Wind , water, fire and ice-these powerful natural forces have shaped the land of America in the past. They are still changing it today.
The Colorado River slowly cut down through stone to make the Grand Canyon(大峽谷).
Long ago, ice sheets cut Yosemite Valley and the Great Lakes, and glaciers(冰川) are still on the move in Alaska.
Wind and rain storm hit the land from time to time. Fires sometimes burn down forests and destroy the homes of wild animals. This happened in Yellowstone Park in 1988.
Dead volcanic mountains such as Haleakala on Maui and Carter Lakein Oregon are beautiful to look at. But there are several active volcanoes in the US, especially along the Pacific Coast. There are also many earthquakes in this area. Scientists can do nothing to control earthquakes or volcanoes. This was shown clearly on May 18, 1980. At 8:32 that morning, Mount St Helens in Washington state broke out. The top of the mountain was blown off.
Over 60 people –campers, scientists, journalists, forest workers—were killed. Hundreds of square miles of forests were knocked down. In towns over 100 miles away, day suddenly became night. An ash cloud hid the sun for many hours. Towns and fields in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho were covered with dirty gray ash.
Scientists knew that Mt St Helens might erupt(爆發(fā)) soon. But no one could say when. And no one expected the terrible strength of the eruption. Many people were surprised and unready. Harry R. Truman, 84, owned a small hotel in Mt St Helens. Scientists had asked people to move away because the volcano was becoming dangerous.
But Harry Truman would not leave his home. Now it is covered with many feet of dirty ash. A small cross stands above the place where Harry probably died. Perhaps it is better that he did not see the destruction of Mt St Helens, the once beautiful lake, and the forests.
But slowly, life is returning to the dead area around the mountain. Grass and small plants are beginning to grow again. Deer and birds have been seen. The land will never be the same as it once was. Perhaps Mt St Helens will erupt again. But this is all part of nature’s pattern of change, and man has little power to control it.
1.Choose the best title for this passage.
A.Wind, water, fire and ice |
B.Volcano’s beauty and danger |
C.The power of nature |
D.Natural force shape beautiful land of America |
2.After the eruption of volcano, what makes the sky turn dark?
A.The smoke |
B.The clouds. |
C.The fog. |
D.The ash. |
3.The underlined word “it” means______.
A.The body of old Harry |
B.The location of Harry’s home |
C.The opening on top of Mt St Helens |
D.The place where Harry probably died |
4.We can infer from this article that ______.
A.Washington and Oregon are neighboring states |
B.Colorado River runs through Yosemite Valley |
C.The eruption of Mt St Helens also caused trouble with the Yellowstone Park |
D.Scientists never knew Mt St Helens was active |
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HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES Enjoy leisurely beach rides on horseback.Be thrilled by a fast gallop if you have more experience and confidence.Our 12km riding path winds through some lovely bush paths with fascinating colourful and unusual birds to spy, alongside market gardens and onto a peaceful beach.Or use your break opportunity to visit the mangroves (紅樹林) on a pleasant boardwalk if this is your taste of fun. Contact us on 084 4670752 or HorsebackBeachAdventures@gmail.com |
TANDEM SKYDIVING We skydive everyday weather permitting.No training is required.You will arrive at the drop zone and get a short briefing from a tandem instructor and then will go in the plane to 9,000ft above the ground.Just before exiting the plane the instructor hooks the passenger to him and you both exit the plane together.The free fall is done from 9,000ft till approximately 4,000ft after which the instructor will open the parachute (降落傘) and they both fly it to the ground to land. For bookings / enquiries please contact us on 082 3711372 or Cathy@atlanticadzentures.co.za |
Interested in a trip during which she can study plants along the seaside, which number will Kate dial?
A.082 3711372. B.083 8536144.
C.084 4670752. D.082 3711372.
Expecting to experience exciting races on water, Mr Grant, over 70, needs to send an email to _____.
A.wendy@atlanticadventures. co.za
B.shark@aaax. co.za
C.HorsebackBeachAdventures@gmail.com
D.Cathy@atlanticadventures. co.za
Which trip will provide you the opportunity to feel horrible animals face to face?
A.ABSOLUTE MOTHER OF ALL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
B.SHARK CAGE DIVING SPECIAL IN GANSBAAI
C.HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES
D.TANDEM SKYDIVING
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.ABSOLUTE MOTHER OF ALL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES offers you a tour by air.
B.SHARK CAGE DIVING SPECIAL IN GANSBAAI requires no diving experience.
C.HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES reaches as far as 12 kilometers.
D.During TANDEM SKYDIVING, you can operate the parachute.
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Wind , water, fire and ice-these powerful natural forces have shaped the land of America in the past. They are still changing it today.
The Colorado River slowly cut down through stone to make the Grand Canyon(大峽谷).
Long ago, ice sheets cut Yosemite Valley and the Great Lakes, and glaciers(冰川) are still on the move in Alaska.
Wind and rain storm hit the land from time to time. Fires sometimes burn down forests and destroy the homes of wild animals. This happened in Yellowstone Park in 1988.
