1 . Biking is an amazing family activity, but finding a route that can accommodate a wide-range of ages can be a challenge.
Lee McNeil and his family are crazy about biking. They have seven children, from 4 to 24 years old. When looking for a route, they look for enough protection from traffic, good surface condition, easy access and interesting views.
With that in mind, here are some great routes for biking with your whole family, as are suggested by McNeil.
Iron Horse Trail
This is the McNeil family’s favourite ride. The route is 26 miles and goes through the 2.1mile Snoqualmie Tunnel.
“Beautiful views, the thrill the tunnel, and places to stop and watch the rock climbers make it special,” McNeil said. “All our kids have taken their turn at braving the black tunnel bravely for the first time, which we celebrate it at the end of the ride.”
How to get there: If you prefer, check http://bit.ly/Mlt9y4 for more information.
Centennial Trail
The Centennial Trail runs for 23 miles from Snohomish to Bryant. The trail is wide and smooth, and is safe for kids as it is off the roads. A nice stop is Lake Cassidy east of Marysville. A dock on the lake is fun to explore. It also has picnic tables and washrooms for a convenient lunch time stop.
How to get there: The trail can be accessed from a number of trailheads. For a map, go to http://bit.ly/L5qCeY.
Cascade Trail
The Cascade Trail follows an abandoned Burlington Northern railroad grade for 23 miles between Sedro-Woolley and Concrete. Because it’s on a railroad grade, the slope is gentle and it makes for an easy family ride.
McNeil said it is a “beautiful ride up the Skagit Valley, with lots of places to watch wildlife along the river.”
How to get there: Go to http://bit.ly/PR4wOW to see a map showing the trail, parking areas and bus stops .
Other good choices
Snoqualmie Valley Trail: http://l.usa.gov/nWGWO
Guemes Island: http://bit.ly/LJ3RxL
Burke-Gilman Trail: http://l.usa.gov/s33li
1. We can learn from the passage that Lee McNeil ________.A.has a large family |
B.often travels with his family |
C.teaches his children how to bike |
D.spends lots of money on bike rides |
A.Cascade Trail | B.Iron Horse Trail |
C.Centennial Trail | D.Burke-Gilman Trail |
A.see a small valley | B.go through a tunnel |
C.have a picnic for lunch | D.watch the rock climbers |
A.http://bit.ly/Mlt9y4 | B.http://bit.ly/LJ3RxL |
C.http://bit.ly/L5qCeY | D.http://bit.ly/PR4wOW |
A.ask people to learn from Lee McNeil |
B.tell people how to make a family ride |
C.introduce some routes for family rides |
D.encourage more people to ride bikes |
1.询问当地的天气情况以及你要的准备的东西;
2.询问当地的景点以及收费情况;
3.请Bob帮你在宾馆预定一个房间;
4.询问Bob 当地的法规以防出错。
Dear Bob,
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Yours,
Li Hua
3 . A Journey to the Yosemite Firefall
Each year, thousands of people are attracted to the Yosemite National Park in California for a chance of seeing —and photographing ——the unique “firefall”. The amazing “firefall” comes to life only when there is enough water from the melting(融化)snow to keep the Horsetail Fall flowing and when the light of the setting sun hits the waterfall at the right angle. It can only be seen for a short time in February on clear sunny days.
This year, the weather isn’t stopping the “firefall” from happening, but it is making the journey to see it more difficult.
“What would have been a 10-minute walk turned into a two-hour hike through deep snow,” photographer Ryan Fitzsimons said about his recent trip to see the phenomenon. “Our clothes were all wet by the time we got to a viewing site. But the heavy snow made the sight much more beautiful since the waterfall is much bigger this year.”
Another photographer Andy Heitz was making his first trip to see the “firefall”. He had to wait five hours in the extreme cold for his turn to take a picture.
“I got to the site at about 12:00 at noon. The place was already filled with hundreds of people waiting to see and photograph the ‘firefall’. I was so lucky that I shot a really wonderful burner! I was completely amazed with what I saw,” he said. “You know, only on a couple days of the year in February and when the sun sets down at the perfect angle to shine on Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall can we see the ‘Fire Fall’. I’ll never forget what I have seen.’’
The “firefall” should continue to be there from 20 to 24 February. But park officials said that there’s no guarantee(保证)that visitors will see it on any given day.
1. When might be the best time to take pictures of the “firefall”?A.Early in the morning. | B.At noon. |
C.Late in the afternoon. | D.At night. |
A.There wouldn’t be enough snow. | B.It might be too cloudy. |
C.The waterfall might not freeze. | D.The snow might melt too fast. |
A.A worker in the kitchen. |
B.The fire in the Yosemite National Park. |
C.A part of a cooker or stove. |
D.The unique Horsetail Fall in the setting sun. |
A.To introduce an attraction. | B.To give suggestions for a trip. |
C.To advertise a park in the US. | D.To explain what is a “firefall”. |
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1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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On our way to the house, it was raining
We were first greeted with the bark by a pack of dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters
When they were free
1.城市的简要介绍;
2.城市的独特之处。
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1. 旅游地:杭州西湖;
2. 划船、拍照、美食;
3. 你的感受。
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2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 信的开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
Will you please tell me about your experience in your next letter?
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All the best.
Yours,
Li Hua
8 . Want to travel to some wonderful places? Here are just a just a few recommendations to eco-destinations:
Africa Madagascar
Home to a huge group of animals found nowhere else on the planet. Madagascar is a must-go destination for anyone impressed with, or even slightly interested in, the natural world. Some of the unique flora and fauna can be found on this wonderful island.
America St John (US Virgin Islands)
Though it’s the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, St John has surprisingly varied scenery. Virgin Islands National Park makes up two-thirds of its land, where visitors can hike in deep valleys, over mountains and across dry coastal areas.
Europe Iceland
As one might expect from a country whose name is “ice”, Iceland’s scenery is rough. Take a hike past lava fields, glaciers and waterfalls and feel amazed at the wildlife and natural wonders. Visit between fall and spring to catch a sight of the Northern Lights.
Asia Laos
Visit Laos for a look at Southeast Asia before the tourism industry exploded. Laos is slowly paced so visitors can view the varieties of historic sights and explore the jungle and mountain scenery away from the madding crowds. Bird-watching is excellent here.
Oceania Australia
Visit here and you’ll find the Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. It is larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on earth visible form space. Discover more about Australia’s greatest natural wonder,. Here you can also see great coral.
1. The purpose of the passage is to ________.A.tell you how to get to some places |
B.suggest tourists going to some wonderful places |
C.remind you of some places of interest |
D.discuss the scenery in Asia and Europe |
A.Madagascar | B.St John | C.Iceland | D.Laos |
A.Africa | B.America | C.Laos | D.Australia |
A.St John has wide-ranging scenery. |
B.It’s better to watch Northern Lights in Iceland in summer. |
C.Laos is a country in Southeast Asia. |
D.Oceania Australia enjoys one of the seven wonders. |
The Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It
We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.
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10 . As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking risks and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.
Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in the countryside of New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe of the geological process that shaped the canyon.
Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.
Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime, though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine. When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature.
1. We can learn from the first paragraph that the writer .A.likes travelling with his father |
B.can’t take good care of himself |
C.has never been to unfamiliar places |
D.likes challenging himself by travelling |
A.Exploring the parks. |
B.Going to different countries. |
C.Going on weekend camping trips. |
D.Travelling with your parents or friends. |
A.go to college |
B.visit close friends |
C.go on an adventure |
D.camp out in upstate New York again |
A.a friendly guide |
B.a college student |
C.a warm-hearted teacher |
D.a school student |