Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon (大峡谷...

Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon (大峡谷) West Skywalk in Colorado. Departing (离开) from Grand Canyon’s South Rim by Airplane to Grand Canyon’s West Rim, you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge of Grand Canyon West.

This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007. Daily visitor-ship to the Skywalk has been over 4,000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk.

After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon. This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon.

Tour Itinerary (行程)

1.This advertisement is for __________.

A. Grand Canyon West      B. Grand Canyon South

C. Grand Canyon                                                        D. the Skywalk

2.The package fee does NOT cover the cost of _______.

3.The Grand Canyon Skywalk Bridge is made of glass because ______.

A. it looks stranger                                                    B. it is cheaper to build

C. it looks more beautiful D. it gives you a better view

4.According to the Tour Itinerary, the route is ______.

A. South Rim→Guano Point→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim

B. South Rim→West Airport→Guano Point→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim

C. South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→Guano Point→West Airport→South Rim

D. South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→Guano Point→South Rim

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They say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon; on foot, on mules(骡子) or by air. We chose the first. Up early, my husband and I and our three children couldn't wait to get started. We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail.

As we set out, I was shocked at how narrow the path was. And I couldn't help noticing that the other tourists weren't like us. They had heavy backpacks, water bottles, and hats. But as usual we were dressed. As the sun rose higher, Arizona's famous heat seemed to roast us. There was no shade and our legs were aching. We decided to go back, with the girl on my back and the boys far behind. By the time we finally got back, our legs were like jelly.

The next day, after we'd had a long rest and a good breakfast, we were ready for another view of the Canyon—by air. After our last walk, this would be the easiest thing in the world.

We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon. But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed(翻转) the plane around, pretending he was going to hit the ground. I shouted, "STOP, TAKE US BACK!" When we finally arrived back on land, once again our legs were like jelly. We hardly spoke as we drove back.

As I said, there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon. We never tried the mules, but personally I'd suggest a fourth: buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic. That way, you can see the Canyon, without fear or tiredness.

1.Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?

A.They made a careful preparation before the trip.

B.The children were more joyful than their parents.

C.Bright Angel Trail was not as lovely as they expected.

D.The summer heat prevented them from enjoying the view.

2.The underlined expression "Our legs were like jelly" probably means ______.

A.we were weak B.we were unhappy

C.we were dissatisfied D.we were disappointed

3.Which of the following best describes their Canyon trip by air?

A.It proved to be frightening. B.It was more comfortable.

C.It turned out to be exciting. D.It made each of them tired.

4.We can infer from the passage that ____.

A.experiencing the Canyon on mules would be the best way

B.one needs to dress less when visiting the Grand Canyon

C.the writer was not serious when she made the suggestion

D.the whole family narrowly escaped from the air accident

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Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.

Camping

To protect the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center, P. O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Fires

Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.

Hiking(远足)

Please stay on permitted paths. If you don’t do so, you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.

Weather

The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning(闪电)causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.

Wildlife

Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer were purposely shot because they ate plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be a danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.

1. What can you do first if you want to go camping?

A．Know the permitted paths.                B．Book campgrounds in advance.

C．Make sure not to make a fire.              D．Stop at Mather and Desert View.

2. What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．keep everything out of campgrounds        B．take away everything you bring in

C．carry all the necessary food               D．look after your personal belongings

3. Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?

A．They ate wrong things and became very ill.

B．They were a danger to other gentle animals.

C．They begged food from visitors.

D．They kicked and bit visitors.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To provide travel information.              B．To report some recent news.

C．To teach tourists hiking skills.               D．To introduce the wildlife.

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语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）

Grand Canyon National Park recently turned 100 years old. The1.(nature) wonder in northern Arizona became one of America’s early national parks in 1919. A century later, about 6 million people a year visit the park,2.is about the size of the state of Delaware.

Native tribes (部落) had many names for the huge canyon. But in 1869,3.(explore) John Wesley Powell gave it a name that stuck: the Grand Canyon. The canyon isn’t the world’s longest or deepest. But it surely is grand. It offers beautiful views.

The canyon itself is far4.(old) than the park. No one knows exactly5. old the canyon is. The rocks6.the bottom are about 1.8 billion years old.

Humans first came to the area about 12,000 years ago. They left behind a large number of stone tools. For the past century, tools7.(make) from small sticks8.(find) in some of the canyon’s caves.

Plenty of animals live in the park. Desert bighorn sheep are9.largest animals in the Grand Canyon.10.(measure) 300 pounds, they climb over the rocks. The park is home to almost 375 kinds of birds and a few living things that can be found nowhere else.

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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

About ten years ago, my wife and I took a trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. I didn't like to carry all my keys in my pocket during a hike, so I took away the key to the car and left the rest in the car. When we came back, I put the key somewhere in the car without reattaching it to the key ring. Then we made a fire, cooked some food, and went to sleep in the back of the SUV.

The next morning, we were cleaning up our campsite when I saw a bird inside my car. I walked over, and it flew away. When we got in the car to go home, I couldn't find the key. We searched and searched even emptying out the car completely, but it was gone.

