3 . For most of us, the world’s southern-most point seems like a pretty place, but for Hannah, Hannalore, Sophie and Julia, it’s home. Each year they spend five months living and working in Port welcoming visiting ships and, best of all, watching over the native colony of penguins（企鹅）.

They live on a tiny island the size of a football pitch, but share it with about 2000 gentoo penguins and their chicks, as well as other birds. Life here is different every day and depends on weather and ice conditions, as well as the visiting ships’ schedules. Port Lockroy is one of the most visited places in Antarctica, with one to three ships visiting a day. Between ship visits we have other duties to attend to. These include maintenance jobs, sending postcards from the post office, checking conditions on the historical items in the museum and monitoring the penguin colonies and other wildlife.

Hannah spends much time stamping people’s postcard, which makes her happy to think of the joy over 70,000 people per year get when they receive a postcard from Antarctica, and the most southerly post office in the world! For Sophie, the most amazing thing about my job is being able to live and work with my feathery friends, the penguins. Sophie says they have to make sure the penguins are not disturbed when they are resting or waddling their way back to their nests. They mark specific routes for visitors to walk on so that they don’t use the penguins’ highways. Part of their job is also to count the penguin colony when after they've laid their eggs, then again when the chicks are born and when the chicks are old enough to venture beyond the nest. The information collected will help scientists know if the breeding season has been a successful one or not.

1. What can we learn from the passage?

A．How to live and work in Antarctica.

B．What the real life is like in Antarctica.

C．What the four women do in Antarctica.

D．How to explore the beauty of Antarctica.

2. The duties of the four women include________.

A．posting wildlife to people around the world.

B．changing the weather to preserve historical items.

C．recording the data of the ice conditions in Port Lockroy.

D．collecting information about the breeding season of penguins.

3. Which of the following is TRUE about Port Lockroy?

A．Postcards from Port Lockroy are free of charge.

B．Port Lockroy welcomes the most tourists in Antarctica.

C．Weather is a factor to consider if people are to visit Port Lockroy.

D．When visiting Port Lockroy, tourists can travel wherever as they like.

4. In which our column of the newspaper are you most likely to read the passage ?

A．Book review.	B．People in the news.
C．Economics and business.	D．Sports and events.

4 . This Cheap Drone Might Be The Best Selling Gift Of 2021

Phone selfies are boring. People aren't doing them anymore and they've become unpopular.

First,there was the standard selfie, then the selfie stick, and now the next evolution of the selfie has arrived!

What Are We Talking About?

It's the new Drone X Pro, a brand new type of drone made so that anyone can fly it. It's perfect for making the ultimate selfies! The Drone X Pro was designed by two German engineers who love drones.They found that the drones they had were very big,heavy and difficult to travel with. So, they designed this ultra-compact, light drone.

How Does It Work?

You have to install an app (just scan the QR code in the manual). It's all very easy. Once you have done that, just plug in the battery, connect to your drone and start up the app. In less than 10 seconds you're ready to fly your drone! The controls are just superb and flying the drone feels natural.

Once you're in the air, it's time to use the built-in camera. You can take the most amazing pictures and videos from otherwise impossible angles and impress your friends with the coolest selfies!

What's the price and good?

They sell it for only $99 (link here),which is tremendously cheap for a drone of this quality! The main benefits of the Drone X Pro are its portability, price,camera and its ease of use.

1. Who is the text most probably intended for?

A．the tourists.

B．camera lovers.

C．selfie lovers.

D．selfie producers.

2. What is true about the advantage of the new Drone X Pro?

A．It was designed by two German engineers.

B．It is no longer huge and weighty but very expensive.

C．It is portable and user-friendly.

D．It is based on app and assisted by solar power.

3. Where is the passage possibly taken from?

A．a travel guide.

B．an advertisement.

C．a brochure.

D．a textbook.

5 . From this issue, we explore why the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute hasn't turned up anything since its founding in the 1980s. (See page 30 for more.) We asked our Facebook followers: Do you think that astronomers will find evidence of alien life in your lifetime?

Loran McCormick: 1 think they already have it. Judging by the sudden industrialization, I figure they found something that's probably been here since before humans walked the Earth.

Jens Avery: We may find life, but it may not want anything to do with us. We are not very advanced and can't even get along with each other.

Steven Buhrow: I think the more important question is — will any government ever publicly admit it in our lifetime? I fully believe that we could discover alien life today and the government would simply say the public is not ready for this information.

