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For many, traveling is a way to escape the worst parts of daily life. But what if a travel destination(目的地) witnessed terrible events, like war, genocide (大屠杀) or nuclear fallout? Would you still want to visit?
There’s a growing phenomenon called “dark tourism” – people visit sites to do with death and human suffering. “It’s living on the edge almost – if you go to a place where people have really died,” Karel Werdler, a senior lecturer in history at InHolland University in the Netherlands, told CNN.
When people go to traditional tourist spots, like Disneyland, or some wonders of the world, they may feel happy to enjoy something interesting or new. Dark tourism, however, not only provides that newness but also can make them feel lucky that their problems are so small in comparison. According to the Guardian, “Dark tourism to some extent depends on the reverse (颠倒) of the old equation (方程式) of more familiar tourism.”
For many people, these sites offer a way to think about the mistakes of the past and the lessons we can learn from history. For example, Chernobyl, in the Ukraine, is one of the most popular dark destinations. When its nuclear reactor (核反应堆) blew up in 1984, it released a radioactive cloud so devastating that the surrounding area will remain uninhabitable (不适宜居住的) for 20,000 years. Despite the destruction and danger of the still present radiation, nearly 72,000 people visited the area last year, reports the BBC. One of these was Li Yimeng, who went on a tour of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. During the tour she saw the homes of the power plant’s former workers, deserted classrooms, and an abandoned playground.
“I experienced a whole range of emotions as I saw the area where they used to live, which is now a wasteland,” she told China Daily. She also stressed the need to show respect when visiting places like Chernobyl. Though dark tourism is related to death and dying, “it tells us more about life and the living”, The Sun said.
1.What is the main purpose of the article?
A.To compare different types of travel.
B.To persuade readers to join in dark tourism.
C.To tell readers of a new type of travel.
D.To introduce one of the most popular dark destinations.
2.What does the underlined word “devastating” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.dark B.destructive C.huge D.straight
3.With the example of Li Yimeng, the author tries to show dark tourism _____.
A.can be a frightening experience
B.makes people think about life
C.call on people to take action to avoid disasters
D.warns people to be careful about high technology
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
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The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours there.
Tour the City on Foot
When touring the city by walking, you aren't going to walk much. What's more, there are far more benefits. This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible. A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level, which can be very interesting in a number of different ways.
Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay
The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the city's development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city.
Take a Bus Tour
If you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city.
Tour San Francisco From the Air
While it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and thrilling ways to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides point out attractions from high above. If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air. you'll be creating memories that you won't forget forever.
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1.How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings？
A.By air B.By bus
C.On foot D.By boat
2.What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay？
A.They have high quality sea water.
B.They are explored on a localized level.
C.They were not in use until the last century.
D.They have helped the city to develop further.
3.What is the author's purpose in writing the text？
A.To introduce San Francisco.
B.To advertise for a travel agency.
C.To show what to do in San Francisco.
D.To persuade people to visit San Francisco.
高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
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A very dangerous situation happened in California last week. More than 12 wildfires broke out in the state. Most of them began on October 8, in Northern California. They grew rapidly. The fires were made bigger by winds of up to 50 miles per hour and dry air in the area.
At least 20 people have been killed, the state government said. About 200 have been injured. At least 3,500 homes and businesses have been destroyed. About 50,000 people have been required to escape. Many left in a hurry, without time to take their personal things. “All the good stuff(东西)—I’m never going to see it again,” Jeff Okrepkie said. He escaped from his Santa Rosa home. It was destroyed soon after he left.
The fires burned through parts of eight counties(郡，县). These include Sonoma and Napa. The areas are important to California’s economy(经济). They are home to many of the state’s vineyards(葡萄园) and wineries(酿酒厂). In 2016, California’s wineries made more than $57 billion.
October is when wildfires usually produce the most ruins in California. But it is unusual for so many fires to start at once. Up to now, the government has not given a cause for any of the fires, many of which were still burning.
1.Why did the fires grow quickly?
A.Most of the fires began in October. B.12 fires happened at the same time.
C.The state government didn’t do anything. D.High-speed wind and dry air.
2.How many people have to leave their homes?
A.50,000. B.200. C.3,500. D.20.
3.What is the biggest loss for California’ s economy?
A.Homes have been destroyed. B.Wineries have been burned.
C.People have to leave their homes. D.Many people have been injured.
4.What is the cause of the fires?
A.The high-speed wind and dry air. B.Many fires started at once.
C.October produces the most ruins. D.The cause is not explained.
高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
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______ riding shared bikes（共享单车）is an environmentally friendly way to travel，many of the bikes are thrown everywhere.
A. Although B. As C. Unless D. Until
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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We all know the saying, “Nobody is perfect.” It has been planted in our brains since we were children, and of course, it is the truth. So if nobody is perfect, why do we have such a hard time admitting when we are in trouble or need help?
