Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities.
Visit SeaWorld
There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.
Windsurf at South Padre
With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.
Enjoy saltwater fishing
Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery.
1.The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for .
A.Texas B.San Antonio C.South Padre D.Gulf of Mexico
2.When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT .
A.sea life shows B.adventure camps
C.climbing D.exciting rides
3.Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true?
A.San Antonio. B.South Padre.
C.Barton Springs. D.Texas Hill Country.
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An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.
Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.
There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.
During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.
If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.
If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so that rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is able to get. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match(火柴) because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.
1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers__________.
A.the damage caused by earthquakes B.the rescue work after earthquakes
C.how to prevent earthquakes D.what to do about earthquakes
2.The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means “__________”．
A.Easily found B.Easily broken
C.Expensive D.Heavy
3.During the earthquake, people are advised to __________.
A.go out of the building at once B.drive to a safe place quickly
C.take shelter under a tree D.turn off electricity and gas immediately
4.When trapped in debris, you’d better not ___________.
A.shout for help aloud.
B.cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
C.tap on a pipe or the wall hard so that rescuers can find you.
D.use a whistle if possible.
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If you see a group of kids hitting and abusing an animal, would you stop them? Would you at least call the police? Again people would walk away. Some people do not believe that animal abuse is a big issue.
Every day animals are abused in their homes or on the streets. It seems as if politicians do nothing to stop this issue. Everyone is worried about education and global warming. What about animals? We should not ignore them just because they cannot talk to us. Animals, like us humans, have rights. Every living being has the right to warm shelter and good food, but most importantly, they have the right to be wanted and loved. They have the right to be a special, much loved member of their own family.
There are many organizations that deal with abused animals or animals that have no home like ASPCA, PETA, the Humane Society and many more. There are organizations that deal with this issue, but that does not mean that we still shouldn’t help. The biggest saying that bothers me is, “I am only one person. I can’t make a difference.” If everyone thought like that, we wouldn’t have the organizations and loving people who help the world every day. By helping one animal, you are making a difference.
There are many things you can do right now to help animals around your neighborhood. You can volunteer at your local animal shelter, raise money for animal shelters, inform your community about animal abuse or you can write to your representatives and tell them that animal abuse needs to be taken seriously.
As you walk down the street, try to help any animals you see walking around. You can easily buy a cheap box of dry cat or dog food to feed the animals. If we do not help our animals now, we may never have animals again. Always remember that with every step you take, you help save an animal’s life and isn’t that worth fighting for?
1.Some people won’t stop kids from abusing animals because ______.
A.they are too busy to worry about the animals
B.they don’t take animal abuse seriously
C.they just leave it to the police
D.they are afraid of being laughed at
2.We can learn from the text that ASPCA ______.
A.is another name for the Humane Society
B.provides shelter for both animals and humans
C.deals with such issues as education and global warming
D.aims at protecting animals from being abused
3.Which of the following statements will the author agree with?
A.Dogs have the right to be treated kindly.
B.One person cannot possibly make a difference.
C.Cruelty to animals deserves more attention than global warming.
D.It is the politicians’ duty to stop animal abuse.
4.The main purpose of the text is to ______.
A.criticize those who abuse animals
B.advise people to stop animal abuse
C.show how animals are abused
D.explain why people abuse animals
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Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distance of about eighty miles. It was late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.
At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile at any direction.
I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going thorough it.
Much later that night, the question of why I’d stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it’s part of a contract (契约) we all have with each other. It’s not only the law, but it’s an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don’t go through red lights.
Trust is our first inclination (倾向). Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us. The whole construction of our society depends on mutual (互相) trust, not distrust.We do what we say we’ll do; we show up when we say we’ll show up;and we pay when we say we’ll pay. We trust each other in these matters, and we’re angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.
1.Why did the author feel impatient while driving?
A.He came across too many traffic lights. B.He got tired of driving too long.
C.He was lonely on the road. D.He was slowed down by a truck.
2.What was the author’s immediate action when the traffic light turned red?
A.Stopping still. B.Driving through it.
C.Looking around for other cars. D.Checking out for traffic police.
3.The event made the author strongly believe that ________.
A.traffic rules may be unnecessary
B.doubting others is human nature
C.patience is important to drivers
D.a society needs mutual trust
4.Why was the author proud of himself?
A.He kept his promise.
