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Vancouver Natural Resources As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber (木材) producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry. International Trade International trade is a key part for Vancouver’s economy. The city has Canada’s largest port and is one of North America’s major gateways for Pan-Pacific trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume. Banking and Finance The headquarters for HSBC Canada is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada’s third largest commercial entity (实体), Jim Pattison Group is a so based in Vancouver. International Relation Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy (外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate (领事馆) or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city-including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone. Tourism Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and was the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver’s beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi-cultural character attract more and more tourists. Films Vancouver was also called “Hollywood North”, for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood’s movies. Many U.S. television and film series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate. 【1】Which of the following descript in about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage: A.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports. B.Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North”. C.International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver. D.Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry. 【2】Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver? A.Jim Pattison Group. B.WHO. C.Greenpeace. D.The 2010 Winter Olympics. 【3】The passage is probably taken from ________. A.a business magazine B.a geography book C.a financial newspaper D.an entertainment book |
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One day, a college student was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw lying in the path a pair of old shoes. They supposed the shoes belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by, and who had nearly finished his day’s word. The student turned to the professor, saying, “ Let us play the man a trick: we will hide his shoes, and hide ourselves behind those bushes, and wait to see his confusion when he cannot find them”. “My young friend,” answered the professor, “we should never amuse ourselves at the expense of the poor. But you are rich, and may give yourself a much greater pleasure by tricking on the poor man. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch how the discovery affects him.” The student did so, and they both placed themselves behind the bushes close by. The poor man soon finished his work, and came across the field to the path where he had left his coat and shoes. After he slipped his foot into one of his shoes, he felt something hard. He bent down to feel w hat it was, and found the coin. Astonishment and wonder were seen on his face. He fixed his eyes on the coin, turned it round, and looked at it again and again. He then looked around him on all sides, but no person was to be seen. He now put the money into his pocket, and continued to put on the other shoe; but his surprise was doubled on finding the other coin. His feelings overcame him. He fell upon his knees, looked up to heaven and cried a sincere thanksgiving, in which he spoke of his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread, Whom the timely help, from some unknown hand, would save from dying． The student stood there, deeply affected, and his eyes filled with tears．“Now,”said the professor,“are you not much better pleased than if you had played your intended trick？” The youth replied,“You have taught me a lesson which I will never forget． 【1】The student wanted to play the poor man a trick to _________________． A. find the truth B. show his wisdom C. amuse himself D. teach him a lesson 【2】After finding the two coins, the man felt_____________． A. helpless B. interested C. peaceful D. Thankful 【3】We can know from the passage that the professor is ___________． A. wise B. rich C. humorous D. Serious 【4】What dose the story intend to tell us？ A. A small act of kindness brings great joy． B. God helps those who help themselves． C. Where there is a will, there is a way． D. Actions speak louder than words． |
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Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie. Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out. The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention. Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together. The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child ---talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到）to be an only child at least once in a while. 【1】What is the text mainly about? A.The experience of the only child being with mother. B.The advantage of spending time with one child at a time. C.The happy life of two families. D.The basic needs of children. 【2】Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _____________. A.happy B.curious C.regretful D.friendly 【3】What is one of the changes the author finds in her children? A.The daughter acts like a leader. B.Sam holds her hand more often. C.The boys become better followers. D.Tom has less difficulty in speaking. 【4】The author seems to believe that ___________. A.having brothers and sisters is fun B.it’s tiring to look after three children C.every child needs parents’ full attention D.parents should watch others’ children |
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What will our world be like in 2050? There are two features in the growth of world population. First, the annual increase in population in 15 European countries, in the past few years, has been only 300,000. The United Nations estimates (估计)that by 2050, the population of European countries will decrease from the current 0.72 billion to 0.63 billion. Second, the population in developing countries is growing rapidly. By 2050，the population of Africa is expected to reach 1.8 billion, 0.9 billion more than its current population. A recent research report published by the United Nations indicates that it is quite possible that the Earth's temperature is rising well above the previous estimate. The Antarctic ice sheet, which contains 90% of the world's ice, has lost significant mass in the past few years. The discovery comes as a surprise to scientists, who thought that the continent would gain ice this century because of increased snowfall in a warming climate. A research team from the University of Colorado used satellite data to estimate that the ice sheet will lose up to 48 cubic miles by 2050. Africa's rivers face great change that will leave a quarter of the continent severely short of water by the middle of the century, according to a global warming study published today. Even modest decreases in rain in western Africa will see rivers lose as much as 80% of their water and a rise of what the scientists call "water refuges(难民)”. "In those areas where there is already a water shortage, it's going to have a destructive effect," the study says,.