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Robert Irwin is a typical teenage boy, who enjoys mountain biking and photography. He also lives in a large zoo.
Robert, the son of the late “Crocodile Hunter” star Steve Irwin, is now taking center stage in “Crikey! It’s the Irwins, ” a new series on Animal Planet.
“We’ve worked on quite a few different TV projects, but this is actually the first time my whole family has come back to Animal Planet together, so it’s pretty unusual, ”says Robert.
Premiering(首映)at 8 p.m. on Sunday, “Crikey! ” follows the Irwins as they run the 100-acre Australia Zoo, founded by Steve Irwin’s parents. Steve owned and ran the zoo before he died in 2006.
“We’ve always grown up in front of a camera. Bindi, my sister, and I were both filmed for some of the original ‘Crocodile Hunter’ documentaries, ”says Robert.
“I’m very lucky in the way that I’ve had so much of my life captured on camera, so as the memories you have of Dad start to fade, you can always look back at the old footage and relive those special moments, ” he says.
“Crikey! It’s the Irwins” has some footage of Steve. The most exciting part of the premiere involves Robert leading the “ Croc Show" at the zoo’s “ Crocoseum, ”a 5,500-seat stadium Steve built to give crocodile performances and educate visitors about crocodile behavior.
Of course, running a zoo doesn’t leave much time for school, so Robert participates in Distance Education, a program similar to homeschooling. “School can be difficult for me to fit in, ” he says. “But I've actually got a classroom that’s set up at Australia Zoo and a teacher that travels with us wherever we go, so I can fit in all of my studies. ”
Robert continues, “I’m learning as much as I can about all of the animals and all of the work at Australia Zoo. I feel really honored to be following in Dad’s footsteps. I love continuing that work. ”
1.Why is the new series special to Robert?
A.It is being filmed in a large zoo. B.It includes his whole family.
C.It is the first documentary he has made. D.It allows him to work with his dad.
2.What does Robert think of being captured on camera?
A.It encourages him to work hard. B.It helps increase his popularity.
C.It encourages him to care about animals. D.It helps strengthen his ties to his dad.
3.How does Robert keep up with his schooling?
A.He is taking some online courses. B.He is homeschooled by his mom.
C.He goes to school whenever he has time. D.He asks some teachers to teach him at home.
4.What’s Robert’s dream job in the future?
A.Feeding animals. B.Becoming a crocodile expert.
C.Running Australia Zoo. D.Becoming a wildlife photographer.
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— That boy enjoys drawing very much.
—____, I have never seen anyone else who is as enthusiastic about drawing as he is.
A．As long as I have traveled
B．Traveled so much as I have
C．As I have traveled so much
D．Much as I have traveled
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Comparative thinking and behavior is quite typical among teenagers, but it is the responsibility of the parent to set limits and hold firmly to them. Frequently, a parent will tell me in frustration about how their child has complained about not having the very best in fashion design like their friends, or the latest electronic gadgetry that all the other kids own.
Parents need to teach their children selfconfidence. Those who are selfconfident resist the urge to compare themselves to other people, and do not overestimate others' experience while diminishing their own. But some people may have a mantra signified by the slogan, if only. “If only I had the money of my brother; if only I was smart like my classmates; if only I was as goodlooking as my friends.”
Comparing oneself with others is a trap. People who compare themselves with other individuals tend to feel that they are not good enough. They tend to perseverate(表现执拗)about their shortcomings. Even if they try their best，it is not good enough because they can always find someone who performs at a higher level. When people compare, they generally focus on their negative traits. They ignore all that is going right in their life. They also tend to minimize their success and dismiss positive gestures and compliments.
Those who are confident listen to their own inner voice. They are not influenced by other people's view of events. They are not overly impressed by others' success, money, health，and material possessions. They do not believe that others have a greater sense of emotional wellbeing than they do.
