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Last week I took a journey deep into space, to the end of the solar system, and was pulled into a black hole. Then I took a trip to Brazil and experienced surviving an airplane crash in the jungle. After that, I joined some divers and went to the bottom of the ocean to see strange blind creatures that have never seen sunlight. For a break, I took part in some car racing and then skied down some of the most difficult mountains in the world. I ended my travels by meeting face to face with a dinosaur, the terrible T-Rex, and survived the experience!

I did all this in one great day at Futuroscope. Opened in 1987, Futuroscope is one of the largest space age parks in the world. This science and technology-based theme park in France uses the most advanced technology. Its 3-D cinemas and giant movie screens provide brand new experiences of the earth and beyond. Visitors can get close to parts of the world they have never experienced, going to the bottom of the ocean, flying through the jungle or visiting the edges of the solar system. The amazing, up-to-date information together with many opportunities for hands-on learning makes the world come to life in a completely new way for visitors. Learning centers throughout the park let visitors try their own scientific experiments, as well as learn more about space travel, the undersea world and much more.

I bought tickets for myself and my friends at the park’s entrance, but tickets are also available online. Futuroscope is not only for indiviudals, but is also the perfect mix of fun and learning for class outings. Classes or other large groups that let Futuroscope know their plans in advance can get the group admission rate. For anyone coming from out of town, Futuroscope has many excellent hotels, most of which provide a shuttle service to the park. If driving, Futuroscope is within easy reach of the freeway. Plan your trip well before starting, since Futuroscope has so many shows, activities and great souvenir shops that it is difficult to see them all. Come ready to walk a lot—be sure to wear some comfortable sneakers or other walking shoes!

1.What is Futuroscope?

A. A theme park for children in America.

B. A theme park that provides only fun and excitement.

C. A theme park that provides people with outstanding experience without leaving the earth and the present time.

D. A theme park that uses the most advanced technology to take people out of the earth and the present time.

2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A. The things I did at Futuroscope.

B. The history of Futuroscope.

C. General information about how to visit the park.

D. A general description of the park.

3.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Most of us will go to the bottom of the ocean or to the edges of the solar system.

B. Future theme parks are places for fun and excitement but not for learning.

C. Future theme parks allow people to see and do things without danger but with much money.

D. In the future theme parks, there are learning centers for people to try scientific experiments.

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Having good etiquette at the workplace is very important to be a favorite in an office. However, it’s observed that many people aren’t aware of the workplace etiquette and this creates a very bad impression in the office. So it’s important to know some workplace etiquette tips.

Among all the workplace etiquette guidelines, the most important is to be punctual to your office. Though going late due to an emergency is okay, habitual late comers are never appreciated in any organization. By arriving at your office on time, you show that you’re aware of your responsibilities and have respect for the organization. In case you feel that you would be late, call the concerned authority and report the matter to him or her.

Also, a proper knowledge of the workplace email etiquette is a must. In the official emails, you need to mention the subject concisely (简洁地), while at the same time include all the important details which are to be shared. You should use good and grammatically correct language while writing emails.

A knowledge of telephone etiquette in the workplace is very important as well. While talking on the telephone, be polite and listen to what they’re saying carefully. Only then should you say what you feel. Speak in a voice which would be heard clearly at the other end.

The workplace guidelines are important even while you’re dining or celebrating with your co-workers. If you get a call in between, receive it after you’re permitted by the others by saying “excuse me”. Don’t talk loudly while eating. Greet people well and try to make them feel comfortable, while being in your company.

These guidelines will help you become the best employee of a company. All the best!

1.The intended readers of the text are ________.

A. managers in charge of a company

B. students of a business class

C. people who are out of work

D. general readers

2.How should you write an official email?

A. Write the subject clearly and simply.

B. Include all the details in the email.

C. Make the language as beautiful as possible.

D. Make emails as brief as possible.

3.Which of the following is considered NOT acceptable about making phone calls?

A. Using polite languages.

B. Listening with patience and care.

C. Speaking clearly.

D. Answering a call in a loud voice.

4.In the writer’s opinion, workplace etiquette ________.

A. is easy to master

B. is considered important by all employees

C. can be helpful in doing your work well

D. will bring you good luck and good salaries

“Croeso I Gymru!,” If you don't know what this means, read on to find out more.

When you cross over the border from England into Wales, you don't have to show your passport but you do notice a difference immediately. All the road markings and signs are shown in two languages — English and Welsh (威尔士语). Not all visitors to Britain know that other languages are spoken here. There's the Gaelic (盖尔语) language in Scotland and a few people speak Cornish (康沃尔语)in the southwest of England, but the most widely spoken language in the UK besides English is Welsh.

Perhaps the first Welsh word you'll see on the road into Wales is ARAF. There's a helpful English translation next to it — SLOW. As you can see, Welsh looks quite different from English. It sounds very different, too. Welsh looks and sounds so different from English because it’s a Celtic language. Celtic cultures still exist around the edges of the UK — in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and also in parts of France. For hundreds of years, almost everyone in Wales spoke Welsh, but nowadays there are about 600 thousand Welsh speakers — around 20% of the population.

