A.At a zoo. | B.In the street. | C.At a museum. |
2 . My name is Ally Del Monte. I remember it clearly. When I was 10 years old, my
I was in the beginning stage of Lyme disease. My
The lady at the shop said, “I’m sorry, she’s too fat to be a princess.” I was only 10 years old, and I was
Several years later, I just turned 16, and instead of a party, I asked for a family
I’ve
A.classmate | B.partner | C.family | D.friend |
A.problem | B.surprise | C.chance | D.wonder |
A.persuade | B.encourage | C.send | D.take |
A.struggled for | B.paid for | C.asked for | D.headed for |
A.trouble | B.illness | C.injury | D.addiction |
A.big | B.small | C.tall | D.thin |
A.appear | B.work | C.cheat | D.crack |
A.annoyed | B.puzzled | C.heartbroken | D.confused |
A.pretty | B.positive | C.confident | D.outgoing |
A.dinner | B.camp | C.celebration | D.trip |
A.hard | B.convenient | C.strange | D.possible |
A.room | B.size | C.hand | D.pack |
A.time | B.way | C.place | D.attitude |
A.shared | B.heard | C.learned | D.requested |
A.wealth | B.shock | C.health | D.mind |
3 . People representing over 100 countries met virtually in Kunming, China, last week to discuss how to protect Earth’s biodiversity(生物多样性). This CBD Meeting(also known as COP15)ran from October 11 to 15, 2021.
There are so many different species. Sadly, species are disappearing all the time. One recent study suggested that around a million species are in danger of extinction. Like the climate crisis, the world’s loss of biodiversity is caused mainly by humans, who don’t always cooperate. Climate change is playing a part. The biggest way humans are causing biodiversity loss is by taking over the homes that all kinds of plants and animals depend on and using them for things like farming, mining, or cutting down trees for wood. Humans are also harming the oceans by fishing too much, and by severely polluting the seas with plastic, oil, and other chemicals.
In 1992, the world’s countries began signing an agreement called the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The meeting is being held in two parts. Last week's meeting discussed plans and goals for protecting biodiversity through the year 2030, which led to a plan called the “Kunming Declaration”. An in-person meeting will be held in Kunming next May to formally agree to the plan. One of its big goals announced in Kunming is to cut dangerous chemical pollution from farming. The plan also includes asking governments to cut up to $500 billion of their support for activities that hurt biodiversity, like some methods of farming, and producing fossil fuels.
CBD organizers hope the world's countries are really ready to work on biodiversity problems this time. In 2010, over 100 countries agreed to a 20-Part Plan to protect biodiversity by 2020. But none of the plan's 20 goals had been consummated by 2020. Solving the problem doesn't depend on what countries say they'll do. It depends on what they actually do.
1. What mainly leads to the world's biodiversity loss?A.The disappearance of wild areas. | B.Worldwide climate change. |
C.The serious ocean pollution. | D.Lack of international cooperation. |
A.It belongs to the 1992 CBD agreement. | B.It’ll raise $500 billion to protect nature. |
C.It advises stopping using chemicals. | D.It’ll be approved officially in 2022. |
A.Explained | B.Ignored. | C.Reached. | D.Assessed. |
A.The new trend of biodiversity. | B.The Kunming CBD Meeting. |
C.The challenges living things face. | D.The different species on the Earth. |
4 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?A.Comfort. | B.Security. |
C.Price. | D.Location. |
A.Yellow Hostel. | B.Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
C.Youth Station Hostel. | D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
A.It gets noisy at night. | B.Its staff is too talkative. |
C.It charges for Wi-Fi. | D.It’s inconveniently located. |
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.What job to do in the future. |
B.Which professor to follow. |
C.What abilities to possess. |
A.History. | B.Politics. | C.Art. |
A.A restaurant manager. | B.A politician. | C.A teacher. |
A.Dealing with people. | B.Working with kids. | C.Painting pictures. |
1. Why does the man’s brother go to the man’s place?
A.To study. | B.To work. | C.To travel. |
A.At a university. | B.At a restaurant. | C.At a bookstore. |
A.French. | B.Spanish. | C.Japanese. |
1. What time was the plane originally scheduled to leave?
A.At 3:00. | B.At 4:00. | C.At 5:00. |
A.The weather is bad. | B.The report is not finished. | C.An appointment will be delayed. |
A.At home. | B.At a hospital. | C.At a drug store. |
1. What does the man like about his hometown?
A.It’s really very big. | B.It has colorful nightlife. | C.It’s not expensive to live there. |
A.Sunny. | B.Cold. | C.Wet. |
A.The film is terrible. | B.The film can be seen online. | C.The film is worth the money. |