1 . Unique and distinct to Rwanda, milk bars make many of our communities get together. They are places to meet for breakfast or lunch. They are also places to socialize with people of different backgrounds. While it is difficult for strangers to understand these local milk bars, they reflect a little-known truth about how intrinsic cows and milk are to Rwandan culture.
Pascal Kubwimana, a taxi-moto operator who has been coming to Kuruhimbi almost every day for two years, says he is not going anywhere. “I love the milk here,” he said, washing down his bread and beans with a litre of hot milk. “It helps me feel good all day when I have it for breakfast. I even take some home in the evening. My children love it.”
With around 70% of Rwanda’s population engaged in agriculture, cows are an economic advantage as well as a symbol of wealth and social status in rural areas. In fact, cows are held in such high regard here that it’s common to include the animal into your child’s name. Many traditional Rwandan dances are also inspired by cows. In the Umushayayo, which is often characterized as a sort of Rwandan ballet, women imitate the gentle movements of cows while showing their beauty and grace. And in the Ikinyemera, Igishakamba and other dances, men and women stretch their arms upward to represent cow horns.
In Rwanda, when you want to wish someone well, you say “gira inka” (may you have a cow) or “amashyo” (have thousands of cows), and you’ll hear the response, “amashongore” (have thousands of female cows). When you want to express profound gratefulness, you say “nguhaye inka” (I give you a cow).
1. What can people do in milk bars according to paragraph 1?| A．Wear unique clothing. | B．Learn to prepare lunch. |
| C．Communicate with others. | D．Drink free specially-made milk. |
| A．He is fond of the milk bars. |
| B．He usually gets help from the barkeepers. |
| C．He often takes his children to the milk bars. |
| D．He dislikes staying too long in the milk bars. |
| A．The large population of Rwanda. | B．The traditional dances in Rwanda. |
| C．The importance of cows in Rwanda. | D．The agricultural development of Rwanda. |
| A．To wish someone well. | B．To convey deep thanks. |
| C．To congratulate someone. | D．To respond to someone’s question. |
2 . Come and discover the little big city in Switzerland. It’s worth it to see the nicest' sights. In fact, no matter what your idea of fun is, you'll find it in Zurich.
If it is your first stay in this city, you should start in the heart of Zurich, the historical romantic old part of a town. Here, you’ll have a wonderful time drinking and eating in a charming bistro where you can sit outside and enjoy the sun.
If you like, you can climb aboard a lake cruiser for a 3-hour tour around the lake or just walk up to the border of the lake and feed the proud swans and cute ducks, which is the cheapest way to enjoy the lake. You will be absolutely amazed at the nice view over the lake of the high Alps covered with snow.
Be sure to visit the beautiful mountain called House Mountain, which can give you the most unforgettable overview of Zurich. You can take a ride on the railway built in 1923 to the top where you can breathe the fresh mountain air. From the lookout tower, you’ll have a picturesque view of the lake, the city and the amazing Alps. Last, don’t miss walking down the most famous shopping street, the Bahnhofstrasse, a distance of 1.4 kilometers. On both sides, you'll find everything you need and of course, you' ll find the well-known Swiss banks.
Come to see us. You'll have an unforgettable stay in this little big city. You won’t regret it.
