Enjoy the sunshine at the four best beaches in Los Angeles, including family-friendly shores and perfect places for surfers (冲浪者).
El Matador State Beach
Malibu
Small and beautiful, El Matador looks unlike any European beach. Comfortable shoes are necessary but remember not to bring too much gear (装备). This western Malibu beach is only accessible via a steep rocky path. There are no lifeguards or other facilities (设施), so you are able to find some privacy on the beach. Arriving early or staying late can reward you with a memorable dawn or sunset.
Good for: nature lovers
Facilities: simple restrooms
Parking: parking lot $10, street parking free (watch out for “no parking” signs)
Zuma Beach
Malibu
It is a popular and touristy spot on weekends and holidays for locals and beach-goers. The wide, sandy beach is good for spreading out on beach towels and water sports, from swimming to volleyball. And it is one of the few beaches in Malibu where bonfires (篝火) are allowed.
Good for: sports lovers, groups
Facilities: restrooms, showers, volleyball courts and swings
Parking: parking lot $3 — $10, street parking free
Leo Carrillo State Park
Malibu
Leo Carrillo State Beach has the best of the both: a well-equipped stretch of sand plus scenic beauty. Groups and families can make use of the on-site camping grounds, picnic area, RV parking lot and coin-operated showers.
Good for: families, groups
Facilities: showers, camp site, RV parking lot and restrooms
Parking: parking lot $3 — $10
El Porto Beach
Manhattan
Newcomers love the sandy beach break, while winter wave hunters can brave overhead waves. Enter the parking lot from 45th Street, and note the five-hour limit. Those that prefer to stay on land can make use of the bike path.
Good for: surfers
Facilities: restrooms, showers and a bike path
Parking: $1.50 per hour metered parking
1.What can we learn about El Matador State Beach?
A.It is large and flat.
B.It is a bit hard to reach.
C.It is well equipped for surfing.
D.It is provided with trained lifeguards.
2.If a large family wants to take a picnic at the beach, they’ll probably go to ___________.
A.El Matador State Beach B.Zuma Beach
C.Leo Carrillo State Park D.El Porto Beach
3.What do the four beaches have in common?
A.They lie in Malibu. B.They allow making bonfires.
C.They provide parking areas. D.They are suitable for water sports.
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Ann在一个月前来到中国上学，她发来邮件说她与同学相处方面遇到了一些问题。请你根据以下提示给她回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解；
2. 提出建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Ann,
I am sorry to hear that you’re having trouble in getting along with your classmates in your new school.
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Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
“Tom! Here!” said a father to his boy. The boy was at play. He looked toward his father, but did not want to leave his friends. With an unhappy face, the boy got close to his parent.
“Why do you walk so slowly?” said the father, angrily. “Come quickly! Take this note to Mr. Smith. Now run as fast as you can.”
The boy took the note but he moved away slowly.
“You, Tom! Run!” called the father. “If you are not back in half an hour, I will punish you.”
But the words had little effect. The boy’s feelings were hurt by the unkindness of the parent.
“I never saw such a boy,” said the father, speaking to a friend. “My words make no difference to him.”
“Kind words often prove most powerful,” said the friend. “Kind words are like the gentle rain. They develop and strengthen good feelings. Try a few kind words.”
An hour passed, but his boy wasn’t back. The father felt very angry with the child.
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为60-80；
2. 应使用3个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分为一段，开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
But the words of his friend were still in his ears.
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根据下面句子中的汉语提示写出单词的正确形式，每空只填一词。
1.It will be completed several weeks behind _______(进度表).
2.He gave a _________(描述) of what he had seen.
3.What do you ______(实际上) do every day?
4.He still felt _________(负有责任的) for the mistake.
5.Sometimes you have to ________(忽视) their advice.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever asked yourself why people often have trouble 1. (learn) English? I hadn’t, until one day my five-year-old son asked me 2. there was ham in a hamburger. There isn’t. This made me realize that there’s no egg in eggplant either. Neither is there pine 3. apple in pineapple. This got me thinking how English can be a crazy language to learn.
For example, we can get seasick at sea, airsick in the air and carsick in a car, but we don’t get homesick when we get back home. And 4. (speak) of home, why aren’t homework and housework 5. same thing?
Even the smallest words can be 6. (confuse). When you see “WHO” in a medical report do you read it as the “who” in “Who’s that?” You also have to wonder at the unique 7. (mad) of a language in which a house can burn up as it burns down.
English 8. (invent) by people, not computers, and it reflects the 9. (create) of the human race. That is why when the stars are out, they are visible, 10. when the lights are out, they are invisible.
The person who has had the most important influence on me is my mother. Since I was a baby, she’s always taught me how to live _______. Mom has never been overly strict, _______ she has never let me get away with _______ or stealing. Because of this, I do my best to always be honest and _______ any rules given to me. This has given me a _______ reputation(名声) with my teachers and friends.
My mother always _______ behind whatever I want to do, especially when it comes to my music. I’ve been _______ since I was five, and she’s been to every concert and _______. She loves to hear me sing, and never fails to help me when I need it. The _______ has influenced me in a very strong way. I don’t get ________ on stage, and I have a great amount of confidence with her encouragement.
To Mom, ________ is rather important. Ever since kindergarten(幼儿园), she has made sure my grades are good. ________, I’ve always been one of the best students, so she didn’t have much to ________. Without her high expectations of my success, my ________ might not be as good as they are. I don’t want to ________ her, so I always do my best. Doing my best has made me a ________ student.
In today’s society, some people are ________, selfish, and often untrustworthy(不可靠的). But my mom would never allow me to have these ________. Instead, she made sure I had ________, and that I was polite and friendly to everyone I ________.
1.A.happily B.quietly C.comfortably D.honestly
2.A.for B.or C.but D.so
3.A.playing B.lying C.refusing D.shopping
4.A.understand B.follow C.expect D.know
5.A.public B.bad C.worldwide D.positive
6.A.stands B.works C.watches D.plans
7.A.writing B.performing C.creating D.exchanging
8.A.show B.gym C.restaurant D.game
9.A.support B.tradition C.practice D.knowledge
10.A.upset B.angry C.bored D.nervous
11.A.patience B.skill C.schoolwork D.communication
12.A.Recently B.Finally C.Basically D.Luckily
13.A.refer to B.think of C.worry about D.come across
14.A.grades B.chances C.careers D.ideas
15.A.confuse B.disappoint C.judge D.frighten
16.A.brave B.cool C.top D.special
17.A.rude B.confident C.weak D.curious
18.A.themes B.styles C.pains D.features
19.A.opinions B.talents C.manners D.dreams
20.A.preferred B.met C.hurt D.respected
