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GUEST ROOMS

Spacious, stylish guest rooms include all the necessities for an unforgettable stay. All guest rooms feature workstations with Internet access, two telephones with voice mail, and in-room safes(保险箱).

SUITES

Hilton Toronto offers a variety of one-bedroom and junior suites. Spoil yourself in the ultimate elegance, and capture the spirit of Canada.

EXECUTIVE ROOMS

You can enjoy Wi-Fi and access to the private executive lounge(贵宾室) for breakfast, all-day coffee service. The modern executive rooms offer views of downtown Toronto and come with robes, slippers, 47-inch flat-screen plasma TVs, oversized chairs, large work desks and coffeemakers. The private executive lounge is open Monday through Thursday 6:30 am to 10 pm, Friday 6:30 am to 11 am, and closed Saturday and Sunday.

ACCESSIBLE ROOMS

Our accessible rooms have features designed for our disabled guests. Partially accessible rooms have safety bars, raised vanities and toilets. Transfer benches are available upon request.

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1．Which is unavailable in the private executive lounge?

2．Which of the following is suitable for a blind person?

3．If you are charged $60 more in Hilton Toronto than booking with a travel agency, how much will it give back to you?

Twenty years ago, Oliver’s back injury ruined her childhood dream of becoming a ballet dancer. But the injury led her to t’ai chi when Oliver saw a poster for a t’ai chi class and decided to try the mysterious Chinese sport. "I was active and could not bear resting in bed and I thought I had to find some way to recover," she recalls.

She was struck by the beautiful movements and the "nice, patient instructor―Nelson", who later became her husband. The couple opened a t’ai chi school in the UK. But they soon found themselves in a bottleneck. So the couple decided to move to China. They taught English in universities and learned t’ai chi under various masters. After years of practice, Oliver found her occasional backaches had disappeared.

But three years after moving to China to pursue their dream, Nelson died, bringing her much pain. She thought of quitting, but considering the career in which her husband took pride, she stuck to it. She says her t’ai chi "family" — the masters and students — also provided great support, including her then tutor Dong Bing.

She speaks of their first meeting: "I had been told that his skill was of a very high level and for some reason I had a mental image of a powerful, big man. But my fellow pointed to a small, thin old gentleman, sitting on the ground. Then a sudden feeling of pleasure hit me. Of course this was exactly the kind of person who would be a t’ai chi master — the last person you could imagine. His idea is that one should not pursue wealth and fame but should endeavor to be happy and share one’s knowledge and wisdom with others."

Following the master, Oliver now learns to live a simple life — one perhaps more traditional than many Chinese. She does t’ai chi in the morning , makes kung fu tea for guests and draws ink-wash bamboo paintings. She spends her time outside t’ai chi attending cultural exchange events.

4．Why did Oliver decide to try t’ai chi?

A.She couldn’t join in other active sports.

B.She had no other choice.

C.She wanted to continue her dream.

D.She wanted to recover.

5．What is the true cause leading the couple to China?

A.Being attracted by Chinese culture.

B.Desiring to learn more about t’ai chi.

C.Developing their career in China.

D.Being invited to teach English in China.

6．What made Oliver keep playing t’ai chi?

7．What’s Oliver’s attitude towards Dong Bing?

Ever feel like you’ve been hit on the head after a bad night’s sleep? According to scientists, the thought isn’t as unbelievable as it seems.

A study found going without sleep for just one night causes changes in the brain similar to those that occur after a blow to the head. The researchers said the healthy young men examined in the study showed a sudden increase in the same chemicals which indicate brain damage. Professor Christian Benedict, of Uppsala University, Sweden, explained that the chemicals NSE and S-100B are biomarkers(生物指标) for brain damage, such as concussion(脑震荡). He said, "What we found was their levels in the blood rose in the group that went without sleep for a night. This was not to the extent that would happen after a head injury, for instance, but it was still significant. During sleep, the brain cleans poisonous substances off itself."

Benedict also said previous studies which linked a lack of sleep with increased risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis could applaud his study. The rise of the chemicals in the blood after sleep loss may suggest not getting enough sleep contributes to a loss of brain tissue, he explained. Benedict, whose study is published in the journal Sleep, added, "In conclusion, the findings of our experiment indicate a good night’s sleep may be critical to maintaining brain health."