1. What does the underlined word "bistro" in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?| A．A bookstore | B．A library. | C．A small restaurant | D．A shopping center. |
| A．By taking a lake cruiser. |
| B．By climbing the snow-covered Alps. |
| C．By taking an old railway train. |
| D．By walking to the lake and feeding birds there. |
| A．Bahnhofstrasse | B．Alps | C．Swiss bank | D．House Mountain |
| A．introduce some interesting places in Zurich |
| B．encourage people to go to Zurich to have a visit |
| C．let people know more about the history of Zurich |
| D．tell people how to get fun when visiting Zurich |
Being a universal language, music has always been as a way for people to connect with one another. With this thought, two Nigerian singers, Waje and Cobhams
"Like Chinese music. African music,a very rhythmic-ach instrument,
For Cobhams, the strength of African music lies in its originality as well as rich culture. "African music is currently
That is also the reason why he hopes his music would turn him into an ambassador of a rich culture. He expects that as his music gains acceptance, he can immerse (融入)himself in the equally rich culture of China and share his experience
4 . One for all, all for one
More and more foreigners not only come to China for a visit, but live in the communities as part of Chinese stories fighting
Early in the morning, Raffaele Ragini, an Italian resident (居民)of Biyun community starts work as a community
"I am learning so much from this
Meanwhile, Cathy, another social worker from the same
At the regular neighborhood committee meeting in Biyun community, a social worker
| A．for | B．against | C．over | D．about |
| A．volunteer | B．officer | C．guard | D．friend |
| A．take pride in | B．take advantage of | C．take interest in | D．take temperatures of |
| A．information | B．decisions | C．advice | D．plans |
| A．sell | B．offer | C．deliver | D．apply |
| A．progress | B．visit | C．neighbor | D．experience |
| A．virus | B．regulation | C．patient | D．isolation |
| A．exciting | B．difficult | C．interesting | D．simple |
| A．healthier | B．stronger | C．happier | D．cleverer |
| A．school | B．family | C．community | D．supermarket |
| A．inspector | B．interpreter | C．accountant | D．actress |
| A．books | B．websites | C．fare | D．consultation |
| A．process | B．treatment | C．discussion | D．invitation |
| A．deals | B．exchanges | C．presentation | D．influence |
| A．popular | B．hard | C．easy | D．boring |
| A．traditional | B．casual | C．old | D．protective |
| A．difference | B．choice | C．decision | D．promise |
| A．shoots | B．shares | C．recognizes | D．enjoys |
| A．started | B．declared | C．finished | D．continued |
| A．competitive | B．attractive | C．valueless | D．worthwhile |
5 . The term “bird brain” is frequently used to describe a person’s lack of intelligence and good decision-making ability. However, some scientists believe it should be considered a compliment (恭维), given that many birds can perform tasks that were once considered uniquely within humans. These include manufacturing and using tools, solving problems. and planning for future needs. Now, Griffin, an African Grey parrot, has proved that birds may even have better visual memories than human adults and children.
The study, led by Hrag Pailian, a postdoctoral (博士后)fellow at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, had the parrot compete in the shell game against twenty-one undergraduate students and twenty-one 6-to-8-year-old children. For those not familiar, the popular challenge involves hiding a small object under one of three, or more, upturned cups or nutshells, which are moved around. Participants are required to accurately identify the cup or nutshell under which the object lies.
The Harvard team began by placing different-colored pom-poms (绒球)under four cups and moving them randomly around. To make the task more challenging, the researchers required participants to track two, three, and four pom-poms at the same time. The cup positions were moved between zero to four times far each of the combinations. Griffin and the undergraduate students conducted 120 tests, while the children did 36.
An analysis of the results showed that Griffin outperformed the 6-to-8-year-olds across all levels on average. Even more impressive, the “bird brain” performed as well as, or slightly better than, the 21 Harvard students on 12 of the 14 trials! It was only in the final two tests, which had the most pom-poms and most movement, that the parrot lagged behind the adults. However, Griffin’s performance never dipped below that of the children. “Think about it: Grey parrot outperforms Harvard undergraduates. That’s pretty awesome.” said a delighted Pailian.
1. What is a person with “bird brain” usually like?| A．Clever. | B．Stupid. |
| C．Unique. | D．Active. |
| A．Easy. | B．Normal. |
| C．Complex. | D．Accurate. |
| A．did better than | B．did as good as |
| C．did worse than | D．did as bad as |
| A．The undergraduate. | B．The child. |
| C．The postdoctoral fellow. | D．The grey parrot. |
6 . A group of Northern Ireland schoolchildren warmed the hearts of Chinese guests on a cold December day when they performed Chinese songs. The children had rehearsed (预演)for six weeks, with the help of Mandarin (汉语)teachers from the University of Ulster's Confucius Institute (阿尔斯特大学孔子学院).
