The U.S. has countless secret swimming holes throughout most states, many of which you've likely never heard of unless you're from the area.
Havasu Falls (Arizona) | This attractive waterfall in the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a destination spot requiring a 10-mile walk to the falls. You can take a guided tour to the falls, or make it on your own. The Havasu Falls are on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which means you'll need to get a permit to visit — this has become increasingly difficult as more people discover this hidden place. |
Hamilton Pool (Austin) | Hamilton Pool was created when an underground river's roof fell down suddenly; exposing what is now the swimming hole and creating a 50-foot waterfall that flows over the above limestone(石灰岩). You'll have to reserve beforehand to gain entry to the Hamilton Pool Preserve. |
Chutes and Ladders (Maui) | To get to this secret swimming hole, you'll have to take a rope 40 feet down the face of a cliff, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool. Once there, however, you'll be glad you made the journey. The swimming hole is on the edge of the ocean — a natural pool, you could say — with a depth that invites you to jump in without crowds of people around to watch. |
Homestead Crater (Utah) | The Homestead Crater is hidden under a rock dome(圆顶) with an opening at the top that allows for sunlight and air. It was once only accessible by that top opening, but there is now easy access through a side path for visitors. Go for a swim in this beautiful mineral water spring. |
1.People need an official written statement to visit _________.
A. Havasu Falls B. Hamilton Pool C. Chutes and Ladders D. Homestead Crater
2.What do you need to get to Chutes and Ladders?
A. A tour guide. B. An invitation.
C. More outdoor skills. D. Reservation in advance.
3.Which of the following can best describe the four places?
A. They are hidden in remote areas. B. They are shaped by limestone.
C. They are created by local people. D. They are accessible through a hole.
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The U.S. has countless secret swimming holes throughout most states, many of which you've likely never heard of unless you're from the area.
Havasu Falls (Arizona) | This attractive waterfall in the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a destination spot requiring a 10-mile walk to the falls. You can take a guided tour to the falls, or make it on your own. The Havasu Falls are on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which means you'll need to get a permit to visit — this has become increasingly difficult as more people discover this hidden place. |
Hamilton Pool (Austin) | Hamilton Pool was created when an underground river's roof fell down suddenly; exposing what is now the swimming hole and creating a 50-foot waterfall that flows over the above limestone(石灰岩). You'll have to reserve beforehand to gain entry to the Hamilton Pool Preserve. |
Chutes and Ladders (Maui) | To get to this secret swimming hole, you'll have to take a rope 40 feet down the face of a cliff, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool. Once there, however, you'll be glad you made the journey. The swimming hole is on the edge of the ocean — a natural pool, you could say — with a depth that invites you to jump in without crowds of people around to watch. |
Homestead Crater (Utah) | The Homestead Crater is hidden under a rock dome(圆顶) with an opening at the top that allows for sunlight and air. It was once only accessible by that top opening, but there is now easy access through a side path for visitors. Go for a swim in this beautiful mineral water spring. |
1.People need an official written statement to visit _________.
A. Havasu Falls B. Hamilton Pool C. Chutes and Ladders D. Homestead Crater
2.What do you need to get to Chutes and Ladders?
A. A tour guide. B. An invitation.
C. More outdoor skills. D. Reservation in advance.
3.Which of the following can best describe the four places?
A. They are hidden in remote areas. B. They are shaped by limestone.
C. They are created by local people. D. They are accessible through a hole.
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My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety.
Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “Your son is OK.”
When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine.
I hurried over to him. "You OK?"I asked.
“Yeah,” was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest.
The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore.
In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who makes it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centered, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good.
Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were, “What's for supper?”
I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep.
1.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?
A.He was an excellent swimmer.
B.The water of the river is shallow.
C.The rocks can be of help if there's danger.
D.He was old enough to swim.
2.The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means ________.
A.Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks
B.Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids
C.Anton always has a desire to help others
D.Anton seldom changes his mind
3.In the mother's eyes, what her son did was ________.
A.dangerous but interesting
B.unexpected and courageous
C.meaningful but difficult
D.awful and absurd
4.What might be the best title for the passage?
A.A Proud Mother B.Anton, A Silent Boy
C.A Good Deed D.My Son, My Hero
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My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety.
Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK.”
When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine.
