Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure Size: 4,028 square miles(平方英里)Population:
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Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure
Size: 4,028 square miles(平方英里)
Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.
Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights).
Beaches: 47 Golf Courses: 20 Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.
Agriculture: The bulk (主体) of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35—$ 5,000.
Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts(度假胜地). In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.
Resources: Call (800) 648—2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for Updated information.
Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.
小题1:The passage is intended to be read by _______.| A．tourists | B．businessmen | | C．students | D．immigrants(移民) |
小题2:The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.小题3: What does the underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” mean?| A．Things are easy to lose weight at higher places. | | B．Dropping things from higher places is expected. | | C．Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places. | | D．Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places. |
小题4: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means(交通工具) to get around the Big Island?| A．By rental car. | B．By air. | | C．By train. | D．By taxi. |
小题5: What can we infer from the passage?| A．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island. | | B．You can call (800) 648 – 2441 to order some food. | | C．You can find some courses to play tennis on the island. | | D．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information. |
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答案
小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:D
小题4:C
小题5:A |
解析
试题分析：本文主要介绍了一个旅游胜地Hawaii’s Island，介绍了这里的具体情况。
小题1:A 推理题。本文主要介绍了一个旅游胜地Hawaii’s Island，介绍了这里的具体情况，所以最可能是写给游客的。故A正确。
小题2:D 计算题。根据文章2，3,4行Size: 4,028 square miles(平方英里)
Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.可以推算出每平方公里大约是37，故D项正确。
小题3:D 推理题。根据本句Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights).可知在高的地方，水银柱可能会低一点，说明稳定可能也会低一点。说明较高的地方，气温也会低一点。故D正确。
小题4:C 细节题。根据文章倒数3,4行Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts(度假胜地). In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis可知提及了飞机，汽车汽车和出租车，但是没有提及火车。故C项符合上下文。
小题5:A 推断题。根据Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35—$ 5,000.可知在这里住一个晚上是很贵的，故A项正确。
点评：本文主要介绍了一个旅游胜地Hawaii’s Island，介绍了这里的具体情况。广告布告类短文是高考中常见的考查类型，文本所给信息非常丰富，要求考生从中选出适合题目要求的信息。解此类题目时，考生可以先阅读题目和选项，了解具体要求，然后再仔细阅读文章，认真筛选甄别，这样的阅读就有的放矢，可以大大提高阅读的速度和效率。 |
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The national schools’ first aid competition is an interesting way for young people to practice their first aid skills in a safe environment.
A school may have three teams. The deadline for this competition has now been continued to April 21, 2012. All teams will compete at an elimination (淘汰) round, with the winners going forward to the National Final for the chance to become the winner.
A team has three formal members, and a reserve is also needed. All team members, together with the reserve, will take part. There are two age sections:
Junior: 7 to11
Senior: 12 to 16
This competition is based on the Young First Aid Course from St. John Ambulance Training Officer. Support will be given to make sure everyone has equal chances to win.
The winners of this competition will be invited to take part in the Young Grand Prior Competition. This competition improves the practical first aid skills of young people and tests their knowledge and skills with a series of realistic accidents and injuries. Youth teams are aged between 12 and 16 years old and should have three members. Young adults are aged between 17 and 21 and should have two members. All teams may bring a reserve. The Young Grand Prior Competition will be held at the Spa Complex, Scarborough, on November 28, 2012.
Those who want to take part in the national schools’ first aid competition will have to complete our application form.
