Here are Important Travel Notices from United...

Here are Important Travel Notices from United Airlines, March 20, 2016 7:12 AM. Information is updated as it is received.

1. Travel and the Zika virus

If you have a ticket for travel to a country affected by the Zika virus(as listed on the CDC website) and have concerns, please contact the United Customer Contact Center with any questions or changes to your reservation. Customers advised to avoid the affected regions based on CDC guidance may change their destination or travel date without a fee or may choose to receive a refund(退款) if their tickets were booked before February 29,2016. The new travel date must be within the validity of the ticket. Additional charges may apply if there is a difference in fare for the new travel route.

2. Longer lines at security checkpoints

Procedural changes at TSA checkpoints throughout the United States may result in longer lines at security checkpoints. Please plan accordingly and allow for extra time at the airport. The TSA advises arriving at the airport two hours before your flight for US travel and three hours before for international travel. To save time at security, we encourage you to visit www.tsa.gov.com and apply for TSA pre-check.

3. Notice for flight departing the European Union, Norway and Switzerland

EU Regulation 261/2004 requires airlines to provide the following notice: If you are not allowed to board or if your flight is canceled or delayed for at least two hours, ask at the check-in counter or boarding gate for the form, stating your rights, particularly about compensation assistance.

1.Travelers have to pay additional fees when they want to _____.

A. change their reservation

B. change travel date

C. receive their refund

D. change to a dearer route

2.What do we know from Notice 2?

A. Security check possibly takes time in the USA.

B. Security checkpoints are not available.

C. Security check wastes a long time.

D. Pre-check can easily be done online.

3.Compensation can be asked for when _____.

A. passengers refuse to board the plane

B. passengers trips canceled in advance

C. passengers' flight is delayed at least two hours

D. passengers miss their flight due to traffic jam

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Here are four pieces of news from China Daily.

United Nations

Picture of your world

A prize of US$5,000 will be awarded to the winner of the Youth category (aged 15 to 24), in the fourth International Photographic Competition on the Environment.

The competition, titled “Focus on Your World”, is being run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP,联合国环境规划署) from July till December. Both amateur (业余的) and professional photographers of all nationalities and ages are welcome to enter. For more information, go to www.unep-photo.com .

Australia

Goodbye to the bears

Koalas, a symbol of Australia, may die out within 15 years as the growth of towns along the east coast destroys their fragile (易毁坏的) habitats.

A survey of the koala habitats found that about 30 percent were no longer home, while 60 percent had suffered much destruction. The Australian Koala Foundation has written to the government urging it to declare the koala an endangered species. At present, there are about 100,000 koalas in Australia.

Iraq

Rebel attacks worsen

More than 100 people, including three US soldiers, were killed in bloody attacks in five Iraqi cities last Thursday. At least 300 people were wounded.

The violence was part of efforts made by Iraqi rebels (反抗者) and foreign militants to ruin the formal handover to Iraqi rule in six days’ time. A group headed by al-Qaida-linked (和基地组织有联系的) terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi said they were responsible for the attacks.

Shenzhen’s salaries are the best

A survey showed average annual income in Shenzhen last year reaching 25,500 yuan, the highest in the country, followed by Beijing and Shanghai. Shenzhen plans to issue a salary guidebook listing average salaries in different occupations, so people working there can better understand their career situation — or perhaps even argue with the boss.

1. According to the passage, the fourth International Photographic Competition on the Environment will last _______.

A. seven months                        B. six months

C. six days                              D. seven weeks

2. According to the survey, in Australia there were about _______ koalas that were no longer home.

A. 1,000            B. 30,000            C. 60,000              D. 100,000

3. According to the passage, over 100 people were killed in bloody attacks by _______.

A. US soldiers                         B. al-Qaida

C. Iraqi policemen                     D. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Here’s a surprising fact: Of the 1.1 million firefighters in the United States, about 780,000 are volunteers. Roughly a third of the population is　 ________ by mostly- or all-volunteer fire departments.

Also　 ________ , perhaps. Sometimes they have to pay for their own gear.