Dead volcanic mountains such as Haleakala on Maui and Carter Lakein Oregon are beautiful to look at. But there are several active volcanoes in the US, especially along the Pacific Coast. There are also many earthquakes in this area. Scientists can do nothing to control earthquakes or volcanoes. This was shown clearly on May 18, 1980. At 8:32 that morning, Mount St Helens in Washington state broke out. The top of the mountain was blown off.
Over 60 people –campers, scientists, journalists, forest workers—were killed. Hundreds of square miles of forests were knocked down. In towns over 100 miles away, day suddenly became night. An ash cloud hid the sun for many hours. Towns and fields in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho were covered with dirty gray ash.
Scientists knew that Mt St Helens might erupt(爆發(fā)) soon. But no one could say when. And no one expected the terrible strength of the eruption. Many people were surprised and unready. Harry R. Truman, 84, owned a small hotel in Mt St Helens. Scientists had asked people to move away because the volcano was becoming dangerous.
But Harry Truman would not leave his home. Now it is covered with many feet of dirty ash. A small cross stands above the place where Harry probably died. Perhaps it is better that he did not see the destruction of Mt St Helens, the once beautiful lake, and the forests.
But slowly, life is returning to the dead area around the mountain. Grass and small plants are beginning to grow again. Deer and birds have been seen. The land will never be the same as it once was. Perhaps Mt St Helens will erupt again. But this is all part of nature’s pattern of change, and man has little power to control it.
【小題1】Choose the best title for this passage.
A.Wind, water, fire and ice |
B.Volcano’s beauty and danger |
C.The power of nature |
D.Natural force shape beautiful land of America |
A.The smoke | B.The clouds. | C.The fog. | D.The ash. |
A.The body of old Harry |
B.The location of Harry’s home |
C.The opening on top of Mt St Helens |
D.The place where Harry probably died |
A.Washington and Oregon are neighboring states |
B.Colorado River runs through Yosemite Valley |
C.The eruption of Mt St Helens also caused trouble with the Yellowstone Park |
D.Scientists never knew Mt St Helens was active |
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七.閱讀理解 (20分)
At first, the earth’s surface layer (層 ) was made up of huge blocks of hard, solid rocks.There slowly, the rocks broke up into smaller and smaller pieces. Finally stones, pebble(卵石) and grains of sand were formed. Many sorts of plants and animals lived and died on the surface of the earth. Their remain mixed up with the stones, pebbles and formed soil. The outmost layer of the earth is soil.
There are many ways in which large pieces of rock break into smaller ones. Wind, water, heat and cold help to break up rocks. When winds blow grains of sand against a large rock for a long time, the softer layer of the rock are slowly worn away. These leave holes and crack(裂縫) in the rock, which become bigger and finally the rock breaks up into smaller pieces.
The moving water of streams and rivers also help to break up rocks. As the water moves along, it carries with it small pieces of rock. These rub the larger ones, Thus, the larger rocks are worn down to smaller pieces.
The heat of the sun also help to breaking up rocks. When the sun shines, the rocks become very hot. If these rocks are suddenly cooled, they may crack. Ice also plays a part in making soil. Water in the cracks can turn into ice in cold weather. As this happens, it becomes bigger and cracks become wider, and finally break into smaller pieces.
1. According to the passage, soil _________ .
A. forms very slowly
B. is a mixture of stones, pebbles and sand
C. make up the layer of the earth
D. is becoming smaller and smaller
2. How many factors are mentioned in helping the forming of soil ?
A. Three B. Four C. Five D.More than five
3. Which of the following speeds up the breaks of rocks most ?
A. Hot weather B. Cold water
C. Sharp changs in temperature D. More dead plants in the cracks
4. Which of the following is NOT true ?
A.The remains of many plants of animals formed soil.
B. If a large rock never moves, it will never break up.
C.Even if a large rock never moves, it will break up.
