【推荐1】I live in north Celebes which is near Philippines. Since early December 2010 most tropical regions have been frequently hit by rain. Just like my hometown, tropical regions only have two seasons, including the dry season that usually starts from April to September and the wet or rainy season which usually happens from October to March. But, it could be indeterminate. Sometimes the rainy season can come a month earlier or later. It can be prolonged(延长) even more than 4 months and so can the dry season. Even during the dry season, rain can occur several times in certain areas.
The prolonged dry season in tropical areas usually causes a lot of losses. It will be very harmful to local farmers, because most of the tropical areas are regions of the developing countries. Sometimes agricultural and plantation crops will be damaged because of so much dry land and the fact that the river used to flow the water for rice fields are also dry. Rain is very important for plants because rain contains many nutrients that plants are in great need of.
What’s more, if the prolonged rainy season arrives and then floods usually occur in certain areas of low lands. Even for the capital city of Jakarta floods have struck several times during the prolonged rainy season. In addition to floods, the rainy season can cause many diseases. During the dry season, diseases are usually caused by mosquitoes such as dengue fever. While in the rainy season, people who have the weak immune will be more easily attacked by some diseases such as flu, fever, diarrhea, and much more.
If you live in the other places and want to travel to the tropical regions, make sure that you have known much about the season and the effect for these months in which you want to travel as tourists. Only in that way, can you at least prepare to deal with tropical weather.
1. How long does the dry season usually last in the author’s hometown?

A．Four months.	B．Five months.
C．Six months.	D．Seven months.

2. The underlined word “indeterminate” in paragraph 1 can be replaced by “ _____”

A．uncertain	B．unknown
C．untrue	D．unbelievable

3. The second paragraph mainly tells us something about _____.

A．the effects of the dry season.

B．the benefits of the rainy season.

C．the growth of dry land

D．the diseases in the dry season

4. We can learn from the passage that in the wet season, _____

A．the capital of Jakarta is flooded every year

B．more crops will die after being flooded for so long.

C．mosquitoes will spread more diseases among the crowd.

D．people with weak immune might be attacked by some diseases

5. The main purpose of this passage is to introduce _____.

A．some interesting facts of tropical regions

B．some knowledge about tropical regions to travelers

C．some knowledge about how to live well in different regions.

D．some differences between dry and wet seasons in tropical regions.

【推荐2】Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.

If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them how they should behave. They are depending upon you to keep them safe. Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules, too.

Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle. Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too.

And never put a crying child on a ride. If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed. Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do.

Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park. Let them take plenty of breaks.

“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four. “Tired kids make parents even more tired. And tired kids and parents may get hurt — physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds. “You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”

1. The second paragraph tells readers that __________.

A．children should be trained to be more independent

B．adults should take good care of themselves

C．adults should tell children some safety rules firstly

D．there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park

2. If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should __________.

A．give up the present activity	B．shout at them loudly
C．make him share your interest	D．encourage him to be brave

3. We may infer from Matt Johnson’s words that __________.

A．he doesn’t like to visit a theme park with his children

B．not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park

C．parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park

D．visitors should arrange everything carefully before starting

【推荐1】Back in East LA the years passed slowly. The generous man kept to life much as usual—taking evening strolls, whistling rap tunes, answering his door.

One day in particular, his doorbell rang, and there stood a finely dressed young gentleman in a three piece suit. “Uh oh,” the man thought. “Jehovah’s Witness.” But before he could do anything, his guest spoke.

“You’re the rich man, aren’t you?” his guest asked.

“What can I do for you?” the man responded automatically, so accustomed to being asked for things.

“It is not what you can do for me,” answered his guest. “But what you have already done. ”

“What have I done for you?” the man asked in surprise.

“You’ve given me a second chance at life. Why, with your generous gift, I was able to invest the money and pull myself out of my poverty. I no longer wallow in the grime and gutters, but I walk along crowded sidewalks with my head held high. I have you to thank for that. ”

Suddenly, the man recognized his guest. It was the old bum (流浪汉) who’d been lying in the street. The man replied, “What I gave you, you did not ask for. I gave it simply because I saw you there and loved you. I would have given it to anyone in your position.”

“All the more reason to come and thank you,” his guest said.

“But I am rich,” replied the man. “I have many gifts to give. I don’t expect anything in return.”

“Good,” his guest said with a nod. “Because I don’t have anything to offer in return. Whatever I have, you gave to me. All I wanted to do was come and thank you.”

The man stared as his guest reached out and took him into an embrace. It was the same gesture the man had so often offered to those at his door, yet this was the first time someone had offered it back.

Tears filled the man’s eyes as his guest, a lowly bum off the street, held him in the most satisfying embrace he had ever received.

1. The rich man helped the gentleman by ____________.

A．encouraging him to cheer up	B．offering him an embrace
C．donating some money to him	D．investing money to his business

2. By saying “I don’t have anything to offer in return”, the gentleman meant that ___________.

A．he had nothing that the rich man liked

B．the rich man was the real owner of his wealth

C．he was not rich enough to give the rich man anything

D．he didn’t think the rich man needed any material rewards

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The rich man has never had a satisfying embrace.

B．The rich man often helps others without asking for reward.

C．The gentleman once asked the rich man for help.

D．The gentleman met the rich man twice at the same place.

4. Which of the following does the rich man most probably agree with?

A．As a man sows, so he shall reap.

B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C．A drop of favor is repaid with a fountain of return.

D．Help, just lift a finger and thanks are significant.

【推荐2】I have well travelled in Spain and visited a good number of Spanish cities. However, no city will ever quite match Cadiz, where I spent six months studying as a student.

Before that, I knew very little about Cadiz but I decided to take a risk and explore it. Well, the risk certainly paid off.

Cadiz, Europe’s oldest city, hangs off Spain’s southern coast on a peninsula (半岛), surrounded almost entirely by water. As you leave the shady streets of the historical old city and explore more of it, you are met with vast areas of the blue Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches, which in my opinion are some of the best in Spain!

One of the great things about Cadiz is the wonderful, rich culture of food and drink. There are little tapas (小吃) bars lining every street and most will serve tapas for around 1.50~2 euros, meaning you can try a whole variety of Andalusian dishes.

Cadiz has also come to be known as “The Singing City”. It comes from the annual carnival (狂欢节), one of the biggest in Europe. A very large number of people go to Cadiz to see it. During those ten days, Cadiz’s narrow streets are filed with the sound of singing as musical groups fight for a place in the contest, which takes place on the last Saturday of carnival. The songs perfectly show the sense of humor of the Gaditanos, who, besides being so warm and welcoming, are said to have the best sense of humor in Spain!

That is my experience of Cadiz: a wonderful, typically Andalusian city which is often overlooked but well worth a visit. I can currently living in Huelva, just a short drive from Cadiz, so please pay attention to my next sharing!

1. What dose the word “that” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Studying in Cadiz.	B．Competing in a match.
C．Teaching a student.	D．Becoming an explorer.

2. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?

A．The unknown origin and long history of Cadiz.	B．The beautiful life of people living to Cadiz.
C．The geographic position and scenery of Cadiz.	D．The author’s complex attitude towards Cadiz.

3. Why is Cadiz called “The Singing City”?

A．A number of local people enjoy humorous songs.

B．Singing is everywhere during a big annual carnival.

C．Many grand carnivals attract well-known singers.

D．A lot of singing competitions take place each year.

4. From which is the text most probably taken?

A．A post on the Internet.	B．A geography textbook.
C．A travel brochure.	D．A biography.