小题1: If you are fifteen and want to take part in the competition, you will _________.| A．belong to the junior sections of the first aid competition | | B．complete our application form by the end of April, 2012 | | C．study the course of St. John Ambulance Training Officer | | D．teach yourself a lot of knowledge and skills of first aid |
小题2: How many students will stand for a school?| A．Sixteen | B．Twelve | C．Four | D．Three |
小题3:Form the passage we can learn that the Young Grand Prior Competition will __________.| A．have a test with realistic accidents and injuries | | B．not allow the adult competitors to take part in | | C．be the highest level competition in the country | | D．be held on April 21, 2012 |
小题4:The passage is written mainly for __________. | A．those who want to practice their first aid skills | | B．the young school students in the country | | C．the middle school teachers in the country | | D．the young people throughout the country |
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The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional American football in the United States, becoming a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than the year in which it is held, with Super Bowl I being the 1966 season championship game, when the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Super Bowl XLVI (46) was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on February 5, 2012, to determine the champion of the 2011 season; the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots.
The game was created as part of a merger agreement between the NFL and its rival league, the American Football League (AFL). It was agreed that the two leagues’ champion teams would play in an AFL--NFL World Championship Game until the merger was to officially begin in 1970. After the merger, each league was appointed as a “conference”, and the game was then played between the conference champions. Currently, the National Football Conference (NFC) leads the series with 25 wins to 21 wins for the American Football Conference (AFC).
The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered to be an existing American national holiday, is called “Super Bowl Sunday”, though it is not determined by the government. It is the second—largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving Day. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most watched American television broadcast of the year.
Because of its high viewership, commercial airtime during the Super Bowl broadcast is the most expensive of the year. Due to the high cost of investing in advertising on the Super Bowl, companies regularly develop their most expensive advertisements for this broadcast. As a result, watching and discussing the broadcast’s commercials has become a significant aspect of the event. In addition, many popular singers and musicians have performed during the event’s pre-game and halftime ceremonies because of the exposure’s attracting more fans.
小题1:What does the Super Bowl use to show each game?| A．The year when the game is held. | | B．English letters. | | C．Roman numerals | | D．Arabic numerals |
小题2: What does the underlined word “merger” in the second paragraph refer to?| A．Union. | B．Appearance. | | C．Division. | D．Competition. |
小题3:According to the third paragraph, we can know that_______.| A．the Super Bowl Sunday is an official national holiday | | B．the Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for U.S. food consumption | | C．the Super Bowl has owned the biggest TV audience among all games | | D．Thanksgiving Day is the second--largest day for U.S. food consumption |
小题4:We can infer from the last paragraph that________.| A．singers and musicians perform during the event’s ceremonies to get more attention | | B．people seldom discuss the broadcast’s commercials | | C．commercial companies make much money by broadcasting advertisements | | D．commercial companies are not interested in the Super Bowl |
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Say Yes to Reading
Write a one-page report titled “The Best Book I Read This Year” and enter it in the Boy’s Life 2012 “Say Yes to Reading!” contest.
The book can be fiction or nonfiction. But the report has to be in your own words— 500 words tops. Enter in one of these three age categories(类别)：
● 8 years old and younger
● 9 and 10 years old
● 11 years old and older
First-place winners in each age category will receive a $100 gift certificate(礼券) good for any product in the Boy Scouts official retail catalog(零售目录). Second-place winners will receive a $75 gift certificate and third-place winners a $50 gift certificate.
Everyone who enters will get a free patch(眼罩). In coming years, you’ll have the chance to earn different patches.
The contest is open to all Boys’ Life readers. Be sure to include your name, address, age and grade in school on the entry. Send your report to:
Boys’ Life Reading Contest
S306
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Entries(参赛作品) must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2012 and must include entry information and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Winners of the 2011 reading contest will be announced in the July 2012 issue of Boys’ Life magazine.
And the 2010 first-place winners are:
8 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER
Tyler Bergmann chose “Can You Keep a Secret?” by PJ Petersen as his favorite book. “It talks about honesty and the importance of being trust-worthy, which really matter between friends,” Tyler writes.
9 AND 10 YREARS OLD
Nathaniel Griffis read “The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones” by Rick Riordan. Writes Nathaniel: “As I read, I learned about places I have never been and things I have only imagined.”