A third of the UK population suffer from sleep-related problems, while the average person now sleeps for only seven hours a night, compared with almost nine a few decades ago. Many scientists believe irregular sleeping patterns lead to illnesses ranging from aches and pains to heart disease, while less than eight hours’ sleep a night can lower the IQ the next day.

8．If you don’t sleep for a night, what will happen?

A.NSE and S-100B will increase.

B.The brain damage will be like a head injury.

C.You will suffer from concussion.

D.The brain will get rid of poisonous substances.

9．What do we know about previous studies?

A.They found reasons for brain disorders.

B.Their findings were published in Sleep.

C.They were supported by Benedict’s study.

D.They focused on brain health.

10．What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.UK people have the worst sleep.

B.Man’s intelligence is affected by sleep in a way.

C.People were smarter in the past.

D.A lack of sleep causes all brain-related problems.

11．What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Eight hours’ sleep is important.

B.Regular sleeping patterns improve health.

C.Sleep loss is close to a blow to the head.

D.Human brains work during sleep.

It seems that the great desire among the young is to be popular. The desire to be popular can force you into looking and acting like everyone else. You can lose yourself in a sea of identical hairstyles and thinking styles.

I was forced to think about popularity not too long ago in a talk I had with my daughter. Margy had to change schools when my busy work schedule made it necessary for me to move houses. I suppose that, for a girl in her teens, entering a new school is like spending a season alone in the tropical jungles. At least that’s how Margy found it at first. However, as the school year drew to a close, one student after another came to her. I told Margy that I would have been more concerned if she had been an instant social success in her new school. Nobody can please everyone. If you try to do so, you will find values as lasting as soap bubbles blown into the air.

Some teenagers claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in a certain way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon into a larger cocoon.

I know that it has become harder for a young person to stand up against the popularity wave. Our way of life makes a young nonconformist stand out like a Martian. These days there’s a great barrier for the young person who wants to find his or her own path. But the barrier is worth climbing over. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. Well, go to it. Be yourself. Popularity will come with the people who respect you for who you are. That’s the only kind of popularity that really counts.

12．Why was the author worried about his daughter’s popularity in her new school?

A.She might find no true friends.

B.She would ignore her academic performance.

C.She had no idea of her own.

D.She might betray her true self.

13．What does the author think of most teenagers?

A.They’re afraid of getting lost in life.

B.They have difficulty understanding each other.

C.They lack the courage to be truly different.

D.They find it hard to gain popularity as expected.

14．What is the probable meaning of the underlined word "nonconformist" in Paragraph 4?

A.Someone who cares about others’ opinion.

B.Someone who desires popularity greatly.

C.Someone who behaves in his own way.

D.Someone who wants to please others.

15．What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

A.To persuade readers to pursue valuable popularity.

B.To tell parents how to guide their children.

C.To criticize the present values and beliefs.

D.To suggest a good way to be popular.

Every single human being on this planet has a path and purpose to fulfill, whether they realize it or not.　16　 

List what you love and connect the dots. 　17　 It may not make sense at first, but all of the things you enjoy doing are part of your path in one form or another, so grab a pen and a piece of paper and start writing. Once you have your list, take a step back and see how all these brilliant pieces might connect to the work you are meant to do.

Identify what you do with ease. Often our passion and purpose are staring us right in the face, but it’s so natural to us that we don’t think anything about it. 　18　 Just because they are easy for you doesn’t mean that’s the case for everyone else. By identifying what comes naturally to you, you have the ability to build on your strengths and help others in ways you never thought possible.

　19　 Finding your passion is directly related to doing the things that light you up and set your soul on fire. If you love to teach, run, and host live events, then please, do them all! Who says your life purpose has to be just one thing? You are meant to experience life and all that it has offered.

Ask others to help. If you are still feeling stuck in finding your passion and purpose in life, it might be time to ask others for help. It can be difficult for you to see where you truly shine because you are simply too close to connecting the dots on your own. Friends, family members and professionals have a view that you don’t. 　20　 A. Do what makes you happy.

B. Find what you do with ease.

C. Don’t overlook the things that are easy for you.

D. They can help you to see things within yourself.

E. You cannot count on others to help you completely.

F. Here are ways to find your passion and purpose from now on.

G. Identifying the things you love is the best way to find your passion and purpose.