1 . Tax Refund for Visitors to Canada
There is refund (偿还) of the tax money (GST) paid on such items as: clothes; electronic products; cosmetics and short-term accommodation (住宿).
Any goods about food; tobacco products; alcohol; entertainment and goods that you consume in Canada do not qualify for refund.
You can claim a refund of the tax money if you meet the following conditions:
◆You are not a citizen of Canada at the time you apply for a refund.
◆The goods you purchase are for personal use.
◆You have paid GST on these purchases.
◆Only original receipts (收据) of the goods you purchase are available. No photocopies are accepted.
◆Each receipt indicates a minimum purchase amount of Canadian dollars $50, not including GST.
◆The total amount of your purchases should reach Canadian dollars $200, not including GST.
◆The receipts should be stamped by the customs officers in the customs offices in one of the Canadian international airports.
You can mail us your receipts of purchases within one year with your original plane boarding pass back home and your home address. We will mail back your tax money in cash within six weeks after we get your receipts. Any false claim will cause a serious offence.
Please fill up the tax refund application form if you fully understand the information with your signature. Mail the form to:
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Suite 104, 275 Pope Road Canada.
For more information: Call Canadian customs service at 1-800-461-9999
1. All the tax money spent on the following goods or items can be refunded except on _______.| A．cameras and CD players | B．hotel living expenses |
| C．pants and jackets | D．movies and concerts |
| A．pay for their purchases in cash |
| B．buy goods and use them outside Canada |
| C．travel or work in Canada as foreigners |
| D．are interested in making shopping trips abroad |
| A．before the buyer leaves Canada |
| B．after the buyer leaves Canada |
| C．when the buyer is in the Canadian International Airport |
| D．after the buyer has the receipts stamped at the airport |
2 . Children love summertime. They can go to different summer camps they love. Here are some great camps for children who want to have fun and learn new things.
Studio School
This camp offers three different programs to ensure a summer full of fun and discoveries. Morning Fun is for campers aged 1-3, where they spend time singing, painting, and playing in the kiddie pool. Discovery Days is for campers aged 3-6, where they invent new things while using their imagination to the fullest. Summer by Design is for campers aged 6-13, where they choose from workshops on arts, music and technology.
Learn more: studioschoolnyc.org
Taste Buds Kitchen
Enjoy new and tasty cooking adventures as you develop the skills to cook each week this summer and on every school holiday. The programs will set you up to be a future Top Chef while making friends and rewarding your taste buds. Weekly themes include Around the World, Chocolate Lovers, Iron Chef. etc.
Learn more: tastebudskitchen.com
TADA! Youth Theater
Every week during the summer, kids aged from 4 to 12 at TADA! perform a new mini-musical in just five days! Campers write and perform their own shows based on weekly themes. Professional teaching artists direct scenes and teach related musical numbers from TADA!'s original family musicals.
Learn more: TADAtheater.com
Taft Summer School
At Taft Summer School, children will find a platform to expand (扩大) their education. For students in grades 7-9 looking for a preview of boarding school life, students in grades 10-12 wanting to improve their learning skills, or teens planning to take SAT prep courses, this independent educational environment is a great resource.
Learn more: taftschool.org
1. What do we know about the programs of Studio School?
| A．They all focus on arts and music. |
| B．They are designed for different age groups. |
| C．They offer kids one-to-one guidance. |
| D．They mainly attract kids interested in cooking. |
| A．Create stories for a short play. |
| B．Put on a famous musical. |
| C．Perform with their family members. |
| D．Share feelings about each performance. |
| A．TADAtheater.com | B．taftschool.org |
| C．studioschoolnyc.org | D．tastebudskitchen.com |
3 . The earliest newspapers started in ancient Rome. They were handwritten news sheets. The first printed newspapers appeared in China during the Tang dynasty, which were printed from carved wooden blocks. Modern papers first appeared in Venice, Italy in the middle of the 14th century. The newspapers of today, with advertising and a mixture of political, economic, and social news and comments, were started in Britain in the mid-18th century.
The main function of newspapers is to report news. Many newspapers also provide special information to readers, such as weather reports and television timetables. They also provide comments on politics, economics, arts and culture. Almost all newspapers depend on advertising to make money. Nearly six out of ten adults in the United States and Canada read a newspaper every day. Seven out of ten read a paper each weekend. Readers search newspapers for detailed background information and analysis. This is what television and radio news reports seldom offer. Newspapers tell readers what happened, and they also help readers understand what caused an event and how it will affect the world around them.
