SYDNEY (AFP) — Thousands of people sat down to breakfast on the Sydney Harbor Bridge on Sunday after the bridge was closed to traffic and carpeted with grass for the first time for a giant picnic.
About 6,000 early riser were on the steel bridge from 6:30 am to take part in the two-hour event designed to show Sydney’s best food and outdoor lifestyle.
As music performers provided the background music, those who had won tickets to the picnic in a random lottery (随机抽奖) began to feast on fruit, pastries, muesli, yoghurt ...
“It’s amazing to see the bridge in this perspective (角度),” said Don Fuchs who lives near the bridge, which is used by about 100,000 cars daily.
“Usually you sit in the car, you cross it, and that’s it.”
“It was beautiful,” said Linda Curnow who attended the picnic with her family. “The grass was so thick that it was like being in your backyard.”
New South Wales state Premier Nathan said the event was set to become a mark of an annual Sydney’s month-long October food festival.
About 45,000 people applied for tickets to the breakfast for which people brought their own food but were able to taste samples from some of the state’s best producers.
Organizers used about 40 percent of the grass on Sydney parks. The bridge reopened at about 1:00 pm.What made Linda Curnow feel as if she were in her own backyard?
| A．There being no cars passing by. |
| B．So much food offered by Australian producers. |
| C．So many people dining at the same time. |
| D．The thick grass covering the bridge. |
Why was the event planned?
| A．To mark the Sydney food festival. | B．To attract more tourists to Sydney. |
| C．To promote the Australian life. | D．To display the world’s best food. |
We learn from the passage that _____.
| A．the giant picnic is organized in a park in Sydney |
| B．the grass from Sydney parks was moved to the bridge |
| C．the Sydney Harbour Bridge was open to traffic all day |
| D．those who had won tickets to the picnic didn’t eat breakfast |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Welcome to Sydney |
| B．October — Sydney’s art festival |
| C．Thousands eat breakfast on Sydney Harbour bridge |
| D．What is the feature of Sydney? |
Just be happy. Sounds too simplistic, doesn’t it? But, in reality, we can have much more happiness if we choose to consider things from a positive point of view. Everyone experiences the ups and downs of life, however, we can make a decision to take advantage of the negative or pratice what the old saying says to do：“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!”
It really boils down to your attitude and you have the ability to work your attitude into any shape you like. Here are some tips:
●Ignore those who tell you life is too difficult to be happy. what do they know?
●When you awaken each morning, be thankful for another day, even if it’s raining.
●Smile at those you meet, even if they don’t return the favor.
● Don’t borrow trouble. Each day has enough of its own.
● Don’t allow trouble to bury you in its gray depth of sorrow.
● Don’t give in to negative thinking.
● Be positive even when others are not.
● Refuse to give up on anything worth having or doing.
● Do something you enjoy each day, even if it’s just a walk in your neighborhood.
● Whistle as you go though the day.
● Work at being happy because it’s worth it.
You’re human, like everyone else, and from time to time you need a little pick-me-up in your decision to be happy. When you reach that stage, find someone else who has decided to be happy. Join forces with him and march forward in your decision to be a happy person. Simply speaking, a happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.
Choose today to just be happy----as much as it depends on you!
1．The amount of happiness depends on__________.
A．the ups and downs you’ve experienced B．what attitude you take towards life
C.how simple a life you manage to live D．the kind of environment you stay in
2．The underlined sentence advises us to_______
A．work hard for a comfortable life B．drink lemonade when in difficulty
C.make the best of what we have D．ignore the negative side of life
3．Which of the following doesn’t help maintain your good state of mind?
A．Think in advance about future troubles. B．Greet others with a cheerful smile.
C.Stay positive all the way through.D．Try to enjoy every single moment.
4．The best title for the passage might be “_________ ”.
