1. 家乡的地理位置和气候；
2. 最著名的旅游景点；
3. 邀请Eric来游玩。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
2 . Community Affairs
*Open Plans—Fixing the Great Mistake
6:00 pm, Center for Architecture, Tafel Hall 536 LaGuardia Place, Manhattan
Advocating for livable streets and alternative transportation, Mark Gorton explores the history of transportation in New York with a focus on how urban planning policies that prioritize (优先考虑) the automobile have affected many other aspects of life in the city.
Admission: $10
For more information, please call 917-388-9080 or visit www. ftgmevenatbrite.com.
*River to River Festival—Extraordinary Moves: STREB Human Fountain
6:00 pm, 200 Vesey Street, Manhattan
Inspired by the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, Human Fountain involves performers jumping from as high as 30 feet from an open honeycomb structure in order to create cascades (人工瀑布) of airborne liquid muscle. The outcome is a mixture of slam dancing, amazing human flight, and wild action sport, which captures kids, adults and the general public’s hearts, minds and bodies.
Admission: FREE
For more information, please call 212-945-0505 or visit www.streb.org.
*Scandinavia House—Nordic Summer Jam
6:30 pm, 58 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Contemporary singer and songwriter Anders Holst’s music shows roots in jazz, soul and European pop music.
Admission: $10
For more information, please call 212-847-9740 or visit www. scandinaviahouse.org.
*Hot Festival-Tickets to Manhood
7:30 pm, Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, Manhattan
What makes a man today? How do boys grow into men? Through humorous, touching stories, a glimpse is offered into the events that turn boys into men. Performed by Douglas Allen, Maximiliano Balduzzi, Spencer Scott Barros, Gerard Joseph and James Scruggs.
Admission: $15 in advance; $18 at door.
For more information, please call 212-219-0736 or visit www.hotfestival.org.
1. Which of the following focuses on music?| A．Open Plans. | B．Hot Festival. | C．Scandinavia House. | D．River to River Festival. |
| A．call 212-945-0505 | B．call 212-219-0736 |
| C．visit www. scandinaviahouse.org | D．visit www.hotfestival.org |
| A．Anders Holst. | B．Mark Gorton. | C．Douglas Allen. | D．Gerard Joseph. |
内容包括：
1．参赛运动项目；
2．获得的成绩；
3．对你的影响或启发。
要求：
1．写作词数应为100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Narudo,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
4 . A hotel that calls itself the world's first "polar bear hotel" has opened in northeastern China. The Polar Bear Hotel is part of the Harbin Polarland amusement park in Harbin, the capital and largest city in Heilongjiang province.
It opened earlier this month and promised that guests would be able to see live polar bears from all 21 guest rooms. "Whether you're eating, playing or sleeping, polar bears will keep you company," Harbin Polarland said in a statement on the WeChat messenger service. Photos and videos from Chinese state media showed people watching two polar bears in a closed, indoor space with artificial ice and small pools of water.
Yang Liu is a spokeswoman for Harbin Polarland. She told Reuters that the indoor area is the only part of the bears' total living space. She said they are also let outdoors when temperature and air quality permits. Liu added there has been "very high" interest in staying at the hotel, where rooms cost from about $ 290 to $ 351 a night.
But some animal rights activists have criticized the hotel. Jason Baker is vice president at animal rights group PETA. He told Reuters, "Polar bears belong in the Arctic, not in zoos or glass boxes in aquariums - and certainly not in hotels." He added, "Polar bears are active for up to 18 hours a day in nature，roaming home ranges that can scan thousands of miles, where they enjoy a real life."
In 2016, a shopping center in the southern city of Cuangzhou drew worldwide criticism after videos showed a polar bear named Pizza lying on her side in a glass-walled area.
Harbin Polarland was established in 2005. It calls itself the world's first polar performing arts amusement park.
1. What makes the Polar Bear Hotel in Harbin unique?| A．Guests can watch polar bears in their room. |
| B．Polar bears will play with tourists. |
| C．Tourists have chances to film videos with polar bears. |
| D．Guests can touch polar bears in outdoor space. |
| A．Objective. | B．Critical. | C．Positive. | D．Favorable. |
| A．It's secure for them to stay in the zoo. |
| B．They can enjoy a happy life in glass boxes in aquariums. |
| C．They fall asleep in most of the time in nature. |
| D．The range of their activity can cover thousands of miles. |
| A．A science report. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A textbook. | D．A news report. |
5 . Peak District, Derbyshire
Driving distance from Birmingham: Two hours 10 minutes
With so many places to explore, the Peak District is a dream that will come true for leisure (悠闲的) drivers. One of the area's most famous roads, Snake Pass, was listed as one of the best driving roads by Auto Trader Magazine in 2009. The Pass, as is also known, has beautiful, green hills on each side and its winding roads also run beside the beautiful river Ashop.
