1 . ________? ________TO TENDER(投标)
Contract for the design of a luxury hotel and conference centre in Rio de Janeiro.
Horizon Hotel & Conference Centre — 5 stars
www.hotelhorizon.br | 320 rooms
Candidates are asked to submit their letter of intention before 24 June, 2023.
Horizon Hotels and Conference Centres (HHCC) invites several architectural firms to present a plan for designing a Hotel and Conference Centre in Rio de Janeiro.
HHCC is an international chain of high-class hotels and conference centres. It is famous for providing luxury accommodation and outstanding service. We intend the hotel to be used for conferences and congresses by groups from all over the world.
Selected architectural firms are asked to submit a plan for the ground floor of the building, which will be L-shaped. Details of the project are as follows.
The hotel will have seven floors:
Basement — equipment and storage
Ground floor — facilities to be decided
First floor — a large conference room, three meeting rooms and a seminar room
Second floor — office accommodation
Third-fifth floors — bedrooms
Sixth floor — a large restaurant, available for guests and the general public
The contract to design the hotel and conference centre will be awarded to the architectural firm which produces the best plan for the ground floor.
1. Which word best fits the question mark “?” in the passage?| A．INVITATION | B．APPROACH |
| C．CONTRACT | D．SUBMISSION |
| A．holiday makers | B．conference attendees |
| C．architectural firms | D．construction workers |
| A．the basement | B．the first floor |
| C．the ground floor | D．the whole building |
2 . The world hosts thousands of exceptional chocolatiers, some of which our magazine is to present to you. And remember that besides ordinary facts like expiration (过期) date or manufacture place, labels bear essential information. If sugar is listed as the main ingredient(原料) on the label, quickly put it down and find a bar in which cocoa shines.
Paul Young, London, England
Award-winning master chocolatier Paul Young deserves the credits he receives for his creativity and mastery with chocolates. Walk into his shop and experience the scent of fresh chocolates. Young is one of the figures who launched the chocolate reform in London, casting aside the sweet British chocolate of the old for the innovative dark chocolate offerings. Try his dark chocolate bars to become a firm chocolate lover.
Three locations in London.
Que Bo!, Mexico City, Mexico
Traditional Mexican flavors come alive in Que Bo! Que Bo! uses only organic ingredients sourced from local producers. Colored truffles(松露) match their star ingredients, such as orange, mango or salt. A major attraction is its open air courtyard shops.
Five locations in Mexico City.
SOMA Chocolate maker, Canada
These Toronto chocolate experts present pure chocolate bars made with beans from around the world. The fir truffles, symbolic of the Canadian pines, combine fruity cocoa and natural oils from the fir trees to give the experience of eating chocolate in a pine forest. SOMA also highlights their expertise(专长) in goods like whiskey and ice cream, which serves as its major selling point providing customers with other choices besides chocolates.
Two stores and a lab in downtown Toronto.
Sprüngli, Zurich, Switzerland
With colorful displays of chocolate truffles and sweets, Sprüngli offers the traditional highend Swiss chocolate experience. This luxury chocolate shop first opened its doors in 1836, the first in Europe according to some. Today, Sprüngli is acclaimed for the chance it offers customers to enjoy coffee and cake in its second-floor café, making the shop a complex of flavor treat.
Numerous locations in Zurich.
SpagNVola, United States
SpagNVola husband-and-wife owners oversee entire chocolate process from farm to store, making the shop stand out. First they grow cacao at their farm. The cacao is handpicked, roasted and refined in their Maryland factory before the final products are shown on its shop shelves. Take the free tour to its kitchen and experience the shop’s magic. Their 70 percent chocolate bars represent the true quality of good chocolate.