The workers at large newspaper companies work under a lot of stress to bring news to readers as soon as possible. Reporters, photographers, artists, and editors collect articles in just a few hours. Page designers select articles, photos, advertisements, and eye-catching headlines to make the pages, and then rush their work to the printer. Printing workers may work overnight around printing presses to churn out more than 60,000 copies per hour.
1. Modern newspapers were first made in ________.| A．China | B．Ancient Rome | C．Italy | D．Britain |
| A．Jobs related to newspapers. |
| B．Contents in each page of a newspaper. |
| C．The production levels of newspaper. |
| D．The fast speed of newspaper production. |
| A．few newspapers have no advertising |
| B．many adults in America read newspapers every day |
| C．people can read about different issues in newspapers |
| D．newspapers will become less popular as TV develops |
| A．press | B．produce | C．publish | D．sell |
4 . We all have a favorite independent pet shop, where we always pick up the tastiest treats and best dog toys. And now, it’s time to praise these small shops! This year, Beco, the UK’s leading pet brand, is launching the Independent Pet
Shop Awards to champion the brilliant people who work tirelessly managing the independent pet shops we love.
Beco will ask people to nominate(提名)their favorite independent pet shop. People who want to participate just need to register on www. becopets. com and answer a question. To motivate people to take part in the activity, Beco is giving away a dog basket worth £ 150 to five fortunate participants- The five lucky people will be selected at random. They will be contacted via email- They have 48 hours from the initial email to claim their prizes.
Nominations are now open on www. becopets. com. Judges will visit the nominees before selecting one of them as the UK’s Favorite Independent Pet Shop. The final winner will be announced on November 20.
•This activity is open to anyone who is a citizen of the United Kingdom.
•Participants must be 18 or over.
•Entry to the activity is restricted to one entry per person please.
•Closing date for entries is 11: 59 pm on November 7.
1. Why is the Independent Pet Shop Awards started?| A．To appeal for more attention to pets. |
| B．To inform people of a famous pet brand. |
| C．To promote the business of some pet shops. |
| D．To honor some hardworking pet shop owners. |
| A．150 pounds. | B．A pet basket. |
| C．A pet dog. | D．Free pet care. |
| A．Being a UK citizen. |
| B．Being 19 years old. |
| C．Submitting two entries. |
| D．Participating online. |
The exhibition The Civilizations of Qin and Han celebrates the glory of the Qin and Han dynasties in terms of politics, economics, art and culture. More than 300 artworks from 30 museums and institutions across the country are on show.
Time: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., through Nov. 30 (closed on Mondays)
Place: National Museum of China
Ticket: Free
Digital exhibition at Palace Museum
To celebrate the Palace Museum’s 92nd anniversary, the exhibition, Discovering the Hall of Mental Cultivation: A Digital Experience, opens at Duanmen Digital Gallery. Visitors can enter the Hall of Mental Cultivation and view precious relics using advanced technologies, such as AI and VR, as well as voice and image recognition.
Time : 9 a.m. — 4 p.m., through Nov. 30 ( Mondays closed)
Place: Palace Museum
Ticket: Free (Online booking is needed before entry. Upper limit of daily booking is 700)
German new media art
The rise of new media art is attracting more people to museums these days. Arrested Time, an ongoing exhibition at Today Art Museum, is showing the development of Germany's new media art with six representative artists of different ages.
Time: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m., through Nov. 12 (closed on Mondays)
Place: Today Art Museum
Ticket : 20 yuan
Expressing Belarus’ beauty and soul
The peaceful landscape of Belarus and the artists of this country are little known to most Chinese people. An exhibition of 57 paintings of the Republic of Belarus is now being held in Beijing.
