Griffith Observatory (天文台) is a national leader in public astronomy, and one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles. It is located on the southern slope (山坡) of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park at 1,134 feet above sea level.
Visitors may drive to the Observatory and park in its parking lot or on nearby roads. No reservation (预定) is required to visit. Parking is limited, and the busiest times are weekend. Buses, taxis, and carpools are welcome. LADOT provides weekend public bus service from the Sunset/Vermont Metro Red Line station.
Griffith Observatory is open six days a week. Admission and parking are free.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday---Friday 12:00 noon---10:00 p.m.
Saturday---Sunday 10:00 a.m.---10:00 p.m.
Monday Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Closed
Samuel Oschin Planetarium
The Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater offers 8 to 10 live, half-hour presentations each day. There are usually four different shows from which to choose.
Shows are presented every 60 to 90 minutes. Check the website, information desks, or the box office for each day’s show times. Late seating is not permitted.
Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the Observatory and are only available on the day of the show. The ticket prices for shows are：
Adults (13-59 years old) $7.00
Children (5-12 years old) $3.00
Seniors (60 years and older) $5.00
Students $5.00
Children under 5 years will be admitted only to the first show each day.
Hearing assist devices are available upon request.
Public Telescopes
Free public telescopes are available each evening the Observatory is open and skies are clear. The Zeiss telescope on the roof is generally open by 7:00 p.m.. All observing must be completed by 9:45 p.m..
1.What can we learn abou
t Griffith Observatory according to the passage?
A. It is open all the year around.
B. It is mostly visited at weekends.
C. It becomes famous because of Hollywood.
D. It is the most attractive place in Los Angeles.
2.Which of the following best describes the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater?
A. Hearing assist devices are provided to seniors.
B. The shows there generally last 60 to 90 minutes.
C. Visitors are required to be seated before the show starts.
D. The tickets for its shows can be bought through the website.
3.To watch the show, a young couple with a 7-year-old son should pay________.
A. $13.00 B. $15.00
C. $17.00 D. $20.00
4.Which of the following is charged?
A. Parking. B. Telescopes.
C. Hearing assist devices. D. LADOT bus service.
Guide dogs enjoy their work very much, and they get a lot of satisfaction from a job well done, but there is no room for typical dog fun during the work day. Games, treats and praise distract the dog from helping its handler navigate (指引方向) the course. Even when the handler doesn’t need assistance, a guide dog on the job is trained to ignore distractions and keep still. This is because a guide dog must be able to come to handler’s workplace or be in public places without creating a disturbance(干扰).
When you see a guide dog on the job, it is extremely important that you recognize that it is at work. Petting or talking to the dog spreads its concentration, which weakens the handler’s ability to get around in his or her surroundings. People are very impressed with guide dogs and so we have a natural inclination（倾向）to praise them, but the best thing you can do to help a guide dog is to leave it alone so that it can pay attention to its surroundings and maintain its focus on its handler. Guiding is very complicated, and it requires a dog’s undivided attention.
When a guide dog gets home at the end of the day, however, it will play and soak up praise just like an ordinary pet. Guide dogs make the difference between work and play based on their lead harness（牵狗用的皮带）：When the harness is on, they must stay completely focused---- when it comes off, it’s play time. Guide dogs work very hard every day, but they lead extremely happy lives, full of lots of attention and stimulation.
Working as a guide dog requires good physical and mental shape, so guide dogs typically retire just before they enter old age. Retirement is usually at age 8 or 10; but some work for a little longer, and some guide dogs retire earlier if they’re having trouble with the work.
1.What do you think is the typical job of a guide dog?
A. Help the policemen to search for the murderer.
B. Help the blind or weak-sighted people get around .
C. Help the doctor to save the injured people.
D. Help the owner to watch their house.
2.What does the writer want to tell the readers through the passage?
A. Guide dogs are so helpful that we should make friends with them.
B. Guide dogs are different from other dogs and they have some special talents.
C. Guide dogs’ life style and job situation.
D. Guide dogs’ trained way by their handlers.
3.What does the underlined word “distract” mean in the passage?
