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Huangguoshu Waterfall, Guizhou

Located in southwest Anshun, Guizhou Province, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest and most wonderful group of waterfalls in China. It is 77. 8 meters high and 101 meters wide, with 17 smaller waterfalls.

Best time to visit: May to October

Admission: 180 yuan(March 1 to Oct. 31); 160 yuan off-season(Nov. 1 to Feb. 28)

Kanas Lake, Xinjiang

Kanas Lake, lying in a valley in the Altai Mountains, is located near the very northern tip of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous(自治的)Region. The lake is famous for its fantastic natural landscape and mysterious local legend. Kanas Nature Reserve founded in 1980 is now considered a paradise(天堂)for travelers and hikers.

Best time to visit: June, September

Admision: 150 yuan(April 1 to Oct. 31); 80 yuan of-season(Nov. 1 to March 31)

Jiuzhai Valley, Sichuan

Jiuzhai Valley in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is a magical fairyland in nature that enchants tourists with mountains, forests, lakes, waterfalls and crowded wildlife.  During autumn, colorful leaves are reflected in the clear waters. Lakes vary in color according to their depths, angles and surroundings.

Best time to visit: September to October

Admission: 220 yuan(April 1 to Nov. 15); 80 yuan(Nov. 16 to March 30)

Changbai Mountain, Jilin

Changbai Mountain in southeastern Jilin Province is considered as the most famous mountain in northeast China, Changbai Mountain has rich biodiversity(生物多样性). With an average altitude of 2, 000 meters, the mountain is well-known for its snowy scenery, cool summers and many mineral springs.

Admission: 100 yuan for adults; 50 yuan for children

Hours: 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.

1. （1） Which of the places below can visitors enjoy the largest waterfall in China ?

   A . Jiuzhai Valley. B . Kanas Lake C . Huangguoshu Waterfall. D . Changbai Mountain.
3. （2） How long can visitors stay if they visit Changbai Mountain?

   A . 5 hours. B . 7 hours. C . 8 hours. D . 10 hours.
5. （3） Where can we possibly read the text?

   A . A teacher's handbook. B . A science magazine. C . A personal diary. D . A travel journal.

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Tang Dynasty poets sang for about three centuries in different tones. There were many famous poets living in the Tang period, such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and Li Shangyin. Poems of the Tang Dynasty edited in the Qing Dynasty is a collection of more than 48, 900 poems that were written by over 2, 200 poets. But it didn't cover all the poems of the Tang Dynasty.

During the Tang Dynasty, poems were recited when lovers walked under the moonlight. Poems were also recited when soldiers fought on the battlefield. People recited them in the open air or at temple fairs.

Tang Dynasty poets wrote poems to win fame and also to develop their temperament (性情). They poured out deep feelings for their friends and criticized injustice in the world through poems.

In the Tang Dynasty scholars had to be poets. Their readers were not only people of high social position but also common people. Poets recited poems, women singers sang poems and other ranks of people, including old women and children, read Tang poems. This atmosphere affected foreigners who visited the country at that time. As a result, Tang poetry was introduced to some adjacent countries, like Japan and Vietnam.

Tang poetry is a most brilliant page in the history of ancient Chinese literature. It's a miracle(奇迹) in the cultural history of mankind. The Tang Dynasty was a powerful empire with a vast territory. It inherited (继承) Chinese civilization that went back to ancient times, was combined with the best of other cultures and adopted the benefits of other nations in the world. Tang poetry wasn't the only spiritual wealth created by the Tang Dynasty people. Philosophy and religion, handwriting and painting, and music and dance all gained new peaks of development. Tang poetry, however, was the jewel in the crown and its greatest achievement.

1. （1） We can conclude from the passage that ________.

   A . only people in the Tang Dynasty created poems B . in total there were four famous poets in the Tang Dynasty C . in the Tang Dynasty most common people were poets D . the Tang Dynasty probably existed for about three centuries
3. （2） Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

   A . Why the poets created poems. B . Some other kinds of spiritual wealth in the Tang Dynasty. C . The significance and influence of the Tang Dynasty. D . The editors of Poems of the Tang Dynasty.
5. （3） The underlined word "adjacent" in Paragraph 4 probably means "________" .

   A . strong B . poor C . neighboring D . rich
7. （4） What's the best title for the passage?

