1 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours
San Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30th
This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)
Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st
This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.
Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pmDuration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st
Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.
Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd
This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.
Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is available in March?
A.San Francisco Winery Tour. | B.Back to the Fifties Tour. |
C.Spooky Hallowen Tour. | D.Holiday Lights Tour. |
A.Go to Treasure Island. | B.Enjoy the holiday scenes. |
C.Have free ice cream. | D.Visit the Presidio district. |
A.Take some drinks. | B.Set off early in the morning. |
C.Wear warm clothes. | D.Make reservations in advance. |
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3 . Hurricanes are large storms that produce winds of 119 kilometers per hour or higher. That’s faster than a cheetah, the fastest animal on land. Hurricanes are not only some of the planet’s most violent storms, but also the costliest natural disasters in the United States, researchers reported in 2019 in the journal PNAS. Ranking (排名) the most damaging hurricanes, however, depends on the measures used: usually, economic cost or lives lost.
Katrina was the most expensive hurricane of all time, causing a huge economic loss when it sabotaged New Orleans and other Gulf Coast areas. The cost was over $186 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Katrina’s losses swallowed 1% of the US GDP, or the total value of goods produced and services provided by a country in one year, according to the PNAS study.
John Nielsen-Gammon, a professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A & M University, told Live Science that the next costliest hurricane was 2017’s hurricane Harvey, which caused $149 billion of damage, mostly due to rainfall that produced widespread flooding across southeast Texas, including Houston.
“Those two storms top the list for economic damage both worldwide and in the US, which is no accidence,” Nielsen-Gammon added. “The most damaging hurricanes are most likely to occur where you have lots of expensive buildings,” he said. “That’s why two United States hurricanes top the list.”
In 2017, Hurricane Maria caused $107 billion in damage in Puerto Rico, placing it third on NOAA’s list of the costliest US storms. Hurricane Sandy, which flooded New York City’s subway tunnels and other areas in 2012, came next on the list ($82 billion), followed by 2021’s Hurricane Ida, which flooded Louisiana. Developing countries also suffered a lot from hurricanes.
1. Why is a cheetah mentioned in paragraph 1?A.To show the fast speed of hurricanes. |
B.To compare the speed between hurricanes and a cheetah. |
C.To state the bad effect on wild animals from hurricanes. |
D.To explain how the fastest animal survives the hurricanes. |
A.Followed. | B.Ignored. | C.Destroyed. | D.Defended. |
A.The reason why Katrina in the US topped the list. |
B.The reason why hurricanes took place in the US. |
C.The effect of two hurricanes on American economy. |
D.The damage to buildings caused by hurricanes in the US. |
A.Types of different hurricanes in Britain. |
B.Countries suffering from hurricanes in 2022. |
C.Ways to prevent hurricanes in developing countries. |
D.The loss hurricanes brought to developing countries. |
4 . We did a quick survey of New Year traditions around the world, and couldn’t help but notice that the traditions might reflect cultural varieties? but the meanings behind them are pretty universal.
Philippines
In Philippines? families hold traditional dinner parties called Media Noche to greet the New Year. Circle-shaped fruits are their favorites, such as grapes, oranges and melons, since they look like coins, you know. Filipinos actually try to choose 12 different kinds of fruit to put on the table—one for each month in the New Year.
Make sure you leave some food in your plate. It’s bad luck to start the New Year off as a hungry wolf.
Spain
Many Spaniards will eat 12 fresh grapes at midnight—one with each strike of the clock. Each grape represents a wish for happiness and good luck for every month in the coming year. This “12 grapes in 12 seconds“ custom came from a grape farmer in the Alicante region who wanted to promote his produce about a century ago. The tradition has spread to other countries too? with a few adjustments. In Portugal? they eat 12 dried grapes. In Peru? they eat a thirteenth grape.
Denmark
In Denmark? they eat kransekage, a big horn-shaped cake, on New Year’s Eve. When they’re finished with the cake, it’s Danish custom to throw the used plates against the front doors of their friends and neighbors. It’s actually a sign of friendship.
Italy
Pork sausages are usually served on New Year’s Eve in Italy. Italians choose pork because they think pigs are fat and keep moving forward, while other animals, such as chickens or cows, move backward or stand still.
