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Poteet Strawberry Festival

Poteet, Texas, USA

April 11—April 13

Description:

The Poteet Strawberry Festival is one of the oldest, most popular events in the state and is recognized as the largest agricultural festival in Texas as well as one of the most exciting, dynamic festivals in the Greater Southwest. The 100-acre site, which is located on Hwy. 16, 20 minutes south of San Antonio, offers free parking, clean public restrooms, handicapped accessibility, complete RV facilities, and tent covered activities during the fun, filled Festival Weekend.

The Poteet Strawberry Festival includes fourteen areas of continuous, family entertainment featuring concerts with nationally known Country Western and Tejano stars, dancers, gunslingers, clowns, puppets, regional bands, various contests, and rodeo performances. These activities are included in the price of a $10.00 admission ticket. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free of charge as well as active, reserve and retired military with proper ID.

Performers:

Craig Morgan, Pam Tillis, Rick Trevino

Location:

Poteet, Texas

Directions:

30 miles south of San Antonio on Hwy. 16

Times:

The Festival Grounds will open at 6:00 pm Fri. and at 10:00 am both Sat. & Sun.

Admission:

Adult $10.00

Children 12 & under / active, reserve, and retired military personnel with proper ID are admitted FREE

Website: http://www.strawberryfestival.com

Telephone: 830-276-3323

Email: nitaharvey@sbcglobal.net

1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A.The position of Poteet Strawberry Festival.

B.The open time of Poteet Strawberry Festival.

C.The price of parking cars.

D.The price of taking a train there.

2.Jack, a soldier, together with his two children (one is 10, the other 18) wants to take part in the activity. How much should they pay?

A.10 dollars. B.5 dollars.

C.30 dollars. D.20 dollars.

3.The passage most probably comes from ____________.

A.the news report in a newspaper

B.the advertisement in a newspaper

C.the entertainment section of a magazine

D.the program of a radio

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

In early summer, one of the most popular fruit is strawberry(草莓). It is said strawberry is the "Queen of fruit" as it has many nutritious elements. But many people feel that the strawberry in the current market tastes different as many strawberries are artificially(人工地) grown and some even have a scent of pesticides(杀虫剂). So finding naturally-grown strawberries is a hot issue. There are some places where you can not only find tasteful strawberries, but also enjoy picking them.

Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden

As one of the biggest strawberry-growing areas, Tianxing is known for its healthy fruits. The strawberries here are pesticide-free with no artificial coloring. And now the farm has a special offer that you can get a kilogram of strawberries for only 12 yuan. Here, visitors can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste their freshness. And if you are a newcomer, you can get a discount card and enjoy an extra 20 percent discount on your purchase.

Address: Xinzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District, Beijing.

Tel: 13910667270

Taolin Strawberry Garden

This garden is not as famous as the first one, but it is a quiet place and relaxing. The strawberries here are much cheaper than those sold in markets. It only costs 6 yuan per kilogram.You can also buy freshly-picked lettuce and Tonghao, a green vegetable. You can have fun picking strawberries in person, but you can’t taste them for free.

Address: Linzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District, Beijing.

Tel: 010--88413840

Baihe Green Strawberry Garden

Baihe Town is the biggest strawberry-picking area. Known for the freshest and healthiest strawberries, this place is named as the "Hometown of Strawberries". The price for this fruit is about 12 yuan per kilogram. And you can bargain(讲价) with the local sellers for further discounts.

Address: Zhaotun Village, Baihe Town, QingpuDistrict, Shanghai.

Tel: 13803456780

1.People prefer naturally-grown strawberries mainly because ________.

A. they contain many nutritious elements

B. they have a different scent

C. they are pesticide-free and tasteful

D. they are cheaper and bigger

2.You should pay Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden ________yuan if you buy 10 kilograms with a discount card.

A. 120　　　　 B. 108　　　　　　　　 C. 96　　　　　　　　 D. 60

3.Which of the following is WRONG about Taolin Strawberry Garden?

A. It is not better known than Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden.

B. Besides strawberries, you can buy green vegetables from it.

C. You can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste them as you like.

D. If you buy 20 kilogram strawberries, you should at most pay 120 yuan.

4.What is the purpose of writing the passage?

A. To advertise Strawberry Gardens.

B. To show the magic of strawberries.

C. To tell the difference between artificially-grown strawberries and naturally-grown strawberries.

D. To tell us the joys of picking and buying strawberries.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

My family lives in Texas. I was born and brought up in Texas and I am a graduate of the University of Texas. However, around my second year in law school, I wanted to make a great change, which was almost unheard of for Texans: I wanted to leave!

