Named after Camp Creek Road, its place of ori...

Named after Camp Creek Road, its place of origin, the fire started on November 8, 2018 and killed at least 71 people. More than 1,000 people are reported to be missing, although officials say that number could increase.

The fire has been heavily sweeping the Sierra Nevada forest since last Friday, according to the California firefighting office, Calfire. 1,500 firefighters were sent to the affected area, but difficult conditions have prevented their activities and access to the area.

The fire has had huge fuel(燃料) as a result of wood from dead trees—27 million died last year after years of dry weather — plus leaves and grass dried by heat.

Evacuations(疏散) were ordered in several camps and in other areas. Calfire asked people to get ready to escape, considering high temperatures for the next few days.

The fire forced the shutdown of a highway and one of the entrances to Yosemite National Park. Meanwhile, scores of people have become sick and the air in northern California has been listed the world’s worst.

Heavy rain is coming next week that could reduce the flames but also bring floods on hillsides.

According to experts, the main causes of the wildfires are the weather, climate change and population change.

1.Where did the fire happen at the beginning?

A.Calfire

B.Sierra Nevada

C.Camp Creek Road

D.Yosemite National Park

2.What made the fire continue?

A.Climate change.

B.Firefighters’ action.

C.People’s evacuation.

D.Dry wood in the forest.

3.What result has the fire caused?

A.Floods happened there.

B.27 million trees were dead.

C.The Yosemite National Park was closed.

D.The air became worse in northern California.

4.What’s the text mainly about?

A.The main causes of the fire.

B.A forest fire in California.

C.The measures to stop the fire.

D.The influences on people’s life.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

The Torch Festival is a traditional festival celebrated among some ethnic groups in southwestern China, such as the Yi, Bai, Hani, Lisu，Naxi，Pumi and Lahu，etc. It usually falls on the 24th or 25th of June, with three days of celebrations. The origin（起源）of the festival may have something to do with the worship of fire by ancestors（祖先），who believed fire had the power to drive away insects and protect crop growth. For some ethnic groups，it’s a tradition in the festival for elders to share farming experience with young people and educate them on taking care of crops.

During the festival, big torches are made to stand in all villages, with small torches placed in front of the door of each house. When night falls, the torches are lit and the villages are bright. At the same time, people walk around the fields and houses, holding small torches and placing the torches in the field corners. Inside the villages, young people are singing and dancing around the big torches that keep burning throughout the night. Other activities like horse races, bullfights, etc. are also held during the festival.

In a horse race of the Yi people in Yunnan, torches are used to form hurdles（栏架） for riders to get through. The Hani people in Yunnan traditionally attach fruits to torches with ropes. When the ropes are broken after the torches are lit, people struggle for the fruits for good luck.

For the Lisu people in Sichuan, the festival is an occasion for holding grand torch parades. Big torches are carried by the procession（队伍）, which is like a fire dragon. If several processions from different directions meet, it’s a tradition to exchange the big torches with one another.

1.Why did people originally light torches during the Torch Festival?

A.To drive away insects and evils.

B.To celebrate crop harvests.

C.To light up the villages and fields.

D.To memorize their ancestors.

2.Which of the following activities is not included during the festival?

A.Learning how to farm.

B.Singing and dancing.

C.Horse racing and bullfighting.

D.Enjoying big dinners.

3.Looking for fruits is the festival activity of _______.

A.the Yi people

B.the Hani people

C.the Lisu people

D.the Naxi people

4.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?

A.Horses are the most popular animals in Yunnan.

B.Most peoples celebrate the festival in a similar way.

C.Fruits are regarded as a sign of good luck in Sichuan.

D.The festival is celebrated differently by different ethnic groups.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

It's so relaxing to take a bath in a hot spring while looking at beautiful scenery. If you travel in the U.S., plan to visit one of these hot springs:

Travertine Hot Springs

At the edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California are the Travertine Hot Springs. The orange, green and red rocks create beautiful views for you to enjoy while you bathe. Each pool is a different temperature, s0 you can find one that you like.

These springs are easy to get to by car. Go south from Bridgeport and turn left onto Jack Sawyer Road. In about a mile you’ll arrive at the springs. If you like to camp, you can camp along the road. While you are there, try visiting Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park.

Bagby Hot Springs

The Bagby Hot Springs are located in an old forest. At the springs there are bathhouses, with private and shared baths. Spring water in the baths is at 136°F. If that's too hot, you can add cold water until it is suitable for you.

The Bagby Springs are about 45 minutes from Oregon. To get to the bathhouse there is a 1.5-mile walk through the Mt. Hood National Forest. Make sure to also visit Portland, which is known for its coffee, local beer and music.

