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From the 2nd century AD, the Silk Road started from China, 1. (go) all the way west to Central Asia, West Asia, and finally to Europe. People 2. (ride) camels and horses trading goods on this road.
Horses and camels have now been replaced by modern transportation such 3. high speed railways and new highways, 4. has sped up the development of the new Silk Road. These 5. (advance) means of transportation have also brought new choices for the development of the 6. (tour) throughout Eurasia.
The Western Europe-Western China (WE-WC) Highway, which stretches 8,445 7. (kilometer) from Lianyungang to St. Petersburg in Russia, was 8. (complete) joined on September 27, 2018, after a 10-year construction.
Are you ready for 9. long-distance road trip from the east to the west on this highway 10. there is a chance for you?
Clouds are an ordinary sight. However, this Dutch ______ makes his own.
Berndnaut Smilde creates clouds in locations where nature would never ______ them. The inside of a church or museum looks different behind a cloud. And an everyday cloud looks ______ in a castle. The art project ______ the beauty of clouds. Each scene lasts only five seconds before it ______.
The ingredients (原料) for Smilde’s clouds: just ______ and water vapor (水蒸气). The artist needs a cold and wet space with no wind. ______, the clouds will never ______ or will fall straight to the ground.
______ a cloud is formed, Smilde will run around it and turn it into a shape about 3 meters ______ and 1.8 meters tall. ______ he will step back far enough to take several pictures. Smilde will not stop until he is ______ with the results. ______, he creates a dozen clouds at a time.
Many people are interested in Smilde’s project. Some ______ him to create clouds for them at a party or a wedding ceremony. Smilde, however, ______ them. He says he only creates clouds when the setting offers ______ fresh. The artist doesn’t just want people to stare in ______ at his clouds. He also wants people to ______ the transience (转瞬即逝) of life. For the clouds, they exist only for a moment and then are gone forever.
“Each ______ is about being at the right place at the right time,” Smilde says. “If you are seeing a photo, you have ______ missed it.”
1.A.painter B.farmer C.teacher D.artist
2.A.put B.pull C.draw D.repair
3.A.ordinary B.pure C.simple D.unusual
4.A.fights B.explores C.decides D.collects
5.A.exists B.creates C.disappears D.survives
6.A.smoke B.metal C.oil D.snow
7.A.Besides B.Therefore C.However D.Otherwise
8.A.set off B.put in use C.come into being D.get along
9.A.Once B.Before C.Unless D.Because
10.A.down B.across C.over D.far
11.A.Again B.Then C.Still D.Yet
12.A.familiar B.curious C.satisfied D.bored
13.A.Luckily B.Usually C.Quickly D.Gradually
14.A.force B.help C.invite D.order
15.A.refuses B.accepts C.supports D.agrees
16.A.something B.all C.one D.neither
17.A.secret B.wonder C.memory D.practice
18.A.spread B.describe C.appreciate D.abandon
19.A.invention B.scenery C.discovery D.creation
20.A.ever B.always C.never D.already
Learning a foreign language has come into fashion. 1. I’ve chosen these reasons as they express not only learning goals, but also personal goals.
Learning English is fun.
2. However, I think that’s just a problem of how you learn English. Take time to
have fun learning English by listening to music, watching a movie, challenging yourself to play games in English. There are so many ways to learn English while having fun. There are no excuse not to enjoy yourself, even if you have to learn grammar.
English will help you succeed in your career.
This is obvious to anyone who lives in our modern world. Employers want employees who speak English. 3. Learning English to take a test such as IELTS will give you a chance that others might not have, and that might help you get the job you need.
English opens up international communications.
You are on the Internet learning English right now. 4. We are probably living in two different places, and we have been brought up in different cultures. We all know the world needs more love and understanding. No way to improve the world is better than to communicate in English (or other languages) with those from other cultures!
5.
I believe that we are all brought up to see the world in one way. That’s a good thing. However, at a certain point we need to expand our horizons. Learning English will help you understand the world through a different language. Understanding the world through a different language will also help you view the world in a different perspective (视角).
A. This might not be fair, but it is the reality.
B. Learning English will help open your mind.
C. But it is not easy for students to learn English.
D. Learning English is not much fun for many students.
E. I am in the USA writing articles about learning English.
F. Here are reasons to learn English, or any language really.
G. It is likely that someone will speak English no matter where he is.
The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.
Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has an upside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.
You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re going for a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.
Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot — not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!
Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.
1.Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?
A.The soft surface makes people fall over easily.
B.People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.
C.Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.
D.It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface.
2.Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2?
A.Advantage. B.Reason.
C.Character. D.Challenge.
3.What’s the author’s attitude to barefoot running?
A.Critical. B.Supportive. C.Doubtful. D.Uncaring.
4.The passage can probably be found in ______.
A.A primary school textbook B.A tourist guide
C.A sports magazine D.A scientific report
The Manneken Pis is one of Brussels’ most popular tourist attractions. It has been peeing (撒尿) fresh water into a fountain in the Belgian capital since the 17th century. Now, the peeing boy has finally become environmentally friendly.
To everyone’s surprise, the famous statue used to waste 1,000 to 2,500 liters of drinking water a day. He peed water directly into the city’s sewers (下水道).
Energy engineer Regis Callens found this waste after fixing a water meter (水量计) in the statue. If his calculation is correct, then the peeing boy has wasted more than 250 million liters of water over the last 400 years.
As a result of this finding, a new system for delivering the water back to the naughty boy was created. Now he will no longer waste clean drinking water. Instead, he will use water recycled from a closed circuit (闭合回路). That means the water he pees out will be used again in an almost endless cycle.
The solution came out during the Brussels Water Week. A local official said, “We will also set up the system in schools and sports centers. We should set an example. We will encourage everyone in Brussels to pay attention to their water consumption.”
The Manneken Pis is a copy of the 1619 original, which is in a nearby museum. He is often dressed up in different costumes throughout the year to celebrate festivals and special events.
1.What wasn’t expected by the public according to the text?
A.The Manneken Pis was environmentally unfriendly.
B.The calculation of Regis Callens was not correct.
C.The system was created to send water back to the boy.
D.The city’s sewers were blocked because of the statue.
2.What can we learn from the words of the local official in Paragraph 5?
A.The solution was useful to local people.
B.Water waste will become more serious.
C.Citizens are encouraged to protect the statue.
D.The system will be used widely in the future.
3.Which one can be the best title of the text?
A.A Popular Tourist Attraction B.A Water-saving Statue
C.A Water Meter in the Statue D.A Solution to Water Waste
From whale watching to shopping, the activities are as varied as the scenery along Queensland’s Great Sunshine Way.
Day 1
Morning
The Sunshine Way begins in Queensland’s Gold Coast. Start the day with a visit to one of the Gold Coast’s world-class theme parks. Then see stunt (特技) shows at Warner Bros Movie World. You can also jump on exciting rides and visit the new Lego Store at Dreamworld.
Afternoon
While the drive to Brisbane only takes an hour, enjoy a trip inland into the Gold Coast hinterland and explore the rainforest hikes and waterfalls in Tamborine, Lamington and Springbrook national parks.
Day 2
Morning
Wake early to climb Brisbane’s famous Story Bridge, where you can see the sun rise over the city. From the top, you’ll be rewarded with full views over the snaking river, out to Moreton Bay in the east and the green hills of the Scenic Rim to the west.
Afternoon
Drive 144 kilometers north to Noosa. Hastings Street is thick with designer fashion stores and impressive restaurants. Explore one of the walking trails that run through Noosa National Park. The Coastal Track is a popular choice. Look out for dolphins and whales between May and November.
Day3
Morning
Continue 185 kilometers north, through the gold rush towns of Gympie and Maryborough to the whale watching capital of the world, Hervey Bay. About 10,000 humpback whales visit it every year, making it the best place to see the ocean giants up close.
Afternoon
From River Heads, catch a 50-minute ferry to the world’s largest island completely made of sand, Fraser Island. Alternatively, continue 110 kilometers north to Bundaberg. Then travel just east of the city to Mon Repos Beach in time for the sunset.
1.What can visitors do in the morning during the 3-day trip?
A.See special shows. B.Walk around an island.
C.Explore the rainforest hikes. D.Visit several theme parks.
2.When do visitors have a chance to do some shopping along the trip?
A.On the first afternoon. B.On the second morning.
C.On the second afternoon. D.On the third afternoon.
3.Which is the best place to take a look at whales?
A.Mon Repos Beach. B.The Coastal Track.
C.Moreton Bay. D.Hervey Bay.
