1 . 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个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Pandas     1     (live) in China for over three million years. A giant panda has a typical bear’s body but is a distinctive black and white color, with black fur around the eyes and on the cars, legs, chest and shoulders, while the rest of the body is white. Giant pandas are the     2     (nation) treasure of China. A panda’s daily diet consists almost     3     (entire) of bamboo. Sometimes, however, they do not just eat bamboo. Only about 1% of their diet consists of other plants and even meat such as small rodents (啮齿动物).

2 . Intern (实习生): United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)

Job Title: Digital Business Solutions Intern

Work location: Remote/Beijing

Duration: Six months

The Digital Bureau Solution is responsible for ICT operations within UNESCO, and reports to the Assistant Director General to Administration(ADG/ADM). The team oversees the implementation of UNESO’s digital strategy, with the delivery of more integrated and properly designed, project and knowledge management in support of programme delivery; the supply of a flexible IT infrastructure (基础建设), and best-in-class service management to enable effective programme delivery; and the supply of strengthened cyber security and digital risk management.

Job responsibilities

Network Monitoring and Arrangement: Assist in monitoring network performance and diagnosing connectivity issues using network monitoring tools; while gaining hands-on experience with network device arrangement, including routers, switches, and firewalls;

Cloud Platform Familiarity: Gain experience with cloud platforms by setting up and arranging cloud resources; assist in planning the migration of pre-stored applications and workloads to the cloud:

Server and Network Troubleshooting: Learn to troubleshoot network problems, such as slow connections or connection lost;

Documentation: Help update and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams and device inventories;·User Support and Troubleshooting: Provide basic user support, including password resets and account creation, and learn about helpdesk ticketing systems;

Requirements

You must be at least 20 years old to apply.

You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD, 12 months prior to the start of the internship; You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an advantage; You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

Applicants need to register an account for UNESCD and enter the application process after completing their personal information resume. In the Application information, if you want to do this job offline, select duty station: China, Beijing.

1. The Digital Bureau Solution is to ______.

A．control the Assistant Director General to Administration

B．improve more integrated project and knowledge management

C．create a flexible IT infrastructure, and good service management

D．offer strengthened cyber security and digital risk management.

2. Being an intern in UNESCO, one will help to ______.

A．monitor network performance and diagnose connectivity issues

B．gain experience with cloud platforms by planning the applications

C．update and maintain network documentation for network diagrams

D．provide basic user support by learning about helpdesk ticketing systems

3. Which is a requirement for the applicants?

A．Being younger than 20 years old when applying.

B．Having a Master’s degree or PhD while applying.

C．Commanding English and French excellently, both written and spoken.

D．Having a rich knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

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

When the 48-year-old Uzbek gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina,     1     (participate) in the Asiad women’s gymnastics qualification on Monday, thousands of spectators chanted for “Qiu Ma,”     2     translates to “Mother Chusovitina”. When her son was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, she adopted German citizenship to compete at global events for a higher income and     3     (good) medical treatment. Aften her son’s     4     (recover), Chusovitina continued her gymnastics journey out of sheer love for the sport．

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

As a mother to three boys, I’m used to receiving my favorite soap as a gift for every occasion．It doesn’t require much effort, and my sons know that I love it．One day my son saw a magazine on my desk with Jane Goodall     1     the cover．I said, “She’s my favorite person.”The next Christmas, I was expecting my soap     2     my sons handed me an envelope．Inside was/a copy of National Geographic signed by Jane Goodall．I     3    (move) to tears.I will always cherish the magazine and thoughtfulness of my boys finding me the perfect gift．

5 . History of Photography—Postmodernism: Online
6 Tuesdays: October 17—November 28
1: 00-4: 00
(no class on November 21st)
399/499

Explore the history of postmodern photography from the 1960s to the present. Start with pop art, and the social landscape. Create photographs like the great masters of this period. We will look at constructed photographs to understand the ideas of fictive (虚构的) composition, identity, and the creation of altered reality in your imagery.

Plan Your Vegetable Garden: Online
Thursday, October 19
6: 00-8: 00
32/40

This class is offered both online as a virtual class and on-site as an in-person class.

Fall is a great time to start planning next year’s vegetable gardens. Learn about soil preparation and tests, vegetable garden layouts, and when and how to plant for a continued, flavorful harvest.

Arranging Store-Bought Flowers: Online
Thursday, October 5
6: 00-8: 00
42/53

This floral design class is offered both online as a virtual class and on-site as an in-person class.

Recombining store-bought flowers allows you to make excellent floral arrangements. You will learn how to include fruit and dried materials as well as how to prepare flowers before arranging. Purchase a few mixed flowers, several individual flowers from the grocery store before class and follow along step by step. A supply list will be sent.

Wintering Bees in Cold Climates: Online
Saturday, October 7
10 a. m.—noon
32/40

New! Beehives can be a challenge to overwinter, especially in northern climates. Learn care tips that will help you maintain a healthy bee group all year round. Please choose either the on-site or online class attendance option. The former needs to be booked.

The online classes will be taught via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.

