1 . Down syndrome(唐氏综合征)changes the course of the individual’s development and causes learning disabilities. But this doesn’t mean people with Down syndrome are not capable of being successful in life.
Karen Gaffney
She is the first person with Down syndrome to complete a relay swim of the English Channel. She is also a noteworthy(显著的)individual for being the first person with Down syndrome to be awarded an honorary doctor’s degree. Karen serves as the president of the Karen Gaffney Foundation of Portland. The organization is dedicated to helping those who have Down syndrome.
Madeline Stuart
She is an Australian model with this disorder. She is responsible for changing the face of the modeling industry. She’s walked in New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, despite having Down syndrome. Madeline is credited as being the world’s first supermodel with Down syndrome.
Tommy Jessop
He is noteworthy for being one of the first Down syndrome actors to star in a prime-time (黄金时段)BBC drama, On top of acting in movies, Tommy has played many parts in theater, such as the role of Hamlet. He has won several Best Actor Awards and received an honourable mention for his acting talent from the 17th European Film Festival Koszalin, Poland.
Collette Divitto
She is responsible for founding Collettey’s Cookies, a cookie company based in Boston. After failing to find a job for 2 years, Collette was inspired by her friends to open her own business, which is still doing well. Collettey’s Cookies employs around 20 people and about half of them are people with disabilities. She hopes to help create more jobs for people with disabilities.
1. Who went the furthest academically?| A．Karen Gaffney. | B．Tommy Jessop. |
| C．Madeline Stuart. | D．Collette Divitto. |
| A．She set up Collettey’s Cookies. |
| B．She won several Best Actor Awards. |
| C．She is the world’s first supermodel with Down syndrome. |
| D．She completed a relay swim of the English Channel. |
| A．A review on Hollywood films. | B．A fashion magazine. |
| C．A textbook on mathematics. | D．A book of inspirational stories. |
2 . Clubs for high school
Chess Club with Mr Longino: Fridays 3 pm-4 pm
Come to join the chess club! In addition to hands-on teachings, we will meet monthly on some platforms on the Internet to explore chess skills through competitive games as well. Whether you are a beginner just learning the basics or an experienced one who wants to improve your skills, players of all levels are welcome!
Asian Culture Club with Mr Huang: Mondays 8:30 am-9:30 am
From Peking opera to K-pop music, from dumplings to sushi (寿司), Asian Culture Club provides a bridge between different cultures and allows students to feel connected. More than ever, it is important to have space in a school community where we can share and celebrate diversity.
Yoga Club with Ms Vilchez-Blatt: Mondays 3:30 pm-4:20 pm
This club is great to support students physically and mentally. Stretch, strengthen and move your body with a challenging combination of yoga and fitness! You’ll also learn ways for managing stress and easing anxiety, for overall focus, for self-care and self-love. Each class will end in deep relaxation, feeling rested and refreshed. Pets are welcome!
Creative Writing Club with Ms Candlin: Fridays 11:55 am-12:35 pm
Want to do some free writing and share with other excellent writers? Come to this workshop. Together we’ll write side by side, voluntarily share what we come up with, and offer warm feedback on our work. Students who are interested in formal writing such as college essays or contest submissions are also welcome.
As some clubs are seasonal, whoever wants to learn more about a particular club or join, please click here.
1. In which club can students attend an online meeting?| A．Yoga Club. | B．Asian Culture Club. |
| C．Chess Club. | D．Creative Writing Club. |
| A．Play chess with a skilled player. | B．Taste various food from China. |
| C．Do workout together with a pet. | D．Exchange writing tips with others. |
| A．On the Internet. | B．In a sports magazine. |
| C．In a newspaper. | D．On an advertising poster. |
3 . Mosquitos (蚊子)can cause us serious diseases. Until now. we've used different things to keep them away. But none of these ways actually protect us for more than 20 minutes! Now there is a new way to keep mosquitos away from you ever again without using any chemicals at all.
What is it all about?
It's called the Mosquitron—a new mosquito catcher or killer. It's very easy to control and it can protect your home from all the mosquitos!
How does it work?
Instead of trying to keep the mosquitos away, it attracts them, then catches them and finally kills them! Basically, it will attract the mosquitos into the Mosquitron, with a completely harmless UV-PT producing light. Next to the UV-PT light is a powerful reverse (反 向的)fan that sucks (吸)the mosquitos through a one-way trapdoor. Once they are trapped in the drying basket« they are dried to death by the fan in 2 minutes.
How much does it cost?
You'd be surprised to find that you can get it right now for just $89. It might seem expensive at first. However, when you compare it with other products which need regular, expensive repair and don't work for more than 10 minutes, it is pretty cheap. In fact, some products using the same UV technology are priced over $250! to buy a mosquitron?
