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South of Florida, many islands dot (点缀着) the ocean. One of them is Hispaniola. Its name points to the fact that Christopher Columbus visited the island in 1492. As a result, Spain ruled theisland for th e next 300 years. Two nations now share the island. Haiti makes up (占据) the western third. The Dominican Republic makes up the eastern two-thirds.
The Dominican Republic's area is about 18,000 square miles with the population of 8 million.
Most people live close to the island's coast. Like many other tropical(热带的)islands, the Dominican Republic regards tourism as a key industry. The coastal citie s, especially, depend on tourists to fill their hotels and restaurants. The natural beauty of the beaches and of the forests draw Dominicans and tourists alike. When you're ready for something else,walk into town.Music,dancing,and people in Colourful masks (面具) will greet you at nearly every street corner. Whether you go to join them or get away from them, there will be a place for you in the Dominican Republic.
1.Which of the following maps shows the right position of Hispaniola, Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
2.What happened to Hispaniola after Christopher Columbus visited there in 1492?
A. Spain ruled the island for 300 years.
B. Two nations shared the island.
C. The Dominican Republic joined the island
D. The name of Haiti began to use.
3.The Dominican Republic is famous for
A. hotels B. restaurants
C. tourism D. forests
4.The last paragraph (段落) seems to tell us that people in the Dominican Republic are _____.
A. colourful B. friendly
C. busy D. brave
5.The reading above is probably taken from_________.
A. a science book B. a story book
C. a geography book D. a picture book
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New Zealand is in the Pacific Ocean and it is made up of islands. The largest island is the South Island and the North Island is the second largest.
Most people live on North Island. 85% of New Zealanders are “pakeha” (“white people”), which means their “great grandfathers” came from Europe. The “pakeha” started to arrive in New Zealand from Europe about 200 years ago as farmers and businessmen. 10% are Maoris. The Maoris came to New Zealand from the Polynesian Islands probably around the tenth century.
When the Maoris first arrived in New Zealand, they lived in villages and were excellent fishermen, hunters and farmers. Now many Maoris live and work in the large cities and take jobs in govemment, industries, medicine and education. They are proud of their culture and keep up many of the traditions which are part of their way of life.
New Zealand has three official languages: English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language. Many places in New Zealand have Maori names.
In 1865, Wellington took Aucklands place and became the capital of New Zealand, but the largest city is Auckland. The two cities are on the North Island.
New Zealand has high mountains, active volcanoes, lakes, rainforests and beautiful sandy beaches, which made it a location for the movie The Lord of the Rings.
New Zealand has mild (温和的) temperatures and lots of sunshine. January and February are the warmest months of the year, while July is the coldest.
New Zealand has many special birds. the best known is the kiwi. The kiwi, about the size of a large chicken, cannot fly. It is the symbol of the country and you can find pictures of kiwis on New Zealand stamps and coins. The kiwi is named after its calls-kewe, kewe. New Zealanders are also called Kiwis, but very few New Zealanders have ever seen a kiwi bird in the wild!
1.When did the Maoris arrive in New Zealand?
A.About 10 years ago. B.About 85 years ago.
C.About 200 years ago. D.About 1,000 years ago.
2.Why do the Maoris keep up many of their traditions now?
A.Because their “great grandfathers” came from Europe.
B.Because they were excellent fishermen, hunters and farmers.
C.Because they are proud of their culture and way of life.
D.Because they all live and work in the large cities now.
3.Which of the following is NOT the official language of New Zealand?
A.French. B.English. C.Maori. D.New Zealand Sign Language.
4.What do we know about the capital of New Zealand?
A.The capital is on the South Island of New Zealand.
B.At first Wellington was the capital but now Auckland is.
C.Wellington was not the capital ofNew Zealand until 1865.
D.The capital of New Zealand is the largest city in the country.
5.What can we infer (推断) from the sentence “very few New Zealanders have ever seen a kiwi bird in the wild”?