I　 _______ this because I volunteer as a firefighter in Durango, Colorado. I responded to more than 50 calls in 2014, everything from　 _________ to car accidents. In that period, I spent close to $1,000 on optional gear not supplied by my　 _________ , things like higher-quality flashlights, knives, and better gloves, which make my　 ________ easier.

Yesterday, a　 ________ was introduced in Congress that would give a significant tax break to those who volunteer their time as　 _________ responders. I hope it passes, not because it will put some money in my pocket （___________）, hey, that’ll be nice) but because it will ease the financial burden on volunteers and acknowledge their time commitment. I believe it will　 ________ more people to help.

And we　 _______ that.

In　 _________ areas where population density is low and calls for fire and EMS services are relatively rare, it just doesn’t　 _________ to have career firefighters on the staff 24/7 (全天候).　 ________ , volunteers are used to fill in the　 _________. We are ready to put our regular lives aside to help someone on what is the　 _________ day　 of　 their　 life.　 We　 have　 likely　 never　 met　 before,　 and　 might　 never　 again,　 but　 it doesn’t　 _______ in a crisis. Without volunteers, the whole system would collapse.

There’s a T-shirt that’s popular among us, reading “For Pride, Not　 _______.” We volunteer because we know our　 _________ need us. We don’t need a small tax break. Without one, we’ll still put on our gear when the alarm goes off without any　 ________ . But we’d appreciate one, and if it encourages more people to join us, it’s worth it.

1.A. taught　　 B. inspired　　 C. supported　　 D. protected

2.A. surprising　　 B. amusing　　 C. pleasing　　 D. worrying

3.A. appreciate　　 B. know　　 C. prove　　 D. analyze

4.A. wildfires　　 B. wars　　 C. lightning　　 D. embarrassments

5.A. company　　 B. department　　 C. team　　 D. family

6.A. manner　　 B. life　　 C. project　　 D. job

7.A. guest　　 B. politician　　 C. bill　　 D. word

8.A. wise　　 B. proud　　 C. same　　 D. first

9.A. so　　 B. when　　 C. though　　 D. because

10.A. encourage　　 B. persuade　　 C. invite　　 D. allow

11.A. neglect　　 B. need　　 C. predict　　 D. admit

12.A. dark　　 B. rural　　 C. dirty　　 D. cold

13.A. end up　　 B. stand out　　 C. work out　　 D. make sense

14.A. Recently　　 B. Quickly　　 C. Instead　　 D. Besides

15.A. time　　 B. hole　　 C. form　　 D. gap

16.A. busiest　　 B. hottest　　 C. worst　　 D. shortest

17.A. matter　　 B. pass　　 C. exist　　 D. happen

18.A. Satisfaction　　 B. Pay　　 C. Strength　　 D. Education

19.A. communities　　 B. neighbors　　 C. children　　 D. patients

20.A. disappointment　　 B. trouble　　 C. hesitation　　 D. anxiety

高二英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

Planning a trip abroad with your family or friends this summer vacation? Here are a few travel tips about travel abroad do’s and don’ts to keep you safe.

1. If you want to make your trip safe and easy, plan ahead. 1. . The less you have to carry around, the more quickly you can move. Besides, planning ahead will save your time and make sure you don’t miss best things.

2. 2. . No one wants bad things to happen but you’ll feel better when you’re ready for them if they do. When you travel abroad, you are in a place you don’t know well and you can always be a target, especially your valuables. Don’t keep large amounts of cash in your wallet.

3. .Also, take copies of your travel documents with you and leave your passport and other important documents in the hotel.

3. Nothing ruins a trip faster than the unexpected crisis. 4. . It will insure yourself against unexpected accidents, so it is necessary to buy the insurance. But you need to be careful about the items in the contract (合同), so that you know what you are and are not covered for when you book travel insurance.

4. While enjoying the moment in the bar, be cautious and keep an eye on your drink at all times. Besides, being on holidays doesn’t mean you have the right to do what you want.5.. Keep these tips in mind and make the most of your time. Have fun with family and friends and explore and enjoy your time away.

