A

It's a good time for a theme park, according to a report. There was a four percent growth in the number of visitors to theme parks in 2014 compared with 2013. There were a total of 223,450,000 visits to the top 25 theme parks in 2014. But even extreme enthusiasts may not be able to get to every park on the top-25 list. Here are six theme parks that are less known to Americans. But they're truly worth a visit.

Ocean Park

Hong Kong's Ocean Park is a marine mammal park, animal theme park and amusement park. It came in at No.13 on the top-25 list.

Lotte World

Located in Seoul, South Korea, Lotte World is famous for having the world's largest indoor theme park together with an outdoor theme park. It's also home to South Korea's largest ice skating rink. It was ranked No.14 on the top-25 list.

Everland

Also in South Korea, Everland is located in Gyeonggi-Do. It includes a zoo and a water park and was ranked No.16.

Europa Park

Europe Park, located in Rust, is the largest theme park in Germany and one of four in Europe to make the top-25 list. It got No.21.

Tivoli Gardens

When you take into consideration that Tivoli Gardens is closed a few months every year, its spot at No.23 is impressive. Located in Copenhagen, it's famous for its fairy-tale atmosphere and antique roller coaster.

De Efteling

De Efteling is a fantasy-themed amusement park in Katsheuvel, the Netherlands. The attractions are based on elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables and folklore. It was ranked No.24.

1. Compared with the year2013, in 2014 _____.

A. more theme parks became available

B. admission fees to theme parks became higher

C. more people went to visit theme parks

D. there were more extreme theme park enthusiasts

2. How many European theme parks are on the top 25 list?

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

3.What do we learn about Tivoli Gardens?

A. It's the best theme park in Europe.

B. It cannot be visited all year round.

C. It doesn't have many exciting activities.

D. It has nothing in common with De Efteling.

B

I had worried myself sick over Simon’s mother coming to see me. I was a new teacher, and I gave an honest account of the students’ work. In Simon’s case, the grades were awfully low. He couldn’t read his own handwriting. But he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his abilities.

So when Simon’s mother entered the room, my palms (手掌心) were sweating. I was completely unprepared for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech. Because of me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he loved me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had recently spent an afternoon at a friend’s house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the self-respect I had developed in her son. She kissed me again and left.

I sat, stunned, for about half an hour, wondering what had just happened. How did I make such a life­ changing difference to that boy without even knowing it？What I finally came to remember was one day, several months before, when some students were giving reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke quietly, and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said, “Speak up. Simon’s the expert on this. He is the only one you have to convince, and he can’t hear you in the back of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more, and became happy. And it was all because he happened to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed praise was the one who took the last seat that day.

It taught me the most valuable lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I’m thankful that it came early and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.

1.We can infer that when Simon’s mother entered the room, the writer felt ______.

A. satisfied B. nervous C. happy D. surprised

2. The following words can be used to describe Simon before he met the writer except ______.

A. unconfident B. lonely C. outgoing D. clever

3.What the teacher said in paragraph 3 is intended to ______.

A. encourage Jeanne to speak louder

B. encourage Simon to work hard

C. ask Jeanne to convince Simon

D. tell the students that Simon was expert on that

4.The purpose of the passage is to ______.

A. tell the story of Simon

B. tell teachers how to be kind to students

C. advise the readers to be kind to others

D. share a valuable lesson with readers

C

Ask most people anywhere in the world what they want out of life and the reply will probably be: “to be happy.” Ed Deiner, an American psychology professor, has spent his whole professional life studying what makes people happy, comparing levels of happiness between cultures and trying to find out exactly why we enjoy ourselves.

Many people would say that this question does not need an answer. But Professor Deiner has one anyway. “If you’re a cheerful, happy person, your marriage is more likely to last, and you’re more likely to make money and be successful at your job. On average, happy people have stronger immune systems, and there is some evidence that they live longer.”

So who are the world's happiest people? It depends on how the word is defined. There is individual happiness, the sense of joy we get when we do something we like. But there is also the feeling of satisfaction we get when we know that others respect us and approve of how we behave. According to Professor Deiner, the Western world pursues individual happiness while Asia prefers mutual (相互的，彼此) satisfaction.

