The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established 23 April
Setting aside a day to celebrate books traces its beginnings to Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andrés. In 1922 he proposed
In 1995, the UNESCO
The initiative was put forward by Spain in 2001, and Madrid was designated the first capital,
2 . Eric Moussambani is the first swimmer from Equatorial Guinea to compete in the Olympics. He found his passion for swimming shortly after high school. At the time, he didn’t know how to
Unfortunately, there were no
After about eight months of swimming, Eric gained
In Sydney, Eric saw an Olympic-size swimming pool for the first time. It was so big that Eric said he was so
On September 19, 2000, Eric stepped out for the men’s 100-metre freestyle competition. “I swam the first 50 metres really well,” said Eric. After turning for the second length, however, Eric found his legs stiffened (变僵硬). “It was then I heard the crowd shouting, encouraging me to go. It gave me the
A.swim | B.compete | C.participate | D.apply |
A.risk | B.promote | C.pursue | D.continue |
A.clean | B.perfect | C.similar | D.standard |
A.Eventually | B.Strangely | C.Naturally | D.Certainly |
A.reach | B.discover | C.rent | D.use |
A.congratulating | B.guiding | C.focusing | D.pointing |
A.entry | B.ability | C.experience | D.right |
A.solve | B.protect | C.award | D.encourage |
A.interested | B.frightened | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.fighting for | B.looking for | C.preparing for | D.answering for |
A.adjust | B.study | C.doubt | D.benefit |
A.fortune | B.way | C.strength | D.gratitude |
A.expanded | B.finished | C.estimated | D.revealed |
A.slowest | B.earliest | C.highest | D.timeliest |
A.released | B.left | C.tolerated | D.cheered |
Learning motivation only accompanied by interest can last long. My grandfather used to be the director of a local museum. So since I was young, I had the opportunity to visit various museums with him. After entering high school, I became interested in history, and I constantly collected information related to museums.
When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the home of a watercolourist named Marian McNay. She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death.
Do not miss your chance to see Texas’ first modern art museum—the McNay Art Museum. There are more than 20,000 different and significant works. With beautiful Spanish gardens and the amazing architecture of the building, the art within the walls isn’t the only wonder to see.
On a sunny Saturday, Sally and I drove over to the museum. She asked, “Do you have the address?” “No, but I’ll recognize it, there was a picture in the magazine.”
“Oh, stop. There it is!”
The museum was free. We entered, excited. A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at us.
“May I help you?” a man asked. “No,” I said. “We’re fine.” Tour guides got on my nerves. What if they talked a long time about a painting you weren’t that interested in? Sally had gone upstairs. The people in the hall seemed very nosy (爱管闲事的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity. What was their problem? I saw some nice sculptures in one room. Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me. “Where do you think you are?” he asked. I turned sharply. “The McNay Art Museum!” He smiled, shaking his head. “Sorry, the McNay is on New Braunfels Street.” “What’s this place?” I asked, still confused. “Well, it’s our home.” My heart jolted (震颤). I raced to the staircase.
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I called out, “Sally! Come down immediately!”
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1.表示感谢;
2.告诉他你的英语进步情况;
3.邀请他暑假来玩。
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Dear Sam,
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Best wishes,
Li Hua
5 . Fungi (真菌) play an important role in ecosystems, are a source of food, and make key contributions to the world of medicine.
An estimated two million fungal species — more than 90% of all fungi — have yet to be described by science, according to a science reporter.
So, next time you add mushrooms to your dinner, take a painkiller for a headache, or go for a walk through the woods, remember to thank the living things that made it all possible — fungi.
A.Are mushrooms a type of fungus? |
B.So, why do we know so little about them? |
C.Wetlands are important because they provide food and shelter for wildlife. |
D.The fact that we know so little about fungi leads us to misunderstand them. |
E.“Fungi are really the behind-the-scenes team doing all the work,” adds Dr Ainsworth. |
F.But there is a whole host of fungi that we cannot grow in the lab. |
G.In the UK, there are around 25,000 species of fungi — five or six times more than plants. |
6 . Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation (立法) that would require visitors to pay for a year-long license or pass to visit state parks. Josh Green is the state’s governor. He said, “We get between 9 and 10 million visitors a year, but we only have 1.4 million people living here.” He added, “Those 10 million travellers should be helping us sustain our environment.” Lawmakers still debating how much they would charge.
