My Year Abroad
This month in Travelers Corner there are three teenagers’ experiences in year-abroad programmes.
Mariko Okada – Tokyo
My year abroad in the United States was a fantastic experience. I’m not a shy person, and I was very comfortable speaking to everyone. So I got lots of speaking practice. I also learned lots of interesting things about American culture. When I got home, my friends all said that I had improved so much! I hope to go back again in the future.
Carla Fonseca – Rio de Janeiro
I spent last year studying English in London. I’m from a small town, and London is a very big city. Sometimes I felt it was too big. There were so many people to talk to, but I always felt bad about my English. I missed my family, and I really missed my two cats. My roommate was always using our telephone, so I hardly had the chance for a nice long talk with my parents. I think it was a good experience for me, but I’m glad to be home!
Alvin Chen – Hong Kong
Studying in New Zealand was a fun experience for me, but it was also lots of hard work! I had English classes six hours a day, five days a week——with lots of homework. I also kept a diary of my experience. I like to write, and I wrote two or three pages in my diary every day. On Saturdays, my homestay family took me to lots of interesting places and showed me so many wonderful things about the culture. I’m really glad I went!
| A．to study English | B．to visit friends |
| C．to have a holiday | D．to find a job |
| A．Mariko. | B．Carla. |
| C．Alvin. | D．None of them. |
| A．a sports club newsletter |
| B．a science documentary |
| C．a travel magazine |
| D．a news website |
阅读下列材料，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
The above reading is most probably ________.
| A．a menu | B．a food report |
| C．an advertisement | D．a letter |
It’s clear that the restaurant ________.
| A．offers Chinese food |
| B．was set up 22 years ago |
| C．gets no awards at all |
| D．is good at cooking ducks |
At 12:00 pm, customers can ________.
| A．find the restaurant closed |
| B．have a good meal in the restaurant |
| C．enjoy the awards in the restaurant |
| D．make a phone call to order food |
The reading doesn’t tell us ________.
| A．the address of the restaurant |
| B．the price of food |
| C．the phone number of the restaurant |
| D．the way to order food |
Which country does the restaurant belong to?
| A．China. | B．India. |
| C．America. | D．Canada. |
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Wuzhizhou Island Wuzhizhou Island, lies in Sanya, is China’s best waters for scuba(潜水). Divers will appreciate the clear seas, especially off the southern end of the island, where coral reefs(珊瑚礁) host a colorful range of tropical sea life. As well as Goddess Matsu Temple, there are many places of interest to visit including the Lover’s Bridge, Sunrise Rock and Life Well. |
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Namtso Lake Namtso Lake is the largest salt-water lake in the world. Namtso lake’s touching beauty never fails to attract any traveler who visits Tibet. Bright sky, white clouds and clear water contribute to a picturesque scene, like a fairyland. In Tibetan, Namtso means Heavenly Lake or Holy Lake. Looking at the faraway mountains and nearby water, backpackers only hope that time could stand still at that moment. |
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Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, in Hunan Province, has been described differently, such as “delicate and wild”. Clear water bubbled up from the rocks, winding from west to east. Magical! |
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Kaili Lying in the southeastern area of Guizhou Province, Kaili City is a living quarter(居住区) of the Miao ethnic minority. So it is a nice place to learn about the culture and life of the Miao people. However, as a tourist destination, Kaili is also famous for its natural landscapes, karst land-form and the ancient architecture(建筑). It is a city with the ancient culture and modern civilization. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。Who may be interested in visiting Wuzhizhou Island?
| A．A professor who studies culture and life of the Miao people. |
| B．A young lady who loves the fairyland with mountains and water. |
| C．A man who likes scuba diving in the sea. |
| D．A student who likes different views of mountains. |
What is NOT mentioned about Kaili ?
| A．Its position. | B．Modern architecture. |
| C．Natural scenery. | D．Culture of Miao people. |
A student in Hunan prefers a short journey, which place will he choose?
| A．Wuzhizhou Island. | B．Namtso Lake. |
| C．Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot. | D．Kaili. |
What does Namtso mean in Tibetan?
| A．Salt-water lake. | B．Heavenly lake. |
| C．White cloud. | D．Blue sky. |
What do you think this passage is?
| A．A story. | B．A notice. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．A report. |
Justin Bieber’s birthday wish has come true. The teenage star announced earlier this week that he wanted his fans to donate $17,000 to charity---so far the total of gifts that have poured in is more than $31000.
“I have had a great year and it is all because of the fans helping me live my dream,” said the young singer. “I’m turning 17 years old on Tuesday, and have so much to be grateful(感激的) for! So this year, I really want my birthday to be all about helping others. Instead of asking for gifts, I’m asking friends, family and fans to consider donating $17 for my 17th birthday to help make a change.”
