Exploring Caves — Suit up with a helmet and light, and take Cave Crawl(爬行). Bring your own knee pads. Learn about equipment used by cavers and rules for safe cave exploration. Spend the morning viewing stalactites(钟乳石)— rock formations that hang from the ceiling — and their opposites, stalagmites(石笋).
Cave Alive — Take a look and learn about bats, salamanders, and other interesting creatures that grow up in caves. See crickets, crayfish, and even beetles. Learn why bears like to live in caves.
Fossils(化石)— Learn how remains of ancient plant and animal life became set in rocks, and discover how they provide clues about Earth’s history. Examine fossils in the cave.
Caves — Learn how changes in underground rock formation cause openings and caverns to develop. Find out how acidic water dissolves(溶解)limestone to create caves.
Manners — Learn how to preserve and protect beautiful, interesting, and educational caves. Learn why bats should not be disturbed when they are hibernating. Never go caving alone. Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints.
JOIN TODAY. RECEIVE THESE EARLY BIRD BENEFITS:
● A membership card.
● A membership certificate.
● A Caves and Caverns activity book.
● A newsletter with games, activities, and special offers.
THAT’S NOT ALL. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE:
● Free unlimited admission to Echo Cove Cave.
● One-week Echo Cove Youth Camp enrollment(注册)at half price.
● Ten tickets for you and your friends to a private “off the beaten track” tour of the cave.
● Two free admission tickets to Echo Cove Cave for friends or family members.
● Admission to “Caves Around the World” lectures given by world famous cavers every month.
1.If you are interested in rock formations, which activities are the best choices?
A. Caves and Fossils. B. Fossils and Manners.
C. Caves and Exploring Caves. D. Exploring Caves and Manners.
2.If you are members’ friends, what benefits can you receive?
A. Two free lectures every month. B. A membership card and certificate.
C. Favorable price for Youth Camp. D. Two free tickets to Echo Cove Cave.
3.The purpose of this poster is to invite more people to ________.
A. join the Cave Club B. enjoy the underground world
C. work as volunteers D. protect the educational caves
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If you really want to enjoy what Bermuda has to offer, cruising (乘船游览) there is the way to go. Not only is it fun, it is also affordable. It’s advisable to come in summer (Mid May- August).
BOOKING YOUR CRUISE
Most tourists prefer small cruise lines that dock in downtown Hamilton. It’s an ideal destination since it’s right on Front Street, from where you can easily get to Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda, and other parts of the island. Large cruise lines dock at Royal Navy Dockyard, which is inconveniently situated at the far western end of the Island.
TRANSPORTATION
Getting off a small cruise, you can easily go to Hamilton and other places by bus. From Royal Navy Dockyard, you can take a bus, a taxi or a boat. The most saving way of travelling around is by buying a day’s pass. You will enjoy unlimited transportation services using any public means.
ATTRACTIONS
The Bermuda Caves (洞穴)
This is a popular attraction that you have to tour. Anyone who loves to explore caves will definitely enjoy this place. You’d better wear sports shoes as some caves are a bit wet and slippery.
Beaches of Bermuda
Your trip to Bermuda is surely incomplete without spending some time at the amazing pink-sand beaches. Try Tobacco Bay and Horseshoe Bay, which are suitable for family visits. Bermuda is the world’s most famous shipwreck (沉船) site. If you’re a good diver, there are too many shipwrecks waiting to be discovered.
Sea Glass
If you want to pass time doing something for fun, head straight to the Alexander battery beach to collect lots of sea glass.
1.When is the best time to cruise Bermuda?
A.April. B.July. C.October. D.November.
2.What does the author suggest a tourist do?
A.Buy a day’s pass to travel around the island.
B.Book a small ship at Royal Navy Dockyard.
C.Keep away from the crowded beaches.
D.Collect sea glass at Horseshoe Bay.
3.What is most likely to be an adventurer’s dream about Bermuda?
A.Exploring the far eastern end of the island.
B.Taking a bus to visit the capital city.
C.Diving to discover sunken ships.
D.Walking in the Bermuda Caves.