Like many other young people trying to get through their first year of college, I felt anxiety, and it had its grips on me pretty tight. It began getting in the way of my life, and I had to sit down and tell myself that my behavior was not healthy and there was a solution. Finally, I decided to turn to therapy(精神疗法).
Therapy. It has such a negative stigma (污名), but why? Does going to therapy mean that you are failing as a person or that you cannot fix your problems on your own? No. Going to therapy means that you are strong enough to recognize that something inside your head is not working correctly, and you are brave enough to try to fix it.
After a couple of weeks, many parts of my life became so much clearer. I began to understand that I, myself, am my worst enemy, which was pretty frightening. But, although frightened, I knew that it was only I who could guide me towards feeling better, and that was extremely empowering.
I have been guided towards a healthier mindset, one that is positive and powerful. I have been able to understand that no matter what happens in my life. I will always be okay.
A lot of people do not understand that it is normal to have negative feelings and sometimes to feel like we have lost control over certain parts of our lives. Seeing a therapist can greatly change your way of thinking about something if you keep your mind open and I am so thankful that I decided to go and do something for myself.
If you are in need of help, you can go to therapy and then everything will be okay.
1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Anxiety greatly influenced the author.
B.Anxiety encouraged the author to change.
C.The author couldn’t deal with the college life.
D.The author had no idea what to do.
2.In the author’s opinion, going to therapy ________.
A.means you are failing as a person
B.you’re brave enough to solve your problems
C.can make others think wrongly about you
D.can be quite unnecessary and helpful
3.After a couple of weeks, how did the author react?
A.She became more positive and confident.
B.She became too frightened of her own life.
C.She became worried about her anxiety.
D.She realized college was her worst enemy.
4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A.To tell us how to think positively.
B.To show it is OK to be imperfect.
C.To help us know better about therapy.
D.To share her college life with us.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
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阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
There are many resources for people who are interested in volunteer tourism, but the best way to find these chances is to discover an organization you particularly want to work with. A simple Internet search for “volunteer tourism” will bring you many websites that offer this kind of travel experience. It is therefore important to research an organization before signing up to travel to a distant corner of the earth to become a volunteer. Many people rely on other organizations they know and trust them to do research for them. Many people sign up for volunteer tourism chances provided by their schools.
Before you choose a volunteer tourism trip, it is important to get a clear picture of how much money the trip will cost. It is also important to understand the kind of work that will be required of the volunteers, because not everyone is up to the challenge of spending many days doing heavy work. Any website can put up quotes from former volunteers that may not be true. If an organization offering volunteer tourism has an office in your city, take a trip to the office and speak with the people working there as this will help to get a better understanding of the financial and physical commitments (承诺) that volunteers must make.
It is also important to consider what kind of volunteer work you want to do. There are organizations that focus on volunteer chances for people who want to work on community building, others for people who want to volunteer in the field of education, and others still for people who have medical training and are willing to share their skills. There are also a number of volunteer tourism chances for people who want to help those in need.
Once you have found the type of volunteer work that you would like to do and created a list of volunteer tourism chances, it makes good sense to speak to former volunteers. It is a good way to choose the volunteer chance fit for you. It is also a good way to prepare for the trip and make it a success.
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高一英语概要写作简单题查看答案及解析
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Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.
Melt! Festival, Germany
This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.
Exit Festival, Serbia
Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland
Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.
Open’er Festival, Poland
Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.
1.What is special about Melt! Festival?
A.It provides German lessons. B.It is held by a local museum.
C.Most of the festival goers are German. D.The bands are from 120 countries.
2.Why did Exit Festival begin?
A.To offer help to the poor. B.For personal reasons.
C.To help stop a fight. D.For political reasons.
3.What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?
A.It falls in summer. B.It is a live music festival.
C.It teaches people Scottish dances. D.It invites the most famous bands.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When was the last time you went to your local library? Last week? A month ago? A year ago?
For many reasons, borrowing books from libraries seems to be in decline. With advances in technology, it is now possible for people to download and read whatever they like on electronic devices such as Kindles. It has been argued that doing this is cheaper than buying hard-copy books. They are also lightweight, making them ideal for travelling.
Call me old fashioned, but I’ve never got into the e-books: I like to have printed books lining my bookshelves; I love the smell of a new book; and I enjoy leafing through paper pages — as long as I avoid the paper cuts!
So, I prefer paper books, and I also prefer to own them myself. Libraries only lend books, so what use are they to someone like me, or to someone who only reads electronic books?
Personally, I still love libraries. They offer a quiet space to sit, read, think, do research…a real escape from the outside world. When I was at university, I frequently spent hours at the library and borrowed numerous journals, articles and other printed materials, as it was just too expensive to buy brand new books every week. Libraries are free!
