1 . London and Paris are two of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations, just a few hours away from each other by road or rail and an hour’s distance by air. What about the train-ferry combination that many recall fondly from their childhoods? Well, though it’s budget-saving, this option is too time-consuming today, so better leave it to your memories. Since the UK is not part the Schengen Area, passengers need to go through passport control prior to boarding.

Air trips

Though flying between London and Paris is by no means recommended, there are still a few people traveling between the two dynamic cities by air. A very low one-way fare is possible through advanced booking, but of course it’s rare, and that doesn’t include the taxi and rail fares traveling to and from the airports.

* One-way fares from Paris can be as low as 49;

* From London, Air France flies with fares as low as £39(46), and British Airways as low as £48 (56).

Rail trips

The only direct train between London and Paris is the Eurostar, which travels 15 -17 times per weekday. Eurostar’s 2015 edition trains can make the journey in two hours at speeds of up to 320 km/h. Besides, they offer good seating space.

* Fares begin at a reasonable £58(68), round trip;

* The earlier you book, the more you save.

Bus trips

The bus is by far the least expensive and longest way to travel between Paris and London. Eurolines and OUIBUS are two major bus lines traveling between the two capitals. The journey takes between seven and nine hours. Both lines advertise free Wi-Fi.

* One-way Eurolines fares begin at 15;

* One-way OUIBUS fares begin at 15 too, but early bird sales can even lower the fare.

1. Which way is probably the cheapest for a round trip?

A．By train-ferry.

B．By air.

C．By rail.

D．By bus.

2. What special service does the bus trip provide?

A．Free booking.	B．Taxi pickup.
C．Good seating space.	D．Free Wi-Fi.

3. What do the trips have in common with each other?

A．There are different competing companies.

B．They are cheaper if booked ahead of time.

C．They are more expensive from the Paris end.

D．There are still additional fees to be included.

2 . There are people for whom the motivation lies in their family’s or companions’ duties. For some people, the purpose lies in a soul’s spiritual awakening. Brent Clayton, a firefighter by profession, is such an individual who found his purpose early in life and kept working to fulfill it.

Born on March 3, 1984, Clayton hugely felt the need to serve others. He followed his mission in life and acquired his diploma in Public Safety. He gradually realized the importance of securing people’s lives, which strengthened his faith in his mission. Clayton further pursued his bachelor’s degree from the University of Melbourne and master’s degree from Federation University. Then, Clayton worked in the military for a period before moving into a role with the prison service as a prison guard, the youngest person to ever be employed by the service at the time.

After spending a decade in the fire service including training and recruitment, he gained enough experience to become Australian most prominent fire service recruitment expert. Clayton devoted many years of his life to the firefighter recruitment process and fire service industry. He wanted people to realize the true value of this profession by establishing its significance. To communicate his perspective, Clayton established Fire Recruitment Australia in 2009. He aimed to train the next generation and prepare them for the future. Clayton used his experience and years-long training to prepare candidates who were as enthusiastic about the well-being of the world as him.

Keeping the point in mind, Clayton wrote the book Fire Service Recruitment-The Process to Success. His idea was to join his learning into an accessible medium so others didn’t have to waste years wondering what to do when applying to become a firefighter. After the success of the book, Clayton introduced candidates to a comprehensive test preparation and learning suite to facilitate success throughout each stage of the selection process. This platform helped him as well as his candidates to work together for the betterment of themselves and society at large.

1. What made Clayton’s belief stronger?

A．The need of serving other people.

B．The significance of securing people’s safety.

C．The diploma he received from Public Safety.

D．The knowledge he learned from college.

2. What does the underlined word “prominent” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Stubborn.

B．Fearless.

C．Distinguished.

D．Elegant.

3. Why did Clayton set up Fire Recruitment Australia?

A．Because he was enthusiastic about the well-being of the world.

B．Because he wanted to carry out academic research.

C．Because he wanted to realize his dream of being a leader.

D．Because he hoped to get young people ready for future career.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．A book for career success	B．A man with great purpose
C．An organization for well-being	D．A standard for firefighters

3 . 近年来，科技的高速发展给人们的生活带来了巨大的改变。假设你是李华，有意参加你校将举办的 TECH TALK活动。请以“Technology and Lifestyles”为题，写一篇演讲稿，内容如下：
1. 科技的重要性
2. 举例说明科技对人类生活的积极影响
3. 你对科技应用的态度
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4 . SEED Madagascar Volunteer

Whether your passion is sustainable community development or vital- conservation work, we can offer you an unforgettable experience. No particular skills are required to volunteer in a short term with us and training is given locally, but if you do have particular experience in areas relevant to your program, all the better!

Who it’s for

High schoolers, university and college students, corporate team building groups are all welcome.

At a glance

·Program length: 2—4 weeks

·Start dates: flexible, please discuss with our team

·Group size: 10—30 participants

·Activities: construction/conservation/English teaching—combined as required

·Location: Anosy region, Southeast Madagascar

What’s included

·Transport costs for the duration of the program from Day 1 collection at Fort Dauphin airport to drop-off at the program’s end

·Use of our beautiful campsites and facilities

·All meals while on program (Optional meals out at Fort Dauphin restaurants are extra.)

·Full training for building and construction tasks and conservation field research techniques

·Malagasy language lessons

Additional costs

International flights(leave/return to the UK)	£680—£1,000
Internal flights (from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin)	£280—£400
Comprehensive travel insurance	£60—£150
Tourist visa	£20
Medical preparations	£30—£80
Personal equipment	£0—£100

Get started

Contact us today via our online form: Online enquiry form

1. What should you bear in mind if you want to apply for SEED Madagascar Volunteer?

A．It lasts for four weeks.	B．It doesn’t have fixed start dates.
C．It requires relevant experience.	D．It is intended for high school students.

2. Which of the following is provided without extra charge?

A．Comprehensive travel insurance.

B．Conservation field research techniques.

C．Short term training for different languages.

D．Transport from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin.

3. How much do two participants pay for the international flights at least?

A．£560.

B．£680.

C．£1,360.

D．£2,000.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Boss and employee.

B．Husband and wife.

C．Interviewer and interviewee.

2. What was the man in charge of at Computer Country?

A．The sales service.

B．The human resources.

C．The computer production.

3. What will the man do in the following days?

A．Do some researches.

B．Spend time with his kids.

C．Sign up for a course.

4. How does the man view Emeryville?

A．It has a good reputation.

B．It has a long history.

C．It pays well.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman do this Saturday?

A．Do some reading.

B．Play golf.

C．Hang out with friends.

2. When will the woman play golf next Wednesday?

A．At 4:00 pm.

B．At 4:15 pm.

C．At 4:30 pm.