Great Activities for Nature Lovers
Hiking
One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn't require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.
Backcountry Camping
Why limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend for a longer adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent，sleeping gear ,food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. I you’re an experienced hiker and camper ,this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.
Mountain and Road Biking
Unlike long hikes through the woods , biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes , between trees , and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren't suited for rugged terrain( 地形) , consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.
Gardening
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables , fruit , herbs，or flowers. There's something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grow yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in gardening is that it doesn't have to break your budget and anyone can do it.
1.W hat do hikers need for hiking?
A.Practical skills. B.Necessary equipment.
C.A useful map. D.A relaxed mood.
2.W hat's NOT the advantage of gardening according to the text?
A.You don't need to go far to enjoy the beauty of nature.
B.It gives you a sense of satisfaction when cooking with fresh ingredients.
C.It doesn't take any energy or money to do it.
D.I’s easy to start it for anyone who likes it.
3.Which of the following can take you to travel farthest?
A.Hiking. B.Backcountry Camping.
C.Mountain and Road Biking. D.Gardening.
假如你是李华，你的笔友Mike写信告诉你，由于学习压力过大，他经常不吃饭，也不锻炼，导致身体虚弱，学习状态欠佳。请你给他回信。
内容要点：
1.对他的现状表示担忧；
2.提出一些健康生活的建议（如合理饮食，加强锻炼，劳逸结合）。
注意事项：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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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。
When I was studying in China, my school held a singing contest. I signed up although I really loved singing. I sang with a girl named as Jenny. She’s one of my best friend. Unfortunately, I forgot the lyrics for a moment while they sang. I was standing onstage, look nervous. Not surprisingly, we lose the contest. I felt very sadly. Jenny comforted me by saying, “There will be another chance.” One week late, at our school’s art festival, we sang a song together again. It was unforgettable and touching afternoon. I want to thank Jenny, whom didn’t give up on me when I felt down.
Two old beggars(乞丐)were sitting on a busy street corner of a big city. They watched ___________as a lot of people walked by without looking at them. Sometimes, a kind-hearted woman or a small child would___________a few coins in the hats in front of them.
Today was not a ___________day for begging. The men were able to___________enough for a big meal. As it was getting dark, they started to___________their things.
Just as they were getting ready to leave, they___________a man walking towards them. He was a ___________man—they could tell that from his fine clothes. The first beggar said to the second with_____________, “He’s coming our way!” The man stopped, ___________into his pocket and took something out. What looked like a piece of hard______________, wrapped(包裹)in white paper, hit each of their waiting hats. The rich man turned and ____________ his way.
“He could have easily left us a few____________or a bill, but he laughed at us with a piece of rock candy,” said the first beggar. He looked at the offering____________. “We can’t____________this at all—we have no teeth.” With these words, he picked up the thing and threw it away. Then he collected his things and ______________.
The second beggar wanted to do the same, ____________a second thought made him change his____________. “ I haven’t had anything like this for ages,” he thought. “How______________of that man to offer me something so sweet!” With that, he opened the white paper. To his____________,there was no rock candy inside.____________ , a shiny white pearl worth thousands of dollars fell into his hand.
1.A.helplessly B.happily C.uselessly D.quickly
2.A.steal B.lose C.drop D.take
3.A.lucky B.bad C.rainy D.cold
4.A.collect B.pick C.buy D.find
5.A.carry B.hide C.place D.pack
6.A.felt B.heard C.noticed D.believed
7.A.kind B.strong C.tall D.rich
8.A.worry B.excitement C.fear D.politeness
9.A.turned B.looked C.went D.reached
10.A.candy B.cake C.glass D.bread
11.A.forgot B.left C.missed D.continued
12.A.books B.coins C.sweets D.flowers
13.A.angrily B.proudly C.nervously D.quietly
14.A.smell B.eat C.like D.put
15.A.slept B.sat C.left D.cried
16.A.if B.although C.so D.but
17.A.habit B.way C.mind D.rule
18.A.nice B.funny C.clever D.strange
19.A.interest B.sadness C.surprise D.pity
20.A.Besides B.Instead C.However D.Again
After entering high school, you must wonder how to study well. Here are some good skills for you, which will be helpful to you.
Go to class.
If you want to do well at school, going to class is the first step in studying well. If you miss (错过) classes, you will miss what the teacher thinks is important; as a result, you'll miss what is the most likely to end up on the test. 1.
Take good notes.
Try not to write down everything. 2.Write down unfamiliar terms. After class, review (复习) your notes as soon as possible. You can fill in details that you missed and review the material while it is still fresh on your mind. 3.
If you are struggling in class, talk to your teacher. He or she may be able to give you more help or tutor (指导) you before or after class. Most teachers have little sympathy (同情) for students who just become worried about failing during the last few weeks of the grading period.
Take part in class discussions.
In order to learn more in class, it is helpful to take part in class discussions. Asking questions and having eye contact (交流) with your teachers and classmates can increase your participation (参与) and your focus during the class discussion.4.This helps you make your point clear in class.
Form study groups.
5.Make sure that everyone is familiar with the material because you do not want to spend time re-teaching material to people who do not understand it. Be careful! Sometimes group sessions can become chatting sessions.
A.Talk to your teacher if you need help.
B.Don't be late for your class.
C.So if you want to study well, go to every class.
D.You should write down all the new terms.
E.All you need is to put the main points in your own words.
F.Get students together who want to do well in class.
G.If the material is difficult, you'd better read it before class.
Reading can be a social activity．Think of the people who belong to book groups．They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them．Now the website BookCrossing．com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group．
Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share．BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book．Then the person leaves it in a public place，hoping that the book will have an adventure，traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it．
Bruce Pederson，the managing director of BookCrossing，says，"The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read．BookCrossing combines both．"
Members leave books on park benches and buses，in train stations and coffee shops．Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it．
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it．E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found．Bruce Peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home．
BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the"real"and not the virtual（虚拟）．The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries．
1.Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph？ ______
A.To explain what they are．
B.To introduce BookCrossing．
C.To stress the importance of reading．
D.To encourage readers to share their ideas．
2.What does the underlined word"it"in Paragraph 2 refer to？ ______
A.The book．
B.An adventure．
C.A public place．
D.The identification number．
3.What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it？ ______
A.Meet other readers to discuss it．
B.Pass it on to another reader．
C.Keep it safe in his bookcase．
D.Mail it back to its owner．
4.What is the best title for the text？ ______
A.Online Reading：A Virtual Tour
B.Electronic Books：A new Trend
C.A Book Group Brings Tradition Back
D.A Website Links People through Books
