1 . At The Rachael Ray Foundation^TM (RRF), we’re pretty big animal lovers. As a part of our work, we support a wide variety of organizations that do good for animals, from rescue to care and more. Get to know a few of them and the work we do together.

Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team

RRF helped enable Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) to purchase a new and bigger plane for its rescue missions which bring animals from danger to safety. Whether it be flying dogs in overcrowded shelters to new homes, saving animals caught in the path of natural disasters, or bringing supplies to shelters in need, the brave PAART pilots are always ready to help.

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) works to find and train shelter dogs who have the talent and drive to become search and rescue animals. RRF supports SDF’s efforts to identify and transform rescued dogs into rescuers, to provide lifetime care for these dogs and to find homes for all dogs who enter the SDF training program.

Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants

This is a program administered by Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) to support Best Friends’ network partners in their lifesaving efforts. The money has been awarded to organizations across the country to fund initiatives such as adoption drives and shelter intake prevention efforts.

North Shore Animal League America Disaster Relief Grants

This program, administered by North Shore Animal League America (NSALA), provides money for animal welfare organizations impacted by disasters. RRF is proud to help NSALA in its efforts to identify needs in disaster situations and provide targeted, effective relief.

1. What is special about PAART?

A．It provides necessities for-animals in need.	B．It conducts animal rescue missions by plane.
C．It is supported by the Rachael Ray Foundation.	D．It assists in finding adopters for rescued animals.

2. Which organization is devoted to training shelter animals to do rescue work?

A．SDF.

B．BFAS.

C．PAART.

D．NSALA.

3. What do the last two programs have in common?

A．They both strongly promote animal adoption.

B．They are both in charge of Best Friends Animal Society.

C．They both provide financial assistance to animal welfare initiatives.

D．They are both administered by welfare organizations impacted by disasters.

2 . Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions

It’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Below are a few books that help introduce children to different holiday cultures and traditions.

Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, illustrated by Ed Martinez

While helping her mother with Christmas celebration, Maria is tempted to try on her mother’s diamond ring. After getting caught up in the joy of the holiday and playing with her cousins, Maria realizes the ring is missing! That’s when she and her cousins come up with a plan to eat all of the tamales, in hopes of finding the ring.

Together for Kwanzaa by Juwanda G. Ford, illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger

This is a story about a little girl named Kayla who wants to see her older brother Khari come home so they can celebrate Kwanzaa together as a family. Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his car breaks down. Will he make it home in time for Kwanzaa?

A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

This book is a funny, nostalgic tale of Christmas Eve afternoon through Christmas night in Wales, and is full of unique imagery and poetic prose. It will arouse a sense of familiarity for some young readers while introducing them to different aspects of Christmas traditions.

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac

The word otsaliheliga is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This is an amazing story that describes a journey through the seasons with a modern-day Cherokee family. Cherokee history and traditions are also woven into the story in a very kid-friendly way.

1. What makes it difficult for Khari to return home in time for Kwanzaa?

A．A car crash.

B．Delayed flights.

C．Extreme weather.

D．Academic pressure.

2. Who provides pictures for A Child’s Christmas in Wales?

A．Traci Sorell.

B．Ed Martinez.

C．Dylan Thomas.

D．Trina Schart Hyman.

3. The four books all inform readers of ______.

A．how to find hidden treasures at home	B．how to strengthen bonds with friends
C．the lifestyles of different ethnic groups	D．different holiday celebrations and customs

3 . Thousands of books are published daily, and book advertisements play a crucial role in increasing awareness about those books. But it’s too easy to be tricked into bad “advertising opportunities” and make the wrong decisions. Here are several forms of digital advertising proven to work well.

Facebook advertising: Facebook provides the perfect advertising platform for authors because it allows targeting very specific categories of people. The other advantage is that it’s easy to test. You can start with a budget as low as $5 and gradually increase your monetary (货币的) commitment if your return on investment is positive.

Amazon advertising: Amazon allows you to show ads about your book directly on other book pages and search result pages. Since their main US rollout in 2017, they’ve become the most effective advertising place for authors.

Bookbub advertising: Bookbub rolled out a self-serve ad platform in 2016, which they’ve greatly improved since. It’s a less competitive playing field than Facebook or Amazon, but it does have its features.

Discount/promotion advertising: If you’re running a discount or free promotion on one of your books, you can apply to have it advertised in the newsletters of platforms such as Freebooksy, Bargainbooksy, etc.

Other types of advertising include search advertising, Goodreads advertising, banner ads on websites, etc. These haven’t produced the same effective results for most authors yet, but they could be just as effective (or more) if you write in a certain field.