The governor campaigned in 2022 on the idea of having all tourists pay a $50 fee to enter the state. Legislators think this would violate US constitutional protections for free travel. They instead think visitors should pay to enter parks and trails. Either policy would be a first of its kind for any US state. Hawaii’s leaders are following the example of other popular tourist areas with similar fees or taxes. They include Venice, Italy, and Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands.
Hawaii State Representative Sean Quinlan is the leader of the House Tourism Committee. He said changes in the activities of travellers are part of Hawaii’s push. He said golf rounds per visitor per day have dropped 30 percent over the past 10 years while hiking has increased50 percent. People are also seeking out isolated places they have seen on social media. The state does not have the money to oversee and protect all these places, he said.
Most state parks and trails are currently free. Some of the most popular ones already charge, like Diamond Head State Monument. That trail leads hikers from the floor of a 300,000-year-old volcano up to the top. It gets 1 million visitors each year and costs $5for each traveller.
A bill currently before the legislature would require visitors over the age of 15to buy a yearly pass to visit forests, parks, trails or “other natural area on state land”. People who live in Hawaii would not need to pay.
1. What does the underlined word “violate” mean in Paragraph 2?A.Break. | B.Establish. | C.Uphold. | D.Perfect. |
A.The decreasing number of tourists to Hawaii. |
B.Advantages of Hawaii’s tourism resources. |
C.The increasing financial burden of Hawaii. |
D.One reason for wanting to charge tourists. |
A.None of the attractions in Hawaii charge fees currently. |
B.The goal to charge fees is to limit the number of tourists. |
C.Lawmakers are arguing about whether charging fees is legal. |
D.Charging fees is beneficial for Hawaii’s natural environment. |
A.A news report. | B.A travel guide. |
C.A law textbook. | D.A promotional brochure. |
7 . A woman in Lakewood, Washington, wanted to find a boy who left $5 and a heartbreaking apology note on her doorstep. On Friday, Marie found this note from “Jake”:
“I am sorry that I took your butterfly wind chimes (风铃) without your permission. My mum died and she liked butterflies so I took them to put by our window. Now I feel terrible for my past behaviour. I am sorry. This is the only money I have. Please do not be mad at me.”
Mari e told KCPQ she was not mad and wanted to find Jake to return his $5. “I wanted to cry because apparently he felt bad for what he had done. And I think he might be scared,” she told the station. Marie said she knows stealing is immoral, but she is sympathetic to the child. “I’m not agreeing with the stealing act but he did try to make up for what he had done. I lost my mum at a young age so I really make sense of his feeling and know how hard it is,” she said.
Marie wanted to find Jake, not to punish him, but to return his money for his honesty. Marie moved to the neighbourhood two months ago and didn’t know many people there, which made tracking down Jake difficult.
In order to find the boy, she turned to Facebook. Almost a week later, her Facebook post got much attention from social media, but she still didn’t hear from the boy. Marie said she wanted Jake to know that she had no intention of embarrassing or scaring him by asking him to reveal himself. She also said she was willing to help Jake with his schooling if she could find him.
1. Why did Jake feel sorry?A.He caught butterflies in Marie’s garden. | B.He stole five dollars from a woman. |
C.He lost something borrowed from Marie. | D.He took Marie’s wind chimes without permission. |
A.Their mums liked butterflies. | B.They lost their mums in childhood. |
C.They collected wind chimes. | D.They took something of neighbours. |
A.Her neighbours’ unwillingness to help her. |
B.Her considerable shyness. |
C.Her announcement to punish the boy. |
D.Her being unfamiliar with the neighbourhood. |
A.Kind and sympathetic. | B.Devoted and caring. |
C.Generous and humble. | D.Honest and careful. |
8 . Floating Markets in Bangkok, Thailand
One might feel as though they are entering a different world upon visiting a Thai floating market. While some countries in Asia have their own floating markets, none compare to Thailand’s, and the special experience is one you cannot miss while visiting the country.
Long-tail boats, ancient and traditional houses, and shouting vendors (商贩) are the major elements of floating markets in Bangkok. They are excellent options for experiencing the unusual culture and life of Thailand. Here are the top 8 floating markets in Bangkok, where you can experience the chaotic and charming atmosphere.
