Why not an island get-away?
Newfoundland
Price
From £1080 per person in June 2005
We went with:
Frontier Canada frontier-travel. Co. uk/Canada
About this trip
John Cabot had set sail looking for a new trade route for Asia, when he landed in Cape Bonavista. Clearly he felt this barren desolate landscape could provide this, so he claimed it for its potential and so began the rise of the British Empire.
Newfoundland is the most easterly point in North America and was Britain’s first overseas colony until 1949, when it became part of Canada. It’s roughly the size of England and Craig’s journey by camper van or RV (recreational vehicle) took in just a small part of the island called the Bonavista Peninsula.
First stop was the tiny fishing port of Keels to stock up for the journey ahead. There’s a long standing love affair between Newfoundlanders and cod. The seas off the Newfoundland coast were once the richest cod fishing grounds in the world, attracting fishermen from all over Europe. Many settled, establishing these coastal villages known locally as outports.
An hour’s drive down the coast is the town of Bonavista, where Craig met up with retired fisherman, Wilson Hayward. He told Craig how the landscape used to lie, and described the peculiarities of the language and accents in the area. There’s a different language in every bay.
【小题1】The title “Why not an island get-away?” _________.

Why not an island get-away?
Newfoundland
Price
From £1080 per person in June 2005
We went with:
Frontier Canada frontier-travel. Co. uk/Canada
About this trip
John Cabot had set sail looking for a new trade route for Asia, when he landed in Cape Bonavista. Clearly he felt this barren desolate landscape could provide this, so he claimed it for its potential and so began the rise of the British Empire.
Newfoundland is the most easterly point in North America and was Britain’s first overseas colony until 1949, when it became part of Canada. It’s roughly the size of England and Craig’s journey by camper van or RV (recreational vehicle) took in just a small part of the island called the Bonavista Peninsula.
First stop was the tiny fishing port of Keels to stock up for the journey ahead. There’s a long standing love affair between Newfoundlanders and cod. The seas off the Newfoundland coast were once the richest cod fishing grounds in the world, attracting fishermen from all over Europe. Many settled, establishing these coastal villages known locally as outports.
An hour’s drive down the coast is the town of Bonavista, where Craig met up with retired fisherman, Wilson Hayward. He told Craig how the landscape used to lie, and described the peculiarities of the language and accents in the area. There’s a different language in every bay.

1. 1.

   The title “Why not an island get-away?” _________.

   1. A.
      invites people to take a holiday trip to Newfoundland
   2. B.
      informs people that the island is moving away from where it used to be
   3. C.
      tells people that they can buy the island at the price of £1080.
   4. D.
      asks people to visit the website frontier-travel. co.uk/Canada
2. 2.

   From the context we can conclude that “Frontier Canada” is the name of _________.

   1. A.
      a tourist guide
   2. B.
      a kind of fish found around the island
   3. C.
      a tourist agency
   4. D.
      someone who has already booked the trip
3. 3.

   When John Cabot first discovered Cape Bonavista he was actually on a voyage to find ____.

   1. A.
      North America
   2. B.
      Asia
   3. C.
      South America
   4. D.
      the British Empire
4. 4.

   According to the passage Newfoundland is now part of _________.

   1. A.
      UK
   2. B.
      Canada
   3. C.
      Europe
   4. D.
      Bonavista
5. 5.

   In the past the Newfoundlanders mainly lived by _________.

   1. A.
      teaching languages
   2. B.
      making camper vans
   3. C.
      looking after retired fishermen
   4. D.
      fishing cod

