1 . Located in the southeast of Canada and with a population of approximately 6 million, Toronto is a big and beautiful city, which has developed from a relatively unknown place over the past half century to the center of culture, trade and communication in Canada.
With its colorful ethnic mix, rich history and breathtaking buildings. Toronto offers non-stop adventures to the tourists. To get a sense of how big, various and magical Toronto is, the best place to start is the CN Tower. From this point, visitors can get a bird's-eye view of the city's amazing scenery and unique geography.
In addition to being an important center of culture, trade and communication in Canada, Toronto is also a major muti-ethnic city. It is the most populous city in Canada and its citizens come from countries around the world and from different kinds of ethnic backgrounds. Every day, in most places of the city, a hundred different languages can be heard on the streets, from Hindi to Greek to French. This, perhaps, explains why former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said that Canada is a mosaic（嵌合体）of cultures and languages rather than a melting pot.
Street signs in Toronto are mostly in English. Weekly and daily newspapers are published in various languages, and the city hosts the successful international film festival each September. It is also home to a popular baseball team the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto has something for everyone.
Moreover, Toronto has been rated one of the most livable cities in the world by United Nations Human Settlements Programme for many years. At the same time, Toronto is one of the safest, richest cities in the world with the highest standard of living.
1. What's the purpose of the text?| A．To draw more tourists to Toronto. |
| B．To introduce something about Canada. |
| C．To introduce some famous sights of Toronto. |
| D．To tell us how Toronto develops from the past. |
| A．Toronto is in the center of Canada. |
| B．Toronto is a city with a history of half a century. |
| C．The street signs in Toronto are all written in English. |
| D．From the top of the CN Tower we can see the whole Toronto. |
| A．It's worth visiting. |
| B．It's just a common city in Canada. |
| C．There are too many foreigners in the city. |
| D．There aren't many places of interest to visit. |
| A．A personal diary. | B．A news report. |
| C．A tourist handbook. | D．A student's notebook. |
2 . Panera Bread has announced that it will update its menus with a series of climate-friendly food designed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) that helps inform consumers about how their food choices affect global climate change.
The “Cool Food Meals” sticker (标签) will appear on Panera Bread’s menu to show that the carbon dioxide used to create the ingredients (成分) is low enough to agree with the research published by the WRI, which matches agriculture and food-related emissions (排放) with the reduction in CO2 emissions needed to meet the 2030 Paris Agreement on climate change.
People are becoming more aware of climate change and its effects, but many still don’t know what they can do about it. Cool Food Meals helps people understand that taking action is as simple as what we eat. A busy parent or a college student—almost anyone—can now go into Panera and by choosing a Cool Food Meal, they are part of a growing group of people who are building a climate-friendly lifestyle.
In some ways, more consumers are looking for more climate-friendly food according to a small survey of 1,000 Americans aged 18-80. 69% of those surveyed said it was important to them that their food should be produced in a sustainable manner. 68% of participants said they tried to stay away from carbohydrates (碳水化合物) and sugar.
Through WRI’s Cool Foods Initiative (倡议), Various cities and universities have signed on to the Cool Foods Pledge (宣言) to try and turn civil food service bodies into ones that reduce the amount of CO2 in the supply chain.
According to WRI, first data shows that Cool Food Pledge Members have already reduced their food-related emission by 3%, which is beyond the course to reach the reduction aims in line with the Pans Agreement.
1. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?| A．To introduce the World Resources Institute. |
| B．To advertise Panera Bread. |
| C．To encourage new ideas. |
| D．To raise the topic of the passage. |
| A．It helps people to build a climate-friendly lifestyle. |
| B．It helps people to lose weight. |
| C．It contains higher carbon dioxide. |
| D．It gives people a chance to taste various food. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Negative. | C．Uncertain. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．Health. | B．Education. | C．Science. | D．Environment. |
3 . Birds can fill any spring or summer day with music: All you have to do is open your window to hear crows “caw”, killdears call “kill—deah! Kill—deah!” and chickadees sing “chickadee—dee—dee”.
But come back an hour later, and you’ll still hear them singing the same song, repeatedly. That’s because they’re hard at work. These singers are usually male, and are singing their hearts out to guard their territory and attract a mate.
On the territorial front, the singers say, “This is my area and I’m letting everyone else, especially every other male in the area, know that this is my space.”
Other animals mark their territory by leaving their smell everywhere. Even people mark areas with fences. But birds don’t do it that way, they will sing. And they will sing that song over and over again.
