Are you one of those who always fear whenever a dog is approaching? If you are, you have got phobia ( a very strong feeling of being afraid of something ). Of all human fears, phobias may be the most uncontrollable. They are most often caused by a particular situation or object. In general, phobias can mainly be divided into three varieties. To begin with，agoraphobia is a fear of staying in strange surroundings, for example, an unfamiliar place, or an open area. Social phobia refers to the anxiety people show when they have to stay or perform on social events, for instance, speaking in front of the class. Lastly, there are a wide range of specific phobias. People suffering from this kind of phobia are terrified of specific objects or creatures, such as spiders, perhaps to your surprise, clowns. Besides, there are about six hundred and fifty phobias having been listed by psychologists (心理学家) as yet. Yellowstone Weather
Yellowstone National Park is at high altitude(海拔). Most of the park is above 7,500 feet (2,275 meters).
Yellowstone's weather is unpredictable. In summer, it may be warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. At night in any given month, the temperature may drop close to freezing. So it is best to come prepared for cold evenings and mornings, especially if you are camping or hiking. When you leave your campsite, please leave it prepared for possible thundershowers and wind.
A sunny warm day may become fiercely stormy with wind, rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing, and easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival.
Seasonal Weather Information | |
| Spring Cold and snow continue into May, although temperatures gradually climb．Early in spring, daytime temperatures average in the 40s to 50s; by late May and June, they may reach the 60s and 70s. Nighttime lows fall below freezing. | Summer Daytime temperatures are usually in the 70s, occasionally reaching the 80s in the lower elevations (高度). Nights are cool, temperatures may drop in the 40s and 30s--sometimes even the 20s. June can be cool and rainy; July and August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thundershowers are common. |
| Fall Weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10--20 degrees lower than summer readings. Nighttime lows can fall into the teens and lower. Snowstorms increase in frequency as the weeks go by or towards the end of the fall season. | Winter Temperatures often stay near zero throughout the day, occasionally reaching high in the 20s. Suhzero nighttime lows are common. Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park. At higher places, 200-- 400 inches of snow have been recorded. |
63. The author writes this passage most probably for those who plan to ________ in
A．do research work B．take a business trip
C．have sports games D．spend their holidays or take a tour
64. Which of the following best describes Yellowstone's weather?
A．Yellowstone's weather is generally changeable and it snows most of the year.
B．It's neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter.
C．Weather in fall is pleasant and temperatures never fall below freezing.
D．It's pretty warm in the day and very cool at night throughout the year.
65. If you are planning to spend your holidays in
A．Just some light clothing such as T-shirts or skirts.
B．Just some warm clothing such as sweaters and coats.
C．Both light clothing and warm clothing. D．Either light clothing or warm clothing.
66. What does the underlined word "readings" refer to?
A．literature works B．books C．announcements D．figures
My family moved into our home nine years ago and we spent a lot of time and energy in the yard to get it looking like it does today. We live on a corner and the yard is 36 by a rock wall. We call this area our “rock garden”.
Last summer, I found a tiny little 37 in the yard that I could not immediately identify(识别). I knew I didn’t plant it. We 38 to let it continue growing until we could 39 what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the 40 plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to treat it with care and 41 the weeds(杂草) around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something 42 . The sunflowers had not 43 where I saw the stalk (茎) began. It 44 had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the 45 .
That’s when I 46 that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its 47 of developing, we too have the capability of doing the same thing. 48 our environment begins to see that we believe in ourselves like that little sunflower, we can 49 the same nutrient as well.
50 , we need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the capabilities in 51 our desires. Like the sunflower, it knew it had the capability to overcome its obstacle(障碍) because it 52 in the universal truth and had 53 that it would succeed.
Stand tall like the sunflower and be 54 of who and what you are and the environment will begin to support you. You will find a way to go under or 55 your big obstacle in order to reach your desires.
36.A.surrounded | B.covered | C.blocked | D.cut |
37.A.seed | B.animal | C.plant | D.rock |
38.A.wished | B.decided | C.preferred | D.refused |
39.A.watch out | B.work out | C.give out | D.figure out |
40.A.weak | B.mysterious | C.lonely | D.remarkable |
41.A.removed | B.refused | C.reformed | D.regained |
42.A.wonderful | B.secret | C.valuable | D.unusual |
43.A.passed | B.started | C.stopped | D.broken |
44.A.aimlessly | B.naturally | C.especially | D.actually |
45.A.air | B.top | C.sun | D.wall |
46.A.realized | B.doubted | C.expected | D.noticed |
47.A.place | B.way | C.course | D.process |
48.A.Although | B.Since | C.Unless | D.Once |
49.A.seek | B.dig | C.gain | D.attract |
50.A.First | B.Generally | C.Finally | D.Eventually |
51.A.setting | B.controlling | C.achieving | D.directing |
52.A.lay | B.trusted | C.grew | D.rooted |
53.A.faith | B.energy | C.hope | D.courage |
54.A.proud | B.fond | C.careful | D.aware |
55.A.beneath | B.over | C.above | D.around |