When summer arrives, it's not uncommon to get a strong desire for sand and water. But those who can only make day-long trips may find it hard to achieve. Don't worry! Plenty of opportunities for kicking back in the sand exist here in Ohio, although it's far away from the oceans.

East Harbor State Park Beach

1169 N. Buck Rd., Lakeside-Marblehead

Those looking for a bit of extra space between their blankets and their neighbors' will like this beach. At 1,500 feet long, the sandy strip has a significant amount of real estate(房产）for sunning or relaxing in the shade. Amenities(设施）include a bathhouse, vending machines, grills and picnic tables.

Nickel Plate Beach

Corner of Tiffin Avenue and Nickel Plate Drive, Huron

Anyone who spends a day at the beach knows that swimming and doing sports on the beach give you a good appetite. Luckily, Nickel Plate Beach offers a variety of dining options nearby, including beachside pizza delivery. Amenities include a sheltered picnic area, charcoal grills, playground equipment and beach volleyball courts.

Main Street Beach

Main Street, Vermilion

No beach umbrella or chairs? No problem. This beach offers hourly rents of chairs, umbrellas, tables, shade tents and wheelchairs. And with downtown Vermilion only a block away，shops and restaurants are nicely within reach. Amenities include an observation deck and some benches. No lifeguards are on duty.

Kelleys Island State Park Beach

920 Division St. Kelleys Island

With its gradual water depth, this beach is perfect for young children. The park's campground also includes a playground and a store with snacks and ice cream. Other amenities include a picnic shelter and hiking trails.

21. What do the beaches have in common?

A. They are all at the seaside.

B. They are all close to downtown areas.

C. There are lifeguards on duty on all the beaches.

D. They serve the needs of people who cannot travel long distance.

22. Which beach is the best choice for people who don5t like to be crowded around?

A. East Harbor State Park Beach

B. Nickel Plate Beach

C. Main Street Beach

D. Kelleys island State Park Beach

23. Who will be more likely attracted by Nickel Plate Beach?

A. Hiking lovers who are going on a diet.

B. Athletic men who get hungry easily.

C. A family with two children under 10.

D. An aged couple with no shade tents.

24. Which of the following is one of the attractions of Kelleys Island State Park Beach? /

A. Children can swim in the shallow water.

B. People can rent whatever they need there.

C. Parents can leave their children with lifeguards.

D. People can do shopping and enjoy the sunshine at the same time.

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1．How often do you ________________ your sister?

2．What are these naughty boys ________________？

3．We should ________________ between right and wrong.

4．She ________________ her legs and tripped him over.

5．The sun will soon ________________ the roads.

6．Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil ________________.

7．She ________________ some old letters in the course of her search.

8．I ________________ know where you are from.

9．Helen borrowed my book ________________， saying that she would return it soon.

10．Colour and sex are hardly________the jobs in a company.

Could your cellphone give you cancer? Whether it could or not, some people are worrying about the possibility that phones, power lines and wi-fi could be responsible for a range of illnesses, from rashes to brain tumors.

Some say there is evidence to support the growing anxieties. David Carpenter, a professor of environmental health sciences at the university at Albany, in New York, thinks there’s a greater than 95 percent chance that power lines can cause childhood leukemia (白血病). Also there’s a greater than 90 percent chance that cellphones can cause brain tumors. “It’s apparent now that there’s a real risk,” said Carpenter.

But others believe these concerns are unjustified. Dr Martha Linet, the head of radiation epidemiology(流行病学) at the US National Cancer Institute, has looked at the same research as Carpenter but has reached a different conclusion. “I don’t support warning labels for cellphones, ” said Linet. “We don’t have the evidence that there’s much danger. ”

Studies so far suggest a weak connection between EMFs (电磁场) and illness— so weak that it might not exist at all. A multinational investigation of cellphones and brain cancer, in 13 countries outside the US, has been underway for several years. It’s funded in part by the European Union, in part by a cellphone industry group. The final report should come out later this year, but data so far don’t suggest a strong link between cellphone use and cancer risk.

12．From the passage we can learn that some people are worried because _______.

A. they have evidence that the use of cellphones can lead to cancer

B. they make a fuss over cellphone use

C. some experts have given a warning

D. cellphones are responsible for brain tumors

13．By saying “I don’t support warning labels for cellphones,” Dr Martha Linet has the idea that _______.

