The Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.

There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas where they live.

When you are on a bicycle, you have the strength of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter way of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.

There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.

A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.

1.You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________.

A.you will break the traffic rules B.you will cause much noise

C.you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well D.you can’t drive into some parks

2.The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________.

A.you can take photos of animals B.it is a cheap way of traveling

C.you can get a clearer sight of animals D.it is a good way to do sunbathing

3.Which of the following words has the same meaning as the word underlined in the third paragraph?

A.advantage B.weakness

C.appearance D.importance

4.What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?

A.He thinks it’s a personal choice. B.He supports it very much.

C.He doesn’t like this way of traveling. D.He thinks it’s only good for adults.

1.Mr. Green wants to go hiking with his children. They should meet at the Market Square ______.

A.at 2 p.m. on October 5th B.on Saturday morning

C.at 8: 30 a.m. on October 5th D.on Sunday morning

2.Tony needs a house __________.

A.in the countryside B.in the city center

C.near the station D.next to the school

3.Alice wants to practice writing stories in her summer holiday. She had better ______ for more information.

A.send an e-mail to Singles’ Club B.join the Hiking Club

C.make a phone call to Karen D.call Tony at 3338651

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom询问你关于你们创建国家级卫生城市的情况，请你写封回信，内容包括：

1. 你们城市最近获得国家级卫生城市称号；

2. 城市的变化；

3. 希望保持下去。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：国家级卫生城市state-level hygiene city

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阅读下面短文，回答文章后面的5个问题。要求用完整的句子回答。

On a bluestone road, performers in ancient Chinese costumes charge on horses, stretching their arms and shouting all the way through.

The audience stands shoulder to shoulder by the road and on rooftops alongside the ancient alley（小巷）, cheering together with loud drum beats in Xiadongzhai village, in the city of Yangquan in northern China's Shanxi province.

"It is a custom that has lasted for over 1,000 years, and represents the martial（尚武）spirit," said Yuan Yuxiang, Party secretary of the village.

In the Tang Dynasty (公元618年——公元907年), Xiadongzhai was a military relay station, where army messengers found food, shelter and spare horses before moving on to their next destination.

The process of transferring horses and leaving the station was later adapted into a folk performance held once a year, on the day after Lantern Festival.

Many are attracted by the boldness and skills of the riders, who do not use saddles（马鞍）or stirrups during the high-speed charge.

Over the years, the performance has become the most celebrated event in the village.

"No matter how far people are from home, or how busy they are, they try their best to return home for the fair on that day," Yuan said.

This year, nearly 10,000 people gathered on the road, which is 100 meters long and 4 meters wide, to watch the performance.

1.What do the performers wear when they charge on the horses?

2.Where does the horse-riding custom happen?

3.What was the main function of Xiadongzhai village in the Tang Dynasty?

4.Why do the people return home for the folk performance on the day after Lantern Festival ?

5.After you finish reading this text, please write at least 30 words to describe another interesting event in Yangquan?

    Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:

1. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First plan your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.

Find a good place to study. 2. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.

Make good use of your time in class. 3. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. 4. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you’ll remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.

A. Plan your time carefully.

B. This will help you understand the next class.

C. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

D. Look around the house for a good study area.

E. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

    Stress is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems.

There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory (呼吸的) system. It can lead to asthma and cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomachaches and problems of digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress.

Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks and feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.

Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve（释放）stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one’s mental health is put at risk.

It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health, our feelings and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.

1.What physical effects does stress result in?

A.Overreacting to little problems.

B.Making blood pressure low.

C.Suffering from depression.

D.Increasing the pulse rate.

2.Which one belongs to the emotional problem?

A.Alcohol abuse.

B.Drug addiction.

C.MuchAnxiety.

D.Heartbeat missing.

3.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?

A.Stress causing mental problems.

B.Stress causing physical problems.

C.Stress causing emotional problems.

D.Stress causing panic attacks.

A

I am a student and part-time waitress in Chicago. Growing up, I was used to words such as “Don’t talk to strangers”. As a result, I don’t talk to unknown people at work except taking orders.

One night, a little old man, probably in his eighties, came in. I took his order and went on my way. But I noticed that he came in week after week. Slowly, I began having short conversations with my new guest, whose name was Mr Rodgers, but he insisted that I call him Don. I learned that he and his wife had gone to dinner and a movie every Saturday. Since she had died, he carried on the tradition alone. I began looking forward to him coming in and telling me his movie reviews.

