1 . Summer Vacation Package in Iceland

Explore the best of Iceland with this five-day summer package. See Iceland’s main attractions, taking in the wonders of Iceland’s South Coast as you go. Let us take care of the details of planning your perfect trip to Iceland while you focus on the adventure.

What the package offers   

This tour package is all-inclusive, making the most of your stay in Iceland. It includes four-night accommodation, all transportation, and tours of all the best locations. With this package, you’ll avoid spending weeks planning that perfect Iceland journey. We’ve already covered the planning part to save you from all the trouble. We also made this tour available for a reasonable price.

What you can do here

You can choose to hike on a glacier with an excellent view of the South Coast before you reach Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach. You’ll see the most impressive waterfalls, an other-worldly black sand beach, grand glaciers, and active volcanoes. You can go horseback riding, exploring Iceland’s wondrous regions. You could also go snowmobiling on Langjokull glacier. You might even spot a polar bear paying a visit from Greenland.

Precautions for tourists

●Book now to save on costs and choose a date to check availability.

●You can add extra options during your day if sightseeing at some of the most popular places in the nation isn’t exciting enough.

●Though you travel there in summer, warm clothing and waterproof equipment should be prepared as the weather is changeable.

1. What impresses you most about this tour package?

A．Free accommodation.	B．Thoughtful arrangement.
C．Public transportation.	D．Extremely low price.

2. What can you do during your 5-day stay here?

A．Surf near the black sand beach.	B．Go to see polar bears in Greenland.
C．Get a good view of active volcanoes.	D．Ride a snowmobile pulled by horses.

3. How can you save your travelling charges?

A．By choosing a proper date.	B．By preparing warm clothing.
C．By adding extra tour options.	D．By reserving tickets in advance.

2 . 世界遗产是人类共同的财富，历史悠久，但现在面临着不少因素的破坏。鉴于此，学校网站英语论坛将开辟专栏讨论开展“保护世界遗产，人人有责”的活动。请你写一篇短文，参加英语论坛的讨论。
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World heritage sites enjoy a long history with rich content. They are priceless cultural treasures for human beings.

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3 . It was 1:20 a.m. I had just gone to bed, a bit _________ after celebrating my 31^st birthday. Before dinner, I’d placed _________ outside my garden door and prepared the cell phone just _________. After all, it had been _________ that week, resulting in flood warnings.

I was awakened by the _________ of rushing water. When I swung my legs off the bed, I was shocked to feel cold water already up to my knees and _________ fast.

Shaking in darkness, I _________ my phone and turned on its flashlight. Then by the light I could _________ water was from the garden door. It must have breached (在……上打开缺口) the sandbags. The river, usually such a quiet, slow moving river in my region, had _________ burst its banks. And now I had to __________!

I took __________ action. Any effects of the alcohol before sleep were gone; __________ sobers (使清醒) me up. After I went outside, I learned the river had flooded the neighbourhood. Therefore, if I had woken up just a few minutes later, I would have drowned.

In the end, I think the experience made me __________ and determined to live each day to its fullest. I came very close to drowning that day. But rather than dwell on (沉湎于) what happened, I prefer to __________ what my mother told me afterwards, “Don’t remember the day when you lost everything. Remember the day you __________. That day marked the beginning of a new chapter in your life.”

1.

A．relieved

B．excited

C．drunk

D．content

2.

A．stones

B．sandbags

C．wood

D．boxes

3.

A．in case

B．in advance

C．in turn

D．in doubt

4.

A．thundering

B．snowing

C．pouring

D．blowing

5.

A．roar

B．taste

C．rhythm

D．smell

6.

A．appearing

B．spreading

C．freezing

D．rising

7.

A．charged

B．grabbed

C．dropped

D．studied

8.

A．see

B．guess

C．realize

D．check

9.

A．extremely

B．narrowly

C．violently

D．certainly

10.

A．give out

B．check out

C．slow down

D．get out

11.

A．brave

B．immediate

C．determined

D．calculated

12.

A．fear

B．shock

C．stress

D．responsibility

13.

