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When you're looking forward to taking a holiday in Egypt, you're certainly not short of choices. The country has so many to see that you'll probably not want to limit yourself to just one city.
Hurghada-A Water Sports Paradise
With 250 hotels ranking from comfortable 3-star hotels
Lip to 5-star accommodation, the main attraction of staying here is the activities in and on the warm waters. It has become an international centre for water sports, allowing visitors to take part in surfing, sailing and deep sea fishing. The waters are also home to a huge variety of coral and fish, making it a dream spot for diving. If all that isn-t enough, Hurghada is home to some of the world's finest underwater gardens.
Luxor-An Open Air Museum of Ancient History
For those with an interest in Egyptian history, Luxor is an excellent place to stay and is built upon the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. If you make this the base for your Egypt holiday, you're basically staying in an open air museum!
The modern city of Luxor has the ruins of Karnak. Across the Nile lie many more monuments, temples and tombs including the Valley of the Kings and the Queens. The Nile sailing is necessary for those with an interest in the country's ancient history.
Cairo- The Capital City
Finally, of course, there's Cairo. It-s definitely a starting point for most of Egypt holiday makers. Cairo offers an excel-llent mix of culture, art, cooking and sightseeing chances. With the famous pyramids, various temples and some fascinating museums, Cairo is a fantastic choice if you can come to the city.
1.Visitors flood to Hurghada mainly because it can offer them _ .
A. the funniest botanic gardens
B. choices of water activities
C. a brief history of Egypt
D. the mix of culture and art
2.Which of the following cities do most tourists visit first in Egypt?
A. Cairo. B. Luxor. C. Thebes. D. Hurghada.
3.This passage is most probably taken from _ .
A. a historical document B. a science magazine
C. a travel guide D. a book review
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Many people look forward to the holiday season, which provides an opportunity to take a few days off, or go on a getaway. 1. The combined effort of shopping, attending social events, and entertaining guests can quickly become too much to handle.
2.This means you may end up with financial pressure. To prevent stress over money, plan ahead; review your finances, and come up with a practical budget.
Purchases shouldn't affect your ability to pay your bills, nor should it result in costly credit card debt.
The holiday season is stressful when you have too much on your plate. 3.You actually needn't cancel your plans, but make sure everything doesn't have to be perfect, and you don't have to do everything yourself- get your family involved.
A holiday season is not always an interval of true relaxation: Sometimes it can mean a lot of rushing around with confusion; allowing you no moment alone. 4.Even as little as 15 minutes alone can make a world of difference as you need to take a breather and clear your mind!
Being in close quarters with your family members for a long holiday can be stressful in itself. Because of your different personalities, it may be easy to rub each other the wrong way. If you let every remark get under your skin, you'll be stressed out the entire time. 5. Don't let the actions of others rob you of your joy.
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The winter holiday, when I am looking forward to, is coming. What fun it is to have sports! Play football is one of my hobby. I can also ride my bicycle, climb high mountains, or go skating. Sometime I can play the chess with Grandfather. How interested my holiday will be! But my father is always afraid I would be hurt by a truck, fall into water, and fall off a tree. He is afraid I would fight against others or taken away by bad men. But if I’m friendly and carefully enough, how will these things happen? I must try best to persuade my father.
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Whether you’ve been in college or you’re looking forward to going to university in the future, you and your family likely spend some time worrying about the cost of your college education. ____1.____ However, that will pay off for years to come. Earning scholarships is a great way to help you. The Financial Aid Office at Illinois State helps students identify scholarship opportunities every day. Here is some advice to help you.
●____2.____
Have you asked your high school or community college financial aid office about scholarships at your school? Many schools have a list of several scholarships right there. ___3._____ Check with community organizations, banks and credit unions, and large employers who may offer scholarship opportunities in your area.
●Find your “hook”
____4._____ Your unique characteristics can help your scholarship applications stand out. Pay special attention to awards that mention your best qualities, whether that’s academic achievements, leadership, community service, or something less common. Think about why a donor wants to assist you in paying for your education. Most scholarship providers want to encourage a particular behavior. Companies may want to attract future employees.
●Develop a routine
Every scholarship is different in terms of when you can apply, what you need to turn in, when the winner is announced, and how the money is given to you. _____5.____ There isn’t a single application or search engine that allows you to find and apply for everything. Visit the website for the Office of Student Financial Aid for lists of scholarship opportunities. Go through the lists to find the ones that match you best and keep track of when you can apply for them.
A. While you’re searching, consider what makes you special as a student.
B. Typically, scholarship applications open in the late fall or early spring for the next school year’s awards, but that also varies depending on the donors.
C. There is no doubt that college education is a necessary step to get yourselves prepared for the future.
D. Local awards can often be easier to get as the application pools are smaller and less competitive.
E. Begin in your own backyard.
F. It’s no secret that college is one of the biggest.
G. Scholarships is a great way to help you.
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If you’re looking forward to visiting a national park in the United States, here are some good options for you to choose from.
Acadia National Park—Maine
Lying on Mount Desert Island, a postcard-perfect island where Rockefellers and Astors summered, Acadia National Park is rich with rocky shorelines and has one of Maine’s most historic lighthouses. Hike to the top of 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain to catch the sunrise, then go back to Bar Harbor, and treat yourself to a lobster roll at Stewman’s.
