1 . You’ve seen other people flying kites, watching their paper creations float up into the clouds on a windy day.
The first step is to get a kite and find a large, open area. Then wait for a nice windy day.
If you have a friend to help you, have one person hold the kite while the other person holds the spool(线轴) of string. The one with the kite should hold it overhead in both hands and throw it lightly up into the wind. If the wind is strong enough, it will catch the kite and lift it up, pulling the string tight. This works well on windy days, but what if the wind isn’t strong enough to catch your kite? Then you need to let out some string and have your friend run with the kite behind him/her.
Once the wind catches your kite, start letting out string, little by little.
A.As you fly your kite, keep an eye on it. |
B.Are you ready to give it a try yourself? |
C.To finish flying, reel in the kite slowly. |
D.Keep going till your kite is at the height you want. |
E.With this added burst of speed, the kite should fly. |
F.Your perfect location shouldn’t have any trees or power lines. |
G.Keep flying your kite until you feel it’s safe in the wind again. |
2 . At first sight, it might seem that apart from the Mission Trail, San Antonio is short on places to enjoy the great outdoors. Take a closer look, however, and you'll see San Antonio has much more to offer.
Brackenridge Park
North of downtown near Trinity University, 343-acre (英亩) Brackenridge Park is a great place to spend a family day. Biking or walking around Brackenridge Park, along the Mission Trail and along the River Walk makes for a nice outing when the weather is mild. Check www. visitsanantonio. com for a list of suggested cycling routes.
McAllister Park
For a taste of the Hill Country, head to this 976-acre park. It has about 7 miles of paths for walking and cycling; one of the paths is also wheelchair-accessible. There is also a public workout station near the Turkey Roost Trailhead in case you want to get your sweat on and don't have membership at a local gym.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
This 600-acre park near Six Flags Fiesta Texas is just for hikers. It has 10 miles of walking paths in a Hill Country landscape that are especially worth a visit when wildflowers are blooming in spring. Close to the Balcones Escarpment, you can also see evidence here of Texas' geologic(地质的) history.
San Antonio Botanical Garden
This expertly tended, 38-acre garden complex showcases native Texas flowers. There's also a rose garden and a wonderful green house, with a bit of everything from rainforest to desert plants. Call or go online to the garden's website for a calendar of special events—from concerts under the stars and yoga classes to bird walks and summer classes for children.
1. What do Brackenridge Park and McAllister Park have in common?A.They both suit cycling lovers. | B.They both have mild weather. |
C.They both have flower gardens. | D.They both offer workout stations. |
A.Hire a wheelchair. | B.Admire desert scenery. |
C.Enjoy an open-air concert. | D.Plant roses in a greenhouse. |
A.Brackenridge Park. | B.McAllister Park. |
C.Friedrich Wilderness Park. | D.San Antonio Botanical Garden. |
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One night a year ago, my friend Jack came to my home. Both his parent were away on business in New York, but Jack came to spend the night with me. We decided to do anything interesting to kill time. I wanted to watch a comedy. However, she suggested watching a horror movie and I agreed to. But after watching, it was almost midnight, and we found hard to fall asleep. The following day both Jack and I woke up later and the whole day we felt tiring and sleepy. Watching horror movies at night leaves us a horrible experience, that has kept us from doing so ever since.
1. What did the man think of the movie?
A.Interesting. | B.Too long. | C.A bit violent. |
A.A horror movie. | B.A war movie. | C.A romantic comedy |
A.Near the back. | B.In the center. | C.In the front. |
A.At 6:00 p.m. | B.At 7:00 p.m. | C.At 8:00 p.m. |
5 . Taking a vacation with friends could turn out to be the getaway of a lifetime or one that’s a total disaster. How do you make sure the trip is a success?
Establish expectations first
You may think that you and a friend have the same idea of a holiday because you both want to go to the beach, but you might be interested in relaxing while your friend is looking forward to going to nightclubs.
Have an itinerary (旅行路线)
When traveling with others, set an agenda ahead of time to avoid any last-minute, tense negotiation. Either work with a travel adviser to create the itinerary or delegate (委派) one person in the group for the job — it should show when activities start, and how long and what exactly they are.
Build in some space
You don’t have to spend all your time with your friend.
Deciding who is paying for what and how it will be tracked should be discussed before your trip. You can end up with one person who doesn’t drink feeling angry that they are splitting the bills with people who order expensive bottles of wine, and this is the kind of anger that can destroy a friendship.
A.Choose the ways to treat friends |
B.Figure out money matters first |
C.Make sure you understand each other’s ideas of vacation |
D.In fact, taking breaks makes your time together more enjoyable |
E.Different ways to parent may not matter at home but can be obvious on vacations |
F.It’s all about choosing the right travel partners and going in with some ground rules |
G.And everything should be optional, so whoever isn’t interested doesn’t have to join |
A.Horrible. | B.Interesting. | C.Boring. |
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Husband and wife. | B.Father and daughter. | C.Guide and tourist. |
A.Next to the coffee shop. | B.Opposite the museum. | C.At the end of the road. |
A.Eating less chocolate. | B.Keeping the table clean. | C.Watching out for the traffic. |
A.By bus. | B.On foot. | C.By bike. |