1 . First and foremost, “The Great Salmon Run (鲑鱼洄游)” looks amazing. It is beautifully filmed, done in completely natural and sometimes friendly way and never looking still. The editing is always brief and smooth and the scenery is pure magic. A wide diversity of the different landscapes are included rather than just one habitat. The music fits very well, beautiful and appropriate.

Again, like so many Attenborough’s nature/wildlife documentaries, “The Great Salmon Run” fascinates, teaches, moves, entertains and attracts. In terms of the facts there is a very good mix of the known ones and the unknown. Some facts are familiar to us while some are going into details about the different animals, their challenges and some truly amazing wildlife events in their struggles for survival and interaction with other animals whether prey (猎物) or predator (捕食者).

Certainly the salmon are a thing of beauty but the brown bears similarly have impressive moments as well. It may not be novel territory for Attenborough, but animals are what one can’t get enough of. Besides, there is so much freshness to the material that it won’t make one feel going round in circles but absorbed.

Narration (解说) by Attenborough helps significantly. He clearly knows his stuff and knows what to say and how to say it. He delivers it with his usual richness, soft-spoken enthusiasm and sincerity, never talking down to the viewer and keeping them wanting to know more. Viewers care for what goes on in front of and behind the camera.

At no point does “The Great Salmon Run” ever feel like just a series of scenes. Instead, it feels like its own story and journey, with real, complex emotions and conflicts and animal characters, all of which are developed in a way a human character would in a film.

Overall, amazing.

1. The writer thinks in narration, Attenborough ________.

A．changes his usual style

B．keeps the viewers interested

C．ignores what the viewers want to know

D．thinks what to say is more important than how to say it

2. According to the passage, what do we know about The Great Salmon Run?

A．It not only entertains.

B．It is set in only one main habitat.

C．It is Attenborough’s finest work.

D．It focuses on the struggle between the salmon and man.

3. What is the writer’s attitude towards The Great Salmon Run?

A．He considers it average.	B．He is negative about it.
C．He holds an objective view.	D．He thinks highly of it.

4. The passage is probably a ________.

A．journal	B．travel guide
C．film review	D．science report

2 . The true Olympic spirit has been displayed by Canadian cross-country ski coach Justin Wadsworth, who helped Russian athlete Anton Gafarov with his broken ski during the Men’s Sprint Free Semifinals.

Gafarov’s start wasn't smooth. He fell three times, crashing early in the race and breaking his ski. It was clear that Gafarov was out of the race for the men's finals and wouldn't be able to compete for medals. Still, he wanted to finish in front of the home crowd. but his left ski was too badly damaged in the crash and its base had come off. The Russian skier faced finishing the race by walking to the line, not skiing.

However, the Russian's fall was seen by Canadian coach Justin Wadsworth, who immediately ran on to the course and helped Gafarov. “I went over and gave him one of Alex Harvey's, a member of the Canadian team who didn’t qualify for the finals. It was about giving Gafarov some dignity so he didn't have to walk to the finish area,” Wadsworth said. “We help because we know everyone works so hard in our sport,” says Wadsworth, who was an Olympic skier for the S before becoming a coach. “Everyone wants fair results. It was a matter of allowing Gafarov to finish the race.”

Gafarov was thoughtful about his performance. “My fall cost me a broken ski and a pole,” said Anton Gafarov, adding that he decided to continue fighting for the finals despite all the difficulties.

Gafarov believed the race should be finished in any way possible. “It was a matter of principle to hold on to the end,” he added. He is not devastated (毁灭) by his failure and is eager to take part in the next Winter Olympics despite back problems due to injuries.

1. What happened to Gafarov during the Men's Sprint Free Semifinals?

A．He dropped his ski in the unlucky crash.

B．He gave up the race after falling three times.

C．He lost the gold medal for the men's finals.

D．He had his ski broken in the early race.

2. What do we know about Wadsworth

A．He felt pity for Gafarov's bad luck in the race.

B．He knew what price Gafarov paid for the competition.

C．He was angry with his player' s not qualifying for the finals.

D．He once worked hard to become an Olympic skier for Canada.

3. According to the text, which statement may Gafarov agree to?

A．Every dog has its day.	B．Rome isn't built overnight.
C．There is no end to learning.	D．Never give up in face of difficulty.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Olympic Spirit.	B．The Touching Moment.
C．The Meaning of Sports.	D．The Winning Gold Medal.

