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Do you want to have an interesting summer picnics with your family? Here we offer four of the top picnic areas across the US. Cumberland Islands, Georgia Just hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is an ideal picnic place. It' s not a destroyed place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails (路线).Covered in Spanish moss (苔藓)，the paths are lined with trees and since it' s still a rural area, the stars gather for a spectacular show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity. Grant Park, Chicago Go for a taste of a 20-day lakefront for delicious food in Chicago, because food festival happens in October each year. Take a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 1st, make sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier. Cranberry Islands, Maine Here, you'll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it 's a romantic picnic area to go for a family outing to visit the islands. Big Sur, California The Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem (胜地).Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological formations. It's good to have a picnic there. You are recommended to bring a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance. 【1】What can we know about Cumberland Islands? A.You can go there by boat. B.You can't have a picnic in the evening. C.It is developed into a beautiful scenery. D.It attracts lots of people for its splendid stars. 【2】Which of the following attracts wildlife lovers most? A.Big Sur. B.Grant Park. C.Cranberry Islands. D.Cumberland Islands. 【3】Where is the text most probably from? A.A personal diary. B.A travel magazine. C.A science report. D.A geography textbook. |
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Sophie became friends with the gray squirrels during her first week at Penn State, after spotting them running around and wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads. Today, everyone at the university knows her as the "Squirrel Girl". Sophie tried bringing them food, and gradually they began to trust her. She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture. Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits, she started posting similar photos on Facebook. The response was greatly positive, and before long Sophie and her squirrels became an Internet sensation (轰动). Growing up in a neighborhood outside of State College, Sophie was always fond of birds and animals around her home, but she didn't interact with people very much. She was later diagnosed (诊断)with Asperger's syndrome, but the squirrels changed that. "The squirrels help me break the ice, because I'll be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them," she said, "I am a lot more outgoing." And in case you're wondering how Sophie is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos, it has a lot to do with food. For example, whenever she wants them to hold or play with something, she puts peanut butter on the prop (道具), and they'll grab it. In the beginning, she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them, but they hesitated to approach her. She had the patience to earn their trust, though. This year, Sophie is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences. She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment. As for her furry friends, Sophie plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can. 【1】What can we infer from the passage? A.Mary is known as the "Squirrel Girl" in the community. B.Mary was more fond of squirrels than any other animals. C.Mary and squirrels received great attention on the Internet. D.Mary wishes to educate people on how to protect the animals. 【2】What can we learn about Sophie according to paragraph 3? A.She got lots of friends due to squirrels. B.She used to be a popular girl in her childhood. C.She lived in the far countryside when young. D.She was more outgoing than before. 【3】How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats? A.By dressing like squirrels. B.By putting them in cages. C.By playing music to them. D.By attracting them with food. 【4】What do you think of Sophie? A.Tolerant and strong. B.Patient and caring. C.Sociable and healthy. D.Traditional and hard-working. |
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Walk past any Bath & Body Works store and you' ll see a colourful display of popular antibacterial soaps. Sold in thick plastic containers with heavy foam （泡沫）—producing pumps on top and loaded with nice smell, these liquid soaps are seen everywhere. Besides their plastic packaging, they are ' antibacterial, ' as are so many other soaps, body scrubs（磨砂膏）,and lip sticks these days, not to mention household cleaners and even mattresses. The world has gone crazy for antibacterial products-but, unfortunately, antibacterial is bad. Keep in mind that antibacterial soap is no more effective at killing germs than regular soap. Using antibacterial soap may even lead to the development of bacteria that are resistant to the products antimicrobial agents-making it harder to kill these germs in the future. The problem is that they leave a surface leftover after being washed or wiped away. This leftover is supposed to continue killing afterwards, but it can also promote the growth of resistant bacteria, which are stronger than the original bacteria. Triclosan （三氯生），a common mixed material in antibacterial soaps and hand washing liquids, is a probable human carcinogen （致癌物）.Triclosan, also known as Microban, has been found in breast milk and exists in 60 percent of American waterways, which opens a pathway for potential pollution of food. In 2009, the Canadian Medical Association called on its government to ban all antibacterial products but was unsuccessful. As unexciting as it is, plain old bar soap is the way to go. Regular soap works by loosening dirt, oil, and microbes so they can be washed away. Effective hand washing requires vigorous washing of all surfaces and should last at least 20 seconds. A bar of soap requires little to no packaging, and the greenest option is one with a vegetable glycerine base, free from chemical smell and harmful materials. 