1 . There are many places to see lovely giant pandas in China. But where is the best place for you to go for a special panda trip? What is the best time to go? Here are some recommendations.
If you just want to see giant pandas, we recommend you to go to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base. It is the most easily accessible panda base. You can see pandas at different ages. This base is huge but usually crowded.
If you are looking for a deeper panda experience, you can join a panda volunteer program. Giant panda volunteer programs are available in three panda bases: Dujiangyan, Wolong, and Bifengxia. They take about 1 to 3 days or longer. Dujiangyan is the best place for a one-day program. If you want a less-crowded environment, consider Wolong and Bifengxia, though they require 2 or more days. Your work would include weighing and cleaning bamboo, making panda cakes, watching pandas being fed, and cleaning pandas’ enclosures (围场). At the end of the program, you will receive a panda keeper certificate.
Giant pandas don’t go into winter sleep. You can visit them in all four seasons. Spring and autumn are the best times to see pandas when they are most active and temperatures are most comfortable. If you visit between August and November, you will probably see lovely panda babies.
Giant pandas spend almost half their time sleeping. Grown-up giant pandas in captivity (圈养) usually eat twice a day: early in the morning and late in the afternoon. They usually sleep around noon, any time from around 10:00 a. m. to around 2:00 p. m. We recommend you to get to a panda base as early as possible, when it is less crowded and the pandas are at their most active.
1. How can you get your best experience for your panda trip?| A．Visiting it during Chinese holidays. | B．Joining a volunteer program. |
| C．Taking a private tour in the afternoon. | D．Participating in Dujiangyan’s one-day program. |
| A．Preparing bamboo. | B．Feeding pandas. |
| C．Cleaning pandas. | D．Witnessing new pandas’ birth. |
| A．Winter and spring. | B．Spring and autumn. |
| C．Summer and autumn. | D．Any season is suitable. |
| A．To record pandas’ daily routine. | B．To receive a panda keeper certificate. |
| C．To avoid crowds and witness active pandas. | D．To observe feeding sessions and bamboo weighing. |
Ways to Cut Your Carbon Footprint
Our carbon footprint, which drives more global warming, is connected with everything we produce, eat and buy. There are dozens of things we can do to reduce it.
About one-third of all food gets wasted every year. Producing food that won’t be eaten wastes valuable resources, including energy. It also creates a lot of greenhouse gases. If we don’t buy what we don’t need, we could cut our food carbon footprint by 12 percent.
People who use traditional vehicles can make up the largest part of carbon footprint. That’s why people should walk more, ride bikes or take public transportation. If you use your car, consider an electric vehicle（EV）. Once they hit the roads, EVs don’t emit planet-warming gases.
Everything we buy also contributes to our carbon footprint. So a key way to lessen the footprint is to buy fewer new things. Shopping for the second-hand goods cuts much pollution. Next best is to extend the life of your products. Recycle wherever you can.
A. Buy less new stuffB. Reduce food waste
C. Eat plant-based foods
D. Green your travel
Purpose of writing | · look for an English interpreter volunteer · apply for the position |
Personal information | · a senior two student of our school · know the culture and history of the school very well · be outgoing and good at English · My love for the school makes me eager to spread the excellent culture and history of the school to others. |
Hopes | · be very grateful if you could consider my application · look forward to your early reply |
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Hearing our school wants some English inter preter volunteers,
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Yours,
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How to improve your eyesight
Since we live in a world that requires your eyes to stare at small type and images on cell phones, computers, and televisions, it’s important that you take steps to improve your eyesight.
Eyes are like any other part of the body - they need nutrition to function well. So, a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in sugar and fatty foods will go a long way in maintaining healthy eyes.
Adjust the lighting
Keep your room softly lighted. When reading, try to keep your light source located behind you and keep the light directed on the paper or the task you’re working on.
Exercising your eyes daily will help you maintain healthy eyes. Plan to exercise your eyes when you wake up, before going to bed, or when your eyes are tired. Make sure your hands are clean and your mind is relaxed before doing eye-protecting exercises.
Examine your eyes
See your doctors regularly, based on age, health and risk of eye problems. If you have nearsightedness or farsightedness, you need treatment as soon as possible.
Since you use your eyes every waking moment, give them lots of rest and relaxation by taking breaks throughout the day and getting enough sleep every night. A lack of sleep will weaken your vision health.
A. “Feed” your eyes
B. Exercise your eyes
C. Limit computer usage
D. Rest and relax your eyes
How to show your love to your parents
Sometimes it is difficult to understand your parents because they are from a different generation. Yes, we know how it feels, but remember, your parents always love you. Here are some ways to show your love to them.
People always give their friends gifts but often forget to do that to their parents. To show your love, the next time you buy gifts for your friends, remember to buy something for you parents too.
If a busy man like Bill Gates can find time to see his parents, so can you. Remember many things of your life will come and go, but your parents are always there.
Look at your childhood pictures with them
Why don’t you find your childhood photos when you are at home and look at them with your parents? They love remembering the “good old times”.
“Hello, Mom, I just think of giving you a call and saying ‘hi’.” Is it difficult to say that on the phone? Your call will bring a smile to their faces.
A. Give them gifts often.
B. Find time to see them.
C. Call them from time to time.
D. Help them with the housework.
| A．which | B．where | C．who |
7 . Every school has rules(规则) for students to follow. However, some students may see the
In the old days, people believed that teachers had to be very
In fact, following school rules can be very important. For example, running in the hallways(走廊) could cause(导致) a student to
Rules make the world much better. If there are no rules, life will be meaningless and in disorder.
