1 . 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。

Although Start of Autumn, the 13th traditional Chinese solar term, often indicates the     1     (begin) of autumn, heat waves will not come to an end. The period of high temperatures,    2     (call) “Autumn Tiger”, usually lasts for about 30 days. Because of decreasing precipitation(降水), it is even hotter during this period than Major Heat. As the saying goes, “If it rains     3    the day of Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected.”

2 . In Thailand, human-elephant conflict is increasing. To local farmers, elephants threaten their safety and economic livelihood.

Bring the Elephant Home (BTEH) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to increase chances of survival for elephants and work towards a world in which people and elephants can live in harmony, benefting from each other’s existence. BTEH’s projects root in local communities. Their work is characterised by three principles:local involvement, a healthy ecology, and benefits for people and elephants simultaneously (同时地). They lead to shared decision making, ownership of local communities, sustainability, and a peaceful coexistence of people and animals.

A group of BTEH researchers and local farmer volunteers are experimenting with how to make the plantations less appealing to elephants and prevent them from coming into the farms. And the Tom Yum Project comes into being.

The name of the Tom Yum Project comes from the Thai soup. The ingredients (原料) for the soup are chilli, garlic, lemongrass, and onion—none of which are attractive to elephants. This project gives hope to alternative crops as a solution to human-elephant conflict in Thailand. The project works in the following steps.

The Tom Yum Project is the first research and community-based alternative crop planting initiative to promote human-elephant coexistence. Now, some similar projects will be carried out in Sri Lanka.

1. According to the passage, BTEH’s mission is to

A．develop rural communities	B．create healthy environments
C．improve local economic livelihood	D．promote human-elephant coexistence

2. In the Tom Yum Project, researchers and local farmers_______.

A．form some guarding teams	B．volunteer to collect ingredients
C．experiment with alternative crops	D．provide elephants with the Thai soup

3. In which step do farmers turn the harvested crops into organic honey or teas?

A．Step 2.

B．Step 3.

C．Step 4.

D．Step 5.

3 . Volunteer in Africa

Dreaming of volunteering in Africa? International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) will enable you to be immersed in vibrant cultures, discover unique wildlife and make valuable contributions to the local communities.

Common questions about volunteering in Africa

What volunteer work in Africa does IVHQ offer?

Whether you want to volunteer and teach English in Africa, support construction projects, wildlife volunteering, or nursing and medical volunteer abroad projects, IVHQ has volunteer work in Africa that is suitable for volunteers with a range of skills and experience.

How much does it cost to volunteer in Africa?

Our fully hosted Africa volunteer programs start from as little as $20/day! This includes your accommodation, meals, airport pickup, orientation and comprehensive support services that you won’t find elsewhere.

Is it safe to volunteer in Africa?

We have a comprehensive approach to managing safety and reducing risks across all of our programs, which gives volunteers the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe, secure and healthy. This includes:

All local teams are trained in volunteer management, are required to undertake first aid training and ensure that programs adhere to IVHQ’s Risk Management Policy.

All IVHQ volunteers receive pre-departure and 24/7 in-country support, are required to have travel insurance and are strongly encouraged to take our online pre-departure training which can be accessed for free.

How to volunteer in Africa

Applying to volunteer in Africa is simple! Once you’ve decided which country you want to volunteer in and which Africa project you would like to join, you can apply. It’s free, only takes a few minutes and there is no commitment needed at this stage. Our team of Volunteer Travel Specialists will then guide you through the next steps to secure your spot and start preparing for your trip.

1. In Africa, IVHQ volunteers can ________.

A．manage construction projects

B．organize program orientation

C．work as language teachers

D．undertake first aid training

2. What does IVHQ provide to ensure the safety of volunteers?

A．Volunteer projects suitable for all.

B．An online pre-departure training.

C．Well-trained local communities.

D．Lectures on cultural difference.

3. Which of the following should be done at the application stage?

A．Selecting countries and projects.

B．Obtaining passports and visas.

C．Making some commitments.

