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Tanzania Trip

Tanzania is a country in East Africa. The following is the information of a Tanzania trip.

Travel Plan:

Day 1: The trip starts in the city of Moshi. In Moshi, you can go to the markets, see historic buildings, and pick up gifts for your friends.

Day 2: Drive to the Serengeti National Park early in the morning. Serengeti National Park is a large national park. It has about 3,000,000 large animals. Most of these animals join in a seasonal migration (迁徙).

Day 3: Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro. Have lunch at Visitor's Center.

Day 4: Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is a huge area with mountains, forests and lakes.

Day 5: Drive from Ngorongoro to the Olduvai Gorge. At Olduvai Gorge, there's a small museum at the visitor center. Travelers can get knowledge at the museum. Return to Moshi in the afternoon.

Price: $1,900

*What are included in the trip price:

Moshi — includes hotel stay, airport/town transfers (转移), and welcome dinner.

Local guides — local guides are all included in the trip price.

*What are Not included in the trip price.

Trip insurance (保险) — We strongly advise travelers to buy trip insurance.

Restaurant food in town — We are happy to suggest good restaurants in town.

Tips — We suggest $2.5 to $3 for the local African waiters/waitresses, and another $5 to $10 for your American guide.

When you pack, we advise each person to bring only one suitcase. It's a great idea to bring a small bag for items like a camera and a water bottle. For more information, please call 1-800-766-3396!

1. （1） When can travelers see animals?

   A . On Day 2. B . On Day 3. C . On Day 4. D . On Day 5.
3. （2） Which of the following is included in the $1,900?

   A . Meals in town. B . Trip insurance. C . Tips for the American guide. D . Welcome dinner.
5. （3） What does the text suggest in the last paragraph?

   A . Preparing enough clothing. B . Packing as few as possible. C . Sharing pictures with others. D . Signing up for the trip by phone.

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The winter break is just about to end. Soon we will be back at school. It's with both happiness and sadness. I look very much forward to seeing my friends and starting practice again, but it also means I'm officially(正式地) half way through the exchange year. With school starting there are new things to try out and experience. For example? I'm starting a new sport, Track. It's similar to Cross Country, which I did from August till November.

Being here for half a year now? I can easily tell the differences between my two schools. The hardest or most different part for me was to have the same schedule every day here. Honestly, I prefer to have different classes every day, as I did in my home country. However, I have fallen in love with the Friday football games. Football is one of my favorite sports now. Before I came, I knew nothing about it. Now I love it, especially to watch it with my host parents. I have also been so lucky to go to two college football games.

Before I left school in December, I had a couple of tests called Mid-term Test. They all went pretty smooth, mostly because I didn't have too many hard classes. My favorite class was English, and also my hardest. Personally I really liked English, where I could write essays(文章), challenge writing skills and improve English talking.

Only four days of winter break is left. A part of me wants to be on a break forever, and the other part expects to get started again, start a new sport and see my friends and classmates.

1. （1） Why does the author feel sad before school starts again?

   A . Her homework is not finished. B . The exchange year will end soon. C . Her school life will get harder. D . The new sport no longer attracts her.
3. （2） How does the school in the author's home country differ from the one she is in now?

   A . The courses are richer. B . The teachers are kinder. C . The meals are healthier. D . The holidays are longer.
5. （3） What does the author enjoy doing most with the host family?

   A . Having a talk in English. B . Playing video games. C . Watching football matches. D . Visiting her relatives.
7. （4） What does the underlined word "They" in the third paragraph refer to?

   A . Students. B . Tests. C . Games. D . Classes.

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A 99-year old Australian swimmer appears to have broken a world record for his age group in the 50 m freestyle. The likely new world record holder, George Corones, clocked 56. 12 seconds at an official event in Queensland—a new benchmark for the 100-104 age category. He faded the previous record of 1:31. 19, which was set by British swimmer John Harrison in 2014, by 35 seconds. It will now be affirmed by the sport's governing body.

Corones, who is quailed for the record because he turns 100 in April, said he was "quite delighted" and "over the world" by the result. He said he had been overwhelmed by the "roaring" crowd on the Gold Coast on Wednesday. The event, in which he was the only entrant (新成员), had been specially staged for him to challenge the record.