The performance on Friday, inside Belfast's elegant and historic Parliament Buildings, preceded (预备)a welcome dinner ahead of the third UK - China Regional Leaders Meeting on Saturday that was attended by more than 100 leaders from China. As trade relations between China and Northern Ireland grow, Mandarin has become more popular in the province. Friday's performance was given by children from Millburn Primary School and Grosvenor Grammar School, which both offer Mandarin lessons, thanks to the local Confucius Institute that was established in 2012. From its start five years ago, which saw two Mandarin teachers support 169 students, the University of Ulster's Confucius Institute has grown to comprise (由……构成)51 teachers and 19,000 registered students. A quarter of the institutes 161 partner primary and secondary schools have made Mandarin learning compulsory (必修) for certain age groups. And students also gain exposure to Chinese culture, including calligraphy (书法),Chinese character and music.
"Our Confucius Institute was established partly in response to existing demand from schools," said Liu Yan, director of the University of Ulster's Confucius Institute. While preparing to open the institute, her team sent out a survey to 1,241 primary and secondary schools in Northern Ireland. Around 500 responded by saying they would like to offer Mandarin lessons.
The Chinese government launched the Confucius Institute concept in 2004 as a way of promoting the Chinese language and culture abroad. Confucius Institutes are non-profit organizations and are affiliated (附属于)with Western academic institutions, including secondary schools and universities. So far. 516 Confucius Institutes have been established in 142 countries and regions.
1. What is the local people's attitude to the performance?| A．Serious. | B．Uninterested. |
| C．Curious. | D．Cautious. |
| A．40 schools | B．100 schools |
| C．160 schools | D．169 schools |
| A．To compete with local schools, | B．To meet local schools' demand. |
| C．To trade with Irish people. | D．To realize existing purposes. |
| A．To earn more money. | B．To know more people. |
| C．To spread Chinese culture. | D．To teach more students. |
7 . Tours in Guizhou Province
Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour
Running: May 1st through November 10th
This tour transports you to one of Guizhou Province's most fantastic attractions, the largest waterfall in China? Here you can enjoy the magnificent waterfall and large cave landscape. Then we will take you to have a free taste of local food.
Departing from Guiyang: 7:30 am and 8:30 am
Duration (时长):7 hours
Price: 250 yuan
Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village Tour
Running: April 6th through October 23nd
This attractive tour takes you to the most special Miao village scenes of Guizhou. Enjoy the unique multi-stories turret 角楼)as you go through the traditional wooden houses town. Elegant Miao dresses are provided for you to lake beautiful photos, and you can participate in their festivities if you are lucky enough.
Departing from Guiyang: 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Duration: 1.5 days
Advance preservations required.
Qianling Mountain Park Tour
Running: March 1st through December 30th
This tour goes through the whole mountain on its way to Hongfu Temple which is quite famous in the southern pan of China. Here you can enjoy the history) of the famous temple and the delicious vegetarian food (素食)offered.
Departing from the hotel: 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 40 yuan
Site of the Zunyi Conference Tour
Running: January 10th through December 31st
Join us for a history tour of China through the historical district. Enjoy the special design and construction of the site as you get into the historical spirit of the conference.
Departing from Guiyang: 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Available upon request
1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?| A．Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour. |
| B．Qianling Mountain Park Tour. |
| C．Site of the Zunyi Conference Tour. |
| D．Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village Tour. |
| A．Learn about Chinese history. | B．Enjoy the beautiful site. |
| C．Attend the important meeting. | D．Join in the special design. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A travel journal. |
| C．A teacher's handbook. | D．A personal diary. |
8 . Jo Du was being helped into her beautiful white wedding dress this week when a tooth on the zipper (拉链) broke. It was Sunday in Guelph, Ontario, and no tailor (裁缝) shop was open.
Jo Du didn't want to marry Earl Lee with pins (别针) in the back of her dress. But no one in the wedding party knew how to make the repair.
The best man knocked on a neighbor's door to ask David Hobson if he might have a pair of scissors they could borrow. Mr. Hobson said, “I've got better than tools. I've got a tailor.”
David Hobson had a family of Syrian refugees (难民) living in his home for a few days: a mother, father, and 3 children.