Jenna Walsh: I think we already see it, but just don't realize what it is. Intelligent alien life probably doesn't want anything to do with the disaster that is Earth at this point, so no doubt they're playing it safe and observing from a safe distance.

Christopher Harvey: By alien life, do you mean intelligent alien life? Then no. It would be extremely hard to find, short of them coming down to Earth. But if you mean unintelligent alien life, like bacteria or single cell, we might.

1. Why did we ask the Facebook followers the question?

A．To question the efficiency of SETI.

B．To confirm the appearance of aliens on earth.

C．To ensure the existence of aliens.

D．To complain about the failure to find aliens.

2. Who doubts the ever visits of aliens to the earth?

A．Loran McCormick.	B．Steven Buhrow.
C．Jenna Walsh.	D．Christopher Harvey.

3. Where does this text probably come from?

A．An album.	B．A science fiction.
C．A magazine.	D．A travel guide.

6 . Geographers are interested in the spatial patterns observed on earth. Bridging the natural and social sciences, Geography is the interdisciplinary study of environments and how people interact with the environment. It is important to study geography because many of the world's problems require understanding the interdependence between human activities and the environment. Geography is therefore a beneficial major for students because its theories and methods provide them with analytical skills relevant to occupations focused on solving social and environmental problems. The Department of Geography offers eight majors that help students tailor their focus of study.

The Geography—Globalization and Development major will provide students with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary global issues and a geographical framework for analyzing key issues involved in national and international development. Reflecting the discipline of geography as a whole, this major emphasizes an integrated approach to studying the relationship of global change to individual and community well-being by combining the benefits of area studies with theoretical and topical investigations in the curriculum.

Our department is committed to excellence in both teaching and advising. Several of our faculty members have received teaching awards, and we are known across campus for the quality of our advising. As a geography major, you will meet one-on-one with your faculty advisor every semester during advising week, and you are always welcome to talk with your advisor at any time throughout the semester whenever questions may arise. In addition to advising our students about their academic programs, we provide timely information about internships, nationally competitive awards, and other opportunities as they arise. Many of our students complete internships and several of our students over the last few years have received nationally competitive awards.

For more information about our program, please visit our website, or contact our Undergraduate Chair, whose information is listed above. Admissions Information

Freshmen/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

With a liberal arts degree in Geography—Globalization and Development, students are prepared for employment in a variety of fields, including non-profit and government work, particularly in the areas of community and international development. This degree will also prepare students well to work in the private sector in an international context. Graduates from this program will also be well situated to continue on to graduate school or law school, with research and professional interest in academic fields, including, but not limited to, geography, public affairs and policy, development studies, and community and regional planning.

Browse through dozens of internship opportunities and full-time job postings for Ohio University students and alumni on Handshake, OHIO'S key resource for researching jobs, employers, workshops, and professional development events.

1. Who can be selected as the target of the geography course in the passage?

A．A freshman who has studied in a university.

B．A college student majoring in geography.

C．A senior high school graduate interested in geography.

D．A high school graduate who wants to find a job.

2. What are the advantages of choosing the geography major in this university in terms of employment?

A．Acquiring skills to solve social and environmental problems.

B．Understanding contemporary global issues.

C．Getting one-on-one information on geography teaching.

D．Achieving more international opportunities.

3. Where is the most likely place to read this passage?

A．In a magazine.

B．On the university website.

C．In a geographic journal.

D．On the enrollment information network.

7 . BORDER

CROSSINGS

While there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring across the border, you must report to both the US and Canadian border services amounts equal to or greater than $10,000.

PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS (免税) oN PURCHASES

AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US

Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US

48 hours or more: $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption.　

Next $1,000 US at 3%

Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes.

CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA

Less than 24 hours: $50 CAN

48 hours or more: $400 CAN

Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.

7 days or more: $750 CAN

Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.

DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR

BORDER CROSSING

LAND OR SEA TO THE US (INCLUDING FERRIES)

A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card.

(A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through special lanes. )

A recent Washington State, New York or BC drivers license.

Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy. (Certified copies are not required but are advised. )

AIR TRAVEL TO THE US

A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant

Marine Document.

For more information, click here.

1. If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys 800 CAN worth of goods, how much should he pay tax on when returning home?

A．$800 CAN

B．$750 CAN

C．$400 CAN

D．$50 CAN

2. For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada, how much tax does he have to pay on 1, 600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?

A．$24 US

B．$48 US

C．$52 US

D．$200 US

3. What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?

A．A BC drivers license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.

B．An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.

C．Two valid passport cards and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

D．A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

4. Where can you read the material?

A．In a magazine.

