Dangerous as they are, extreme sports remain ...

Dangerous as they are, extreme sports remain appealing among many Australian young people! Camp Xtreme is the perfect test of your heart.

Kite Surfing

It’s the exciting mixture of kite, board and waves. The idea of using a kite to accelerate speed seems like a new challenge, yet the art of kite flying dates back to the 13th-century Chinese whenitwas used as a simple means of transport.

Catch a wind and you’re moving — up, down and across the surf. “It’s always exciting. You’d jump 5 feet or 35 feet. You never know if you’re going to go up in the air, and your heart is just going boom, boom, boom.”

Coasteering

It is by far the best activity and the event that everyone is still talking about. This is exploring the coastline without worrying about a coastal path or finding a rocky bay blocking your route. You climb, dive and swim from one place to another. With Coasteering, you don’t have to be able to swim as the wet suit and buoyancy(浮力) aid will keep you floating when you are in the water.

Sky Diving

Traditional parachuting(跳伞) doesn’t sound risky enough. So now sky diving is the name for jumping from a plane and listening to your heart beating heavily as you move fast towards earth before you open your parachute at the last moment.

Mountain Biking

It’s been around so long that bikers are no longer satisfied with just going up and down a mountain. Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough land, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but include features designed to improve strength and performance in rough areas.

For details, please call us on 1300-792-668 or click here: www.xtremecamp.com.au.

1.All the four extreme sports are mainly intended to test one’s _____.

A.heart beat B.physical health

C.potential strength D.courage

2.The underlined word in the second paragraph “it” refers to _____.

A.the kite B.kite surfing

C.kite flying D.the art of kites

3.Which of the following sports can be the most risky?

A.Kite surfing. B.Coasteering.

C.Sky diving. D.Mountain biking.

4.We can infer from the passage that _______.

A.kites were the main means of transport in China

B.swimming skills play a key role in Coasteering

C.parachuting is the least popular sports at present

D.mountain biking requires more than riding common bikes

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The following is something about extreme sports: Dangerous as they are, extreme sports remain appealing among many Australian young people! Camp extreme sports is the perfect test of your heart.

Kite Surfing

It’s the exciting mixture of kite, board and waves. The idea of using a kite to accelerate speed seems like a new challenge, yet the art of kite flying dates back to the 13th-century Chinese when it was used as a simple means of transport.

Catch a wind and you’re moving — up, down and across the surf. “It’s always exciting. You’d jump 5 feet or 35 feet. You never know if you’re going to go up in the air, and your heart is just going boom, boom, boom.”

Coasteering

It is by far the best activity and the event that everyone is still talking about. This is exploring the coastline without worrying about a coastal path or finding a rocky bay blocking your route. You climb, dive and swim from one place to another. With Coasteering, you don’t have to be able to swim as the wet suit and buoyancy(浮力) aid will keep you floating when you are in the water.

Sky Diving

Traditional parachuting(跳伞) doesn’t sound risky enough. So now sky diving is the name for jumping from a plane and listening to your heart beating heavily as you move fast towards earth before you open your parachute at the last moment.

Mountain Biking

It’s been around so long that bikers are no longer satisfied with just going up and down a mountain. Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough land, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but include features designed to improve strength and performance in rough areas.

For details, please call us on 1300-792-668 or click here: www.xtremecamp.com.au.

1.All the four extreme sports are intended to test one’s _____.

A. potential strength B. physical health

C. sports skills　 　　 D. courage

2.The underlined word “it” refers to _____.

A. kite flying　　 　 B. kite surfing

C. a kite　　　　　　 D. the art of kites

3.Which of the following sports can be the most risky?

A. Kite surfing.　　 B. Coasteering.

C.　 Mountain biking.　　 D. Sky diving.

4.We can infer from the passage that _______.

A. kites were the main means of transport in China

B. swimming skills play a key role in Coasteering

C. mountain biking requires more than riding common bikes

D. parachuting is the least popular sports at present

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Here are 4 extreme sports which are popular in the west countries among the young.

Volcano Boarding

Racing down an active 2,380 ft volcano at speeds 50 mph with only a board for protection is considered by many thrill-seeking sports fans as the coolest.

Thousands of travelers head to the foothills of Nicaragua’s Cerro Negro Mountain every year to take part in the new sport. Surfers, dressed in protective jump suits, knee-pads and helmets, can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h on their special boards. Since its creation, in 2005, the volcano boarding has attracted more than 10,000 participants.

Cliff Diving

Cliff diving is defined as the perfection of diving into water from a high cliff. From the rough rocks, divers take a jump into the water beneath.

This dangerous sport originated from the Hawaiian Island of Lanai in 1770, Kahekili, the king, demanded that his men leap off high cliffs and enter the water to prove their courage and loyalty. Today, after centuries, the activity has expanded into a sport.

Slacklining

A balance sport, slacklining uses nylon ropes (尼龙绳) stretched tight between two fixed points. It is different from tightrope walking—it is like a large rubber band. The line’s tension can be adjusted to suit the performer and different types of movement.

