1、 Our warming planet is expected to face serious water crisis(危机)in the coming decades which means each nations natural resource will be more important than ever.1. According to the statistics, what is the world average of freshwater resource per person?A.244,973 cubic kilometersB.241 cubic kilometer
2、sC.3,642 cubic kilometersD.6,122 cubic kilometers2. Which country or region has the most freshwater resource per year?GuyanaBrazilIcelandChina3. Which country or region appears twice on the top 5 lists?BhutanSeychelles CanadaD.Suriname BWesla Whitfield, a famous jazz singer, has a unique style and l
3、ife story, so I decided to see one of her performances and interview her for my column.I went to a nightclub inNew Yorkand watched the stage lights go up. After the band played an introduction, Wesla Whitfield wheeled herself onstage in a wheelchair. As she sang, Whitfields voice was so powerful and
4、 soulful that everyone in the room forgot the wheelchair was even there.At 57, Whitfield is small and pretty, witty and humble, persistent and philosophical. Raised in California, Whitfield began performing in public at age 18, when she took a job as a singing waitress at a pizza parlour (披萨饼店). Aft
5、er studying classical music in college, she moved toSan Franciscoand went on to sing with the San Francisco Opera Chorus.Walking home from rehearsal at age 29, she was caught in the midst of a random shooting that left her paralyzed from thewaist down. I asked how she dealt with the realization that
6、 shed never walk again, and she confessed that initially she didnt want to face it. After a year of depression she tried to kill herself. She was then admitted to a hospital for treatment, where she was able to recover.Whitfield said she came to understand that the only thing she had lost in this mi
7、sfortunate event was the ability to walk. She still possessed her most valuable assether mind. Pointing to her head, she said, “Everything important is in here. The only real disability in life is losing your mind.” When I asked if she was angry about what she had lost, she admitted to being frustra
8、ted occasionally, “especially when everybodys dancing, because I love to dance. Butwhen that happensI just remove myself so I can focus instead on what I can do.”1.Which is the correct order of the following events?a. moved toand sang with a chorus;b. performed with a band in a nightclub;c. was invo
9、lved in a shooting and got seriously injured;d. was sent to a hospital after an attempted suicide;e. worked as a singing waitress.aecdb beacdC.eacdbebacd2.What does “when that happens” mean in the last paragraph?When Wesla is losing her mind.When Wesla is singing on the stage.When Wesla is going out
10、 in her wheelchair.When Wesla is watching other people dancing.3.Which of the following statements is true about Wesla Whitfields physical disability?It was caused by a traffic accident.It made her sad and depressed at first.It seriously affected her singing career.It happened when she was a college
11、 student.4. What advice would Wesla most likely give other disabled people?Ignore what you have lost and make the best use of what you have.Be modest and hard-working to earn respect from other people.Acquire a skill so that you can still be successful and famous.Try to sing whenever you feel upset
12、and depressed. C Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium (水族馆)The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbournes CBD, is one of Victorias leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is t
13、he very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.* Opening TimesSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.* Location (位置)Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on th
14、e corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is siyuated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.* Getting to Sea Life Melbourne AquariumTrainThe Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium train stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route (公交线路) and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.Shuttle BusThe Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus se
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