Colorado has more fourteeners — mountain peaks (山峰) over 14,000 feet — than any other state in the US. Many people believe that Colorado’s 53 fourteeners are reachable by only the most experienced mountaineers. In fact, climbing those fourteeners is hardly an impossible task for most climbers.
Surprisingly, unlike climbing Denali (the highest point in North America), a climb to one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks seldom takes more than a day. Pikes Peak is a well-known difficult climb, yet a college teacher in his middle seventies makes the climb every day in the summer. A friend of mine, Carson Black, in a day, once climbed four fourteeners. Three of them — Crestone Peak, Crestone Needle, and Kit Carson Peak — are the most difficult in the state. Only a handful of climbs took more than a day.
Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks are also easy to climb because they often require no special climbing tools. The climb to Capitol Peak is probably the most difficult, yet most climbers who carry ropes don’t use them when they see the ridge ( 山 脊 ) is not very frightening. The highest peak in the state, Mt. Elbert, is so simple to climb that one man rode a 24-year-old bicycle to the peak last year.
Another sign that climbing Colorado’s highest peaks is not very difficult is the number of climbers each summer. After going down from Torreys Peak one weekend in August, I counted over seventy cars in the parking lot. On a weekend of another August, I passed fifty people in different stages (路段) of Mt. Elbert. Last year, 4,226 people climbed Longs Peak. Its parking lot today is about a quarter-mile long.
In a word, Colorado’s peaks are not hard to climb. Most of them take only a day to climb, require no more than simple climbing skills, and are topped by many people each year.
1. What does the writer think of many people’s belief in Paragraph 1?| A．He disagrees with it. | B．He worries about it. |
| C．He is uncertain about it. | D．He pays little attention to it. |
| A．Climbing Crestone Needle. | B．Climbing Crestone Peak. |
| C．Climbing Pikes Peak. | D．Climbing Denali. |
| A．Ropes are usually necessary. | B．It is better to reach the top by bike. |
| C．No special climbing tools are needed. | D．Climbing the peak is not as easy as expected. |
| A．To prove it has a parking problem. | B．To advise climbers to travel by car. |
| C．To show its effort to draw climbers. | D．To show the large number of climbers. |
| A．Colorado has the most fourteeners in the US. | B．Colorado’s fourteeners can be easily climbed. |
| C．Topping a Colorado fourteener takes courage. | D．Climbing Colorado’s peaks requires experience. |
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Work and study are heavy for people nowadays. What can we do to relax? Everyone knows that exercise is important. We need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It keeps our bodies strong.
When the daytime comes, we must get up. This is the time for exercise. Exercise means do- ing things with the body. There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate,or play ball games. Make sure you excise in the following ways: you have to like what you’re do-ing. Exercise enough-but not too much. It is good to exercise twice each week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until you find one, two or three sports that feel right for you
Exercise can be fun. Friends can exercise together at fitness center, or they can play sports together. How do you exercise?
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1. In the passage(文章)the writer tells us that we all need to .
| A．drink | B．relax | C．work | D．exercise |
| A．Playing basketball | B．Fishing | C．Swimming | D．Walking |
| A．It can make the body healthy. | B．It can make us sleep more. |
| C．It cun make the body sick. | D．It can make the body weak. |
| A．Twice a week. | B．As much as possible |
| C．Thirty minutes each time. | D．Two or three sports |
| A．护理中心 | B．购物中心 | C．健身中心 | D．医疗中心 |
Yoga is becoming more and more popular among children in the United State. In 2012, only 3% of children(aged from 4 to 17) practiced yoga. But last year more than 8% of them, or 4,900,000 children, started to fall in love with this activity, a recent survey(调查)shows.
Helen Caton is the owner of Yoga & Wellness studio in Richmond Virgima. She says that schools and preschools have asked her to teach yoga classes.
“Schools find their after-school programs before don’t work.” Caton says.”They’re looking for something to free children from worries and help them feel relaxed.” She says children can’t sit for an hour-long class, so yoga classes for children should be varied. It means they can have more activities, such as dances, songs, movements and so on.
