Nowadays, parents worry a lot because their children spend hours and hours in front of the TV screen. Because this doesn’t happen to only one specific family, many experts warn us that there can be some serious effects of children watching violence on television.

Children who become addicted(上瘾的) to TV sit down and turn on the TV as soon as they get home. Although they have lots of homework, they become absorbed in TV programs.

Since they spend tons of time watching TV, they have less time to enjoy real life activities such as playing with friends, playing outdoor sports, or enjoying other kinds of entertainment.

There are too many violent scenes on TV. Some experts say there are 25 acts of violence per hour on TV. In addition, there are many experiments by psychologists which show how TV violence influences children. Finally, people worry that children tend to imitate what they watch on TV and may start to behave more violently.

What should be done? First of all, the government should regulate TV violence. It should also encourage people to invent and develop new technology which can block violent scenes from the programs children watch. For example, with a rating system(分级制度) and the V-chip, unfit scenes of violence and sex can be blocked out. Second, parents should monitor what their children watch. At the same time, they should make their children interested in real life activities. Then when the children start to spend more time playing with friends or reading books, parents can stop their monitoring.

It is a fact that there is more violence on TV today than there was ten years ago. Moreover, violent incidents occur more frequently in real life. It’s time to realize how harmful watching TV violence is, and it’s time to keep our children from watching violence.

1.What experts really worry is that           .

A. children spend too much time watching TV

B. TV violence has a bad influence on children

C. children become addicted to TV programs

D. children have less time to do their homework

2.The author explain how the government should control TV violence by   .

A. giving a definition    B. giving an example

C. making a comparison    D. presenting research findings

3.What does the underlined word “imitate” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?

A. explain.    B. avoid.

C. ignore.    D. copy.

4.What is the author’s purpose for writing this text?

A. To express his own worries about TV violence.

B. To ask parents to take good care of their children.

C. To inform readers of the latest situation about TV violence.

D. To call on the whole society to save children from violence.

In one of the old buildings near our school，one could see an old man sitting by a large window on the first floor．His name was James．During the three years at school, I had hardly ever found him missing from his usual position．

He was a high-ranking government official and lived happily with his wife．Once there was a bus accident，in which a number of passengers were seriously injured and were taken to the hospital for treatment．James was responsible for the rescue operation．It was a big hospital，but James was shocked to notice how ill-equipped it was．There were no enough life-saving drugs and life—supporting equipment． The injured and their companions had to struggle there．James attempted to help．However，though he emptied his pockets，many of them died that day．

That was a turning point in his life．He made a decision to devote his life to helping others，particularly the poor and needy patients and their companions．He began spending much of his income on these people．Since this required a lot of time and energy，he found it difficult to fulfill(履行) his official duties and therefore chose to retire，which，in turn，reduced his income considerably．

His wife was deeply worried. Most of the time，James was out and paid least attention to home affairs．Meanwhile，as he was spending a lot helping others，she had to struggle even to meet the household expenses．Though she was not opposed to his helping the poor，she urged him not to overlook his own life and home，but it had no effect on him．One day they had a heated argument and in the end she left him，never to return．Though he continued with his work，this was a great blow and did serious harm to his health and enthusiasm and was soon forced to stay indoors．That was when he took his position by the window，spending his time looking outside．

A few weeks after my graduation，I returned to school，only to find the buildings gone．I heard that they were torn down．All the people left except James．He refused to go and the next morning，he was found at his usual place by the window，dead．

1.What changed James’ view towards life?

A. The difficulties in his career．

B. The deaths in the bus accident．

C. The bad conditions in the hospital．

D. The responsibilities in the operation．

2.James chose to retire in order to____________________.

A. spare more time and energy to help others

B. find a better job to increase his income

C. take care of the injured passengers

D. stay away from the difficult official duties

3.James’ wife left because_________________________．

A. she was strongly against his deeds

B. James paid too little attention to his work

C. her work to support their daily life was too tiring

D. James failed to keep a balance between charity and home

4.What is possibly the reason why James sat by the window every day?

A. He expected his wife to return.

B. He looked forward to going out.

C. He desired to watch the students.

D. He attempted to know the outside life.

We will be traveling to the Presidio in San Francisco to visit the newly opened Walt Disney Family Museum. Your whole family will be fascinated by over 1,400 works of art featuring Disney characters. There are countless exhibits and even a model of the early Disneyland Park.

We will have a timed entry into the museum, and then each family is free to explore at their leisure. Lunch will be on your own. So bring your lunch or money for the Museum Restaurant. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a must-see for everyone who loves Disney.

