A.Beneficial. | B.Difficult. | C.Interesting. |
A.In the car. | B.At the airport. | C.On the train. |
Next week, I’ll be traveling to Australia to visit a friend over the school holidays and I’m excited to explore this new country. I’ve already researched many iconic sites ,
A.Her car broke down. |
B.She lent her car to someone. |
C.She lives near the subway station. |
5 . You might say I found marathoning, step by step. Or perhaps it found me. I was
It started when I joined a group of women in my neighborhood for a daily three-mile walk. At first it was
It so happened that I
I never had someone
Running a marathon isn’t for everybody. But it is for anybody, anybody who wants to
A.always | B.rarely | C.never | D.nearly |
A.pointing | B.applying | C.turning | D.spreading |
A.hard | B.relaxing | C.unfamiliar | D.exciting |
A.some | B.both | C.more | D.none |
A.report | B.record | C.recall | D.consider |
A.held | B.missed | C.attended | D.mentioned |
A.inspired | B.disturbed | C.embarrassed | D.amused |
A.participate | B.finish | C.win | D.run |
A.agree with | B.rely on | C.care for | D.believe in |
A.confidence | B.pleasure | C.satisfaction | D.motivation |
A.last | B.first | C.only | D.second |
A.test | B.identify | C.imagine | D.reach |
A.knowledge | B.request | C.principle | D.experience |
A.bigger | B.brighter | C.clearer | D.nicer |
A.view | B.love | C.description | D.memory |
6 . At Sho Farm in northern Vermont, farmers Melissa Hoffman and Shawn Smith work hand in hand with the land and its inhabitants, and among them are hundreds of ducks. The ducks at Sho Farm are not being raised to be killed for food. Rather, they are naturally involved in farming operations, helping to manage pests and add fertilizer (肥料) to the soil.
In the beginning, Hoffman, who has a background in organic farming and ecology action, worked with ecologists and biologists to survey the plants and wildlife all around the area. This was “to understand who was living here, so that everything we did was in relationship to the life already here,” he says.
So, at Sho Farm, focus is placed on living harmoniously alongside other life and working with traditional ecological knowledge. Food is seen not as a commodity (商品) but as a relationship with land and life.
The methods of food production at Sho Farm, as well as the farmers’ philosophy of working with rather than against nature, are in sharp contrast to most modern agricultural systems. And that’s the point. “We’ve been talking a lot about the broken food system and the consequences of it to the environment, to wildlife, to the animals in animal agriculture and to human health,” says Hoffman, adding that it’s not just the food system that’s broken. “It’s the relationship between humans, non-human animals, land and nature.”
The ducks play a vital, integrated role on the farm, explains Hoffman, by naturally providing pest control, fertilizer and (fuel-free) land maintenance (维护), just as by-products of their existence. “We noticed where we summered groups of ducks and parts of the food system that were not doing very well. The following year, the food system was efficiently improved,” he says.
It’s a symbiotic relationship that works well. “Animals don’t have to be part of a farm in a commodity sense. They can be part of the farm as a partner,” Hoffman says. “They are wonderful partners.”
1. Why did Hoffman do a survey in the beginning?A.To get familiar with the surroundings. |
B.To have a good relationship with other people. |
C.To live in harmony with other life on the farm. |
D.To have a good understanding of organic farming. |
A.The causes of the broken food system. |
B.The reasons for Hoffman’s farming methods. |
C.The changes in modern agricultural systems. |
D.The process of food production at Sho Farm. |
A.Animals are treated well at Sho Farm. |
B.Animals are not to be sold for money. |
C.People and animals play the same role in organic farming. |
D.People and animals work together and benefit each other. |
A.Efficient. | B.Modern. | C.Natural. | D.Economical. |
7 . You know you’re ready to see the world, but you need a little help in getting out of the door. With some thought and careful planning, you can head for adventure sooner than you think.
Decide how much money you can spend on a trip. You don’t need to be rich to travel, but knowing how much money you have will likely shape all other aspects of your trip.
Make travel arrangements. There are dozens of websites you can use to search for suitable flights all over the world. Try the airlines’ direct websites.
