| A．Touching. | B．Exciting. | C．Boring. |
| A．50 years old. | B．77 years old. | C．42 years old. |
1. What is the passage mainly about?
| A．A visit to Arabs. |
| B．The business in Arab countries. |
| C．The Arab customs. |
| A．Talking business immediately. |
| B．Having refreshments before talking. |
| C．Discussing business in front of strangers. |
| A．Stop talking and leave. |
| B．Pretend not to hear and go on. |
| C．Let someone know your displeasure. |
| A．They consider it impolite to a guest. |
| B．They think it is disrespectful to God. |
| C．They want to have lots of time to consider. |
4 . Shlander is a man from space. He thinks the people and things on the earth are very strange. He is now writing a letter to his friend at home. Here is part of his letter. Read it and answer the questions.
Now I am in a strange world. It is very nice. There are many new things here. There are many earth monsters here, too. The earth monsters look very funny. They have just one head, two arms and two legs. They have thin black strings on their heads Some earth monsters have brown or yellow strings. The earth monsters have a hole in their face. Every day, they put nice things and balls from the trees into the hole. They put water into the hole, too. The earth monsters do not walk very fast. They move from place to place in tin bores.
At night, the earth monsters like to look at a square window box. This box has very small earth monsters in it.
1. Shlander thinks man on the earth is ________.| A．a monkey | B．an earth monster | C．a tin box | D．a strange world |
| A．a head, arms and legs | B．brown or yellow strings on its head |
| C．a hole on its face | D．a swing on its body |
| A．nice things | B．balls | C．fire | D．water |
| A．a car or a bus | B．a very small earth monster |
| C．a TV set | D．a radio |
5 . Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan, located on the Silk Road in South Asia, claimed the No. 1 spot partly for its majestic beauty and because it is set to become the first fully organic nation by 2020.
The kingdom has subtropical plains in the south with thickly growing grass and plants and sub-alpine Himalayan mountains in the north, which include Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan’s highest peak and believed to be the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.
England
While tourists may flock to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, Lonely Planet suggests visitors should travel to England’s coastal towns instead. The English seaside gives locals and visitors the chance to search for marine life in rock pools, find fossils in cliffs — and of course, eat fish and chips.
In 2021, new sections of the England Coast Path will continue to open, making it easier to explore the country’s coastline.
North Macedonia
If you want an alternative to Europe’s more popular travel spots, North Macedonia could be for you.
Its mountain trails are “blissfully quiet,” the locals are “unfailingly helpful,” according to Lonely Planet. Among its destinations is Ohrid, a charming, old town dotted with medieval ruins and churches, lined with cobblestone streets, and overlooking Lake Ohrid.
Liberia
In Liberia, travelers will find Sapo National Park, one of West Africa’s best national parks. In the dense forests there, you stand a chance of running into chimpanzees, forest elephants and Liberia’s famous pygmy hippos — no larger than a Shetland pony.
Morocco
The Kingdom of Morocco, known as the place the sun sets, is a romantic and exotic destination, and it’s known as a safe place to visit. Many people are drawn to its beaches, but its ancient cities, such as Casablanca and Marrakesh, attract the most visitors. In recent years, visitors have headed to the Atlas and Rif mountains and their hiking trails.
1. What is probably the most challenging destination for climbers?| A．Ohrid in North Macedonia. |
| B．Buckingham Palace in Britain. |
| C．Gangkhar Puensum in Bhutan. |
| D．Sapo National Park in Liberia. |
| A．Bhutan’s south plains. |
| B．A Liberian national park. |
| C．The English seaside. |
| D．Casablanca and Marrakesh. |
| A．It’s known as the place the sun rises. |
| B．It’s known as a dangerous place to visit. |
| C．Its ancient cities are the most popular with visitors. |
| D．No visitors dare to hike in the Atlas and Rif mountains. |
6 . Mylea lives in Australia, a country famous for kangaroos, but not for snow. Yet at 12, she
Despite the lack of
The world’s far north is not a blank carpet of soft snow, but Mylea didn’t
When talking about her
To prove women’s place is far beyond the
| A．managed | B．decided | C．offered | D．afforded |
| A．authentic | B．intense | C．comfortable | D．private |
| A．career | B．confidence | C．strength | D．team |
| A．tell | B．feel | C．remember | D．share |
| A．mature | B．reliable | C．available | D．ready |
| A．give in | B．give up | C．give out | D．give away |
| A．working | B．sweating | C．bleeding | D．aching |
| A．progress | B．promises | C．history | D．assumptions |
| A．hobby | B．adventure | C．advantage | D．award |
| A．innovative | B．independent | C．amazing | D．valuable |
| A．mean | B．kind | C．vivid | D．fair |
| A．puzzled | B．small | C．nervous | D．inspired |
| A．gym | B．home | C．kitchen | D．office |
| A．embarrassed | B．annoyed | C．satisfied | D．dared |
| A．ski | B．walk | C．run | D．cycle |
7 . Here are a few interesting facts about Teachers’ Day around the world.
