Ice climbing is a dynamic winter sport that combines excitement, technique and determination.
Back in 2014, the sport was presented to the public during the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia. The next goal for ice climbing is showcasing the sport in 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games before it's included in 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
If you are already hooked on this sport, here are some of the world's best places with epic ice formations that you shouldn't miss.
Ouray, Colorado, US
Known as the "Switzerland of the US", Ouray offers climbers easy access to more than 200 named climbs, with free entrance to the park. The ice park also offers guide and instructional services for beginners. Ouray usually hosts the biggest ice festival in North America every January.
Shuangqiaogou, Sichuan, China
China has a lot of ice walls, which are located in different mountains in the northern and western parts of the country. Among them, Sichuan province's Shuangqiaogou, or Twinbridge Trench, in Mount Siguniang has some of the finest such spots. The ice season in the area usually starts mid-December and runs through late February. Climbers can enjoy various ice formations along with a clean, quiet environment.
Valdez, Alaska, US
Alaska's breathtaking Valdez region has been attracting world-class climbers to the region for decades. Each year, thrill-seekers flock there to follow classic routes such as Sheep Creek and Solomon Gulch, while others explore the area by themselves, hoping to find the next classic site on their own adventures. Other winter sports activities such as glacier hiking, skiing and sled trips can also be found there.
1.Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?
A. Ice climbing was first invented in 2014.
B. Ice climbing was presented to the public during the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.
C. Ice climbing is expected to enter the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
D. One should be skillful and determined to be engaged in ice climbing.
2.You can receive the services in Ouray park EXCEPT ________.
A. instruction
B. guide
C. ice festivals
D. entrance of charge
3.The ice season in ________ is as long as about 70 days.
A. Ouray
B. Shuangqiaogou
C. Valdez
D. Pyeongchang
4.Which of the words can best describe the sports in Valdez?
A. Thrilling and open.
B. Enjoyable and safe.
C. Tiring and safe.
D. Boring and dangerous.
假如你叫李华，最近你的美国笔友Tony要来北京体验中国传统文化，请根据他的问题回复邮件，为他设计北京一日游活动，帮助他体验中国传统文化。请描述你们打算去的地方、具体的活动安排、以及这样安排的理由。
提示词语：traditional Chinese culture, tea house, Peking Opera, paper cutting
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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
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Hi, Tony!
I’m glad that you will come to Beijing soon.____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
I’m looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
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In order to encourage students to take outdoor exercise, our school organize a mountain climbing on May 1st. Hundreds of students took active part in it. At 8 a.m, we gathered at the foot of Su Yukou Mountain and set out for the top in high spirit. All the way we were chatting, singing and laughing happy. During the trip, we helped each other. While some fell behind, others would come offered help. About 2 hours later, we all reached the top. We jumped but cheered with joy. The activity benefited us a lot of. Not only did it get us close to nature and give us relax from heavy school work, but also it promoted the friendship among them
Recently there has been a heated debate on whether the university should charge a fee to the public who use its sports field. People’s attitudes toward it vary from person to person.
Many people think that universities should serve the public, not just their professors and students. In 1. opinion, universities are public assets—they should serve not only the students and faculty 2. the general public as well. If there are too many “outside” people on the campus disturbing the order, school officials should do something to control the crowds without3.(demand) payment. In addition, the university has many other options to control public access4. the campus or sports field, such as giving free access cards to 5. (resident) of the closest communities, or rotating a limited number of cards between residents. Charging a fee is not a fair option.
However, opponents argue that universities are not 6.(complete) open spaces for the public to use. They hold the view that charging a fee is the most effective way of controlling access and making the most value out of the university’s res
ources. A high fee would filter out most of the visitors who have no desire 7.(use) the sports field for its intended purpose. Besides, universities and their assets are expensive investments, 8. (fund) by the government and the public, for the education of students and 9. (science) research. If members of the public 10.(want) to use these facilities, which might cause stress on the university’s resources, it will make sense that they should pay a price. They also think neighboring residents have other options for recreation, such as public parks, if they do not want to pay money to use the sports field.
It was June 5, 1997, and two-year-old Harley was asleep with her younger sister in their home in Eden, North Carolina. While their parents were outside_______ their older sister home from school, the wires in the family’s laundry room _____ fire and before anyone knew what was happening, the bedroom next door was swallowed in__________.
Harley’s father was able to_______ his two youngest daughters and save their lives, but Harley was ______ burned on 80 percent of her body and was told she had less than a 2 percent________ of survival.
Over the next several months, Harley Dabbs would undergo surgery after surgery at ________. When she was finally released to________home, Harley had no idea the _______ battle had not even begun yet.
When Harley started school just a few years ________, she realized for the first time how cruel her_______ could be. Bullied for her _______ and called hateful names all while being hidden, she began to_______ suicide while only in eighth grade. When her friends were getting their________boyfriends and going on their first dates, she was sitting at home wondering if she should end her ______.
But in 2013, something _______. It was not something on the outside, rather it was something ________ of Harley. She made the conscious________ to become more like the carefree, laughing, ______ little girl that she had not seen since that night in 1997. So for the first time in her life, she_______ a blue dress and walked outside into the light of day throwing caution to the wind and daring anyone to try to rain on her parade.
1.A. bringing up B. caring for C. calling on D. picking up
2.A. caught B. got C. received D. made
3.A. ashes B. flames C. storm D. light
4.A. support B. prevent C. rescue D. manage
5.A. severely B. slightly C. merely D. urgently
6.A. signal B. right C. rate D. chance
7.A. hospital B. school C. home D. church
8.A. go B. leave C. lose D. find
9.A. fiercest B. strongest C. toughest D. easiest
10.A. ago B. before C. afterwards D. later
11.A. peers B. parents C. teachers D. sisters
12.A. grades B. appearance C. character D. age
13.A. declare B. attempt C. struggle D. calculate
14.A. new B. old C. first D. last
15.A. pain B. study C. life D. love
16.A. disappeared B. happened C. passed D. changed
17.A. mind B. heart C. soul D. inside
18.A. promise B. decision C. suggestion D. effort
19.A. sad B. wild C. joyous D. lonely
20.A. put away B. put on C. gained D. borrowed
4 Important Reasons to Raise Your Children Around Animals
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/why-it-is-important-to-raise-kids-around-animals/
If you have a love for animals, chances are that you want your children to have that love too. 1. And getting along with animals is a great learning experience too. Starting that kind of bond with animals while your children are young is really important for many reasons and here are just some of them.
1. Increase empathy (移情) and compassion(同情心)
Children that are raised around animals are more likely to develop good qualities. They are learning to care about something with positive attention and responsibility. Additionally, animals are empathetic and compassionate themselves. Through their own love and caring, they teach their own lessons to our children.2.
2. Provide opportunity for responsibility
As children grow up with an animal, they learn to be more responsible. 3. They can help feed the fish or walk the family dog.
3. 4.
A recently published article shows that children can improve their reading skills while reading to the family pet. This might be because animals are such patient and kind creatures that help lower stress.
4. Give unbeatable comfort during hard times
Life is not always easy. 5. When there is a family pet, that pet is always there for the family to offer comfort. That pet keeps his company when your child feels lonely. Sometimes it is that silent hug and constant companionship that make children feel alright again with the stresses that come into their lives.
A. Pets increase reading success
B. Sometimes bad things happen.
C. Some people are cruel to animals.
D. Animals are great friends to people of all ages.
E. This way children will learn to respect animals.
F. Hopefully, you can feel pity for the homeless animals.
G. They must take on duties in order to care for that animal.
