【推荐2】Welcome to Montage! I’m your guide, Terror. I’m very glad to be with you when you stay in Montage. To have a good time here, please be careful with yourselves! Here is some important advice (建议) for you.

First, the weather here is very changeable (多变的). It can be rainy, sunny, cloudy, windy, warm or cold at any time of the year. If it’s raining when you get up in the morning, it can be hot and dry in the afternoon. It may be sunny when you get up, but when you go out, it may be rainy. So don’t forget to take a coat with you. The west of Montage is wetter than the east, and the north is colder than the south. You should pay attention to different kinds of weather.

Second, in Montage, shops are usually open from 9: 00 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m. On Sundays some shops are open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , but many shops are closed. Banks, museums or other places are open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can go to the parks at any time.

Thirdly, the city has buses and taxis. People wait in line for buses and they are unhappy if you push in at the front. Don’t forget all the buses have fixed time.

That’s all. Enjoy yourselves and please give me a call if necessary.

Some important     1     for visitors in Montage
2	At any time of the year, it’s very changeable. You should     3     to take a coat with you when you go out. The north is     4     than the south.      5     attention to different kinds of weather.
Places to go	Shops are usually open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. On Sundays some shops are open for     6     hours but many shops are     7    . At any time you can go to the     8    .
Traffic	Don’t     9     in at the front when you are at the bus stop. All the buses have     10     time.

【推荐3】阅读简答阅读短文，根据短文内容简要回答下列问题。

Last summer, Cathy’s whole family went to New York City for their summer vacation. New York is the largest city in the United States. They stayed there for two weeks.

On the first day, they visited the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is one of New York’s most well-known historic sites. Millions of people visit it in New York City every year. On the second day they went to the Empire State Building. It is the tallest building in New York City now. From the top of the building, they saw most parts of New York. On the third day, they visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this museum, they saw a lot of famous paintings. During the rest time of the week, Cathy went to Bronx Zoo with her younger brother and sister. There they were glad to see a lot of their favorite animals, like tigers, lions, monkeys and elephants.

In the second week, the family visited Long Island. On the island, they spent most of their time swimming and playing on the beach.

They all had a good time.

1. How long did Cathy’s family stay in New York City?
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2. Is New York the largest city in America?
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3. How many places did Cathy go in the first week?
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4. What did they do on Long Island?
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5. What did Cathy’s family think of their vacation?
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【推荐1】阅读短文，根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

Africa is the second largest continent(大陆) in the world. To its southeast lies the Indian Ocean, and toward the west is the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the continent with the world’s second largest population(more than 1 billion) behind Asia.

The continent is home to the world’s tallest animal, giraffes. People can also find crocodiles(鳄鱼), elephants, zebras and hippos(河马) there.

Africa is great to visit. About 60 percent of Africa is made up of drylands and deserts. The most famous one is the Sahara, the largest hot desert in the world. Mount Kilimanjaro(乞力马扎罗山) in east Africa stands 5895metres into the sky. It is the highest point in the continent. Though it lies in the tropics(热带), it is covered with ice and snow year-round. The famous East Africa’s Great Rift Valley(东非大裂谷) goes through the land of Africa. As the longest rift on Earth, it is easy to see from the space.

The continent is famous for its hundreds of ethnic(种族) groups. The three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa, Lgbo and Yoruba. They are all in west Africa. West Africa is also rich in natural resources like cocoa, diamonds and coffee. Cote d’lvoire(科特迪瓦) is the world’s biggest producer of cocoa.

Although many places in Africa are poor, this is not the whole picture. South Africa is the richest country in Africa. Some parts of the country are wealthy. Modern and well-developed roads are common everywhere. You can also spend a day in a large shopping mall or taste delicious seafood in a restaurant.

Africa Continent
Location	The India Ocean lies to its     1    , and the Atlantic Ocean lies to its     2
Area	It is the     3     largest continent in the world.
Population	It has the world’s second     4     population, with more than     5     billion people.
Animals	elephants, zebras, giraffes, crocodiles, hippos
Scenic spots	The Sahara: the largest     6     desert in the world
	Mount Kilimanjaro:     7     meters
	Eastern Africa Great Rift Valley: the     8     rift on Earth
	Cote d’lvoire: the world’s No.1 producer of     9
The     10    country	South Africa

【推荐2】A camp called Camp Cooper with over 20 years experience in the camp field, is now a very famous and popular camp in the UK. More and more kids are interested in taking part in this camp during their summer or winter holidays. Here is some information about this camp.

Camp Cooper is named after a dog called Cooper because the dog also loves camp - there's nothing he loves more than hanging out with campers.

Camp Cooper makes the parents believe that sending their children to Camp Cooper is sending them to a place where the children will be taken good care of and the kids won’t feel lonely at all there.

Activities are carefully split(分成) into three kinds. The reason they do this is to give campers the chance to focus their time on activities they are interested in. They plan to create the perfect balance for campers to try new activities and develop their skills.

