1 . RAMCO TECHNOLOGIES
Where Technology Shapes Tomorrow
Marketing @Ramco.comewww.Ramco.com
TO: Rachel Mohler, Vice President
Harrison Fontentot, Public Relations
FROM: Mike Gonzalez
SUBJECT: Three Ways to Increase Ramco’s Community Involvement
DATE: March 5, 2019
At our planning session in early February, our division managers stressed the need to generate favourable publicity for our new Ramco facility in Mayfield. Knowing that such publicity will highlight Ramco’s visibility in Mayfield, I think the company’s image might be enhanced in the following three ways.
CREATE A SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Ramco would receive favourable publicity by creating a scholarship at Mayfield Community College for any student interested in a career in technology. A one-year scholarship would cost $6,800. The scholarship could be awarded by a committee composed of Ramco executives. Such a scholarship would emphasize Ramco’s enthusiastic support for the latest technical education at a local college.
OFFER SITE TOURS
Guided tours of the Mayfield facility would introduce the community to Ramco’s innovative technology. These tours might be organized for academic, community, and civic groups. Individuals would see the care we take in protecting the environment in our production and equipment choices and the speed with which we ship our products. Of special interest to visitors would be Ramco’s use of industrial robots working alongside our employees. Since these tours would be scheduled in advance, they should not conflict with our production schedules.
PROVIDE GUEST SPEAKERS
Many of our employees would be excellent guest speakers at civic and educational meetings in the Mayfield area. Possible topics include the advances Ramco has made in designing and engineering and how these advances have helped consumers and the local economy.
Thanks for giving me your comments as soon as possible. If we are going to put one or more of these suggestions into practice before the facility opens in mid-April, we’ll need to act before the end of the month.
1. If Ramco establishes a scholarship, it will _____.| A．benefit students at colleges in Mayfield |
| B．highlight Ramco’s support for the latest technical advances |
| C．be offered to MCC students interested in a career in technology |
| D．be jointly awarded by Ramco executives and college professors |
| A．Site tours of Mayfield facility can be arranged at any time. |
| B．The three measures are scheduled to be carried out in mid-April. |
| C．The three measures are sure to create favourable image for Mayfield. |
| D．Guest speakers will talk about Ramco’s advances in designing and engineering. |
| A．A letter of introduction. | B．A letter of proposal. |
| C．A letter of recommendation. | D．A letter of complaints. |
2 . Welcome to our full-hotel hotel for dogs and cats. Here your cats can rest easy in comfortable quarters (住处)and dogs can enjoy playtime, salon services, training classes and more!
Accommodations Standard Guest Rom An open space that's cleaned daily and furnished with comfortable bedding Private Suite Large suits (套房) separated from the standard rooms for a more peaceful, private environment and they are perfect for multiple family pets. Rooms are cleaned daily and feature a raised cot (小床) and TV tuned to pet-themed shows. Kitty Cottage Cat cottages are kept separate from dog guest accommodation and they are cleaned daily. Boarding two cats? Cottages with connecting doors are available. Meals We serve meals for free. If you're bringing meals from home, please portion (分配) them into disposable (一次性的) sealed bags marked with your pet's name. Want to surprise your pet with a tasty snack? We also have treats and doggie ice cream available for purchase. Comforts Our cozy rooms and private suites are stocked with comfortable bedding but please feel free to bring your pet's bed, blanket and toys to make them feel even more at home. |
Boarding requirements Vaccinations Vaccinations (疫苗) must be administered at least 48 hours prior to arrival under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian (持证兽医). However, we prefer that vaccinations should be administered 10 to 14 days before check-in to make sure maximum efficiency. Witten proof is required. Fleas & Ticks In addition to vaccinations, all pets should be flea and tick (虱子) free. Overnight "guests" with signs of fleas And/or ticks will not be allowed to check in. |
Additional Requirements All PetsHotel guests must be over four months old before we can offer hospitality. |
①clean and comfortable quarters
②salon services and training classes
③free meals for pets
④tick and flea clean-up service
| A．①②③ | B．①③④ | C．①②④ | D．②③④ |
| A．Private suites in PetsHotel are only for guests with many pets |
| B．PetsHotel offers delicious snacks for pet guests for free. |
| C．Toys are not allowed into PetsHotel. |
| D．PetsHotel only accommodates pets aged four months and above. |
| A．On the website of an animal protection group. | B．In the Life section of a newspaper. |
| C．On the leaflet of a hotel for pets. | D．On the announcement board of a pet clinic. |
3 . About aspirin(阿司匹林)
Aspirin is a commonly used drug which can be taken to relieve discomfort caused by numerous medical problems including
headaches, toothache, inflammation and infections. It is also suitable to treat colds and flu-like symptoms, and to reduce a high temperature.
