Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do．While visiting the Lone Star State this summer，don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities．
Visit SeaWorld
There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park．A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld．
Windsurf at South Padre
With miles of shallow（浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds coming off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream．
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Creek was built．Since its opening，Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state．
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country，Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities，including boating，hiking，camping and more．
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way．Backpacking，mountain biking，fishing，boating，hiking，nature watching and camping-you name it．If it can be done outdoors，it can be done in Big Bend．
Enjoy saltwater fishing
Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA．More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods （鱼竿） to make good use of Texas’ world-class saltwater fishery．
1.The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for___．
A. Texas B. San Antonio
C. South Padre D. Gulf of Mexico
2.When you visit SeaWorld，you can enjoy the following EXCEPT___．
A. sea life show B. adventure camps
C. Climbing D. exciting rides
3.Where can you go if you want your windsurfer’s dream to come true？___
A. San Antonio B. South Padre
C. Barton Springs D. Texas Hill Country
4.From the text you know that___．
A. Barton Springs is the most popular in the USA
B. Lake Buchanan Adventures offers indoor activities
C. fishermen may get the best saltwater fish when fishing in Texas
D. Big Bend provides outdoor activities in an ancient way
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文周记，记述你们上周邀请京剧名家来你校参与“京剧进校园”主题活动的全过程。
注意：词数不少于 60。
提示词：京剧 Beijing opera；脸谱 facial makeup
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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。北京冬奥组委会正在招募志愿者，其职责为接待各国运动员及宣传中国文化，组委会要求志愿者能够熟练运用英语，请你用英文写一封 申请信。
内容包括：1. 申请原因2. 你的优势3. 相关经历
注意：1. 词数不少于 502. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数
Dear Sir/Madame,
I have learned that volunteers for Beijing Winter Olympic Games are needed.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Public Speaking
Public speaking can be defined as the act of making a speech in front of a group of listeners.
The types of public speaking are deliberately structured with three general purposes: to inform, to persuade and to entertain. An informative speech has a purpose to inform, or give knowledge to its audience. 1.For persuasive speech, the speaker would try to change the mindset, perception, or behavior of the audience for their own good. Thus, the speaker needs to look for common ground with the audience and try to relate to what they might agree on. The last type is a ceremonial speech. It tends to be less formal and more personal than the other types of speeches. No matter how well you know the person you are giving speech about, try not to say bad things about them, even if it is meant to be a joke.
2.Sparing some time to practice will help build confidence and help determine how long the presentation will last. Aside from it, knowing who the audience will be is quite necessary. Try to get as much information as possible regarding this particular area related to the audience. Knowing the “battlefield” in advance will give the speakers a huge advantage.
Language is the main aspect a speaker needs to pay attention to while giving a speech.
3.A speaker needs to choose their words carefully and make it clear to the audience what they mean. Often, when given a speech, the audience look up to the speaker to give them something new and useful. 4.Language and delivery alone will not be sufficient if the speaker does not have the body language. The movement and gesture of a speaker also affect the audience. While closing the speech or presentation, speakers can restate their main points, just to remind the audience of the important things that have been said. 5.
A. It needs to be used clearly.
B. These speeches mark special occasions.
C. The important thing to watch about is not to put in too much information.
D. The key of perfecting anything is through practice, including public speaking.
E. They can also end it with a special message and encourage the audience to ask questions.
F. Knowing how public speaking is done is a key part in understanding the importance of it.
G. Thus, the speaker needs to know how to deliver their speech to fulfill the audience‟s expectation.
Bullying(霸凌) can take a variety of forms, from the verbal to the physical as well as indirect forms, such as being excluded from social groups. Bullying is clearly unpleasant, and can make the child experiencing it feel unworthy and depressed. In extreme cases it can even lead to suicide, though this is thankfully rare.
Until recently, not much was known about the topic, and little help was available to teachers to deal with bullying. Perhaps as a consequence, schools would often deny the problem. „There is no bullying at this school‟ has been a common answer if asked, almost certainly untrue. Fortunately more schools are now saying: “There is not much bullying here, but when it occurs we have a clear policy for dealing with it.” Three factors are involved in this change. First is an awareness of the severity of the problem. Second, a number of resources to help tackle bullying have become available in Britain. For example, the Scottish Council for Research in Education produced a package of materials, Action Against Bullying, circulated to all schools in England and Wales as well as in Scotland. In Ireland, Guidelines on Countering Bullying Behaviour in Post-Primary Schools was published, too. Third, there is evidence that these materials work, and that schools can achieve something.