Corones was a keen swimmer in his youth but only began to learn swimming again at the age of 80. He gave it up at the beginning of the World War Ⅱ, and he didn't think he would have a swim of any description until he retired. Then he started swimming again for exercise.

Racing undeniably (不可否认的) challenged him physically, but it was manageable with preparation. On average he swims three times a week, and also fits in gym sessions. "At this age it takes a while to get going. . . you get exhausted much more easily, but if you do it properly, the rewards are astronomical," he said.

Corones will challenge the 100 m freestyle record on Saturday night, believing he can beat the current mark of 03:23. 10, which was also set by Harrison.

"I'm not a young man by any means, but I am rally looking forward to it and confident I can do it very well," he said.

1. （1） What is the author's purpose of writing paragraph 1?

   A . To show who John Harrison is. B . To introduce the topic of the text. C . To emphasize the importance of age. D . To explain the reason for writing the text.
3. （2） What does the underlined word "astronomical" in paragraph 4 mean?

   A . Impressive. B . Obvious. C . Unique. D . Huge
5. （3） What does Corones plan to do next?

   A . Challenge Harrison again. B . Prepare for his 100th birthday party. C . Celebrate his success. D . Challenge the 100 m backstroke.
7. （4） What does the author tell us by telling Corones's story?

   A . One good turn deserves another. B . He who laughs last laughs best. C . It's never too late to learn. D . Laziness in youth spells regret in old age.

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I was eleven years old, standing outside when I watched the house that I grew up in burn to the ground. A few minutes earlier, I was asleep in my nice, warm bed.

My grandmother's bedroom was just next to mine and my brother's. A fire had broken out there and awakened her first. While I stumbled(蹒跚) around in the smoke and darkness, my brother ran from room to room quickly, waking everyone in the house. The house. however, was over 50 years old and made of wood. Before we could do anything the fire consumed(毁灭) it. We all made it outside before the flames destroyed every room.

I stood there shivering(颤抖) while the fire destroyed my hooks, clothes, and toys. I watched helplessly while my mum cried. I wondered what was going to happen to us now that we had lost all of our things.

As I looked around though, I realized something for the first time: The things that matter aren't things. I saw my elder brother running to get help. I saw my grandmother and dad hugging together. I realised at that moment that we were all alive. Everything that was important survived the fire. Our lives would continue. We would survive without the things that were burning. We would all be around to love each other for many years to come. And that was all that mattered.

I still think of that fire in the night that helped me to become who I am today. It helped me to learn that the love we snare is far more important than the things we have. Love others. Help everyone. Let the fire inside of you make this world a warmer place.

1. （1） Who found the fire at first?

   A . The author himself. B . The author's grandmother, C . The author's mother. D . The author's elder brother.
3. （2） Which word could best describe the author when he ran outside?

   A . Frightened. B . Helpful. C . Calm. D . Disappointed.
5. （3） What's the meaning of the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4?

   A . Lost things can't come back. B . Getting others' help is necessary. C . Material wealth isn't the most important. D . Lives must continue on if we lack love.
7. （4） What happens to the author after the fire?

   A . He plans to build a new house. B . He is still what he used to be. C . He only shares hie love with his family. D . He is ready to help those in need.

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Fear is a powerful feeling. We hope we can improve our kids with courage in the face of fear. We have to know how to help kids not be afraid. .

Pay attention to their fears.

Being afraid is one thing, but there's nothing worse than being afraid and no one notices the kids' fears. . At the same time, come beside them in dealing with fears.

Never laugh at them.

Laughing at your kids when they share what they are afraid of can make them feel small and afraid. , it doesn't mean it's silly to them. You're an adult, so you've learned to deal with silly things? but your kids haven't.

Solve their problems together.

When your kids are afraid, you've probably realized the worst thing you can do is to force them to face their fears alone. That's not what great parents do for their kids. Once you understand their fears, you can begin to help them deal with whatever they are. , but also it will build confidence and a connection between you.

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It's late at night. You just want to get your kids to bed, but they continue to be awake and say they are afraid. You need to stay patient as long as it takes. It is not wise for you to allow your kids to see your anger with them. Your anger will make your kids more afraid.