Recently, The Harvard Mental Health Letter published an article which indicated that people with chronic(慢性的)pain had as significant a sense of wellbeing as those without chronic pain. However, those with chronic pain tended to overestimate the emotional wellbeing of physically healthy people. The study confirmed that it is how we view events that is important, not the nature of our circumstances which may include making comparisons.
1. It seems that those who make comparisons don't________.
A. care about their success
B. have selfconfidence
C. overestimate others' experience
D. understand others' success
2.The third paragraph mainly tells us________.
A. people tend to compare themselves to other individuals
B. those who make comparisons focus on their strengths
C. those who make comparisons don't deserve compliments
D. making comparisons can cause many negative effects
3.The article published in The Harvard Mental Health Letter indicates________.
A. chronic pain actually doesn't affect people's sense of happiness
B. physically healthy people have a higher sense of happiness
C. emotional health has nothing to do with physical health
D. what is important is the nature of events rather than our viewpoints
4. What is the author's attitude towards “making comparisons”？
A. Favorable. B. Unconcerned.
C. Disapproving. D. Doubtful.
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The mountain scenery is typical ______ Scotland, which is bound to attract tourists from other parts of the world.
A. of B. to C. in D. with
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A typical Chinese Internet user is a young male who prefers instant messaging to e-mail, favors news, music and games sites and seldom makes online purchases（购物）．According to a study, about two-thirds of survey participants use the Internet for news — often entertainment-related — or for online games．About half download music and movies.
They also tend to prefer instant messaging to e-mail, and they are depending on the Internet more frequently than before to communicate with others who have the same professions, hobbies and political interests．Online purchases still remain unpopular in China．Three-quarters of users surveyed have never bought anything over the Internet, and only 10 percent make purchases even once a month．Among those who do buy online, most pay for entertainment while others buy phone cards, or computer hardware or software.
“Many people don’t trust the quality of goods bought online,” Guo said Wednesday．“If they buy it in a store and don’t like it, they can easily bring it back.”
The survey was done in five major cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Changsha．Results do not necessarily project countrywide because Internet use in rural areas is lower than in cities．Guo describes the typical netizen in the five cities surveyed as young, male, richer and more highly educated．Males make up two-thirds of the Internet community, and more than 80 percent of users are under 24．Among people ages 25 to 29, 60 percent to 80 percent go online.
China has more than 100 million people online, second in the world to the United States.
1.A typical Chinese Internet user may be the one who _________.
A．likes to send e-mails B．likes to buy goods online
C．likes to pay for entertainment D．likes the games sites
2.Online purchases still remain unpopular in China mainly because _________.
A．it is more difficult for sales returns
B．people haven’t computers
C．it is not convenient to purchase on line
D．all goods bought online are of low quality
3.Which of the following words fails to describe the typical netizens in the five cities?
A．well educated B．richer C．female D．young
4.According to the text, which of the following shows the right relation between online people and their ages?
A.
B.
C.
D．
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A typical Chinese Internet user is a young male who prefers instant messaging to e-mail，seldom makes online purchases but favors news，music and games sites．According to a study，about two-thirds of survey participants use the Internet for news—often entertainment-related—or for online games．About half download music and movies．
They also tend to prefer instant messaging to e-mail，and they are depending on the Internet more frequently than before to communicate with others who have the same professions，hobbies and political interests．Online purchases still remain unpopular in China．Three-quarters of users surveyed have never bought anything over the Internet，and only 10 percent make purchases even once a month．Among those who do buy online，most pay for entertainment while others buy phone cards，or computer hardware or software．
“Many people don’t trust the quality of goods bought online，” Guo said Wednesday．“If they buy it in a store and don't like it，they can easily bring it back．’’
The survey was done in five major cities：Beijin9，Shanghai，Guangzhou．Chengdu and Changsha．Results do not necessarily project countrywide because Internet use in rural areas is lower than in cities．Guo describes the typical netizen（网民）in the five cities surveyed as young，male，richer and more highly educated．Males make up two-thirds of the Internet community，and more than 80 percent of users are under 24．Among people ages 25 to 29，60 percent to 80 percent go online．
China has more than 100 million people online，second in the world to the United States．
1.A typical Chinese Internet user will be the one who ________．
A．likes to send e-mails B．likes to buy goods online
C．likes to pay for entertainment D．likes the games sites
2.Online purchases still remain unpopular in China mainly because ________．
A．it is more difficult for sales returns B．people haven't computers
C．people can't have a look at the goods D．goods bought online are of low quality
3.Which of the following words fails to describe the typical netizens in the five cities?
