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Top 4 Places to Visit in California Santa Catalina Island
There are many action-packed adventures you can go on, including the Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour, the Cape Canyon Expedition, and the Ocean Runner Ribcraft Dolphin Tour. Besides, you can enjoy camping, horseback riding, sunbathing and so much more. If you're looking for an island holiday filled with excitement, you'll definitely find it here.
Death Valley National Park
This place isn't as frightening as the name suggests. The national park actually lies below sea level. At that altitude, it's one of the driest, lowest, and hottest national parks throughout America. The beautiful park has some unique features. For example, you're going to see splendid snow-capped mountains, beautiful hills of sand, and a wide variety of natural oases (绿洲) and other habitats.
Los Angeles
There are various amazing cultural attractions here. To truly make the most of LA, you can listen to the LA Philharmonic (交响乐团) at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, spend some time hanging out on Malibu beach, go for a hike through the Santa Monica Mountains, ride a bike through the city.
San Diego
If you're enthusiastic about culture and art, you'll definitely love San Diego because it's a place with more than 90 museums and nine different art districts.
1.Where will you go if you are interested in taking risks? ______
A.Santa Catalina Island.
B.Death Valley National Park.
C.Los Angeles.
D.San Diego.
2.What will you see in Death Valley National Park? ______
A.Various man-made oases.
B.Horseback riding shows.
C.Snow-covered mountains.
D.Attractive sandy beaches.
3.Which of the following is not the way to explore Los Angeles? ______
A.Wandering on the beach.
B.Listening to concerts.
C.Touring different museums.
D.Hiking in the mountains.
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One night in March 1999, a man was driving from California to Oregon, US, to visit some friends. He had stopped his car to have some food when he started to hear strange noises. Turning on the headlights, he saw an 8-foot-tall creature covered in thick, dark hair. The creature stared at him for a minute, turned in the road and walked off slowly into the woods.
In the past 50 years alone, there have been thousands of reported sightings of similar creatures in the US, Canada, the Himalayas(喜马拉雅山地区)and even Hubei Province in China. The creature is known as bigfoot.
Bigfoot is said to be a very tall(between 2 and 4. 5 metres), ape-like(类人猿似的)creature that is covered in hair and walks upright on two legs. It is very wary(警惕的)of human beings.
Believers think bigfoot is a direct descendent(后代)of ancient gigantopithecus(巨猿). But it remains one of the planet’s undiscovered secrets. There is a little evidence(证据)to support the believers’ theory: traces of hair, footprints and body prints as well as the reported sightings. Some people have even showed what they say with photos or films of bigfoot.
But so far, no one has found bones or any other definite proof that the giant creature exists.
As a result many people believe the evidence is just part of a big trick.
The footprints are easy to make and they say: all you need to do is to make two large feet out of plaster(石膏), attach them to the bottom of your shoes and walk with big steps. As for the photos and films, they are just people dressed in ape suits.
They also say the sightings are not real, just people making mistakes. For example, bigfoot could be a bear living in the wild that sometimes stands up on its back legs.
1. So far what we can be sure about is that .
A. there exist savages(野人)in several places in the world
B. there are some traces of hair, footprints and body prints of the “bigfoot”
C. bigfoot is a direct descendent of ancient gigantopithecus
D. all the big foot discovered have the same look
2.It was in that man first found the ape-like creature.
A. 1999 B. the 1960’s
C. the 1950’s D. the 1940’s
3. The article infers but doesn’t say so that some people bigfoot’s existence.
A. may fool the world into believing
B. have definite evidences to prove
C. refuse to believe
D. will soon offer proofs of
4.If bigfoot is just a misunderstanding, what they saw might NOT be .
A. apes
B. bears
C. gigantopithecus
D. people dressed in animal skins
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In storm-ravaged (风暴肆虐的) Santa Clarita, California, last March, Martinez approached Runner Road carefully. A ______ creek(小溪) had flooded it. Martinez, driving a Toyota SUV, ______ he’d be OK. Big ______. Halfway across, the rushing waters grabbed hold of his vehicle, sweeping it off the road. It finally ______ a good 80 feet away, when the ______ somehow lifted the SUV and put it into the ground at a 45-degree angle. Shaken, and trapped inside with the water rising quickly, Martinez was certain he was going to ______.
On the road right behind Martinez were a delivery ______ and his niece. They ______ the horror unfold, and when Martinez’s SUV came to ______ in the middle of the pouring creek, the man leaped to ______. First, he grabbed heavy-duty (结实的) ______ from the back of his van and tied the unsteady SUV to ______ posts. Then he climbed on the top of Martinez’s ______ and hit a rear window with his fists. Frustrated, he ______ to his niece and yelled, “Give me a ______!”