Evidence suggests that a key step is to develop a policy on bullying, saying clearly what bullying means, and giving explicit guidelines on what will be done if it occurs, what records will be kept, who will be informed and what punishments will be employed. The policy should be developed through consultation over a period of time. Pupils, parents and staff should feel they have been involved in the policy. Other actions can be taken to back up the policy. There are ways of dealing with the topic through the curriculum, using video, drama and literature. But curriculum work alone may only have short-term effects; it should be an addition to policy work. There are also ways of working with individual pupils, or in small groups. Work in the playground is important, too. One helpful step is to train lunchtime supervisors to distinguish bullying from playful fighting, and help them break up conflicts. Another possibility is to improve the playground environment, so that pupils are less likely to be led into bullying from boredom or frustration.
With these developments, schools can expect that at least the most serious kinds of bullying can largely be prevented. The more effort is put in and the wider the whole school is involved, the more substantial the results are likely to be. The reduction in bullying and the consequent improvement in pupil happiness is surely a worthwhile objective.
1.The writer thinks that the response „There is no bullying at this school‟ shows .
A. bullying can be easily dealt with
B. bullying doesn‟t exist in the school
C. the school knows nothing about bullying
D. the school lacks the knowledge and resources about bullying
2.From paragraph 2, we can learn that .
A. reasons for the increased rate of bullying are clear
B. in the previous years, British government policy failed
C. developments in dealing with bullying have led to a solution
D. there is no research into how common bullying is in British schools
3.According to the passage, what is the most important part of reducing bullying?
A. Develop a policy through consultation.
B. Deal with the topic through the curriculum.
C. Work with individual pupils or in small groups.
D. Give detailed guidelines on the right things to do.
4.Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Bullying: what parents can do
B. Bullying: are the schools to blame?
C. Bullying: the link with academic failure
D. Bullying: from no way out to prevention
Eco-Resort Management
Ecotourism is often regarded as a form of nature-based tourism and has become an important alternative source of tourists. In addition to providing the traditional resort-leisure product, it has been argued that ecotourism resort(度假村) management should have a particular focus on best-practice environmental management. Couran Cove Resort is such a tourist attraction located on South Stradbroke Island, Australia.
Sustainable(可持续的) Practices of Couran Cove Resort
South Stradbroke Island is separated from the mainland by the Broadwater, which is home to a wide range of plant communities. Located on the offshore island, the Resort is only accessible by means of water transportation. It provides hourly ferry service from the harbour on the mainland to and from the island. Within the Resort, transport modes include walking trails, bicycle tracks and the beach train. The reception area is the counter of the shop which has not changed in 8 years at least. The accommodation is an octagonal(八角形的) building. These are large rooms that are clean but the equipment is old and in some cases just working. The ceiling fan only works at high speed for example. Beds are hard but clean. There is a television, a radio, an old air conditioner and a small fridge in each room.
As an ecotourism-based resort, most of the planning and development of the attraction has been concentrated on the need to co-exist with the natural environment of South Stradbroke Island to achieve sustainable development.
Water and Energy Management
There is groundwater at the centre of the island, which has a maximum height of 3 metres above sea level. The water supply is recharged by rainfall and is commonly known as an freshwater aquifer(含水层). Couran Cove Island Resort obtains its water supply by tapping into this aquifer and collecting it through a pipe. In order to narrow the water uses, all laundry activities are carried out on the mainland. The Resort uses LPG power station rather than a fuel oil station for its energy supply, supplemented(补充) by wind power, which has reduced greenhouse emissions by 70%. Hot water in the eco-cabins and for some of the Resort‟s vehicles is solar-powered. Water efficient fittings are also installed in showers and toilets. Visitors who stay at the Resort are encouraged to monitor their water and energy usage by an in-house television system, and are rewarded with prizes (such as a free return trip to the Resort) accordingly if their usage level is low.
Evaluation
In three years of operation, Couran Cove Island Resort has won 23 international and national awards. It has effectively implemented contemporary environmental management practices. However, the Resort‟s growth will eventually be limited by its carrying capacity, and quantity control should be incorporated in the management strategy of the Resort.
1.In order to achieve sustainable development, the Resort .
A. cancels the transportation service
B. researches into plant communities
C. provides high quality accommodation
D. operates in harmony with its natural surroundings
2.What is applied for heating water on Couran Cove Island Resort?
A. The LPG power. B. The petro power.
C. The solar power. D. The wind power.
3.According to the study, in the future what should the Resort focus on?
A. Increasing the supply of fresh water.
B. Meeting the need of international guests.
C. Improving the tourism entertainment projects.
D. Limiting the number of the guests to the Resort.
4.From the passage we can know that Couran Cove Island Resort .
A. suffers huge loss in natural resources
B. achieves success in eco-resort management
C. sets a good example for profit-making business
D. raises standards in guest-monitoring management
