Safe Travel Abroad

Preparing to go traveling abroad can be really stressful, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Here is a list of important things to remember, so you know exactly what you need to do before you take off.

What vaccines(疫苗) do I need?

Go to your doctor for advice as soon as you know you're going traveling. They will know what vaccines you will need and will be able to advise you on when you need to have them. Remember, some vaccines need to be given months ahead, so make sure you book an appointment as early as possible.

Do I need a visa(簽證)?

It's important that you have the correct official documents for traveling abroad. If you don't have the necessary paperwork, you might be refused entry. You’ll need to check that your passport hasn't been out of date either.

How do I arrange travel insurance(保險(xiǎn))?

Travel insurance is really important. It can protect you in different kinds of situations, such as if you need medical treatment or if your flights are canceled. Travel insurance can be arranged easily online or over the phone, but you can always turn to your local travel agency. Travel agents will also be able to advise you on what you are insured against.

1.Those who will most probably be interested in this text.

A. work in insurance companies B. need medical treatment

C. plan to travel abroad D. want to take vaccines

2.The text above may be from the part of in a newspaper.

A. news B. life C. sports D. advertisement

3.Which of the following is True?

A. It’s very easy for you to prepare to go traveling abroad.

B. When you go traveling abroad, you need all kinds of vaccines.

C. If you don't have the correct official documents, you can go traveling abroad .

D. Travel insurance can protect you in different kinds of situations.

4.The main purpose of the text is to_______.

A. give you some advice on travel preparations B. tell you how to keep safe while traveling

C. help you make a travel plan D. suggest you buy insurance for your family

A young woman turns around and around quickly, and jumps high. In the background, a young girl reads a rejection (拒絕) letter from a ballet school. You have the wrong body for ballet, 'it says,' and at thirteen, you are too old. This was one of the most popular advertisements (廣告) of 2014 and it describes American ballet Theatre's principal (主要的) dancer Misty Copeland.

This was not a real letter. But Copeland says it is very similar to letters from her childhood. While many dancers start at the age of three. Copeland only began to study ballet in 1995 as a thirteen-year-old. People often told her that she was too old, or that she didn't have the perfect body type (She is only 157 cm tall). Her family moved a lot, and it was sometimes difficult for her to attend ballet classes. But Copeland loved dancing and did not want to give up. She stayed with her ballet teacher during the week and spent time with her family only at the weekend. This was a difficult life, but she worked hard and won her first national competition when she was fourteen years old. Copeland joined the American Ballet Theatre in 2000 and performed in many ballets over the next few years. In 2007, she became a solo (單獨(dú)的) performer, and in 2015 she became its principal dancer.

Copeland is now a dancer, author and Broadway performer. She also stars in the 2015 film A Ballerina's Tale. So what's next? According to Copeland, anything is possible: "My career (職業(yè)) really is just now beginning.'

1.How old was Copeland when she became the principal dancer?

A. 13

B. 14

C. 25

D. 33

2.Why was it difficult for Copeland to attend ballet classes?

A. Because her family moved a lot.

B. Because she was not a good dancer.

C. Because she had no invitation letter.

D. Because she had the wrong body type.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Copeland became successful because of the advertisement.

B. Copeland had to spend a lot of time away from her parents.

C. Copeland won her first national competition as a solo performer.

D. Copeland has ended up her career as an actress on Broadway.

4.What's the writer’s opinion of Copeland?

A. Copeland sets an example who never gives up.

B. Copeland was too old to start ballet at thirteen.

C. Copeland has made her achievements by accident.

D. Copeland was lucky to get support from the ballet school.

第二節(jié) 補(bǔ)全短文。讀下面的短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入文中空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。(提示：每個(gè)選項(xiàng)只用一次，選項(xiàng)中有一項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng))

Health and Exercise

Are you healthy? To find out, ask yourself some questions: Do I exercise every day? Do I ever walk instead of taking a car or a bus? Do I ever play sports for fun? Do I ever take the stairs instead of the elevator(電梯)? 1., you are probably unhealthy and need to start a fitness program (健康計(jì)劃).

