1. How much is the highest value coin in England worth?
A.Five pounds. | B.Two pounds. | C.One pound. |
A.Two dollars. | B.One dollar. | C.50 cents. |
1. What is the population of Ottawa?
A.More than 1,100,000. |
B.More than 2,000,000. |
C.More than 300,000,000. |
A.It is divided into two parts by a bridge. |
B.It is the fifth largest city of Canada. |
C.Its public transportation is good. |
A.9, 500, 000 square kilometers. |
B.9, 050, 000 square kilometers. |
C.950, 000 square kilometers. |
A.Two Americans. | B.Two Canadians. | C.A Canadian and an American. |
1. What is the prime minister attempting to do?
A.Pass some new laws. |
B.Visit some of the foreigners. |
C.Calculate the number of foreigners. |
A.About 50,000. | B.About 500,000. | C.About 5,000,000. |
A.Most do business and some do service or labor work. |
B.Many do service or labor work and many study. |
C.Most study and some do business. |
4 . In 2050, one in four people will be over 60 in the Asia-Pacific region. Are countries there prepared to fully address the needs of older persons so that they age with dignity?
In the past, senior citizens might have been supported by their families and communities. Yet times are changing.
More than ever, there is an urgent need for policy reform in addressing population aging. This must be driven by a shift in mindset to turn the challenges into a demographic opportunity.
It is noteworthy that, in the Asia-Pacific, with more than half of the older population being women, it is crucial to adopt a life-cycle approach to population aging, grounded in gender equality and human rights. Investing in each stage of life determines the path of a woman’s life course. When a girl has access to quality education, it helps her make informed decisions about life-changing matters.
While there is no single comprehensive policy that can address population aging, we need to take action now.
A.Couples are having fewer babies. |
B.Pensions are increasing, pressuring governments further. |
C.We must rethink population aging, celebrating it as the victory of development. |
D.Migration and urbanization have shifted traditional support systems for the elderly. |
E.The decisions she makes paves the way towards a healthier and wealthier silver age. |
F.We must invest in better policies that focus on the needs of people at every age of their life. |
G.Life-long gender discrimination leaves women even more disadvantaged in an aging society. |
1. Where does the speaker come from?
A.Australia. | B.America. | C.England. |
A.Humorous. | B.Quiet. | C.Friendly. |
A.Enjoy afternoon tea. | B.Watch comedy shows. | C.Play with his friends. |
A.The TV programs. | B.The old buildings. | C.The tea shops. |
Do you know the nickname of America? A look at the history of the United States indicates that so far this country
The United States is
Over time, Americans have learned much from the customs and ideas of the immigrants. In other words, immigrants have a huge impact on American society,
7 . Hundreds of years before the founding of Rome, the Maori people had sailed across seas in small boats. Their rich knowledge of the starry dark sky helped them
“Our ancestors sailed across the seas for different
“They didn’t feel
The dark sky is not just important for the Maori people. Looking at the sky and
When we start to
A.discover | B.expand | C.dry | D.cross |
A.challenges | B.purposes | C.crops | D.religions |
A.importance | B.ceremony | C.protection | D.attraction |
A.create | B.save | C.explore | D.measure |
A.aid | B.boat | C.competition | D.game |
A.happy | B.lonely | C.excited | D.hungry |
A.seabirds | B.clouds | C.friends | D.coaches |
A.lack | B.control | C.dislike | D.observations |
A.moving | B.preferring | C.connecting | D.belonging |
A.scientist | B.culture | C.animal | D.leader |
A.tightly | B.hardly | C.accidentally | D.carefully |
A.build | B.sell | C.see | D.cut |
A.destroy | B.preserve | C.understand | D.beautify |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Besides | D.Nevertheless |
A.finding out | B.focusing on | C.depending upon | D.caring for |
8 . The picture of miseries and sufferings of the Black woman in America may appear, perhaps darker and more depressing than Dante’s (但丁) description of Hell because in the history of human race, the Black woman in America has suffered the most. A close and critical
As a mother she has seen her children sold into slavery. She has seen them left at home without attention while she
Thus feminism in America means much more than what it stands for in other European countries, chiefly because it has different role and meaning
A.respect | B.reference | C.account | D.expression |
A.associated with | B.completed with | C.involved in | D.joined by |
A.exploration | B.exhaustion | C.exploitation | D.explosion |
A.performer | B.survivor | C.substance | D.object |
A.including | B.occupying | C.containing | D.striking |
A.procedures | B.processes | C.descriptions | D.practices |
A.complexity | B.anxiety | C.simplicity | D.gravity |
A.look to | B.look upon | C.look over | D.look through |
A.took | B.kept | C.attended | D.appealed |
A.richness | B.lack | C.variety | D.possibility |
A.populating | B.emphasizing | C.charging | D.criticizing |
A.undertake | B.underline | C.undervalue | D.undergo |
A.Therefore | B.Somehow | C.However | D.Moreover |
A.with respect to | B.in line with | C.in addition to | D.in parallel with |
A.reappointing | B.representing | C.reconsidering | D.reinterpreting |
1. How many aspects of the United Kingdom does the man refer to?
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. |
A.Windsor Castle. | B.The Tower of London. | C.The National Gallery. |
A.Harry Potter. | B.Star Wars. | C.James Bond. |
A.Rugby. | B.Basketball. | C.Badminton |
10 . World Peace Day falls on September 21 every year. It’s a day to lay down our guns in war areas. Some organizations provide care for the unfortunate people in these areas on World Peace Day when activities are organized to support world peace.
Enjoy a minute of silence. At noon of the day, one minute of silence will be held worldwide. During that minute, fall silent and reflect on a more peaceful world.
Donate to charity. Many people are struggling for survival worldwide. Considering marking World Peace Day with a show of support. There are thousands of charities that are working for world peace, and global development.
Plant a tree. Millions of people have planted trees for peace since the first World Peace Day. Trees are more than just a symbol of tolerance, patience and renewal (复苏).
A.Support one like the Red Cross. |
B.Throw a World Peace Day party. |
C.However, the world is not peaceful. |
D.Remember those who lost their lives for peace. |
E.Trees can also be used for shelter from the storm. |
F.They have a practical purpose in keeping peace, too. |
G.Here are a few simple ways to celebrate World Peace Day. |