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1、 阅读理解
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing. I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: "Safe! Safe! Safe!" And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭)among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded(滑)up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. "I was a local here 20 years ago," I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. "Safe, man. Safe."
"Yeah," I said. "Safe."
(1)、What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?A、He gave up his hobby. B、He felt disappointed. C、He liked the weather there. D、He had disagreements with his family.(2)、What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean?A、Be careful! B、No way! C、Well done! D、Don't worry!(3)、Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?A、To relive his childhood days B、To make new friends. C、To learn more tricks. D、To join the skateboarding.(4)、What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A、Children should learn a second language. B、Sport is necessary for children's health. C、Seeing the world is a must for children. D、Children need a sense of belonging -
2、 阅读理解
Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence(13days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain(15days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香) of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China's Sacred Landscapes(21days)
Discover the China of "past ages," its walled cities,temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights include China's most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou's rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia(17days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
(1)、What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain?A、Greek buildings. B、Fields of flowers. C、Van Gogh's paintings. D、Historical monuments.(2)、Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about?A、France. B、China. C、Spain. D、Tunisia.(3)、Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour?A、White towns. B、Tile-roofed villages. C、Underground cities. D、Rolling hills. -
3、 To explain the plan ____, let me summarize the key points.A、in addition B、in progress C、in general D、in brief
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4、 She decided to go for a walk, ____ the rain and cold weather.A、because of B、in spite of C、as a result of D、thanks to
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5、 It's important to take a break and relax because, ____, a rested mind can be more efficient.A、all in all B、above all C、in all D、after all
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6、 In early human history, our ancestors used ____ tools to survive in a challenging wild.A、reflective B、commercial C、primitive D、negotiable
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7、 After Mia won the first prize, she expressed her ____to her teacher and classmates.A、gratitude B、feature C、candidate D、evolution
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8、Teamwork is a key ____ of the training programme.A、brief B、feature C、emission D、occasion
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9、 As traditional festivals become more and more ____, many customs have disappeared.A、commercial B、distant C、negotiable D、primitive
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10、 Our newspaper aims to ____ the ideas and views of the local people.A、generate B、wander C、reflect D、decorate
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11、 I'm afraid I don't have a head for ____ and I always fail in math.A、range B、figure C、feature D、gratitude
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12、 She has had a number of different jobs, ____ from chef to swimming instructor.A、suspecting B、applying C、linking D、ranging
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13、 The seller said the price for the house was ____, but not by much.A、commercial B、distant C、negotiable D、primitive
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14、 Three ____ contested the leadership of the company.A、candidates B、operators C、envelopes D、origins
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15、Taking public transport can help reduce the ____ of harmful gas.A、candidate B、feature C、emission D、evolution
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16、 The population of India has been ____ increasing for decades. .A、steadily B、briefly C、gratefully D、frankly
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17、 Smoke alarms are used to quickly ____ fire or smoke in a building and give a early warning.A、reflect B、disturb C、detect D、represent
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18、 It is reported that there is a steady ____ in trade and many companies are going broke.A、generation B、detection C、evolution D、decline
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19、 The three species ____ from a common ancestor.A、disturbed B、reflected C、evolved D、represented
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20、 The star is 30,000 light years ____ from Earth.A、grateful B、distant C、delicate D、genuine