A．Well-educated． B．Richer． C．Female． D．Young．
4.According to the text，which of the following shows the fight relation between online people and their ages?
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A typical Chinese Internet user is a young male who prefers instant messaging to e-mail, favors news, music and games sites and seldom makes online purchases（购物）．According to a study, about two-thirds of survey participants use the Internet for news — often entertainment-related — or for online games．About half download music and movies.
They also tend to prefer instant messaging to e-mail, and they are depending on the Internet more frequently than before to communicate with others who have the same professions, hobbies and political interests．Online purchases still remain unpopular in China．Three-quarters of users surveyed have never bought anything over the Internet, and only 10 percent make purchases even once a month．Among those who do buy online, most pay for entertainment while others buy phone cards, or computer hardware or software.
“Many people don’t trust the quality of goods bought online,” Guo said Wednesday．“If they buy it in a store and don’t like it, they can easily bring it back.”
The survey was done in five major cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Changsha．Results do not necessarily project countrywide because Internet use in rural areas is lower than in cities．Guo describes the typical netizen in the five cities surveyed as young, male, richer and more highly educated．Males make up two-thirds of the Internet community, and more than 80 percent of users are under 24．Among people ages 25 to 29, 60 percent to 80 percent go online.
China has more than 100 million people online, second in the world to the United States.
1.A typical Chinese Internet user may be the one who _________.
A．likes to send e-mails B．likes to buy goods online
C．likes to pay for entertainment D．likes the games sites
2.Online purchases still remain unpopular in China mainly because _________.
A．it is more difficult for sales returns
B．people haven’t computers
C．it is not convenient to purchase on line
D．all goods bought online are of low quality
3.Which of the following words fails to describe the typical netizens in the five cities?
A．well educated B．richer C．female D．young
4.According to the text, which of the following shows the right relation between online people and their ages?
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Of the Kar’s boys, Robert is the richest; in other words, Andrew and Krist are _____.
A．less rich
B．less richer than he
C．more poor
D．not richer as he is.
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Teenage life is quite dramatic but that doesn't mean you cannot enjoy your life in these years. Even with your daily troubles, your life is not very hard if you know how to deal with them.
I know exactly how you feel. Life as a teenager can be hard. You are not a kid anymore, because you are smart enough to observe and analyze your surroundings. However, you are still not an adult because there are still lots of experiences that you need to have and lessons that you need to learn from these experiences. To top it all, the hormonal (荷尔蒙的)imbalance in you body can really mess you up emotionally. I have been there. I was in it for 6 years exploring what life is about.
As a teenager, I had a major problem completing my chores on time. And at that time, all that I needed to do was to finish my assignments, study for the upcoming test and clean my room. Now, I have much more things to do: cooking, cleaning and working while striking a balance between all my relationships related to work, family and friends. That really is a lot of work. So, I will just give you one golden tip, quoting from Benjamin Franklin," Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today."
Life becomes much easier now because I finish all my work on time and I have enough time to let my hair down. Half the problems as a teenager are because we hate doing things. We'd rather go and have fun than sit down and take care of our duties and responsibilities. That is why you have so much trouble in your life; your parents won't let you go out with friends because you haven't cleaned your room or your teacher is always criticizing you because you haven't finished your assignments.
1.What does the writer mainly want to tell us in paragraph 1 ?
A.Teenage life is tough. B.Teenagers can't enjoy life.
