How could I turn down an opportunity for a weeklong cruise on a luxury motorsailer in the Andaman Sea? Without a second thought, I packed my bags and jumped on a plane to Singapore, and the following day I found myself looking out the airplane window at the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Langkawi off the coast of Malaysia.
The last time I was in Langkawi was in 2001, when it was relatively quiet. Langkawi has come a long way since then; there are 4, 5, and even 6-star hotels, as well as spas, golfing, horseback riding and even a cable car taking visitors to the highest point on the island.
At the Langkawi International Airport I met my shipmates and we were driven to Pantai Tengah with a quick pit stop for sunblock and duty-free goodies. Many other shopping opportunities abound since Langkawi was designated as a duty-free zone in 1987 to entice tourists to the island.
A luxurious yacht tender picked us up. Phillipe, the first mate, maneuvered the tender between sailboats and as we went around a small island there she was, S/V Blue Gold. This majestic 10-passenger sailboat—all 165 feet of her—had been built in Italy and recently underwent a full retrofit. Once aboard, the crew welcomed us with refreshments and big smiles. Before we got too comfortable and settled into the plush comforts of the boat, Alain, the captain, took us on a tour of Blue Gold’s impressive accommodations. The master suite had a king-size bed, with a lounge area and “his & hers” wardrobes. The VIP cabin had a queen-size bed, also with a lounge area. Both had ensuite bathrooms.
The first evening aboard was the perfect start to our voyage—a small cocktail party followed by a light meal of seared tuna salad. It was exactly what our jet-lagged bodies craved, and we all slept very well aboard what would become our new home for the next 7 days.
In the morning after breakfast, we sailed to Pulau Ta Ngah (also spelled “Pulau Tengah”; pulau means island in Malay). In the 1970s the site had been a Vietnamese refugee transit camp. Not long after the end of the war, the camp was shut down and the island was gazetted as a marine park by the Malaysian government. Officially “uninhabited,” it does boast a golf course, but we were unable to determine if it was still in operation. The most intriguing event on the island occurs in July when the giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs on a beach on Ta Ngah.
【小题1】Where is Langkawi?

How could I turn down an opportunity for a weeklong cruise on a luxury motorsailer in the Andaman Sea? Without a second thought, I packed my bags and jumped on a plane to Singapore, and the following day I found myself looking out the airplane window at the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Langkawi off the coast of Malaysia.

The last time I was in Langkawi was in 2001, when it was relatively quiet. Langkawi has come a long way since then; there are 4, 5, and even 6-star hotels, as well as spas, golfing, horseback riding and even a cable car taking visitors to the highest point on the island.

At the Langkawi International Airport I met my shipmates and we were driven to Pantai Tengah with a quick pit stop for sunblock and duty-free goodies. Many other shopping opportunities abound since Langkawi was designated as a duty-free zone in 1987 to entice tourists to the island.

A luxurious yacht tender picked us up. Phillipe, the first mate, maneuvered the tender between sailboats and as we went around a small island there she was, S/V Blue Gold. This majestic 10-passenger sailboat—all 165 feet of her—had been built in Italy and recently underwent a full retrofit. Once aboard, the crew welcomed us with refreshments and big smiles. Before we got too comfortable and settled into the plush comforts of the boat, Alain, the captain, took us on a tour of Blue Gold’s impressive accommodations. The master suite had a king-size bed, with a lounge area and “his & hers” wardrobes. The VIP cabin had a queen-size bed, also with a lounge area. Both had ensuite bathrooms.

The first evening aboard was the perfect start to our voyage—a small cocktail party followed by a light meal of seared tuna salad. It was exactly what our jet-lagged bodies craved, and we all slept very well aboard what would become our new home for the next 7 days.

In the morning after breakfast, we sailed to Pulau Ta Ngah (also spelled “Pulau Tengah”; pulau means island in Malay). In the 1970s the site had been a Vietnamese refugee transit camp. Not long after the end of the war, the camp was shut down and the island was gazetted as a marine park by the Malaysian government. Officially “uninhabited,” it does boast a golf course, but we were unable to determine if it was still in operation. The most intriguing event on the island occurs in July when the giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs on a beach on Ta Ngah.

1.Where is Langkawi?

A．In Pulau Ta Ngah B．In Malaysia C．In the Atlantic Ocean D．In The Arctic

2.We know from the passage Langkawi________.

A．has become prosperous in the past decade

B．was a noisy industrial city twenty years ago

C．has no three-star hotels nowadays

D．is best known for its horse riding races

3.S/V Blue Gold is __________.

A．a small island with most beautiful sceneries we have ever seen

B．a luxurious 6-star hotel with best food and service

C．a VIP cabin with 9 queen-size beds and ensuite bathrooms

D．a splendid boat with comfortable accommodations

4.It is implied that _________.

A．many people go golfing on Pulau Ta Ngah every year

B．the Vietnamese War broke out in 1970

C．the author liked the party and meal provided in the voyage

D．people living on Pulau Ta Ngah must have earned a lot of money

5.The article is probably part of __________.

A．a news report B．a travel story C．an advertisement D．an operating manual

1. Just accept them for who they are and give them e_________ to live as rich and full a life as you do.

2.Yao Ming is generally a________ as the best basketball player in the world.

3. At weekends she often a_________ her mother to the shops to do some shopping.

4. He has been working so hard, so he is b_________ to pass the test.

5. She was s________ to death when hearing the sound of explosion.

6. Most parents are not a__________ of the danger of their babies’ eating jelly（果冻）, which causes most unfortunate incidents to happen.

7. You’d better give me my book. O________ I’ll fail my test

8. Sometimes I wonder how r_________ chemistry is to these students, most of whom will be going back to their villages after Year 8.