Over and over he hit the rock into the ______ very hard, but in vain. “We were scared that something else was going to come down and take the SUV, take him, take my uncle,” Krystina Reyes, 27, said. But her uncle’s name was not publicly known.
Reyes’s uncle shouted to Martinez to ______ away from the window. He ______ and threw the rock. ______, the glass broke. Soon, a soaked Martinez went out of the window, and the men escaped to dry land.
Martinez was saved by a(n) ______ delivery driver.
1.A. deserted B. swollen C. forbidden D. floated
2.A. warned B. ignored C. figured D. delighted
3.A. mistake B. luck C. deal D. fortune
4.A. stopped B. continued C. pushed D. pulled
5.A. thunder B. cloud C. water D. rain
6.A. prepare B. live C. jump D. die
7.A. judge B. policeman C. salesman D. driver
8.A. talked B. watched C. hesitated D. brushed
9.A. head B. stretch C. rest D. select
10.A. fetch B. earn C. send D. act
11.A. rocks B. ropes C. branches D. posts
12.A. remote B. straight C. nearby D. movable
13.A. vehicle B. window C. truck D. van
14.A. turned B. opposed C. objected D. treated
15.A. foot B. hand C. fist D. rock
16.A. bottom B. window C. house D. road
17.A. move B. rise C. fly D. hide
18.A. picked up B. put away C. put forward D. leaned back
19.A. Finally B. Exactly C. Frequently D. Unluckily
20.A. unfair B. unhappy C. unknown D. unable
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In California, there are farms that you can visit, tour, and buy locally grown products to sample and enjoy. These are some of the best farms to visit when you’re in California!
China Ranch Date Farm, Tecopa
China Ranch is a small family-owned farm that is truly an oasis in the desert. When you visit, you can try fresh dates and bread, muffins, and cookies made with dates. The shop is open every day except for Christmas and is an easy 85-mile drive from Las Vegas as well. There’s a small museum that’s open to the public，and the China Ranch is available for film and photography shoots.
Tanaka Farms, Irvine
For farm-fresh fruits and vegetables in Southern California, look no further than Tanaka Farms. This Irvine destination allows you to take a guided walking tour around the farm to pick your own produce. Throughout the year, there are watermelon, pumpkin patch, and Christmas tree tours. Make sure to bring your own water, wear comfortable close-toed shoes, and leave your pets at home.
Underwood Family Farms, Somis
This is a family-friendly farm that is open every day throughout the year and has an animal center as well. One of the most fun things to do here is to pick your own strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. For kids, this is a fun place to host a birthday party, take an educational farm tour, or attend farming camp in the summer. McClelland’s Dairy Farm, Petaluma
McClelland’s is a dairy farm, but it is also an organic pumpkin patch and sells free-range eggs and organic artisan butter. This farm offers tours that are designed for both kids and adults with a hands-on approach to learning about farming. The traditional farm tour takes you through the history of the farm and to see baby calves. You’ll watch a cow being milked by hand over the 1. 5-hour tour.
1.Which is not available in China Ranch Date Farm?
A.Tasting fresh dates. B.Visiting a museum.
C.Shooting a picture. D.Celebrating Christmas.
2.What is the style of Tanaka Farms?
A.Pet-friendly. B.Family-owned.
C.Camp-based. D.Pick-your-own.
3.What do Underwood Family Farms and McClelland’s Dairy Farm have in common?
A.They are open every day throughout the year.
B.They allow visitors to pick up fruits by themselves.
C.They offer chances to kids to experience farming.
D.They have an animal center to sell dairy products.
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When I was living alone in Santa Rosa, California, and running a business division for Intuit, my two cats Wiley and Wilbur were my family. We took care of one another, entertained one another,_________annoyed one another, and_________one another after all. Then, at only ten years old, Wilbur_________cancer.
Letting go of Wilbur was painful, and I was when the time came to say_________.Wiley, my other cat, was_________too. He and Wilbur were best friends. He had always been happy and well-adjusted,_________he seemed lost after Wilbur’s passing. Wiley and I grieved and healed together.
When people adopt a homeless pet, it’s clear that they are saving the animal from homelessness,_________animal companionship to their lives. They’re obviously_________a far better life for the animal. Time after time, people who adopt homeless pets find their own lives being_________too.
Thai’s just one of the__________of adopting a shelter dog. And that’s__________I created Mutual Rescue, an animal-welfare initiative aimed at highlighting this special bond__________more homeless animals’ lives can be __________. I also wrote a book about the__________animals have on our lives: Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too. This book includes some of the beautiful, life-changing stories I’ve ________.