Time: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., through Dec. 17 (closed on Mondays)
Place: National Art Museum of China
Ticket : Free
1. Where should you go if you have great interest in history?| A．Palace Museum. | B．Today Art Museum. |
| C．National Museum of China. | D．National Art Museum of China. |
| A．German new media art. | B．A tale of two dynasties. |
| C．Expressing Belarus’ beauty and soul. | D．Digital exhibition at Palace Museum. |
| A．A news report. | B．An official report. |
| C．An art show review. | D．An exhibition guide. |
Singapore
Singapore Zoo allows animals to walk around in spacious environments that are similar to their natural habitats (栖息地). Kids can join in learning about the animals of Singapore Zoo in educational programs, guided tours and camps, including the Sleep with the Beasts Family Camp. wrs.com.sg
Chester Zoo
Cheshire, England
The most visited zoo in the United Kingdom, Chester Zoo asks a team of experts (专家) who do research on six key areas around the world to develop programs that hope to prevent animals from dying out. The zoo runs a number of activities, such as Sing for Songbirds, a partnership with singer/songwriter Ashley Fayth, which tries to make people notice the danger facing songbirds in Indonesia. chesterzoo.org
Wellington Zoo
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Zoo is green in more ways than one. The zoo works very hard to reduce (减少) waste and reuse rain water. The zoo supports conservation (保护) programs, and its animal hospital, The Nest TeKōhanga, has treated over 3,400 wildlife patients since its opening in2009. wellingtonzoo.com
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, USA
Over 3,500 endangered animals call San Diego Zoo home, but the biggest achievement of this zoo is the number of endangered animals that are sent back into the wild. The zoo's breeding (饲养) programs provide valuable information on the behavior and health of endangered species in over 45 countries. San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research also asks over 200 conservation scientists to protect some animals from dying out. zoo.sandiegozoo.org
1. Where can people camp with their family?| A．At Wellington Zoo. | B．At San Diego Zoo. |
| C．At Singapore Zoo. | D．At Chester Zoo. |
| A．wrs.com.sg. | B．chesterzoo.org. |
| C．wellingtonzoo.com. | D．zoo.sandiegozoo.org. |
| A．It has been the most popular zoo in the USA for years. |
| B．It runs an animal hospital to treat wild animals. |
| C．It has helped some animals go back to nature. |
| D．It helps American endangered animals only. |
7 . Volunteering jobs from 4 organizations
Ageing Well
The aim of this organization is to improve the health of older people by encouraging and supporting them to be more active—particularly those who join little or no physical activity. Ageing Well is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to come forward with new ideas for activities of the program.
Availability:from Monday to Friday/Morning or Afternoon
Minimum（最低的)age:50
G64 COVID Help
During the COVID-19 pandemic(流行病), the role of volunteers within our community has never been more important. These job chances include helping with shopping,driving and check-in calls for those who can't leave their houses.There are also many other activities you can get involved in to help make a difference in your local community. In addition,personal protective equipment will be supplied.
Availability:from Monday to Saturday/Morning or Afternoon
Minimum age:16
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland（CHSS)supports people across Scotland with heart or brain conditions. When knowing such diseases, many people experience fear and loneliness and struggle with the influence on their lives. CHSS helps deal with that. The care and support they deliver every day make sure that people can live the life they want.
Availability:from Monday to Friday/Morning or Afternoon
Minimum age:16
Give Blood 4 Good
Give Blood 4 Good is looking for students at the University of Edinburgh to raise awareness of blood donation（献血)in Scotland. We also focus on educating young people （aged17-24) about blood donation because the regular donation is the lowest among this age group in Scotland. We want to raise awareness and educate people about blood donation.
Availability:from Monday to Sunday（24 hours day/night)
Minimum age:17
1. Which volunteer below may Ageing Well prefer?| A．The volunteer who has higher education back grounds. |
| B．The volunteer who is able to work at weekends. |
| C．The volunteer who is sociable and creative. |
| D．The volunteer who can speak at least one foreign language. |
| A．By taking care of hard-working volunteers. |
| B．By helping treat some deadly diseases. |
| C．By reducing patients' mental stress. |
| D．By teaching people how to fight against pandemics. |
| A．Give Blood 4 Good | B．G64 COVID Help. |
| C．Ageing Well | D．Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. |
8 . DIY Your Own Desserts
We offer different kinds of classes to you all. A very popular class we are offering these 10 days is the class named “DIY Your Own Desserts”.
Can you imagine how happy your beloved one will be when you give him/her your DIY desserts on the special days like birthday, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? Come to your class and make your own desserts. Give your beloved one some surprises!
The class runs daily and it is a completely hands-on personal cooking experience lasting up to 4 hours learning 3-4 recipes(食谱) each lesson. The teacher will first show how to cook different recipes in front of you. And then he will guide you on how to prepare and make the food.
At the end of the class you can either eat the meal prepared during the class or take it home with you. What’s more, you’ll be able to take home the copies of all the recipes.
Costs: $30 each lesson. You can start at any time.
Go to our website to get more information about the class.
You can either e-mail us or come to our office to attend it.
1. What will you do in the class?| A．Eat the meal with the teacher. |
| B．Celebrate the special days. |
| C．Learn 2-3 recipes each lesson. |
| D．Have a hands-on experience. |
| A．$30. | B．$60. | C．$120. | D．$150. |
| A．Make a phone call to them. |
| B．Send them an e-mail. |
| C．Get information from parents. |
| D．Come to the class directly. |
