populations which is shared with governments and other protection agencies.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is one of the most successful orphaned elephant rescue and rehabilitation projects in the world. Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick started the organization in 1977 in memory of her late husband, the famous naturalist David Sheldrick. The organization focuses on anti-poaching and endangered species conservation, as well as rescuing and hand rearing elephant and rhino orphans.
World Wildlife Fund
The WWF is probably the best known of all the organizations. Its mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to biodiversity. The scope of their work is huge, covering oceans, forests, wildlife, fresh water, climate and food. They support some of the most endangered animals today – giant pandas, tigers, elephants, gorillas, sea turtles, polar bears, rhinos and whales.
A huge thanks to all of these top organizations. Click here! More information!
1. Which organization is founded in honor of a scientist?| A．Jane Goodall Foundation | B．World Wildlife Fund |
| C．David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | D．Defenders of Wildlife |
| A．They offer practical suggestions. | B．They support endangered species. |
| C．They aim at scientific research. | D．They focus on habitat conservation. |
| A．A nature magazine | B．A geography textbook |
| C．A science research | D．An official website |
6 . Time for a Brainstorm
A brainstorm is a session where a small group of people come together to solve a problem. People voice spontaneous ideas, sometimes just shouting, and a note-taker writes them all down.
Brainstorming has become one of the most popular ways to solve problems and hold discussion in schools and businesses. Many students brainstorm for a group assignment or even for a personal essay. Sarah Grace, 24, is an Australian marketing analyst and uses brainstorming during all her creative duties. She thinks brainstorming is the best way to work as a team. The sessions get everyone on the same page, everyone moving together and with a clear understanding about the foundations of an event or idea.
However, a big problem with brainstorming is creating a mess that leads people further away from a solution.
You need to move past brainstorming as soon as you have something workable.
| A．The ideas can be smart, strange or crazy. |
| B．It is caused by a lack of direction from a leader. |
| C．Brainstorming really helps her organize her thoughts. |
| D．Brainstorming really is the best way to build team spirit. |
| E．It can open too many doors and not suggest a clear direction. |
| F．Brainstorms were popularized in the 1940s by American advertising boss Alex Osborn. |
| G．They can be words; phrases, paragraphs and anything that can help answer the question. |
7 . In the age of online shopping and e-readers, devoted staff and customers keep the doors of Auntie's Bookstore open for 40 years. “When you're in Portland, you go to Powell's Books. When you're in Seattle, you go to Elliott Bay. When you're in Spokane, you go to Auntie's,” said John Waite, the owner of the bookstore. “I can't imagine Spokane without Auntie's,” he said. “A lot of people can't imagine Spokane without Auntie's, either,” Waite said.
Turning visitors into regular customers is important to the store's success. Auntie's markets itself as a destination. A half-dozen book clubs meet there. Most weeks, the store hosts two to four author readings or literary events. “We want people to come down, hang out and experience the feel of having a book in their hands,” Waite said.
Eager readers not only want to read books, but want to discuss them, said Kerry Halls, the store manager. Auntie's offers them that chance, she said.
“You can't go to Amazon and talk to someone about your favorite novel, or discuss what you think of the latest Stephen King's book compared with Pet Sematary,” she said.
To compete with the convenience of shopping online, Auntie's tries to predict what books will become a trend. They store these books in advance. But Waite doesn't sugarcoat the realities of selling books in the era of Amazon and other online retailers (零售店). “Even the big guys can’t make it,” he said, noting physical retailers are striving nationally. As the United States' oldest national bookstore chain, Barnes&Noble has to constantly reorganize to stop the declining sales.
At Auntie's, regular customers are very important to its survival and development. Sales of children's and young adults' books are increasing in recent years. Waite said. “For a long time, older customers have kept bookstores alive, "he said. "Now, it's starting to attract younger people.” Another reason of Auntie's longevity (长寿) is Northwest culture, which Waite said encourages new ways of thinking and the diversity of ideas. "I think it's a great book town, “Waite said. "People are enthusiastic about reading.”
1. What can we learn about Auntie's from Paragraph 1?| A．It is very popular in the local area. |
| B．It is a highly profitable physical bookstore. |
| C．It takes full advantage of the e-business platform. |
| D．It has a longer history than Powell's Books and Elliott Bay. |
| A．To set up a literary environment. |
| B．To have more regular customers. |
| C．To awaken people's interest in reading. |
| D．To encourage readers to learn about more authors. |
| A．Celebrating. | B．Progressing. | C．Struggling. | D．Compromising. |
| A．The future of Auntie's. |
| B．The major customers of Auntie's. |
| C．The influence of Auntie's. |
| D．The reasons for Auntie's longevity. |
8 . The signs appeared practically overnight. They’d been planted everywhere—in front of homes, along sidewalks, around the local high school. Each featured just a few uplifting words in simple black type: “Don’t Give Up,” “You Are Worthy of Love,” “Your Mistakes Do Not Define You.” The high school in Newberg, Oregon, had lost four students and three former graduates to kill themselves that year, so the town of 25, 000 instantly understood the messages.
Amy Wolff had done so, in part, because she’d lost her own teenage brother in an accident about 20 years earlier. It was compassion (同情) for compassion’s sake.
Yet as Wolff saw the deep emotion her sign inspired in her neighbors, she decided to step forward to share her message publicly. Instantly, her inbox was flooded with requests for more signs. Since then, the Don’t Give Up Movement has spread from Newberg to the hearts and yards of people in every state. Wolff charges only the cost of materials and shipping. “It’s a terrible business decision if we wanted to function like a business,” she says.
