Lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and...

Lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relaxation from hot weather．But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don't take great care．Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning．Here are some tips to keep your kids safe in the water:

At the Lake or Pond

●Don't let little kids swim alone without adult supervision— lakes or ponds may be shallow near the bank and are suddenly deep sharply further out from shore．

●Ponds and lakes may hide sharp rocks, broken glass, or rubbish．

●Make sure kids wear foot protection; even in the water, they should wear socks or water shoes．

●Watch out for weeds and grass in the water that could trap a leg or arm．

●Most boating accidents, particularly among teenagers, are related to alcohol．Be sure teens know about the dangers of alcohol, on and off the water．

At the Beach

●Teach kids to always swim when and where a lifeguard is on duty．Unlike the calm waters of a swimming pool, the beach has special dangers like currents and tides．Check with the lifeguard when you arrive to find out about the water conditions．

●Tell kids never to stand with their back to the water because a sudden wave can easily knock a child over．

●Teach kids that if they're caught in a dangerous wave, they should swim to the shore or should tread water and call for a lifeguard's help．

Whether at the lake or at the beach, teach your child to get out of the water during bad weather, especially lightning．

1.Which is the right behavior when swimming at the beach? ________

A. Go off the water without a lifeguard on duty.

B. Go on swimming in a heavy rain.

C. Call for help if caught in a dangerous wave.

D. Go off the water before checking the water conditions.

2.Swimming at a beach is more dangerous than in a pool because ________.

A. there are currents and tides at a beach

B. there are no lifeguards at a beach

C. the waters of a beach are more calm

D. the waters of a pool are warmer

3.The passage is probably written for ________.

A. students at school

B. parents with little children

C. kids who want to learn swimming

D. coaches who teach kids to swim

4.In which column of a magazine can you find this passage? ________

A. Sports　　　　　　　　 B. Science

C. Entertainment　　　　 D. Education

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During summer holidays my mother and I used to escape to one of the lakes north of Prince Albert. In its magic surroundings we spent the long summer days in the open air, swimming and boating or just lying dreaming in the sun.

The last summer was particularly wonderful. For one thing, I was in love for the first time. My boy friend Don worked in Saskatoon, but the lake was his place-the beautiful wilderness attracted him deeply, so I thought it was not to see me that he got on his motorcycle as many Fridays as he possibly could, and drove three hundred miles along the rough roads to spend the week-ends at our place. Sometimes Don couldn't come, because he was hard up(生活拮据), and sometimes worked overtime.　

One Friday night a storm broke out. I lay in bed and listened to the thunder and the rain beating on the roof. I tried not to expect Don. Yet I couldn't help imagining him fighting the storm. His motorbike, which had always looked to me so heavy, seemed fragile enough to be blown onto its side by the first strong wind.

I tried to close my throat against the tears. But when my mother, driven by the deep sympathy and understanding between us, came in to me. she kissed my cheek and found it wet.

“Don't get upset, Jane”, she said softly. “He may still come.”

It was hours later that I suddenly heard the sound of the roaring(轰鸣的) engine. The storm was dying. I lay still, relief and pain fighting for ascendancy(支配地位)within me as I heard Don's heavy tired footsteps on the wooden stairs.

1.Why was the last summer especially great for Jane?

A.She fell in love for the first time. B.She had a lot of fun in the open air.

C.Her boyfriend bought a motorcycle. D.Her boyfriend found a beautiful place.

2.What do we know about Don?

A.He lived a poor life. B.He didn't love Jane so much.

C.He worked in a remote village. D.He didn't like traveling in bad weather.

3.Why did Mother come into Jane's room during the storm?

A.She knew Jane was afraid of the thunder. B.She knew Jane was worried about Don.

C.She heard Jane arguing with Don. D.She heard Jane crying.

4.How did Jane feel when she heard Don's footsteps?

A.Excited B.Anxious C.Doubtful D.Complicated (复杂的)

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You may love going to the beach, having fun in the waves，surfing and enjoying the sun and the sand. But what do you know about beaches?

1. (actual), a beach is made up of small loose rocks, 2. turn into sand and they all get together at the shore of a body of water. But how are they made? Well, they 3. (create) by waves or currents (洋流). A current is like a large river inside the ocean that often 4. (flow) from one place to the next. These currents are caused by changes in temperature as well as the wind.

The shape of the beach depends on how the waves move around. Some waves move things up the beach and others move things down the beach. On　 5. (sand) beaches, the waves move sand away from the beach, 6. (make) gentle slopes (斜坡). If a wave is not strong enough 7. (move) sand away, you will get a steeper beach.

Today, with the 8. (appear) of beach towns, more and more people prefer to spend their holidays on the beach. If you want to have 9. wonderful time at the beach, then look for a beach that has a Blue Flag status because it is usually safe and has a high standard 10. water quality.