1.A.always B.occasionally C.permanently D.usually
2.A.hated B.complained C.adored D.disgusted
3.A.suffered from B.escaped from C.recovered from D.got from
4.A.hello B.regret C.sorry D.goodbye
5.A.warmhearted B.thrilled C.scared D.heartbroken
6.A.so B.or C.hut D.thus
7.A.adding B.applying C.adapting D.adjusting
8.A.equipping B.providing C.contributing D.donating
9.A.disturbed B.disordered C.saved D.challenged
10.A.troubles B.benefits C.faults D.missions
11.A.when B.how C.why D.where
12.A.so that B.in case C.in that D.for fear that
13.A.exchanged B.transformed C.interrupted D.transferred
14.A.disadvantage B.mercy C.inspiration D.impact
15.A.encountered B.designed C.invented D.facilitated
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There are some places in the world that one wants to return again and again. After my first visit to Boracay, Philippines, in March of last year, I knew that I would return soon. I was there again in April this year.
It was on the island that I first tried kite-surfing. The Bulabog Beach on the eastern side of Boracay has many wind-surfing and kite-surfing sports centers. I randomly chose a center, which happened to be an affiliation(附属机构) of International Kiteboarding Organization.
The organization has training centers around the world, and some of its courses are tailored for beginners like me.
The center on Boracay has different courses, from recreational to professional. In the recreational category, trainees have to do the "discovery" level before they go on to more advanced levels.
My instructor Brian, who was from the United States, strictly followed the center's rules about levels, and began the training by asking me to set up the kite on the sand, which was the very first step at the ground level of the "discovery" course.
I had a teammate, and we both couldn't wait to have the feeling of riding with the wind on the surface of the water. But we had to practice at length the various skills for assessing the direction of the wind and the move-ments of our bodies.
It was there in March, which was still the windy season on the island. Because of the winds, the Philippines were important on the ancient marine (海上的) trade route. They call the wind Amihan, or trade winds.
From May to October, the Amihan wind is channeled through the hills on the northern and southern ends of the island from the east onshore, and onto the Bulabog Beach on the eastern coast of the island.
1.Do you think why the author returned to Boracay?
A. Because it is a small island in the Philippines.
B. Because he intended to settle down there.
C. Because the place was very attractive.
D. Because the kite-surfing on this island was rather exciting.
2.What does the underlined word "tailored" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. lost B. known C. cancelled D. designed
3.What kind of person is Brian?
A. Easy-going. B. Strict. C. Dull. D. Friendly.
4.Why did the Philippines call the wind "trade winds"?
A. Because the Philippines started to trade in the windy season.
B. Because the winds made the Philippines active in the ancient time.
C. Because the Philippines had been relying on the winds to trade.
D. Because the winds benefited the Philippines a lot in the ancient maritime trade.
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Guizhou Province, _____ by Lonely Planet among the top 10 regions to visit in 2020, has become a promising travel destination.
A.ranked B.being ranked C.having ranked D.to be ranked
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Last July, my 12-year-old car died on California’s Santa Ana Freeway. It was hour before sunset, and I was 25 miles from home. I couldn't reach anyone to pick me up, so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes, I figured I’d just head east. A bus pulled up, and I asked the driver how far she was going. “Four more lights,” she said. There was another bus I could take from there. This clearly was going to be a long night. She dropped me off at the end of her route and told me which bus to look for. After waiting 30 minutes, I began to think about a very expensive taxi ride home. Then a bus pulled up. There was no lighted number above its windshield. It was out of service. But the door opened, and I was surprised to find that it was the same driver. “I just can’t leave you here,” she said. “This isn’t the nicest place. I will give you a ride home.” “You will drive me home in the bus?” I asked, perplexed. “No, I’ll take you in my car,” she said. “It’s a long way,” I protested. “Come on,” she said. “I have nothing else to do.” As we drove from the station in her car,, she began telling me a story. A few days earlier, her brother had run out of gas. A good Samaritan（乐善好施者）picked him up, took him to a service station and then back to his car. “I’m just passing the favor along,” she said. When I offered her money as a thank you, she wouldn’t hear of it. “That wouldn’t make it a favor,” she said. “Just do something nice to somebody. Pass it along.”
1.Why did the writer say that he would have a long night?
A. He wondered how long he had to wait for the next bus.
B. No driver would give him a ride.
C. He didn’t know the routes.
D. He perhaps would have to take a taxi.
2.Why did the writer change his mind after waiting for 30 minutes at the end of the route?
A. No bus would come at the time.
B.A taxi ride would be more comfortable.
C. He became impatient and a bit worried.
D. He knew the driver would never return
3.The bus driver drove the writer home later because________.