A．active

B．grateful

C．proud

D．amazed

14.

A．ask

B．assess

C．follow

D．hear

15.

A．loved

B．gained

C．graduated

D．survived

4 . About 12% of the total global energy demand comes from heating and cooling homes and businesses. A new study suggests that using underground water to maintain comfortable temperatures could reduce consumption of natural gas and electricity in this section by 40% in the US. The approach is called ATES, short for aquifer thermal energy storage (含水层热能储存).

“We need storage to absorb energy from the sun and wind. It’s crucial to creating affordable, reliable, and deeply environmental-friendly electricity systems. Most people are interested in batteries and other kinds of electrical storage. But we were wondering whether there was any opportunity to use geothermal (地热的) energy storage,” said first author A.T.D Perera. “With ATES, energy can be stored for a long period of time, without adding an additional burden to the grid (输电网).”

ATES is a pleasantly simple concept that takes advantage of the heat-absorbing property of water and the natural geological features of the planet. You simply pull existing underground water up and heat it at the surface in the summer with environmental heat or energy. Then you send it back down. It stays fairly hot because the Earth is a good insulator (绝热体).

“Unlike above-ground tank-based water or ice storage systems, ATES will not need space. It’s also more efficient and can support larger communities in cooling or heating than traditional geothermal heat pump systems that rely on heat moving with the underground soil,” added co-author Hong Tianzhen.

A major beneft of ATES is that it will become more efficient as weather becomes more extreme in the coming years due to climate change. The hotter summers and severer winters could increase the amount of free thermal energy that can be stored with ATES. “It’s very much a realistic thing to do and this work is really about showing its value,” said Perera. “This technology is ready to go, so to speak. We just need to do it.”

1. What do we know about ATES?

A．It is technologically demanding.

B．It is aimed at replacing natural energy.

C．It mainly relies on batteries to function.

D．It helps achieve an environmentally friendly society

2. How does Hong Tianzhen explain ATES’s advantages?

A．By giving examples.	B．By discussing results.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By analyzing principles.

3. Which will affect ATES’s efficiency most?

A．Temperature variations.	B．Insulated materials.
C．The duration of storage.	D．The category of energy.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．A Turning Point in Energy Usage

B．A Solution to Green Cooling and Heating

C．A Transformation in the US Electricity System

D．A Discovery About Geothermal Energy Storage

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Edison, a five-year-old boy had a nice holiday on the Big Island, Hawaii with his parents. The sun shone on the golden beach, and the sparkling sea unfolded in front of them. There were a large number of people on vacation, and the houses in the distance were neatly lined up. After Edison played for a while, he sat on the beach, enjoying the beautiful trees in the distance and listening to the cries of the seagulls.

However, having recently returned from Hawaii, they were shocked by a TV news—a deadly wildfire on Maui steals Hawaiians’ homes and history. Scores of birds lay dead on the ground. Houses were burned to ruins, and cars were destroyed.

“Mum, do the kids have no toys or even a bed?” Edison asked sadly. “What shall I do to help them?”

“Will you donate your pocket money?” Mom asked.

“Sure, but that’s not enough. What about setting up a lemonade stand on the street? I think people are willing to buy something and give a helping hand.”

“Sounds great! My boy.” Dad agreed. “Besides pink and yellow lemonade, we can sell sandwiches, ice creams, candies and sparking water (气泡水).”

“Let’s start to make these things. It won’t take long.” Edison urged his parents.

The next few hours saw this family making sandwiches and lemonade, putting all the stuff on a stand, with a board saying “ Food and Lemonade for Hawaii. One dollar per cup.”

“Will people buy our stuff?” Edison wondered.

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Soon, drivers and passers-by stopped and made generous purchases.

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The family decided to go to the disaster-stricken island and offer their time and efforts.

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6 . As a child, I’d spent entire afternoons _______ new worlds in my mind and giving life to _______ in my stories I wished could be my friends. I’d written myself into my favorite stories so I could be part of them. Writing was a part of me; it was who I was.

