1、Need a Job This Summer?The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under
2、30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program. Which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.Who is eligible: Youth 1518 years old in select
3、communities(社区).Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.Who is eligible: Students aged 1529, returning to school in the fall.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewards
4、hip Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, student
5、s are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.1. What is special about Summer
6、Company?A. It requires no training before employment.B. It provides awards for running new businesses.C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.D. It offers more summer job opportunities.2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?A. 1518.B. 1524.C. 1529.D. 1617.3
7、. Which program favors the disabled?A. Jobs for Youth.B. Summer Company.C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D. Summer Employment Opportunities.【文章大意】本文为应用文。省政府及其合作伙伴提供了许多项目来帮助学生暑期在找到工作，本文介绍了其中一些项目。1. B【解析】细节理解题。根据Summer Company部分中的Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and
8、awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.可知，Summer Company为学生提供实践性的商业培训和高达3000美元的奖励，以启动和经营他们自己的暑期业务。“start and run their own summer businesses”即“为开办新的业务”，这对应B项中的“runn new businesses”，二者是词义之间的转述关系。故选B。2. D【解析】细节理解题。根据Stewardship Youth Ranger Program部分中Who is eligible: Stude
9、nts aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.可知，符合条件的学生是16岁或17岁的学生，但在今年12月31日之前未满18岁。由此得出，这个项目要求年龄在16-17岁之间。故选D。3. D【解析】细节理解题。根据Summer Employment Opportunities部分中最后一句Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.可知，Summ
10、er Employment Opportunities有些职位是给残疾人的。故选D。Whatever your age or interests, Buxton has something to see or do to make your visit truly memorable. High energy If you desire physical activities, you can choose activities from swimming to horse riding. Explore the heights with Go Ape, the high wire fores
11、t adventure course, or journey beneath the earth at Pooles Cavern. And dont forget: we are surrounded by a natural playground just perfect for walking, caving, climbing and cycling. High mindedBuxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and you ll find much to suit all tastes with art, music, o
12、pera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and Green Man Gallery. There are plenty of opportunities for the creative person to become involved, including workshops and events.Keeping the kids happyChildren love the small train and playgrounds in the Pavilion Gardens an
13、d theres plenty more to explore at the Buxton Museum. Theres a new indoor play centre, plus the special events and workshops, and others during school holiday periods4. If you want to take an underground journey, which place is the best choice?A. Poles Caven.B. Pavilion Gardens.C. Buxton Museum.D. G
14、reen Man Gallery.5. Buxton Open House & Pavilion Arts Centre is special because it offers _.A. rides in small trainsB. courses in modern artsC. artistic and cultural activitiesD. basic courses in horse riding【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了去布克斯顿旅游可以去的一些景点的相关信息。4. A【解析】细节理解题。根据High energy中的or journey beneath the
15、earth at Pooles Cavern.可知，在 Poole的Cavern，可以在地下旅行，也就是乘坐地铁旅行。所以如果你想乘地铁旅行，Pooles Cavern是你最好的选择。故A项正确。5. C【解析】细节理解题。根据High minded中的Buxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and youll find much to suit all tastes with art, music, opera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts
16、Centre and Green Man Gallery.可知，Buxton以其丰富的文化生活而自豪，在Buxton Opera House&Pavilion Arts Center and Green Man Gallery，您将发现许多适合各种品味的艺术、音乐、歌剧和表演艺术。所以Buxton Opera House&Pavilion Arts Center特别是因为它提供艺术和文化活动。故C选项正确。OPENINGS AND PREVIEWSAnimals Out of PaperYolo！Productions and the Great Griffon present the pla
17、y by Rajiv Joseph, in which an origami(折纸术) artist invites a teenage talent and his teacher into her studio. Merri Milwe directs. In previews. Opens Feb.12. (West Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W.86th St.212-868-4444.)The AudienceHelen Mirren stars in the play by Peter Morgan, about Queen Elizabeth I
18、I of the UK and her private meetings with twelve Prime Ministers in the course of sixty years. Stephen Daldry directs. Also starring Dylan Baker and Judith Ivey. Previews begin Feb.14. (Schoenfeld, 236 W.45th St.212-239-6200.)HamiltonLin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical about Alexander Hamilton, in
19、 which the birth of America is presented as an immigrant story. Thomas Kail directs. In previews. Opens Feb.17.(Public，425 Lafayette St.212-967-7555.)On the Twentieth CenturyKristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher star in the musical comedy by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, about a Broadway producer w
