1 . From coast to coast, Canada is a beautiful country filled with an endless variety of landscapes and many well-known jewels to explore, which offers a perfect getaway option sure to suit everyone.

VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC

Vancouver Island is the largest island on the Pacific Coast of North America. This spectacular island offers some awesome adventures, including hiking, diving, surfing and camping. Your weekend getaway to Vancouver Island kicks off with a beautiful ferry ride. The Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry passes close to the beautiful Gulf Islands and rocky coves, so keep an eye out for seals and whales! The trip by car and ferry, or bus and ferry, takes about four hours from downtown Vancouver.

WHISTLER, BC

Whistler, one of the largest ski resorts in North America, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts all year round. From powder hounds (粉雪滑雪) in winter to water sports, biking, and hiking during the summer, there is plenty to explore. In addition, Whistler was a major part of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

KELOWNA, BC

Kelowna is popular with tourists as it is the premier wine destination in British Columbia. Spending the day tasting the local wines and eating at some of the winery restaurants is a perfect way to enjoy a summer’s day here. Golf, hiking, biking, and boating on the lake are all popular summer activities here as well.

1. What do we know about VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC?

A．It is the largest island of North America.	B．It can be reached by train.
C．It is a good place for visitors to camp.	D．It was a major part of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

2. Which of the following activities is mentioned most frequently?

A．Hiking.

B．Biking.

C．Diving.

D．Skiing.

3. From which is the text probably taken?

A．Research paper.

B．Travel brochure.

C．Geography textbook.

D．Travel journal.

2 . If you already got the dog only to find out that your husband is not a pet lover, it’s either you keep your puppy and risk having problems in your marriage or let it go. I honestly do not think anybody should be asked to choose between a pet and a husband.     1    

Talk things through with your husband. It could be that your partner is not naturally fond of dogs.     2     Where you see a sweet puppy, he sees something else. Talking solves many problems in more ways than one. Before you consider any other course of action, try talking to your partner. Engage him in a heartfelt conversation that will give him some perspective into how you feel.

Find out his reservations. Not everybody is fond of having domestic animals around.     3     There’s an underlying reason behind the hate and resentment towards the dog. For instance, your partner may be allergic to dogs. You wouldn’t know why your husband hates pets until you find out.

    4     Encourage your partner to spend more time playing with the dog. You can go on walks together, allow him to hand treats, or give commands to your dog. These canine creatures tend to pay more attention to the things we do, so teach your husband to communicate clearly with your dog.

Learn to accept your differences.     5     While you may enjoy getting dog hair in your mouth, your partner may not. Since you are the one that brought the dog into the marriage, you have to find ways of dealing with it.

A．We’ve come up with some possible solutions to your problem.

B．Your partner doesn’t have to love pets because you do.

C．So, clearly, he won’t love the dog as much as you do.

D．Chances are, your husband falls in that category.

E．You can help him form a bond with your dog.

F．Then should you keep the dog or not?

G．You can get him to change his mind.

3 . In Florida’s Everglades, few species are more closely tied to the habitat’s health than an endangered bird, the snail kite. The Everglade snail kite is a raptor (猛禽), similar to a hawk, that eats just one thing: snails, a species that relies almost entirely on a resource usually abundant in the freshwater marshes (沼泽).

Over the last century, as much of the Everglades dried up, droughts contributed to the snail kite’s decline, and by 2007, there were fewer than 800 remaining. But the kite has bounced back recently thanks to an exotic (外来的) snail. It’s a rare case of an invasive species having a positive impact.

Robert Fletcher, a University of Florida professor who directs a snail kite monitoring program, said the invasive species was first spotted in 2004. Within a few years, it had expanded through much of the Everglades. “And it was around that time,” he said, “that we started to see snail kite number increase.”

No one’s sure about how the exotic snails were introduced into the Everglades. They’re related to Florida’s apple snails and are commonly used in home aquariums. The invader, the island apple snail, is larger than its Florida cousin. It lays eggs in the thousands in pink clusters visible on the stalks of many of the marsh plants.

