J&M Music Store ·Rock, pop and country music ·Buy CDs new or used ·Listen before you buy ·Guitar lessons offered | Peth Market ·Fresh fruit and vegetables ·Open Friday to Sunday mornings ·Free ice cream for children under 12 |
Times Coffee Shop ·The best coffee in town ·Sandwiches, cakes, pies ·Open 10:00a.m. —11:00p.m. daily ·Jazz music (Wednesday to Sunday) | Macon’s B&B ·Feel like home when you’re away from ·We have different kinds of rooms ·Delicious homemade breakfast |
1. You can ________ at J&M Music Store.
| A．receive guitar lessons | B．borrow new or used CDs |
| C．learn pop music history | D．buy all kinds of music books |
| A．8:30a.m. | B．9:30a.m. | C．10:30p.m. | D．11:30p.m. |
| A．In J&M Music Store. | B．In Peth Market. |
| C．At Times Coffee Shop. | D．At Macon’s B&B |
| A．There is no breakfast at Macon’s B& |
| B．You can’t listen to the CD before you buy it. |
| C．Times Coffee Shop offers Jazz music every day. |
| D．Kids under 12 can get free ice cream in Peth Market. |
| A．A dictionary. | B．newspaper. |
| C．A story book. | D．A science report. |
2 . People with weaker muscles, or low muscle strength, are 50 percent more likely to die earlier compared to their stronger peers after adjusting for population factors, chronic health conditions and smoking history, a research of the University of Michigan (UM) found.
The researchers analyzed data of a nationally representative sample of 8,326 men and women aged 65 and older.
Grip strength can be measured using a device called a dynamometer (测力器), which a patient squeezes to measure their strength in kilograms. Researchers used ''cut-points (临界点),'' or thresholds, to define levels of strength. Muscle weakness was identified as having a hand grip strength less than 39kg for men and 22kg for women.
''Maintaining muscle strength throughout life, especially in later life, is extremely important for longevity and aging independently,'' said lead researcher Kate Duchowny, who recently completed her doctorate in epidemiology at the UM School of Public Health. A growing body of research has indicated that muscle strength may be an even more important predictor of overall health and longevity than muscle mass, Duchowny said. Additionally, hand grip strength specifically has been found to be inversely related to mobility limitations and disability.
''This study further highlights the importance of integrating grip strength measurements into routine care, not just for older adults but even in midlife,'' said Duchowny. ''Having hand grip strength be an integral part of routine care would allow for earlier interventions, which could lead to increased longevity and independence for individuals.''
1. What can we learn from the text?| A．People with low muscle strength, are 50 percent more likely to die earlier compared to their stronger peers. |
| B．The data only comes from the sample of 8,326 men and women aged 65 and older. |
| C．Muscle weakness was identified as having a hand grip strength less than 39 kg for male and 22 kg for female. |
| D．Maintaining muscle strength throughout life, especially in later life, is extremely important for longevity and aging resistance. |
| A．Emphasize the importance of putting grip strength measurements into routine care. |
| B．Indicate how to maintain longevity. |
| C．Explain how to identify muscle weakness. |
| D．Explain how to prevent mobility limitations and disability. |
| A．Biological science. | B．Social science. |
| C．Health science. | D．Popular science. |
| A．Maintaining muscle strength throughout life can delay aging. |
| B．People with low muscle strength are more likely to die earlier. |
| C．Muscle strength is more important than muscle mass for our health and longevity. |
| D．Hand grip strength has been found to be inversely related to mobility limitations and disability. |
3 . Sid is a shoplifter (商店扒手), and he always steals the same thing from the same shop in Cornwall. But Sid is no ordinary thief. He is a seagull (海鸥), who has a liking for a particular brand of crisps (油炸马铃薯片). The bird carried out his first crime a few months ago in the local shop. He walked in through the door and left with the crisps before employees could react. Since then he has become a regular, and visits the shop almost daily.
