1 . WP Puppet Pop-Up Studio
It is a monthly puppet(木偶 ) making and performing workshop offered on the third Saturday of each month at different places in Calgary. The workshops are suitable for people with different skill levels and encourage all family members, youngsters and elders to create art and drama together , with a different theme each month. But for 2020 , we can't get together for fun , and you can enjoy it online.
Michaels Kids' Club
Let your kids explore their art creativity here. Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up online,or just drop in. Only $3 per child reserves 30minutes for your creative kid. The project starts every half hour between 10 am and 11:30 am on Saturday mornings.
Contemporary Calgary
It is an art gallery and contemporary art museum. People can enjoy the art of our times through exhibitions , speeches , and education programs here. It is open from 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays and closes at 10 pm on weekends. Kids under 12 years old are free.
Leighton Art Centre
It is full of fine crafts(工艺品) and artwork by local artists, where you find truly unique gifts for your loved ones. For 2020 , it is staying until December 20th to give visitors more opportunities to come in person, while still making sure of social distancing in the house. To avoid the chance of having to line up outside, purchase a $10 ticket in advance for a 9 - 10 am shopping time on Saturday or Sunday morning.
1. What do we know about WP Puppet Pop-Up Studio?| A．It's open to people of all skill levels. | B．Its works are exhibited for a month. |
| C．It has a different theme every year. | D．Its activities begin every half hour. |
| A．Michaels Kids' Club. | B．Leighton Art Centre. |
| C．Contemporary Calgary. | D．WP Puppet Pop-Up Studio. |
| A．They are all open on Sundays. | B．They organize activities offline. |
| C．They are all free for children. | D．They are related to art activities. |
2 . A visit to Mystic,Connecticut
Mystic is a beautiful town with many attractions.No matter what interests visitors have,they are sure to find something to enjoy during the visit.
The Museum of America and the Sea
It is one of the nation's leading maritime(海洋的)museums.Visitors to the museum can explore historic ships,view stars and watch demonstrations of maritime trade.
Yale University Art Gallery
For more art and culture,visit the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven.Yale University offers an amazing collection of art from around the world including pieces by Picasso and Manet.
Olde Mistick Village
Visitors that enjoy shopping can spend some time at Olde Mistick Village.This is an open-air mar-ket,and visitors can enjoy exploring over 40 stores within the market,which have gifts and much more.Another amazing feature of the market is its architecture.
Mystic Aquarium(水族馆)and Institute for Exploration
The Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is a great spot to have a close look at aquatic life,including rays,sea lions and even penguins.In addition,the Mystic Aquarium has an exhibit on the Titanic.The exhibit has an iceberg that is actually cold,as well as other information about the Titanic and the technology that helped lead to the discovery.
1. Where will you go if you are interested in ships?| A．Olde Mistick Village. |
| B．Yale University Art Gallery. |
| C．The Museum of America and the Sea. |
| D．Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. |
| A．Buy special gifts. | B．Appreciate artworks. |
| C．Meet famous artists. | D．Visit the Yale University. |
| A．Old movies. | B．Animal shows. |
| C．Melting iceberg. | D．An exhibition of Titanic. |
3 . Are you interested in working with animals? Now here comes the CHANCE. Kirby Wildlife Park has set up the unique "Keeper Experience" package. The fantastic experience is available to anyone over the age of 18 who is reasonably fit. We regret that for health and safety reasons, participants who are pregnant, in a wheelchair or suffering from illnesses cannot take part.
A typical day
9:15 Arrival
9:30 Health and Safety Briefing
10:00 Apes and Monkeys
While cleaning out the enclosure (围场)you will find out about how enclosures are enriched with novel items and new smells to stimulate (刺激)the animals* senses and imitate their natural environment.
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Big Cats
On the highlight of most volunteers’ day, you will feed the cats and learn about their nutritional needs. The keeper will give you an introduction to how cat behavior can be read to get an idea of their welfare and health.
16:30 Meet the Team
Meet more of the staff and learn how you can get further involved with work at the park. Learn about our animal adoption plan, what it takes to be a good keeper and where to obtain the right qualifications for a career in animal welfare.
Booking and cancellation
The Keeper Experience is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Full payment is needed when booking.
Cancellations must be made more than fourteen days before the event, or you won’t receive a full refund (退款).
1. What kind of people can experience working with animals in Kirby Wildlife Park?| A．A teenager boy sitting in a wheelchair. | B．A man who is quite healthy. |
| C．A pregnant woman. | D．A girl under the age of 18, |
| A．At 12:00. | B．At 9:30. | C．At 10:00. | D．At 16:30. |
| A．A booking must be cancelled over two weeks before the event. |
| B．Anyone can cancel a booking throughout the year. |
| C．The cancelling is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. |
| D．You can cancel a booking with a full refund at any time. |
4 . When my old dog developed major health problems, I knew that watching him fail would be painful, but I wasn’t prepared for the powerful lessons he’d offer in the last year of his life.
Chance was 14 when the problems started. First, he developed a cancer that left him whistling for breath. Then came cataracts（白内障）in both eyes, arthritis（关节炎）in his legs, and a series of mini-strokes（小中风）that threw off his balance. Any one of these misfortunes would have left me begging for relief, but Chance became calmer as the disabilities piled up.
