1 . A scientist is a person who explores and examines aspects of a certain field to better understand how they function. The process of exploration follows a strict set of rules known as the scientific method.     1    .

The primary duty of a scientist in any fields is to do research.     2    . A scientist who specializes in microbiology could study germs, while a scientist who studies the atmosphere could research the pattern of the wind.

Apart from devoting himself to the research, a scientist can also work for employers.     3    . Besides, universities and some governmental organizations also require scientists to teach and research. Some scientists are able to get research funds independently or participate in a funded scientific project and spend their time working toward a clear goal.

    4    . This usually means getting a PhD in the chosen field. In many cases, it also means finding work opportunities during school. They can provide the person with practical experience. Many scientists regularly publish their findings or notes of their work.

Some scientists, such as a doctor, might require official certificates (证书).     5     The requirements and duties of scientists are as broad and various as the area which they study.

A．Being a scientist requires a very good education.

B．In different fields, their researches can be different.

C．Others might only need membership in an association.

D．A scientist may make use of the results of others’ researches.

E．The purpose of science is to produce useful models of reality.

F．There are large companies that hire scientists to help with their products.

G．The method ensures that new discoveries are factual and not just theories

2 . In Shakespeare’s HAMLET, Polonius asks the prince, “What are you reading, my Lord?” Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Either, as is likely, Hamlet wasn’t interested in what he was reading, or, less likely, he didn’t understand the words he was reading. In this case, Polonius should have lent Hamlet a good dictionary.

Dictionaries are essential tools for people who like to read. There are so many words in English that even the most educated person will sometimes meet an unfamiliar word and have to look it up. Languages keep changing, too, with new words constantly being added and new meanings being applied to old words. For example, the 12th edition of Xinhua Dictionary, the most popular dictionary in China, has added new words such as “chu xin” “fen si” “er wei ma” etc. As for new meanings, “girl” once meant “a small child of either sex”. And “naughty” didn’t mean you were “enjoying playing tricks”; it meant you were poor.

A printed dictionary can’t keep pace with all the changes, which is why most dictionaries have websites and apps to help you keep up-to-date. However, I still prefer printed dictionaries because they give you more definitions and more examples of how a word is used. Even a simple word, such as “set”, has 430 meanings (the most of English words) but an online dictionary would only offer two or three. A printed dictionary also gives you the opportunity to discover new words as you run your finger down the page looking for the word you want.

There is no “official” English dictionary, but the Oxford English Dictionary is considered to be the best. For English language learners, however, I would recommend the Collins COBUILD Dictionary for Advanced Learners. Hamlet, by the way, was Danish and a college student. He would have appreciated the Collins Dictionary to help himself with his words, words, words. This dictionary has over 40,000 words and gives you full-sentence definitions with good examples of how words are used.

1. What’s the function of paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic.

B．To let the readers know more about HAMLET.

C．To arouse readers’ interest in Shakespeare.

D．To explain when it’s necessary to use a dictionary.

2. Why does the author mention “girl” in paragraph 2?

A．To show how powerful Xinhua Dictionary is.

B．To support the idea: languages keep changing.

C．To prove new words are being added to dictionaries.

D．To imply “girl” also means “boy” in some cases.

3. What’s the author’s attitude to printed dictionaries?

A．Favorable.

B．Ambiguous.

C．Negative.

D．Critical.

4. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the last paragraph?

A．To introduce the history of dictionaries.

B．To call on learners to use dictionaries.

C．To recommend Collins Dictionary.

D．To explain why Hamlet likes Collins.

3 . Gold Coast Suns VS. North Melbourne

Venue: Metricon Stadium

Date and time: Sunday, 30 August, 2021, 6:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Gates open: 5 p.m.

Important information

Nerang Station shuttles will operate for this game. Make sure you don’t miss the opening bounce at 6:10 p.m. Plan your journey and arrive well before the match starts.

Scheduled services

Use the journey planner to find out which scheduled bus and train services travel to and from Metricon Stadium. Check for current and upcoming service changes.

Metricon Stadium is close to Nerang station, and bus stops on Nerang-Broadbeach Road and Birmingham Road (approximately 470 metres away).

Major track closure — Northern lines Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August

Timetabled rail buses will operate, but please allow extra time when heading to the game.

Additional services

Trains

No additional trains will operate for this event.

Buses

No additional buses will operate for this event.

Boowaggan Road and Broadbeach South station shuttles will not operate for this event.

