What to See in Langkawi

Underwater World Langkawi

Set along the Pantai Cenang beach town, Underwater World Langkawi houses more than 500 species of sea creatures including harbour seals, rockhopper penguins, seahorses, as well as mandarin ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre walkthrough underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks, giant stingrays, and green turtles.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09：30-18：30, Saturday-Sunday 09：30-22：30

Price Range:RM40（adults）and RM30（children aged 3 to 12 years old）

Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise

Great for families and animal lovers, Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise houses over 2,500 unique birds from 150 species such as canaries, parakeets, owls, eagles, toucans, hornbills and flamingos. The park is fitted with a walk-in aviary（鸟舍）and a 15-metre-tall man-made waterfall,   where some of the birds are free to roam about and interact（互动）with visitors.

Opening Hours: Daily 08：30-18：00

Price Range:RM28（adults）and RM18（children aged 3 to 12 years old）

Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum

Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. Hailed as the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-storey building, including optical illusion, fantasy, classic, castles, landscapes, Egyptian and Malaysian zones.

Opening Hours: Daily 09：00-18：00

Price Range:RM38（adults）and RM28（children aged 3 to 12 years old）

Taman Lagenda Langkawi

Located beside the Kuah jetty, Taman Lagenda is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or hire a buggy to cart you around. The open-air “garden museum” faces the Kuah waterfront and has a total of 17 colourful sculptures depicting Langkawi legends including tales of heroic giants, mythical birds, evil ogres and beautiful princesses.

Opening Hours: Daily 09：00-19：00

Price Range: RM5（adults）and RM 2.50（children aged 3 to 12 years old）

1. In which attraction can visitors get close to animals at night?

A．Taman Lagenda Langkawi.	B．Underwater World Langkawi.
C．Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise.	D．Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum.

2. What can visitors do in the 3D art museum in Langkawi?

A．Take pictures of the great artworks.

B．Enjoy close-up views of sea creatures.

C．Play with birds in the interactive zones.

D．Appreciate the sculptures in the open air.

3. How much should a couple with a boy aged 10 pay to enter the folk-themed park?

A．RM 12.5	B．RM 74
C．RM 110	D．RM 104

Eric Carle, the author and artist of over 70 books for children, passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Carle's lively, creative, and colorful work was loved by children around the world. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was Mr. Carle's best-known book. Since it was published in 1969, over 55 million copies of the book have been sold, and it has been translated into more than 70 different languages.

Mr. Carle was born in Syracuse, New York in 1929. As he was growing up, his mother died and Mr. Carle spent a lot of time with his father, who would take him out walking in nature. His father would show him small creatures, filling the young boy's head with wonder. Mr. Carle thinks this helps explain why so many of his books are about nature. At the age of 12, Carle began to study art in school, where, with his teachers' help, he drew many pictures for children's books.

In 1952, Mr. Carle got a job as an artist at the New York Times. Though he created pictures for books with other authors, he created many of his most well-loved books completely on his own. Most of Mr. Carle's books are meant for younger readers. He said that he wanted to help make school a fun, welcoming place. "I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn." he said.

Children around the world responded to Mr. Carle's work, and Mr. Carle responded to this enthusiasm. Mr. Carle worked hard to reach out to students and teachers. In 2002, Mr. Carle and his wife opened the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. The museum shows off picture books from around the world. It also puts on many art programs for students and teachers.

Mr. Carle will be missed, but his creative art and sweet, funny stories will continue to bring joy to very eager readers all around the world.

4. What inspired Eric Carle to be interested in nature when he was young?

A．His sad childhood experience.	B．The early instruction of his father.
C．The encouragement of the teachers.	D．His cooperation with other authors.

5. What did Mr. Carle want to show to young readers?

A．Learning is both fascinating and fun.

B．Reading can broaden their eyesights.

C．Drawing is the basic skills for students.

D．Writing represents one's love for nature.

6. Why did Mr. Carle and his wife open the Museum of Picture Book Art?

A．To collect picture books from the world.

B．To show off his own books and art works.

C．To help students know more about art works.

D．To express his enthusiasm about picture books.

7. What's the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A．To discuss the meaning of our life.

B．To show his love for children works.

C．To remember Eric Carle, an active artist.

D．To introduce Eric Carle's popular books.

A group of scientists at Georgia Tech University have recently studied the ways that elephants use sucking power when eating. Along the way, the scientists have learned a number of other surprising things elephants can do with their trunks.

Elephants' trunks are incredible. They weigh over 91 kilograms, but there are no bones in an elephant's trunk. That helps explain how they can bend and twist, and be used in so many different ways.

Elephants use their trunks to breathe, to smell and to make sounds. Though trunks aren't connected to elephants' stomachs, they are used to grab around 180 kilograms of food every day and bring it to elephants' mouths. Elephants also use their trunks to suck up water to squirt（喷射）into their mouths or on their backs.

