ERATH WEEK---A DIARY OF THE PLANET
Enduring Storms
Several more rounds of severe storms, tornadoes and flash flooding struck many parts of the American Midwest and Northeast as bad weather continued across the US for a second month.   

Monsoon Storms
A south-west monsoon has caused havoc in parts of Sri Lanka. Government meteorologists said that unexpected monsoonal winds blew directly across the country from the Southern Hemisphere at about 100km/h, producing several rounds of stormy weather. Nearly 250 houses in the capital Colombo were damaged.
Mt. Etna Erupts
Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano erupted shortly after midnight on July 1, shooting “bombs” of lava nearly 1.5 meters in diameter on the eastern side of the mountain. The 30-minute eruption could be seen for several miles, but did not threaten any nearby villages.
Hurricane
Hurricane Blas lost strength as it moved over cooler waters in the Pacific Ocean to the west of Mexico. Blas formed off southwest Mexico during the previous week, but squalls on the outer fringes of the storm lashed western Michoacan State, killing four people when their wood and cardboard home collapsed.
Monkey Repellent
After years of unsuccessful attempts to keep crop-eating monkeys out of Japanese fields, a Tokyo research team believes that it may have finally found a way to prevent the damage caused by the monkeys. Animal raids on crops were successfully prevented by shooting chilli powder into the air, irritating the eyes and noses of monkeys that passed in front of carefully-placed warning sensors. “We’ve tried al kinds of preventive measures, but the monkeys are smart enough to outwit the tricks, “said Toshiaki Wada, Director of the Tokyo Forestry Experiment Station in western Tokyo.
【小题1】.
. According to the information, which of the following statements is TURE?
A. The eruption of Mt. Etna lasted thirty days.
B. Hurricane Blas was formed off the coast of Italy.
C. The American Midwest had fine weather throughout July 1998.
The eruption of Mt. Etna did not destroy local villages.
【小题2】.
. According to the information, the monkeys in the Japanese fields ________.

Step into Wonderland and follow any of the many tracks around Kinabalu Park. Even though it is the most explored and studied place in Borneo, new discoveries of rare plants are frequently being made here.

So take a map and set off on your own or follow Park Naturalists as they take you on guided path walks and point out the various wonders. There are also visual shows advertising rare plants and animals here. If you are a first time visitor, sign up for these shows and you’ll be excited when you find yourself identifying the same plants and animals on your walks or during your climb up Mt. Kinabalu.

Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden is one of the biggest attractions at the Park Started in 1981. This 5-acre Garden is an excellent collection of different kinds of plant—life on the mountain, as plants from all over the Park has been replanted here. There are hotels, inns and chalets at Kinabalu Park to suit one’s budget. For more information, click www.sabahtourism.com.

TLMETABLE GUIDEUNE

PLACE / INTEREST                                                               TIME (HRS)

1 KINABALU PARK HQ：

.   Botanical Garden

.   Guided Walk

.   Slide Show    9:00 — 15:00

11:00

14:00 (and 19:30 on weekends)

2. PORING

.   Butterfly Farm

.   Tropical Garden

.   Night Walk    9:00 — 16:00

13:30

By Prior (提前）Arrangement Only

3. MESILAU

Guided Nature Walk

.   Monday to Friday

.   Saturday and Sunday   

9:30, 11:00, 14:00

7:30, 10:30, 14:00

4. KUNDASANG WAR MEMORIAL

.   Daily (Monday to Sunday)

.    Memorial Services and Special Programmes         10:00-17:00

By Prior Arrangement

Note：

Adult: $ 20.      Kid under twelve: 50% off

Family including two adults and a kid under twelve: $40.

1.It can be learnt that _______.

A. Mt Kinabalu is a more explored and studied area than Borneo

B. there’re still some unknown rare plants in Kinabalu Park

C. Mt Kinabalu Botanical Garden attracts visitors due to its long history

D. visitors should follow the Park Naturalists so as not to get lost

2.The underlined word “chalets” (in Paragraph 3) most probably refers to “_______”.

A. plants   B. garages C. cottages                           D. tracks

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Botanical Garden and Butterfly Farm open at the same time.

B. Guided Nature Walk is a favorite of first time visitors.

C. Slide Show is unavailable unless it is arranged in advance.

D. Visitors can have access to Night Walk anytime they wish.

4.If a couple visit the Park with their son aged 19, how much will they pay?

A. $30.      B. $40.      C. $50.                                  D. $60.

单词拼写（共10小题；每小题05分，满分5分）

1.The train leaves at nine according to the train s___________ 

2.The jewels are her personal ___________( 财产)

3.We should be in h_______ with our environment.

4.They fully intend to _______(反对) the decision.

5.They r_________ him for saving the child..

6.There are four q______in a basketball match.

7.We must obey all school _______(规章) when we are at school.

8.Bad weather ________(使。。受挫)his attempt to climb Mt. Everest.

9.Due to the financial crisis, our profits continue to d_______.

10.People find LiuQian’s magic shows _______ (耳目一新) and fascinating.

