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The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland. Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides Is this Britain’s most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, it’s not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings author’s fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting. Open April — September, from ￡5 per tent per night. Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk Deep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. It’s a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond. Open Easter —October, from ￡10 per tent per night. Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭）with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. There’s very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged. Open Easter — September, from ￡10 per tent per night. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sciily Its only campsite, Troytown, couldn’t be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage — so bring plenty of books to read and don’t expect a phone signal. But at least one of life’s necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England. Open March-- October, from ￡7. 50 per tent per night, 1.Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides? A.It has been open for a few years. B.A beautiful lake surrounds it. C.It offers the longest service. D.The rent of a tent per night is the lowest. 2.Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life? A.Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides. B.Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk. C.Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall. D.Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly. 3.In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you can’t ________. A.contact others by phones B.view the bay from the hillside C.get everyday necessities D.relax yourself by reading
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Thirteen, for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved to a new town with my father, far from my old family and friends. I was terribly lonely and would cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness, my father purchased an old horse for me at a local auction. I named him Cowboy. Cowboy was undoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didn’t care. I loved him beyond all reason. I joined a riding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickersabout Cowboy’s looks. I never let on about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode beautiful, registered horses. When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly shown the gate. No amount of preparation and love would turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the speed events. I chose the jumping race. One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didn’t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to last. The stinging memory of Becky’s smirks(得意的笑) made me determined to beat her. For the whole next month I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena. We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted. All of our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place. My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboy’s neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line. As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds! I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I’d always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it. 1.The underlined expression “shown the gate” (paragraph 4) most probably means “_________”. A.told how to enter the arena B.shown how to make the horse beautiful C.removed from the competition early D.told to enter the timed-speed events 2.Why was the writer not confident of victory? A.He was an inexperienced rider. B.He believed he was unpopular with the crowd. C.He had not practiced enough. D.He thought his horse wasn’t as good as the others. 3.What did the writer learn from his experience? A.Life can sometimes be unfair. B.Anything is possible if one tries hard enough. C.A positive attitude will bring success. D.One should not make judgments based on appearance. 4.The best title for the story is ________. A.A Run to Remember B.A Horse’s Tale C.Neck and Neck D.A Difficult Age
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What is the first thing you notice when you walk into a shop? The products displayed (展示) at the entrance? Or the soft background music? But have you ever notice the smell? Unless it is bad, the answer is likely to be no. But while a shop’s scent may not be outstanding compared with sights and sounds, it is certainly there. And it is providing to be an increasing powerful tool in encouraging people to purchase. A brand store has become famous for its distinctive scent which floats through the fairly dark hall and out to the entrance, via scent machines. A smell may be attractive but it may not just be used for freshening air. One sports goods company once reported that when it first introduced scent into its stores, customers’ intension to purchase increased by 80 percent. When it comes to the best shopping streets in Pairs, scent is just as important to a brand’s success as the quality of its window displays and goods on sales. That is mainly because shopping is a very different experience to what it used to be. Some years ago, the focus for brand name shopping was on a few people with sales assistants’ disproving attitude and don’t-touch-what-you-can’t-afford displays. Now the rise of electronic commerce (e-commerce) has opened up famous brands to a wider audience. But while e-shops can use sights and sounds, only bricks-and-mortar stores (实体店) can offer a full experience from the minute customers step through the door to the moment they leave. Another brand store seeks to be much more than a shop, but rather a destination. And scent is just one way to achieve this. Now a famous store uses complex man-made smell to make sure that the soft scent of baby powder floats through the kid department, and coconut (椰子) scent in the swimsuit section. A department store has even opened a new lab, inviting customers on a journey into the store’s windows to smell books, pots and drawers, in search of their perfect scent. 