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Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there can’t be found anywhere else in the world. There are beautiful beaches and caves to explore. The sea around the island has colorful fishes. Why is Mona Island unusual? Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve. That means the island’s animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park rangers（公园管理员）are able to stay. The park rangers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and beautiful. They insist that rules are followed. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park rangers can make sure the land and animals remain safe. What is there to See on Mona Island? One thing that most people enjoy is getting to see the Mona Island iguana(美洲热带大蜥蜴). This type of reptile(爬行动物) lives only on Mona Island. Almost 2,000 of these iguanas live on Mona Island. People also come to the island to get a close-up view of many kinds of fish and other sea life. They can swim far below the surface. They use special equipment to be able to breathe underwater. The water is almost transparent. Through the clear water, divers can see the bright colors of the fish. Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings and drawings on the walls. This artwork was made by the Arawak and Taíno Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago. After a full day of fun activities, visitors can settle in, listen to the night sounds, and view the stars in the huge sky. Because the island is far away from other places, it is surrounded by darkness, and the stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It’s the perfect end to a perfect day.
1.What do park rangers on Mona Island do?
A.Protect the land and animals.
B.Offer some help to visitors.
C.Feed animals on Mona Island.
D.Drive a boat between Puerto Rico and Mona Island.
2.Which of the following best explains the word “transparent”?
A.so difficult that you can’t finish
B.so clear that you can see through
C.too deep to be reached
D.too bright to be seen
3.Where can artwork be seen on Mona Island?
A.On the beaches. B.In a museum.
C.In the caves. D.On the wall of the hotel.
4.Which sentence can be filled in the first blank?
A.Mona Island is very small.
B.Watching the stars on Mona Island is amazing.
C.Visitors can settle in after a full day on Mona Island.
D.Mona Island is far from other places and darkness is all around it.
5.What is the most possible reason the author wrote this article?
A.To explain why animals live on the island.
B.To show readers where the island is located.
C.To tell about a place that some people might enjoy.
D.To give facts about people who work on the island.
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Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there can’t be found anywhere else in the world. There are beautiful beaches and caves to explore. The sea around the island has colorful fishes. Why is Mona Island unusual? Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve. That means the island’s animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park rangers（公园管理员）are able to stay. The park rangers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and beautiful. They insist that rules are followed. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park rangers can make sure the land and animals remain safe. What is there to See on Mona Island? One thing that most people enjoy is getting to see the Mona Island iguana(美洲热带大蜥蜴). This type of reptile(爬行动物) lives only on Mona Island. Almost 2,000 of these iguanas live on Mona Island. People also come to the island to get a close-up view of many kinds of fish and other sea life. They can swim far below the surface. They use special equipment to be able to breathe underwater. The water is almost transparent. Through the clear water, divers can see the bright colors of the fish. Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings and drawings on the walls. This artwork was made by the Arawak and Taíno Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago. After a full day of fun activities, visitors can settle in, listen to the night sounds, and view the stars in the huge sky. Because the island is far away from other places, it is surrounded by darkness, and the stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It’s the perfect end to a perfect day.
1.What do park rangers on Mona Island do?
A. Protect the land and animals.
B. Offer some help to visitors.
C. Feed animals on Mona Island.
D. Drive a boat between Puerto Rico and Mona Island.
2.Which of the following best explains the word “transparent”?
A. so difficult that you can’t finish
B. so clear that you can see through
C. too deep to be reached
D. too bright to be seen
3.Where can artwork be seen on Mona Island?
A. On the beaches. B. In a museum.
C. In the caves. D. On the wall of the hotel.
4.Which sentence can be filled in the first blank?
A. Mona Island is very small.
B. Watching the stars on Mona Island is amazing.
C. Visitors can settle in after a full day on Mona Island.
D. Mona Island is far from other places and darkness is all around it.
5.What is the most possible reason the author wrote this article?
A. To explain why animals live on the island.
B. To show readers where the island is located.
C. To tell about a place that some people might enjoy.
D. To give facts about people who work on the island.
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Kunming is a good place to take vacations．Every year ________ visitors come here．
A.thousand of B.thousands C.nine thousands D.thousands of
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Once upon a time, some visitors went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly a warning of a strong storm came to them, so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds got darker, Love realized it was time to leave. But there was no boat to go into. Love looked around with hope.
Just then Richness was passing by in a great large boat. Love shouted, “Richness, can you take me with you? Richness answered, “No, I can’t. There is a lot of gold in my boat. There is no place here for you. ”
Love decided to ask Vanity（虚荣） for help who was also passing by in a beautiful boat. But Vanity said with a cold voice, “No, I can’t take you with me. My boat will get dirty with your wet feet. ”
Sadness passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was useless. “No, I can’t take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be alone. ”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that he didn’t hear Love calling to him.
Love was becoming restless and hopeless. Just then somebody called out, “Come, Love! I will take you with me. ” Love did not know who was so kind, but jumped into the boat happily.
After getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Love asked, “Knowledge, do you know who was so kind to give me a lift when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time. ”
“Time?” asked Love. “But why did Time help me?” Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is. ”
1.According to the passage, which one did not go to an island for a vacation?
A. Love. B. Richness. C. Vanity. D. Knowledge.
2.Other visitors passed by in their boats one by one. Which is the right order according to the passage?
