1 . Many dishes make up the world of Garifuna food, but hudutu is probably its signature (明显的特色). The dish is closest to Yolanda Castillo’s heart.
The head chef of Chicago’s Garifuna Flava, Castillo developed a love for food earlier. It was in her native country of Belize that she learned the secrets of making hudutu. “My mom showed me the traditional way of cooking our Garifuna food.” she says.
After moving to Chicago with her husband, Castillo stayed true to her roots, gathering family members for grand meals. Not a single visit happened without someone praising Castillo’s ability to copy her mother’s traditional Garifuna recipes.
“My husband would always say, ‘One day, I’m going to open a restaurant for her.’” Castillo says. In 2008, the couple’s restaurant, Garifuna Flava, opened its doors in Chicago. In addition to Garifuna food, Garifuna Flava serves up Belizean food like rice and beans. “It’s amazing to see how many people from around the world have been here to taste our Garifuna food.” she says.
“Garifuna food, in particular, tells us a Caribbean story and a Central American story,” says López Oro, whose work focuses on later generations of Garifuna immigrants.(移民) “It gives us an opportunity to really think about the generational history of Garifuna migration.”
Though hudutu requires much work, Castillo uses a food processor to speed things up. The more hudutu she’s able to make, the more she’s able to sell—increasing the possibility of introducing the food to a wider, ever-hungry audience.
“I think people are really devoted to making hudutu a household name,” says López Oro, referring to the dish and the urgency many Garinagu feel about protecting their history, in part, through their food’s most famous dish.
1. What did Yolanda Castillo do after settling in Chicago?| A．She gathered families every weekend. | B．She maintained the traditions of the food. |
| C．She developed a true love for cooking. | D．She got married with Rhodel Castillo. |
| A．It has received diners from many countries. | B．It was passed down from Castillo’s mother. |
| C．It primarily serves people rice and beans. | D．It has already become a tourist attraction. |
| A．It is easy for people to cook by themselves. | B．It has been well-protected throughout history. |
| C．It inspired him to study the Garifuna history. | D．It reflects the mixture of different cultures. |
| A．To promote Garifuna food more efficiently. | B．To follow health tendency in the food industry. |
| C．To increase the real income of her restaurant. | D．To improve the appeal of hudutu worldwide. |
2 . Yesterday two unexpected visitors came to our balcony during the brief time we were out. Two brave
When you came across such sudden visitors, are you
The
| A．animals | B．families | C．sparrows | D．children |
| A．perform | B．enjoy | C．avoid | D．face |
| A．likely | B．sure | C．anxious | D．curious |
| A．reject | B．explore | C．turn | D．receive |
| A．hesitation | B．affection | C．attraction | D．certainty |
| A．end | B．decline | C．strengthen | D．refuse |
| A．noticing | B．listening | C．expecting | D．observing |
| A．protected | B．provided | C．prepared | D．presented |
| A．Unluckily | B．Unfairly | C．Undoubtedly | D．Unwillingly |
| A．turn | B．pick | C．stay | D．speed |
| A．neighbors | B．couples | C．colleagues | D．classmates |
| A．performance | B．position | C．presence | D．purpose |
| A．diet | B．routine | C．plan | D．work |
| A．colors | B．figures | C．races | D．bodies |
| A．connection | B．ambition | C．devotion | D．attention |
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4 . It was a long drive to the nursing home (敬老院,养老院) where my grandmother was living.
On one visit, I
On the following visits, I always took
Then one day I noticed she was
Her loss didn’t really hit me
| A．Therefore | B．However | C．Meanwhile | D．Instead |
| A．lost | B．committed | C．related | D．associated |
| A．hate | B．miss | C．require | D．forget |
| A．brains | B．abilities | C．memories | D．lives |
| A．kissed | B．prayed | C．urged | D．consulted |
| A．nervous | B．cheerful | C．natural | D．beautiful |
| A．asked | B．traded | C．called | D．took |
| A．move on | B．go on | C．hold on | D．work on |
| A．turn | B．chance | C．time | D．risk |
| A．hug | B．power | C．gift | D．question |
| A．kinder | B．nicer | C．smarter | D．gladder |
| A．silent | B．absent | C．weak | D．sick |
| A．down | B．away | C．out | D．up |
| A．after | B．when | C．until | D．unless |
| A．accompanied | B．influenced | C．touched | D．connected |
Chinese food has taken the world by storm. Today, Chinese food has almost become a way of life, with fried rice, noodles, and so on making their way to the favorite food list of many people. Nowadays, there are many restaurants worldwide
You may wonder why Chinese food is so popular. The main root (根, 根源) of the answer first lies
Because of its popularity, Chinese food has become a
6 . The Pathway and River Cleanup is a yearly event involving (涉及，需要) thousands of volunteers who generously (慷慨地) donate their time to help clean up Calgary.
