1 . Shing Mun Country Park is a great place to get away from the busy city. You can enjoy its beautiful sights. The park is in northwestern Kowloon, in the hills of Tai Mo Shan. It is convenient to go there by bus.
Shing Mun Country Park opened in 1997.There were not many country parks in Hong Kong then, so lots of people visited the park. Nowadays, it is still one of the most popular spots in Hong Kong.
The Country Park Visitor Center is at the entrance (入口) of the park. You can find out more about the park's history there. You can get a map of the country park there too.
Shing Mun Country Park is home to many interesting flowers and trees. The best way to enjoy the beautiful country park is to walk along the banks of Tai Shing Stream. The waterfalls and rocks will make you amazed. Facilities in the country park include kiosks, rain shelters, barbecue areas, jogging trails and nature trails. There is also a camp area nearby. The information board and direction signs show you the way to all these facilities.
The country park is open all year round. It is best to go there in spring and autumn when the weather suits hiking.
1. Shing Mun Country Park is in the ________ part of Kowloon.| A．southwest | B．northeast | C．southeast | D．northwest |
| A．bank | B．visitor center | C．camp area | D．barbecue area |
| A．设施 | B．工作人员 | C．景点 | D．名胜古迹 |
| A．there are fewer people then | B．the entry fee is lower then |
| C．there are more exhibitions then | D．the weather is good for hiking then |
| A．learn more about the park's history |
| B．enjoy many interesting flowers and trees |
| C．walk along the banks of Tai Shing Stream |
| D．swim in the waterfalls and Tai Shing Stream in summer |
The study involved fruit flies(g果蝇), as they share many genes(基因) with humans. Researchers gave one group of fruit flies normal food, and another group of fruit flies got the same food including apple.
The results showed that flies that ate apple lived an average of 55 days longer than the flies that didn’t eat apple. The study also found that apple-eating flies were more able to walk, climb and move about as they became old, the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports.
The researchers believe that the antioxidants (抗氧化剂）found in apples are good for health.
In another experiment, researchers studied the diets of thousands of women. They found that those women who often ate apples were 20 percent less likely to have heart disease.
Scientists have recently discovered the apple’s genetic code(基因代码). This allows scientists to make new kinds of fruit that are healthier. Researchers are already using this information to grow apples with added antioxidants. Antioxidants help to keep eyes and joints (关节)healthy and protect against heart attacks and cancer.
Apples that help people lose weight may be in supermarkets in just four or five years. They are said to be “extra healthy” apples that can stop people from overeating.
1. Fruit flies were used in the research because_______________ .| A．they love to eat apples |
| B．they share similar genes with humans |
| C．they are easy to catch |
| D．they can live longer |
| A．proved apples were good for people’s health. |
| B．found they are healthier than men |
| C．helped them to lose weight successfully |
| D．discovered the genetic code of the apple |
| A．women like to eat apples more often than men |
| B．people who eat apples are easier to have heart disease |
| C．scientists are studying a new type of apples |
| D．apples’ genetic code is similar to other fruits |
| A．a science magazine | B．a guidebook |
| C．a picture show | D．a storybook |
3 . Have you heard about “Survival (生存) Holidays”? “Survival Holidays” is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (打扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, but children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even small danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in different times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
1. Is “Survival Holidays” for children or parents?____________________________________________________________
2. Why do people like “Survival Holidays”?
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3. What do the children in big cities usually do?
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4. How do children feel when they are in danger?
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5. What can children learn in the survival activities？
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