As the weeks went on I began to sit and really talk with Don. We talked about his wife, his days and his son. Eventually, we began to talk about my dreams and studies.

Since meeting Don, I have learned that strangers can become friends and that life can be much more enjoyable if I make friendly conversations. After all, I became more than just his waitress. I became his friend, too.

1.What did the author talk about with Don finally?

A.Dreams. B.Movies.

C.Friends. D.Orders.

2.Who accompanied Mr Rodgers to dinner and a movie?

A.A stranger. B.The waitress.

C.Don. D.His wife.

3.Why did the author think that she was more than a waitress?

A.Because her service was good.

B.Because she had gentle behavior.

C.Because she could make friends .

D.Because her conversations were friendly.

    I had offered to watch my 3- year-old daughter, Mary, so that my wife could go out with a friend. I was getting some work done _____ Mary appeared to be having a good time in the other room. But suddenly it got a little too ____ and I shouted out, “ What are you doing, Mary?” No response. I _____my question and heard her say, “ Oh… nothing.”  Nothing?  I was eager to know what “nothing” ___?

I got up from my desk quickly and ____ out into the living room, then I told her to turn around. She _____. I pulled out my big, mean, authoritative Daddy ___ , “ Young lady, I told you to turn around!”

___ , she turned toward me. In her  ____  was what was left of my wife’s new lipstick（口红）. And every square inch of her face was ____ with the colour of bright red!

As she looked up at me with ___ eyes, lips trembling. It was just a matter of my picking out which old______I was going to use on her so that she would know what a ____ girl she had been. But before I could let loose, I ____ at the sweatshirt my wife had put on her only an hour before. In big ____ it said, “I AM A PERFECT LITTLE ANGEL!”  I looked back up into her tearful eyes and _____ seeing a bad girl who didn’t listen, I saw a child of God… a ____ little angel full of worth, value and a wonderful nature.

“Sweat-heart, you ____ beautiful! Let’s take a ____ so Mommy can see how special you look.” I took the picture and thanked God that I didn’t ____ the opportunity to make sure what a perfect little angel he had given me.

1.A.after B.while C.as D.since

2.A.quiet B.safe C.nervous D.calm

3.A.answered B.warned C.told D.repeated

4.A.pointed B.spoke C.meant D.referred

5.A.walked B.stepped C.ran D.jumped

6.A.accepted B.admired C.annoyed D.refused

7.A.sound B.voice C.noise D.level

8.A.Gradually B.Obviously C.Slowly D.Immediately

9.A.hand B.mouth C.clothes D.nose

10.A.decorated B.covered C.filled D.lined

11.A.angry B.excited C.fearful D.interesting

12.A.information B.stick C.news D.message

13.A.bad B.clever C.careful D.kind

14.A.looked out B.looked into C.looked down D.looked up

15.A.pens B.letters C.paintings D.drawings

16.A.instead of B.regardless of C.rather than D.more than

17.A.random B.wise C.perfect D.free

18.A.suit B.look C.tend D.feel

19.A.test B.walk C.rest D.picture

20.A.miss B.value C.save D.seize

Tom had his hands full yesterday, otherwise he ______ your graduation ceremony.

A.will attend B.had been attended

C.would attend D.would have attended

______ Sunday, the family decided to go for a picnic.

A.It was B.It is C.It being D.As was

If human has no awareness of protection, natural resources will ______ soon.

A.figure out B.try out C.find out D.run out

Her winning the championship of Poetry Contest was ______ her countless    practice.

A.due to B.aimed to C.close to D.adjusted to

Belt and Road project has been on smoothly, ______ has led to more nations joining.

A.that B.which C.what D.it

______ in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the mobile phone in the car.

A.To wait B.To be waiting C.Having waited D.To have waited

He gave me an apple _____ a cake.

A.by means of B.in place of C.with regard to D.in exchange for

It was Ms Li ______ me a hand when I had trouble with English grammar rules.

A.who lent B.that lends C.whom lent D.whose lend

Mr Smith’s doctor suggested that he ______ and exercise regularly.

A.should eat B.will eat C.can eat D.would eat

How to ______ the quality of food has become a focus now.

A.advocate B.guarantee C.possess D.measure

The school students have to ______ the neighboring noise made by the wedding company.

A.make up with B.keep up with C.put up with D.fill up with

We must ______ our unity in protection of blue sky from pollution.

A.lose B.strengthen C.divide D.ban

Mary is blind. If she ______ the bright world now, she would be full of joy.

A.will see B.can see C.could see D.has seen

We should stick to the principles and be ______ as well.

A.flexible B.determined C.patient D.relaxed

He went to the bookstore and bought _____.

A.score books B.scores books C.score of books D.scores of books

1.In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?

A.The introduction to the leading roles.

B.The writer’s opinion of acting.

C.The writer’s comments on the story.

D.The background information.

2.According to the film review, “monster” （paragraph B） refers to ______.

A.a gun-crazy hunter B.a brainy dog

C.a scary rabbit D.a giant vegetable

3.Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?

A.It’s full of wit and humour.

B.Its characters show feelings without words.

C.It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.

D.It is about the harmony between man and animals.

    Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.

November 7th

The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.

December 5th

Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.

February 6th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6th

Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

London Canal Museum

12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT

www.canalmuseum.org.uk   www.canalmuseum.mobi

Tel:020 77130836

1.When is the talk on James Brindley?

A.February 6th. B.December 5th.

C.November 7th. D.March 6th.

2.What is the topic of the talk in February?

A.The Canal Pioneers. B.An Update on the Cotsword Canals

C.Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands D.Ice for the Metropolis

3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.

A.Miranda Vickers B.Malcolm Tucker

C.Chris Lewis D.Liz Payne

SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR “FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"

AND ENJOY A FREE FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!

With a registration fee of just $ 50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways' FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members.

They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!

BENEFITS YOU CAN'T MISS!

A free flight to any destination in Asia

30% off any course at Tanya Language School

20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore

A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery

A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diners with every set dinner ordered

A birthday gift on your child's birthday

A free album containing pictures taken during the journey

All booking made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.

10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS

for departures from 5 to 11 September 2015

1.One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ________.

A.a free flight to any destination in the world

B.30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore

C.a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport

D.a discount on any course at Tanya Language School

2.Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?

 

A.

B.

C.

D.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?

A.You need to pay $ 50 to sign up a child for the club.

B.Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight

C.The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.

D.Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.

    Choose Your One-Day-Tours!

Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.

Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.

Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!

Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.

1.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?

A.Tour A B.Tour B

C.Tour C D.Tour D

2.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?

A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court B.Oxford & Stratford

C.Bath & Stonehenge D.Cambridge

3.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?

A.It used to be the home of royal families B.It used to be a well-known maze

C.It is the oldest palace in Britain D.It is a world-famous castle

    Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.

1.Nearpod can be used to_____.

A. offer grammar tests B. teach listening on-line

C. help vocabulary learning D. gain fluency in speaking

2.If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to____________.

A. Room 501 B. Room 502

C. Room 601 D. Room 602

3.Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?

A. Nearpod. B. Kahoot.

C. TEO. D. Prezi.

4.A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by ______.

A. 9:00 a.m. B. 10:30 a.m.

C. 2:00 p.m. D. 3:30 p.m.

There are many places to go on safari（观赏野生动物）in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world's most exciting wildlife journeys.

Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers.Theyhave a reputation for providing a great riding experience.

The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face. It is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.

In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace. With golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the sun's rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to life.

Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback Safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.

1.What does the underlined word "They" refer to?

A.Flooded waters. B.Wildlife journey.

C.Safari camps. D.Unique rides.

2.What does the author find most exciting about a horse safari?

A.Seeing and feeling the real African life.

B.Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.

C.Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.

D.Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.

3.What does the underlined word "sedate" probably mean?

A.Wild and romantic. B.Slow and peaceful.

C.Hurry and thirsty. D.Active and excited.

4.The author introduced the riding experience in the OKavango Delta mainly by________.

A.Following space order B.Following time order

C.Making classifications D.Giving examples

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

University Room Regulations

Approved and Prohibited Items

The following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.

Access to Residential Rooms

Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.

Cooking Policy

Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven (微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.

Pet Policy

No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.

Quiet Hours

Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.

1.Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?

A.Ceiling fans and waterbeds.

B.Wireless routers and radios.

C.Hair dryers and candles.

D.TVs and electric blankets.

2.What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?

A.The combination should be changed.

B.The Office should be charged.

C.He should replace the door lock.

D.He should check out of the room.

3.What do we know about the cooking policy?

A.A microwave oven can be used.

B.Cooking in student rooms is permitted.

C.A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.

D.Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.

4.If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face _____.

A.parent visits B.a fine of $100

C.the Student Court D.a written notice

5.When can students enjoy a party in residences?

A.7:00 am, Sunday. B.7:30 am, Thursday.

C.11:30 pm, Monday. D.00:30 am, Saturday.