Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature .However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场） in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
1.Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?
A. Cycling around a lake. B. Motor racing in the desert.
C. Playing basketball in a gym. D. Swimming in a sports center.
2.What do we know about golf from the passage?
A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.
B. It causes water shortages around the world.
C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.
D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.
3.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because______.
A. it is an outdoor sport B. it improves our health
C. it uses fewer resources D. it is recommended by experts
4.The author writes the passage to_______.
A. show us the function of major sports
B. encourage us to go in for green sports
C. discuss the major influence of popular sports
D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports
Iggy Azalea doesn’t look like a rapper (说唱歌手). On May 17, she attended the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, US, with pink hair and a blue coat. She looked like a model, but won big as a rapper. The 24-year-old Australian beat out big names like Nicki Minaj and Drake to win the award for Top Rap Artist.
It’s a great achievement in many people’s eyes, but Azalea knew what she wanted from the beginning. In 2006, the girl aged 15 dropped out of high school because she was only interested in art class. She worked as a house cleaner to save money for her dream the following year. Before her 16th birthday, Azalea left her home, a tiny town in Australia, for the US, making up her mind to become a rapper. Moving from Miami to Houston to Atlanta, she started rapping in the Southern-style accent (口音) of her surroundings and her single “Ignorant Art” came out in 2011. From then on, she has never looked back.
However, her style has caused lots of discussions. She might be one of the most polarizing (两极化的) artists. She raps with a southern American accent, even though she speaks with an Australian one. Many people say that she overuses black culture in her music.
Her supporters are against it. Female American rapper MC Lyte defended Azalea in an interview (采访), saying she should not be judged because of where she’s from. “Hip hop is around the world, no color lines.” MC Lyte said. Azalea herself is proud of her music. “I really want to be focused on what I’m doing,” she said in an interview. “That’s really dangerous when you’re trying to figure out ways to entertain (娱乐) people and make them happy. I don’t want to be a part of that.”
1.After leaving for America, Azalea ________.
A. went to an art school for her dream
B. developed her southern-style accent rapping
C. published her single “Ignorant Art” soon
D. worked as a cleaner in the first year
2.Azalea’s music style was questioned because ________.
A. She sings with Australia accent
B. She misunderstands Hip Hop
C. People think her music is of too much black style
D. People don’t accept singers from southern America
3.By saying “I don’t want to be a part of that.”, Azalea means that ________.
A. she’s unwilling to become popular B. her music is not for entertainment
C. she refuses to learn from other rappers D. her music is not affected by others’taste
4.Which of the following can best describe Iggy Azalea?
A. warm-hearted and easy-going B. strong-minded and confident
C. honest and serious D. talented and friendly
Interested in getting ahead over the summer? Then stay on course by taking advantage of Alvemia’s Summer Session. It lets you get ahead with a large selection of undergraduate and graduate courses. You can attend the class in classrooms or online, or you can take mixed courses if you like. We offer several flexible sessions (期间) at all three locations in the summer to help move you closer toward graduation. All courses are officially recognized and credits (学分) you earn are transferable (可转移的).
You don’t have to be admitted to Alvemia to take classes this summer. Our Summer Session is open to all Alvemia students and to students from other colleges and high schools, as well as adult professionals and lifelong learners.
And if you’re taking a course with us, you’ll have full access to the library, gym, cafes, and computer labs. Alvemia’s Summer Session is an ideal choice for students who:
• Want to lighten their course load for coming semesters (学期)
• Stay on track to complete their degree on time.
• Plan to earn additional credits now to graduate a semester early.
• Had trouble with a course during a past semester and need to retake it.
• Just want to take a course for fun.
To find out what financial (经济的) aid choices might be available to you, contact the Office of Student Financial Planning by emailing financialaid @ alvemia.Edu or calling 610- 796-8356.
1.What do we know about Alvemia’s Summer Session?
A. It offers courses in three ways.
B. It includes high school courses.
C. It takes place in three countries.
D. It’s open to students only.
2.If you attend Alvemia’s Summer Session, .
A. you will not fail in an exam.
B. you may face no course load.
C. you can be admitted to Alvemia.
D. you may prepare yourself for the new term ahead.
3.In which column of a website may we read the passage?
A. Entertainment B. Lifestyle
C. Education D. Vacation.
假定你是李华，暑假打算去纽约旅游一周，请你用英语给你的美国网友Jack写一封电子邮件。内容包括：
1. 此行的目的；
2. 你的请求。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
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。
This morning was very unusual for me. My car was run into by the woman’s car. As a result, neither my car or hers was drivable. Lucky, no one was injured. Remembering all the stories of kindness and love I have been reading, I didn’t get angry with this poor woman whom was crying. Instead, I invited her into my car to warming up since it was frozen outside. We chatted while waiting the police. She soon stopped eying and we ended up saying goodbye with smiles. I’m glad to have kept kindness in my heart. Without them, this morning could have gone very differently.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
One of my most unforgettable experience occurred on a day last summer, 1. I was handing out newspapers from door to door.
Disappointed at my study results, I didn’t want to go to school any 2. (long). I found a temporary job during my summer vacation. Because I was poor in knowledge, the manager only asked me 3. (deliver) newspapers from house to house.
At 4. beginning, I it would be a piece of cake. There would be no 5. (difficult) in finishing it. But to my surprise, when I went to people’s 6. (house), they looked me up and down. I could feel that they looked down upon me. I 7. (hurt) badly. Even so, I came to another house. A black dog 8. (sudden) jumped out. Greatly frightened, I screamed with fear. But nobody came to help me. At that time, I come to realize that doing this job was more difficult than 9. (read) books in the classroom. I wanted to give up, but I couldn’t. I tried my best to do the job better. Finally I made it.
From this experience, I’ve learnt that if we put our heart 10. it, nothing is difficult and nothing is impossible.