Three outlets in U.S.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．Young followed the old sweet chocolate fashion and created the new focus on dark chocolate. |
| B．Que Bo! is famous for its excellent indoor atmosphere. |
| C．Soma’s main attraction is that it offers items other than chocolates. |
| D．Sprüngli supplies chocolates to various cafes in the country. |
| A．Initiating the new chocolate trend. |
| B．Combining fresh ingredients with cocoa. |
| C．Enjoying a long history. |
| D．Having more than one shop in its country. |
| A．it is run by a couple |
| B．it controls the whole production process |
| C．customers can visit the shop free of charge |
| D．it only sells 70 percent pure chocolate bars |
| A．Because only chocolates from the mentioned shops are high quality. |
| B．Because ingredient list should be checked to guarantee the quality of the chocolate. |
| C．Because the price will be listed on the label. |
| D．Because the expiration date is sometimes missing. |
3 . We should all have at least one fire extinguisher somewhere in our home, but it’s not enough to simply keep one under the kitchen sink. If there is a fire, your safety — and the safety of your home — depends on knowing how to use that fire extinguisher correctly. In case your fire extinguisher has been sitting around collecting dust, here’s everything you need to know before brushing it off and fighting a fire in your home the right way.
Choose the right fire extinguisher
The first thing you need to know is the different classifications of fires. Most household fires fall into one of the following categories:
Class A: Fires fueled by solid combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth.
Class B: Fires fueled by flammable liquids such as oil and gasoline.
Class C: Fires started or fueled by faulty wiring and appliances.
Class D: Fires started or fueled by cooking oils, animal facts, and vegetable fats.
All fire extinguishers are labeled to indicate which classes of fire they are designed to combat. Most household fire extinguishers are considered multipurpose and labeled for use in A, B, and C classes. Class K extinguishers are heavier duty and will need to be bought separately. Household fire extinguishers are also rated for the size of fire that they can safely handle. The higher the rating, the larger the fire the extinguisher can put out. Higher-rated extinguishers are often heavier.
Steps for proper extinguisher use
Once you understand the different types of fire extinguishers and their uses, you need to be able to properly operate one.
Step 1: Identify a clear exit/escape routeBefore operating the fire extinguisher, make sure you have a clear evacuation path. If you cannot put out the fire, you’ll need to make a safe exit. Also, make sure everyone else is being evacuated from the building.
Step 2: Call the fire departmentEven if the fire appears manageable, you should always have the fire department on the way. Once firefighters arrive, they can double-check whether the fire has been completely extinguished.
Step 3: Stand backFace the fire and keep your back to the clear exit. You should stay between 1.8 and 2.5 meters away from the flames as you prepare to operate the fire extinguisher.
Step 4: Operate the extinguisherIt can be difficult to think clearly during an emergency. Thankfully, there is a long-standing acronym(首字母缩略词)— PASS — to help you recall the steps involved in operating your fire extinguisher.
P: Pull the pin (保险销) on the fire extinguisher.
A: Aim low. Point the nozzle at the base of the fire instead of the flames.
S: Squeeze the handle or lever to discharge the extinguisher.
S: Sweep the nozzle back and forth until the flames are extinguished.
Step 5: Keep an eye on thingsAfter the flames appear to be out, continue to watch the fire area to make sure it doesn’t reignite. If the fire does start up again, repeat the “PASS” process.
Step 6: Get to a safe placeOnce the fire is out, or if you are unable to put it out, leave the scene. Find a place out of reach of the fire.
1. According to the passage, what is the top priority in a fire emergency?| A．Find out how to escape. | B．Operate a fire extinguisher. |
| C．Call the fire department. | D．Escape and leave everything behind. |
| A．③②④① | B．④②③① |
| C．③④①② | D．④③①② |
| A．leave the fire area at once | B．repeat the “PASS” process |
| C．inspect the fire area carefully | D．have the fire department on the way |
4 . The Rise of Microchipping
On August 1, 2017, workers at Three Square Market, a company specializing in vending machines, lined up in the office cafeteria to be implanted with microchips. One after another, they held out a hand to a tattooist who pushed a rice-grain sized implant into the flesh between their thumb and forefinger. The group implant event, organized by company management, fitted into Three Square Market’s longer-term vision of a cashless payment system for their vending machines — workplace snacks purchased with a flick of the wrist. The televised “chipping party” was picked up by media outlets from Moscow to Sydney.
