● Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Stretching for five miles along Ireland 5s western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300 million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering the million visitors who visit each year incredible views sure to leave hearts racing both from the beauty and the height.

● White Cliffs of Dover, UK

These famous cliffs along England’s south-eastern coast are as rich in history as they are in beauty. They stand tall along the Strait of Dover, separating England from France and continental Europe. During World War I, the first bomb to hit the UK fell in Dover, and it served as a prominent location during WWII as well. And nowadays, the city is the best known for the beauty of its chalky white cliffs.

● Mount Thor, Canada

The name Mount Thor may inspire fear or respect — as well it should, considering this is the steepest, tallest cliff in the world. Thor reaches an astonishing 4?101 feet above sea level, and the utter greatness of its vertical incline kept it from being successfully gone up until 1965. Today, it remains a challenging and popular place for rock climbers. '

● Cliffs of Etretat, France

Located along France’s Alabaster Coast, these cliffs offer more than just steep walls. Climb to the top and you’ll have views of arched rock formations, as well as scenery that inspired the famous painter Claude Monet. At various points along the cliffs5 80-mile stretch, you can spot natural sculptures that are said to resemble an elephant, among other things.

1.The purpose of the author is to ^

A. introduce some of the world’s most amazing cliff views

B. advise people to climb rocks in their free time

C. ask people to explore why the cliffs are so steep

D. call on people to protect our environment

2.If you want to challenge yourself as a rock climber, the t choice is

A. Cliffs of Etretat B. White Cliffs of Dover

C. Ckiffs of Moher D. Mount Thor

3.The beauty of the chalky white cliffs can be enjoyed by visiting .

A. the Atlantic Ocean B. Dover

C. Alabaster D. the Strait of Bass

4.We can learn from the passage that

A. Claude Monet got his inspiration partly from Cliffs of Dover

B. Thor soars an amazing 702 feet above sea level

C. visitors to Cliffs of Dover are impressed by its history

D. natural sculptures are commonly seen along most cliffs

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有 两项为多余选项。

1. However, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided. The following are ways to deal with stress.

2. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.

You should make every effort to get enough rest and eat well. If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well enough, or if you’re not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. 3.

Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don’t forget, play can be just as important to your health as work. 4. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least half an hour each day to do something you enjoy.

Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there’s so much to do, and not enough time”. Make a list of everything you have to do. 5. Remember: do one thing at a time, and check off each task it is completed.

A. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should see a doctor.

B. You’d better get into good living habits.

C. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.

D. It is impossible to live completely free of stress.

E. Set out to do the most important task first.

F. Trying releasing the pressure through exercise is probably a good choice.

G. Stress can influence peopled thoughts and feelings.

书面表达

假如你叫李华,你从小在美国长大的堂兄Jimmy来信,信中说他今年想回来 和你们一起过春节,并询问了你一些关于春节的基本情况。请你以李华的名义用 英文给他写一封回信,向他介绍一些关于春节的知识,并欢迎他来你家过节,要 点如下： .

1.时间：2016年2月8日,按传统持续15天； 2.意义:合家团聚,共度新年；

3.习俗：大扫除,吃大餐,放鞭炮,发压岁钱……

注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯；3. 开头语已写好,不计入总词数。

Dear Jimmy,

Glad to know that you will come back to spend the Spring Festival with us this year.

According to the air traffic rules, you ______ switch off your mobile phone before boarding.

A . ought to B. may C. can D. would

How ________ you say that you really understand the whole story if you have covered only part of the article?

A. may B. must C. need D. can

Rodger knows her very well. They by an old friend ten years ago.

A. were introduced B. introduced

C. are introduced D. introduces

Our lifestyles today are very busy. We have family, school, sports, entertainment and social activities to fit into a time that seems never enough. We need to be healthy to meet the demands of daily life. But what does it mean to have a healthy lifestyle?

To have a healthy lifestyle, we need to:

◆ eat different kinds of healthy food most of the time

◆ do exercise often

◆ have time to relax

◆ get enough sleep to give our bodies time to grow healthy and strong

Read about a normal day in the lives of two children.

Abbey gets up at 7:00 am, feeds the dog, and has cereal and a glass of juice for breakfast. She walks to school with her friend, Julia. She has a bag of chips for a morning snack, drinks water, and has a chicken and lettuce sandwich with a banana for lunch. She likes to play soccer with her friends at lunch and morning break time. She walks home with Julia, has some crackers with cheese and juice for afternoon snack and plays with the dog for a while. She plays computer games for an hour or two before dinner, then has a shower and does her homework. She watches her favorite television show for an hour, then usually goes to bed at about 9:30 pm.

Carl gets up at 8:30 am and has two pieces of bread with jam and a glass of milk for breakfast. His mother drives him to school on her way to work. He eats cookies with juice for morning snack and a pot pie ordered from the school lunch room with juice for lunch. He likes to play card games with his friends at lunchtime and climb the fixed equipment at morning break time. He catches the bus home, has a cereal bar and a can of soda for afternoon snack, then watches some television. He has a shower before dinner, then plays the computer for an hour or two. He goes to bed at about 10:30 pm.

No matter which kind of lifestyle you agree on, just remember it’s important to balance all aspects of life.

1.About a healthy lifestyle, the writer doesn’t talk about ___________.

A. diet B. exercise C. relaxation D. medicine

2.What can we learn from the article?

A. Abbey plays soccer with her friends at school.

B. Abbey does her homework first after school.

C. Carl goes to school by bus every day.

D. Carl has a juice for breakfast.

3.Where is the article probably from?

A. A health magazine. B. A clothing website.

C. A sports guidebook. D. A travel advertisement.

选出方框中恰当的词语，并用其适当的形式填空。

1.Sometimes it is hard to . You should think it over before taking action.

2.Usually the first bus passengers who are hurrying to work.

3.There are all kinds of gifts to in the shop.

4.His parents him and don’t allow him to play outside late at night.

5.With the teacher’s help, the boy is .

6.On every Spring Festival, our house all kinds of lights and flowers.

7.Each one of us some money that disabled child yesterday.

8.The land and the houses snow, so we seem to live in a fairy tale world.

9.It all whether she likes the boss or not.

10.Can you help me the red beans peanuts?

It’s no use ______ about it. You can’t do anything to change it.

A. worried B. to worry C. worrying D. worry

The Group of Eight ______ by eight of the world’s wealthiest nations in 1998.

A. was formed B. forms C. is formed D. formed