“In the West, the individualistic culture means that your mood matters much more than it does in the East. People ask themselves if they are doing what is fun or interesting. They become unhappy when they can’t do any of these things. If you ask people from Japan or China if they are happy, they tend to look at what has gone wrong in their lives. If not much has gone wrong, then they are satisfied.”

People from Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries had the happiest culture, Professor Deiner found. “The biggest cultural difference is to do with pride and shame. Hispanic (西班牙语言的) cultures report much more pride and much less shame than others.”

Income also made a big difference to people’s happiness, but only at the lowest levels. Average income earners in the US were much happier than people in poverty. But millionaires were only a little bit happier than people on average incomes. It seems that money makes us happy when we have enough to feel secure.

1.According to the passage, happy people enjoy the following benefits except ______.

A. a long marriage B. profession success

C. better health D. respect from others

2.What can be inferred from the fifth paragraph?

A. Hispanic cultures lay stress on pride and shame.

B. Spanish people take too much pride in themselves.

C. Attitude towards pride and shame results in Spanish happiness.

D. If you are from Spain, you are the happiest.

3. In the last paragraph, the author seems to tell us ______.

A. Poor people enjoy the same happiness as millionaires

B. the higher income one gets, the happier life he lives

C. Enough money can make us feel safe and happy

D. Average income earners live the happiest life

4.The passage mainly discusses ______.

A. cultural differences in happiness

B. reasons for happiness

C. the happiest culture

D. benefits of happiness

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。

Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 1. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.

You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 2. Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 3. The following methods may work best for you.

●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.

●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.

● Write your notes in your own words.

●4.

● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.

As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 5.

A. Use words, not complete sentences.

B. There are three practical note-taking methods.

C. You must write your notes on separate paper.

D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.

E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.

F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.

G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

完形填空

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、 B、C、 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A Housing Authority is a government agency that has apartments for old people in the U.S. and I work for one. My job is to do an activity once a _________ with their senior citizens. Sometimes we do a craft, play bingo, _________watch a movie, etc. We always have snacks, and once a month we have a lunch.

Today we had a Christmas potluck _________. “Potluck” means everyone brings some kind of_________ to share. A true potluck is not planned – everyone just brings something and you all_________ whatever is on the table! However, I planned this one _________. I brought spaghetti, meatballs and bread, just in case people didn’t bring much. _________ they didn’t have much money, I worried that maybe they wouldn’t _________ much food.

Well, everything went very _________ ! We had different kinds of food and people also brought coffee and tea. Everyone was_________ ! And I gave them each a pretty present they all _________.

Some old people who live there are very _________ and cannot come out of their apartments. When we have a big lunch, we _________ some food for them and take it to them after the party. They are always so happy to get_________ .

Some of these people hardly go _________. For some of them, they only go out if they have to go to the _________or go food shopping. So this one-day-a-week activity of socializing and_________these people is very _________ , as some have no family around.

I don’t get_________ much for doing this job. It’s only part-time, but it makes me feel so good that I just can’t _________ doing it. I suppose I’ll do everything I can to make sure the program continues!

1.A. day B. week C. month D. year

2.A. or B. but C. and D. so

3.A. celebration B. lunch C. experiment D. diet

4.A. dish B. clothing C. decoration D. food

5.A. watch B. buy C. share D. appreciate

6.A. carefully B. quickly C. simply D. helpfully

7.A. Admitting B. Realizing C. Suggesting D. Hoping

8.A. carry B. give C. fetch D. bring

9.A. silently B. healthily C. ordinarily D. smoothly

10.A. unhappy B. full C. troublesome D. empty

11.A. refused B. demanded C. liked D. ordered

12.A. lame B. sick C. dangerous D. strange

13.A. make up B. bring up C. move up D. take up

14.A. Those B. them C. it D. this

15.A. nowhere B. somewhere C. everywhere D. anywhere

16.A. theatre B. doctor C. park D. movie

17.A. recognizing B. meeting C. visiting D. joining

18.A. funny B. satisfying C. interesting D. important

19.A. paid B. awarded C. lost D. rewarded

20.A. continue B. stop C. prevent D. keep

语法填空

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（不多于3个词），并将答案填写在答题卡题号为1-10的相应位置上。

Hangzhou, as the only candidate city of the 2022 Asian Games, won the bid on September 16th 2015. Thus, it will be the third Chinese city 1. (host) the games.