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Two European Summer Must “Seas”

When you think of summer, the beach, clear water, sunny skies, and relaxing days are a few things that come to mind, and two of the best places to experience these summer feels are two gorgeous European bodies of water: the Mediterranean Sea and the Adriatic Sea!　 These two incredible Seas hold some of my favorite travel memories, and I would revisit each one in a heartbeat!

The Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea can be accessed from various European countries as well as a few North African countries.　 And while many think of visiting Ibiza, Malta, or the Greek islands to experience the Mediterranean, my Mediterranean beach days came while visiting the seaside city of Marseille in the South of France! Marseille was a lovely city with easy access to the Sea, also with pretty sandy beaches. The gorgeous crystal clear blue water made it unlike any beach day in America!　 Not only were the beaches amazing, but the city of Marseille was adorable and filled with numerous cute shops and seaside restaurants.　 And the Mediterranean­style food was delicious!

The Adriatic Sea

The Adriatic Sea is equally as stunning and surely worth a visit! The Croatian coast has numerous beach clubs, some private and some public, that tourists are able to visit and you can experience the beauty of the Adriatic Sea there! Zrce Novalja, a Croatian seaside town I visited, was impressively featured by the rather rocky beach in place of sand.　 The rocks were small and smooth, making swimming in the sea and wading in the water just as easy as sandy beaches!　 Plus, the locals in Croatia are also extremely friendly, making the experience even more memorable.

1.The writer's trip to the two seas was full of ________.

A.unbearable hardships B.various adventures

C.wonderful experiences D.funny events

2.From which place did the writer get to the Mediterranean Sea?

A.Ibiza. B.Malta.

C.The Greek islands. D.Marseille.

3.What makes Zrce Novalja so special?

A.Its beach clubs. B.Its beautiful sea.

C.Its rocky beach. D.Its friendly locals.

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—Have you got any idea for the summer vacation?

—I don’t mind where we gothere is sun, sea and beach.

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Isn’t it cool to surf (冲浪) in summer? You catch a wave and enjoy the ride. Surfing is not only our favorite sport, though. A group of penguins (企鹅) enjoy the sport as much as we do. And they show their excitement and skills in the new animated film —Surf`s Up, which came out on June 6, in the US.

Cody loves the sport. Cody’s idol (偶像) is Big Z, a great penguin surfing king. Cody doesn’t like his brother and his mother who are not supportive. He really wants to get away. Cody believes that winning a surfing competition will bring him admiration and respect. When Mikey Abromowitz, a talent scout (侦察员), comes to Antarctica to look for talented penguins for a surfing competition, Cody’s really excited, but during his show there are no waves and he doesn’t make it. But he knows he can’t give up. He runs after Mikey’s whale and begs until Mikey agrees to take him.

There Cody meets Lani, the island’s beautiful lifeguard, as well as his main rival (对手), the surfing champion Evans. The cocky Evans shows no respect for Big Z, which makes Cody angry. For this, he challenges Evans to a surfing match, only to suffer a terrible defeat.

Lani takes Cody to the island doctor. As they spend time together, Cody realizes that this doctor is really Big Z himself. When he learns this, Cody begs him to train him and make him a better surfer.

Cody begins to find his own way. Cody improves his skills with the help of Big Z and discovers that a true winner isn’t always the one who comes in first.

1.The passage mainly tells us ______.

A. that winning can bring you good luck and respect

B. how a penguin can be a good surfer

C. about a new animated film —Surf`s Up

D. about the life of a teenage penguin called Cody

2.Which of the following statements about Big Z is NOT true?

A. He is a great penguin surfing king.

B. He doesn’t help Cody with surfing although Cody begs him.

C. He works as a doctor after he leaves surfing.

D. He is loved by the teenage penguin Cody.

3.The underlined part “doesn’t make it” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_______”.

A. feels very sad                     B. can’t breathe freely

C. is not successful             D. can’t continue surfing

4.Which of the following statements about Cody is NOT true?

A. He likes surfing and lives in Antarctica.

B. He thinks winning will win him the respect of others at first.

C. He gets along well with his brother and his mother.

D. He is defeated by Evans in a surfing match.

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On a hot summer day in late August, I sought shade and a cool drink at a waterfront café on a Greek island. Over a hundred degrees in 1air. Crowded. Tempers（脾气）of both the tourists and waiters had 2to meet the situation, making it a rather quarrelsome environment（环境）

At the table next to mine sat an attractive, 3 couple, waiting for 4.  They held hands, whispered, kissed, and laughed. Suddenly they stood, picked up their 5 and stepped together 6 the edge of where they were sitting to place the table in the sea water. The man stepped 7for the two chairs. He politely 8his lady in the knee-deep water and then sat down himself. All people around laughed and cheered.

