While Charlotte Uhlenbroek loves the adventur...

While Charlotte Uhlenbroek loves the adventure, she is also glad to be back in “civilization”, at least for the moment.

She’s just finished filming a TV series called Jungle——a 19-week job that involved her exploring the dense jungles of the Congo, the Amazon and Borneo. She says that it was fascinating, but daunting as well. So what was her most challenging experience? “Definitely climbing an 80-metre-high tree in Borneo, when I’m scared of heights! I had to keep going up and up, when a voice inside me was saying, ‘Down! Down!’ I kept thinking the ropes were going to break and send me down below.”

And “down below” was where the bugs were——clinging, stinging, sucking beasts. Apart from the usual mosquitoes, in the Amazon rainforest she was troubled by sand-fly bites. “I’ve had some horrible bites but these really are the itchiest (痒的) bites I’ve ever had. At one stage, I counted 70 bites on one arm,” she says. “Just as annoying were the sweat bees in the Congo. They try to drink the sweat on your face and even the tears from your eyes. The most disgusting thing, though, was try to pull the leches (水蛭) off your skin. The more I pulled, the more they stretched and the tighter their jaws clung to my leg. I kept shouting, ‘Get them off!’ and the film crew kept saying, “Just one minute... this makes a really good shot!”

Back in London, what has she been enjoying since her return to “civilization”? “I’ve been having lots of nice, long showers,” she says. “In the Congo, the possibility of using up our water supplies was always a worrying thought. And I find that when I’ve been in hot, uncomfortable conditions for a while, the things I look forward to more than anything else are being with my family and enjoying my favourite meal.”

1.Why does Charlotte explore the jungles?

A.She enjoys taking adventures.

B.She wants to challenge herself.

C.She takes part in shooting a TV series.

D.She is interested in the jungle bugs.

2.What can we learn about Charlotte’s experience in the jungles?

A.She climbed tall tee with the help of ropes.

B.She once had 70 bites by the sweat bees in the Congo.

C.The mosquito bites were the worst bites she’d ever had.

D.The film crew helped her to get the leches from her leg.

3.What does Charlotte miss most when she was in the jungles?

A.Nice and long showers. B.Her family members.

C.Her comfortable bed. D.Her favourite snacks.

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

A.The TV Series ---- Jungle B.Explore the Amazon Jungle

C.Return to the Age of Civilization D.What a Jungle Journey!

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Sometimes two very different individuals become the best friends. For example, who could have thought that a spider (蜘蛛) would become friends with a pig? But in American writer E. B. White’s novel Charlotte’s Web, this is exactly what happens.

Wilbur the pig grows up in a barn (牲口棚) and makes many friends, including a spider called Charlotte. One day a sheep tells Wilbur that he will finally be served up as dinner. But Charlotte decides to save her friend. To help Wilbur, Charlotte writes words like “terrific” “radiant (喜悦的)” and “humble (谦逊的)” on her web to praise Wilbur. This makes the farmer believe that he is too important to kill. Wilbur is saved, but Charlotte is so tired that she dies.

The book was first published in 1952. In over 60 years Charlotte has become one of the most famous spiders of all time. She teaches us about love and promise. “She is very, very loving under that ugly look,” said Peter F. Neumeyer, writer of The Annotated Charlotte’s Web.

The book’s success drew the attention of Hollywood film-makers. However, they wanted a happy ending. White was strongly against this idea and as a result the film, like the book, ends with Charlotte’s death.

Jen Doll, a reporter of The Atlantic, believes that “death is part of life”. She says this is one of the main messages of the book.

As Charlotte tells Wilbur, “You have been my friend. That in itself is a wonderful thing. I wove (织) my webs for you because I like you. After all, what’s a life, anyway? We’re born, we live a little while and then we die. A spider’s life can’t help being something of a mess, with all this trapping and eating flies. By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a little. God knows anyone’s life can stand a little of that.”

1.Which of the following about the story is TRUE?

A.It’s a good example of how different creatures live in peace.

B.Though ugly, Charlotte is loving and helpful.