20、ho tries to win a movie stars love during a cross-country train journey. Scott Ellis directs, for Roundabout Theatre Company. Previews begin Feb.12. (American Airlines Theatre, 227 W.42nd St.212-719-1300.)6. What is the play by Rajiv Joseph probably about?A. A type of art.B. A teenagers studio.C. A
21、great teacher.D. A group of animals.7. Who is the director of The Audience?A. Helen Mirren.B. Peter Morgan.C. Dylan Baker.D. Stephen Daldry.8. Which play will you go to if you are interested in American history?A. Animals Out of Paper.B. The Audience.C. Hamilton.D. On the Twentieth Century.【文章大意】这是一
22、篇应用文。介绍了四场演出的主要内容，导演，时间，地点等信息。6. A【解析】细节理解题。根据话剧Animals Out of Paper中的Productions and the Great Griffon present the play by Rajiv Joseph, in which an origami(折纸术) artist invites a teenage talent and his teacher into her studio.可知，Rajiv Joseph创作的的话剧是关于折纸的一种艺术。故选A。7. D【解析】细节理解题。根据话剧The Audience的Stephe
23、n Daldry directs.可知，本剧是Stephen Daldry导演的。故选D。8. C【解析】细节理解题。根据音乐剧Hamilton 的Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical about Alexander Hamilton, in which the birth of America is presented as an immigrant story.可知，该剧的主题是美国的诞生，由此可知，如果你对美国历史感兴趣，你可以看这部音乐剧。故选C。My Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopol
24、itan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列) of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahls writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matildas battles with her cruel me
25、 parents and the bossy headmisres, Miss Trunchbull, are equally fumy and frightening, but theyre also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIts about two sisters-Eri, a model who either wont or cant stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister. Mari starts changing he
26、r life and discovers a world of diverse night people who are hiding secrets.Gone GirlGillian FynnThere was a bit of me that didnt want to love this when everyone else on the planet did but the horror story is brilliant. Theres tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your tr
27、ust. Its a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise whats going on is horribly enjoyableThe StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the worlds population, a battle unfolds between good and
28、 evil among those let. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.9. Who does I refer to in the text?A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl10. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?A. Cosmopolitan.B. Matilda.C. After Dark.D. The Stand.11. What kind of book is
29、Gone Girl?)A. A folk tale.B. A biography.C. A love story.D. A horror story.【文章大意】本文为一篇应用文。文章通过介绍乔乌斯玛的最喜爱的四本不同题材的文学读物。9. D【解析】词义猜测题。“I”出现的语句为：“I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahls writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words.”文句表达了“I”对R
30、oald Dahl评价。且开头第一段的最后一句意为：在这里，她（Jo Usmar）选了自己最喜欢的读物。由此可知，此处的“I”为：Jo Usmar. 故选D项。10. B【解析】细节理解题。把“ Mari and Eri”作为定位词，可以找到天黑之后（After Dark）故选B项。11. A【解析】细节理解题。“ Gone Girl”为定位词，找到文句There was a bit of me that didnt want to love this when everyone else on the planet did but the horror story is brilliant，
31、故选A项。Kinder CampThis is a week-long camp, Monday through Friday, for children from three years old to those entering first grade in the fall. Early childhood educators guide your child through activities including songs, games, stories and walks in the woods. Daily themes include dirt, furry animals
32、, insects and more! Parents sign up to bring a snack(小吃). Choose from either morning or afternoon sessions, from June 9 to July 1& 2019.Kids CampChildren explore all day in the natural world. Art, music, cooperative games and hikes through the woods are some of the activities in this fun-filled week
33、. Each grade level has its own camp program especially designed with the campers5 interests in mind.Camp takes place Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.Level 1 (completed 1st grade): July 28 to August 1, 2019.Level 2 (completed 2nd grade): August 4 to & 2019.Level 3 (completed 3rd grade): August 11
34、 to 15, 2019.Please note: children must bring their own lunches.Outdoor ExpeditionsSend your child on a traveling adventure. Teenagers will investigate the natural, cultural and historical facts that make their hometown a great city. Activities will include unique field trips and tours.Outdoor Exped
35、ition: from 9 am to 3 pm, August 11 to 15, 2019.Please note: children must bring their own lunches.Rainbow CampCampers enjoy all kinds of activities including arts and crafts, music and singing, drama, active games, cooking and a host of special events that go with our theme weeks! Special guests ar
36、e invited to the camp every week to entertain our campers and may include storytellers, musicians and magicians.Week-long camps, June 14 to July 18.Campers must be at least 4 years old to take part.For more information, call Frick Environmental Center at (412) 4226538.12. According to the passage, w
37、e can infer that Kinder Camp is probably organized to _.A. help children learn about nature while playingB. get children prepared for primary schoolC. offer parents a chance to play with their childrenD. develop childrens language skills13. Campers in which of the following camps have the chance to