A.Expect the unexpected

B.Try putting smaller notes in several different pockets

C.Don’t leave your hotel alone

D.Take the necessities with you

E.Take more in any case

F.Don’t forget to buy the travel insurance

G.Be respectful and don’t do anything illegal

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Summer is the season of family travel. 1. Here are our top 5 things to teach your children before entering big crowds:

How Far They Can Go —　 2. For young children, you should establish a rule of always holding a parent’s hand. For older kids, you may be comfortable with a “I can always see you and you can always see me” rule.

To Call Your Real Name — Teach your children that you will find them, so it’s best if they stay in one place. Furthermore, teach them to call out your full name instead of “Mommy” or “Daddy” to help you more easily locate them.

How to Identify a “Safe Person” — Make sure your children know the best people to approach if they get separated from you. Employees working at the spot you’re visiting are generally always good, “safe people”. But what about places that may not have employees, like the beach? 3. Experts say that moms are often the most willing and best-equipped people to help kids.

What to Say — 4. Remember that if your children do get separated from you, they will likely be panicked, so don’t assume that they will know how to tell strangers that they are lost. Role-play getting lost and using simple sentences like, “I am lost” with your kids to help them know what to do if it actually happens.

Their Personal Information — Make sure your children know as much basic personal information as possible, including their full names, parents’ full names and telephone numbers and the address. 5.　　

A. Teach your children to look for a mom with kids.

B. Sometimes it’s not hard to find a safe person in such places.

C. But do your kids know what to do if they get separated from you ?

D. If your kids are too young to remember them, write them down !

E. It can be hard for people to help a lost child.

F. Tell your children to behave normally when they get lost.

G. It’s important to talk with your children about how close you expect them to stay to you.

高二英语七选五简单题查看答案及解析

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where does the woman travel for work with Southwest Airlines?

A.To Charlotte. B.To Dallas. C.To Denver.

2.What does the woman like best about Southwest Airline?

A.Its price. B.Its direct flights. C.Its safety records.

3.What will the man probably do next?

A.Pack his bags.

B.Book a flight online.

C.Talk to the travel secretary.

高二英语长对话中等难度题查看答案及解析

Most of them are out attending an important meeting, so there are not ________ enough people here to do the job.

A. almost            B. nearly            C. hardly            D. seldom

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Love, success, happiness, family and freedom ---- how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.

1._______My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.

2._______My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.

3._______Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.

4._______My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be pleased through sight, hearing and touch.

高二英语信息匹配中等难度题查看答案及解析

Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.

● Recite and repeat in conversation.

When you hear a person's name, repeatit. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. 1. .

●Ask the other person to recite and repeat.

2. . After you've beenintroduced tosomeone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly foryou. Most people will be pleased by the effort you're making to learn their names.

● 3.

Admitting that you can't remember someone's name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. "I'm working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?"

● Use associations.

4. . For example, you could make a mental note:"Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair." To reinforce (增强) your associations, write them on a small card as soonas possible.

● Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.

When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one.Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. 5. . Last names can come later．

A.Go early.

B.Admit you don't know

C.Sometimes just a few people show up on time

D.You can let other people help youremember their names

E.Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names

F.Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual

G.You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial

高二英语七选五简单题查看答案及解析

Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.

Question: Could you introduce yourself first?

Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.

Q: What are your great memories?

A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.

Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?

A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.

Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?

A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.

Q: How do your get along with your parents?

A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.

1. In Misbah’s childhood,________.

A. he was free from worry              B. he liked living in the countryside

C. he was fond of getting close to nature   D. he often spent holidays with his family

2.What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?

A. A colorful life.                      B. A beautiful house.

C. Peace and freedom.                  D. Money for his family.

3. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?

A. By chatting on the Internet.            B. By calling them sometimes.

C. By paying weekly visits.              D. By writing them letters.

4.If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?

A. What was your childhood dream?

B. What is your biggest achievement?

C. What is your parents’ view of you?

D. What was your hardest experience in the war?

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析