But elephants' trunks are also strong enough to be used for fighting. They're made of pure muscle, and can lift items as heavy as 350 kilograms. The scientists wanted to learn more about how elephants' trunks handle small things that don't weigh much.

For African elephants, part of that answer lies in the two finger-like tips they have at the end of their trunks, which allow them to grab things. The scientists studied the African elephants at Zoo Atlanta. They gave the elephants small cubes of a vegetable called a rutabaga. If there were just a few cubes, the elephant would use its fingers to pick them up. But if there were 10 or more cubes, the elephant would suck the cubes up with its trunk and then put them in its mouth.

The elephants could even use suction to lift up something as thin and fragile as a tortilla chip（圆饼片）without breaking it. They did it the same way a person might lift a piece of paper with his mouth by sucking in. That gentleness is surprising in a tool as powerful as an elephant's trunk.

8. Which is the feature of the elephant's trunk?

A．It's unique and precious.	B．It's both strong and flexible.
C．It's connected to the stomach.	D．It's made of muscles and bones.

9. What is an elephant's trunk usually used for according to the text?

A．Smelling and tasting its food.	B．Storing a large amount of water.
C．Carrying objects while traveling.	D．Feeding food and helping drink water.

10. How did the elephant grab a tortilla chip in the test?

A．Catching hold of it with its mouth.	B．Sucking it up gently with its trunk.
C．Picking it up with the tips of its trunk.	D．Breaking and lifting it with great power.

11. What is the best title for the text?

A．The Elephants,Big Creatures with Curiosity.

B．An Elephant's Trunk Is Important to the World.

C．Scientists Test the Suction of Elephants' Trunks.

D．Elephants' Trunks,Amazing and Surprising Tools.

Imagine two students. One is constantly shifting in his seat, looking around the classroom, and spinning his pencil. Another is sitting very still with his hands folded, watching you attentively. Which one is paying closer attention to your words and comprehending more of the lesson?

As a teacher of ADHD (多动症) students, I've learned that all is not as it seems. Some students are better able to control their emotions and minds when their bodies are free to move. This includes students who are autistic (自闭症). Additionally, autistic students often find eye contact uncomfortable and listen best while looking away.

If such students must squeeze their behavior into what many teachers call whole body listening—a motionless body and controlled stare—it could actually disturb their concentration. Perhaps a student who seems distracted (分心) is using his ways to effectively self-control, while one who appears to be listening may be distracted by the need to keep up appearances.

But this doesn't apply to all students. For some, the typical behavior of a "good listener" really does mean that they' re paying attention. So, if you can't use movement or eye contact as a standard of paying attention, how can you tell whether a student is listening attentively?

There are ways you can use to help students to figure this out. Give students freedom to experiment with ways to listen. You could start by explaining to students that you care more about what their minds are doing than what their bodies are doing. Then let them know they are free to look around and move around, as long as they make a sincere effort to listen.

The phrase whole body listening doesn't have to mean controlling natural movement. If we consider the diversity of what various bodies do while listening, whole body listening can take on a new, wide meaning—truly using your whole body to help you listen well.

12. Why are two students mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．To draw the attention of the readers.

B．To present an argument about listening.

C．To show what different students do in class.

D．To warn students to listen to teachers carefully.

13. What should a teacher do to help autistic students concentrate on lessons?

A．Ask them to answer questions.	B．Control their body movements.
C．Limit their emotions and minds.	D．Avoid watching them in the eyes.

14. What does the underlined word "this" refer to in paragraph 5?

A．Who can be a good listener.	B．What good listening looks like.
C．The effort students make to listen.	D．The freedom to move around in class.

15. What does the author focus on in the last paragraph?

A．The new meaning of whole body listening.

B．The natural body movements when listening.

C．The teachers' view on whole body listening.

D．The ways to listen with the whole body.

To be healthy is simple and easy. Just live a healthy lifestyle by following a healthy diet and doing regular exercise. All of us know that good health is important, for it enables us to achieve what we set out to do.

Following a healthy diet means eating right.     16     Try to avoid fat-rich foods such as meat. Take the time to prepare your meals properly and make sure you include plenty of vitamin-rich vegetables in every meal. Eat more grain, fruit and vegetables. Such food gives you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals as well as fiber.     17    

Lifestyle is another important contributing factor to living healthily. If you do not have access to at least an hour of sunlight every day, you can count on having oily skin, poor complexion and depression. Work stress is definitely bad for health.     18     It will not only make it easy for you to manage your time but also reduce pressure on you.

Make sure you exercise regularly.     19     It can be an hour of aerobics or something meditative such as yoga. By working out on a regular basis, it helps to prevent the development of heart disease, obesity, and other illnesses. This is by improving the ability of our body to pump blood, which will boost the amount of oxygen in our bloodstream, burn fat and eliminate all toxins from our body through sweat. As useful are mental exercises or meditation. They are effective in eliminating negative emotions and habits from our minds.