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Marian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach’s Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel’s “me” time. And like more Americans, she’s not alone.
A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half(53 percent)have breakfast alone and nearly half(46 percent)have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore, 74 percent, according to statistics from the report.
“I prefer to go out and be out. Alone, but together, you know? “Bechtel said, looking up from her book. Bechtel, who works in downtown West Palm Beach, has lunch with coworkers sometimes, but like many of us, too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “I prefer to go out and be out . Today I just wanted some time to myself.” she said.
Andrew Mazoleny, a local videographer, is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper. “It’s a chance for self-reflection(自我反思). You return to work energetic and with a plan.” said he.
That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt uncomfortable about asking for a table for one, but those days are over. Now, we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. “It doesn’t feel as alone as it may have before all the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demerit, whose company provided the statistics(数据)for the report.
1.What are the statistics in Paragraph 2 about?
A.Food variety. B.Eating habits.
C.Table manners. D.Restaurant service.
2.Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?
A.To meet with her coworkers.
B.To catch up with her work.
C.To have some time on her own.
D.To collect data for her report.
3.What is the text mainly about?
A.The advantage of wireless technology.
B.The importance of self-reflection.
C.The stress from working overtime.
D.The popularity of having meals alone.
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Lift Ev’ry Voice Lillian M. Whitlow $34.99 hc / $23.99 sc / $3.99 eb Lillian M. Whitlow’s Lift Ev’ry Voice is a collection that consists of short life stories of several African-Americans in history who have provided America with their extraordinary gifts and talents in music, sports, art, literary works, theatre, politics and other areas. | It Came by Loss Bill McCausland $34.99 hc / $23.99 sc / $3.99 eb It came by Loss is a tale about Pete Gordon and his struggles after the death of his mother and his friend and how he was able to rise from these tragedies. |
The Truth Won’t Help Them Now Joan Hunter and Steven Cobos $22.95 sc/ $3.99 eb Won’t Help Them Now is a fast-paced tale of murder and gangland intrigue, involving a gritty district attorney and a band of detectives on a quest to solve two separate crimes in 1939 Los Angeles. | “Through the eyes of the East” Inspirational poems Salma Hamid Hussain $27.99 sc Russain writes Through the eyes of the East in her hope to lead the younger generation in acquiring a spiritual perception in life. Her poems reflect traditional values pushed into the background by this world’s fast-changing landscape. |
*hc: hardcover
*sc: softcover
*eb: electronic business
1.Which of the following books only provides a printed version?
A.Lift Ev’ry Voice
B.It Came by Loss
C.The Truth Won’t Help Them Now
D.“Though the eyes of the East” Inspirational poems
2.If you want to read historical stories, you’d better choose the book written by _______.
A.Bill McCausland B.Lillian M. Whitlow
C.Salma Hamid Hussain D.Joan Hunter and Steven Cobos
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Six months ago, Jack came to China to study. He has heard that Yangzhou is famous for its gardens. And he plans to visit some gardens in July, so he has collected information about them online as follows:
The Slender West Lake, named National AAAAA Tourist Area in 2010, includes the Great Rainbow Bridge, the White Pagoda, Five-pavilion Bridge, the Twenty-four Bridge, the Small Golden Hill and so on. The best time to tour the Slender West Lake is in March. During the visit to the park, the boat travels on the water and visitors travel in the picture. Ticket: Mar.—May. ¥150; Other months ¥90 Time: 8:30—17:00 Bus: No. 4, 5, 6, 17, 61 buses Tel: 0514-87357803; 0514-87370091 |
Ge Garden, one of the four top famous Chinese gardens, got its name from bamboo. The bamboo in the garden forms the green scenery. The centre of the garden is well-known for man-like hills. Four seasons can be experienced here at a time. Ticket: Mar. —May. ¥10; Other months ¥30 Time: Mar. —May. 7:15—18:00; Other months 7:15—17:30 Bus: No. 8, 30, 61 buses Tel: 0514-87935285 |
He Garden, the most famous garden in the late Qing Dynasty, is known for its long double-way corridor (走廊), which is regarded as the earliest footbridge. Ticket: Mar. —May. ¥40; Other months ¥30 Time: 7:30—17:15 Bus: No. 19, 61 buses Tel: 0514-87900345; 0514-87222353 |
1.How much will a ticket cost Jack if he visits the Slender West lake?
