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On our way to the house, it was raining 1. hard that we couldn’t help wondering how long it would take 2.(get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack 3. dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters 4. had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and 5.(recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya(木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.
When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting 6.(compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many 7.(tradition) stories about Hawaii that were 8.(huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we 9.(invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, 10.(listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
All our food comes directly or indirectly from soil. The soil which is dark in colour is humus（腐质土）. Humus includes plenty of useful materials_________from dead plants and waste_________from animals. Soil_________its food. If we do not_________it with any,_________will not grow well on it. Animal_________is the best food for soil, and chemical_________are good, too. A change of crop every year in the same soil will also do_________.
When soil is too_________,winds blow it away, and the land will soon look like a_________. Farmers can prevent this_________growing trees. This will weaken the_________of the wind. After a heavy rain. the_________carries the humus down to the river. This often happens________the fields are on the hillsides. Farmers can level their fields and make them_________.
At the beginning of the 21st_________there have been about 7,000_________people on earth. We now ought to_______every bit of the soil._________,where will such a large_________grow their food?
1.A.died B.made C.brought D.taken
2.A.matter B.gases C.goods D.rubbish
3.A.cats B.needs C.feeds D.enjoys
4.A.give B.produce C.supply D.develop
5.A.man B.trees C.plants D.animals
6.A.body B.blood C.bone D.waste
7.A.poisons B.fertilizers C.powders D.medicines
8.A.harm B.good C.help D.favour
9.A.light B.energetic C.dry D.thirsty
10.A.desert B.lake C.valley D.plain
11.A.from B.by C.off D.with
12.A.noise B.blow C.speed D.force
13.A.wind B.farmer C.tree D.water
14.A.where B.in C.to D.that
15.A.hill-like B.stair-like C.bottom-like D.gulf-like
16.A.period B.century C.history D.dynasty
17.A.thousand B.thousands C.million D.millions
18.A.affect B.use C.save D.share
19.A.Otherwise B.However C.Therefore D.Though
20.A.people B.globe C.population D.number
It's well-known that different foods provide us with different kinds of energy, and a balance of different kinds of food is good for our health. Here is a general introduction to the main food groups in our daily diet.1.
•Grains
Grains include all of those foods made from wheat, rice and other grain products. These foods provide us with fibre and iron. There are two main types of grains. whole grains and refined（精制的）grains.2.It is important to get different kinds of grains, such as those found in bread and different cereals every day.
•Vegetables and fruits
This group includes. all types of fruits. and vegetables.3.Try to eat lots of brightly coloured fruits and vegetables as they have more vitamins. Try to eat fruits and vegetables everyday, or drink a cup of fruit juice instead.
•Meat products
4.These foods provide us with the protein that our body needs. Try to eat between 6 to7 ounces of meat products so that we can get all the protein we need.
•Milk products
Milk products include those that are made from milk sources, such as cheese. These products provide us with vitamins and minerals, including calcium（钙）and vitamin D.5.
A. This group is made up of meat, fish and the like.
B. Refined grains are lower in fibre than whole grains.
C. Meat and fish contain more protein than other food groups.
D. Knowing about the different food groups can help us keep healthy and fit.
E. Such a group can provide us with basic vitamins, including vitamins B and C.
F. Try to eat or drink milk products every day, like a cup of milk, or 50 grams of cheese.
G. To keep fit, we should know that it is very important for us to eat more vegetables and fruits.
Camping has a long history in Australia. The country has a long history about it, which is a way of life for people in that country. Although that way of life has mostly died out in the modern country, we must take care to remember it.
There is a long tradition. When gold was first discovered and people came from around the world to find their fortune, many could not afford to stay in a hotel and nor would there have been enough, so they all brought tents （帐篷）and set them up next to their little goldfield. Many people alive in Australia today are born from those people who spent large parts of their lives intents. And it seems to have stayed with us all the way to modern Australia.
In summer, the nation's camping grounds are packed（挤满）with families on holidays. It is a great experience for a kid to lie in a tent where he or she can hear all the sounds of nature. It's a place where they can learn skills like making a fire, cooking and swimming in the water, which they will use for their whole lives.
Of course, things have changed a lot from the early days of camping, when you would carry everything you need on your back. Now there are all kinds of equipment to take with you, from solar panels（太阳能板）for your electric razor（电动剃须刀）to an outdoor shower. In fact, many campsites you see around the country are so decorated that you have to wonder why they are bothered to leave the house at all.
1.What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to?
A.Australia. B.Tradition.
C.Camping. D.Fortune
2.The second paragraph mainly tells us about .
A.the history of camping in Australia
B.what the first settlers did in Australia
C.the hotel situations in Australia
D.Australians’ modern way of life
3.What do Australians prefer to do when summer comes?
A.To go fishing. B.To make tents by themselves.
C.To go camping. D.To listen to nature.
4.We can learn from the passage that .
A.solar panels are necessary for camping
B.things have changed a lot about camping
C.there are lots of goldfields in Australia
D.Camping has already died out nowadays
Plants are very important living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man get their food by eating plants and other animals. Therefore, animals and man need plants in order to live. This is why we find that there are so many plants around us.
If you look carefully at the plants around you, you will find that there are two kinds of plants: flowering plants and non-flowering plants. Flowering plants can make seeds. The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed, some have two, three or four, and some have many seeds. But a few fruits have no seeds at all. Most non-flowering plants do not grow from seeds. They grow from spores（孢子）. Spores are very small. Some spores are so small and light that they can float in the air. We may say that spores are quite the same as seeds. When these spores are all on wet and shady places, they usually grow into new plants.
1.The main idea of the first paragraph is that .
A.plants are important to life B.plants cannot grow without air
C.there are many plants in the world D.we can't live without water
2.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Of all living things, animals are the most important.
B.Spores are seeds.
C.All fruits of flowering plants have seeds.
D.Without plants, man will die out.
3.This passage may be taken from .
A.a medicine book B.a novel
C.a science magazine D.an experiment report
Suppose you have everything: a good job, good health, good relationships and a lot of money to spend. But still there is something missing from your life. Guess what? The love. It is not something that you should ignore. Life without love is just like a body without soul.
Love gives meaning to life as without love life is meaningless. Lucky is the person who gets love and keeps the flames of love burning forever. It is not a matter of days or months. Love is for life and life is for love.
It is easy to fall in love but difficult to keep the flames of love burning. Before having serious long-term love relationships, be sure that the person you love is also sincere with you. A selfish person can make your life terrible. If this is the case with you then try to get rid of that person as soon as possible.
Most people do not give importance to their love life as they give importance to their professional life. This is a bad choice which ruins the whole life. A balance between the two is necessary in order to enjoy life in its entirety. Do not lose the love you need.
In order to make your life more exciting and enjoyable, you need a loving and caring person with whom you can share your values, dreams, joys and jokes, In difficult times of failure, pain ,or loss of dear ones, this person should stand firm beside you and comfort you in every possible manner.
Love your life and love the person who is in your life. Keep the flames of love burning to live a great life.
1.What's the meaning of the underlined sentence in the second paragraph?
A.Love is only for life.
B.Life is designed only for love.
C.Life is not separated from love.
D.When you have a good life, you can own a real love.
2.If you want to keep the flames of love burning, you should .
A.try to get rid of your bad manners as soon as possible
B.make sure that the person you love is also sincere
C.try to find out whether the person you love really loves you
D.make sure that you treat the person sincerely
3.According to the passage, the writer wants to tell us .
A.to value everything one has
B.to be sincere with the people around
C.to live a life full of love all one's life
D.to avoid being a selfish person