A．Don’t lose heart B．Share your happiness
C.Live a simple life D．Let’s cheer ourselves up
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）
I was helping in my son’s classroom when I spotted a poster that reads, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can break my heart”. I started thinking.
Teachers are such an important part of a child’s life. A teacher’s support determines how safe a child feels in school. His inspiration determines how much risk a child will take in the classroom, his understanding determines how important a child feels in school and his love determines a child’s motivating and attitude toward education. And the effect a teacher has on a child doesn’t end when the school bell rings at the end of the day. Rather, those feelings developed in the classroom go home with the child and, in a large part, determine what sort of evening the child and the family have. The importance of a teacher to a child is fantastic and cannot be over-emphasized.
All my children are fortunate to have remarkable teachers. Consequently, the three of them love going to school almost as much as they love using teacherisms, for example, one of Hannah’s favorite phrases in used when I mess up. She looks at me with understanding and says, “It’s okay to make mistakes, mama, because you’re only learning.” Rachael’s favorite phrase is used to start most of her jobs; with a glow in her eye, she says, “I’m just going to do my best, mama, because that’s all I can do!” But perhaps my favorite is Jacob’s response to his sisters when one of them says something he doesn’t like. With his hand on his heart he says, “Don’t say that because words can break my heart.”
Like most parents, I hear teacherisms daily. And every time I hear one, my heart floods with gratefulness for the wonderful teachers who make my children feel safe, important, and successful in the classroom, and who are helping my children achieve emotional good health. There is much talk today how to measure a teacher’s worth. I think we need only look at the students. Children mirror teachers’ words and actions, and the content of those reflections shows teacher’s greatness.
1．Teachers are important to students in that ___________.
A．they equip them with book knowledge
B．they help free the parents from worries
C.they guarantee each family a happy evening
D．they help keep them emotionally healthy
2．The three children’s examples are used to show that_______.
A．they are lucky to have wonderful teachers
B．they can eventually develop into good teachers
C.they are sometimes mentally hurt by the teachers
D．they have a successful performance in school
3．To his mother, what the boy says possibly sounds_____.
A．ridiculous B．convincing C.humorous D．inspiring
4．The underlined word “teacherisms” probably refers to “_________”.
A．how teachers normally deal with their students
B．what teachers usually say to their students
C.why teachers seem important to their students
D．where teachers agree with their students
Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
1. The author thinks the golf is resource-hungry because of the following EXCEPT that _____.
A. Golf wastes large areas of countryside
B. Golf runs out of much water
C.Keeping golf court in good condition needs too much energy
D. Golf is bad for people’s health
2. According to the passage, which of the following is an environment-friendly sport?
A. swimming in the pool B. hiking in the hills
C.playing basketball in the gym D. motor racing in the desert
3. The reason why the author uses power walking as an example mainly is that ______.
A. it improves our health B. it is an outdoor sport
C.it uses fewer resourcesD. it is recommended by experts
4. The passage is developed mainly by _____.
A. examples and explanation B. comparison and persuasion
C.facts and descriptions D. figures and conclusion
Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are a major cause of climate change, and now a new study has confirmed that atmospheric CO2 is also affecting the ocean chemistry and potentially harming sea life.
Montana State University scientist Robert Dore has been researching the water in the Pacific Ocean for almost two decades.
“We’ve been going to the same spot in the Pacific Ocean, and we try and characterize long-term change in the open ocean environment. And one of the key things that we measure is CO2 levels. And we’ve been able to record this increasing quantity of atmospheric CO2 into the ocean.”
Scientists expected that as atmospheric CO2 increased, more and more of the carbon dioxide would be absorbed into the ocean, affecting the chemical balance of the sea water, with a potentially harmful impact on shellfish and coral in particular.
“As carbon dioxide dissolves (溶解) in the water, or seawater in this case, it forms a weak acid (酸), carbonic acid, ” Dore explains. “And therefore, as the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere goes up and that exchanges with the surface seawater, it drives the pH down, and makes it more acidic.”