B．On the Internet.

C．In newspaper.

D．In a novel.

8 . Surviving treasures from the National Museum of Afghanistan

AFGHANISTAN

CROSSROADS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

3 MARCH — 3 JULY 2013

At the heart of the silk road, Afghanistan linked the great trading routes of ancient Iran, Central Asia, Indian and China, and the more distant cultures of Greece and Rome.

Nearly lost during the years of civil war and later Taliban (塔利班) rule, precious objects that reveal this diverse past were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the National Museum of Afghanistan to save them from destruction.

The surviving treasures date from 2000 BC to the 1^st century AD and included rich gold ornaments (装饰品) found at a burial site and limestone (石灰石) sculptures of a Greek city.

This is a unique opportunity to discover the story of Afghanistan’s ancient culture, its immense fragility, and the remarkable dedication (奉献) shown to its survival and protection.

DETAILED INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS The exhibition is open late on Fridays until 20: 30. ￡10, members free

EXHIBITION AND EVENTS BOOKING www. britishmuseum.org 020 7323 8181

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT ﹡On weekdays, take advantage of a classic afternoon tea package in the Court Restaurant for just ￡26 (including exhibition ticket). ﹡The exhibition catalogue (￡25 paperback) and other related titles are available in the museum shops or online at www. britishmuseum.org/shop. ﹡The exhibition Multimedia Guide (￡1) is available at the exhibition entrance. ﹡If you are visiting with a group, ask for the group ticket price. Details on group lecture packages are available at www. britishmuseum.org/groupvisits.

SPECIAL EVENTS ﹡Nowruz Monday 18 March, 17: 30. Nowruz, or New Year, is celebrated in many countries from Afghanistan and Iran to Uzbekistan. 17: 30~18: 00 Entrance to exhibition. 19: 00Talks and discussion on Nowruz. ￡15 (including exhibition entry). ﹡Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab. Tuesday 14 May, 16: 30~17: 30. Afghan rubab virtuoso Soudi Homayun Sakhi and tabla player Yusuf Mahmoud give a performance of a full raga and folk pieces. ￡5, members ￡3. ﹡Easter holiday activities Thursday 18 ~ Monday 22 April, 11: 00~16: 00. Explore the rich culture of Afghanistan. Listen to stories of Alexander the Great, try making a kite and be inspired by the treasures from the Hill of Gold. Suitable for all ages. Free, just drop in.

1. If you arrive at the museum on April 20th, what can you enjoy?

A．Near Year celebration.	B．Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.
C．Easter holiday activities.	D．The exhibition without any special events.

2. When seeing “The art of the Afgahan rubab”, a tourist can pay less by_____.

A．booking tickets online	B．attending talks and discussion on Nowruz
C．calling at 020 7323 8181	D．becoming a member of the British Museum

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A．Of all the special events Performance costs least.

B．Museum officials saved these objects from destruction.

C．The Multimedia Guide is offered to visitors without any charge.

D．You can learn details about group visit either on website or by phone.

4. Where can you most probably find this passage?

A．In a high school text book.	B．In a history magazine.
C．In a state-owned newspaper.	D．In a traveler’s booklet.

9 . It doesn’t kill germs better than cooler water, but turning tap temperatures high, the US burns carbon equal to the emissions of Barbados.

People typically wash their hands seven times a day in the United States, but they do it at a far higher temperature than is necessary to kill germs, a new study says. The energy waste is equivalent to the fuel use of a small country.

It’s cold and flu season, when many people are concerned about avoiding germs. But forget what you think you know about hand washing, say researchers at Vanderbilt University. Chances are good that how you clean up is not helping you stay healthy; it is helping to make the planet sick.

Amanda R. Carrico, a research assistant professor at the Vanderbilt Institute for Energy and Environment in Tennessee, told National Geographic that hand washing is often “a case where people act in ways that they think are in their best interest, but they in fact have inaccurate beliefs or outdated perceptions.”

Carrico said, “It’s certainly true that heat kills bacteria, but if you were going to use hot water to kill them it would have to be way too hot for you to tolerate.”

She explained that boiling water, 212°F (99.98°C), is sometimes used to kill germs — for example, to clean drinking water that might be polluted with germs. But “hot” water for hand washing is generally within 104°F to 131°F (40°C to 55°C.) At the high end of that range, heat could kill some germs, but the sustained contact that would be required would scald the skin.

Carrico said that after a review of the scientific literature, her team found “no evidence that using hot water that a person could stand would have any benefit in killing bacteria.” Even water as cold as 40°F (4.4°C) appeared to reduce bacteria as well as hotter water, if hands were scrubbed, rinsed (冲洗) and dried properly.