I hurried over to him. "You OK?"I asked.
”Yeah," was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest.
The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore.
In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good.
Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were,
”What's for supper?"
I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window,1 was reminded that still water often runs deep.
1.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?
A. He was an excellent swimmer.
B.The water of the river is shallow.
C. He was old enough to swim.
D.The rocks can be of help if there's danger.
2.The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means
A. Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids
B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks
C. Anton always has a desire to help others
D. Anton seldom changes his mind
3.In the mother's eyes, what her son did was
A. dangerous but interesting
C. unexpected and courageous
B. meaningful but difficult
D. awful and absurd
4. What might be the best title for the passage?
A. My Son, My Hero B. Anton, A Silent Boy
C. A Good Deed D.A Proud Mother
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My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety.
Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK. ”
When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine.
I hurried over to him. "You OK?" I asked.
“Yeah,” was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest.
The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore.
In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good.
Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him, but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were, “What's for supper?”
I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep.
1.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?
A. He was an excellent swimmer.
B. The water of the river is shallow.
C. He was old enough to swim.
D. The rocks can be of help if there's danger.
2.The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means________.
A. Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids
B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks
C. Anton always has a desire to help others
D. Anton seldom changes his mind
3.In the mother's eyes, what her son did was_________.
A. dangerous but interesting B. meaningful but difficult
C. unexpected and courageous D. awful and absurd
4.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. My Son, My Hero B. Anton, A Silent Boy
C. A Good Deed D. A Proud Mother
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My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids who swim there are fit and strong teens, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his well-being. Still, the firefighter’s first words, “You need to come up here to the Stillwater River,” made me catch my breath.
When I got to the river, I saw Anton sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine, with a towel wrapped about his shoulders.
I hurried over to him. “You OK?” I asked.
“Yeah,” was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation. I didn’t get it from my son.
The story was this: A couple in their 20s, unfamiliar with the Stillwater, had gotten caught in the current and began screaming for help. Without hesitation Anton and his friend dived into the water, swam out to the drowning(溺水的) woman, and brought her safely to shore.
In an age in which the world “hero” is broadcast with abandon(随意)and seemingly applied to anyone, I realized the real thing in my son and his friend—the disregarding of personal safety for the sake of another human being. I know that teens are headstrong and self-centered, but this didn’t lower the gravity of the event and the desire to do good.
Along the way home I tried to get some more information from him, but the only words were, “What’s for supper?”
I thought twice about the tragedy(悲剧) that might have been. Questions flew across my mind like a flight of swallows: Would I have risked my life to save a drowning person? Or would I have chosen to dial 911? Would I have told the story over and over to anyone who’d listen?
The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story from his point of view, now that he had some distance from the event. But all he did was to toast a pie, pull himself together, and head for the door to begin the new day.
1.The writer caught her breath when she heard the fire fighters’ first words because______.
A. her son saved a woman
B. she was scolded by fire fighters
C. she was anxious about her son’s safety
D. her son was to blame for a fire
2.We can infer from the passage that _______.
A. firefighters always turn up in case of emergency
B. parents are always worried about their children
C. it’s dangerous to swim in an unfamiliar river
D. teens are more responsible than expected
3.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. My Mother, My Love B. My Son, My Hero
C. A Narrow Escape D. A Silent Boy
4.Anton kept silent about his deed because_______.
A. he was still in fear
B. he was annoyed with mother
C. he regarded it as a normal thing
D. he was afraid of being scolded
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My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole.Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety.
Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK.”
When I got to the river, I immediately saw the fire truck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine.
I hurried over to him. "You OK?"I asked.
“Yeah," was all he said.But my eyes begged for an explanation. I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest.
The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore.
In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son.The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good.
Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home.Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say.The only words he said were,
“What's for supper?"
I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half wanted him to tell me the story.But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep.
1.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?
A. He was an excellent swimmer.
B. The water of the river is shallow.
C. He was old enough to swim.
D.The rocks can be of help if there's danger.
