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Park Tracks Travel

Southern Grandeur

April 22~ April 30

Memphis to New Orleans (8 nights )

Relax into the heat and history of the Southern Mississippi on this week - long river - boating experience. Vicksburg, the Red Carpet City of the South, offers a unique combination of old and new. A rich, multicultural heritage defines Mississippi's former capital city of Natchez. 

Timeless Beauty

May 2~ May 10

Barcelona to Monte Carlo (7 nights )

Begin your journey in Barcelona, Spain's center of art and architecture (建筑). See where Picasso lived and painted at the Mus é e Picasso in Antibes and visit Monte Carlo, with its famous Grand Corniche and the 12th- century Prince's Palace of Monaco. 

Gems of the Danube

May 14~ May 24

Prague to Budapest (9 nights )

The Danube River has shaped not only the beautiful scenery, but also the histories of the diverse regions it flows through. Running for hundreds of miles, the river links countries, cultures, people and age - old traditions. There is no better way to experience the Danube River region. 

Allure of Autumn

September 23~ October 3

Montreal to New York (10 nights )

Experience the colorful autumn as you sail(航行）down North America's beautiful Atlantic coast. Quebec City, the only waled city in North America, shows old - world European charm （魅力）. Admire Acadia National Park and relax in New England's own European - style city, Newport. Finish your journey in New York, the City that Never Sleeps. 

1. （1） Which tour should you choose in order to see the Red Carpet City of the South?

   A . Allure of Autumn. B . Timeless Beauty. C . Southern Grandeur. D . Gems of the Danube.
3. （2） Where can you experience Picasso's living environment?

   A . In Antibes. B . In Vicksburg. C . In Monte Carlo. D . In Quebec City.
5. （3） What can you do while sailing along North America's Atlantic coast?

   A . Enjoy Spanish - style art and architecture. B . Appreciate old- world European charm C . Relax in Monte Carlo's European -style shops. D . Visit the12th- century Prince's Palace of Monaco.

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All over the world the need for more laptops and computers increases each year. Networks have been part of our life, Probably everyone with a portable device (移动设备) has once logged on to a public WiFi network without paying for it, while they are having a coffee, on a train, in a shopping mall or at a hotel. However, is this kind of public WiFi network safe?

Some networks are better protected than others because encryption (加密) methods are used. Therefore, they are safer than others. But a survey in 2015 showed that more than 950 million records were not protected, including addresses, emails, birth dates, phone numbers, passwords and so on. These open WiFi networks are really not safe, because it is very easy for hackers (黑客) to break into the operating system and get people' s private information. 

Most smartphones and laptops, by themselves, search and connect to WiFi networks. They usually prefer a network with a connection that has been used before Hackers' devices are able to record these searches and look like the trusted WiFi networks. When these smartphones and laptops log on to the networks which are not real, hackers can easily steal their private information.

So next time, when we want to use our laptops or our smartphones in public places which offer free WiFi networks, please think it twice or take safe measures before using them. 

1. （1） Why do people like to go log on to a public WiFi network?

   A . Because it can provide useful information. B . Because the owner of the network is polite C . Because it is free D . Because it is safe.
3. （2） We can learn from the passage that ____.

   A . not all the public WiFi networks are safe B . none of the public WiFi networks is safe C . in 2015more than 950million records were protected D . there is no way to protect our private information
5. （3） Hackers would probably get the following EXCEPT ____when we connect our laptops or smartphones to a public WiFi network. 

   A . our birth dates B . our passwords C . our phone numbers D . our smartphones
7. （4） Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

   A . Don't Use Public WiFi Networks B . Why the Public WiFi Networks a Possible Danger C . We needn't Protect Our Private Information D . Why Hackers Break into the Operating System

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In an incredible display of compassion and kindness, a man from Turkey was spotted trying to warm a pigeon in the most creative way. 