Chrisanne Moger commented on one of the movement’s posts about the need for one particular sign, “We’re All in This Together.” She thought it would really speak to a world huddling together under the cloud of COVID-19. Wolff agreed, and she received 750 orders within a week of its creation. A mother in Colorado, unable to travel during the quarantine (隔离), contacted the organization after her stepson’s sudden death. “I saw one of your signs recently and it was a touching message from above to hang on.” she wrote.
Aware of the added emotional challenges isolation brings, the Don’t Give Up Movement has since offered to send handwritten letters of support to anyone in quarantine who needs it.
1. Why did the signs suddenly appear everywhere in Newberg?| A．They featured some inspiring words. |
| B．The high school had lost several students. |
| C．They conveyed simple messages. |
| D．The outbreak of COVID-19 scared people. |
| A．It is a non-profit organization. |
| B．It met all requests of neighbors. |
| C．It gradually won the hearts of people. |
| D．It was started in honor of Amy’s brother. |
| A．They bring emotional challenges. |
| B．They offer great encouragement. |
| C．They provide information for COVID-19. |
| D．They improve interpersonal relationships. |
| A．She’s active and open-minded. | B．She’s talkative and sociable. |
| C．She’s decisive and ambitious. | D．She’s selfless and devoted. |
9 . For top students from low-income families, applying to colleges is particularly difficult. One approach makes this whole process easier? Provide an adviser for them.
That's the idea behind CollegePoint, a program to help gifted students go to schools that match their intelligence. When a high school student takes a standardized test—the PSAT, SAT or ACT—and they score in the 90th percentile, and their families make less than $ 80, 000 a year, they get an email from the program offering them a free adviser. The advisers listen, guide and answer students' questions.
Connor Rechtzigel, an adviser in Minnesota, sees the importance of his role, for research shows that low-income students are far more likely to undermatch because they don't think they have what it takes to get in and because many don't even know what schools are out there. He helped high school senior Justice Benjamin, the first in his family to apply to college, thinking about what his ideal learning experience was. Finally, Justice narrowed in on smaller schools where he could study environmental science and made his final choice: Skidmore College in New York.
Figuring out how to pay for college is a major part of what CollegePoint advisers do. Nakhle, an adviser in North Carolina, is working with Hensley, an Ohio high school senior who can't get extra financial help from her family. They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her financial-aid award letters, which made her decision much clearer. Finally, the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing. Staying in-state wasn't her first choice, but it was the best option for her.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?| A．How CollegePoint works. | B．The history of CollegePoint. |
| C．Ways to apply for a free adviser. | D．The challenge of choosing colleges. |
| A．Thinking highly of their abilities. | B．Knowing little about colleges. |
| C．Lack of enough learning experience. | D．Failure to pass the entrance exam. |
| A．She didn't want to stay far from home. | B．Her favorite major was provided there. |
| C．She would show her talents to the full. | D．The university met her financial needs. |
| A．Steps for Students to Choose Suitable Colleges |
| B．CollegePoint—How to Be a Financial Adviser |
| C．Advisers Helping College Students to Score High |
| D．CollegePoint—Helping Students Select Ideal Colleges |
10 . GoGolf Indoor and Outdoor Golf Programme
An indoor and outdoor golf programme for kids. It is fun and easy to learn, and is a great exercise! The GoGolf Programme has been designed to introduce children from 4 to 12 years of age to the global sport of golf in a manner that is progressive, active and safe. The GoGolf programme combines advanced technique with active golf exercises and games. Check us out for after-school programmes and summer camps.
(905)771-7511〡josh@gogolfprogram.com〡www.gogolfprogram.com
Camp Trillium
Camp Trillium is a charitable organization that provides recreational programming for children living with cancer and their families in the province of Ontario. All programmes are operated at no cost to the family. Camp Trillium offers 54 programmes ranging from family camps to youth and preschool groups to day camps to in-clinic programmes. These programmes operate 12 months of the year.
1-888-999-CAMP〡info@camptrillium.cab〡www.camptrillium.com
TenTen Tennis
TenTen Tennis makes tennis easy. It is active, dynamic, fun, easy to learn, and is a great exercise. TenTen Tennis contains all the basic elements of tennis. It has been created to develop the skills of tennis easily and effectively. TenTen Tennis offers a varied programme consisting of ball skills, technique instruction and exercises. Check out our programmes and Summer Camps in Toronto, Richmond Hill and GTA.
(905)771-7511〡tenten@tententennis.com〡www.tententennis.com
Avenue Road Arts School
Offer full-year Tolddler (幼儿期) arts and Kinder Arts programmes. Let’s make Music classes for babies, as well as Fall, Winter and Spring after-school and Saturday sessions for children & teens and performing arts. Adult daytime and evening classes and visitor Summer Camps and Classes are also available.
(416)961-1502〡contactus@avrartsschool.com〡www.avrarsschool.com
1. Mr Smith whose son suffers from cancer will probably attend ________.| A．Camp Trillium | B．TenTen Tennis |
| C．Avenue Road Arts School | D．GoGolf Indoor and Outdoor Golf programme |
| A．It is free of charge for kids. | B．It is suitable for babies only. |
| C．Visitors can only attend it in summer. | D．Adults can only attend classes during the day time. |
| A．GoGolf Indoor and Outdoor Golf Programme is located in Toronto, Canada |
| B．rooms in Avenue Road Arts School are open 24 hours |
| C．TenTen Tennis makes playing golf easy for kids |
| D．Camp Trillium offers full-year programmes |