Conundrum Hot Springs

If you like to hike, the Conundrum Hot Springs in Colorado are a great choice. There is an 8.5-mile hike to the springs. You can walk out and camp nearby the springs. After the hike, rest your muscles in the water and enjoy the mountain views.

While you are in the area, check out the Curecanti National Recreation Area. There, you can enjoy boating, fishing and bird watching,

1.What do Travertine Hot Springs and Bagby Hot Springs have in common?

A.You can camp along the road.

B.You can choose private or shared baths,

C.You will walk through a forest to get to the springs.

D.You can enjoy the springs with the temperature you like.

2.What can you enjoy in Conundrum Hot Springs?

A.Colorful rocks. B.Coffee and local beer.

C.Hiking to the springs. D.Forest views.

3.If you like boating and fishing, which place is the best choice?

A.Mono Lake. B.Yosemite National Park.

C.Portland. D.Curecanti National Recreation Area.

高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

I was 16 when my father finally decided he would send me to wilderness camp for several months. He had threatened to do it many times before, but my mother had always managed to prevent him from doing so. This time he insisted on doing it.

The latest incident was the last straw. Impulsively (冲动地), I had pushed Mr. Ford, my math teacher, down a flight of steps at school. He broke his arm in two places. Anyway, he had agreed not to accuse me as a favor to my dad, who was in the middle of a tight race for sheriff (执法官) in our town. But my reckless behavior had my dad's closest advisor talking.

"John, he's your son and he's a kid, but he is dragging you down," I heard Jake Hutch tell my dad through his closed office door the night after I pushed Mr. Ford. "If you can't make your son obey the rules, how can you make the law obeyed in this town?"

So, off to Pisgah National Forest I went. I imagined hours of untold abuse at the hands of some strong sergeants (军士). I was determined not to be broken. I was who I was,

Nearly every day for six months, a small group of other troubled teens and I carried our 30-pound backpacks on a difficult journey covering about 10 miles. We hiked in a rough wilderness that seemed untouched by civilization.

Our sergeants were firm but kind, not frightening as I had imagined. We learned how to make a fire without matches and create a shelter with branches and grass. We learned which plants were safe to eat out in the wild. I felt myself change. I was calm and often reflective. My old, impulsive self was gone.

One morning, six months later, my dad came to pick me up. I ran to hug him and saw happiness and love in his eyes.

"So what's it like being sheriff?." I asked on the ride home.

"I lost the race, Danny," he said.

"I'm sorry, Dad." I knew my behavior probably had a lot to do with the defeat.

Dad squeezed my shoulder and brought me close. "As long as I don't ever lose you, I'm okay."

1.The author was finally sent to wilderness because _________.

A.he could learn how to survive in the wild

B.his teacher insisted on giving him a lesson

C.he pushed his math teacher down the stairs

D.his mother feared that he would be accused

2.The underlined word "reckless" in Paragraph 2 probably means _________.

A.selfish B.careless

C.rude D.reasonable

3.What can we learn about the author from the passage?

A.He changed a lot after the camp.

B.He was not satisfied with his life in the camp.

C.He was still what he used to be after the camp.

D.He made enemies with other troubled teens at the camp.

4.How did the author's father feel at the end of the story?

A.Anxious. B.Annoyed.

C.Disappointed. D.Relieved.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

El Nino, a Spanish term for “the Christ child”, was named by South American fisherman who noticed that the global weather pattern, which happens every two to seven years, reduced the amount of fishes caught around Christmas. El Nino sees warm water, collected over several years in the western Pacific, flow back eastwards when winds that normally blow westwards weaken, or sometimes the other way round.

The weather effects are both good and bad, which are felt in many places. Rich countries gain more from powerful Nino, on balance, than they lose. A study found that a strong Nino in 1997-98 helped American’s economy grow by 15 billion, partly because of better agricultural harvests: farmers in the Midwest gained from extra rain. The total rise in agricultural incomes in rich countries is greater than the fall in poor ones.

But in Indonesia extremely dry forests are in flames. A multi-year drought (干旱) in south-east Brazil is becoming worse. Though heavy rains brought about by El Nino may relieve the drought in California, they are likely to cause surface flooding and other disasters.The most recent powerful Nino, in 1997-98, killed around 21,000 people and caused damage worth $36 billion around the globe. But such Ninos come with months of warning, and so much is known about how they happen that governments can prepare. According to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), however, just 12% of disaster-relief funding in the past two decades has gone on reducing risks in advance, rather than recovery and rebuilding afterwards. This is despite evidence that a dollar spent on risk-reduction saves at least two on reconstruction.

