3 . Four-Day Tour in Chongqing

Day 01 Arrival in Chongqing

You will be met upon arrival at Chongqing Airport and taken by bus for a short city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of the famous American General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. Have an expensive buffet dinner at a 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze before boarding your luxurious 5-star cruise ship.

Day 02 Chongqing - Fengdu

Enjoy the cruise sailing on the Yangtze River. You will leave the ship for the land at Fengdu, the “Ghost City” for a short trip. Late in the afternoon, the Captain’s Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dance and music performance. You can also join in if you like.

Day 03 Yangtze Three Little Gorges or Shennong Stream

Begin the passage into the Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. Later you will pass through the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion to the Three Little Gorges or disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing. The cruise will dock overnight at Maoping, which is close to the Three Gorges Dam site.

Day 04 Sandouping - Yichang

After breakfast, visit the construction site of the Three Gorges Dam. Back onboard to pack up your luggage and complete check out procedures. Your local guide will meet you and see you off at the airport.

1. Which of the following places can you visit on the second day?

A．The Panda House.	B．The Ghost City.
C．The Shennong Stream.	D．Three Gorges Dam.

2. How long will the tour stop at Maoping?

A．A day.

B．Two nights.

C．Two days.

D．A night.

3. What is the main transportation through the tour?

A．Plane.

B．Bus.

C．Ship.

D．Foot.

5 . Our life has become more and more intelligent over_______past 30 years. Have you ever imagined what a smart home is? Last weekend, Cox Communications published their new smart home ______(call)Home Life, in which all equipment is ”smart“. A _______ (power)Internet connection is central to their product. Not only is the equipment remotely controlled, this home also features direct connections to family members and doctors. For example, their relatives_______live in another state can enter their house through their smartphones or computers.

The smart home seems to be designed _________(attend)to the elderly. In a smart home, many activities can be monitored and all kinds of help________(provide)whenever necessary. If a person has a fall or doesn’t take their medicine, he or she will be reminded________(instant). However, the person________(live)in the smart home has his or her_______   (independent).

This smart home offers plenty of chances for patient control, as well________reducing health costs in many situations. Technology can help old people stay independent and safe.

1.

A．a

B．the

C．an

D．/

2.

A．called

B．to call

C．calling

D．was called

3.

A．powerless

B．powerful

C．power

D．powered

4.

A．who

B．which

C．when

D．why

5.

A．to attend

B．attending

C．attended

D．attends

6.

A．provides

B．provided

C．is provided

D．are provided

7.

A．instance

B．instants

C．instantly

D．instant

8.

A．lives

B．to live

C．lived

D．living

9.

A．dependently

B．independently

C．independence

D．dependence

10.

A．about

B．of

C．as

D．on

7 . The new semester has begun, and it’ll be a fresh start for you. First of all, congratulations !     1     Now the hard work really begins. You’re probably feeling excited or maybe a bit nervous about what awaits you at senior high. What everyone mentions is the increased schoolwork and preparing for gaokao, but senior high is not all about the national college entrance exam.     2     In junior high,you followed your teacher’s instructions. But as a senior, you’re expected to think and study independently -how you organize your study notes and how often you study are left up to you.

    3     The first year in senior high offers many development opportunities. Joining various activities can enrich your school life, help you to make new friends, broaden your horizons (开阔眼界) and deal with stressful situations.

    4     So, open yourself up and make new friends. Life will be easier and more exciting if you have people to share the good times and the bad times of these years.

A．You’ve successfully graduated from junior high school.

B．However, studying is not the most important thing.

C．So from now on, try to explore the field you’re interested in.

D．Many say that they make lifelong friends in high school.

E．Indeed, you shouldn’t be afraid of moving up to senior high school

F．In truth, it is about preparing for the future and being responsible.

8 . How to Bring Family Closer

Strong family bonds (纽带) can encourage better behaviors in children and teach them how to be a good friend.    1    

Set aside time for family.    2    By keeping this day on a regular schedule, everyone will know that they need to keep that day clear for family time. Then the entire family can get together for a fun activity.

Eat meals together. Choose a few nights during the week when you expect everyone to gather around the dinner table. Studies have shown that eating meals together has a positive effect on children’s physical and mental well-being.    3    Don’t allow phones. What’s the most important is that you come together and enjoy a meal free of distraction (分心).

    4    Make cleaning your home a responsibility for the whole family. Create a list of housework and have everyone sign up. Then set up a time during the week or on the weekend when everyone can do their housework together.

Encourage support. Feeling supported by your family is one of the most important things in building strong family bonds. Bonds like these will last your kids a lifetime. They will enjoy these strong bonds when they are your age and even after you are gone.    5    

A．Do housework as a family.

B．Try to set aside a regular day every week.

C．That’s why you create a sense of support.

D．As a result, never feel bad about taking a break.

E．Remember that your children learn by example.

F．Just eat a meal and have a conversation together.

G．Here are some tips to help bring your family closer.

9 . 假定你是李华，你校将举办一场以环境保护为主题的英语演讲比赛。请围绕此主题写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括：
1．环境污染的现状；
2．环境污染的影响；
3．应对环境污染的措施。
注意：
1．词数100左右，开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇与句型：
1. ……是我的荣幸       It is a great honor for me to...
2. 发表演讲       deliver a speech
3. 随着社会的发展       with the development of society
4. 环境污染       environmental pollution
5. ……变得越来越严重       ...become more and more serious
6. (树)被砍倒       be cut down
7. 排放有害气体       send out harmful gases
8. 影响人们的健康       affect people’s health
9. 城市的进一步发展       the further development of the city
10. 考虑到目前形势       consider the current situation
11. 尽可能多种树       plant trees as many as possible
12. 当地政府       the local government
13. 提升人们环境保护的意识       raise people’s awareness of environmental protection
14. 只有以这样的方式       only in this way
15. 有一个更好的环境       have a better environment
Ladies and gentlemen,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

That’s all for my presentation. Thanks for your listening!

10 . Advantages and Disadvantages of the Sleeping Position

We spend about a third of our lives sleeping. Everyone sleeps differently and there are lots of positions (姿势) in bed to sleep in.     1    . Go on to learn the advantages and disadvantages of the three sleeping positions.

●Sleep on your back

    2    ? Then you’re lucky, because this is the most healthy position to sleep in! Sleeping on your back is good for your spine (脊柱). This position causes little pressure on the muscles in your back and neck. Moreover, this position is the best for your skin. The only disadvantage is that it worsens snoring.

●    3    

Do you sleep on your side? You’re not the only one, because this is the most common sleeping position. If you’re constantly lying on one side,     4    . Sleeping on your right side is also disadvantageous for your digestion. An advantage: it is good for your circulation.

●Sleep on your stomach

We have bad news for people who sleep on their stomachs.     5    . You’ll develop neck complaints and back problems. Also, try sleeping on a full stomach, which won’t be pleasant. However, it does lessen snoring.

A．Sleep on your side

B．Sleep on your face

C．Do you sleep on your back

D．This position is the most unhealthy

E．This position is also good for women

F．you can develop pain in your arms and legs

G．But all the positions can be divided into three types