Creating and developing friendships are the most important part of Camp Cooper. It’s believed that creating connections with different people is very important for development, confidence and well-being. People feel the happiest when they are connected to others and the workers here work hard to make sure that everyone is included and feels part of the Camp community.

Camp Cooper gives students confidence to speak and learn English. The workers also work with each of the students to help the campers become a more confident English speaker.

It's said that the kids who take part in this camp will go home more confidently and be more willing to try new things.

Information Card

1    The country Camp Cooper is in
2     The time when children take part in this camp
3     The thing Camp Cooper is named after
4    The number of the kinds of the activities in the camp
5    The most important part of Camp Cooper

【推荐3】If you have a chance to visit London, one place you should not miss is Tower Bridge.   London's Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world.   Its Victorian style comes from a law that forced the designers to create a building that would be in harmony(协调) with the nearby Tower of London.   Plans for the Tower Bridge were made around 1876 when the east of London became crowded and a bridge across the Thames in that area of the city seemed a necessity.   (A)It_took_another_eight_years_and_lots_of_discussions_about_the_design_before_the_government_started_to_build_the_bridge.
The bridge was completed in 1894 and nearly 450 workers worked for this 265­meter­long bridge.   It took 11，000 tons of steel to build the bridge.   The bridge became one of London's most famous symbols.   Tower Bridge is close to the harbor and it is in the direction of the sea, which requires the bridge to allow the passage of large ships.   (B)开启大桥的秘密隐藏在两座塔里。 It used to open almost 50 times a day but nowadays it is only raised about 1，000 times a year.
(C)Taking_photographs_of_Tower_Bridge_is_a_favorite_London_tourist_activity,_but you can also go inside the bridge, where you'll have a great view over London from the walkway between the two bridge towers.   Inside the bridge is a showing area that is around the walkway and the two famous towers where you can visit the Victorian engine room.   Visitors can learn about the history of the bridge through photos and films.
根据短文内容，完成下列各题。
1. What style does the Tower Bridge have?
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2. Why did the government decide to build the bridge?
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3. 将画线句子(A)翻译成汉语。
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4. 将画线句子(B)翻译成英语。
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5. 写出画线句子(C)的同义句。
________ ________ a favorite London tourist activity ________ ________ photographs of Tower Bridge.

【推荐1】读下面的文章，做简单的笔记。

Asking people to a party is an art. You must think about what kind of party you’re going to have first. If it is a small party, you can just give a call to your friends and ask them to the party. You can even e-mail them or just leave a message for them.

Now, calling someone is an art, too. First, give a call to your friends, and then begin the talk by asking them about their life and family. Then ask them about their schedules (日程表) on the day of the party. If they say they are free, you can ask them to the party directly (直接地). If they are not free, then ask him to try to find time for your party.

If you’re going to have a big party, and need to ask lots of people to your party, you must decide how many people you want at your party. Then you can write a list of them and send them beautiful invitation cards, because you may not have so much time to give them a call each. You must send the cards a few days before the party so that they can have enough time to prepare for it.

1. The ways that you can use to invite your friends if you’re having a small party:
① ________     ② ________     ③ ________
2. How to begin the talk when you give a call to your friends:
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3. The things that you can send to your friends if you have a big party:
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4. The time that you should send invitation cards:
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5. The main idea of the passage:
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【推荐2】阅读短文, 根据短文内容, 回答下列各题。

Bullies are a big problem in schools. Every week, many children are afraid to go to school. They are afraid they will be picked on(找茬) by a bully. One study found that 52% of children reported being bullied at least once a week. Sixty percent say that they know someone who could harm them. One student was always being joked because he was short. He didn't like to go to school because he had to face the bullies.

Some children choose not to go to school at all so they can avoid the bullies. When they miss school, students fall behind their classmates. A new program is helping put an end to this problem. The program is teaching kids how to deal with bullies. This is helping more children feel safe in school.

One school principal is working to end this negative behavior. Last year, he decided to let students know bullying is not allowed there. Students are now encouraged to report bullies and stand up for themselves. Those found to be bullies face harsh penalties (严厉的处罚). Students at his school participate in a program called "Be Bold". In this program, students work together to prevent violence（暴力）. They do skits（小喜剧） and go into classrooms to talk about the problem. They give other students strategies (策略) on how to deal with bullies.

The principal says that the school has changed since he has addressed（重点指出） the bullying problem. But there are other steps parents can take to help their children with this problem. First, students and their parents should know the school's rules about bullying and what they should do if it happens. Second, children should be taught to stand up for themselves. They should try to resolve issues by talking them out. If the problem continues, parents and children should record each incident. Children should tell someone if they are being joked. Many children keep bullying a secret. Third,   Parents should look for warning signs of bullying. These can include cuts and bruises (瘀伤), worrying, wanting to stay home from school, or a sudden drop in grades.

1. Are many children afraid to go to school every week?
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2. Is the new program teaching children how to deal with bullies or avoid the bullies?
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3. What do the students do in the "Be Bold" program?
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4. How many other steps can the parents take to help their children with the problem?
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5. What is the purpose of the passage?
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