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I visited Aruba last week. On the first day, I mainly enjoyed comfortable sunshine on the beaches there. But I needed more than sunshine and sand to fill my week. I rented a car the next day. One of my first stops that day was the Alto Vista Chapel, a historic north-side Roman Catholic churchy Just as I entered it, a colourful “party bus” filled with singing tourists pulled into the parking lot, ending the silence. So I left soon. From the church I made my way to the California Lighthouse, named for the steamship California that sank nearby in 1891. After spending some time there, I went to La Trattoria El Faro Blanco, an Italian restaurant that sits on top of the hill and offers scenic views. I love golfing, so I wasn't going on vacation without spending a day on the courses. The Tierra del Sol Country Club is for golfing on the islands located at its northwest point. Opened in 1995, it is a beautiful place with views of the sea and the California Lighthouse. I spent a full day there. To completely escape from the other tourists, I booked a four-hour jeep tour for the fourth day. I went to the Arikok National Park, which covers nearly 20 percent of the islands I stood on a cliff and looked down on a natural pool that was formed inside volcanic rock (火山岩）. It was amazing. My final night was spent at Madame Janette Restaurant, Friends who had been to Aruba told me I had to go there. I dined there while listening to a local musician performing the Beatles’ While My Guitar Gently Weeps. It was so good and the crowd demanded more. 【小题1】Why did the author leave the Alto Vista Chapel soon? A. Because he didn’t like the party there. B. Because he didn’t find a place for his car. C. Because there were too many tourist. D. Because some tourists made the place noisy. 【小题2】What did the author mainly do on the third day? A. He enjoyed the views of the sea from a lighthouse. B. He tasted the local food in a popular restaurant. C. He played a sport in a club. D. He visited a park. 【小题3】The Author wrote the passage mainly to . A. introduce attractions in Aruba B. encourage readers to visit Aruba C. explain why Aruba is worth a visit D. share his travel experience in Aruba 【小题4】The passage is mainly developed by . A. following the space order B. following the time order C. offering causes and effects D. giving examples |
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The Way Home Looks Now ? Author: Wendy Wan-Long Shang ? Number of pages: 272 ? Price: $17 ? The basic story line: After Peter’s older brother, 16- year-old Nelson, dies in a car accident, all the joy disappears from Peter's family. In order to help his family recover, Peter decides to join a baseball team. Can the game his family love bring them back together? The Water and the Wild ? Author: K. E. Ormsbee ? Number of pages: 448 ? Price: $19 ? The basic story line: Lottie, a young girl, has received gifts from a mysterious(神秘的) source every year for her birthday. When she wishes for medicine for her sick friend Eliot, she is taken through an apple tree to a world of sprites (精灵). On her way to find the medicine, she comes across lots of difficulties in that world. Gone Crazy in Alabama ? Author, Rita Williams-Garcia ? Number of pages: 304 ? Price: $14 ? The basic story line: Three young sisters, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern, travel from their home in New York to a small village in Alabama. They plan to spend the summer holiday with their grandmother, Ma Charles. Across the river lives Ma Charlese’s sister. Miss Trotter, The two haven’t spoken to each other for years. What is keeping the sisters apart? Three girls decide to help. Raising Rufus ? Author: David Fulk ? Number of pages: 272 ? Price: $21 ? The basic story line: One day, 12-year-old Martin Tinker picks up a strange-shaped rock. Some days later, Martin finds the rock is actually an egg when it hatches into a baby dinosaur (恐龙)! Martin names him Rufus. Rufus grows fast. Can Martin hide his beloved Rufus from the outside world and find him a happy home? 【小题1】How many books can one buy at most with only forty dollars? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 【小题2】What is the similarity between the four books? A. They are all about real stories. B. They are about the same topic. C. Their main characters are all kids. D. They art all popular among the young. 【小题3】Which of the following about the characters of the books is NOT true? A. Martin loves Rufus very much B. Lottie has much difficulty in getting the medicine. C. Peter's older brother Nelson loved playing baseball D. The sisters come to Alabama in order to help Ma Charles and her sister. |
