Sir David Attenborough is set to host a brand...

Sir David Attenborough is set to host a brand new natural history series, named A Perfect Planet. The noted documentarian is back, and will be starring in a five-part BBC One series which will take a look at “the intricate（复杂）systems” that allow Earth to boom.

The show is set to explain how the planet operates, looking at everything from ocean currents to solar energy to the weather, and risking all around the world, from India to the Arctic.

Plus, in showing how the earth works, the documentary will also seek to display how animals adapt to their natural environments as they continue to change. As ever, it sounds like a truly fantastic watch.

It won’t be a surprise to hear that the new Attenborough series is set to feature some wonderful film scenes, too.

Speaking of the brand new series, from Our Planet producers Silverback Films, Sir David said: “Oceans，sunlight, weather and volcanoes - together these powerful yet fragile forces allow life to flourish（茂盛）in astonishing diversity. They make Earth truly unique-a perfect planet. Our planet is one in a billion, a world filled with life. But now, a new determining force is changing the face of Earth: humans. To preserve our perfect planet we must ensure we become a force for good.”

While an exact first-show date has not yet been announced, the show is set to land on BBC One later this year.

1.What do we know about Sir David Attenborough?

A.He will direct the series. B.He will host a space series.

C.He enjoys a good popularity. D.He will explore all around the world.

2.A Perfect Planet covers the following EXCEPT______.

A.fantastic shots

B.performances of film stars

C.animals’ adaptation to environmental change

D.how the natural forces in the world work overall

3.In Sir David’s opinion, who/what is mainly responsible for changing the face of the planet?

A.Man. B.The animal.

C.Climate change. D.The power of nature.

4.In which part of a website will you find the text?

A.Health and Lifestyle. B.Sports and Games.

C.TV and Films. D.Fashion and Beauty.

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“Auld Lang Syne” is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marks the start to a brand new year. No one ever seems to know the words (something about forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want to forget people?), but, in America, it’s as much a part of New Years’ tradition as wine. But why?

The lyrics (歌词) to the song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Bums in 1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a long time ago.” Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairytales and poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time.”

While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines of the song are meant to be rhetorical (夸张的); “Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we should have a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends.

When the Scots immigrated to America in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. But its great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo.

In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with the end of the year to Life Magazine:

“Auld Lang Syne is our theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particular part of western Ontario, where there’s a large Scottish population, it was traditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didn’t think it was known here.

If you want to see the singer in action, check out his final performance on the eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.

1.How might people feel when first hearing the song Auld Lang Syne?

A. Confused.　　 B. Moved.

C. Energetic.　　 D. Comfortable.

2.Why do people sing Auld Lang Syne when New Year is coming?

A. To hope for good luck.　　 B. To celebrate the New Year.

C. In honor of Robert Bums.　　 D. In memory of the past.

3.Why is Guy Lombardo mentioned in the text?

A. He created the song Auld Lang Syne.

B. He made the song Auld Lang Syne more popular.

C. He brought the song Auld Lang Syne to America.

D. He was the first to sing the song Auld Lang Syne.

4.What might be the best title for the text?

A. What does Auld Lang Syne Mean?

B. Who Makes Auld Lang Syne Popular?

C. How does Auld Lang Syne Come into Being?

D. Why do People Sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year Eve?

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There is ___ new moon in the sky. It is a pleasure to get close to ___ nature outdoors now.

A. a , /           B. the , a         C. a , the        D. the , /

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Today show's Kathie Lee Gifford is hoping to bring the story of David to a new generation with her latest musical project, The Little Giant.

The 13-song album tells the story of the shepherd (牧羊人) boy who defeated a giant with five stones and a slingshot and became a king. The idea of the record came after Gifford and her husband Frank went on a life-changing trip to the Holy Land in 2012.

Gifford hoped to shine light on David's story to help a new generation find their own purpose; it's why she decided to compose this album that invites kids to hear the tale of the shepherd in a fun and educational way. Gifford based the record's opening track What is Your Stone on bravery and faith. She hopes the songs can help children find confidence in themselves.

Though the album is aimed towards families and children, Gifford found recording the story of David to be an exercise in healing after the death of her beloved husband Frank who passed away two years ago.