Book your accommodations. From hostels to luxury (奢侈)hotels, treehouses, and campgrounds, there are tons of choices when it comes to deciding where to stay.
Go to the doctor and get vaccinated(接种疫苗).
So wherever your next stop maybe: Good luck.
A.Ask a local for their advice. |
B.Work out how long you will be gone. |
C.Consider how you plan to use your accommodations. |
D.If you’re not flying, you can book train and bus travel online, too. |
E.Tell your doctor where you are going and discuss which vaccines you will need. |
F.Having only a single bag will enable you to move quickly from one city to another. |
G.If you don’t have enough money, you may decide to put off your trip until you can save more money. |
8 . The best places for wild sleeping in England and Wales
Challacombe Meadows, Devon
Best for: privacy
Challacombe Meadows is close to miles of walking trails near Widecombe. Basic toilet facilities and running water are a short walk away, and there’s a cosy pub and a farm shop also nearby, for when it’s time to return to civilization. Tents from £ 45 per tent.
Bush Farm, Cornwall
Best for: freedom of choice
At Bush Farm, campers are offered the freedom of choice. Map in hand, you can put up your tent wherever you please. Days can be spent wild swimming, wandering through the countryside and, come the evening, there’s star gazing beneath ink-black skies. Tents from £12 per person.
The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire
Best for: life on the riverbanks
At this little-known site, you can put your tent on the banks of the River Sawdde. The Wildman Woods are as simple as they sound, with leafy pitches scattered among the trees near the water. During the day, it’s the perfect place for a paddle. Tents from £10 per person.
Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned
Best for: packing light
Bothies, simple huts traditionally used as mountain refuges that are open to all and free of charge. They’re a great alternative to wild camping if the weather is looking unstable and you don’t mind sharing with other travellers, who can arrive at any time.
1. Which place best suits people who emphasize private camping?A.Challacombe Meadows, Devon. | B.Bush Farm, Cornwall. |
C.The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire. | D.Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned. |
A.Swim indoors. | B.Go to the pub. | C.Appreciate stars. | D.Walk downtown. |
A.They are free of charge. |
B.They are suitable for a paddle. |
C.They were used as mountain shelters in the past. |
D.They are favored by people enjoying wild sleeping. |
9 . Some of the best road trips are unplanned. You simply grab a few items, jump in a car and set off. However, this approach involves some risk.
Planning a road trip can be almost as fun as the trip itself. Some well-designed travel guides may be of great help.
Once you’ve figured out your plan roughly, fill in the details, and bear in mind that maps and satellite navigation systems are not always up to date.
Booking accommodation and having backup plans can make or break a trip, especially if you want to visit some remote byways with limited accommodation opportunities.
A.You may end up in a boring part of town. |
B.You can find this information online. |
C.When planning your route, consider what kinds of roads to take. |
D.Also, be sure to investigate fuel availability where you’re headed. |
E.It’s good to take an emergency phone with you. |
F.Research as much as possible and cross-reference your sources. |
G.A quick look through them can fuel your inspiration. |
10 . “This will never do.” I kept telling my husband as he set the table one Thanksgiving. I wanted everything to be
Then luckily, I read from a book, “Too much criticism hurts; necessary praise helps. Put your praise of someone in
So the next Thanksgiving, I
I no longer just focus on finding fault with others. I’m more
A.perfect | B.new | C.permanent | D.normal |
A.finally | B.constantly | C.merely | D.hardly |
A.hid | B.contained | C.behaved | D.prepared |
A.caused | B.passed | C.spread | D.stole |
A.made sure of | B.got used to | C.lost sight of | D.paid attention to |
A.punishing | B.interrupting | C.criticizing | D.declining |
A.questions | B.lectures | C.writing | D.testing |
A.reported | B.announced | C.replied | D.admitted |
A.appreciate | B.forget | C.expect | D.ignore |
A.designs | B.plans | C.gifts | D.notes |
A.remembering | B.reading | C.explaining | D.translating |
A.book | B.moment | C.mistake | D.promise |
A.secret | B.festival | C.tradition | D.experiment |
A.interested in | B.curious about | C.sympathetic to | D.thankful for |
A.discussion | B.scene | C.decision | D.word |