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Welcome to the UK National Parks

The United Kingdom has beautiful national parks. Try our quick guide for a handy introduction to each of the following four parks.

The Broads

The Broads, Britain’s largest protected wetland, is now home to some of Britain’s rarest wildlife.

Key areas of interest:

● home to over a quarter of our rarest wildlife.

● over 125 miles of waterways to explore

● gentle footpaths and cycle routes, fabulous fishing

● a Roman fort, medieval churches and traditional windmills

● the River Wensum runs right into the city of Norwich, just 2 hour from London

Lake District

The Lake District has inspired writers and visitors for centuries.

Key areas of interest:

● England’s largest National Park is now a World Heritage Site

● Scafell, England’s highest mountain

● 16 main lakes and many smaller tarns

● boat trips, sailing, boating and swimming

● less than 2 hour from Manchester

New Forest

It is a historic royal hunting forest, where you can enjoy the sight of ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs.

Key areas of interest:

● ponies, cows and pigs on the open forest

● ancient trees, some over 1,000 years old

● a coastline of sea creatures, like shingle, saltmarsh, lagoons and mudflats

● less than an hour from Southampton, Bournemouth and Salisbury

South Downs

Discover the world-famous white cliffs at Seven Sisters, rolling green and gold hills, ancient woodland and lowland heaths or explore “picture perfect” villages, traditional country pubs and flourishing vineyards.

Key area of interest:

● walk, cycle or horse ride the length of the national park on the 160 km South Downs Way national trail

● grasslands and woodlands rich in wildflowers and butterflies

● market towns and hidden villages

● just over an hour by train from London and a short bus ride from Brighton, Portsmouth, East Bourne and Winchester

1.Which park is listed as a World Heritage Site?

A. The Broads. B. Lake District. C. New Forest. D. South Downs

2.What will you see in New Forest?

A. Ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs. B. Some rarest wildlife.

C. Beautiful lakes. D. Churches and windmills.

3.What activity do the Broads and South Downs both offer?

A. Swimming. B. Sailing. C. Cycling. D. Horse riding.

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The Scottish education system has always been different from the rest of the United Kingdom, with a characteristic emphasis on a broad education. Scotland's schools operate a Curriculum(课程) for Excellence which provides knowledge and skills to all nursery, primary and secondary schooling between the ages of 3 - 18. All 3- and 4-year-old children in Scotland have access to a free nursery place. Formal primary education begins at approximately 5 years old and lasts for 7 years. During their secondary education, children in Scotland study Standard Grades, or Intermediate(中级的) qualifications between the ages of 13 and 16 . The school leaving age is 16, after which students may choose to remain at school for one or two years to study for Higher Grade or Advanced Higher qualifications. Then they can have further education by attending colleges or universities.

There are fifteen Scottish universities, some of which are among the oldest in the world. These include the University of St Andrews, the University of Glasgow, the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh—many of which are ranked among the best in the UK. Proportionally, Scotland had more universities in QS' World University Rankings' top 100 in 2012 than any other nation. Also, the country produced 1% of the world's published research with less than 0.1% of the world's population. Scotland’s University Courts are the only bodies in Scotland authorized to award degrees.

Besides Scotland's universities, Further and Higher Education is provided by 43 colleges as well. Colleges offer National Certificates, Higher National Certificates, and Higher National Diplomas. These Group Awards, alongside Scottish Vocational（职业的） Qualifications, aim to ensure Scotland's population has the appropriate skills and knowledge to meet workplace needs. In 2014, research reported by the Office for National Statistics found that Scotland was the most highly educated country in Europe and among the most well-educated in the world in terms of higher education attainment.

1.What do we know about Scottish education?

A. Students can go to university directly after finishing Standard Grades.

B. Students of all ages receive free education.

C. A university student is at least 17 years old.

D. Only knowledge is taught at schools.

2.The underlined word “proportionally” in Paragraph 2 probably means　 ________.

A. Considering Scotland’s population　　 B. regardless of Scotland’s history

C. in terms of the number of universities　　 D. despite its education system

3.Scottish college awards and vocational qualifications serve to ________.

A. improve the employment　　 B. award the students with degrees

C. prepare the workforce with proper skills　　 D. compete with universities home and abroad

4.The purpose of the text is to ________.

A. compare　　 B. introduce

C. advertise　　 D. persuade

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London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It has about seven million people. The river Thames runs through London.

People from all over the world visit London to see Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. There are many museums, theatres and parks in London, as well as offices and factories. London began as a Roman settlement called Londinium. The plague(瘟疫) came to London in the 1600s, followed by the Great Fire of 1666. The city was badly bombed in World War II.

