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Are you looking for something to do? You might like to try one of these four experiences. Crocodile watching Do you fancy getting up close to some of the most terrifying animals on earth? Crocosaurus Cove, in Darwin (Australia) has the “Cage of Death”. It’s an enclosure（围场） that’s lowered into a pool. This gives you a 360 degree view of a crocodile as it’s being fed. The cable broke once and the cage sank to the bottom, but they’ve fixed it since then. Edge walk How about walking along the edge of a building several hundred meters up in the air? If that sounds like fun, head off to the CN Tower in Toronto (Ontario, Canada). Built in 1976, the tower is 553.33 meters tall. The Edge walk consists of a 20-30 minute stroll along a 1.5 meter wide platform that runs around the tower’s restaurant roof. During the walk, you’re encouraged to lean forwards as you look over Toronto’s skyline (轮廓线). Plastic ball rolling Do you fancy rolling down a hill in a plastic ball? Plastic ball rolling is popular all over the world, but the place to give it a go is in Rotorua (New Zealand). Brother David and Andrew Akers came up with the idea in 1994. A typical orb (球) is about 3 meters in diameter, with an inner orb size of about 2 meters. There’s no brake or steering mechanism, but the inner layer of the plastic ball helps absorb the shock. Volcano bungee jumping If you’re looking for the adventure of a lifetime, how about going bungee jumping off a helicopter into the crater of a live volcano? As part of the jumping, a helicopter ride takes you to the Villarreal volcano, one of the most active in Chile. Once you’re at the drop zone, you leap off the helicopter and fall into the volcano. Finally, you enjoy the ride back to the airport flying at 130kph. Attracted by the above? If so, please contact us. Only half price from March 22 to April 25th For more information, please click here. 1.According to the passage, there was an accident once when people _____. A. jumped into the Villarreal volcano B. walked along the platform of the CN Tower C. rolled down a hill in a plastic ball in Rotorua D. watched crocodiles in the “Cage of Death” in Darwin 2.Which of the following was first invented in New Zealand? A. Edge walk. B. Crocodile watching. C. Plastic ball rolling. D. Volcano bungee jumping. 3.It can be inferred that all the four experiences are ______. A. interesting sports B. exciting and extreme C. held on high places D. fit for middle to old people
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It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter . Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it. However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. It always amazes me that the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the road-man ship. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart. 1.The passage mainly talks about ____________. A. modern drivers B. traffic jams C. good manners D. road politeness 2.Troubles on the road are often caused by __________. A. the behaviors of the drivers B. traffic jams C. terrible road conditions D. great speed 3.According to the writer, a good driver should __________. A. beat back when forced to face rude driving B. join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel C. be able to recognize politeness when he sees it D. encourage old ladies to cross the roads whenever they want to 4.It is not always right for drivers to __________. A. master road-man ship B. encourage old ladies to cross the road C. create atmosphere of good will D. give a friendly nod to show politeness
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Your house may have an effect on your figure . Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you . Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they’re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when it’s time to repaint, go blue. Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里） per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake（摄入） jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass. 1.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______. A. their home comforts B. their body shape C. house buying D. healthy diets 2.A home environment in blue can help people_________. A. digest food better B. reduce food intake C. burn more calories D. regain their appetites 3.What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music. C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights. 4.What can be a suitable title for the test? A. Is Your House Making You Fat? B. Ways of Serving Dinner C. Effects of Self-Consciousness D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?
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I’ve been really lucky this year. Not only did I have the opportunity to live in France, but I was able to see some other countries with my girlfriend. Now she is studying in Essen, a large city in Western Germany. I recently went to stay with her-----it was my first visit to Germany! Essen is a very large city. It has all the conveniences of any large city so I felt immediately at home. I love the variety of shops, restaurants, shopping malls, cocktail bars, nightclubs, parks and even a lake. There is also a city-wide network of trams, which makes getting around a piece of cake! I found the people to be really friendly, and most Germans speak very good English which made life easy for me. I was surprised by the casual attitude to alcohol in Germany, where it seems normal for people to drink beer on the street, or on the tram. My girlfriend and I visited two famous local cities, Dǘsseldorf and Cologne, which are both on the Rhine River. Dǘsseldorf is an urban metropolis with a great variety of restaurants. We took a boat tour on the river and went up the Rhine tower, a really tall building which offers great views across the city. Cologne, as you might know, is world famous for its perfumes. The cathedral there is an unmissable landmark. We made the effort to climb to the top of one of the cathedral’s tower. The spiral(螺旋的) stairs seemed endless, but it was worthwhile for the impressive sights from the top. We also went in a cable car over the river and tasted a German delicacy called “Spaghettieis” which is ice cream with strawberry sauce! I also got to try the famous German sausage. I must admit, I really enjoyed the food! The only disappointment was the grey and rainy weather, which proves that Britain does not have the worst weather in Europe! 1.Why did the writer feel lucky this year A. He will have a chance to live in Germany. B. He met his girlfriend in France by chance. C. He got an opportunity of learning in Germany. D. He was able to live in France and visit other countries. 2.What do Dǘsseldorf and Cologne have in common A. They are both famous for unique perfumes. B. They both serve traditional German sausage C. They both have many towers with a long history. D. they both offer wonderful views from the tower top. 3.According to the writer, which country has the worst weather in Europe A. Britain. B. Germany. C. France. D. Italy. 4.What can be the best title of the passage A. An unforgettable trip. B. A guide to the Germany. C. My first visit to Germany. D. A brief introduction of Germany.
