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人教版八年级下册英语一阅优品Unit 9 Section B + Self Check
People love walking through a giant puzzle. In a corn maze(玉米迷宫), they can follow miles of paths and run into lots of dead ends before they finally find their way out. The corn maze has been growing for almost 30 years.
Simple corn mazes began appearing in the 1980s. In 1993, the first big corn maze created for the public to enjoy was made in Annville Pennsylvania, by Don Frantz and Adrian Fischer. Then, in a corntield as big as two and a half football fields, Mr. Frantz created "The Amazing Maize Maze"with the help of his family and friends. When it was done, almost two miles of pathways snaked through the cornfield. Since then, thousands of corn mazes have been created around the world.
For many farmers, a corn maze means a boost(激增) of extra income. During the opening weekend, about 6, 000 visitors came to get lost in Mr. Frantz's maze. Charging only $5 per person, he earned almost $32, 000in two weeks.
Brett Herbst is also a maze designer. In 1999 he set a world record for the world's largest corn maze, an image of the solar system with nine planets in it. He now has a business called The Maize, which has designed more than 4, 000 mazes around the world. "Corn mazes help people connectwith their roots, "he says. "People are so far removed from farm life that they are drawn to something real, something organic. "
Today, a great number of people enjoy seeking fun in a corn maze. Mr. Herbst says, "When we see families on the farm having fun, we know that they are making memories that will last a lifetime. "
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}He used to be very lazy. He never did his homework on time and always got bad grades. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}He never exercised and would always eat junk food. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}He was very shy and would never speak up in class. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} He never paid attention to his schedule and would always miss important deadlines(截 止日期). {#blank#}5{#/blank#}He never saw the good in anything and would always complain(抱怨). | A. Paul has learned to see the good in everything and has stopped complaining. He is much more positive and optimistic (乐观的) now. People enjoy being around him. B. Sam has become much more confident in his choices. He trusts himself and is able to make decisions quickly. His friends are impressed by his newfound confidence. C. Eric has changed a lot in the past few years. He has become much more responsible and hard- working. He now finishes his homework on time and has improved his grades. His teachers and parents are very proud of him. D. John has started using memory techniques to improve his memory. He no longer forgets important information and is much more reliable. His friends and family have noticed the positive changes in him. E. Frank has started exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet. He feels much more energetic and healthy now. His friends are pleased with the changes in him. F. Tom has become much more confident and. outgoing. He now participates actively in class and has made many new friends. He is much happier now. G. Jason has started using a planner to keep track of his schedule and responsibilities. He no longer misses important deadlines and is much more organized. |
Zhujiawan Village in Shaanxi Province covers an area of 126 square kilometers. There are over 1,200 kinds of animals and plants. Besides, the village is also known for ancient Qinling Mountain houses and the Niubeiliang Forest Park. Because of these, the village plans to become a natural garden to welcome tourists from the world for the Qinling Mountains. |
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