And, if that song attracts a mate in the process, more power to the male. There are nearly 10,000 species of birds in the world, and every species is different, but oftentimes the females is the one that picks the mates.
The male’s songs basically express, “Hey, females, if you’re passing by, listen to me because I’ve got a beautiful song! I’m a healthy male! You should stop by and check me out!”
While the male is singing, he can’t look for food, and his calls make him more easily found by his killers. For females, it takes a lot of energy to lay eggs and raise young, so she wants to be sure she chooses the right mate before putting all his eggs in one basket, so to speak.
During the winter, birds often sing fewer notes, or just one note, to each other. These notes are simply a way to warn the strangers of their territory.
1. How do birds mark their territory?| A．By building nests on trees. | B．By telling others where food is. |
| C．By leaving their smell everywhere. | D．By singing the same song repeatedly. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．In winter. | B．In spring or winter. | C．In autumn. | D．In spring or summer. |
| A．Health. | B．Sports. | C．Science. | D．Food. |
4 . Schuylerville High School students have a broad range of interests, which are reflected by the number of clubs and organizations in which our pupils participate. Here are some of the most popular clubs.
Environmental Club
Open to students in grades 9-12
Advisor: Mrs. Flores
The High School Environmental Club is open to all students interest increasing environmental awareness throughout the school. Activities include: recycling, environmental competitions, volunteering with green schools and outdoor events. This run student club collects and recycles paper products throughout the school building.
Freshman Class
Open to students in grades 9-10
Advisor: Mr. winslow
The freshmen class participates in several activities throughout the year to raise money for the class account. The class officers meet once a month to discuss business that affects the entire class. All members of the freshman class are encouraged to participate in some type of community service during the year.
Literary magazine
Open to students in grades 10-12
Advisor: Mr. Sgambati
Members of the Literary Magazine collect, edit and often contribute to the body of student work. Literary Magazine meetings will also give students the opportunity to share and receive feedback on the creative pieces that they re working on, as well as the chance to learn about writing practices and strategies.
Mock Trial Team
Open to students in grades 11-12
Advisor: Mrs. Lewis
Mock Trial is an after-school activity that helps students develop useful knowledge about the law. Students play out all the roles and use general rules of evidence and fact explanations in a school court. They will work with a real lawyer and an advisor to further understand the court process.
1. At which club can you take part in the community service?| A．Environmental Club. | B．Freshman Class. |
| C．Literary Magazine. | D．Mock Trial Team. |
| A．To encourage students to be lawyers. | B．To develop students’ writing skills. |
| C．To explain all kinds of facts at school. | D．To help students learn more about laws. |
| A．A news report. | B．A school website. |
| C．A research paper. | D．A science magazine. |
5 . Washington DC Family Vacation Package
Take your whole family to the nation’s capital for the Washington DC Family Vacation Package so you can enjoy three nights’ lodging in the DC area.
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Three Nights’ Lodging in your choice of over 92 hotels.
Grand Tour of Washington DC
DC After Dark
Prices Starting at:
Ages 19 and Up: $246.00 Ages 12-19: $84.00 Ages 3-11: $69.00 Ages 0-2: $54.00
The package also includes the Half-Day Grand Tour of Washington DC and the DC After Dark experience.
The Half-Day Grand Tour of Washington DC is sure to provide some unforgettable memories to your entire family. This tour lasts about four hours and includes sights of famous buildings such as the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more. Then, set off upon the DC After Dark tour. This tour allows visitors to see the most famous DC spots with beautiful night lights. Just a few of these buildings include the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the US Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and more.
Don’t forget that your package also takes care of three nights’ lodging, so you always have a comfortable place to return to at the end of the day. DC has many lodging options inside and just outside the city to ensure that everyone can find a place that fits their preference!
1. What can you do in the Washington DC Family Vacation Package?| A．Spending four hours there. | B．Enjoying the daytime activities only. |
| C．Having limited hotels to choose from. | D．Appreciating the landmarks of the DC. |
| A．$ 546. | B．$561. | C．$ 237. | D．$ 222. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A travel brochure. | C．A website. | D．A newspaper. |
6 . Wherever we humans go, we leave behind a mess. That goes for space, too. An estimated 500,000 pieces of debris (碎片) litter the Earth’s orbit as a result of man’s explorations of space. Some satellites have been hit by fast-moving pieces of junk. The remains of old rockets can be the size of a bus, while other debris pieces are simply tiny spots of paint.
