Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights. Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres. This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by Bicycle
To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is to hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery. If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of “bike rental” stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open Time
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays. 307
Price
Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
Transport
Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D...
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby places
Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
1.What can we learn about the Central Park from the text?
A.It is home to lakes and waterfalls.
B.It is perfect for doing outdoor sports.
C.It is the largest forest park in the world.
D.It is the most famous symbol of America.
2.Which one of the following things is free?
A.Hiring a bicycle.
B.Entrance to Central Park.
C.Visiting Central Park Zoo.
D.Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
3.Where can we find this text?
A.In a science report. B.In a story book.
C.In a fashion magazine. D.In a travel guide.
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Florence Nightingale was born in a rich family. When she was young, she took lessons in music and drawing, and read great books. She also traveled a great deal with her mother and father.
As a child, she felt that visiting sick people was both a duty and a pleasure. She enjoyed helping them. At last, her mind was made up. “I’m going to be a nurse,” she decided. “Nursing isn’t the right work for a lady,” her father told her…
“Then I will make it so,” she smiled. And she went to learn nursing in Germany and France. When she returned to England, Florence started a nursing home for women.
During the Crimean War in 1854, she went with a group of thirty-eight nurses to the front hospitals. What they saw there was terrible. Dirt and death were everywhere to be seen and smelled. The officer there did not want any woman to tell him how to run a hospital, either. But the brave nurses went to work.
Florence used her own money and some from friends to buy clothes, beds, medicines and food for the men. Her only pay was the smiles from the lips of dying soldiers. But they were more than enough for this kind woman.
After war, she returned to England and was honored for her services by Queen Victoria. But Florence said that her work had just begun. She raised money to build the Nightingale Home for Nurses in London.
She also wrote a book on public health, which was printed in several countries. Florence Nightingale died at the age of ninety, still trying to serve others through her work as a nurse. Indeed, it is because of her that we honour nurses today.
1.When she was a child, Florence ________.
A.loved to help the sick people
B.knew what her duty in life was
C.wrote a book on public health
D.was most interested in music and drawing
2.What made Florence determined to become a nurse?
A.Her father’s support.
B.Her desire to help the sick.
C.Her education in Germany and France.
D.Her knowledge from reading great books.
3.During the Crimean War in 1854, Florence served in the front hospital where ________.
A.she earned a lot of money
B.work was very difficult
C.few soldiers died because of her work
D.she didn’t have enough food and clothes
4.Why was Florence honored by Queen Victoria?
A.Because she built the Nightingale Home for Nurses. :
B.Because of her old age.
C.Because she worked as a nurse all her life.
D.Because she did a great deal of work during the Crimean-War.
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How many calories are there in every meal you eat? That seems like a difficult question to answer. But students at Aitkin High School in the United States can easily answer it now. They put what they eat into an online calorie counter（计算器）. It quickly measures the amount of calories in their meals.
In fact, this is part of the school’s health class. It includes heart health, nutrition and fitness. Students can learn basic knowledge about fats, proteins, calories and sugar.
Students learn how to balance calories in and out. They will know what happens when the balance isn’t there. “The online calorie counter has turned out to be a cool tool to help you make healthy choices. Making one healthy eating decision can really make a difference.” Adam Carlson, the teacher in charge, told local newspaper Aitkin Independent Age.
They also discus good ways to burn calories in the gym. According to Carlson, the gym is a great place to burn calories and get stronger. But it doesn’t work for everyone. So they try to find different workout tips. “I’m trying hard to teach the students that working out can be fun, challenging, and doesn’t need to take hours out of the day,” she said.
The class has indeed changed students. “I am now watching what I am eating and pay attention to the food labels,” said seventh-grader Karena Burgstaler. Another student James Erickson began to control his sugar input because it almost went over his daily calorie intake goal.
1.After taking the health class, the students ______.
A.pay more attention to food prices
B.eat more food with labels
C.try to keep a balanced diet
D.stop eating sugary food
2.What do we know about the students from the first two paragraphs?
A.They try to cook healthy food with fewer calories.
B.They learn about health and nutrition from a class.
C.They create a popular online calorie counter.
D.They teach people about food nutrition in class.
3.Which of the following will Adam Carlson agree with?
A.Calories matter more than protein.
B.Fewer calories means better health.
C.The calorie counter doesn’t help.
D.Healthy eating habits are important.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Eating with an online calorie counter
B.Counting calories to stay healthy
C.Opinions on how to balance your diet
D.A health class at Aitkin Independent Age
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Earlier this year, China achieved a new milestone in space exploration. On Jan. 3, Chang’e 4 became the first space probe (探测器) in history to successfully land on the far side (dark side) of the moon. After a 26-day journey, it touched softly down on a crater. The whole process of landing lasted 12 minutes, which opened a new page in history of mankind’s space exploration.
The far side of the moon is the side that we can not see. We don’t know much about it. This landing is of great importance. The far side of the moon is an ideal place for scientific research. It may have unique minerals (矿物质）and other resources. Scientists can make clearer observations of deep space from there.
Chang’e 4 has sent back photos of the far side of the moon. It is also being used to carry out experiments. The data collected from these experiments could be used to help us build a base on the moon in the future. The success of the Chang’e 4 mission (任务) is a major achievement for China’s space program.