Shop assistant Jane Draper told us that she didn’t believe the seagull had been taking the crisps until she saw it with her own eyes. The seagull waits until there are no customers in the shop and the door is open. When Jane is out of sight behind the shelf the seagull walks in and steals from the shop. He always takes the same make of crisps from the shelf, goes back outside and rips the packet (小袋) open. Other birds often join him to share in the crisps.
A spokesperson from the local wildlife park said that he had never heard of birds shoplifting before. He suggested that perhaps the seagull had first tried the crisps one day in the street. When he saw the packet in the shop, the seagull must have taken advantage of the situation to go inside and steal it.
Sid was given his name by the people in the area. Some of the locals even go into the shop to pay for the crisps. Seagulls are not usually very popular with people, as they can make a lot of mess, but Jane says that Sid is different because he’s so unusual.
1. Why is Sid different from a normal thief?| A．He always steals the same thing. | B．He steals from the same shop. |
| C．He steals different crisps. | D．He is an animal. |
| A．He waits for a suitable time to steal. |
| B．Other birds often steal with him. |
| C．No one saw him stealing. |
| D．He is a careless thief. |
| A．They liked him very much. |
| B．They were worried about him. |
| C．They thought he was troublesome. |
| D．They were unconcerned about him. |
| A．Arts. | B．Lifestyle. | C．Entertainment. | D．Nature. |
4 . Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)(孤独症）is a disability that can cause serious social,communication and behavioral problems.There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that makes them different from other people,but people with ASD may communicate,interact,behave,and learn in ways that are different from most other people.The learning,thinking,and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from pretty good to extremely bad.Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives;others need less.
People with ASD often have problems with social,emotional,and communication skills.They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their daily activities.Many people with ASD may also have difficulties learning,paying attention,or reacting to things.Signs of ASD begin during early childhood and probably last throughout a person's life.
Diagnosing(诊断）ASD can be difficult since there is no medical test,like a blood test,to assess the disorders.Doctors look at the child's behavior and development to make a judgement.ASD can sometimes be diagnosed at 18 months or younger.By age 2,an experienced doctor can be considered very reliable in diagnosing ASD.However,many children may not see a doctor until much older.
There is currently no cure for ASD.However,research shows that early treatment services can improve a child's development.Early treatment services help children from birth to 3 years old(36 months)learn important skills.Therefore,it is important to talk to your child's doctor as soon as possible if you think your child has ASD or other developmental problems.
We do not know all of the causes of ASD.However,most scientists agree that genes are one of the highest risk factors that can make a person more likely to develop ASD.
If you think your child might have ASD or you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays,learns,speaks,or acts,contact your child's doctor,and share your concerns.If you're not sure who to contact,call the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center(ECTA)at 919-962-2001.Or visit the ECTA website:https://ectacenter.org.
1. Which of the following behaviors may NOT belong to the children or adults with ASD?| A．Repeating actions over and over again. |
| B．Having trouble expressing their needs. |
| C．Avoiding eye contact and want to be alone. |
| D．Being happy to make changes. |
| A．The earlier an ASD kid is diagnosed,the better it is for his(her)treatment. |
| B．Doctors simply have no way to diagnose an ASD kid at all. |
| C．Doctors can diagnose ASD by blood testing. |
| D．Doctors can diagnose ASD with the help of machines. |
| A．Someone who prefers to talk a lot in daily life. |
| B．Someone who has got an ASD brother. |
| C．Someone who wants to hug you in public. |
| D．Someone who sings in a strange voice. |
| A．A guidebook for new parents. |
| B．Education section of a newspaper. |
| C．A student's diary. |
| D．A medical magazine. |
5 . What’s a spacewalk? Any time an astronaut gets out of a spacecraft while in space, it is called a spacewalk. Astronauts go on spacewalks for many reasons. For example, experiments can be placed on the outside of a spacecraft. This lets scientists learn how being in space affects different things. By going on spacewalks, astronauts can also fix certain things instead of bringing them back to the earth to fix.
