It doesn’t matter when and how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That’s what all doctors thought, until they heard about Herpin. Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.
Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they never saw him sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.
The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They asked him many questions, hoping to find an answer. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason? No one could be sure. Herpin died at the age of 94.
1.The main idea of this passage is that_____.
A.large numbers of people do not need sleep.
B.a person was found who actually didn’t need any sleep.
C.everyone needs some sleep to stay alive.
D.people can live longer by trying not to sleep.
2.The doctors came to visit Herpin, expecting_____.
A.to cure him of his sleeplessness.
B.to find that his sleeplessness was not really true.
C.to find out why some old people did not need any sleep.
D.to find a way to free people from the need of sleeping.
3.After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Herpin_____.
A.needed some kind of sleep.
B.was too old to need any sleep.
C.needed no sleep at all.
D.often sleeps in a chair.
4.One reason that might explain Herpin’s sleeplessness was _____.
A.his mother’s injury before he was born.
B.that he had gradually got rid of the sleeping habit.
C.his good physical condition.
D.that he hadn’t got a bed.
Sydney Day Tours
Port Stephens Day Tours
Labeled “Blue Water Paradise”, Port Stephens is known for its beauty and marine surroundings with over 19 miles of clean, white and sandy beaches. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphin and thus called the dolphin capital of Australia.
Highlights: Dolphin Watching; Australian Reptile Park
Operates: Mon, Wed & Sat---8 AM
Adults: $195 Children: $98
Note: Not suitable from Dec. 20th, 2017 to Jan. 9th, 2018 in Christmas & NY period, Feb. 14th-22th, 2018 in Chinese NY.
Sydney City Day Tours
Sydney is a big city, filled with lots of landmarks and attractions to see. This can make it a stressful task to plan your own vacation in Sydney. Luckily, our tours are designed to allow you to see all of Sydney’s most famous landmarks. You can rest and make sure that you will be seeing all that Sydney has to offer.
Highlights: Harbour Bridge; Sydney Opera House
Operates: Daily---8 AM
Adults: $129 Children: $65
Blue Mountains Tours
These Blue Mountains Tours from Sydney have been designed for the adventures and people who like to enjoy bushwalking. Additionally, these Blue Mountains Day Tours includes a tough walk from Glenbrook to the Wentworth Falls.
Highlights: See Australian wildlife up-close; Guided hike at Wentworth Falls.
Operates: Daily—8 AM
Adults: $99 Children: $74
Note: A good level of fitness is required for the bush walk. Minimum child age is 11 years.
1.Which one is NOT proper time for the Port Stephens Day Tours?
A.Jan. 13th, 2018 (Sat.). B.Jan. 15th, 2018 (Mon.).
C.Jab. 24th, 2018 (Wed.). D.Feb. 15th, 2018 (Thur.).
2.What can tourists enjoy on Sydney City Day Tours?
A.Marine surroundings. B.Harbour Bridge.
C.Dolphin Watching. D.Adventurous activities.
3.Which of the following is true according to the advertisement?
A.All the tours are available every day.
B.Sydney city has the most landmarks and attractions in the world.
C.Children 10 years and under are not permitted on Blue Mountains Tours.
D.All the tours are charged and designed only for adventures.
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Mike由于父母工作变动，要转到另一个城市的学校上学。他发邮件向你询问如何尽快融入新班级，请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1.多交朋友；
2.多参加活动；
3.其它建议。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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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 summer, we attended Dongzhou International Educational Exchange Summer Camp. Firstly, I’ll tell you about our foreign teachers, Shrina and Rebecca, that are friendly and beautiful. We talked a lot about famous people, different kind of jobs and what we could say in a restaurant in England, etc. Besides, we teach some English students something about Chinese operas and kung fu. Late, we were excited to make out black tea. We put tea bags, milk and water into a big bowl, but then we stirred the tea until they became red and dark. Oh, it tasted well!
The Summer Camp was good chance for me. I knew the local things in England. I also knew what it took to communicating well.
语法填空
I have even wondered if money buys happiness. It seems that money will allow me to buy the things1.make me happy. But one day I sat down and made a list of the things I wanted2.(do) in my life. I realized I’d never put much thought into it. I’d written down these things —like taking a photo on the mountain and staying at a hotel in Dubai, but I didn’t really plan to do it, 3. (simple) because I didn't have the time.
My life consisted 4. heading to the office, running on the road, working some more …It didn’t matter if my salary doubled; the life would stay 5.same. Sure I’d probably drive a 6. (nice) car, move into a bigger place, and have a bigger TV than my friends, but that wasn't helping me realize any of my goals. Six months after7. (create) that list, my belief has changed. I’d keep working on my list, for 8. (experience) were much more important than any of the material items. It’s not hard to create opportunity for 9. (you). All it 10. (take) is a little creative thinking.
单句改错
1.They are so interesting books that we all enjoy reading them.
2.The public don’t have accesses to the park.
3.My mother is a good musician,and she can play violin.
4.A surprising look appeared on his face when he saw her behavior.
5.Smoking in pulic places have an effect on other people.
6.She has been come up with a fantastic idea for increasing sales.
7.With its focus dividing,the lion becomes confused and unsure about what to do next.
8.He became complete deaf during the last years of his life.
9.Take more exercise or you’ll keep really fit.
10.I’m looking forward to have a chance to go abroad.
