1、Accommodation at University College Cork, IrelandOn-campus accommodationUCC Campus accommodation is more than just a place to eat and sleepit provides social, cultural and sporting shops and the chance to develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Our accommodation services are divided into our
2、two areas of operation, one being the safe, modern accommodation for those studying during the academic year. The other one is the excellent summer accommodation for holiday or summer course visitors who are seeking what is a very special environment to stay in with every modern convenience but dipp
3、ed in history and the atmosphere of one of Europes oldest and most highly regarded universities.Rental HousingThis is where the student lives with a family and 15 other students and you get your breakfast, evening meal and light supper. Rates are available for both single and shared rooms, five days
4、 or seven-day board. Prices are set and no landlady can charge over this agreed rate. This is a very economical and safe accommodation option and particularly well suited to freshmen. Lists of landladies are available free from the Accommodation Office by post, fax and email.Shared Student HousingAv
5、ailable rooms are advertised in the Accommodation Office throughout the year. Updated lists of them are provided daily. Lifetime friendship is easily developed here.Living with a LandlordUsually this provides more mature students with a high standard of accommodation at reasonable rents, usually a l
6、ittle below the market price. Vacancies are advertised in the Accommodation Office throughout the year.21. What is special about the environment of on-campus accommodation?A. It benefits freshmen a lot during holidays.B. It is the most highly regarded accommodation in Europe.C. It helps develop a li
7、felong friendship between roommates.D. It is a perfect mix of modern equipment and historical surroundings.22. Which is recommended to first-year students at their university?A. On-campus accommodation. B. Living with a Landlord.C. Shared Student Housing. D. Rental Housing.23. What do we know about
8、the Accommodation Office?A. It doesnt deal with rents for students.B. It serves students and gets paid for what it does.C. It provides information on the accommodation choices.D. It is seen as a bridge between the university and students.BTo personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward
9、is more than a client（客户）. Hes his little brother. Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share meals and dance to hip-hop like no ones watching.The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-old boy, who has Down syndrome（唐氏症）, because his coworker who dealt with t
10、he boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But Parkers big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He reminded Callari of himself when he was a teenager. Like Parker, Callari has a
11、lso faced his fair share of challenges over the years.As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports, he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younge
12、r brother trained him to become a boxer. Callari participated in five matches. Out of four of those fights he was the underdog, and he won three times. I know how it feels, Callari said. Society tells you that you cant do this, you cant do that. When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the
13、 word cant.The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work on their core with push-ups. Parker has a short attention span, so its Callaris job to keep him focused. If Parker can do it, if hes having fun, even with his frustration, then people will ask, Why cant I do that?Thats t
14、he whole task right now.Callari recalls Parkers mom once thanking him for taking a chance on her son. Callari told her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says hes also the one whos learning.24. Why was Callari asked to train Parker?A. They shared the same interests.B
15、. Parkers parents had faith in Callari.C. Callari took place of his absent colleague.D.Callari was an expert in Down syndrome.25. What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school?A.He was good at sports.B. He was out of condition.C. He was looked down upon by everyone.D. He was influenced
16、deeply by his brother.26. What attitude does Callari have to Parker?A.Grateful.B. Sympathetic.C. Cautious.D.Critical.27. What is the text mainly about?A. An inspiring story of a disabled boy.B. high schooler suffering lots of failure.C.The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.D
17、. Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down syndrome.CScooter Braun, the artist manager responsible for developing Justin Biebers career and whose clients include Carley Rae Jepsen. Ariana Grande and Kanye West, told the Associated Press Wednesday that he is planning a benefit concert for
18、 those affected by this weeks terrible storm.Brauns partner in planning the event is Bun B, a Houston native and rapper best known for his work with the foundational southern duo UGK. The concert is planned for Sept. 12 and is “tentatively scheduled” to be televised on four networks.Braun was behind
19、 the successful One Love Manchester concert earlier this year, which drew the largest television audience14.5 millionof the year at the time and raised $3 million to support victims of the Manchester Arena bombing outside an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 that killed 22 and wounded dozens more.The
20、artist Solange, also a Houston native, announced another benefit concert to be held next month at Bostons Oprheum Theatre on Sept. 28, featuring The Sun Ra Arkestra as part of her Orions Rise concert series. “Im committed to partnering with organizations on the ground in Houston and making contribut
21、ions to cheer up the stricken city that raised me with so much love.” The singer also added an additional show at Radio City Music Hall, of which $3 from each ticket will go towards storm relief efforts.Solanges sister Beyonce is also working, through her Be Y GOOD charitable organization, on relief
22、 efforts, though details arent known. “She has done a lot that she has requested we shouldnt announce,” the Rev. Rudy Rasmus of Houstons St. Johns church, said recently. A Facebook post of the pop star who simply read “BE Y GOOD HOUSTON” earlier today drew some 254, 125 likes in 52 minutes this morn
23、ing.Many celebrities and companies announced their intentions to donate this week, with many opting to route their money towards the Red Cross. However, the organization said that it cant quantify how many of those dollars go towards relief efforts. At least 25 have died and tens of thousands have b
24、een displaced by the storm.28. What is the purpose of the concert organized by Scooter Braun and Bun B on Sept. 12th?A. To support victims killed and wounded in a bombing.B. To announce the return and reunion of a band.C. To support victims of the terrible storm.D. To develop a more successful caree
25、r.29. Where will Solanges benefit concert be held?A. At Bostons Oprheum Theatre. B. At Radio City Music Hall.C. In Manchester Arena. D. At Houstons St. Johns church.30. What can we learn from the text?A. The storm killed 22 and wounded many more.B. Justin Bieber will be on the concert on Sept. 12.C.
26、 The storm which stroke Houston made thousands of people homeless.D. Solange will donate $3 of her every concert ticket to storm relief efforts.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Storm Makes Musicians United TogetherB. Artists are Working on Storm Benefit ConcertsC. A Series of Conce
27、rts Will be Held by MusiciansD. Musicians Unite to Reduce Loss Caused by the StormD When we think about endangered species, we typically think of mammals such as whales, tigers or pandas. But the over 5, 500 of mammal species on Earth is a relatively poor numberand it pales in comparison with bacter
28、ia, of which there are at least a million different species.Despite their vast numbers, little research has been done to understand the impact that modern human practices have on these tiny organisms（生物）, which have an important influence on many aspects of our lives.There are also reasons for conce
29、rn over the way humans are affecting bacterial species, and in many cases we are causing the same type of problems that affect larger organisms. Bacterial population structures are definitely changing, and bacterial species are being transported to new locations. Perhaps some bacteria are even on th
30、eir way to extinction, although we dont really have enough information to be certain yet.Why should we care if bacteria are being spread to new places? Besides the obvious potential for spreading diseases to humans, animals and crops, there are also hidden dangers.Microorganisms are invisible to the
31、 naked eye, so we tend to ignore them and dont necessarily appreciate their role in how the planet operates. Bacteria are very important to biogeochemistrythe cycling of nutrition and other chemicals through ecosystems. For instance, before humans invented a way to make fertilizer industrially, every single nitrogen（氮）atom in our proteins and DNA had to be chemically caught by a bacterial cell before it could be taken in by plants and then enter the human food chain. The oxygen we breathe is largely made by microorganisms in the oceans rather t
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