Today, our species is responsible for the junk dashing around Earth at high speeds, and if we don’t start actively removing the largest pieces, the risk of collisions will only grow worse. “Imagine how dangerous sailing the high seas would be, if all the ships ever lost in history were still floating on top of the water,” says Jan Wörner, ESA director general. “That is the current situation in orbit, and it cannot be allowed to continue.”
It’s almost as if we need a truck to remove all of failed satellites from our orbit. By 2025, the agency plans on launching the world’s first orbiting junk collector, a four-armed robot that tracks down space waste. The first-of-its-kind task, known as ClearSpace-1, will start collecting only a single piece of space junk to prove the concept works. The target in this case is called Vespa, a leftover from ESA’s Vega rocket launch in 2013. This piece of junk weighs roughly the same as a small satellitle and has a simple shape that should make it easy to grab with four robotic arms. Once it’s safely in the arms of the garbage collector, it will then be dragged out of orbit and allowed to burn up in the atmosphere.
In addition, an Australian company, Electro Optic Systems, has received a $ 3.5 million government fund to develop the world’s first laser tracking (激光跟踪) technology. It would replace existing radar (雷达) networks that currently monitor that part of space. The goal is to track small objects with great accuracy.
1. Why does Jan Wörner refer to ships on the high seas?| A．To explain the danger of space debris. | B．To describe the universe’s huge space. |
| C．To praise man’s explorations of space. | D．To compare the oceans with the universe. |
| A．ClearSpace-1 and Vespa |
| B．ESA’s Vega rocket launch and radar networks |
| C．the orbiting junk collector and the first laser tracking technology |
| D．truck to remove all of failed satellites and track small objects |
| A．Dangerous Space Exploration | B．Cleaning up Space Junk Pieces |
| C．Developing Space Technology | D．Launching A Four-armed Robot |
| A．An astronomy report. | B．A travel guidebook. |
| C．A science fiction. | D．An environmental magazine. |
7 . If you ever find yourself trapped in the wilderness without food, you'll have to figure out how to feed yourself. Many plants in the wild are edible, but many are also poisonous. So it is necessary to learn how to determine whether the plants you find can be eaten safely.
Avoid using this method without careful planning. Some plants can be deadly, and even if you follow these guidelines perfectly, there is always a chance that a plant will make you seriously ill. Prepare yourself for wilderness outings by learning about the local plants, and carry a guidebook to help you identify plants. Even if you are unprepared and cannot find food you know to be safe, remember that, depending on your activity level, the human body can go for days without food, and you’re better off being hungry than being poisoned.
Testing the plant in your mouth is dangerous, so go forward very slowly and carefully. First, hold a small portion of the prepared plant part against your lip for 3 minutes. Do not put the plant in your mouth. If you notice any burning, tingling (刺痛), or other reactions, discontinue testing. Second, place another small portion of the plant part on your tongue. Hold the plant on your tongue without chewing for 15 minutes. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Third, chew the plant and hold it in your mouth for 15 minutes. Chew the plant well, and do not swallow. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Fourth, swallow the small portion of the plant. Wait 8 hours. Do not eat or drink anything during this period except purified water. If you feel sick, immediately throw up what you eat and drink plenty of water. If activated charcoal (活性炭) is available, take that with the water.
1. What’s the meaning of the underlined world “edible” in paragraph 1?| A．Suitable for using as food. | B．Widely spread. |
| C．Existing in large quantities. | D．Not widely known. |
| A．Planning is unnecessary when using the method. |
| B．Not all plants in the wild can serve as food generally. |
| C．Suffering hunger can be more dangerous than testing plants. |
| D．Following the method perfectly can ensure safety. |
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| A．A student’s diary. |
| B．A science report. |
| C．A guide book for camping. |
| D．A doctor’ s notebook. |
8 . Summer Adventure Camp in China
Fancy experiencing a summer camp in China? With Smaller Earth you can live the dream for up to 8 weeks and volunteer abroad in China experiencing life at a Chinese summer camp 2019.
Located in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao and travelling along the Chinese-Mongolian border, these American style summer camps are bringing fun, adventure, English language and life skills to Chinese children and teenagers all summer long.
So if a trip to the People's Republic, with food, accommodation and flights included, sounds like a dream that comes true ,give us a call today and our awesome team will help you master the summer camp.
