1 . Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an important role in the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 and Asian Para Games. These terms might sound familiar, but how smart are they when applied to the 56 Asian Games venues (场地)?
Their smartness can be found in running the venues with less human labor forces. At the Huanglong Sports Center, a system called Smart Stadium Brain is built. A 25 square meter high definition screen lays in the venue’s information center, which guarantees a friendly environment for the athletes and audiences. A small screen on each seat is designed to be at the audience’s service. By finger touching, the audience can control it conveniently to watch and keep contact with the event. What’s more, supported by the 5G technology.
AI also means further protection on environment. At the Fuyang sports Center, although it has been raining for days, the roof of the venue still remains dry. And the secret lies in its attractive sky garden. The garden, is not only eye-catching but also useful. It allows the greening rate of the entire stadium to reach as high as 45%, being energy-saving. Under the cobblestones (鹅卵石), a recovery system is filtering (过滤) and collecting rainwater for the venue’s water system, and irrigation water.
1. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “guarantee” in Para2?| A．Adapt to. | B．Take advantage of. | C．Get used to. | D．Make sure of. |
| A．Small screen must be supported by the 5 G technology. |
| B．The audience can control small screens on their seats easily. |
| C．The stadium is environmentally friendly and advanced but costly. |
| D．Their smartness of AI will replace workers |
| A．By saving energy. | B．By recycling the rainwater. |
| C．By collecting rainwater system of the sky garden. | D．By improving the greening rate. |
| A．More Connections with Smart Devices. | B．A Sports Center with Smart Stadium Brain. |
| C．Asian Games with Artificial Intelligence. | D．Smart Asian Games with High-tech Venues. |
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The expressions of these zodiac sculptures are vivid but calm. Some of them seem to be resting, content in their mediation. Only the snake has
3 . Inspiring young minds!
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4 . If you are parents, we’d like to tell you that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves. So since 1989, we’ve offered summer day camps where kids choose their own adventures through a range of activities. It offers a safe, judgment-free environment for kids to have fun. They can be themselves, explore their passions, and find a sense of meaning in their activities, which is hard to find elsewhere.
Tickets
We offer a uniquely flexible camp model that parents love. You can purchase as many Day Passes as you’d like, or get a Summer Pass, which is good for the entire season. No weekly reservations are required. Just show up and we’ll be ready for you! And because we know you’re busy and that your schedules may change, we’ll automatically refund all unused Day Passes and underused Summer Passes by mid-September.
Services
We can’t pretend to know what your schedule looks like, so we offer industry-leading opening hours with no extra charge. Every single one of our camps is open from 8 am until 6pm, and you can drop off or pick up at any time in the window. And get ready for a summer without packing lunches! Lunches and snacks are included daily.
Locations
We have over 40 locations across the US, with camp locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Boston, Washington DC, Virginia, Austin, Minneapolis and Atlanta. And your camp passes are good at every single location.
Dates & Prices
Our dates range from the early June to the late August, depending on your camp location. Please see our web page for your local dates & prices.
