Thingvellir has been a National Park in Iceland since 1930 and was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004. Aside from its historical interest, Thingvellir holds a special attraction for nature lovers.
How to get to Thingvellir National Park
1. Take Road No. 1 heading north out of Reykjavík. After driving through the town Mosfellsbær take the first exit to the right at roundabout onto Road No. 36 to Thingvellir.
2. Another choice in summertime out of Reykjavik is to take the Road No.1 towards south coast. Then turn left onto Road 431 and follow it onto Road 435 . Note that this road (435) is closed in winter and only open from May to September depending on snow conditions. Make sure to check conditions before driving it.
What to see in Thingvellir?
There is much to explore in the park including the 20-meter (66ft) Oxara waterfall, and the Nikulasargja Gorge, better known as Peningagja (Money Gorge) because it is a custom to throw coins (and sometimes credit cards!) into the icy-cold water and make a wish.The Oxararfoss Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall, though the pool under it has a darker story, for men and women were drowned there, after being sentenced to death in the Middle Ages.
Camping
There are two camp sites at Thingvellir :One by the parks service centre at Leirar and another one by Vatnskot.
Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal cans. Ash from the barbecues should be disposed of into separate containers.
Price:
Adults (18-66 years) ISK 1300 /night + 300 ISK tax Senior (67 +) and disabled ISK 650 / night + 300 ISK tax Children/teens 0-17 years free of charge.
Parking
Thingvellir does not have entrance fee as such,but if you travel by car you will have to pay a parking fee.
The charge for a daypass on all the parking lots is as follows:
A) Passenger car, 5 seats or less - 750 ISK
B) Passenger car, 6-8 seats - 1000 ISK
C) Bus, 9-19 seats - 1800 ISK
D) Bus ,20 seats or more - 3500 ISK
For further info please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is.
1.How much you need to pay in all if you take your family( your wife;your two kids,age 3 and 5;your parents,age 68 and 70) to camp for a night in Thingvellir National Park ?(You travel with your 7-seat car)
A.8300ISK B.6100ISK
C.5800ISK D.5100ISK
2.What is most special about the Nikulasargja Gorge?
A.People throw coins into the water and make a wish there.
B.There is a beautiful waterfall nearby.
C.The water there is icy-cold.
D.You can use your credit card there.
3.Which of the following is False according to the article?
A.Thingvellir National Park in Iceland is a World Heritage site.
B.Road 435 of Iceland is closed in winter for safety concern.
C.In the Middle Ages some people were drowned under Oxararfoss Waterfall.
D.Rubbish has to be sorted in Thingvellir National Park when camping.
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A car accident paralyzed(使瘫痪 )Chelsie Hill from the waist down, but that didn’t stop her from fulfilling her dream of dancing.
Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. “The only thing that I loved was dance.” she told CBS News. That ambition nearly ended one night in 2010. Hill, then a 17-year-old high school senior in Pacific Grove, California, was in a car accident that put her in the hospital for 51 days and left her paralyzed from the waist down. For most people, that would have destroyed any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. Far from being an obstacle, her wheelchair encouraged her. “I wanted to prove to my community-and to myself-that I was still‘normal,’” she told Teen Vogue.
“Whatever normal meant.”
Normal for her meant dancing, so Hill did it in her wheelchair right alongside her non-disabled high school dance team,which definitely took her a lot of learning and patience.”
After graduation, Hill wanted to expand her dance network to include women like her. She met these people online and invited them to dance with her. “It was such an amazing experience.”
Hoping to reach more people in a larger city, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and formed a team of dancers with disabilities she calls the Rollettes. “I want to break down the stereotype of wheelchair users and show that dance is dance, whether you’re walking or you’re rolling.” she told CBS News.
Hill has realized what many of us never will: her childhood dream. She’s a dancer. But the Rollettes have helped her find something else just as meaningful. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities with an eye to helping them find their confidence. She calls it the Rollettes Experience, and in 2019, 173 participants from ten countries attended.
Edna Serrano says that being part of the Rollettes team has given her the courage to carry on her life. “I didn’t know I could do so many things that these girls have taught me,” she says. “ It’s so powerful to have my teammates in my life, because they’re my teachers. I have more strength.”
1.Why do you think Chelsie Hill formed a team called the Rollettes in 2014?
A.To improve the living conditions of the poor.
B.To live better in a big city.
C.To change people’s attitude towards wheelchair users.
D.To tell the public”rolling is better than walking”
2.Who is probably the underlined person “Edna Serrano” in the last paragraph？
A.One of Chelsie Hill’s former classmates
B.One of the 173 participants from ten countries in 2019.
C.A reporter from the CBS News
D.One of Chelsie Hill’s former teachers.
