Dreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We’ve come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.
Cumberland Islands, Georgia
A few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a picnic paradise. It’s an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trail. Covered in Spanish moss (苔藓), the trails are lined with trees and since it’s still a rural area, the stars line up for a spectacular show at night and creates the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.
Giant Park, Chicago
If you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.
Cranberry Islands, Maine
Here, you’ll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.
Big Sur, California
The Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological (地质的) formations. It’s good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.
1.What do we know about Cumberland Islands?
A.They are just next to Savannah.
B.They haven’t lost their naturalness.
C.They are almost covered in Spanish moss.
D.They have an impressive show every night.
2.What is special to Cranberry Islands?
A.There is a great trail to hike along.
B.They have unique geological formations.
C.You can find a quiet place to enjoy fireworks.
D.You can enjoy a romantic atmosphere there.
3.Where can you observe wildlife with a telescope?
A.At the Navy Pier. B.In the Deep South.
C.At the Point Lobos State Reserve. D.At Acadia National Park.
假设你是学生会主席李华，当地电视台将举办外国人参与的“汉字听写大会”，委托你向学校国际部留学生通知相关事宜，请你写一则书面通知，要点包括
1．参赛日期：2018年8月20日
2．复习范围：中国四大名著中的词汇
3．奖品：中国四大名著套书
4．联系人及电话，李华12345678910
注意：词数100左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：汉字听写大会 a Chinese Character Dictation Competition
四大名著套书 a set of the Four Great Classical Novels
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文， 请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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（^）, 并在此符号下写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用（\） 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。
There are many differences in eating habits among China and western countries. Firstly, Chinese people ate rice, noodles, vegetables and meat when western people prefer bread, milk, salad and steak. Secondly, westerners used to eating with a knife and a fork, but the Chinese eat with chopstick. Thirdly westerners usually eat quiet instead of making a loud noise during meals. They think it is very much impolite. However, this is common for the Chinese to talk with family members and friends while have dinner. Anyway, it is considering bad manners in both China and western countries to talk with our mouths full.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Despite many laws and national parks to protect tigers, their habitats continue to be destroyed and they are still hunted.1.(sad), tigers are among the most endangered species in the world nowadays. Altogether, there are no more than 5,000 tigers 2. (leave) in the wild. Some think that the tiger is already to the point of3.(die) out in the wild. There are many reasons 4. this, like habitat loss and hunting.
Over the years, a number of steps 5. (take) to help preserve the tiger population. The Wildlife Conservation Society ( WCS) protects wildlife and habitats. Today WCS is carrying out work in 53 nations across the world, protecting 6.great variety of species from butterflies to tigers. In 2010, WCS started Tigers Forever, 7. aim was to increase the number of tigers in the world by 50 percent in the next 10 years. To achieve their goals,they are working together with governments and other8.(organize) which are willing to take strong and effective measures to protect tigers and other wild species
Right now the tiger population 9.(increase) under this program in India and in Far East Russia. Thanks to the hard work of WCS, these large cats have a chance of survival in their 10. (nature) environments and not just in zoos years.
As the saying goes, roses given, fragrance in hand. I am always in the ________ of giving money to every beggar or homeless person I pass by. My friends say it is not good to ________. We may come across beggars or homeless people begging every day and all beggars have their ability to survive. It _______ them that I never listen.
On a _______day, my friend and I were walking to the bus stop ______ I passed a beggar lady. I had seen her several times before and had always given her a few ________. That day, I gave her 2 Euros. I was waiting for the bus and reading a book when I _______ to see that lady standing in front of me. She ________ me a piece of paper covered in a plastic bag to prevent it from getting _______. She stood there, looking at me ______. Putting away my book, I took the paper, which _______ she and her family had to _______ their country because of floods, and she was ________ to support them. She had got a bit of money, but she needed five _______ Euros to get home. I ______ into my pockets and found 20 cents. My friend _______ a 5 Euro note. I asked her to give it to the lady, and said that I would ________ the next day. When she got the money, the lady hugged us and said thanks again and again, and went on her way. Later on the bus, I wondered where her home was and _______ she had gotten to this country. In her story, I felt that my friend and I would always remain part of it as the _______, who helped her get home on a rainy day. But for me, helping a stranger did bring me happiness, giving me a pleasant ________ .
1.A.time B.way C.trend D.habit
2.A.evaluate B.expose C.encourage D.envy
3.A.delights B.annoys C.interests D.attracts
4.A.rainy B.dry C.sunny D.cloudy
5.A.while B.as C.where D.when
6.A.cents B.suggestions C.books D.roses
7.A.turned around B.looked up C.looked down D.stood up
8.A.asked B.handed C.bargained D.begged
9.A.wet B.burnt C.lost D.dirty
10.A.cheerfully B.clumsily C.eagerly D.silly
11.A.said B.spoke C.wrote D.told
12.A.miss B.blame C.leave D.support
13.A.hesitating B.exploring C.searching D.struggling
14.A.many B.much C.another D.more
15.A.touched B.reached C.watched D.looked
16.A.took out B.gave out C.handed in D.made out
17.A.take back B.come back C.pay back D.get back
18.A.why B.how C.where D.whether
19.A.lookers-on B.passers-by C.foreigners D.strangers
20.A.situation B.spirit C.position D.mood
Challenges are regular visitors in our life, and nobody is immune (不受影响) to them. 1. However, we can use these challenges to make positive changes in our life. For instance:
Develop your passion. 2. When you are setting your goals, you always want to be passionate about those goals, because if you love what you do, you will be driven by the desire to achieve success.
3. When you have doubts about yourself, you are doing damage to your progress. Therefore, you are supposed to see yourself as a winner, and trust yourself. Feeding your mind with positives will reinforce your beliefs and sweep any doubts out of your system.
Track your progress. It is important that you take note of every improvement you make. 4. Every step forward will give you a boost, and accelerate your efforts to the achievement of your ultimate goal.
Learn how to control your emotions. It is important that you use your emotional intelligence when you encounter problems in your life. You are a product of your thoughts and feelings. Any negative emotions that show up can negate (否定) the positive forward movement you enjoyed earlier. So approach any challenge with a positive attitude. 5. Instead, strongly believe that you have all the tools you need in order to make positive changes in your life. It is in your hands to make the changes necessary and to take your life to new heights.
A.Practice makes perfect.
B.Consider confidence as a must for Success.
C.This will motivate you to work even harder.
D.They can make us lose hope and even give up.
E.Don’t feel negative when you meet with difficulties.
F.There is nothing to be gained from delaying decisions and thoughts.
G.Having an enthusiasm for something will inspire you to achieve your goals.
