Toronto, Canada, is a fantastic city. It’s large, has many job opportunities, and most importantly, it is open and tolerant(包容的). It is one of the most diverse(多样的)cities in the world, with over 140 languages spoken there. What’s more, 12.5 percent of the city’s population is Chinese.
With all these different groups, it’s no surprise that you can find food from all over the world, from Vietnamese to Ethiopian. Many of these restaurants are located in the Kensington Market area, where there’s also music to hear and art to see.
This diversity is probably the reason why people living there consider it a mysterious place. Speaking to BBC News, travel blogger Alyssa James said, “The city doesn’t give up its secrets easily. I love Toronto because you really have to love it to know it.”
Toronto is also a great place to explore. Bruce Poon Tip told BBC News, “Toronto gives me big city benefits with small-town living.” He added, “it’s clean, it’s safe, it’s secure … and it’s beautiful.” The good news is you won’t miss any of this beauty, as Toronto has a very good public transport system.
It is also famous for being home to many talented computer geniuses. So if you’re hoping to work in the technology industry, Toronto is the place to be.
With all this to offer, it’s not surprising that this Canadian city is a dream place, whether you’re going on a vacation or even looking for a home.
1.How many languages are spoken in Toronto?
A.140 B.more than 140 C.about 140 D.less than 140
2.What can’t we do at Kensington Market, according to the passage?
A.Listen to music. B.Have a meal.
C.See arts. D.Play sports.
3.In Toronto, you won’t miss any beauty because ________.
A.Toronto is clean, safe, secure and beautiful
B.Toronto has a very good public transport system
C.Toronto is a great place to explore
D.Toronto has many talented computer geniuses
4.What is the main idea of the story?
A.Toronto is a good place for traveling and living.
B.You can eat food from all over the world in Toronto.
C.There are many languages spoken in Toronto.
D.There are many Chinese in Toronto.
5.Where might you possibly find this story?
A.A story book. B.A math book.
C.A magazine. D.A world map.
Duncan Smith and Katie Schmidt both always wanted to be firefighters. Now, the two 16-year-olds have started their training at Wellington High School Fire Science Academy in the US.
At the Fire Science Academy, students learn how fire behaves, how to use firefighting tools, how to save people, and of course, how to put out a fire.
The academy recently received a fire truck that will help students become familiar with the trucks used by real firefighters, according to Mark Davis, a teacher at the academy.
“It’s an important part of the program,” Davis said. “It allows our students to understand the everyday tools used in the fire service. It also gives them a sense of pride to enter into public service.” The fire truck will also help students practice before taking the state firefighter test, Davis said.
Schmidt said she was interested in the opportunities the academy presented.“It was my decision to go into this program,” she said. “My dad has been in this service for almost 25 years and I wanted to follow in his footsteps and learn and understand what he goes through in his day-to-day life.”
“The academy is strict and students have to be comfortable with standing to attention for most of the day,” Davis said. “I like the discipline(纪律) aspect because I feel like a lot of high school students sometimes go the wrong way, and with this, it’s not possible,” Schmidt said.
1.How old are Duncan Smith and Katie Schmidt?
A.14. B.15. C.16. D.17.
2.What will Smith and Schmidt do at the Fire Science Academy?
a. They will learn how fire behaves.
b. They will learn how to use firefighting tools.
c. They will learn how to save people.
d. They will learn how to put out a fire.
A.abc B.abd C.bcd D.abcd
3.According to Davis, having the fire truck can make students .
a. feel a sense of pride
b. reduce their fear of fires
c. practice before taking the firefighter test
d. understand the everyday tools used in the fire service
A.abc B.acd C.bcd D.abd
4.Why did Schmidt want to become a firefighter?
A.She wanted to understand what her father goes through as a firefighter.
B.She was inspired by her favorite movie.
C.She was encouraged by her teacher.
D.She wanted to help those in need.
5.What can we infer about the Fire Science Academy?
A.It takes one year for students to finish.
B.It’s specially designed for senior students.
C.It trains students to be disciplined.
D.It offers a comfortable learning environment.
Amy: Hello, Roy. We are going to Baimai Spring Park. Will you join us?
Roy:_________ I’m afraid I have to go to the art museum with my parents.
Amy: Really?_______________
Roy: Yes, I am. It’s fun to enjoy the beautiful paintings.
Amy: I agree. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Roy:___________And I have joined an art club where I can learn painting.
Amy: Wow, that’s great. What other things are you going to do?
Roy:___________
Amy: That sounds wonderful.___________
1.
A.I think so. B.I hope so.
C.I’m not sure. D.Yes, please.
2.
A.Are you interested in painting? B.Where do you learn painting?
C.How do you get to the art museum? D.When are you going there?
3.
A.I like painting very much. B.Let’s learn to paint.
C.The painting show is wonderful. D.I want to be an artist in the future.
4.
A.I’m going to study hard and enter an art college.
B.My art teacher taught me how to paint.
C.I have some excellent paintings.
D.I attended many art classes.
5.
A.That’s OK! B.Wish you success!
C.Good idea. D.You are welcome.
He was a _______ father, raising a 5-year-old boy by himself. He was often _______ his son growing up without a _______ to care for him.
One day, he went away on business, leaving the child _______. He worried about the child all the way, not knowing _________ he had eaten. But his child always told him not to worry. He _______ went home after he finished his work.
When he got home, the child was deep asleep. He was tired out. He was about to _______ when he was surprised to find an overturned(推翻) bowl of _______ under the quilt(被子).
He hit his sleeping son angrily, “Why are you so _______, making the quilt dirty? Who will wash it?” It was the first time that he had __________ his boy after his wife’s death.
“Sorry, but …” the child ______________ with tears in his eyes, “This is your supper, Daddy.” In order to let his father eat dinner the moment he got home, the child prepared two bowls of noodles: one for himself, ______________ for his father. He was afraid that his father’s noodles would get __________, so he placed them under the quilt.
______________ this, the father hugged his boy tightly ____________ saying a word.
1.A.happy B.single C.clever D.sad
2.A.worried about B.proud of C.angry with D.excited about
3.A.father B.sister C.brother D.mother
4.A.alone B.freely C.early D.lonely
5.A.what B.that C.if D.where
6.A.firstly B.finally C.quickly D.softly
7.A.sleep B.eat C.drink D.sit
8.A.dumplings B.noodles C.rice D.soup
9.A.wrong B.serious C.careful D.careless
10.A.hit B.kiss C.hug D.lift
11.A.thought B.shouted C.explained D.left
12.A.another B.the other C.other D.others
13.A.bad B.nice C.warm D.cold
14.A.Seeing B.Finding C.Hearing D.Feeling
15.A.with B.without C.on D.in
— I don’t know tomorrow.
— You can ask our teacher right now.
A.if we take the bus there B.when will we leave
C.what will we do D.how we will go there
—Is Zhang Ming in Grade Nine?
—No, he ________ senior high school for three weeks.
A.has left B.has been to C.has been in D.has gone to