Date: July 22, 2011

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00pm

Location: Presidio, San Francisco

Cost per person: $35.00 for adults,$25.00 for young people of 6-17 years old and seniors over 65 years old, and $10.00 for children under 6 years of age. Cost includes round-trip bus transportation to and from Alameda and admission into the Museum.

Pick-up location:  Bayport Recreation Center(301 Jack London Avenue, near Ruby Bridges Elementary School)

It’s easy to register! You may register in person or mail the completed form and the payments to Alamede Recreation and Park Department 2226 Santa Clara Avenue,Alameda,94501.

Phone registrations begin from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm with MasterCard or VISA only. Have your credit card and class activity number ready just before calling (510) 7477529.Fax the completed registration form with MasterCard/VISA, (510) 5234071.Registration is not accepted for anyone under 18 years of age.

1.The cost of the trip doesn’t include____.

A. the lunch at the Museum    B. the transportation to Alameda

C. the transportation from Alameda    D. the admission into the Museum

2.The Walt Disney Family Museum is open for____.

A. three days    B. nine hours

C. two days    D. seven hours

3.If Mr and Mrs Green visit the museum with a 9-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter, they will spend____.

A. $90    B. 95

C. $105    D. $120

There is one word that is often on the lips of Americans: “ Sorry”.

Once as I was walking, a young man ran by______, brushing against my handbag. Even as he _______on his way, he turned back and said “ sorry” to me. Even in a rush, he didn’t forget to apologize. One day,  after I bought a mango, the salesman was giving me the _______, but I wasn’t ready for it and a coin ________ to the ground. “ I’m sorry,” he said while bending down to pick it up. I was _______why would he apologize when it is my _______ ?

____ time, I stepped on a man’s foot in an elevator, and at the same time, we both said “ sorry”.  I thought it interesting --- was it really_______ for him to apologize? Later on, an American friend _______ to me that according to the American mentality, the elevator is a ______place, and everyone should be able to stand in it. After someone ________ a position in it, making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand, isn’t it necessary to express an_______?

If you go to the movies and the tickets happen to be_______, the ticket seller will say, “Sorry.” Whenever one of your hopes goes_______, an American will say “ sorry” as a sign of_________

During my stay in America, I gradually _______ that when friction (摩擦) appears in daily life, Americans don’t care much about who is________; If someone is_______, a “sorry” is always necessary. When this happens, even if the other person is hurt, the “sorry”________ anger and human kindness is shown. Perhaps this is why I ________ saw anyone quarreling on the buses, subways or streets of America.

1.A. worriedly    B. slowly    C. cautiously    D. hurriedly

2.A. continued    B. blocked    C. pushed    D. forced

3.A. bargain    B. change    C. profit    D. product

4.A. lay    B. tied    C. dropped    D. attached

5.A. delighted    B. annoyed    C. puzzled    D. injured

6.A. fault    B. duty    C. turn    D. debt

7.A. Another    B. Other    C. Some    D. Any

8.A. useful    B. necessary    C. difficult    D. easy

9.A. complained.    B. announced    C. explained    D. appealed

10.A. private    B. public    C. painful    D. noisy

11.A. holds    B. books    C. removes    D. occupies

12.A. explanation    B. apology    C. attitude    D. argument

13.A. sold out    B. dropped out    C. broken out    D. hung out

14.A. disappointed    B. mistaken    C. true    D. unrealized

15.A. encouragement    B. concern    C. pity    D. respect

16.A. understood    B. imagined    C. remembered    D. guessed

17.A. legal    B. wrong    C. fair    D. honest

18.A. troubled    B. blamed    C. forgiven    D. replaced

19.A. controls    B. protects    C. defends    D. cools

20.A. always    B. sometimes    C. never    D. often

The laptop computer was here a moment ago, but I can’t put my hands ______it now.

A. in    B. at

C. with    D. on

I decide I will not attend her birthday party ________.

A. if inviting    B. when inviting

C. unless invited    D. while invited

The shop assistant was dismissed as she was_______ of cheating customers.

A. accused    B. charged

C. scolded    D. cursed

Not until they left school _________ how much their teachers loved them and helped them.

A. they realized    B. did they realize

C. they would realize    D. had they realized

Her parents’ quarreling with each other ____led to her family’s breaking up.

A. strictly    B. constantly

C. occasionally    D. hardly

It’s helpful to put children in a situation ________ they manage everything by themselves.