London is very slowly sinking into its foundations and the level of the river Thames is slowly rising. As a result, extra-high tides could flood a large part of London. To prevent this happening, a great barrier（屏障）has been built across the Thames at Woolwich. If very high tides happen, the barrier can be raised and London will be safe.

1.London is the capital of _________, which began as a __________ settlement.

A. England; Norman        B. UK; Frenchman

C. Scotland; English      D. UK; Roman

2.According to the passage, from 1600 to now, ________ great disasters have happened in London.

A. one          B. two           C. three         D. four

3.The reason why a great barrier has been built across the Thames at Woolwich is that_________.

A.London is very slowly sinking into its foundations

B.the level of the river Thames is slowly rising

C.extra-high tides could flood a large part of London

D.all of the above.

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The National Trust has many campsites(野营地) in scenic locations all over the UK. Make the most of the last days of summer by living outdoors and taking in these beautiful landscapes. Here are some of the most popular places to go.

Low Wray, Cumbria

Low Wray is a lovely campsite situated on the western shore Windermere in the Lake District. There are magnificent views across the water to Wansfell Pike and the Fairfield Horseshow and the site is an ideal base for water sports with on-site access for launching.

Phone 05139463862 or book online.

Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire

This site is situated on the banks of the Great Ouse with spectacular views across the river to the Trust’s Houghton Mill, the last working mill on this river. Mill demonstrations are held every Sunday during the season and the site is situated near the picturesque village of Houghton. There are plenty of footpaths for walkers, horse riders and cyclists along the waterways.

Check availability or phone 01480466716.

Wasdale Head, Cumbria

Wasdale is a great base for climbers of all abilities. The site is nestled under the Scafell mountain range at the head of beautiful Wastwater, the deepest lake in England. Canoeing (划独木舟运动) is possible on Wastwater although limited to no more than 15 on the lake at a time.

Phone 01212765416 or book online.

Highertown Farm, Cornwall

A small, basic campsite situated in the quiet hamlet of Lansallos with fine views of the south-east Cornwall coast and not far from a secluded beach. Bookings may be necessary at peak time.

Email or phone 01208265211

Lundy, Bristol Channel

Lundy Island is an unspoilt(未遭破坏的) island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery. There are passages from Bideford and Ilfracombe according to the tides, 1 April-31Oct and a winter helicopter service 1 Nov-31 March.

Email or phone 01271863636 for more information.

1.Mike is fond of swimming. Which of the following campsites would he choose?

2.If you are interested in cycling, which number would you like to dial?

3.If you are at Wasdale Head, _______.

4. If your family want to go to Highertown Farm during official holidays, you’d better______.

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A mystery woman said today she has won￡1.5 million from the UK National Lottery—but has never told her husband.

For the past three years, the woman, a mother-of-two who gave her name as Jane, had hidden her fortune from colleagues, friends and family, she said.

“Jane” has remained in her job and, if she ever splashed out on treats for the family, tells her husband she has had a pay rise or bonus.

The woman told her extraordinary story on BBC Radio Five Live this morning.

Presenter Victoria Derbyshire was hosting a phone-in which asked the question: “Is money guaranteed to make you happy?”

“Jane” called in and began, “I won quite a bit of money”, just under￡1.5 million, and I’ve never, ever told anybody. Not even my husband.”

Derbyshire said, “You’re kidding me. Why not?”

“Jane” replied, “Fear that it would change our lives too dramatically. My husband had, many years ago, a small drug problem—around 15years ago. And I’m scared with the money and perhaps the high life… he would go back there.”

She continued, “I do feel if I had said, yes, I’ve won this money, that he would have wanted holiday, he perhaps would have wanted to give up work, which would destroy our little family unit we’ve got now.”

The presenter told her, “I’m very surprised, I can barely believe it but it’s clearly true. Do you feel it’s made you happier?”

“Jane”, who said her won was “about three years ago”, said, “It’s nice because I know I haven’t got to worry about bills.”

Derbyshire told her, “I’m full of admiration for you, but is it not a betrayal of your relationship?”

The woman admitted, “I feel terribly guilty in one way, but in another way, we’ve got two young children and I think, well, if their lives change dramatically then it’s not fair on them. So I just want to keep things as they are.”

1.The woman let out her secret ______________.

A.fifteen years later B.in a radio program

C.to a woman named Jane D.after a pay rise

2.Why did the woman keep her fortune hidden from her husband?

A.Because she wanted the fortune in her control.

B.Because her husband was in poor health.

C.Because she didn’t have to worry about bills any more.

D.Because she feared that her husband would take drugs again.

3.The underlined expression “splash out” in paragraph3 most probably means ___________.