【1】What does using antibacterial soap result in? A.Making things cleaner. B.Killing more germs. C.Keeping things more healthy. D.Promoting the development of bacteria. 【2】What' s the author ' s attitude towards the antibacterial soaps? A.supportive B.anxious C.opposed D.uninterested 【3】What does the underlined "they"in paragraph 3 refer to? A.Original bacteria. B.Antibacterial soaps. C.Household cleaners. D.Antimicrobial agents. 【4】What does the author suggest in the last paragraph? A.Using regular soaps is the best option. B.Washing hands needs longer time than ever. C.Buying soaps with no packing and chemicals. D.Keeping antibacterial soap is beneficial to health. |
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The best and most-commonly used sources for the pills we have are oily fish like salmon（畦）， mackerel and sardines. Many environmentalists fear that some species are being over fished for this purpose. We may have an endless voracity for fish oil, but we don't have an endless supply of fish. Menhaden, which is described as “a big-headed, smelly, foot-long fish" , is in great danger. Although prized for dinner in the 18th century, the species has become the unknown victim of the fish oil business 9 which presents us with potential sea fish. Menhaden filter-feed almost entirely on algae （海藻）and is especially good at changing it into-3 fatty acids, which make them a good target for fish oil companies. One particular company, Protein of Houston, has been fishing 90 percent of the country' s menhaden. It's become such a big problem that 13 of the 15 Atlantic states have banned the company * s boats from their waters. Yet the company is still allowed to fish in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as federal waters; the company * s efforts result in the removing of half a billion menhaden every year. Aside from running out a public natural resource for a company，s private profit, the damage to the ecosystem is cause for alarm. The muddy brown color of the Long Island Sound is the direct result of lacking water nitration （过滤）一a job that was once done by menhaden. Menhaden keep the ocean waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts clean. A menhaden filters four to six gallons of water of algae in a minute, which prevents underwater dead zones. Measures should be taken to avoid the over fished situation. Plant seeds such as flax seed, chiaseeds, hemp seeds, and sesame seeds — and particularly their oils — are good vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids, although the mix of specific acids is different from which one can get with fish. 【1】Why does menhaden become a good fish for companies to make pills? A.It is good at forming-3 fatty acids. B.It feeds mainly on the harmful algae. C.It is well-known for its rich protein. D.It is relatively easy for companies to catch. 【2】What does the underlined word "voracity" in paragraph 1 mean? A.trouble B.shortage C.resource D.appetite 【3】What does the author intend to suggest us in the last paragraph? A.To grow more plants for their seeds to make oil. B.To use some substitutes instead of more fish oil. C.To call on the government to make laws in fishing. D.To take part in more activities to protect the environment. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A.The broken natural ecosystem. B.The process of making fish oil. C.Bad effects of fish oil making. D.How to use natural resources. |
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To lose weight, you don't need to suppress your appetite. Eat often but eat healthily, and you will make it. 【1】 they often skip mealtimes to avoid any more calories for the day. This, however, is an extremely counterproductive （适得其反的）action. Your body's metabolism can become confused when you do not eat meals on a regular basis. 【2】, your body thinks that it needs to store energy away for later. This is a simple survival mechanism that ensures you do not starve to death in an emergency situation. It can also result in fat retention （脂肪沉积）.So even if you do not have time for an entire meal, it can help to have some nuts, a boiled eggs, or some raw vegetables. Eating more often is also a great way to keep your blood sugar from crashing throughout the day. 【3】 You may want to take a hint from the eating habits of toddlers. Toddlers are known for their consistent snacking. They often refuse to eat an entire meal, yet, graze （吃零食）throughout the day. Grazing can help you avoid a hungry feeling, and helps to keep your blood sugar stable. 【4】 It can be difficult , at first, to tell when you are truly hungry, or just eating out of habit. Many individuals eat for comfort, or out of boredom. Part of losing weight is learning to listen to your body. Eat healthy snacks or small meals throughout the day. 【5】 . A.Unless you want to eat junk food B.When people are eager to lose weight C.If you do not eat when you are hungry D.It gives your body a steady stream of energy E.Being hungry should not be a part of any diet plan F.Don, t depend on three planned meals to satisfy you G.It is hard to stick to a healthy diet but in the long run it can make a difference |
