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Summer Camps in Season! STEM Camps July 10 to August 14, Cost: $ 180 90% of the jobs in the future will require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education. We find ways to make learning fun and exciting for students to help ensure their futures. Campers participate in fun and engaging STEM activities! Register: www. stemcamp.ca or Call: 519-475-6600. Kandalore June 15 to 28, Cost: $ 2,340 The finest traditional camp in Canada, providing the best of both canoe（皮划艇） adventures and in-camp activities. For more than 65 years, Kandalore has given campers the opportunity to know and be themselves. We create a warm and supportive environment where kids can express their unique self, grow in self-confidence and build lifetime friendships. Register: www. Kandalore.com or Call: 416-322-9735. ESL Summer Camp June 25 to July 21, Cost: $5,500 Pickering College has an exciting ESL summer camp for students aged 12-18 who want to learn English and experience the wonders of summer at our 42-acre campus; students enjoy the excellent dormitory, dining, academic, and social facilities of one of Canada’s oldest independent schools. Register: www. pickeringcollege. ca or Call: 905-175-8900. DEEP Summer Academy August,16 to 26, Cost: $465 We provide highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business and science subjects. Organized by University of Toronto, DEEP is one of the most diverse pre-university engineering programs all over the world with scholarships. Register: www. Outreachengineering.ca or Call: 416-946-0816. 1.Which number should you call if you want to improve your English? A. 519-475-6600 B. 416-322-9735 C. 905-175-8900 D. 416-946-0816 2.When will the shortest camp start? A. On July 10. B. On June 15. C. On June 25. D. On August 16. 3.Where can you go if you are interested in the experience of adventure? A. Kandalore. B. STEM Camp. C. ESL Summer Camp. D. DEEP Summer Academy. 4.How similar are STEM Camp and DEEP Summer Academy? A. They both offer scholarships for students. B. They provide the same courses for students. C. They both prepare students for their development. D. They are both designed for international students.
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Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadn’t really done anything yet. I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friend’s mother passed away unexpectedly. I received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didn’t want to intrude(打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.” I did, and I will never regret it. Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS-ralated dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others’ presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solenm. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive. In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It not only is something we give to others but also changes me for the better. 1.Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author? A. He built shelters for them. B. He gave immediate first aid to them. C. He came to stay with them. D. He brought mental health professionals. 2.What did the author do when his friend’s mother passed away? A. He hesitated over whether to go. B. He went to his friend’s at once. C. He knew what to do instantly. D. He decided not to disturb his friend. 3.What does the underlined word “solenm” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Heavy but warm. B. A little sad but cosy. C. Relaxing and delightful. D. Very serious and unhappy. 4.What has the author learned from his experience? A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Being present can make a big difference. C. The family harmony is the happiest thing in life. D. Being a volunteer can make one’s life more significant.
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The effects of coffee consumption on health have long been a subject of conflict and uncertainty. Since the 1980s, some have spoken out against coffee as harmful to health, while others have welcomed coffee for its supposed benefits to health. According to a scientific report, mild coffee consumption, three to five cups per day, can be taken as a healthy dietary pattern, along with other healthful behaviors. The report also says that coffee consumption helps reduce the risk of heart disease and it protects against Parkinson’s disease. According to Dr. Donald Hensrud of Mayo Clinic, high consumption of coffee has health risks. Dr. Hensrud mentions the dangers of high coffee consumption for people with a certain illness that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. Some studies said that drinking two or more cups of coffee daily can actually increase the risk of heart disease in these people. According to conclusions from a recent study led by Dr. Gregory Marcus, a doctor from the University of California San Francisco, daily moderate consumption of caffeine, less than 4 cups, is not associated with these issues. Until the scientific community reaches a general agreement on the effects of coffee consumption on human health, it will be up to the individual to decide whether the benefits of drinking coffee are greater than the risks. When informed of these possible health benefits and harms of drinking coffee, Harwood, a high school student stated, “Even though there might be some negative effects of drinking coffee, for the most part, coffee drinking sounds good for health. Not to mention I need coffee to stay awake. ” 1.What is the people’s attitude toward the effects of coffee on health according to Paragraph 1? A. Disapproving. B. Tolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Mixed. 2.What can we infer about Harwood? A. He’ll keep on drinking coffee. B. He loves his high school life. C. He often falls asleep in class. D. He has some health problems. 3.What would be the best title for the text? A. Why People Love Coffee? B. How Coffee Affects Health? C. The Culture of Coffee Drinking. D. The New Findings of Heart Disease.