3.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A.Chelsie Hill-A brave girl B.The Rollettes Experience
C.Roll to dance D.Live for those you love
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (孤独症) is a disability that can cause serious social, communication and behavioral problems. There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that makes them different from other people, but people with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from pretty good to extremely bad. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less.
People with ASD often have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their daily activities. Many people with ASD may also have difficulties learning, paying attention, or reacting to things. Signs of ASD begin during early childhood and probably last throughout a person’s life.
Diagnosing(诊断)ASD can be difficult since there is no medical test, like a blood test, to assess the disorders. Doctors look at the child’s behavior and development to make a judgement.ASD can sometimes be diagnosed at 18 months or younger. By age 2, an experienced doctor can be considered very reliable in diagnosing ASD .However, many children may not see a doctor until much older.
There is currently no cure for ASD. However, research shows that early treatment services can improve a child’s development.Early services help children from birth to 3 years old (36 months) learn important skills. Therefore, it is important to talk to your child’s doctor as soon as possible if you think your child has ASD or other developmental problem.
We do not know all of the causes of ASD. However, Most scientists agree that genes are one of the highest risk factors that can make a person more likely to develop ASD.
If you think your child might have ASD or you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, or acts, contact your child’s doctor, and share your concerns.If you’re not sure who to contact, call the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) at 919-962-2001. Or visit the ECTA website: https://etcacenter.org.
1.Which of the following behaviors may Not belongs to the children or adults with ASD ?
A.Repeating actions over and over again.
B.Having trouble expressing their needs.
C.Avoiding eye contact and want to be alone.
D.Being happy to make changes.
2.What can we infer from the article?
A.The earlier an ASD kid is diagnosed,the better it is for his(her)treatment.
B.Doctors simply have no way to diagnose an ASD kid at all
C.Doctors can diagnose ASD by blood testing
D.Doctors can diagnose ASD with the help of machines.
3.Who is most likely to be an ASD patient of the following people?
A.Someone who prefers to talk a lot in daily life.
B.Someone who has got an ASD brother.
C.Someone who wants to hug you in public.
D.Someone who sings in a strange voice.
4.Where is this article possibly from?
A.A guidebook for new parents.
B.Education section of a newspaper.
C.A medical journal.
D.A scientific magazine.
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How to quickly get a paper done last minute
Being late on assignments isn’t something new for students. Busy lives often mean students don't focus on their paper seriously until the deadline is right on their heads. 1. .
Understand the assignment
We tend to ignore work if we don’t fully understand what we need to do , mostly because we just don't have a clue where to start with it. Use the internet and help of friends and classmates to understand everything there is to know and what your teacher will expect from the paper.
Write an outline
2. This outline is the structure you will follow to complete the assignment. Make all headings and sub-headings and then all these headings should be sorted appropriately and according to the format required by the teacher.
Plan milestones with time limit
Divide the entire paper into parts and calculate how much time it will take to finish each part. 3. Putting a time limit on yourself will make you more focused. Make sure you only set realistic goals. Set longer time-lines if you have to, but try to ensure the work is done within that time.
Get away from all distractions(干扰)
Focus is very important to get tasks done and things in our every day life can be distracting. Before you sit down to work, get rid of anything that may catch your attention. For example, keep your phone in a drawer away from view and put it on silent. 4. Unless all your friends and roommates are studying with you, then don't work around them as they could prove distracting too.
5.
An introduction is one of the most important and challenging parts of a paper to write. Don’t try to write it at the beginning -once you have written the paper, you will have better understanding and knowledge of the topic so write the intro then. Leave editing until you have finished writing your first draft too.
A.You can also find many useful sites for your research in a language other than English.
B.If you are unable to get any help from friends and the work requires too much time,consider acquiring professional help.
C.Don’t start with the introduction.
D.Here are a few tips to help you quickly write a paper in the shortest time possible.
E.Go to a place where there are few or no people around you.
F.Once you understand what the topic is, create an outline for the entire paper.
G.Use that time as a goal and push yourself to complete a part within the time.
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Deep down in the sea there is the palace of the Sea King. It is said that once the Sea King had six daughters. The youngest was the most beautiful of them all. Though they were beautiful, they had no _______, only a fish's tail. They were called mermaid.
_______ gave the youngest Princess greater pleasure than to hear about the world of human beings up above. One day the youngest Princess _______ up above the water. She saw so many beautiful things. She was most _______ in a big ship. There was a young and handsome Prince _______.
There was suddenly a _______ on the sea, and the ship sank. The Prince was _______ drowned. In order to save him the mermaid stayed with the Prince and carried him to the shore. She kissed the _______ Prince and sadly returned to her father's palace under the sea.
In order to win the love of the Prince, the mermaid wanted to _______ her fish's tail and to have a pair of legs. She went to the Sea Witch for help.