38、meet special guests?A. Kinder Camp.B. Outdoor Expeditions.C. Rainbow Camp.D. Kids Camp.14. Jack, aged 13, interested in nature and is free in August, would probably take _.A. Rainbow CampB. Kids CampC. Kinder CampD. Outdoor Expeditions15. Of the four camps, the common thing is that _.A. they are all
39、 whole-day camps for childrenB. they all last five days for each groupC. they all require campers to bring their own lunchesD. they are all for children over five years old16. What is the purpose of writing this article?A. To show the importance of attending camps.B. To tell us how to have fun durin
40、g vacations.C. To introduce how to play with children.D. To give us some information about camps.【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几个夏令营。12. A【解析】推理判断题。根据第一小节“Early childhood educators guide your child through activities including songs, games, stories and walks in the woods. Daily themes include dirt, furry animal
41、s, insects and more!”可推断出，Kinder Camp的目的是帮助孩子在玩耍的同时了解大自然。故选A项。13. C【解析】细节理解题。根据第四小节中“Special guests are invited to the camp every week to entertain our campers and may include storytellers, musicians and magicians.” 每周都会邀请特别的客人来营地招待我们的露营者，其中可能包括讲故事的人、音乐家和魔术师。故选C项。14. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第一小节中的“Teenagers wi
42、ll investigate the natural, cultural and historical facts that make their hometown a great city.”及“Outdoor Expedition: from 9 am to 3 pm, August 11 to 15,2019.” Jack是个13岁的少年，喜欢大自然，八月有时间符合要求。故选D项。15. B【解析】细节理解题。第一组：“This is a week-long camp, Monday through Friday,”第二组：“Camp takes place Monday through
43、 Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.”。第三组：“Outdoor Expedition: from 9 am to 3 pm, August 11 to 15,2019.”。第四组:“Week-long camps, June 14 to July 18.”，可知其大概都持续五天。故选B项。16. D【解析】推理判断题。根据文章意思可知，这是一篇介绍营地的文章，应该会发表在杂志或者广告上，他的主要目的是“To give us some information about camps.”即提供一些野营的信息。故选D项。Choosing where to live may be one o
44、f the biggest decisions youll make when you move to Sydney, but youll have plenty of help.Temporary arrival accommodationBefore you move to Sydney, we recommend that you book a temporary place to stay. Once you get here, you can look for longer-term accommodation.sydney.edu.au/accommodation/short-te
45、rmOn-campus-residential colleges (fully catered饮食全包的)The University has eight residential colleges on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus, including International House, a residential community of global scholars. Colleges provide comfortable, fully furnished single rooms and daily meals, along with sp
46、orting, cultural, leadership and social programs. They also include on-site tutorials(辅导课) in addition to campus-based classes.sydney.edu.au/collegesOn-campus residences (self-catered饮食自理的)The University has two self-run residencesQueen Mary Building (QMB) and Abercrombie Student Accommodationon the
47、 Camperdown/Darlington Campus. Both just under a year old, they house up to 1000 students. These residences provide modern single-study rooms with large common living, learning and study spaces, shared kitchens, a theatre, gyms, soundproofed music rooms, art studios, sky lounges and rooftop gardens.
48、sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-on-campus.htmlOff-campus livingMore than 90 percent of our students live off campus. The University is close to many dynamic and multicultural suburbs such as Annandale, Newtown, Chippendale and Glebe. A great place to search is our large online database
49、of properties.sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-off-campus.html17. Where can you find a place to live temporarily?A. On sydney.edu.au/colleges.B. On sydney.edu.au/accommodation/short-term.C. On sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-on-campus.html.D. On sydney.edu.au/campus-life/acc
50、ommodation/live-off-campus.html.18. What do students living in QMB have access to?A. Their own kitchens.B. On-site tutorials.C. Daily meals.D. Gyms.19. What is the most popular choice among students?A. Living off campus.B. Living in host families.C. Living in self-catered flats on campus.D. Living i
51、n fully catered houses on campus.【文章大意】本文是一篇广告布告类阅读。文章介绍了当你搬到悉尼的时候，选择在哪儿居住也许是你要做的最大的决定之一。本文对你会有一定的帮助。17. B【解析】细节理解题。根据Temporary arrival accommodation部分的Before you move to Sydney, we recommend that you book a temporary place to stay. Once you get here, you can look for longer-term accommodation.可知，在你
52、去悉尼以前，你可以预订一个临时居住的地方。一旦你到那里以后，你可以寻找长期居住的地方。再结合下面提供的网址信息-sydney.edu.au/accommodation/short-term，可以找到答案。B选项正确。18. D【解析】细节理解题。根据On-campus residences (self-catered)部分的These residences provide modern single-study rooms with large common living, learning and study spaces, shared kitchens, a theatre, gyms, soundproofed music rooms, art studios, sky lounges and rooftop gardens.可知，生活在QMB的学生是可以进入体育馆的。故D选项正确。19. A【解析】推理判断题。由Off-campus living部分第一句 “More than 90 percent of our students live off campus.”可推知，超过90的学生选择外宿。故A选项正确。