But whatever you eat into the New Year in Italy-pork, fish or chicken-make sure you stay at home. Italians throw old possessions out of the window after midnight as an out-with-the-old, make-room-for-the-new gesture.
1. How many kinds of fruit are usually served at Media Noche?A.6. | B.8. | C.10. | D.12. |
A.The Portuguese. | B.Spaniards. | C.Filipinos. | D.Italians. |
A.Eating special meat. |
B.Throwing away old things. |
C.Leaving food in plates. |
D.Preferring coin-shaped fruits. |
5 . Coding(编码) apps and programming apps for kids are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some of the best apps for teaching kids to code.
Scratch
Scratch is by far the most popular coding app for kids, and it is now used in many schools all over the world. It is available for free on the web as well as for Android and iOS, which is why it is so popular. Created in 2003 by MIT students and staff, its coding language is designed for children aged 7 to 16.
The language employs visual blocks or bricks that can be dragged and dropped on a workspace to construct logical chains. As a result, the child will have a better understanding of the fundamental principles of coding.
Daisy the Dinosaur
Daisy the Dinosaur is a free iPad and iPhone programming app. What distinguishes it from the rest is that it is designed specifically for children aged 4 to 7. The app was developed by the same team that created the Hopscotch coding app for kids. If you’ve ever used that app, Daisy the Dinosaur has a similar user-friendly interface with limited features that is best for beginners.
Cargo-Bot
Cargo-Bot is a free coding app that is available for both Android and iOS devices. It is appropriate for children aged 10 and up. This app specialises in puzzle challenges involving a robotic arm that must be programmed to perform various tasks, most notably moving coloured boxes to create a specific design or pattern.
Kodable
Another relatively well-known coding app for kids is Kodable.’ It is free for: both the iPhone and iPad, but there is no option for Android or the web. Kodable is appropriate for both younger children and older teenagers(from 8 years old and up). It is also remarkable for guiding users from a basic to a complex level of coding.
The approach is very game-like, with users able to select a character to guide them through the levels.
1. Why is Scratch so popular?A.It can be adjusted by students in school. |
B.It was developed at the earliest time. |
C.It is free to use on several platforms. |
D.It helps children understand coding principles. |
A.Scratch, | B.Daisy the Dinosaur. | C.Cargo Bot. | D.Kodable. |
A.It has different levels. |
B.It has many difficult puzzles. |
C.It uses visual blocks or bricks to perform tasks. |
D.Its development team created the Hopscotch coding app. |
6 . As a popular tour operator, Travel China Guide designs a lot of China tour packages (旅游套餐) for foreigners with the best-selling travel deals to wonderful must see destinations and offers the best quality services. We warmly invite you to join us on an exciting vacation. Today we will offer you a three days’ private Zhangjiajie in-depth tour.
Day 1 Arrival in Zhangjiajie
Welcome to this charming city, Zhangjiajie. Your guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel we booked for you ahead of time. The rest time of the day remains free for you to relax.
Day 2 Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie
Today, your private Zhangjiajie tour will start with a visit to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, where you will have a chance to experience the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. In addition to an unforgettable experience, it will also give you a special angle to enjoy the beauty of the Grand Valley
Afterwards, your guide will lead you to the Baofeng Lake where you will take a scenic boat ride. When you finish visiting the scenic area, the driver will send you back to the hotel.
Day 3 Away From Zhangjiajie
Today your Zhangjiajie tour will continue to go to the Tianmen Mountain, known as the most beautiful “Hanging Garden” in the world. Tianmen Mountain is named after a natural wonder, Tianmen Cave, which is a naturally formed hole among thousand-metre high cliffs. In addition to this wonder, you may also see different old trees, green vines and rare animals there.
Your three-day Zhangjiajie tour package will come to an end here. You will then be driven to the airport and we will say goodbye there. If you want to have your China tour schedule further, we will be glad to provide detailed information.
1. What will the visitors do on Day 1?A.Book a hotel. | B.Drive to a hotel. |
C.Start with a visit. | D.Spend time relaxing freely. |
A.The Grand Valley. | B.The Baofeng Lake. |
C.The Tianmen Mountain. | D.Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. |
A.It can book the hotel for free. |
B.It offers no pick-up services. |
C.It is designed for Chinese visitors. |
D.It provides travelling services for foreign tourists. |
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As a student, I have few opportunities to work owing my full schedule. But an activity called Farm Work Program left a deep impression on you. During the program, I had to get up early and did arranging farm work with my classmates. For example, we help water the plants and picked vegetables. While work, I realized how hardly it was to work with my own hands.