1. What is special about the Facebook advertising?

A．It is easy for authors to access.

B．It aims at saving money for readers.

C．It allows adjusting investment by profit.

D．It includes different categories of information.

2. Which is suitable to promote your book with a discount?

A．Facebook.

B．Amazon.

C．Bookbub.

D．Freebooksy.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To get readers to buy more books.

B．To raise people’s reading awareness.

C．To offer authors advertising platforms.

D．To help publishers communicate with readers.

4 . 语法填空

Do you want to feast your eyes on more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from China? Come to the Richfield Museum of Fine Art,    1     a new exhibition named “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages” is to be held.

The highlight is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great     2     (work) of Tang Yin (1470­1524). This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and houses covered in snow, looks as fresh and full of life as the day it     3     (create). Apart from the     4     (extreme) famous painting, nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty will be exhibited. You will be amazed at the great skill     5     (use) to create these beautiful pieces.

If you are     6     sculpture lover, please seize the chance. A number of fine examples of Tang Dynasty sculptures will be     7    display. From these sculptures, you can see how Buddhist art brought from India and Central Asia influenced China during that period.     8    (look) at the faces of the figures in these sculptures, you seem to see the faces of the past.

This is a    9     (gold) opportunity to know more about ancient Chinese art     10     we guarantee that you will be satisfied with this exhibition.

5 . 阅读短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

China has made great progress in many fields recently. Here are some examples.

5G service is one of the     1     (big) developments. It is 1,000 times as fast     2     4G. People can surf the Internet     3     (easy). Information can be     4     (exchange) quickly.

Mobile payment is playing     5     important part in our lives. Most Chinese people are used to     6     (pay) for almost everything with     7     (they) smart phones.

The Hong Kong -Zhuhai-Macao Bridge     8     (be) the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world. It opened to the traffic     9     October 24, 2018. It can help with the trade and tourism among the three     10     (place).

With all the progress, people’s lives are becoming better and better.

6 . 根据要求，补全信息（对话）
A:     1     do you think of electricity?
B: Electricity is a very clean source of energy. It doesn’t pollute the environment.
A:     2     can I use electricity safely in my daily life?
B: Well, you must be careful with it. When you use electrical appliances, you should follow the instructions.
A: Anything     3    ?
B: Never remove a plug when your hands are wet,     4     you may get an electric shock.
A:     5     a lot!
B: You are welcome!

7 .

The Forest Zoo Here you can see different kinds of wild animals. Come and enjoy yourself. Price: Adults $10             Children $5 Open: 8:00 am—4:30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday

The Underwater World Here you can find different kinds of fishes and even some kinds of sharks. You will feel you are in the sea, but of course this is not true. Price: $15 Open: 9:00 am—5:30 pm every day except Monday

The Amusement Park Do you want to have fun? We have all kinds of fascinating things for you. Price: Adults $10             Children $5 Open: 9:00 am—8:00 pm every day

The Science and Technology Museum Here you can not only have fun, you can also learn about the science and technology. Price: Adults $5             Children $2 Open: 9:00 am—4:30 pm (Closed on Monday)

1. The text above is probably a(n) ________.

A．Thank-you letter	B．science report
C．activity poster	D．tour advertisement

2. What time can you go to see sea animals?

A．7:30 am on Tuesday.	B．5:00 pm on Wednesday.
C．8:30 am on Friday.	D．6:00 pm on Saturday.

3. How much should Mr Green pay if he with his ten-year-old son goes to the Forest Zoo?

A．$5.

B．$10.

C．$15.

D．$20.

4. Where can you pay a visit on Monday according to the text?

A．The Forest Zoo.	B．The Underwater World.
C．The Amusement Park.	D．The Science and Technology Museum.

5. Which statement is TURE according to the text?

A．The Forest Zoo is open to the public for six days every week.

B．You are really in the sea when you visit The Underwater World.

C．These amusement spots are all free for the children.

D．You are not allowed to have fun at the Science and Technology Museum.

8 . She can’t ________ all changes.

A．keep up to

B．keep up with

C．look up to

D．look at to

9 . My sister ________ four weeks finishing the work.

A．took

B．spent

C．paid

D．cost

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答小题。
1. What is probably the speaker’s job?

A．A hotel manager.

B．A weather reporter.

C．An air traffic controller.

2. What made many flights canceled?

A．A heavy snowstorm.

B．A thick cloud.

C．A typhoon.

3. What will the airport offer all the passengers?

A．Hotel information.

B．Chairs and benches.

C．Pillows and blankets.

4. What will the speaker probably do within the next hour?

A．Update the crowd.

B．Give passengers ticket refunds.

C．Let people get ready for departure.