D. Ice in the cracks helps to break up rocks.
5. The best titl for this passage should be ________ .
A. Soil from Rocks B. Ways to Break Rocks
C. Soil on the Earth D. Soil, Outmost Layer of the Earth
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Are you crazy about adventures? If so, enjoy the trips we have specially designed for you:
ABSOLUTE MOTHER OF ALL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES Calling all thrill seekers...Try our extreme trio of wind, water and wave... Enjoy a wonderful helicopter flight over the Cape Peninsular.An adventure you will never forget! A 1.5 hour bay sail on a stylish yacht (游艇).A pure sailing experience that will show you Cape Town like you've never seen her before.A one hour high speed racing boat ride with 2 × 250hp engine capacity! Fastest commercial boat ride in the world that's fun and safe. For enquiries or bookings please contact us on 082 3711372 or wendy@ atlanticadventures. co.za |
SHARK CAGE DIVING SPECIAL IN GANSBAAI NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Ages 6 to 60 + COMPLETELY SAFE, VIEWING OR SHARK CAGE DIVING. Full day * Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments* All equipment supplied: wetsuit, goggles, snorkel etc, just bring warm jacket, camera and sun-screen.Also view Fur Seals, Penguins, Whales (in season), Dolphins etc. Contact Bib on 083 8536144 or shark@aaax. co.za |
HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES Enjoy leisurely beach rides on horseback.Be thrilled by a fast gallop if you have more experience and confidence.Our 12km riding path winds through some lovely bush paths with fascinating colourful and unusual birds to spy, alongside market gardens and onto a peaceful beach.Or use your break opportunity to visit the mangroves (紅樹林) on a pleasant boardwalk if this is your taste of fun. Contact us on 084 4670752 or HorsebackBeachAdventures@gmail.com |
TANDEM SKYDIVING We skydive everyday weather permitting.No training is required.You will arrive at the drop zone and get a short briefing from a tandem instructor and then will go in the plane to 9,000ft above the ground.Just before exiting the plane the instructor hooks the passenger to him and you both exit the plane together.The free fall is done from 9,000ft till approximately 4,000ft after which the instructor will open the parachute (降落傘) and they both fly it to the ground to land. For bookings / enquiries please contact us on 082 3711372 or Cathy@atlanticadzentures.co.za |
A.082 3711372. | B.083 8536144. |
C.084 4670752. | D.082 3711372. |
A.wendy@atlanticadventures. co.za |
B.shark@aaax. co.za |
C.HorsebackBeachAdventures@gmail.com |
D.Cathy@atlanticadventures. co.za |
A.ABSOLUTE MOTHER OF ALL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES |
B.SHARK CAGE DIVING SPECIAL IN GANSBAAI |
C.HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES |
D.TANDEM SKYDIVING |
A.ABSOLUTE MOTHER OF ALL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES offers you a tour by air. |
B.SHARK CAGE DIVING SPECIAL IN GANSBAAI requires no diving experience. |
C.HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES reaches as far as 12 kilometers. |
D.During TANDEM SKYDIVING, you can operate the parachute. |
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Are you crazy about adventures? If so, enjoy the trips we have specially designed for you:
ABSOLUTE MOTHER OF ALL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES Calling all thrill seekers...Try our extreme trio of wind, water and wave... Enjoy a wonderful helicopter flight over the Cape Peninsular.An adventure you will never forget! A 1.5 hour bay sail on a stylish yacht (游艇).A pure sailing experience that will show you Cape Town like you've never seen her before.A one hour high speed racing boat ride with 2 × 250hp engine capacity! Fastest commercial boat ride in the world that's fun and safe. For enquiries or bookings please contact us on 082 3711372 or wendy@ atlanticadventures. co.za |
SHARK CAGE DIVING SPECIAL IN GANSBAAI NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Ages 6 to 60 + COMPLETELY SAFE, VIEWING OR SHARK CAGE DIVING. Full day * Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments* All equipment supplied: wetsuit, goggles, snorkel etc, just bring warm jacket, camera and sun-screen.Also view Fur Seals, Penguins, Whales (in season), Dolphins etc. Contact Bib on 083 8536144 or shark@aaax. co.za |
HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES Enjoy leisurely beach rides on horseback.Be thrilled by a fast gallop if you have more experience and confidence.Our 12km riding path winds through some lovely bush paths with fascinating colourful and unusual birds to spy, alongside market gardens and onto a peaceful beach.Or use your break opportunity to visit the mangroves (紅樹林) on a pleasant boardwalk if this is your taste of fun. Contact us on 084 4670752 or HorsebackBeachAdventures@gmail.com |
TANDEM SKYDIVING We skydive everyday weather permitting.No training is required.You will arrive at the drop zone and get a short briefing from a tandem instructor and then will go in the plane to 9,000ft above the ground.Just before exiting the plane the instructor hooks the passenger to him and you both exit the plane together.The free fall is done from 9,000ft till approximately 4,000ft after which the instructor will open the parachute (降落傘) and they both fly it to the ground to land. For bookings / enquiries please contact us on 082 3711372 or Cathy@atlanticadzentures.co.za |
1.Interested in a trip during which she can study plants along the seaside, which number will Kate dial?
A.082 3711372. B.083 8536144.
C.084 4670752. D.082 3711372.
2.Expecting to experience exciting races on water, Mr Grant, over 70, needs to send an email to _____.
A.wendy@atlanticadventures. co.za
B.shark@aaax. co.za
C.HorsebackBeachAdventures@gmail.com
D.Cathy@atlanticadventures. co.za
3.Which trip will provide you the opportunity to feel horrible animals face to face?
A.ABSOLUTE MOTHER OF ALL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
B.SHARK CAGE DIVING SPECIAL IN GANSBAAI
C.HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES
D.TANDEM SKYDIVING
4.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.ABSOLUTE MOTHER OF ALL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES offers you a tour by air.
B.SHARK CAGE DIVING SPECIAL IN GANSBAAI requires no diving experience.
C.HORSEBACK BEACH ADVENTURES reaches as far as 12 kilometers.
D.During TANDEM SKYDIVING, you can operate the parachute.
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