Morocco is located at the northwest of Africa...

Morocco is located at the northwest of Africa and is bordered in the north by the strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea. The Atlantic Ocean keeps the west and the north of the country more temperate(温和的). The country also offers the broadest plains some of which run along the Atlantic Ocean and the highest mountains in North Africa including the Atlas Mountains.

Starting with the symbol of Morocco, Marrakech is a beautiful city that has remained unspoiled by the volume of tourists that flock there each year. One of the finest monuments in Morocco is greatly benefited by this amount of tourism. Actually their high volume contributes in a positive way to preserve one of the greatest monuments of Morocco.

Fes is the third largest city in Morocco and is the capital of the Fes-Boulemane Region. It is separated into three parts, Fes el Bali more commonly known as the old walled city, now classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fes-Jdid and the Ville Nouvelle. Fes el Bali is believed to be the largest car-free urban area in the world. Fes is a splendid place to visit to heighten the senses with the colours, smells and sounds.

Casablanca is an enormous city which is near the capital of Morocco and a place where any European would feel at home. Casablanca was made famous by the movie and gives the impression of being a romantic place. Unfortunately like many other popular cities around the world, it is crowded, noisy, and polluted, a far cry from the romantic ideal of the film. Because it has the biggest port, Casablanca being the important city of Morocco, has everything that the tourists need.

Asilah is a city situated on the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the most stunning(出色的) old cities of Morocco. The city is set along the cliffs which make it beautifully presented and an ideal place to continue adding to its economy by the fishermen. The economy is also reliant on the trading of cattle, sheep and cereal. If you are having a holiday in Morocco during August then you will be fortunate enough to experience one of Asilah’s cultural festivals where you can enjoy the lively music and wonderful paintings.

1.How many cities in Morocco are introduced in the passage?

2.If you want to live conveniently while you are on vacation, which city in Morocco could you choose?

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

4.The passage most probably appears________.

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Botswana lies immediately to the north of South Africa. It is bordered on the north and west by Namibia, on the north and east by Zimbabwe, and is connected by a narrow strip of land on the northern border to Zambia. Its territory consists almost entirely of a broad, flat, arid subtropical plateau(高原), though there are hills in the eastern part of the country.

In the northwest, the Okavango River empties into the Kalahari sands, creating the largest inland river delta in the world. While the Okavango Delta is home to relatively few large animals in comparison to other areas of Botswana, its clear waters and countless small islands are home to a variety of birds, plants, and smaller species of animals.

Nearby is Chobe National Park, a beautiful grassland reserve(保护区) that has gained international fame for its large elephant population. Southeast of Chobe are Botswana's large Makgadikgadi salt pans, home to numbers of blue wildebeest, several antelope species, and those international lovers of salt pans, flamingos(a kind of birds).

Almost the entire remaining portion of the country is covered by the Kalahari Desert--a varied environment of sand and grassland. Although this area of Botswana is where few people live, it is one of the richest wildlife areas in all of Africa.

Botswana's two largest parks, the Central Kalahari Game reserve and Gemsbok National Park, are found in this region.

Botswana's climate can get rather cool, particularly during the dry winter months of June to August when night occasionally brings frost. The rainy summer months (December through March) are best avoided for those interested in enjoying the best game viewing conditions.

72.South Africa is to the______of Botswana.

A.east     B.north   C.south   D.west

73.In the Okavango Delta we can find______.

A.a lot of large animals         B.many small islands

C.salt pans             D.polluted waters

74.If we want to see flamingo, we should go to_______ .

A.salt pans             B.Chobe National Park

C.Kalahari Desert          D.Gemsbok National Park

75.It is suggested that tourists visit Botswana in______.

A.December   B.March  C.January       D.July

76.What is the passage mainly about Botswana?

A.Location, geography and climate.     B.Living conditions, politics and salt pans.

C.Parks, animals and population.  D.Animals, races and sightseeing places.

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Ottawa is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River, east of Southern Ontario. It borders the cities of Quebec and Gatineau.

How to Reach Plane --- Ottawa is served by its main international airport, Ottawa Macdonald -Cartier International Aiport, which services several Canadian and American cities, with international flights to some European cities, such as London and Frankfurt.

Bus--- the city has easily accessible buses with their public transport system named OC Transpo, which serves areas around the city. The Greyhound offers long-haul trips to neighboring cities.