However, in high school I _______ with writer’s block. By the time I was in college, I’d stopped writing entirely, _______ the dream remained. I wanted to ___________ a novel one day. It was then that I read an interview with the Belgian writer Amélie Nothomb. She said she’d go crazy if she didn’ t write; she needed to do it to stay _______. Her words made me feel _______. She was telling me that I wasn’t really a writer.

Or so I thought. I tried again, and it was like feeling the sun on my skin, or hearing snow lightly fall. I hadn’t realized it, but I hadn’t really been happy until I     _______ my pen again. Writing was in my blood after all.

Finally, half-hours _______ to writing stretched into hours. Before, I had been upset all the time because I didn’t advance my writing projects. Now, every day was a step forward, and I was ________ with it.

One day, I was reading a story in a library. ________, an idea hit me that I wanted to submit (提交) a few stories. I didn’t do it in the hopes they would get published.

And then, something ________ happened. The first story I submitted was chosen for publication! When I got the e-mail, I was wild with joy and ________ around my kitchen table.

That moment ________ me that I must keep writing — not because I’ll go ________，but because I want to keep being crazily happy like that.

1.

A．creating

B．defending

C．shocking

D．changing

2.

A．species

B．images

C．residents

D．characters

3.

A．argued

B．disagreed

C．armed

D．struggled

4.

A．as if

B．even though

C．due to

D．so that

5.

A．read

B．buy

C．donate

D．publish

6.

A．connected

B．quiet

C．awake

D．polite

7.

A．scared

B．upset

C．curious

D．delighted

8.

A．picked up

B．picked out

C．broke out

D．broke down

9.

A．contributed

B．devoted

C．led

D．attached

10.

A．satisfied

B．strict

C．angry

D．concerned

11.

A．Frequently

B．Typically

C．Suddenly

D．Hopefully

12.

A．amazing

B．ordinary

C．difficult

D．boring

13.

A．hung

B．danced

C．turned

D．looked

14.

A．instructed

B．directed

C．informed

D．taught

15.

A．crazy

B．blank

C．wrong

D．bankrupt

7 . On an Arctic island, an enormous vault（保险库）has been built deep underground. Like any bank vault, it holds treasures.     1     This vault holds seeds from food crops around the world.

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is in Norway. It is a seed bank, a place to store and protect seeds. More than 800 thousand different seed samples rest here. All are dried and kept in temperature- and moisture-controlled conditions.     2    

Many nations have their own seed banks, too. One main purpose is to make sure that even if crops fail, there will still be seeds for farmers to plant.

    3     Loss of diversity can cause problems. That was made clear in Ireland in the 1840s. People grew and ate just one kind of potato, which had no defense when a disease struck. The potato crops failed, and one million people died as a result.

Seeds hold information for scientists.     4    They might grow into plants that can resist pests and disease. They might grow where other plants can't. Even the seeds of an invasive plant like kudzu are saved in seed banks. Perhaps scientists will find out their use someday.

A nation commonly has more than one seed bank. Still, a backup plan is a good idea. Floods, fires, war, and other disasters can destroy storehouses of precious seeds.     5    The seeds come from all over the world, and they belong to everyone, not just one nation.

A．But you won't find precious jewels or metals here.

B．That's why the Svalbard Global Seed Vault was created.

C．Another main purpose of seed banks is to protect diversity.

D．The seeds of plants that are no longer farmed may be useful.

E．They will still have seeds to plant, crops to grow, and food to eat.

F．The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is nicknamed the Doomsday Vault.

G．This means the air in the vault stays dry and the temperature is always the same.

8 . When my son Ryan was six years old and in first grade, his teacher, Nancy, talked to his class about developing countries and how they could help people, particularly children, in other parts of the world. She explained that besides not having toys or enough food, some of them didn’t even have clean water. For these children sitting in their comfortable classroom in Kemptville, Ontario, the idea of children not having any toys, or enough food or water, had a huge impact.

The principal had distributed a list that showed the costs of buying supplies in developing countries. A penny would buy a pencil, a dollar a hot meal, two dollars a blanket. Seventy dollars would buy a well. When Ryan heard people died because they didn’t have clean water, he was deeply affected. He came home that day and insisted he needed seventy dollars for class.