2.The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means ________
A. Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids
B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks
C. Anton always has a desire to help others
D. Anton seldom changes his mind
3.In the mother's eyes, what her son did was__________
A. dangerous but interesting
B. meaningful but difficult
C. unexpected and courageous
D. awful and absurd
4.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. My Son, My Hero B. Anton, A Silent Boy
C. A Good Deed D.A Proud Mother
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My most rewarding experience throughout the past two years was volunteering at the swimming competition for Special Olympics where a disabled friend of my community took part. This had special ______for me because experiencing it helped improve my leadership skills, my character, and support my community.
First, my leadership skills developed when I ______directed each swimmer where to line up at the platform and ______each player when they needed to swim. I had to make sure that the swimmers were ______and ready to perform. This kept me on my feet at all times and ______of each event’s time and location. I learned each swimmer’s name, since many of them swam in more than one ______.
Secondly, my ______was greatly improved when I saw the swimmers get their awards for winning each swimming event, I was ______that most swimmers could swim better than I. It astonished me by their ______attitudes, whether they won or lost. This also expanded my horizons, offering me the opportunity to ______people I would normally not come across. I went out of my ______zone and did whatever was needed to be done. It was especially ______when I saw the cheerful faces of the players.
Lastly, I was of ______to my community by lending a hand to this organization in need of ______. To be a ______of it gave me a chance to improve my community and become ______with the people living in this area.
As Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we do, but we make a lite by what we give. ”The
______should be done throughout your life. ______,through the many opportunities my community has offered I was privileged to be ______in this exciting and important event in these players’ lives. I hope to be a(n) ______at this event in years to come.
1.A. purpose B. meaning C. background D. regulation
2.A. equally B. amazingly C. strictly D. independently
3.A. taught B. informed C. awarded D. compared
4.A. positioned B. preserved C. valued D. evaluated
5.A. proud B. certain C. aware D. capable
6.A. decision B. application C. country D. event
7.A. figure B. ability C. character D. technique
8.A. blamed B. impressed C. reminded D. concerned
9.A. changeable B. critical C. various D. positive
10.A. meet B. gather C. introduce D. recommend
11.A. imagination B. availability C. comfort D. development
12.A. embarrassing B. rewarding C. outstanding D. relaxing
13.A. service B. courage C. wisdom D. significance
14.A. help B. money C. sympathy D. attention
15.A. player B. referee C. plot. D. part
16.A. acquainted B. combined C. surrounded D. faced
17.A. traveling B. consulting C. volunteering D. cooperating
18.A. Eventually B. Generally C. Additionally D. Fortunately
19.A. desired B. educated C. involved D. influenced
20.A. judge B. assistant C. trainer D. announcer
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My most rewarding experience throughout the past two years was volunteering at the swimming competition for Special Olympics where a disabled friend of my community took part. This had special ______ for me because experiencing it helped improve my leadership skills, develop my character, and support my community.
Firstly, my ______ skills developed when I independently directed each swimmer where to ______ at the platform and ______ each competitor when they needed to swim. I had to make sure that the swimmers were ______ and ready to perform. This kept me on my feet at all times and ______ of each event’s time and location. I learned each swimmer’s name, ______ many of them swam in more than one event.
Secondly, my ______ was greatly influenced. When I saw the swimmers get their awards for winning each swimming event, I was deeply moved. I was ______ that most swimmers could swim better than I. Their ______ attitudes astonished me, whether they won or lost. This also enlarged my view, offering me the opportunity to ______ people I would normally not run into. I went out of my ______ zone and did whatever was needed to be done, even if it was sometimes difficult to me. It was especially ______ when I saw the glowing faces of the competitors.
Lastly, I was of ______ to my community by lending a hand to this organization. To be a part of it gave me a chance to improve my community and become ______ with the people living in this area.
As Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we do, but we make a(n) ______ by what we give.” The importance of ______ should be stressed throughout your life. ______, through the many opportunities my community has offered I was privileged to be ______ in this exciting and important event in these competitors’ lives. I hope to be a(n) ______ again at this event in years to come.
