1 . Handles Franklin, who plays guard for the Harlem Globetrotters, is well-known for his amazing skills at handling a basketball.

Whether it’s dribbling(运球) a ball while lying on the floor and spinning around or shooting the ball from half court, facing backward on his knees, Franklin and his teammates are sure to amaze basketball fans of all ages when the world-famous team makes a stop at the Greensboro gym at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

During its visit to Greensboro, Franklin said the team will travel around to different schools, teaching and encouraging children to stay in school and strive for their dreams. “As a team, we try to be a positive influence to children,” Franklin said in a phone interview on Tuesday afternoon. “I believe that our greatest strength is the ability to emotionally connect with everyone in the crowd.”

“Education is the most important key to success. You always need something to fall back on,” Franklin said. He has earned a bachelor’s degree, along with a master’s degree in social work.

He explained that winning is not everything. “Nobody is perfect. We play to entertain people and influence lives,” he said.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the Harlem Globetrotters, Franklin said, is that they are an all-African-American team. This is not true. He explained that there are actually two Caucasian people and a Hispanic male, along with a female player.

Since joining the Globetrotters, Franklin explained that it has given him an appreciation for life and a desire to be the best person he can. The Globetrotters are more than a basketball team; they are a group of diverse individuals who are committed to making a difference in people’s lives.

Tickets range from $15 to $95 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (800)745567-3000142 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.harlemglobetrotters. com.

1. The players of the Harlem Globetrotters ______.

A．don’t take part in real matches	B．entertain fans with amazing skills
C．all have received a good education	D．teach people basketball skills for free

2. According to Handles Franklin, ______.

A．knowledge means a lot whatever one does

B．his success comes from his self-confidence

C．they never mind whether they’ll win or not

D．the purpose of people’s life is to succeed

3. What can we know about the Harlem Globetrotters?

A．It’s a circus team rather than a sports team.

B．Most of its players come from African countries.

C．It plays only one game in Greensboro.

D．Its aim is to bring changes to people’s lives.

4. What is the text mainly intended to serve as?

A．a comment

B．a biography

C．an advertisement

D．a business letter

2 . Amazing Zoos Around the World

Helsinki Zoo

This is a zoo located on an island in Finland—it is the country’s biggest zoo which has amazing animals like deer, Siberian tigers and even bears. What adds to the beauty of this zoo is the natural wildlife that surrounds it on the island. From beautiful rainforests to lots of plant species, Helsinki Zoo should be a destination you won’t regret visiting.

Toronto Zoo

Toronto Zoo is home to over 16,000 animals, including tigers, lions, and monkeys. The zoo —has an amazing gorilla (大猩猩) habitat exhibit, and a Discovery Zone for children to learn more about the animals and their natural habitats. Another thing that makes this zoo worth a visit is its protection policy, Toronto Zoo has helped to protect endangered species from all around the world and is one of the very few animal-Friendly zoos in North America.

Sao Paolo Zoo

The state of Sao Paolo has strict laws about animal cruelty and can actually give out fines (罚款) of up to US $435,000 for animal testing. So it’s no surprise that Sao Paolo Zoo, with its over 3,200 animals, is animal-friendly. They also spend time in protection efforts, focusing on Brazil’s own endangered animals. Here, you’ll see plenty of animals like parrots, wild cats and various birds.

Wellington Zoo

It is New Zealand’s first and largest zoo and is home to more than 500 different animals and 100 different species. Focusing on wildlife protection, Wellington Zoo has successfully saved endangered animals like the Sun Bear. If you make your way to this zoo, you’ll also find yourself face-to-face with red pandas, monkeys and the country’s official bird, the kiwi. This animal-friendly zoo is also eco-friendly, equipped with solar heating and power.

1. What makes Helsinki Zoo different from Toronto Zoo?

A．It has tigers.	B．It has lots of animal species.
C．It stands on an island	D．It is a good zoo to visit.

2. What can people enjoy in Toronto Zoo?

A．Seeing beautiful rainforests.

B．Learning about animals’ natural habitats.

C．Watching tiger and lion habitat exhibits.

D．Seeing special animals such as Siberian tigers.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Helsinki Zoo has the most animal species. .

B．Wellington Zoo has managed to protect the Sun Bear.

C．There are many animal-friendly zoos in North America.

D．People will not be fined even if they test animals in the state of Sao Paolo.

3 . With spring officially here, we can look forward to fresh flowers and cherry blossoms. While you could stay home and admire the change in season, why not celebrate the end of winter with a fun spring time holiday. We've found a handful of terrific packages at home and abroad, good for departures through mid-May.

London’s Chelsea Flower Show for $ 849

Every May, London hosts the world famous Chelsea Flower Show, showcasing astonishing gardens and lively horticultural(园艺)displays that set the latest in garden design trends. This year, Virgin Vacations offers a six-night air-land packages priced at a sweet $ 849. Good for departures May 21—23, this deal covers the following costs: accommodations; airfare from New York; daily continental breakfast; and one full-day entrance to the Flower Show (May 24, 25 or 26).

Cherry Blossoms in D.C. from $ 319/night

You don’t need to travel far for an impressive flower show! From March 31 through April 15, Washington D.C. is hosting its yearly Cherry Blossoms Festival, marking the 95th celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of D.C. Several hotels are honoring the occasion with special deals: for example, Hay-Adams offers a Cheery Blossom Package from $ 319/night with lodging (two-night minimum stay), free breakfast and free parking.