In fact, she noted that hot water can often have an unfavorable effect on hygiene. “Warmer water can harm the skin and affect the protective layer on the outside, which can cause it to be less resistant to bacteria,” said Carrico.

Using hot water to wash hands is therefore unnecessary, as well as wasteful, Carrico said, particularly when it comes to the environment. According to her research, people use warm or hot water 64 percent of the time when they wash their hands. Using that number, Carrico’s team calculated a significant impact on the planet.  

“Although the choice of water temperature during a single hand wash may appear minor, when multiplied by the nearly 800 billion hand washes performed by Americans each year, this practice results in more than 6 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions annually,” she said.

That’s roughly equal to the emissions of two coal-fired power plants, or 1,250, 000 passenger vehicles, over the course of a year. It’s higher than the greenhouse gas emissions of small countries like El Salvador or Armenia, and is about equivalent to the emissions of Barbados. If all US citizens washed their hands in cooler water, it would be like eliminating the energy-related carbon emissions of 299,700 US homes, or the total annual emissions from the US zinc or lead industries.

The researchers found that close to 70 percent of respondents said they believe that using hot water is more effective than warm, room temperature, or cold water, despite a lack of evidence backing that up, said Carrico. Her study noted research that showed a “strong cognitive（认知的） connection” between water temperature and hygiene in both the United States and Western Europe,compared to other countries, like Japan, where hot water is associated more with comfort than with health.

The researchers published their results in the July 2013 issue of International Journal of Consumer Studies. They recommended washing with water that is at a “comfortable” temperature, which they noted may be warmer in cold months and cooler in hot ones.

1. What does the writer mainly focus on when writing this passage?

A．Whether hot water helps kill germs effectively in hand washing.

B．How hot water contributes to the serious worsening of our planet.

C．Why the consumption of hot water is unnecessary and wasteful.

D．What the advantages and disadvantages of using hot water are.

2. The underlined word scald in paragraph six probably means.

A．burn

B．improve

C．soften

D．wrinkle

3. According to the passage, all the following share roughly the same CO2 emissions yearly EXCEPT.

A．two coal-fired power plants

B．US zinc or lead industries

C．1,250, 000 passenger vehicles

D．El Salvador or Armenia

4. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A．Boiling water at 212°F (99.98°C) works effectively in killing germs.

B．Warmer water can damage the protective layer of the outside skin.

C．There is much difference between cold water and hot water in reducing bacteria.

D．Americans have inaccurate beliefs or outdated perceptions in hand washing.

5. Which of the following is the standard of a comfortable water temperature for washing hands?

A．Warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

B．Between 104°F to 131°F (40°C to 55°C).

C．Below 104°F (40°C) or above 131°F (55°C).

D．Warm enough to kill germs and clean up.

6. If you want to read stories of this kind afterwards, which of the following magazines will you probably subscribe to?

A．Universal Science Fiction

B．Science & Discoveries

C．Environment & Protection

D．Exploration of America

10 .

Keep Shower Doors Spotless Longer Water­repelling sprays (such as Rain­X) aren't just great for your car. Applying a coat to your shower doors will prevent the buildup of mildew(霉菌) and other residue.
Pick Up Glass Fragments Easily Collecting the larger pieces of a broken glass or dish is usually easy enough, but picking up those tiny slivers and shards can be tricky. One way to do it is to press a slice of soft bread over the area. Just be careful not to cut yourself when you toss the bread in the garbage.
Sweeten Your Yogurt Without Sugar Flavored yogurts often contain dozens of grams of sugar, but plain yogurt can be pretty blah. Add flavor without many calories with a few drops of vanilla, mint, or almond extract. You can also microwave your favourite into a compote(蜜饯) and, once it's cool, swirl it into the yogurt.
Spend Less on Hotel Rooms Weekend bookers tend to luck out when it comes to snagging the best rate. Prices are lowest on Fridays and Saturdays, according to the most recent data from travel site kayak.com. Absolutely avoid booking on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, when prices are highest.

1. We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．covering the shower door with your coat keeps it spotless longer

B．soft bread can be used to pick up tiny glass fragments

C．yogurt can be made sweeter if you add your favourite fruit and microwave it

D．prices of hotel rooms are the lowest on Fridays and Saturdays

2. In which newspaper column can the article most probably be found?

A．Drama in real life.	B．Everyday miracles.
C．Tell your stories.	D．We found a fix.