Exercise is very important. It gives you more energy. 2., and it can also help control your weight.

The first step is to make a plan. A good plan should be fun. It should include (包括) both your arms and your legs, and it should help you to build the ability to do exercise for a long time. 3., first you should think about the kinds of activities you like to do, what you think you are able to do, and when you will have time to do it. A good exercise program will include running, biking, swimming, roller skating, playing soccer or tennis .

So what are you waiting for? 4. Do yoga (瑜伽), or tai ji. Join a sports club, Join square dance, or just start walking half an hour every day. Every little bit helps!

A. It can help you relax and sleep well

B. If you answer no to any of the questions

C. Get off the sofa and start exercising

D. Exercise makes one healthy

E. To make a good program for yourself

A. It can help you relax and sleep well

B. If you answer no to any of the questions

C. Get off the sofa and start exercising

D. Exercise makes one healthy

E. To make a good program for yourself

閱讀下面短文并回答問題（請(qǐng)注意詞數(shù)要求）。

A little stream(小溪) ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert. “I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert,” she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly vanishing(消失)into the sand. After many tries, she still failed. “Maybe I can’t reach the ocean,” she said sadly to herself.

At this time, a deep voice said, “If wind can cross the desert, so can a river.” It was the voice of the desert. But the little stream answered, “That’s because the wind can fly, but I can’t.”

“That’s because you can’t give up what you are. Let yourself evaporate(蒸發(fā))into the wind and it can take you across me,” said the desert. “Give up what I am now? No! No!” The little stream could not accept this idea. “The wind can carry the vapor(蒸汽)across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form a river again,” said the desert. “And whether you’re a river or vapor, your nature never changes.” After hearing this, the little stream went into the open arms of the wind. It carried her to the next stage of her life.

The course of our lives is like the experience of the little stream. If you want to go through difficulties in your life to head for success, you should also change the way you are.

1.Did the little stream want to reach the ocean or the desert at last?（No more than 2words）

____________________________________________

2.Was the little stream able to cross the desert at first?（No more than 3words）

____________________________________________

3.Who gave the advice to the little stream?（No more than 2words）

________________________________________

4.What did the little Stream do after hearing the desert's words?（No more than 9words）

________________________________________

5.What can you realize from the experience of the little stream in this passage?

____________________________________________

書面表達(dá)

健康的生活習(xí)慣對(duì)于成長中的我們是非常重要的。你認(rèn)為健康的生活習(xí)慣應(yīng)當(dāng)是怎樣的呢?請(qǐng)根據(jù)下面的信息提示,寫一篇短文,首句已給出。

信息提示：1.健康飲食; 2.早睡早起, 不熬夜; 3.參加運(yùn)動(dòng), 強(qiáng)身健體。

4.不沉迷網(wǎng)絡(luò)，做網(wǎng)絡(luò)的主人。

要求：根據(jù)信息提示, 把握要點(diǎn), 適當(dāng)發(fā)揮, 不逐字翻譯。字?jǐn)?shù)在80詞左右。

I think healthy habits are very important for us.

Best wishes.

Yours,

—Let’s eat out this evening.

— Have you got the first prize in the speech competition?

A. Why not? B. What for? C. Yes,I’d love to. D. Thank you very much.

In the past two years the number of men teachers in our school from 10 to 30.

A. are increasing B. is increasing C. have increased D. has increased

Danny thinks using mobile phones is a waste of time. Besides, it’s _______ his mind and body.

A. good with B. known for

C. hard on D. harmful to

In some countries,people eat with chopsticks, in others,knives and forks.

A. when B. while C. how D. and

—What a great project!

—Yes,it would not have been possible without the of the people.

A. service B. offer C. treat D. support