1、The turtles lay the eggs in deep holes and cover them with warm sand. The sand protects the eggs from harm. Then the females leave them. After a few weeks, if you happened to be walking along the beach, you might see the sand begin to shake. You may see tiny black balls coming out of the sand. The t
2、iny heads of baby turtles!1The first sentence lets us know that this passage is about _Aspeed BturtlesCtime Doceans 2Turtles bury their eggs to protect them from _Adeep water BheatCdanger Dbad weather3We can conclude from this passage that _Amany turtles die while swimming to shoreBfemale turtles pr
3、otect their babiesConce turtles land, they never return to the seaDthe job of laying eggs takes great strength4The writer compares turtles to climbers _Abecause they lay their eggs in mountain areasBto give you a picture of how hard they workCto tell you that they like to climb Dto show that mountai
4、n climbers are as slow as turtlesBEducation is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life.In some modern countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for
5、all whether rich or poor, clever or stupid, one can solve all the problems of society and build a perfect nation. But we can already see that free education for all is not enough: we find in such countries a far larger number of people with university degrees; they refuse to do what they think “low”
6、 work; and in fact, work with hands is thought to be dirty and shameful. But we have only to think a moment to understand that the work of a completely uneducated farmer is far more important than that of a professor; we can live without education, but we die if we have no food. If no one cleaned ou
7、r streets and took the rubbish away from our houses, we would get terrible diseases in our towns.In fact, when we say that all of us must be educated to fit us for life, it means that we are educated in such a way that, firstly, each of us can do whatever work suited to his brains and ability, and s
8、econdly, that we realize that all jobs are necessary to society, and that it is very bad to be ashamed of ones work. Only such a type of education can be considered valuable to society.5The writer of this passage thinks that_Afree education for all probably leads to a perfect worldBfree education ca
9、n solve all of the worlds problemsCfree education wont help to solve social problemsDall the social problems cant be solved by free education 6The writer wants to prove that _Aa farmer is more important than a professorBour society needs all kinds of jobsCour society needs free education for allDpeo
10、ple with university degrees earn more money7According to the passage, _Awork with hands is low workBwork with hands is dirty and shamefulCwork with hands is the most importantDwe cant regard work with hands as low work8The purpose of education is to _Achoose a system of educationBlet everyone receiv
11、e education Cprepare children for their future life Dprepare children for wellpaid jobs CLowCost Gifts for Mothers DayGift No. 1Offer to be your mothers health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a disease or a regular medical checkup. Most mothers always say“no need”,
12、 another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctors visit. The best part? This one is free.Gift No. 2Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines an
13、d what times she takes them.“Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mothers life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.Gift No. 3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions.“Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said.“We know
14、 that good sleep is very important to our health.”Gift No. 4Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mothers Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexp
15、ensive things many of which are “green” and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.9What are you advised to do for your mother at doctors visits?ATake notes.BBe with her.CBuy medicine. DGive her gifts.10Wh
16、ere can you find a gift idea to improve your mothers sleep?AIn Gift No. 1. BIn Gift No. 2.CIn Gift No. 3. DIn Gift No. 4.11Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to_Aenjoy good sleep Bbe wellorganizedCget extra support Dgive others helpDLoch Lomond is one of our favorite places to vis
17、it every autumn. Its a trip we look forward to because autumn brings new natural colors. After a summer of staying in the garden, it can be refreshing to get out of the city and enjoy the natural beauty.We usually visit the tiny village of Balmaha, where many things are on sale. The area is part of
18、Loch Lomond and the Trossaches National Park is a visitor center in Balmaha, which also marks the start of the path for Conic Hill. This is one of our favorite familyfriendly hills as it can be completed in two hours.Balmaha boatyard runs trips to the villages of Luss and Balloch. You can also take
19、a waterbus to the nearby island of Inchcailloch, which is covered by woods and a heaven for wildlife. The island has three paths, two of which are suitable for young children, and a picnic area with toilets.We also love driving a few miles along the shore from Balmaha to Rowardennan. The West Highla
20、nd Way passes through this area, which is located at the foot of Ben Lomond. There are a number of clearly marked walking paths to choose from. During the autumn months theres a real sense of peace as you walk alone through the oak trees.There are a few places to hire canoes, row boats and bikes in
21、the area. The eastern shore of Loch Lomond is one of my familys favorite escapes and an ideal place to walk, camp, picnic and recharge our batteries before the short, dark days of winter.Before the trip we often spend time discussing what we each want to do and what we want to get from our time away
22、 from the daily life. The visit to Loch Lomond is something I hope we will continue for many years to come.12Why does the author like to visit Balmaha every year?ABecause he has many friends living there.BBecause he is in charge of the Trossachs National Park.CBecause he can get things cheaper.DBeca
23、use he has to do business in the hills.13To visit around Balmaha, _Ayou have no choice but to take a busByou can choose the transport by waterCyou will stay on the top of the hillsDyou may live with some wild animals14While enjoying yourself in Balmaha, you can_Asee many happy young childrenBstay at
24、 the West Highland Way for nightsCfind the place is crowded with visitorsDhave a peaceful life in the countryside15It can be inferred that _Aall the family members prefer bikingBLoch Lomond attracts the family mostCthe author differs much from his familyDLoch Lomond provides free canoes.任务型阅读(共5小题;每
25、小题2分,满分10分)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。When studying foreign speech, dont forget about body language. In order to help you know more about these important parts of communication, here are four nonverbal characteristics that change from culture to culture.Gestures. When trying to communi
26、cate through a language barrier, its natural to use gestures as a way of explaining your point. We think its helpful, since our words will be strengthened. 16._For example, the thumbsup sign is equal to the middle finger in Greece. Tapping your finger to your temple (鬓角) is a gesture to show memory
27、in North America, but suggests insanity (精神错乱) in Russia. 17._ The yesno gestures are opposite in countries like Bulgaria and Albania.Silence. Though it can feel like an emptiness in communication, silence can be very meaningful in different cultures. Western cultures, especially North America and t
28、he UK, tend to consider silence as disagreement. In some interactions at work, school, or with friends, silence is often regarded as a sign of disinterests. In other cultures, however, silence is not viewed as a negative meanings. 18._Touch. Britain is classed as a “noncontact” country, in which theres very little physical contact in peoples daily interactions. 19._By comparison, in the highcontact cultures of the Middle East, physical touch is a big part of social life.Eye Contact. 20._We think that a conversation partner who looks away is either indifferent or lying. Of
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