A. she happened to go in the same direction
B. she wanted to do something good for other people
C. her brother told her to do so
D. she wanted to earn more money
4.The bus driver hoped that the writer______.
A. would do as she did B. would keep her in memory
C. would give the money to others D. would do her a favor
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Last July, my 12-year-old car died on California’s Santa Ana Freeway. It was hour before sunset, and I was 25 miles from home. I couldn't reach anyone to pick me up, so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes, I figured I’d just head east. A bus pulled up, and I asked the driver how far she was going. “Four more lights,” she said. There was another bus I could take from there. This clearly was going to be a long night. She dropped me off at the end of her route and told me which bus to look for. After waiting 30 minutes, I began to think about a very expensive taxi ride home. Then a bus pulled up. There was no lighted number above its windshield. It was out of service. But the door opened, and I was surprised to find that it was the same driver. “I just can’t leave you here,” she said. “This isn’t the nicest place. I will give you a ride home.” “You will drive me home in the bus?” I asked, perplexed. “No, I’ll take you in my car,” she said. “It’s a long way,” I protested. “Come on,” she said. “I have nothing else to do.” As we drove from the station in her car,, she began telling me a story. A few days earlier, her brother had run out of gas. A good Samaritan（乐善好施者）picked him up, took him to a service station and then back to his car. “I’m just passing the favor along,” she said. When I offered her money as a thank you, she wouldn’t hear of it. “That wouldn’t make it a favor,” she said. “Just do something nice to somebody. Pass it along.”
1.Why did the writer say that he would have a long night?
A. He wondered how long he had to wait for the next bus.
B. No driver would give him a ride.
C. He didn’t know the routes.
D. He perhaps would have to take a taxi.
2.Why did the writer change his mind after waiting for 30 minutes at the end of the route?
A. No bus would come at the time.
B.A taxi ride would be more comfortable.
C. He became impatient and a bit worried.
D. He knew the driver would never return
3.The bus driver drove the writer home later because________.
A. she happened to go in the same direction
B. she wanted to do something good for other people
C. her brother told her to do so
D. she wanted to earn more money
4.The bus driver hoped that the writer______.
A. would do as she did
B. would keep her in memory
C. would give the money to others
D. would do her a favor
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When did you last visit a shopping mall? In many places, the answer would be “last weekend”. Some people go even more often. Why? For one thing, malls offer goods and services that people need all in one place : food, clothing, things for their houses, entertainment，and even medical services. So, are malls one of the highlights of modern civilization? Environmental activists would say “No!” They would go even further and say that consumer behavior is causing a huge environmental disaster. They cause consumers of ignorance of the side effect of their shopping—urban sprawl (城市杂乱无序拓展的地区）.
Social scientists agree that patterns of development have changed the landscape a great deal in the last half century. Prior to 1950，most people lived in towns or cities and either walked to work or took public transportation. Only very wealthy people had automobiles. Farmers lived in rural areas or isolated villages and came into town only when they needed things they couldn’t produce themselves. If you gazed at the landscape you would see towns surrounded by countryside. Then a massive change occurred.
Automobiles became affordable and people were quick to adopt them. Now ambitious workers could live in the suburbs, the areas just outside cities, which started to grow rapidly. As long as there was lots of cheap land in the suburbs, no one paid much attention to the usage of that land. Malls, fast food restaurants, cinemas, and car dealerships spread out in large, flat buildings. These one - storey buildings and their parking lot took up a great deal of space. Well - meaning farmers thought they were better off selling their land than growing crops. In ignorance, no one realized that once the land was built up in urban sprawl, the good farming land would be ruined forever. There was no way to preserve it.
Only in recent years have people come to mourn the old way of life as they have developed insight into the problems of unconditional growth. Now people realize that urban sprawl has come with serious environmental problems. The negative aspects of sprawl include air and water pollution, loss of agricultural land, traffic jams, and the death of businesses in the old town centers. Many scholars think the time has come to analyze the problems better so we can develop appropriate policies to control further sprawl. Some think the best way to do is to educate citizens about their priceless environment.
1. What is mainly discussed in the passage?
A. Urban sprawl B. Weekend fun
C. New automobiles D. Isolated villages
2.Who do activists blame for environmental problems?
A. Endangered animals. B. Unthinking shoppers.
C. Shopping mall owners. D. Ambitious farmers.
3.What does the underlined word “They” refer to in the first paragraph?.
A. Activists B. Malls. C. Farmers. D. Scientists.
4.What is the scholars’ attitude toward urban sprawl?
A. Respectful. B. Pessimistic. C. Disapproving. D. Doubtful.
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