A. the worrying is unnecessary

B. cancer-warning labels should be on cellphones

C. there is a link between cellphones and cancer

D. cellphones have nothing to do with cancer

14．Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author towards the debate?

A. Optimistic.       B. Objective.       C. Opposite.   D. Casual.

15．What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Cellphones: is there a cancer link?

B. There is a link between cellphone and cancer.

C. A research on the cellphone.

D. The cellphone and radiation epidemiology

A young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus. The conductor hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child. On seeing this, people began to talk. "You know this conductor used to be very rude. Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior, "said a middle-aged man.

"Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company," said a second passenger. "That's right," another lady said, "I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor.”

Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, "Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised..."

Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young woman's lap interrupted, "I know his name. I call him Dad."

56. The passengers were ________ to see the conductor's kindness to the woman and the child.

A. excited       B. pleased       C. interested      D. surprised

57. One passenger suggested writing a letter to the com­pany to ______.

A. make a demand for more buses

B. thank the conductor for his good service

C. criticize the conductor for his rude behavior

D. invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor

58. Who was the three-year-old child?

A. A teacher.                    B. A strange passenger.

C. The conductor's son.           D. Not known from the story.

59. The word "he" in the last paragraph refers to _______.

A. the gentleman                 B. the conductor 

C. the middle-aged man           D. the three-year-old child

60. It is clear from the story that the conductor _______.

A. has changed his attitude towards his work

B. has now been kind and polite to all passengers

C. has not changed his rude behavior to passen­gers

D. has now been kind and polite to women with children

   Study will be easy if you master the right learning method. Here are six tips for you to improve your study.

Pay attention in class

   Do you have trouble paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Tell your teacher or parents about any problem that is preventing you from paying attention.

Take good notes

   Write down facts that your teacher mentions or writes on the blackboard. Try to use good handwriting so you can read your notes later. It’s a good idea to keep your notes organized by subject.

Plan ahead for tests and projects

   Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday’s test will make it hard to do your best. One of the best ways to make sure that doesn’t happen is to plan ahead. Write down your test dates. You can then plan how much to do after school each day, and how much time to spend on each topic.

Break it up

   When there’s a lot to study, it can help to break things into several parts. Let’s say you have a spelling test on 20 words. Instead of thinking about all of the words at once, try breaking them down into five-word groups and work on one or two different groups each night.

Ask for help

   You can’t study effectively if you don’t understand the material. Be sure to ask your teacher for help. If you’re at home when the confusion occurs, your mum or dad might be able to help.

Sleep tight

   So the test is tomorrow and you’ve followed your study plan—but suddenly you can’t remember anything! Don’t panic（恐慌）. Your brain needs time to digest （消化） all the information you’ve given it. Try to get a good night’s sleep and you’ll be surprised by what comes back to you in the morning.

12. We know from the passage that a loud person is        .

A. a person who makes a lot of noise in public places

B. someone who likes to talk with others in a loud voice

C. a student who likes speaking with others in class

D. a student who always answers questions loudly in class

13. According to the author, which of the following is an effective studying method?

A. To read all your notes the night before the test.

B. Try to review what you’ve learned all at once（一下子）.

C. Don’t try to review everything you have learned all at once.

D. Try to remember everything on the first try.

14. If you don’t understand what you have learnt, you can       .

A. read your notes over and over again          B. put aside the material for later review

C. turn to people around you for help      D. ask your teacher to explain it the next day

15. By saying “Sleep tight”, what does the author mean?

A. Sleep holding your breath deep.                 B. Get a good night’s sleep.

C. Sleep again after waking up.                D. Go to sleep early every night.

  On my desk is a photo that my father took of          when I was a baby.    

A. him          B. his              C. me             D. mine

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I have just moved to the house in Bridge Street. Yesterday a beggar knocked at my door. He asked from me for a meal and a glass of beer. In return for this, the beggar stood on one’s head and sang a song happy. I gave a meal to him. He ate the food and drank the beers. Then he puts a piece of cheese in his pocket and went away. Lately a neighbour told me about him. Everybody knows him. He name is Percy Buttons. He calls every house in the street once a month but always asks for a meal and a glass of beer.