1 . Following are 4 routes covering hot attractions in Beijing.
Route 1: Winter Wonderland
The Beijing Winter Olympic Park features elements about the Winter Olympics. About 15 minutes drive away is Shijingshan Amusement Park, where the ancient European castles, Arabian restaurants, and a wide range of entertainment facilities all promise a fun experience.
Route 2: Royal (皇家的) Getaway
As the largest existing royal garden in China, the Summer Palace presents a stunning picture, with its natural landscape of hills and water. The Yuanmingyuan Park, about 15 minutes drive away, has preserved the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese royal gardens.
Route 3: Documenting the City
To have a look at the past, visit the Beijing Archives(档案馆). There are currently seven exhibitions that carry themes such as the Olympics, city development, and treasured items. The Capital Library is 10 minutes drive away, which offers abundant books, a nice reading space and other cultural activities for visitors. Coffee and simple meals are available.
Route 4: Artistic Pursuits
Phoenix International Media Center is a draw for photographers due to its modern architectural features. Across the road sits the Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy. For music lovers, the Musicfans Art Space, 10 minutes drive from the Art Museum, provides not only live music performances, but also coffee and drinks, and a space to meet friends.
1. Which route offers a chance to admire ancient Chinese gardens?| A．Route 1. | B．Route 2. | C．Route 3. | D．Route 4. |
| A．They serve coffee to visitors. |
| B．They make space for photography. |
| C．They host themed exhibitions during the winter. |
| D．They are 10 minutes drive away from the Beijing Archives. |
| A．Sports. | B．Art. | C．History. | D．Travel. |
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| A．buy | B．process | C．develop | D．shoot |
| A．church | B．castle | C．house | D．reserve |
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| A．seeing | B．hearing | C．tracking | D．recording |
| A．force | B．order | C．beg | D．allow |
| A．threatened | B．aimless | C．confused | D．helpless |
| A．impolite | B．unlucky | C．illegal | D．informal |
| A．deal with | B．look for | C．drop by | D．turn to |
| A．hours | B．weeks | C．months | D．years |
| A．Because | B．So | C．But | D．Or |
| A．image | B．location | C．character | D．sound |
| A．company | B．agreement | C．forgiveness | D．support |
| A．signed | B．phoned | C．texted | D．emailed |
| A．rescuing | B．observing | C．identifying | D．hunting |
| A．schedule | B．impression | C．word | D．topic |
| A．contact | B．donation | C．fund | D．supply |
| A．even | B．still | C．just | D．yet |
| A．care | B．attempt | C．exchange | D．adventure |
| A．everything | B．nothing | C．something | D．anything |
| A．progress | B．achievement | C．contribution | D．difference |
6 . It is a big struggle when we encounter problems in school. Whether it is a personal or academic problem, it can really affect your performance when it comes to your schoolwork and wear down your will.
Manage your time well. Balancing your time well can be a big help in doing your schoolwork. Do not let your social relationships take over all of your time. Don’t lose sight of doing well in school especially when you have goals in life. When torn between hanging out with friends and your schoolwork, make sure that you have set a schedule when meeting up with them.
Make full preparations. Nothing can beat a person who is prepared.
Reward yourself when you have achieved something, whether big or not. You should reward yourself once in a while for doing well. In that way, you would not feel burned out in studying and doing schoolwork.
| A．Stick to your dream. |
| B．Have a positive attitude. |
| C．We should think about the way of rewarding ourselves. |
| D．This can also be your way of relaxing after all the stress you’ve met. |
| E．But always keep in mind that there are ways to overcome these challenges. |
| F．You can make a to-do list which can be a big help in doing your schoolwork. |
| G．In that way, you will not have to rush into finishing your schoolwork that needs to be done. |
7 . The idea of humans causing earthquakes may seem strange at first. After all, you can run around your backyard and jump up and down all you want, and the ground isn’t going to start shaking. However, scientists have identified over 700 places where human activity has brought about earthquakes over the last century.
While many human-caused earthquakes are mild and don’t cause much damage, some of them can be serious and dangerous. In fact, scientists believe human activity has caused earthquakes with magnitudes as high as 7.9 on the Richter scale.
Scientists believe most human-caused earthquakes are the result of mining. As companies drill deeper and deeper below Earth’s surface to take out natural resources, holes left behind can cause instability which leads to a sudden falling down that causes earthquakes. Building large dams can also cause earthquakes. For example, about 80,000 people died in China in 2008 as a result of a 7.9-magnitude earthquake caused by 320 million tons of water that had been collected in the Zipingpu Reservoir after a large dam was built over a known fault line(断层线).
Anther human activity leading to earthquakes is hydraulic fracturing (水力压裂) for oil and gas. In this process, water, sand, and chemicals are forced to flow underground under high pressure to fracture rocks to let natural resources out. As those resources, such as oil and natural gas, make their way to the surface, so do the water and chemicals that were injected to begin the process. This wastewater is collected and often transported to deep underground again. Both the fracking process and wastewater have been shown to cause earthquakes.
These aren’t the only human activities that can cause earthquakes, though. Scientists point out that earthquakes can also be caused by other human activities.
