For some of us who long to travel, it can be difficult to find someone to journey with. Friends and family members are tied down in jobs, struggling to save money, and don't always want to go to the same places. The solution, of course, is to go it alone.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, which has beautiful beaches as well as busy and lively city life. Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo (单独) travelers go there. Melbourne is incredibly easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers-perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mentality, which promotes equality among the sexes. Thailand is known for its friendly hospitality, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Overall known for being very cheap, especially in the north, it's a good choice if you want to get away on a budget.
Bhutan
Bhutan is one of the most cultural countries in the world. It is also home to the world's highest unclimbed peak，Gangkhar Puensum. The mountain is sacred（神圣的）and entry is only possible on a pre-booked tour，where you are accompanied around by your own personal guide. Plastic bags have been banned in Bhutan since 1999 and in 2004, it became the first country in the world to outlaw tobacco.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a great place if you're looking for adventure, with surfing, volcanoes and other recreational activities. You'll never get a chance to feel lonely because there's an abundance of exciting adventures to experience! Costa Rica has never seen political unrest, class struggles or revolutions commonly associated with other Latin American Countries. What's more, it doesn't have or need an army because it's such a peaceful country.
1.Which place is suitable for travelers short of money?
A.Melbourne, Australia. B.Thailand.
C.Bhutan . D.Costa Rica.
2.What can we learn about travelling in Bhutan?
A.You can climb the mountain without booking ahead.
B.You can prepare some plastic bags for your rubbish.
C.You can experience the rich culture there.
D.Smoking is allowed at the foot of the mountain.
3.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A historical document. B.A science magazine.
C.A travel guide. D.A book review.
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom来信询问你高中新学期情况。根据以下要点，请你给他回信：
1. 新学校基本情况介绍；
2. 与同学及老师相处情况；
3. 最喜欢的教师及理由。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
4.作文中不能出现学校、教师的信息。
Dear Tom,
How’s it going?
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Yours,
Li Hua
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：在错的词下划一横线，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。
Yesterday, our class had the heated discussion about if it is necessary for students to learn money management. We have different opinion. Some think it’s necessary. First, it helps students to better understand what difficult it is for parents to earn money. Besides, it helps them to develop a correctly view of consumption, which will benefit their future life. But, others disagree. They think they have so little pocket money that they needn’t to learn how to manage them. As for me, I think it is necessary because only when we had the ability to control a small amount money can we manage more wealth in the future.
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door in a town, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a _______ at the next house.
However, he _______ his courage when a lovely young woman opened the door. _______ a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked _______ so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “_______ do I thank you?”
“You _______,” she replied. “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”_______ these words, Howard Kelly left that house.
_______ later the woman became badly ill and was _______ sent to a hospital in a big city. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was __________ in. When he heard the name of the __________ where she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor’s clothes, Kelly went into her room and__________ her at once. From that day on, he gave __________ attention to her, and __________ to do his best to save her life.
At last the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then __________ something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was__________ to open it because she was sure that it would take the __________ of her life to pay for it off. Finally she looked, and the __________ on the side of the bill __________ her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of __________, Dr. Howard Kelly.”
Tears of joy filled her eyes.
1.A.rest B.stay C.night D.meal
2.A.gave B.increased C.had D.lost
3.A.Instead of B.Away from C.Out of D.Inside of
4.A.lovely B.hungry C.thirsty D.poor
5.A.When B.Why C.How D.Where
6.A.needn’t B.mustn’t C.can’t D.shouldn’t
7.A.With B.About C.For D.From
8.A.Months B.Days C.Years D.Weeks
9.A.never B.finally C.slowly D.always
10.A.forced B.shown C.carried D.called
11.A.house B.room C.city D.town
12.A.forgot B.recognized C.knew D.saw
13.A.special B.no C.little D.such
14.A.refused B.agreed C.decided D.stopped
15.A.wrote B.took C.found D.realized
16.A.happy B.afraid C.moved D.excited
17.A.start B.end C.whole D.rest
18.A.picture B.message C.note D.money
19.A.paid B.caught C.had D.kept
20.A.water B.juice C.milk D.coffee
1. Whether you are coming from a middle school (grades six through eight) or a junior high school(grades seven through nine), there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment. You will experience many changes.
You will face being in a new school and making new friends in an unfamiliar class. 2. These new teachers will usually have higher academic (学术的) level than your middle and junior-high school teachers. They want to help you get into college. 3. On top of all this, peer pressure (同伴压力) to drink and smoke often increases in high school. Besides, the pressure could also come from grades, loneliness and so on.
Although there is a lot of pressure, it is nothing you cannot deal with. If you are feeling pressure to do something that you feel is wrong, talk to a friend, parent or teacher to find a solution(解决) . 4. If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely, try to join a school club or group to make new friends.
High school may seem discouraging at first. 5.
A.As a teenager you must study hard in school.
B.You must get to know about your new teachers.
C.High school is a great experience for any teenager.
D.They’ll help you get into great new time in your life.
E.With time, you’ll come to be thankful for your experience.
F.Is it just doing what your teacher and parents want you to do?
G.In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills.
A pen has always been an important tool when we are taking exams. However, in the digital age, this traditional tool may become a thing of the past. Cambridge University in Britain is considering ending 800 years of written exams and allowing students to use laptops or iPads to take exams instead. The move comes after Cambridge teachers complained (抱怨) that students' handwriting is becoming too hard to recognize. The fall in writing clearly depends on laptops in lessons and elsewhere.
As a result, more and more students with poor handwriting are being forced to return to university during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud to their teachers. However, some criticized (批评) the move, fearing the handwritten word would become a lost art.
Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, asked Cambridge to ''make sure that students continue to write by hand, particularly in lessons''. She told The Telegraph that writing by hand could help students improve their memory and understand lessons better.
The move also draws the attention of Harvard professor Eric Mazur. He believes that the rise of mobile internet use means that we live in an age in which we don't need to remember anything.
So he encourages students to bring their laptops and mobile phones into exams. With them, students can ''look up whatever they want, whenever they want'' and be tested on their productive skills, rather than the ability of memory.
1.Why is Cambridge University considering ending written exams?
A.Because students' handwriting is too poor.
B.Because we are already in the digital age.
C.Because traditional tools are out of date.
D.Because writing on laptops is faster.
2.What does the underlined part in the 2nd paragraph refer to?
A.Bringing mobile phones into exams.
B.Students' returning to university.
C.The rise of mobile internet use.
D.The end of written exams.
3.What is Tracey Trussells' attitude to students' writing by hand?
A.Unfavorable. B.Uncaring.
C.Supportive. D.Doubtful.
4.Which is true according to Professor Eric Mazur?
A.Mobile internet use is bad.
B.Students should write by hand.
C.The ability of memory is important.
D.Students can use mobile phones in exams.