请阅读下列旅游景点的信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

A．Leigongshan Nature Reserve

Located 15 kilometers east of Kaili, Guizhou Province, Leigongshan is the most fascinating scenic area of the Miaoling Mountains. It gained its reputation as a National Nature Reserve because of its abundance of overlapping(与…重叠) mountain ridges, flourishing verdant plants, valuable and rare animals, and historical war remains.

B．Wuyi Mountain

The Wuyi mountain is situated in the middle of the Wuyi mountain range, The Nine Twist Stream, a meading brook running nine kilometers through the mountain, has been designated as a key national scenic spot. A great many scholars and poets like Zhuxi, Luyou and Xinqiji visited and lectured here. As a result, a valuable cultural heritage has been preserved.

C．Hengshan Mountain (South Mountain)

There are five scared mountains in China, among which Hengshan Mountain in Hunan is

the most famous for its natural scenery. It has 72 peaks and extends 150 kilometers, with 800 miles in circumference. The mountain consists of 72 peaks. It runs 150 kilometers in extend, and possess the reputation of Buddhism(佛教） and Taoist（道教） culture of China.

D．Mountain Tai xkb1

Mountain Tai is the first mountain in the five high mountains. It lies in the middle of Shan dong province.There are four natural remarkable spectacles. They are sunrise, sunset glow, cloudy sea and yellow river. The pines and cypresses on the mountain still stand firmly. Their branches and leaves heap up a lot of snow, which shine brightly under the sunshine.

E. Luoxiao Mountain

Luoxiao Mountain lies on the border between Hunan Province and Jiangxi Province. It is where China's revolution started. High peaks and thick forests contribute to make the mountain quite steep. Luoxiao Mountain is rich in natural resources with a forest coverage rate of 64%. More than 3,800 different plants grow here, including over 30 rare tree species and over 20 rare animals species.

F. Mt.Huangshan

Mt.Huangshan is bound to be one of the most visited tourist destinations in the 21st Century. Old residences, archways, clan temples, ancient bridges and pagodas(宝塔) are abundant. Mt.Huangshan is famous for the uniquely shaped pines, the fantastic rock peaks, the sea of clouds and the hot springs. The mystic clouds drift in and out, changing the scenery from minute to minute.

请阅读下面5个人的特点，然后将他们与想去的旅游景点匹配起来。

1.Peter intends to go to a famous mountain for a holiday. As he is into Chinese classical literature and works, he is sure to consider something like that when he chooses a mountain to visit.

2.Jacky is from Australia. He has never been to a really high mountain before. So he is eager to visit a famous Chinese mountain. Jacky particularly enjoys the beautiful scenery on the top of a mountain in the early morning watching the sun rising.

3.Susan is a university student in LA. She has just got a holiday, but as she is doing a research on how religion or ancient Chinese doctrines（宗教教义） have influenced Chinese people, she will not lose any chance for her research.

4.Smith, a German exchange student, extremely adores Chairman Mao Zedong. He is told that if he visits the mountain he can feel the beginning of Chairman Mao Zedong’s revolutionary cause, otherwise he will feel regretful in his later life if he misses it.

5.George is a photographer from a Canadian journal. He likes to take pictures of remarkable scenery, especially the lightning in a thunder storm and the change of clouds. It is said that he can make it in a well-known mountain.

Spring is the time to go out and enjoy the weather and scenery．Here are some events to attend in March of 2012 in Oregon!

Oregon Country Fair（OCF）, 9 am to 7 pm on March 8 - 10

OCF first started in 1969, and it’s blossomed into an outstanding example of what a non - profit should be. OCF is an event of shopping & atmosphere, and food ranging from Indian & Afghani cuisine to Italian & France cuisine．Wonderful craft & music never stop．From the time you get there until the time you leave, everyone has a smile on their faces, and they wave and say hello．For tickets, go and visit www．Oregoncountryfair．org．

30^th Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament, 8 am to 6 pm on March 12 - 14

The Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament is an amateur tournament that draws amateur volleyball players to the small town of seaside, as well as AVP Team players who are the best volleyball players．In the past years, it has drawn more than 700 teams playing on over 80 volleyball courts．Just go west, and you can’t miss it．It is about 20 miles south of Astoria．To learn more about it, visit the website www．Seasideor．com．

Hood to Coast Relay, 3:30 am to 6:45 pm on March 26 - 27

The Hood to Coast Relay is a 200 - mile - long relay that consists of 15, 000 runners and 4, 100 volunteers．It’s the largest relay in the world, which goes from Mt．Hood to Pacific Ocean in Seaside, Oregon．People of the Oregon coast fear Hood to Coast, because local towns and streets are flooded．There are audiences cheering riders on, and many people set up stations to give riders water．If you would like to get the race route maps, visit the website www. Hoodtocoast. com．

Other event information

To learn about other events, visit the website www. Aadfv. Blogspot. com．

1.OCF covers the following EXCEPT ________．

2.When was the first Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament held in Oregon?

3.If Lisa wants to learn more about an outing in Oregon, she may visit _______．

4.Locals of the Oregon coast are afraid of the relay because ________．