Getting around in Canada is fairly easy. Most cities have urban transportation systems, including buses, streetcars, and trains, and some of the larger cities also have subways.
You can board these systems at regular stops along their routes. Some let you pay with cash while others require tickets. If you don’t have a ticket for the bus, you must pay with the correct amount of money. This is because the driver does not carry any change. If you plan to stay in a city for a long time, you may want to buy a monthly pass or a package of tickets to save money. You can buy subway tickets at any subway station.
If you have to take several buses or subways for a single trip, you do not need to pay money each time. Simply ask the driver for a transfer (换乘) ticket, or take one from the machines on the subway platform.
If you are not sure where to board the bus or the streetcar, just ask someone or follow the crowd. People can usually only board at the front of the bus where you show your pass to the driver. When using public transportation, Canadians line up. First come, first serve, is a common approach to many activities in Canada, and it is considered to be extremely rude to cut in any line.
Maps of routes and schedules are usually available from the public transit (运输) company in your area, and there is also a telephone information line. You may ask someone for the name of the transit company in your area, and then look it up in the telephone book.
1.What is this passage mainly about?
A.Where to find subways in larger cities
B.How to save money when traveling.
C.How to use public transportation in Canada.
D.How public transit companies work.
2.If you pay the bus fare in cash, _____.
A.you must have the exact amount of money
B.you can exchange money with the driver
C.it might cost you a little more
D.you may be given some change
3.By buying a monthly pass or a package of tickets, you can ______.
A.take a bus whenever you want B.go wherever you like
C.find comfortable seats D.save money
On Tuesday, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced the Apple Watch. The new smart device, which is worn on the wrist, just like a normal watch, can do all the things a cell phone does--and more.
At $349, the Apple Watch is expensive. Some experts doubt that they will become as successful as smartphones. It does seem likely, though, that the device will open yet another door in personal computing. The watch is the smartest computer yet. It taps you on the wrist whenever a new message comes in. It prepares answers to questions you receive from friends. It reminds you where you parked your car. It tracks your health. It even allows you to send your heartbeat to others.
When it goes on sale early next year, it will be Apple's first item in a new category of technology--wearable computers. If the Apple Watch becomes popular, it will change the way the world interacts with computers. People may depend on the smart jewelry even more than they already depend on their phones. "It might not only be a game changer for Apple, but for the entire industry." says technology expert Daniel Ives. "A lot of major technology players around the globe are taking notes on what Apple is trying to do here."
The Apple watch is specially designed for a smaller device. An entire computer fits onto a single chip(芯片). Users will be able to scroll(滚屏)just like they would do on an iPhone. It will have a built-in speaker for alarms that users can both hear and feel. Pressing the side button brings up contacts so you can communicate with people quickly and easily. Apple Watch also introduces health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives. The built- in heart rate sensor (传感器) and GPS will track calories burned and workouts.
According to Matt Vella, a writer for TIME magazine, the watch is the most exciting device since the iPad. After actually trying the watch, he says, “It sits on the wrist very naturally. You could easily forget you are wearing the Apple Watch, and you will."
1.What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph imply?
A.Apple Watch will include many new games.
B.Many game developers will pay attention to Apple Watch.
C.Apple plays an important part in the personal computing field.
D.Apple Watch will greatly influence the personal computing field.
2.The fourth paragraph mainly tells us .
A.how the Apple Watch works
B.the small size of the Apple Watch
C.what information we can get from the Apple Watch
D.the difference between the Apple Watch and the iPhone
3.The side button on the Apple Watch is used to .
A.sound the alarm B.adjust the built-in speaker
C.build the man-machine communication D.make the health and fitness apps start working
4.What is Matt Vella's attitude towards the Apple Watch?
A.Doubtful. B.Favorable. C.Objective. D.Unbelievable.
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer some activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings (签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit_________.
A.a hands-on science museum B.an art museum
C.a Youtheater D.a natural history museum.
2.What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A.Look at rock collections. B.See dinosaur models.
C.Give performances. D.Watch puppet making
3.What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Science games designed by kids. B.Reading science books.
C.Learning science by doing things. D.A show of kids’ science work.
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A museum guide. B.A film review.
C.A news report. D.A science textbook.
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要
Many Chinese students have studied English for approximately ten years, but most of them cannot even speak English correctly or fluently. In my opinion, there are several obstacles(障碍)that have caused this to happen. The main obstacle is fear! Another is the habit of mentally translating from Chinese to English and then to change these thoughts into spoken words and sentences. Many of these difficulties are caused by the way Chinese people study and learn the language.
We must learn to speak as a child does. When we are learning a second language we need to remember how we learned our native language. Learning to understand and speak a language is one of the first skills a child develops. How does a child learn the language? He listens for a time and then he tries to repeat the words. Parents give great praise for the smallest effort and slightest improvement. Therefore, the child develops courage and is excited about learning. It takes a long time before he knows anything about grammar, spelling or formal sentence structures.
As for language teachers, they should avoid criticism(批评)and be very encouraging and generous with praise. Criticism or pointing out faults too often causes students to lose self-confidence and develop a fear of speaking. The best way to motivate a student is using Praise.
The most important aspect of speaking is having self-esteem. Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. When most Chinese people are asked how their English is, or they are told their English is, or very are told their English is very good, they immediately respond by saying, ''Oh my English is very poor. ''If you say this to yourself often enough, you will believe it. When someone compliments(称赞)you, just say ''thank you ''.
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假定你是高三学生李华，暑假参加了在墨尔本的姐妹学校Yerra Valley Grammar的游学活动。回国后给host family的小伙伴Barry写一封感谢信，要点如下：
1. 感谢他们一家的照顾；
2. 分享游学的体会；
3. 询问寄给他们的礼物是否收到；
4. 邀请他们一家来中国游玩。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Barry,
Yours,
Li Hua
Mary families in the United States have a 1.(large) income now than ever before, but people are finding 2. difficult to make ends meet anyway.
3. isn’t a dollar worth as much as it used to be? Economists say that the cost of living is the money that a family must pay 4. the necessities of life. For many years now, the cost of living has increased 5.(great), so the value of the dollar has decreased.
No one fully understands why the cost of living keeps 6.(increase), but economists believe that workers and producers can make prices go up. As workers earn money, they have more money to spend, so they demand more goods. If there is a demand for certain goods, the prices of these goods go 7.. At the same time, if there’s a 8.(short) of goods, the prices also increase.
Families need to know 9. happens to their money. They need to make their income meet the cost of living, so many people plan a family budget. Budgeting 10.(help) you spend your money wisely as the cost of living increases.