“Why should I care about the environment?” some people ask. There is a very simple reason: We live on the earth, and it is the only place we can live on right now, as we cannot live in space yet. If we treat the earth like a garbage dump, it will become dirty and unlivable. If we treat it well by being eco-conscious, the earth will stay clean and suitable for living, for ourselves and for our children.
What is “being eco-conscious”?
Being eco-conscious means being aware of your actions, and what you do to the environment. For example, you might think, “Using hairspray is great for fixing my hair.” However, if you are eco-conscious, you would ask, “Does this hairspray have CFCs in it? Could I be destroying the earth by using hairspray?”
How can I be eco-conscious?
You can find many simple ways to help the environment in your everyday life.
When you go shopping, bring a bag or a basket with you. Please try not to use plastic bags as much as you can.
You can go to work by bike or on foot if it is not far from your home.
You can put your rubbish into different bags, which makes it convenient for recycling.
You can eat less chewing gum.
You can use your own chopsticks instead of the disposable ones in your company or in restaurants.
You can put batteries in a special box instead of in garbage bins.
You can use the water which has been used for washing vegetables or fruits to clean the floor and the toilet or to water your garden.
You can turn off the decorative lights in your room when watching TV.
You can turn down your air conditioner by one degree, as this will cause a 10% reduction in energy use.
You can use recycled paper. Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil. You can also use recycled glass instead of glass made from raw materials. This will reduce the related air pollution by 20%, and the related water pollution by 50%.
Please believe that. If you do a little, it will make a big difference

1. 1.

   Human beings should care about the environment because _________

   1. A.
      if we make the earth unlivable, we’ll have to live in space
   2. B.
      it can help our children live better
   3. C.
      if we don’t, the earth will become a garbage dump
   4. D.
      it will help to make the world a good living place
2. 2.

   If your deskmate is an eco-conscious person, he should __________

   1. A.
      be aware of the importance of protecting the environment
   2. B.
      use plastic bags when he buys something
   3. C.
      know nothing about CFCs
   4. D.
      turn his air conditioner to a higher degree
3. 3.

   If you want to help the environment, you should do all the following EXCEPT ________

   1. A.
      share a car with your colleagues
   2. B.
      use paper bags instead of plastic bags
   3. C.
      use hairspray containing CFCs
   4. D.
      use recycled glass instead of glass made from raw materials
4. 4.

   It can be inferred from the passage that _________

   1. A.
      it’s very hard for human beings to keep the earth clean and comfortable
   2. B.
      protecting the environment is the duty of everybody
   3. C.
      we should protect the environment together, as it’s no use doing it individually
   4. D.
      it’s very easy to be eco-conscious
5. 5.

   According to the author, which of the following statements is WRONG?

   1. A.
      Being eco-conscious means you should know much about the environment
   2. B.
      The more we care, the better the environment will be
   3. C.
      If each of us just does a little, we can’t make any difference
   4. D.
      If we treat the earth badly, we’ll make a lot of trouble for ourselves

He ________strong when he was in the Army.

1. A.
   is used to be
2. B.
   was used to be
3. C.
   used to be
4. D.
   used to being

While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown. What if Mr Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and landed some great accounts for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. Of course, he deserved a wage increase.
The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-frugal（一向节俭的）Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!
Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits—to a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!
Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.
After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase.”
Suddenly tears swelled in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.
The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure

1. 1.

   What was Andrew’s plan that Friday?

   1. A.
      To request a wage increase from his boss
   2. B.
      To get a job with the Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency
   3. C.
      To celebrate his success with his wife at home
   4. D.
      To ask his boss to come for dinner
2. 2.

   On his way back home, Andrew _________

   1. A.
      felt weak in the knees
   2. B.
      was punished by the traffic policeman
   3. C.
      was too anxious to share the news
   4. D.
      couldn’t wait to enjoy a meal
3. 3.

   Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?

   1. A.
      Andrew was afraid that his request would lead to disaster
   2. B.
      Andrew had worked very hard and done his part for the company
   3. C.
      Andrew’s boss agreed to his request
   4. D.
      One of Andrew’s colleagues had told his wife the good news
4. 4.

   Why did Tina prepare a grand dinner for Andrew that day?

   1. A.
      She was confident of his getting a pay raise
   2. B.
      She meant to show her support whatever the result would be
   3. C.
      She believed that her husband was the best in his company
   4. D.
      She wanted to express her gratitude for his devotion to the family
5. 5.

   We can conclude from the text that ______

   1. A.
      we should never be afraid to ask for what is due to us
   2. B.
      work hard and you will be rewarded
   3. C.
      many fears turn out to be unfounded
   4. D.
      unconditional love brings courage and strength