C.It encourages children to love their family and friends.

D.The farmer kills Wilbur as dinner.

2.Hollywood film-makers and White didn’t agree on _______.

A.the fate of Wilbur.

B.how to close story.

C.who was to play Charlotte.

D.the way Charlotte makes friends with Wilbur.

3.In the last paragraph, Charlotte’s main message is that _______.

A.life is like a web

B.friendship is more important than life

C.life could be boring and troublesome

D.dying for a good cause is worthwhile

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I love exploring new places. Whether I travel across America or around the world，a new adventure is always waiting. What I don’t always enjoy is the time spent 9,000 meters（30,000 feet）in the air. Tight spaces, long hours, and unexpected-problems can make air travel stressful. Follow these six tips to make your next flight a braze.

1. Make a checklist. Before you pack，make a checklist of everything you need and mark item off as you put them in your bag. Be sure you include important documents, such as your passport.

2. Pack light. You don’t need to pack your whole closet. Choose clothes that mix and match for more variety. Wear your largest shoes on the place to save room in your bag. And pack a few old items that you can leave behind to make more room for souvenirs(纪念品) on the way home.

3. Carry on essential （基本的）items. Unfortunately, dependable baggage service is hard to come by. When you fly, be sure to pack your medicine, important documents, and a change of clothes in your carry-on bag.

4. Pack water and snacks. No one wants to get stuck on a runway for hours without food, water. But bad weather or mechanical problems could leave you stranded（进退两难的）. Pack water and crackers in your carry-on. But leave fresh foods at home. Most countries won’t allow you to bring them across their borders.

5. Stretch your legs. More and more travelers suffer from blood clots caused by sitting too long in tight spaces. You can help prevent this problem by doing stretches in your seat taking short walks every hour.

6. Entertain yourself. A long trip can either mean hours of boredom or an exciting adventure. Plan ahead to keep yourself busy with books，magazines and portable CD player. Just don’t forget to bring extra batteries.

Research airlines before you book your reservations. For just a few dollars more，some airlines offer personal entertainment systems. Singapore Air gives you nearly 70 choices of movies，music channels, and other entertainment！

With a little planning ahead，you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy the ride.

1. It is advised by the writer in this passage to _____ for your flight.

A. pack all the things you will need    B. leave your important documents behind

C. carry some fresh foods with you    D. take some books, magazines and CD players

2. Which of the following tips isn’t mentioned in this passage？

A. Researching airlines before reservations.    B. Staying still during the whole flight.

C. Carrying some water and essential items.     D. Making a list of the things you need.

3. The underlined phrase “come by” in tip 3 probably means _____.

A. receive by chance    B. obtain by effort    C. pass by    D. offer in satisfaction

4. We can conclude from this passage that _____.

A. you will get sick during the long flight hours

B. old items are not allowed to bring back on the way home

C. you are not allowed to carry things as freely as you want

D. you can also board the plane without your passport

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most loved children's books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland: she has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or common sense. The popularity of the book comes from its imagination, interesting story, and art work.

The writer of the book is Lewis Carroll. In fact, Lewis Carroll was not the writer's real name. His real name was Charles Dodgson. One day, he took a boat ride down the Thames River to have a picnic with three little girls who were friends of the family. To keep them entertained on the ride, he told them a story in which Alice, the middle child, was the main character. They enjoyed the story very much.

Charles later wrote the story down under the name Alice's Adventures under Ground and gave it to Alice as a Christmas present. Later, he gave a copy to his friend George MacDonald. George read it to his children and they loved it. George suggested to Charles that he make a book from his story. Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. It was first printed in 1866, with art work by John Tenniel, under the name Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The book was an immediate success.

One of its first fans was Queen Victoria. She immediately requested a collection of all of Lewis Carroll's works. She was surprised to find that they included many works on math. In fact, Charles Dodgson was a highly respected mathematician. This can be seen in many puzzles and plays on reasoning that appear in his books and poems.

Since the story was first printed, it has kept selling up to the present day. It has been translated into over fifty languages and has had several movies based on it. The story is even mentioned in the popular 1999 film The Matrix by the character Morpheus.