D．Arranging accommodations.

4 . 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。

The dinner party is     1     threat, announced a recent lifestyle column in The Times. You might wonder, “How can this be? Don’t we throw parties for friends on special occasions?” But     2     The Times worries about is another kind of disappearing. It is usually hosted in one’s home. Invitations     3     (send) out weeks in advance and the hosts prepare food     4     (careful). Yet nowadays, people prefer to eat takeout food on their sofa while juggling a mobile phone and a remote control.

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。

Chinese restaurants have played an important role in different     1     (country) worldwide, where there can be specialized versions of Chinese food. For example,General Tso’s chicken,     2     (name)after Tso Tsung-tang, a military leader of the Qing Dynasty, is what Americans love to eat because it is sweet, fried. Obviously, the recipe    3     (change) a lot to suit different regional tastes, leading to variations in the cooking method used.

6 . I hadn’t seen Anne in nearly 20 years since college, yet we could still party like old times. It was great to have her here, _______ our lives.

She was looking at the few blooms (花) left in my yard. I hadn’t planted much after losing my job. It had been a _______ year for me. Just when I thought I was done with the bitterness, it would all come rushing back and the _______ thing on my mind was flowers.

“One of my hobbies is taking photos of _______,” she said and steadied herself near the last rose of the season. I shrugged (耸肩), wondering why anyone would _______ taking time to look at a lowly rose.

Suddenly a hot song rang from her cell phone. “I set it to remind me to take my medicine,” she said calmly.

“An _______ for medicine?” I laughed. “Are we that old?”

“For my brain,” she smiled. “I have been diagnosed with a rare cancer, a small tumor (肿块) no bigger than your fingernail,” she laughed softly. That was Anne — ever _______. Even cancer was no more than joking about.

So _______ that I was beyond words.

Later next day, an e-mail filled with the flower photos popped up from Anne — clear and beautiful. She had gotten past the anger, the pity and unfairness, taking one moment at a time and polishing it until it _______.

I shifted my eye to outside, and I had her flowers in full bloom. Actually, I always had them, but it was Anne who got me to really ________ them.

1.

A．saving

B．watching

C．sharing

D．controlling

2.

A．normal

B．new

C．satisfying

D．difficult

3.

A．last

B．same

C．only

D．right

4.

A．yards

B．flowers

C．parties

D．people

5.

A．bother

B．avoid

C．miss

D．stop

6.

A．award

B．order

C．alarm

D．idea

7.

A．optimistic

B．attractive

C．hard-working

D．confident

8.

A．nervous

B．shocked

C．relaxed

D．lucky

9.

A．ended

B．failed

C．shined

D．fruited

10.

A．arrange

B．trust

C．colour

D．appreciate

7 . Discovery Pass

With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can

• get unlimited booked travel to more than 365 destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network

• choose a pass that suits your travel plans: 14 days, one month, three months or six months

• choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium).

Please note that you cannot book a child ticket online with a Discovery Pass. You will instead need to call 13 22 32 or visit a sales agent.

Before purchasing a pass, please read the relevant terms and rules. A NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass is non-refundable and it cannot be assigned to another person.

Prices

Pass type	14 days	1 month	3 months	6 months
Adult Economy	$232	$275	$298	$420
Adult Premium	$300	$350	$400	$550
Child Economy	$121	$143	$154	$220
Child Premium	$154	$176	$220	$275

How to purchase a pass and book trips

Step 1: Purchase a Discovery Pass

Choose a time limit and class of travel that suits your needs.

Step 2: Book your trips

After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry (到期) date indicated on the pass. You must book each trip before you travel.

Find out more about ways to book your ticket? Visit our website:

https: /transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/regional-tickets-fares/ways-to-book-your-ticket

1. You can use a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass to ______.

A．book a child ticket online	B．choose a class of travel that suits you
C．choose a weekly, monthly or yearly pass	D．get booked travel to unlimited destinations

2. If a mother with a child wants to buy a one-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass for Economy Class, she should pay     .

