He later said that the creature was at least 8 to 10 feet tall, and between 600 to 800 pounds in 【4】(weigh). It had black hair and arms 【5】(long) than a human’s. For a moment, it turned its head and stared at the approaching truck. To avoid 【6】(hit) the creature the driver turned hard to the middle of the freeway, 【7】 nearly caused an accident. 【8】(fortunate), he controlled the truck, but when he managed 【9】(stop) over 200 meters away and looked back, the mysterious figure was gone.

The driver said, “I have always been skeptical 【10】 the existence of Bigfoot, but after actually seeing one, I’ve changed my opinion.”

Over the years, as technology improved, these cars became lighter and faster. There are two kinds of open-wheel racecars, IndyCars and Formula One. IndyCars are almost exactly identical(完全相同的) to each other, so the race is a test of driving skills around a street, or race course, mostly in the U.S.; Formula One cars are customized(定做的) and raced on road courses around the world. Unlike the kind of car your family drives, neither IndyCars or F1 cars have doors, and their wheels are on the outside of the car’s body.

In 1936, Louis Meyer asked for a bottle of buttermilk after he became the first three-time Indy 500 winner, which led to the tradition of winners drinking a bottle of milk on Victory Lane(车道).

The Indy 500 has grown into one of the most anticipated(期待的) international racing events of the year, with hundreds of thousands of fans flooding into the stands each May. In 2011, it celebrated its 100th event---and tickets sold out for the first time ever.

【1】What do we know about the first Indianapolis 500?

A. It was founded by Carl Fisher.

B. It had twelve thousand racers.

C. It was the first car race.

D. It was held in 1909.

【2】Different from Formula One racing, IndyCar racing is .

A. raced with the same cars

B. held in different countries

C. competed on road courses

D. an open-wheel car competition

【3】Why did the author mention Louis Meyer?

A. To introduce his great invention.

B. To show his influence on drivers.

C. To describe a fun fact about the Indianapolis 500.

D. To explain the important role of the Indianapolis 500.

【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph about the Indianapolis 500?

A. It neeeds a larger speedway.

B. It enjoys great popularity.

C. It will raise its ticket prices.

D. It has an unpromising future.

Dad drove buses. He would leave for work just after 4 am. His pay depended on the number of people who rode in his bus, so he would keep driving until he had made enough money for the day. Mum worked as a barber(理发师). She did not come home until late at night. My brother, sister and I spent a lot of time with my grandparents.

Dad had lived in Australia when he was younger. He told us about the large parks covered with grass. He told us about the beaches that were close to the cities which anyone could visit. Dad thought it would be better if we moved to Australia.

We could only take things that could fit in our suitcases(手提箱). I took clothes and a few special things that reminded(使......想起) me of Chile. I took photographs, a box covered with sand from the beaches of Chile and traditional toy.

I was very sad to leave my friends and family, especially my grandmother. My grandmoter had always looked after me. I didn’t want to leave her, but Dad said that she would come and visit us in Australia one day. When I left, I cut off some of my hair so that my grandmother would remember me.

Flying to Australia was a long journey. We stopped in Argentina and New Zealand before finally reaching Australia.

【1】What was the author’s life like in Santiago?

A. He led a hard life.

B. He lived in the wealthy area.

C. He always went to the beach.

D. He often visited the rich side of the city.

【2】How did the author’s father’s early life in Australia affect him?

A. It caused him to move there.

B. It pushed him to go back home.

C. It made him hate his hometown.

D. It encouraged him to find a better family.

【3】What can we infer from Paragraph 4 about the author?

A. He brought everything he needed to Australia.

B. He thought he wouldn’t come back.

C. He has many expensive things.

D. He loves his motherland.

【4】How did the author feel about leaving for Australia?

A. He was very excited about it.

B. He was unconcerned about it.

C. He regretted his decision before leaving.

D. He was unwilling to part with his grandmother.

Hello, I’m Mike. I live in my own flat with a cat. Actually, my cat thinks I’m a hero because I【1】(save) her from the street. I love pizza if it’s Italian, wine【2】it’s white, and football if it’s the World Cup. I read a lot, especially true life【3】(story), but most of my books live on 【4】(I) phone. I love to travel and I prefer an active holiday like hiking, skiing or watersports. I post lots of photos on the Internet and I’d really love to share the holiday with someone. Maybe you 【5】(take) photos on the next trip if you see mine.

School-leaving age

Children have to stay at school until the age of 16. There is no upper age limit.

Alcohol

You have to be 18 to buy alcohol in a shop, but if you’re 16 and you’re having a meal in a pub, you can drink beer or wine with it.

Motor vehicles

16-year-olds can ride a motorbike of up to 50 cc. At 17 you can ride any bike or drive a car.

Smoking

You can smoke cigarettes at any age, but you can’t go into a shop and buy them until you are 18.

Armed forces

Men can join the army at 16, women at 17. If you’re under 18, you need your parents’ permission.

Marriage

You can get married at 16 with your parents’ permission. Otherwise you have to wait till you’re 18.

Paid employment

You can take a part-time job at 14, and a full-time job at 16 (i.e. when you’ve left school).

Entering Parliament(议会)

The minimum age for becoming a Member of Parliament is 21.

【1】What is the passage mainly about?

A.People and employment.B.Children and smoking.

C.Age and the law.D.Safety and traffic.

【2】When a British boy is 14 years old, he can probably .

A.take a part-time jobB.drink beer or wine

C.drive a carD.buy cigarettes

【3】The minimum age for entering Parliament in Britain is .

A.16B.17C.18D.21

【4】According to the passage, we may know that in Britain .

