1 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
2 . The Master Gardener Foundation
Aim
The Master Gardener Foundation provides free information to the public on environmentally safe gardening practices and water conservation. The information is research-based and encourages limited use of farm chemicals and fertilizers.
Donation Activities
The master gardeners here did much donation work. They donated over 35,000 volunteer hours, serving 40,000 adults and more than 5,200 children. They did this through about 35 plant clinics, 6 demonstration gardens, 4 youth gardens, as well as a classroom program and dozens of workshops. The Master Gardener Foundation provides roughly two-thirds of the financial support for all these valuable activities.
Washington State University currently provides the salary and benefits of the Master Gardener Program. The foundation funds office space and supplies, as well as a part-time program assistant.
The Master Gardener Program
Safe and green gardening and water use practices are vital to preserving our environment. The Master Gardener Program seeks to provide this kind of education and information to the citizens for free. It is a highly successful example of cooperation between a foundation and volunteers.
Waiting for Your Donations
The Master Gardener Foundation is a non-profit organization, and all donations are allowed by law and support the Master Gardener Program and activities.
Please consider a donation to the Master Gardener Foundation and help keep our environment green!
1. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
| A．Science research. | B．Adopting children. |
| C．Donation work. | D．Contributing money. |
| A．It’s very expensive. |
| B．It proves to be unsuccessful. |
| C．It provides education just in producing farm chemicals. |
| D．It’s a bridge between the foundation and volunteers. |
| A．To encourage donations. |
| B．To describe volunteer work. |
| C．To spread the agricultural knowledge. |
| D．To give some suggestions to gardeners. |
3 . English teachers needed immediately for schools in China
About Us
Shenzhen Cambridge Culture International Education is an education solution provider that was founded in 2014 and its main office is in Shenzhen and is contracted by education departments across China to hire and manage foreign teachers for schools.
We are not an agency. We hire and manage you from the start (getting on the plane) to finish (returning home )! We offer visa support, teacher training, lesson planning guidance and the chance to meet other participants before you go to China. And our programmes are designed to ensure you arrive in China feeling confident, prepared and supported, so that you can make the most of this incredible opportunity.
Benefits
＊ TEFL Certificate course assistance
＊ Work visa(Z visa) sponsored
＊ Flight allowance
＊ Pre-arrival training and orientation
＊ Airport pickup, bank, phone card, and apartment rental assistance
＊ Accident insurance
＊ Three nights’ free hotel on arrival
＊ Salary range: 11,000RMB ( 1,608USD) - 18,000RMB (2,631USD) per month ( 150% - 200% above local average)
＊ Performance bonus
＊ Teaching hours being less than 13 hours per week
＊ Chinese public holidays & Summer vacation
＊ Ongoing teacher mentoring and assessment ( classroom observations, seminar and monthly training sessions)
＊Chinese Lesson (2 hours/week)
＊Part-time opportunities (We use our large and knowledgeable alumni community to help our teachers connect and find new opportunities so you can develop your skills and career path outside the classroom ! )
Position
● Student Ages: kindergarten (3 -6 years old); Primary (6 -12 years old); Middle School (13 -19 years old)
● Classroom fully equipped with computer, projector, board, and microphone
● Curriculum and teaching materials provided
● Local teacher assistant
Requirements
● 10 - 12 months’ contract
● Bachelor’s Degree(学士学位) or above in any field
● 120-hour TEFL certificate required
● Native-English speaking level
● Hold a passport from the U. S. A. , Canada, Australia, U. K. , South Africa, New Zealand, or Ireland
● Age from 20 years old to 55 years old (visa requirement)
Living and working in China will be a wonderful opportunity. Come and join us!
Company Website: http ://www. cambridgeculture. com
1. What can we know about Shenzhen Cambridge Culture International Education?| A．It has a history of more than a decade. |
| B．It has the Chinese government as a sponsor. |
| C．Its main task is to train foreign teachers for Chinese schools. |
| D．It provides a service package for foreign teachers to work in China. |
| A．One week’ s free hotel. | B．Medical insurance. |
| C．Higher salary than local average. | D．Legal aid during public holidays. |
| A．A Canadian who hasn’ t got the TEFL certificate. |
| B．An experienced English teacher who is 65 years old. |
| C．A professor who can only work in China for half a year. |
| D．A native English speaker who has a Doctor’ s Degree in education. |
4 . TECFIDERA
What is TECFIDERA?
● TECFIDERA is a prescription (处方) medicine used to treat people with multiple sclerosis, a serious illness that gradually destroys your nerves, making you weak and unable to walk.
● It is not known if TECFIDERA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Before taking and while you take TECFIDERA, tell your doctor if you have or have had low white blood cell counts or any other medical conditions.
Tell your doctor if you are:
● pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TECFIDERA will harm your unborn baby.
If you become pregnant while taking TECFIDERA, talk to your doctor about joining in the TECFIDERA Pregnancy Registry. You can join in this registry by calling 1-800-456-2255. The purpose of this registry is to monitor the health of you and your baby.
