Construction on Knolly’s Tunnel began in 1896, and it was opened on August 13th, 1898 by the man it was named after--Sir Clement C. Knolly, Acting Governor of Trinidad. It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain. Its architecture is still admired and studied today, and many are amazed that Knolly’s Tunnel has stood up to the earth’s movement over so many years.
Much research is being done on the tunnel. At the top of Knolly’s Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves, where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature. Standing at the beginning of Knolly’s Tunnel, you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end. The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones. Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through, but should do so in groups for safety. In the old days, there were no lights, but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel, though not inside.
On your way in, you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel. These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed. Knolly’s Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap. The road was recently improved, but is better when you enter from Tabaquite, and there are signs on the road directing you to Knolly’s Tunnel.
On the drive to Knolly’s Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature. At the site itself, there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink, but in Tabaquite there are several bars, a restaurant, and food outlets. A gas station and a health centre are also close by.
For those who admire architecture, Knolly’s Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad. For the nature lovers, there is no better place for them to be and for the historians, they can walk or drive through Knolly’s Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled (worked hard) on its structure. So when you visit Trinidad, don’t forget to take a look at Knolly’s Tunnel!
1.Knolly’s Tunnel is special in __________.
A. its environment B. its function
C. its location D. its architecture
2.If you are visiting Knolly’s Tunnel, you can__________.
A. take a train tour through it B. buy some snacks in it
C. drive through it D. walk along the track through it
3.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To suggest a visit to Knolly’s Tunnel.
B. To introduce the history of Knolly’s Tunnel.
C. To evaluate the value of Knolly’s Tunnel.
D. To witness the change of Knolly’s Tunnel
4.The passage above is probably taken from ____________.
A. a geography textbook B. a travel journal
C. a sports report D. a health and fitness magazine
It’s no secret that your personal characteristics directly affect how you interact with the world, but you might be surprised at just how deep it goes. Experts think that your personality can even affect how you exercise and influence what sports are suitable for you.
Highly Sensitive
Highly sensitive people may be more uncomfortable with group exercise classes or team sports where they feel their every move is being observed. Additionally, they may feel more upset over an ineffective or poor workout, says researcher Elaine Aron.
For such people, individual or non-competitive activities like biking, running and hiking are ideal.
Type A Personality
Type A individuals often have an “all or nothing approach” to exercise. This personality type is known for sticking closely to their plan, not to mention being super competitive. However, this can cause them to stick too closely to a fitness routine, which means they might try to push past an injury.
To get better exercise results, Type A people need to be aware that following an exercise plan too strictly may limit their progress. They should be more flexible and listen to their body, especially when they are in pain.
Type B Personality
This laid-back group may get too lazy about their exercise plan, which prevents them from seeing results. They are often less willing to devote enough time and energy to their fitness goals, especially if exercise is something that makes them anxious.
Type B individuals succeed in creative and co-operative environments, so team sports and group gym classes may be perfect.
Remember, there are plenty of ways you can adapt a fitness plan to suit your needs, regardless of your characteristics. Just keep in mind what you like.
1.Why might highly sensitive people be unwilling to take part in group sports?
A. They will feel like they are being evaluated.
B. They don't like socializing with other people.
C. They don't consider themselves to be athletic.
D. They fear they'll be let down by their teammates.
2.Type A personalities can be best described as_________.
A. committed B. flexible.
C. independent. D. sensitive.
3.What is the purpose of the text?
A. To help people understand what personality type they are.
B. To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits.
C. To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise.
D. To describe different types of workouts that are available today.
假设你是李华，收到了正在学中文的外国朋友 Peter 送给你的马克吐温写的一本书 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (汤姆索亚历险记)，作为回赠，你想送一本能体现中国文化的书，请给Peter写封电子邮件。
要点:1. 对他表达感谢和对这本书的喜欢；
2. 简单介绍你赠送的这本书；
3. 希望他了解中国文化。
注意:1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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:在错的词下画一横线，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。
It’s time for us to graduate. Before parting, our class is going to hold the last class meeting, which theme will be the Past Golden Days. We plan to have several activities to bring a unforgettable ending to our beautiful days. Firstly, we will watch the photos take during the three years, especial about our school events. It will surely make everyone to recall those precious moments. Then we’ll extend our sincere gratitude to our teachers. It is them who give without asking anything for return. Then came one of the most important moment in our life--a big party. In a word, I hope the last class meeting will meaningful.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。
Nearly 790 million people around the world do not get enough to eat, most of 1. live in developing countries.
A group of researchers in California may have found a way 2.(help) feed the hungry people. Stephen Mayfield, a professor at the University of California, studies on algae(藻类). He says, “The world, in fact, is not short of calories. 3. it is short of is proteins(蛋白质) and essential fatty acids(脂肪酸). Algae are 4.(natural) very high in proteins and fatty acids and those are sort of the two things that the world really needs.”
Mayfield and his team have made algae 5. different kinds of food. Not only is the algae food rich in protein and fatty acids, but it also 6.(taste) pretty good.
And growing algae uses 7.(little) land than other kinds of protein. Mayfield’s big idea is that algae farms could one day replace the huge amounts of land 8.(use) by farmers to produce protein from cattle or soybeans.
Mayfield’s team just successfully finished a test in which they grew algae in an outdoor environment. “Algae food 9.(product) are not yet available for sale. But in the future algae may help feed people threatened by 10.(starve),” says Mayfield.
The idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a _________ when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a ________ look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by ________ barbershops with books, he might be able to ________ young black boys to read.
Irby, a former kindergarten and first grade ________, knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young black boys ________ often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read.
That’s where the barbershops come in.
Irby ________ Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the _______ of young black boys, but also create community reading spaces in a place where kids go _________. Since its launch in 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states ________ the United States.
“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading _______ early and often for young black boys, then they will choose to read for _______. Because they will ______ themselves as readers.” Irby noted, adding, “This is really _______barbershop Books is about, getting young black boys to say three words: I’m a _________.”
Irby’s idea is _________. And it will continue to _________ thanks in part to the National Book Foundation Barbershop Books recently won the organizations 2017 Innovations in Reeling prize. It is _______ to programs that use reading to make a social impact. The _______ comes with a S10,000 prize. Irby plans to use the prize money to bring Barbershop Books to more communities and to ________ training programs for barbers so that they can create their own community reading spaces.
1.A. bookshop B. restaurant C. barbershop D. school
2.A. surprised B. delighted C. excited D. bored
3.A. combining B. distinguishing C. decorating D. enlarging
4.A. make B. inspire C. suggest D. challenge
5.A. student B. teacher C. coach D. friend
6.A. in charge B. in public C. in exchange D. in particular
7.A. promoted B. advertised C. launched D. prohibited
8.A. heads B. arms C. eyes D. hands
9.A. comfortably B. frequently C. consequently D. specially
10.A. throughout B. by C. from D. beyond
11.A. words B. results C. experiences D. distinctions
12.A. fun B. work C. play D. sorrow
13.A. serve B. design C. identify D. declare
14.A. where B. why C. how D. what
15.A. player B. reader C. competitor D. singer
16.A. catching on B. carrying out C. taking over D. put down
17.A. pass B. express C. provide D. leave
18.A. shown B. delivered C. thrown D. given
19.A. affection B. product C. award D. arrangement
20.A. offer B. develop C. operate D. attend