1.A. purpose B. attention C. meaning D. regulation
2.A. learning B. acting C. exercise D. leadership
3.A. pile up B. line up C. put up D. fill up
4.A. informed B. awarded C. taught D. compared
5.A. positioned B. preserved C. presented D. predicted
6.A. full B. ignorant C. aware D. convinced
7.A. because B. if C. so D. though
8.A. technique B. imagination C. figure D. character
9.A. reminded B. impressed C. blamed D. concerned
10.A. various B. controversial C. changeable D. positive
11.A. educate B. gather C. meet D. recommend
12.A. safety B. comfort C. time D. development
13.A. rewarding B. outstanding C. interesting D. relaxing
14.A. wisdom B. courage C. service D. encouragement
15.A. crowded B. combined C. supplied D. acquainted
16.A. exception B. way C. life D. analysis
17.A. evaluating B. volunteering C. traveling D. allocating
18.A. Strangely B. Generally C. Specially D. Fortunately
19.A. involved B. committed C. devoted D. caught
20.A. trainer B. assistant C. judge D. announcer
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On a hot summer day in America a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. He dived into the cool water, not realizing that as he swam towards the middle of the lake, a crocodile (鳄鱼) was swimming toward him.
His mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer. In great fear, she ran toward the water, shouting to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the crocodile reached him. From the shore, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the crocodile snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war (拔河) between the two. The crocodile was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard their screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the crocodile.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn’t let go.”
Never judge another person's scars, because you don't know how they were made.
1.Which of the following is most related to the underlined word “passionate”?
A. Anxious. B. Determined.
C. Frightened. D. Courageous.
2.By saying “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too” in the fourth paragraph, the boy really wants to show__________.
A. how many scars and scratches he had
B. how deep the scars made by the crocodile were
C. how great and beloved his mother was
D. what a brave and courageous boy he was
3.In the story the writer intends to tell us that __________.
A. scars always remind people of their past experiences
B. it’s dangerous to swim alone in the water
C. the boy also feels painful in his mind
D. scars do not necessarily mean pain at all times
4.Which of the following will be the best title for the text?
A. A Terrible Experience
B. Women Hold up Half the Sky
C. Scars of Love
D. Don't Judge by Appearances
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The world economy has run into a brick wall. Despite countless warnings in recent years about the need to address a potential hunger crisis in poor countries and an energy crisis worldwide, world leaders failed to think ahead. The result is a global food crisis. Wheat, corn and rice prices have more than doubled in the past two years. And oil prices have increased more than three times since the start of 2004. These food-price iricrcases. combined with increasing energy costs, will slow if not stop economic growth in many parts of the world and will even affect political stability. Practical solutions to these problems do exist, but we'll have to start thinking ahead and acting globally.
Here are three steps to ease the current food crisis and avoid the potential for a global crisis. The first is to promote the dramatic success of Malawi, a country in southern Africa, which three years ago established a special fund to help its farmers get fertilizer and seeds with high productivity. Malawi’s harvest doubled after just one year. An international fund based on the Malawi model would cost a mere $10 per person annually in the rich world, or S10 billion altogether.
Second, the U.S. and Europe should abandon their policies of paying partly for the change of food into biofuels. The U.S. government gives farmers a taxpayer-financed payment of 51 cents per gallon of ethanol (乙醇) changed from corn. There may be a case for biofuels produced on lands that do not produce foods — tree crops, grasses and wood products — but there's no case for the government to pay to put the world's dinner into the gas tank.
Third, we urgently need to weather-proof die world's crops as soon and as effectively as possible. For a poor farmer, sometimes something as simple as a farm pond — which collects rainwater to be used in dry weather — can make the difference between a good harvest and a bad one. The world has already committed to establishing a Climate Adaptation hind to help poor regions climate-proof vital economic activities such as food production and health care but has not yet acted upon the promise.
1.An international fund based on the Malawi model would______.
A. cost each of the developed countries $10 billion per year
B. aim to double the harvest in southern African countries In a year
C. decrease the food prices as well as the energy prices
D. give poor farmers access to fertilizer and highly productive seeds
2.With the second step, the author expresses the idea that ______.
A. it is not wise to change food crops into gas
B. it is misleading to put tree crops into the gas tank
C. we should get alternative forms of fuel in any way
D. biofuels should be developed on a large scale
3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. A rain-collecting pond is a simple safeguard against dry weal
B. A Climate Adaptation Fund has been established to help poor
C. The world has made a serious promise to build farm ponds.
D. It makes a great difference whether we develop wood products or not.
4.In the passage, the author calls on us to______.
A. slow down but not to stop economic.
B. develop tree crops, grasses'and wood products
C. achieve economic growth and political stability
D. act now so as to relieve the global food shortage
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