C.Teenage life is changeable. D.Teenagers should learn more.
2.What plays a key role in making teenage life hard according to the writer?
A.The adolescent changes. B.The lack of life experience.
C.The failure of concentration. D.The unfamiliar surroundings.
3.How did the writer feel about her teenage life?
A.It was difficult. B.It was simple.
C.It was enjoyable. D.It was boring.
4.What does the writer advise teenagers to do?
A.Abandon their friends. B.Go and have fun.
C.Complete their homework. D.Shoulder the burden.
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A． Drop-Bar Road Bikes
Generally lighter in weight than the typical mountain or comfort bike，road bikes are good for multiple pavement uses including fitness riding，commuting，long-distance/event rides，touring and racing．
Drop-bar handlebars are lightweight and aerodynamic and are a better choice if you want to go faster or are more concerned with efficiently transferring your energy into making the bike move forward． They also allow for a greater number of riding and hand positions than flat-bars．Their more aerodynamic riding position (bent over at the waist) may put more strain on your back if you are less flexible．
B． Flat-Bar Road Bikes
Flat-bar handlebars combine the efficiency of drop-bar road bikes with a slightly more upright riding position．This allows you to sit up in a higher and more relaxed position so you can better see the road and potential risks．An upright position also reduces strain on your hands，wrists and shoulders．This increased versatility comes with the tradeoff of being slightly less efficient (from an aerodynamic standpoint) than the typical drop-bar road bike．
C． Hardtail Mountain Bikes
Mountain Bikes are best for dirt or rocky trails and gravel roads; they are OK for pavement too (with tire change)．
Hardtail bikes feature a front suspension fork and a rigid back with no rear suspension shocks．This type of mountain bike is much less expensive and lighter in weight than a typical full-suspension mountain bike．A hardtail is the more versatile choice if you plan to use it for both paved and unpaved surfaces．The tradeoffs from a full-suspension mountain bike? A hardtail is less able to safely handle more technical singletrack trails，provides less overall shock absorption and，in some situations，delivers less rear wheel traction．
D． Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes
Full-suspension mountain bikes have both front and rear suspension shocks making them ideal for backcountry trails or technical (steep，bumpy，twisty) singletrack．They also stand up to more aggressive riding including jumps or drops of up to 5 feet．As mentioned above，full-suspension bikes are more expensive and generally heavier than hardtail bikes．
E．Folding bikes
These bikes can be folded up and placed in a carrying bag，which makes them handy for commuters with limited storage space at home or the office．They are lightweight yet strong and can be folded up quickly and easily．Folding bikes are also a good choice for those who want to travel with their bike．
F．Electric-assist bikes
These bikes feature a battery-powered motor that can help you climb hills easily or make your commute less strenuous．Built-in sensors can monitor how much pressure you're putting on the pedals and then apply battery power accordingly．
以下是一些用户信息，请把图片与相关介绍匹配起来。
1.Tom is a bike lover．He wants to buy a road bike that can go fast on the road． Speed is important but it is more important for him to see the road and stay safe，since the road on which he rides is often full of traffic．
2.Jack is an office worker．Every day he goes to work by subway．There is still a long way from where he lives to the subway station，so he decides to buy a bike，which can be easily put at home，on the subway train and his office．
3.Peter loves making long-distance journey by bike．When travelling，he has to climb hills or ride on rocky trails，which makes him too tired to go．He wants to continue his journey even when he is tired，but he doesn’t want to travel by car or ride his motorbike．
4.Mark is a bike enthusiast who often rides in the mountainous areas．Unfortunately，his bike was damaged when he was riding on the mountain．Now he is going to buy a new mountain bike．Being a rich man，Mark doesn’t care about the price of the bike，but it must be tough and flexible enough to jump and drop on the mountain road．
5.Jim needs a new mountain bike that can be ridden on both paved and unpaved surfaces．It doesn’t need to be too expensive．He hopes to buy a bike that is lighter in weight than a typical full-suspension mountain bike
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