Efforts to restore Florida’s Everglades have helped the snail kite and restored native vegetation. It’s been in the works for more than 30 years with a cost of more than $20 billion. But progress is increasing gradually, albeit hard to measure. In the meantime, scientists say the invasive snail may have helped pull Florida’s endangered snail kite back from the threat of extinction.

But Fletcher is concerned about the potential impact the species will have on the Everglades over the long term. He said, “What we should be thinking about is how we restore native snails to get those benefits rather than relying on this non-native species that can have damaging impacts on the ecosystem.” The invasive snails may already have caused losses to some native marsh plants, which indicates that trouble may come very soon.

1. What does the underlined phrase “bounced back” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Jumped.

B．Moved.

C．Recovered.

D．Returned.

2. What is a major cause of the snail kite’s decline?

A．The loss of habitat.	B．The lack of food due to droughts.
C．The increasing number of hawks.	D．The introduction of an invasive species.

3. What do we know about the invasive snails?

A．Their eggs are hard to spot.

B．Aquariums are an ideal habitat for them.

C．They are smaller than native apple snails.

D．They quickly increased in population around the Everglades.

4. What conclusion can be drawn from the last two paragraphs?

A．Restoring the native ecosystem is costly and time-consuming.

B．The invasive snails pose little threat to the local ecosystem.

C．The benefits of the invasive snails outweigh the harms.

D．Human efforts apparently have proven to be effective.

4 . “WHAT KIND OF BIRD is this?” the text from my wildlife protector friend had asked. I had to look closely at the photo. It was an owl (猫头鹰), found dragged and dropped on someone’s backyard. I figured that she was about two weeks from being old enough to fly.

Cleaned and warmed, the tiny owl survived. Together we planned a “soft release”. “The idea was that as she gained the ability to fly, we would let the young owl wander off rather naturally, on her own schedule, into the very suitable woodland behind our home.”

Her care came to us for what we thought would be a few weeks at most. We called her Alfie. But the recovery took longer than expected. When she should have been able to fly, Alfie could only walk on the ground. Winter was in the air, making easy food much less available, and she had never learned to hunt. I would not risk letting her loose and having her starve. When summer was again at its fullest, I left the door open. Alfie disappeared one day. A week later, my wife texted me: “Guess who’s back.” After that, Alfie centered her territory around our backyard, and before long, we started seeing another owl.

Alfie became the owl she was born to be when she left our protection for the risks and rewards of free agency. She and her mate raised three baby birds that first year, building new links in the great chain that has gone unbroken — so far — for millions of owl generations.

Alfie lives in relationship, and our surprising capacity to relate to one another expanded my perspective on her life and mine. Birds and humans have not had a common ancestor for more than 300 million years, yet Alfie always enjoyed a little head scratch that we enjoyed giving. Our nervous systems still relate, allowing us to share such pleasures. People for thousands of years lived in relationship with nature and with their communities. If there is one lesson from Alfie, it is that to live in relationship is how we might heal.

1. According to the article, which is TRUE when Alfie the owl was initially found?

A．It was found from a photo in a magazine.	B．It was tiny and in poor condition.
C．It was found in the author’s backyard.	D．It was found by the author’s fellow staff.

2. What is their attitude toward the release of Alfie?

A．They want to release Alfie when she is ready.

B．Alfie should be released softly in summer.

C．They want to adopt Alfie when she is old enough.

D．They want Alfie to wander when food is sufficient.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 3 and 4?

A．Alfie was struggling in winter during the recovery.

B．Alfie contributed to the ongoing chain of owl generations.

C．Alfie was rewarded by a free agency after it disappeared.

D．Alfie went back to establish her territory to thank the author.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?

A．To teach readers how to find and help injured animals.

B．To remind readers to protect and value the beauty of nature.

C．To encourage readers to strengthen their bond with wildlife.

D．To remind readers to rethink our relationship with wildlife and the environment.

5 . 语法填空

China will closely track     1     assess the impacts of Japan's "extremely selfish and     2    (responsible) " plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, the National Nuclear Security Administration said.

