1、 paths are mud-free, temperatures are mild, crowds are few and beautiful colors abound.The following are four European adventures to walk your way through autumn.The unknown CilentoSouth of Italys Amalfi Coast hides a much less discovered wonderland.After stopping to view the marvelous Greek temple
2、remains at Paestum, Sherpas next destination concentrates on the Cilento National Park first following its rugged seashore past the occasional myrtle grove (小树林), and sandy beach, then leaving modernity behind and venturing inland to medieval (中世纪的) hilltop towns.Home-cooked dinners conclude excitin
3、g days of goat tracks and ghost villages before a scenic path leads back to the seaside.Four nights 630 half board, including transport, luggage transfers and walking notes.Last departure October 31.Turkish delightsFollow an impressive section of Turkeys expansive Lycian Way, gradually moving from c
4、liffs to coastline.Youll begin in pine-filled peaks, typically on shaded paths to sea views, and stop at both a pool-boasting upscale hotel and one of the Yanartas regions ever-burning flames possibly fueled by a monster below.A fine fish restaurant comes next, then a mile-long sandy beach ahead of
5、two days on lonely Cape Gelidonya, finishing by its lighthouse.Six nights 790, including ten other meals, transport, luggage transfers and walking notes.Last departure in early November.Carpathian clambersPoland and Slovakia are separated by the Carpathian Mountains and their large forest-filled val
6、leys.Starting and ending in Krakow, this trip covers both countries.Some days include the option of climbing to snowy peaks or taking easier, lower-altitude options, and youll likely meet the Gorals a culturally-distinct group known as “highlanders”.Most memorable activity will be walking along the
7、300m-high Dunajec River to spa town Szczawnica.Seven nights 630, including transport, luggage transfers and walking notes.Last departure October 24.Flowers and fetaGreeces Pelion Peninsula is a place known as the “Land of the Centaurs (人首马身的怪物)” for its association with the mythological horse-human
8、hybrids.Between villages of whitewashed, flower-decorated stone houses, walkers can follow old paths onto mountainsides, and wander through olive groves or beside the glittering Aegean Sea.Some days yield swimming opportunities, and others the chance to recharge in a local pub of some bean soup and
9、feta-cheese bread.Seven nights 535, including transport, luggage transfers and walking notes.Last departure October 23.1. What can you do when you are in the unknown Cilento?A. Swim in a pool. B. Have a spa.C. Explore medieval towns. D. Walk through olive groves.2. Which destination is your best cho
10、ice if you intend to travel to Europe after October?A. Turkey. B. Cilento. C. Greece D. Krakow.3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. It is a monster that fuels the fire in Yanartas region.B. Meals are free when you are taking the first adventure.C. You can enjoy a spa from Go
11、rals in the town Szczawnica.D. Bean soup can be served in the pub of Greeces Pelion Peninsula.【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了秋天的四个欧洲之旅。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据The unknown Cilento部分“leaving modernity behind and venturing inland to medieval (中世纪的) hilltop towns.”可知,把现代化抛在脑后,去内陆的中世纪山顶城镇冒险。由此可知,在unknown Cil
12、ento可以探索中世纪的城镇。故选C。【2题详解】推理判断题。根据Turkish delights部分“Last departure in early November.”(最后一次出发在十一月初),其他几个线路最后一次出发的时间都在十月份,所以如果打算在十月份后去欧洲旅行,最好选择的目的地是“Turkish delights”,也就是土耳其,故选A。3题详解】根据Flowers and feta部分“Greeces Pelion Peninsula is a place known as the “Land of the Centaurs (人首马身的怪物)” for its associa
13、tion with the mythological horse-human hybrids.”(希腊佩利翁半岛是一个被称为“人首马身的怪物之地”的地方,因为它与神话中的马人混血儿有关)和“Some days yield swimming opportunities, and others the chance to recharge in a local pub of some bean soup and feta-cheese bread.”(有些日子有游泳的机会,有些日子则有机会在当地的酒吧里喝豆汤、吃羊乳酪面包),可知D选项“希腊佩利翁半岛的酒吧可以供应豆汤”这一表述正确,故选D。BL
14、ou Gehrig (1903-1941) was a baseball player with the New York Yankees for 17 seasons. He was a powerful hitter known as “The Iron Horse”. Gehrig was a strong, tough and very moral man. His father was often out-of-work because he was an alcoholic and his mother was a maid. His two sisters and only br
15、other died young.As a young boy, Gehrig helped his mother with her work. However, he never let his tough start hold him back. He started playing for the Yankees in 1923 after attending Columbia University, setting many major league records during his career. This included the most consecutive games
16、played (2130 games), a record only broken 56 years later in 1995.Sadly, at the age of 36, he started to tire mid-season and his speed and cooperation ability faded. He resigned. Soon after he was diagnosed with a form of motor neuron disease named amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He delivered hi