"I catch myself saying that I lost him sometimes," Gifford says, "No, he hasn't been gone. The trip took root in my husband's life, because he truly came to understand exactly what David did."

Gifford says the trip and the teachings stayed with her husband until his death. For the next three years, when people came to visit us, they’d always see Frank's trophy (奖杯) room because it's like a museum," Gifford explained. "He would take them over. Instead of all of his trophies, he would point to the stones we brought back from the travelling destination and talk about them. "

Gifford expects her own journey, her new album and her commitment to bringing a bit of joy to people through her show can help inspire children to discover their own faith and purpose.

1.What was Gifford's main intention of making the album?

A. To honor the meaningful trip.

B. To show her love to her husband.

C. To help children find faith and purpose.

D. To make children understand David's story.

2.How did the album benefit Gifford?

A. It made her become a superstar.

B. It made her win lots of trophies.

C. It helped her plan to have a trip to the Holy Land.

D. It helped her recover from the pain of losing Frank.

3.What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 6 refer to?

A. The visitors.　　 B. The stones.　　 C. The trophies.　　 D. The trips.

4.What do we know from the text?

A. David was the hero of many children.

B. Gifford finished recording the album in 2012.

C. Frank had won much glory when he was alive.

D. The author liked Gifford's songs very much.

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A new hotel is set to open in a faraway village in northern Sweden，which intends to change the simple treehouse into a world—class hotel for travelers who enjoy special designs．

Treehotel，which lies in Harads about 60 km south of the Arctic Circle，will be made up of four rooms when it opens on July 17th：the Cabin，the Blue Cone，the Nest and the Mirrorcube．

Two more are due to open in October—the UFO and A Room With a View．

“Our goal in five years is to have 24 rooms from 24 different architects(建筑师)，”says Treehotel co-founder Kent Lindvall，who came up with the idea along with his wife Bfitta．

The first six rooms were designed by five different architects. The Mirrorcube which stands four meters high and four meters wide has drawn widespread attention as it will be connected to a singletree．

‘‘It’s an interesting building．You cannot find anything like this in the world today．It’s really special，”says Lindvall，as he stands next to the room’s mirrored outer wall．

‘‘Everything will reflect(映照)in this—the trees，the birds，the clouds，the sun，everything．So it should be invisible nearly in the forest．’’

Lindvall says a special film will be put onto the glass which will be seen by birds。

‘‘This is untouched forest and—we want to leave it as it is．"says Selberg，another co-founder．

She adds．’’If we’re lucky we might see a bear．I think what’s exciting here is that we’re just 60 km below the Arctic Circle which means there’s a good possibility to have the northern lights in the winter and during the during the summer of course you have the midnight sun.”

The aim of Treehotel is “feel free in a tree” and the experience will cost up to 4,200 Swedish crowns ($555,50)for two guests in the Mirrorcube, which is designed to hold up to four guests.

1.What do we know about Treehotel in Harads from the text?

A．The hotel will provide six rooms in July.

B．It’s 60 km away from t11e Arctic Circle.

C．It is specially designed by one architect．

D．It was once all ordinary family treehouse．

2.Why is the Mirrorcube kown by many people?

A．It will be joined to one tree only.

B．It is in a distant village in Sweden．

C．It’s designed by a famous architect.

D．Its outer wall is covered with mirror.

3.A special film will be used to

A．take in light          B．protect birds        C．seize animals       D．keep off bears

4.What is the text mainly about?

A．A modem building．                                      B．A Swedish village．

C．A faraway village．                                        D．A special treehouse．

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From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore, nature is everywhere you're not looking in some of Earth's most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train - or a short drive- away from the annoying crowds.  Here are a few favorites to get you going:

Mount Hollywood Trail, Los Angeles

It's not a skyscraper or a Ferris wheel, and there's no expensive restaurant up top. But if you want an absolutely unforgettable, no-admission-charged, 360-degree view of the entire Los Angeles region , it's yours. All you have to do is walk a little. One of the preferred exercise routes, the Mount Hollywood Trail, is easily accessed from the parking lot of the famous Griffith Observatory; you see what you get at the end of this steep 1.5-mile trail, which winds its way through the Griffith Park wilds up to the mountain's 1,640-foot peak.

