1 . It is very hard to find the entrance __________ Lian Tang No. 1 High School.

2 . He found ________ difficult to get along well with his noisy neighbour. (用适当的词填空)

3 . Seasonal city breaks: 4 of the best pre-Christmas European getaways to start your festive spirit

Zagreb, Croatia

The Croatian capital takes the Christmas seriously, with sweet decorations, outdoor concerts and a traditional Christmas market. Most of the action is centred on Ban Josip Jelacic Square, which has a history of more than 3 centuries, and European Square. The two squares have market stalls (货摊) and live music performances given by popular musicians.

The recommended hotel: President Pantovcak — Doubles: ₤200, (a parent and a kid with a 10% discount)

Malaga, Spain

Start your day at the Casa Aranda before diving into the Atarazanas Market. In the afternoon, take your pick of the city’s cultural spots — the Picasso Museum, or the Centre Pompidou Malaga. Then head to Calle Marques de Larios, the main shopping drag, at dusk when the Christams lights are switched on: the sight attracts visitors from all over Spain.

The recommended hotel: Room Mate Larios — Doubles: ₤250 (a parent and a kid with a 20% discount)

Le Touquet, France

From 30 November, the trees lining the avenues of this city are decorated with fairy lights, and there are facilities (设施), like a skating spot and horse-drawn carriage rides. The pedestrianized street Rue St. Jean is lined with stores selling everything from chocolates to jewellery. Join the locals in gathering cheese at the Marche Couvert and wines at the excellent Le Touquet- Vins.

The recommended hotel: Hotel Brisol — Doubles: ₤180, (a parent and a kid with a 10% discount)

Aarhus, Denmark

Head to the Latin Quarter for independent stores, cafes and a great Christmas market. Shop for Scandi homeware (家居用品) and fashion on Stroget, the city's important shopping street, before heading to the rooftop of the historic Salling Department store, for a glass of wine with views of the city, lit up for Christmas.

The recommended hotel: The Mayor Hotel — Doubles: ₤200, (a parent and a kid with a 20% discount)

1. What can we know about Ban Josip Jelacic Square and European Square?

A．They have a very long history.

B．They offer concerts and stalls.

C．They are attractive to those fond of quietness.

D．They are the most attractive places in Zagreb.

2. When night approaches in Malaga, Spain, visitors are advised to visit ________.

A．The Casa Aranda	B．the Picasso Museum
C．Calle Marques de Larios	D．the Atarazanas Market

3. Which hotel mentioned above costs the least for a parent with a kid?

A．President Pantovcak.	B．Room Mate Larios.
C．Hotel Bristol.	D．The Mayor Hotel.

4 . These days, I can’t fall asleep because the coming final exam is putting great ________ (press) on me. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . I don’t think Jim is a good employee because he is________in patience.(lack) (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . He __________ (不断地) writes articles for the local paper. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

7 . His plan is ________ (consist) with me. (所给单词的适当形式填空)

8 . If humans ever hope to live on the Mars, the settlers will need to produce a series of organic compounds (有机化合物), from fuels to drugs, which are too expensive to ship from Earth.

Chemists from University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have a plan for that.

For the past eight years, the researchers have been working on a system combining bacteria and nanowires (细菌和纳米线) that can catch the energy of sunlight to change carbon dioxide (CO,) and water into building blocks for organic things. Nanowires are thin wires about one-hundredth the width of a human hair, used as electronic parts, and also as solar cells.

“On Mars, about 96% of the atmosphere is CO2. Basically, all you need is these nanowires to take in the solar energy and pass it on to these bacteria to do the chemistry for you,” said project leader Peidong Yang, professor of chemistry and the S.K. and Angela Chan Distinguished Chair in Energy at UC Berkeley. “For a deep space task, you care about the weight, and biological systems have the advantage that they self-reproduce: You don’t need to send a lot. That’s why this version is highly attractive.”

The only other requirement, besides sunlight, is water, which on Mars is relatively more than enough in the polar ice caps and likely lies frozen underground over most of the planet, said Yang.

It works like photosynthesis (光合作用), which plants naturally employ to change CO₂ and water into carbon compounds, mostly sugar and carbohydrates. Plants, however, have a quite low efficiency (效率), usually changing less than one-half percent of solar energy into carbon compounds. Yang’s system is comparable to the plant that best changes CO₂ to sugar, which is 4～5% efficient.

1. What is the function of the new biological system?

A．Reducing air pollution on Mars.

B．Carrying many organic things to Mars.

C．Helping to produce organic compounds on Mars.

D．Making building blocks without sunlight.

2. Why is the self-reproduction possible on Mars?

A．There’s plenty of CO2, water and sunlight on Mars.

B．Mars is much easier to land than other planets.

C．Spaceship technology has developed a lot.

D．Lots of oxygen was found on Mars.

3. What can we learn about Yang’s system according to the last paragraph?

A．It doesn’t need carbon dioxide and water.

B．It can be replaced by plants in space.

C．Its efficiency is higher than natural photosynthesis’s.

D．It functions based on rules different from photosynthesis.

4. In which part of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Life.

B．Science.

C．Health.

D．Education.

9 . Alabama: Priester’s Pecans

Dessert in the South basically starts and ends with an ooey-gooey pecan(核桃) pie. Especially in Alabama, where the pecan is the official state nut. While there are plenty of farms that pick and package pecans, perhaps the most famous is Priester’s, a family-run business that’s been supplying Alabama with its favorite nuts for over seven decades.

Alaska: Salmon jerky

Forget beef jerky(肉干)—in Alaska, it’s all about the salmon jerky. Home to five different species of the flavorful fish (king, red, pink, silver, and chum), the northernmost state produces nearly one-third of the wild salmon consumed around the world. Bonus: Salmon is one of the seven healthiest fish you can eat.

Arizona: Saguaro cactus

The largest cactus(仙人掌) in the United States, the saguaro cactus is found only in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. Living to be up to 200 years old, the cacti, whose flower is also the state’s flower, are generally around 30 feet tall and can grow unlimited arms. Want to see for yourself? Visit one of these 10 outstanding desert escapes in America.

California: Wine Guide

It isn’t called “Wine Country” for no reason. Northern California, specifically Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, produce over 60,000 registered wine labels, making vino(酒类产品) the state’s most valuable agricultural product. If you’re looking for the most popular varietals(优质酿酒葡萄汁), the top two frequently planted grapes are chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.

1. How long has the Priester’s farm lasted?

A．About 7 years.	B．About 30 years.
C．About 70 years.	D．About 200 years.

2. Which state is famous for salmon?

A．Alaska.	B．Arizona.
C．Alabama.	D．California.

3. Where does the text probably come from?

A．A library guide.	B．A news report.
C．A project handbook.	D．A travel guide.

10 . How does the man usually get to his office?

A．By bus.

B．By taxi.

C．On foot.