China celebrates Teachers’ Day on September 10. The tradition began in the 1980s to improve teachers lives and status and encourage everyone to respect teachers.
In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5, in honor of Dr. Radhakrishnan. He was India’s second president and a person who believed in good education. Traditionally on this day, the teaching is done by the senior students while the teachers get a much-deserved break from their work.
The United Nations has made October 5 World Teachers’ Day. This special day was started to let the world see what teachers have done and listen to the teachers’ worries and the things they want to change.
In the United States, National Teachers’ Day is always on the Tuesday of the first week of May, so the actual date is different every year. The history of celebrating this day goes back to 1944.
In Germany, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on June 12 every year. People will express their respect to teachers with many activities. Teachers always receive prizes, presents, beautiful cards and other things.
Teachers’ Day is celebrated in Brunei(文莱) on September 23.
January 15 is Teachers’ Day in Venezuela(委内瑞拉).
North Korea celebrates Teachers Day on September 5.
1. How many countries mentioned in the passage have their Teachers’ Day?| A．7. | B．8. | C．6. | D．9. |
| A．Radhakrishnan was the first president of India. |
| B．Radhakrishnan attached great importance to education. |
| C．On Teachers’ Day the teachers in India are still working hard. |
| D．Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 in India. |
| A．To encourage everyone to respect and honor teachers. |
| B．To let the world realize teachers’ contributions and encourage people to care about and help teachers. |
| C．To see what teachers have done in the year. |
| D．To have a dialogue with teachers. |
| A．On foot. | B．By taxi. | C．By bus. |
| A．The TV broke down. | B．He had no interest in it. | C．There was a power failure. |
10 . Graduate Schemes
Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme
We help U.K.-based clients to invest locally and trade globally, and advise them on ways they can manage risk. To apply for our scheme, you need a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline from any university.
Location: Our graduate schemes are based in various cities around the U. K., including London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
♦ Attending client meetings to understand their needs and offering solutions to support them.
♦ Managing the Group’s exposure to risk and assessing investment opportunities.
Risk Management Graduate Scheme
If you are eager to learn how a national organization protects itself and its customers from different threats, you’ll be a great fit for our Risk Management teams.
What you need is just a 2:2 degree or above.
Location: The first placement will be in Bristol, followed by three placements in London.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
♦ Developing your understanding of credit risks, risk analysis and financial modeling.
♦ Using artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify our risk management processes.
Finance Graduate Scheme
Finance teams are the trusted advisors to our business. And, once they understand how a business works, they can develop strategies that help transform it, within a fast-changing industry.
Accounting and finance graduates are qualified for this scheme.
Location: London.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
♦ Building relationships with colleagues and customers to better understand their needs.
♦ Reviewing our practices and contributing ideas on the ways we can improve them.
Manufacturing Graduate Scheme
We’re the U.K.’s second largest fresh food manufacturer. We’re unique in the way we source and make most of our fresh food ourselves. To join us, it’s crucial that you have to own a driving license. Besides, you must have a passion for food quality and safety. Those who have a minimum 2:2 degree and are fluent in Chinese will be preferred.
Location: London.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
♦ Working with a variety of teams at several of our manufacturing sites.
♦ Going on placement in stores to learn more about our retail operations.
1. Which graduate schemes suit people who want to stay in Bristol?| A．Finance Graduate Scheme and Risk Management Graduate Scheme. |
| B．Manufacturing Graduate Scheme and Finance Graduate Scheme. |
| C．Risk Management Graduate Scheme and Manufacturing Graduate Scheme. |
| D．Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme and Risk Management Graduate Scheme. |
| A．Reviewing ideas on the ways to improve them. |
| B．Master more knowledge about retail operations. |
| C．Create bonds with customers to know them well. |
| D．Using AI to make risk management easy |
| A．A passion for food. | B．A driving license. |
| C．A certificate for Chinese. | D．A health certificate. |