A．$353

B．$418

C．$693

D．$876

3. What can we know about a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass?

A．A pass can be given to another person.

B．A pass can be refunded to NSW Trains.

C．The time limit on a pass starts from the day of your purchase.

D．You should book your first trip within one month after your purchase.

8 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

To develop a snack we all know and love, companies have to work out     1     people have an appetite for. Today, companies often ask customers to choose the flavors they fancy on apps,     2     (look) out for the latest taste trends. Snack trends also change over time. When supermarkets     3     (encourage) to remove unhealthy snacks from the cashier desk, companies are quick to provide healthier treats.

9 . I was preparing for dinner with my husband when our daughter Rikki stormed into the sitting room and marched to the sofa. I glanced out of the window and saw our neighbor Lexi walking slowly back to her house with her head down, looking so _______.

        “Why didn’t Lexi stay longer?” I asked her.

“I don’t want to play with her,” Rikki complained, “I wish she would stop coming over here all the time. Her dress looks terrible and smells disgusting. Everyone in our class chooses to _______ her.” “That’s not her _______ , Rikki. Maybe she doesn’t have anyone to help her.” I said.

“You see, baby,” her father began to say, “I really know how she felt when you showed your _______ to her because I had the same experience when I was a kid. I was the poor kid with hand-me-down clothes, the kid who others looked down on. That _______ never goes away.” He told her he wanted her to be kind and _________ , not judgmental and hurtful. Tears were streaming down her face.

Then we _______ Lexi to come over and have dinner with us. I remembered Lexi coming in all smiles. We gathered together and soon I saw the girls talking and _______ . They had a great time. I could even see a sweet glow in Rikki’s eyes.

Rikki began to think _________ from that day on. Lexi came over a few times after that. They became good friends.

Today, Rikki has a heart of gold. She is always the first to welcome those whom others might __________ and is generous in helping others. I truly believe that day made a major difference in the person she has become today.

1.

A．funny

B．upset

C．relaxed

D．silly

2.

A．punish

B．inspire

C．respect

D．ignore

3.

A．habit

B．attitude

C．fault

D．quality

4.

A．coldness

B．selfishness

C．strictness

D．nervousness

5.

A．dream

B．thought

C．feeling

D．smell

6.

A．honest

B．curious

C．normal

D．helpful

7.

A．assumed

B．invited

C．reminded

D．warned

8.

A．laughing

B．arguing

C．crying

D．shopping

9.

A．actively

B．creatively

C．professionally

D．differently

10.

A．worry about

B．turn away

C．depend on

D．communicate with

10 . Join the Sydney City Library

1. Create a City of Sydney account and join the library

Experience greater security and access to our library and other services by joining with a City of Sydney account. Your City of Sydney account uses your email address and a password as the login (登录). You’ll be able to use the same login to access other City of Sydney services.

① Go to the library online catalogue (目录) and select Join

② Select Create an account and follow the instructions

③ When the account is created, select Join the library

2. Join the library without an email address

If you don’t have an email address you can still join the library.

① Go to the library online catalogue and select Join

② Select Create an account and then the option I don’t have an email

③ Follow the prompts to complete the library membership form

3. Activate (激活) your membership

To ensure your full membership and collect your library card, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing. You need to show proof of identity and permanent residential address. Official documents such as a driver licence, student card, bank statement or rates are accepted.

Applicants under 18 years old

A parent or guardian is required to approve your application. They need to visit a branch with you to show proof of identity, including their residential address and medicare card listing your name. For online memberships this proof of identity should be emailed to librarymemberships@cityofsydney. nsw. gov. au

1. What’s the benefit of having a City of Sydney account?

A．You can spend less money.	B．You can borrow more books.
C．You can enjoy safer access.	D．You can log in without a password.

2. What do you need to activate your membership?

A．Library card.	B．Email address.
C．Identity documents.	D．Bank password.

3. What is this text?

A．A guide.

B．A poster.

C．A report.

D．A notice.