Japan's plan prioritizes its own interests     3     the long-term well-being of humanity, the administration said in     4     media release on Thursday, the same day that Japan is set to start releasing     5     (treat) radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean     6     part of its plan to decommission the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida     7     (give) the final go-ahead for the plan to gradually release more     8    1 million metric tons of radioactive water from the plant into the ocean at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

"We urge the Japanese government to listen to the voice of the international community and     9     (effective) dispose of the nuclear-contaminated water in a     10     (science), safe and transparent manner under strict international supervision," the administration said.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Prince Llewellyn the Great was ruler of Wales for 40 years but he is now remembered more for the story of Gelert. One day, Prince Llewellyn was out hunting in the Welsh countryside. Back home, his newborn son     1     (sleep) as Gelert, his     2     (faith) dog, watched over him. While the Prince was riding through the forest, he heard loud barking     3    (come) from the direction of the house. The Prince had a terrible feeling and galloped quickly home. When Prince Llewellyn walked through the door, Gelert jumped up to greet him     4     a huge smile on his face. The Prince looked at Gelert, only to find blood dripping from its mouth and fur. Llewellyn ran into his son’s bedroom. The cot was empty. In a blaze of anger, he took his sword and     5     (swing) it at the dog. After he killed the dog, he saw the body of a dead wolf and realized that there     6    (be) a fight earlier on. And then he heard the crying of a baby from under the cot. It was not until then     7     the Prince realized Gelert     8     (hide) the baby and killed the wolf. Llewellyn was heartbroken. He organized a great ceremony to bury the dog that had saved his son’s life. He visited the grave every day until he died. Very touching, isn’t it?     9    , some people do not believe the story to be true, despite the     10     (exist) of Gelert’s gravestone in Wales.

7 . Chen Guanghui is a guardian for black-necked cranes(黑颈鹤) in the Dashanbao Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve of Zhaotong city, in southwest China’s YunnanProvince. Whistling(吹口哨) is the secret language Chen uses to communicate with the black-necked cranes, a type of migratory bird under first class protection in China. She says different whistles signal different things. When she whistles in an increasing tone, she tries to tell the cranes: ask your companions to come back for lunch, and they would chirp(吱喳叫)to spread the message right away.

Living near the Dashanbao Nature Reserve, a major winter habitat(栖息地) for the rare species, Chen started to take care of them in 2003, a mission she took over from her mother, whose devotion dates back to the 1990s.

“In the first few days, I remembered they ran away as soon as I approached them. I was very upset and asked my mom to come back, and I was worried they would starve,”   says Chen. “I initially tried everything, even singing folk songs to attract them, but failed. Later, I used special whistles and gradually formed close bond with the cranes. ”

“I treat them as if they were my own children, and I’m always concerned about them, especially during snowy days when they can’t get food. I feel uncomfortable and anxious when I hear them chirp and usually rush to prepare corn for them. ” It’s never been an easy job, and Chen has sustained quite a few injuries over the years, even falling into frozen marsh(沼泽)while trying to save a trapped crane in 2008. However, she never gave up. With love and responsibility, she has persisted in caring for the cranes for about 20 years.

Thanks to the joint protection efforts of Chen and staff members at the nature reserve, now more than 1,900 black-necked cranes overwinter in the area each season every year, up from about 300 when the nature reserve was established.

1. How does Chen Guanghui communicate with black-necked cranes?

A．By singing folk songs.	B．By imitating chirps of birds.
C．By making hand gestures.	D．By blowing special whistles.

2. What do the underlined words “a mission” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Rescuing injured animals.

B．Restoring habitats for rare species.

C．Looking after black-necked cranes.

D．Building Dashanbao Nature Reserve.

3. How did Chen Guanghui feel about her initial attempts at the work?

A．It is inspiring.

B．It is frustrating.

C．It is interesting.

D．It is exciting.

4. What can we learn from Chen’s story?

A．Efforts bear fruit.	B．Fortune favors the brave.
C．Virtue is its own reward.	D．A miss is as good as a mile.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Light pollution is a serious problem. This became completely obvious when the World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness, a computer-created map based on thousands of satellite (卫星) photos,     1     (publish) in 2016. The map shows how and where     2    (we) world is lit up at night. Large areas of North America, Europe, and Asia are glowing (发光) with light, while only the most remote (偏远的) places on Earth are in total darkness. Some of the most light-polluted    3     (country) in the world are Singapore, Qatar, and Kuwait.