That's very easy. You can only buy it from the supplier's website.
1. Why should we stay away from mosquitos?
| A．They produce much noise. | B．They can spread serious diseases. |
| C．They need a safe environment. | D．They can make dangerous chemicals. |
| A．By watering them in a basket | B．By burying them with hot sand. |
| C．By attracting and killing them. | D．By giving off strong and harmful light. |
| A．In a computer store. | B．In a supermarket. |
| C．In a restaurant. | D．On the website. |
4 . Banff National Park, Canada*s first national park, is filled with wonderful scenery provided by the Canadian Rockies, valleys, forests and plentiful wildlife. The park is popular with people. Here is an overview of the most popular attractions in Banff National Park:
Johnston Canyon
The main activity at Johnston Canyon is to hike to the Lower Falls, Upper Falls and Ink Pots. Getting to the Upper Falls includes a 2. 7-kilometer hike that starts from behind the Johnston Canyon Resort. This path is considered one of the busiest in the Canadian Rockies, because hundreds of tourists like making the 45-minute hike every day.
Banff Gondola
Travelers want to make sure they have plenty of memory cards before they board Banff Gondola. That’s because the views from the four-passenger gondola cars （空中缆车）are fantastic . Once at the top, visitors can take the skywalk to get to a historic site and meteorological station （气象站）.Banff Gondola is closed in winter. But there are also hiking paths to the top.
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Banff Upper Hot Springs is a perfect place to relax after a day on the hiking or ski ways. Visitors have been coming to this Banff attraction since the 1880s to bath in the therapeutic （治疗的）mineral waters, though First Nations were doing that long before the railroad opened up this part of Canada.
Peyto Lake
Considered one of the prettiest lakes in the world, Peyto Lake is best seen from Bow Summit on the parkway, about 39 km from Lake Louise. It takes travelers about 15 minutes to walk to an observation platform to overlook the lake.
1. Why do many tourists travel to Johnston Canyon a lot?| A．To go hiking. |
| B．To go swimming. |
| C．To take the skywalk. |
| D．To study the Canadian Rockies. |
| A．Johnston Canyon. | B．Banff Gondola. |
| C．Banff Upper Hot Springs. | D．Peyto Lake. |
| A．It can help tourists release tiredness. |
| B．Its mineral waters are free to drink. |
| C．It is near the parking lot. |
| D．It can cause tourists* various diseases. |
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2.提供详细计划；
3.报名方式和截止时间。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . Short Story Competition
●The competition begins at June 30 and ends at December 15.
●It is open to all local citizens of Ontario who are at 16 or over, except the employees and judges. and anyone living with any employee of the sponsors or judges.
●The author's name. address, phone number and a 25-50-word self-introduction must be included with each entry on a separate sheet of paper. The name of the author should not appear in the story itself.
●Stories must be original and unpublished up to the time the winners are declared on December 25.
●Stories must be written on a computer, be double-spaced and no more than 2,500 words. Total word count should be printed on the front page of the story,
●No changes to a story are allowed once the Star receives your entry. Typescripts （文稿）will not be returned.
●A $ 5 entry fee must accompany each entry. Cheques or money orders should be made out to the Star Short Story Competition. Please do not send coins,
●Winners will be informed by telephone between 9 am and 5 pm on December 25.
●Professors from the Writing Centre at Ryerson University will complete the first round of judging. Another group of professional writers will select the final three.
More Information：
Send your story to：the Star Short Story Competition, the Star Street, Ontario M5E1E6. Full contest rules are available at www. the star, com/contests
Tel： 416-367-2000
1. Who can join in the competition?| A．A daughter of the judge. |
| B．A salesman living in The Star Street. |
| C．A visitor coming from another city. |
| D．A student in the local primary school. |
| A．A true story written on a piece of paper. |
| B．A famous story copied from the Internet. |
| C．A newly created story printed by its author. |
| D．An original story with its author's name in it. |
| A．Change the story at any time. |
| B．Take the typescripts back. |
| C．Pay the fee by credit card. |
| D．Surf the website for information. |
7 . The Dickens Exhibition
Date： 9 June, 2018—10 December, 2018
Location: Museum of London
It celebrates the 205th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. By recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through sound and projections (投影画），you’ll be taken on an unforgettable journey to discover the city that inspired his writings.
Paintings, photographs，costumes and objects will explain different themes that Dickens wrote into his works，while rarely seen manuscripts (手稿）including Bleak House and David Copper field will offer introduction to his creative genius.
