1、11 DaysPERUWalk into the Sacred Valley of the Peruvian Andes and learn how the government has worked closely with international health groups to provide community-based health care to Perus diverse population.Learn first-hand from health workers and see how they treat disease and train community mem
2、bers to balance respect for traditional medical practices with more modern treatments.Fee $5,400Departs June 27-July 10,2018 14 Days NEW YORK TO MILANStep behind the scenes of the fashion industry and learn to design and create your own ready-to-wear clothing line in the global centers of style and
3、fashion，New York and Milan.With a style and fashion expert，group leaders and other teenagers study international trends in the fashion history，meet with fashion designers，and develop a full understanding of fashion and the ways it shapes and is shaped by identity and culture.Fee $6,390Departs June 2
4、2-July 7,201816 DaysCERN & THE SWISS ALPSAs scientists in Switzerland push the limits of human knowledge，how can they communicate their breakthroughs? Along with your leaders and an expert，visit world-class laboratories on the cutting edge of physics，biology and astronomy. Interview researchers and
5、investigate the technical and human aspects of science.Fee $6,890Departs June 21-July 4; July 6-19,201814 Days1Which of the following journeys can improve your medical knowledge?APERU.BCALIFORNIA.CNEW YORK TO MILAN.DCERN & THE SWISS ALPS.2When does the journey involving fashion begin?AOn June 20,201
6、8.BOn June 21,2018.COn June 22,2018.DOn June 27,2018.3How much will you pay if you want to visit science laboratories?A$5,400. B$5,490.C$6,390. D，$6,890.BJoy recently considered quitting her job.Her easy-going boss had left for a higher position，leaving her with a new boss one Joy found hard to work
7、 for.One morning，Joys boss talked with her about a complaint made against her by a co-worker.“Joy，instead of emailing team members about the project，just walk down the hall and work out the details in person，”she said.“People are complaining.”Joy struggled with an “invisible disability” that sometim
8、es made walking difficult and painful.In fact，her doctor told her to “limit the amount of walking” recently.When she tried to explain her limitations to her boss，she just did not understand and responded badly.Crushed （崩溃地），Joy called her husband.“Tim，I cant do this anymore.I m going to quit！” Tim l
9、istened patiently and said，“Joy，why not talk with human resources to see if they can help？”Joy agreed.The director of human resources suggested she schedule a meeting with her boss.In the days leading up to the meeting，Joy prepared practically.She asked her doctor for a letter，describing her illness
10、.Further，she copied certain parts from a book，explaining her condition，how to manage it and how to remain productive at work.After the human resources director opened the meeting，she invited Joy to voice her concerns.She began，“I enjoy working for this organization.And I understand my co-worker s co
11、mplaint，” she continued.“Id like to give you a little more information about my illness so that we can work together to solve the problem.”Then，Joy shared the information she had brought with her.As Joy spoke，she saw her bosss face soften.“On days when Im having problems walking，perhaps team members
12、 can come down to my office，” Joy suggested.“On other days，well meet in theirs.”“And on days thats not possible，maybe you can pick up the phone and talk with team members rather than emailing，” interjected （插话） her boss.“Of course！” said Joy.The meeting ended and both had what they needed.4What did
13、Joys co-worker complain?AShe wasnt responsible for the project.BShe had difficulty understanding others.CShe didnt communicate with team members.DShe failed to talk with team members directly.5Why did Joy want to quit her job?AShe suffered greatly from her disability.BShe didnt enjoy working with he
14、r team.CShe found it hard to work with her new boss.DShe often received complaints from her co-workers.6What did Tim suggest Joy do?AVisit her doctor.BHave a long rest.CCall a meeting with her boss.DHave a talk with human resources.7What was Joys attitude towards the meeting?AShe took it seriously.t
15、 expect too much from it.CShe doubted whether it would succeed.DShe had no idea what to say at the meeting.C（2018湖北省八校联考）Cities are likely to be affected by overheating，thanks to something called the urban heat island effect.Cities tend to be short of trees，which provide shade，and they are covered w
16、ith black pavement，which absorbs heat from the sun.Think of how it feels to wear a dark shirt versus a white shirt on a sunny day.A black shirt absorbs light，heating you up.But a white shirt reflects light，keeping you cool.The average temperature in a city of a million or more people can be more tha
17、n 5 degrees F hotter than surrounding areas.That extra 5 degrees can turn a hot day from uncomfortable to deadly.As temperatures rise，cities will be an especially dangerous place to live during a heat wave.To protect public health，city officials are going to make the city cooler.As part of that effo
18、rt，Los Angeles is coating its roads in CoolSeal，a gray paint that keeps streets and parking lots 10 degrees cooler than black asphalt（沥青）It will help Angelinos save money during the summer，when air conditioning sends power bills soaring.And it will save lives by lowering temperatures and improving a
19、ir quality.Hot weather worsens air pollution by turning car exhaust into smog，which can make life miserable for people with asthma （哮喘）and other breathing problems.Of course，L.A.will have to do more than paint over a few streets to cool off the city.Angelinos will also need to plant more trees and a
20、pply white paint to rooftops at least those not already covered in solar panels.While LA.is a pioneer of reflective streets，other cities，like New York，are already experimenting with reflective roofs or，like Melbourne，lowering the temperature by planting trees.L.A.is hardly alone in its effort to sta
21、y cool.“This is an urgent challenge，and its much bigger than one person，” said Mayor Garcetti in a recent statement.“Climate change is a fact of life that people in Los Angeles and cities around the world live with every day.” 8Which of the following contributes to the urban heat island effect?APlan
22、ting more trees in the streets.BCovering the streets with gray paint.CApplying reflective paint to rooftops.DFurnishing every house with air conditioners.9What should the city officials emphasize during hot summer?AHow to make the city cooler.BWhere to wear a white shirt.CWhy to coat the roads with
23、black paint.DWhen to cut off the electricity supply.10What benefit can people gain from the use of CoolSeal?AIncreasing the indoor activities.BPromoting the sale of air conditioners.CMaking life easier and more comfortable.DReducing the number of cold days.11Whats the main idea of the passage?AL.A.a
24、dopted many approaches to fight against the heat.BL.A.calls on people to fight against global warming.CMore and more countries begin to plant trees in the streets.DL.A.is painting its streets gray to keep the city cool.D广州市调研测试）Petrol and diesel cars may still dominate our roads，but their days are n
25、umbered.A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 per cent of daily car journeys in the US.That figure could rise to 98 per cent by 2020.One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been“range anxiety” drivers concerns about running out of juice on
26、 a journey.While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems，the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed.That said，charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA.Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed quite con
27、siderably over the last few years.Not that long ago，electric cars were met with distrust，and their large price tags drove customers away.Thanks to improvements in battery capacity，recharging times，performance and price，the current generation of electric cars is starting to persuade critics.Plug-in c
28、ars will soon give internal combustion engine models a run for their money.As well as advancements on the road，electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies.Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel，having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the earl
29、y 20th century before petrol-powered outboard motors took over.Now，the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back.Steps towards electric air travel are also being made，with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery powered planes.The experi
30、ments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality.Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions.Were the US to act on the studys findings and replace 87 per cent of its cars with electric vehicles，it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 per cent.However，because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles，they cannot claim to be comple
