Vancouver(溫哥華)
Natural Resources：
As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber（木材）producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry.
International trade：
International trade is a key part for Vancouver's economy. The city has Canada's largest port and is one of North America's major gateway
s for Pan-Pacific（泛太平洋）trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.
Banking and Financial：
The headquarters for HSBC Canada （匯豐銀行）is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada's third largest commercial entity(實體), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.
International relation：
Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy(外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate（領事館）or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the Wo
rld Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the
first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Tourism：
Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver's beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.
Film：
Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet（綽號）"Hollywood North", for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood's movies. Many U.S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.
（1）Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports
B.Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North".
C.International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.
D.Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.
（2） Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?
A. Jim Pattison Group B. WHO C. Greenpeace D. The 2010 Winter Olympics
（3）If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University, what is it that will probably att
ract you to visit Vancouver?
A. Its international trade.
B. Its film industry
C. HSBC Canada
D. Its beautiful natural scenery
（4）We can infer______ from the part: International relation.
A. Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.
B. Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.
C. APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver
D. Canada is a peace-loving country.
（5）The passage is probably taken from________.
A. a magazine B. a geography book
C. a newspaper D. an entertainment book
科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解
Beijing, January 25 ( Xinhuanet)—Air Canada announced that effective June 2, 2005 it will introduce non—stop service between Toronto and Beijing, further building its main Toronto hub with more non-stop flights to Asia and creating the first—ever direct link between eastern Canada and the Chinese mainland.
Air Canada will operate four non-stop flights per week from Toronto to the Chinese capital of Beijing, complementing its daily non-stop flights to Beijing and Shanghai from Vancouver, and twice daily Hong Kong flights including a new non—stop service from Toronto.
In addition, in response to increased demand on its Vancouver—Shanghai route, Air Canada will replace its 189-seat Boeing 767-300ER service with larger 282-seat A340-300 aircraft during the demand season beginning June 1,2005. With these new services, Air Canada is boosting seating capacity between Canada and China by 16 percent and providing freight forwarders with 45 percent more cargo tonnage( 貨運 ) from one year ago.
“China is the fastest growing aviation(航空 )market in the world, and Air Canada’s global network is well positioned to meet the needs of international travelers and freight senders,” said Duncan Dee, senior vice president of Air Canada. “With the introduction of the first non-stop service to Beijing from our main Toronto hub, Air Canada is bringing the Americas that much closer to the Chinese mainland.”
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. There was no non-stop service between Canada and China mainland.
B. People in our country can fly to Canada from Beijing directly now.
C. More people will fly to Canada from China directly.
D. Air Canada is increasing the capacity of goods transportation for the first time.
We can fly to Canada directly from ____cities in our countries.
A. 2 B. 3 C.4 D. 5
According to this passage, Air Canada will take measures except that____.
A. it will introduce non-stop service between Toronto and Beijing.
B. It will replace its 189—seat Boeing 767-300ER service with 282-seat A340-300 aircraft forever.
C. It will increase the capacity of cargo tonnage.
D. It will increase the number of flights.
What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. Air Canada will open non-stop flight between China and Canada.
B. Air Canada will open non-stop flight between Beijing and Toronto.
C. China is becoming the largest aviation market in the world.
D. The distance between Canada and China will become short.
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Recreational pursuits() can be a part of everyday life, 365 days a year in Vancouver. We provide and maintain playgrounds, sports fields, ice rinks, fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, beaches, tennis courts, golf courses, skateboard parks and numerous other ways for any and all to participate. Knowledgeable staff work hard to provide leisure() activities suited to people of every age, culture and ability.
Recreation also means our 23 community() centers, serving all ages and supporting awide range of recreational, social and cultural pursuits. Programs include aerobics arts and many more. Community centers are cooperatively operated with people living nearby, making for good partnerships between city government and its residents.
| Community Arts and Culture Benefits of Recreation Community Centres Recreation Programs Recreation for All Access Services Adapted Programs Childcare Day Camps Get out! Youth Initiative Leisure Access Card program LAC) Seniors Programs and Services Youth Activities and Services Forms and Schedules Application Forms for Picnics and Events Leisure Guide 2008 | Activities Basketball Beaches Fitness Centre Football Fields Get up & Go! Golf/pitch & Putt Horseshoes Pitches Ice Rinks Lacrosse Lawn Bowling Picnic Sites Playgrounds Playing Fields Racquet/Squash Courts Rugby Fields Swimming Pools Tennis Courts Volleyball Wading Pools & Water/Spray |
1. This advertisement is intended for ____.
A. people living in nearby cities B. 23 community centers
C. residents of Vancouver D. the government of Vancouver
2. From Leisure Guide 2008, you may probably find information about ____.
A. arts and culture B. recreation programs
C. plans and timetable of different activities D. partnerships between city government and its residents
3. You will probably click _____ to help your grandparents find some leisure activities.
A. Seniors Programs and Services B. Football Fields
C. Rugby Fields D. Adapted Programs
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Vancouver(溫哥華)
Natural Resources
As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber（木材）producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry.
International trade
International trade is a key part for Vancouver's economy. The city has Canada's largest port and is one of North America's major gateways for Pan-Pacific（泛太平洋）trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.
Banking and Financial
The headquarters for HSBC Canada （匯豐銀行）is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada's third largest commercial entity(實體), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.
International relation
Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy(外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate（領事館）or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Tourism
Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver's beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.
Film
Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet（綽號）"Hollywood North", for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood's movies. Many U.S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.
Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports
B.Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North".
C.International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.
D.Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.
Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?
A. Jim Pattison Group B. WHO C. Greenpeace D. The 2010 Winter Olympics
If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University, what is it that will probably attract you to visit Vancouver?
A. Its international trade.
B. Its film industry
C. HSBC Canada
D. Its beautiful natural scenery
We can infer______ from the part: International relation.
A. Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.
B. Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.
C. APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver
D. Canada is a peace-loving country.
The passage is probably taken from________.
A. a magazine B. a geography book
C. a newspaper D. an entertainment book
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眾所周知，溫哥華 (Vancouver) 冬奧會于2010年2月12日開幕。中國選手申雪和趙宏博為中國代表團勇奪花樣滑冰首枚金牌。請根據(jù)提示寫一篇觀后感, 準備發(fā)給�？⒄Z論壇�？蛇m當發(fā)揮。
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2. 他們完美的表現(xiàn)使世人大飽眼福。我們真心為他們喝彩。
3. 從他們的成功中，你學到了什么？
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—Our women athletes achieved great success in the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
—Yes.No one could perform________，I think.
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A．well |
B．better |
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C．best |
D．the best |
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