The 2024 Pathway and River Cleanup will take place from Sept. 9 to Sept. 11, 2024.
Volunteer Registration (登记，注册)
To volunteer for the Pathway and River Cleanup, you must be:
*12 years or older
*Accompanied by a parent or guardian (监护人) (if you’re between 12 and 17 years old)
*Able to commit to (投入，致力于) three hours of cleanup on one of the three event days.
You are encouraged to register as a group (minimum 10 people) with a designated (指定的) leader. If you do not have a group, you can join a team led by Calgary Parks staff.
Volunteers may request a specific (特定的，指定的) cleanup location at the time of registration. We will do our best to satisfy specific location requests. If you do not have a preferred cleanup location, one will be given to you.
Remember to register online. Registration in person is not accepted.
Group Leaders
Each group must have a designated leader. New group leaders (新组长) are required to attend a one-hour, online orientation session (入职培训). Returning group leaders (老组长) must attend the orientation session every three years, but must complete yearly online training.
Group leaders will be responsible for:
*Conducting a group member orientation session before event day to provide safety training.
*Ensuring the safe and effective cleanup of the designated cleanup area. Risks will be minimized as much as possible. However, volunteers may come in contact with rocky shorelines, sharp items and illegal campsites.
If you have any questions about volunteering for the Pathway and River Cleanup, please contact 311.
1. What can volunteers choose according to their preference?| A．The way to register. | B．The cleanup locations. |
| C．The rewards for their efforts. | D．The length of their volunteering time. |
| A．They must register online. |
| B．They must be older than 12 years old. |
| C．They must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| D．They must be able to volunteer three hours in the three event days. |
| A．They should have online training every three years. |
| B．They should attend a one-hour online orientation session. |
| C．They should offer a group member orientation training. |
| D．They should request a specific cleanup location for the group. |
7 . Set 40 kilometers northeast of the city of Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar, the Zahamena National Park has overall land coverage of 643 square kilometers, but only about 420 square kilometers is open to the public. It receives an average rainfall level of around 6 feet every year and experiences frequent rain showers even during the dry season between April and October. And elevations (海拔) inside the park range from 250 to 1,560 meters, which has resulted in a diversity (多样性) of climates.
One really interesting thing about the Zahamena National Park is its unique highland landform (高地地貌). The development of several ecosystems that all together exist within its area greatly depends on it. And this is also the reason why the types of wildlife living in one area of its wide range are different in another, which makes it quite exciting to explore.
This protected region’s main area is divided into two parts: the eastern and western areas, with a separate piece of ground in the middle where many small villages are located. Zahamena means “red trees”, which suggests a tree species scientifically called Diatum unifoliatum. It lives only in Zahamena and is characterized by its typically deep reddish-orange color.
Established as a strict natural highland habitat for nature conservation (保护) in 1927, the Zahamena National Park was officially awarded the honorary title of national park in 1997 and was finally opened to the public. Due to its amazing landform and unique local biodiversity, this national park was later listed as a key part of the Rainforests of the Atsinanana in 2007.
Unluckily, there are no hotels or restaurants around the national park. So Zahamena is not an easy rainforest—this national park needs people with a high level of fitness and people with low requirements concerning accommodations. Everyone who is not discouraged by this will be able to expect an amazing rainforest experience in a location which has a small number of tourists.