Boat--- water shuttle taxis that are eco-friendly can take passengers through the Ottawa and Gatineau River.

Train--- there is a major train station in Ottawa located downtown.

Taxi --- taxi services are easily accessible in Ottawa's downtown districts.

Bike --- Ottawa has more than 200 km of bike paths and tourists and visitors can rent bikes all around the city.

When to Visit

The best time to visit Ottawa is between March and May. This is when temperatures start to rise and the city is in bloom. The summer season is the most popular time to visit the city, as the good weather coincides with Ottawa's celebration of special events.

1.Where cannot you arrive directly from Ottawa by plane?

A.South Africa. B.Canada. C.America. D.England.

2.Which is the best means of transport friendly to the environment?

A.By plane. B.By bus. C.By boat. D.By train

3.When will a person interested in celebrations visit Ottawa?

A.In March. B.In spring. C.In June. D.In winter.

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Alcantara Boat Trip

This sailing trip begins on the reservoir of Alcantara, located in the northwest of Extremadura, near the border of Portugal and within the Tajo Natural Park—25,000 hectares of park which spreads across Spain and Portugal.

Price:￡23 per adult and ￡19 per child (2-11 years old)

Duration: 3.5 hours

Meeting point on the Alcantara reservoir

Historic Cáceres Walking Tour

The old town of Cáceres has one of the most impressive artistic and huge collections of buildings. One of the best preserved in Europe, this ancient walled city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Walking around the historic centre you will discover ancient walls, palaces, squares and streets all still in good condition.

Price: ￡54 per person

Duration: 1.5 hours

Meeting point at Plaza Mayor

Departure at 11:00, 17:00 or 20:00 (summer only)

Trujillo Cultural Walking Tour

This guided walk visits the most outstanding monuments of Trujillo, a town in history, where its castle, palaces, towers and houses have a glorious past. You will discover the development of Trujillo's history, its people and its most beautiful spots. From the point of Trujill's castle you will be able to capture the best shots, which during the evening tour are bathed by the light of the sunset.

Price: ￡54 per person

Duration: 2 hours

Meeting point at Calle Tiendas

Departure at 11:30, 17:00, 18:00

Wildlife Tour in the Monfragüe Nat ional Park

Travelling in a 6-seater car, within the Monfragüe National Park, you will enter one of the best well-conserved Mediterranean forests in the world with a large variety of birds, deer and other animals.

Price: ￡46 per person

Duration: 3 hours

Departure at 10:00 (return at 16:00)

Meeting point in the town of Malpartida

1.How much should a couple with a 13-year-old kid pay for Alcantara Boat Trip?

A.￡19. B.￡46.

C.￡65. D.￡69.

2.What can we learn about the town of Cáceres?

A.It has the oldest walls in Europe. B.It has the most impressive buildings.

C.It attracts many visitors in winter. D.It has well- preserved old buildings.

3.Which touring activity lasts the longest time?

A.Alcantara Boat Trip. B.Historie Cáceres Walking Tour.

C.Trujillo Cultural Walking Tour. D.Wildlife Tour in the Monfragüe National Park.

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--I often confuse the locations of and Wangjiang Senior High School.

---The former is located on the Phenix Mound(凤凰墩), ______ the latter beside the Nine Dragons’ Pool.

A. while　 　　　　 B.however

C. although　　 　　 D. since

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Every weekday, shortly after 11 a.m., a line forms at the Broadway and 38th Street location of Sweetgreen, the eco-conscious salad chain. By noon, the line has usually tripled （三倍）in size.

The scene is similar at the Chop't, or the Dig Inn, or the Just Salad one block south. Greens, once so unattractive that parents all over the country had to beg their children to eat them, have never been hotter.

At Sweetgreen , the appeal is partly ethical . The ingredients are sustainably farmed, sourced from trusted partner and served with transparency. There are vegetarian, gluten-free and “warm bowl” options. There are raw beets and organic carrots. It's enough to make the most wasteful among us feel satisfied . It is any wonder that Sweetgreen is the fastest growing salad chain in the United States?

The moral overtones extend even to the trash. As customers pay and head back toward their various workplaces , they pass an often Overflowing garbage bin with a proud sign above it that says that all of the company’s utensils, napkins, bowls and cups are plant-based, "which means　　 they go in the compost bin（堆肥箱），along with any leftover food." "Nothing from inside Sweetgreen goes to the landfill（垃圾填埋）,” the sign declares further, virtuously.