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As deadly hurricane Delta hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula tearing a path of destruction directly to his door, Pimentel __ hundreds of animals一including more than 300 dogs, large quantities of rabbits, chickens, and __ a hedgehog (刺猬). Although his house took a beating,all the animals __. "It doesn't matter if the house is dirty, it can be cleaned," Pimentel told AP. "The things they broke can be __ or bought again,but what's __ is to see them happy,healthy and safe,without wounds and with the possibility of being adopted." Knowing supplies might be hard to come by,___ the storm,Pimentel posted to social media about his ___ for the welfare of his animals.Once Delta had passed, with so many __to feed and a major post-storm cleanup underway,Pimentel didn't __his posts had gone viral(疯传) until donations from around the world started __.Not only that，neighbors soon arrived to help clear debris and ____the house. While he was awed by the __ of donors and volunteers,Pimentel hopes that someone can help him find forever homes for some of his___ so he'll be able to save even more. The storm may be over,___ Pimentel continues to walk the walk.He always remembered a motto,"Leave footprints of __for others to follow." 【1】A.raised B.bought C.sheltered D.grew 【2】A.still B.even C.yet D.rather 【3】A.survived B.stayed C.developed D.kept 【4】A.accepted B.discovered C.returned D.fixed 【5】A.beautiful B.strange C.precious D.profitable 【6】A.in the course of B.prior to C.in terms of D.in case of 【7】A.requires B.choices C.help D.concerns 【8】A.mouths B.population C.lives D.crops 【9】A.know B.wonder C.realize D.admit 【10】A.getting about B.pouring in C.putting up D.calling on 【11】A.rebuild B.decorate C.move D.check 【12】A.bravery B.wisdom C.diligence D.generosity 【13】A.jobs B.rescues C.partners D.services 【14】A.so B.and C.but D.then 【15】A.nature B.honour C.fame D.kindness |
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 If your country does not have its own tree-planting day, maybe you should suggest it on social media! That is 【1】 one man in Turkey recently did. On Twitter, Enes Sahin suggested 【2】( set) aside a day for planting trees in Turkey. He asked others to support his idea. And they did. His tweet 【3】 (quick) went viral. Sahin wrote, "Let' s dedicate a day for all 82 million people in the country, including the children and the elderly, to plant trees. Let' s set 【4】 example to the world and hand down a green country to the upcoming generations. Turkish officials took notice. Rumeysa Kada , Turkey, s youngest elected deputy, tweeted, "This is an 【5】( amaze) idea. It will be on our agenda for tomorrow. Kadak later 【6】(meet) with Sahin to discuss his idea. Then the Turkish President later sent his own message on Twitter. He wrote, "My friends and I will undertake 【7】(responsible) to make sure that we have a national tree-planting day." Even if your country does not have any special day 【8】 events for tree planting, you can always go it alone! Canadian Ken Chaplin holds the world record for the most trees 【9】 (plant) in one day by a single person. On June 30, 2001, he planted 15,170 red pine seedlings by 【10】(he) in Canada's Saskatchewan province. |
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假定你是李华,，你的交换生朋友David对风筝很感兴趣，正好下周日是风筝节，请你写信邀请他一同参加。内容包括： 1. 时间和地点； 2. 活动内容； 3. 表示期待。 注意： 1. 词数80词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear David, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Afternoon was Mrs. Conroy's favorite time of day. After a day,s hard work, her eyes were tired and her feet hurt. She enjoyed the nice long nap she took on the bus. Mrs. Conroy had made friends with the bus driver, Mr. Angstrom. He always woke her up before her stop. She usually felt fresh when she got off the bus. But today was different. Mr. Angstrom wasn,t driving. A small man in a wrinkled uniform sat in the driver's seat. "Where's Mr. Angstrom" asked Mrs. Conroy, dropping her money into the box. "I don,t know. Sick, I guess. I just work here, lady. "Step to the back seat. Mrs. Conroy hoped that Mr. Angstrom was all right. She didn't like this new driver. She decided not to sleep on the way home today. She didn't want to ask this driver to wake her. He didn't look like the type who'd want to do anyone a favor. Mrs. Conroy tried to keep her eyes open, but the gentle rocking of the bus had a calm effect. Within a few minutes her eyes closed. With her head dropping to her shoulders, Mrs. Conroy fell fast asleep. The next thing Mrs. Conroy knew, a hand was on her shoulder. Someone was shaking her awake. "Wake up, lady. We've come to the end of the line. Wake up." Mrs. Conroy blinked (眨眼)and opened her eyes. The bus driver looked down at her." Time for you to get off the bus." Mrs. Conroy peered out the window. "Where am I?" she asked. "I was supposed to get off at Essex Avenue." "You're at the last stop, lady. Come on, get off the bus. I have a schedule to keep to." Mrs. Conroy was having trouble waking up. The bus driver took her arm and helped her down the bus. "Wait a minute," she said in a sharp voice. "This isn,t Essex Avenue. Where am I? How can I get home?" "Can you ride me back ?" she begged. "Sorry, lady. It's against the rules." he said as he closed the door. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Mrs. Conroy watched the bus disappear down the road. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ten minutes later, the bus driver returned and sped up to Mrs. Conroy. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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