1. Why is the market in Thailand called “floating market”?
A.People come and go at the market. |
B.People sell things from their boats. |
C.People buy things through computers. |
A.Fruit. | B.Flowers. | C.Toys. |
A.Every day except Monday. |
B.Every day from six in the morning till noon. |
C.Every day from early in the morning till late at night. |
A.The young. | B.The old. | C.Children. |
A.American food. | B.Italian food. | C.Thai food. |
1. When can the storeroom be used?
A.Today. | B.Tomorrow. | C.Next Thursday. |
A.The office is full of boxes. |
B.The work plan was changed. |
C.Some supplies have not arrived. |
4 . At Ynez Library, we are champions of curiosity. At its core, our mission for nearly four centuries has been to advance the learning, research, and pursuit of truth. Our efforts are motivated and powered by working collaboratively, embracing diverse perspectives, championing access, aiming for the extraordinary, and always leading with curiosity.
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Visitors Interested in using our libraries, but are not a Ynez student, faculty, alum, or staff? You’re in the right place. | Exhibits Library exhibits tell the unique stories of our diverse and deep collections. Many are open to the public. | Tours Browse upcoming library tours. Some tours are open to the public; others are open to Ynez ID Holders and their guests. | Events Many library events are open to the public, including academic meetings, forums, lectures, etc. Check Admittance information first. |
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Many of our libraries are home to rare and unique materials, which are available to all researchers.
• Our special collections are open to all without a fee, by appointment.
• Please contact the holding library to learn more about accessing their special collection items in person.
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1. What does Ynez Library highlight in the first paragraph?A.Its new changes. | B.Its main values. |
C.Its best achievements. | D.Its working principles. |
A.Visitors. | B.Exhibits. | C.Tours. | D.Events. |
A.By paying a special fee. | B.By visiting main libraries. |
C.By locating them online. | D.By appointing a librarian. |
A.To ask a favor. | B.To rent an apartment. | C.To find him a roommate. |
A.South Street. | B.Central Street. | C.Turner Lane. |
1. What has recently been done to the space?
A.A new bathroom has been added. |
B.A private office has been built. |
C.The walls have been painted. |
A.The position. | B.The rent. | C.The size. |
Have you ever been to Ocean Park, which is situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island? It is one of the
With about 30 years of history, Ocean Park has become one of the major tourist
Ocean Park consists of two sections, the Headland and the Lowland, which
The Headland also contains the Ocean Theatre,
At the Lowland, visitors can take a ride on
1. What does the man say about his new neigbourhood?
A.There is no store nearby. | B.There is slight air pollution. | C.There is no heavy traffic. |
A.For about 20 minutes. | B.For about 30 minutes. | C.For about 40 minutes. |
A.By subway. | B.By bus. | C.By car. |
A.A couple. | B.Neighbours. | C.Workmates. |
10 . THE WORLD’S UNUSUAL AIRLINES
Pet Airways
Founded in 2009 in Delray Beach, Florida, Pet Airways was an airline specially designed for pets such as cats and dogs. Each plane could carry about 50 pets, with “Pet Attendants” checking on them every 15 minutes. The airline operated for about two years, serving a dozen US cities. In 2012, the airline ran into financial trouble and started canceling flights. It shut down completely the following year, after having ferried about 9,000 pets.
JPATS
Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) is the largest prison (监狱) transport network in the world. It is an airline of the US government that transports prisoners to and from detention centers, courts and prisons. It is sometimes also called “Con Air”. Although the airline is mainly used for a prison, it also takes part in military and state law operations.
Skytraders
Skytraders is an Australian airline that provides special air services for the Australian Federal Government. It was founded in 1979 and is headquartered at 180 Jersey Road, Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia. This airline offers flights to Antarctica. The airline was chosen because of its great safety systems. An ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jet) is operated between Hobart and a hard glacier (冰川) runway near Casey Station.
Janet Airlines
Janet Airlines, commonly known as Janet, is an unofficial name given to top-secret aircraft that carry high-ranking officials to Special Access Facilities. The airline can be seen serving the mysterious Area 51 and Tonopah Test Range. The passengers in Janet Airlines board through the west side of the airport, from a special part of Harry Reid International Airport. This area isn’t open to other civilians and there is also a small terminal (航站楼) building for Janet’s passengers.
1. When did Pet Airways close down?A.In 1979. | B.In 2009. | C.In 2012. | D.In 2013. |
A.It is used for a prison. | B.It transported officials only. |
C.It offers flights to Antarctica. | D.It stopped because of fund shortage. |
A.It is specially designed for pets. |
B.It offers special service to government officials. |
C.Its plane needs to operate on a hard ice runway. |
D.It has a special private terminal for its own passengers. |