Is there something that you've always wanted to try but just never had the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.
The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking, various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there, you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪). Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.
The term “learning vacation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where it's spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. You'll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.
If you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. It's even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!
You can also discover our inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations, of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.
If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practise your technique on people or at historical sights.
Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go, the better prepared you'll be. Then go out and learn something!
1.Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?
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A.Because it is hard for you to make plans. |
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B.Because the possibilities are unlimited. |
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C.Because there are many good foods from abroad. |
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D.Because there're too many food festivals or events. |
2.The advantage of learning a language in its native country is that ________.
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A.the environment is fit for you to use the language |
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B.you are able to learn the original foreign language |
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C. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practise |
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D.you can learn the language and experience its culture |
3.Which of the following sports suits you if you don't like thrills?
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A.Car racing. |
B.Playing tennis. |
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C.Rock climbing. |
D.Surfing. |
Being organized is an important skill for school and life.When you're well organized, you can stay focused, instead of spending time hunting things down. __66__ For schoolwork, it means having one notebook or place where you store all your assignments, so you know what you have to do and when.Keeping labeled folders(贴有标签的文件夹) for handouts(课堂讲义)and keeping all your schoolwork neat and in a specific place—these are the main parts of organization.
For home stuff, being organized means having a place to put your things and putting them back as you go. __67__ It means keeping your schoolbag, your shoes, and your clean underwear in the same places so you always know where to find them.
Planning is part of being organized, too. __68_ Calendars, lists, and schedules can help you plan.You can buy or draw a calendar and keep it near your workplace.Making a schedule or “todo” list for yourself is a good idea.Looking at your list helps you keep track of what you need to do. __69__ Check off things when you've done them.Use your list to help you decide which thing is most important to work on first.
__70__ But once you're organized, it feels great.The less time you spend hunting around for things or panicking about homework, the more time you have for better things, like reading a good book or playing.
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A.Planning means deciding what you will do and when you will do it. |
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B.First, you should get your schoolwork organized. |
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C.Add new thi Check off things when you've done them. |
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D.You will benefit a lot from a good habit. |
E.What does it mean to be organized?
F.It takes some extra efforts to organize yourself and your stuff.
G.It means hanging your coat up instead of dropping it on the floor or throwing it on a chair.
——I’m afraid I can’t finish the magazine within the required time.
——__________.
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A.Please go ahead |
B.That’s right |
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C.Not at all |
D.Take your time |
It was at the very beginning ______ Mr Smith made a decision _____we should send for a doctor.
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A.when; which |
B.that; which |
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C.when; that |
D.that; that |
How cold it is ! We’ve never had ________this winter.
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A.the colder day |
B.a cold day |
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C.the coldest day |
D.a colder day |
The Turners consider ________a computer, which is commonly considered _____a great help in our work and study.
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A.to buy; to be |
B.buying ; to be |
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C.to buy; being |
D.buying; being |
But when I got _______ the town ought to have been, all I found was a gas station.
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A.where |
B.which |
C.what |
D.that |
— We did not see him at the lecture yesterday.
— You _______ him, since I went to an international conference with him.
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A.mustn’t have seen |
B.can’t have seen |
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C.couldn’t see |
D.needn’t have seen |