I realized this after completing my first-year internship(实习期). I knew I wanted something different and my chance came during the 2011 Super Bowl(橄榄球超级大赛) in Dallas. A snowstorm blanketed the entire city in snow and thousands of people were gathered. I overheard that StubHub, a big company from a great city, San Francisco, was throwing a party next door to my hotel. I thought if I could get an internship, I could leave for the summer and at least see what it was like. Yes, it was a huge leap. I told myself I was ready.

There was just one problem: I wasn’t invited to the StubHub party. But you know I’m the type of person who goes for something she wants. Needless to say, I crashed the party and found my way to the president. I kindly introduced myself and then asked if they had a legal internship program. Guess what? They accepted my request to be a legal intern, even though no such program existed.

The legal department didn’t have a permanent position for me. However, I got many other chances to be a legal intern in other companies. That experience has shaped my life. Working for a great company in San Francisco, I’m incredibly happy for making my decision to leave Texas.

By leaving Texas, I learned that it is so much more rewarding to try the unfamiliar than to stay in the comfort zone. Exploring the unfamiliar is how you’ll understand what fits your life. I say, dive in headfirst.

1.The author was able to leave Texas because__________.

A.she dropped out of the University of Texas

B.she watched the 2011 Super Bowl in Dallas

C.a snowstorm blanketed the entire city in snow

D.she introduced herself to the president of StubHub

2.In the fourth paragraph, what does the underlined word “permanent” mean?

A.suitable B.important

C.long-lasting D.high-respected

3.Which of the following words best describe the author?

A.Patient and honest. B.Smart and humorous.

C.Determined and positive. D.Supportive and energetic.

4.What does the author want to tell us through her experience?

A.You must choose a career that you like.

B.Jumping out of your comfort zone is rewarding.

C.Accepting who you are makes you realize your strengths.

D.You should listen to your family to learn about your potential.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We have different pies,______apples,cherry,and strawberry pies

A. such that　　 B. for example

C. such as　　 D. so that

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

假如你是高中生李华，请根据以下要点，以日记的形式，叙述你在5月15日（周六）参加在乡下草莓采摘节（Strawberry-picking Festival）的活动情况。

你到达草莓园的方式，时间，及当时的天气状况；

你在草莓采摘节的所见所闻。

注意：日记格式已给出；词数120左右；可适当增加细节以使行文连贯

Saturday, May15                                               Sunny

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Grandparents Answer a Call

As a third-generation native of Brownsville，Texas，Mildred Garza never planned to move away.Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children，she politely refused.Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes.That was four years ago.Today all three generations regard the move as a success，giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.

No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren.Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.Even Obama's mother-in-law，Marian Robinson，has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters.According to a study by grandparents.com，83percent of the people said Mrs. Robinson's decision will influence grandparents in the American family.Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama's family.

"In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own，"says Christine Crosby，publisher of Grand，a magazine for grandparents."We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them，especially when you're raising children."

Moving is not for everyone.Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices，but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead.Having your grandchildren far away is hard，especially knowing your adult child is struggling，but giving up the life you know may be harder.

1.Why was Garza's move a success？ ______

A. It improved her living conditions.

B. It strengthened her family ties.

C. It enabled her make more friends.

D. It helped her know more new places.

2.What was the reaction of the public to Mrs.Robinson's decision？ ______

A. Most of them thought it was a trend.

B. Few people responded sympathetically.

C. 83% believed it had a bad influence.

D. 17% expressed their support for it.

3.What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s？ ______

A. They were unsure of themselves.

B. They were eager to raise more children.

C. They had little respect for their grandparents.

D. They wanted to live away from their parents.

4.What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph？ ______

A. Sacrifice for their struggling children.

B. Ask their children to pay more visits to them.

C. Make decisions in the best interests of their own.

D. Get to know themselves better.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

On August 25, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Southern Texas. The storm lasted for days, pouring almost 52 inches of rain. The downpour has caused widespread flooding, forcing more than 32,000 people into shelters and damaging the city’s water supply system.

The only silver lining is that disasters like these seemed to unite people. While the number of organizations and individuals that have gone all out to assist the victims is too many to list, here are some highlights of the outpouring of support that has made headlines this past week.

