If you’d like to go sight-seeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your
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If you’d like to go sight-seeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem (生态系统). There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has not been touched by human beings. It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.
The Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.
小题1:What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley?| A．It sits at the foot of a 4,800-meter-high mountain. | | B．It has different forest ecosystem. | | C．Most of China’s endangered plants can be found here. | | D．In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there. |
小题2:The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city ______.| A．had a very short history | | B．was ruined in the mid-16th century | | C．was once Great Zimbabwe’s largest city | | D．once played a great role as a trade center |
小题3:From the passage we can learn that Henderson Island _____.| A．hasn’t been greatly influenced by human activities | | B．isn’t suitable for humans to live on | | C．has been open to visitors for years | | D．is made up of a few large atolls |
小题4:If you are interested in religion, you should visit _____.| A．http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148 | | B．http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365 | | C．http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487 | | D．http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637 |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:A |
解析
试题分析：文章给读者介绍了几个值得参观的文化遗产，主要介绍它们的特点，有什么吸引人的地方。
小题1:细节题：根据第二段的句子：The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem (生态系统).可知The Jiuzhaigou Valley 有各自不同的森林生态系统，选B
小题2:细节题：根据第三段的句子：The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time.可知在Khami 发现的东西表现出这个城市曾经是贸易中心，选D
小题3:细节题：根据第四段的句子：Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has not been touched by human beings.可知Henderson Island还没有被人类的活动所影响，所以选 A
小题4:细节题：根据第五段的句子：As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance.可知如果你对宗教感兴趣，应该去The Old City of Jerusalem而网址是http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148 ，选A
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 2011
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Michael Bay
Genre(类型): Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱ Sci-Fi︱ 3D
The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Deceptions. The Autobots and Deceptions become involved in a dangerous space race. The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft on the Moon and must race against the Deceptions to find its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers’ final battle. Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character, rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Deceptions battle it out on Earth.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: David Yates
Genre: Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱Fantasy︱3D
In part II, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world evolves into an all-out war. This final adventure continues Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s attempt to find and destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes. Harry Potter is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice to bring an end to his nemesis.
Winnie the Pooh
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Don Hall, Stephen J. Anderson
Genre: Sequel︱Family Animation
Winnie the Pooh is a 2011 American traditionally animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Based upon the characters of the children’s books Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne and Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus, the film features two previously unadapted stories from the original books.
In the movie, Owl sends the whole gang to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary bad character, and it turns out to be a very busy day for Winnie the Pooh who simply set out to find some honey.
小题1:Which of the following is not the genre of Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
A. Action. B. Sequel. C. 3D. D. Fantasy.
小题2:According to the Movie Express above, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is mainly about __________.| A．a journey of Harry, Ron, and Hermione | | B．high risks of the final adventure by Harry and his nemesis | | C．an all-out war between good and evil forces | | D．a fear of Lord Voldemort |
小题3:Who might be most interested in the Movie Express of Winnie the Pooh?| A．Would-be parents. | B．Families with children. | | C．Writers of children’s books. | D．Honey lovers. |
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Federal Child Labor Standards for Teenagers
Teenage labor in the United States
Federal Law sets child labor standards affecting teenage workers in the private companies and in federal, state, and local governments.
How can injuries be prevented?
Demand Training
Insist on adequate supervision（监督）and easy access to a supervisor at all times．
Demand sufficient training on equipment and chemicals you are required to use．Refuse to use unknown materials or machinery that is broken or improperly set up．
Wear protective equipment
Always use whatever protective equipment is supplied．Protective clothing includes non-slip shoes, gloves and other specific job-related protective gear．
Request reasonable protective equipment if it is not provided automatically．
Know your environment
Ask about workplace hazards and precautions（预防措施）that can help prevent injuries．
Workplace hazards are objects and situations present at your job that could potentially hurt you．Recognize safety hazards such as slippery floors, unsafe ladders, sharp knives, and heavy lifting．
Know the law
Learn about federal and state laws governing employment for teenagers and make you’re your supervisor enforces them．
How many working hours are allowed?
Teenagers （ages 14-15） may total no more than
■3 hours on a school day．
■18 hours in a school week．（A school week is any week in which school attendance is required for any part of four or more days．）
■8 hours on a non-school day．
■40 hours m a non-school week．
What are the responsibilities?
Employers and employees share the responsibility for keeping the workplace safe and healthy．As a teenage worker, you can do your part by taking these steps:
■Follow rules．
■Use safety equipment．
■Keep your work area clean．
■Report all injuries．
■Inform a supervisor if you feel sick．
■Report safety problems．
小题1:If a teenager is asked to work with equipment out of order, he or she should _．| A．demand enough training | B．refuse to work with the equipment | | C．ignore the instructions on the machine | D．ask for necessary protective tools |
小题2:All of these are examples of workplace hazards EXCEPT .| A．sharp knives | B．heavy lifting | | C．slippery floors | D．steady ladders |
小题3:According to the passage, which of the following should a teenage worker do in the workplace?| A．Depend on his own in any case． | | B．Deal with his injuries himself． | | C．Contact a supervisor when feeling uncomfortable． | | D．Use any tool in hand． |
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As a leading Chinese language school and a cultural exchange institute in China， Global Exchange Education Center has been providing Mandarin (or Putonghua) language courses and cultural exchange programs for over a decade.
