New Zealand
| What can you see? Mountains,volcanoes,rivers, lakes,waterfalls,forests,beaches. Both islands are mountainous. In fact, only 30% of New Zealand is flat. | The Maoris When the Maoris first arrived in New Zealand, they lived in villages and were excellent fishermen, hunters and farmers. About 50 years ago many Maoris started to live and work in the large cities and took jobs in government, industries, medicine and education. They are proud of their culture (文化) and are determined to keep many of the customs which are part of their way of life. | |
| Who can you meet? Most people live on North Island. Eighty-five percent of New Zealanders are “pakeha” (“white men”), which means their “great grandfathers” came from Europe. Ten percent are Maoris. The Maoris came to New Zealand from the Polynesian islands probably around the tenth century. The “pakeha” started to arrive in New Zealand from Europe about 200 years ago as farmers and traders. | New Zealand Position: South of the Equator (赤道); nearest neighbour: Australia, 1600 km away. Size: Two main islands — North Island and South Island: together they are 268.680 sq. km. Population: 4 million. Capital: Wellington. Languages: English and Maori. |
1.Which of the following is a fact about New Zealand?
A. 20% of the population being Maoris
B. Four million white people
C. About 1600 km south of the Equator
D. Nearly 1/3 of the country being plains
2.The country’s population is mainly made up of .
A. the white people and the Polynesians
B. the white people and the “pakeha”
C. the Maoris and the white people
D. the Maoris and the Polynesians
3.When did the white people begin to live in New Zealand?
A. 1000 years ago B. 200 years ago
C. 85 years ago D. 50 years ago
4.What do the Maoris value most in life?
A. Living in small villages
B. Developing farming skills
C. Keeping their own culture
D. Taking up government jobs
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Bethany Simpson, a pupil at St Columb Major Academy, bravely stepped in when her stepfather Robert Hoskins stopped breathing on March15. She delivered CPR(心肺复苏法) before the ambulance arrived.
Bethany's mother Jane and Robert were watching TV in bed when both of them had fallen asleep, but Jane woke up and noticed Robert's breathing had become weak and hard. Jane quickly called 999 and followed the operator's advice, including moving him onto his side to make him more comfortable.But when Robert stopped breathing completely and the operator told her to give CPR, Jane completely froze.
“ I panicked(恐慌) and said“I can' t do it',” said Jane.“ Fortunately, Bethany heard me scream, came into the bedroom and said ‘ it's OK, Mum. I know what to do. 'She was so confident and took charge.”Bethany performed CPR that kept Robert alive.
Robert, who is now recovering at home, said, “I would just like to sincerely thank St John Ambulance for teaching the children first aid. If it wasn't for them and Bethany, I wouldn't be here. ”The ten-year-old says she doesn't believe she is a hero. “I am just glad my dad is still here, ”she added.
Both Robert and Jane believe the government should ask all schools to teach first aid. “This incident just shows why it's important to teach everyone first aid -especially in schools, ”said Jane.“ Without my daughter and the training St John Ambulance gave her, Robert would be dead and I would be heartbroken. I am so proud of Bethany and so grateful.”
1.When the operator told Jane to give CPR, she____
A. followed the advice
B. called an ambulance
C. didn't know what to do
D. asked her daughter for help
2.We can infer from the text that Bethany_____
A. had trouble performing CPR
B. hadn't learned CPR before the incident
C. was taught how to perform CPR by phone
D. had some knowledge of CPR before the incident
3.What did Jane learn from the incident?
A. It is easy for one to master first aid
B. First aid is especially useful to kids
C. Everyone should be equipped with first-aid knowledge
D. Children should be taught first aid as early as possible
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Exam time is the most stressful period for students. But help is at hand for those studying at the University of Bristol thanks to a special "puppy room”toaid relaxation and calmness.
Students are being invited to hold guide dogs and their puppies with organizers hoping the cute puppies can provide ways to reduce stresses of revision.It comes from research published in Japan, which suggests pictures of cute things like puppies or kittens can help improve concentration levels and performance.
Gordon Trevett from the university wanted to bring the puppy love to Bristol with the help of the charity Guide Dogs. He said, “Every year I see students worrying about their exams and I thought this would be a great way to ease the stress and take their minds off it. People with dogs have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without a dog. It's proved really popular and over 600 students have signed up. ”
There will be around 20 dogs and puppies throughout the day.To ensure the puppies aren't agitated(激怒), the number of people allowed in the room is limited and each group will last 15 minutes.Students will be asked to make a suggested donation(捐款)of 2 dollars to Guide Dogs.
Sarah Knox said, “Guide Dogs is pleased to be able to work with the University of Bristol and allow students the chance to de-stress at the busy exam time. We are sure we will meet lots of students who miss their own pet dogs while away at university. I would like to say a big thank-you to the university for their interest in our charity and also our volunteers who I am sure will create a wonderful experience for the students.”
1.Why was the puppy room brought in?
A. To train guide dogs
B. To improve the students， health
C. To ask students to help with a charity
D. To calm stressed students before exams
2.What does the underlined word"It "in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The stress of revision
B. The charity Guide Dogs
C. The idea of setting up a puppy room
D. The calmness needed to take exams
3.Why is the number of people allowed in the room limited?
