1 . People who enjoy skiing dream of skiing in good places. Now they can ski in Dubai! Dubai has the largest population of the United Arab Emirates, and it has a ski resort( 度假胜地).
Ski Dubai opened for business in 2005. Other than being the world’s third largest indoor ski facility( 设备)，Ski Dubai has a number of things to amaze visitors. Firstly, this ski facility was built in a place where there are no natural hills and it never snows. While the desert outdoors can reach 45℃ in the summer, the slopes(斜坡) of Ski Dubai keep at a cool -2℃ all year round.
Like any other ski resorts, Ski Dubai has a chairlift( 登山吊椅) and some ski coaches. It also owns a Swiss style cafe on the slopes. However, that’s not all. Along with being able to enjoy the five indoor slopes，visitors are welcomed to build snowmen in a given area. Children can also enjoy snowball fights in the snowball throwing area, or they can explore( 探索)a snow cave filled with amazing things for kids to see and do.
As if all of that is not enough, it is also possible for guests to experience falling snow from time to time. When it is time to make snow inside the facility, the temperature drops to -8℃. Then snow guns shoot out frozen water to make a cloud near the ceiling( 顶棚). Small parts of ice are shot into the cloud to form snow. This man-made snowfalls from the ceiling fall on excited guests below. A guest at Ski Dubai experienced his first snowfall, he said “It’ s very strange but wonderful”. That is certainly a proper description of Ski Dubai as well.
1. Why do some people think Dubai is a good place?| A．Because it’s a good place for skiing. |
| B．Because it’s a good resort to make news. |
| C．Because it has the largest number of visitors. |
| D．Because it has the most delicious food in the world. |
| A．A chairift. | B．Ski coaches. | C．Natural hills. | D．Man-made snowfalls. |
| A．Excited but tired. | B．Relaxed but common. |
| C．Strange but wonderful. | D．Amazed but comfortable. |
①In the Swiss style cafe.②In a given area.③In the snowball throwing area.
a. Enjoy snowball fights. b. Build snowmen.c. Rest and warm up.
| A．①-c ;2-b;③-a | B．①-b;②-c;③-a | C．①-a;②-c;③-b | D．①-c;②-a;③-b |
| A．The basic skills of skiing. | B．The introduction of Ski Dubai. |
| C．The information of the weather in Dubai. | D．The ways of making coffee on your own. |
Normally, my two-year old cat, Tiger, hates it when I use my tablet (平板电脑) because it takes my attention away from him. July last year, I had
Thanks to Tiger, I was able to contact a friend of
3 . Parents. teachers, and anyone who regularly deals with teenagers know how difficult the adolescent(青春期的) years can be. Adolescents have always been known to do wild-even dangerous-things. This was thought to be due to the foolishness of youth. Now a study on the development of the brain has led to a new theory of why teens act the way they do.
Recently, scientists discovered that though our brains are almost at their full size by age 6. they are far from fully developed. Only during adolescence do our brains truly “grow up.” During this time, they go through great changes, like a computer system being upgraded. This “upgrade“ was once thought to be finished by a t age 12. Now, scientists have concluded that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at balancing our impulses (冲动) with the need to follow rules. However, a still-developing brain does this awkwardly. The result, scientists claim, is the unexpected behavior seen in teenagers.
The studies confirm that teens are more likely to take risks and behave in extreme ways. Fortunately, the news isn’t all negative. As brain scientists point out, the teen brain inspires such behavior in order to help teenagers prepare for adult life.
One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens measure risk and reward (回报). Researchers found that when teens think about rewards, their brains give off the chemicals that create pleasure. Researchers believe this makes the rewards outweigh the risks, and makes teens feel the excitement of new experiences.
Unfortunately, this hunt for rewards can sometimes lead teens to make bad decisions. However, it also means that teens are more likely to try new things or to be independent. The findings suggest that in the long run, the impulses of the teen brains are what help teens leave their parents’ care and live their own lives successfully.