A. to stop the dog paying attention to what he is doing
B. to make the dog think very carefully about what he is doing
C. to interrupt the dog so that he cannot do the work well
D. to stop the dog from doing something
4.What should you do when meeting with a guide dog at its job?
A. Praise it. B. Feed it.
C. Play with it. D. Leave it alone.
假设你是学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim正在学习汉语，但遇到了一些困难，因此他给你发来一封电子邮件。请你给他回复一封邮件，要点如下：
1. 感谢他曾对你英语学习的帮助；
2. 介绍汉语的特点以及学习方法；
3. 邀请他暑假来中国，交流语言学习经验。
注意：1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
I’m more than thrilled to receive your email. ____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
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。
删减：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改：在错词下面划一横线, 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。
I was on my way to school on this morning when I caught sight of an old lady lie on the ground. It was raining heavy, so I ran to her quickly but held an umbrella over her. Then I called 120 immediately. While waiting the ambulance, I took down my coat to keep her warm. Soon the ambulance arrived. Seeing a lady sent to hospital, I felt quite relaxing. Late as I was for school today, I took great pride in what I have done. From my point of view, it is our responsibility to give a helping hand to those who are in troubles.
China has countless attractions. The Great Wall is 1. (probable) one that is most familiar 2. the Western tourists. The Great Wall is like a giant stone dragon, 3. (wind)(蜿蜒) across the country from the ocean on the east to the desert on the west. It is the longest wall ever4. (build), 1500 miles in
5. (long). Along the wall are watch towers, 6. soldiers were on the watch for threats. The wall was initially constructed 7. (prevent) invasion of neighboring states, and the majority of the existing wall is from the Ming Dynasty. From the top of the Great Wall, people can enjoy 8.impressive view of continuous mountains, green trees and blooming wild flowers. If we were to build such a wall now, we would use modern machines. 9., the ancient Chinese had to build the wall by hand. No wonder the Great Wall that represents the highest wisdom 10. (appeal) to tourists from all over the world every year. Just as the saying goes, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.”
When I was 10, I was diagnosed with cancer. During treatment, I understood everything but the ______ of my case. It was not until recently that I realized how sick I was then.
This November of 2015 will ______ my five years off chemotherapy(化疗) and I will be finally _____of cancer.
I know sick children often felt blue. In order to help brighten their ______, I created a program through which I brought celebrities(名人) children ______ and respected to visit them in hospitals. The ______ I received from being able to ______ up the children’s day was indescribable.
This fall, I will ______ my junior year of high school. I love learning and I truly ______ the time spent in school because during chemotherapy treatments I was often too ______ to attend. Another big part of my life is______ activity. During my treatment it was very hard for me to walk — let alone ______. After finishing chemotherapy my main ______ was being able to run and play ______ again. I’m overjoyed to say I’ve been able to ______ that aim. Being able to stand on the court and play sports again is a(n) ______ feeling.
To me it’s important to convey(传达) a ______ of positivity and hope that anyone can make the most of any situation in life. Many don’t _____ and think it’s strange when I say this, but I’m truly grateful that I had cancer. Having experienced that, I have become brave ______ have also gained appreciation for life. I know with determination everyone can follow their _____.
1.A. development B. name C. seriousness D. cause
2.A. mark B. end C. begin D. reward
3.A. warned B. informed C. suspected D. cured
4.A. future B. spirits C. rooms D. way
5.A. attracted B. impressed C. admired D. missed
6.A. respect B. joy C. gift D. education
7.A. make B. clear C. clean D. light
8.A. enter B. leave C. visit D. drop
9.A. kill B. save C. treasure D. waste
10.A. weak B. young C. lazy D. busy
11.A. mental B. indoor C. physical D. social
12.A. swim B. run C. jump D. lie
13.A. goal B. task C. problem D. idea
14.A. cards B. chess C. sports D. music
15.A. further B. kick C. set D. achieve
16.A. puzzling B. amazing C. satisfying D. touching
17.A. message B. note C. word D. wish
18.A. speak B. apologize C. understand D. remember
19.A. and B. but C. or D. so
20.A. steps B. examples C. suggestions D. dreams