Bieber asked his fans to donate to a charity that builds clean water projects in developing countries.
“Together, we’ve made a big difference for many causes. Did you know that about 4,500 kids die each day from waterborne diseases (水源性疾病)? By building clean water projects for villages that need them, we can prevent this! I want to make my birthday matter this year--- let’s make it so more kids can grow up to have a 17th birthday like me. Join me to make a change.
“I’m really so grateful for my family, friends and fans--- and I believe we can do something big to help bring clean water to people in need. Even if you don’t have $17 to give I just ask you to go out in your community and try and make a positive difference. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way.”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。What does Bieber ask his friends for his 17th birthday?
| A．Gifts. | B．$17. |
| C．Birthday wish. | D．Clean water. |
What do we know about the donations?
| A．There is $17,000 altogether. |
| B．There is still $31,000 to go. |
| C．There is $14000 more than Bieber expected. |
| D．There will be $50000 in the end. |
What will the money be used for?
| A．Building clean water projects in developing countries. |
| B．Preventing children from getting ill. |
| C．Help children to grow up to 17 years old. |
| D．Make a change for children on their birthdays. |
What do you think of Justin Bieber?
| A．Warm-hearted. | B．Rich. |
| C．Serious. | D．Outgoing. |
What does this passage mainly want to tell us?
| A．Introduce a famous star’s birthday wish. |
| B．Tell us how people in other countries live without water. |
| C．Provide people some ways to prevent waterborne diseases. |
| D．Encourage everyone to do what they can to help others in need. |
Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could do to help her 3-year-old son Michael prepare for it. She and her husband found out that the new baby was going to be a girl. Day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his sister in his mom’s tummy (肚子).
Finally, Michael’s little sister was born. But she was in a very serious condition. The doctor told the parents there was very little hope. They kept the baby girl in the intensive care unit (ICU, 重症监护室). Karen was so sad. She decided to plan for her funeral (葬礼). Michael, however, kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. “I want to sing to her,” he would say. Finally Karen decided to take Michael to his sister. This may be the last time he sees her alive.
Michael looked at his baby sister. After a moment, he began to sing. In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang: “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray.”
Instantly the baby girl seemed to respond. Her pulse rate (脉搏率) began to calm down.
“Keep on singing, Michael,” encouraged Karen with tears in her eyes. “You never know, dear, how much I love you, please don’t take my sunshine away.” As Michael sang to his sister, the baby’s breath became smooth.
After a few days, the little girl was well enough to go home. The doctors called it a miracle (奇迹).
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。What can we learn from the first paragraph?
| A．Michael liked his little sister immediately. |
| B．Michael didn’t want to accept his new sister. |
| C．Karen wished that the baby had been a girl. |
| D．Karen helped Michael prepare for the change. |
What do we know about the newborn baby?
| A．She was in bad condition when she was born. |
| B．She liked singing songs with his brother. |
| C．She was treated badly by the doctors. |
| D．She looked more like her mother. |
Why did Karen decide to take Michael to see the newborn baby?
| A．The doctor asked her to let him in. |
| B．She thought he might be able to save the baby. |
| C．She thought it might be his last chance to see his sister. |
| D．She wanted to know what Michael would do for his sister. |
What does the underlined word mean in Chinese?
| A．跳动 | B．回应 | C．吟唱 | D．答复 |
What might have brought about the miracle according to the article?
| A．The beautiful song. |
| B．The great power of love. |
| C．The kind doctors and nurses. |
| D．The brother’s pure-hearted voice. |
Side A No. 293083
Student Bus Card
Name: Lillian
From: April 1st, 2013
To: June 30th, 2013
Price: ￡180
College: University of Chichester
Not valid for travel unless it's used in the bus companies of Stagecoach, Season, Goldrider and Busabout in the UK.
Side B No. 293083
Thank you for travelling with
If the card is found, please return, to any Stagecoach driver.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。The card is used for________.
| A．taking a taxi | B．travelling by train |
| C．taking a bus | D．entering the college |
Lillian is________________.
| A．a bus driver | B．a university student |
| C．a teacher in a college | D．a middle school student |
The card can be used in any of the four_____________.
| A．cities | B．colleges |
| C．universities | D．companies |
What can you do if you find a lost card?
| A．Sell it. |
| B．Call Lillian. |
| C．Keep it for travelling. |
| D．Give it back to any Stagecoach driver. |
You cannot find _________in the card.
| A．Lillian’s age | B．the price |
| C．the card number | D．the time limit |