Since 2015, Shanghai Disney Resort (迪士尼度假区) has been carrying out monthly bird-watching activities in its Wishing Star Park. Over the past eight years, more than 120
form a good living habit arrange time properly develop interests and hobbies
注意:1.词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数);
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
How are you? The winter holiday is coming.
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Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
1. 展览相关信息(时间、地点、内容等);
2. 邀请他去看该展览的理由。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
When 16-year-old Violet Brill looks out her window, she doesn’t see only grass and trees—she sees a great meal. Her father, famous plant expert Steve “Wildman” Brill, carried her along on his foraging(觅食)tours from the time she was a little girl.
In the past decade or so, a renewed interest in foraging for edible(可食用的) plants has begun to appear—an interest that has truly blossomed recently.
“I think we’ve had a lot of time to get outdoors, and look around,” says Adele Nozedar, author of Foraging for Kids. “There is rapid growth in foraging in the past year.”
Kids are natural-born foragers. Take them out into the woods and they’ll happily gather fallen leaves, or root around in the undergrowth for hidden treasures. Foraging is definitely a gateway to nature. Kids learn quickly that it’s not just a bunch of green stuff outside. All those plants have a purpose.
And by encouraging a love of nature, foraging also encourages a love of the environment. “Having a strong connection to the land means you’re more likely to protect it,” says Dave Hamilton, author of Family Foraging. “And you can’t get much more connected to the land than eating from it.”
Plus, foraging brings good news for parents of picky eaters: When kids search for and pick their own food, they’re more likely to be invested in it. Foraging for wild edibles encourages kids to try new, nutritious foods—especially kids who tend to turn their noses up at the vegetables on their plates.
For instance, Hamilton remembers taking a group of boys camping and asking them to gather enough lambsquarters for dinner. They came back with three days’ worth of the greens, which he turned into a pesto(青酱).
“They absolutely loved it,” he says. “There’s something empowering about finding your own food, especially for kids.”
1. What interest has begun to appear recently?2. According to Dave, what is the benefit of foraging?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Parents of picky eaters welcome foraging because the foraged foods are new and nutritious.
4. In addition to the benefits mentioned in this passage, what do you think are some other benefits of foraging? (In about 40 words)
5 . Many on the Mountain
We often see people waiting in lines at supermarkets, theatres and amusement parks. Surprisingly, some people even have to wait in line at the summit (顶峰)of Qomolangma in the Himalayas.
The best time to climb the Himalayas is during the months of April and May, as well as some days in September and October. "In these periods of recent years, the path contains rocks and deep crack from melting ice due to the warm weather, which make expeditions up the mountain more dangerous,said Apa, an experienced Nepalese guide. During this year's climbing season, crowds of climbers became stuck in a long line near the summit. The line is above the mountain's highest campsite — about 8,000 meters above sea level.
However, most people can only spend a few minutes at the summit without extra oxygen supplies. Twenty-one mountaineers have died in the Himalayan mountains so far this year, according to Gripped, a magazine dedicated to mountain climbing. Eleven of these climbers died on Qomolangma.
This death count marks a four-year high. Overcrowding, inexperience and poor weather have been the most common causes of death, USA Today reported.
After these tragedies, one question remains: Why do so many people risk their lives to climb the mountain? The answer differs from climber to climber. Studies suggest that people who take risks tend to perceive themselves differently than people who avoid risky activities. But for adventurers who are drawn to the Himalayas, reaching the summit of Qomolangma is a lifelong dream, according to Discovery News.
''Qomolangma is like a light to bugs that attracts people once they hear about it. It represents the ultimate for many people, '' US mountaineer Alan Arnette said. Technological advances have also encouraged more people to climb the mountain. People can get high-tech safety equipment more easily than before. And with the internet, climbers know better than ever about how to reach the summit safely, Yahoo Travel noted.
1. What happened during this year's climbing season on Qomolangma?A.Many climbers got stuck due to a snowstorm. |
B.Climbers had to wait in line near the summit. |
C.The highest campsite was closed for safety reasons. |
D.There were not enough oxygen supplies for climbers. |
A.21 climbers have lost their lives on Qomolangma this year. |
B.This year's climber death count is four times more than last year's. |
C.Climbers who have less experience may have a higher risk of death. |
D.Climbers can only spend a few minutes at the summit of Qomolangma. |
A.Think. | B.Change. | C.Pretend. | D.Promise. |
A.The risks on Qomolangma. |
B.Mountaineers lifelong dream. |
C.Causes of mountaineers, deaths. |
D.Reasons for climbing Qomolangma. |
6 . I'm not someone who likes to play games. But last April, I heard some of my classmates talking about the Rubik's Cube (魔方).
I saw a friend solve this puzzle very
At home I searched online for
Without a teacher to help me, it was a big challenge. The first thing I did was to
I began to
I’m so glad that I was
A.luckily | B.quickly | C.clearly | D.normally |
A.move | B.decision | C.choice | D.effort |
A.realistic | B.traditional | C.fantastic | D.popular |
A.pictures | B.words | C.information | D.advice |
A.stop | B.destroy | C.choose | D.complete |
A.skill | B.knowledge | C.gift | D.courage |
A.write | B.check | C.correct | D.memorize |
A.Therefore | B.Meanwhile | C.However | D.Besides |
A.take | B.bring | C.accept | D.get |
A.preparation | B.repetition | C.question | D.organization |
A.quick | B.clever | C.simple | D.useful |
A.used | B.introduced | C.addicted | D.recommended |
Is traffic a big problem where you live? Increased cycling may be the answer. Where are the best places to live and cycle? A new report lists the best bike-friendly cities around the world.
Top of the list is Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world. An unbelievable 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle. Copenhagen, the city of bikes, is a city where 32 % of workers cycle to work because it's fast and easy. Berlin is another European city that's great for cycling. The city has about 80 kilometers of bike lanes, and 50 kilometers of pavement (人行道)paths. Cycling accounts for 12% of total street traffic.
Barcelona has been praised for its cycle service ''Bicing'',a bicycle service that allows users to take and leave bicycles at any of the 100 stations spread around the city. The city has created a ''green ring'' that surrounds the city area of Barcelona with a bike path. There are 3,250 parking spaces for bikes at street level at present. Barcelona City is also building a new underground car park for bicycles.
The UK has its cycle-friendly cities too. Bristol is the birthplace of ''Sustrans'' — the cycle-route charity which was formed 30 years ago. One of their projects was turning an old rail line between Bristol and Bath into a bike route. Other bike-friendly cities in the UK include Cambridge and York.
Bicycle is a most popular means of transportation in China. Nowadays, riding a bicycle is also a good way to support low-carbon living. There are many riding routes in Beijing for outdoor-lovers to explore. Cyclists can get close enough to experience the history and culture of Beijing, including the Forbidden City, the Bird's Nest, Hutong etc.
1. Why do 32% of workers cycle to work in Copenhagen?(不多于六个单词)2. What is "Sustrans'' ?(不多于三个单词)
3. What is also a good way to support low-carbon living nowadays?(不多于三个单词)
4. What is the passage mainly about?(不多于七个单词)
1. How did the woman get to the special device show?
A.On foot. | B.By underground. | C.By bus. |
A.The Games Hall. | B.The 3D theatre. | C.The Test Space. |
1. What does the woman want the man to do?
A.Change a camera. | B.Buy some cheese. | C.Pose for a picture. |
A.They can be used to share pictures easily. |
B.They are small and lightweight. |
C.They take high quality pictures. |
A.Go on the Internet. | B.Make a phone call. | C.Take a train trip. |