Christian Schou holds the Guinness World Record title the highest slackline at 3,280 feet(1000 meter)—3 Eiffel towers high.

Zorbing Ball

Effectively throwing yourself down a slope in a giant ball, or “zorbing”, is one of the latest extreme sport. This bizarre sport, invented in 2000, involves a giant plastic ball, which has two skins, one inside the other. The person zorbing is in the area between the skins. Then others will roll the ball down a hill.

1.Why does Nicaragua’s Cerro Negro Mountain attract many tourists every year?

A. Because it has beautiful scenery.

B. Because it is a perfect place for mountain climbing.

C. Because people can appreciate the sudden eruption of the volcano.

D. Because it is an active volcano for volcano boarding.

2.Which sport can you experience when you visit Hawaii?

A. Zorbing ball　　 B. Slacklining

C. Cliff diving　　 D. Volcano boarding

3.What is most needed during the performance of slacklining?

A. A good tightrope.　　 B. A sense of balance.

C. A large rubber band.　　 D. A sense of direction.

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In Canada, volunteering is extremely common among people of all ages. They believe that being helpful is one of the most important1.(quality) to have. There are many forms of voluntary work and opportunities to help are everywhere,2.(include) schools or people’s gardens.

I’m volunteering for a foundation to assist the teacher there. I’m in charge of3.preschool class, where students are aged from 3 to 6. When I first started, I was quite nervous as I’d never worked with little kids before. As time went on, I4.(become) more familiar with them. One teacher asked me to help the5.(young)girl in the class draw a picture6.(base) on the word “grateful”. As I was drawing and talking with her, I7.　 (gradual) felt warm and peaceful, and I realized8.was not that difficult to work with children. When the class was over, I felt really excited and even a bit proud of 9. had been done.

Volunteering gives us not only an opportunity to change someone’s life but also the satisfaction of helping others. It is also a great way to develop social skills and10.(value) experience for our future.

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Try to discourage him ________ driving too fast, as it’s extremely dangerous.

A.from B.into C.to D.for

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There are some injuries that are common to all types of extreme sports. The following are some of the important things to do to prevent extreme sports injuries. 1. But they can definitely minimize the risk of injuries.

Warm up.

2. They include a combination of cardiovascular(心脏血管的)exercises, strength drills and stretching. Cardiovascular exercises increase body temperature, heart rate and blood circulation, which is required for further movement of the body. Strength drills increase the stamina of the body, while stretching warms up the muscles preparing them for sudden forceful movements. 3. It also plays an important role in boosting the team spirit for a team sport. A warm-up session should last for at least 20 minutes and it can extend up to half an hour.

Avoid overworking.

There are some people who do not exercise their body for the sport on a regular basis and perform a week's task in a day or two. 4. They do not realize the effect of overworking during the performance and keep doing it until they feel extremely tired. Apart from the actual sport, one should also avoid overdoing the warm-up exercises before the activity.

5.

Just as warming up is essential before any rigorous(充满活力的) physical activity, cooling down the body after playing a rigorous sport is also a significant part of physical conditioning. When you are done with your sports session, you can conclude with some walking, jogging or light running. Slight stretching exercises, focusing on specific muscles, will also be useful for cooling down the body.

A. Cool yourself down.

B. Look for a coach to train you.

C. These people are likely to suffer from extreme sport injuries.

D. However, there are no perfect methods which can assure you 100% safety.

E. Along with physical preparation, warming up prepares you mentally to begin a sport.

F. You should also be careful about your clothing selection for warmth and protection.

G. Warm-up exercises are very important before you begin any sports practice.

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Caves (洞穴) have a primary appeal — they hold the secrets to our past and are mysterious in and of themselves.

● Mammoth Cave

Kentucky, USA

The longest cave system in the world lies beneath the Green River Valley in Kentucky and while over 400 miles of passageways have been mapped, it has yet to be fully discovered. The complex limestone labyrinth (石灰岩迷宫) was discovered by humans 4,000 years ago.

● Blue Grotto

Capri, Italy

Once used as the personal swimming hole for the Roman Emperor Tiberius, this extremely bright sea cave is almost 200 feet long and 82 feet wide. Its unique glow comes from the light entering the small opening to the outside.

● Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve

Beit Shemesh, Israel

Also known as the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve, Avshalom is considered to be the Rosetta Stone of climate history in the Eastern Mediterranean through the packed stalactites (钟乳石) found in the cave, some of which are over 13 feet long, and are as old as 300,000 years.

● Cave of the Crystals

Naica, Mexico

This unique cave system in Mexico contains some of the largest natural crystals (水晶) ever found—the longest of which is 39 feet long and 13 feet thick. However, it is rarely explored due to logistical difficulties: it is extremely hot due to its location above a volcanic vent, and the huge crystals block also block the passage.

1.Where does the longest cave lie in?

A.Kentucky, USA. B.Capri, Italy.