Yoga & Wellness studio also gives beginning yoga classes to high school students. This month a group of 12th graders took part in the class. They learned how to use yoga to relax themselves before a test.
After practicing Yoga, many children think that yoga practice makes them healthier. It helps to develop（发展）the body and mind, Maybe next time, you can turn to yoga for help if you are feeling down or having troubles.
1. From the passage, we know that yoga classes can ________| A．make children sit for a very long time | B．relax children when they’re worried |
| C．help students get good grades | D．bring students many friends |
| A．easy | B．colorful | C．helpful | D．short |
| A．relax themselves before a test | B．free them from worries |
| C．dance and sing | D．teach children fall in love with yoga classes. |
| A．How Yoga Develops. | B．How Children Learn Yoga. |
| C．Yoga: Becoming Harder for Children. | D．Yoga: Becoming More Popular Among Children. |
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| 26.Charles works in the city center and wants to take up a sport that he can often do during his lunch break. He enjoys a game in which he can play with his workmate on the desk to relax. |
| 27.Isabel，aged 17，is a Chinese girl who studies in the US now. She never misses any matches played by Houston Rockets. |
| 28.Alex likes water sports very much.He is good at showing different styles, such as butterfly stroke, breaststroke and so on. Believe it or not, he can dive under water for 2.5 minutes. |
| 29.Tara comes from America. Now she teaches English in a middle school in Beijing. In her free time, she would like to go in for a traditional sport so that she can learn more about China. |
| 30.Toby is a student in Riverside Sports Middle School. These days he is training hard for the coming sports meeting. He want to break the school high jump record of 175 cm. |
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【推荐1】“The springs (泉) are a part of our life.” says a 60-year-old man in Jinan. His family usually uses spring water to cook and make tea.
There are many springs in Jinan such as Fairy Spring, Black Tiger Spring, Agate Spring and Lute Spring. Fairy Spring’s name comes from a folk tale (民间传说). It was said that nine fairies (仙女) bathed in the spring and loved it so much that they were reluctant to leave. Black Tiger Spring makes big sound when water flows (流动) past the tiger-head-shaped stones.
Of all these springs in Jinan, Baotu Spring is the most famous spring. And it only takes people about 20 minutes to walk there from Qushuiting Street. Along the road, we can see people selling bigbowl tea for about 2 yuan a cup. We can also see people playing chess and chatting near the Baotu Spring Park.
A worker says, “The springs are nature’s gift to Jinan. They not only provide clean water for us, but also water the beautiful plants around them. We hope more people can come here and enjoy them.”
1. What can we learn from the old man’s words?| A．Drinking springs is good for old people’s health. |
| B．People can cook delicious food with springs. |
| C．Springs are an important part in people’s life in Jinan. |
| A．不情愿的 | B．匆忙的 | C．有魔法的 |
| A．The history of Jinan. |
| B．The friendly people in Jinan. |
| C．The wonderful springs in Jinan. |
| A．There’s no need for them to protect the springs. |
| B．They think the springs should take the place of daily water. |
| C．They are thankful for the springs. |
【推荐2】Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are located on rivers, and almost every country has at least one river flowing through it that plays an important part in the lives of its people.
Since the beginning of history, people have used rivers for transportation. The longest one in the United States is the Mississippi. The lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. To the people of India, the Ganges is great; ships can travel along it for a thousand miles. Other great rivers are the Congo in Africa and the Mekong in Southeast Asia. The greatest of all for navigation, however, is the Amazon in Brazil（巴西）. It is so wide and so deep that large ships can go about two thousand miles upon it.
Besides transportation, rivers give food, water to drink, and chances for fun for the people who live along their banks. In order to increase the supply of water for crops, engineers sometimes build a dam across a river and let a lake form behind the dam. Then people can use the water not only to grow crops but also to make electricity for their homes and industries.