Who can take aspirin?
Adults and children over 16 years of age.
Who should not take aspirin?
﹡Women who are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. Aspirin may harm your unborn baby.
﹡Women who are breast-feeding. Aspirin can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.
﹡People who have any problems with the way the liver works or with the way the kidneys work.
How to take aspirin:
Take aspirin after meals, with a full glass of water or milk.
﹡The recommended dose(剂量) ranges from two to three tablets at a time. Never take more than 4g (12 tablets) in any 24-hour period.
﹡You must not take these tablets with any other medicine which contains any aspirin or painkiller.
How to store aspirin:
﹡Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
﹡Store aspirin in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
﹡Do not put aspirin in the bathroom because the dampness there can cause it to lose its effectiveness.
﹡Throw away aspirin that smells strongly of vinegar.
Possible side effects:
﹡Feeling sick, increased risk of bleeding, stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn are common.
If these effects continue, contact your doctor.
﹡Ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and mental confusion are rare. If these
occur, stop taking the drug and contact your doctor for further advice.
1. In which case will you take aspirin according to the text?| A．Stomachache. | B．Fever. |
| C．Breathlessness. | D．Nosebleed. |
| A．6. | B．4. |
| C．5. | D．3. |
| A．An announcement. | B．A medical report. |
| C．An official guide. | D．Medical instructions. |
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1. In which column of a newspaper can we most probably find this passage?| A．Arts. | B．Science-technology. | C．Courses. | D．Business. |
| A．Front and back-end developers both are responsible for such tasks as applications and databases. |
| B．Fewer candidates apply for the position of being web developers due to high demand for skills. |
| C．The job prospect for web developers isn’t promising in the long run. |
| D．You can’t start to learn the course of being a full stack web developer unless you have some experience beforehand. |
| A．To advertise for full stack web developers. |
| B．To inform people of what is required to be a full stack web developer. |
| C．To persuade people to take the courses which help to become a full stack web developer. |
| D．To help people to explore the full stack web developer career guide. |
5 . The Apollo Missions
“That's one small step for a man. One giant leap for mankind.”
— Neil Armstrong
Apollo’s Goals
The national effort that enabled Astronaut Neil Armstrong to speak those words as he stepped onto the lunar surface fulfilled a dream as old as humanity. Project Apollo’s goals went beyond landing Americans on the moon and returning them safely to Earth.
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 has been called a “successful failure,” because the crew never landed on the Moon, but they made it home safely after an explosion crippled their ship. When the associated heater was turned on during flight, the tank exploded depleting almost all of the power from the command module and forcing the crew to use the lunar module as a lifeboat. Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert came home safely thanks to the mission control team’s improvised procedures and their own ability to implement them.(Launch: April 11, 1970; splashdown: April 17)
Apollo 14
Notable for the return of America’s first astronaut, Alan Shepard, to space, Apollo 14 also was probably the smoothest lunar landing to that point. The crew spent more than nine hours outside the lunar module and set up a number of experiments. Shepard set a new distance record by walking more than 9,000 feet on the lunar surface, pulling a hand cart to carry their tools and samples.(Launch: Jan. 31, 1971: lunar landing: Feb. 5: splashdown, Feb. 9)
Apollo 15
For the first time, humans drove a car on the Moon. The first of the Apollo “J” Missions-designed for longer stays on the Moon - the mission carried a lunar rover, which Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin used while they were on the surface for more than I8 hours. They traveled more than 17 miles in the rover, setting up experiments and collecting 170 pounds of samples. Before leaving the lunar surface, Scott conducted an experiment to test Galileo’s theory that objects in vacuum, without air resistance, would fall at the same rate. He dropped a geological hammer and a feather, which hit the ground at the same time, proving Galileo right.(Launch: July 26, 1971, lunar landing: July 30: splashdown: Aug. 7)
1. Why has Apollo 13 been called a “successful failure”?| A．Apollo 13 finally exploded as planned in space. |
| B．All the crew succeeded in landing on the Moon. |
| C．The crew managed to escape from a severe accident and returned to Earth. |
| D．The crew finished the experiment although they failed to land on the Moon. |
| A．It took five days for Apollo 14 to reach the Moon. |
| B．The lunar rover was used as a lifeboat for space travel. |
| C．Shepard tested Galileo’s theory successfully on the Moon. |
| D．Apollo 15 remained in space for the shortest period of time. |
| A．Booming Science | B．Exploring the Unknown |
| C．Mechanical World | D．Transforming Moon |
6 . EU members' states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an ''acceptable risk'' to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products.