A.30 yuan. B.40 yuan.
C.90 yuan. D.150 yuan.
2.What’s HeGarden famous for?
A.The long corridor. B.The green bamboo.
C.The man-made hills. D.The boat travelling.
3.Which of the following can Jack do?
A.He can take a No. 19 bus to GeGarden.
B.He can visit the Slender West Lake at 8:00.
C.He can call 0514-87935285 for further information of HeGarden.
D.He can call 0514-87900345 to know more about HeGarden.
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Glancing at the large room through her blue eyes, four-year-old Nicole in her oversize short skirt began to cry. "It's okay: honey.” I tried to encourage." Come and play with the other children.” But the more I persuaded, the more tears flowed.
Every week for the past eighteen years, I've spent Tuesdays with a dozen kids dressed in satin ribbons, feathers, butterfly wings and plastic jewelry. These afternoons are free flowing and non-threatening but for some strange reason, Nicole saw this as the final kiss of death.
In her mind, she was going to be left all alone with a strange woman and several other children. Uncontrollable tears rapidly started to flow and there wouldn't be enough tissues in the whole building to mop up the flood.
Tip toeing quickly to the door, I gently called to her father." Just sit in here for a while until she warms up.” I said. Standing next to his first born, Rich took his daughter's hand and led her to the centre of the room. Slowly he pushed, but again the damn broke. "Daddy, don't leave me!" Nicole cried. "Don't make me do this." Bending down on his knees until they were nose-to-nose, Rich gently whispered in her ear, “I'll do it with you. There's nothing to be afraid of." Holding her entire young hand around his middle two fingers, the pair went on to skip around the floor.
“Wow!" I cheered. "You deserve a prize. I've never seen a dad do that before.”
For a brief second, Rich paused, and then with a smile, he replied, "Isn't this part of the job?"'
That wonderful moment was two years ago and I've thought of it often, especially when I see how well Nicole performs in class. More importantly, however, I've remembered it because it takes me back to my own dance beginnings with my father.
From the moment I was born, music spoke to me. The moment the radio or record player was turned on, I moved my arms and legs about the room in wild fashion. Most of the time, I was fine to perform alone, but the minute my dad walked into the room, I'd jump into his arms, hug him tight and place my tiny feet on top of his highly shined shoes.
While this memory is sweet, the real reason I hold it dear to my heart is because of what went behind his action. My father was not the most gifted creature on two legs when it came to dancing, but he'd stepped out of his comfort zone(区域)and danced because he knew how much I loved it. For him, helping his only daughter develop, despite how uncomfortable it made him feel, was part of his job.
As a child, my father did what he was told and lived as expected But when it came to his own children, he allowed us the chance to follow our own path and we were never forced to be like him, live like him or think like him. He provided an environment where my three brothers and I were permitted to explore our own jungle until we found the life that was right for us.
To all the fathers who've influenced your children's lives by stepping out of your comfort zones to dance, whether it is in mind, body or soul--this one's for you! You give a child the courage to stand on the center stage of life.
1.Why was Nicole so sad at her first dancing class?
A.She was asked to mop up the floor.
B.She had to be left with the strangers.
C.She didn't like the oversized dress.
D.She was threatened by the older boys.
2.What does the father mean by saying "Isn't this part of the job?” in Paragraph 6?
A.Dancing with their daughter is a father's part-time job.
B.It's a father's job to force her daughter to learn dancing.
C.Fathers are always there to help their daughter if necessary.
D.Fathers are required to accompany their daughter in dancing classes.
3.What do we know about the author's father?
A.He was fond of dancing.
B.He liked to make choices for his children.
C.He required his children to follow his path.
D.He tried to live up to his parents' expectations.
4.Why did the author treasure the memory of dancing with her father when she was a child?
A.It was her father who taught her to dance.