Sky glow is the brightening of the night sky, mostly over cities, because    4    the electric lights of cars, streetlamps, offices, factories and buildings, turning night into day.

People     5     live in cities with high levels of sky glow have a hard time     6     (see) stars at night. Scientists are     7     (particular) worried about sky glow pollution as it influences their ability     8     (view) space.

According to research, more    9     80% of the world’s population, and 99% of Americans and Europeans, live under sky glow. It sounds pretty, but sky glow    10    (cause) by human activities is one of the most common forms of light pollution.

9 . Eva, the Belgian Malinois, is home now, getting a well-deserved rest surrounded by new toys after nearly dying while protecting her human from a mountain lion.

The attack happened on May 16 in northern California when 24-year-old Erin Wilson headed down a path toward the Trinity River before she found herself cornered by a mountain lion. “I was just walking down the slope with the dog running ahead of’ me. I turned around and there was this cat just growling at me and it attacked me, ”Wilson told NPR. “I screamed for Eva and she came running. ”

Mountain lion attacks on humans are incredibly rare. Since 1890, California has recorded only six fatal mountain lion attacks because of the animal’s generally shy, reclusive (独处的) nature. Their preferred prey is deer, which are normally in abundance in their forested habitat, but recent drought conditions have made food scarce in some areas. Wilson thought that these conditions made the sudden appearance of a slim woman look like an attractive option.

To protect her human, Eva leapt between Wilson and the lion, tackling the wild cat and embarked on a life-and-death struggle between the two animals. After a short fight, the mountain lion got its jaws around Eva’s head and Wilson fought to free her dog. hitting the lion with rocks in an attempt to break its grip. Eventually, Wilson ran back to her truck and flagged down passing motorist Sharon Houston Fetching an iron bar from her truck. Wilson and Houston ran back down the trail and their combined efforts managed to frighten the big cat off.

Wounded herself and shaken by the experience, Wilson still managed to carry Eva back to the Animal Hospital. The 2-year-old dog didn’t need surgery, but her wounds were still extensive. Eva left the animal hospital on May 19 with surgical tape wrapped around both her front paws, and the veterinarian said she might lose sight in her left eye.

1. What made Erin Wilson the target of the mountain lion?

A．The abundant deer in their forested habitat.

B．The lack of prey due to extreme conditions.

C．The mountain lion’s shy and reclusive nature.

D．The slim and attractive appearance of Wilson.

2. What do the underlined words “embarked on” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Proceeded with.

B．Dawned on.

C．Wrapped up.

D．Kicked off

3. How did Wilson drive the mountain lion off?

A．She freed a dog and threw rocks at it fiercely.

B．She stopped a passing driver and broke its grip.

C．She gathered local people and shouted loudly at it.

D．She used a tool and scared it away with another driver.

4. Which of the following can best describe Eva according to the passage?

A．Heroic and loyal.	B．Obedient and adorable.
C．Friendly and dependable.	D．Courageous and naughty.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

At the Shishou Milu National Nature Reserve in Hubei Province, about 2,000 creatures wander freely. Their numbers include 460 deer born this year, showing that the species,     1     was once endangered in China in the early 20th century, has staged a remarkable     2     (recover).

Often     3     (refer) to as sìbuxiang, a milu deer seems to consist of parts of various creatures. It has antlers (鹿角) like other deer, but seems to have the head of a horse, the feet of cattle and the tail of a donkey (驴).

    4     one of the animal’s three major protected areas in China, the Shishou reserve was established in 1991. Close to the Yangtze River, the area has a complete wetland ecosystem,an ideal habitat for the deer. Its conservation story provides     5     example for other endangered animals under a threat of extinction.

    6     (ensure) a safe environment, two engineers and eight rangers (护林员) are sent to get around the reserve. Advanced technologies are applied to help observe and analyze     7     (they) habits and environment. The efforts of those responsible for the deer have     8     (significant) resulted in the increase in numbers.

In the     9     (country) three major protected areas the Nanhaizi Milu Park in Beijing, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province, and the Shishou reserve——the number of the animal     10     (increase) from 39 to over 10,000 since 1986.