    20     In doing so, you will grow stronger, play longer and look better. It will certainly make you feel happier and better. If you are happy, you are healthier.

A．It also tastes good.

B．Going to the clinic with your friends.

C．So come up with a timetable for your daily schedule.

D．To do so, you need to eat a lot more fruit and vegetables.

E．Choose an exercise routine that you are comfortable with.

F．Make healthy eating and physical activities fun and habitual.

G．This means being clear on all levels: mentally and physically.

Officer Dallas Baldwin was on duty in Franklin County office. When an older resident _______ demanding to speak with Deputy(警官)Kevin Lovett, he had a little _______ .

As it turned out, 96-year-old Mary Trent was not calling to _______ . Instead, Deputy Kevin Lovett had gone all out to help her out of trouble, and she was determined to shine a light of _______ on his good deed!

“I was recently _______ when I got a flat tire.” Mary told the officer that Kevin spared no efforts to _______ her on the roadside. “He lay flat on the ground to look under my car for _______ !” she explained. “What are you going to do for him?”

Dallas must have been _______ by her insistence, because he and Deputy Kevin Lovett _______ by visiting Mary at her residence to present her with a Sheriff’s Coin.

When they arrived, Mary ________ had a gift basket ready to give her “angel”. The officers were ________ that Mary not only noticed their small acts of service that often go unnoticed but that she went beyond to acknowledge it ________ . They thanked Mary for ________ them with her gratitude and spirit. What a great reminder of how our heroes work ________ to keep things running smoothly every day—and of how much it means to show ________ for their efforts. A little sure goes a long way!

21.

A．dropped in

B．rang up

C．settled down

D．looked around

22.

A．fun

B．curiosity

C．fear

D．embarrassment

23.

A．complain

B．entertain

C．inspect

D．bargain

24.

A．declaration

B．observation

C．recognition

D．reservation

25.

A．walking

B．riding

C．playing

D．driving

26.

A．satisfy

B．pick

C．assist

D．defend

27.

A．damage

B．safety

C．shelter

D．relief

28.

A．tricked

B．inspired

C．amused

D．disturbed

29.

A．responded

B．released

C．changed

D．agreed

30.

A．just

B．only

C．ever

D．even

31.

A．hopeful

B．grateful

C．careful

D．regretful

32.

A．publicly

B．casually

C．quietly

D．naturally

33.

A．comforting

B．forgiving

C．blessing

D．encouraging

34.

A．behind the scenes

B．on the stage

C．in the back row

D．on the spot

35.

A．consideration

B．appreciation

C．anxiety

D．sympathy

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With the official opening of the National Museum of Classic Books in Beijing after two years of careful     36     (prepare), China's literary works have finally found a home open to the general public.

The museum,       37     (establish) by the National Library of China, is the country's first public institution to focus on exhibitions of ancient classic books. These precious classic works are a     38       (history) witness of China's consistent civilization throughout thousands of years. The combination of museum and library is     39     new trend. The Chinese characters written on these ancient books have to be seen. The readers will also have a chance     40       (get) new experiences.

The museum is home to 2.75 million copies of ancient classics,       41     include metal and stone rubbings (拓片), rare books and old maps, thanks to the library's huge collection of such     42       (item). The 800 most precious works are     43     display as an opening gift for visitors. This first exhibition,       44     （tentative) scheduled to run for three months,       45       (begin) to receive group visitors, numbering up to 2,000 people a day last month. Individual visitors will be allowed to enjoy the art works from September 9, the 105th anniversary of the library's founding.

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A Happy Day at School

It was a most trying period. Things at home were getting from bad to worse. Dad's alcoholism had become worse, especially after he ran out of money. Mum was always losing temper as she could not make ends meet with her poor income as a factory operator. I had been an above-average student, but now I was doing poorly in school.

I dreaded coming home after school. Dad would come home late and shout abuse at Mum. When he fell asleep, I would often hear Mum's sobs. I could do nothing to ease the situation at home and this realization caused me a great deal of suffering and frustration.

It was at this point that Mrs. Justin entered my life. A soft-spoken woman in her late forties, she was my class teacher. She was quick to notice the change that had come over me. One day, during break, I was standing alone in one corner of the canteen when Mrs. Justin spotted me. She gestured for me to follow her. We headed for the library, where she asked me to take a seat next to her. I sat with my head bent.

“Helen”, she called. I lifted my head and looked at her. I saw the warmth, and the love in her lovely eyes. Tears welled up in my eyes and I tried my best to hold them back. However, I could not. She held my hands and waited. When I had finished, she asked me to tell her my problem. I told her the whole story and she listened patiently.

At the end of my story, she gave me a lesson on life. As I heard her talk, my admiration for this woman grew. My perception changed. Before this meeting, I had felt I was nobody. However, as the meeting progressed, I felt different. I knew Mrs. Justin cared for me.

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2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

After that day, Mrs. Justin always discussed my work at school.

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As I looked at her, I felt a sudden sweep of happiness.

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