A. why    B. what

C. where    D. that

Chris, please ________ a meeting with Mr. Du for me this evening who came back from Canada yesterday.

A. manage    B. organize

C. plan    D. arrange

The computer system _________ suddenly while he was searching for some important international news .

A. broke down    B. broke out

C. broke up    D. broke in

As nobody here knows what is wrong with the machine, we must send for an engineer to _________ the problem.

A. handle    B. raise

C. face    D. present

He became inspired when he thought about helping ordinary people ________ to cholera.

A. expose    B. exposed

C. exposing    D. to expose

你的英文老师让你准备一篇发言稿，就污染问题在英语课上谈谈你的看法。要点如下：

1．工业污染的影响到处存在

2．人口的持续增长，烟尘，化学废料产生的后果。

3．人们需要的是清洁的空气，安全的饮用水，孩子们的健康。

4．解决环境污染问题，不能只靠政府。

5．保护环境应从我做起。

100词左右，文章开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

Ladies and gentlemen,

Yesterday our teacher of English asked me to say something about pollution．Now, I give you my views on this vital question．

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Thank you for listening

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注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词。

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

About two years ago, I worked hard and entered a locally key school, which my parents were proud of it. From then up, I got up early and got to the school on time. After school, I went back home in time to help my parents do some housework while enjoy some light music. However, one day my mother persuading me to live at school to learn to be independent to prepare the future life. As I was unhappy, I understood my parents and followed their advices. Before living at school, I found it helped me save time and learn what to get on with others.

Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?

In 1969,the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River Cleveland, Ohio. It1.(be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it2.(actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of3.most outstanding（杰出的）examples of environmental cleanup.

But the river wasn’t changed in a few days4.even a few months. It took years of work 5.(reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is6.(clean) than ever.

Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you leave a habit7.is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?

While there are8.(amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the9.(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be 10.(patience).

Last fall I hung outside my window a bird feeder(喂鸟的食槽)．Knowing ______about wild birds，I ____that_______ I hung this bird feeder outside，numbers of beautiful birds would be swooping(飞扑)to my new addition. However，days，weeks，and months______，NO BIRDS.

I asked so many people，“What to do？______ was I doing wrong？”“Nothing，”most of them replied，“just______！”So I waited and waited and waited，trying everything______to attract these birds. I cleaned off the deck(平台)，______the feed，and washed the feeder. I_____ made the cat go out the other door！But nothing seemed to_______．So I waited with patience and_______．

Two months later，on a Saturday afternoon，I _____ ！What came to my eyes was the most beautiful bird I have ever seen in my life！All of a______ ，hundreds of birds were_____ from everywhere!

What a beautiful_______I learned from this little creature！Patience and hope will______ the beautiful things in life. Yet I had never_______how much patience I really do have and how much I do rely on hope to ______ the questions in my heart.

So I ______hoping and waiting，waiting and hoping. I will try to use this“little lesson”with so many other things in my life. I guess patience is a _____ after all.

1.A. something    B. nothing    C. anything    D. everything

2.A. assumed    B. denied    C. required    D. stated

3.A. once    B. since    C. until    D. before

4.A. run out    B. got through    C. went by    D. passed on

5.A. When    B. Why    C. How    D. What

6.A. wait    B. seek    C. try    D. watch

7.A. reliable    B. movable    C. possible    D. incredible

8.A. cleared    B. picked    C. selected    D. changed

9.A. still    B. even    C. just    D. too

10.A. run    B. work    C. do    D. go

11.A. courage    B. hope    C. attention    D. desire

12.A. failed    B. sighed    C. calmed    D. froze

13.A. sort    B. jump    C. sweat    D. sudden

14.A. climbing    B. spreading    C. gathering    D. disappearing

15.A. lesson    B. class    C. drill    D. training

16.A. attach    B. connect    C. attract    D. contain

17.A. admitted    B. recognized    C. realized    D. neglected

18.A. adjust to    B. focus on    C. deal with    D. make up

19.A. keep    B. avoid    C. hate    D. allow

20.A. gift    B. virtue(美德)    C. pleasure    D. belief

How to Love Your Parents

Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life．You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are．1.

Tell them you love them every morning．A gentle "good morning" and "I love you" will warm a coldest heart． Remember that they brought you into this world． Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world．

Respect them more and cherish these moments．You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you're off on your own．It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents． Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend． 2.

