One of the most traditional British holidays is the seaside holiday. Typically, families travel to British seaside towns.
In the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family, and more and more British people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather isn’t very good, even in summer.
In the 1980s and 1990s, British young people became wealthier. They started to go abroad in groups. Once at their destination they socialised with other young people and had one long party.
British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. The UK now has a warmer climate than before, so people don’t always feel they need to go overseas. Also, the world seems a less certain place as interconnected economies (经济) rise and fall, which means that the cost of foreign holidays is less predictable than before. The domestic (国内的) tourism industry — when people go on holiday in their own country — is healthier than it has been in decades. UK newspapers have even invented a new word: a “staycation”.
In some ways, therefore, the UK has come full circle. There is now an increased appreciation among Britons for the diversity of the UK. It is not just the geography, which ranges from the flat fens (沼泽) of East Anglia to the valleys of Wales to the mountains of Scotland, which is diverse. And it is not just the diversity of climate-based activities on offer, which range from surfing in the warm southwest of England, to hillwalking and skiing in the north, it is also the diversity of the cultures in the UK that is beginning to be of interest to domestic tourists. People forget sometimes that there are different accents, languages, traditions, cuisines and peoples across all the parts of the UK.
1.Why do more British people take their holidays in their own country?
A.The Internet makes them closer.
B.They are wealthier and more sociable.
C.The global climate is getting much warmer.
D.The expense on foreign holidays is unsteady.
2.What does the underlined word “staycation” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A.A vacation spent at home. B.A healthier style of living.
C.A new way to spend holiday. D.A fashionable tourism industry.
3.Which is the best heading that matches Paragraph 5?
A.Flights of fancy. B.Sun, sea and sand.
C.The length and width. D.Footloose and fancy-free.
4.What’s the purpose of the author in writing the passage?
A.To prove the UK has diverse scenery.
B.To show the UK starts to discover itself.
C.To tell the development of the United Kingdom.
D.To explain why the British spend holidays inland.
A designer is recently creating floral installations (花篮) on the streets of Manhattan, New York, that are meant to brighten the days of healthcare and other important workers.
Lewis Miller’s most recent creation is an arrangement popping out of a rubbish can at the corner of West 58th Street and 10th Avenue. “They were very simple. It was just cherry branches. ” Miller said. “ We didn’t disclose the location(位置) so nobody could necessarily go and find them. But plenty of people did find them and then they found his Inslagram information. A post with pictures of the “flower flash” as Miller calls them has gotten more than 16,000 likes in less than a day. “Listen, I’m kind of bored. I’m a creative person. I did something new and it took off,’’ Miller said. It still surprises me reading the comments from yesterday like really how much it feeds peopled souls.
Miller has been dotting Manhattan with floral sunrises for a few years with his arrangements popping out of those New York City hot dog carts (推车) and even construction equipment.
“ And the combination of which is so hard aggressive, compared with flowers which are the exact opposite of that,” Miller said.
Vogue magazine once wrote about him but it’s the reaction from the public many of whom have been restricted inside for weeks that he values most.
“If you can just stop, pause and just have one second of joy - that’s amazing because that’s one of the things that’s so lacking and it’s hard,” Miller said.
As one person on Instagram put it, New York City rubbish has never looked so pretty.
1.Who are the floral installations mainly intended for?
A.Medical workers. B.Busy pedestrians.
C.Cleaning staff. D.Very important persons.
2.What do the citizens think of Miller’s idea of the floral installations?
A.Boring. B.Hopeful.
C.Valuable. D.Admirable.
3.The design is creative because .
A.it is simple B.it is made of rubbish
C.it pops out of a rubbish can D.it is the symbol of New York City
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.Street Art B.A Big Surprise
C.Lewis Miller’s Creation Is Amazing D.Flower Flash Brightens Streets
Many students have trouble sitting quietly. They play with pencils, talk out of turn, and jump to do things before thinking. Others can sit still but find it hard to focus on classwork. They may daydream, struggle to organize their work and forget to do assignments.
Most people feel restless or unglued from time to time, but some feel this way almost all the time. Nearly one out of ten kids have ADHD ( Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder ). But ADHD does not have to be a roadblock to achievement. Here, two professionals in their fields share the secrets of their success.
