1 . Many visitors see a trip to Hawaii, Maui in particular, as a destination only reserved for summers. Those who know this, however, love to visit the island in the fall.
The fall season in Maui is quite possibly the best time of year to visit. It is directly in the middle of the two busiest seasons of the year, namely summer and winter. What does that mean for the visitors who choose to plan their vacations during the fall season? Less lines, less crowds, and the chance to communicate with the locals.
Fall in Maui is the best time to head off to Wailea Beach, where the waters are still warm enough to swim even when the air temperature begins to drop. This is also the perfect time for whale watching as the whales begin to migrate during the fall. Visitors can stand on the beach, and still see the whales moving through the water.
The annual Aloha Festivals in Maui also takes place during the fall season. Aloha
Festivals, once called Aloha Week, was created sixty years ago to celebrate the culture of Hawaii. It starts in early September and runs through the end of October. Canoe enthusiasts also head to Maui every year in the fall, to take part in the annual 41-mile canoe race. People can enjoy the festivities and events, even without taking part in the race itself.
For some travelers, there is no better time to see Maui than in the fall.
1. What’s the best time to visit Maui according to the text?| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Autumn. | D．Winter. |
| A．you always have to wait in line | B．it’s too cold to swim in the sea |
| C．it’s easier to know about the life of the locals | D．there are less fun activities on the beach |
| A．Most travelers choose to visit the island in autumn. |
| B．Visitors have chances of seeing migrating whales in autumn. |
| C．A one-day event called Aloha Festivals takes place in Maui. |
| D．Events are held here every season to celebrate Hawaiian culture. |
An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) landed on their window.
The father asked his son, “What is this?” The son replied, “This is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this?” The son said, “Father, I told you just now. It’s a crow.”
After a little while, the father asked his son the same question for third time, “What is this?” This time, the son was irritated (生气) and said to his father in a low and cold tone, “It’s a crow, a crow.”
After a moment, the father yet again asked his son for the fourth time, “What is this?” This time his son shouted in his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again? I have told you already, ‘It’s a crow’. Are you not able to understand this?”
A minute later the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered(破旧的) diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the read it, the following words were written in the diary:
“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow suddenly landed on the window edge. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied him 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn’t at all feel annoyed, but instead felt a deep affection for my innocent son.”
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After reading the diary,the son was in tears and began to reflect on the days when he used to sit together with his father.
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Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father.
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| Mike Shepherd(2011) Skiddaw in Winter Cumbria, England | It was an extremely cold winter's evening and freezing fog hung in the air. I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few feet deep, and though it was only a short climb, I found myself completely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sum setting in the west. I used classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the black-and-white image. |
| Timothy Smith(2014) Macclesfield Forest Cheshire, England | I was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towards Shutlingsloe, a local high point, I came across a small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from the foreground right through into the forest. |
| A．Photographers. | B．Writers. | C．Tourists. | D．Painters. |
| A．They are in black and white. | B．They are set in fog. |
| C．They are winter images. | D．They focus on snow-covered forests. |
| A．In a history book. | B．In an art magazine. | C．In a novel. | D．In a biography. |
1．时间和地点；
2．劳动过程；
3．你的感悟。
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The Unforgettable Voluntary Labour
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5 . One cold December morning, my dad and I were walking along the road to a store to buy Christmas presents. Suddenly a car ran to us out of
People wander into our lives for various reasons, but each one has something to
This unconditional love I have for learning allows me to see the world through what some may call rose-colored glasses, which helps me to love and be loved in complete confidence as well.
| A．sight | B．reach | C．control | D．date |
| A．safe | B．disappointed | C．cautious | D．painful |
| A．brought | B．showed | C．explained | D．introduced |
| A．hide | B．teach | C．follow | D．accomplish |
| A．accident | B．problem | C．concern | D．conflict |
| A．task | B．result | C．attitude | D．relationship |
| A．refuse | B．come across | C．admire | D．depend on |
| A．awareness | B．movement | C．ability | D．motivation |
| A．wonder | B．mystery | C．relief | D．day |
| A．Thus | B．Instead | C．For example | D．In addition |
| A．slowly | B．suddenly | C．constantly | D．gradually |
| A．encourage | B．behave | C．expect | D．equip |
| A．proud | B．uncomfortable | C．eager | D．surprised |
| A．put away | B．take up | C．care about | D．keep off |
| A．successes | B．failures | C．chances | D．responsibilities |
6 . Werewolves (狼人) aren’t the only creatures affected by the moon’s cycles (周期) . A full moon also affects people’s sleep more or less, reports a Swiss team of scientists. Even people who sleep in a lab without windows could reduce their sleeping time a little once a month.
To test the moon’s influence, 33 adults of both sexes and ages of many kinds spent several nights in a sleep lab. As they slept, researchers recorded their brain activity, eye movements and hormone levels (荷尔蒙水平). On nights closer to a full moon, the sleepers took an average of five minutes longer to fall asleep, and slept for 20 minutes less. In addition, brain activity fell by 30 percent during the sleep. And hormone levels that help control sleep cycles went down. On these nights, the sleepers complained they couldn’t sleep well even though they didn’t know the moon’s cycle. On the bright side, no sleeper turned into a werewolf.
The Swiss team doesn’t know how the moon affects sleep. The gravity (重力) of the moon causes ocean tides (潮汐) to rise and fall. But that force is too weak to affect sleep, Gajochen says. He believed some body’s biological clock may be affected by the moon cycles. There may be another reason, says David Dinges. This sleep researcher at the University Of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia says that the body clock is very sensitive (敏感的) to light at night. Those sleepers could have been affected by having too much moonlight before arriving at the lab.