The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufacture in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.
NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.
NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.
A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.
The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.
In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.
The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible(微不足道的)amounts of NPE.
EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.
1. The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________.| A．29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE |
| B．NPE had limited effects on aquatic species |
| C．NPE was widely present in textile products |
| D．clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE |
| A．is legally protected | B．is not easy to be found |
| C．seems to be every where | D．is uncommon |
| A．The original ban on use of NPE was very effective. |
| B．Recycled textile contain less NPE. |
| C．The new ban on imports of textile has come into force. |
| D．The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban. |
| A．lifestyle | B．technology. |
| C．Business. | D．Environment. |
7 . The Railroad Builders
The Central Pacific Railroad is the first transcontinental railroad in North America, honored by BBC as one of the seven miracles after Industrial Revolution. It had made a great contribution to the US’s economy but it couldn’t be completed without Chinese labors hard work. In order to build the railroad, a lot of workers were imported from China. They had to bear the brunt of the work, deal with the dreadful environment and endure with littler pay. What challenges did they meet? And how did they cope with them?
Join us in the railroad builders to find the answers!
The first Transcontinental Railroad (known originally as the “Pacific Railroad” and later as the “Overland Route”) was a railroad line built in the United States of America between 1863 and 1869. By linking with the existing railway network of the Eastern United States, the road thus connected the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States by rail for the first time. It was one of the crowning achievements in the crossing of plains and high mountains westward by the Union Pacific and eastward by the Central Pacific.
Watch Episodes | |
Part 1 The first transcontinental railroad at the time is the most ambitious engineering project ever attempted in the United States. When work started on the most challenging Western section. Chinese labors were brought in, and before long they became brunt of the work. But what did so many Chinese nationals do with the US in mid-19 Century? | Part 2 President Lincoln had a dream that one day a railroad would cross the United States from coast to coast. As the construction of the first transcontinental railroad got underway in the mid-19 Century, large numbers of Chinese labors headed to the US. But would it be the land of fortune they dreamed off? What really awaited them at the end of the long and often difficult voyage from China? |
Part 3 The first group of Chinese labor began to work on the first transcontinental railroad of the United States. To the delight of the new employers, they proved to be excellent workers. But the Sierra Nevada would be a test of their hardness and resolve. How did the Chinese labors cope with the dreadful rain and unfamiliar freezing weather? | Part 4 It was the coldest winter ever known in the American West and thousands of labors from China found themselves having to endure the unfamiliar snow and freezing cold. And yet they managed to build something that 150 years later is still regarded as an engineering marvel. What help did they get from the powerful and highly dangerous explosive? |
Part 5 The Summit Tunnel through Sierra Nevada, every inch of it was built at the cost of the blood of even the lives of Chinese labors. And yet in return, the Chinese labors faced discrimination. The rewards they received were pitiful. How did they respond and what did the Central Pacific Railroad Company do to address their grievances? | Part 6 Paid less, and yet bearing the brunt of the work, the Chinese labors building the Central Pacific Railroad demanded more money. How did the company respond? In Sierra Nevada, they broke through rock and endured harshest winter in their memory. Now in Utah, what fresh challenges awaited them? How did they finally earn the gratitude? |