Where to Stay: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, Bar Harbor Inn
Arches National Park—Utah
The red sandstone monoliths of Arches National Park in southeast Utah make for a giant playground for hikers, bikers, climbers, off-roaders, and other thrill seekers. However, climbing any named or unnamed arch in the park is banned by regulations. Throughout the park, there are 2,000 natural arches, including the famous Delicate Arch, which you might recognize from Utah’s license plate.
Where to Stay: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab, Fairfield Inn& Suites Moab
Yellowstone National Park—Wyoming
When you think of Yellowstone National Park, geysers will come to mind first and more specifically, Old Faithful, which does indeed live up to its name by erupting every 90 minutes or so. Another superstar of America’s oldest national park is the Grand Prismatic Spring, the park’s largest single hot spring, which also gains a reputation due to its striking coloration.
Where to Stay: Yellowstone Park Hotel, Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone
Shenandoah National Park —Virginia
Shenandoah’s famous 105-mile Skyline Drive is one of the prettiest drives in the Northeast.
This National Scenic Byway runs along the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Where to Stay: Skyland, Hotel Laurance
1.Who would most probably be drawn to Acadia National Park?
A.People interested in modern buildings.
B.People interested in camping in the desert.
C.People wanting to enjoy a good view of the seashore.
D.People wanting to climb a mountain of over 2,000 feet.
2.What is Arches National Park suitable for?
A.Watching an east coast sunrise. B.Looking at beautifully man-made arches.
C.Climbing the well-known Delicate Arch. D.Having various outdoor thrilling activities.
3.What do we know about the Grand Prismatic Spring?
A.It is famous for its eye-catching colors.
B.It can erupt for about 90 minutes each time.
C.It is the largest single hot spring in the world.
D.It is the most distinguished tourist spot in Wyoming.
4.Where can someone enjoy beautiful sights along the drive?
A.In Utah. B.In Virginia.
C.In Maine. D.In Wyoming.
5.What is the text meant to?
A.Encourage us to visit the United States.
B.Recommend some national parks in the US.
C.Introduce several hotels nearby national parks.
D.Make a comparison between some national parks.
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Who will ______ your dog when you all go out for a holiday?
A．keep down B．look for C．take to D．attend to
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Who will ______ your dog when you all go out for a holiday?
A．keep down B．look for C．attend to D．take to
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Not every parent looks forward to the day when their child goes off to school .In fact, some parents are not sending their children to school at all. Instead, they are choosing to teach their children at home.1.In the U. S. only about three percent of children are homeschooled.
2.One reason is that some parents do not feel their children are safe in school because of bullying and a growing trend of police in school. Other parents want their children's education to be based on their religion or moral belief. 3.Homeschooling is also seen as a choice for families that live in rural areas, and families that travel, like actors.
4.And homeschooling allows parents to customized (定制) lessons based on their children's needs. Families can purchase textbooks to use or create their own materials. Some worry that homeschooling means students will not have opportunities to socialize, so some families have created the activities that would normally happen in school like field trips and proms（高中舞会）.
Being homeschooled does not mean a student cannot go to college. 5. It is important, however, for parents and students to create a portfolio (作品集)to show what they have learned.
A. They will go to college.
B. This is called homeschooling.
C. there are various homeschool regulations.
D. Most colleges accept homeschooled stadents.
E. There are many different ways to homeschool.
F. Yet other parents don't think school teaching is good enough.
G. There are many reasons why some parents choose to homeschool.
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Not every parent looks forward to the day when their child goes off to school.In fact some parents are not sending their children to school at all.Instead they are choosing to teach their children at home.This is called homeschooling.Parents,caregivers,or private tutors educate children individually at home instead of sending them off to be formally educated in public or private schools.In the U.S. only about three percent of children are homeschooled.
There are many reasons why some parents choose to homeschool.One reason is that some parents do not feel their children are safe in school because of bullying（恃强凌弱）.It is said that bullying is very common in the school. Other parents want their children's education to be based on their religion or moral beliefs.Yet other parents think the education in school is not good enough.Homeschooling is also seen as a choice for families that live in rural areas, and families that move frequently.
There are many different ways to homeschool,and homeschooling allows parents to design lessons based on their children's needs.Families can purchase textbooks to use or create their own materials.Some parents follow a philosophy called unschooling,which allows a child to determine when and how they want to learn based on their natural ability.Some worry that homeschooling means students won't have opportunities to communicate with others.
To solve this problem,some families have created activities,where a group of homeschooled students will learn and play together and participate in activities that would normally happen in school like field trips.
Besides,being homeschooled doesn't mean a student cannot go to college.Most colleges accept homeschooled students.And the homeschooled students can get the same degrees,too.
1.How many American students go to public or private schools?
A. About 3%. B. About 97%.
C. About 50%. D. About 70%.
2.Which is the reason that some parents choose homeschooling?
A. School bullying exists in some schools.
B. Some parents cannot afford the education fees in school.
C. Some children want their education to be based on their religion.
D. Some parents think the school is too far away.
3.What will the parents do to help their children communicate?
A. The parents can buy some textbooks.
B. The parents will allow children to choose what to learn.
C. The parents will organize the children to play together.
D. The parents will teach the children by themselves.
4.What can we conclude from the last paragraph?
A. Homeschooled students cannot get enough chances to go to college.
B. American colleges are fond of the homeschooled students.
C. Homeschooled students find it easy to go to some American colleges.
D. Homeschooled students have the same rights as students who are formally educated in schools.
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The day________he was looking forward________in the end.
A．when; to coming B．which; to coming
C．which; to came D．when; to came