9. The teacher r____________ us to buy an English-Chinese dictionary, which would be a great help to us.

10. His v_______ description of his adventure in the forest made us want to have a try ourselves.

How could I turn down an opportunity for a weeklong cruise on a luxury motorsailer in the Andaman Sea? Without a second thought, I packed my bags and jumped on a plane to Singapore, and the following day I found myself looking out the airplane window at the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Langkawi off the coast of Malaysia.
The last time I was in Langkawi was in 2001, when it was relatively quiet. Langkawi has come a long way since then; there are 4, 5, and even 6-star hotels, as well as spas, golfing, horseback riding and even a cable car taking visitors to the highest point on the island.
At the Langkawi International Airport I met my shipmates and we were driven to Pantai Tengah with a quick pit stop for sunblock and duty-free goodies. Many other shopping opportunities abound since Langkawi was designated as a duty-free zone in 1987 to entice tourists to the island.
A luxurious yacht tender picked us up. Phillipe, the first mate, maneuvered the tender between sailboats and as we went around a small island there she was, S/V Blue Gold. This majestic 10-passenger sailboat—all 165 feet of her—had been built in Italy and recently underwent a full retrofit. Once aboard, the crew welcomed us with refreshments and big smiles. Before we got too comfortable and settled into the plush comforts of the boat, Alain, the captain, took us on a tour of Blue Gold’s impressive accommodations. The master suite had a king-size bed, with a lounge area and “his & hers” wardrobes. The VIP cabin had a queen-size bed, also with a lounge area. Both had ensuite bathrooms.
The first evening aboard was the perfect start to our voyage—a small cocktail party followed by a light meal of seared tuna salad. It was exactly what our jet-lagged bodies craved, and we all slept very well aboard what would become our new home for the next 7 days.
In the morning after breakfast, we sailed to Pulau Ta Ngah (also spelled “Pulau Tengah”; pulau means island in Malay). In the 1970s the site had been a Vietnamese refugee transit camp. Not long after the end of the war, the camp was shut down and the island was gazetted as a marine park by the Malaysian government. Officially “uninhabited,” it does boast a golf course, but we were unable to determine if it was still in operation. The most intriguing event on the island occurs in July when the giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs on a beach on Ta Ngah

1.
Where is Langkawi?
1. A.
  In Pulau Ta Ngah
2. B.
  In Malaysia
3. C.
  In the Atlantic Ocean
4. D.
  In The Arctic
2.
We know from the passage Langkawi______.
1. A.
  has become prosperous in the past decade
2. B.
  was a noisy industrial city twenty years ago
3. C.
  has no three-star hotels nowadays
4. D.
  is best known for its horse riding races
3.
S/V Blue Gold is ______.
1. A.
  a small island with most beautiful sceneries we have ever seen
2. B.
  a luxurious 6-star hotel with best food and service
3. C.
  a VIP cabin with 9 queen-size beds and ensuite bathrooms
4. D.
  a splendid boat with comfortable accommodations
4.
It is implied that______.
1. A.
  many people go golfing on Pulau Ta Ngah every year
2. B.
  the Vietnamese War broke out in 1970
3. C.
  the author liked the party and meal provided in the voyage
4. D.
  people living on Pulau Ta Ngah must have earned a lot of money
5.
The article is probably part of ______.
1. A.
  a news report
2. B.
  a travel story
3. C.
  an advertisement
4. D.
  an operating manual

School was over and I was both mentally and physically tired. I sat at the very front of the bus because of my 1 to get home. Sitting at the front makes you 2 out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.

Janie, the driver, tried to break the 3 atmosphere by striking the match of 4 . I tried to mind my manners and 5 listen, but usually I was too busy thinking about my day. On this day, 6 , her conversation was worth listening to.

“My father’s sick.” she said to no one in 7 . I could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes. With a sudden change of attitude and interest, I asked, “What’s wrong with him?”

With her eyes wet and her voice tight from 8 the tears, she responded, “Heart trouble.” Her eyes lowered as she 9 , “I’ve already lost my mum, so I don’t think I can stand losing him.”

I couldn’t respond. I was sure that my heart ached for 10 . I sat on the old smelly seat thinking of the great 11 my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was, 12 still is for her. I wouldn’t like anyone to go 13 that.

Suddenly I realized Janie wasn’t only a bus driver. That was 14 her job. She had a whole world of family and concerns too. I had never thought of her as 15 but a driver.

I suddenly felt I was very 16 . I realized I had only thought of people as 17 as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Janie because she was s bus driver. I had judged her by her job and brushed her off as 18 .

For all I know, I’m just another person in 19 else’s world, and may not even be important. I 20 not have been so selfish and selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go, people to see and appointment to keep. Understanding people is an art.

1．A．anxiety B．determination C．decision D．attempt

2．A．find B．make C．think D．stand

2,4,6

4．A．fire B．topic C．conversation D．discussion

5．A．politely B．angrily C．carelessly D．sincerely

6．A．however B．therefore C．thus D．otherwise

7．A．surprise B．common C．silence D．particular

8．A．fighting B．avoiding C．clearing D．keeping

9．A．told B．lasted C．repeated D．continued

10．A．them B．him C．her D．whom

11．A．mercy B．pain C．pity D．disappointment

12．A．but B．yet C．and D．or

13．A．over B．round C．through D．without

14．A．almost B．nearly C．ever D．just

15．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything

16．A．sad B．embarrassed C．selfish D．worried

17．A．far B．long C．good D．well

18．A．unfit B．unselfish C．unnecessary D．unimportant

19．A．everyone B．someone C．none D．no one

20．A．must B．may C．can D．should

Where is Langkawi?

We know from the passage Langkawi______.

S/V Blue Gold is ______.

It is implied that______.

The article is probably part of ______.

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