1 . In 1845, a deadly disease struck the farms of Ireland, killing all the Lumper potato plants. In another place or time, the death of a single crop species might not have been so important. But in Ireland, in 1845, people depended almost on the potato for food. The death of one species caused a terrible famine. Now, some scientists are worried that such a famine could happen again.
Over the centuries, farmers have discovered thousands of different species of food crops. Some can be grown in very hot or cold climates. Others are not affected by certain diseases. However, you won't find many of these species in your local supermarket. To feed the seven billion people on Earth, most farmers today are growing only species of plants that are easy to produce in large numbers. Meanwhile, thousands of other species are becoming extinct.
For example, in the Philippines, there were once thousands of varieties of rice; now fewer than 100 are grown there. Experts believe that over the past century, we have allowed more than half of the world's food varieties to disappear.
One solution to this problem is to collect and store the seeds(种子)of as many different plant varieties as we can before they disappear. The idea was first suggested by Russian scientist Nikolay Vavilov. In the 1920s and 30s, he collected around 400,000 seeds. More recently, others are continuing the work he began.
In the U. S. state of Iowa, Diane Ott Whealy wanted to protect historic plant varieties. She started a place called Heritage Farm, where people can store and trade seeds.
More importantly, the people at Heritage Farm don't just store the seeds; they plant them. By doing this, they are reintroducing foods into the marketplace that haven't been grown for years. These food species are not just special in flavor. They also offer farmers food solutions for the future, fro m the past.
1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?| A．A famine will surely happen again for the death of one species in the future. |
| B．Potatoes were the principal food in Ireland in the middle of 19th century. |
| C．People in Ireland liked potatoes more than any other food in the 19th century. |
| D．Scientists are worried that a deadly disease will affect the potato again in Ireland. |
| A．Because deadly diseases strike farms again and again. |
| B．Because farmers destroy the environment. |
| C．Because farmers mainly grow high-yield crops. |
| D．Because the seeds of some crops are difficult to get. |
| A．By storing and planting their seeds. |
| B．By fighting against the deadly disease. |
| C．By protecting the environment. |
| D．By forcing farmers to grow them. |
| A．The importance of protecting the food species. |
| B．A deadly disease struck the farms of Ireland. |
| C．Farmers are doing their best to stop the species from disappearing. |
| D．Why many food species are disappearing and how to save them. |
2 . There have been nine secretaries-general of the United Nations since the first one was appointed in 1946. But somehow, Kofi Annan has been the one that people tend to remember the best.
Annan, born in Ghana, was the first black African to ever hold the job. And he won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2001. Just as the New York Times put it, Annan“redefined (重新定义) the UN”.
During those 10 years — from 1997 to 2006 — the world was at its worst. This period witnessed the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999, the Sept. 11 attacks of 2001, and the US's invasion of Iraq in 2003.
On its own, the UN has little power. However, Annan combined that power with his own to achieve great things. He kept the world from falling apart from attacks and wars. He also fought for women’s rights and the educational rights of children, and fought against the spread of HIV in Africa.
It was because of these things that he and the UN were awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 2001, for their work toward"a better organized and a more peaceful world". Annan also put "people" at the center of everything the UN does. He took the trouble to relate to others — young or old, senior or junior, ambassador or security guard.
Mayhe what Annan did was more than just redefine the UN. Indeed, as Antonio Guterres, current secretary-general of the UN, said,"In many ways, Kofi Annan was the UN."
1. What can we infer from the 1st paragraph?| A．The UN secretary-general is the most powerful position in the world. |
| B．Annan is the only black secretary-general in the UN. |
| C．Annan was one of the best leaders of Ghana. |
| D．Annan is one of the most distinguished leaders of the UN. |
| A．The world was at its best. |
| B．Women had the same rights as men. |
| C．The world was not peaceful. |
| D．Workers were on strike all over the world. |
| A．Annan's contributions to the world. |
| B．Annan's power of the UN. |
| C．The educational rights of women. |
| D．The fights against diseases. |
| A．Kofi Annan is the founder and creator of the United Nations |
| B．Kofi Annan made outstanding contributions to the Uinited Nations |
| C．the United Nations was named after Kofi Annan |
| D．Kofi Annan got more support from the United Nations |
Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth on September 17 after completing the first manned mission aboard the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft.