The seawater Dore and his colleagues have analyzed confirms what the theory predicts.
The effect was particular striking at about 250 meters down, and again at 500 meters. Dore and his colleagues came up with two possible explanations. It could be that surface water picked up CO2 and then moved to those depths. Or there could be a biological explanation.
“It’s important to realize that the oceans are really becoming acidic。And it can have negative impacts on a whole variety of sea life from fish to coral. It’s potentially catastrophic.”
1. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Sea Life Facing DangerB. Scientist Researching Seawater
C.Oceans Becoming More Acidic D. Climate Change Affecting Seawater
2. Which of the following shows the process of the impact of atmospheric CO2 on sea life?
a. Sea life is endangered.
b. CO2 goes into the surface water.
C.The ocean chemistry is affected.
d. CO2 decreases the pH and makes the seawater more acidic.
e. CO2 levels in the atmosphere go up.
A. a→b→c→d→e B. e→b→c→d→a
C.a→e→c→d→b D. e→d→c→b→a
3. Scientist Robert Dore came to the conclusion based on ________.
A. his research and analysis B. the expectation of other scientists
C.some former theoryD. a major cause of climate change
4. What does the passage want to tell us most?
A. It takes time to make a scientific study.
B. Atmospheric CO2 is doing harm to sea life.
C.Robert Dore is a committed and serious scientist.
D. Measures should be taken to prevent the potential catastrophe.
If you are looking for a summer camp job opportunity, the following are some summer camp jobs available for 2010 summer.
1. Fishing / Fly-fishing
Male 21+. Teach fishing and fly-fishing (用假蝇钓鱼) techniques. Live with 6-8 campers, teach basic outdoor skills, lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trips.
Salary: $2,400.00-$3,000.00
Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
480 Roaring Brook Road
Bradford, Vermont 05033, USA
Contact: Dr. Candice Raines at (800) 802-747-0282
2. Athletic Trainer
International Sports Training Camp is a specialized sports camp located on a private 100-acre lake in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are famous for our outstanding facilities, innovative (创新的) programs and friendly staff. We are looking for both students and certified athletic trainers.
Salary: $2,500.00
International Sports Training Camp.
1100 Twin Lake Road
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, USA
Contact: Kara Klaus at (570) 6202267
3. Head Cook
Manage kitchen staff of 4, order food and prepare meals and snacks for 50-60 campers and staff daily during sessions and training periods.
Salary: $3, 000.00-$4,000.00
Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
HC 83, Box 38DD
Capon Bridge, West Virginia 26711, USA
Contact: Vini Schoene at (540) 465-1516
4. Drama Department Head
Camp Airy (for boys) is seeking an experienced individual with a theater background and experience in directing children’s productions. Supervise counselor staff and direct two major productions in our 600-seat Outdoor Theatre. Our summer season runs from June 17 to August 18. Be sure to visit our outstanding website at www.airylouise.org.
Salary: Depends on Experience.
Camp Airy & Camp Louise
14938 Old Camp Airy Road
Thurmont, Maryland 21788, USA
Contact: Steve Goldklang at (410) 466-9010
1. Who would be most interested in the passage?
A. College teachers. B. Online bloggers. C.Holiday-goers. D. Job seekers.
2. Mr. Smith is good at fishing and he plans to spend the summer doing what he loves and earn some money. Which number should he dial?
A. (570) 6202267. B. (540) 465-1516.
C. (800) 802-717-0282. D. (410) 466-9010.
3. Which of the following statements about Athletic Trainer is TRUE?
A. College graduates are preferred. B. Only professional athletes can apply.
C.This position offers a monthly salary of $3,500.
D. Applicants can get in touch with Kara Klaus.
4. Which of the following organizations offers a salary depending on experience?
A. Camp Airy & Camp Louise. B. International Sports Training Camp.
C.Roaring Brook Camp for Boys. D. Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies.