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Two European Summer Must “Seas” When you think of summer, the beach, clear water, sunny skies, and relaxing days are a few things that come to mind, and two of the best places to experience these summer feels are two gorgeous European bodies of water: the Mediterranean Sea and the Adriatic Sea! These two incredible Seas hold some of my favorite travel memories, and I would revisit each one in a heartbeat! The Mediterranean Sea The Mediterranean Sea can be accessed from various European countries as well as a few North African countries. And while many think of visiting Ibiza, Malta, or the Greek islands to experience the Mediterranean, my Mediterranean beach days came while visiting the seaside city of Marseille in the South of France! Marseille was a lovely city with easy access to the Sea, also with pretty sandy beaches. The gorgeous crystal clear blue water made it unlike any beach day in America! Not only were the beaches amazing, but the city of Marseille was adorable and filled with numerous cute shops and seaside restaurants. And the Mediterraneanstyle food was delicious! The Adriatic Sea The Adriatic Sea is equally as stunning and surely worth a visit! The Croatian coast has numerous beach clubs, some private and some public, that tourists are able to visit and you can experience the beauty of the Adriatic Sea there! Zrce Novalja, a Croatian seaside town I visited, was impressively featured by the rather rocky beach in place of sand. The rocks were small and smooth, making swimming in the sea and wading in the water just as easy as sandy beaches! Plus, the locals in Croatia are also extremely friendly, making the experience even more memorable. 1.The writer's trip to the two seas was full of ________. A.unbearable hardships B.various adventures C.wonderful experiences D.funny events 2.From which place did the writer get to the Mediterranean Sea? A.Ibiza. B.Malta. C.The Greek islands. D.Marseille. 3.What makes Zrce Novalja so special? A.Its beach clubs. B.Its beautiful sea. C.Its rocky beach. D.Its friendly locals.
假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Mr. Smith想要了解中国春节，请用英文写一篇介绍中国春节的短文。内容包括: 1. 春节的时间; 2. 庆祝春节的方式; 3. 春节的习俗。 注意: 1. 词数100左右 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
短文改错 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。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( 删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。 Two men were traveling together while a bear suddenly met them. One of them climbed up into the tree. The other, seeing that he must be attacked, immediate lay on his back on the ground. When the bear came up, feeling him with his nose and smelt him all over, he held breath. The bear soon left him, for it’s said that a bear won’t touches a dead body. When he was gone, the other travelers went down from the tree. And he asked his friend that the bear had whispered to his ear. “He gave me a piece of advice,” his companion replied. “Never to travel with a friend who deserts you in the face of danger.” 1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.9.10.
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 It's almost a common belief that the best food you can find in a place is not in the fancy restaurants,1.in the backstreets. These spots are usuallyaway from popular tourist attractions, which means that to find them you'll need the spirit of an explorer. That's2.I came across roujiamo when I was exploring Beijing. I found3.restaurant that sold dishes from Xi'an when I explored the area around4.(I) office one day. I decided to try it tout. My roujiamo5.(make) fresh, so the bread was still warm. It was soft when I6.bite) into it, and the meat inside was delicious and tender. In fact，I enjoyed it so much that I ordered more to take home with me. Though it's just a snack，it's still quite filling and can7.(easy) satisfy your appetite. There are a variety of things you can put inside the "mo"，as the bread is called. For example，in certain areas in Xi'an，the meat8.(use) is usually beef, but in Gansu Province，lamb is more common. And the first roujiamo that I tried was made9.chicken. However it's made, it's still a tasty snack. And for an American like me who grew up10.(eat) hamburgers, it's a perfect combination of East and West.
Have you ever seen a movie in which a building was burned down or a bridge was destroyed? Have you seen films in which two trains crashed or a ship____into the ocean? If____, you may have wondered how these things could happen without____the actors and actresses in the film. The man who knows the____is the “special-effects” man. He has one of the most important____in the film industry. He may be ordered to____a flood or to make a battlefield explode. But he may also be told to create a____effect which is much less exciting,____just as important to the success of the film. In a____for one movie there was a big glass bowl filled with water in which small fish were swimming. The director of the movie____the fish to stop swimming suddenly____they seemed to stare at (盯着看) an actor. Then the director wanted the fish to____staring and swim. But fish can’t be ordered to do anything. It was quite a____ The special-effects man thought about the problem for a long time. The result was an idea for____the fish with a harmless use of electricity____he applied electricity to the fish bowl causing the fish to be absolutely____Then he rapidly reduced the amount of____, allowing the fish to be free. Thus he got the humourous effect the____wanted. In other parts of movie making there are also special-effects men who have developed____skills in creating certain kinds of effects. Jim White, who has been a special- effects man for thirty-two years, is best known for his____with ships and airplanes. 1.A.buried B.sank C.fell D.dropped 2.A.so B.such C.possible D.necessary 3.A.telling B.harming C.protecting D.organizing 4.A.news B.question C.message D.secret 5.A.films B.jobs C.factories D.companies 6.A.prevent B.fight C.pour D.create 7.A.terrible B.peaceful C.funny D.special 8.A.or B.as C.though D.only 9.A.scene B.step C.stage D.room 10.A.ordered B.wanted C.decided D.doubted 11.A.while B.since C.so that D.even if 12.A.return B.continue C.stop D.start 13.A.success B.failure C.problem D.disappointment 14.A.controlling B.operating C.driving D.lighting 15.A.As a result B.Above all C.First D.Immediately 16.A.pure B.interesting C.still D.quiet 17.A.fish B.water C.electricity D.bowl 18.A.actor B.actress C.director D.special-effects man 19.A.fast B.particular C.humorous D.careful 20.A.imagination B.work C.repair D.design
Americans use many expressions with the word “dog”. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. 1.However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog's life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence. Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. 2.They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog. 3.This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things. 4.People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite. Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard.5. A. Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. B. Dogs are people’s loyal friends all the time. C. Still, people say every dog has its day. D. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them nice meals. E. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. F. Sometimes, morning rain can light up the day. G. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.
If a stranger offered you money to keep a suitcase in your spare room，would you accept? How about the other way round：if you had too many belongings，would you consider trusting someone you met online with their safekeeping? Anthony Paine believed enough of us would answer “yes” to these questions to launch his own startup (新兴公司)，Stashbee．His business links people with space to those who need it． And it's just one player in the booming “sharing economy”，an industry that relies on people renting out things like their beds，bikes and even parking spaces．Airbnb，a company valued at 200bn RMB，provides a platform for those renting property short-term．DogVacay pairs holidaymaking pet owners with pet-friendly hosts，and aims to be profitable by 2017． All their business models revolve around one simple word：trust．So，how does Stashbee measure up? BBC journalist Dougal Shaw decided to try it out for himself．He had some odds and ends to store while renovating his house，and met a host through the site who could keep them for 475 RMB for two months．All relatively smooth and painless． Heavyweights (行业巨头) in the traditional storage industry，such as Big Yenow and Access，aren’t convinced．A representative from Access told Shaw he was skeptical about storing with “amateurs”．He considered 24／7(全天候) access to the items and better security as the main advantages of his service. Stashbee agree that dealing with security concerns is important，but say business success depends more on people overcoming a distrust of strangers we’ve been taught since childhood. They aren’t alone．Companies such as Costockage，Roost and Spacer all run similar storage businesses，and are all relying on a shift in consumer attitudes． And the concept of social storage doesn’t stop there．CityStasher believe there’s a gap in the market for those who want to store things for extremely short periods of time． Would you try it out? It’s a question of trust． 1.The author put forward two questions at the beginning of the text to__________. A.expect readers to answer them B.carry out a survey among readers C.start a conversation among readers D.draw readers attention to the topic 2.How does Dougal Shaw try out Stashbee’s business? A.Experiencing in person． B.Doing a survey online． C.Analyzing some data． D.Exchanging his belongings. 3.What does the traditional storage industry value most? A.Trust． B.Security． C.Cost． D.Professional knowledge．
“ Hi , Mrs Grady ,” said Mark when their neighbor opened her door, “ Would you like us to shovel your sidewalk and driveway ?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a way to earn enough money for the new Ocean Kingdom video game that came out the next day. Mrs. Grady was happy, “ That would be wonderful , boys. I think the job is getting to be too much for me.” “It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said,“ If that’s OK”, Mark added. “Oh dear,”Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “ I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can offer homemade cookies, but I realize that’s not what you had in mind.” Mark was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off ,“ We’ll come back later.” Mrs. Grady doesn’t look like the person who’d come to his rescue last summer when Mr. Dunn’s collie , Goldie had just wanted to play , but Mark didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs . He wanted to call for help , but his tongue seemed locked behind his teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open. She must have seen him from across the street. “ Hold on , Mark . I’m coming!” “Goldie” she’d called. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mark and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mark, but she’d stood firm as a rock in front of him.“Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along.”“ Get!” Goldie had obeyed. When Mark showed thanks to Mrs.Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed“It was nothing. Good neighbors watch out for each other, don’t they? ” And now Mrs. Grady needed Mark as much as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow. “ Hey!” Jamie shouted, “What are you doing? ” Mark couldn’t explain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors. “I like Mrs. Grady’s cookies.” he said. 1.Why did Jamie and Mark plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grany at first? A.To help the lady B.To earn pocket money C.To do volunteer work D.To visit New Kingdom 2.Mrs . Grady couldn’t pay them most probably because ________. A.she didn’t have enough cash B.she couldn’t find the bank C.she thought it was worthless D.she couldn’t afford it 3.Which of the following proverb can best summarize the story? A.A penny saved is a penny earned B.Kindness is repaid with kindness C.A clear conscience D.Actions speak louder than work
If you frequently travel for business, Stay bridge Suites offer you a range of home comforts. Four recent visitors to Staybridge Suites explain why they booked, what they enjoyed and what made them want to return. Claire Metcalf “The concept is great, but the staff are the ones who really make it. ”she says. “It takes a lot of discipline to always be friendly, but the staff at Staybridge Suites do that. They genuinely care about you.” Andrew Roberts “One of the best things is having my own kitchen. I often end up working late and I don’t fancy eating in a restaurant on my own, so cooking for myself is a big drawcard. ” “The main thing for me is being able to cook and have my own little flat. The staff are amazing. It is great to be recognized by them, ”he says. Pauline Robinson “What I love about it is the way that you are treated by the staff,” she says. “Some of the staff have been there all that time and they do look after you well. As a woman staying on my own, it is reassuring that they look out for you, and recently when I was poorly they even brought things I needed to my room. ” Ryan Ruckledge “The fully-equipped kitchen is great. I always have a one-bed apartment so I have a separate kitchen and dining room and I’m able to relax and cook some meals. Eating out can feel a bit much when you do it day in and day out—it makes you hate what you do—and I don’t want that. 1.What attracts visitors to Staybridge Suites? A.A separate dining room. B.A one—bed apartment. C.A home from home. D.A lot of discipline. 2.Who think highly of the kitchen of Staybridge Suites? A.Pauline Robinson and Ryan Ruckledge. B.Ryan Ruckledge and Claire Metcalf. C.Andrew Roberts and Ryan Ruckledge. D.Pauline Robinson and Claire Metcalf. 3.What does the underlined word “drawcard” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A.barrier. B.attraction. C.honour. D.difficulty. 4.Why does the author write the article? A.To advertise Staybridge Suites. B.To introduce four recent visitors. C.To inform us of a new service. D.To sing high praise for the staff.
The parents are _____ their son who has been away from home for days. A.in search of B.to search C.searching D.searched for
—Ron, I congratulate you on your success. —Thanks, but the honor _____ to all the people here. A.is belonged B.belongs C.is belonging D.belonged
Is _______any doubt _____ Jennifer will come to see me this weekend as usual. A.it; that B.it; whether C.there; that D.there; whether
What do you think of the reason _____ he gave at the meeting yesterday? A.why B.for which C.that D.in which
It was in the hotel _____ my father works _____ I met the film star. A.that; that B.where; where C.where; that D.that; where
Let me introduce my cousin to you, who _____ to a famous university last year. A.had been admitted B.admitted C.was admitted D.has been admitted
More attention should be paid _____ education, especially in the west of China. A.to develop B.to developing C.in develop D.in developing
We should do what we can to save those _____ species, including the tiger, an animal which was considered _____ to humans. A.dangerous; endangered B.dangerous; in danger C.endangered; in danger D.endangered; dangerous
If George keeps on working so hard, he’ll ______ sooner or later. A.break down B.break up C.break out D.break off
—Jane, which color do you prefer, red or blue? —______. I prefer to buy a green one. A.Either will be OK B.Both will be OK C.To be honest, neither D.Generally, I’m not sure
随着寒假的即将来临, 有些同学开始谈论寒假是否去打零工。对此, 不同的学生有不同的看法。请你根据以下提示写一篇短文并谈谈你的观点及理由。 1. 支持打零工及理由; 2. 反对打零工及理由; 注意:词数100左右。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。错误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。 My parents are both interest in reading and music. Therefore, my father prefers to history books while my mother likes to read novels and woman's magazines. In music, their tastes are similar, and they had never been tired of folk music. Most of the time, they are in agreement on bringing up children. They both believe in giving their children loves, and none believes in punishing a child physically. For times, they agree with each other, but sometimes they seem differently. Perhaps that is why none of their children knows for sure which parents he should follow.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填上适当的内容或所给单词的正确形式。 Once there lived a rich man 1.wanted to do something for the people of his town.2. first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help. In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed3.very large stone. Then he 4.(hide ) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow. “Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way.5.man came along and did the same thing; then another came,and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove 6.. Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone,7.(say) to himself: “The night8.(be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.” Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his 9.(strong) to move it. How great was his surprise at last!10. the stone, he found a bag of money.
Manuela got up earlier and bought two bags of cat food. She began going to the__________ barbershop on the corner, making her weekly visit to see Hussein, the old barber. Hussein was both__________ and delighted to see Manuela and the bags of food. The two hurried over to the tiny food dishes lined up in the alley. Several __________ appeared soon. As the two _________ and made their way back inside the shop, Hussein’s smile __________ and he explained he was about to _________ the barbershop. He had been told to leave within 7 days. His ___________barbershop simply couldn’t pay enough rent and the landlord had invited another roomer, one who wouldn't be __________ animals outside. Manuela’s eyes began to___________ as Hussein expressed his___________ about the homeless cats he cared for. But as fate(命运) would have it, there was something better___________ for the barber and his cats. As Manuela’s blog supporters read her___________ about Hussein, they, one after another,__________ donating to him and his cats. Every day for the next week, Manuela went to Hussein with the__________ . And on the fourth day, something unbelievable happened when Hussein was able to____________a storefront in an old building near his shop. No electricity,___________ there was potential. Manuela and other people __________ to help paint and clear rubbish while electricians made all the necessary__________ . In less than two weeks, the barber was back in___________ again. Through the kindness of strangers, _________ , his and his cats' whole world was brought back. 1.A. independent B. familiar C. expensive D. ancient 2.A. grateful B. patient C. careful D. attractive 3.A. neighbors B. barbers C. cats D. customers 4.A. spoke out B. backed off C. set off D. finished off 5.A. faded B. froze C. reappeared D. accumulated 6.A. rebuild B. sell C. lose D. decorate 7.A. dull B. classic C. remote D. wide 8.A. purchasing B. feeding C. sheltering D. collecting 9.A. glare B. open C. shine D. flood 10.A. promises B. adoration C. anxiety D. comments 11.A. in store B. by chance C. on purpose D. at present 12.A. review B. letter C. post D. invitation 13.A. suggested B. remembered C. reported D. began 14.A. congratulations B. decisions C. announcements D. contributions 15.A. return B. obtain C. protect D. spot 16.A. when B. and C. but D. so 17.A. came by B. cheered up C. broke away D. dropped out 18.A. appointments B. connections C. assumptions D. budgets 19.A. comparison B. advance C. company D. business 20.A. normally B. thankfully C. naturally D. directly
How to Become a Top Student Successful students use different techniques(技巧)to study，which brings them more success.1.Here are the four techniques almost all topper forming students use. They are regular. Almost all successful students study regularly，because they know “what you give is what you get”．If you put in regular hours of studying，then you will learn more and get better grades.2.This will help you to study regularly. They have clear goals. All topper forming students have definite，specific goals.3.They motivate(激发)you and drive you to study more. But make sure that you do not get carried away. Set realistic goals which can challenge(挑战)you，but do not seem impossible or too difficult to achieve. They study without pressure(压力)．Successful students study a lot. But they study without putting strain on themselves. Most students make the mistake of studying too hard or studying continuously for a long time.4.Studying should be done in a balanced manner. Take a break for a few minutes，after studying for 30 or 45 minutes. Relax，walk around your room or house，or drink some water and return to studying. Such short breaks will refresh your brain and you will learn more. 5.Studying is not something you do just because your parents ask you to do it. It's actually very important for you. Studying gives you knowledge and skills that will remain with you for the rest of your life. It gives you the ability to get a job and earn money. And successful students recognize the value of studying well. A. This creates tension and actually slows down learning and memory. B．But to score grade A in English，you should make well planned efforts. C．Set aside some hours，each day or each week，for studying. D．Having such goals gives you a purpose to study better. E．Learn their techniques，and you will also join their rank. F．They finish their homework on time. G．They give importance to study.
It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter. Road politeness is not only good manners, but a good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behavior of politeness is by no means enough. Many drivers nowadaysdon’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it. However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. A typical example is the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in a traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the roadmanship (公路驾车技能). Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart. 1.The most suitable title for this passage would be __________. A.Traffic Jams. B.Good Manners. C.Road Politeness. D.Modern Drivers. 2.Troubles on the road are often caused by __________. A.traffic jams. B.the behavior of the drivers. C.the great speed of modern life. D.terrible road conditions. 3.According to the writer, a good driver should __________. A.encourage children to cross the road whenever they want to. B.beat back when forced to face rude driving. C.be able to recognize politeness when he sees it. D.join in a traffic stream quickly however other people feel. 4.It is not always right for drivers to __________. A.master the roadmanship. B.neglect politeness when they see it. C.give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politeness. D.encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want to.
For the last month, a married couple has been interacting with a robot — called an Avatar — （hat’s con trolled by their daughter hundreds of miles away. Made by ANA Holdings Inc, it looks like a vacuum cleaner with an iPad attached. But the screen displays the daughter’s face as they chat, and its wheels let her walk slowly about the house as though she’s really there. “Virtual travel” is nothing new, of course. Storytellers, travel writers and artists have been stimulating the senses of armchair tourists for centuries. It’s only in recent decades that frequent, safe travel has become available to the non-wealthy. Yet even as the world’s middle classes climb out of the armchair and into economy-class seats, there are signs of a post-travel society appearing. Concerns about the environment make people lose interest in carbon-intensive (碳排放量很高的) airlines. And the aging of societies is both slowing down the growth of physical travel and creating demand for alternative ways to experience the world. For the travel industry, virtual reality offers a tantalizing (诱人的) response to these trends. Of course, far-out (前卫的) technologies encourage profits. ANA doesn’t plan to start selling Avatars until next year. By one estimate, the global market for this kind of technology will be worth only about S300 million by 2023. By contrast, ANA’s traditional travel business brought in more than $19 billion last year. But although the business case for virtual vacations is still weak, the market for technologies that bridge physical distances between families and coworkers seems likely to only expand. ANA’s robots may not replace its airplanes any time soon, but they’ll almost certainly be a part of travel’s high-tech future. 1.What purpose does the first paragraph serve in the passage? A.To show a picture of our future life. B.To describe the daily life of a couple. C.To attract readers’ attention to the topic. D.To add background in formation of the topic. 2.What is the third paragraph mainly about? A.Humans tend to live much longer than before. B.People are becoming more worried about the environment. C.Virtual travel might cater for people’s desire to see the world. D.The profits of carbon-intensive airlines are possibly declining. 3.ANA is not planning to start selling Avatars soon probably because ________. A.it is still skeptical about their potential B.they still need to be further tested out C.traditional travel business is taking off D.their commercial profits may not be satisfying 4.The author believes the global market for virtual travel is ________. A.promising B.ambiguous C.depressing D.challenging
“Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move,” said David Belle, the founder of parkour. Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like James Bond in the movie Casino Royale? Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond’s wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide. Yes, that’s parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the barriers in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop. Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that. Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight, jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back in your life, to reach the destination successfully. A parkour lover said, “I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything.” Another philosophy we’ve learnt from parkour is freedom. It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world. It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself. 1.Parkour has become popular throughout the world because of . A.its founder, David Belle B.the varieties of participants C.its risks and tricks D.the film, Casino Royale 2.The underlined word “obstacles” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “ ”. A.streets B.objects C.roofs D.barriers 3.Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour? A.Sports and extremes. B.Determination and freedom. C.Dreams and success. D.Excitement and popularity. 4.Which of the following is true of parkour? A.It is a team sport. B.It is a good but boring sport. C.It needs special training. D.It challenges human abilities.
Here are some books which can inspire kids to think about nature and the environment. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies —By Carol Pasternak Have you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar（毛虫）to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everything about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species. A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks —By Erin McHugh This year, the US National Park Service’s National Park Week is on April 21-29. During the week, all the national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The book’s featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator（赤道）. Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? —By Sabbithry Persad Tiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Materials Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment. Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1 —By Brian Yanish Meet the Scrap Kins. They are creative, friendly monsters（怪物） who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. They’ll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. Remember that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure! 1.Which author teaches you how to make an artwork from wastes? A.Carol Pasternak. B.Erin McHugh. C.Sabbithry Persad. D.Brian Yanish. 2.Why is the National Park of American Samoa special? A.There is a famous statue in it. B.It is free for admission. C.It has its specific animals. D.It lies south of the equator. 3.The common goal of the four books is to _________. A.teach kids practical skills B.raise kids’ environment awareness C.comment on kids’ behavior D.make kids interested in geography
假定你是李华，下个月要参加学校的英文歌曲大赛，你想邀请本校交换生Bob和你一起 演唱。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.邀请助演； 2.请他帮助选歌； 3.约定排练时间和地点。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Bob, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
下列各句中都有一处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改，请按要求修改下列各句。 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:在错的词下画一横线，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.每句只允许修改1处,多者不计分。 1.To my joy, my father has given up smoke. 2.The actor is such famous that he has many fans. 3.Some people break the law in order pay for their drugs. 4.China's moon car Tutu-2 has covered 318.42 meters on total. 5.The house was belonged to my grandfather before he passed away.
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