1. What do we know about the Zahamena National Park?| A．It is hard to reach due to conservation rules. |
| B．It has changeable weather all year round. |
| C．It has a great difference in elevations. |
| D．It is famous for its traditional villages. |
| A．The complete food chain of wildlife there. |
| B．The wet weather condition there. |
| C．The conservation efforts there. |
| D．The special landform there. |
| A．A cultural belief. | B．A local tree species. |
| C．The unique geography. | D．The local village group. |
| A．The tough condition of Zahamena. | B．People’s high level of fitness. |
| C．Its geographical location. | D．The diversity of climates. |
8 . Chloe Smith is a girl aged 6 from Atlanta, Georgia. One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home, she
The medal belongs to former canoeist (划艇运动员) Joe Jacobi, who won gold while
Chloe’s dad had seen Jacobi’s story on the news, and
Chloe was
| A．sought | B．buried | C．noticed | D．dropped |
| A．waste | B．object | C．material | D．antique |
| A．embarrassed | B．satisfied | C．frightened | D．shocked |
| A．competing | B．applying | C．coaching | D．preparing |
| A．broken | B．stolen | C．replaced | D．deserted |
| A．purchase | B．register | C．preserve | D．recover |
| A．secured | B．prized | C．advertised | D．priced |
| A．project | B．decision | C．habit | D．idea |
| A．quickly | B．gradually | C．really | D．carefully |
| A．identifying | B．obtaining | C．evaluating | D．investigating |
| A．sorry | B．eager | C．upset | D．hesitant |
| A．In addition | B．In fact | C．In return | D．In advance |
| A．purpose | B．report | C．attempt | D．story |
| A．heart-warming | B．breath-taking | C．eye-catching | D．life-changing |
| A．important | B．simple | C．interesting | D．right |
9 . Taylor Hash desired to become a career pilot and she was under training. One day, she had just started building up hours of flight time when a(n)
Taylor was
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Despite feeling unsure, Taylor trusted Yates. With palms sweaty and lips
No sooner had Yates extended his arms than Taylor hugged him tightly with tears of
| A．event | B．disaster | C．fantasy | D．idea |
| A．sign | B．slide | C．mission | D．outing |
| A．afraid | B．clear | C．unaware | D．conscious |
| A．process | B．progress | C．show | D．flow |
| A．calm | B．strange | C．experienced | D．warm-hearted |
| A．radioed | B．socialized | C．controlled | D．managed |
| A．panic | B．peace | C．relief | D．delight |
| A．complained | B．claimed | C．realized | D．responded |
| A．changed | B．praised | C．criticized | D．comforted |
| A．wait | B．pause | C．touch | D．circle |
| A．blamed | B．instructed | C．understood | D．appreciated |
| A．aching | B．wiping | C．swinging | D．trembling |
| A．narrowly | B．smoothly | C．basically | D．particularly |
| A．scare | B．regret | C．surprise | D．gratitude |
| A．deal with | B．tear apart | C．take up | D．leave out |
10 . Are you an “I person” or an “E person”? These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. All of the results have four letters, and there are 16 results in total. “I” and “E” refer to “introverted” and “extroverted”, respectively.
Even if someone is typically quiet, many online discussions suggest that an “I” person can still be outgoing at times. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become more social like an “E” person.
According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily switching personalities is called “masking”. That is hiding your true personality in specific situations. “Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so,” wrote the Master Class website.
Using the MBTI result to identify and describe someone’s personality seems fun. However, I went too far at one time. My sister was excitedly making a day-to-day travel plan when I remembered from an article that “P people” don’t like to make or stick to plans, so I said to her, “You don’t seem like a ‘P person’.” “Why?” She asked back. “Since when do I need to follow what my personality test tells me to do?” It was then that I realized I’d taken the result too seriously.
The MBTI personality test may show something you don’t know about yourself and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. And that’s all it is —for fun. On the other hand, knowing someone’s MBTI result doesn’t mean you really know this person. And those four letters of yours don’t define who you are.
1. In which of the following situations an “I” person may perform more sociably?| A．Having a conversation with an “E” person. |
| B．Wanting to feel someone’s sense of belonging. |
| C．Taking the personality test and accepting its result. |
| D．Staying with some friends with similar personalities. |
| A．Pleasing. | B．Escaping. | C．Pretending. | D．Controlling. |
| A．The MBTI result is of great help to identify a person. |
| B．A “P” person is unwilling to make or stick to plans. |
| C．People need to follow the advice of the MBTI test. |
| D．Don’t take the MBTI result too seriously all the time. |
| A．Indifferent. | B．Objective. | C．Positwe. | D．Negative. |