Wenlock Edge, Shropshire
Driving distance from Birmingham: Two hours
Tracking further along to the Welsh border, you'll find the Wenlock Edge Circuit. On the way, you'll pass towns like Church Stretton, Much Wenlock, and Wenlock Edge. Allow around two hours for the circuit itself, following the A458 to Much Wenlock then back up north from the Shropshire Way, along the A49.
The Midlands Tick
Driving distance from Birmingham: One hour 30 minutes
The Midlands Tick has featured high on driving experience wish lists for many years. Accessible and pretty, it's the perfect excuse to keep you clear-headed. You'll find quaint (古朴典雅的) villages and winding roads along the way.
Shropshire to Worcester
Driving distance from Birmingham: Two to three hours
For hills and history, there's no better route in the area than the Shropshire and Worcestershire circuit. This is the ideal medicine for city tiredness，with its wide-open spaces and pretty pit stops. To max out the experience, add a stopover, and extend the trip in a country house somewhere along the way.
1. What can visitors do at Peak District, Derbyshire?| A．Go on an expedition. | B．Drive free of charge. |
| C．Enjoy the scenery. | D．Swim in Ashop. |
| A．Near the Welsh border. | B．Near Church Stretton. |
| C．Along the A458. | D．In the north of Shropshire. |
| A．Peak District, Derbyshire. | B．Wenlock Edge, Shropshire. |
| C．The Midlands Tick. | D．Shropshire to Worcester. |
6 . Endangered Species (濒危物种) Books for Kids
Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species
Written from the unique view of a 13-year-old author, this book interests children in the lives and challenges of endangered species, helping other young people learn about these animals as the first step toward saving them.
♦Author: Alexandra Wright
♦Publication Date: September, 2011
Almost Gone: The Worlds Rarest Animals
Have you ever seen a wombat or an Eastern barred bandicoot? Probably not. These animals are almost gone from the earth, and they’re not alone. Simple, informative text and cul-paper paintings introduce basic endangered species knowledge to young children.
♦Author: Steve Jenkins
♦Publication Date: January, 2016
A Poetic Journey into the Wild
Take a journey across land and sea to meet 21 endangered and threatened animals. Lovely paintings and poems introduce amazing animals from around the globe and show the dangers they face. The book also lists activities and organizations that provide more detailed information about endangered species protection.
♦Author: Rachel Allen Dillon
♦Publication Date: February, 2019
Eyewitness: Endangered Animals
This DK Eyewitness book is an exploration of endangered animals around the world, including factors that are driving them toward extinction (灭绝) and ways that we can help them survive. Blocks of text and diverse photographs keep readers turning the pages.
♦Author: Ben Hoare
♦Publication Date: August, 2015
1. Which book is written by a teenage author?| A．A Poetic Journey into the Wild. |
| B．Eyewitness: Endangered Animals. |
| C．Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals. |
| D．Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species |
| A．Activities of hunting wildlife. |
| B．Poems about amazing animals. |
| C．Paintings about some extinct animals. |
| D．Surroundings of the endangered wildlife. |
| A．To list some endangered animals. |
| B．To encourage protection of animals. |
| C．To introduce endangered species books. |
| D．To call on readers to fight illegal hunting. |
7 . One of the first things 1 did when I moved to a new city was hire a bike.