1.The passage is mainly about _____.

A. Charles' family life

B. a girl's adventurous experience

C. a magical world called wonderland

D. the birth of a book and its lasting influences

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The writer published his works under his real name.

B. The character Alice was based on from George's child.

C. John contributed partly to the popularity of the book.

D. Charles offered a copy to George as a present.

3.We can learn from the passage that _____.

A. Queen Victoria asked for a few of Charles' writings

B. Charles was good at reasoning and writing

C. Charles had his works translated into fifty languages

D. The Matrix was based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

4.Which of the following is the right order of the passage?

a. Charles gave his story to Alice as a Christmas present.

b. Charles had a picnic with three little girls on the Thames.

c. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was first printed in l866.

d. More parts were added to the story by Charles.

e. The book won a large number of fans.

A. c-b-a-d-e    B. c-a-b-e-d    C. b-a-d-c-e     D. b-a-c-e-d

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most loved children’s books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland. She has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or common sense. The popularity of the book comes from its imagination, interesting story, and art work.

The writer of the book is Lewis Carroll. In fact, Lewis Carroll was not the writer’s real name. His real name was Charles Dodgson. One day, he took a boat ride down the Thames River to have a picnic with three little girls who were friends of the family. To keep them entertained on the ride, he told them a story in which Alice, the middle child, was the main character. They enjoyed the story very much.

Charles later wrote the story down under the name Alice’s Adventures Under Ground and gave it to Alice as a Christmas present. Later, he gave a copy to his friend George MacDonald. George read it to his children and they loved it. George suggested to Charles that he make a book from his story. Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. It was first printed in 1866, with art work by John Tenniel, under the name Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The book was an immediate success. One of its first fans was Queen Victoria. She immediately requested a collection of all of Lewis Carroll’s works. She was surprised to find that they included many works on math. In fact, Charles Dodgson was a highly respected mathematician. This can be seen in many puzzles and plays on reasoning that appear in his books and poems.

Since the story was first printed, it has kept selling up to the present day. It has been translated into over fifty languages and has had several movies based on it.

1.The passage is mainly about _________.

2.Who first had the idea of making a book from the story “Alice Adventures Under Ground”?

3.Which of the following is the right order of the passage?

a. Charles gave his story to Alice as a Christmas present.

b. Charles had a picnic with three little girls on the Thames.

c. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was first printed in 1866.

d. More parts were added to the story by Charles.

e. The book won a large number of fans.

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Who is Li Ziqi? For 7 million watchers on YouTube and 20 million micro bloggers on Sina Weibo, that’s an easy question to answer. She holds an account on each of the two platforms, and uploads her videos about the detailed cooking processes of various kinds of traditional Chinese food.

Li is a craftsperson in a rural area of Southwest China’s Sichuan province. Different from others, she is fond of showing the whole process from the field to the table. For example, in her video about spicy tofu, she starts with harvesting the soy beans, grinding them into powder and making tofu, and then cooks it. Her works also include building a homemade oven to bake bread.

Like the rest of us, Li was probably not born with skills to create the things we see in her videos, but she uses everything and everybody around her as a teacher. Li never attended college, but she shows us how useful self-learning can be in an age of plenty of learning resources.

Li lets the world see one of the most important aspects of the Chinese people, how they live their daily lives. She lets the world know that Chinese people love good food and are good at making art out of even simple raw materials, which have caught the hearts of her global audience.

Moreover, Li’s charming videos show the simple joys of country living, which she can improve by using her head, heart and hands. While others become the product of their environment, she turns her surroundings into her product. Others see problems and feel frustrated, while Li goes and fixes them. We, therefore, can choose to be inspired by her, to seek the artistic solution and enjoy the creativity, joy and relaxation that “doing” life could offer.

1.What is special about Li’s videos?

A.Baking bread in a modern way.

B.Both on YouTube and Sina Weibo.

C.Mixing Chinese with western food.

D.Showing planting and cooking processes.

2.What has interested global audience in Paragraph 4?

A.Traditional Chinese tofu.