1.| A．rules | B．excuses | C．facts | D．examples |
| A．tired | B．angry | C．excited | D．good |
| A．doctors | B．parents | C．teachers | D．students |
| A．kind | B．clever | C．strict | D．careful |
| A．told | B．heard | C．invited | D．watched |
| A．come out | B．fall down | C．move on | D．pass by |
| A．about | B．from | C．except | D．without |
| A．because | B．though | C．before | D．unless |
| A．clearly | B．luckily | C．quickly | D．politely |
| A．hurry up | B．look up | C．grow up | D．dress up |
8 . Here is a brief guide to every sport at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Alpine skiing, 11 gold medals awarded
The disciplines include downhill, the fastest event; super-G, with more turns added; giant slalom (回转), still more turns; and slalom, the slowest and most technical event.
Biathlon (冬季两项), 11 golds
Take the endurance test of cross-country skiing and shake it up very few kilometers by having athletes stop to shoot at targets. Too many misses, and skiers must take a penalty lap. Germany, France, Sweden and Norway should dominate the medals.
Figure skating, 5 golds
The strong Russian team swept the top three spots in the women’s competition at the last world tournament, with now 17-year-old Anna Shcherbakova on top. American Nathan Chen’s potential duel (对决) with Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, the 2014 and 2018 Olympic champion, could be a highlight of the Games.
In the pairs event, Sui Wenjing and Han Cong could bring the gold to the host nation.
Freestyle sking, 13 golds
There are six disciplines. In the aerials and the new big air event, skiers launch themselves of a ramp and perform flips (空翻) and spins. In half pipe, they perform in a U-shaped bowl, and in slope style, they ski down a course with rails and jumps. In moguls (雪上技巧赛), they ski over a bumpy course and are judged on turns, jumps and speed. The only event that is timed instead of judged is ski cross (障碍追逐赛), in which skiers race against one another in groups of four.
Speedskating, 23 golds
Long-track speed skating is dominated by the Dutch. They won seven of 14 gold medals in 2018 and eight of 12 in 2014. Short-track provided China with its gold of the 2018 Games. South Korea will also be a major contender.
1. How many disciplines does Alpine skiing include?| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. | D．6. |
| A．Russia. | B．Sweden. | C．Norway. | D．Germany. |
| A．Anna Shcherbakova won the first place at the last world toumament. |
| B．Nathan Chen’s potential duel with Yuzuru Hanyu could be a highlight. |
| C．Sui Wenjing and Han Cong could bring a gold to China. |
| D．The Dutch won 14 gold medals in long-track speedskating in 2018. |
9 . Once there was a small boy called Shankar who belonged to a poor family.
One day, he was walking through the forest, carrying some wood. He saw an old man who was very hungry. Shankar wanted to give him some food, but he did not have any food with him. So he continued on his way. On the way, he saw a fox who was very thirsty. He wanted to give him some water, but he did not have any water for himself. So he went on his way ahead.
Then he saw a young man with a dog who wanted to make a fire but did not have wood. Shankar learned about his problem and gave some wood to him. In return, the man gave him some food and water. Now he went back to the old man and gave him some food. Then he found the fox and gave some water to him. The old man and the fox were very thankful for Shankar’s help. Then Shankar went on his way happily.
Unluckily, one day Shankar fell down the hill. He was in pain but he couldn’t move and no one was there to help him. But the old man who he had helped before saw him, and quickly came and pulled him up the hill. Shankar had many wounds on his legs. The fox whom Shankar had given water to saw his wounds and quickly went to the forest and brought some herbs. The old man helped to put the herbs on Shankar’s wounds. After some time, Shankar got well. All were very happy that they were able to help each other. If you help others, then they will also help you.
1. What did Shankar carry when he walked through the forest?| A．Wood. | B．Food. |
| C．Water. | D．Herbs. |
| A．The old man | B．The young man. |
| C．The fox. | D．The dog. |
| A．鲜花 | B．野果 |
| C．药草 | D．毒虫 |
| A．Help each other | B．A fox may help you |
| C．Don’t believe the stranger | D．Food and water are important |
10 . Milton Community Center
Milton Community Center provides a variety of programs and activities to improve the quality of life for young adults of different ages.
| First and Goal Club | Date: March 17th—May 2nd | Ages: 12—14 |
| First and Goal Club is a youth development program where students will have the opportunity to build self-confidence and grow as young adults. Here they will develop good healthy behaviors and improve working cooperation. | ||
| Mid–winter Break Camp | Date: January 26th—January 29th | Ages: 13—15 |
| Students will enjoy a fun and positive environment at Mid-winter Break Camp. They will go on educational and exciting trips, as well as joining in fun activities here at the Center. Students must bring lunch with them every day. | ||
| iMatter | Date: April 24th—May 14th | Ages: 14—18 |
| iMatter is designed to prepare the youth for their future life. This program will cover personal and professional improvement to get our young people ready for future jobs. Speakers from different work fields will come and speak about their walk of life. | ||
| College Tour | Date: March 8th—June 4th | Ages: 16—18 |
| Young adults will have opportunities to explore several colleges. Transportation will be provided from the Milton Community Center. Drinking water will be offered, but no lunch. | ||
For more information, please click here or visit http://miltoncommunity.com
1. First and Goal Club is designed for the age group of ________.| A．12—14 | B．13—15 | C．14—18 | D．16—18 |
| A．First and Goal Club | B．Mid–winter Break Camp |
| C．iMatter | D．College Tour |
| A．Go on educational trips. | B．Learn speaking skills. |
| C．Get professional improvement. | D．Explore several colleges. |
| A．On a website. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a brochure. | D．On a noticeboard. |
