Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to catch sight of (看见) an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring (租) a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
1.You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because.
A. you will break the traffic rules
B. you will cause much noise
C. you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well
D. you can’t drive into some parks
2.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.
B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores.
C. What bikes are the most popular.
D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?
A. He supports it very much.
B. He thinks it’s a personal choice.
C. He doesn’t like this way of traveling.
D. He thinks it’s only good for adults.
China Daily hit the press for the first time 35 years ago. Over the past three decades, we have struggled to bring the story of China to the world and to bring the world to China.
To celebrate the 35 anniversary(周年纪念） of China Daily, we are inviting readers from all around the world to share with us their special story. The story could center on anything about you and China Daily. It can be about a news story that touched you a lot that you still remember; it could be about an opinion piece that changed your understanding of China and its people; or it could be about photos that convinced you to visit China.
Who is invited
Foreigners with something to say about China Daily. Anyone familiar with China Daily is welcome to participate.
What to write
Anything that you read or saw in China Daily could be your subject. For instance, your impression of China Daily, how China Daily changed your perception（理解，看法）, how China Daily helped you develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
How to join
Send your work （preferably with one or two photos） to readers@chinadaily.com.cn
Requirements
At least 300 words and one photo （50k） related to your story. More words and photos are encouraged. Please caption your photos with information such as who, what, where and when. Of course, if you can shoot a video and send it to us, it would be better.
Deadline
May 10, 2016.
Rewards
If the article is chosen, we will promote it on the China Daily website and on China Daily’s official Weibo and WeChat（微信）accounts.
Contact us if you have questions:
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1.According to the text, what can we learn about China Daily?
A. It only brings stories from foreign countries.
B. It has been published for 35 years up to now.
C. It has helped lots of foreigners learn Chinese.
D. It makes its readers touched by Chinese culture.
2.If you intend to con
tribute an article, which of the following topics will you probably choose?
A. Readers’ impression of Chinese culture.
B. How to improve our spoken English.
C. The development of foreign culture.
D. The bright future of China Daily.
3.According to the text, where can you probably read the chosen articles?
A. China Daily’s newspaper.
B. China Daily’s overseas edition.
C. China Daily’s WeChat.
D. Readers@chinadaily.com.cn
4.What’s the purpose of this text?
A. To attract more readers of China Daily.
B. To draw readers’ attention to China Daily.
C. To increase China Daily’s sales.
D. To celebrate China Daily’s birthday.
Chinese people read less than eight books last year, including both print and e-books, but the average(平均) time spent on mobile reading has for the first time exceeded one hour per day, showed statistics(数据） published by Chinese Academy of Press and Publication on Monday.
This is the academy’s 13th report regarding Chinese people’s reading habits in 17 years. The survey looked at the reading habits of both adults and children from 0 – 80, placing them in four different age groups, across 29 provinces in China.
The number of print books the average person read last year was 4.58, which basically remained the same level as that in 2014. The figure is rather low compared with other countries, with France being 12, South Korea being 11, Japan being 9 and the US being about seven, according to a report by Xinhua last year.
However, in contrast to the tiny increase in books being read last year, people’s interest in mobile reading has seen a rise. The average time Chinese people spent reading on their cellphones is 62.21 minutes, which nearly doubles the previous year’s average time of 33.82 minutes.
And more people are reading via their WeChat app as well. The most popular social networking phone app in China has also been providing public account services, which allow people to read comparatively long articles using the app. In 2015, 51.9% Chinese adults had used WeChat to read, a 17.5% increase on 2014.
But does that mean e-reading is replacing traditional reading in China?
Wei Yushan, president of the Academy of Press and Publication told People’s Daily that it doesn’t seem likely to him. “Having gone through a rapid development between 2011 and 2013, e-books are seeing a slowdown in their sales. Taking the US as an example, the sales growth of e-books has fallen behind that of print books in the past year.” In China, nearly 60% of people still prefer traditional reading to e-reading.
1.What does the underlined word “exceeded” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. rejected
B. designed
C. outnumbered
D. explained
2.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. The time spent on e-reading is more than that on traditional reading.
B. Extra services have been provided to allow people to read short articles.
C. Compared with Chinese readers, the number of Americans is larger.
D. An increase in the interest of mobile reading has been seen.
3.How does the writer develop the text?
A. By giving explanations.
B. By analyzing reasons.
C. By listing figures(数据）
.
D. By comparing books.
4.What does the last paragraph talk about?
A. All Chinese people like print books better.
B. Print books still gain popularity of readers.
C. The Sales of E-books have been improved.
D. Wei Yushan isn’t willing to give up e-reading.
Surviving Hurricane Sandy
Natalie Doan,14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says.
On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridge closed.
When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.
In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings.
“My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says. “but I can always choose how I deal with it.”
Natalie’s choice was to help.
She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted introduction about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collecting when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick’s collection was replaced.
In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.
Today, the scars(创痕)of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie declares. “My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.”
1.When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane ,she found______.
A. some friends had lost their lives B. her neighborhood was destroyed
C. her school had moved to Brooklyn D. the elderly were free from suffering
2.According to paragraph4,who inspired Natalie most?
A. The people helping Rockaway rebuild
B. The people trapped in high rise building
C. The volunteers donating money to survivors
D. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people
3.How did Natalie help the survivors?
A. She gave her toys to the kids
B. She took care of younger children
C. She called on the White House to help
D. She built an information sharing platform
4.What does the story intend to tell us?
A. Little people can make a big difference B. A friend in need is a friend indeed
C. East or West, home is best D. Technology is power
你校计划将下周日前往雕塑公园进行春季远足活动，假如你是班长李华，你校英国留学生Peter对此很感兴趣，请你用英文给他写一封信，并向他提出邀请。要点如下：
1.介绍此次活动的相关情况（如出游的时间，地点等）。
2.活动的意义及注意事项。
注意：1.词数100左右，信的开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总次数）；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.参考词汇：雕塑公园：the Sculpture Park; 远足：hiking;
Dear Peter,
I'm glad to hear that you are interested in hiking.______________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Andrew,
How nice to hear from you again!I think it is natural for you not to get used to live there.Here,I have some suggestion for you.
First of all,you should respect the local customs and try to involve yourself to the natives' lives.Secondly,don't be afraid to communicate with American students and make friends with us. Friendship will bring you happiness.What's more,it was better for you to join more outdoor activities with your friends.Those activities may help you relax and have a fun,that is of great benefit.Finally,mind your own manners and remain modest and honesty when getting along with your friends.
I sincere hope my advice will help.May you adapt to your new life and enjoy your stay there.
Yours,
Li Hua