1. What is the main purpose of the text?| A．To describe an experiment on the brains of teenagers. |
| B．To explain how teenagers’ brains affect their behavior. |
| C．To introduce a new discovery on teenagers’ intelligence. |
| D．To suggest that teenagers think differently from their parents. |
| A．They are at full size by age 6 |
| B．They begin to upgrade at age 12. |
| C．They are fully developed at age 18. |
| D．They finish developing at age 25. |
| A．The negative side of the research is not understood. |
| B．The way the teen brain works has some advantages. |
| C．The latest news of the research should be provided. |
| D．The impulses of a teenage brain should be controlled. |
| A．Changing into the adult pattern |
| B．Starting to weigh risk and reward |
| C．Creating connections with success |
| D．Giving off chemicals that create pleasure. |
| A．An independent brain. | B．A successful life |
| C．The role of parents in life | D．The rewards of findings |
4 . Here are some eBooks for you to learn better English. Choose what you like.
Book 1
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Book 2
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Book 3
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Book 4
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1. What are the books mainly about?| A．Travel safety. | B．Business news. |
| C．Video selling. | D．English learning. |
| A．Book 1. | B．Book 2. | C．Book 3. | D．Book 4. |
| A．Conversations in 30 audio files. |
| B．1,000 words and sentences. |
| C．Over 500 words and expressions. |
| D．Over 250 phrasal verbs and sentences. |
| A．Phrasal verbs. | B．Audio files. |
| C．Example sentences. | D．Native speakers. |
| A．A travel guide. | B．A news report. |
| C．A book advertisement. | D．A history story. |
5 . Anthony was excited to hand out invitations to his graduation from the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) to his family on Monday. To his surprise, however, he wasn't the only one, as his mother, Gray, followed with a letter that had the
“Her picture was on an invitation saying that she'll be graduating from the university the same day,” says Anthony, “I was
Gray just
She says of why she kept her return to school
The mother explains that she used to think of
On Saturday, Gray and Anthony will be graduating together in a virtual (虚拟的) ceremony held by the school.
| A．new | B．correct | C．same | D．extra |
| A．curious | B．upset | C．calm | D．afraid |
| A．told | B．asked | C．described | D．noticed |
| A．realizes | B．accepts | C．imagines | D．explains |
| A．met | B．taught | C．needed | D．missed |
| A．carefully | B．secretly | C．formally | D．proudly |
| A．angry | B．nervous | C．sad | D．sorry |
| A．boring | B．common | C．dangerous | D．hard |
| A．forgetting about | B．returning to | C．focusing on | D．separating from |
| A．dream | B．trouble | C．pity | D．duty |
| A．wise | B．far | C．late | D．easy |
| A．meetings | B．parties | C．shows | D．classes |
| A．Although | B．Since | C．When | D．If |
| A．difficulty | B．opportunity | C．wealth | D．talent |
| A．understand | B．warn | C．please | D．encourage |
6 . During the recent school holidays I was walking past a playground on my way to a meeting. The thing that
Sure, there were a few younger mums and dads, but there were
Retirement is a valuable time. We are generally living much longer than our own grandparents did, but as we
So how can you keep a
By all means, help your family whenever you can. Everyone will
| A．conquered | B．attracted | C．beat | D．influenced |
| A．waiting for | B．looking to | C．attending to | D．standing for |
| A．clearly | B．hardly | C．formally | D．suddenly |
| A．meet | B．devote | C．spend | D．save |
| A．realize | B．believe | C．doubt | D．wonder |
| A．sense | B．pride | C．care | D．advantage |
| A．grow | B．age | C．improve | D．explore |
| A．put out | B．put away | C．put off | D．put in |
| A．hard | B．fine | C．strange | D．rare |
| A．organization | B．conversation | C．discussion | D．relationship |
| A．pleasure | B．protection | C．duty | D．safety |
| A．rather than | B．other than | C．more than | D．less than |
| A．suffer | B．recover | C．learn | D．benefit |
| A．parents | B．peers | C．elders | D．teachers |
| A．herself | B．themselves | C．yourselves | D．myself |
Freestyle skier Gu Ailing, 18, is one of the
Born to an American father and a Chinese mother, Gu decided to compete
People say she is
Gu said she wants to encourage more girls in China to try skiing and other extreme sports, many of
On February 8th, she claimed her first Olympic gold medal in the women’s freeski big air of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics as
8 . The local transport in Liverpool City Region is convenient for visitors to go around. The following are some means of transport for you to choose from.
By Train
Merseyrail trains run frequently throughout the day across 68 stations in and around the Liverpool area. With 4 city centre underground stations, you can easily get around the city.
You can now buy tickets online. Your ticket will be emailed straight to you, so you don’t have to think about it at the station, just jump on the train and enjoy your journey!