B.Turning daily life into art.

C.Chinese people’s country life.

D.The detailed cooking programme.

3.The author suggests that we should ________.

A.enjoy watching Li’s videos

B.fix the broken things by ourselves

C.use surroundings to improve our lives

D.have the simple joy of country living

4.What is the author’s attitude to Li’s videos?

A.Favorable. B.Indifferent.

C.Doubtful. D.Negative.

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There was once a lonely girl who wanted love very much. One day while she was

walking in the woods， she found two birds. 　　　　　 1.　　　　 She took care of them withlove and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a beautiful song.

The girl felt great love for the birds. She wanted their singing to last forever.

___2._____The larger and stronger of the two birds flew out of the cage. The girl watched worriedly as he flew above her. She was so afraid that he would fly away and she would never see him. So as he flew close, she caught him quickly. She felt very happy. 　　 3.　　 Her love had killed him. She noticed the other bird standing at the door of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom and his need to fly into the clear, blue sky. 　　 4. The bird flew around her once, twice, three times. The girl looked happily at the bird’s enjoyment. Her heart did no longer care about her loss.　　 5.　　 Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her hand. It sang the sweetest song she had ever heard.

The fastest way to lose love is to hold on too tight; the best way to keep love is to

give it wings!

A. One day the girl left the door to the cage open.　

B. She lifted him from the cage and freed him.　

C. She took them home and put them in a small cage.　

D. The birds were so beautiful that she loved them very much.　

E. She wanted the bird to be happy.

F. She realized her mistake.　　

G. However, when she opened her hand, she found the bird had died.

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There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving birds　 1.　 . She cared them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt the great love from the birds.

2.　 . The larger and the stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. As he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him. 3. . She opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird. Her desperate love had killed him.

She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom. He needed to fly into the clear, blue sky. 4.　 . The bird circled once, twice, three times.

The girl watched delightedly at the bird’s enjoyment.　 5.　 . She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest songs that she had ever heard.

The fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight, while the best way to keep love is to give it wings!

A. She gave them some delicious food and left.

B. Suddenly she felt the bird go softly.

C. Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss.

D. One day she left with the two birds at home alone.

E. She took them home and put them in a small cage.

F. One day the girl left the door of the cage open.

G. She lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air.

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There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds. She took them home and put them in a small cage, caring them with love. Luckily, the birds grew strong little by little. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt great love for the birds.　　 One day the girl left the door to the cage open accidentally. The larger and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. So as he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him. Suddenly, she felt the bird go weak, so she opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird. It was her desperate love that had killed him.　　 She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his strong desire—needing to fly into the clear, blue sky. Unwillingly, she lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air. The lucky bird circled once, twice, three times.　　 The girl watched delightedly at the bird. Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss. What she wanted to see was that the bird could fly happily. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest tune that she had ever heard.　　 Remember, the fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight; the best way to keep love is to give it wings!

1.After the girl found the two birds, she ________.

A. became frightened at once

B. began to treat them badly

C. greeted them happily

D. fed them and raised them

2. Why did the girl grasp the stronger bird wildly?

A. Because the bird was ill.

B. Because the girl loved the bird deeply.

C. Because the girl disliked the bird any longer

D. Because the bird intended to find some food.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Rome wasn’t built in a day.

B. Going too far is as bad as not going far enough.

C. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

D. East or west, home is best.

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There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving birds　 　 1.　 . She cared them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt the great love from the birds.

2.　 . The larger and the stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. As he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him.　 3.　 . She opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird. Her desperate love had killed him.

She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom. He needed to fly into the clear, blue sky.　 4.　　 . The bird circled once, twice, three times.

The girl watched delightedly at the bird’s enjoyment.　 5.　 . She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest songs that she had ever heard.

The fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight, while the best way to keep love is to give it wings!

A. She gave them some delicious food and left.

B. Suddenly she felt the bird go softly.

C. Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss.

D. One day she left with the two birds at home alone.

E. She took them home and put them in a small cage.

F. One day the girl left the door of the cage open.

G. She lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air.

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