B.Her father encouraged her to dance when she was unwilling to do so.
C.Her father tried to please her although he was not comfortable about dancing.
D.Her father was patient enough when he was dancing with her.
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To the book lovers, nothing beats walking through a bookshop and looking at all the covers, picking large heavy books up and turning them over, the smell of ink on paper, conversations with strangers about authors. With the coming of the online book buying and e-books, many have predicted(预测) that the bookstores will disappear. And we’re grateful that there are plenty of beautiful bookstores still out there.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Designed for Max Glucksmann, a pioneer of the music and film industries, this wonderful theater space was opened in 1919. The former theater now serves as a flagship store; more than 1 million people visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid every year.
The Book Barge
The Book Barge is a 60-foot canal boat bookshop. Inspired by the Slow Food movement, the operator Sarah Henshaw says, “We hope to help develop a less hurried lifestyle of leisurely (慢悠悠的) pleasures, cups of tea, conversations, culture and something like these.”
Selexyz Dominicanen
For those who regard bookstores with great respect, welcome to Selexyz Dominicanen, which now offers many kinds of books. The big space was used to store bicycles not long ago. But then the building was given interior (内部的) decoration, and the result is really a great surprise.
La Caverne aux Livres
Few things make as romantic a pairing as books and trains. At La Caverne aux Livres in Auvers-sur-Oise, northwestern of Paris, an old postal train station and several train cars have become home to used books for sale. Visitors often spend hours looking at them, surrounded by an atmosphere (氛围) of old letters and dreams of faraway places.
1.What do the book lovers care much about in bookstores?
A.Getting certain experiences. B.Having many more choices.
C.Getting the best service. D.Finding the latest bestsellers.
2.Which of the following encourages a slow lifestyle?
A.El Ateneo Grand Splendid. B.La Caverne aux Livres.
C.The Book Barge. D.Selexyz Dominicanen.
3.What is special about La Caverne aux Livres?
A.It is set up on a boat. B.It is a car-themed bookstore.
C.Its decoration style is modern. D.It mainly sells second-hand books.
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Camping is a good way to spend time along with your kids and to show them how wonderful nature can be. Through camping, children can discover new things about nature, such as flowers, birds, and other small animals. Camping gives kids time to get away from all the electronics (电子) of today's culture. So it is necessary to plan exciting and enjoyable family camping trips with your children while they are young.
When planning your family camping trip, consider the activities your kids like: games, hiking, swimming, boating, bicycling, etc. Select a camping place that has some of the activities the kids are interested in. Meal planning is an important part of your camping trip. Plan the meals together, and kids love to choose what they want to eat.
When starting to pack for your trip, let the kids pack their own items (物品) . Each person should have his/her own sleeping bag with a luggage (行李) bag to put it in. Personal items should be packed with their sleeping bags. Encourage the kids to put their items in a certain place and always return it when they have finished using it.
When you have arrived at your campsite, make all the camping activities a family activity, which will help children to realize how important team-work is. Everyone can have his/her own job sitting up the campsite. Meal time can be a fun time. So let the older ones help with the cooking on your outdoor camping stove while the younger ones get the picnic table ready.
1.Which of the following is the best place for a family camping?
A. A place covered with forests.
B. A place with a river and wild animals.
C. A place where kids can find various foods they like.
D. A place which provides many interesting activities.
2.What does the author advise parents to do while planning a family camping trip?
A. Encourage the children to take care of their own things.
B. Keep the children away from animals.
C. Take more food to meet the children's need.
D. Let the children learn by watching.
3.When at the campground, it is necessary to __________.
A. allow the children to cook
B. give children enough time to play
C. make everyone have work to do
D. keep the picnic table full of food
4.For whom is the passage most probably written?
A. Teachers B. Parents.
C. Kids. D. Teenagers.
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For hundreds of years, Japan has been hit, from time to time, by tsunami(海啸), which is caused by earthquakes or underwater volcanoes. The story of the boy Yuuki is the story of such a disaster.