For Jowan Österlund, whose company Biohax provided the service, microchip implants were not radical or even novel. He has lived with one for years and has implanted hundreds of other young, tech-savvy (技术大咖) Swedes.
Microchip implants are essentially cylindrical (长圆形的) bar codes that, when scanned, transmit a unique signal through a layer of skin.
But Urs Gasser at Harvard University believes that extending beyond the Swedish tech-hub environment to a broader market will be legally and morally difficult. In his view, Three Square Market’s chipping event actually symbolizes the imbalances of power in the workplace. Are you a person being paid for your work, or are you the property of the company you work for?
Ifeoma Ajunwa at Cornell University adds that it is crucial to consider the implications of this technology in the context of increasing worker surveillance (管制).
| A．Microchips will deepen this dynamic, as they “literally go with the worker whenever they go”. |
| B．Chipping, thereby, has swept across the globe with its magnetic appeal. |
| C．Not all of the attention was positive, however. |
| D．Mostly, they have been used to organize warehouses or identify lost pets. |
| E．Conquered by the “almighty” microchips, workers may no longer be their own masters. |
| F．For this community, the chip signifies an all-in-one combination of biology and technology. |
5 . The State-Of-The-Art-Tech Behind Fighting Fires
How are today’s firefighters dealing with massive wildfires? They’re doing it by using the most advanced technology. Whether it’s with a modified jumbo jet or innovative thermal(热的) imaging cameras, we take a look at the tech behind fighting some of the world’s most overwhelming fires.
Teams fighting against the California wildfires used the Global SuperTanker – a modified jumbo jet that carries almost 73,000 liters (19,200 gallons) of fire retardant(阻燃剂) – alongside the S-64 Aircrane heavy-lifting helicopter, which carries 10,000 liters (2,200 gallons) of water.
These air tankers are used to put out flames and monitor fire spread through sensors and video feeds coupled to GPS data. Fed into hi-tech computer modelling software, they can help predict the fire’s behavior and possible spread patterns. Computer models are able to provide small area coverage only meters wide, mapping territory and airflow. Fires are especially responsive to wind conditions and these tools allow firefighters to determine the passage of flames at ground level.
But manned aircrafts need a large investment in maintenance and crew training. Command and control centers are turning to unmanned aircraft to keep costs down and provide additional capabilities. Small quadcopters(四旋翼机) and larger fixed-wing aircraft can fly over fires for much longer periods.
Smoke can cover the ground for days at a time or pose a severe breathing risk to air crews – However, this is not a problem for drones. Onboard high definition, infrared(红外辐射的) and thermal imaging cameras can provide direction to ground teams, spot vital infrastructure (including power or water lines), and identify dangerous or flammable objects.
Infrared and thermal cameras can see through smoke to monitor ground teams and let them know when conditions change. Unmanned aircraft can provide aerial images, heat maps, and temperature scales of fire zones. Specialist drones can even carry hoses to less accessible areas. In the future, swarms of autonomous drones could be used to track wildfires and spot fire spread.
Thermal imaging technology has become widespread and less expensive to use. Handheld cameras and devices that attach to smartphones allow firefighters to see through smoke and find active fire hotspots, or undergrowth that is burning without producing smoke.
Identifying these hotspots allows crews to target the most active and dangerous parts of a wildfire and divert manpower to tackle it more effectively.
Augmented reality helmets that include breathing appliance alongside computer vision-aided displays are adding to the ground team’s capabilities. Thermal cameras inside the helmets mean that firefighters can operate in environments completely obscured by smoke. At the same time, they can wirelessly transmit information on what is happening at the frontline to command and control points.