So is Welsh dying out? Not at all! Nowadays, all school children in Wales study Welsh and many choose to go to an all Welsh-speaking school. You can get public information in Welsh, speak Welsh in court or take a course at university in Welsh. People surf the Internet in Welsh, keep up with friends on Facebook and write blogs in Welsh.

By the way, “Croeso I Gymru!" means “Welcome to Wales!” 一 I hope you'll be able to visit it one day.

1.According to the passage, Welsh ________.

A. has developed from Cornish

B. is still widely used in the UK

C. sounds a little similar to English

D. is more widely spoken than before

2.How does the author feel about the future of Welsh?

A. Optimistic.B. Curious.C. Worried.D. Confused.

3.What is the author's purpose of writing the passage?

A. To explain a typical Welsh term.

B. To compare English with Welsh.

C. To give an introduction to Welsh.

D. To encourage people to visit Wales.

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

“Cleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy—they're given after all. Choices can be hard.”

I got the ________ to start Amazon 16 years ago. I ________ the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. I’d never seen or heard of anything that grew so fast. And the idea of building an ________ bookstore with millions of titles was very ________ to me. I had just turned 30, and I’d been married for a year. I told my wife that I wanted to ________ my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldn’t ________, and I wasn’t sure what to ________. She told me I should ________ the idea. I’d always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow my ________.

I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a ________ boss that I admired very much. I went to my boss and ________ with him that I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park and listened ________ to me, and finally said, “That sounds like a really good idea, ________ it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job.” That logic made some ________ to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours ________ making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult ________, but finally, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didn’t think I’d regret ________ and failing. And I suspected I would always be troubled by the decision not to try at all. After much ________, I took the less ________ path to follow my dream, and I’m ________ of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choices.

1.A. messageB. supportC. fundD. idea

2.A. got throughB. came acrossC. set asideD. turned down

3.A. expensiveB. availableC. intelligentD. online

4.A. practicalB. flexible

C. excitingD. productive

5.A. takeB. quitC. exchangeD. 1and

6.A. existB. workC. failD. matter

7.A. doB. expectC. planD. achieve

8.A. stick toB. set upC. give upD. put off

9.A. hobbyB. paceC. passionD. example

10.A. cruelB. modestC. greedyD. brilliant

11.A. arguedB. sharedC. reasonedD. enquired

12.A. graduallyB. eventuallyC. generouslyD. carefully

13.A. butB. andC. otherwiseD. so

14.A. differenceB. senseC. betD. bargain

15.A. whileB. onceC. beforeD. since

16.A. choiceB. suggestionC. puzzleD. report

17.A. managingB. tryingC. changingD. requesting

18.A. conversationB. determination

C. considerationD. application

19.A. stableB. interestingC. amusingD. secure

20.A. proudB. confidentC. hopefulD. regretful

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is America’s fifth largest city. Once a major American colonial city, it is the home of America’s first library, its first hospital, and its first zoo. Now it is also the first US city to be named a World Heritage City. On November 6, 2015, Philadelphia joined more than 260 other cities that have been recognized for their influence on the world. These cities include Paris, France, Florence, Italy, and Cairo, Egypt.

“Today marks the start of a new and exciting chapter in the history of Philadelphia,” remarked Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter when the announcement was made. “As a World Heritage City, Philadelphia is being officially recognized on the global stage for its wealth of contributions to the world.

To be named a World Heritage City, a city must be home to a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO World Heritage sites are selected for their universal value and significance. For Philadelphia, the site is Independence Hall.

Independence Hall is where two of the most important documents in US history—the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution—were adopted. The Declaration of Independence, approved on July 4, 1776, united the 13 former British colonies and declared them independent from British rule. The US Constitution, signed in 1787, established the American democratic system of government. A democracy is a system of government in which the people elect their leaders. The Constitution later spelled out the basic freedoms American citizens have.

Philadelphia Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger says the city’s selection as a World Heritage City also reflects its educational, cultural, and economic achievements. The city is home to dozens of colleges and universities, and many museums, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “Philadelphia has rightfully earned its place as one of the greatest cities in the world.” Greenberger says.

1.We can learn from Paragraph 1 that Philadelphia ________.

A. is known for many America’s firsts

B. has been famous as a World Heritage City

C. has the best American hospital

D. has contributed a lot to the global economy

2.In Paragraph 2, Michael Nutter is talking about ________.

A. the World Heritage City

B. the significance of the city’s selection

C. the history of Philadelphia

D. the contributions of the city

3.What opinion does Alan Greenberger hold?

A. It’s easy for the city to win the honor.

B. The honor will bring the city a better future.

C. It won’t be long before the city takes off.

D. The city really deserves the honor.

4.What could be the best title for the text?

A. Philadelphia Makes a DifferenceB. Philadelphia Develops a Lot

C. Philadelphia Makes HistoryD. Philadelphia Wins Global Respect

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