But that's far from the truth, although it,s not the chain's fault.

Zara Watson, a lawyer who eats at Sweetgreen three times a week, throws the waste from her healthful lunch directly in the trash because she does not have to compost at her office. So does Sam Hockley, the managing director at the software company Meltwater, who is willing to eat a Sweetgreen bowl for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Salad is appealing not only because the food is healthy for us but because it's healthy for the world. But even as Sweetgreen and its marvelous effort, the compostable（可降解的） containers the chain puts such care into providing are, more often than not, going to a landfill.

Eric Goldstein, the New York City environment director, said that it typically takes a city about a decade to transition to successful composting. Now New York faces several challenges, one " which is educating people on how to compost in the first place. u!f you were to stop a person in the street, 1 don't know how many people could even tell you what composting really is," he said. "We need a large-scale program to let New Yorkers know why this is important and how to participate in the program .”

And of course, composting itself is not the gold standard of eco-conscious lunch disposal, “it's still best to use reusable things, even before composting and recycling,” Mr. Goldstein said. "But composting is an extremely valuable thing to do."

1.The reasons why Sweetgreen is so popular include all the followings EXCEPT _________.

A.the ingredients it uses are safe and reliable

B.The products it offers are attractive to children

C.The products it offers meet the needs of different customers

D.there is a growing trend toward eating green

2.Which of the following statements is true according to the sign above the garbage bin at Sweetgreen?

A.The shop encourages customers not to waste food.

B.The containers that Sweetgreen uses are reusable.

C.The leftover food from the shop will be sent to landfill.

D.The tableware that Sweetgreen uses is environment-friendly.

3.why does Zara throw the waste in the trash after eating Sweetgreen's salads?

A.Because composting is unnecessary where she works.

B.Because she thinks it is wrong to compost waste.

C.Because the material Sweetgreen uses isn't compostable.

D.Because she is unwilling to walk to the compost bin.

4.What can we learn from Eric Goldstein's words?

A.The biggest challenge in composting is the objection from customers.

B.Most Americans have realized the necessity of garbage classification.

C.The transition to successful composting in New York is a tough task.

D.The best way to deal with leftover food is to turn it into compost.

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_______by beautiful green mountains and located at the foot of Lushan Mountain makes it a famous tourist attraction.

A. Surrounded　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　     B. Being surrounded　　　　

C. Having been surrounded　　　　　　　　     D. surrounding

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CAFE Maker Space Policy

Service and Location

The Maker Space is located in the lower level of the Powers Memorial Library towards the north side of the building. The purpose of the area is to provide open access to information and various new technologies to enhance professional, personal and educational goals for all ages. It is a place to gain hands-on experience, knowledge and skills and to make stuff!

Opening Hours

Currently the Maker Space is open every Wednesday afternoon from 4:00—7:00 p. m. These hours may vary during the summertime.

Equipment Available

·A Flash forge Creater Pro Dual Extrusion 3 D Printer

·Two ASUS Laptops

·Inventables Tool Kit

·LECO Mindstorms

·Wood Finishing Kit

·Obstacle Avoiding Robot

Conditions of Use

·Everyone with a valid CAFE library card is welcome to use and visit the Maker Space at no charge. To use the Maker Space, all must read and sign the Maker Space policy, stating that they will obey the rules and regulations of this policy.

·All equipment in the Maker Space are on a first come, first served basis; however, reservation may be made of specific equipment in advance. Use is limited for two hours per day per person, unless advanced approval is arranged with the Library Director. Reservations can be made in person at the library or by calling the Main Circulation Desk(262) 495-4605.

Equipment Safety Use

·In order to use specific equipment/technology or to participate in any project using this equipment, the user must complete the Equipment Use and Safety Certification Class.

·Any use of materials without certification can result in suspension or permanent ban from the Maker Space.

Fees for Equipment

3 D Printer: The current cost for use of the 3 D printer is $0.5 per 30 minutes run time.

1.Who is the Maker Space open to?

A.Staff of CAFE high school.

B.People over the age of 20.

C.Citizens with the library card.

D.College students in the city.

2.In which section can you find information about punishments for rule breaking?

A.Service and Location. B.Equipment Available.

C.Conditions of Use. D.Equipment Safety Use.

3.If you have used the 3 D printer for 100 minutes, how much do you need to pay?