Spring Flowers of Amsterdam for $ 739

Want to catch the spring flowers blooming in the lowlands of Holland? Amsterdam is a treat to visit at this time of year, as its numerous gardens explode with color. At just $ 739 for a four-night stay with airfare, this spring escape is priced to go! Good for travel between April 1 and May 17. The deal includes air from New York; accommodation at a budget hotel; daily breakfast, and a local map and guide.

Tokyo spring Fun for $ 949

To spot the cherry blossoms right at the source, we recommend a spring venture to Tokyo. Now you can visit on the cheap with the Asian Affair Holidays special we found; a Tokyo spring special starts at just $949!This deal covers airport transfers; five nights’ lodging at Tokyo Hilton International; and a half-day city tour. This particular price is valid for departures between April 1 and April 30, perfectly timed for the best of cherry-blossom season.

1. If you are not free until late May, you may travel to ______.

A．London	B．Amsterdam
C．Washington	D．Tokyo

2. The minimum cost for the closest show is ______ .

A．﹩849	B．﹩739
C．﹩319	D．﹩638

3. From the passage we can learn that cherry blossoms originally grew in ______.

A．England	B．Holland
C．The U．S	D．Japan

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the traffic accident take place?

A．At 7:30.

B．At 8:00.

C．At 8:30.

2. Where did the fire break out?

A．In a store.

B．In a car company.

C．In the No.2 Hospital.

3. What can we learn from the news?

A．The two injured are out of danger.

B．The fire lasted about 3 hours.

C．The burned are in hospital.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the woman?

A．In a restaurant.

B．In a raido studio.

C．In a classroom.

2. How many problems does the boy have?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

3. What will the woman do in the next part?

A．Comfort the boy.

B．Introduce some friends to the boy.

C．Give some advice on how to make friends.

6 . Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.

The Gardens

The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.

The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.

The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.

The Castle Shop

In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.

At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.

The Arundel Festival 2014

Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August

The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.

Parking

Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.

1. When visiting the castle, you can___.

A．get old-fashioned English roses as gifts	B．see how the local gifts are being made
C．get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free	D．buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop

2. Where can you park the coach?

A．In Mill Road	B．Inside the Castle
C．In the main town car park	D．At the main Castle entrance

3. How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?

A．10 days

B．One week

C．16 days

D．One month

7 . Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time? You can do all the three with Global Development Association(GDA). Whatever stage of life you’re at, wherever you go and whatever project you do in GDA, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community(社区).

We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24. Now we need volunteer managers aged 25-75. They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programmes. We have such roles as project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers.

Depending on which role you choose, you could help to increase a community’s access to safe drinking water, or help to protect valuable local cultures. You might also design an adventure challenge to train young volunteers.

Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally, you’ll also learn new skills and increase your cultural awareness. You may have chances to meet new people who’ll become your lifelong friends.

This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:

Country	Schedule
	4-week programmes	7-week programmes
Algeria	5 Jul. — 1 Aug.	20 Jun. — 7 Aug.
Egypt	24 Jul. — 20 Aug.	19 Jun. — 6 Aug.
Kenya	20 Jul. — 16 Aug.	18 Jun. — 5 Aug.
South Africa	2 Aug. — 29 Aug.	15 Jun. — 2 Aug.

GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.

There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.

Find out more about joining a GDA programme:

Website:www.glodeve.org

Email:humanresources@glodeve.org

1. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers?

A．To seek local partners.	B．To take in young volunteers.
C．To carry out programmes.	D．To foster cultural awareness.

2. The programme beginning in August will operate in ________.

A．Egypt

B．Algeria

C．Kenya

D．South Africa

3. The shared goal of GDA’s projects to ________.

A．explore new cultures	B．protect the environment
C．gain corporate benefit	D．help communities in need

8 . Need a Job This Summer?

The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.

Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.

Jobs for Youth

If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.

Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).

Summer Company

Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.

Stewardship Youth Ranger Program

You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.

Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.

Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)

Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.

1. What is special about Summer Company?

A．It requires no training before employment.

B．It provides awards for running new businesses.

C．It allows one to work in the natural environment.

D．It offers more summer job opportunities.

2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?

A．15-18.

B．15-24.

C．15-29.

D．16-17.

3. Which program favors the disabled?

A．Jobs for Youth.	B．Summer Company.
C．Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.	D．Summer Employment Opportunities.

9 . Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.

Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)
Nearpod ❖9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ❖Room 501 Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context（语境）for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.	TEO ❖ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ❖Room 502 Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.
Kahoot ❖10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ❖ Room 601 Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback（反馈）, including reports about their strengths and weaknesses.	Prezi ❖3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. ❖Room 602 Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students' attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on a variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.

1. Nearpod can be used to_____.

A．offer grammar tests	B．teach listening on-line
C．help vocabulary learning	D．gain fluency in speaking

2. If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to____________.

A．Room 501	B．Room 502
C．Room 601	D．Room 602

3. Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?

A．Nearpod.	B．Kahoot.
C．TEO.	D．Prezi.

4. A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by ______.

A．9:00 a.m.	B．10:30 a.m.
C．2:00 p.m.	D．3:30 p.m.

10 . Each time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.

London

Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics（杂技）, martial arts（武术）,dance and opera nearby.

San Francisco

San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bangkok

With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.

Mauritius

Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20^th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional lion dances through the streets.

1. According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?

A．London’s Chinatown.	B．San Francisco’s Chinatown.
C．Mauritius’s Chinatown.	D．Bangkok’s Chinatown.

2. What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?

A．It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.	B．It is the major entrance for the Chinese.
C．It is well-known for its gold business.	D．It is when you can enjoy fireworks.

3. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ______.

A．Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius	B．the Sunday market in Bangkok
C．the Grant Avenue in San Francisco	D．the Chinese community in London