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作者:21st
时间:2014-04-04

Day 1
Show your interest... (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1. According to the article, “Why this college?” essays are meant to ______.
A. test applicants’ knowledge of the school
B. find out if applicants have real interest in the school
C. encourage applicants to visit the school campus by themselves
D. collect applicants’ suggestions on improving the school management
2. The underlined word “lame” in Paragraph 2 probably means ______.
A. clever B. impressive
C. weak D. confused
3. Which of the following statements would the author be likely to agree with?
A. Students can benefit a lot from other students’ comments on college websites.
B. Students should carefully research colleges’ academic and living environments before they apply to them.
C. Students should visit the campuses of the schools they’re applying for.
D. Students should apply for multidisciplinary majors to increase their chances of being accepted.
4. What is the article mainly about?
A. Typical mistakes students make in college applications.
B. How to write good “Why this college” essays.
C. What to do to impress college admission officers.
D. How to find the college that suits you best.

Day 2
Hungry after three... (P4)
阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题,注意答案不要超过题目要求的词数。
1. What is the passage mainly about? (No more than 12 words)

2. According to the first three paragraphs, how did the author feel after the “detox” trial? (No more than 15 words)

3. Why did the author go through the three-day “detox”? (No more than 15 words)

4. What does the underlined phrase “the other” in Paragraph 6 refer to? (No more than 8 words)

5. Finish the following sentence according to the article. (No more than 15 words)
People should eat healthily in the first place rather than ______________________________.

Day 3
Christmas at the... (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following was one of Liautaud’s reasons for taking his voyage to the South Pole?
A. To set a record to become the only person to reach both poles of Earth.
B. To make people think more about climate policy.
C. To celebrate the Christmas holiday in a special way.
D. To test and improve his physical conditions.
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A. Liautaud had intended for the trip to the South Pole to be a Christmas gift to himself.
B. Liautaud found most parts of the journey to the South Pole painful and frightening.
C. Liautaud considers his speed record to be a good reminder about the seriousness of climate change.
D. To prepare for his journey from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, Liautaud has hiked to the North Pole three times.
3. What were some difficulties that Liautaud faced during his trip from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole according to the article?
a. extreme weather
b. sickness and injuries
c. poor navigation equipment
d. long hiking distances
e. heavy equipment
A. a, b, c B. a, b, d
C. a, c, e D. b, d, e

Day 4
Stay in the saddle (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. The underlined phrase “picked on” in the article probably means ______.
A. paid attention to B. made fun of
C. offered help to D. took special care of
2. According to the article, Arcaro started doing horse racing because ______.
A. he had no interest in school work
B. his father urged him to take up the sport
C. he wanted to make his first trainer proud of him
D. he felt great love for the sport and had a deep desire to win
3. The trainer who believed in Arcaro did so because ______.
A. Arcaro had shown great talents in horse racing
B. he thought all that Arcaro needed was a bit of luck
C. he was impressed with the way Arcaro stuck to his dream
D. he had great sympathy for Arcaro for his unfortunate experiences
4. The key message the author wants to convey through the article is that ______.
A. we have to train for years in order to win
B. support from others is unimportant for career success
C. sports legends are made from determination and confidence
D. it is never too late to set goals for your life and go for them

Day 5
阅读下面材料,掌握其大意,然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。



Hoodoo Tour (1 hour)
(mid May – late September)
We launch at the base of Bow River Falls, near The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. We travel about 7 km down the river between Tunnel Mountain and Mount Rundle, past the Hoodoos and we land near the towering face of Mount Rundle. This gentle raft float is the perfect way to enjoy this natural mountain beauty.
Schedule for The Hoodoo Tour
Shuttle service from:

 

Banff Park Lodge 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:00 pm
Fairmont BanffSprings 9:10 am 11:10 am 1:10 pm 3:10 pm 5:10 pm
River Start Times 9:20 am 11:20 am 1:20 pm 3:20 pm 5:20 pm



(Be advised that the 9:20 am and 5:20 pm tours are seasonal, so please phone to confirm)
Prices: $45.00/adult – $20.00 /child (15 and under)

Bow River Safari (2½ hours)
(June – late August)
Join us for an extraordinary experience on the Bow River. We launch at the base of Bow River Falls and float for 2½ hours, traveling 17 km to the eastern boundary of Banff National Park. The scenery is fantastic and wildlife, waterfowl, and wildflowers are abundant on this section of the Bow River. Our guides land the rafts on the riverbank and lead you on a 20-minute nature walk through the forest to meet your bus.
One departure daily at 3:30 pm.
Catch the 3 pm shuttle or meet onsite.
Prices: $85.00/adult – $40.00/youth (6 to 15)

1. According to the text, the rafting tours offered by the company ______.
A. are thrilling and adventurous
B. don’t allow taking pictures
C. will get you completely wet
D. can be enjoyed by both children and the elderly
2. If Mr White wants to go to Banff National Park after the rafting trip with his wife and two children in their early teens, he will have to pay _____ for the trip.
A. $250
B. $165
C. $130
D. $85
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. Bow River Safari is longer than the Hoodoo Tour, but it’s not worth the extra money.
B. If a traveler wants to raft in Banff in late May, then Bow River Safari is a good choice.
C. If a traveler wants to take a 9:20 am tour, he or she had better call the company first to check whether it is running.
D. The shuttle bus trips for the Hoodoo Tour usually take about 10 minutes to arrive at the starting point.
答案见下期

上期参考答案
D1 1-4 CDBB
D2 1. Jewel 2. scenery 3. rainforests
4. statue 5. residents/people
6. annual 7. party 8. soccer
9. food 10. tropical
D3 1-4 DBBB
D4 1-4 BCB
D5 1-5 BBADD 6-10 DCADB
 


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