1. What is the purpose of the camps?| A．To help kids enjoy themselves. |
| B．To teach kids to organize activities. |
| C．To teach kids to trust their parents. |
| D．To help kids know their parents’ passions. |
| A．They are for use in September. |
| B．They are available in two types. |
| C．The adult ones need to be reserved weekly. |
| D．The unused ones can be refunded at any time. |
| A．Three free meals per day. | B．Online price enquiry. |
| C．Tours to 40 cities in the US. | D．A 24-hour transportation service. |
1. Which festival is related to the solar calendar?
| A．New Year’s Day. | B．The Spring Festival. | C．The Lantern Festival. |
| A．The Chinese dislike to celebrate New Year’s Day. |
| B．The two New Years are the same. |
| C．The Spring Festival is important. |
| A．An overseas Chinese person. | B．A Chinese person. | C．A foreigner. |
| A．Tuesday. | B．Wednesday. | C．Thursday. |
1. What does the man go to Edinburgh for?
| A．Attending a meeting. |
| B．Visiting some relatives. |
| C．Just going sightseeing. |
| A．Before Wednesday. | B．Before Friday. | C．On Sunday. |
| A．By car. | B．By air. | C．By taxi. |
8 . Childcare in Cape Town
About the Program
Volunteers work about 5 hours a day in a public kindergarten or NGO-run after-school center for babies to 6-year-olds from some of Cape Town’s poorest townships. Volunteers work with the local teachers to introduce the children to basic concepts in topics like culture, geography, math and writing. They also promote good manners and behavior and the children’s positive development by dancing, making art and playing games or doing sports. Local teachers also rely on the volunteers to help provide individualized attention to children falling behind, and to supervise during recreation time.
Requirements
●Minimum Age: 18 years. In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date.
●Language Skills: You need to speak English (basic level).
●Education Requirements: Basic English, math and creative art/song/dance at high school level.
●Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
●Other Skills: A love and passion for children, patience, ability to use initiative, willingness to help where help is needed.
●Time Commitment: Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00-13:30.
●Program fees
●$182 per week, 4 weeks (min. stay)—12 weeks (max. stay)
●Your payment will be agreed with Stay Africa Volunteers during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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1. What do volunteers do at the program?| A．Help children with their homework. | B．Visit the poorest towns in Cape Town. |
| C．Teach basic school subjects to children. | D．Work with local teachers to do some research. |
| A．It requires a college degree. | B．It requires basic English level. |
| C．It offers flexible working hours. | D．It has restrictions on nationality. |
| A．A brochure for new programs. | B．An advertisement for a school. |
| C．A guidebook for volunteer training. | D．A website for volunteer opportunities. |
9 . Architectural Wonders Inspired by Nature
Atomium: Brussels
Originally constructed for the 1958 World’s Fair, or Expo 58, this weird (古怪的) building features nine interconnected spheres (球体) measuring 335-feet high. Engineer Andre Waterkeyn and architects Andre and Jean Polak modeled it after an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times to represent faith in scientific progress. Today the interior is home to a museum and several temporary exhibits.
The Cube Houses: Rotterdam
Despite all the hard angles and straight lines, architect Piet Blom actually took inspiration from a forest of trees when designing these Dutch houses back in 1977. Each bright yellow cube is tilted (倾斜的) on its side by 45 degrees and anchored to a hexagon-shaped pylon (六边形塔架), representing a tree. The entrance to each three-level house lies inside the concrete “trunk” that contains a staircase.
Taipei 101: Taipei
Standing at 1,671 feet tall, this 101-story skyscraper was the tallest building in the world when it opened in Taipei’s modern Xinyi District in 2004. Renowned architect C. Y. Lee modeled it after a bamboo stalk, and its repetitive sections are full of symbolism. There are a total of eight parts comprised of eight floors each -a lucky number in Chinese culture.
Helix Bridge: Singapore
An international team, assembled from Architects 61 in Singapore, designed this footbridge stretching over Marina Bay, linking the famous hotel and shopping center with the ArtScience Museum and Gardens by the Bay. The inspiration comes from the double helix (螺旋的) structure of a DNA molecule. Opened in 2010, the 919-foot long curved structure has five viewing platforms, giving pedestrians spectacular views of the skyline from across the waterfront.
1. What was the original purpose of building Atomium?| A．Preparing for Expo 58. |
| B．Preparing for a museum. |
| C．Preparing for some exhibits. |
| D．Preparing for an iron crystal. |
| A．They are very straight like big trees. |
| B．Each cube is tilted about 45 degrees. |
| C．They are the oldest of the 4 buildings. |
| D．They are designed by a famous architect. |
| A．To Atomium. | B．To the Cube Houses. |
| C．To Taipei 101. | D．To Helix Bridge. |
10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do the speakers need to do according to the man?| A．Respond to the demands of the customers. |
| B．Participate in the company contest. |
| C．Give a name to a new product. |
| A．Turning to a consulting company. |
| B．Asking for the customers’ opinions. |
| C．Organizing an unusual meeting. |