A. Richness→ Vanity→ Sadness→ Happiness→ Time
B. Richness→ Happiness→ Sadness→ Vanity→ Time
C. Time→ Richness→ Vanity→ Sadness→ Happiness
D. Richness→ Happiness→ Vanity → Sadness→ Time
3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. When we are rich, we may pay more attention to Love．
B. All the feelings are important in our life except Love．
C. As time goes by, we can realize the importance of Love．
D. When we are happy and sad, we shouldn’t remember Love．
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Once upon a time, some visitors went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly a warning of a strong storm came to them, so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds got darker, Love realized it was time to leave. But there was no boat to go into. Love looked around with hope.
Just then Richness was passing by in a great large boat. Love shouted, “Richness, can you take me with you? Richness answered, “No, I can’t. There is a lot of gold in my boat. There is no place here for you.”
Love decided to ask Vanity(虚荣) for help who was also passing by in a beautiful boat. But Vanity said with a cold voice, “No, I can’t take you with me. My boat will get dirty with your wet feet.”
Sadness passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was useless. “No, I can’t take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be alone.”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that he didn’t hear Love calling to him.
Love was becoming restless and hopeless. Just then somebody called out, “Come, Love! I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was so kind, but jumped into the boat happily.
After getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Love asked, “Knowledge, do you know who was so kind to give me a lift when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”
“Time?” asked Love. “But why did Time help me?” Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is.”
1. According to the passage, which one did not go to an island for a vacation?
A. Love. B. Richness.
C. Vanity D. Knowledge
2. Other visitors passed by in their boats one by one. Which is the right order according to the passage?
A. Richness→Vanity→Sadness→Happiness→Time
B. Richness→Happiness→Sadness→Vanity→Time
C. Time→Richness→Vanity→Sadness→Happiness
D. Richness→Happiness→Vanity →Sadness→Time
3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. When we are rich, we may pay more attention to Love.
B. All the feelings are important in our life except Love.
C. As time goes by, we can realize the importance of Love.
D. When we are happy and sad, we shouldn’t remember Love.
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—Summer vacation is coming! I am thinking about visiting some places of interest.
—Why not Jingzhou and have a look at the ancient city wall?
A. come out B. come along C. come up with D. come over to
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Safety must come first. During the coming summer vacation, some of us may travel to other places. To keep safe during the journey, we should .
①avoid eating raw(生的)and cold food
②obey the local traffic rules
③swim in the dangerous area
④never stretch our hands out of the window when taking a bus
⑤ tell strangers our personal information
A.①③⑤ B. ②④⑤ C.①②④
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Don’t forget some spare batteries when you take photos of these amazing animals.
A.take B.taking C.to take D.taken
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A long vacation is coming after exams. Do you have any plans? Here are some good places for you to relax.
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Sydney Tower Address: 100 Market St, Sydney Phone: 0293-339222 Fax: 2093339203 Open time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.(Saturdays to 11:30p.m.) Ticket: $ 60(for an adult) $ 30(for a child) Website: www. sydneytower. com. au How to get there: train to Tower Hall Station and a shot walk along Market Street How to book tickets: by phone/fax or through the web Attraction(景点): Sydney's best views are just the beginning! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360° views of our beautiful city. |
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Guinness World Records Museum Address: 329 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205 Open Hours: From September to April: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday From June to August: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday Ticket Price: Adult: $14.95 for 2 attractions; $18.95 for 4 attractions; $22.95 for all attractions Child(4-12): $8.95 for 2 attractions; $11.95 for 4 attractions; $14.95 for all attractions ★It is free for the old over 60! Attraction: In the GWR Museum you can enter the different exhibition halls(展览厅). In each of these halls you can see many different kinds of world records. In some halls you are even given a chance to do something so that you can know better about how a record was set. If you feel tired, just come into the Rest Area, where you can not only have a cup of coffee but also have some delicious snacks. But please remember, never take your food or drinks into the exhibition halls. |
1.You can visit Sydney Tower _______.
A.at 8 a.m. on Monday B.at11:30 p.m. on Sunday
C.at 9 p.m. on Saturday D.at 11:00 p.m. on Friday
2.How much should an 8-year-old son and his mother pay to visit two attractions in GWR Museum?
A.$8.95. B.$14.95. C.$18.95. D.$23.90.
3.What should you remember when you visit the GWR Museum?
A.There is no Rest Area in the museum. B.Don't do anything in the exhibition halls.
C.You can only enter a few exhibition halls to visit. D.Never take food or drinks into the exhibition halls.
4.What can we do in the GWR Museum exhibition halls?
A.We can have a cup of coffee. B.We can set a new world record.
C.We can have some delicious snacks. D.We can know better about how a record was set.
5.Which is NOT true about Sydney Tower?
A.You can call 0293-339222 to know more information.
B.You can visit now.sydneytower.com.au if you are interested in Sydney Tower.
C.You can buy tickets only by phone or fax.
D.Sydney Tower is very beautiful.
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Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts- Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit
A. a Youtheater B. an art museum
C. a natural history museum D. a hands-on science museum
2.What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models.
C. Watch puppet making. D. Give performances.
3.What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?
A. Science games designed by kids.
B. Learning science by doing things.
C. A show of kids' science work.
D. Reading science books.
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A. A science textbook. B. A tourist map.
C. A museum guide. D. A news report.