Astronaut Scott Kelly has flown on four space tasks, including one that lasted close to a year. But when he was growing up, he had trouble focusing in school. As a result, he earned low grades. I read a novel in college about the space program. The book motivated me to study harder and become a much better student and eventually, an astronaut. The lesson I learned was: Don’t give up on yourself. Find something or someone that motivates you and use that to help motivate yourself.
Figure skater Zachary Donohue placed fourth for ice dancing at the 2018 Winter Olympics. In elementary school, Zachary had a hard time making friends because his classmates thought lie was wild, overly excitable and lacking orderly continuity. “A lot of very successful people have ADHD, so wear it with pride. When I was 16, I realized that it was OK for me to be different than others. Now, at 27, I’m learning to understand my own feelings. I still struggle with ADHD, but I’ve learned that I’m responsible for more than just myself. I’ve learned how important it is to be organized and to be a step ahead. “
1.The author may agree that___________ .
A.failure is the mother of success B.nothing can stand in the way of success
C.the secrets of success should be shared D.people with ADHD are more likely to succeed
2.What contributes to Scott Kelly's success?
A.Living with ADHD. B.The lessons on astronomy.
C.His great interest in space. D.The motivation from his grades.
3.What does Zachary Donohue do with ADHD?
A.He faces it responsibly. B.He views it differently.
C.He takes advantage of it. D.He sees it as a disadvantage.
4.How is the passage mainly developed?
A.By examples. B.By comparison.
C.By explanation. D.By classification.
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Healthy Smiles Ontario is a free dental program for children and youth 17 and under. Good oral health is important to the overall health of children and youth. It’s very important to start seeing a dentist when your child is 12 months old and to keep going regularly. Healthy Smiles Ontario covers regular check-ups, preventive care and treatment. With Healthy Smiles Ontario you can prevent oral health problems before they start!
Getting registered
Who is eligible (符合条件）
Children and youth 17 and under may be eligible if：
They are residents (居民)of Ontario； and they are members of a household that meets the income eligibility requirements.
How long is a client (当事人）eligible for service
Up to one benefit year (August 1st to July 31st) , or 12 months from the date of registration or up to their 18th birthday.
How to apply
Visit Ontario, ca/healthysmiles or visit your local Public Health Unit.
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Once a child’s registration has been confirmed, they will receive a Healthy Smiles Ontario dental card. The dental card must be presented to a dental provider at each visit to receive dental care under the Program.
Who may apply online
To apply online you will have to：
Enter your Social Insurance Number
Sign and mail a completed Consent Form within 30 days of submitting an online Application.
1.What can Healthy Smiles Ontario program offer?
A.Overall physical examination. B.Prevention of dental disease.
C.Regular check-up for babies. D.Life-long free oral treatment.
2.What is the age range required by Healthy Smiles Ontario program?
A.0-12. B.1-12.
C.0-18. D.1-17.
3.What must a client do at each visit to the dental care?
A.Apply online. B.Make an appointment.
C.Present the dental card. D.Enter Social Insurance Number.
根据单词释义，选择正确的单词选项。
1._______ n. a number of different things of the same general kind
2._______ adj. large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
3._______ adj. with a lot of decorations or bright colors
4._______ adj. means involving or relating to the buying and selling of goods
5._______ v. to say that you are annoyed, unhappy, or not satisfied with something.
6._______ adv. a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it
7._______ v. to speak very quietly to sb. so that other people cannot hear what you are saying
8._______ adj. amusing and making you laugh
9._______ adj. connected with money, possessions, etc. rather than with the needs of the mind or spirit
10._______ n. a single article or object
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。
Festivals are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life. Their 1. (origin) range from the seasons of the year to important events. When it comes to celebrating festivals, different cultures actually have a lot 2. common. People celebrate the harvest festival after all the crops 3. (gather) in. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses 4. (take) advantage of the celebrations.
At age 18, Dr Lin Qiaozhi chose to study medicine instead of marrying like the 5. (major) of girls. After graduation, she became the first woman ever 6. (hire) as a resident physician in the PUMC Hospital. When studying in the US in 1939, she impressed her American colleagues who invited her to stay. Dr Lin, 7., rejected the offer.
San Francisco was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that 8. (occur) in 1906.The Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the city, used to be a poor area of town, 9. is now a center for art, music, and food. When gold was discovered in 1848 near San Francisco, many people came to seek their fortune and some Chinese opened up shops and restaurants to earn 10. living.
