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作者:21ST
时间:2015-03-06

Day 1
Time for potatoes (P2)
阅读短文并根据文章内容完成表格,每空一词。

Topic: potatoes to be a new staple food in China
Background ▲China’s staple food list usually includes 1. ______, wheat and corn.
▲China faces 2. ______ in food security and nutrition. China is home to 21 percent of the world’s population, more than 100 million of whom do not have 3. ______ nutrition.
▲Chinese people have not yet 4. ______ potatoes as a staple food due to their traditional ways of cooking.
5. ______ of potatoes ▲They are environmentally friendly:
They need 6. ______ water to grow, can grow better in dry weather, and grow well on marginal and barren land.
▲Potato flour can be stored for over 7. ______ years, compared with rice for 1 year and wheat for 3 years.
▲They are nutritious and 8. ______:
They contain most of the vitamins people need, they are low in fat and calories, and they contain high-quality protein.
Potatoes in other countries ▲The boxty pancake is a typical potato dish in 9. ______.
▲People in the UK like jacket potatoes – baked potatoes with 10. ______ and cheese on top.
▲In the US, French fries and hash browns are popular in fast food chains and cafeterias.



Day 2
Talk about feminism (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1. What is the article mainly about?
A. Why most people in the US support feminism.
B. Different opinions about feminism in the US.
C. The very difficult situation for feminism in the US.
D. The advantages and disadvantages of feminism.

2. According to the article, supporters of feminism believe ______.
A. women can do better than men
B. women should fight against men
C. men and women should enjoy equal rights
D. men should take good care of women

3. Which of the following statements about feminism is TRUE, according to the article?
A. It is an outdated movement.
B. It is a bad thing for men.
C. Students in the US learn a lot about it in schools.
D. Only a change of thought about it makes a difference.
Day 3
Milan has more ... (P4-5)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the city of Milan?
A. It is the largest city in Italy and has the longest history.
B. It is hosting the world’s largest Fashion Week in 2015.
C. Football, fashion and ancient canals are three features of the city.
D. The city’s La Scala opera house will offer additional performances in 2015.

2. We can tell from the article that the editors from Lonely Planet are ______ the city of Milan.
A. modest about
B. favorable toward
C. uninterested in
D. dissatisfied with

3. Which of the following features of Milan are mentioned in the article?
a. economy b. sports
c. cultural performances and activities
d. geography and population
e. fashion
A. acd B. bce C. bde D. bcd

4. The author’s purpose in writing this article is to ______.
A. give an introduction to Milan as a tourist destination
B. inform readers of the theme and activities of the 2015 Milan Expo
C. give an objective review of the food culture in Milan
D. explain why Milan will be holding the world Expo in 2015
Day 4
Say how you feel (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. What happened to the author in the airport in Las Vegas?
A. She developed a friendship with a stranger.
B. She helped a stranger with cancer on the escalator.
C. She listened to a stranger’s story and hugged him.
D. She told a stranger the story of her stay in Las Vegas.

2. According to the author, what matters least when someone wants to talk?
A. The question you ask.
B. The way you speak.
C. The way you look at someone.
D. The caring in your heart.

3. What does the author intend to tell us with the article?
A. It’s never too late to express your love.
B. It’s better to say what you need to say before it’s too late.
C. We should care about strangers to make the world better.
D. We should be careful about what we say to our beloved ones.

Day 5
阅读下面的材料,并根据内容选择最佳选项。
Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Please note that hours of operation do vary. Last ticket sold and entry is 30 minutes prior to (在……之前) closing time.

Regular Hours
Sunday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
Summer Hours: May 27 – August 16
Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Full Price Total Ticket
Adult (ages 13-64): $38.95
Child (ages 3-12): $32.95
Senior (age 65+): $34.95
Total Ticket Online Discount (折扣)
Adult (ages 13-64): $35.95
Child (ages 3-12): $29.95
Senior (age 65+): $31.95
Animal Encounters (相遇): $59.95
Beluga & Friends Interactive (互动的) Program: $179.95
Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program: $234.95

Daily Activities
Days at Georgia Aquarium are full of new and attractive programs. Learn more about these programs and how you can add to your Aquarium adventure!
AT&T Dolphin Tales
Our new dolphin gallery, theater and show are now open. The gallery and viewing window are open to general admission guests periodically (定期) throughout the day. Show times vary each day, so check for times when you are purchasing general admission tickets. Don’t forget – AT&T Dolphin Tales is included in Total Ticket general admission, so don’t miss this spectacular show!
4D Theater – Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow presented by AT&T
With multiple shows throughout the day, be sure to catch this unique experience at Georgia Aquarium. Admission to the 4D Theater is included in Total Ticket general admission!
Journey with Gentle Giants
Swim or scuba dive (潜水) in the Ocean Voyager exhibit, built by The Home Depot. Swims are daily at 4:30 pm, and scuba dives are daily at 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Spots are limited, so it’s best to book in advance.
Beluga & Friends Interactive Program
Interact with belugas and harbor seals in the Georgia-Pacific Cold Water Quest gallery. This animal interaction occurs daily at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Spots are limited, so it’s best to book in advance.
Animal Encounters
Interact with a penguin daily at 11:30 am and 1:45 pm. You can also experience a special encounter with a dolphin. Spots are limited, so it’s best to book in advance.

1. If you plan to visit Georgia Aquarium on a Sunday in June, you should enter it before ______.
A. 5 pm B. 5:30 pm
C. 6 pm D. 8:30 pm

2. Grandparents in their seventies with a 10-year-old boy can save as much as ______ visiting Georgia Aquarium if they buy their tickets online.
A. $3 B. $6
C. $9 D. $12

3. Which of the following about AT&T Dolphin Tales is TRUE?
A. Visitors should book their tickets in advance.
B. Visitors have to pay extra money to watch it.
C. It is open all day long to visitors.
D. It is a show that visitors should not miss.

4. With a Total Ticket, visitors are allowed to visit ______.
A. Animal Encounters
B. Beluga & Friends Interactive Program
C. Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program
D. 4D Theater – Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow
(答案见下期)


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