Obey their requests．It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them．It may seem like you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean．However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot．Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes．3. Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them．Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them．4. Listen to their old stories and learn from them． You will find they are your teachers in this way or another．

Some people simply may not be able to love their parents．5. Seek help if you are being abused（虐待）in any way． Parents do not have a right to harm you．

A． Parents will in turn express their love to you．

B． Forgiveness is the key．

C． Here are some ways to love your parents．

D． There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example．

E． Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can．

F． After this, share your feelings with your parents．

G． Please remember parents are as important as friends．

Last week the British university system offered a record number of places. That sounds like good news—but do we really need more people to go to university? For that matter, does the world need more universities?

The answer feels like it should be yes.

Education is good, is it not? But everything has a cost.

Education takes time. We could insist that everyone study full-time until the age of 45 but that would surely be too much. And perhaps half the population studying until they’re 21 is also too much. As for universities, they consume financial and intellectual resources—perhaps those resources might be better spent elsewhere.

My own personal opinion is strongly in favor both of going to university, and of simply having universities around.

The main skill I learnt at university was to write about economics, and I use that skill every day of my professional life, even an abstract education seems practical to me. And I now live in Oxford, one of the world’s most celebrated (著名的) university cities. Oxford’s experience certainly suggests that universities have much to offer.

The city’s architecture and green spaces have been shaped—greatly for the better, on balance —by the 900-year-old institution at its heart. The beauty attracts tourists and locals too.

But these are samples of one. Many people do not find themselves using the skills and knowledge they accumulated at university. And Oxford’s dreaming spires (尖顶) aren’t terribly representative of global universities as a whole.

1.Which of the following is the most proper title?

A. Does the world need more universities?

B. Is education really necessary?

C. Is British university system the best?

D. Do you prefer universities abroad?

2.Which of the following about the writer is TRUE?

A. He is an economist now.

B. He likes Oxford’s architecture and green spaces most.

C. The skill he learnt at university is practical in his career.

D. He holds the view that going to univeristy is a waste of resources.

3.The writer develops the passage by ______.

A. comparing his experience with others’

B. persuading us with his own experience and opinion

C. describing and sharing his own university experience

D. informing us of the advantages of universities

4.What’s the meaning of the word “consume” in Paragraph 4?

A. use    B. provide

C. delight    D. raise

5.In the following part, the writer is likely to ______.

A. list more supporting details about his opinion

B. show more disadvantages about going to universities

C. present some opposite opinions about universities

D. draw a conclusion about the topic

How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments -mostly for entertainment purposes - is fair and respectful? Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats.

Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes. Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural range.

The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs. The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusually and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.

Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding(圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?

Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.

1.How would the author describe the animals’ life in zoos?

A. Dangerous.    B. Unhappy.

C. Natural.    D. Easy.

2.In the state of zoochosis, animals _________.

A. remain in cages    B. behave strangely

C. attack other animals    D. enjoy moving around

3.What does the author try to argue in the passage?

A. Zoos are not worth the public support.

B. Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.

C. Zoos should treat animals as human beings.

D. Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.

4.The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by _________.

A. pointing out the faults in what zoos do

B. using evidence he has collected at zoos

C. questioning the way animals are protected

D. discussing the advantages of natural habitats

Modern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2 or the robot from Lost in Space, but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.

Robots make great explorers on planets, moons, and other landing areas. Aside from the earth, just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore. The air on most other planets is insufficient fortunate for humans to explore. The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe, making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment. The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand. Plus there would be complications with radiation, weather, and a lack of gravity. Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.

Robots are designed for collecting scientific data. Robots are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently. Important scientific projects from detecting minerals, analyzing ground samples, to finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.

The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work. In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans, but also enough | food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip. Moreover, robots have no problems working for hours on end. Robots never complain, they don’t require food or water, and they never need a bathroom break.

Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space. Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars. They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars’ history.

1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. The Development of Robots    B. The Discovery of Space Exploration

C. No Robots, No Space Exploration    D. Robots Are Used in Space Exploration

2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of humans.

B. It is dangerous for. humans to explore other surfaces in the solar system except the earth.

C. Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.

D. Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.

3.The underlined word “withstand” in paragraph 2 most probably means “______”

A. remain    B. bear

C. defeat    D. develop

4.What is the writer’s attitude in this passage?

A. Negative.    B. Persuasive.

C. Subjective.    D. Objective.

People always think men are more skilled than women in driving. Nowadays women appear to have a positive image of themselves as safer drivers than men.