What happy it was to enjoy the fruits of my labor. At home where we can help our parents do some housework. We can help wash dishes before dinner. Remember that nothing can make us happy than seeing the results of our hard work.
8 . Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to explore the racks and settle down with a new book, or use flowing libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations.
Kansas City Library (Kansas City, Missouri)
Along the south wall of this parking garage’s exterior, visitors are treated to what looks like a huge shelf of books. The building originally served as a bank, which is readily apparent when the library has screenings in its Vault Theater, inside an actual 1925 bank vault.
Stuttgart City Library (Stuttgart, Germany)
Opened in 2011, this nine-story public library designed by Eun Young Yi is characterized by its impressive white-on-white color scheme, its bold cubic shape and its cavernous interior. This cultural center for the city, designed to feel open and full of light, can be entered from any of its four sides, and readers can borrow artwork as well as books.
The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province, Kenya)
To fight with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a roaming library composed of nine camels to bring books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s migratory people. Currently the service focuses on children, but with more funding they plan to increase their reach both in distance and the titles they carry.
Macquarie University Library (Sydney, Australia)
A stunning combination of cutting edge and sustainable, this building was made from recycled materials, features a green roof, and was designed to imitate the look of a eucalyptus tree. It is also state of the art, using robot cranes to bring requested books to the front desk.
1. What is the feature of Kansas City Library?A.It used to be a bank. | B.It has only a book shelf. |
C.It served as a park lot. | D.It makes use of robot cranes. |
A.Kansas City Library. | B.Stuttgart City Library. |
C.The Camel Library Service. | D.Macquarie University Library. |
A.To sell the artwork in libraries. | B.To urge people to read books. |
C.To show the art of architecture. | D.To keep people staying in the libraries. |
9 . When I was a boy, I, together with my dog Doobie and parents, lived across a river from the main road. The only way to get to our house was across an old, wooden
One time,
The summer in my childhood flew by so fast. During all of those
A.chair | B.desk | C.bridge | D.door |
A.taking | B.spending | C.wasting | D.using |
A.stayed | B.opened | C.changed | D.rose |
A.Usually | B.Occasionally | C.Surprisingly | D.Luckily |
A.besides | B.anyway | C.therefore | D.however |
A.strangers | B.police | C.classmates | D.teachers |
A.shy | B.frightened | C.lonely | D.cold |
A.started | B.arrived | C.appeared | D.left |
A.refused | B.allowed | C.lost | D.cleaned |
A.tail | B.head | C.leg | D.body |
A.waiting | B.fighting | C.sending | D.preparing |
A.looked | B.jumped | C.hurried | D.spread |
A.lake | B.pool | C.sea | D.river |
A.listened to | B.chased away | C.searched for | D.fell from |
A.winters | B.autumns | C.springs | D.summers |
10 . What is language for? Some people seem to think it’s for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words—the longer the lists, the better. That’s wrong. Language is for the exchange (交流) of ideas and information. It’s meaningless knowing all about a language if you can’t use it freely. Many students I have met know hundreds of grammar rules, but they can’t speak correctly or fluently. They are afraid of making mistakes. One shouldn’t be afraid of making mistakes when speaking a foreign language. Native speakers make mistakes and break rules, too. Bernard Shaw once wrote. “Foreigners often speak English too correctly.” But the mistakes that native speakers make are different from those that Chinese students make. They’re English mistakes in the English language. And if enough native speakers break a rule, it is no longer a rule. What used to be wrong becomes right. People not only make history, they make language. But a people can only make its own language. It can’t make another people’s language. So Chinese students of English should pay attention to grammar, but they shouldn’t overdo (做过头) it. They should put communication first.
1. Language is used to ______.A.communicate with others | B.practice grammar rules |
C.talk with foreigners only | D.learn lists of words |
A.never makes mistakes | B.often makes mistakes |
C.can’t avoid making mistakes | D.always makes mistakes |
A.speak in Chinese way | B.speak by the rules |
C.speak to native speakers | D.not be afraid of making mistakes |