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518期高一QUIZ TIME

作者：21st

时间：2013-05-17

Day 1
Delicious project (P3)
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Topic: an interesting Spanish assignment
Descriptions	We were asked to make a video of ourselves preparing a Spanish dish with our food 1. ______; We would get five 2. ______ credit points if the food was brought to class; A 3. ______ was allowed in the process.
Preparations	4. ______ a dish was the first thing to do. After a few minutes of browsing the Internet, we chose one called Tequeno, which my partner, Mitchell, thought would be easy to make; I 5. ______ that I could not rely on him if I wanted to actually have food to bring to class.
The process	Making the dough: I used the 6. ______ proportions of dough, oil and water, but it took lots of kneading and mixing for it to finally stick together and be even. Rolling the dough: The cutting board moved around when I rolled the dough. My hands were tired and stiff 7. ______ through. Wrapping the cheese in dough: When I wrapped the dough over the cheese, it became uneven and many 8. ______ were formed, and others were formed elsewhere when I tried to fill them. Frying the tequenos: The dough sometimes broke when they were fried, and they would split in two. I finally finished ten Tequenos after three 9. ______ hours.
The 10. ______	The tequenos looked as nice as they had looked in pictures online; When the class ate them, they liked them a lot.

Day 2
Offline for one year (P4)
Choose the best answer:
1. The underlined word “emphatic” means doing or saying something _______.
A. in a forceful way B. without a clear attitude
C. with great interest D. in a delighted manner
2. Why did Paul Miller decide to spend a year offline?
A. He wanted to have more adventures in his life.
B. He was trying to cheer himself up.
C. He was tired of sitting in front of his computer all day.
D. He wanted to discover more about himself and the outside world.
3. What happened after Paul Miller stopped using the Internet?
A. He spent a whole year reading, writing and connecting with real people.
B. He became devoted to adventures around the world.
C. He made unwise decisions about how to use his time.
D. He improved his relationships with family members and long distance friends.
4. We can conclude from the article that Miller thinks _______.
A. an Internet-free life is a healthier life
B. there’s no need to get in touch with the real world
C. the Internet is already an unavoidable part of life today
D. without the Internet, life is more meaningful

Day 3
Strength vs toughness (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To compare nanofibers and composites.
B. To introduce the development of nanotechnology.
C. To inform us of the characteristics and uses of nanofibers.
D. To discuss the toughness and strength of different materials.
2. How does the author explain the definitions of toughness and strength of a material?
A. By giving examples.
B. By asking questions.
C. By making comparisons.
D. By analyzing causes and effects.
3. According to the text, a nanofiber ______.
A. is as thick as one of your hairs
B. is both tough and strong
C. is the toughest material ever found
D. can be seen with a common microscope
4. What can we conclude from the text?
A. Composites are stronger but much heavier than nanofibers.
B. Nanofibers have potential for a wide range of applications.
C. It still remains to be seen whether the nanofiber material is safe to use.
D. Whatever is made of composites will one day be made of nanofibers instead.

Day 4
Who helped you? (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Plumb could have avoided being captured.
B. Plumb should have done something nice for the sailor in return.
C. Plumb didn’t thank the sailor when they met in the restaurant.
D. Plumb regretted something important that he had ignored.
2. The correct order of the story is ______.
a. Plumb gave a talk on recognizing the parachute-packers in life.
b. Plumb was captured and kept in prison for 6 years.
c. The sailor carefully folded the silks of Plumb’s parachute.
d. Plumb went on his 75th mission.
e. Plumb couldn’t sleep and thought a lot.
f. Plumb met the sailor in a restaurant and was recognized.
g. Plumb’s plane was destroyed and he ejected.
h. Plumb was released and went on to give talks on his experience.
A. d-g-b-c-h-f-a-e
B. d-c-g-b-h-e-f-a
C. c-d-g-b-h-f-e-a
D. c-d-g-b-h-e-f-a
13. “Who is packing your parachute?” in the last paragraph but one means “_____”.
A. Who is your parachute-packer?
B. Who is taking care of your things?
C. Who helps you in little ways?
D. Who is helping you make preparations?
14. What is really important in the author’s eyes?
A. Politeness. B. Gratitude.
C. Courage. D. Kind-heartedness.

Day 5

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6-Day Trek in the Highland National Parks
Destinations: Saigon – Cat Tien National Park – Buon Ma Thuot – Lak Lake – YokDon National Park
Estimated trekking time: Average 4-5 hours/day
Summary:
This trip is ideal for those who love trekking in natural forests. From the southern part of Vietnam up to the central highlands, you will cross through two national parks. There will be opportunities to see wildlife and challenge yourself physically at a moderate level.
Indulge (使自己沉溺于) yourself in the beauty of nature, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, rediscover yourself in the natural world and refresh both mind and body.
Highlights:
•Private tour
•Walk through the forest to a fascinating and beautiful wetland area. If you are lucky, you may be able to see many different kinds of animals using only binoculars (双筒望远镜).
•Nighttime wildlife-spotting excursions
•Elephant riding
Includes:
•Travel insurance
•Private transportation
•English-speaking guide
•Guest house – twin shared room
•Meals as indicated in the itinerary (行程)
•Elephants
•Canoe
•Mineral Water
•Entrance fees & all permits
Excludes:
•Surcharges (附加费) for other guides in other languages, festival season and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
•Visa
•Gong show (80 USD/show)
•Tips
•Personal expenses

1. During the tour, visitors will trek through ______ national parks.
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
2. In the forest, tourists will be able to _____.
A. ride elephants
B. have barbeques with natives
C. play with wild animals
D. race in canoes
3. Visitors may have to pay extra fees for _____.
A. an English-speaking guide
B. meals and water
C. a Gong show
D. permits

（答案见下期）
上期参考答案
D1 DCC D2 ACCDB
D3 CDAB D4 GEBCD
D5 1-5 ABDCC 6-10 BBBAC