A.$2. B.$1.5.

C.$1. D.$0.5.

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Tampa Bay has a long and colorful history, which is located on the west coast of Florida. And there are plenty of events on holidays every year. The following are the top things to experience on Tampa Bay over Christmas.

Jackie Evancho

The superstar exploded on to the national scene after her first performance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, which left audiences and judges at the show astonished that such a voice could come from a 10-year-old girl. 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $39.50-$89.50. (727) 791-7400.

Holiday Lights in the Gardens

Stroll through the gardens with more than one million twinkly lights, lasers, Florida-style displays, animated figures, visits with Santa and entertainers lining the pathways. 5:30 pm, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road. Largo Donation of $4 suggested; 12 and younger free. (727) 582-5800.

Wordier than Thou

Prose and Short Story Open Mic — a unique open mic series focusing on storytelling. Poetry and musical performances are not allowed. The event includes a performance by a featured reader followed by numerous 10-minute open mic slots. 7:00 pm, Studio@620, 620 First Ave.S, St, Petersburg. $5. (727) 895-6620.

Rockapella Christmas

The five-man contemporary pop vocal phenomenon sing takes on classic holiday favorites and branches new originals. 7:30 pm, Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. $30-$59. (727) 791-7400.

Holiday Classic Movie Series

It’s A Wonderful Life — enjoy select holiday classics with a singalong to holiday carols by the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ before each show. 7:30 pm, Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa. $10; $8 members/children. (813) 274-8982.

1.What can we learn about Jackie Evancho?

A.She broadcasts news at 7:30 pm every day.

B.She has a special talent for dancing.

C.She began to speak when she was 10.

D.She is a super musical star.

2.Which activity is partly admission free?

A.Holiday Lights in the Gardens.

B.Wordier than Thou.

C.Rockapella Christmas.

D.Holiday Classic Movie Series.

3.Where should you go if you are a story lover?

A.Ruth Eckerd Hall. B.Capitol Theatre.

C.Studio@620. D.Florida Botanical Gardens.

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Tampa Bay has a long and colorful history, which is located on the west coast of Florida. And there are plenty of events on holidays every year. The following are the top things to experience in Tampa Bay over Christmas.

Jackie Kvancho

The superstar exploded on to the national scene after her first performance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, which left audiences and judges at the talk show astonished that such a voice could come from a 10-year-old girl. 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $ 39.50〜$ 89.50. (727) 791-7400.

Holiday Lights in the Cardens

Stroll through the gardens with more than 1-million twinkly lights, lasers. Florida-style displays, animated figures, visits with Santa and entertainers lining the pathways. 5:30 pm, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road. Largo Donation of $ 4 suggested; 12 and younger free. (727) 582-5800.

Wordier than Thou

Prose and Short Story Open Mic: A unique open mic series focusing on storytelling. Poetry and musical performances are not allowed. The event includes a performance by a featured reader followed by numerous l0-minute open mic slots. 7 pm, [email protected], 620 First Ave. S, St, Petersburg. $ 5. (727) 895-6620.

Rockapella Christmas

The five-man contemporary pop vocal phenomenon sing takes on classic holiday favorites and branch new originals. 7:30 pm, Capitol Theatre. 405 Cleveland St. , Clearwater. $ 30〜$ 59. (727) 791-7400.

Holiday Classic Movie Series

It’s A Wonderful Life: Enjoy select holiday classics with a singalong to holiday carols by the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ before each show. 7:30 pm, Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St. , Tampa. $ 10, $ 8 members / children. (813) 274-8982.

1.What can we learn about Jackie Evancho?

A. She is a super musical star.

B. She broadcasts news at 7:30 pm every day.

C. She has a special talent for speech.

D. She began to speak when she was 10.

2.Which activity is admission free?

A. Rockapella Christmas.

B. Holiday Lights in the Gardens.

C. Holiday Classic Movie Series: It’s A Wonderful Life.

D. Wordier than Thou: Prose and Short Story Open Mic.

3.Where should you go if you are a story lover?

A. [email protected]　　 B. Capitol Theatre.

C. Ruth Eckerd Hall.　　 D. Florida Botanical Gardens.

4.What do Rockapella Christmas and Holiday Classic Movie Series have in common?

A. They both Iasi for two hours.　　 B. They are free for children there.

C. They have special music for Christmas.　　 D. They are both singing competitions.

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