So how do you avoid a traffic jam in Toronto? You can do it in the old way and listen to one of the radio stations that give regular updates about the traffic situation in Toronto's streets. Seeing the big picture of Toronto's traffic and knowing when and where heavy traffic occurs is a must. From my own experience, there are situations where a quick decision can help you make it in time for an event or a meeting. That's why we prepared three short videos showing the overall traffic situation in Toronto from dawn to night. You can click them and watch.

With the help of “Google Maps”, where you can watch the live traffic density all over the world and average traffic data based on past conditions, we were able to provide you with traffic maps for a typical(平常的) Friday.

Friday traffic in Toronto is quite fast in the early morning, with only a few hot spots showing up at the major junctions(交叉點(diǎn)) at 7：00 a. m. The morning traffic jam starts light at 7：30 and the traffic gradually slows down to reach a breaking point at 8：30. The roads are quite free afterwards, only Allen Road is likely to be jammed around lunchtime from 11：30 a. m. to 12：00 noon. It comes as no surprise that Friday afternoon brings heavy traffic as early as 1：00 p. m., mainly on the Don Valley Parkway. You won't have a good time getting away from the city from 4：00 p. m. to 6：30 p. m., as there is a good chance to get caught in a traffic jam. The traffic in Toronto is quite heavy on a Friday night. I hope you will have a nice Friday night in the city and a safe journey home this Friday!

【1】By saying “commuting is a rather unpleasant daily necessity”， the writer refers to the fact that________.

A.buses are usually very crowded

B.they are often stuck in traffic jams

C.they have to travel a long way to work

D.they usually cannot do anything on the way to work

【2】According to Paragraph 2, when you are in a traffic jam，you should________.

A.do nothing but to wait patiently

B.report your situation to a radio station

C.relax and enjoy some good radio programs

D.make a quick decision and find another way to go

【3】What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.What the traffic in Toronto is like for a typical Friday.

B.How to avoid heavy traffic on Friday.

C.Why the traffic is terrible on Friday.

D.What “Google Maps” can do for us.

【4】In Toronto, on Friday you are most likely to suffer heavy traffic________.

A.from 6：30 a. m. to 7：00 a. m.

B.from 8：30 a. m. to 9：30 a. m.

C.from 10：30 a. m. to 11：00 a. m.

D.From 4：00 p. m. to 6：30 p. m.

【1】How many credits should the man get for a master degree in education?

A.15.B.30.C.45.

【2】Why does the man want a lighter program at the beginning?

A.Because he doesn't want to fail any classes.

B.Because he wants to have time for social experience.

C.Because he doesn't need to take more courses.

【3】What do we know about the man?

A.He has got a Bachelor of Science.

B.He can get 3.5 credits for each course.

C.He has taken English Literature.

People in Canada have many reasons to like animals. One of them might be：Their family tie is not as close as ours. When children grow up, they leave their parents and start their own life. Then the old will feel lonely. But pets can solve this problem. They can be good friends and never leave them alone.

【1】They give their pets injections before keeping them at their houses because .

A.the pets are sick

B.the pets aren’t healthy

C.they want to stop them from carrying disease

D.they want to stop them from hurting people

【2】The phrase “get run over” means .

A.be hitB.run to

C.be drivenD.be looked over

【3】Children leave their parents when they grow up because .

A.they don’t love their parents any more

B.they wouldn’t depend on (依賴(lài)) their parents any-more

C.their parents’ houses are not large enough

D.they can only find jobs far from their parents

【1】What does Jane think of her trip to the West Coast?

A.It was wonderful.B.It was terrible.C.It was tiresome.

【2】What's the disadvantage of Los Angeles?

A.It is noisy and highly polluted.

B.The weather is hot and humid.

C.There is no subway and the bus service is bad.

【3】What's the weather like in San Francisco?

A.Warm and nice.B.Cool but comfortable.C.A little cold.

【4】Why is it easy to go around in San Francisco?

A.Because of the small size and good transportation.

B.Because of the extensive subways.

C.Because of the small population.

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刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(＼)劃掉。

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2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

Nowadays in China, either in the morning or after dinner, people, especially elderly woman, will gather in squares to dance with popular music. More and more young people are also participating the square dance now.

There are many reasons for their popularity. First of all, China has made a great progress in the social and economic development in the past decades, and people had more time and energy to enjoy their life. Therefore, doing the square dance is a good way for people to get fit.

However, dancers play loud music and take up lots of public places, where makes many people annoying. It is time that square dancers make some change.

【1】He failed in the test for driving license, d_____ (盡管) practising all night.

【2】Children under 14 must be _____ (陪伴，陪同) by an adult.

【3】Recently, even going upstairs makes me out of b______.

【4】I knew that she could give me some _____ (有用的，有益的) tips.

【5】Brazil are ______ (追逐) their 6th championship of the World Cup in Russia.

【6】It’s a r______ to have that burden lifted off one shoulders.

【7】I have been so o______ with work that I haven’t had time for social activities.

【8】The latest research into DNA has helped solve crimes by a_____ the suspect’s saliva.

【9】Mum, you have ________ (縮水，變小) my pants.

【10】He shouted, but meanwhile a train blew its whistle and ______ (淹沒(méi))his voice.

【1】What is the main purpose of the loud noises?

A. To warn people outdoors to get inside.

B. To get people’s attention inside their homes.

C. To inform people without radios about danger.

【2】Who decides to turn on the system?

A. Local media. B. Local officials. C. The national weather service.

【3】Where should people go when they hear a warning?

A. To a window. B. To a public shelter. C. To the middle of a building.

【4】What is the main topic of the talk?

A. A weather report. B. A warning system. C. The safety steps in bad weather.

【1】What does the man like to do after work?

A.Play table tennis and golf, and go for a run.

B.Play tennis and golf, and go fishing.

C.Play tennis and golf, and go for a run.

【2】How often does the man play golf?

A.About once a week.B.About once a month.C.About once a year.

【3】What time will the two speakers meet at the clubhouse?

A.At 1:30.B.At 1:13.C.At 2:30.

【1】Why doesn’t Sue have the cake?

A. She dislikes it.

B. She’s trying to lose weight.

C. She’s trying to control a medical problem.

【2】What did Jill bring to the party?

A. Salads. B. Sandwiches. C. Soup.

【3】Where will Sue probably go next?

A. To the restaurant. B. To the backyard. C. Into the house.

Visit Sea World

There are sea life shows, adventure camps, thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at Sea World.

Windsurf (風(fēng)帆沖浪) at South Padre

With miles of shallow, calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds coming off the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.

Swim at Barton Springs

Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Creek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.

Take part in an outdoor adventure

In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.

Camp and hike in Big Bend Park

Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping—you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.

Enjoy saltwater fishing

Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods to make good use of Texas’ world-class saltwater fishery.

【1】When you visit Sea World, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT_______.

A.sea life showsB.adventure camps

C.climbingD.exciting rides

【2】Where can you go if you want your windsurfer’s dream to come true?

A.San Antonio.B.South Padre.

C.Barton Springs.D.Texas Hill Country.

【3】How many of the places provide fishing service?

A.Two.B.Three.

C.Four.D.Five.