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There is an old Spanish Proverb which states, “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week”. 1.I’d say, too many. Our dreams should not, and cannot wait. We have to go for them now! Here’s why. 1. 2. Nobody likes to talk about death, but the reality is – everybody is going to die at one point. None of us know the day, or the hour. Therefore, today is all we have. Don’t go to your grave with unfulfilled dreams. Make the decision to go after every dream, big or small right now. 2. The world is waiting for your gift I know this may be hard to believe, but the world is waiting for YOU! Yes, YOU! 3.Sure, other people may be able to sing. But they’ll never be able to sing exactly like you. Sure other people can write, but they’ll never be able to write from the same perspective in which you write. Don’t deprive the world of your gift. It’s the oxygen that we need to survive. Thus, it is your responsibility to figure out exactly what your gift is, and use it to better your life and the lives of those around you. 3. 4. You can dream about writing the great American play that you want, but it’s never going to happen unless you actually put pen to paper. You can dream about finding a cure for cancer, but it will never happen unless you actually go to school to become equipped with the necessary tools to find that cure. 5. They require you to get your head out of the clouds, and actually do the work to make them happen. Get to it! A. You can‘t let fear win. B. Tomorrow is not promised. C. In other words, dreams don’t work unless you do. D. How many times have we put off our dreams until tomorrow? E. You were born into the world with a unique gift, which nobody on this earth can copy. F. Possibilities you never knew existed are waiting on you. G. Unless you take the first step, your dreams will never come true.
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Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didn’t just want a small _______ in the backyard. I started thinking about doing a solo ________ somewhere out of the ordinary. I took out ________ and drew the 1,500-mile route along which I would be ________ from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I ________ my plans with my dad, he _________ as I thought he would. Because I get my adventurous ________ from him, he was all for it. I had only been away from my ________ three days now, but there was an inner ________ going on inside of me. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I ________ could make it. The other part of me was ready to ________ to myself and my family that I could do it by myself. On the road, I met another ________ who was quite a bit older than I was. He had started his journey ________ by bike at the southern part of Norway and had just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of ________. It encouraged me not to ________. As I listened to my ________ artists on my MP4 player, I pedaled (踩踏板) with my feet. There was ________ around me for miles. ________, that wasn’t entirely true. There were mosquitoes--- millions of them. My arms were so dotted with ________ that they looked like a topographical map (地形图). But, however ________ it would be, nothing could stop my advance towards the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood. 1.A. party B. meeting C. conversation D. lecture 2.A. flight B. interview C. performance D. trip 3.A. instructions B. maps C. magazines D. newspapers 4.A. walking B. flying C. biking D. running 5.A. compared B. shared C. prepared D. changed 6.A. agreed B. sighed C. left D. cried 7.A. stories B. spirits C. skills D. hobbies 8.A. hotel B. school C. home D. office 9.A. battle B. activity C. request D. discussion 10.A. certainly B. really C. usually D. reasonably 11.A. turn B. reply C. prove D. adapt 12.A. driver B. jogger C. bicyclist D. pilot 13.A. alone B. slowly C. patiently D. worriedly 14.A. humour B. direction C. balance D. satisfaction 15.A. calm down B. break down C. speed up D. give up 16.A. favourite B. personal C. professional D. successful 17.A. nobody B. everybody C. anything D. everything 18.A. Firstly B. Actually C. Eventually D. Fortunately 19.A. wounds B. cuts C. bites D. dots 20.A. boring B. confusing C. complex D. difficult
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More and more middle school students are going to all kinds of training classes or 1. (have) family teachers at weekends. There are two different viewpoints 2.it. Some think 3. necessary. First of all，it’s 4. (effective) to study with a teacher than by themselves. Secondly，it can strengthen 5. they have learnt in class. Besides, they can learn a lot more. Others think it 6. (necessary). For one thing，students can easily form the habit of dependence. For 7. , students need time to relax from time to time. What’s more，the purpose of many training classes and family teachers is 8. (make) money. In my opinion，whether a training class or family teacher9. (need) just depends. Do be sure to choose a good and suitable class or teacher, 10. it would be a waste of time and money.
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该短文共有十处错误,每句中最多有两处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号( ＾), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ＼）划掉。 修改： 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意:：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2、只允许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。 I came across a article about a doctor called lin Qiaozhi on chance. One of her books explained how to cut the death rate from having and caring for babies caught my eye. Then I do some research by raising some question about her. Further reading made me to realize it was hard work and determined as well as her gentle nature which got her into medical school. And what made her succeed was her kindness and consideration. She often went lately at night to deliver a baby for a poor family. I was excited and wanted to carry her career.
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