530期 高三Quiz time
作者:21st
时间:2014-09-19
Day1
Train video hobby (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1. What is the main reason the train fans get together at stations?
A. To help passengers get on and off the trains.
B. To collect touching stories that happen at the stations.
C. To take pictures and videos of the trains from different angles.
D. To talk about popular rail magazines and video sharing websites.
2. In Chase Gunnoe’s view, rail watching fascinates young people mainly because ______.
A. they can make money from the pictures and videos they shoot
B. they love to see what they shoot published in popular rail magazines
C. it enables them to make friends online with those who share their interest
D. the technology allows them to get instant comments on their work
3. By mentioning the story of Drayton Blackgrove, the author intends to _______.
A. show how devoted he is to rail watching
B. tell the reader how he won support from YouTube officials
C. inform the reader that rail watchers can profit from their hobby
D. explain why the website YouTube appeals to rail watchers
Day2
Peaceful, busy ... (P4-5)
Choose the best answer:
1. When the author heard about President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Maldives, he felt ______.
A. upset B. regretful
C. inspired D. excited
2. What does the author strongly recommend that tourists do in the Maldives?
A. Go diving.
B. Take pictures with sharks.
C. Try the expensive resorts.
D. Walk on the beach in the moonlight.
3. In the capital of Male, tourists can ______.
A. see a lot of ancient buildings
B. enjoy the quiet and peaceful lifestyle
C. eat a variety of multicultural food
D. try a local dish called “Mashuni”
4. The author has written this article mainly to ______.
A. share with the reader his recent trip to the Maldives
B. give the reader an introduction to the island nation of the Maldives
C. report on President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Maldives
D. explain why the Maldives is “a string of pearls that God left in the human world”
Day3
Carbon dioxide worries (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. When extra carbon dioxide is given off, ______.
A. it may put sea creatures in danger
B. most of it stays in the atmosphere
C. it warms the Earth and makes plants grow more slowly
D. less than half of it is absorbed by land plants and the ocean
2. What did the WMO recently find, according to the article?
A. The amount of fossil fuels used by humans in 2013 reached a new record high.
B. The Earth’s natural ability to absorb carbon may be slowing down.
C. Our climate is changing and our weather is becoming more extreme.
D. Carbon dioxide will remain in the atmosphere for hundreds of years.
3. What is Gavin Schmidt’s attitude toward what was presented in WMO’s recent report?
A. Critical. B. Worried.
C. Cautious. D. Supportive.
Day4
Romanian surprise (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. When the author arrived in her husband’s hometown, _____.
A. his family showed no respect for her at first
B. she intended to talk to his family in English
C. she got extra attention from his family for her nationality
D. she found that she hadn’t brought enough gifts for his family
2. What surprised the author most during her visit to her husband’s family?
A. Most of his family members didn’t travel a lot at the time.
B. Women in his family had dinner in only their underclothes.
C. Most of her husband’s relatives didn’t like doing laundry.
D. They had old-fashioned washing machines but no dryers at home.
3. On the last night of the author’s stay, the family applauded her because _____.
A. the author disrobed for dinner as the family did
B. they just wanted to show their love for the author
C. the author could finally understand them easily
D. it was time for the author to give a speech
Day5
阅读下面材料,掌握其大意,然后从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
SeaWorld Orlando
Adult (10 years and older) £42.50
Child (9 years and younger) £40
Upgrade your ticket *
No upgrade required
Add Aquatica (£18.5)
Add Busch Gardens (£28.5)
Add Busch Gardens & Aquatica (£38.5)
Product Description
Spend a day at SeaWorld Orlando and come face-to-face with the ocean’s most fascinating marine animals. With more than 30 family-friendly attractions, shows and rides, this admission ticket has something for everyone!
Highlights
• SeaWorld® Orlando admission ticket
• Enjoy more than 30 attractions, rides and shows
• Come face-to-face with fascinating marine mammals
• See Shamu, the famous killer whale, performing amazing tricks and aquatic feats!
• Upgrade to include admission to Aquatica and Busch Gardens
What you can expect
SeaWorld Orlando
Venture into the amazing world of the ocean and its inhabitants as SeaWorld Orlando takes you on an unforgettable journey into the deep blue sea. With several up-close encounters with killer whales, sharks, dolphins, polar bears and turtles, you’ll feel the enthusiasm, energy and excitement of all kinds of marine life. For additional fun, choose from combo (组合) ticket options with Busch Gardens and Aquatica.
Busch Gardens
One of the top zoos in North America, Busch Gardens brings you face-to-face with more exotic and endangered animals than any destination outside of Africa, with live shows that take you to the heart of the jungle through music and dance. Discover a colorful village nestled among towering trees, explore a 3-story play land of climbing nets and tunnels, soar above the treetops on a zip-line adventure or launch into the sky from inside a 10-meter waterfall.
Aquatica
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind water park. Float on a river through a world of colorful fish and then race into rolling rapids (急流). Hop on two awesome tube slides and speed through a lively lagoon (泻湖) filled with friendly dolphins. Catch waves in the huge wave pool and soak up some sun or relax in the shade on the sandy beach.
Dolphin plunge, an enclosed water slide that lets you glide underwater through an aquarium, past dolphins and other aquatic life. Jump down water slides and pass through slippery turns and tunnels, relax in an inner tube as you float along a lazy river or just enjoy the white sandy beaches surrounding two giant wave-pools.
Additional Information
Confirmation will be normally be sent with 7 days of booking, if visiting the attraction within the next 7 days, please contact us before placing your order.
Once you have placed an order, please send us a message with the following information. We are unable to process your order until this information is received.
• Full names of everyone who requires a ticket (please indicate the names of any children)
• The first date that you wish to visit the attraction
1. If Tom wants to take his 12-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter to visit SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, he has to pay ______ for their visits.
A. £178 B. £180.50 C. £208 D. £210.50
2. At Busch Gardens, visitors are likely to ______.
A. see Shamu perform amazing tricks
B. come across many endangered animals
C. see a lot of fascinating marine mammals
D. enjoy over 30 family-friendly attractions, shows and rides
3. To help the website staff process your order, you have to _______.
A. tell them your entire travel plans
B. contact them before you place an order
C. inform them of the full names of all the visitors
D. confirm your order a day before you visit the attraction
4. How is Aquatica different from SeaWorld Orlando?
A. Aquatica offers its visitors wonderful dolphin shows.
B. There are more marine animals at Aquatica than at SeaWorld Orlando.
C. Aquatica provides a colorful village in the trees for visitors to explore.
D. Visitors can experience exciting tube slides and have fun in the huge wave pool at Aquatica.
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