When leg pain left him frozen on the floor, unable to rise for a quick pat as I came home, he didn’t complain. He just lay there patiently, signaling me with his hammering tail, each movement spelling out the value of waiting for the things you want. When his cataracts made steering impossible after dark, he’d stand calmly until I could guide him inside, proving how easy it is to find happiness if you let go of your pride and insecurities and learn to lean on those who love you. When mini-strokes had him walk unsteadily like a drunk, he taught the value of persistence. For days after each attack, he’d fall as he moved about. Yet again and again he’d try to walk, each day moving a few more steps until finally he was able to get outside and back by himself.
There were lessons in so much of what he did, but the key one surely was the importance of obtaining all the joy possible from each experience whether it’s a day lazing under a warm sun or a few minutes appreciating a favorite meal.
For most of our life together, Chance was always rushing ahead, searching out new adventures, then circling back to let me know what lay around the next turn. As an old dog, he did the same thing, using his attitude, instead of his once - fast legs, to show the way.
1. Chance suffered very much from all the diseases he had except for _______.| A．having problem with breath | B．walking around awkwardly |
| C．having trouble drinking | D．losing his eyesight in darkness |
| A．Living in the present and enjoying what we have |
| B．Learning to depend on those who we love and trust |
| C．That we should expect good things to happen patiently |
| D．That we should persevere in what we believe is worth trying |
| A．people might suffer from different diseases when they grow old |
| B．people could face aging with courage and dignity |
| C．pets would become calmer for lack of energy in their last days |
| D．pets and masters should stick together helping each other in difficulty |
| A．Bitter. | B．Appreciative. |
| C．Proud. | D．Sympathetic. |
5 . One day I was walking around in a national park when I saw a beautiful tarantula (狼蛛) crossing a path. I just stopped and decided to observe its walking.
Behind me there was a family going up the same way and they also noticed the tarantula. Without doubting it, a kid shouted, ''Quick, Dad, kill it. '' His brother also encouraged their dad to do that.
Then I stopped their dad. ''Wait. This is the last place the tarantula has to live in. Do you really want to kill it? ''
''Well, it's dangerous and we have kids here…''
''Why not stand still and let it cross safely? Then you can go and admire the rest of the park. ''
After some discussions I persuaded them to stand still and watch. Soon, the tarantula crossed and hid into the bushes.
Their dad thanked me and said, ''You're right. I was about to make a mistake. '' The children even said good bye to the tarantula and they learned something too.
1. What did the family want to do on seeing the tarantula?| A．To watch it. | B．To kill it. |
| C．To stand by. | D．To hide away. |
| A．Dangerous. | B．Interesting. |
| C．Powerful. | D．Beautiful. |
| A．To stop it quickly. | B．To greet it politely. |
| C．To let it cross safely. | D．To drive it into the bushes. |
| A．Stay calm in time of danger. |
| B．Enjoy the beauty of nature. |
| C．Stay away from animals. |
| D．Treat the wildlife kindly. |
6 . Listening looks easy, yet hard to master. Don’t worry. Here we’ve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.
The Good Listener by James E. Sullivan
The book points out how our poor listening hurts others and how much we can heal（使……好受些）a person just by listening and understanding his/her feelings. It also gives suggestions on how we can improve our listening and how we can share so others will understand us better.
Just Listen by Mark Goulston
This book is about listening and giving responses. Just Listen is a good how-to guide to becoming a better face-to-face communicator. It reveals（揭露）how to make a powerful first impression, how to respond positively and more. If you deal with difficult people around you, this is a must-read for you to not only understand them but also make them feel understood.
Power Listening by Bernard T. Ferrari
Poor listening can lead to poor business decisions. The book focuses on corporate（团体的）listening. It’s great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design. The author offers a step-by-step guide to turn readers into active listeners.
The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
What is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Nichols answers the question. The book is filled with real-world examples that show easy-to-learn techniques for becoming a better listener. The techniques enable us to break through misunderstandings and conflicts in our relationships.
1. Who gives helpful guides on listening and responding?| A．Mark Goulston | B．James E. Sullivan |
| C．Bernard T. Ferrari | D．Michael P. Nichols |
| A．Just Listen | B．Power Listening |
| C．The Good Listener | D．The lost Art of Listening |
| A．They are based on the author’s experience. |
| B．They are written in the same style. |
| C．They provide real-life stories. |
| D．They share the same theme. |
7 . During the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals (节日) in the world. Look at the following ones.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Place: China
Time: January 5 to February 5
People build incredible things out of ice and snow,decorating them with lights.
The Carnival of Venice
Place: Italy
Time: between February and March
One of the most beautiful festivals in the world,people wear masks and elaborate costumes to hide differences among classes,and there are contests for the best costumers.
Holi Festival
Place: India
Time: late February/March, on the last dull moon day
Hindus and Sikhs,in India,Nepal,and Sri Lanka celebrate the main day of this incredibly fun 16-day festival by throwing colored powder and water at each other.
Sundance Film Festival
Place: Utah, the US
Time: end of February
The largest independent film festival in the US. Watch both feature films and shorts. You need to buy a ticket.
1. Which of the following festivals can’t be celebrated at the end of February?| A．Sundance Film Festival. | B．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. |
| C．Holi Festival. | D．The Carnival of Venice. |
| A．India | B．China |
| C．America | D．Italy |
| A．Sundance Film Festival. | B．Holi Festival. |
| C．The Carnival of Venice. | D．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. |