● breastfeeding (母乳喂养) or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TECFIDERA passes into your breast milk. You and your doctor should decide if you will take TECFIDERA or breastfeed.
How should I take TECFIDERA?
● Take TECFIDERA exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
● The recommended starting dose (剂量) is one 120 mg capsule taken by mouth 2 times a day for 7 days.
● The recommended dose after 7 days is one 240 mg capsule taken by mouth 2 times a day.
● TECFIDERA can be taken with or without food.
● Swallow TECFIDERA whole. Do not press, chew, or put capsule contents in food.
● Protect TECFIDERA from light. You can do this by storing the capsules in their original container.
Throw away opened TECFIDERA after 90 days.
What are the possible side effects of TECFIDERA?
TECFIDERA may cause serious side effects including decreases in your white blood cell count, sickness, redness, stomach pain and so on.
Redness and stomach problems are the most common reactions, especially at the start of the treatment, but they should decrease over time. Call your doctor if you have any of these symptoms and they bother you or do not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of TECFIDERA. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.
1. Before taking TECFIDERA, your do NOT have to tell your doctor if you are ______.| A．under 18 years old | B．breastfeeding |
| C．expecting a baby | D．above 90 years old |
| A．Increasing the dose by 2 times every 7 days. |
| B．Never dividing the capsule by any means while taking it. |
| C．Taking it exactly as the instructions show. |
| D．Never taking it on an empty stomach. |
| A．contact FDA | B．report your doctor for prescribing the wrong medicine |
| C．have a high white blood cell count | D．have some eye problems |
5 . It often proves that you are growing up if you find a winter job, which is also a way to make money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!
Retail (零售) Sales
Retail offers plenty of chances for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending on the duty you are taking on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 83480215.
Food Service
A job in the food service industry is natural fit for teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the chance to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 83480216 for more information.
Babysitter (临时保姆)
This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction (互动) with kids. Got question Just call8 83480217.
Housekeeping
This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn about the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to help with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 83480219.
1. How much can you earn at least in one hour as a retailer?| A．$10. | B．$15. | C．$20. | D．$25. |
| A．Retail Sales. | B．Food Service. | C．Babysitter. | D．Housekeeping. |
| A．83480215. | B．83480216. | C．83480217. | D．83480219 |
6 . Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.
France
Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports
Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.
Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.
Italy
British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.
Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.
Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.
Spain
A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.
Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.
Croatia
British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.
Plane: Returns from £ 35.
1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?| A．They can arrive before July 10. | B．It is cheaper than taking a plane. |
| C．They have to get to France first. | D．It is free to get food and groceries. |
| A．To travel the country freely. | B．Not to wear a mask in hotels. |
| C．To stand less than 1.5 meters away. | D．Not to obey self-isolation after arrival. |
| A．France. | B．Italy. | C．Spain. | D．Croatia. |
7 . Chicago Botanic Garden
Events
● Midwest Fruit Explorers
March 31-April 10, 1–4 pm
The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees.
● Midwest Daffodil (水仙花) Society Show
April 22-28, 10 am–4:30 pm
The Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral (花卉的) design and photography competitions.
● Ikebana International Show
May 11-19, 9 am–3:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)
The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.
● Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale
The Gardeners of the North Shore host this annual show.
June 27-30, 9 am–4:30 pm
This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegetables, herbs (草本植物), and houseplants.
● Garden tours & trams
Enjoy a tram tour for an overview of popular areas. Return each season to experience different views.
| Prices | Members | Nonmembers |
| Adults | $7 | $8 |
| Seniors | $6 | $7 |
| Children (3-12 yrs) | $5 | $6 |
| Children (2 and under) | Free | Free |
| Ten-visit pass | $50 | $60 |
Accessibility at the garden
Service animals
Service animals are welcome. No pets please.
Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs)
They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come first-served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15, nonmembers $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.
Daily Hours: 8 am–7 pm
Garden View Café: 8 am–4 pm
Garden Shop: 10 am–4 pm
1. What can you do at Midwest Fruit Explorers?
| A．Design flower patterns |
| B．Learn about tree planting. |
| C．Take part in its photography competition. |
| D．Buy some fruit at a good price. |
| A．Midwest Fruit Explorers. |
| B．Midwest Daffodil Society Show. |
| C．Ikebana International Show. |
| D．Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale. |
| A．They can rent ECVs for indoor use. |
| B．They can visit the garden with their pets. |
| C．They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm. |
| D．They can use free wheelchairs if they need to. |
8 . Pastime is a bi-monthly magazine for curious young minds. Many of the topics we write about won't be covered in the classroom. All the articles are written in a lively style, and each one is paired with drawings by some of the country's most talented artists.
◇ History focuses on archaeological(考古的) sites around the world where archaeologists work to unearth important finds.
◇ World includes stories about daily life, folk tales, and culture and traditions of the people and places.
◇ Sport includes nutrition tips, information about up and coming young athletes, and sports events.
◇ Art stimulates a child's cultural life, from film to theatre through to writing and music.
On top of all that, Pastime is packed with items to stimulate a youngster's imagination, including pages of puzzles and a step-by-step guide to creating their own impressive-looking drawings.