China launched its lunar (月球的) exploration program in 2004, naming it Chang’e. Chinese scientists set three goals-“orbiting (环绕运行), landing and sample returning”. Chang’e 4 has realized the second goal. The third will be achieved during the Chang’e 5 mission, which is set to take place before the end of this year.
Following the success of the Chang’e missions, Chinese scientists are looking even farther into our’ solar system. China’s first Mars mission is expected to be carried out by 2020.
1.Chang’e 4 is the first space probe in the world to land ________.
A.in deep space
B.on the moon
C.on the near side of the moon
D.on the far side of the moon
2.The underlined word “observations” in paragraph 2 means
A.学习 B.观察 C.描述 D.庆祝
3.Which of the following is the second goal of China’s lunar exploration program?
A.Landing on the moon.
B.Bringing some samples back to the earth…
C.Building a base on the moon.
D.Travelling around the moon.
4.What can be the best title of the passage?
A.The Space Probe B.Exploring the Moon
C.The Three Goals D.Exploring the Mars
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How to Keep a Relationship Healthy and Strong
Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on having a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.
Be an honest person with them. 1. Don’t be afraid to say things that isn’t very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there’s no trust, there’s nothing there. So please be honest and they’ll learn to open up to you.
Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isn’t just simply treating her or him nicely. There’s a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 2. Don’t just think about yourself, think about what your partner needs out of it as well.
3. Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to count on you when needed.
Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them, joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but it’s the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. 4.
Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust, but always communicate how you feel, even if it’s something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. 5. It’s important to communicate this to them, not keep it bottled up.
A.Show them your personality.
B.Do not hide things from them, do not lie.
C.Make sure you are encouraging to your partner.
D.Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.
E.You can neglect them and make them feel unwanted.
F.Basically, learn to study your partners’ moods, wants and needs.
G.If they did something that made you upset, tell them about it in a respectful manner.
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I had to visit my sister in another town because her husband was very ill. My whole family couldn’t go because school was in session. My _________ stayed back in their father’s care, except for the youngest children, who was just one year old. I was _________ about taking a train journey _________ with my daughter. I knew I had to go, so I gathered all my courage and _________ the train. After waving goodbye to my husband, I _________.
There were only three other passengers in that carriage. Two of them were quite elderly, _________ one was a young man. My daughter was crying, _________ her dad. I tried to comfort her, giving her water and some biscuits, but her crying wouldn’t stop. By this time I was getting _________ the disturbance being caused to others. One of the elderly was dozing (打瞌睡), _________ the other seemed to get annoyed. Although I tried my best to comfort her, the sobbing (哭泣) continued.
Just then the young man __________ to take my baby into his arms. He stood with her near the window and started talking to her, in a __________ voice. My daughter stopped crying __________, listening to his baby talk. I was both surprised and __________ especially the dissatisfied elder was now happily reading his book. The stranger handed my daughter __________ once she was asleep. I __________ the young man and settled down to rest.
During the long __________ journey this young man continuously helped me. He fed my baby, __________ to her and told her lots of stories. I arrived at my __________ at last. I am __________ for this man who had come to my rescue. After so many years, I still remember this stranger on the train with a __________ heart.
1.A.students B.children C.customers D.pets
2.A.nervous B.excited C.positive D.angry
3.A.forward B.off C.backward D.alone.
4.A.caught. B.reached C.boarded D.jumped
5.A.got off B.checked out C.took off D.settled down
6.A.because B.since C.while D.when
7.A.calling B.missing C.whispering D.preferring
8.A.surprised at B.worried about C.disappointed with D.accustomed to
9.A.but B.so C.therefore D.however
10.A.refused B.expected C.agreed D.offered
11.A.painful B.loud C.gentle D.high
12.A.unwillingly B.happily C.slowly D.smoothly
13.A.relieved B.concerned C.interested D.delighted
14.A.again B.back C.down D.away.
15.A.shouted B.comforted C.thanked D.welcomed
16.A.train B.bus C.plane D.ship
17.A.sang B.attended C.devoted D.listened
18.A.office B.destination C.hometown D.school
19.A.ashamed B.late C.sorry D.grateful
20.A.bad B.selfish C.cold D.kind
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假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。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（A), 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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Yesterday, in the Palace Museum, I met a young man, that came from the USA. It was first time that I had met a foreigner, so I went to greet her in English. He told me that he was a college student travel in China and he liked China very much. I volunteered to show him around to the museum. He was impressed by the Chinese buildings and busy taking photo all the time. He said he hadn’t seen so beautiful buildings before. After that, we go boating on a lake but had a good time together. I was very glad to have the chance to improve my speaking English.
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假设你是李华。你的两位朋友Tom与Peter几天前产生了误会。Peter的生日即将来临，Tom想送他一个礼物来缓和关系，修复友情；特地发来邮件寻求你的建议。请你根据以下要点给Tom回一封邮件：
1. 礼物选择；
2. 你的理由；
3. 其他建议。
注意：1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数70左右（信的开头和结尾已为你写好，但不计入总词数）。
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter.
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Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
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