The father of the Syrian family was Ibrahim Halil Dudu. He was a tailor in Syria for 28 years, and as soon as he saw the dress, Ibrahim Dudu got out his sewing (缝) tools and set to work.
“He really sewed her wedding dress back onto her,” Lindsay Coulter, the wedding photographer, told CTV News. “Everyone was so thankful. They said thank you a million times.”
“Every weekend I take photos of people on the happiest days of their lives, and today one man who has seen some of the worst things our world has to offer came to help,”said Lindsay Coulter, who posted photos and wrote on her Facebook page.
“I was so excited and so happy,” Ibrahim Halil Dudu said through a translator.“I like to help Canadian people from my heart.”
Earl Lee called the tailor's skillful repair, an “unbelievable act of kindness”from a“complete stranger who had only stepped foot in this country days ago.”
1. What was a big problem for Jo Du?| A．It was not easy for her to find some pins. |
| B．Her wedding dress had to be repaired soon. |
| C．She didn't know where to buy a new zipper. |
| D．There was something wrong with her scissors. |
| A．He introduced a tailor to her. |
| B．He lent a pair of scissors to her. |
| C．He helped her find the best man. |
| D．He helped organize her wedding. |
| A．Earl Lee. |
| B．David Hobson. |
| C．Ibrahim Dudu. |
| D．Lindsay Coulter. |
| A．She worked as a translator. |
| B．She felt sorry for the tailor. |
| C．She was a refugee from Syria. |
| D．She was a news reporter. |
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WHAT DOES THE LAW REQUIRE?
The Fire Safety Order requires all employers to:
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Provide appropriate training to their staff— this should be related to a person’s job role. Everyone should have basic fire safety training so this course is ideal.
Provide training for fire wardens (管理人) —Fire Risk Assessments Ltd provides this training online due to this being unique to your site and fire procedures.
THE TRAINING PROGRAM
The average time to complete the course is approximately 30 minutes. After completing each section, people need answer a few multiple (多的) choice questions correctly before progress to the next section is possible.
COURSE CONTENT
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Characteristics of Fire
Legal Requirements
Fire Evacuation (疏散)
Means of putting out Fire
Interactive Quiz
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| A．answer some questions correctly. | B．put out a fire in 30 minutes. |
| C．conduct a Fire Risk Assessment. | D．learn related legal requirements. |
| A．have an appointment with a training advisor | B．visit Fire Risk Assessments Ltd in person |
| C．write a letter to Fire Risk Assessments Ltd | D．visit the website www.firera.co.uk |
10 . Pausing uncertainly was not the way of the world of Mr. Matthews. This red-haired, red-bearded, red-faced man beckoned (召唤)
Yet Mr. Matthews spent that first class
However, I was seized by an inexplicable (莫名其妙的)
That night, despite having dealt with a word processor all of twice in my life, I wrote with passion (热情). Proudly
| A．roughly | B．wildly | C．currently | D．eventually |
| A．over | B．out | C．for | D．up |
| A．attracted | B．exposed | C．greeted | D．convinced |
| A．rougher | B．milder | C．redder | D．tighter |
| A．severe | B．evident | C．enjoyable | D．accurate |
| A．when | B．while | C．after | D．which |
| A．On the contrary | B．At most | C．In particular | D．In advance |
| A．admirable | B．splendid | C．previous | D．optimistic |
| A．appealed to | B．put forward | C．took up | D．had no idea |
| A．who | B．that | C．where | D．in which |
| A．instructing | B．assessing | C．entertaining | D．guiding |
| A．assignment | B．exhibition | C．preference | D．deadline |
| A．fantasy | B．expectation | C．reputation | D．desire |
| A．something | B．anything | C．everything | D．nothing |
| A．possess | B．consist | C．approve | D．inform |
| A．adore | B．update | C．polish | D．earn |
| A．handing it in | B．marking it out | C．casting it down | D．trying it out |
| A．punish | B．thrill | C．demand | D．inspired |
| A．publishing | B．writing | C．challenging | D．attempting |
| A．transforming | B．processing | C．remarking | D．undertaking |
