【推荐1】简答题(共3小题；
阅读下面短文，根据第73至第75小题的具体要求，简要回答问题。
The north magnetic pole(磁极)is no longer a resident of Canada.It has drifted across the Canadian Arctic and is now angling toward Siberia.
Not to be confused with the geographic North Pole—the northern extremity of the Earth’s axis(地轴),the north magnetic pole(where the Earth’s magnetic field is directed downward)is moving due to natural changes in the Earth’s magnetic field,a process that originates about 3000 kilometers below our feet,in the outer core(核心)of the planet.But scientists are now noticing that the magnetic pole has picked up its pace.

Over the past century,the pole has been migrating at an average speed of about 10 kilometers per year,says Larry Newitt,head of Geomagnetic Laboratory at Natural Resources Canada in Ottawa.Since the 1970s,this speed has increased to about 50 kilometers per year.
Scientists are wondering why the speed is increasing,says Newitt.One hypothesis(假说)relates it to “magnetic jerks”,sudden shifts(变化)in the rate of change of the magnetic field.There have been three jerks in the past four decades,each one correlating to an increases in speed.
If the north magnetic pole continues at its current rate,it could reach Siberia by 2056.
“For most of recorded history,the pole has been a part of Canada,and now it’s not,”says Newitt.“It may be a blow to our collective psyche,but other than that,it doesn’t have a major effect on most people’s existence.”
1. Find in the passage a word closest in meaning to the underlined word “angling”.
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2. What could happen to the north magnetic pole by the middle of the 21st century?(回答词数不超过8个)
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3. What is the main idea of the passage?(回答词数不超过8个)
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【推荐2】Valencia is in the east part of Spain. It has a port on the sea, two miles away on the coast. It is the capital of a province that is also named Valencia.

The city is a market center for what is produced by the land around the city. Most of the city's money is made from farming. It is also a busy business city, with ships, railways, clothes and machine factories.

Valencia has an old part with white buildings, colored roofs and narrow streets. The modern part has long, wide streets and new buildings. Valencia is well known for its parks and gardens. It has many old churches and museums. The university in the center of the city was built in the 13th century.

The city of Valencia has been known since the 2nd century. In the 8th century it was the capital of Spain. There is also an important city in Venezuela named Valencia.

1. Valencia is the capital of _______.

A．Spain

B．Venezuela

C．Valencia

D．Uganda

2. Valencia is famous for its _______.

A．farm products	B．parks and gardens
C．clothes and machines	D．ships and railways

3. Which of the following things can not be seen in the old part of Valencia?

A．shops

B．factories

C．white buildings

D．wide streets

4. There is a city named Valencia in _______.

A．Spain and Britain	B．Venezuela and Britain
C．Spain and Venezuela	D．Spain and Vietnam

【推荐3】Thanks to world-famous Colombian writer Garcia Marquez, many people think of Latin America as a land of magic. In his books, impossible things happen.

    1     It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities (种族) in Latin America. Although some of these differences have caused conflicts, they have also been a source of beauty, as well as encouraged people in Latin America to be more open-minded.

Latin America includes more than 30 countries and areas located south of the United States in the American continent. From north to south, it starts from Mexico in North America, goes through the Caribbean and ends at the southernmost tip of South America.

Latin America’s environment is quite diverse. People can enjoy sunshine in the Caribbean islands, ride horses on the green grasslands of the Pampas, and explore volcanoes and snow-capped mountains in the Andes.     2     Many of the world’s most unique plants and animals live there.

There is also a diverse mix of people in Latin America.     3     In countries like Mexico and Colombia, over half of the population is of mixed ethnicity. However, most of them speak the same languages — Spanish or Portuguese.

    4     Latin American people have created the samba, rumba, cha cha and tango. These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately.     5    

Latin America is an open and romantic place. Its impressive natural environment, historical contributions and cultural traditions have made it unique and influential.

A．It has natives, Africans and Europeans.

B．Where does the magic in his books come from?

C．They are cheerful and can bring strangers together.

D．It even has the world’s biggest rainforest — the Amazon.

E．Many people in Latin America have open and romantic hearts.

F．The music and dance of Latin America are quite well-known.

G．To most people, Latin America is a land of happiness and passion.

【推荐2】Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

Where: Becket, Massachusetts

When: Jun.15---Aug.24

Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's ''The Lark Ascending'', which opens the festival.

Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Jacobspillow.org.

Moab Music Festival

Where: Moab, Utah

When: Aug.29---Sept.9

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three ''Grotto Concerts'', where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.

Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming

When: July19---28

There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an ''Indian village and Old West museum'' to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com.

The Glimmerglass Festival

Where: Cooperstown, New York

When: July6---Aug.24

Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year's performances include Wagner's ''The Flying Dutchman'' and Verdi's ''King for a Day'', in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲家).

Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.

1. If you are interested in dance performance, which date suits you best?

A．June 6.

B．June 28.

C．August 29.

D．September 9.

2. Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts?

A．Becket, Massachusetts.	B．Moab, Utah.
C．Cheyenne, Wyoming.	D．Cooperstown, New York.

3. If you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose?

A．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival	B．The Glimmerglass Festival
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days	D．Moab Music Festival