1 . Nature & Outdoor Activities — World

Below are the 2024 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Nature and Outdoor activities. Think fresh air, new heights, and even a wildlife sighting or two.

Grand Circle Island

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Duration: 9h

Ages 0 — 99, 10 at most per group

Ideal tor first-time visitors, or those with limited time, this full-day tour takes you all around Oahu, making sure that you don’t miss a thing. You’ll see top attractions including Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona. Blowhole, the Byodo-In Temple and the surfing beaches of the North.

Ziplining Forest Adventure

Rotorua, New Zealand

Duration: 3h

Ages 6 — 99, 10 at most per group

This tour takes you flying through a centuries-old forest as you. switch (切换) between the six zipline cables (电缆) 72 feet above the ground. Get a bird’s-eye view as two expert guides suit you up with safety equipment and teach you about the forest environment.

Fairbanks Snowmobile Adventure

North Pole, Alaska

Duration: 1h

Ages 7 — 85, 4 at most per group

Speed through winter scenery on this snowmobile adventure in North Pole. Follow an expert guide into the Chena Lakes Recreation area on leading you across frozen lakes and rivers, and keep an eye out for wildlife. Then, park the snowmobile and relax yourself with a warm drink, and some snacks.

Epic Canyoning Madeira

Madeira Portugal

Duration: 4.5h

Ages 16 — 63, 12 at most per group

Reach Madeira, you can’t get to any other way than canyoning (峡谷漂流) with this small group canyoning tour. Journey into the mountain of the island for hours of going down waterfalls, natural water slides, and jumping into pools for a swim.

1. Which of the following best suits the new comers?

A．Fairbanks Snowmobile Adventure.	B．Epic Canyoning Madeira.
C．Grand Circle Island.	D．Zipline Forest Adventure.

2. What can visitors do in Fairbanks Snowmobile Adventure?

A．Meet some wild animals.	B．Take part in a dinner party.
C．Journey in the mountain.	D．Have a snowmobile class.

3. If 11 students aged 17 want to take a tour together, they will go to __________.

A．Alaska

B．Portugal

C．Hawaii

D．New Zealand

2 . Health, as the old saying goes, is over wealth, so it’s of great significance to keep fit. You can take away our money, our house, or our clothes and we can survive.     1     That is why I eat healthfully, exercise regularly, and keep up my social life.

Eating healthfully is important to maintain one’s health. I try to avoid foods high in fat like French fries or cookies. I also try to limit the amount of animal protein I consume.     2     So, it is important to know how to cook these foods so that the nutrients are not lost in the cooking process.

Our muscles must continue to be strong to support our body as we age. Exercise helps the bones build density and helps us maintain our posture.     3     A regular exercise program of cardiovascular training and weight training is an important part of keeping us healthy.

    4     Studies have shown that people with a wide range of social contacts get fewer colds and recover faster from diseases than those who aren’t socially active. For the sake of health, I like to play and interact with my friends and I always feel better when I am with them than when I am alone.

By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at an appropriate weight and can maintain my health. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy.     5    

A．It can also strengthen our muscles.

B．Take away our health and we will die.

C．Friends are an important part of one’s health.

D．These are my three secrets to keeping a healthy lifestyle.

E．Besides, I always stay away from junk food which lacks nutrients.

F．By joining in relaxing activities, I can refresh myself to study well.

G．Instead, I eat lots of vegetables and fruit which are rich in fiber and vitamins.

3 . After she was told the exam results, I can ________ mixed emotions in her eyes.

A．make sense of	B．catch a sense of
C．have a good sense of	D．come to her senses

4 . Aptitude Tests Recommendations

Aptitude tests are helpful to job seekers of all ages. While career quizzes explore your values and work style, aptitude tests provide a more objective evaluation of your skills, helping you select a career you’re most likely to succeed in. Below are some of the best aptitude tests out there.

Clifton Strengths

The Clifton Strengths program was created based on research around leadership. The research in question pointed to common strengths among successful leaders, like strategic thinking, adaptability and communication. To complete the test, you must answer around 150 questions, each within 20 seconds. Allen Cheung, a tech blogger, notes that CliftonStrengths is more valuable than your average career test because it includes “tricky questions which aren’t as easily gamed”.

Red Bull Wingfinder

Developed and tested out by psychology experts, the Red Bull Wingfinder assesses your thinking under pressure. Questions include image sorting, logic puzzles and leadership-related questions. Once you complete the test, you’ll receive a nine-page report and career coaching tailored to your results.

SEI Development Report

The SEI Development Report is an extensive EQ aptitude test that has timed right-and-wrong answers that assess eight fundamentals, including emotional literacy, emotional management and empathy. At the end, you’ll receive a 20-page report with recommended courses on workplace EQ development.

CareerOneStop

While it only takes a few minutes to complete, the CareerOneStop Skills Assessment will help you rank both your technical and soft skills. The career suggestions at the end can be sorted by relevance, annual wages, and job outlook, coupled with with professional coaching or consultation improve your skills.

1. What do aptitude tests mainly assess for job seekers?

A．Their work ethics.	B．Their career interest.
C．Their preferred work style.	D．Their professional competence.

2. What is a unique feature of Clifton Strengths?

A．It evaluates leadership skills.	B．It is developed by experts.
C．It includes challenging questions.	D．It offers a comprehensive report.

3. Which test suits a job seeker who prefers categorized suggestions and career coaching?

A．Clift on Strengths	B．Red Bull Wingfinder
C．SEI Development Report	D．CareerOneStop

5 . It is an effective medical treatment and could cure all the leprosy sufferers worldwide.

A．措施

B．解决

C．治愈

D．药物

6 . Many women, according to this survey, would rather ______ than ______.

A．working; marrying	B．work; marrying
C．working; marry;	D．work; marry

7 . 每当她遇到困难，她的决心总是使她渡过难关。
Whenever she meets with difficulties, her determination always ______ ______ ______ them.

8 . 对那个事件的记忆会随着时间的推移而消失，还是会永远铭刻在我们的脑海中?
______ the memory of that event ______ ______ with time, or will it forever be etched in our minds?

9 . 假定你是李华，一批广州国际学校的高中生与你校音乐俱乐部一起举办了一场为期两天的音乐节，在结束之前，你代表学校音乐俱乐部对这次活动作总结发言。请根据以下提示写篇发言稿：
1、回顾音乐节的活动和总结意义
1）听广东传统音乐历史介绍；
2）亲身体验粤剧（Cantonese Opera）；
3）在学校大礼堂用中西乐器（instrument）共同演奏中外名曲。
2、 表达期待与祝愿。
注意：写作词数应为120字左右；
请按答题卡上格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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10 . ______ the prices of oil ______, many people have chosen to take public transport.

A．With; going up

B．With; gone up

C．As; going up

D．As; gone up