Yuuki lived with his family in a seaside village, below a small mountain. One day, as he played on top of the mountain, Yuuki felt a small earthquake but it was not strong enough to frighten anybody. Soon after, however, Yuuki noticed the sea darken and begin running away from the shore very fast, leaving behind wide areas of beach that had never been seen before.
Yuuki remembered reading that just before a terrible tsunami, the sea suddenly and quickly rolls backward. He ran to the beach, warning the villagers who had gathered to admire the new beach land.
But no one listened. They laughed at him and continued playing in the new sand.
Desperate, Yuuki could think of only one thing to do. He lit a tree branch, raced to the rice fields and began burning the harvested rice. Then he called out, “Fire! Fire! Everyone run to the mountain! Now!”
When everyone reached the mountain top, a villager cried out, “Yuuki is mad! I saw him set the fire.” Yuuki hung his head in shame, but said nothing as the villagers screamed at him.
Just then, someone shouted, “Look!”
In the distance a huge dark wave of water was speeding towards the shore. When it hit the shore, it destroyed everything.
On the mountain everyone stared at the village ruins in terror.
“I'm sorry I burned the fields,” said Yuuki, his voice trembling.
“Yuuki,” the village chief answered. “You saved us all.”
The villagers cheered and raised Yuuki into the air. “We were going to celebrate our rice harvest tonight,” said one, “but now we’ll celebrate that we’re all still alive!”
1.Where was Yuuki when the earthquake struck?
A.On the beach. B.On the mountain.
C.In the rice fields. D.At home.
2.In what order did the following events take place?
a. Yuuki ran to the rice fields.
b. The villagers paid no attention to Yuuki’s word.
c. Yuuki went to warn the villagers.
d. The village was in ruins.
e. The people were screaming at Yuuki.
A.c, b, d, a, e B.a, c, d, b, e
C.c, b, a, e, d D.a, c, d, e, b
3.How did Yuuki save the villagers from the disaster?
A.He told them about the earthquake.
B.He explained why the sea was flowing out.
C.He told the village chief to warn the people.
D.He set fire to the rice field.
4.What were the people planning to do before the tsunami struck their village?
A.Burn the rice crop. B.Play on the beach.
C.Climb the mountain. D.Celebrate the rice harvest.
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One very cold November morning William, who was a 20-year-old college student then, climbed on the edge of Waterloo Bridge in London. That morning, William escaped from a mental health hospital, where he'd been diagnosed(诊断) with schizo-affective disorder. He headed straight to the bridge, convinced that his disease was a life sentence.
Hundreds of people passed by without stopping. Only one man called David, then 25, calmly and quietly walked to William's side.
“You're alright, man? Why are you sitting on a bridge?”
At first William wanted David to leave him alone, but something in David's calm, down-to -earth manner struck a chord. William felt faith, like he could talk to him.
“It's cold here. Why not have some coffee in a warm cafe? Everything will be OK.” For the first time after the diagnosis William felt perhaps it really might. He climbed back.
The police, having received calls from passers-by, were waiting there. They quickly put him into a police car, in case he was to panic and jump. He lost sight of David, the person who'd brought him hope.
William ended up back in hospital. Eventually, he was well enough to return to university and finish his degree. Over the next six years, William often thought about the stranger who had talked him round. Eager to thank him in person, he posted a Facebook message nicknaming the good man Mike. His Find Mike post was shared millions of times around the world, as far as Canada.
William was very excited when David called him two weeks after his post. They had a reunion. ,finally having that coffee they had first planned all those years ago.
“Many people walked past, but because of David's kindness and sympathy, I've lived a good life. ” William said.
1.Why did William climb up the bridge?
A.He was badly treated in the hospital. B.His disease made him lose hope.
C.He wanted to draw people's attention. D.He studied poorly in the college.
2.What does the underlined phrase “struck a chord”in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Touched his heart. B.Drew his attention.
C.Aroused his interest. D.Made him happy.
3.Which of the following best describes David?
A.Diligent. B.Strong-willed.
C.Caring. D.Generous.
4.How did William find David?
A.By visiting homes door-to-door. B.By calling their friends.
C.By asking the police. D.By posting a message online.
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