Simple improvements to infrastructure (基础设施) can reduce the spread of disease. Better sewers (下水道) make it less likely that heavy rain is followed by an outbreak of the disease of bad stomach. Stronger bridges mean villages are less likely to be left without food and medicine after floods. According to a paper in 2011 by Mr Hsiang and co-authors, civil conflict is related to El Nino’s harmful effects—and the poorer the country, the stronger the link. Though the relationship may not be causal, helping divided communities to prepare for disasters would at least reduce the risk that those disasters are followed by killing and wounding people. Since the poorest are least likely to make up for their losses from disasters linked to El Nino, reducing their losses needs to be the priority.

1.What can we learn about El Nino in Paragraph 1?

A.It sees the changes of water flow direction in the ocean.

B.It takes place almost every year all over the world.

C.It forces fishermen to stop catching fish around Christmas.

D.It is named after a South American fisherman.

2.What may El Ninos bring about to the countries affected?

A.Agricultural harvests in rich countries fall.

B.Droughts become more harmful than floods.

C.Poor countries suffer less from droughts economically.

D.Rich countries’ gains are greater than their losses.

3.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To introduce El Nino and its origin. B.To explain the consequences of El Nino.

C.To show ways of fighting against El Nino. D.To urge people to prepare for El Nino.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

The palace caught fire three times in the last century, and little of the original building _____ now.

A. is remaining 　　　　 　 B. remains

C. has been remained　　 D. is remained

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The palace caught fire three times in the last century, and little of the original building ________ now.

A. remains　　 B. is remained

C. is remaining　　 D. has been remained

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

The palace caught fire three times in the last century, and little of the original building _______now.

A．remains               B．is remained          C．is remaining         D．has been remained

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Where did the fire break out in Australia?

A.In the east. B.In the north. C.In the southwest.

2.When did the fire get out of control?

A.In the morning. B.In the afternoon. C.In the evening.

3.Why did the fire grow larger?

A.The wind blew on it. B.It joined another fire. C.There weren’t enough firefighters.

4.What should the people of Waroona do,according to the speaker?

A.Protect their homes. B.Find a safe place. C.Join the firefighters.

高一英语短文中等难度题查看答案及解析

For visitors who are on a short weekend visit to the island Bali, here is a tip of how to get the most out of their 48 hours visit.

Friday

3 p.m.— there is nothing like a good meal. La Lucciola at Seminyak is the place to be, with its good food, great service and a beautiful view of the sea.

5 p.m.— About an hour away from La Lucciola is Uluwatu. This southern tip of the island is famous for its famous temple that stands on the edge, high above the sea. The fire dance, is performed here daily at sunset.

8 p.m.—To finish off the evening, head to Jimbaran Bay where restaurants offer candles, local dances and a moving band of boys singing songs on request. Kick off your shoes, feel the sand, and tuck into the catch of the day.

Saturday

9:30 a.m. — Start the day with another dose of Balinese culture by heading for a dance performance.

12 p.m. — Kintamani, a favourite with tourists for the panoramic (全景的) view of active volcano Mt. Batur and adjoining crater lake. It’s a good idea to reach Kintamani early as it tends to get cloudy after 3 p.m. Have lunch at a local restaurant with a view of Mt. Batur and the lake. Tourists can catch the sunrise at the Mt. Batur peak.

2:30 p.m.— Head back to Ubud, the seat of Bali’s fine arts, dance and music, and spend the rest of your afternoon strolling through its streets.

Sunday

6 a.m.— It’s time for a dip (下降) in the sea—and don’t forget the camera.

10:30 a.m.— another half-day trip to two of the most famous temples in Bali. Drive down to the Taman Ayun temple at Mengwi.

12 p.m.— Next up is the Tanah Lot temple, perhaps the most famous of them all. Built on a rock that gets cut off from the mainland during high tide, the temple is best seen in the afternoon when it is silhouetted(显出轮廓) against the sun or at sunset.

1.From the passage, we know that the fire dance is performed ___________.

A.in Ubud B.every day

C.on the sea D.only on weekends

2.Why is it better to go to Kintamani early?

A.Because the restaurants there close early in the afternoon.

B.Because the view of sunrise is better than that of sunset.

C.Because the volcano there is not active in the afternoon.

D.Because the weather there is not so good after midafternoon.

3.Which is the best place for tourists to have a good time at night?

A.La Lucciola B.Mengwi.

C.Jimbaran Bay. D.Puri Saraswati.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析