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Maaseik, a city in Belgium, has opened an exhibition of about 200 relics and treasures of the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD), showing China's golden age of ancient civilisation (文明). The exhibition, which opened on May 11 and will continue until Oct. 20, is part of the city's effort to create a centre of Chinese culture. Belgian Princess Mathilde formally announced the beginning of the exhibition, titled “China's Golden Age: Treasures from the Tang Dynasty”. The items, including gold plates and silver wares for royal families, Tang Dynasty tri-colour glazed figurines (小雕像of women and paintings, have recently been on exhibit in the Dutch city of Assert. All of the exhibited items are from Shaanxi Province, China. Its provincial capital Xi'an was the most populous (人口多的）city in the world and once the capital of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang period is generally regarded as a high point in Chinese civilisation一equal to, or better than that of the earlier Han Dynasty (202 BC?220 AD), a golden age of Chinese culture. Several years ago, said Dirk Verlaak, vice-mayor of Maaseik, his city and Assen teamed up to host history and culture exhibitions of China's first two imperial dynasties, the Qin (221 BC?206 BC) and the Han. The Chinese relics and treasures attracted 350,000 visitors in Assen and 190,000 in Maaseik. “Westerners don’t know much about China's ancient civilisation and history, and we hope the new exhibition in Maaseik can attract more visitors,” said Verlaak. 【小题1】Maaseik held the exhibition in order to . A. make money B. educate people C. attract foreign visitors D. spread Chinese culture 【小题2】Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Dirk Verlaak is interested in Chinese history B. All the items in the exhibition are from China C. Assert attracted more visitors than Maaseik several years ago D. This is the first time that Maaseik has held such an exhibition. 【小题3】What's Dirk Verlaak's attitude toward the exhibition? A. Doubtful. B. Consent. C. Worried. D. Excited 【小题4】What would be the best title for the passage? A. Tang Dynasty Treasures Exhibited in Belgium B. Tang Dynasty Treasures Discovered in Belgium C. Chinese Culture Goes Around the World D. Chinese Civilisation Attracts Foreigners |
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The city of Armada opened its arms to a new business on Huntington Drive at First Street. The store, called Turtle Dove, is a pet shop specialising in two kinds of animals. The owners are two brothers, Bill and Bob Pidgin. They moved here from Northern California, where they owned an ant farm store called Animal House. That store was such a success that after five years they sold it for a big profit. They took it easy for a couple of years, travelling throughout the states. “We visited almost every zoo in the country, partly because we love animals and partly because we were looking for inspiration for our next business.” said Bill. They finally decided on turtles and doves. “They're easy to feed and care for, and both animals live a long time,” said Bob. The store will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays. “We think those are hours that our customers will find very convenient. Plus, the three days' off gives us a chance to go into the woods and find more critters. We never buy our own animals, but we always try to collect them from the wild. That way we can pass on huge savings to our customers. And, of course, by removing these animals from their natural habitats, we protect them from being eaten by their natural enemies. So our customers are happy, our animals are happy, and we’re happy. It's a win-win situation for all of us.” said Bill and Bob. 【小题1】Why did Bill and Bob Pidgin visit many zoos in the states? A. To gain experience in raising animals. B. To get some ideas for their new business. C. To call on the public to protect animals. D. To find out which animals are in danger. 【小题2】What does the underlined word “critters” in the last paragraph refer to? A. Customers B. Businesses C. Animals D. Foods 【小题3】What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Turtle Dove is very popular with customers. B. Turtle Dove sells dangerous animals as well. C. Bill and Bob Pidgin like living in the woods D. Bill and Bob Pidgin are totally free at weekends. 【小题4】What would be the best title for the passage? A. Ways Found to Make Big Profits B. Brothers Help Protect Wild Animals C. New Ideas to Better Serve Customers D. City Welcomes New Store and Its Owners |