1. Which of the following is Not true about the Central Pacific Railroad?
| A．It was built by more than one railroad company working together. |
| B．It was constructed by Chinese labors solely. |
| C．It is an engineering marvel recognized even today. |
| D．It was completed with blood, sweat and tears. |
| A．handle the difficulty | B．deserve the credit |
| C．suffer the main part | D．come under attack |
| A．Before the construction of Pacific Railroad began, there was no railroad in America |
| B．Pacific Railroad was intended to realize President Lincoln’s dream after he died |
| C．The Chinese labors earned a lot by building Pacific Railroad at the cost of their health and even |
| D．It took people much longer to travel from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast in America before 1869 |
| A．a television channel | B．a railroad company |
| C．BBC documentaries | D．a journal on rail building |
8 . Any snakebite can be dangerous if infection sets in. some types of snake poison make the bite area swollen(肿胀的) or painful. Others cause bleeding or damage the heart’s nerves. Here are some especially dangerous snakes:
The largest of all poisonous snakes, king cobras can reach 5.5 meters in length. Each king cobra bits contains enough poison to kill an elephant -- or 20 people. But these big snakes usually avoid people. They live throughout India, southern China and Southeast Asia.
A bite from Australia’s inland taipan, the world’s most poisonous snake, releases enough poison to kill 100 men. The good news is that people rarely come in contact with this snake, and a treatment for its poison exists.
Russell’s viper lives throughout Asia, including India, southern China, and on the island of Taiwan. It prefers grassy fields but can be found in forests and urban areas. It bites more people and causes more deaths than any other poisonous snake.
Though short, the common Indian krait packs a powerful punch(攻击) in its bite. Most often, it strikes people at night while they are sleeping. Since the bite causes little pain, victims are often not sure that they have been bitten until they begin to experience stomach cramps(痉挛). Without treatment, symptoms will worsen quickly and can lead to death.
The black mamba, a native of Africa, is actually olive or grey in color. Only the inside of its mouth is black. When black mambas feel threatened by a human, they make a loud hissing sound to warn the person away. If the warning is ignored, the snake will attack the person repeatedly. And they can attack quickly, moving over the ground at speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour.
1. According to this article, which of the following is known for its speed?| A．The inland taipan. | B．The black mamba. |
| C．The Indian Krait. | D．The Russell’s viper. |
| A．It was once believed to be extinct. | B．A chance meeting with it could be fatal. |
| C．Some people keep one as a pet. | D．Very little is know about its behavior. |
| A．Let’s Explore Nature. | B．Weekly Travel Digest. |
| C．Psychology Magazine. | D．Global Warning News. |
9 . Sydney Airport International Terminal-Arrivals Area
SPECIALTY RETAIL
Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores cater to all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.
Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, alcohol, skincare and cigarettes. It's your last chance before customs.
Beach Culture: A must for those who go into the Latest in beach clothing. Top surf, street and fashion labels including Mambo, Stussy and Quicksilver, including children's sizes.
DINING
Blue Sky Cafe: Speedy service leaves you time to keep an eye on the arrivals gate. Morning pastries, fresh juice, breakfast rolls and coffee ready while you wait.
McDonald's: hamburgers, fries, drinks muffins and shakes-all your family favorites. Breakfast served until 10:30 a. m . .
SERVICES
ATM: ATMs are conveniently located throughout Arrivals and Departures. Dollars, pounds, francs and RMB are all available.
Vodafone Rentals: This communication center offers the very latest technology for mobile phone rentals, sales and servicing.
1. Where is this passage likely to appear?| A．In a morning newspaper. | B．In a monthly magazine. |
| C．In a geography book. | D．In an official guide. |
| A．satisfy | B．afford | C．support | D．help |
| A．You can have breakfast at McDonald's at 10:45 a. m. . |
| B．You'll save money if you buy alcohol or perfume at Downtown Duty Free. |
| C．Beach clothing for your seven-year-old boy is not available in Beach Culture. |
| D．There is only one ATM in Arrivals and Departures. |
10 . Now, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates (震动). Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.
Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves(地震波), or tsunamis(海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.
What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.
1. What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph?| A．Britain has large numbers of earthquake. |
| B．There is often a great noise during an earthquake. |
| C．There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake. |
| D．Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake. |
| A．the breakout of the volcano | B．the seismic waves |
| C．the tsunami | D．the powerful forces inside the earth |
| A．A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake. |
| B．There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls. |
| C．Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion. |
| D．A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger. |
| A．book review | B．popular science report |
| C．newspaper ad | D．fairy tale |
