August is one of the most popular months to travel for Chinese. Choosing the perfect destination for an August vacation isn't easy. We looked at airfare trends, climate data, and cultural calendars to select 4 vacation spots that are some of the best places to visit this August.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Visitors can enjoy the sunny weather while boating, fishing, and sailing. On land, you can hop between historic sites like Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes, both key sites in the War of 1812.
And sweet teeth will have something to celebrate too: the Fudge（软糖） Festival, which takes place every August and allows the many fudge shops on the island to show off their best work.
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard is praised as one of the most classic summer getaways in the United States.
The charming island south of Cape Cod is dotted with simple and elegant New England homes, relaxing sandy beaches. The sunny summer weather in August sets the perfect stage for a boat outing or a shopping trip to the town's shops of all kinds.
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland, is the perfect mixture of history and nightlife.
Tourist favorites in Krakow include Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each of which gives a glance into Poland's religious and political history. After the sun sets, enjoy Krakow's world——famous bar and restaurant scene, and don't forget to pop into a cafe for a late-night snack.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Every year, one of the grandest wonders in nature is performed here—the Great Migration.
The annual migration sees more than 2 million wildebeest(羚羊), zebras make the dangerous journey across the Serengeti in search of greener fields. Along the way, predators(食肉动物) such as lions and crocodiles lie in wait for the incoming foods, providing tense scene for brave sightseers and nature lovers.
1.What do you enjoy when you go to Krakow?
A.Boating. B.Bars and restaurants.
C.The Fudge Festival. D.The Great Migration.
2.If you are a nature lover, which place do you prefer to travel?
A.Mackinac Island. B.Martha's Vineyard.
C.Krakow. D.Maasai Mara National Reserve.
3.What do these four tourist destinations have in common?
A.They are some of the best places to visit this August for Chinese.
B.The total cost of going to these places is roughly the same.
C.They all have historical scenes to visit.
D.They are all the favorite seaside of tourists.
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写封建议信。
要点：1. 参加中文学习班；
2. 看中文书刊、电视；
3. 学唱中文歌曲；
4. 交中国朋友。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语自己写。
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。
As Christmas is coming, I plan to buy something for my parents. What I want to give back is a VIP card for a health club but neither of them is doing enough exercise. My father works hardly as a teacher, spent most of his time at school. My mother loves reading and often bury herself in her books. Therefore, all of them should exercise more from now on. I want to give them this card to express my love and thanks for them. I hope that they will be able to get relaxing in the health club and make more friends here. At the same time, I hope that they can take care their health.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Life in high school is busy because of the goal — College Entrance Examination. Many people say that during these three years there is nothing 1. (interest) except boring study and endless exercises.2., as a high school student, I can’t agree with them. Personally, I live 3.enjoyable and exciting life in high school. Without doubt study is so important that I must devote 4.(me) to it. Although sometimes study may make me discouraged or even crazy, I still can enjoy my life. I can also get a sense of satisfaction when I make progress in my study. In high school my friends bring much 5.(happy) to me and I 6.(encourage) by my parents when I want to give up. They are the persons who grow with me. Besides,7.(teacher) in high school care much about us students both in study 8.in life, and classmates are always kind to each other. We build deep friendship together. All of these make up my enjoyable life in high school, 9.I will value forever. Last, I really hope 10.(have) a chance to study in a key university.
A little boy almost thought of himself as the most unlucky child in the world because a disease made his leg lame (跛的). He_______played with his classmates. When the teacher asked him to answer questions, he always_______his head without a word.
One_______the boy’s father asked for some young trees from the neighbor. He wanted the_______to plant a young tree each person in front of the house. The father said, “Whose young tree grows best, I will buy him or her a favorite _______.” Seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees, however, the boy had an idea. He hoped that the tree he planted would _______ soon. So, after watering it once or twice, he never _______ it.
A few days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was _______to find that it didn’t fade but grew some fresh leaves. _______ the trees of his brothers and sisters, his tree was even greener. His father kept his ____________, bought the little boy his favorite gift and said that from the tree he planted, he would become an outstanding ____________ when he grew up.
Since then, the little boy slowly became____________. One night, he lay on the bed but could not sleep. Then he got up and came to the ____________. To his surprise, his ____________ was splashing (喷洒) something onto his tree. ____________ he understood — his father had been ____________ fertilizing (施肥) his small tree!
He returned to his room, ____________running down. ____________ passed. The little boy didn’t become a botanist (植物学家), but he was elected President of the United States.
His name was Franklin Roosevelt. Love is the ____________ nourishment (营养) of life. ____________ it is just a drop of clear water, it can still help the tree of life thrive (茁壮成长).
1.A.bravely B.seldom C.freely D.always
2.A.raised B.nodded C.lowered D.knocked
3.A.spring B.moment C.minute D.week
4.A.neighbors B.friends C.children D.boys
5.A.young tree B.tree C.gift D.toy
6.A.die B.grow C.break D.survive
7.A.ran after B.looked after C.belonged to D.listened to
8.A.pleased B.upset C.worried D.surprised
9.A.Compared with B.Similar to C.Connected to D.Popular with
10.A.request B.schedule C.promise D.secret
11.A.president B.botanist C.artist D.researcher
12.A.clever B.angry C.optimistic D.foolish
13.A.field B.courtyard C.park D.farm
14.A.brother B.sister C.father D.neighbor
15.A.suddenly B.For a moment C.In time D.From then on
16.A.busily B.heavily C.angrily D.secretly
17.A.water B.tears C.sweat D.rain
18.A.Hours B.Months C.Decades D.Centuries
19.A.last B.only C.least D.best
20.A.Even if B.Now that C.If only D.What if
Successful people not only have healthy morning habits, but also know how to finish off their day right. And they all have particular habits.
Read a book. 1. They all know the importance of educating themselves every single day in order to achieve better results in their professional and personal lives. Reading will make you more likely to succeed.
Organize the following day. Having a well-written plan can really benefit the tasks you have set for the day. It is really difficult to remember all the things you need to do. 2. Successful people know the importance of a well-planned day. So before you go to bed, write down your 3 most important goals for tomorrow.
Spend time with family. Life is not all about work. We all need to enjoy ourselves and spend quality time with the people we love. 3. Going for a walk, playing a game with your kids or just enjoying a movie night, can all be really great exercises to strengthen your close relationships.
Get a workout. 4. I am sure you have heard this many times, but exercise can really benefit your body, mind, and build your self-confidence to help you keep a healthy lifestyle.
5. If you like getting things done in the evening, this could be the best time of your day to work on some art. By creating something artistic, you might even discover some hidden talents.
A. Create your art at night.
B. It is useful for improving your thinking.
C. Many successful people read every day.
D. We must create something meaningful.
E. So why not write them all down in a journal?
F. Successful people know how to make time for their family.
G. After a tiring day, it is important for you to go out and get your body moving.