9 appeared. He paused for just a second, walked into the water to 10 the table and take their 11, and then walked back to the 12 cheers of the rest of his 13. Minutes later he returned carrying a bottle of wine and two glasses. Without pausing, he went 14 into the water to 15 the wine. The couple toasted（祝酒）each other, the waiter and the crowd. And the crowd 16 by cheering and throwing flowers to them. Three other tables 17 to have lunch in the water. The place was now filled with laughter.

One doesn’t step into water in one’s best summer clothes. Why not?

Customers are not served 18 . Why not?

Sometimes one should consider 19 the line of convention（常规）and enjoy 20 to the fullest.

1.                A．fresh          B．cool           C．still  D．thin

2.                A．managed       B．expected       C．attempted D．risen

3.                A．lonely          B．curious         C．well-dressed   D．bad-tempered

4.                A．cheers         B．service         C．attention  D．flowers

5.                A．metal table      B．empty bottle     C．chairs    D．bags

6.                A．on            B．off             C．around   D．along

7.                A．outside         B．forward         C．down D．back

8.                A．led            B．seated          C．watched  D．received

9.                A．The manager    B．A friend        C．A waiter  D．The servant

10.               A．set            B．wash           C．remove   D．check

11.               A．menu          B．bill            C．food  D．order

12.               A．loud           B．anxious         C．familiar    D．final

13.               A．tourists         B．customers      C．fellows    D．assistants

14.               A．at last          B．in time         C．once more D．as well

15.               A．change         B．drink          C．sell   D．serve

16.               A．replied         B．insisted         C．agreed    D．understood

17.               A．prepared       B．joined in        C．settled up  D．continued

18.               A．with pleasure    B．in the café      C．in the sea  D．with wine

19.               A．following       B．keeping        C．limiting    D．crossing

20.               A．life            B．wine           C．lunch D．time

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This kind of stone _____ cool in summer and warm in winter.

A. is being felt               B. is felt              C. feels          D has been felt

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New Zealand

1. Which of the following is a fact about New Zealand?

A. 20% of the population being Maoris.     B. Four million white people.

C. About 1600 km south of the Equator.     D. Nearly 1/3 of the country being plains(平原).

2. The country’s population is mainly made up of         .

A. the white people and the Polynesians      B. the white people and the “pakeha”

C. the Maoris and the white people          D. the Maoris and the Polynesians

3. When did the white people begin to live in New Zealand?

A. 1000 years ago.                         B. 200 years ago.

C. 85 years ago.                           D. 50 years ago.

4. What do the Maoris value most in life?

A. Living in small villages.                  B. Developing farming skills.

C. Keeping their own culture.                D. Taking up government jobs.

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Summer Adventure Camp 2018

Experience a summer of adventure and fun in the heart of Minnesota! Situated in Eden Prairie MN, just 20 miles south-west of Minneapolis, the International School of Minnesota (ISM) provides a Summer Adventure Camp for boys and girls from preschool to Grade 8. With a wide range of indoor activities and outdoor adventures available, campers also have the opportunity to take daily Spanish or American Sign Language classes.

About ISM:

ISM is a private school, situated on a wonderful 55-acre campus next to Bryant Lake and Bryant Lake Regional Park. At our Summer Camp, we have activities while at the same time we also can learn.

State-of-the-Art-Facilities

Our school and summer camp facilities are seated in a beautiful, wooded area in Eden Prairie MN, less than 30 minutes south-west of Minneapolis. Exciting outdoor adventures appear on our nature trails, playgrounds, soccer field, and in the neighboring park. Creative indoor activities take place in our state- of-the-art learning facility, performing arts centre, and swimming pool.

Time: July 22-August 4

Fee: $280

Why Choose ISM’s Summer Adventure Camp?

Language classes& Cultural Activities

Daily language classes inspire an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, expand campers’ global experiences and prepare them to be successful citizens of the world.

Experienced Camp Instructors

Experienced, energetic instructors and specialists guide campers as they explore the wonder of culture around the world and here at home.

Interesting Flexible Programs

Your camper will explore and learn with kids at their own age in interesting programs designed by educational experts. Tailor(专门制作) this flexible summer program to your child’s special interests and your family’s schedule. Welcome to our camp. We are here waiting for you.

1.In the camp, campers can _______.

A. learn languages　　 B. live independently

C. discover their hobbies　　 D. learn to communicate with classmates

2.ISM, a private school _______.

A. holds this adventure camp every year

B. is located in Bryant Lake Regional Park

C. only has students from preschool to primary school

D. holds a camp where activities and learning go hand-in-hand

3.What can we know about the Summer Adventure Camp?

A. It lasts two weeks.　　 B. All students can take part in it.

C. Campers don’t need to pay anything.　　 D. only outdoor activities are available for campers.

4.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?

A. To encourage donation.　　 B. To attract more campers.

C. To advertise coming events.　　 D. To introduce special activities.

5.Who is the passage intended for?

A. Educational experts.　　 B. Preschool kids.

C. Experienced teachers.　　 D. Parents with children in schools.

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