2 . The number of weather-related disasters has increased by five times over the past 50 years, the latest report by the World Meteorological (气象) Organization (WMO) said on September. However, thanks to improved early warning systems and disaster management, the number of death from these hazards (危险) has been almost three times less.

According to the WMO, from 1970 to 2019, weather, climate and water hazards accounted for 50 percent of all disasters. Among the top 10 hazards that led to the largest loss of human life during this period were droughts, storms, floods and extreme temperatures. However, deaths fell from over 50, 000 in the 1970s to less than 20, 000 in the 2010s.

“Weather, climate and water extremes are increasing and will become more frequent and severe in many parts of the world as a result of climate change,” says WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas.

“That means more heat waves, drought and forest fires such as those we have observed recently in Europe and North America. We have more water vapor in the atmosphere, which is worsening extreme rainfall and deadly flooding. The warming of the oceans has affected the frequency and area of existence of the most intense tropical storms.”

“Economic losses are increasing as exposure increases. But behind the statistics lies a message of hope. Improved multi-hazard early warning systems have led to a significant reduction in deaths. Quite simply, we are better than ever before at saving lives,” Taalas said.

1. What do we know from the first paragraph?

A．Disasters connected with weather have gone up.

B．The number of weather-related disasters has decreased.

C．The number of deaths from hazards has been increasing.

D．Early warning systems have made disasters decline much.

2. What will happen according to Petteri Taalas?

A．There will be more extreme weather.

B．Extreme rainfall will no longer exist.

C．Water vapor in the atmosphere will go down.

D．Humans will defeat extreme weather in the end.

3. What is hopeful behind the bad news?

A．Improved warning systems will save economic losses.

B．Economic losses are going down as exposure increases.

C．More lives will be saved thanks to early warning systems.

D．Improved early warning systems will control extreme weather

4. Where may the text be taken from?

A．A novel.

B．A brochure.

C．A magazine.

D．A guideline.

3 . Volunteer English Teachers Needed in San Jose

Our volunteer TEFL （Teaching English as a Foreign Language） internships（实习）are a great way to start your new work. You can get valuable experience in your teaching while you are helping others! You can also get the chance to travel around your host city or town and have a better understanding of the local people and culture.

Our volunteer TEFL internships are open to anyone who has studied in our TEFL courses and meets our need for each job chance. If you have taken a class in other TEFL courses and hold a recognized certificate （over 120 hours of study）, your applications for our internships will also be accepted.

How much you should pay for your internship?

Only $ 350 for each person!

What is included in the pay?

• Airport pick up from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport.

• 4-day training before working, including living and meals.

• Bus trip from San Jose to the host town or city.

• Three meals daily that are provided by the host family.

• Support for getting Volunteer Visa（签证）to Costa Rica.

• 24-hour help from local program assistant.

• Anything that you use in your teaching at the local school.

What is excluded in the pay?

• The cost in your travelling around the country on weekends.

• Anything that you buy for your own use.

1. Who can have the chance to take the internship?

A．Those who have finished study in college.

B．Those who have travelled around San Jose.

C．Those who love to be working with children.

D．Those who have taken a course in the TEFL program.

2. How much should they pay if Tom and his brother both decide to take the internship?

A．$ 350.

B．$ 500.

C．$ 600.

D．$ 700.

3. What should the TEFL teachers do after arriving?

A．Travel around the country.

B．Get to know the host families.

C．Take a training for 4 days before working.

D．Buy all the things they need in teaching.

4 . Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside on this half-day tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods,   home to some of the oldest and tallest   trees   on   Earth.   At   the   end   of   your   tour   choose   between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco or taking the ferry back to San Francisco.

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip

Discover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where you’ll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a hike among ancient trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the park’s wonders on your own.

Niagara Falls Tour

Escape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided, 2-day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US.

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour

Escape to California’s famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates (庄园). Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with   a stop for lunch.

1. Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping ?

A．Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.

B．Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.

C．Niagara Falls Tour.

D．Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.

2. What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour ?

A．Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.

B．Enjoy supersized natural wonders.

C．Get some winemaking knowledge.

D．Take a ride on the boat.

3. What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage?

A．To introduce some outdoor activities.

B．To share some tour experiences.

C．To advertise for the wine country.

D．To call for protecting natural wonders.