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Everyone has a burning drive inside of them. 【小题1】 For others, the drive comes naturally and pushed them to do great things. See what those naturally highly motivated people do differently and what they can teach us. ? They read a lot When Bill Gates and Warren Buffet were asked if they could have one super power, they answered the same thing: to be able to read faster. 【小题2】 Reading allows one to take in the knowledge of some of the smartest people who have ever lived. Highly motivated people don’t spend much time watching reality TV?they do, however, spend their time reading. ? They plan Highly motivated people don't leave things up to chance. 【小题3】 They know this, and they make use of it. Start waking up and planning all the things you have to do for the day. You’ll be amazed at how much more productive you are. ? 【小题4】 Highly motivated people are always working for something. They know what they want, and they search for ways to achieve it. ? They seek advice when needed. There will be points in everyone's life where they just can’t do it on their own. 【小题5】 They don’t let stubbornness keep them from reaching their goals. Oftentimes, the best resource can be a person you see every day. Help them and they’ll help you in return. Yes, it's that simple. A. They set goals. B. They practise gratefulness all the time. C. It doesn't matter if they're big or small. D. Highly motivated people are always learning. E. For some, they need to learn from others to find it. F. Planning allows people to get things done faster and better. G. Highly motivated people are not afraid to go out and look for help. |
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One year after Tom was born, his parents had a car accident. They never __. Tom's 85-year-old grandmother was too __ to take care of him. As a result he was put up for adoption (领养).He was adopted by a middle-aged couple who had no __ of their own. They were not rich and received little education, but they were __ people. As Tom was growing up: he __ a lot of problems at school. He didn't learn __ and had trouble in reading. His __ sometimes laughed at him. What they said made Tom __. As he couldn't __ the other students at school, he dropped out of school and came back home. But he didn't stop learning. He had big dreams. Though he didn't learn fast he kept __ himself at home. After many years of learning at home, he __ overcame (克服）his difficulties. Today he is a very __ speaker and author. While he was growing up: his self-esteem and __ were low because of others' making fun of him. It took him many __ to realize his dreams. When listening to his videos and tapes, he shows confidence. He tells about his __ and how he overcame the challenges in his life. He has a very __ sentence: “You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present situations __ you change.” For those who have low self-confidence, I suggest you __ reading about Tom's world. Many people have so much potential（潜能） to be discovered. If you have a dream, then start today to __ yourself towards it. If someone like Tom who has __ in learning can make such achievements, why can't you succeed? 【小题1】A. returned B. called C. imagined D. planned 【小题2】A. busy B. old C. poor D. mean 【小题3】A. friends B. kids C. students D. parents 【小题4】A. brave B. famous C. confident D. kind-hearted 【小题5】A. explored B. brought C. faced D. solved 【小题6】A. willingly B. proudly C. carefully D. quickly 【小题7】A. sisters B. classmates C. brothers D. teaches 【小题8】A. sad B. bored C. tired D. confused 【小题9】A. compete with B. get along with C. catch up with D. agree with 【小题10】A. proving B. cheering C. entertaining D. teaching 【小题11】A. strangely B. immediately C. finally D. luckily 【小题12】A. honest B. successful C. smart D. strong 【小题13】A. confidence B. mood C. grade D. talent 【小题14】A. hours B. days C. months D. years 【小题15】A. family B. habit C. story D. hobby 【小题16】A. long B. encouraging C. simple D. interesting 【小题17】A. unless B. when C. since D. although 【小题18】A. continue B. keep C. start D. enjoy 【小题19】A. force B. discover C. send D. move 【小题20】A. difficulty B. gift C. dreams D. fun |
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【小题1】______ (personal), I think their team cheated in the game. 【小题2】The house______to Mr. White and it was really beautiful.（属于） 【小题3】He______ (admit) into his ideal university finally last year. 【小题4】I'm now truly filled with______ (happy) as a helper of the human race. 【小题5】The players _____(select) from the whole school are all here. 【小题6】The rare vase is too_____ (value) to buy. 【小题7】Princess Atlanta make a______ with her father.(达成协议） 【小题8】Although I was young I could ______ difficult sums. (simple) 【小题9】As a result I______(total) changed my shape. 【小题10】It's a great ______ (responsible) to be chosen. |
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【小题1】Can you imagine that the treasure should have such an amazed history? 【小题2】It is no doubt that Henry has made a terrible mistake. 【小题3】To keep healthy, she goes to the gym regular. 【小题4】I am from that you call “Ancient Greece”. 【小题5】Is it worth rebuild lost cultural relies such as Yuanmingyuan in Beijing? 【小题6】John hasn't passed the driving test, and so has Henry. 【小题7】William I , to which the amber room belonged, decided not to keep it. 【小题8】Something terrible has been happened to me. 【小题9】It took over 200 years after I was built as an analytical machine. 【小题10】She programs us with moves she has seen while watched human games. |
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