Sabahattin Yılmaz was at home one chilly day. After a rain shower had passed, he noticed something landed on the sill (窗台) outside his window—a cold and wet pigeon. The animal was trembling and soaked; it clearly didn't have the chance to seek shelter before the rain began. Feeling for the poor pigeon, Yılmaz thought of a way to dry him off.

Rather than pick him up and take him inside to warm up, Yılmaz plugged in a hairdryer and used it to dry off the bird. Little did he know that his neighbor captured the whole moment on video. In the video, Yılmaz can be seen leaning out of his window. He was stretching his arm as far as he can so the hot air can reach the pigeon. The bird willingly let the man warm him up, crouching (蹲伏) to let his outer feathers dry. 

Yılmaz told the media that he spent about fifteen minutes drying off the bird. He said he had just opened his window when he saw the pigeon around the corner of the sill. He described it as wet and "about to freeze" from the cold and rainy weather.

After fifteen minutes, Yılmaz gave the pigeon birdseed, which he ate happily. However, the bird remained wet still. "I saw that it was still there so I warmed it up again, after the pigeon recovered again, and after eating a good amount of seed, it flew away," Yılmaz recalled.

He also didn't know that he was being recorded at the time and that the video was shared online. He simply did it out of the kindness of his heart. "The pigeon is a living creature and deserved to continue living, that is why I did it, " he said.

1. （1） What is the text mainly about?

   A . An online video about a pigeon became a hit. B . A man warmed up a wet and cold pigeon. C . A man invented a creative way to help birds. D . A man lives in harmony with a pigeon.
3. （2） What was the bird's reaction to Sabahattin Yılmaz's behavior?

   A . It was scared and flew away. B . It was annoyed and refused his help. C . It was ready to accept his assistance. D . It was happy to settle in his home.
5. （3） What can we see from the video?

   A . A man was filming Yılmaz's kindness. B . A pigeon was jumping back and forth when dried off. C . Yılmaz was warming a pigeon in a novel way. D . Yilmaz was stretching his arms to catch a pigeon.
7. （4） Which of the following words can best describe Sabahattin Yılmaz?

   A . Indifferent but creative. B . Patient and ambitious. C . Talented but careless. D . Sympathetic and warm-hearted.

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Research has shown that nearly 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human errors. So our aim is a fully autonomous car(无人驾驶汽车) that gets rid of the cause of most accidents: the driver. Researcher James Hodgson points out, "For safety, the faster you can remove humans, the better, even if there are unfortunately a few accidents from new causes. It's a question of balancing the number injured or killed by autonomous vehicles with the people whose lives are potentially saved. "

It's an idea that Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car company Tesla Motors, has long believed. His company is determined to be the first to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle to consumers. Last year, Musk announced that Tesla's 2019 goal was "to do an example drive of full autonomy all the way from L. A. to New York, and have the car park itself. "

However, even Tesla admits that there are problems to overcome—the software needs further validation(证实) and the appropriate regulatory approval needs to be in place. Indeed, recent crashes of Tesla vehicles and Google cars confirm that the software isn't ready yet.

The UK government appears committed to encouraging the development of autonomous vehicles. It's supporting four city trials, publishing the Modern Transport Bill to reduce red tape around their introduction and adapting the legal system to take account of problems such as the insurance liability when a human isn't in control of a vehicle.

The insurance industry is similarly eager to help increase autonomy in cars. As the Association of British Insurers points out, "Nearly 90 percent of road accidents are caused by human errors. " This costs motor insurers a shocking $20 million per day in claims.

1. （1） What difficulty does the company Tesla Motors have?

   A . The company lacks confidence to make new creations. B . New inventions may cause more injuries and deaths. C . The software should be made officially acceptable. D . The traffic regulation has proved unreasonable.
3. （2） What is the UK government's attitude to autonomous cars?

   A . Negative B . Positive. C . Ambiguous. D . Disapproving.
5. （3） What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

   A . Insurance companies would like to support autonomous cars. B . Human mistakes may be the key cause of traffic accidents. C . Traffic accidents make insurance companies earn a lot. D . Motorists are surprised to hear about autonomous cars.
7. （4） The purpose of writing the text is to ____. 