   A . Tang Dynasty Poetry B . The Great Tang Dynasty C . Famous Poets in the Tang Dynasty D . The Development of the Tang Dynasty

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My husband and I recently went to Disney World with our children and grandchildren. Our grandchildren were excited about the attraction where they can drive the cars. Since our party was uneven（不均匀的） in numbers and two people fit in each car, I sat out that one and headed down to take pictures of them.

As I waited for them to drive by, I noticed a car with a father and his son who looked to be about 7. They rolled down the hill, and then as they neared where I sat, the car shook a few times and then stopped.

The young driver looked frightened, "I can't do it."

His father quietly said, "Yes, you can."

"No, I can't!"

"Yes, you can."

The little boy was almost in tears, "I CAN'T!"

With deep patience, the father said, "Son, you can do this. I'm going to help you. "

Then he talked him through starting the car. And moments later with the father helping his son, the two went smoothly on their way down the track.

The scene brought tears to my eyes because I couldn't imagine how many times my father had to do that with me. Every time things got hard or when I had failures along the way, I'd say, "I can't do it." He'd reply, "You can." Time and time again he patiently encouraged me on the journey. And just like that little boy's dad, my sweet father would say, "Michelle, you can do this. I'm going to help you. "

That's where the true strength comes in. I can't do things under my own power, but when my father comes beside me and provides wisdom (智慧) and strength, there's no way I can fail.

1. （1） Why didn't the author join others in driving the cars?

   A . Her family could drive except her. B . She was attracted by something else. C . Her family fit in the cars without her. D . She wanted to take photos of herfamily.
3. （2） What made the 7-­year-­old son frightened?

   A . He got the car to leave the track. B . He failed to drive the car well. C . He rolled too fast down the way. D . He just couldn't get the car started.
5. （3） How did the father help his son?

   A . By forcing him to drive bravely. B . By praising him for his efforts. C . By starting the car himself. D . By encouraging him patiently.
7. （4） What's the author's tone in writing the text?

   A . Confused. B . Humorous. C . Grateful. D . Concerned.

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When we see a person in trouble, the first idea that comes to our mind is to lend a hand. But what if we see an animal in trouble, does the same rule apply?

This question was raised after a group of penguins （企鹅） were saved from an icy gully （峡谷） in Antarctica. It was filmed for the BBC wildlife series Dynasties. The film crew were anxious when they saw that a group of penguins had fallen into a gully and been trapped with their young. They built a slope （斜坡） so that a few of the penguins could save themselves.

The case has taken the international media by storm. Viewers watching this film sighed in relief. "I'm so glad. I understand not taking action directly, but a helping hand isn't bothering, right? " viewer Kathryn Shaw said on her Facebook.

However, others think human interference （干涉） is unnatural. "You can't have sunshine throughout your life. To have done anything else would only make matters worse." said the show's creator David Attenborough, according to The Times.

In this case, however, Mike Gunton, the executive producer of the series, said that this was a one-off situation. "There were no animals going to suffer by interfering. You weren't touching the animals and it was just felt by doing this …They had the chance not to have to keep slipping down the slope. " he told the BBC. 

Such cases are familiar to Paul Nicklen, wildlife photographer for National Geographic. He told Metro,  "If it's ever a predator （捕食者） situation, no matter how gut-wrenching , you stay out of the way. Even when you're watching a male polar bear eat a baby bear. "

"There's no rule book in those situations. You can only respond to the facts that are right there in front of you." Will Lawson, the show's director, told Daily Mail.

1. （1） What has led to a heated media discussion?

   A . People's various opinions on penguins B . The rescue of penguins from a gully. C . Some penguins' sufferings in a gully. D . Ways of filming the series Dynasties.
3. （2） Who holds a positive attitude towards human interference?

   A . David Attenborough. B . Kathryn Shaw. C . Paul Nicklen. D . Will Lawson.
5. （3） Which of the following best explains the word "gutwrenching" underlined in Paragraph 6?

   A . Making one confused. B . Making one heartbroken. C . Putting one in danger. D . Making one amazed.
7. （4） What can be the best title for the text?

   A . Necessity of Lending a Hand to Animals. B . Protect Animals From Dying Out. C . Human Interference on Dangerous Animals. D . Help Animals in Trouble or Not.

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。

Choosing the Right Path to Be a"Better" Person

Life is a constant exercise in self-improvement. In the rush to achieve, the idea of being "better" can become lost sometimes. You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way.

Explore your talents.

Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests. So it's often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you. For example, people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club, but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might be. Determining who you enjoy being around may help you know what you'll enjoy.

No matter how much money you make. you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hate. It's important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.