However, I soon discovered plenty more
A bike means that fewer
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| A．Why | B．When | C．Where | D．What |
| A．belongs | B．leads | C．refers | D．responds |
| A．faster | B．easier | C．harder | D．cheaper |
| A．subjects | B．relatives | C．sights | D．friends |
| A．upset | B．surprising | C．convenient | D．careful |
| A．different | B．main | C．small | D．quiet |
| A．views | B．means | C．challenges | D．benefits |
| A．people | B．spots | C．hopes | D．jobs |
| A．As a whole | B．What's worse | C．In a word | D．For example |
| A．concluded | B．limited | C．promised | D．forgot |
| A．cycling | B．walking | C．hiking | D．traveling |
| A．get lost | B．have fun | C．keep healthy | D．take it easy |
| A．energetic | B．tired | C．impatient | D．independent |
| A．spread | B．strengthen | C．clear | D．lessen |
| A．However | B．Therefore | C．Besides | D．Anyhow |
| A．sell | B．fix | C．deliver | D．produce |
| A．compared to | B．in addition to | C．including in | D．in spite of |
| A．serious | B．proud | C．lucky | D．careful |
| A．concern | B．disadvantages | C．traffic | D．possibilities |
| A．generally | B．actually | C．normally | D．especially |
8 . There are plenty of stories about animals seeming to have a sixth sense about disasters. For example, cats run and hide under the bed before an earthquake and dogs don't go outside before a tsunami（海啸）. Although there's little science to prove that, the anecdotal（传闻的）evidence points to an animal's ability to predict natural disasters.
There are records from 373 B. C. showing that lots of rats, snakes ran away from the Greek city of Helice just days before an earthquake destroyed the area. In 2004, many animals escaped the tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than 230, 000 people. There are stories about animals that acted strangely in the days leading up to the storm: dogs that repulsed to go outside, elephants that ran for higher ground and birds that abandoned their usual nesting areas.
Even around us, there are lots of stories from pet owners who report their dogs and cats know when bad weather is on the way. A 2010's research found that about two-thirds of pet owners believe their pets have a sixth sense when a storm or other severe weather is approaching.
Some people questioned whether animals were able to sense the storm before humans and take protective measures. Some scientists don't believe the stories. They record these stories up to "the psychological（心理的）focusing effect" where people recall unusual behavior only after a disaster has taken place. They said if the event hadn't happened, then people would never have remembered that their pets had acted in a strange way.
Andy Michael, a professor at the United States Geological Survey, said, "Animals react to so many things, so it's hard to have a controlled study to get that advanced warning signal."
1. What does the underlined word "repulsed" in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Forgot. | B．Agreed. | C．Refused. | D．Wanted. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Doubtful. | C．Sensitive. | D．Optimistic. |
| A．Because of many uncertain causes. |
| B．Because of not having enough records. |
| C．Because of the large number of animals. |
| D．Because of hard-controlled warning signals. |
| A．Can Animals Predict Natural Disasters? |
| B．How Can Animals Survive Big Disasters? |
| C．What Can Humans Do With a Sixth Sense? |
| D．Why Do Humans Pay Attention to Animals? |
9 . In the spring of 1870, a young man called Jacob Riis traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City from Copenhagen. Riis was born in Ribe, Denmark. He was just twenty-one years old. In his first years in America it was difficult to get a job. Jacob Riis had to go from place to place to seek work. At last, Jacob Riis got a job writing for a newspaper in New York City.
This was his chance. He finally found a profession that would lead to his life work—making the world a better place for poor people. The newspaper sent him to police headquarters（总部）for stories. There he saw life at its worst, especially in a very poor part of New York which was known as Mulberry Bend. People had no way of finding out how terrible the lives of people were in Mulberry Bend. But as a newspaper reporter, he could find the truth. And he wrote many stories about the life there. Riis started a personal war against slum houses（贫民窟）. He also worked to get laws against child labor, and made sure that these laws were obeyed. And he helped set up centers for education and fun for older people.
His book, How the Other Half Lives was published in 1890. He became famous. Theodore Roosevelt, president of the United States, called Riis the most useful citizen in New York City.
Riis continued to write about conditions that were in need of major reform. His twelve books, including Children of the Poor published in 1892, helped improve conditions in the city. The book also made him popular as a speaker in other cities. Jacob Riis's concern for the poor kept him so busy writing and speaking around the country that he ruined his health. He died in 1914.
1. Where is Riis' hometown?| A．In Copenhagen. | B．In New York City. |
| C．In Mulberry Bend. | D．In Ribe. |
| A．Winning fame. | B．Living a better life. |
| C．Making the poor live better. | D．Telling people the truth. |
| A．He made laws against child labor. |
| B．He founded education centers for the old. |
| C．He fought against the people in slum houses. |
| D．He told stories about the poor's life by writing. |
| A．To introduce a writer fighting for the poor's better life. |
| B．To show people a better world a writer was fighting for. |
| C．To make all the Americans live a happier and better life. |
| D．To show the hard life of a reporter living in the slum house. |
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