A week ago, NFI player JJ Watt set up a website with a goal to raise $200,000. Soon he has collected over $18 million, and the donations keep pouring in. The thrilled football star wants to ensure the money is used where needed, saying, “We’re trying to make sure it goesdirectly to the people. So our first wave of operation is we'll have nine semi-trucks going out there and I will go straight into the communities and hand stuff out there.”

Ordinary individuals are not shying away from helping either. Jim McIngvale, the owner of a furniture store, turned his two 100,000-square-foot warehouse into shelters. When asked if he was concerned about the furniture that was being used by those living there, he responded, “These people are nice. They’re taking care of the furniture. Furniture’s made to be sat on, slept on or laid on. It’s just a product.”

There are also many unsung heroes that are putting their lives at risk to help others. After discovering an elderly man trapped inside his truck, local people made a human chain through the dangerous water to drag him to safety.

While there is not much anyone could have done to prevent the loss, people across the US are doing everything they can to help its people recover.

1.Which can best replace the underlined words “silver lining” in paragraph 2?

A. problem　　 B. opportunity

C. solution　　 D. comfort

2.How did JJ Watt most probably feel about the donation?

A. Disappointed　　 B. Confused.

C. Unexpected.　　 D. Dissatisfied.

3.What did Jim McIngvale do to help the victims in the disaster?

A. He helped to save them from drowning.

B. He offered them a place to live in.

C. He provided work for them in his store.

D. He rented furniture to them cheaply.

4.What spirit does the author mainly intend to praise?

A. Determination.　　 B. Selflessness.

C. Honesty.　　 D. Bravery.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

At a daycare center in Texas, children were playing outside. One of the children was Jessica Mc Clure. She was 18 months old. Her mother, who worked at the daycare center, was watching the children. Suddenly Jessica fell and disappeared. Jessica’s mother screamed and ran to her.

A well was in the yard of the center. The well was only eight inches across and a rock always covered it. But children had moved the rock. When Jessica fell, she fell right into the well.

Jessica’s mother reached inside the well, but she couldn’t feel Jessica. She dialed 911 for help. Men from the fire department arrived. They discovered that Jessica was about 20 feet down in the well. For the next hour the men talked and planned Jessica’s rescue.

“We can’t go down into the well,” they said.“It’s too narrow. So, we’re going to drill a hole next to the well. Then we’ll drill a tunnel across to Jessica. When we reach her, we’ll bring her through the tunnel and up through our hole.”

The men began to drill the hole at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 1987. The men had a difficult job; they were drilling through solid rock. During her days in the well, Jessica sometimes asked for her mother. Sometimes she slept, sometimes she cried and sometimes she sang.

All over the world, people waited for news of Jessica. Everyone worried about her.

At 8 p.m. on Friday, October 16, men reached Jessica and brought her up from the well. She was soon sent to hospital. Jessica was dirty, hungry, thirsty and tired. Her feet and forehead were badly injured. But Jessica was alive.

After Jessica’s rescue, one of the rescuers made a metal cover for the well, saying,“To Jessica, with love from all of us.”

1.What is the mother’s reaction when the accident happened?

A. She was so worried that she didn’t know what to do.

B. She called the police for help immediately.

C. She shouted and rushed to help her child quickly.

D. She asked her colleagues for help.

2.All of the following statements are true except _____ according to the passage.

A. Children had moved the rock before Jessica fell into the well.

B. Men from the fire department saved Jessica.

C. Jessica was too frightened to say a word when she was in the well.

D. Jessica was alive although she was injured.

3.Jessica stayed in the well at least _____.

A. 47 hours　　 B. 48 hours

C. 57 hours　　 D. 58 hours

4.What may be the best title for the passage?

A. 911’s Work　　 B. American Child

C. Everybody’s Baby-- Jessica　　 D. Mother’s Mistake

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The state of Texas has not fully recovered from last year’s hurricane, Harvey, as it prepares for a new season of storms. After a teleconference with President Trump and Federal Emergency Officials, Texas governor Greg Abbott said that they were taking steps on a daily basis to make sure they would be able to address any coming challenges.

Hurricane Harvey brought record rainfall to a wide range of Texas and more rain fell over a five day period than at any time, since records have been kept in the United States beginning in the 1850s. Last year’s deadly hurricanes including Harvey, Irma and Maria caused mass destruction in large parts of Texas, Louisiana, the South Atlantic states, the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. Trump praised what he called best recovery and response efforts to the disasters. They were gathering every accessible resource to ensure maximum preparation for rapid response. That’s what they had last year. Disaster reaction and recovery is best achieved when it’s nationally supported, state managed and locally performed.