11 YEARS OLD AND OLDER
Devin MacGoy, 12 chose “The Red Badge of Courage” by Stephen Grane. “A reader can take away many lessons,” Devin writes.
小题1:The purpose of the passage is to ________.| A．persuade kids to enter a contest | | B．ask kids to read more books | | C．encourage kids to buy Boys’ Life | | D．advertise some children’s books |
小题2:According to the passage, _________.| A．each first-place winner will get $100 | | B．the report should have 500 at least | | C．whoever enters will get a patch for free | | D．one can copy some words from the book |
小题3: Who learns something about friendship from reading a book?| A．Tyler Bergmann | B．Nathaniel Griffis | | C．Devin MacGoy | D．PJ Petersen |
小题4: After Nathaniel Griffis read “The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones”, he might be ________.| A．puzzled | B．worried | C．bored | D．excited |
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6-Day Trek（艰苦跋涉）in the Highland National Parks
Destinations: Saigon — Cat Tien National Park —Buon Ma Thuot —Lak Lake — YokDon National Park
Estimated trekking time: Average 4-5 hours／day
Summary: This trip is ideal for those who love trekking in natural forests. From the southern part of Vietnam up to the central highlands, you will cross through two national parks. There will be opportunities to see wildlife and challenge yourself physically at a moderate（中等的）level.
Indulge yourself in the beauty of nature, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, rediscover yourself in the natural world and refresh both mind and body.
Highlights:
·Private tour
·Walk through the forest to a fascinating and beautiful wetland area. If you are lucky, you may be able to see many different kinds of animals using only binoculars（双筒望远镜）.
·Night time wildlife-spotting excursion（远足）
·Elephant riding
Includes:
·Travel insurance
·Private transportation
·English-speaking guide
·Guest house-twin shared room
·Meals as indicated in the itinerary（旅行日程）
·Elephants
·Canoe
·Mineral water
·Entrance fees & all permits
Excludes:
·Surcharges for other guides in other languages, festival season and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
·Visa
·Gong show（80 USD／show）
·Tips
·Personal expenses
小题1:In the forest, tourists will be able to______. | A．have barbeques with natives | | B．ride elephants | | C．play with wild animals | | D．race in canoes |
小题2:Visitors may have to pay extra fees for____.| A．permits | B．meals and water | | C．a Gong show | D．an English-speaking guide |
小题3: This advertisement is especially targeting visitors_____ . | A．from other countries | | B．who love wildlife | | C．who enjoy country life | | D．interested in hiking in forests |
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How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?
Sightseeing
★The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is $10.00. But on Tuesdays you’ll get in free.
★The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a great view of the whole city! All for only $8.50.
Free show
★There are free concerts in Grant Park in summer. They are held from Wednesday to Saturday at 7:00 pm.
★Attend the taping of a TV show for free. The Oprah Winfrey Show and the Jenny Jones Show both offer tourists free tickets. For the Oprah Winfrey Show you’ll have to book tickets at least a month before.
Places to stay
★You can get a hotel for $100 to $300 a day. However, you can get a room in the dormitory
at Roosevelt University for $215 for a whole week! But you have to stay for 30 days to get this great rate(价格).
小题1:This passage tells us _________.| A．Chicago is a big and beautiful city | | B．where we can see fine photos and paintings | | C．how to make a cheap trip in Chicago | | D．there are many free concerts in Chicago |
小题2:It will cost you ________ if you visit the Art Institute instead of the Sears Tower on Sundays.| A．more | B．less | C．a little | D．nothing |
小题3:You may go to _________ if you like to get a great view of the whole city.| A．the Art Institute | B．the Sears Tower | | C．Roosevelt University | D．Grant Park |
小题4:According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?| A．It is free to go to the Art Institute on Tuesdays. | | B．Free Grant Park concerts are held four nights a week in summer. | | C．The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building. | | D．You can get tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show as soon as you arrive. |
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