If you're particularly unhappy at your job, consider why. If you feel your job isn't meaningful, or isn't in line with your values, consider finding another job.

Experience something new.

Research has shown that when we're in our comfort zone, we aren't as productive as we are when we step just beyond it. Because of that, we may react slowly to our own positive experiences and interactions with others, even when those are little scary. Doing so can help you achieve more.

A. Do what you love.

B. Register in a class you're interested in.

C Here are some tips for you.

D. Humans adapt very quickly to positive events.

E. Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities.

F. It's possible that some changes may change your feeling.

G. Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life.

阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空自处的最佳选项。

Edmond was a school bus driver for 22 years. One morning, the rain pouring down, he and the bus monitor Valentine were called to 1 a student who missed the bus. What 2 them was that the student didn't turn up when they reached the specified place.

Edmond and Valentine didn't expect they had a larger 3 to achieve. Just around the corner, they found two children 4 in the rushing floodwaters. The boy and the girl were struggling to hold onto a 5 to avoid being swept away.

Edmond and Valentine couldn't 6 to save them, but neither could swim. Jumping into action meant putting their own 7 on the line. Since the bus was for special needs children, it was 8 with removable seat belts. They got a（n） 9. Immediately they tied the seat belts together so as to 10 the children.

Close by neighbors additionally got here to 11, and the group made combined efforts to 12 the boy and the girl from the tree. They created a human chain and 13 the tied belts out until Edmond got a firm hold on the children and pulled them to safety.

The two children were 14 of Edmond, giving him a big hug. Surrounding them, everyone present was filled with happiness, though wet all over. This great rescue operation went viral on social media and drew praise for their 15 from all quarters.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或使用括号中单词的正确形式。

Tom used to go for a walk every day on the beach. One day there he noticed a man bending down (pick) up something and then threw it into water.

When he (get) close he saw that  man was picking up the starfish(海星) that had been washed up on the beach and he was picking them up one at a time and throwing them back in the water.

Feeling (confuse), Tom approached the man and said, "Good evening, I was wondering what you are doing." The man smiled and replied, "I am throwing back the starfish  were washed up on the shore and if I don't throw them back into the ocean, then they will die here because of lack of oxygen."

Tom replied, "I understand."

Then a little while (late) he said, "But there must be thousands of starfish on this beach and you can't (possible) help all of them. And this may be happening on hundreds of (beach). Then how does (throw) some of these starfish back into the ocean can make a difference? "

The man smiled. He bent down and picked up yet  starfish. He threw it back into the ocean and then pointed towards that fish, saying, "It will make a difference to that one."

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Alex正在学习汉语，希望你推荐一个适合他学习汉语的网站。请给Alex写一封邮件邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐的网站： www. educhinese. com；
2. 推荐的理由。（网上有各种各样的课程，中文电影和歌曲，免费的指导老师等）
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Alex,

……

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Arthur was messy. He didn't try to make messes, but he didn't try to clean up much, either.

There were always small pieces of food on the table when he was done eating. His socks never made it into the hamper（洗衣篮）. And he only picked up his toys when Mom threatened to throw them away. Most days, Mom followed Arthur around the house and cleaned up after him. She brushed the crumbs （碎屑） into her hand and threw them away after meals. She picked up his socks and made sure they got washed, dried and folded neatly before going back in the drawer. She often picked up his toys when he left them to do something else.

   One day, Mom asked Arthur to pick up his toy trains. "Not right now," Arthur said. He was reading a comic book. The trains had been on the living room floor since the morning.

"You know what, Arthur? I'm not going to ask you again. I'm done cleaning today." And with that, mom put her feet up on the sofa and picked up a book to read.

At dinner time, Arthur noticed that there was a big pile of crumbs at his place at the table. Mom's spot was nice and clean. Arthur didn't like the crumbs very much. After dinner, Arthur's feet felt cold. He went to his room and opened his drawer, but the drawer was empty. "Mom, where are my socks?" Arthur called.

"There weren't any socks in your hamper, so I didn't wash them," Mom said. Arthur felt unhappy. Now his feet would be cold, unless he wanted to wear dirty socks from the floor. He decided to stay barefoot.

When it was time for bed, Arthur said good night to Mom and turned to go upstairs. Arthur stepped right on his toy train in his bare feet. "Ouch!" cried Arthur. "That really hurt!"

Paragraph 1: However, Mom was still reading and said nothing.

Paragraph 2: "Mom?" said Arthur. "Tomorrow can you show me how to do the washing so I can wash my socks?"