| A．At home. | B．At school. | C．In the hospital. |
2 . 4 Really Strange Beaches
Sandy stretches of gray, brown or even white are the world’s norm. Even rocky beaches or those with sheer cliffs barring passage for everyone save the bravest adventurers are not rare. These unique beaches are some of the best treats nature has to offer.
Papakolea Beach, Hawaii, USA
Papakōlea Beach is a green sand beach located near South Point, in the Ka’ū district of the island of Hawai ’i. One of only two green sand beaches in the World, the other being in Galapagos Islands.
Papakōlea Beach is associated with the southwest rift (裂谷) of Mauna Loa. Since its last eruption, the cinder cone has partially collapsed and been partially swallowed by the ocean.
San Alfonso del Mar Beach, Chile
This beach is located between the largest artificial pool. San Alfonso del Mar Beach is an essential part of the luxurious resort of the same name.
It seems a strange spot for the world’s largest swimming pool. But the pool’s remarkable spaciousness (宽敞) complements the ocean beyond rather effortlessly, and jumping in the pool’s 79℉(26℃) water is a much more attractive prospect than venturing into the 63℉(17℃) seawater nearby.
Maho Beach, Sint Maarten
Maho Beach is a beach on the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, in the country of Sint Maarten. It is famous for the Princess Juliana International Airport next to the beach.
Arriving aircraft must touch down as close as possible to the beginning of Runway 10 due to the short runway length of 380 metres, resulting in aircraft on their final approach flying over the beach at minimal altitude.
Ocean Dome, Japan
This is an artificial beach constructed in the Seagaia re son along the coastal highway outside the city of Myazaki in Japan it has a fully controlled indoor climate throughout the year.
The Ocean Dome, which was a popular part of the Sheraton Seagaia Resort, measures 300 meters in length and 100 meters in width.
1. What has Papakōlea Beach experienced in Hawaii?| A．One mineral. | B．One connection. |
| C．One fierce rift. | D．One severe outbreak. |
| A．Jumping into the pool’s water |
| B．Learning to jump water in the pool |
| C．Building a spacious swimming pool |
| D．Taking a risk of swimming in the pool |
| A．They lie beside good places built. | B．They both lie on an island. |
| C．They are both artificial beaches. | D．They are both well-known. |
1. What will the speakers do first?
| A．Buy drinks. | B．Return home. | C．Visit a university. |
| A．Water. | B．Coffee. | C．Hot chocolate. |
| A．By bus. | B．On foot. | C．By bike. |
| A．In the street. | B．In a bank. | C．In a coffee shop. |
1. How many nights will the woman stay at the hotel?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Five. |
| A．On the 11th. | B．On the 12th. | C．On the 13th. |
| A．Breakfast. | B．A newspaper. | C．A guest book. |
1. What does the woman want to buy?
| A．A toy. | B．A sofa. | C．A bed. |
| A．In a furniture store. | B．At a supermarket. | C．In a bedding shop. |
A place I really love
I go there when I’m tired
Some young people may love the busy downtown of the city, while I prefer this less popular place for it is a beautiful place
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注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起)不计分。
Let me introduce my hometown that I have been living since I was born. It was a most beautiful city. In winter, city is always covered with snow, but it turns into a white world. When spring comes, my hometown is full of colorful flower, making the city lively. There are a great many of beautiful scenic spots visited by thousands of foreigners. Nowadays, the city is involving in establishing urban civilization. It is their duty to build a civilized city. We are getting down to promote the image of the city. Besides, we should do many practical things than before to achieve higher standards.
| A．$800. | B．$1,600. | C．$2,400. |
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修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。
During the summer holiday, my parents and I go back to my hometown, which is the small village in the northwest of China. Great changes have been taken place in the past five year. Modern buildings have replaced the old houses made of mud, but all the roads in the village have become wider and clean. What’s more, all the hills that were bare in the past are covered grass and trees now. See the changes, I felt exciting and proud. It is our government’s policy of reform and opening up which has made all these possible.
| A．In the classroom. | B．In the cinema. | C．In the hospital. |