However, large cities and industries located upon rivers often make problems. As the cities grow in size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes polluted with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the importance. However, of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits（利益）of this natural resource.
1. Which is NOT TRUE?| A．The Nile is in India. |
| B．Almost every country has at least one important river. |
| C．Many cities are located on rivers. |
| D．Rivers play an important part in the lives of people. |
| A．keeping the rivers clean |
| B．making electricity |
| C．growing crops |
| D．both B and C |
| A．people use too much water for growing crops |
| B．people wash clothes in the river |
| C．people pour chemicals and other materials |
| D．people build a dam across a river |
| A．Rivers in Cities |
| B．The Importance of Rivers |
| C．Rivers and Transportation |
| D．Natural Resources |
Qomolangma is the third mountain of the Himalayas, so it is called the Third God Mountain in Tibetan language.
Qomolangma is very famous and it is higher than any other mountain in the world. Its newest height is 8, 848.86 meters, which was announced on December 8th, 2020. At the height of 8, 000 meters, there is only 30% O2 and the human body can only stand this height for a few days, so it is dangerous for humans to climb higher. But many climbers want to challenge themselves in the face of difficulties. As Alan Arnette, a mountain climber from America, said “Climbing mountains drives you to look deep inside yourself, and lets you find out whether you are healthy enough and strong enough in mind when you want to stop.”
It’s a good thing that Qomolangma gives people a chance to become strong-willed(意志坚强的) when trying to achieve their dreams. ▲ because many people leave their waste behind, such as water bottles and plastic bags. They cause the environmental pollution for Qomolangma. Many local farmers said their sheep and cows would die after eating the plastic bags and it was too difficult to clean them up. Luckily, many volunteers from all over the world came to Qomolangma to join in the clean-up activity. A volunteer advised, “When climbing Qomolangma, mountain climbing lovers should always take good care of themselves, and at the same time, take good care of Qomolangma.”
1. What’s the newest height of Qomolangma?| A．8, 000 meters. | B．8, 844. 43 meters. | C．8, 848. 86 meters. | D．8, 848. 84 meters. |
| A．you had better forget | B．you will be in great danger |
| C．you need to be healthy enough | D．you’ll know better about yourself |
| A．However, these years, Qomolangma is in danger |
| B．Climbers are easy to fall down on the mountain |
| C．It is very hard to take in air as you get near the top |
| D．But it shows that humans can sometimes be stronger |
| A．Local farmers. | B．Cows and sheep. | C．Plastic bags. | D．Water bottles. |
| A．Qomolangma. | B．Climbers. | C．Himalayas. | D．Tibetan Language. |
【推荐1】Are You Right Handed or Left Handed?
Which hand do you use when you write? About 8 to 15 percent of people are left-handed. They often have to use tools that are designed for right-handed people. So it is difficult for left handers to use most tools. If you are right-handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with your left hand and try cutting a potato into pieces. Don’t be surprised if you feel awkward（别扭的）.
In the past, people thought it was strange to use the left hand. Young students looked down upon their left-handed classmates. Some children were even punished for using their left hands to write. But these days parents and teachers have accepted that. In almost every school in the world, left-handed students can use their left hands to write.
What causes people to be left-handed or right- handed? Experts have searched long and hard on this. They conclude that left-handed people are left handed for the same reason that right-handed people are right handed. One out of every ten people just is a lef-hander. It’s simply like the color of our eyes—some people have brown eyes, while some others have black eyes.
However, many researchers think that left-handers and right-handers are different in some aspects. Right-handers are more talkative and outgoing than left-handers. Many right-handed people understand spoken words better. For example, after they listen to directions to a supermarket, they can find it easily. Right-handers are good at organizing people, too. They are also better basketball guards. Just ask Yao Ming.
Research shows that left-handers are creative and artistic. Many famous performers, like Jim Carrey and Paul McCartney, are left handed, Many left-handers learn better visually（在视觉方面）. In art, both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were left-handed. In music, Ludwig van Beethoven was left handed. In science, you find Newton and Einstein. The left-handed people are also really good at tennis and other single sports.
