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On a cloudless summer day, 13-year-old Charlie Finlayson was ready for a long hike with his father, David.
Around noon, David was inching his way across a cliff 800 feet above the valley, searching for a line of cracks that would lead them to the top. Charlie stood on a rock a dozen yards to the right as he fed rope to his dad. Reaching up, David missed his step. In the next moment, he heard a sharp crack from above as something larger broke loose.
When Charlie saw his father sailing through the air alongside the huge rocks that had struck him, he pulled the rope fiercely.
“Tell me it’s OK,” Charlie begged, struggling to control his fear.
“I think I broke my leg,” David told him. “And we must get off this mountain.” He proposed a plan: Charlie would lower David half a rope length at a time, then lower himself to the same level, and at a new place, begin again.
As hours passed, they came to the base of the cliff, and David was shaking with cold and exhaustion.
Worried that David would die if he fell asleep, Charlie kept the conversation going; they talked about past travels. Eventually Charlie allowed himself to catnap, checking on his father each time he awoke. When the sun rose on their camp, Charlie was relieved to see that his father was awake.
Just after dawn, Charlie headed off on the trail toward the volunteers’ cabin 12 miles away, bringing back a helicopter that would carry his father to safety.
“Charlie’s as strong as anyone I know,” says his father, “I’m so proud of him.”
【小题1】What happened to David when he climbed up?
A.He missed his step and broke his leg.
B.He lost his way across the cliff.
C.He caught sight of a sharp crack from above.
D.He stood on a rock a dozen yards from the cliff.
【小题2】How did Charlie feel at his father’s sailing through the air?
A.Puzzled.
B.Fearful.
C.Relieved.
D.Proud.
【小题3】What does the underlined word “catnap” in Paragraph 7 mean?
A.become less calm
B.continue talking
C.comfort himself
D.take a short sleep
【小题4】What might be the best title for the passage?
A.A Father and His Brave Son
B.An Accident Happened in a Valley
C.A Story on a Cloudless Summer Day
D.A Boy Saved His Father’s Life from Cliff
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   If you'd like to go travelling,the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley,which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province,China,reaches a height of more than 4,500m,with a series of different forests ecosystems. It's especially famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century,is of great archaeological(考古的)interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island,which lies in the eastern South Pacific,is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology(生态)has been untouched by humans. It is famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.

Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy city for three different religions(宗教)in the Middle East,Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage status in 1981 and placed on the“List of World Heritage in Danger”the following year.

【小题1】What can be learned about Jiuzhaigou Valley?
A.Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.
B.It is famous for many ancient objects.
C.It has been untouched by human beings.
D.It lies in the eastern South Pacific.
【小题2】What can we learn about Jerusalem?
A.It was damaged in the mid-16th century.
B.It was once a business centre for trade.
C.It has over 140 kinds of birds living there.
D.It is a holy city for three religions.
【小题3】According to the passage,which World Heritage Site was most recently set?
A.Henderson Island.
B.Khami Ruins National Monument.
C.Old City of Jerusalem.
D.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.
【小题4】In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?
A.Industry.B.Travel.
C.Science.D.Business.

同类题2

   Now many young people are travelling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.

Kristina Wegscheider from California first travelled alone when she was at college and believed that it was something everyone should do at least once in their life. She said, “It opens your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.

In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that that can make it on their own.

Chris decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go travelling. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He said he wished he had travelled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person,” said the man.

Chris describes travelling alone will make you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything. He said, “The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I’m dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.”

As the saying goes, “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”

【小题1】Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?
A.Travelling abroad helps people to find new things.
B.It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.
C.It is comfortable to travel around without a friend.
D.Travelling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.
【小题2】Travelling alone is challenging because ________.
A.you have to choose things on your own
B.it is hard for you to prove yourself to others
C.you can only depend on yourself whatever happens
D.it pushes you into the comfort zone
【小题3】What can we know about Chris?
A.He started travelling alone at an early age.B.He once was afraid of travelling.
C.He used to work as a salesman.D.His website inspires others a lot.
【小题4】What is the best title for the passage?
A.Travel AbroadB.Travel Alone
C.Travel LightD.Travel Far

同类题3

   It’s great fun to explore new places, and it may be like an adventure, even when you know you’re not the first to have been there. But to make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles, the following tips may be helpful.

• Do the map reading if you’re being driven somewhere. It’ll be easier if you keep the map following the direction you’re traveling in. Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn or you’ll have to move to the back seat.

• Get a group of friends together and go exploring. You’ll need a good map, a compass, a raincoat, a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost, and a bit of cash for emergencies. Tell someone where you’re going before you set out and let him know what time you expect to be back. The purpose of the activity is in not getting lost, not in seeing how fast you can go, so always stick together, waiting for slower friends to catch up.

• See if your school or a club organizes orienteering (越野识途比赛), in which you need a map and a compass to find your way. This can be done as a sport, with teams trying to find the way from A to B (and B to C, etc.) in the fastest time, or simply as a spare-time activity. It enables you to be familiar with the use of maps and compasses and gain some practical skills. In some way, it’s not only good fun, but also a great way to keep fit.

No matter which way you choose, it’s not only good fun, but a great way to keep fit.

【小题1】Sitting beside the driver, you should ________.
A.direct the driver when necessary
B.look ahead to see where there’s a gas station
C.move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable
D.keep looking at the map to find another place to go to
【小题2】Why do you need to wait for the slower friends in exploration?
A.To show them how fast you can go.
B.To avoid yourself or your friends getting lost.
C.To share the fun with your friends in exploration.
D.To tell them fiat’s going on with the group members.
【小题3】Orienteering can ________.
A.make people work fastB.help people stay healthy
C.help people organize other activitiesD.make people get prepared for sports
【小题4】The text mainly talks about ________.
A.the fun of explorationB.what to bring for exploration
C.the way to use a map in explorationD.how to prevent people getting lost in exploration

同类题5

   There are many advantages to travel around the world. Here are a few to think about:

You will enjoy the adventure (冒险).

The reason why many people travel is that they love an adventure. There are several different types of adventures to choose from when you travel. 【小题1】 Some people enjoy diving while others prefer surfing. Wherever you go, you will make the memories of your adventure last a lifetime. You can look back on the enjoyment again and again.

You will get to know different people and places.

The world contains lots of countries and not all people are the same. When travelling, you get the opportunity to meet different people from different places. 【小题2】 Travelling and talking with different people can help build or improve social skills with very little effort.

【小题3】

Different cultures are everywhere. Some places have modern cultures while others have traditional customs. Experiencing different cultures can also be educational; many travellers look for places to visit whose cultures are different from their own. 【小题4】 It teaches us respect.

You will feel relaxed after travelling.

Stress is a natural part of life. But when we have too much stress in our lives, it can be dangerous to our health. 【小题5】 It can be one of the best ways to reduce stress.

A.You will get used to different cultures.
B.Some people like travelling to different beaches.
C.You can cheer yourself up through travelling.
D.Travelling can bring joy to life, especially in stressful times.
E.There are lots of exciting places to experience in the real world.
F.Learning about others’ lives and customs deepens our understanding of our world.
G.One important social skill we can learn is how to communicate with different people.