1、Memberof staffCostOutdoor Adventure(OUT)Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the g
2、reat outdoor environmentMr.Clemens140WWI Battlefields and Paris(WBP)On Monday we travel to London. After staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields. On day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we
3、 will visit Disneyland Paris park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks. our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.Mrs.Wilson425Crafty Foxes(CRF)Four days of product design centred around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made mate
4、rials. Bags, cushions and decorationsLearn skills and leave with modern and unusual textiles.Mrs.Goode30 Potty about Potter (POT)Visit Warner Bros Studio, Shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley-on-Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picn
5、ic lunch outside Oxfords Chrischurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the University Parks, before heading back to Exeter.Miss Drake150( )21.Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A.OUT B.WBP C. CRF D.POT( )22.What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson?A.Travel to
6、London B. See a parade and fireworks C.Tour central Paris. D.Visit the WWI battlefields( )23.How long does Potty about Potter last?A.Two days B. Four days C. Five days D.Once weekBMany of us love July because its the month when natures berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and s
7、weet jewels from British Columbias fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although , because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein(蛋白质), Iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein).Blueberries ar
8、e particularly high in antioxidants(抗氧化合物).The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries(樱桃),they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.When combined with berries or slices o
9、f other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat ”ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon j
10、uice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eat
11、en right away. This makes a fun activity for a childrens party; they lover feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.( )24.What does the author seem to like about cherries?A.They contain protein B. They are high in vitamin AC.They have
12、 a pleasant taste. D. They are rich in antioxidants( )25.Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?A.To make them smell better. B. To keep their colourC.To speed up their ripening. D. To improve their nutrition( )26.What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?A. A dessert B. A drink C. A contai
13、ner. D. A machine( )27.From which is the text probably taken?A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine. B. C. A research paper D.A travel brochure.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past d
14、ecade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings” the proportion(比例) who say they hardly everread for fun has gone from 8 percent o
15、f 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour o
16、r more to closer a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议)parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about incre
17、ased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books
18、 purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parent who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近)ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or
19、 bookstore.( )28.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A.Childrens reading habits B. Quality of childrens books.C.Childrens after-class activities. D.Parent-child relationships( )29.Where can you find the data that best supports” children are reading a lot less for fun”?A.In paragraph
20、 2. B. In paragraph 3. C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.( )30.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A.E-books are of poor quality. B. It could be a waste of timeC.It may harm childrens health. D. E-readers are expensive.( )31.How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Act
21、 as role models for them. B. Ask them to write book reportsC.Set up reading groups for them. D. Talk with their reading class teachers.DWeve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggl
22、ing with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among s
23、trangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grea
24、se(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast.“Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,”He explains.“The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others,
25、 not just communicate with them. ”In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动)with its waiter, the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who c
26、hatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband.”says Dunn.“But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.”Dun
27、n believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with other. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk.“Small talk is the basis of good manners,”he says.( )32.What phenomenon is described in the first paragr
28、aph?A.Addiction to smartphones B. Inappropriate behaviours in public placesC.Absence of communication between strangers D. Impatience with slow service( )33.What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A.Showing good manners. B. Relating to other people C.Focusing on a topic. D.
29、Making business deals( )34.What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A.It improves family relationships. B.It raises peoples confidence. C.It matters as much as a formal talk. D. It makes people feel good.( )35.What is the best title for the text?A.Conversation Counts B. Ways of Makin
30、g Small talkC.Benefits of Small Talk D. Uncomfortable Silence第二节 (共5小题:每小题2分,满分10分)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。If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed ! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work. 36 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit. Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 37 . Your metabolism(新陈代谢)gets a head start. 38 If you work out in the mornings, then you wil
copyright@ 2008-2023 冰点文库 网站版权所有
经营许可证编号:鄂ICP备19020893号-2