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Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend one of Spain’s most famous carnivals in the city of Cadiz. You can only understand why it is one of the most important carnivals in the world after seeing it for yourself. Everybody I saw, of all ages, was fancily-dressed from top to toe, making me feel like I was in a fairy-tale world with singing and dancing all around the city centre. Almost instantly after stepping off the train in Cadiz, we were filled with joy, as everyone was in high spirits. A number of people parading through the streets playing traditional music filled people with happiness and craziness like I have never seen before. As we wandered around, we saw that the creativity of some costumes was incredible! From Shrek to Japanese wrestlers, the imagination and effort put into the fancy dresses was remarkable. You could really tell that people put a lot of time and energy into making some amazing costumes. Then there were the groups of mostly old men who would be passionately singing some traditional songs. I could tell they were singing from their heart with such excitement. Furthermore, the fact that I was not able to understand the inside jokes did not matter, as I was attracted by the actions and expressions they provided. These mini street shows were a true taste of Spanish culture and set me up for a fun night. As the night progressed, the streets got more packed with people. A moment that felt quite dreamlike was when we were dancing outside a convenience store with music provided by the owners booming through their speakers! Everyone who passed would be jamming along to the music. Afterwards, we went to the main party at E1 Puerto, which was like a mini festival. After this special weekend of festival, it is true to say that the Spanish know how to party! 1.Why are Japanese wrestlers mentioned? A. To compare different cultures. B. To prove the costumes were amazing. C. To point out how energetic the people were. D. To show there were people from around the world. 2.Why was the author interested in mini street shows? A. The food provided was quite tasty. B. The inside jokes were pretty funny. C. The performers were young and lovely. D. The performers’ body language was attractive. 3.What made the author feel unreal? A. Watching mini street shows. B. Dancing outside a convenience store. C. Attending the main party at E1 Puerto. D. Seeing crowds of fancily-dressed people. 4.Which can be the best title for the text? A. Crazy time at carnival. B. How to be social at a party. C. Carnivals around the world. D. Why Spanish costumes are great.
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We all know the importance of curiosity, and here are some tips on how to develop it. Keep an open mind. This is essential if you are to have a curious mind. Be open to learning, unlearning, and relearning things. 1.Therefore, you should be prepared to accept this possibility and change your mind. 2.Most people just accept the world as it is. This way, they will certainly lose the “holy curiosity”. Try to dig deeper beneath the surface of what is around you. A sure way to dig deeper beneath the surface is asking questions. What, why, when, who, where, and how are the questions curious people always ask. Don’t label anything as boring. Whenever you label something as boring, you close one more door of possibilities. Curious people are unlikely to consider things boring. 3.Even if they don’t yet have time to explore them, they will leave the door open to be visited another time. Take learning as something fun. If you see learning as a burden, there’s no way you will want to dig deeper into anything. That will just make the burden heavier. However, if you think of learning as something fun, you will naturally want to dig deeper.4.. Read diverse materials. It will introduce you to the possibilities and excitement of other worlds which may attract your interest in exploring further. One easy way to do this is through reading diverse materials.5.. It’ll feed your mind with the excitement of a new world. A. Never take things as granted. B. Don’t spend too much time on just one world. C. Try to pick a book or magazine on a new subject. D. Some things you know and believe might be wrong. E. It doesn’t matter that you don’t agree to others’ opinions. F. Instead, they always see these things as a door to an exciting new world. G. So look at life through the glasses of fun and enjoy the learning process.