Hangzhou is a beautiful city 2. a long history. Hosting the Asian Games will give it a new look. 3. the event will cost the government a lot, the benefits are easy for us to see. To the citizens in Hangzhou, the best part of it is 4. it will give us the chance to watch world-class matches and competitions close to home. Secondly, there is no doubt that the event will attract more visitors to enjoy5. (visit) this wonderful city. At the same time, it is good for the 6. (develop) of the tourism. Meanwhile, as the construction goes on, more roads 7. (build) and the Metro system will be expanded, 8. can reduce traffic jams.

In the next few years, Hangzhou will try its best to prepare9. for the big show. 10. splendid Hangzhou is waiting to see you in 2022.

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/\)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\ )划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线（一），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

During the last summer holiday, my parents and I paid visit to my grandparents by train. There was a large number of people and the train was crowded, but everyone helped those who had lots of baggages and behaved politely. Along the way, we chatted happily and enjoyed beautifully views. At first, we saw one hill after other. Then which came into view were fields with green crops. In a six-hour trip, we arrived at my grandparents’house. Tired as I felt, but I was happy to see my grandparents，whom I haven't seen for a long time. It was really an excited trip because it was the first time that I had taken such a long-distance train.

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Dance Classes

Motion Dance Center in Martinez is now accepting registration (注册) for all fall dance classes. There are classes offered in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Cheerleading. Classes run like the school year Sept. through June. Prices are very reasonable at only $45 a month. That's for a one-hour class once a week for a month. This studio is known for their younger child program. We are always looking for talented instructors too. If you want more information call Deena at 925-229-5678.

Qi Gong with Angie

Qi Gong is the perfect activity for anyone, at any age. It combines gentle movement and meditation (冥想), breathing regulation and relaxation. The exercises are designed to reduce stress and anxiety and improve blood and energy circulation (循环) throughout the body, therefore increasing immune (免疫的) function, improving energy levels and sleep.

Thousands of Qi Gong lovers around the world have experienced the extraordinary benefits of this gentle, ancient Chinese exercise form and are healthier and happier for it. Join us to experience the benefits for yourself!

WHEN: Tuesdays from noon-1pm

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COST: $12 per class drop-in (即到即学的) or $45 for a pre-paid set of 4 classes

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1.The purpose of the first advertisement is to _____ .

A. build a bridge between guitar players

B. attract guitar players to attend music classes

C. look for teachers for several music schools

D. help guitar beginners to improve their techniques

2.Who will probably contact 510-333-9091?

A. A dancer lover. B. A Hip-Hop lover.

C. A music lover. D. A Qi Gong lover.

3.How much can you save if you pay for eight classes at one time before you join Halanda Studio?

A. $12. B. $8. C. $6. D. $3.

Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. Expecting a whole day to relax，he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favorite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be like a walk in the park，”he’d told his wife. “I’ll look after the kids，and you can go visit your mom.”

Things started well，but just after eight o’clock，his three little “good kids”—Mike，Randy，and Alex—came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast，daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty seconds，Randy began using his spoon on Alex’s head as if it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat(节拍)．Mike chanted “Where’s my toast，where’s my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.

Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randy’s underwear on his head. Randy locked himself in the bathroom，while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks，although they were before their very eyes. Someone named “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.

By ten o’clock，things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his color pencils. Randy，thankfully，appeared to be reading quietly in the family room，but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and reading would be impossible.

At exactly 11∶17，Brad called the daycare centre(日托所)．“I suddenly have to go into work and my wife’s away. Can I bring the boys over in a few minutes？”The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.

1.When his wife left home，Brad expected to________.

A. enjoy his first day off work

B. watch TV talk show with his children

C. go out for a walk in the park

D. read the newspaper to his children

2.Which of the following did Randy do?

A. Drawing on the wall. B. Eating apple jam.

C. Feeding the fish. D. Reading in a room.

3.Why did Brad ask the daycare centre for help?

A. Because he wanted to clean up his house.

B. Because he suddenly had to go to his office.

C. Because he had to take his wife back home.

D. Because he found it hard to manage his boys.

4.This text is developed________.

A. by space B. by time C. by process D. by comparison