Ticket and fare information

Free travel with Surfside Buslines and Queensland Rail.

If you have a pre-purchased game ticket or Suns membership card, you can travel free to and from the game on all regular Queensland Rail City Network trains and Surfside Buslines services.

Free travel begins 4 hours before and concludes 4 hours after the event ends.

Event information

Visit the Metricon Stadium website or call 5510 6000 for more information.

1. When will the stadium open?

A．At 6:10 p.m.

B．At 8:30 p.m.

C．At 5:00 p.m.

D．At 8:10 a.m.

2. Which transport means can you take for free?

A．Rail buses.

B．Trains.

C．Shuttles.

D．Queensland Rail.

3. Who is this passage written for?

A．Businessmen.

B．Audiences.

C．Passengers.

D．Tourists.

4 . Do you feel nervous and stressed about living in the dormitory （宿舍）? Sharing a room with strangers may be challenging at the beginning, but it will turn out to be a precious experience in your life. Here are some tips on how to become best friends with your dormmates.

Agree on Some Basic Rules

    1     . Make a list of the things that are/aren't allowed to both of you and stick to it.

Decide on the studying time, cleaning and visiting hours. Not only will it make your routine easier, but it can also help to avoid misunderstanding and quarrels.

Discuss the problems at once

You will escape many fights if you start talking about the problem once you feel it's necessary. When you accumulate the little things, they grow bigger and you may say some unpleasant things you don't really mean. Your dormmates simply cannot know or notice some things.    2    .

Respect Your Dormmates and Their Stuff

Using without asking is the cause of most conflicts and misunderstandings between dormmates.     3    . If you think that wearing their cosmetics is okay, they may think in an absolutely different way. Always ask for permission when you want to borrow, use or take any item.

Get to Know Each Other Better

You won't become best friends at once, but you can do a lot in order to develop a good relationship from the very start.     4    . Everybody loves to be asked questions about their personality. Getting to know each other will make your living together less stressful and you may have pretty much in common!

    5    

Your dormmates may be from other countries with different traditions, religion and views. Be careful with the stereotypes （刻板印象） and prejudgment, your ideas about the subject may be skindeep and incorrect. Most probably your overseas dormmates will need some help during the period of adaptation to the new surrounding and lifestyle. Sharing a room with an international student is a unique chance to learn another culture and language. Don't miss it!

A．Learning from each other

B．Tolerance （宽容） Makes a Difference

C．Tell them your own interests and preferences

D．This is the essential rule of any good relationship

E．That's why communication is always the right thing to consider

F．Take an interest in their hobbies, family or academic preferences

G．Being dormmates doesn't mean sharing everything with each other

5 . Today, we are talking about money. I can share a bit about my history with money and my new view when it comes to using green paper.

I made a web page with links to posts about our financial (财政的) journey where you can look for more details of where we've been and how we got where we are now. It was a big part of my story in the past and was a huge part of our downsizing（精简） journey. We got out of debt and stayed out of debt.

So I feel eager（渴望的）to share the benefits of being on this side. It takes more planning and more careful thought whenever a dollar is spent now than it did when I had a wallet full of credit cards. I now like to think all of my dollars doing the job. So many of us work for money and don't consider that money should work for us, too. Make your dollars do the job of helping you live the life you want.

Each time money is spent or saved, it should be going toward something that you purposefully want for your life. Last week I was out and I spent $ 20 on food in 3 days. It made me angry because afterward I thought about eating is not at all what I want for my life.

On the other hand, there are times I spend $ 20 while out with my family and it doesn't bother（使烦恼）me one bit. An afternoon out with my kids during which we stop for ice cream, and do something fun together has a completely different feel.

In the end, I want the dollars I spend to have purpose like I can enjoy life while still planning and saving for the future.

1. The underlined words “green paper” in Paragraph 1 refer to“________”.

A．money

B．work

C．newspaper

D．book

2. You can learn about the writer's history with money________.

A．by reading posts about their financial journey

B．by going on a financial journey

C．by making a web page

D．by writing to him

3. In the writer's opinion,________.

A．more credit cards should be used in our daily life

B．we should work hard to make more money

C．money should help us live better

D．saving money is very easy

4. Why does the writer feel happy with the money spent with his family?

A．Because the money is spent on food.

B．Because the money is spent in doing something fun.

C．Because eating is what he wants for his life.

D．Because the money goes toward something that he wants for his life.