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外研版2019-2020学年初中英语九年级上册Module 1自主检测
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South West Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those who are interested in adventure and sports, there is a lot to do. Vanuatu's islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano(火山) surfing and land diving.
Volcano Surfing On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 361 metres into the sky. Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts(爆发) almost every day, sometimes several times a day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it's very different. Volcano surfers try to escape the erupting volcano-- without getting hit by flying rocks! It's fast, fun and dangerous- the perfect extreme sport(极限运动).
Land Diving Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old? The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony(宗教仪式). A man ties tree vines(树藤) to his legs. He then jumps head- first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his head- without breaking the vine. Every spring, island natives (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.
Until the beginning of July, there has been no rain in northern Italy for over 100 days. Add to that the high temperatures, and the locals get very dry conditions. This is the most serious dry spell（干旱期）for that area in the past 70 years. Because of this situation, the country's longest river, the Po, is drying up!
This is bad news for several different reasons. The fresh water of the Po provides drinking water for northern Italy. Besides, farmers in this area need the water of the Po to keep their crops growing. What's more, the flowing river water is used to create about half of the hydroelectric power（水力发电）for Italy. Its drying up means that more natural gas（天然气） will be used, which is bad for the environment.
There have been some interesting discoveries from this lack of rain, however. Between Florence and Milan, a long ship sunk （沉没）in 1943 appeared because of the low water levels of the river. Now many tourists and locals come to see this ship. A German tank has also appeared out of water near Mantua. At other places along the river, people can even walk on the sandy river bed. Although this may be interesting, people in Italy and around the world are hoping for the return of rain to refill the Po!
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The longest river in Italy is drying up! |
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·Rain hasn't {#blank#}2{#/blank#} in northern Italy for a long time. ·The temperatures are higher than usual. |
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·People have less drinking water from the Po. ·A lack of rain makes it {#blank#}3{#/blank#}for crops to grow. ·People will {#blank#}4{#/blank#}more natural gas, which is bad for the environment. |
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·A long ship sunk in 1943 and a tank from {#blank#}5{#/blank#} appeared. · People are even able to walk on the sandy river bed. |
| Australia Day is celebrated on January 26th each year and marks the arrival of the first British ships in Sydney Cove in 1788. It is a national holiday and a time for Australians to come together and play games. |
| The Queen's Birthday is not celebrated on the actual date of Queen Elizabeth II's birthday ( April 21st), but rather on a different day in June. It is also a public holiday in Australia and many people take advantage of the long weekend to spend time with family and friends or have outdoor activities. |
| Labor Day is celebrated on different dates in different states of Australia. It is a day to thank all workers to society. People enjoy a day off work and often join in festivals and picnics. It's a great chance to relax and have fun with family and friends. |
| Harmony Day (和谐日) is held on March 21st each year and celebrates the cultural differences of Australia. The day encourages everyone to feel included, no matter where they come from. Schools often organize activities where students dress in traditional clothing, share stories about their cultures. and enjoy different kinds of food. |
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