1. How does human activity cause earthquakes according to the text?| A．Large dams are built away from the fault line. |
| B．The wastewater of hydraulic fracturing joins large rivers. |
| C．Mining leads to the deeper holes left below the Earth’s surface. |
| D．Hydraulic fracturing makes natural resources flow underground. |
| A．By giving examples. |
| B．By making comparisons. |
| C．By presenting opinions. |
| D．By providing instructions. |
| A．To remind people to stop the above-mentioned activities. |
| B．To inform readers of human activities causing earthquakes. |
| C．To explain the reasons for many earthquakes in recent years. |
| D．To present the damage of human-caused earthquakes to the earth. |
8 . A recent study conducted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) showed that while sportsmanship among players has improved over the years, sportsmanship in the fans and parents has reduced. It has always interested me why people in the stands often feel they have invested more than the actual participants. Is it the time and money invested into private lessons and travel teams? Is it the college scholarship we need our children to earn? Is it the fear of seeing our kids fail? In any event, we, as parents and fans, should all take a step back and determine if we are helping our kids, or undermining the experience.
As a father of four kids who enjoys participating in athletics, I have to remind myself that it is okay when my kid misses a shot, strikes out, or doesn’t play good enough defense. That fact is, it is their game and their experience, and my playing days are over. A good reminder for me when I feel that my kid needs my advice from the stands comes from the great John Wooden, basketball player and head coach at the University of California at Los Angeles. He once said, “Young people need models, not critics (批判者) .”
Instead of being upset with what my kid is not doing well, or how an official has “cheated” our team, I should focus on helping my kid learn to respect the other team. I should watch my language and the negative comments that could come from my mouth. I should respect the officials and not argue every call that is made. Perhaps most importantly, I should support my kids’ team, win or lose.
Life is tough, and life is not fair. Like life, sports are tough and not always fair. Yet sports can be a wonderful training ground for life’s challenges. Just like we win some and lose some in sports, we also deal with plenty of successes, challenges and failures in our lives. Let’s try to be good sports in both the winning and losing situations and during our successes, challenges and failures.
1. Why does the author mention NCAA’s recent study?| A．To introduce the topic of sportsmanship. |
| B．To prove the reduction of sportsmanship. |
| C．To stress the experience of sportsmanship |
| D．To show the improvement of sportsmanship |
| A．Profited. | B．Absorbed. | C．Devoted. | D．Harvested. |
| A．Express deep concern about the other teams’ skills. |
| B．Make positive comments on their kids’ performance. |
| C．Back their kids’ team whatever the result of athletics is. |
| D．Respect the other players’ honor whatever cheating happens. |
| A．Modest and demanding. |
| B．Strict and responsible. |
| C．Kind and warm-hearted. |
| D．Understanding and broad-minded. |
9 . Italy has more must-see sights than you could squeeze into a lifetime. With so much to do and see, most visitors can’t wait to wander around, taking in everything. Fortunately, getting around this slender, boot-shaped country is easy, thanks to superb transport services. Here’s what you need to know about getting around in Italy.
Travel by train for the stunning views in Italy
Italy boasts an extensive rail network spanning the length of the country, meaning most major cities-including Rome, Florence, Naples, Bologna and Palermo-are connected by regular train services. Best of all, you can sit back and soak in the gorgeous scenery in between them.
Buses are the most inexpensive way to explore Italy
Though slower than trains, buses are a cheaper form of transport in Italy, and they provide access to smaller towns and villages not served by Italy’s rail network. Buses are run by private companies with a web of routes that stretches to most places of the country.
Getting around by car means maximum freedom
Having a private vehicle in Italy means you can travel at your own pace and visit regions with minimal public transport, which is particularly handy in the mountains. Parking can be hard to find in urban areas and local drivers have a reputation for being impatient and quick to use their horns.
Cycling is a great way to explore the countryside in Italy
Cycling is a great way to explore every comer of villages and backroads in the countryside. It’s very popular in northern Italy, including in the Alps and Dolomites, but less so in the south. Bikes are not allowed on motorways but they can be carried on some ferries, and on regional trains displaying the bicycle logo.
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1. Which means of transport can take visitors to most major cities?| A．Taking a train. | B．Taking a bus. |
| C．Driving a car. | D．Riding a bicycle. |
| A．Cross cities in a convenient way. |
| B．Explore the countryside in depth. |
| C．Travel everywhere at their own pace. |
| D．Admire natural scenery with comfort. |
| A．A transport guide. |
| B．A travel website. |
| C．A geography textbook. |
| D．A tourism advertisement. |
Edun did not want to go on a hike. She especially did not want to go on a long hike in the mountains that led to a tiny cabin (小木屋) with no electricity and no running water. She wanted to stay home reading a book instead while wrapped in a warm blanket.
“Ready?” Mom asked cheerfully after breakfast. Edun looked out the window and only saw rain, lots of it. “We should go another day,” Edun suggested. “Maybe a hundred years from now.” She worried she would get tired on the hike. She worried about getting bored at the dark cabin. Mom said it was time to stop worrying and get into the car.
Edun’s brother, Will, was waiting in the garage, who wore a camera around his neck. Will was four years older than Edun and had climbed many more mountains. He’d started hiking when he was two and loved it.
Because it was raining, Edun had to wear her rain pants, her rain hat, her rain jacket, and her waterproof boots. Her jacket had a rough material on the inside. She didn’t like how it felt against her skin.
After about half an hour’s drive, they parked at a trailhead (登山口). The rain had stopped but the ground was still dripping wet. “We’ll be there by afternoon!” Mom promised. The afternoon sounded far away.
Will identified a bird sitting on a nearby branch—“Fox sparrow!”—then he raced down the trail and was soon out of sight.
Edun rested under a pine tree. “You can’t force me to walk,” Edun said. “You’re right,” said her mom smilingly, standing under the tree, too, “But you will never know what may lie ahead and amaze us.”
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Thinking Mom was right, Edun followed her down the trail.
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