Bronx River, New York

It may not be on your Top 10 list of things to do when you finally get to the Big Apple, but exploring the almost-secret river that flows through one of New York's most mysterious boroughs (自治市) is an unforgettable experience. The Bronx River Alliance, a non-profit group that has worked tirelessly to bring the much-abused river back to life , operates cycling and canoeing trips along the river, from the rugged Hunts Point section down near the harbor on up through the borough.

Southern Islands, Singapore

Believe it or not, tightly packed Singapore does have plenty of open space left . There are actual trails right in the middle of everything, if you know where to look . But to really get away from it all, the Southern Islands, a small group of little green dots just off the city-state's southern shoreline, are just the thing.

Lee Valley, London

This East London river valley changed last summer, when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park, built directly in the middle of the valley. Inside the park, beautifully landscaped sections quickly became a favorite relaxation spot for games goers. At present, you'll find miles of walking paths worth exploring. Start at the Waltham Cross train and follow the signposted walking route southbound, guiding you past important historic industrial areas, through interesting city neighborhoods, past the western side of Olympic Park and on to the Thames.

1.If someone wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience for free , he can go to ______.

A．Mount Hollywood Trail and Bronx River

B．Mount Hollywood Trail and Southern Islands

C．Lee Valley and Southern Islands

D．Bronx River and Lee Valley

2.The writer of the passage wants to ________.

A．inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big cities

B．appeal to more people to outdoor adventure

C．recommend several historical spots to readers

D．present various approach to outdoor adventure

3.We know from the passage ________.

A．it’s difficult to find a proper trail in packed Singapore

B．the Thames is not far away from the East London river valley

C．The Bronx River Alliance has succeeded in running the river

D．you may have trouble reaching the Mount Hollywood Trail

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From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore, nature is everywhere you’re not looking in some of Earth’s most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train—or a short drive-away from the annoying crowds. Here are a few favorites to get you going:

Mount Hollywood Trail(林间小道, 乡间小路), Los Angeles

It’s not a skyscraper or a Ferris wheel, and there’s no expensive restaurant up top. But if you want an absolutely unforgettable, no-admission-charged, 360-degree view of the entire Los Angeles region, it’s yours. All you have to do is to walk a little. One of the preferred exercise routes, the Mount Hollywood Trail, is easily accessed from the parking lot of the famous Griffith Observatory; you see what you get at the end of this steep 1. 5-mile trail, which winds its way through the Griffith Park winds up to the mountain’s 1, 640-foot peak.

Bronx River, New York

It may not be on your Top 10 list of things to do when you finally get to the Big Apple, but exploring the almost-secret river that flows through one of New York’s most mysterious boroughs(自治市)is an unforgettable experience. The Bronx River Alliance, a non-profit group that has worked tirelessly to bring the much-abused river back to life, operates cycling and canoeing trips along the river, from the rugged Hunts Point section down near the harbor on up through the borough.

Southern Islands, Singapore

Believe it or not, tightly packed Singapore does have plenty of open space left. There are actual trails right in the middle of everything, if you know where to look. But to really get away from it all, the Southern Islands, a small group of little green dots just off the city state’s southern shoreline, are just the thing.

Lee Valley, London

This East London river valley changed last summer, when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park, built directly in the middle of the valley. Inside the park, beautifully landscaped sections quickly became a favorite relaxation spot for games goers. At present, you’ll find miles of walking paths worth exploring. Start at the Waltham Cross train and follow the signposted walking route southbound, guiding you past important historic industrial areas, through interesting city neighborhoods, past the western side of Olympic Park and on to the Thames.

1.If someone wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience for free, he can go to　　 .

A. Mount Hollywood Trail and Bronx River

B. Mount Hollywood Trail and Southern Islands

C. Lee Valley and Southern Islands

D. Bronx River and Lee Valley

2.The writer of the passage wants to　　 .

A. inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big cities

B. appeal to more people to outdoor adventure

C. recommend several historical spots to readers

D. present various approach to outdoor adventure

3.We know from the passage　　 .

A. it’s difficult to find a proper trail in packed Singapore

B. the Thames is not far away from the East London river valley

C. The Bronx River Alliance has succeeded in running the river

D. you may have trouble reaching the Mount Hollywood Trail

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Looking forward to your reply.

