题目内容
— _______
— I said you’d better go by bus.
A. Sorry, I don’t know. B. I beg your pardon, sir?
C. What would you say? D. Why not say again?
B
解析:
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The homeless dog, known as Xiao Sa, has been following a team of cyclists for 24 days along 1,833 kilometers of highway from Kangding, Sichuan province, to Lhasa in Tibet.
Nobody knows where the white dog came from or how long she has been straying on highway G318. Netizens call her the "dog with determination" and the micro blog "Go Go Xiao Sa" recording her life has attracted more than 37,000 followers in two weeks.
A picture of Xiao Sa in the arms of a young man in front of the Potala Palace on Thursday night drew more than 4,000 comments congratulating the small dog and expressing dreams of going to Lhasa.
The young man in the picture is Zhang Heng, 22, a student in Wuhan, Hubei province. As his graduation trip, he decided to face the challenge of riding to Lhasa alone. On the way he met a lonely dog. "She was lying, tired, on the street around Yajiang, Sichuan province," he said. "So we fed her, and then she followed our team.”
"We felt she might want to come along with us, so we decided to bring her along to the end." A week later, Zhang and his buddies opened a micro blog account for her. "We thought the dog was encouraging us, and wanted others to know its story," he said. They created the name Xiao Sa by combining xiao meaning "little" with the last syllable of Lhasa.
During their journey, Xiao Sa, Zhang and his team covered more than 1,700 kilometers and climbed 10 mountains higher than 4,000 meters. Xiao Sa just ran up the mountains or along dirt roads.
"Many people stopped cycling in some sections, then took the bus, but the dog made it," he said. Zhang put the dog on the back of the bike when the team was riding downhill. "The speed can reach 70 kilometers per hour, impossible for the dog to catch us."
Zhang Heng, who accompanied Xiao Sa for 20 days, called her "a buddy and a friend". "I would like to take the dog home and take care of her. She has been a stray on the road for a long time. She needs a home."
【小题1】How did the netizens feel when they read the micro blog related to the dog?
A.inspired | B.sympathetic | C.pitiful | D.unbelievable |
A.the dog is very cute and friendly |
B.the dog encouraged them and they wanted more people to know its story |
C.it is the first dog to travel to Lhasa |
D.They had nothing else to do on their journey |
A.The dog had been straying on highway G318 before it met the team of cyclists . |
B.During their journey, Zhang and his team climbed 10 mountains higher than 4,000 meters . |
C.The micro blog “Go Go Xiao Sa ”has attracted more than 37,000 followers in two weeks . |
D.The dog ran alone behind them when the team was riding downhill. |
A.A Dog with Determination | B.A Micro Blog and a Dog |
C.Travel to Lhasa with a Dog | D.A Dog Follows a Team |
The Adventure Guides Program
New Member Information for the Adventure Guides Program ( for children aged 4—12)
What Is the Adventure Guides Program All about?
The objectives of the program are:
● Fostering companionship and setting foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child
● Increased understanding of one another
● Expanded awareness of spirit, mind and body
● Great memories
● Fun!!!
Parent and Child Will Be Joining…
The nationwide affilicated(隶属的) program sponsored by local YMCA’s and part of the National Council of YMCA’s
A smaller group of families called a “circle”
What Is the Time Commitment?
● Program runs from October to May (ending with the Memorial Day Parade)
● One “circle” activity per month ( one circle decides on fees and dates)
Additional all participant activities (scheduled by Wilton Family Y) —additional fees and registration required.
Outing Dates: To Be Announced
What Do I Do Now?
● Registration is on-going. Registration forms are available online under “Registration”.
● You will be notified by the Wilton Family Y of which “circle” you and your child are in and who your “circle” leader is.
● You will be notified by your “circle” leader as to when your first parent/child “circle” meeting will take place.
Fees:
Participant: Full Child or Family member $110.00 / Program member $200.00
Sibling: Full child or Family member $75.00 / Program member $150.00
Adult: Family member FREE / Program member $125.00
Wilton Family Y Contact Information:
Geoff Malyszka Teen Director 762-8384 ext.224
E-mail: gmalyszka@wiltonymca. org
Kim Murphy Early Childhood Ed. Director762-8384 ext.214
E-mail: kmurphy@wiltonymca. org
【小题1】 Which of the following is true about “circle”?
A.You and your children will make up a “circle”. |
B.A “circle” activity will be held once a month. |
C.You have the right of choosing your “circle” leader. |
D.You are free to choose to become a member of a “circle”. |
A.There is no extra fees for additional all participant activities. |
B.The program will be held only in October and May |
C.You can register just by making a call to 762-8384 ext. 224. |
D.It has not been decided yet when you will go out. |
A.parents and their children |
B.adventurous travelers |
C.international students |
D.children with bad memories |
Festivals play an important role in a culture’s identity. I can’t think of a better way of appreciating a new culture than by taking part in one of its festivals. Here are some special festivals around the world.
★ Boryeong Mud Festival--Boryeong, South Korea
For two weeks in July, millions gather in Boryeong to experience the grey pools and slides. What began as a way of promoting the region’s mineral-rich mud has turned into a festive party , complete with music and fireworks. While the mud is usually only available in cosmetic products, here you can cake yourself in grey as you want.
Holi, the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India’s most important holidays. During the day of the last full moon of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of bright colored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.
★ Koninginnedag--The Netherlands
Although their current Queen’s birthday is really during the winter, the Queen still celebrates it on April 30th,the country’s official “Queen’s Day” since 1949. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas(长围巾)and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas(广场). Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music acts, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.
★ National Elephant Day in Thailand
In Thailand, March 13 is regarded as National Elephant Day to show that the Thai elephant plays an important role in the Thai history. Thai Elephant Day has been held on an annual basis since the idea was first approved by the Thai government in 1998. Special events are held at a number of venues in northern Thailand. At the Mae Sa Elephant Camp, it has become a tradition on March 13 for the dozens of elephants there to be treated to a huge feast of fruits and sugarcane.
1.What we can learn from the passage is that ________.
A. Boryeong Mud Festival was originally held to advertise for their mineral resources
B. people around the world celebrate Holi differently to promote their religions
C. Koninginnedag--The Netherlands was celebrated on their current Queen’s birthday
D. it is an international custom for the Thai elephant to eat all kinds of fruits and sugarcane
2.What is the purpose of the festival held on March 13 in Thailand?
A. To call on people to protect these endangered elephants.
B. To give the Thai elephant a chance to eat fruits and sugarcane.
C. To stress the importance of the elephant in the Thai history.
D. To help people relax themselves by feeding the Thai elephant.
3.You can experience the Festival of Colors in _______.
A. South Korea B. Thailand C. the Netherlands D. India
4.What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To tell people how to enjoy and relax themselves.
B. To introduce some unique festivals around the world.
C. To get people to celebrate different kinds of customs.
D. To show the importance of celebrating different festivals.