When astronauts go on spacewalks, they wear spacesuits to keep themselves safe. Inside spacesuits, astronauts have the oxygen they need to breathe and the water they need to drink. To keep the astronauts and the spacecraft safe, the astronauts must leave and go back to the spacecraft through a special door. When on a spacewalk, astronauts use safety tethers to stay close to their spacecraft, which connect the spacewalkers with the spacecraft. They keep astronauts from floating away into space. Another way astronauts stay safe during spacewalks is by wearing a SAFER. SAFER is worn like a backpack. It helps an astronaut move around in space.
How do astronauts train for spacewalks? One way is by going for a swim. Floating in space is a lot like floating in water. Astronauts practice spacewalks underwater in a huge special swimming pool. For every one hour they will spend on a spacewalk, astronauts need to train seven hours in the pool. Another way astronauts practice for a spacewalk is by using virtual reality(虚拟视镜). It looks and feels just like a spacewalk.
Today, only three countries have finished spacewalks independently. They are Russia, the United States and China. The first person to go on a spacewalk in the world was Alexei Leonov from Russia. Zhai Zhigang is the first Chinese astronaut to go on a spacewalk. The world record of spacewalks is held by Russian astronaut Anatoly Solovyev. He has been on 16 spacewalks and spent more than 82 hours outside in space.
1. What can an astronaut do by going on a spacewalk?| A．Fix different objects. | B．Collect any things he wants. |
| C．Carry out an experiment. | D．Study how things changes in space. |
| A．Special ropes. | B．Spacesuits. |
| C．Spacecraft. | D．Special backpacks. |
| A．Walking in space is as easy as going swimming. | B．A virtual reality should be used in a spacewalk. |
| C．Only three countries have ever tried spacewalks. | D．Russia keeps the world record of spacewalks. |
| A．A diary. | B．A magazine. | C．A novel. | D．A guidebook. |
6 . Genetic modification (基因改良) dates back to ancient times, when humans influenced genetics by selectively breeding organisms (培育生物) according to an article by Gabriel Rangel, a public health scientist at Harvard University. When repeated over several generations, this process leads to great changes in the organisms.
Dogs were likely the first animals to be purposefully genetically modified, with the beginnings of that effort dating back about 32,000 years, according to Rangel. Wild wolves joined our hunter-gatherer ancestors in East Asia, where the aggressive canines were kept in the household and bred to become docile and easier to get along with. Over thousands of years, people bred dogs with different desired character and physical characteristics, eventually leading to the wide variety of dogs we see today.
The earliest known genetically modified plant is wheat. This valuable crop is thought to have originated in the Middle East and northern Africa in the area known as the Fertile Crescent, according to a 2015 article published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Ancient farmers selectively bred wheat grasses beginning around 9000 B. C. to create improved varieties with larger grains and hardier seeds. By 800 B.C., the cultivation (培养) of improved wheat had spread across Europe and Asia. The continued selective cultivation of wheat resulted in the thousands of varieties that are grown today.
Corn has also experienced some of greatest genetic changes over the past few thousand years. The main crop was changed from a plant known as teosinte, a wild grass with tiny ears and only a few seeds. Over time, farmers selectively bred the teosinte grasses to create corn with large ears bursting with seeds.
Beyond those crops, many of the fruit and vegetables we eat today, including bananas, apples and tomatoes, have experienced several generations of selective raising, according to Rangel.
In 1973, researchers also modified bacteria to be used as drugs. In 1982, human insulin (胰岛素) made from genetically engineered bacteria, became the first genetically engineered human drugs approved by the FDA.