B.He held back his anger.
C.He made a right decision---not running the light.
D.He followed his inclination---running the light.
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Ussery started driving 20 years ago and now transports more than 35 special-needs students from the Metro School area. Parents say you can set your watch by her. 1.She is always full of true kindness and has a smile for everyone.
Ussery takes her job very seriously. “There is no one more important than your kid”, she said. “And the person that's taking care of your kid needs to show love and patience. I never forget that. 2.”
Ussery's kindness and patience are matched by her dedication(致力) to safety.“ I have to be patient not only with the kids, but with traffic,” she said. “3. When I am picking their children up, my first consideration is to get them to and from school safely.”
Many of her passengers are in wheelchairs and she often deals with emergencies(突发状况) such as sick students.4.“ I had one student who missed some school and I started texting his mom to make sure he was OK ”, she said.
Ussery thanks her colleagues(同事)for helping her succeed. “They are always open and willing to help out. It makes my job easier”.
5.“I love my relationships with the children. I miss them over the summer. To do this job as long as I have, you must love it”.
A.I've never had an accident
B.We are special drivers in this area.
C.Her own son attended Metro School
D I treat each of these children like they’ re my own
E. She appears at your front door at the same time every day.
F. Loving her job makes it easy for Ussery to come to work every day
G. She keeps close relationships with all of the students and their parents
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Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If _______, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews _______.
In his book, Matthews _______ us how to have a happy life and answers the _______ of teenagers.
There are many _______ such as parents and friends, and the book _________ we should stop being angry and forgive. The book tells us of useful skills _______ how to put what you have learned into pictures of your mind to _______your memory better.
Many teenagers think _______ happiness comes from a good exam result, ________ praise from other people. But you can ________ be happy when there are no such “good” things.
Success comes from a(n) ________ attitude（态度）. If you ________ from problems, you will have success in the future.
Some school students have ________ such as being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that ________ comes from thinking about things in a positive ________. If you are ________, people notice you and you can get a ________view at the movies; if you are short, your clothes and shoes ________ less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important ________: you choose to be happy!
1.A.so B.not C.ever D.any
2.A.wise B.smart C.useful D.simple
3.A.orders B.tells C.asks D.argues
4.A.problems B.questions C.ideas D.comments(评论)
5.A.roles B.classes C.courses D.people
6.A.says B.writes C.reads D.thinks
7.A.for example B.such as C.so as D.so that
8.A.make B.turn C.let D.change
9.A.what B.how C.that D.whether
10.A.for B.but C.so D.or
11.A.yet B.already C.still D.rather
12.A.bad B.good C.independent（独立的） D.normal
13.A.learn B.rescue C.struggle D.separate
14.A.experiences B.difficulties C.fears D.problems
15.A.success B.happiness C.failure D.height
16.A.way B.means C.manners D.spirit
17.A.short B.small C.tall D.fat
18.A.lower B.higher C.worse D.better
19.A.take B.spend C.cover D.cost
20.A.work B.lesson C.teaching D.study
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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。
During World War II, Anne’s best friend was her diary to 1. she could tell everything. Her family was Jewish so they had to hide in order to escape 2. (catch) by the German Nazis. During 3. (she) stay in the hiding place, Anne became crazy 4. everything to do with nature. One evening she stayed 5. (wake) on purpose until 11:30 to have 6. good look at the moon. She saw the night face to face that 7. (rain) evening. At that moment she was held 8. (entire) in the power of nature. 9. (fortune), Anne and her family had hidden away for nearly 25 months before they10.(discover) and went to prison.
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假定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。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：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Today I am talking to my dad Matthew, my hero. The reason why I admire him is because he starts every day with smile. And his smile always brings happy to my families. He has been looked after us carefully since many years ago. He often encourages me to keep going and not give it up. What’s more, he real does care and show his love to everyone he meets. I believe that he is a true person of compassion or carefulness. He had so many good personal quality that we all respect him.
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假如你是李华, Jane 是美国人。在她暑假来中国游玩时你们相识,并成为好朋友。Jane回国后,你很想念她,于是给她写了一封信，并且从三个方面和她谈了你对高一新生活的感受。
1.对学校的印象2. 对老师同学的感觉3. 对新生活的决心。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
3.开头语和结束语已为你写好。
Dear Jane,
How’s everything going?
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Yours,
Li hua
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