1. The writer mentioned “werewolves” in the first paragraph to _________.| A．show there are the moon’s cycles |
| B．attract people’s attention to the report |
| C．introduce a creature to readers |
| D．ask people not to sleep alone in the lab |
| A．They slept for about five minutes longer. |
| B．They could only sleep for 20 minutes. |
| C．Their brains were not as active as they were |
| D．They complained they were too tired to sleep. |
| A．hormone levels | B．ocean tides |
| C．their brain activity | D．moonlight |
| A．the sleeping problems caused by the moon’s cycles |
| B．the influence of the moon on human sleeping habits |
| C．the moon’s influence on sleeping and its possible reasons |
| D．the ways to get a better sleep on a full moon night |
7 . Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare’s works. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright (剧作家), Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.
Group Visits to the Exhibition &Theatre Tour
Opening Hours
Exhibition:
Monday—Sunday9:00a.m.-5:00p.m
Theatre Tours:
November-February 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m
March-October
Monday: 9:30a.m.-5:00p.m
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m
Sunday: 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m
Groups of 15 people or more are required to book their visit in advance, and each group will have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a group request form and return it to us via email.
Exhibition and Theatre Tour Prices
Adult:£15.00
Senior(60+)£13.50
Student( with valid ID)£11.50
Child(5-15) £8.00
Complementary: Every 16th person is free
Getting here
Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE19DT,UK
We have improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call 44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.
Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge ( open 24 hours, seven days a week). Taxi may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.
1. If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition &Theatre Tour , what is required for them to do?| A．They need to hire a guide themselves. | B．They must be protected by an adult. |
| C．They need to pay nothing for tickets . | D．They need to book in advance. |
| A．£ 203.5 | B．£ 188.5 |
| C．£190 | D．£195.5 |
| A．Arts | B．News |
| C．Sales | D．Jobs |
8 . There is no age limit to learn new things and be creative. That's what 102-year-old Alan R. Tripp and 88-year-old Marvin Weisbord
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They are true music lovers at heart. Marvin
“So we're writing songs that are recognizable, in all kinds that are recognizable, with lyrics (歌词) telling stories about how we
“Now we're giving people who are 64 years old a chance to be 14 again and get new songs in their heads,”
| A．taught | B．learned | C．quitted | D．experienced |
| A．film | B．album | C．concert | D．lesson |
| A．easy | B．fashionable | C．possible | D．horrible |
| A．rich | B．sick | C．weak | D．old |
| A．Music | B．Performance | C．Dance | D．Song |
| A．volunteer | B．school | C．elderly | D．youth |
| A．makes | B．contains | C．takes | D．leaves |
| A．wonders | B．believes | C．debates | D．hopes |
| A．difference | B．distance | C．shortage | D．practice |
| A．look like | B．take over | C．set up | D．get on |
| A．finished | B．stopped | C．enjoyed | D．refused |
| A．nose | B．tear | C．look | D．wrinkles(皱纹) |
| A．waste | B．face | C．support | D．spend |
| A．apologized | B．guessed | C．imagined | D．explained |
| A．result | B．invention | C．intention(意图) | D．knowledge |
Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have hisbreakfast as quickly as possible.
“Why are you in such a hurry, early bird?" Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum," Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get 100 scores. I've been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficult, I am well prepared for them.”
Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove down.
Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers now," he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “Three of you won a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter. David and Mary got 100 percent on the spelling test!" Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary. Peter's was an English-Chinese dictionary—the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. "This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought.
After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribution" confused him. It didn't seem right. Peter began to compare them after taking out the wordlist. “C-o-n-t-r-i-b-u-s-i-o-n，”he whispered. He had spelledit wrong.
“What am I to do?” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I'm a master in spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my spelling words is wrong, I'll have to give my prize back, or I will become an example for telling a lie". Staring at the red sign “100%” which was written at his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.”
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Slowly, Peter raised his hand.
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Peter looked around and found many of his classmates were smiling at him.
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10 . St. Patrick’s Day is a very well-known Irish national holiday, which is celebrated not only in Ireland but all around the world. It honors St. Patrick who brought Christianity (基督教) to Ireland in the fifth century.
Falling on the 17th of March, the holiday is celebrated worldwide, with people watching a St. Patrick’s Day parade, dancing and singing in Irish bars (酒吧), and just generally having a good time.
Green is the traditional Irish color. Because of this, people wear green clothes on that day. Some even color their hair or paint their faces green. Some bars even serve green beer. Many people eat the traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage, and many attend St. Patrick’s Day parties.
On St. Patrick’s Day, pictures of shamrocks (三叶草) and leprechauns (精灵) are hung everywhere. St. Patrick is believed to have used the shamrock, with its three leaves, to teach his followers. You are thought to be lucky if you find a shamrock with four leaves.
Leprechauns are little Irish spirits. The Irish say that if a leprechaun is caught by a human, he will show the person where he hides his pot of gold.
St. Patrick is often said to be the first person to have introduced Christianity to Ireland. He was probably a Roman brought up in northern England. He is most commonly known for driving the snakes out of Ireland. Some stories tell that he stood on a hill and used a wooden stick to drive the snakes into the sea. It is true that Ireland has no snakes, but no one knows if these stories are true.
1. The second paragraph is mainly about ________.| A．when St. Patrick’s Day came into being |
| B．when and where people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day |
| C．how people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day |
| D．what is going on in Irish bars on St. Patrick’s Day |
| A．bring good luck | B．scare bad spirits away |
| C．honor St. Patrick | D．collect money |
| A．snakes lived in the sea around Ireland |
| B．there are no snakes in Ireland now |
| C．St. Patrick’s duty was to drive snakes away |
| D．St. Patrick was the master of snakes |