1. What does the word “docile” in paragraph 2 most probably mean?| A．Gentle. | B．Loyal. | C．Smart. | D．Ambitious. |
| A．Through selective cultivation. | B．By editing its genes constantly. |
| C．Through mixture with teosinte. | D．By planting it in large numbers. |
| A．It is rarely seen in daily life. | B．It was quite difficult to accept. |
| C．It is hardly influenced by humans. | D．It played a role in medical field. |
| A．Health. | B．Lifestyle. | C．Science. | D．Agriculture. |
7 . People have known for a long time that plants can hear, see, smell and communicate with each other. Now, they have been recorded making sounds when stressed.
In a study, Itzhak Khait and his team found that tomato and tobacco plants can make ultrasonic( 超声的 ) noises. The plant “cry out” due to lack of water, or when they are cut. The sound is just too high for human to hear.
Microphones were placed 10 centimeters away from the plants and picked up sounds in the range of 20 to 100,000 hertz( 赫兹). Human hearing usually ranges from 20 to 20,000 hertz. On average, “thirsty” tomato plants made 35 sounds an hour, while tobacco plants made 11. When plant was cut, tomato plants made an average of 25 sounds in the following hour, and tobacco plants 15.
Perhaps most interestingly, different types of stress led to different sounds. The researchers used a special machine to separate the plants’ sounds from those of wind, rain and other noises of the greenhouses. In most cases, it correctly told whether the stress was caused by dryness or a cut. Water-hungry tobacco made louder sounds than cut tobacco, for example. Although Khait and his team only looked at tomato and tobacco plants, they thought other plants also made sounds when stressed. Khait’s report also suggested that insects could hear the sound up to 5 meters away and respond.
The team said if farmers could hear these sounds, they could give plants the water they need. As climate change causes more droughts(干旱), they said this would be important information for farmers, for the sound that drought-stressed plants made could be used in agriculture.
If plants are screaming for fear of their survival, should we be thankful we can’t hear them?
1. Which did Khait and his team find from their research?| A．Only tomato plants could make ultrasonic noises. |
| B．Humans can hear plants crying while cutting them. |
| C．Plants were able to produce sounds when stressed. |
| D．Plants made ultrasonic noises to communicate with each other. |
| A．Cut tobacco plants made weaker sounds than drought-stressed ones. |
| B．Tomato plants reacted to different stresses with the same sound. |
| C．Cut tomato plants produced more sounds than water-hungry ones. |
| D．Tobacco plants made louder sounds than tomato plants when short of water. |
| A．Farmers imagine what the future agriculture will be like. |
| B．Farmers have contributed a lot to the research. |
| C．Farmers can apply the result of the research to agriculture. |
| D．Farmers will face lots of challenges in the future. |
| A．A nature magazine. | B．A novel. | C．A diary. | D．A guidebook. |
8 . We all need Vitamin （维生素）D because it helps to build and keep strong bones. A lack of it can lead to some bone diseases. As studies show, sunlight is great for making Vitamin D. When you're outdoors, your body will create the Vitamin D you need from direct sunlight on your skin.
In order to get enough Vitamin D, you should get 10-30 minutes of sunlight at a time, several times a week. However, people with darker skin may need a little more time than this. Besides, your exposure （暴露）time in the sunlight should rely on how sensitive your skin is to sunlight. Too much sunlight can be dangerous, for it may cause some bad results, including sunburn, eye damage, and skin problems. If you have to stay in the sunlight for a long time, you should be careful not to let sunlight hurt your skin, so take care to protect your skin with sunscreen before it starts to turn red.
In a word, your ability to make Vitamin D from sunlight depends on the time of day, your skin color, where you live and so on. Keep those in mind when you go out for Vitamin D from sunlight.