During your visit you’ll discover how Dickens’ childhood experiences of London were introduced into the stories he wrote. The great social questions of the 19th century will also be examined, all of which set the scene for Dickens’ greatest works.
Highlights of the exhibition will include an exciting audio-visual experience, and a special film shot by one of the UK’s leading documentary filmmakers.
Packages include afternoon entry (1:00 pm—4:00 pm) to the exhibition plus overnight accommodation at a nearby hotel. If you wish to visit the exhibition the day after your hotel stay, please call our reservation department. Call： 08712212717.
Book a trip online with us, with tickets to Dickens London Exhibitionafternoon entry and hotel accommodation included in the price. All taxes included. No credit cnrd fees No booking fees. No discount.
Price Information： a package costs an adult £120 and a child (age 4 — ^5)尤⑻ afternoon entry costs an adult £28 and a child (age 4 — 15) £14.
1. What can visitors do during the visit?| A．Buy two Dickens’ manuscripts. |
| B．Stay at the room Dickens once lived in. |
| C．Enjoy a projection about Victorian London. |
| D．Find the present social problems in London. |
| A．He used to be a filmmaker. |
| B．He wrote social questions in his books. |
| C．He wrote many wars into his works. |
| D．He lived a happy life in his childhood. |
| A．A discount. | B．Staying in any hotel. |
| C．Credit card fees. | D．An afternoon entry. |
8 . Do you want to go abroad to make money? If you’ve decided to invest（投资）overseas, you may be wondering which countries are the best, and which countries will give you the biggest returns. In some locations, investment is easier than others. Here are the top 4 best countries to invest in housing:
◆Italy
A charming hillside area, Abruzzo makes for a great investment. This beautiful place has lots of local housing resources, and you can buy a home that needs just $45,000. With proper repair, selling for at least four times that much, you can easily make money.
◆Argentina
Central America’s Argentina’s tourism is popular, so it has a lot to offer locals and tourists alike. This coastal country is affordable, too, especially in the busy city of Buenos Aires. As the city is rapidly expanding, now it’s time to get this hot investing opportunity.
◆Mexico
In the south of the border, you can find unbelievable investment. Playa del Carmen will give you the most for your money. Plus its tourism is popular and it’s a nice place to visit and easily accessible from the United States.
◆Panama
Historic and lively, Panama is a safe place for shopping. You’ll enjoy great tax（税金）benefits in Panama. Panama does not charge income tax for the first 10 years of your investment.
No matter where you choose to buy, these four countries will provide you with a great location and return on investment.
1. What do Argentina and Mexico have in common according to the text?| A．Their tourism is popular. |
| B．They are rapidly expanding. |
| C．They lie on the United States. |
| D．Their natural resources are extremely rich. |
| A．Italy. | B．Mexico. |
| C．Panama. | D．Argentina. |
| A．To introduce some tourist attractions. |
| B．To show different building styles in the world. |
| C．To show four countries for tourists to buy clothes. |
| D．To introduce some countries for investment in housing. |
9 . Welcome to Amazon. Here are some top films to recommend this week.
Magellan
Scores 5.5
101 min 2017
When NASA picks up three outer space signals coming from within our own solar system, the space agency speeds a mission to investigate the sources. As Earth’s lone messenger, they send Commander Roger Nelson, the test pilot for an experimental spacecraft called the Magellan, assisted by an on board A. I. named Ferdinand.
Rent Movie HD $3.99
Buy Movie HD $9.99
The Lost City of Z
Scores 6.6
141 min 2016
The Lost City of Z tells the unbelievable true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the beginning of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a formerly unkown and advanced civilization that may have once ruled the region.
Rent Movie HD $6.99
Buy Movie HD $19.99
The Post
Scores 7.2
115 min 2017
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep team for the first time in this exciting true story about how the Washington Post uncovered a huge cover-up of government secrets that lasted three decades. It made Richard Milhous Nixon, the president of the United States of the time, lose his power in the end.
Rent Movie HD $5.99.
Buy Movie HD $19.99
Room
Scores 8.2
117 min 2015
Both highly suspenseful and deeply emotional, Room is a unique and unexpectedly gentle exploration of the endless love between a mother and her child. After 5-year-old Jack and his Ma escape from the closed surroundings that Jack has known in his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery: the outside world.
Rent Movie HD $3.99
Buy Movie HD $12.99
1. Which film lasts the shortest time?
| A．Magellan. | B．The Lost City of Z. |
| C．The Post. | D．Room. |
| A．Magellan and The Post. | B．The Post and The Lost City of Z. |
| C．The Lost City of Z and Room. | D．Room and Magellan. |
| A．adventuring outdoors | B．exploring outer space |
| C．discussing politics | D．studying human nature |