If you prefer one hand, but you are still good at writing with the other, you are mixed. Research shows mixed-handers can remember everyday things better than other people. What did you eat for lunch two weeks ago? If you’re mixed-handed, you can probably remember.
1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．Causes of being left handed. |
| B．Encouragement to left-handers. |
| C．Punishment for using the left hand. |
| D．Changes in opinions on left-handers. |
| A．learn better visually | B．are good organizers |
| C．are better at single sports | D．give clear directions to others |
| A．may be more talkative and outgoing |
| B．are ordinary people like right-handers |
| C．might remember everyday things better |
| D．no longer need to use right-handed tools |
 Beijing holds the 2022 Winter Olympics in February. It makes Beijing the first city to hold both the summer and winter games. There will be seven winter sports and let’s learn some of them. Figure skating. It started in Britain in the 18th century. In a pair event, skaters show lots of amazing movements along with nice music. It looks as if they are dancing on ice. Its beauty makes lots of people fall in love with it and enjoy it most. |  Snowboarding. Under the sport of skiing, it started in America in the 1990s. The players have to show their skiing skills and race down the snow-covered hill as fast as possible. |
 Ice hockey. It is a flexible(灵活的) and fast team sport. It draws big crowds at the Winter Olympics. The men’s ice hockey has been on the program since 1924 and the women’s started in 1998. Each match has three 20-minute parts with two 15-minute breaks. |  Luge. It is the fastest of the three sliding(滑行) sports (bobsleigh, luge and skeleton) in this event. Inside the stadium, the rider lies on the back on a tiny luge and races down at the speed of about 140 km/h. |
| A．science | B．sports | C．health | D．education |
| A．luge | B．ice hockey | C．snowboarding | D．figure skating |
| A．Luge is the most dangerous outdoor winter sport. |
| B．The women’s ice hockey started in 1924. |
| C．A player shows skiing skills in snowboarding. |
| D．Figure skating started in Russian in the 18th century. |
Let’s start with the map. This is a map of Port Prime. I downloaded it from the Internet. The big arrow(箭头) is pointing at our house. The house is at the end of Hampton Street. It’s the last house in the town. It’s a new house. A lot of the houses in Port Prime are very old but the houses in this part of the town are all very new.
My house is big. There’s a big living room, a big dining room, a big kitchen and a big bathroom downstairs. Then there are three en-suite bedrooms on the second floor. I think “en-suite” is a great word. It’s French. It means the bedrooms have their own bathroom. I’m sure French people never talk about en-suite bedrooms. It’s one of those things only English people say to show they are better than others. Anyway, there’s a third floor in our house, too. Mum and dad have their office up there. I don’t go to their office often.
If you look at the map, you can also see my school next to the park. My school’s called Port Prime Comprehensive or PPC for short. Then there’s the old part of town with the church, the town hall and the train station. There’s no cinema in Port Prime. There’s no youth clubs or youth centre. If you want to do anything then you have to go to Apsworth which is eight miles away. It’s easy to get bored in Port Prime. There’s nothing to do.
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1. What may Port Prime be?| A．The name of a house. | B．The name of a town. |
| C．The name of a street. | D．The name of a school. |
| A．7. | B．8. | C．9. | D．10. |
| A．Proud. | B．Helpful. | C．Generous. | D．Humorous. |
| A．cinema. | B．PPC. | C．a park. | D．a youth centre. |
【推荐1】Once there was a boy and his little sister living in a small village. The boy was good-looking but his sister was not. One day they found a mirror（镜子）and they saw what they looked like for the first time. The boy was very pleased and he said to his sister, "How handsome I am! I look nicer than you!" The girl didn't like what her brother said and gave him a hard push. "Go away!" she said angrily.