In every issue, we review the latest books top authors write for this age group. There are short works of fiction written especially for Pastime by some of our best writers.
We know that children at this age are dealing with many emotions and sometimes difficult feelings, we have a personal advice page to reply to questions dealing with personal and moral questions.
Unlike many of today's throwaway comics, Pastime is written and designed to be kept and treasured. We know children love going online---but we also know how much they enjoy holding a printed magazine in their hands, and the excitement they get when each new issue drops through the letterbox personally addressed to them.
Subscription
• Pastime is published six times a year. An annual subscription costs just ￡20 and makes a great gift for any child aged eight to twelve.
• To order by phone: Dial 1-800-821-0156 and use Offer Code WEBSAVE86 for print-only subscriptions.
• You can cancel at any time for magazines that haven't shipped yet.
1. Which of the following topics can a reader read if he is interested in festivals?| A．World | B．History | C．Sport | D．Art |
| A．Photos of talented artists. | B．Stories created by children. |
| C．Book reviews written by students. | D．Suggestions on readers' problems. |
| A．The magazine offers electronic copies. |
| B．The magazine is published every two months. |
| C．The magazine is for kindergarten children. |
| D．The magazine costs ￡20 for each copy. |
9 . Being the world’s most trusted volunteer abroad organization, IVHQ （International Volunteer Headquarters）offers volunteer programs in more than 50 destinations. Here are a few of them.
Marine Conservation Program
Volunteers of this program work in Queensland, Australia. You will join conservation efforts like collecting sea rubbish.
Requirements: Volunteers need to be 18 years or over. Able to swim. Speak fluent English. Present a police check. Have travel insurance. Complete our free pre-departure training.
Fees: 1 week $1,010, 2 weeks $2,020, 3 weeks $2,980
Shriners Hospitals for Children Program
Volunteers in Shriners Hospitals for Children in Honolulu, Hawaii need to pick up patients, deliver supplies and tutor patients.
Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Available to volunteer two hours per week for at least five months. Agree to a police check and a drug test. We offer free training upon your arrival.
Fees: No fees are needed.
Youth Support Program
Volunteers are placed in community centers of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA to provide tutoring and positive activities for the youth. You can also help organizations by beautifying spaces, re-organizing classrooms and preparing materials.
Requirements: Volunteers need to be 18 years or over. Have travel insurance and provide a police check. The training fee is included in the program fee.
Fees: 1 week $520, 2 weeks $825, 3 weeks $1,125
Pre-School English Program
Volunteers working in Cusco, Peru will teach English in pre-schools with younger children of 4 to 5 years old.
Requirements: 18 years and over. No previous teaching experience is required, but a basic understanding of Spanish is. Emergency contact, police check and resume （简历）are required. Training will be conducted online for free.
Fees: 1 week, $320,2 weeks $550, 3 weeks $735
1. Which program suits a 17-year-old volunteer?| A．Marine Conservation Program. | B．Shriners Hospitals for Children Program |
| C．Youth Support Program. | D．Pre-School English Program. |
| A．Collect sea rubbish. | B．Pick up and tutor patients. |
| C．Re-organize classrooms. | D．Teach the English language. |
| A．Police check. | B．Travel insurance. |
| C．Drug test. | D．Emergency contact. |
10 . Improving your lifestyle through sports
Do you want to lead an active lifestyle? Are you passionate about sports? Have you thought about making new friends? Come on down and sign up for any of our classes at our exclusive launch!
Date: 5 April Time: 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Place: VibraSquare Atrium |
We offer classes like badminton, tennis, basketball and volleyball for everyone from the age of 10 to 40. Come on down to learn more about our classes as well as our special rates. All our classes are conducted by certified coaches.
A Mystery Gift will be given to the first 50 people who sign up for any sports class with us! |
Highlights of our launch event:
• 1 p. m. : Talk on balancing sports and studies by Dr Claire Leow
• 3 p. m. : Autograph signing session by professional badminton player Kate Wee, winner of the recent Singapore Open
• 5 p. m. : Talk on how sports can benefit one's lifestyle by Mr Ryan Tan
• 6 p. m. : Free tennis clinic for children conducted by Michael Ismail, a former professional tennis player
To register for the above events, please contact Michelle at 6234 6226 or email sports@ edufit. com
Limited places available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Take part in a sure-win lucky draw when you enter for any sports class on the day of our launch! Prizes include VibraSquare Mall vouchers (票券),Wellness & Fitness sports clothing and many more j
Official Sponsors:
VibraSquare Mall Wellness & Fitness Glizard Drinks
1. What can we know about the Mystery Gift?| A．It is available anytime during April. |
| B．It is given to the first fifty class applicants. |
| C．You may choose vouchers or clothing. |
| D．Each participant of the launch event can get one. |
| A．At 1 p. m. . | B．At 3 p. m. . | C．At 5 p. m.. | D．At 6 p. m.. |
| A．To report the sports events. | B．To introduce healthy lifestyles. |
| C．To advertize the sports classes. | D．To give advice on making friends. |