1. What can you do if you are taking History of Photography-Postmodernism?

A．Make your own photographs.	B．Study photography before the 1960s.
C．Put more concern on reality.	D．Expand your imagination.

2. What do Plan Your Vegetable Garden and Arranging Store-Bought Flowers have in common?

A．They are about how to grow fruits.	B．They charge the same.
C．They will send a supply list.	D．Both are held online and on-site.

3. Which requires reservation in advance?

A．Plan Your Vegetable Garden.	B．Arranging Store-Bought Flowers.
C．Wintering Bees in Cold Climates.	D．History of Photography-Postmodernism.

6 . Traveling with family members can not only enhance the parent-child relationship, but also broaden the horizons and share happiness and memories. Take a trip with your family to one of the destinations below!

Yellowstone National Park

Kids will love watching Old Faithful, one of nearly 500 geysers (间歇喷泉) in Yellowstone, erupt, and there’s nothing like a hike for family bonding. Keep an eye out for wild animals, or visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center to guarantee some animal interactions. Hotels are expensive, so consider taking advantage of the park’s well-equipped campsites.

Orlando

Appealing, thrilling and fun, Walt Disney World Resort (度假村) is engineered specifically for families. Orlando also has a handful of other theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort, where you’ll find The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Discovery Cove, an all-inclusive day resort, where you can swim and dive around the park’s coral reef.

Destin

Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park(open seasonally)features waterslides and a lazy river, while the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is home to animals kids love, including dolphins and penguins. And if you’re looking for an adventure on the water, consider booking a boat tour at Henderson Beach State Park or Crystal Beach Park. Just don’t forget to pack your beach hat.

Anaheim

Anaheim, California has been home to Disneyland Resort since 1955. After catching up with Mickey and friends, visit Anaheim’s Adventure City Amusement Park or Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park—another top amusement park in the U.S. And if you’ re in town during baseball season, you can catch a game at Angel Stadium.

1. What can visitors do in Yellowstone National Park?

A．Check into a discounted hotel.	B．Take photos with film characters.
C．Watch an ancient volcano erupt.	D．Stay at well-equipped campsites.

2. Where can kids play with dolphins?

A．Crystal Beach Park.	B．Henderson Beach State Park.
C．Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.	D．Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park.

3. What do Orlando and Anaheim have in common?

A．They include lazy rivers.	B．They provide some animal interactions.
C．They have Disney-themed resorts.	D．They host professional baseball games.

7 . The CAUSE Leadership Academy (CLA) for students is a paid nine-week internship (实习) program that connects college undergraduates to communities through local political experiences and prepares them to lead and advocate for the civic engagement.

General Information:

·Program Duration: June 24th, 2024 — August 23rd, 2024

·Location and Time Commitment: CLA will be an in-person, full-time program (5 days per week, about 40 hours per week).

·Payment: Each intern will receive $4,000 upon satisfactory completion of the program.

Program Goals:

·To gain new skills and knowledge

·To deepen understanding of issues that impact the local community

·To explore civic leadership career paths

·To develop professional experience and skills to be effective in political advocacy and campaign support

Program Components:

·Interns will work together to develop a project.

·Interns will be placed in a public, private, or non-profit host office.

·Interns will learn about and support civic engagement efforts with their Host Office.

·Interns will develop leadership skills and expand understanding of civic engagement.

Requirements for the applicants:

·Have a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0

·Be a current student with at least one year of college completed or a recent college graduate

·Be able to actively participate in all major events

For full consideration, applicants must ensure both Application and Letter of Recommendation are received by Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

1. The program aims to help participants _______.

A．lead political campaigns	B．make high academic achievements
C．choose civic leadership career paths	D．deepen understanding of civic issues

2. CLA will provide interns _______.

A．a training online	B．a project to finish individually
C．a leader position in a Host Office	D．a $ 4,000 payment for great work

3. Which is a requirement for the applicants?

A．Participating in all events.	B．Having a GPA no less than 3.0.
C．Applying after January 28th, 2024.	D．Being a current high school student.

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个适当的单词。在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Speaking of medicine, through new technology, people who have brain     1     other injuries will be able to find new hope. There     2     (be) recently, for example, technology which can help blind people to see using cameras and deaf people to hear using microphones that     3     (connect) to their brains. Future technology will assist people in overcoming all sorts of physical disabilities.

9 . 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个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Gather a couple of friends and take a leisurely walk through the streets—this is    1    many youngsters enjoy doing when they visit a new city. To them, citywalk means wandering around the city on foot. Participants can follow a distinctive urban route,    2     (explore) the city at their own pace. Compared with famous    3    (spot) and big crowds, they prefer to gain a more inclusive experience of the places they visit.

10 . 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 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处的括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Imagine     1    (abandon) at the age of 6 by his poor parents! Charles Mulli was forced to become a street beggar in order to survive. Yet even in the midst of his poverty and despair, he still dreamed of being an important man someday. He     2     (labor) at many difficult jobs for the following several years. Mulli then saved money and bought a car. That was     3     he began using as a taxi and in time, he started a transportation service company with a fleet of vehicles. All of his hard work turned Mull into a millionaire and an important man.