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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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Australia is the smallest continent in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is on the Southern Hemisphere of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
Enough laws have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flower exhibition. There we saw large numbers of wild flowers on show, most of which we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. Every year in spring Perth has a wild flower exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves very much. When we heard bells ringing at the top of the hills, we looked up, but what we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to our car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us along the path.
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself among the white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere you can see sheep.
【小题1】Which country is the writer most possibly from?
A.JapanB.Canada
C.ChinaD.America
【小题2】We can learn from the passage that _________.
A.Australia is the smallest country in the world
B.Australia is the same size of Shanghai.
C.Australia is in the northern part of the earth.
D.The people in Australia are as many as those in Shanghai.
【小题3】Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Australia has enough laws to fight against pollution.
B.Perth is the biggest city in Australia.
C.The wild flowers in Perth must be different from what the author sees in his/her country.
D.The author enjoyed his/her visit in the country.

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The freezing Northeast hasn’t been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags  were packed before you could say “sunshine”. I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets(at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part- particularly to my taste, dulled by months of cold- weather root vegetables- was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers’ market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.
The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7:00 am to 1 p.m, rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.
Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) promise, I’ve refused to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home they’re unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Brown’s Grove Farm’s stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal- and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldn’t be experiencing again for months.
Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown’s Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where- luckily for me- I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew I’d be ordering every tomato on it.
【小题1】What did the author think of her winter life in New York?
A.Exciting.B.Boring.
C.Relaxing.D.Annoying.
【小题2】What made the author’s getting up late early worthwhile?
A.Having a swim.
B.Breathing in fresh air.
C.Walking in the morning sun.
D.Visiting a local farmer’s market.
【小题3】What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?
A.They are soft.B.They look nice.
C.They taste greatD.They are juicy.
【小题4】What was the author going to that evening?
A.Go to a farm.B.Check into a hotel.
C.Eat in a restaurant.D.Buy fresh vegatables.

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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.

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   An increasing number of old U.S. citizens are traveling abroad. The U.S. Department of State wants you to be prepared so that you can enjoy your trip. Please consider the following tips as you plan your travel.

Travel Documents.

【小题1】Some countries require that passports be valid for six months after your trip ends and some foreign countries require that U.S. travelers obtain a visa.

【小题2】

A secure way to maintain your emergency contact information is to enroll (登记)with our Smart Traveler Enrolment Program. Your information is stored securely and enables the American Embassy to contact you,your family,or your friends in an emergency according to your wishes.

Health Information.

Health care tops the list of concerns for many old U.S. citizens who are thinking about traveling abroad. Consult with your physician prior to your travel overseas to identify your health care needs at your destination. Research the environmental conditions at your overseas destination that may contribute to your specific health concerns. 【小题3】

Medical Insurance Beyond Medicare.

Medicare,the U.S. government health plan for people aged 65 years and older,does NOT cover health care overseas. 【小题4】 Many companies offer short-term health and emergency assistance policies to cover health care expenses incurred overseas,including emergency services such as medical evacuations(撤离).

Smart Travel.

【小题5】Be aware that sudden changes in diet and climate can have serious health consequences for the unprepared traveler,no matter your age. At the same time,if you aren't sure about anything,turn to the Internet.

A.Travel Light.
B.Stay Connected.
C.We highly recommend that you purchase health insurance overseas.
D.Apply for a passport at least three months before you travel.
E.Pack lightly and learn what clothing would be appropriate for your destination.
F.We strongly recommend that you should get as many kinds of insurance as possible.
G.That can be necessary particularly when you are sensitive to altitudes,air pollution or other conditions.