The mission was led by Nie Haisheng, the oldest member of the team, in his third trip into space. Liu Boming, the second
“I believe with the
The Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center declared the mission
4 . I’ve always been fascinated by languages, but I’ve never been any good at learning them. I remember sitting in my French lessons, I never
But one of my A levels was English Language, and that was where my interest in
And then came lockdown. While I was
But by the time I got about halfway through the show, I
Shijie, which I learned can be translated as “martial sister”, introduced me to the complexities of Chinese
I was
| A．looked out for | B．got accustomed to | C．depended on | D．paid attention to |
| A．pleased | B．annoyed | C．frustrated | D．relaxed |
| A．culture | B．language | C．school | D．history |
| A．remember | B．obtain | C．suggest | D．choose |
| A．worried | B．available | C．lucky | D．exhausted |
| A．doubtful | B．upset | C．bored | D．anxious |
| A．enjoyed | B．found | C．created | D．directed |
| A．expected | B．decided | C．realized | D．admitted |
| A．At first | B．In addition | C．Above all | D．For example |
| A．research | B．business | C．interviews | D．tests |
| A．families | B．relationships | C．dramas | D．lifestyles |
| A．confused | B．saddened | C．encouraged | D．attracted |
| A．strange | B．difficult | C．beautiful | D．satisfied |
| A．believe | B．understand | C．accept | D．imagine |
| A．though | B．unless | C．once | D．before |
8 . We offer five kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help students according to their needs.
Course 1: General English
General English is designed to develop students’ basic communication skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 288 per week.
Course 2: Academic English
Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 320 per week.
Course 3: High School ESL
Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 25 per hour.
Course 4: Night Classes
Do you want to improve your English and get the best possible results in your GRE test? We have three night classes each week designed to meet your needs. Tuesday to Thursday evenings: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, $ 60 per day.
Course 5: One on One
If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers, we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 80 per hour.
Please click here to learn more about the courses.
1. Which course would be helpful for basic communication skills?| A．High School ESL. | B．Night Classes. |
| C．General English. | D．Academic English. |
| A．$240. | B．$300. | C．$360. | D．$600. |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A website. |
| C．A brochure. | D．An application. |
9 . Various cultural activities always take place on campus in springy March. This year, the Office of Student Affairs is going to organize the South and Southeast Asian Cultural Festival to present cultures of these two regions across the board---the opening ceremony, food and cultural booths, talks and workshops, and many others. Don’t be spoilt for choice!
Local South and Southeast Asian Market
The Cultural Square will be transformed into a local market where diverse South and Southeast Asian cultures meet. Visitors can taste local food, meet the locals and experience some local ways of life, so remember to drop into this wonderful marketplace!
Date:6&7 March 2019（Wednesday&Thursday）
Time:12:00-14:30
Venue: Cultural Square, Main Campus
Tofu Making Workshop
Soft or firm, salty or sweet, steamed or fried, tofu is well-known for its nice taste and good nutrition. It plays an important role in East Asian and Southeast Asian food culture, so we may well have eaten it, but do you know how it is made? Here comes a chance for you to try your hand at making this widely enjoyed food!
Date:10 March 2019(Sunday)
Time:15:00-16:30
Venue Room 201B, 2/F WS Centre
Fee: $ 100
An Introduction to Dandiya Raas
Dandiya Rass, a traditional folk dance of India, is associated with scenes of Holi, which is a famous spring festival known as the festival of colors. At this workshop, our Indian students will introduce the dance to the participants by dancing together and feel the soul of their unique music culture.
Date:13 March 2019(Wednesday)
Time:18:30-20:30
Venue: Room 502, WFY Building
Quota:20(First come, first served )
Thai Loy Krathong Festival
Loy Krathong, or Water Lantern Festival, is a widely celebrated occasion in Thailand where people pray for good things for the year ahead. In this workshop, participants can try their hand at making their own krathong under the guidance of Thai students !
Date:14 March 2019(Thursday)
Time:18:30-20:30
Venue :L-LOUNGE,3/F YIA
Quota :20(First come, first served )
1. These activities above are aimed to___________.| A．introduce several traditional festivals |
| B．pray for good things for the coming year |
| C．spread cultures of some Asian countries |
| D．promote exchanges of some local dances |
| A．Tofu Making Workshop |
| B．Thai Loy Krathong Festival |
| C．An Introduction to Dandiya Raas |
| D．Local South and Southeast Asian Market |
| A．All the cultural activities are accessible free of charge. |
| B．All the activities don't limit the number of participants. |
| C．Loy Krathong is held to express thanks to the ancestors. |
| D．Dandiya Raas is linked with scenes of the well-known festival Holi. |
