There are a few wonderful island countries in the world that are definitely worth visiting. Summer is coming and it’s time to start planning your vacation.
Malta
Malta is a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, which has a rich history and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs(悬崖) to climb, great temples to explore, , and lots of wonderful places to go diving. In fact, there are plenty of interesting things to see and to do in Malta and this island country has something for everyone.
Fiji
Fiji is a wonderful island that has plenty of surprises for any adventurous(爱冒险的) traveler. There is one of the world’s best surf scenes, and many people travel to Fiji yearly to ride the great waves. Well, if surfing is not for you and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing or hiking, seeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is certainly the best island country to visit.
Greece
Greece is a beautiful country, known for its long history and its clean beaches. Mykonos island, Santorini island, Crete island, Corfu island are among the best Greek islands to visit. If you’re interested in history, there are many historical sites you can visit in Greece.
Maldives
Not only is the Maldives one of the most beautiful island countries, it is also one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. There is a beautiful ocean, with fascinating beaches and luxury resorts. If you are looking for the best honeymoon destination, the Maldives will be perfect for you.
1.In Malta, you can______________ .
A. see breathtaking waterfalls B. climb sky-high cliffs
C. ride the great waves D. visit historical sites
2. Which of the following islands is not among the best Greek islands to visit?
A. Crete island B. Corfu island
C. Mykonos island D. Cuba island
3.If a newly-married couple are looking for the best honeymoon destination, they will choose__________
A. Malta B. Fiji
C. Greece D. Maldives
完形填空,阅读下面短文，然后在各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Several years ago I noticed something strange：people seemed to be smiling at me more often．___ _, during my young adult years people had never smiled at me that much．They would look at me for only a second and move away their____ altogether．Once in a while they would nod or say “hi” to me but more often they said______ at all．
All that seemed to______ as I got older, though．For some ______ reason people were suddenly greeting me with a ______smile when I walked ___________ them. Their eyes seemed to ___ ___ up brightly when they said “hello” to me and many times they would even______ to chat happily with me for a few minutes．At first I didn’t know what had happened to me. Had the whole world suddenly gotten kinder without___ ____me?
Then one day when I was walking alone in a store，the _______came to me．At that moment I walked by a display of __ ___ and saw that I had the______expression on my face．I had been smiling without even knowing it．All of a sudden，I __ ___that I was the one who had really changed. I had grown so much in love and joy. And it was the light shining from my own soul that others reflected(反射) back to me， We are all mirrors in this life. May you reflect every kindness and joy that you see in this world．And may your own soul always __ ____brightly as well．Thus you will always be happy．
1.A．Besides B．However C．Therefore D．Otherwise
2.A．eyes B．heads C．feet D．1egs
3.A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything
4.A．remain B．change C．disappear D．return
5.A．possible B．special C．easy D．terrible
6.A．cold B．cool C．warm D．funny
7.A．between B．across C．past D．behind
8.A．pick B．grow C．keep D．light
9.A．move B．stop C．continue D．prefer
10.A．knowing B．understanding C．telling D．warning
11.A．answer B．idea C．thought D．secret
12.A．toys B．paintings C．shelves D．mirrors
13.A．saddest B．happiest C．healthiest D．strangest
14.A．explained B．predicted C．realized D．required
15.A．sing B． shine C．appear D．show
书面表达
假设你和你的家人去年到花果山去旅游，拍到了你最喜欢的照片，请根据下面的提示以 “My Favourite photograph” 为题，写一篇至少80词的短文。可以对照片适当描述。
1. last year, with my parents, went to Mount Huaguoshan
2. taken by my father, Water Curtain Cave (水帘洞), water clean and beautiful
3. a nice trip
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阅读表达
You know that eating a sensible diet and getting plenty of exercise help make your body healthy and strong. But do you know that there are ways to make your brain healthier and smarter? Here are some steps toward a smarter brain.
Limit your TV viewing
(1) Never spend too much time on TV viewing, for it needs very little brain activities. Your brain will become weak just as your muscles do. If you do watch TV, choose something educational and meaningful.
Travel
Travelling to another country forces you to see and do things in a fresh way, bringing stimulation to the brain.
Learn a new language
Learning a new language involves different learning methods. Learning a language sharpens your brain and helps prevent memory problems that you may meet in later years.
Read often
As you read, take the time to look up people or places that aren’t familiar. Reading makes your vocabulary much larger if you always search for words and definitions that you don’t know. Each week, choose an animal, a bird or fish, and read everything you can about it. Stretch your brain as you become an expert on the subject.
Calculate （计算）when you shop
As you put things in your grocery cart, total everything in your head. See how close you get to the actual total.
Use your non-dominant（不占优势的）hand
If you are right-handed, use your left hand for everyday activities, or use your right hand if you are left-handed. Doing familiar things in a different way will make your brain create new neural （神经）networks.
Wechat（微信）
(2) Read messages from various people. They have different interests. And some say that learning to express yourself in just 100 words is a great brain challenge.
Have a try and do these every day. Little by little you can get into the habit of challenging your brain, and make your brain smarter!
1.将（1）处翻译成汉语
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2.将（2）处合并成一句
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3.Why do you read often according to the passage? (至少两条)
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4.How many steps towards a smarter brain are mentioned in the passage?
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5. Give a title of the passage.
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短文还原
At present more and more people like to travel during their holidays. The other day I read a report about the ways people spend their holidays. It is reported that in recent years several new holiday habits have developed. 1.______________________.
In 1990, about 40% of people prefer to stay at home for their holidays. 2._________________________. People like go outdoors to enjoy fresh air, green mountains when they go camping in the places far from the city. In the 1990s, 38% of people enjoyed going to the seaside while in 2002 only 27% preferred to go there. Compared with going to the seaside, they think going camping should be a better choice 3.____________________
Why have those changes taken places? 4.__________________ Firstly, it is because people can afford to travel. Secondly, people prefer to live a high quality and more wonderful life. 5.___________________ Fewer and fewer people want to save lots of money by living a simple life,.
A. However, now the percentage (百分比) has fallen to 9%. B. Among them, the most interesting one is the growth of holiday camps. C. Thirdly, their attitudes to the relaxation have changed. D. I’m proud that The Great Wall is so famous in the world. E. What great changes! F. There are several reasons. |
综合填空
阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the world. We have been in Australia for a few days. I kept a d1.____ every day when we were there. Now let me tell you some details about the travel according to the diaries.
On the first day, we visited the Sydney Opera House which is like a s2. boat with water on three sides. Then we had lunch in an Australian family. After lunch, we lay in the sun on the beach. The sunshine was very bright. There were some boys playing cricket and rugby with their friends or r3. . Some people were doing water sports, such as swimming, s4.____ and so on.
The next day, we went to a small town. After a short drive, we found ourselves in the middle of white s5. . Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep. To my surprise, the sheep farmer wear a special hat to keep flies a6._____. There are also special animals in Australia, such as kangaroos and koalas.
The third day we went to another place of interest, Ayers Rock in c7.____ Australia. It has a h8.___ of 348 metres. It was a m9.____ place because it changed its colour at different time of a day.
The most interesting thing is that we went to camel riding. My camel kept lying down so I was left far b10. others.
We are looking forward to going there again.
