The Dead Sea of China is in Daying, Sichuan Province. It was from the 150-million-year ancient underground lake, where useful minerals(矿物质) are very rich. It has much salt: 22%. It is similar(相似的) to “the Dead Sea” in the Middle East. When people are lying in the water, they can float and will not sink(下沉). So it is known as “the Dead Sea of China”.
The Dead Sea of China Resort(度假景区) was built in 2003. It cost more than 10 million yuan and it covers an area of 2,000 acres(英亩). In the park you can enjoy many kinds of interesting sports. When you feel tired, you can come here for surfing. When you feel too much pressure(压力), swimming and floating are your good choices. All the activities are helpful to your health. Every year, a lot of tourists travel here from all over the country.
It is very convenient(便利的) to come here. You can take a bus or a train. Of course, driving your car is also a good way. There are different kinds of delicious food waiting for you. When you arrive, you will find that the people here are so kind and friendly.
Come here, or you will miss a wonderful place to relax yourself.
1. Where is the Dead Sea of China?| A．In Dalian, Liaoning. | B．In Daying, Sichuan. |
| C．In Datong, Shanxi. | D．In Jinan, Shandong. |
| A．潜水 | B．跳水 | C．漂浮 | D．滑翔 |
| A．In 2003. | B．In 2008. | C．In 2013. | D．In 2016. |
| A．Go climbing. | B．Go skating. | C．Go riding. | D．Go surfing. |
| A．By train. | B．By subway. | C．By air. | D．By ship. |
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【推荐1】How will (将会) the weather be in the future? Some people say they can forecast the weather from animals. If birds are flying high (高飞) in the sky (天空), there will be a nice day. When they sit in trees or stay close together, bad weather is on the way. Ants (蚂蚁) often build (建造) their homes on the steep (陡峭的) side just before the rain comes. Cats like to clean their ears before the rain. Chickens make a lot of noise (发出大量噪音) and run here and there when the rain is coming. Frogs (青蛙) will stay (停留) in the water and make a lot of noise, too. But on a nice day, they are quiet and jump out of the water. Turtles (海龟) often look for (寻找) higher (更高的) ground and cows (奶牛) like to lie down (躺下) when the rain is on the way.
1. What does the underlined word “forecast” mean in Chinese?| A．知道 | B．报告 | C．预测 | D．想象 |
| A．Sunny. | B．Windy. | C．Rainy. | D．Snowy. |
| A．Clean their feet. | B．Clean their ears. | C．Run everywhere. | D．Stay at home. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Seven. . |
| A．Ants often build their homes on the steep side before the rain comes. |
| B．Chickens make a loud noise when the rain is on the way. |
| C．Frogs will jump out of the water on a nice day. |
| D．Cows like to stand when the rain is on the way. |
【推荐2】For the first time, scientists have grown plants in moon soil (土壤) collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
The scientists had no idea if anything would grow in moon soil. They wanted to see if it could be used to grow plants. Robert Ferl of the University of Florida was surprised with the results. “Plants actually grow in moon soil,” he said.
Ferl and other researchers planted thale cress, a small flowering plant, in moon soil. The good news was that all of the seeds (种子) grew. The bad news was that after the first week, they grew slowly. Most of the plants ended up small and not fully developed.
Scientists found that the longer the soil was on the moon, the worse the plants seemed to grow. The soil collected by the Apollo 11 was the least helpful for growth. It was a couple billion years longer. One solution might be to use younger soil on the moon, like lava (火山岩浆), or put in some special nutrient (营养物) mixtures.
Only 382 kilograms of moon rocks and soil were brought back by the six Apollo groups that landed on the moon. Early last year, NASA finally gave out 12 grams of soil for the planting experiment (实验).
The Florida scientists hope to reuse their moon soil later this year, planting more thale cress before possibly moving on to other plants.
A scientist said, “Growing plants is a big step forward. The real next step is to go and do it on the surface of the moon.”
1. What did Robert Ferl think of the results of the planting experiment?| A．Surprising. | B．Disappointing. | C．Awful. | D．Regretful. |
| A．To find some younger soil on the moon. |
| B．To make some special nutrient mixtures. |
| C．To plant some other plants in new moon soil. |
| D．To use the moon soil again in the experiment. |
| A．To collect more soil from the moon. | B．To send more scientists to the moon. |
| C．To grow plants on the moon surface. | D．To plant more thale cress on the moon. |
| A．Most of the plants grew well after two weeks. |
| B．The soil collected by the Apollo 11 is the oldest. |
| C．It is easy for astronauts to bring back moon soil. |
| D．Scientists found no ways to improve the experiment. |
【推荐3】Each country has many kinds of people who volunteer to take care of others. For example, some high school and university students in the United States often spend many hours as volunteers in hospitals, orphanages or homes for the aged. They read books to the people in these places, or they just visit them and play games with them or listen to their problems.