“If you're already walking 5 km to the nearest stream, by 2050,it's going to mean walking 30 km or moving your whole household closer to the water source." 【1】Which of the following situations in 2050 is NOT mentioned in the text? A.Population change. B.Economic decline. C.Global warming. D.Water shortage. 【2】What surprises the scientists according to Paragraph 3? A.The Antarctic ice sheet has decreased. B.The Earth's temperature is going down. C.Global warming is destroying the Earth. D.Snowfall increases in the Antarctic area. 【3】What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph stress (强调) ? A.The ill fate of Africa's rivers. B.The importance of doing exercise. C.The hard life of the African refugees. D.The seriousness of the water problem. 【4】What was the most possible feeling of the author when he wrote this text? A.Happy. B.Angry. C.Worried. D.Calm. |
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Success is so much more than just money or fame. 【1】 This allows you to be true to who you really are. If you want to create a life that makes you feel passionate to be alive, what do you need to focus on? 【2】 If you don’t believe in yourself, how do you expect other people to? If you don’t believe that you can have the life you desire, it is going to be very difficult to create a successful life. When you believe in yourself, it fuels your creativity, your ambitions and your motivation to do things. Another way is to know your intention. If your intention is simply rooted in money and fame, chances are that you are never going to truly feel successful. 【3】 And it is not enough to maintain a long-term feeling of fulfillment and happiness. For a truly successful life, your intention has to be rooted in your purpose, in your passions and in what feels good to you. When your intention is to serve your purpose and express your talents, you will feel true success and satisfaction. Realize you are already successful. 【4】 The more you can welcome that into your life, the more you will start to feel it. Being grateful for the tiniest successes in life will also help you to create more and more success. This is a powerful mindset shift. It will help you to be with your ambitions and dreams. 【5】 A.Have faith in yourself. B.Success is always after the rain and wind. C.Success is all around you and flows through you. D.Once you realize this, there is no stopping what you can do. E.Success is about being able to live a happy and satisfactory life. F.Thanking for the biggest failure will help you achieve greater success. G.The feeling of success that is given through money and fame is only temporary. |
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Alonzo Johnson stopped. He decided to help a(n) _________ elderly man down an escalator (自动扶梯) in a Massachusetts shopping mall last week, _______ the 23-year-old could never have predicted that his simple, random act of kindness would win him the _______ of thousands of people on line. An old man _______ at the top of an escalator and a few people started gathering _______ to get on. It was clear he was feeling _______ as to whether to step on to the escalator or not. Johnson spotted the senior citizen hesitating and _______ the simplest kindness. He reached out a(n) _________ and asked with a smile on his face, “Can I help you, sir?” The old man quietly started to _______ to the young man that he had gotten stuck on an escalator once and was a little __________. The young man gently offered his assurance, they __________ each other eye to eye for just a moment and the old man ________ his arm. Everyone else remained ________ and waited. Paula Picard and a friend were standing nearby and ________ to take a touching photo of the pair linking arms as they ________ the escalator together. She posted the ________ on Facebook and it spread __________ with more than 420,000 likes and 25,000 comments in just a few hours. Johnson said he never ________ his action would reach so many people. “He looked very afraid and I thought maybe I could __________.” Johnson said, “My Mom always tells us to be nice and do the ________ thing. It’s really the way I was brought up and how I was raised.” 【1】A.busy B.frightened C.injured D.blind 【2】A.so B.if C.but D.because 【3】A.praise B.blame C.happiness D.anger 【4】A.stopped B.worked C.read D.fell 【5】A.running B.pushing C.shouting D.waiting 【6】A.hopeful B.convenient C.unsure D.uncomfortable 【7】A.offered B.sold C.wanted D.took 【8】A.eye B.arm C.rope D.stick 【9】A.promise B.prove C.apologize D.explain 【10】A.excited B.surprised C.scared D.disappointed 【11】A.argued with B.listened to C.looked at D.ran into 【12】A.accepted B.shook C.refused D.left 【13】A.anxious B.patient C.interested D.worried 【14】A.manage B.avoided C.asked D.failed 【15】A.talked about B.ran towards C.went down D.searched for 【16】A.message B.comment C.example D.photo 【17】A.differently B.quickly C.strangely D.completely 【18】A.meant B.admitted C.understood D.expected 【19】A.help B.follow C.see D.smile 【20】A.easy B.famous C.right D.perfect |
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 If you always hate certain vegetables, you may be more than a picky eater. Instead, you might be a “super-taster”, a person 【1】 bitter genes (苦味基因). Those people who have the “bitter genes” are 2.6 times more likely to eat 【2】 (few) vegetables than others, according to a new study 【3】 (present) at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association. “We don’t get the taste of food equally,” said professor Duffy, an expert in the study of food taste. “It could explain some of the differences in our food 【4】 (prefer).” About half of us can taste bitter and sweet, so we are not especially sensitive to bitter food. Another 25% are called “non-tasters”, to 【5】 bitter food might actually be a bit sweeter. The rest of us are 【6】 (extreme) sensitive to the bitterness that some 【7】(plant) develop to keep animals from eating them. Food scientists are trying to develop ways 【8】 (reduce) the bitterness in veggies, in the hope that we can keep super-tasters from rejecting vegetables. In fact, some vegetables we grow today 【9】 (be) much sweeter than before. We might also try to use various cooking methods, either by adding some fat, sweetness, strong flavors like garlic 【10】roasting them, to improve the taste of the vegetables. |
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假定你是李华，近来电子红包在中国正成为一种时尚。请给你的美国朋友Peter写一封信，介绍有关情况。要点包括： 1.电子红包的特点； 2.参与人群； 3.你的看法。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：抢红包grab e-hongbao 电子红包：e-hongbao Dear Peter, I’m writing to tell you something about e-hongbao, which is becoming popular in China. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua |
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