Robots are also making a difference. The Smokebot was developed by a Swedish university to assist fire and rescue services. It collects data in environments with reduced visibility using radar, a laser scanner, a thermal camera and gas sensors. Smokebot can help in forest fire situations mapping large areas filled with dust or smoke, where it is too risky to send in rescue personnel.
Earth-observing satellites commonly detect wildfires in wilderness areas. Their cameras and remote sensors are used to estimate the fire’s evolution and provide situational awareness that saves lives.
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) onboard the Suomi NPP satellite gives near real-time data to NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) on active fires across the world.
Finally, to get the bigger picture on fire tracking and monitoring, the US Forest Service and US Geological Survey uses data from the Landsat Earth-observing satellites. Data gathered from every major fire in the country since 1984 has been fed into computer models to help predict and prevent wildfires.
1. What does the underlined “they”, in the third paragraph, refer to?| A．Current firefighters tackling massive wildfires. |
| B．The modified jumbo jets and art thermal imaging cameras. |
| C．The data gained from sensors and video feeds, plus GPS information. |
| D．The air tankers used to put out flames and monitor fire spread. |
| A．Drones don’t need much fuel when putting out wildfires and identifying the causes of fires. |
| B．Less money is needed in training crews when drones are available. |
| C．Drones won’t come across any breathing problems when in work. |
| D．Drones needs much less investment in maintenance. |
| A．Swarms of autonomous drones used to extinguish wildfires from air. |
| B．AR helmets with breathing appliance alongside computer vision-aided. |
| C．Drones with high definition, infrared and thermal imaging cameras onboard. |
| D．Earth-observing satellites equipped with cameras and remote sensors. |
| A．It was created by a Swiss university to assist fire and rescue services. |
| B．It can help to send rescue personnel to a fire spot. |
| C．It can help draw a map of large areas and fill the regions with dust or smoke. |
| D．It collects data using advanced technology where visibility is reduced due to fires. |
6 . FIRE-FIGHTING
How to fight a fire
Anyone who uses fire-extinguishers should know a few basic facts about how to make them work. This leaflet will tell you the most important things to remember if you have to put a fire out.
Water extinguishers
You can put most fires out with water extinguishers. However, you should not use water extinguishers if the fire involves electrical equipment or if it has been started by flammable (易燃的) liquids such as petrol.
As in all fires, make sure that the wind is behind you — if you do this, the smoke will blow away from you. Point the jet of water at the bottom of the fire and move it slowly higher.
Remember that you should only use extinguishers for small fires. If there is any danger of the fire spreading to anything that can explode, you should not try to put the fire out yourself. Instead, leave the building immediately, and call the fire brigade.
Foam (泡沫) extinguishers
You can use a foam extinguisher for fire caused by burning liquids such as petrol. Never point the jet directly into the liquid itself, as this may make it splash and spread the fire. Instead, try and point the extinguisher up into the air so that the foam goes up and falls on top of the burning liquid.
Whatever the kind of fire, do not stand up straight — if you can stay down, this will help you to avoid the smoke, and you may be able to get closer to the fire. Get out of the building at once if you think your escape route might be cut off by smoke or fire.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishers
Some fire extinguishers are filled with a gas called carbon dioxide. You can use these to put out fires which have been caused either by electrical equipment or flammable liquids. If the fire has been caused by electrical equipment, switch the equipment off and point the extinguisher straight at the fire. If the fire has been caused by a liquid like petrol, point the extinguisher at the nearest edge of the fire, and move it from side to side.
Remember, never stay in a building if it is dangerous to do so, or if the fire grows beyond your control. Make sure you are standing near an exit in case this happens.
1. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?| A．You cannot put all fires out with water extinguishers. |
| B．In case of fire, stay down to protect yourself from the smoke. |
| C．If the fire might cause any further explosion, ask for professional help. |
| D．Foam extinguishers are for fires caused by electrical equipment. |
| A．Inappropriate use of fire extinguishers might make things worse. |
| B．You should stay in the building if your escape route is cut off. |
| C．Standing close to an exit will absolutely guarantee your safety in a fire. |
| D．Firefighting is a complicated job that can only be done by fire brigades. |
| A．Fire fighters. | B．The general public. | C．College professors. | D．Young children. |
7 . Here’s the bad news: Men are hurting, and, according to many researchers, masculinity (男子气) is what is hurting them and making it hard for them to maintain friendships. Society tells men to hide their feelings and expects them to be aggressive, so many men lose their friendship when growing up. The good news is that those skills can be recovered!
There are a lot of experts who can help, and here’s what they recommend:
1.Accept your own desire and normalize it for the people in your life. Way, an expert, recommends sharing articles about masculinity and friendship so that you can start these conversations! Concentrate on them and don’t forget you have the entire Internet at your fingertips, friend!
2. Model vulnerability. Say the thing that frightens or worries you, like “I’m afraid nobody will go to my party,”or”I miss my grandma every day.” Doing so will make it easier for other people to follow your lead. We are all on the elevator to a society where emotional availability is normalized, and I want you to press “door open”.
3. Ask more questions. People sometimes feel they might be prying (爱打听的) if they ask someone about themselves—especially when their friend is sharing something tough. But if you get curious in moments of vulnerability you will open the door to all kinds of growth in your relationship. Take the opportunity to really see your friend and show them they matter by following up.
4. Get close with the children in your life. Way’s research says that the top priority that helps children (especially boys) grow up to have enriching friendships is to be close with an adult relative who was not afraid to express emotions. So， if you are a father，stepfather，or thinking about becoming one， or if you have nieces or nephews, take the opportunity to be close to them and help them grow up to be good friends, too.
1. What is the common concept of being a man?| A．To have no friends at all. |
| B．To maintain friendships. |
| C．Not to show true feelings. |
| D．Not to hurt others aggressively. |
| A．A man should show his vulnerability in front of his fellows. |
| B．A man should accept and normalize people’s desire in his life. |
| C．A man should take the opportunity to be close to child relatives. |
| D．A man should show his friends they matter by asking questions. |
| A．Ways to Help Men Have Friendship. |
| B．How to Express True Feelings. |
| C．Ways to Become a True Man. |
| D．How to Be Brave to Have Friends. |
8 . FREE Homeschooling
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Let me walk you through some homeschooling basics and how 123Homeschool4Me can help you home-school!
Why Homeschooling
For some it is a better education, impact of being socialized at school, passing on your faith, spending more time with your kids, helping your child with a special need, making learning fun, or any number of other reasons. Keep reminding yourself WHY you choose to home-school and make that your primary focus.
How to Home-school
* Decided to Home-school after much careful research and thought
* 25 Reasons Why We Love Homeschooling
* Find out the legal requirements to home-school in your state -- every state has different requirements that you must follow to home-school legally - Homeschooling Laws in your State
* Follow any and all legal requirements to home-school legally (see above)
* Pick a curriculum - you have tons of choices to fit your family and children
* How to Choose a Home-school Curriculum
* Our Curriculum Choices
* Plan your school year - with any state regulations in mind, pick when your school will start end, take breaks, what days of the week you will meet and for how long, and what pace you need to go through your curriculum to finish in a year.
* Use these Free Home-school Forms to organize your year
* How to Home-school in 15 Hours a Week
* Don’t Home-school alone! Just because you aren’t sending your kids to public or private school doesn’t mean they won’t be with others from outside your family.
* Getting Social in Your Home-school
* Start teaching your child - Your taught your child how to use the bathroom and put on their shoes. You can do this! Just dive in!
Okay, so that was super simplified, I know! But really that is all you need to start with.
Make sure to read the links above for more information on each point.
How to Start Homeschooling
Make Home-school FUN and Affordable! This is where123Homeschool4Me.com comes in! Mom leaves little time to think of fun, creative educational activities that make concepts stick. Plus the cost to buy cool games and additional worksheets for every little skill can be unacceptable!