Then it hit me that the bird must have taken it. After all, those birds are known for stealing shiny things and decorating their nests with them. Keys are shiny. The bird was the thief! It made perfect sense to me. So I decided to find its nest.

But there is a problem: As everyone knows, the Grand Canyon is a little large in area, so I didn't like my chances of actually finding a certain nest belonging to a certain bird in a certain tree in all that space. But what other choice did I have?

My wife was not encouraging me. She said, “Are you crazy? You'll never find it! The Grand Canyon is the biggest hole on Earth!” I didn't answer and walked steadily forward until her laughter died away.

I struggled to keep hope as I searched dozens of trees and tracked every singing bird. It was like searching a needle in the sea. But, oh, how great my victory would be when I held the missing key from the bird's nest.

注意:

1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语:

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph l:

After two hours of searching, I finally gave up and returned to the car.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph2:

The next day, we stopped at a service centre for lunch.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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We will be traveling to the Presidio in San Francisco to visit the newly opened Walt Disney Family Museum. Your whole family will be fascinated by over 1,400 works of art featuring Disney characters. There are countless exhibits and even a model of the early Disneyland Park.

We will have a timed entry into the museum, and then each family is free to explore at their leisure. Lunch will be on your own. So bring your lunch or money for the Museum Restaurant. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a must-see for everyone who loves Disney.

Date: July 22, 2011

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00pm

Location: Presidio, San Francisco

Cost per person: $35.00 for adults,$25.00 for young people of 6-17 years old and seniors over 65 years old, and $10.00 for children under 6 years of age. Cost includes round-trip bus transportation to and from Alameda and admission into the Museum.

Pick-up location:　 Bayport Recreation Center(301 Jack London Avenue, near Ruby Bridges Elementary School)

It’s easy to register! You may register in person or mail the completed form and the payments to Alamede Recreation and Park Department 2226 Santa Clara Avenue,Alameda,94501.

Phone registrations begin from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm with MasterCard or VISA only. Have your credit card and class activity number ready just before calling (510) 7477529.Fax the completed registration form with MasterCard/VISA, (510) 5234071.Registration is not accepted for anyone under 18 years of age.

1.The cost of the trip doesn’t include____.

A. the lunch at the Museum　　 B. the transportation to Alameda

C. the transportation from Alameda　　 D. the admission into the Museum

2.The Walt Disney Family Museum is open for____.

A. three days　　 B. nine hours

C. two days　　 D. seven hours

3.If Mr and Mrs Green visit the museum with a 9-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter, they will spend____.

A. $90　　 B. 95

C. $105　　 D. $120

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Travelers in America who want to experience the Wild West can now go to a holiday in the old style to see how the American pioneers traveled and lived.

Today’s travelers go by horse wagon like the old-time. They set up camp at night under the stars and learn to cook their meals over fires. They also learn to lead herds of cattle with present-day cowboys and try to bring wild horses into a corral (畜栏). For those who just want to pretend half way, the special holidays offer the chance to “rough it” during the day in the wagons but sleep at night in the comfort of fan air-conditioned ranch (牧牛场) complete with swimming pool, sauna and tennis courts.

In Wyoming the holiday makers will travel by wagon past ghost towns and cemeteries where pioneers and wild cowboys were buried. The route goes along the same track as the Pony Express riders who braved attacks from Indians and robbers to get the mail through to the Wild West. High Island Ranch in Wyoming at the foot of the Rocky Mountains is also an ideal place to go trout fishing and to ride wild horses. In Colorado, the modern-day pioneers can stay at Randy George’s ranch and try their hand at breaking-in horses and branding (打烙印) cattle. In New Mexico there will be a chance to help in driving cattle to their new summer pastures (牧场). Trips last for a week so those taking part get a chance to get a feel for the Wild West as it really was.

1.What is the author’s purpose by writing the passage?

A.To reveal the real life of the Wild West in the old time.

B.To tell the readers what they should prepare for special holidays.

C.To introduce some trips in which people can experience the Wild West.

D.To advertise for the most popular tourist attractions in America.

2.What does the underlined phrase “rough it” in paragraph 2 mean?

A.Make the travelers comfortable.

B.Live a hard and simple life.

C.Travel everywhere in the wagons.

D.Bring wild horses into a corral.

3.What can be inferred from paragraph 3?

A.Travelers will pass ghost towns to visit pioneers and wild cowboys.

B.People are not interested in how the pioneers traveled and lived.

C.It was not easy to deliver the mail to the Wild West in the old time.

D.The pioneers and wild cowboys in the old time led an easy life.

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It’s the __________ in the west to open a present when someone gives __________ to you.

A．custom, one       B．habit, one         C．bobby, it          D．favour, it

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I’m told that the job is open to everyone ____ their previous experience. So it’s a chance for a green hand like you.

A．apart from      B．due to      C．in case of    D．in spite of

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I’m told that the job is open to everyone ____ their previous experience. So it’s a chance for a green hand like you.

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