A.people can get married at 18

B.people can buy alcohol in a shop at 16

C.children have to study at school until 18

D.a girl of 17 can join the army without asking her parents

【1】I began to think how wonderful it was ________(see) the power of nature.

【2】Captain Scott left a record, for honesty, for sincerity, for bravery, for everything that________(make) a man.

【3】People in Amsterdam___________(enjoy) the benefits of cycling for years.

【4】He engaged in a wide range of exercises ___________(design) to rebuild muscle, and made remarkable progress.

【5】Tu Youyou is a scientist________work is internationally renowned.

Humans are the most intelligent animals on Earth. 【1】But sometimes, our way of thinking can become an obstacle (障碍).

Julia Watzek, a graduate student in psychology at Georgia State University, US, recently did some research on the problem-solving abilities of both monkeys and humans.【2】They intended to test their ability to change their strategies(策略) in the game. In this game, each player was shown four squares on a computer screen: one striped square, one spotted square and two blank squares. While being trained to play the game, they learned that clicking the stripedsquare and then the spotted square would cause a blue triangle to pop up in one of the blank squares. Clicking on the blue triangle would give them a reward. 【3】 But partway through the game, the researchers introduced a shortcut (捷径). Suddenly, the blue triangle started appearing at the start of gameplay, alongside the striped and spotted squares.【4】Remarkably, about 70 percent of the monkeys figured out this shortcut immediately. 【5】 Only 1 out of 56 human players figured out the shortcut right away.

Watzek’s conclusion was that humans tend to get “stuck in their ways” when it comes to strategic thinking. Things such as standardized testing and formal schooling might cause humans to use the same strategy over and over, even when it doesn’t work very well.

A.Monkeys never did better than human.

B.She and her team had them play a simple game.

C.The spotted square didn’t appear at all till the end.

D.Humans, on the other hand, were slow to figure it out.

E.We have mental abilities that other animals don’t have.

F.If a player clicked on the blue triangle, they’d receive their reward right away.

G.Human players would hear a “woop!” sound and monkey players would receive a snack.

A person might have a great job, a nice house, and a great group of friends. They might feel they have everything they need, and so, they just settle, stop moving and pushing themselves. After all, their life seems to be going fine. You might have seen this with friends or acquaintances. This is fine for a time; but the problem is, when people stop moving or pushing themselves, the world keeps spinning. Time moves forward. Staying in the same place and not seeking self-improvement has the exact same effect as moving backwards.

We’re living in a period of technological and social advancement never before seen. Technology has moved and developed more over the past one hundred years than it had in the previous thousand. With this speed of advancement, it’s easy to fall behind. Even if a person’s life seems to be going well now, and they don’t seek improvement, several years down the line, they may find that their lack of advancement and development in important skills may cause big problems in their lives. A person today who is comfortable in a job may be replaced by a machine tomorrow. Many people might soon find themselves out of a job.

Basically, no matter how hard we try, it’s impossible to predict how things will change over the next few years. We don’t know what skills will or won’t be needed. Nor do we know how our lives may change over the next few years. Something as simple as a new piece of technology can have an incredible impact on our lives. Because of this, you need to be ready to adapt and not fall into the trap of brief contentment.

A careful equation of things in your life and your skills is extremely useful. Pick one of your skills or an area of your life, and then critically evaluate it. Ask yourself how useful it is going to remain and how it is going to adapt to changing circumstances. After reviewing your skills and knowledge you’ll be able to decide which should be abandoned and which should be improved. It’s like throwing away old tools and devices that don’t work or are no longer useful, and replacing them with new better ones.

LEGOLAND California has over 60 rides and attractions for kids ages 2-12. LEGOLAND California is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year and closes between 5 and 6 p.m. on other days. The least crowded days are during school weekdays. The largest selection(可供选择的事物) of LEGOs in the nation is located at LEGOLAND California.

LEGOLAND California has rides that are great for any kids ages 2-12.

▲For the youngest children: The rides and attractions at LEGOLAND California that have no height requirements for two year olds are: The LEGOLAND Express, Playtown, Explore Village, Coast Cruise & The Lake, LEGO Club House & Factory Tours.

▲Rides & activities for the older kids: Fun Town, Treasure Falls, Imagination Zone.

▲For the parents: The LEGOLAND San Diego Coast Cruise is a great way to see the wonderful creations made out of LEGOs and is sure to amaze kids and adults alike!

If you find yourself loving LEGOLAND California, why not spend another day? The great news is if you stop by Guest Services before leaving the park on your first day, you can buy an upgrade that will give you your second day at a much lower price! It will be ten dollars more per person to get the LEGOLND California Park Hopper ticket, but it is worth it! Not only do you get all of the fun LEGO rides of LEOLAND itself, but you and the kids can enjoy the Water Park as well. As LEGOLAND California is for children, it is a non-smoking park. The rides are pretty small here; teenagers will find it harder to enjoy LEGOLAND California.

【1】What is special about LEGOLAND California？

A. It is kid-friendly.

B. It is open all year round.

C. It usually closes up late at night.

D. It has the largest LEGO shop worldwild.

【2】Which of the following rides is for adults?

A. Fun Town.

B. Explore Village.

C. LEGO Club House & Factory Tours.

D. The LEGOLAND San Diego Coast Cruise.

【3】What should you notice about LEGOLAND California?

A. All tickets include its Water Park.

B. Some rides sell at a reduced price.

C. Smoking is not allowed there.

D. It doesn’t offer small rides.

1. 活动时间及地点；

2. 活动目的及内容。

注意： 1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：三苏文化节 Three Sus Culture Festival 书法 calligraphy

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