1.According to the passage, what is an increasingly powerful tool in the success of some brand store? A.Friendly assistant. B.Unique scents. C.Soft background music. D.Attractive window display. 2.E-shops are mentioned in the passage to ______. A.show the advantages of brick-and-mortar stores B.urge shop assistants to change their attitude C.push stores to use sights and sounds D.introduce the rise of e-commerce 3.The underlined word “destination” in Paragraph 5 means ______. A.a platform that exhibits goods B.a spot where travelers like to stay C.a place where customers love to go D.a target that a store expects to meet 4.The main purpose of the passage is to ______. A.compare and evaluate B.examine and assess C.argue and discuss D.inform and explain
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Natural selection is the process by which one type of animal within a species thrives because of certain characteristics that make it more likely to live than others in its group. The history of the peppered moth（灰蛾）is an example of the natural selection process. In 19th century England, certain types of peppered moths were able to better blend（融合）into their surroundings. During that time period, great changes were happening in Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution was part of this change, and with it came air pollution. Natural selection often takes hundred or even thousands of years to occur. For the peppered moth, this process occurred comparatively quickly. At the beginning of the Industrial Age, most peppered moths in England were light-colored and covered with black markings, although a few moths had dark-colored wings. Because the light-colored moths blended into the light-colored bark on the trees, they could not be easily seen by birds that would eat them. As the air grew more polluted, however, tree trunks became covered with soot（烟煤）and became darker. The light-colored moths became easy for birds to see against the dark tree trunks. Since the dark-colored moths now had the advantage, their numbers grew. Within 50 years, the peppered moth went from being mostly light-colored to being mostly dark-colored. In the 20th century, the air cleared up, and the peppered moth population changed again. As tree trunks lighted due to less soot in the air, light-colored moths once again had an advantage. Their numbers increased as soot levels declined. Depending on their environment, the coloration of the moths helped them to be “naturally selected” to survive. 1.In 19th century, what was one of the causes of great changes in Great Britain? A.The surroundings. B.The Industrial Revolution. C.The natural selection. D.The peppered moth. 2.What can we infer about the peppered moth’s natural selection process? A.The length of time was unusual. B.The soot levels in England did not affect it. C.The color of peppered moths changed at random. D.It was a good example of environmental protection. 3.What’s the difference between light-colored and dark-colored moths? A.Dark-colored moths were originally easy to see on trees. B.Both kinds of moths preferred the dark-colored trees. C.Birds failed to see light-colored moths. D.The color of moths was unimportant. 4.Which would most likely happen if soot darkened England’s trees again? A.Birds would eat fewer moths. B.Moths would not be able to stay alive. C.Light-colored moths would disturb people’s life. D.The population of dark-colored moths would increase.
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Kids with special needs refer to any kid who might need extra help because of a medical,emotional,or learning problem.For example,kids who cannot walk need wheelchairs.They not only need equipment that helps them get around,but they might need to have ramps（坡道）or elevators available.1. Kids with an illness would have special needs,too2.Kids with sight problems might need Braille books to read.Kids with hearing problems might need hearing aids. 3.It might be harder to do normal things,like learning to read or just getting around the school.The good news is that parents,doctors,nurses,teachers,and others can help.The goal is to help kids be as independent as possible. Other kids can also be a big help.How?By being a friend.Kids who use a wheelchair or have lots of health problems want friends just as you do.But meeting people and making friends can be difficult.4.Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied（欺辱）or teased. 5.Being friendly to kids with special needs is one of the best ways to be helpful.As you get to know them they may help you understand what it's like to be in their shoes.And you'll be helping fill a very special need,one that everybody has-the need for good mends. A.Some kids might laugh at or make fun of them. B.It is good manners to offer help to kids with special needs. C.Life can be challenging for a kid with special needs. D.They also might need to get a special bus to school. E.They might need medicine or other help as they go about their daily activities. F.Also,try to be helpful if you know someone with special needs. G.Someone could have trouble with anxiety,but you wouldn't know it unless told about it