A. To keep puppies from getting agitated
B. To give puppies enough room to walk around
C. To make each group of people stay long enough
D. To let every student enjoy the company of puppies.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. The special use of guide dogs
B. The benefits of having puppies
C. Stressed-out students before exams
D. Puppy room to help students reduce stress
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How do you write a story? How is writing a short story different than writing a novel? These are difficult questions to answer.1.But if you want to write a short story,here are several tips to help you get started.
Real writers read. As Stephen King said, "If you don't have time to read, you don't have time to write.” 2.Even if you've read hundreds of stories, studying one or two closely will help improve your understanding of the short story form.
Some guides suggest focusing on writing an attractive first paragraph first.3. Instead, just write. Don't worry about what comes out. It's not important. You just need to get your short story started.
4.After you write your first draft, you need to start cutting, rewriting and editing your short story. This is the hardest part of writing a short story. However, don't give up. You're almost there.
Before you submit (提交)your short story, make sure you have read it aloud several times to find any errors. Then skim some literary(文学的)magazines and read their guidelines to know if your short story will be a good fit. 5.It will be hard to let go of your short story, but you can not get it published if you don't submit it.
A. All good writing is rewriting
B. Send your work out into the world
C. Get some suggestions from other writers
D. There are so many types of short stories and novels
E. If you want to be a writer, you should consider writing short stories
F. If you've never read a short story, you're going to have a difficult time writing one
G. While it's important, it puts a lot of pressure on you when you write your short story.
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The story of how I got my job was a funny one.One day, I was _____ along a street to the interview ______ a yellow car suddenly cut in front of me ____ another car coming in the other _______,I had to brake hard and ______ another cyclist. We both fell,but ______ neither of us was hurt.I became angry and cycled as fast as possible to the driver of the yellow car to tell him______considered him. I told him what a bad______ I thought he was and he was a(n)_______ to other people on the road. His face turned _______.I warned him not to drive ________in the future so that everyone else could enjoy a long life.
I was in time for the ________. Having walked into the room, to my ___________,I found one of the three interviewers ___________ to be the driver of the yellow car. We looked at each other for a while,_______ silent.Then I decided to look_________ the whole matter as a great joke! I laughed and told him that I talked ________ the last time we met and this time it was turn for him to talk a great deal. Lost in thought for a while,he ________that I was not going to say anything about his bad driving. The interview went ________ .Two days later, I received a letter offering me the job.I was pleased that the manager----the driver of the yellow car, didn't ________ my rudeness to him.Through the experience, I find something that seems impossible at first sometimes turns out to be good.
1.A. cycling B. walking C. running D. driving
2.A. then B. when C. while D. as
3.A. as B. for C. with D. by
4.A. condition B. position C. location D. direction
5.A. knocked B. bumped C. beat D. rushed
6.A. happily B. unfortunately C. luckily D. disappointedly
7.A. which B. that C. what D. how
8.A. driver B. worker C. cyclist D. boss
9.A. pity B. idiot C. risk D. fool
10.A. black B. white C. pale D. red
11.A. carelessly B. carefully C. slowly D. patiently
12.A. job B. interview C. meeting D. appointment
13.A. excitement B. joy C. anger D. astonishment
14.A. happened B. wanted C. seemed D. planned
15.A. making B. keeping C. breaking D. stopping
16.A. up B. at C. on D. into
17.A. much B. little C. more D. less
18.A. hoped B. found C. heard D. wished
19.A. fast B. terribly C. well D. slowly
20.A. realize B. want C. know D. mind
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you had a headache during a test? Have you ever been 1.worried about something that you have a headache or even can't sleep at night? If so，then you know 2. stress is.
Some kinds of stress can help you get things 3.(do)better, like when you are running towards the finishing line or when you4. ( ask)to give a speech to your class. Stress can help push you to make full 5. (prepare)for a test. However, too much stress can result in anger,depression and other problems, which we need to take 6. (serious).
There are many things in our life 7.might cause stress------ having too much homework,taking a hard test,8. having economic problems.
It is impossible to live a life completely free of stress ,so you should learn to deal with stress.The best way9.( reduce) stress is to have a 10.(balance)life.If you get enough sleep and have enough fun time, you will feel less stressed.
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每个单句中只有一处错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
1.It was obviously that the manager was waiting for Li Fang to leave.______
2.They produced young generally by lying eggs.______
3.Their balanced diets became such success that before long WangPeng became slimmer and YongHui put on more weight.______
4.The fact is that I earned my passage by work as an unpaid hand.______
5.Many of them have a gift of riding wild horses and can win thousands of dollars in prizes.______
6.Dad made a promise what excited the children.______
7.A ship in harbour is safe ,but that is not why ships are built for.______
8.I will sit under the big tree reading a book when I was young.______
9.The company has been planted millions of trees since it was founded 8 years.______
10.Many families in the developing countries are doing everything they can save money.______
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假如你是沁县中学的李华，你的美国朋友Jim来信，询问如何保持健康，请你给他写一份回信提些建议。内容要点包括：
1. 注意合理饮食；饮用适量的水分；
2. 保证充足的睡眠；远离坏的生活习惯；
3. 坚持锻炼身体，多参加体育运动；保持积极乐观的生活态度。
注意： 1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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