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1. According to the above material, 123Homeschool4Me is probably _________.| A．a website | B．a counselor | C．a magazine | D．an advertisement |
| A．Restoring the child’s faith. | B．Getting social in the home-school |
| C．Challenging the road less traveled. | D．Tailoring the courses to kids’ needs. |
| A．simplified lesson plans and fun activities |
| B．interesting games and affordable worksheets |
| C．free teaching resources and practical suggestions |
| D．detailed curriculum plans and free homeschooling |
9 . When I was a puppy, I entertained you and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad”, you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you?”—but then you rolled me over for a belly (腹部) rub.
I remember those nights of rubbing you in bed and listening to your secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. She, now your wife, is not a “dog person”—still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy.
Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by the pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time in another room.
There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog”.
Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to another apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family.
People in the animal shelter are attentive to me, but I lost my appetite. At first whenever anyone passed, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you—that this was all a bad dream or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me.
1. How did the dog’s owner treat the puppy when it was at a younger age?| A．He entertained the puppy with jokes and gestures. |
| B．He treated the puppy as if it were a family member. |
| C．He disciplined the puppy when it made a mess. |
| D．He kept the puppy at a distance for the chewed shoes. |
| A．The puppy was tempted by the babies’ pinkness and sweet smell. |
| B．The puppy poses a serious danger to the health and well-being of babies. |
| C．The couple were concerned that the babies would be in danger. |
| D．The master envied the natural affection between the babies and the puppy. |
| A．It was hard for the puppy to accept the fact that it was ignored. |
| B．The master had a mixed feeling for the advancement in career. |
| C．The puppy felt relieved for the master’s establishment of a new family. |
| D．It was urgent for the master to give up the puppy and move to another city. |
| A．A Good Heart to Lean on | B．New Member of the Family |
| C．The Words of an Abandoned Dog | D．Animal Shelter: the Last Home for Puppies |
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
From Buckingham Palace to Oxford, the UK is loaded with wonderful icons(标志) of past eras. But it has also modernized with confidence. It’s now better known for vibrant(充满活力的) cities with great nightlife and attraction. Fashions, fine dining, clubbing, shopping — the UK is among the world’s best.
Most people have strong preconceptions about the British. But if you’re one of these people, you’d be wise to abandon those ideas. Visit a nightclub in one of the big cities, a football match, or a good local pub and you might more readily describe the English people as humorous and hospitable. It’s certainly true that no other country in the world has more bird-watchers, sports supporters, pet owners and gardeners than the UK.
Getting around England is pretty easy. Budget airlines like Easyjet and Rynnair fly domestically. Trains can deliver you very efficiently from one major city to another. Long distance express buses are called coaches. Where coaches and buses run on the same route, coaches are more expensive (though quicker) than buses. London’s famous black cabs are excellent but expensive. Minicabs are cheaper competitors, with freelance(个体的) drivers. But usually you need to give a call first. London’s underground is called the Tube. It’s very convenient and can get you to almost any part of the city.
The UK is not famous for its food. But you still need to know some of the traditional English foods. The most famous must be fish and chips. The fish and chips are deep fried in flour. English breakfast is something you need to try. It is fried bacon, with toast and a pot of tea. Other things like shepherd’s pie and Yorkshire pudding are also well-known as a part of English food culture.
Pubbing and Clubbing are the main forms of English nightlife, especially for the young. Pubbing means going to a pub with friends, having drinks, and chatting. Clubbing is different from pubbing and includes going to a place of music, or a bar, or any other place to gather with friends. Clubbing can be found everywhere. Usually there is some kind of dress code for clubbing, such as no jeans, no sportswear, while pubbing is much more casual.
1. If you are involved in the real life of local residents, you may find them ______________________________.2. How many kinds of transportation forms are mentioned in the third paragraph? Give examples (at least four).
_____________________________________________________________.
3. When you go clubbing in the UK, you should not ______________________________.
4. What aspects are introduced about UK according to the passage?
_____________________________________________________________.
