On my recent trip to Sydney with my parents, we visited the Wildlife Park.

The Wildlife Park has lots of different animals and birds. Some are native (当地的) toAustralia and can only be found there. There are over 600 animals there, including kangaroos,koalas and crocodiles (鳄鱼). They are kept in their natural environment. I like the Wildlife Park better than a zoo where most of the animals are in cages (笼子).

We first spent some time with the kangaroos. We were allowed to touch and feed them. It was very exciting to be so close to them. There were koalas there too. They looked very cuddly (令人想拥抱的). Although we were not allowed to carry them, I got to take a photo with one. It is a wonderful souvenir (纪念品) of my holiday in Sydney.

The Wildlife Park has plenty of freshwater and saltwater crocodiles. Some of them arereally big and scary (吓人的) with huge teeth! I did not want to get too close to them.

There was also a bird show. The keepers showed us different species (种类) they had. I saw an old parrot which could “talk”. It made a great impression on me.

I enjoyed the trip very much. There was so much to see.

1.Where is the Wildlife Park?

A.In Sydney. . B.In Cairo. . C.In Athens. . D.In Rome.

2.What is a wonderful souvenir of the writer’s holiday?

A.A parrot that could talk. . B.A chance to feed a koala.

C.A photo with a koala. . D.Food for the kangaroos.

3.Why didn’t the writer want to get very close to the crocodiles?

A.They lived in water.

B.The writer was afraid of them.

C.The writer did not want to feed them.

D.The writer did not like the smell of saltwater.

4.Which of the following is true?

A.The kangaroos are kept in cages in the Wildlife Park.

B.The writer travelled to the Wildlife Park alone.

C.The writer went to see koalas first.

D.The writer watched a bird show.

5.How did the writer feel after visiting the Wildlife Park?

A.Excited. . B.Unhappy. . C.Bored. . D.Hopeless.

Sir Henry and Captain Good were exhausted and weak from loss of blood.

I, too, was more tired than I could remember ever being. We rested. Therefore, for many days before we even thought about the future. Then, when we were strong enough to travel again, I said to Ignosi, "You promised me diamonds if I helped you to become king.”

“I did,” he said. “I will keep my promise. But, only Gagool knows where to find them, and I must kill her and the other witches.”

“There has been enough killing, ” I said. “Tell the old woman that if she will lead us to the diamonds, you will spare her life.”

Ignosi thought about this for a long time, and then he said, “I will speak to the woman and tell you what she says.”

Ignosi was as good as his words, and he persuaded Gagool to guide us to the diamonds. Three days later, Sir Henry, Captain Good, Foulata--the girl who owed her life to Captain Good and Infadoos were climbing the mountains called the Three Witches. Some warriors carried Gagool. She screamed and cursed continuously, but she knew where the diamonds were. And at last, we came to a deep hole in the ground. It had sloping sides and was not a natural hole. It was the work of miners.

Huge statues guarded the mine. I remembered that King Solomon worshipped some strange gods. “Could these be statues of those gods? ” I asked Sir Henry, who knew much about ancient history.

“It is possible,” he said. “The Phoenicians were great merchants and builders. They built King Solomon’s Temple. Perhaps they dug this mine for him.”

“We want to go into the mine, ” I told Gagool.

“It is the Place of Death,” she said, “but if you want to enter, then I will lead the way.”

1.Why were Sir Henry and Captain Good weak?

A.Because they walk for a long time. B.Because they lost much blood.

C.Because they felt very hungry. D.Because they didn’t sleep well.

2.What did Ignosi promise me to do?

A.To give me some food. B.To be the king .

C.To help me find the diamonds. D.To kill Gagool.

3.Why did Ignosi say that he wanted to kill Gagool ?

A.Because she had told King Wala to kill him. B.Because she was a witch.

C.Because she knew where the diamonds were. D.Because she would not help him.

4.What did Sir Henry and I think the statues at the mine entrance might represent?