Name | Distance from Downtown Bangkok | Open Times | Features |
Damnoen Saduak | 80 km (50 mi) | Every day from 7 a. m. to 5 p. m | Long-tail boat cruises, remote villages, plantations |
Amphawa | 90 km (55mi) | 11 a. m. to 9.30 p. m., Friday to Sunday | Thai food, little wooden houses, temples |
Wat Sai | 23 km (14 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Tuesday-Saturday | A mixture of Chinese culture and Thai culture |
Taling Chan | 12 km (7 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Temples, massages (按摩) on boats, foot massages under trees |
Bangkhla | 100km (60 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Remote countryside, charm, biking |
Bang Nam Pheung | 20 km (12 mi) | 8: 30 a. m.-5p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Fruit, food, a nature sanctuary (避难所) |
Bang Phli | 38 km (24 mi) | 11 a. m.-5:30 p. m., Tuesday-Saturday | Oldest, historical buildings, temples |
Khlong Lat Mayom | 21 km (13 mi) | 7 a. m.-5p. m., Saturday—Sunday | Food, fruit, boat noodles |
1. Which floating market only opens on weekends with the shortest opening hours?
A.Taling Chan. | B.Bang Phli. |
C.Bang Nam Pheung. | D.Khlong Lat Mayom. |
A.Delicious Thai food. | B.Numerous temple buildings. |
C.Various massage services. | D.The traditional countryside life. |
A.It is influenced by Chinese cultural elements. |
B.Its number of open days in a week is the largest. |
C.It is the centre of cultural exchange around the world. |
D.It is a must-see tourist destination for Chinese tourists. |
A boy called Mike Duncan came into my school one morning in oversized hand-me-down clothes and worn-out shoes. He was a black-letter sight, standing at the front of our second-grade class. He shifted (转换) from foot to foot as our teacher, Mrs. Lydia wrote his name in the roll book. We weren’t sure what to make of the newcomer in worn-out clothes.
“Attention! This is Mike Duncan,” Mrs. Lydia said with as much enthusiasm (热情) as possible. Looking around and smiling, Mike hoped somebody would smile back. Although nobody did, he kept on laughing from ear to ear anyway.
Unfortunately, Mike had found a firm footing at the bottom of our school’s social ladder (阶梯) by the end of his first week. In fact he was pleasant to be around and was by far the most energetic boy I knew. After lunch each day, we joined forces to conquer (征服) the playground, moving from monkey bars to swing set to sandbox. As we lined up behind Mrs. Lydia for the march back to class, I made up my mind that Mike would remain friendless no longer.
I said one night as Mother pushed me into bed, “Mum, tomorrow is his birthday; and he’s not going to get anything. Mike’s mother worked all day in the orchards (果园) . His special day would go unnoticed.” “Don’t worry,” Mum said as she kissed me good night.
I wished Mike a happy birthday in the next morning; and his smile showed me that he was glad I had remembered. Maybe it wouldn’t be such a terrible day after all. By mid-afternoon I had almost decided that birthdays weren’t that big a deal. Then, as Mrs. Lydia was writing on the blackboard, I heard a familiar sound coming from the hallway.
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A voice I knew was singing the birthday song.
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Mike generously shared his cake with the class.
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10 . 4 Reasons Why Wild Animals Are So Important
As we know, the earth gives us food, medicines and materials, often through wild animals. These wild animals are important to our existence. Sadly, they are becoming extinct at an alarming rate. We need to change this loss of nature and create a future where wildlife and people thrive (蓬勃发展) again.
Wild animals keep balance in ecosystems.
Diversity (多样性) means healthier ecosystems and healthier wild animals.
When there is a wildlife issue, you’ll often hear the term biodiversity, which refers to the number of species in an ecosystem.
All of the food that we eat comes from an animal or plant. Living without various food sources causes our nutrition (营养) to suffer. Protecting wildlife and its natural habitats strengthens food safety for humans around the world.
Wildlife helps medical research.
Wild animals have helped us find important medicines that help with many diseases.
A.All living things are interconnected. |
B.Healthy ecosystems mean a lot of diversity. |
C.Or we will lose these animals to future generations. |
D.People worldwide depend on wildlife for their snack. |
E.Wildlife provides important nutrients for the human race. |
F.The human race has always turned to nature for medicine. |
G.We should notice the influence caused by wildlife on culture. |