题型:语法填空(语篇) 题类: 难易度:困难
广东省汕头市潮南区重点学校2023-2024学年高二上学期第三次月考英语试题
Exploring nature allows us to catch sight of rare animals and come across special places of beauty. Of course, none of this would be possible protected nature areas. This is national parks are so important. A few national parks allow things like hotels and recreation areas (construct) within them, but most parks do not allow any development at all.
The very first national park (be)also one of the most famous in the world—Yellowstone, in the western USA. Nineteenth-century explorers (amaze) by what they saw in Yellowstone. Apart from the beautiful mountains, (rush) rivers, and tall waterfalls, there were geysers, which sent boiling water as high as 91 meters into the air. Then there were the hot springs, as colourful as rainbows. These explorers wanted to protect the natural (feature) of the area from development so that future generations could enjoy the area. And so, in 1872, Yellowstone was established as national park. Today, around four million people a year visit it. Many come hoping to see wildlife, is no longer as common in the American West as it once was. Everyone comes to see the geysers, (especial) Old Faithful, which sits near the centre of the park, and sends 95. 6 ℃ water up to 56 metres into the air every 44 to 125 minutes.
If you're looking for a challenging situation to practice your English, pick up the phone. Not being able to see the other person and the body language can make the chatting difficult. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Here are some tips to guide you through an average phone conversation in English.
1).Greetings
Every phone call should begin with a polite greeting such as “Hi, how've you been?” or “Nice to hear from you”. Even if you're calling a business contact for a specific purpose, it'd be rude to jump right into business. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
2).Getting to the point
There always comes the point where you want to move on from friendly chatting and get down to business. What should you do in this situation? {#blank#}3{#/blank#} However, if you are waiting to find out why someone called you, you can guide the conversation by saying “So what can I do for you?”
3).Interrupting without offence
Sometimes you may happen to be speaking with a very talkative person. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Keep in mind when you'd like to interrupt, and be sure to do it politely. For example, begin with “I'd like to say something here”.
4).Closing the call
This can be the trickiest part of the conversation! It may be the time to offer good wishes if it's appropriate. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Sometimes it's easiest to just say you enjoyed speaking to the other person. Also remember cleverly saying the word well at the beginning of a sentence can indicate you're ready to end the conversation.
A.Use the phrase “I'm just calling to...” to change to the topic at hand. B.Additionally, you may want to confirm any plans you've made. C.You should make a little small talk at the beginning. D.You'd better greet him or her in a friendly way. E.So it may be difficult to get a word in. F.Practice English through phone calls. G.Never fear, though! |
Trampolining
What's more fun than standing still? Jumping up and down on a springy piece of fabric (织物)! This activity is known as trampolining and it's sweeping the nation.
The idea of trampolining is ancient. Eskimos have been throwing each other in the air for thousands of years. Firemen began using a life net to catch people jumping from buildings in 1887. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
A gymnast named George Nissan and his coach Larry Griswold made the first modern trampoline in 1936. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They named their equipment after the Spanish word trampolín, which means diving board. The men wanted to share their idea with the whole world. In 1942 they began making trampolines to sell to the public.
Trampolines may be fun, but they can also be dangerous. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Clubs and gyms use large safety nets or other equipment to make it safer. Most trampoline injuries happen at home. Since trampolines are more affordable than ever, injuries are even more common.
These injuries happen for many reasons. People may bounce too high and land out of the trampoline or onto the springs. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Perhaps the worst injuries happen when untrained people try to do flips (快速翻转). Landing on your neck or head can cause injuries or even kill you.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} There are many things that you can do to practice safe trampolining. Trampolines have been around for a while now. They have brought a lot of joy to many people. They can be a good source of exercise and activity. They can help people improve their balance and moves. But they can also be deadly. It is important to follow some professional guidance. Be sure that you are practicing safety while having a good time. Happy bouncing!
A. They found a winner when they performed a piece of spring across a steel frame. B. And in the early 1900s, circus performers began bouncing off a net to amuse audiences. C. Injuries also happen when many people are jumping at the same time. D. Experts find that more than 100,000 people hurt themselves while using one each year. E. You can surround your trampoline with a net so that people don't fall off it. F. They got the idea by watching swing artists bouncing off a tight net at the circus. G. But don't let all that bad news keep you down. |
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