Earlier this year, China achieved a new milestone in space exploration. On Jan. 3, Chang’e 4 became the first space probe (探测器) in history to successfully land on the far side (dark side) of the moon. After a 26-day journey, it touched softly down on a crater. The whole process of landing lasted 12 minutes, which opened a new page in history of mankind’s space exploration.
The far side of the moon is the side that we can not see. We don’t know much about it. This landing is of great importance. The far side of the moon is an ideal place for scientific research. It may have unique minerals (矿物质）and other resources. Scientists can make clearer observations of deep space from there.
Chang’e 4 has sent back photos of the far side of the moon. It is also being used to carry out experiments. The data collected from these experiments could be used to help us build a base on the moon in the future. The success of the Chang’e 4 mission (任务) is a major achievement for China’s space program.
China launched its lunar (月球的) exploration program in 2004, naming it Chang’e. Chinese scientists set three goals-“orbiting (环绕运行), landing and sample returning”. Chang’e 4 has realized the second goal. The third will be achieved during the Chang’e 5 mission, which is set to take place before the end of this year.
Following the success of the Chang’e missions, Chinese scientists are looking even farther into our’ solar system. China’s first Mars mission is expected to be carried out by 2020.
1.Chang’e 4 is the first space probe in the world to land ________.
A.in deep space
B.on the moon
C.on the near side of the moon
D.on the far side of the moon
2.The underlined word “observations” in paragraph 2 means
A.学习 B.观察 C.描述 D.庆祝
3.Which of the following is the second goal of China’s lunar exploration program?
A.Landing on the moon.
B.Bringing some samples back to the earth…
C.Building a base on the moon.
D.Travelling around the moon.
4.What can be the best title of the passage?
A.The Space Probe B.Exploring the Moon
C.The Three Goals D.Exploring the Mars
How many calories are there in every meal you eat? That seems like a difficult question to answer. But students at Aitkin High School in the United States can easily answer it now. They put what they eat into an online calorie counter（计算器）. It quickly measures the amount of calories in their meals.
In fact, this is part of the school’s health class. It includes heart health, nutrition and fitness. Students can learn basic knowledge about fats, proteins, calories and sugar.
Students learn how to balance calories in and out. They will know what happens when the balance isn’t there. “The online calorie counter has turned out to be a cool tool to help you make healthy choices. Making one healthy eating decision can really make a difference.” Adam Carlson, the teacher in charge, told local newspaper Aitkin Independent Age.
They also discus good ways to burn calories in the gym. According to Carlson, the gym is a great place to burn calories and get stronger. But it doesn’t work for everyone. So they try to find different workout tips. “I’m trying hard to teach the students that working out can be fun, challenging, and doesn’t need to take hours out of the day,” she said.
The class has indeed changed students. “I am now watching what I am eating and pay attention to the food labels,” said seventh-grader Karena Burgstaler. Another student James Erickson began to control his sugar input because it almost went over his daily calorie intake goal.
1.After taking the health class, the students ______.
A.pay more attention to food prices
B.eat more food with labels
C.try to keep a balanced diet
D.stop eating sugary food
2.What do we know about the students from the first two paragraphs?
A.They try to cook healthy food with fewer calories.
B.They learn about health and nutrition from a class.
C.They create a popular online calorie counter.
D.They teach people about food nutrition in class.
3.Which of the following will Adam Carlson agree with?
A.Calories matter more than protein.
B.Fewer calories means better health.
C.The calorie counter doesn’t help.
D.Healthy eating habits are important.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Eating with an online calorie counter
B.Counting calories to stay healthy
C.Opinions on how to balance your diet
D.A health class at Aitkin Independent Age
Florence Nightingale was born in a rich family. When she was young, she took lessons in music and drawing, and read great books. She also traveled a great deal with her mother and father.
As a child, she felt that visiting sick people was both a duty and a pleasure. She enjoyed helping them. At last, her mind was made up. “I’m going to be a nurse,” she decided. “Nursing isn’t the right work for a lady,” her father told her…
“Then I will make it so,” she smiled. And she went to learn nursing in Germany and France. When she returned to England, Florence started a nursing home for women.
During the Crimean War in 1854, she went with a group of thirty-eight nurses to the front hospitals. What they saw there was terrible. Dirt and death were everywhere to be seen and smelled. The officer there did not want any woman to tell him how to run a hospital, either. But the brave nurses went to work.
Florence used her own money and some from friends to buy clothes, beds, medicines and food for the men. Her only pay was the smiles from the lips of dying soldiers. But they were more than enough for this kind woman.
After war, she returned to England and was honored for her services by Queen Victoria. But Florence said that her work had just begun. She raised money to build the Nightingale Home for Nurses in London.
She also wrote a book on public health, which was printed in several countries. Florence Nightingale died at the age of ninety, still trying to serve others through her work as a nurse. Indeed, it is because of her that we honour nurses today.
1.When she was a child, Florence ________.
A.loved to help the sick people
B.knew what her duty in life was
C.wrote a book on public health
D.was most interested in music and drawing
2.What made Florence determined to become a nurse?
A.Her father’s support.
B.Her desire to help the sick.
C.Her education in Germany and France.
D.Her knowledge from reading great books.
3.During the Crimean War in 1854, Florence served in the front hospital where ________.
A.she earned a lot of money
B.work was very difficult
C.few soldiers died because of her work
D.she didn’t have enough food and clothes
4.Why was Florence honored by Queen Victoria?
A.Because she built the Nightingale Home for Nurses. :
B.Because of her old age.
C.Because she worked as a nurse all her life.
D.Because she did a great deal of work during the Crimean-War.
Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights. Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres. This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by Bicycle
To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is to hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery. If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of “bike rental” stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open Time
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays. 307
Price
Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
Transport
Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D...
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby places
Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
1.What can we learn about the Central Park from the text?
A.It is home to lakes and waterfalls.
B.It is perfect for doing outdoor sports.
C.It is the largest forest park in the world.
D.It is the most famous symbol of America.
2.Which one of the following things is free?
A.Hiring a bicycle.
B.Entrance to Central Park.
C.Visiting Central Park Zoo.
D.Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
3.Where can we find this text?
A.In a science report. B.In a story book.
C.In a fashion magazine. D.In a travel guide.
假定你是李华，你从某网站上得知陕西省博物馆正在招募暑假英语讲解员，请你根据以下提示给博物馆负责外国游客接待的Mr. Charles写一封英文自荐信。内容包括：
1.表达意愿；
2.自荐理由；
3.恳请获准。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：讲解员, Interpreter
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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。作文中共有10处语言误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅沙及一个单词的增加、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：再错的词下划一横线，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。
Recently we had a class meeting on the topic of my dream. Some mention the Chinese Dream. And others talked enthusiastically about his understanding of the Chinese Dream. We are all believe that this dream will come true in the future. I also talked about my own dream. I had always wanted to be a doctor. Not only can doctors save people's life, but also they are doing a respectably job. Doctors can help people to live a better life without their professional knowledge. To realize my dream, I should try to study hardly from now on, I must learn as much as I can get into a good medical college, which I can prepare myself fully for the job of a doctor.
