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     Is there something that you've always wanted to try but just never had the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of
famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.
     The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are
endless. If you enjoy cooking, various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even
Peru. Once there, you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪). Trips are often planned to fit in with
local food festivals or special events.
     The term "learning vacation" often brings language to mind.The best way to learn a language is in an
environment where it's spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. You'll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.
If you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome
players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars.
     It's even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!
     You can also discover our inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The
scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.
     If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to
photograph beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practise your technique on people or at historical
sights.
     Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you
can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go, the better prepared you'll be. Then go out and learn something!
1. Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?
A. Because it is hard for you to make plans.
B. Because the possibilities are unlimited.
C. Because there are many good foods from abroad.
D. Because there're too many food festivals or events
2. The advantage of learning a language in its native country is that ________.
A. the environment is fit for you to use the language
B. you are able to learn the original foreign language
C. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practise
D. you can learn the language and experience its culture
3. Which of the following sports suits you if you don't like thrills?
A. Car racing.  
B. Playing tennis.
C. Rock climbing.  
D. Surfing.
4. The structure of the text would be________.
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  “How do you know this?” the science reporter of the Venus Evening Star asked.

  “For one thing, Earth’s surface in the area of Manhattan is composed of solid concrete(混凝土)and nothing can grow there.For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide(一氧化碳)and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.”

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  “We shall have to take our own oxygen with us, which means a much heavier flying saucer than we originally planned.”

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  “Prof.Zog, why are we spending billions and billions of zilches to land a flying saucer on Earth when there is no life there?”

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During the week of great excitement the Venusian scientists succeeded in getting important information as to ________.

[  ]

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the feasibility of landing a satellite on Earth

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the possibility of sending a Venus Being to Earth

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the Earth’s atmosphere is filled with deadly gases

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there is no air on the planet of Earth

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B.

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D.

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The tone of this essay is ________.

[  ]

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B.

serious and thought-provoking(发人深省的)

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