Amazing natural landscapes
Volcanoes and Coastal Cliffs in Hawaii
With their volcanoes, valleys, waterfalls and towering coastal cliffs, the islands of Hawaii have some of the most spectacularly beautiful scenery on earth. No wonder Hawaii, especially the island of Kauai, is Hollywood’s favorite location for movies. Don’t forget to enjoy all these scenic splendors by taking a helicopter flight and going hiking.
When to visit: the off-season, when the best rates are available and the islands are less crowded, is spring (April to June)and fall (September to November).
Spectacular Mountains in Nepal
The small country of Nepal is situated in the Himalayan Mountains at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. Eight of the 14 independent mountains on earth that are more than 8,000 meters high above sea level are located in the country, offering strikingly beautiful mountainous scenery with hiking opportunities.
When to visit: October and November, the start of the dry season, are the best months to visit Nepal.
Mountains and Oceans of the National Parks of Western Canada
Deep in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, you will find world-class and jaw-dropping scenery, centered around glacial lakes. Wildlife is abundant in these areas, especially in Jasper National Park, which is well-known for wildlife viewing and home to some of North America’s rarest animals including grizzlies, bisons and wolves.
When to visit: the Canadian Rockies and Canada’s West Coast are best visited in summer. If you want to avoid the tourist crowds, travel in June or September.
Impressive Landscapes of New Zealand
New Zealand is a land of natural diversity. You’ll see things that you won’t see anywhere else in the world. Within a day or two’s drive, you can see great mountains, subtropical forests, and miles of coastline with sandy beaches. Don’t miss Abel Tasman National Park.
When to visit: the best time to visit New Zealand is between October and April, with high season (meaning high prices and low availability for hotels) between mid-December and the end of January.
1.When might be the best time to visit the islands of Hawaii?
A. In January. B. In May.
C. In July. D. In December.
2.Where should wildlife lovers go?
A. The island of Kauai. B. Jasper National Park.
C. The Himalayan Mountains. D. Abel Tasman National Park.
3.What can be done in New Zealand?
A. Shooting films. B. Watching grizzlies.
C. Touring glacial lakes. D. Exploring subtropical forests.
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1．分析父母为什么做这个决定；
2. 建议他接受或者拒绝，并说明理由。
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Dear Xiaoming,
Are you feeling better now ?
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Hoping you’ll be cheerful soon !
Yours,
Zou Kai
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I love camping. It is my favoritest way to spend the summer vacation. Last year, my family and I went camping in the countryside. It was one of the most excited experiences I had never had. We slept in a tent and went on a long walk every day. We cook over a fire and the food always tasted wonderfully. For a whole week, I saw lovely mountain views or breathed fresh air. At night, I heard the gentle wind blowing in the tree, and I felt so peaceful. It doesn’t cost many to camp, and what I believe it’s the best way to get close nature and enjoy its beauty.
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As we slowly drove down the street on that cold December evening we noticed the light in front of a door.
“This must be the house.” I1.(tell) our “Positive Teens In Action” group.
We pulled up, walked up the steps,2. knocked on the door. We heard a faint voice from inside, “Come on in.3.door is open.”
We opened the door and saw an elderly woman4.(sit) in a rocking chair.” I’ve been expecting you,” she said5.(weak). That was Rose, one of our Meals-On-Wheels stops I had arranged. We handed Rose the gifts the teens had prepared6.(early) that evening. Then I asked Rose7.carols(颂歌) she would like to hear. Rose was getting more8.(cheer) as she joined in singing each song she loved.
Later, as we hugged Rose good-bye she said to me, “The other day I asked God if it would be possible9.(send) some Christmas Carolers to my home. Thank you for being the answer to my Christmas prayer.”
Wow,10.great it is to have the opportunity to be the answer to someone’s Christmas prayer!
It was a dark day, one of depression, sorrow and anger. As I climbed out of the _______， after witnessing my time in the 100 yard freestyle, I did not feel like speaking to anyone. I saw the bright smiles of swimmers who had just _______ a best time. _______， I had failed. Or at least that is what I thought at the time.
I was lying on my cool bed when an idea_________my head. Success is the _______ to go from failure to failure without _______ your enthusiasm. At practice the next day, I told my swimming teammates about my goal time and they all either laughed or replied with a _______ similar response like, “You can't do it” or “Probably not”. Believe it or not, these are the responses that made my goal _______.
Finally came the day when I had to _______ to myself and others that with ________there is no limit to your achievements.
With the starting gun ________， I dove with perfect form into the pool. I felt the cool water running ________ my back. I swam like a fish, bouncing off each ________ at the wall as if it was a spring board. On the ________ turn, I came back to the wall with every piece of strength I had. I ________ the final wall with my fingertips and knew that I had swum the ________ race.
I had done it! I had achieved my best time! Joy filled my ________ like water does a cup. I saw the ________ on all of my friends' faces as I ________ out of the pool: their jaws dropped to the ground. I began to laugh and gave them thumbs up.
I have ________ in life that having belief in yourself opens all gates. Never forget that anything the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve.
1.A. pond B. sea C. pool D. bed
2.A. made B. achieved C. reached D. realized
3.A. Otherwise B. However C. Besides D. In addition
4.A. occurred B. broke C. came D. hit
5.A. opportunity B. ability C. reason D. action
6.A. keeping B. losing C. reducing D. decreasing
7.A. somehow B. somewhat C. anyhow D. anywhere
8.A. magical B. reasonable C. confident D. achievable
9.A. promise B. provide C. present D. prove
10.A. consideration B. belief C. impression D. desire
11.A. setting out B. going off C. breaking out D. getting off
12.A. through B. above C. across D. to
13.A. turn B. jump C. struggle D. shoot
14.A. next B. previous C. very D. last
15.A. pushed B. touched C. got D. reached
16.A. hard B. perfect C. first D. best
17.A. face B. head C. mind D. heart
18.A. expressions B. emotions C. feelings D. responses
19.A. ran B. stood C. climbed D. jumped
20.A. gained B. dreamed C. learned D. remembered
1. I say this a lot because it’s important: you need to walk more. There are a few main reasons why I’m so fond of walking, also known as moving frequently at a slow pace.
2.
Walking might not be as effective as other forms of exercise, but frequent walking will help anyone with two functioning legs that allow movement who would otherwise meld into the couch lose some body fat.
It’s good for your brain.
Walking does much more than work the area underneath your neck. The farther an older person can walk in six minutes, the better he or she performs on memory and logic tests. Folks who perform poorly on the walking test tend to have reduced grey matter volume in certain sections of their brains.
It reduces stress.
3. Go for a walk, preferably in a natural setting. For me, it’s the beach of the Malibu hills. For others, it might be the woods or even a park.
It prevents falls in the elderly.
Walking on uneven, natural ground like hiking trails，improves balance and reduces falls in the elderly. 4. The earlier you start habitually walking, the better your ability to navigate the land without falling will be.
It gives you a chance to think.
When we walk, we think. And because walking is a low-difficulty effort, we can direct our executive functioning to more internal matters. We work through problems, come up with ideas, replay conversations, scheme, and discover solutions. 5.
A. It modestly reduces body fat.
B. It lowers blood pressure, especially after meals.
C. Don’t wait until you’re already at risk of falling, though.
D. What do I do when I need to get away from a particularly stressful day?
E. Try to keep the walk as close to the meal as possible to aid in weight loss.
F. Even though some of you may be tired of me saying this, it needs saying.
G. Or maybe we just think about that funny dog we saw on the way to work the other day.