Other young volunteers go and work in the homes of people who are sick or old. They clean up or repair their houses, do the shopping or mow (修整) their lawns (草坪). For boys who don’t have fathers there is an organization called Big Brothers. University students and other people take these boys to baseball games and help them get to know things that boys usually learn from their fathers.
Each city has a lot of clubs where boys and girls can go to play games or take part in other activities. Some of these clubs show movies or have short trips to the mountains, the beaches or the museums. Most of these clubs use a lot of high school and university students as volunteers because they are young enough to remember the problems of younger boys and girls.
Volunteers believe that some of the happiest people in the world are those who help to bring happiness to others.
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1. The underlined word “orphanages” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
| A．电影院 | B．孤儿院 | C．广场 |
| A．It’s the name of a club. |
| B．It’s the home for children who have no brothers. |
| C．It’s an organization for boys who don’t have fathers. |
| A．Because they are young enough to remember the problems of children. |
| B．Because they know things that the children usually learn from their fathers. |
| C．Because they have more free time to spend on the volunteer work for children. |
| A．You can often find volunteers in a hospital in the United States. |
| B．Volunteers usually help those who are sick or old by mowing their lawns, doing shopping and cleaning up their houses. |
| C．Volunteers think that the happiest people in the world are those who are young and healthy. |
| A．Clubs in the USA | B．Volunteer Work in the USA | C．Big Brothers in the USA |
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Universal Beijing Resort(北京环球度假村) Universal Beijing Resort is a widely expected theme park. There are several all-new attractions along with the best rides, and shows from around the world. Here are some of the most popular and interesting choice. |
| ◆ Wand Magic Feel what it is like by waving a wand. This must be the coolest experience for a Harry Potter fan. Do you feel surprised with all that is happening? Don’t worry! Someone who knows how to use a wand is nearby and happy to help guide you on your way. |
| ◆Rhythm Drifters This musical group of drifters know how to make the most of things to create music! Using whatever they can find, they always create the best music! Their special concert is wonderful. You will certainly get an unforgettable memory. |
| ◆SING on Tour See the energetic and colorful concert starring your favorite SING characters. This is a must watch for guests of all ages! Warm up your vocal chords（声带）because you’ll be singing all day long! |
| ◆Lights Camera Action Have you ever wondered what it’s like to film a special effect movie? Let our two special guests give you a learning experience. |
Attention: Tickets are sold from Sep.14th and you can visit it from Sep.20th. Besides, remember that you should visit Universal Beijing Resort from 9 am to 9 pm. If you have any questions, please please click https://www.universalbebeijingresort. com/en. |
| A．Music lover. | B．Tour guide. | C．Harry Potter Fan. |
| A．They are both about dancing. | B．They both hold concerts. | C．They both provide wands. |
| A．how to film a movie | B．how to warm up vocal chords | C．how to create the best music |
| A．A science book. | B．A student’s diary. | C．A travel website. |
| A. Wuzhizhou Island is regarded as the best place in Hainan Province for underwater diving. It is one of the few islands in the world without rocks or pebbles (河卵石). The sea around the island is clear. B. Yalong Bay is one of the earliest diving places in Sanya. Colorful hard coral, tropical (热带的) fish, and other sea life in the nearby waters also add to the beauty of the bay. C. Xidao Island is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area. It is also the largest of a series of small islands in Sanya. It has beaches, rocky caves and trees. You can also see clear waters and coral reefs (珊瑚礁). D. Onna Village in Japan has Blue Cave, a famous spot for free diving. You can dive into 30-meter deep water to see sweeper fish, garden eels, fan coral and more. E. Fenjiezhou Island is one of the best places for diving and underwater sightseeing in Hainan Province. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins. F. Dadonghai Bay is about 4 km from the city center of Sanya. So it’s easy to get to. The area enjoys agreeable weather all year round, with the water temperature keeping about 20℃ even in winter. G. Shuidong Bay has the first and longest forest belt in the country, the first diving base in China, and a beautiful beach that can hold nearly 100, 000 people. |
【推荐3】Do you know London (伦敦) Zoo? It is very famous. Many people know it. It is in London. The zoo was first open (首次开放) to people in 1847. Sometimes the zoo is also called Regent’s Zoo.
Now there are more than 16,000 cute animals in the zoo. You can see many interesting animals—lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, koalas and many more (更多的). You can also meet some African animals—elephants and hunting dogs (猎狗). It’s really great fun to see them.
It also has many beautiful trees there. The zoo is usually open from 10:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m.
Do you like animals? Do you want to go to the zoo? When you are in London, you can go to the zoo by bus or by subway.
1. What does the underlined word “famous” mean in Chinese?| A．危险的 | B．现代的 | C．著名的 | D．拥挤的 |
| A．Tigers. | B．Elephants. | C．Koalas. | D．Bears. |
| A．For 5 hours. | B．For 6 hours. | C．For 7 hours. | D．For 8 hours. |
| A．How to go to the zoo. | B．What animals are in the zoo. |
| C．Where the zoo is. | D．When to go to the zoo. |
| A．African Animals | B．London Trip |
| C．Beautiful Tree | D．London Zoo |