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Our apartment has been hit by a “hurricane”. Every bit of furniture is _______ with paper chains, scissors, tape and modeling clay. _______, I’m so exhausted tonight, recovering from a surgery. The phone rings—for the sixth time in less than an hour. We know it is my mother, again. A stroke claimed her brain, but not her life. She is troubled by a severe mental _______— She has no idea that she has _______ the things she is about to say a million times. Nor can she recall I had a _______. Each time she calls, I play a game with _______ called “How Good a Person Can I Be?” I’ve won five rounds of the game tonight; I am due for a _______ this time. “Mom!” I _______. “You are not being removed from your home! And we visited two days ago!” Silence. Then: “I was only calling to say hi.” My mother continues, “Why are you yelling?” I sink into the couch, aware that my daughter is _______. She hears me scold my mother and lose my _______. I have not only failed at being a good person; I have failed at being a good _______ to my daughter. “Can I talk to Grandma Ellie?” My five-year-old _______ the phone. _______, I hand it over. Then, I hear my mother _______ through the receiver. “Sweetheart! How are you? Did you go to school today?” What magic is this? All she says is “Hi, Grandma,” Out of the phone comes a waterfall of good _______. My mother tells her how much she loves her and how lovely her voice sounds. I am not tired or angry; I am _______ inside, watching my kindergartner _______ her fragile grandmother with such skillfulness. I’m fascinated by their _______. The mess in our apartment still _______ around me. I listen to my daughter whispering to her grandmother, caring for her with extreme _______. 1.A.covered B.decorated C.mixed D.filled 2.A.What’s more B.Above all C.Worse still D.Needless to say 3.A.disorder B.fitness C.performance D.function 4.A.created B.completed C.confirmed D.repeated 5.A.stroke B.surgery C.headache D.problem 6.A.my daughter B.myself C.my mom D.my grandma 7.A.success B.winner C.quarrel D.fall 8.A.whisper B.explain C.yell D.promise 9.A.imitating B.witnessing C.laughing D.sleeping 10.A.belief B.face C.temper D.way 11.A.friend B.companion C.caregiver D.example 12.A.reaches for B.picks up C.plays with D.hangs up 13.A.Excitedly B.Aimlessly C.Wordlessly D.Unwillingly 14.A.call out B.break down C.give up D.set out 15.A.ideas B.cheers C.relationship D.applause 16.A.shocked B.weak C.firm D.soft 17.A.teach B.bother C.handle D.acknowledge 18.A.exchange B.declaration C.voices D.behavior 19.A.counts B.settles C.expands D.disappears 20.A.conditions B.confidence C.efforts D.patience
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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 Most of us are familiar with the “Silk Road”, a network of land trading routes which connected northwestern China to Europe since the Han dynasty. With its recent 1. (popular), you may have heard of the “Ancient Tea Horse Road” as well, another network of land trading routes that connected China to various 2. (part) of Asia and Europe before sailing became common. Historically, the “Ancient Tea Horse Road” is no less 3. (value) than the “Silk Road”. And because of their respective locations, sometimes the “Ancient Tea Horse Road”4.(refer) to as the “Southern Silk Road”. The “Ancient Tea Horse Road” got its name as Chinese tea and horses were the main products 5. (buy) and sold along the route. Historians have traced the origins of the “Ancient Tea Horse Road” back to the Tang dynasty, 6. tea was being transported out of Yunnan to Beijing, Tibet, and other places. The “Ancient Tea Horse Road” was 7. (far) developed during the Song and Ming dynasties, and remained 8. busy trading route all year round until the Qing dynasty. The “Ancient Tea Horse Road” serves 9. not only a trading route, but also a bridge connecting different races -- such as Han and the Tibetan people. It is located near the “Roof of the World”, and is where many minority groups are located, 10. (make) it a spot of many attractions.
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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。 Years ago, all my parents were involved in a serious car accidents. Uncle Bob took on the role as a father to him. I lived with him during that period. He allowed me stay with him though his home was not really bigger. He showed his care and love for me by pay attention to my health, education and what I needed at that time. I really appreciated the time he spent with me. We used to go on the trips together. We would just spend days either playing our guitars and reading our favorite car magazines. I always felt gratefully towards him. He was like a father figure who will always give me encouragement.
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假如你是李华，获悉中国日报(China Daily)将举办“最美中国”(Amazing China)手机摄影大赛。请写封邮件建议你的美国留学生朋友George参加，邮件内容包括: 1.作品要求:展示风土人情，附上作品名称； 2.投稿方式与截止时间：12月30号前发邮件至acchinadaily.com.cn 3.表示愿意提供帮助。 注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯的；3.开头语己为你写好。 Dear George, How is everything going? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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