A. Be patient

B. Don't make them angry

C. Here are four things to do

D. Take their fears seriously

E. Tell your kids to learn to be clever, honest and kind

F. Not only will this help them face their fears bravely

G. If your kids share something that seems silly in your eyes

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In 1991, Davenport played in her first professional tennis match when she was 15. She was ranked (排名) the Number 1 woman  1 player in the world eight different times.

I had the chance to  2Davenport at the 2012 US Open. 3 that night, she answered some questions from our group and I asked her, "Ms Davenport, 4 can teach people a lot of lessons. What lessons did you5 during your time as a professional tennis player that you didn't learn6an amateur (业余运动员)?" To be honest, I had a personal reason for asking this question. I played baseball in college, but not7. So I wanted to know what I missed.

Davenport's first8 was to talk about how she had to grow up9. She mentioned the power of the media and learning to live her life in front of a(n)10. But then she changed the11 and talked about improving her skill and the lessons of competition, hard work, and perseverance. Those things, she said, were learned long12 she became a professional. In other words, to learn about what it's like to13 as a professional athlete, you need to be a professional athlete. But to learn the lessons of playing sports, you just need to14   your sport.

Take note: you don't need to be the best in order to be15 or satisfied, but all that matters is that you play the game.

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Deep in the (mountain) in Longli County in southwest China's Guizhou Province, a grassroots troupe (巡回演出团) performing Taiping lantern opera in Longshan Township.

The members of the troupe, who are farmers, vary in age from 8 to 87 years old. They are  (usual) busy in the fields and only get together after their farm work  (advance) their performance and teach the ancient art to younger generations.  holidays, they visit nearby villages to perform for villagers,  (make) cultural lives colorful. The troupe members are always greeted with  warm welcome by the locals.

Taiping lantern opera combines singing and dancing. It is a traditional local opera in Guizhou's Longli County and (list) as a provincial intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2019. The unique opera deeply attracts all the villagers and visitors  come from home and abroad.

Performers, painted with  (impress) face masks and wearing ancient costumes, are loved by the audience for  (they) graceful singing, superb performance and authentic style.

你校学生会要招聘一位课外活动志愿者，请你写一则招聘启事。内容包括：

1）面向本校学生；2）工作职责：计划、组织高一学生的15:00至16:00的课外体育活动；

3）每周3次活动；4）联系人：1234567890

注意：1）90词左右，总词数不含已给部分;

2）参考词汇：课外活动 extra-curricular activity; 体育锻炼 physical exercises;

联系 contact

Extracurricular Activity Volunteer Needed

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The concept of comfort zone (舒适区) refers to a psychological state in which we feel safe and do not experience anxiety or fear. It is a "space" that we know completely and in which we control almost everything.

Your comfort zone represents things you're familiar with, your regular haunts, friends you're at ease with, and activities you love doing. Your comfort zone's risk free. It's easy. It doesn't cause you to stretch. Within these boundaries we feel safe and secure.

During my senior year in college I was short a few credits, and so I skimmed through the class schedule looking for something to fill the hours. When I came across "Private Voice Instruction" as in singing lessons, I thought, "Why not step outside my comfort zone and give it a try?"

I was careful to sign up for private lessons instead of group lessons because I didn't want to make a fool of myself by singing in front of other students.

Things went fine until the end of the semester when my singing professor brought the shocking news. "By the way, Sean, have you decided which song you want to sing at the recital?" "What do you mean?" I asked in horror.

"Well, the class requirements state that you have to sing at least one time in front of the other private voice students."

"That would not be a good idea," I said emphatically.

"Oh, it's no big deal. You'll do fine. "

Well, to me it was a huge deal. The thought of singing in front of a group made me physically sick. "How am I going to get out of this one?" I thought. But I couldn't allow myself to do that because I had been speaking to various groups over the past year advising them to never let fears make their decisions.

"Courage, Sean. " I kept saying in my mind. "You've got to at least try."

注意：1）续写词数应为150左右；

2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

That frightening day finally arrived.

……

I left the classroom as if a heavy load had been lifted.