题目内容
Is there something that you’ve always wanted to try but just never had the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation.Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.
The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are endless.If you enjoy cooking, various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there, you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪). Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.
The term “learning vacation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where it’s spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. You’ll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.
If you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. It’s even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!
You can also discover our inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.
If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practise your technique on people or at historical sights.
Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go, the better prepared you’ll be. Then go out and learn something!
Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?
A.Because it is hard for you to make plans.
B.Because the possibilities are unlimited.
C.Because there are many good foods from abroad.
D.Because there’re too many food festivals or events.
The advantages of learning a language in its native country is that .
A.the environment is fit for you to use the language
B.you are able to learn the original foreign language
C.native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practise
D.you can learn the language and experience its culture
Which of the following sports suit you if you don’t like thrills?
A.Car racing. B.Playing tennis. C.Rock climb. D.Surfing.
The structure of the text would be .
Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated particular care.
A.in
B.by
C.with
D.under
The visitor asked to have his picture taken _______ stood the famous tower.
A. that B. at which
C. when D. where
完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
“Hey, Dad, are you going to come to my award ceremony tonight?” I 36 asked my father. “I have to work late tonight. I doubt whether I’ll be able to 37 it on time. I am just too busy right now,” he replied.
My mind could not 38 the idea that he would be too busy working late. He was also too busy to 39 my horse show, football games and the 15th birthday party. He always used the same 40 . Why had I even bothered to ask? 41 , there was always a slight hope that tonight would be 42 .
As my mother and I arrived at school, two friends 43 me. “Jill, meet my dad. Dad, this is my friend Jill.” I shook the hand of a tall man. Camera flashes lit up the room, and claps filled the 44 as students accepted their awards. My name was finally called, 45 three others. I followed my classmates to the 46 . When I reached out my hand to shake the 47 , a big smile lit up her face. The blinding flash from my mother’s camera 48 my eyes and I knew my dad wasn’t there. I walked back to my seat 49 .
Back at home, seeing my dad’s car in the garage, I told myself he would not be 50 . But the strong smell of alcohol(酒精)hit me as soon as I 51 inside, and I could feel my tears 52 . I followed the sound of his drunken words and saw him 53 on the couch(沙发).
54 did father lie to me? I threw my award on the floor, walked to my bedroom, and shut the door. Tears rolled down my face. I wondered if I would ever be more 55 than his whiskey bottle.
A. confidently B. eagerly C. proudly D. fearfully
A. reach B. keep C. take D. make
A. create B. support C. appreciate D. accept
A. watch B. avoid C. attend D. speed
A. excuse B. reply C. promise D. trick
A. Besides B. Thus C. Otherwise D. However
A. active B. formal C. different D. serious
A. recognized B. greeted C. encouraged D. showed
A. air B. audience C. school D. playground
A. apart from B. other than C. except for D. along with
A. stage B. position C. office D. exit
A. Jill’s B. teacher’s C. mother’s D. father’s
A. fixed B. touched C. hurt D. inserted
A. successfully B. disappointedly C. delightedly D. hopefully
A. drunk B. woken C. forgiven D. hidden
A. stepped B. noticed C. examined D. glanced
A. getting off B. taking down C. building up D. turning around
A. leaning B. lying C. putting D. carrying
A. How B. Where C. Why D. Whether
A. perfect B. comfortable C. fortunate D. important
—________ matters to do the job well —what you are or where you come from?
—Neither. It depends on whether you put your heart into it.
A.Which is it that B.What it is that
C.Which it is that D.What is it which