In a survey done by insurer MetLife, 51% of women said they drive more safely. The evidence is on their side: Men are 3.4 times more likely than women to get a ticket for careless driving and 3.1 times as likely to be punished for drunk driving. “Women are on average less aggressive and more law abiding(手法的) drivers, which leads to fewer accidents,” the report says. However, not all male drivers share the same opinion. Of the men surveyed by MetLife, 39% claimed male drivers were safer. The findings did back them up on one point: automotive knowledge. The report showed that more men are familiar with current safety equipment such as electronic stability control, which helps prevent rollover accidents.

Auto safety unavoidably matters to money. Insurance companies focus on what classes of drivers have the lowest dollar amounts of claims, and for now, that mainly includes women. In general, women pay about 9% less for auto insurance than men. A study by the website Insweb also showed that auto insurance rates are lower for women in most states. Among individual states, women get the greatest advantage in Wyoming(where they pay 20% less), South Dakota and Washington, D.C., where their insurance costs are 16% lower.

“More than 11,9000 male drivers died in U.S. traffic accident in 2009, compared with just under 4,900 women drivers,” according to the study. “Based on miles traveled, men died at a rate of 2.5 deaths per 100 million miles traveled, vs. 1.7 deaths for women.”

1.According to the study, male drivers __________.

A. are less aggressive while driving

B. are more skilled at auto knowledge

C. are more likely to stick to driving laws

D. are less familiar with safety equipment

2.Insurance companies focus on female driver clients(客户) probably because they __________.

A. cause more accidents on the road but ask for little

B. cause little damage and pay more money to the insurance companies

C. are more careful drivers and cause less damage

D. make up the most part of the insurance clients

3.We can infer from the passage that __________.

A. men are 3.1 times more likely to get tickets than women

B. all women in the USA pay the same for their auto insurance

C. more female drivers die every year than male drivers

D. women are generally safer drivers than the opposite sex

4.The writer mainly develops paragraphs by __________.

A. giving examples    B. making comparisons

C. drawing a conclusion    D. presenting an argument

Welcome to Pocono Whitewater

There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild（柔和） to wild white & shy; water rafting (漂流), family trips, and bird & shy; watching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today!

Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting

Experience the best whitewater on the Lehigh River! Surrounded by forests and mountains, you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class (等级) Ⅲ white & shy; water rafting and outstanding scenery. This is a fun and thrilling（激动人心的） trip that everyone over the age of 12 can make. While paddling (划桨行进) in the swift water, you'll shout and laugh.

Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting Rates:

★ Individual (over the age of 12) : $61.00

★ Group ( at least 8 persons) : $31.00

Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river and professional river guides.

Family Style White & shy; water Rafting

Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours of Class I white ­ water rafting. Mild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners, school groups, and kids aged 4 and older. This is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery, kicking your feet over the edge of the raft, or taking a swim in the river!

One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque (烧烤)! Our workers will cook and serve you a picnic lunch — hotdogs, potato salad, fruit, etc. The classic family picnic!

Family Style White & shy; water Rafting Rates:

★ Adult: $39.00

★ Child (aged 4—14) : $33.00

★ Group (at least 8 persons) : $30.00

Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river, and a barbeque lunch, river guides not included.

1.We can infer that ____.

A. the higher the class is, the milder the water is

B. the lower the class is, the milder the water is

C. the higher the class is, the safer the rafting is

D. the lower the class is, the faster the rafting is

2.If 10 college students are to participate in the Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting, how much money will be paid in total?

A. $610.    B. $330.

C. $390.    D. $310.

3.Family Style White-water Rafting is unique in that ____.

A. it allows people to swim in the river    B. the river water is very clean

C. it provides a barbeque lunch for free    D. it offers a free bird­watching activity

______other good students, the teacher thinks Hank is ______ student.

A. Compared with; a most satisfied    B. Compared to; the most satisfied

C. Comparing to; the more satisfying    D. Compared with; a more satisfying

—How many students do you think will be present at the meeting?

—I expect ______ 20 students at the meeting.

A. there being    B. there to be

C. there be    D. there been

Every year, a great many visitors come to visit the temple ______ the 12th century, ______ has brought a large income.

A. dating from; which    B. dated from; which

C. which dates from; that    D. which dated from; which

He came to my class every week, but his attitude ______ that he was not really interested.

A. expressed    B. described

C. explained    D. suggested

The purpose of new technologies is to make life easier, ______ it more difficult.

A. not make    B. not to make

C. not making    D. do not make

You  can't  imagine ________ when they received these nice Christmas presents.

A. how they were excited    B. how excited they were

C. how excited were they    D. they were how excited