“It is very ________ of you.” said the witch. “But I will help you. Take the bottle of ________ with you, sit down on the shore and drink it. You will have legs, but it will hurt as if a sharp sword were ________ through you.”
“I'm willing to stand all the ________,” said the mermaid.
“But remember,” said the witch, “If you do not win the love of the Prince, and if he marries someone ________, punishment will fall on you and you will become ________.”
“I am willing.” said the mermaid.
“But you have the most beautiful ________,” said the witch., “so I must have that in ________.” then the witch cut out the tongue of the little mermaid, who could not speak from then on.
The next morning, the mermaid did ________ the witch had told her to do. When the Prince saw her, he fell in love with her at once ________, before long, the Prince was going to a neighboring kingdom to marry another princess. And the mermaid's heart seemed to be ________.
She decided to wish for the Prince's happy life with his beautiful wife. And she herself turned into foam on the sea .
1.A.skin B.hair C.feet D.heart
2.A.Nothing B.Something C.Anything D.Everything
3.A.jumped B.stood C.flowed D.rose
4.A.anxious B.eager C.interested D.longing
5.A.on show B.on board C.on sale D.on holiday
6.A.darkness B.lightning C.storm D.wind
7.A.nearly B.suddenly C.immediately D.instantly
8.A.unanswered B.untouched C.unconscious D.unspeakable
9.A.get rid of B.live along with C.let alone of D.give up to
10.A.determined B.brave C.foolish D.attractive
11.A.pills B.medicine C.ash D.soup
12.A.putting B.digging C.going D.cutting
13.A.pain B.difficulty C.trouble D.sorrow
14.A.beautiful B.better C.later D.else
15.A.fish B.foam C.mermaid D.wave
16.A.shape B.legs C.voice D.hair
17.A.award B.exchange C.price D.cost
18.A.what B.that C.which D.each
19.A.Besides B.In addition C.Moreover D.However
20.A.breaking B.beating C.burning D.sliding
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
To prevent fires:DO NOT smoke in bed.Keep matches and other flammable materials 1. of the reach of children.Never leave a 2. (burn) candle or fireplace unattended.
Do not stand too close to the fire.Never put clothes or anything else over a lamp or heater.
Make sure household wiring is up-to-date.Unplug appliances such 3. heating pads and electric blankets 4. they are not in use.Store flammable materials away from heat sources.
Teach children about fires. Explain how they are accidentally started and 5. to prevent them. Children should not touch or get close to heaters and should not touch matches, lighters, or 6. (candle). Children's sleepwear should be clearly 7. (mark) as flame-resistant. Using other clothing increases the risk for severe burns if these items catch fire.
DO NOT allow children to handle or play with fireworks ，8. set objects on fire 9. (easy) .Many places in the United States do not permit lighting fireworks in residential areas. Last but not the least, people are more important 10. things.
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假如你叫小华。本校的篮球俱乐部（Basketball Club）因工作需要拟招聘一位社长助理（assistant director）。请给该俱乐部的社长李明写一封求职信。主要内容应包括：
1. 申请该职位的原因。
2. 自己情况的简单介绍。
3. 针对该职位自己具备的一些优点。
4. 字数 100 左右，不可在文中使用真实的学校名称和自己真实姓名。
Dear LiMing，
Your advertisement of hiring an assistant director interested me so much.
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Sincerely
Xiaohua
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
（要求至少用到所给 10 个下划线单词或短语中的 5 个，以下划线划出。字数 150 左右）
One day the Mullah, an important man in the village, found his donkey was gone when he wanted to go visit a friend. He was very angry and ran around to look for his donkey.
The Mullah ran about looking until he was too tired. He sat down to rest at his gate. A few friends came to join him.
"That no-good lazy donkey!" said he. "If I ever see her again, I'll sell her for a dollar!" Selling a donkey for a dollar was just a joke.
Just then the Mullah heard the sound of his donkey's feet. He looked around. There was his donkey.
On her back rode a boy.
"Where did you find her?" asked the Mullah. "We couldn't find her anywhere."
"I knew where I would go if I were a donkey," said the boy. "I found her eating grass with the sheep and goats."
Suddenly, the Mullah looked to one side and saw one of his friends holding up a dollar. On the other side he saw another with a dollar.
"I'll buy your donkey, " said the two. "I was joking!" said the Mullah.
"You didn't sound as if you were joking, " said the two.
The Mullah couldn't break his word. That would be wrong for an important person in the village. He certainly didn't want to sell his donkey for a dollar. So he said, "Meet me at the donkey fair on Saturday. I shall sell her at that time. I shall sell my donkey to the one who will treat her most kindly."
Everybody was kind to animals in the village. So the Mullah thought out a plan. He wanted to keep his word and also to keep his donkey.
On the night before the donkey fair, the Mullah bought a piece of rope
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The Mullah made all the people calm down and said loudly “
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