Have you ever heard of Iceland? Iceland is a European country. It used to be one of the richest countries in the world. Its total area is 103 thousand square kilometers. Summer in Iceland is very short, which lasts from June to August. Its winter starts from September and ends next May.
In 1980, Iceland started to develop its tourist industry. Forty years has passed since then. In summer, plenty of tourists from all over the world come here to have a visit. In winter, people in Iceland have to spend the long dark night. They usually have a lot of special activities, such as skating, riding snow motorbikes and having parties to have an exciting night.
Because of a long cold winter, Iceland has a short growing season. Food problem was always a headache for Iceland in the past. Now the problem is being solved.
Iceland — a Country in1. | |
Its total area | 103,0002.kilometers |
When Iceland started to develop its tourist industry | Forty years3. |
What people do to have an exciting night in winter | They4., ride snow motorbikes and have parties. |
Why Iceland has a short5.season | Because of a long cold winter |
Many kids go camping during the summer. Usually, they start camp (露营) in the morning and go home in the afternoon. That is called day camp. Nowadays, another kind of camp, sleep-away camp, is becoming popular with kids. It's called sleep-away camp because they stay overnight (过夜) there. It's a kind of vacation for kids, but without their parents. Kids usually spend a week in attending sleep-away camp. It offers much more excitement because they'll be there all day and night, eating their meals, playing games and communicating with others. They'll sleep in a cabin (小屋) with the other kids attending the camp. They have to share the bathroom with the other kids.
If you go to a sleep-away camp for the first time, you'll feel excited and maybe a little nervous. Be proud of yourself for being old enough to go camping. It is a chance to try new things. It's also a chance to learn about being independent. Are you looking forward to attending such a camp in your summer vacation?
根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。
1.c________ to exchange information, news or ideas with somebody
2.n________ being worried and not able to relax
3.Be proud of yourself for being old enough to go camping. 完成同义句转换，每空一词。
Take ________ ________ yourself for being old enough to go camping.
4.How many kinds of camps are mentioned in the passage?
________________________________________________________.
5.How long do kids usually spend in attending sleep-way camp?
________________________________________________________.
6.Who do they have to share the bathroom with?
________________________________________________________.
A: Hi, Lucy! The cat in the photo is so cute. Whose is it?
B:1.
A: I love its round face.2.
B: It's called smart.
A: Why?
B: Because it's really smart.3.
A: How amazing! Then that's a good name for it!4.
B: Five years old. By the way, do you have a pet?
A:5.My mother worries that keeping a pet will bring me a lot of trouble.
B: Actually, pets can bring you lots of pleasure. I hope you will have a pet one day in the future.
A.Yes, I have a pet, too.
B.It can even play the guitar.
C.It's my pet cat.
D.No, I don't have one though I love pets too.
E.How old is it?
F.What’s its name?
G.It's kind of silly.
Teens are not as healthy as they used to be. They are putting on weight. A recent research shows 97% of the teens need more exercise. 1. First, exercise can help your mind. People who get plenty of physical activity might worry less and sleep better at night. You may even learn better in school. 2. Physical activity can make your body strong. It can also keep you at a healthy weight. But how can teens be encouraged to do more exercise? Here are some good suggestions.
3. Doctors call watching TV or playing video games screen time. You should have no more than two hours of screen time a day. Then you will enjoy your life more.
4. Interest is the best teacher. You can choose the traditional sports, such as basketball, soccer, or baseball. Those are all great sports and if you like them, play them.
5. Find a friend or a family member to exercise with you. You will have more fun and it’s not easy for you to give up.
All in all, it’s necessary for teens to do more exercise.
根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺（每个选项只能用一次）。
A.Second, exercise helps your body.
B.Step away from the screen.
C.Exercise with others together.
D.Exercise helps in two ways.
E.Find a sport you are interested in.
Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there can’t be found anywhere else in the world. There are fascinating beaches and caves to explore(探险). The sea around the island has colorful fishes.
Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico(波多黎各) takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve. That means the island’s animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park workers are able to stay.
The park workers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and wonderful. Rules must be followed on the island. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park workers can make sure the land and animals remain safe.
On the island, visitors can go to see Mona Island iguanas(鬣蜥) which live only on Mona Island.
Also, visitors can come to the island to have a close look at many kinds of fishes. They can dive(潜水) far below the surface. They use special tools to be able to breathe under the water. Through the clear water, visitors can see the bright colors of the fishes.
Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings on the walls. These paintings were made by some Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago.
After a full day of fun activities, visitors can take a rest, listen to the night sounds, and watch the stars in the huge sky. The stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It’s the perfect end to a perfect day.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
1.The underlined(划线的) word “reserve” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A.休息区 B.保护区 C.风景区
2.Only 100 people at a time are allowed to visit the island so that ________.
A.many park workers are able to stay on Mona Island
B.the park workers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and wonderful
C.the park workers can make sure the land and animals remain safe
3.What can visitors do on Mona Island?
A.They can live on the island for several days.
B.They can go to see Mona Island iguanas.
C.They can meet the Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Mona Island is a large island and taken care of by the government.
B.Fishes can dive far below the surface with special tools.
C.Visitors are amazed to watch the stars in the huge sky on Mona Island.
5.What’s the best title for the passage?
A.Mona Island — an Amazing Place to Take a Vacation
B.Mona Island — a Good Place to Watch Stars
C.Mona Island — the Best Place to Protect Animals
One day, a couple wanted to buy a tea cup. So they went into a shop. They saw a beautiful one there. They asked, "May we see that? We've never seen such a beautiful one." As the shopkeeper handed it to them, suddenly the tea cup spoke. "You don't understand." it said. "Once I was red and looked ugly. I was rolled and struck (捶打) over and over by my master. I shouted out, 'Let me alone.' But he only smiled, 'Not yet.' Then I was put on a wheel which was moving, and suddenly I was pushed to move around and around. 'Stop!' I cried. But my master only shook his head and said, 'Not yet.' Then he put me in the oven. I was fired at a very high heat. I wondered why he wanted to burn me, and I cried and knocked at the door. But he just shook his head."
"Finally, the door opened. He put me on the table, and I began to become cool. Then I was polished. After that, my master brushed and painted me all over. How terrible the smell was! I thought I would die. 'Stop!' I cried. He only shook his head, 'Not yet.' Then suddenly he put me into the second oven. This oven was twice as hot as the first one and I couldn't breathe at all. I begged (哀求). However, my master put me on the table again. 'Not yet.' I nearly lost hope. Just then, the door opened. He took me out and put me on the table again."
"One hour later he handed me a mirror and said, 'Look at yourself.' And I did so. I was surprised and said, 'That's not me. Why am I so beautiful?'I want you to remember,' my master said, 'without those paints, you would never be a perfect product.'"
根据短文内容判断正、误。正确的涂“A”，错误的涂“B”）
1.One day, a couple went into a shop to buy a tea cup.
2.When the couple saw the tea cup, it looked ugly.
3.After being polished, the master was brushed and painted all over.
4.The second oven was hotter than the first one.
5.According to the passage, we know that those paints helped the tea cup become a perfect product.