Types of Summer Roles
We have been matching people up with camps for over 19 years now. We ask you what you like, we ask them what they like, and then we find you the perfect match.
Full Preparation
Good news! Unlike America，getting a Visa(签证)for China is far easier.
We will even go as far as to sort your flight out for you and ensure you have full instructions on how to get from, your UK departure (离开)airport to the front doorstep of camp. What's included
•Easy return flights
•Airport Transfers
•Up to 90 days' medical insurance
•Visa assistance and sponsorship(赞助)
•Award-winning customer service
•Preparation and guidance through the process
•24-hour support while in China
•Time to travel after camp
Necessary Info.
For all roles at camp, you have to:
•Be 18 years old by June 1st
•Have a clean criminal background check
•Be available to fly out to China between 1st May and 19th June
•Be able to be in China for a minimum of 8 weeks
1. Where do you think this passage is from most probably?| A．A British traveling book. | B．An Austrian travel journal. |
| C．An American Website. | D．A Canadian newspaper advertisement, |
| A．8-17 years old. | B．18 years old by 19th June. |
| C．18 years old at least. | D．Not limited. |
| A．The camp locations in China. | B．The time of the camp. |
| C．Visa assistance. | D．The money for the camp. |
9 . Chiang Mai has just been named the top city in Asia as well as ranked （排名）second for the World's Best Cities in the readers' survey of Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2016. The influential magazine also ranked Bangkok at No. 5 in Asia and No. 14 in the world.
Readers were asked to judge Asian destinations on various factors （因素）including the local culture, food. shopping and landmarks as well as the friendliness of the people and overall value for money. The cities were then ranked out of 100 will） Chiang Mai scoring 91.25 . The city was praised by the Thavel + Leisure readers for its " peace and quiet" and "popular restaurants, historic temples and large markets” as well as for all the conveniences of a major city. Bangkok had a score of 88.96 and was praised for its arts scene and fashionable hangouts.
Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand （TAT） said, "Chiang Mai has always been popular with local and international tourists, so it's good to see that the city is receiving more international favorable receptions. The lovely weather and attractive culture make Chiang Mai a wonderful retreat the whole year round, and as it's a food and arts centre, there's always something to enjoy in the city as well as adventures in the surrounding hills."
Chiang Mai has also been ranked highly on a recent list of best cities （or digital nomads （数字游民）—people who work online and do not need to be tied to an office. The Nomad List ranks the best cities based on living costs, Internet speed t weather, safely and more than 50,000 other data （数据）points.
1. According to Travel + Leisure, Chiang Mai ranked___ in Asia.| A．No.1. | B．No. 5. | C．No. L4. | D．No. 100. |
| A．The variety of cultures. | B．The beliefs in money. |
| C．The way of making friends. | D．The number of destinations. |
| A．The local people are friendly. | B．Il's Asians most popular city. |
| C．It's a world tourist attraction. | D．There're adventures downtown. |
| A．A speech. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．A scientific journal. | D．A news report. |
10 . International Volunteering in New Zealand
If you’re visiting New Zealand and would like to volunteer, DOC (Department of Concentration) welcomes you to get involved.
Before you come to New Zealand
You do not need a work visa to volunteer with DOC. You can volunteer on entry to New Zealand as long as you do not receive payment or benefits.
You may need a police certificate
Depending on the volunteer work you do with us, you may be required to provide a police certificate to DOC. Your police certificate would need to be written and certified in English. It’s easier for you if you get a police certificate before you leave your country.
How to get a new police certificate if you’re already in New Zealand. (Click here)
International students
Volunteering with DOC is an option to gain experience. However, DOC does not offer opportunities to students who study at universities outside New Zealand, or other education providers outside New Zealand.
Insurance
For all volunteers with DOC, we strongly advise you gel comprehensive (综合的) travel insurance and unlimited medical cover. DOC does not accept responsibility for any:
● personal medical or accident events.
● loss or damage to personal items of equipment, or other associated costs while you're volunteering with DOC.
1. What may you offer to DOC if you want to volunteer as a foreigner in New Zealand?| A．A police certificate | B．A work visa. |
| C．A university diploma. | D．A driver license. |
| A．An American official who is travelling in New Zealand. |
| B．An English college student who has just been visiting his uncle in New Zealand. |
| C．A Chinese exchange student in the University of Auckland in New Zealand. |
| D．A Chinese businessman with some volunteering experiences. |
| A．A story book. | B．A newspaper. |
| C．A travel guide book. | D．A website. |