Libraries often organize a series of interesting activities as well. My local library hosted actors, historians and other speakers during the town’s annual art and literature festival. Well-known authors are also invited to libraries to give speeches or lead discussions about their work. Events such as these are a great way to appeal to people of all ages in the community and encourage the use of libraries.
There are still many fantastic ways to use libraries — maybe we just need to be more awake to them!
1.What is the writer’s purpose of using question sentences in Paragraph 1?
A.To introduce the topic of the passage.
B.To make readers answer questions.
C.To give readers some advice.
D.To conduct a survey.
2.What can we know about e-books?
A.They are easy to buy.
B.They are cheap and easy to take.
C.They can be borrowed from libraries.
D.They are a waste of energy.
3.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A.Libraries. B.E-books.
C.Paper books. D.Bookshelves.
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A.The end of the library?
B.The reasons for my loving libraries!
C.Which is better, e-books or paper books?
D.The last time of visiting your local library!
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Weekend job? Part time? Full time?
Whatever kind of job you’re going for, the way to go about it is much the same ... ( For info regarding employment law, pay, etc, see the Holiday Jobs fact file.)
Young people change job at average of four times in their first three years of employment.
Where to look
Jobs are advertised in:
*Job vacancy(空缺) websites
*Newspapers (local and national)
*Recruitment agencies
*Shop windows
You could also take your CV along your local high street---- even if they have no vacancies you can show them how excellent you are, so when they do have a vacancy you’ll be the person they call.
What’s a CV?
It stands for Curriculum Vitae, and is basically one side of A4 containing your personal details, skills and experience. You can find out how to do a CV via the links below.
Covering letters & application forms
You need to send a cover letter with a CV, and some employers want you to complete an application form. There’s detailed information on cover letters and application forms in the websites listed below.
Not got any experience?
Everyone has to get a first job, and you can big up your transferable (可转换的) skills on your CV. If the job description asks for “Excellent communication skills” or “ Organizational skills”, you can mention occasions when you had to use these skills, e.g. being a monitor or getting all your coursework in on time.
The interview
If an employer rates your CV/application form, you’ll be invited to an interview. The general rules of interviews are:
* Dress a little smarter than those who do the job already.
* Turn up on time.
* Greet the person who’s interviewing you by name: “Hi Joe/Mr Smith (depending on which you’d think they prefer), nice to meet you”.
* Tell the truth.
* Think about what questions you’ll be asked and prepare your answers in advance.
1.Who is this passage most probably written for?
A. Those who have lost their jobs.
B. Those who want to employ workers.
C. Those who are seeking their first job.
D. Those who are seeking career development.
2.What needn’t you send to an employer when applying for a job?
A. A CV. B. A cover letter.
C. An application form D. A recommendation letter.
3.According to the writer, we should do the following EXCEPT _______.
A. preparing our answers before an interview
B. arriving as early as possible for an interview
C. taking our CV to high street with no vacancies
D. telling the truth about ourselves in an interview
4.Where do we most probably read this passage?
A. On a website. B. In a newspaper.
C. In a magazine. D. On TV.
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
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Greece restarted regular ferry (轮渡) services to its islands, and cafés and restaurants were also back open for business to rescue its tourism .
Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown was carried out in late March to stop the spread of the coronavirus, with only goods suppliers and locals allowed to enter. But the country’s low infection rate (感染率) in the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged the government to start the holiday season three weeks earlier than the expected June 15 date.
At Bairaktaris restaurant on central Monastiraki Square in Athens, waiters and other workers wearing face masks, prepared various dishes, arranged flowers on tables and waited for customers, who remained cautious. Spiros Bairaktaris, the owner, is carrying on a family business running for 140 years and has hung pictures on the wall of himself sitting next to supermodel Naomi Campbell, singer Cesaria Evora, and other famous customers.
Greece has had nearly 2,900 infections and 171 deaths from the virus. Italy has seen nearly 33,000 coronavirus patients die, Spain has had nearly 29,000 deaths and Turkey 4,340, according to a record by Johns Hopkins University.
Social distancing rules and passenger limits have been introduced on ferries and at restaurants to prevent new infections. State-run health services to fight the coronavirus are being provided to the islands.
Tourism is a vital part of the Greek economy, directly contributing more than 10% of the country’s GDP . More than 34 million visitors traveled to Greece last year, spending 18.2 billion euros ($19.5 billion), according to government data.
1.What does the underlined word “off-limits” in paragraph 2 probably refer to ?
A.Prevented. B.Admired. C.Confirmed. D.Encouraged.
2.Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
A.Tourism has been completely rescued in Greece.
B.Visitors are welcomed to Greece to help develop tourism.
C.Coronavirus pandemic has already disappeared in Greece.
D.Bairaktaris restaurant has attracted many famous customers.
3.What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?
A.To attract famous customers in Greece.
B.To show the growth of Greek economy.
C.To introduce the efforts made for Greek tourism.
D.To share specific ways to run a restaurant in Greece.
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