How to apply for our programs
■In order to apply for all of our programs, you must be
at least 18 years old.
in good health,
a senior high school graduate.
■Application Procedure for Chinese Language Programs
Step 1. Send us a completed application form by email or fax.
Step 2. Send us $ 60 application fee after receiving our email confirmation.
Step 3. Arrange the payment transfer.
Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.
■Application Procedure for Chinese Business Internship (实习）Program
Step 1. Send us a completed application form with your CV and personal statement for the program by email or fax.
Step 2. Send us $ 310, including $60 application fee and $ 250 internship placement deposit, after receiving our letter of acceptance for the program.
Step 3. Arrange final payment transfer after receiving our second confirmation.
Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.
■Personal Statement for applicants for Chinese Business Internship Program
You should state why you want to take this program and what your expectations of the program are. How you will make use of this program in your future career.
■ APPLICATION DEADLINES
The applications for most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to submit your application ahead of the application deadlines.
■Confirmation
Having received your application, Global Exchange Education Center usually sends out an email confirmation for the booking within 2-5 working days.
小题1:The text is probably written for ______.| A．junior high graduates | B．international students | C．job seekers | D．language trainers |
小题2:If you apply for both of the programs, the total application fees will be ______.| A．$310. | B．$ 120. | C．$250. | D．$ 370. |
小题3: If you want to apply for Chinese Business Internship program successfully, you"ll ______.| A．send the application form by post | B．send personal statement and CV only | | C．have to get confirmed at least twice | D．have to make a travel plan in Beijing |
小题4:Which of the following is not necessarily included in applicants，personal statement? | A．Their purposes of taking the program. | B．Their expectations of the program. | | C．Their future practice of the program. | D．Their feedbacks on the program. |
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Google has kicked off Google Science Fair (GSF) 2014, its annual online competition for
bright, creative and ambitious teenagers who want to change the world with science. While the project is led by Google, it also has the backing of the Lego Group and world-famous publications National Geographic and Scientific American. The competition is open for students aged 13 to 18, who can sign-up now, form a team and begin working on a submission.
The winner will be rewarded with a ten-day exploration to the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavor, as well as a VIP tour of ‘Spaceport America’ in New Mexico. Google is also throwing in a $50,000 scholarship and $10,000 for the winner’s school to purchase cutting-edge science lab equipment.
Google suggests that each project should be “an in-depth investigation of a science question or engineering problem” but otherwise, it’s up to students to pick and develop an idea that follows the competition rules.
Completed projects need to be submitted by May 12, 2014 at 11:59 PDT. Google will announce the regional competitors in June, ahead of global finalists in August and the competition winners in September.
Interested? Here are the rules.
If you want to enter the competition as an individual (个人), you should register first. Complete requested information about yourself and your project in the registration section before creating your project. You may edit this later. Click the box stating that you have read, accept, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and Terms.
Upon completion of registration you may begin working on your project. The project must follow the technical, creative, and legal entry requirements set out in these Official Rules and the Googlesciencefair.com Site. You will be required to complete all sections of the Project Site.
You may begin working on your project after completing the registration process, however, you may not submit it for judging until you have requested and received parental consent (允许). Once you have done this, your parent or guardian will receive an email from Google with instructions on how they can give their consent for you to participate. The project will not be judged unless this consent is received.
小题1:From the first paragraph, we can learn that ________.
GSF is a science competition
teenagers should form a team
every teenager can take part in it
GSF is organized by Google alone
小题2: What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?| A．Parental consent. | B．Submission time. | | C．Registration process. | D．Project requirements. |
小题3:If you plan to enter GSF alone, you ________. | A．should create your project first | | B．you needn’t follow the official rules | | C．you should provide some personal information | | D．your should start your project before registration |
小题4: The main purpose of the passage is to ________.| A．offer tips on how to enter GSF | | B．provide information about GSF | | C．persuade teenagers to enter GSF | | D．show teenagers the importance of GSF |
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Welcome to Gold Coast Wax Museum
HIGHLIGHTS
The Gold Wax(蜡像) Museum is one of the Cold Coast"s longest running attractions. It"s a collection of famous figures. It"s Australia"s largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.
The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people"s figures on Queensland"s Gold Coast.
Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible(擦不掉的) mark on our world. Information cards are located alongside each figure.
The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world"s best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A. The detail in the figures is amazing -and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.
Price
Child (1-3yrs) free
Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00
Adult $ 29. 00
Family (2 Adults + I Child) $68.00
Opening hours
Open 7 days a week, 10a. m. to l0p. m.
Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec. ) and Anzac Day (25 Apr. )
Location
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD
How to get there
You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach operators also offer Gold Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.
What to bring
Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and see something exciting and quite unique.
For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.
小题1: If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can| A．see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Museum | | B．enjoy some world-class vivid max-works in the Museum | | C．meet many leading local and internatioanal sculptors in the Museum | | D．e at any time of the year except at Christmas Day |
小题2: If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_____．小题3: You will most probably find this passage ______.| A．in a guidebook | B．in a magazine | C．in a text book | D．on a webpage |
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