A.Many New Zealanders like the kiwi bird B.The kiwi bird is actually a kind of animal in danger
C.The local people can see kiwi birds in the zoo. D.The kiwi bird doesn’t live in the wild any more.
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Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those who are interested in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do. Vanuatu’s islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano（火山）surfing and land diving.
Volcano Surfing
On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts（爆发）almost every day, sometimes several times a day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it’s very different. Volcano surfers try to escape the erupting volcano—without getting hit by flying rocks! It’s fast, fun and dangerous—the perfect extreme sport（极限运动）.
Land Diving
Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old? The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony（宗教仪式）. A man ties tree vines（树藤）to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his head—without breaking the vine. Every spring, island natives (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.
1.In Line 2, what does the word “those” mean?
A.People. B.Animals.
C.Activities. D.Islands.
2.According to the passage, Mount Yasur ______.
A.is no longer active B.is on Pentecost Island
C.erupts almost every day D.rises 800 meters into the sky
3.Why have people recently started climbing Mount Yasur?
A.People can climb it easily.
B.People can make money.
C.People can watch snow on it.
D.People can surf the volcano.
4.Which of the following about land diving is true?
A.It is not dangerous at all.
B.It was first called “bungee jumping”.
C.It is a traditional activity in Vanuatu.
D.It came to Vanuatu from another country.
5.What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To tell people not to do dangerous sports.
B.To explain what volcano surfing and land diving are.
C.To talk about the world’s best volcano surfer and land diver.
D.To compare activities in Vanuatu with sports in New Zealand.
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Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those who are interested in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do. Vanuatu’s islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano（火山）surfing and land diving.
Volcano Surfing
On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts（爆发）almost every day, sometimes several times a day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it’s very different. Volcano surfers try to escape the erupting volcano—without getting hit by flying rocks! It’s fast, fun and dangerous—the perfect extreme sport（极限运动）.
Land Diving
Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old? The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony（宗教仪式）. A man ties tree vines（树藤）to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his head—without breaking the vine. Every spring, island natives (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.
1.In Line 2, what does the word “those” mean?
A. People. B. Animals.
C. Activities. D. Islands.
2.According to the passage, Mount Yasur ______.
A. is no longer active B. is on Pentecost Island
C. erupts almost every day D. rises 800 meters into the sky
3.Why have people recently started climbing Mount Yasur?
A. People can climb it easily.
B. People can make money.
C. People can watch snow on it.
D. People can surf the volcano.
4.Which of the following about land diving is true?
A. It is not dangerous at all.
B. It was first called “bungee jumping”.
C. It is a traditional activity in Vanuatu.
D. It came to Vanuatu from another country.
5.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To tell people not to do dangerous sports.
B. To explain what volcano surfing and land diving are.
C. To talk about the world’s best volcano surfer and land diver.
D. To compare activities in Vanuatu with sports in New Zealand.
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New Zealand has two islands. One is North Island and ________ is South Island.
A. another B. the other C. other D. the others
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New Zealand is in the Pacific Ocean(太平洋) and it' s made up of two islands: the North Island and the South Island.
About a thousand years ago, the Maori people came from the islands of the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand and made it their home. Since then, people have come from all over the world to live in New Zealand.
New Zealand has three official (官方的) languages: English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language. Many places in New Zealand have Maori names. "Kia ora" is a Maori language greeting (问侯).
In 1865, Wellington took Auckland's place and became the capital ( 首都) of New Zealand, but the largest city is Auckland. Both cities are on the North Island.
New Zealand has high mountains, active volcanoes(火山), lakes, rainforests and beautiful sandy beaches, which made it a location for the movie The Lord of the
Rings.
New Zealand has mild (温和的 ) temperatures and lots of sunshine. January and February are the warmest months of the year, while July is the ________.