17、s farewell-to-baseball speech to his teammates and fans on 4 July of the same year at the Yankee Stadium.After his speech, the crowd stood and clapped for almost two minutes. The New York Times reported that it was “one of the most touching scenes ever witnessed on a ball field”. Gehrig died two yea
18、rs later of the disease. This increased awareness of the disease and its symptoms; in North America it is still commonly known as “Lou Gehrigs disease”. The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award is given each year to the Major League Baseball player who best exhibits Gehrigs integrity and character.4 When did L
19、ou Gehrig give his speech?A. in 1903. B. in 1923. C. in 1939. D. in 1940.5. Who are the audience for Lous speech?A. His family. B. His friends. C. His opponents. D. His supporters.6. Why is the illness known as “Lou Gehrigs disease”?A. Lou Gehrig named the disease.B. This disease is related to playi
20、ng baseball.C. People get to know the disease due to Lou Gehrig.D. The disease had never appeared before Lou Gehrig caught it.7. What word can best describe Lou Gehrig according to the passage?A. Determined and persistent. B. Emotional and patient.C. Wealthy and humorous. D. Gentle and generous.【答案】
21、4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了著名棒球运动员Lou Gehrig,包括他的家庭背景、在棒球领域的成就和以及对人们的影响等。【4题详解】由第二段第一句中“at the age of 36”和最后一句“He delivered his farewell-to-baseball speech to his teammates and fans on 4 July of the same year at the Yankee Stadium.”( 同年7月4日,他在洋基球场向他的队友和球迷发表了告别棒球的演讲。)可知Lou Gehrig演讲时是36岁,再由一段第一句中
22、“Lou Gehrig (1903-1941)”可知,Lou Gehrig出生于1903年,他36岁时,应该是1939年。故选C项。【5题详解】由第二段最后一句“He delivered his farewell-to-baseball speech to his teammates and fans on 4 July of the same year at the Yankee Stadium.”( 同年7月4日,他在洋基球场向他的队友和球迷发表了告别棒球的演讲。)可知,Lou Gehrig演讲时的观众是他的队友和球迷,这些人都是他的支持者。故选D项。【6题详解】由第三段第三、四句“Geh
23、rig died two years later of the disease.This increased awareness of the disease and its symptoms; in North America it is still commonly known as Lou Gehrigs disease”( 两年后,Gehrig死于这种疾病。这提高了人们对这种疾病及其症状的认识;在北美,(现在)它仍然通常被称为“卢伽雷氏病”。)可知,Gehrig之死,提高了人们对这种病的认识,所以人们开始了解这种疾病是由于Lou Gehrig。【7题详解】由第一段第二、三句“He wa
24、s a powerful hitter known as “The Iron Horse”. Gehrig was a strong, tough and very moral man.”( 他是一位被称为“铁马”的强力击球手。格里克是一个强壮、坚强、道德高尚的人。)以及“However, he never let his tough start hold him back.”(然而,他从未让艰难的开始阻碍他)可以推断,他是个意志坚强,坚持不懈的人。A项“坚定且坚持不懈”符合题意。故选A项。CWe know that the pandemic(流行病)has had a far-reachin
25、g impact on our minds so much so that it may have changed the very fabric of our society altogether. Mental health professionals think that those with social anxiety will not emerge from the pandemic unaffected.Counselling Directory member Beverley Blackman says, “For people with social anxiety, loc
26、kdown will make them deeply anxious in one way, and yet a relief in another.” He added, “On one hand, a person with social anxiety may feel relieved that they no longer have to socialize in person, but they may also feel that they have lost the opportunity to socialize with the people they feel safe
27、 and secure spending time with, meaning that they feel a new level of isolation and a different level of anxiety about socializing in any form.Without the security of those they feel safe with, self-confidence may very well decrease rapidly.Lockdown may have had a negative impact on those with socia
28、l anxiety.”Dr Daria J.Kuss, associate professor in psychology at Nottingham Trent University, says: “Following the lockdown, people in this country were allowed to meet up again, which for individuals with social anxiety may have led to stress and worry.They may not be comfortable being expected to
29、be social again, especially when in larger groups, and may worry about saying the wrong things and asking the wrong questions as they are reintegrating into their offline social lives.” Furthermore, Beverley says our even bigger reliance on social media and digital communication in the midst of lock
30、down could also have a negative impact on people with social anxiety.She says “For some people with social anxiety, communication by media can be even harder than communication in person.We know that words form only roughly 7-10% of the way in which we communicate and that we rely on body language,
31、facial expression, tone of voice, and unconscious signals behind words to convey our thoughts and feelings.”When it comes to what people with social anxiety can do to feel better as the lockdown situation continues to shift, Dr.Kuss says “I recommend being open and honest with their social environme
32、nts. Friends and family will empathize when the concerns are voiced openly.Engaging in focused breathing and relaxation may also help alleviate feelings of worry and discomfort.Finally, negative thinking (e.g., “I dont know what to say”) may be replaced with positive ones (e.g., “I am good enough” and “M
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