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Travis laughed as he tore at the wrapping paper on his birthday present. He was so _____! Finally, he would have the coolest pair of name-brand basketball shoes. All the guys on his team were wearing the name-brand shoes of a popular basketball _____, Chuck Hart. _____ Hart was criticized for his poor sportsmanship and infamous _____, he was a great player. In fact, Travis wasn’t thinking about Hart’s behavior; he had only expected to see Hart’s _____ on the side of the box. He realized that something was _______ as he tore away the last piece of paper. Not Hart’s. The new shoes were the name-brand of another player, Robert Ryann, who was _______for his amazing work in the community. Travis’s hands ______ ; his heart stopped. It wasn’t that the Ryann shoes weren’t nice, but what would his friends think? They were the wrong shoes and Travis would be ______ by the other players. When he looked up into his dad’s eyes, however, Travis knew he _____ tell him. “Thanks, Dad. I was really hoping for shoes,” Travis said as he pulled the shoes out of the box. Next morning his dad drove him to school. When they _____ in front of his destination, Travis slowly opened the car door. Just then, his dad stopped him. “Hey, Travis, wait a minute…” his dad said _______“Travis, I know those aren’t the shoes you had hoped for, but I saw the names of the two guys and made a(n) _____. The guy whose name is on those shoes,” he said, pointing down at Travis’s feet, “is someone I _______. Do you know how often Ryann has found himself in ______? ” “ No,” Travis said. “ Never. He’s never talked back to his coach or started a fight, and he’s a team player. You could have acted like a(n) ______ when you didn’t get the shoes you wanted, Travis, _______you were polite and made the best of it. You have honor, like the guy whose name is on these shoes. I’ m hoping that someday, your ______ will be on the coolest pair of shoes I’ll ever see.” When Travis looked down at his feet, he saw the shoes _______. His dad had used his mind and heart to give the son a thoughtful ________. 1.A. surprised B. ashamed C. excited D. worried 2.A. team B. player C. coach D. game 3.A. Unless B. If C. Because D. Although 4.A. skill B. performance C. behavior D. action 5.A. name B. photo C. sign D. model 6.A. strange B. wrong C. true D. funny 7.A. known B. encouraged C. adopted D. influenced 8.A. fell B. froze C. shook D. folded 9.A. questioned B. noticed C. teased D. attacked 10.A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. wouldn’t D. couldn’t 11.A. pulled up B. put up C. took up D. turned up 12.A. peacefully B. hesitantly C. delightedly D. naturally 13.A. choice B. effort C. comment D. mistake 14.A. believe B. miss C. admire D. remember 15.A. danger B. anger C. sorrow D. trouble 16.A. teammate B. adult C. kid D. student 17.A. so B. and C. but D. or 18.A. honor B. courage C. name D. belief 19.A. clearly B. carefully C. patiently D. differently 20.A. gift B. smile C. wish D. lesson
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Welcome back to the hot topic of studying abroad! Last time, we talked about the general "software" needed to have a 1.(success) studying experience overseas, 2.refers to the ability to understand western culture, and problem solving skills when 3. (face) critical situations, etc. Now, I will dig deeper into the concept of “software". Everyone is talking about culture shock nowadays, but you may wonder what it actually 4.(mean). Simply put: culture shock is the difficulty people may experience when being exposed and adjusting to a 5.(remarkable) different new culture. Usually, people often go 6. four distinct phases: the honeymoon phase, the negotiation phase, the adjustment phase and the mastery phase. Culture shock can happen immediately upon your 7. (arrive) in the country. For international students, perhaps the most direct impact of culture shock is the variety of accents, especially in multicultural countries 8. the U.S. Canada or Australia. There are two main reasons: Firstly, these countries have highly diversified groups of residents from different cultural 9. (background). Secondly, there are many international students from all around the world every year studying in these countries, so you shouldn't be surprised 10.(find) all kinds of unfamiliar accents around the university campus.
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It was a year ago when Joshua got a bike for Christmas, but he rode it every day. One morning, he suddenly found the bike gone. Ran to his front yard, he saw a man loading it into his car. He shouted, but the man drive off. As a devoted Christian, he told his dad he real forgave the thief. What’s more, he wanted the thief know he was forgiven. So the next day, he posted the message on a poster-board and put it in the front yard. “To the person who stole my bike: You hurt my feeling. But I am a Christian and I forgive him!” When he left for home the next morning, at the end of the driveway, the bike was back with new brakes.
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假定你是李华，你校学生会在全校招募志愿者，为即将在你校举行的国际教育会议服务。请用英文写一封邮件申请参加。主要内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.自我介绍； 3.希望获准。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ With all my best regards. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
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