A.Phoenicians. B.Warriors. C.King Solomon. D.Gods.

5.Where did Gagool tell the travelers that the tunnel at the end of the big cave led to?

A.The Palace of Life. B.The Place of Death.

C.Solomon’s Great Road. D.King Solomon’s Mines.

Our words carry huge weight. They may influence people for years, and even for a lifetime. They provide them with courage to go on or one more ______ to give up.

When I was fourteen, my family moved to another city. Junior high was always a difficult time for me, and the move made my ninth-grade year even ______. I remember walking into the dining hall for the first time. The other kids had good friends with them, but I didn't know ______. I felt lonely and went to the nearest seat after getting some food. The kids beside me looked at me up and down and then ______. I could feel my face turning red at that moment. Then one of the kids broke the ice. "Man! You have one BIG nose! "I felt ______ and didn't know what to say. I wanted to cry, but I ______ a little smile—as if it didn't hurt me at all. But it did. From then on, I would often look at myself in the mirror. I studied the big nose closely. It seemed that I was just living for my nose. Luckily, I grew out of this influence ______. But it really took me twenty years.

There is another thing that is kept deep in my mind. I remember going ______ a terrible business failure. I lost everything. I called my dad for help and he told me a lot about how to deal with the ______. What he said impressed me deeply. It gave me a lot of courage and confidence to go on with my business.

Over these years, I have always been very careful with my words and been nice to anyone met. ______ I believe what we say may bring others a lifetime influence.

1.A.subject B.reason C.choice D.spirit

2.A.sweeter B.better C.close D.harder

3.A.someone B.everyone C.anyone D.no one

4.A.laughed B.answered C.disappeared D.regretted

5.A.hurt B.moved C.stupid D.weak

6.A.invented B.managed C.made D.brought

7.A.suddenly B.finally C.immediately D.simply

8.A.through B.over C.across D.off

9.A.mistake B.failure C.challenge D.competition

10.A.although B.unless C.because D.so

A week in the sun relaxing in the beautiful March weather of Varadero, Cuba is a fantastic vacation for anyone. Luckily, my wife, two friends and I had the chance last year.

To see Cuba, you have to talk to the Cubans. Our friends met us at the airport even at 1:00 a.m. which started our trip on a positive note. After a few days at the hotels, we got to know a local tour guide, Victor.

The trip started off on a sunny morning. Our return trip would be along the coastline from Havana, but out trip to Havana would be through the countryside and the small towns. This trip was designed for us to visit the Cuban countryside.

At first Victor brought us to Revolutionary Square, where Fidel Castro made his yearly speech praising the ideas of the revolution.

Our second stop was the Bocoy Rum Factory. We walked through and learned how 5000 bottles of rum(朗姆酒) are produced every day. The smell of rum, and the huge barrels were interesting.

The final stop was the market in Old Havana. Here my wife and I went away from our friends and we toured through this large shopping center. From store to store we saw so many items that all had a clear Cuban feel to them. We bought a picture and some special local things, and then we took off to meet up with Victor.

As a tourist I was able to have a quick look at Cuban life with the help of Cubans. I felt lucky to have the chance. It was an interesting experience in my life.

1.What time did the writer arrive in Cuba?

A.At one o’clock early in the morning B.A few days later

C.A week ago D.At noon

2.What did the writer think of the trip of Cuba?

A.The trip was really boring B.The trip was enjoyable and interesting

C.The trip was exciting. D.The trip was relaxing in the sun

3.How often does Fidel Castro make his speech on Revolutionary Square?

A.Every day B.Every week C.Every year D.Every month

4.How many tourists were there in the tour trip?

A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5

5.Which of the following is NOT true about this article?

A.The tour group went to Cuba in March.

B.Our trip to Havana was along the coastline.

C.Rum Factory can produce 5000 bottles of rum each day.

D.The writer bought some things in Old Havana.

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