Abbott also mentioned that two new satellites and modern technology will help decide the path and strength of the storms. State and local governments are also planning routes, shelters, communication lines and supply chains to ensure efficient reaction to the storms. Scientists warn that, as the earth warms, storms are taking more moisture and are able to produce more rainfall. This year storms are also expected to be driven by extremely powerful winds.

Emergency Officials say the nation has to be prepared for ever more active storms in the future. They’ve got to keep building the culture of preparedness in this state and in this nation. Meteorologists（气象学家）predict up to 16 storms this summer including 5 to 9 hurricanes, the most active storms will occur in the approaching Mid-August.

1.What does the underlined word “address” in the first paragraph mean?

A. Face.　　 B. Present.　　 C. Request.　　 D. Complain.

2.What made the last year’s rescue more achievable?

A. The new satellites and modem technology.

B. The joint efforts of the whole nation.

C. The best recovery and reaction efforts.

D. The communication lines and supply chains.

3.Which of the following is NOT included in the government response?

A. Providing shelters.　　 B. Arranging routes.

C. Producing more rainfall.　　 D. Supplying communication lines.

4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A. The Culture of Preparedness in the U.S.

B. The Violence of Hurricane Harvey

C. The Prediction of the Future Weather

D. The Recovery after the Disasters

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

All around the world, shoppers flock to Wal-Mart to buy everything. In Texas, they come for another reason: to see the wind turbine（涡轮机）, which supplies 5% of the store’s electricity. It along with other facilities, such as exterior walls coated with heat-reflective paint, makes this Wal-Mart a green giant.

The laws of economics suggest that Wal-Mart, with 5, 200 stores worldwide, influences everything including the price of all kinds of goods. It throws its weight behind environmental responsibility, and the impact could be amazing. “One little change in product packaging could save 1, 500 trees,” says Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott．“If everybody saves 1, 500 trees or 50 barrels of oil, at the end of the day you have made a huge difference.”

Scott wants Wal-Mart to do its part too. He has promised to cut the existing greenhouse-gas emissions（排放）over the next few years and promised to construct new stores that are more efficient. He wants Wal-Mart’s fleet of more than 7, 000 trucks to get twice as many miles per gallon by 2015. Factories that show Wal-Mart they’re cutting air pollution will get preferential treatment in the supply chain. Wal-Mart says it’s working with consumer-product manufacturers to reduce their packaging and will reward them if they do so.

Some people may doubt it is a bid to attract attention from Wal-Mart’s controversial labor and health-insurance practices. But it’s not just window dressing, because Wal-Mart sees profits in going green. Scott says, “___________________________We don’t go where we don’t think there’s a great interest in change.”

Like Bill Gates, who started his charitable foundation, Scott happens to be promoting Wal-Mart’s image at a time when his company’s reputation is declining. He acknowledges that he launched the plan partly to shield （保护）Wal-Mart from bad press about its contribution to global warming. “By doing what we’re doing today, we avoid the headline risks that are going to come for people who did not do anything,” he says. “At some point businesses will be held responsible for the action they take.” Meanwhile, should Wal-Mart succeed at shrinking its environmental footprint and lowering prices for green products, both the planet and the company will profit.

1.We can infer from the passage that ______.

A. Lee Scott is Wal-Mart’s CEO

B. there are 5, 200 stores in the world

C. Wal-Mart has a great influence on the world market

D. Wal-Mart has more than 7, 000 trucks all over the world

2.What does the underlined sentence “This is a business philosophy, not a social philosophy.” mean in the fourth paragraph?

A. Wal-Mart predicts huge profits in its green activity.

B. Wal-Mart’s green activity is just window dressing.

C. Wal-Mart aims to solve its health-insurance practices.

D. Wal-Mart doesn’t have any social responsibility at all.

3.What will Wal-Mart probably do in the future?

A. Reduce air pollution in its present stores.

B. Give favorable treatment to its consumers.

C. Ask the factories to reduce their packaging.

D. Demand the fleet of trucks to use more fuel than before.

4.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Provide the background of the green plan.

B. Stress the purpose of Wal-Mart’s green plan.

C. Present the risk that Wal-Mart is facing nowadays.

D. Analyze the similarity between Bill Gates and Scott.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析