New Zealand has many special birds. The best known is the kiwi. The kiwi, about the size of a large chicken, can' t fly. It is the symbol of the country and you can find pictures of kiwis on New Zealand stamps and coins. The kiwi is named after its calls— kewe,kewe. New Zealanders are also called Kiwis, but very. few New Zealanders have ever seen a kiwi bird in the wild!
New Zealand is also famous for its sheep. There are millions of sheep living in farms all over New Zealand.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
1.The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A. the North Island B. the South Island
C. New Zealand D. the Pacific Ocean
2."Kia ora" probably means“________”in English.
A. Hi B. Goodbye C. Sorry D. Thanks
3.We can learn from the passage that Wellington________.
A. is on the South Island
B. became a city in 1865
C. is the largest city in New Zealand
D. is the capital city of New Zealand
4.Which of the following can be put in the blank in Paragraph 6?
A. wettest B. driest C. hottest D. coldest
5.Which of the following is TRUE about the kiwi bird?
A. It flies very fast.
B. It is the symbol of New Zealand.
C. It got its name because of its shape.
D. It can be seen everywhere in New Zealand.
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The South China Sea Islands are made up of the East Sand Islands, West Sand Islands, Middle Sand Islands, South Sand Islands and Huangyan Island. A________1.________ the islands of Nansha Islands, Huangyan Island is the only island above the China South Sea. It is r________2.________ in all kinds of fishes. It is one of the most beautiful t________3.________ attractions in China. Many people there still make a l________4.________ by fishing from the sea. However, on April 10, 2012, the Philippine soldiers broke into this island. They threatened (威胁) our six fishermen by guns to stand in the sun for two hours w________5.________ any clothes. They even a________6. our fishermen to sign a file to announce (宣告) that Huangyan Island b 7.________ to Philippine, but was refused firmly.
“We will never give up! Huangyan Island has been part of China for c________8.________.” a Chinese government official said a________9.________.
With the help of the Chinese government, the six fishermen were s 10.________ at last and they succeeded in leaving the island safely.
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The South China Sea Islands are made up of the East Sand Islands, West Sand Islands, Middle Sand Islands, South Sand Islands and Huangyan Island. A1 the islands of Nansha Islands, Huangyan Island is the only island above the China South Sea. It is r2 in all kinds of fishes. It is one of the most beautiful t 3 attractions in China. Many people there still make a l4 by fishing from the sea. However, on April 10, 2012, the Philippine soldiers broke into this island. They threatened (威胁) our six fishermen by guns to stand in the sun for two hours w5 any clothes. They even a6 our fishermen to sign a file to announce (宣告) that Huangyan Island b7 to Philippine, but was refused firmly.
“We will never give up! Huangyan Island has been part of China for c8 .” a Chinese government official said a9 .
With the help of the Chinese government, the six fishermen were s10 at last and they succeeded in leaving the island safely.
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There was a little island in the middle of the ocean with only three people on it,a farmer,a gardener and a butler(男管家).The farmer lived on the right side of the island.He had a cow.The gardener lived on the left side and he had some flowers.The butler lived in the and he had a horse.They were all very pleased with what they had,but this changed one day when a big wind named Wind-Lou blew in from the sea.
The three people made it a law that they could keep whatever was blown to their land.The farmer and the gardener waited for the Wind-Lou all day and wanted to get the horse.The butler didn’t mind what was blown to him.If he got the cow,he would say,“Delicious milk!” If he got the flowers,he would say “Sweet flowers!” ,now that he owned the horse,he rode it happily.
Wind-Lou blew day and night.She blew the three things around and finally blew them back to their original owners.
The farmer and the gardener were not pleased with what was blown to them.
1题完成句子;2题简略回答问题;3题将文中横线处空缺的一个单词填写在下面的答题线上;4题找出并写下全文的主题句;5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1.The butler lived ________the farmer________the gardener.
2.What was Wind-Lou? .
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HaiNan Island is the south of China.
A. to B. on C. at D. in