Their father saw what was happening. He went up to them and said to the boy, "You must always be good as well as look good." Then the father said to the girl, "My dear, if you help everyone and do your best to please（使愉快）them, everyone will love you. It doesn't matter that you are not as good-looking as your brother"
1. Once a boy and his little sister lived in a small_________.| A．city | B．town | C．village | D．It doesn't mentioned. |
| A．first | B．second | C．third | D．fourth |
| A．father | B．brother | C．mother | D．aunt |
| A．well | B．young | C．ugly | D．good |
【推荐2】Running in Cold Weather Improves Performance
Cold weather during winter months may keep many people from leaving home and running in the open air. However, a new study shows that the drop in temperature is a good reason to run. In fact, researchers say, running in cold weather helps improve one’s performance.
Many people say running in the winter can be difficult. Two reasons are the low temperatures and bitter winds. Yet many runners might find it easier than running in hot weather. That could be because lower temperatures reduce stress on the body. When you run in cold weather, your body loses less water than in warmer conditions. The body needs less water on a cold day than in warm weather. This information comes from sports scientists at St. Mary’s University in London.
John Brewer is a professor of applied sport science at St. Mary’s. For this study, he and other researchers put a group of people into a room they called an “environmental chamber”. The researchers then recreated summer and winter weather conditions in the room. The test subjects were asked to run 10,000 meters under both conditions. Brewer says he and his team recorded biological measurements of the runners. “We’ve got a group of subjects into the environmental chamber, we’ve changed the conditions to recreate the summer or winter and we’ve got them to run a 10km under both of those conditions and taken various measurements(测量)on each runner while they’ve been completing their 10km.”
They found that the runners lost water by around 30.38% more in those hotter conditions. Besides, Brewer says every movement runners make produces heat. He explains that one way in which we lose heat is by sweating(出汗). He says the body also loses heat by transporting the blood to the surface of the skin. “That heat builds up in the body and can be really damaging unless you can lose that heat. And it’s much harder to lose heat when the environment is warm as well.” And they found how they felt their perception of heat—was around a third lower when they were running in cold conditions. The body does not have to work as hard to pump blood to the skin’s surface.
Several websites note that the most important thing for people who run in cold conditions is to wear the right clothing. Keeping as dry as possible is the most important when exercising in low temperatures. So, if you are a runner, don’t let winter weather keep you indoors. Simply get ready for the low temperatures and start running.
1. According to the passage, John Brewer probably agrees that __________.| A．people should run 10,000 meters in winter |
| B．running in winter is good for your heart |
| C．people who run in winter like to wear thick clothing |
| D．running in cold conditions is better than in warm |
| A．students that are being discussed |
| B．classes that you study at school |
| C．people that are being tested |
| D．runners that the artists paint |
| A．Running can help us lose heat. |
| B．Running in cold weather is beneficial to our body. |
| C．The heat can damage our body. |
| D．The body does not have to work to pump blood. |
| A．To introduce a research on running by Brewer. |
| B．To explain why running in winter is difficult for people. |
| C．To encourage people to run outside during winter months. |
| D．To advertise the new websites on running he created. |
【推荐3】Clarkson is a large town. There are more than fifty thousand people living there. It sits next to a large river, the Clark River. Every day, people take the ferry from North Clarkson to South Clarkson to work.
Most people live In North Clarkson. There are lots of trees and the streets an very broad. When the sun shines, the children run and play in the safe streets. North Clarkson is a wonderful place to live. South Clarkson has a lot of shops and factories. People don't live there, but they come in the morning to work. There is also a big stadium where the Clarkson Tigers play. On Sundays, many people go to watch their favorite team.
At the weekend, people enjoy walking along the bank of the Clark River. They also sail small boats on the water and if there is a little wind, they fly kites in the large park.
Every year, Clarkson grows in size because a lot of people come to live there. The government builds more houses and the streets get busier and busier.
1. There is a river, the Clionton River, near Clarkson.2. There are wide streets in North Clarkson.
3. On Sundays, many people go to the stadium in South Clarkson to watch their favorite team.
4. At the weekend, people in Clarkson enjoy swimming in the Clark River.
5. Every year, Clarkson grows in size because lots of people come to travel here.
