阅读理解 (共44分)
六、阅读下面的四篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选
择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
A.
Tel: 705 232 4905 Summer
Tel: 705 232 6084 Winter Fax: 705 232 4975 IROQUOISFALLSONT. CANADA POK1GO www. cameronbeach.com
47. Where’s the camp?
A. At Cameron’s Beach. B. In a school. C. Next to a park. D. Near the small lake. 48. What’s the phone number in summer time? A. 705 232 6084. B. 705 232 4905. C. 705 232 4975. D. 705 232 6080. 49. What is NOT there at the camp ground? A. A lake. B. A toilet. C. A little moving car. D. A snack bar telephone.
5
B. Two Beautiful Cherry Gardens When you think about the things that make millions of visitors interested in Washington, D.C., each year, you probably think about the White House in USA. But have you ever thought about the living things that are also a major tourist attraction? Many Americans and international tourists make a special visit to Washington, D.C., in the spring to see the blooming pink and white Japanese cherry trees. The trees were originally planted as a gift from the people of Tokyo, Japan, in 1912. In 1910, a previous donation of 2,000 cherry trees had been destroyed because of the insect problem. Each spring, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, a two-week-long celebration, attracts tens of thousands of visitors from around the world to see the magnificent trees in full bloom. Have you ever seen these magnificent blossoms? Located in Haidian District, Beijing, Yuyuantan Park is easy to get to with many convenient traffic choices. Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is to its eastern gate, China Central Radio and Television Tower to its west, Navy General Hospital to its north and China Millennium Monument to its south. With 1,820 meters wide from west to east and 1,106 meters long from north to south, Yuyuantan Park covers an area of 136.69 hectares and the water surface spans an area of 61 hectares. Back in Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), Yuyuantan Park was already a famous scenic spot. Today, celebrated for its \Blossom Festival\from all over the world. The cherry trees were also planted as a gift from the people of Japan. I guess you must have been there for many times and have got hundreds of beautiful photos, have you? 50. How many cherry trees were destroyed years ago in Washington D.C.? A. 1912. B. 2000. C. 1820. D. 1106.
51. Where is Yuyuantan Park?
A. Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is to its western gate.
B. China Central Radio and Television Tower is to its east. C. Navy General Hospital and Haidian are to its north. D. China Millennium Monument is to its south.
52. The cherry trees in Washington D.C. and Yuyuantan Park are both _____ according to the passage.
A. famous of the Cherry Blossom Festival B. planted twice because of the insect problem C. blooming in colors as white, pink and red D. blooming in each spring and summer time
6
C.
I remember sitting on my grandfather's knee listening to him reading 'Around the world in 80 days' by Jules Verne. It made me want to go out and explore just like Phileas Fogg.
Raphael, a sailor
The beauty is that you never get nothing from the sun, she is always giving us energy. Not once did we run out of power
Erwann, a captain
For 584 days, Swiss adventurer Raphael braved storms, pirates and cloudy skies to finish the sailing around the whole world on a boat. The boat was powered by nothing but sun lights.
The boat, called \, as heavy as a whale and 30 meters long, is as large as two tennis courts. It made history on May 4th, 2012, when it finally sailed into Port Hercules, Monaco, completing the first ever round-the-world journey by a solar-powered boat.
―The aim of this journey was to show the world that this technology is not science fiction, it is very real and it can help us change how we do things now rather than in the future,‖ said Raphael, ―I remember sitting on my grandfather's knee listening to him reading 'Around the world in 80 days' by Jules Verne. It made me want to go out and explore just like Phileas Fogg. Everywhere we went people would gather around the boat. They had never seen such a strange boat before,\
For 40-year-old Raphael, whose youth was spent reading through pages of adventure books, the sailing around the whole world this year was also a fruition of boyhood dreams.
―Most people think that if the sun doesn't shine the boat wouldn't work, but it is impossible to sail for one year and only have good weather. The beauty is that you never get nothing from the sun, she is always giving us energy. Not once did we run out of power,‖ said the captain. The boat is capable of storing enough power to allow it to travel for five full days without sunlight.
Raphael has reason to be proud. Having completed the 50,000 kilometer journey, the ―Turanor‖ returns with five Guinness World Records to its name: Longest solar journey; first solar circumnavigation; fastest solar crossing of the South China Sea; fastest solar crossing of the Atlantic and -- no surprises here -- a record for the world's largest solar-powered boat.
―I really hope our journey will make people realize the big power of solar energy and that it can be used for long – time travel,‖ he said.
Now back in Europe, Raphael is taking some time off to recharge his own batteries, before getting back to work, thinking of new ways to spread the solar power message to the world.
53. What helped Raphael finish this long, hard and even impossible sail? A. The storms and cloudy skies. B. Five full days without sunlight.
C. His strong childhood dreams. D. The large number of pirates. 54. What does the underlined sentence in the 3rd paragraph mean?
7
A. It’s the time to think and do differently. B. It’s a chance to surprise the whole world. C. It’s time for us to use the energy of sun. D. It’s a chance to change ways of traveling. 55. Which of the following is TRUE to the boat – Turanor? A. It has five records as fastest, largest, and sailed longest. B. It used the power of sun and traveled very long and fast. C. It’s so strange that many people gave lots of laugh at it. D. It’s now back in Europe ready for the second brave sail.
D.
Each person has different learning preferences and ways which do good to them, including visual, auditory, logical, social, solitary or tactile. It is useful for people to discover some learning styles that work best for them or ways that are better in certain situations. It is also possible for people to work out new ways of learning in the near future. Visual Learning Style Visual learners learn better with the help of pictures, videos, tables, and books. These people benefit when information is presented on ppt or white board, on a piece of paper, or in a book. Visual learners often make sure they have enough notes and spend more time reviewing information from textbooks. Visual learners also often draw pictures when trying to understand a subject. Auditory Learning Style Auditory learners better get information presented in lectures (讲座) and public speeches, audio recordings, etc. While a visual learner would prefer to read a book or watch a video, auditory learners would prefer to sit in a lecture. Tactile Learning Style Tactile Learners learn best through hands-on participation (参与). These types of people are also known as kinesthetic learners. For example, a tactile learner in a car repair class would learn better by working on cars rather than sitting through a lecture or reading a book. They also show excellent achievement in classes where students are able to study in labs. Logical Style People who are good at math and reasoning skills are usually logical learners. They notice overall rules quickly and have the ability to relate information to what they learned before. Logical learners understand things better by drawing connections to what they know. Social Style Social learners usually have excellent written and oral communication skills. These people feel no trouble at all to speak with others and often understand others easily. For this reason, others usually get suggestions from social learners. Social learners also learn best working with groups and try to meet individually (单独地) with teachers for help. Solitary Style Solitary learners usually prefer to work by themselves alone. They usually do not depend on others for help when solving a problem or studying. Solitary learners can work out their learning preferences and methods. Since solitary learners prefer to work alone, it is possible for them to waste time on a difficult problem before looking for help.
To get the most out of your time studying, it is very helpful to find out your personal learning preferences and styles. It is very beneficial to know the learning styles that are best for you when selecting a major, preparing for a test and even selecting a future job.
8