   A . amuse readers with funny examples B . show the author's deep love for autonomous cars C . introduce a new development in technology D . provide a persuasive argument against autonomy

 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能够填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Meet New People

It is easy to find a place where people gather. But once you're in a room full of people, then what? The trick is finding a way to approach someone and get them talking to you.

Prepare to meet new people before you arrive.. Don't think in terms of yes or no questions. You should consider questions that will allow the person to contribute more than a one-word answer to the conversation.

★ Arrive at your event or place. Don't panic when you walk in the door. Take your time and look over the room. If this is a classroom, take a seat and look around the room., take time to enjoy the art while looking at the people. Don' t rush into talking to someone. You have time, so just get a feel for the group.

★ Approach someone.. But remember, if the person is at the event alone, they may also be shy and try to break out and meet people. You need to make them feel comfortable by chatting with them. 

★. Keep them talking and talk yourself—remember, conversation goes in two directions. You may have a couple of awkward moments, but if you have a few items planned to talk about, you'll find that they'll start adding their own questions and information to the conversation.

★ Don't forget to ask them for a friendship follow-up. , try asking your new friend if they'd like to go to another event with you. If it is a repeat event, such as a class, try asking them if they' d like to meet for coffee before the next class to study the material.

A. If it is a one-time event

B. If this is an art show

C. If you have picked out someone to approach

D. Mentally pull out your prepared questions

E. You may not meet your next best friend on your first try

F. You might find it easiest to approach someone who is also alone

G. Sit down and write out a list of potential questions you can ask someone

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It had been a nice and sunny day. I 1  slowly towards the edge of the cliff and looked out. The 2 was wonderful. I could3  the gentle wind coming from the coast 4  watching the brilliant sunset. . 

My dad and I used to enjoy the sunset together on that 5 . We would also watch the waves crash into the 6  below. My mother would always annoy us how7 it was. I was never worried, 8  I always felt safe next to my father, who spend most of his life out 9  in his boat. 

I remember one time on his boat I had 10 off the back and into the cold water accidentally. My dad immediately jumped off to11 me. I would never12 that day, and from that point I knew nothing would prevent my dad protecting me13  I was in danger. 

As I 14 there on top of cliff, I remember the time I spent with my dad, I looked down sorrowfully at the urn(骨灰瓮)15 . It had always been my father's last16 to have his ashes scattered at the sea. I17 the sun, said a18 farewell(告别)，and then slowly twisted off the lid. Finally, I scattered the contents over the cliff.

I wiped away19 , but it was perfect happiness rather than sadness, because I finally knew the man who 20 so much to me, my father, was finally at peace. 

 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

In the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes will lock the door for us when we are away and remember (switch) off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more( comfort )environment to live in. 

The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by  ( it ). Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. 

In addition, your smart home( monitor ) your health for you every day. Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It will also be checking your body( weigh). If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. 

Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from(accident). For example, if a water pipe starts leaking, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide youthe relevant information. This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes ( flood ) or catches fire. 

This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already availablebeing used in some homes. 

 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.  每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.  只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I experienced the Naadam Festival in China's Inner Mongolia in this year. Naadam meant "games" in Mongolian. It's represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling or archery, which are all so exciting to watch. Before the game, the competitors sang and danced happily, waved their arms. After these amazing performance, the wrestling competition began.

I absolute enjoyed the horse races. However, I was surprised that the riders was children of the same age with me. In beginning, I was worried about their safety, but the locals said they enjoyed them by riding horses all the life. At that moment I started to understand what people say "Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture. "

 假设你是李华，你有一个外国朋友Mike，他很想了解你所崇敬的人，请你写一封信，告诉他你最崇敬的人是谁，并告诉他具体原因， （可以介绍所尊敬的人的基本信息和主要成就等）

注意：词数100左右;不要出现真实的学校班级姓名等信息，抄阅读材料判0分。