Listed below are some of the classic local hiking challenges. Most of these hikes are along the Long Trail (路径),the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States: initiated in 1910.
SUNSET LEDGE 2924’ 2.2 MILES
Perfect for kids.Popular! Park at the lop of Lincoln Gap and head south on the long Trail. Views over Addison County to Lake Champlain and the Adirondack range. About an hour round trip, plus the time you spend enjoying the view.
GENERAL STARK 3662' 3.2 MIlES
A local's favorite with fantastic views.Start from the App Gap and head South on the long Trail up steep Stark's Wall all and follow the Long Trail to the Stark's Nest Shelter at the top of the Single Chair. Or start from the Mad River Glen ski area and hike the service roads up to the same spot. About 3 hours round trip.
CAMEL'S HUMP 4080' 7.4 MILES
This most challenging 7.4 miles round trip hike takes you above the trees to Vermont's highest undeveloped peak. Spectacular views and an unparalleled feeling of accomplishment. Budget 5 hours. About a 40 minutes drive from the Mad River Valley to railhead either in Duxbury or in Huntington.
MT.ABRAHAM 4000' 5.2 MILES
This is a 4-hour hike if you are a normal human being and the views are spectacular. Mt.Abr is one of Vermont's 5 peaks over 4000’, with 360° panoramic views. Part of the Monroe Skyline Park at Lincoln Gap and head North on the Long Trail. If you hike in the summer, hike down Upper Jester and ride the Super Bravo chair to Sugarbush base area.
TO ENSURE A GREAT HIKE
These hikes are challenging: do not underestimate the journey. Be prepared. Always bring a good, printed trail map; Map Adventures is the best (at The Tempest Bookshop or local gear shops). Trail markers are not always visible and estimated hiking time is based on fit individuals. Always wear hiking shoes, carry a backpack with more water than you think you will need, some calorie-rich foods, and a flashlight; bring an extra layer for warmth or rain. Sunscreen might be a good idea depending on the season.
1.Which trail are professional hikers most likely to go to?
A.Sunset Ledge B.General Stark
C.Camel's Hump D.Mt.Abraham
2.Before these hikes, you should__________.
A.go to a local gear shop. B.bring extra clothes in case.
C.invite a friend to go with you. D.wear more sunscreen than necessary.
3.What do these hikes have in common?
A.A Journey along the Long Trail. B.Magnificent views.
C.A more than 3 hours' trip. D.A kids-friendly trail.
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续 写的词数应为150左右。
Christmas was hanging around. Six-year-old David was thinking what presents he could get from Santa. He wanted slippers; he wanted a silk tie; he wanted some toys. And school starting soon, he also hoped to get something about schooling. In order to get Santa to know what he needed, he thought he would write a letter to Santa, which he believed would bring him those presents. He found a sheet and made a list of the items on it, and then bent down to post the letter up the chimney, waiting for the winds to take it up.
David got up very early on the Christmas morning. He searched his room carefully, but to his disappointment, he didn't find the presents he hoped for. Hadn't Santa received the letter? Was he too busy to send him the gifts? Although feeling a little upset, David was convinced that Santa would not forget him and he was bound to receive the items.
Many years had passed and 2019 came. In an old house, a young builder, Lewis Shaw was removing the fireplace with his colleagues when he suddenly found a small piece of paper, which was still in perfect condition even if it had turned yellow. He picked it up and unfolded it. It was a letter written to Santa. The touching hand-written note read：
Dear Father Christmas ,
Please can you send me a drum , box of chalks , slippers , silk tie , pencil box , any little toys you have to spare.
Love
David
It was then signed off with lots of kisses.
This was the very letter written by David and the house was where he had lived during his childhood! The letter struck Shaw so much. How simple Christmas once was! David didn't ask for much, just the things he just needed. Nowadays kids always wanted expensive gifts and took it for granted.
注意：
所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词；
续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Shaw decided to find out the author of the letter. He shared a photo of the note on Facebook. He also
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Paragraph 2:
A great surprise was on the way. After a pleasant chat,
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假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Jim对中文名字非常感兴趣，并且很想拥有一个中文名字。现请你给他写一封电子邮件，包括以下内容：
1.介绍中文名字的特点；
2. 帮他起一个中文名字，并给出理由；
3. 询问他的意见。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 文中不要出现自己的真实姓名。
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阅读下面材料,在题后空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Around the world, malnutrition (营养不良) has become a problem that costs $ 3.5 trillion per year, according to the latest Global Nutrition Report.
Although most countries have fallen short in their efforts1. (deal) with poor
nutrition and food insecurity, the report found, the US appears to be badly off track, 2.has more than a million overweight children. "Malnutrition is more responsible for ill-health 3. any other cause. The health consequences of overweight and obesity lead to four million4. (die) globally," Corinna Hawkes 5. (write) in the report.
According to the study, most countries have at least two issues 6. (relate) to malnutrition. The most serious issues are children who either are overweight7. suffer from undeveloped growth. Those 8. (serious) affected may not be able to get 9. good job as they expect when they grow up. It also prevents them from 10. (contribute) to society as well as they would have in a healthier environment.
In Poland the ever closer economic relationship with China has aroused people's interest in the country more than 6,600 kilometers away. Many of them often turn to a popular _______ named Chinytolubie, Polish for “China, I like it", which was created by Chodak.
Chodak had never been to China before. Nor had he worked in a China-related field. When he was a little boy, he was interested in martial arts and _______ by Bruce Lee. But he didn't try to_______ a martial arts star himself. His interest_______ to other areas of the Chinese culture.
While gaining more knowledge about China himself, Chodak noticed that more of his fellow Poles were taking interest in China but found it_______ to gather relevant information, and thus decided to help them _______ launching the website.
He started by publishing information carried on the website of the Chinese embassy in Warsaw, and soon extended the range to a variety of _______in different fields such as business, culture, education, travel, technology and China-Poland relations.
Later, Chodak tried to _______ something himself. When there were important political events, he tried to explain them in a/an _______ way. Someone learning Chinese or planning a business trip to China would ________ find some useful information on his website.
In the beginning he had 250 fans. The number seems tiny today________ he cherishes the memory of those days. Chinytolubie is now also present on social media, with over 12 ,000 followers. They are supportive and some are often________that Chodak is not living in China yet.
As the website's scale________ and popularity increases, sometimes publicists come to him with news stories, but Chodak still________on following China-related topics around the clock and writing most of the content himself. For the future, he has an ambitious goal. His________ is to make Chinytolubie a recognizable platform worldwide, where everyone can read about China.
1.A.party B.website C.book D.company
2.A.fascinated B.taught C.discovered D.liked
3.A.fight B.train C.report D.become
4.A.shifted B.stuck C.attempted D.adopted
5.A.strange B.convenient C.difficult D.incredible
6.A.to B.in C.under D.by
7.A.cities B.countries C.chances D.sources
8.A.make up B.write about C.look for D.pick out
9.A.mysterious B.traditional C.understandable D.academic
10.A.definitely B.sincerely C.generally D.secretly
11.A.or B.and C.but D.for
12.A.frightened B.worried C.regretted D.surprised
13.A.disappears B.decreases C.lifts D.expands
14.A.insists B.depends C.moves D.carries
15.A.trial B.dream C.schedule D.duty
Investing in yourself
Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.
1.Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.
You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education.2.. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.
So what are some specific things you can do?3.. Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I’m talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.
You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill.4.. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation.
Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn’t 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration.5.. But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.
A The benefits will stay with you.
B This is just one way.
C If you aren’t a reader, you should start with that.
D The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.
E The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.
F Of course, you need to do some research before investing.
G When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.