A.to spend money wastefully B.to let out a secret accidentally

C.to go abroad for a holiday D.to stay outside for sightseeing

4.The best title for the passage would be __________.

A.Woman hiding lotter win from husband

B.A mystery but guilty woman in UK

C.1.5 million pounds won by a woman

D.A way to keep things as they are.

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Your task will be to examine the___________ of constructing a new factory in the United Kingdom.

A. motivation                    B. appointment              C. adjustment        D. possibility

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man’s friend worry about?

A. How to study in the United Kingdom.

B. Her future career opportunities in China.

C. How to return to China after studies.

2.Which of the following is right according to the woman’s research?

A. There are as many opportunities in China as abroad.

B. There are more opportunities in China than abroad.

C. There are more opportunities abroad than in China.

3.What do you suppose the woman can probably be?

A. A guide.　　 B. An employer.　　 C. A consultant.

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______ is known to all, Great Britain and Northern Ireland ______the United Kingdom

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In a society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious and cultural differences, people highly value individualism—the differences among people. Teachers place a lot of importance on the qualities that make each student special. The educational systems in these countries show these values. Students do not memorize all possible basic knowledge. Instead, they work individually and find answers by themselves. There is often discussion in the classroom. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.

In most Asia societies, by contrast, the people have the same language, history and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in much of the orient reflects society's belief in group goals and purposes rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments.

There are advantages and disadvantages of both systems of education. For example, one advantage of the system in Japan is that students there learn much more about maths, physics, biology and chemistry than American students by the end of high school. They also study more hours each day and more days each year than North Americans do. The system is difficult, but it prepares students for a society that values discipline and self-control. There is, however, a disadvantage. Memorization is an important learning method in Japanese schools, yet many students say that after an exam, they forget much of the information that they have memorized.

The advantage of the educational system in North America, on the other hand, is that students learn to think for themselves. The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas. There is, however, a disadvantage. When students graduate from school, they haven't memorized as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries have.

1.The writer's purpose of writing this passage is________.

A. to share his idea with others in a new way

B. to introduce two different systems of education through contrast

C. to criticize the society that values memorization

D. to prepare students for society

2.Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The system of education in the West is more creative than that in the East.

B. Japanese students learn much more about science than American students.

C. Canadian students are more individual than Korean students.

D. Students in North America are not as friendly as those in Asia.

3.From the facts, we can infer that________.

A. Asian students are more likely to do better in teamwork than American students

B. Chinese students are more hard-working in their studies than Mexican students

C. the Western educational system is much better than the Eastern educational system

D. the Eastern educational system is as difficult as the Western educational system

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A. Advantages and disadvantages of educational system

B. The value of individualism

C. Educational system—an obvious difference between the East and the West

D. Memorization—an important learning method

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Welcome to Olympic National Park!

The park is located in the western state of Washington and it covers more than 400,000 hectares. Each area of the park offers visitors something special. Here are some places to go.

Elwha Valley

The Elwha Valley is in the central part of the park. It is the Olympic Peninsula’s largest watershed (分水岭). Long ago, the rivers in this area held the most salmon (鲑鱼) outside of Alaska. In the 1920s, a growing community of settlers built two hydroelectric (水力发电) dams to provide energy for the local economy. The dams created many problems for the river. They decreased the water in the rivers, which caused the fish population in the area to decrease. This affected the other animals that depended on fish for food.

The community later decided to take some measures to solve these problems. Today, the Elwha River is the site of one of the largest ecosystem restoration projects in National Park Service history.

Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge is a mountain area in the northern part of the park. It is easy to enter, and provides incredible views of the Olympic Mountains.

The ridge has many hiking paths. In winter, people come here to ski. They also come here to take part in other fun winter activities, like sledding and snowboarding.

Hurricane Ridge usually has snow from December through the end of March. Visitors must be prepared for icy roads and severe weather.

The Coast

The westernmost part of the park is Pacific coastline. Olympic National Park has many breathtaking beaches.

Rialto Beach is known for its tall seastacks (海蚀柱). These formations are tall towers of rock standing in the sea. Kalaloch Beach is known for its white sand. It also has three national wildlife refuges, which protect the area’s bird and fish species.

The coastline areas offer hiking and camping. They are some of the most popular places in the park.

1.What happened to the Elwha River after the two dams were built?

A. Local settlers had enough energy.

B. Local settlers made more money.

C. The Elwha Valley was formed.

D. The ecosystem was greatly affected.

2.Which place is most suitable for winter activities?

A. Elwha Valley　　 B. Hurricane Ridge

C. Rialto Beach　　 D. Kalaloch Beach

3.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract visitors to the park,

B. To introduce the parkas history.

C. To show the variety of the park.

D. To stress the importance of ecosystem.

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