By Bike
Liverpool is easy to get around by bike. Bike parking can be found on the Liverpool Cycle Map. If you`re arriving in Liverpool by train or ferry (渡船), bikes go free.
The CityBike bicycle hire system is also available in the city centre. Find more information at www.citybiheliverpool.co.uk.
By Bus
Bus travel in and around Liverpool is a green and convenient way to explore the destination (目的地). The bus network is run by Merseytravel, with two main city centre bus terminals (终点站) — Liverpool ONE and Queen Square.
1. How many stations do Merseyrail trains run across?| A．2. | B．4. | C．64. | D．68. |
| A．At the bus station. | B．At the ticket office. |
| C．On the Liverpool Cycle Map. | D．At the underground station. |
| A．The City Bike | B．Merseytravel | C．Liverpool ONE | D．Queen Square |
| A．Visitors in Liverpool. | B．Life in Liverpool. |
| C．Travel transport in Liverpool. | D．Fun activities in Liverpool. |
| A．A science textbook. | B．A history magazine. | C．A travel guide. | D．A news report. |
9 . Lucy Blaylock is on a task to comfort kids going through difficult times,one blanket at a time.The 11-year-old
"When I told her it was time to choose one from the sixteen kids, she started crying and said she couldn't
"It makes me feel
"Kindness does matter, and it always will,"Lucy said. "It makes the world a better place when we do
Lucy, who lives in Gallatin, Tennessee, received a volunteer service award from the government. She tells kids who are
| A．girl | B．boy | C．singer | D．actor |
| A．class | B．game | C．concert | D．party |
| A．book | B．toy | C．blanket | D．pen |
| A．kids | B．doctors | C．teachers | D．workers |
| A．invite | B．sell | C．teach | D．choose |
| A．two | B．five | C．ten | D．all |
| A．From now on | B．Since then | C．Never again | D．Just now |
| A．hours | B．years | C．months | D．weeks |
| A．our | B．her | C．their | D．his |
| A．bored | B．sorry | C．excited | D．angry |
| A．cooking | B．selling | C．opening | D．throwing |
| A．hates | B．cares about | C．cheats | D．laughs at |
| A．kind | B．foolish | C．difficult | D．easy |
| A．eating | B．writing | C．doing | D．buying |
| A．hopeless at | B．disappointed at | C．tired of | D．interested in |
10 . I’m pretty sure everyone wants to visit Europe at least once in their lifetime. Here’s a list of the most amazing places to visit in Europe.
Riviera
Wow, this is such a beautiful place in Italy. The Cinque Terre is a gorgeous national park, which connects five beautiful villages. Walking paths connect the villages, follow the coastline and offer hikes through hills. The villages remain unaffected by tourism.
Tuscany
Another Italian region, Tuscany is simply appealing. The buildings there are amazing, and the culture is special. From the historical center of Florence to the Cathedral of Pisa, it’s an once-in-a-lifetime experience. Make sure you check out the nature reserves, and enjoy a few bottles of the very famous wine.
Lauterbrunnen
Since a school trip here, I’ve always wanted to revisit this city in Switzerland. The city always seems as if it’s trapped in time. There are untouched fountains and springs everywhere, and a huge number of waterfalls and valleys. The area is very popular for skiing.
The Greek Islands
There are plenty of places to visit in Greece. But I love the Greek Islands best. White houses and beautiful churches beaches and the Aegean Sea make this a shocking and very popular place to visit. However, there is more to do here than just sunbathe. I can’t wait to go back and check out the caves and culture that make the Greek Islands one of the best places in Europe.
Venice
I am a big Italy lover, and Venice is another city that is not to be missed. It has its own share of history, art and gorgeous buildings. However, the attraction comes from the pedestrian（行人）-only streets and rivers filled with boats.
1. What do we know about Riviera?| A．It is far from the coastline. | B．It offers paths for people to hike. |
| C．It’s a famous place of interest. | D．It’s the most popular traveling place in Italy. |
| A．New. | B．Modern. |
| C．Historical. | D．Attractive. |
| A．Riviera | B．Tuscany |
| C．Lauterbrunnen | D．the Greek Islands |
| A．is the best place in Europe | B．is a good place for sunbathing |
| C．isn’t worth exploring | D．has many waterfalls and valleys |
| A．Royal Palace. | B．The Aegean Sea. |
| C．Streets without cars. | D．Traffic Jams. |