C.Beit Shemesh, Israel. D.Naica, Mexico.

2.Avshalom is famous as　 　　　　　　 .

A.the most beautiful cave. B.the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve.

C.the Emperor’s swimming hole. D.over 400 miles of passageways.

3.Which cave includes the largest natural crystals?

A.Cave of the Crystals. B.Blue Grotto.

C.Mammoth Cave. D.Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve.

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Koala bears as pets might be appealing to many of us. However, there are quite a few points to consider even before thinking of adopting one.

Koala bears are one of the most lovely Australian animals. In certain cases where the koala has been raised by hand, they have turned out to be quite affectionate pets. These people tied a piece of fur to a pillow and placed it beside a joey (a baby kola) as a substitute (替代物) for the mother koala. This trick seemed to work well with the baby koala. However, it is a known fact that human handling causes stress to koalas. In my personal opinion, this aspect clouds the fact that koala bears can be tamed (驯服).

In Australia the koala is a priority animal as far as conservation status assessment is concerned. It was hunted to near extinction (灭绝) for its fur. In fact the koala had been wiped out from South Australia in the 1920s. However, rehabilitation efforts have brought the animal back in the state. As for the Australia government, the koala is not a threatened animal, but the US government does list the koala as one.

Although they may live in 40 to 60 kinds of eucalyptus trees, they prefer only 10 to 14 specific kinds. Koalas sleep for most part of the day, which is about 16 to 18 hours, and for most of their waking hours all they do is eat. Koala bears eat the leaves of eucalyptus trees. A full-grown koala can eat almost 2 to 3 pounds of leaves in a day. Despite their slow movements and sweet look, koala bears can be vicious when hungry. Other than this, there are the stress caused to koalas due to human handling and the fights that start in koalas.

Almost everyone finds koalas lovely in the zoo. However, as far as having koala bears as pets is concerned, there are legal issues to consider. Other than that, being able to provide for its diet and habitat is another point that needs some attention before any law legalizing their adoption as pets is passed.

1.What’s the author’s attitude towards people raising the koala?

A. Optimistic.              B. Grateful.                           C. Cautious.                          D. Enthusiastic.

2.Why did Australians hunt the koala?

A. To get its fur.     B. To eat its meat.                 C. To wipe it out.                 D. To have it for fun.

3.The underlined word “vicious” in Paragraph 4 probably means __________.

A. fierce and dangerous                                                  B. patient and friendly

C. afraid and defensive                                                    D. lovely and interesting

4.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

A. koala bears tend to live in groups

B. koala bear care can be very demanding

C. koala bears are not particular about their food

D. koala bears are the No. 1 threatened animal in the US

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Around the world more and more people are _______ dangerous sports and activities. Of course there have always been people who have _______ adventure--those who have climbed the _______ mountains, explored unknown parts of the world or _______ in small boats across the greatest oceans. Now, however, there are people who look for an immediate pleasure from a _________ activity which may only last a few minutes or even _________.

I would consider bungee jumping(蹦极)to be a good example of such an activity. You _______ from a high place about 200 meters above the ground with an elastic(有弹力的)rope _______ to your ankles. You _______ at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from ________ the ground. It is said that 2 million people around the world have now ________ bungee jumping. Other activities, ________ most people would say are as dangerous as bungee jumping, __________ jumping from tall buildings and ________into the sea from the top of high rocks.

Why do people take part in such activities as these? Some psychologists(心理学家) suggest that it is because life in ________ societies has become safe and boring. Not very long ago, people’s lives were constantly under __________ They had to go out and hunt for ________, and life was a continuous battle for survival.

Nowadays, according to many people, life offers ________ excitement. They live and work in relatively safe condition; they buy food in shops; and there are doctors and hospitals to __________ them if they become ill. The answer for some of these people is to ________ danger in activities such as bungee jumping.

1.A.escaping from B.taking part in C.going in D.taking in

2.A.looked up B.looked into C.looked for D.looked around

3.A.lowest B.highest C.beautiful D.wild

4.A.sailed B.swam C.jumped D.crossed

5.A.safe B.urgent C.funny D.dangerous

6.A.years B.seconds C.hours D.days

7.A.jump B.run C.walk D.cross

8.A.followed B.tied C.brought D.took

9.A.go B.run C.fall D.fly

10.A.falling B.running C.flying D.hitting

11.A.tried B.observed C.found D.studied

12.A.that B.which C.it D.what

13.A.abuse B.include C.carve D.conclude

14.A.swimming B.running C.diving D.skating

15.A.old B.modern C.past D.formal

16.A.safety B.excitement C.danger D.perfection

17.A.animals B.food C.water D.drug

18.A.few B.little C.much D.many

19.A.look at B.look behind C.look like D.look after

20.A.seek for B.build up C.suffer from D.find out

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The argument is extremely heated ______ there are necessary conditions of existence such as water on the Mars.

A. that　　　　　 　　　　 B. whether　　　　 　 C. if　　　　　　　 　　 D. which

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