3 . I wasn’t particularly great at school. And 1 wasn’t the _________ boy because was quiet and shy. Mrs Kerswell was my English teacher. It’s hard to _________ her exact age. When you’re a child, every adult is _________. She must be past middle age, with grey hair and a(n) _________ face. Her lessons were in a totally stress-free environment. However, I was really _________ because I went from a _________ school with 28 people up to the sort of bigger town junior high school.

I didn’t _________ anyone. No one from my _________ school went there because we all went to different schools. I really struggled in my first year to _________. Thanks to Mrs Kerswell she was really the sort of humorous teacher you could have chats with, who read materials that weren’t on the syllabus (教学大纲) just for ____________.

She managed to make Beowulf interesting to a number of ____________. She was key in keeping my love of reading going. It certainly wasn’t a ____________ thing for a boy of that age to love ____________ as an entertainment. Actually, I just treated it as a learning task. But she reminded me that books were fun and they weren’t just about learning or the ____________.

When I was 13, I wasn’t excellent at writing. But she allowed and ____________ me to write in a natural way. Unlike my other teachers, she told me not to use the fanciest ____________. “Writing is not about flowery language but about real communication. ____________, you’re having a conversation on a page,” she said. So it made me realize that I didn’t have to ____________ about it too much.

I saw her once, over 10 years ago. My writing career was going well, and she was proud of my achievements and ____________ as a writer, and I really ____________ her for keeping the fame on.

1.

A．fattest

B．quietest

C．naughtiest

D．loneliest

2.

A．leave out

B．work out

C．adapt to

D．amount to

3.

A．old

B．friendly

C．innocent

D．lively

4.

A．blue

B．honest

C．guilty

D．kind

5.

A．relaxed

B．disappointed

C．stressed

D．relax

6.

A．city

B．league

C．village

D．town

7.

A．assign

B．accept

C．acknowledge

D．know

8.

A．junior

B．primary

C．senior

D．social

9.

A．fit

B．give

C．break

D．check

10.

A．defense

B．fun

C．victory

D．fame

11.

A．writers

B．teenagers

C．celebrities

D．teachers

12.

A．cool

B．flexible

C．major

D．painful

13.

A．speaking

B．writing

C．reading

D．learning

14.

A．courses

B．progress

C．entertainment

D．hobbies

15.

A．commanded

B．forbade

C．warned

D．encouraged

16.

A．words

B．means

C．ways

D．ideas

17.

A．Gradually

B．Basically

C．Ridiculously

D．Awkwardly

18.

A．enquire

B．bring

C．doubt

D．worry

19.

A．habit

B．interest

C．privilege

D．reputation

20.

A．promoted

B．criticized

C．thanked

D．dismissed

4 . Activities to Get You Outdoors While Traveling

Many of us would enjoy getting outside and escaping our day to day with some fresh air while traveling. But where do you start? Try out a few of these activities and you’re sure to find a new outdoor hobby to help you enjoy nature on your next holiday.

Horseback Riding

Many people may shy away from this, excusing lack of experience with horses, but most operators have horses for riders of any experience including none if they meet the physical requirements. Horses can take you greater distances in a shorter time, covering areas that would be difficult or inaccessible otherwise.

Fly-Fishing

For an excuse to stand in a river enjoying the sounds, smells and scenery of some of the most beautiful places, try fly-fishing. Fishing is a perfect activity to enjoy with children, grandparents or whoever. With enough practice, you may even catch a delicious big fish.

Cycling + Mountain Biking

On the path or the road, spending time on a bike allows you to slow down and leisurely take in the scenery around you. Mountain biking can give you the biggest excitement, while road cycling may offer a more peaceful and calming experience. Travel with your bike or rent one at your travelling places, and your possibilities for exploration have already increased.

Rock Climbing

For a more physical and challenging experience outdoors, try your hand at rock climbing. You can get a feel for climbing in a gym, but its real rewards lie in putting those skills to use outside. Many popular travel places have great climbing within a day trip distance.

1. Who can take a horseback ride?

A．Anybody who wants to take a horse ride.

B．Travelers without experience of horse riding.

C．Those who have the basic physical conditions.

D．The explorers who like to travel in dangerous places.

2. Which activity is fittest for all the families?

A．Fly-Fishing.	B．Rock Climbing.
C．Horseback Riding.	D．Cycling + Mountain Biking.

3. What do mountain biking and road cycling have in common?

A．Allowing travelers to fully enjoy the scenery.

B．Slowing down the travel to have an enough rest.

C．Getting the travelers to have the biggest excitement.

D．Offering a more peaceful and comfortable experience.