【推荐1】Unforgettable Things to Do in Tanzania

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is among the most adventurous things to do in Tanzania. It’s a big tourist attraction with around 35,000 visitors attempting the hike each year. However, it’s not overcrowded. And it’s still an adventure to be especially proud of because not everyone makes it all the way. You won’t need any special climbing equipment. Just bring proper clothing, food, water, and an adventurous attitude.

Get a Taste of Local Urban Life in Arusha

In Arusha, you can experience what city life is like in the country. The city sits at the foothills of Mount Meru, surrounded by large fields of corn, beans, coffee, and wheat. You can buy cheap, fresh local produce in markets throughout the town. The cultural center hosts African art and culture exhibits. It’s good place to purchase a souvenir or two.

Visit Some Prehistoric (史前的) Sites

The great rift (裂缝) valley runs all the way from Lebanon to Mozambique. This rift is where human life is believed to have begun. At Isimila Gorge, you can look at stone age tools from almost 100,000 years ago. There’s also a collection of fossils of extinct animals. This find, dating back3 million years, helps us to learn how humans evolved (进化) in Africa.

Watch Beautiful Birds by Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara is not only a beautiful piece of nature. It’s also home to about 300 species of migratory birds. You can find various eagles, storks, and kingfishers. But what makes this lake most famous is the pink flamingo (火烈鸟) population. You can find thousands of flamingos here. It’s a big attraction for bird watchers and photographers.

1. What makes you especially proud when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?

A．Meeting a crowd of tourists.	B．Climbing all the way to the top.
C．Getting climbing equipment.	D．Seeing different amazing views.

2. Where should you go if you are interested in human history?

A．Arusha.

B．Manyara.

C．Mount Meru.

D．Isimila Gorge.

3. What is Lake Manyara best-known for?

A．Beautiful scenery.	B．Varieties of birds.
C．The pink flamingo population.	D．Bird watchers from all directions.

【推荐1】Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring long-lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, with the money they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value (重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job that we don’t enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

1. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can ________.

A．do what they want to do at any time

B．enjoy health which makes them work hard

C．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day

D．get money and something they can’t buy with money

2. The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ________.

A．think about getting money	B．think about getting a good job
C．often spend time with close friends	D．often spend time thinking about the future

3. Many people find it happy to ________.

A．do some meaningful things for others	B．make much money and little success
C．remember the old days and troubles	D．go shopping to buy some food

4. The passage mainly tells us ________.

A．how to have a bright future	B．how to find happiness
C．to do something good for others	D．to value our beliefs or health

【推荐2】One of the most exciting parts of senior year is deciding where your class will go on your senior trip. It’s a time when you get to relax and celebrate getting through the past twelve years with your class. Many schools use money their class has saved over the years and organization of the trip is done with the Student Union and teachers. If your school doesn’t organize class trips, you can gather your closest friends and take a trip.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is the center of the entertainment industry. In Los Angeles enjoy Universal Studios Amusement Park and Hollywood Walk of Fame for entertainment.

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida is a great place to go for your senior trip. It is the home of Walt Disney World, where thrill seekers can enjoy the roller-coasters and other rides. Others may want to enjoy the environment and Disney atmosphere, which is enjoyable for adults and children alike.

Salt Lake City

For a colder trip, spend the days skiing and take the evening to curl up (蜷作一团) in front of a fire and socialize in the mountains of Utah. Try different restaurants in the area or visit local attractions for a change of pace. Most ski popular holiday centers close for the season in mid-April so if this is a choice, plan for the trip in March or earlier.

New York City

New York City, the Big Apple, is a great place for students that attend countryside schools. Students that live in the farm country without the noise of a large city will enjoy the action that is happening continuously, no matter what time of day or night. Students can visit well-known areas such as the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, along with visiting some museums. There are multiple hotels and restaurants to suit any taste.

1. What’s the purpose of the author in writing the text?

A．To tell students to prepare graduation celebration.

B．To recommend good trips for seniors in high school.

C．To encourage schools to organize short holiday trips.

D．To introduce some famous American cities to readers.

2. What do Los Angeles and Orlando have in common?

A．Fine food.	B．Beautiful scenery.
C．History museums.	D．Entertainment industry.

3. Where can you go if you love winter snow?

A．Los Angeles.	B．Salt Lake City.
C．Orlando, Florida.	D．New York City.

【推荐3】People eat more when they are glued to the television, and the more entertaining the program, the more they eat, according to new research.

It seems that distracted brains do not notice what the mouth is doing, said Dr Alan Hirsch, neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. Hirsch explored the effect of smell, taste and eating behaviors while watching TV by measuring the number of potato chip eaten.

Forty-five volunteers ate as many chips as they wanted while they watched programs by late-night talk show hosts David Letterman and Jay Leno. They also were given chips to eat when the television was off. Hirsh found people ate an average of 44 percent more chips while watching Letterman and 42 percent more while viewing Leno, than when they did not watch TV.

“If you can concentrate on how the food tastes you’ll eat less because you’ll feel full faster,” Hirsch said in an interview at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Toronto. “So if that’s the case, let’s look at the opposite. What if you’re distracted? If you’re distracted, in theory, then you’d eat more.”

Through his research at the foundation, Hirsch has helped people overcome the loss of sense and taste sensation, which typically results in weight gain because the brain does not know when it should stop eating.

The ventromedial nucleus(腹内侧核) in the hypothalamus(丘脑下部), where the so-called satiety center is located, tells the body whether it is hungry or full. If it is stopped or tricked, the result can be changed in eating patterns, he said, “People who cook spaghetti all day don't feel like eating spaghetti at the end of the day,” said Hirsch. “By being exposed to a smell all day long it’s tricking the hypothalamus.”

Volunteers were asked to concentrate on the sensory characteristics of the food such as taste and smell. Researchers say these sensory taste and smell, in addition to internal body changes, signal satiety. But when distracted, a person does not pay attention to either the body's sensations of feeling full, or to the sensory characteristics of the food.

Many studies have linked obesity to watching television and that link is likely due to inactivity, Hirsch said. But perhaps entertaining shows are also contributing. “If you want to lose weight, turn off the television or watch something boring,” he said.

1. How did Hirsch carry out the research?

A．By watching people eat.	B．By interviewing people.
C．By counting how many chips people eat.	D．By observing how people watch television.

2. What do Hirsch’s words in Para.6 mean?

A．They think spaghetti unhealthy.	B．They have smelt spaghetti enough.
C．They don’t like eating spaghetti.	D．Spaghetti has affected the hypothalamus.

3. What do we know from Hirsch’s study?

A．Inactivity is likely to make people fat.

B．Entertaining shows are the main causes of obesity.

C．The more concentration on food taste, the less you’ll eat.

D．The ventromedial nucleus can tell whether one is hungry or full.

4. What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．People eat more when watching TV.	B．It is not good for our health to eat chips.
C．People enjoy eating while watching TV.	D．How people can enjoy the TV programs.