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New South Wales, Australia, is setting up cameras as part of an effort to reduce the number of people preoccupied with wireless devices while they drive. It will be the first area in the world to use the technology to punish drivers distracted (分心) with telephone calls, social media or text messages.

Road Safety experts are concerned about the growing number of accidents involving drivers using smart phones on the state’s roads. They say drivers who use phones while driving greatly increase their chances of being involved in an accident.

The New South Wales government plans to place 45 Mobile Phone Detection Cameras across the state by December. Each phone detection unit contains two cameras. One camera takes pictures of a vehicle’s registration plate (牌照). A second camera looks through the front windrow of a car or truck to see what drivers are doing with their hands.

The units use artificial intelligence to set aside drivers who are not touching their phones. Human beings then confirm if the pictures show illegal behavior before notice is sent to the vehicle’s registered owner. A violation (违反) carries fine of $232. Some cameras will be permanently set up on roadsides. Others will be moved, from time to time, around the state.

Two fixed cameras took photographs of 8.5 million vehicles as part of a six-month test earlier this year. The cameras took photos of more than 100,000 drivers with their hands on phones. One driver was using a phone and another electronic device, an Apple iPad, at the same time. Another driver had a passenger guide the vehicle while they both held phones, the state government said.

1.What is the real purpose to set up cameras in New South Wale?

A.To keep records of the accidents. B.To promote the latest technology.

C.To find illegal behavior of the drivers. D.To force drivers to focus more on driving.

2.What can we infer from the road safety experts?

A.Smart-phones are main killers on the road.

B.All accidents result from drivers’ using cell-phones.

C.Measures are badly needed to ban using phones while driving.

D.Carrying a smart-phone while driving will cause an accident.

3.How does the phone detection unit function effectively?

A.It corrects the drivers’ wrong behavior.

B.It has two cameras to record the plates.

C.It sends a notice to the legal diver autonomously.

D.It combines artificial intelligence with human’s efforts.

4.What did a six-month test show?

A.Electronic devices could help divers indeed.

B.Mary passenger helped operate the vehicles.

C.Many drivers used electronic devices while driving.

D.It was common to be busy with two wireless devices.

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Every time a new year is coming, people set out to better themselves. They promise they will lose weight, find a new job, or maybe even take that vacation they’ve always talked about. But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did this tradition come from? Why does this tradition live on when so many people fail to keep the resolutions(决定) they made? Well, we can start by blaming the ancient Babylonians.

Around 4,000 years ago in Babylon, the earliest recorded celebration honoring the coming of a new year was held. Calendars weren’t as they are today, so the Babylonians did it in late March during the first new moon after the Spring Equinox(春分). The festivities were meant for the rebirth of the sun god, but the Babylonians made promises in order to please their gods. They felt this would help them start the new year off well.

Resolutions continued on with the Romans. When the early Roman calendar no longer synced(同步) up with the sun, Julius Caesar decided to make a change. He consulted with the best astronomers and mathematicians of the time and introduced the Julian calendar, which more closely represents the modern calendar we use today. Caesar declared January 1 the first day of the year to honor the god of new beginnings, Janus. The Romans celebrated the New Year by offering sacrifices to Janus.

To this day, the traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans continue　 around the world. So much that Google launched a Resolution Map in 2013 where people could add resolutions and see others adding theirs in real time. However, no matter how many people participated in Google’s project, the numbers are bleak when it comes to the number of people who maintain their resolutions----only eight percent of people are successful in sticking them out.

1.Why did the ancient Babylonians make promises to their gods?

A. To honor the god of new beginnings.

B. To observe the rebirth of the sun god and please him.

C. To honor the coming of a new year and satisfy their gods.

D. To please their gods and hope for a good start of the year.

2.What can we know about the tradition of the New Year’s resolutions?

A. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions will soon die.

B. A lot of people don’t feel like making New Year’s resolutions.

C. Julius Caesar made January 1 the first day of a year on his own.

D. The history of making New Year’s resolutions is not well known.

3.What does the underlined word “bleak” in the last paragraph mean?

A. Large. B. Unpleasant.

C. Encouraging. D. Hopeful.

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

A. How Making New Year’s Resolutions Came Into Being?

B. The Ancient Babylonians and the Romans

C. The Change of Roman Calendars

D. How People Better Themselves

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