1. Why do people need Vitamin D according to Paragraph 1?| A．To keep their hair healthy. | B．To make their teeth white. |
| C．To make their faces pretty. | D．To keep their bones strong. |
| A．doing some exercise | B．losing much weight |
| C．staying in the sunlight | D．walking in the moonlight |
| A．Lung diseases. | B．Skin problems. |
| C．Heart diseases. | D．Breath problems. |
| A．防晒霜 | B．防水服 | C．防尘罩 | D．防腐剂 |
| A．A story book. | B．A telephone book. |
| C．A health magazine. | D．A music magazine. |
9 . Go to college or university in Ontario, Canada
Come and learn the relevant information about Ontario’s 20 public universities, 24 colleges or 400+ registered private career colleges.
Admissions standards and what to offer
In most cases, you need a high school diploma to go to college or university in Ontario. If you are 19 or older without a diploma, you can still apply to most, if not all schools.
Colleges offer certificate programs, diplomas, and degrees. Universities offer under-graduate and graduate degrees and other professional programs. All programs vary in length and preconditions—the pre-work or qualifications you need to be eligible (符合条件) for a program.
Check a school’s website or contact them directly for specific information about admissions.
How to apply
The process depends on where you want to go to school and your personal situation. If you live in Ontario, anywhere else in Canada or abroad, you apply through 1 of 2 places:
Colleges: www.ontariocolleges.ca
Universities: www.ouac.on.ca (the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre)
You will need to apply directly through a school if you are:
● planning to study part time
● a mature student (generally of a certain age and away from formal education for some time)
● an international student
● applying for graduate studies (e.g., a Masters or Doctoral degree)
● planning to attend a private career college
Loans, grants (补助金), scholarships
Canada Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships are open to all Canadians.
Canadian citizen and Ontario resident for at least 12 months: you could be eligible for OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program) and other financial aid programs.
Canadian students living outside of Ontario: you can apply for financial aid through your home province or territory.
International students: you can apply for scholarships offered through the federal (联邦的) government, community agencies and colleges and universities directly.
1. What do universities in Ontario offer students?| A．Honors degrees. | B．Associate degrees. |
| C．Certificate programs. | D．Professional programs. |
| A．Through community agencies. | B．Through their home governments. |
| C．Through other provinces in Canada. | D．Through the Ontario Student Assistance Program. |
| A．A scientific journal. | B．A research paper. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．An official website. |
10 . October 15th is the Global Hand washing Day. Activities are planned in more than 20 countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap. For example，donors(捐赠者) will give 150，000 bars of soap to schools in Ethiopia.
Experts say people around the world wash their hands every day, but very few use soap at so-called important moments. These include after using the toilet, after cleaning a baby and before touching food.
Global Hand washing Day is the idea of the Public-Private Partnership for hand washing with soap. Partners include the United Nations Children's Fund, American government agencies, the World Bank and soap makers Unlever and Procter and Gamble. The organizers say all soaps are equally effective at removing disease-causing germ(细菌). They say the correct way to wash is to wet your hands with a small amount of water and cover them with soap. Rub(揉搓) it into all areas, including under the fingernails(指甲). Rub for at least twenty seconds. Then rinse well under running water. Finally, dry your hands with a clean cloth or wave them in the air.
The Partnership for Hand washing says soap is important because it increases the time that people spend in washing hands. Soap also helps to break up the dirt that holds most of the germs. And it usually leaves a pleasant smell. The Partnership for Hand washing also says washing with soap before eating or after using the toilet could save more lives than any vaccine(疫苗)or medicine. Hand washing could also prevent the spread of other diseases. When people get germs on their hands, they can infect(感染)themselves by touching their eyes, noses or mouths. Then they can infect others.
1. What's the best title for this passage？| A．Say no to washing hands in the wrong way. |
| B．Find out why washing hands carefully is so important. |
| C．Hand washing so important-it gets a day of its own. |
| D．Want to live a longer life？-wash your hands. |
| A．how to wash your hands correctly |
| B．why washing hand with soap is so important |
| C．the dangers of washing hands without soap |
| D．when we should especially wash our hands with soap |
| A．Medical care | B．Public service |
| C．Health report | D．Advertisement |