Mark and I discussed it, then explained to Ryan that seventy dollars was a lot of money. If he was really interested in doing something, however, he could earn it. He happily agreed, so we put an old cookie tin on top of the refrigerator and started giving him chores. He did chores for the neighbours and his grandparents, too. After four months, Ryan was nearing his goal.

In April 1998 we went for our meeting with WaterCan, a Canadian nonprofit organization providing clean water to people in developing countries. And Ryan brought his cookie tin full of money. Nicole, the director, and Helen, her assistant, thanked him and told him how important his donation was. Then they told us it would cost a lot more than $70 to build a well—in fact, it would cost $2,000.

Ryan wasn’t concerned and replied simply, “That’s okay. I’ll just do more chores!” News about what Ryan was doing got out, and soon we were getting calls from the media.When the Ottawa Citizen did a story on Ryan’s well, we began to receive donations at least once a week. People from all over were catching Ryan’s dream and were inspired to give.

1. What inspired Ryan to help kids in developing countries?

A．Parents’ support.	B．Ryan’s warm heart.
C．The principal’s list.	D．Nancy’s explanation.

2. What did Ryan decide to do to help the kids?

A．He planned to donate 70$ to a charity.

B．He intended to pay for a well for the kids.

C．He desired to purchase hots meals for the kids.

D．He wanted to buy blankets and pencils for the kids.

3. What happened after the Ottawa Citizen did a story on Ryan’s well?

A．Donations were received once a month.

B．People were inspired to give a helping hand.

C．Ryan did more chores and donated more money.

D．The media called Ryan and his family frequently.

4. What’s the suitable title for the passage?

A．Ryan’s Well of Life.	B．A Joint Effort.
C．A Warm-hearted Kid.	D．Kids in Need.

9 . Everyone has unique needs and preferences, and individual sleep requirements are no different. However, the amount of sleep you need per night is mainly determined by your age.

Official recommendations for the length of a person’s sleep are broken down by age group:

Older adults (65+): 7–8 hours

Adults (18–64 years): 7–9 hours

Teenagers (14–17 years): 8–10 hours

School children (6–13 years): 9–11 hours

Preschoolers (3–5 years): 10–13 hours (including naps)

Toddlers (1–2 years): 11–14 hours (including naps)

Infants (4–12 months): 12–15 hours (including naps)

Newborns (0–3 months): 14–17 hours

However, some people might need more or less sleep than is generally recommended, depending on the following factors.

Genetic makeup

Your genetics are an important factor in how many hours of sleep you need per night.

For example, those with one specific genetic mutation (基因突变) need only around 6 hours, whereas people without it require about 8 hours, on average.

Sleep quality

The quality of your sleep can also affect how much you need.

If your sleep quality is poor, you may find that you still feel tired after getting what should be considered enough.

Therefore, it’s not only important to focus on sleeping long enough but also on sleeping well enough. If you often feel like you aren’t sleeping well or are extremely tired and don’t know why, it’s a good idea to check in with your healthcare provider.

1. What is the main reason for the amount of sleep we need per night?

A．Sleep quality.

B．Genetics.

C．Our age.

D．Our eating habits.

2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．All the school children need to sleep for 9 to 11 hours.

B．If you feel tired, please consult your healthcare provider.

C．Those with genetic mutation only need to sleep around 6 hours.

D．Due to poor sleep quality, you feel tired though you’ve slept enough.

3. Where does this passage most probably come from?

A．A travel brochure.	B．A health magazine.
C．A fashion website.	D．A sports newspaper.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the speaker’s family start their traveling?

A．On May 1st.

B．On May 5th.

C．On May 6th.

2. How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati?

A．By car.

B．By taxi.

C．By train.

3. What do we know about Shillong?

A．The climate wasn’t good.

B．The transport wasn’t convenient.

C．There weren’t many tourist attractions.

4. What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation?

A．They admired the sunrise.

B．They visited tea gardens.

C．They explored thick forests.