阅读理解。 Hawaii"s Big Island Nickname: Hawaii"s Island of Adventure S

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阅读理解。

     Hawaii"s Big Island
     Nickname: Hawaii"s Island of Adventure
     Size: 4,028 square miles
     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 round (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at
higher heights)
     Highest Peak: Mauna kea,13,796 feet
     Agriculture: Hawaii"s agricultural products are mainly grown and processed On the Big Island, including
coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
     Lodging: 9,655 rooms total；Nightly rates range from$35 to$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 numerous resorts. 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.

1. ______ are mostly interested in reading the passage. A. Students
B. Tourists
C. Businessmen
D. Officials 2. The average population per square mile on the island is about _____. A. 28
B. 32
C. 37
D. 443. What does the underlined part "expect the mercury (水银柱) 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 lower at higher places.
D. Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.4. Which is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island? A. By train.
B. By air.
C. By rental car.
D. By taxi. 5. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.
B. You can call (800) 648-2441 to order some food.
C. You can find some courts to play tennis on the island.
D. You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

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阅读理解。     Guitar Lessons for Guitar Players
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阅读理解。     EVENTS
     Long March exhibit
     The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Long March.
On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with picures how the communist Red Army
drew back from its besieged (被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shaanxi
Province in the mid-1930s. Explanations are all in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.
      Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
     Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
     Admission:8 yuan for Chinese / 15 yuan for foreigners
     Thai elephants
     Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a beam, dancing and blowing a mouth-organ. People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war (拔河比赛) with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them. The elephants give three
shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at 1:30 pm at weekends. The
show will end on November 15.
     Address: 189 Daduhe Road
     Admission: 30-40 yuan
     Dancing dolphins
     Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and doing
math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium in Peace Park an attraction for children. Seals and sea
lions also perform.
     Hours: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm
     Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children. 1. If you go to visit the Long March exhibit with an Australian, how much will you pay altogether
   for the admission? A. 16 yuan.
B. 23 yuan.
C. 30 yuan.
D. 20 yuan. 2. Which of the following is NOT done by the Thai elephants?A. Riding bicycles.
B. Blowing a mouth-organ.
C. Doing math.
D. Having a tug-of-war with people. 3. The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see _____. A. not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform
B. only dolphins perform
C. only seals and sea lions perform
D. only seals perform

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阅读理解。                                                            Books for Children     Fleabag and the Ring"s
     End Beth Webb
     More stories of Fleabag, the talking cat-star of this wonderful set of 3 books.
     Ages 8-13, 208 pages, paper-back
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     The little White House
     Elizabeth Goudge
     A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal.
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     Book Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe
     A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young children.
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     First Festival: Christmas
     Lois Rock
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activities and customs.
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     Star of Wonder
     Pat Alexander
     A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy.
     Ages 7-12, 224 pages, paperback 07459 39323, ￡4.99
     The Not-So-Wise Man
     Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland
     We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem (伯利恒) and discovered the baby Jesus
Christ. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point.
     Ages 5-9, 32 pages, 270mm×210mm, hardback. 07459 38922, ￡8.991. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer? A. Star of Wonder
B. The Not-So-Wise Man
C. First Festival: Christmas
D. My Very First Christmas Book 2. Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child? A. 07459 40560.
B. 07459 38922.
C. 07459 45783.
D. 07459 44116. 3. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice? A. Pat Alexander.
B. Beth Webb.
C. Lois Rock.
D. Elizabeth Goudge.

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阅读理解。     1 Year, 47 Issues
     Cover Price: $217.87
     Your Price: $47.00
     About The New Yorker Magazine:
     The New Yorker is the eclectic magazine for readers interested in the arts, current events, and culture.
The New Yorker includes articles on domestic and international news, exploring current ideas and trends,
plus sports, fashion, and entertainment events. In addition, The New Yorker is well known for publishing
outstanding short fiction and cartoons with an ironic twist.
     1 Year, 12 Issues
     Cover Price: $68.89
     Your Price: $15.96
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humor. Although Playboy is most well-known for its pictorials (插图) of beautiful women, it is also highly
regarded for its interviews and fiction writing. Playboy includes regular feature articles on finance, sports,
self-improvement, technology, and psychology. You must be 18 or older to order Playboy.
     1 Year, 10 Issues
     Cover Price: $39.90
     Your Price: $23.00
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     Your Price: $15.00
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they hit the stores. But what makes it really unique is all the detailed information you"ll get on how to
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and more to make your shopping experience easy and convenient! Lucky is your one-stop shopping guide to
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1. Which magazine gives buyers the cheapest price according to the advertisements? A. The New Yorker
B. Playboy
C. Nick
D. Lucky 2. What is the striking feature of the Lucky magazine? A. It supplies much entertainment for women and children.
B. It contains many outstanding novels and cartoons.
C. It is famous for beautiful pictures of beautiful women.
D. There"s much detailed information on how to find new products on the market. 3. If you are a housewife, which magazine will you probably buy? A. A. The New Yorker
B. Lucky
C. Nick
D. Playboy 4. What information is contained in all the four magazines? A. Sports
B. Entertainment
C. News
D. Trends

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阅读理解。

     Notes:
     **API stands for Air Pollution Index(指数).
     **Particulate matter (PM10) is a major component of air pollution that threatens both our health and our
environment. It consists of very small liquid and solid particles floating in the air.
     **Sulfur dioxide(SO2) acts as an acid．Inhalation(吸入) results in labored breathing, coughing, or a sore
throat and may cause permanent lung damage. 1. According to Graph 1, which of the following cities has the worst air pollution? A. Qinhuangdao.
B. Tianjin.
C. Qingdao
D. Shenyang. . 2. If your city is symbolized by either red or purple, the pollution in your city is _____. A. Moderate or high.
B. Moderate or slight.
C. Medium or high.
D. Medium or slight.3. Which of the following statements is TURE? A. With API value below 150 the air is free from being polluted.
B. The colors from purple to Yellow indicate the air quality is becoming much worse.
C. When there are floating solid particles and dust in the air, it is dangerous pollution.
D. On September 8th the color-symbol of Beijing City"s air quality is "Blue". 4. When more citizens are beginning to have labored breathing soon after they are in the open air,
   it suggests that _____. A. there is a large amount of sulfur dioxide in the air
B. it is so cold that they may have caught a cold
C. they are starting to cough or have a fever
D. they must be infected with permanent lung disease

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