Kitesurfing as a water sport began in the 1980s, but didn't get popular until the end of last century. It is also known as kiteboarding, and in some European countries as flysurfing. Kitesurfing works through wind power(动力) by using a large kite to pull a rider on the water at high speed.
At first, kitesurfing was a difficult and dangerous sport. Now it is becoming easier and safer because of the safer kite design. For an able and strong person, kitesurfing can be a very fun, extremely exciting sport, just like skating on the water with a feeling of flying. It has become more and more popular.
Compared with other water sports, kitesurfing is easier to learn. A beginner can understand how to operate the kite with 5--10 hours of training. And anybody aged from 13 to 65 can learn. It is not expensive to get the equipment for kitesurfing, which costs $1,000 to 82,500. Training lessons range from $200 to $500 for two or three hours. With the development of its equipment progress, kitesurfing is becoming even safer. After some training, you can enjoy its excitement and challenging feeling.
With the rising popularity of kitesurfing, most major seaside cities have kitesurfing clubs. In China, Xiamen is the only place that has the kitesurfing club, which provides professional kitesurfing training and equipments.Kitesurfing has a history of about________years.
A.30 | B.50 | C.100 | D.130 |
________is mentioned in the passage as the power of kitesurfing.
A.Water | B.Wind | C.The sun | D.The kite |
The underlined word“range”in the passage means “________”in Chinese.
A.在……范围 | B.按……顺序排列 |
C.向……方向延伸 | D.根据……归类 |
The most important reason for the popularity of kitesurfing is that _______.
A.its price is getting lower and lower |
B.more and more people are enjoying its excitement |
C.its equipment progress makes it easier and safer |
D.all people can learn and take part in it |
The main idea of this passage is about _______.
A.the way of operating kitesurfing | B.the progress of kitesurfing equipment |
C.the history of kitesurfing in China | D.the development of kitesurfing |
A hobby is not a job or a school subject. A hobby is something you enjoy doing in your free time. It’s not something you need to do. It’s just fun. Some people make model ships, keep pets, plant flowers, play computer games or chat on the Internet. Some paint pictures or dance . Some collect everything from stamps to shells… people take up hobbies because they think these activities can bring them many things like happiness, friendship and knowledge. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can have a hobby. A hobby will make your life colorful.What is a hobby?
A.A job. |
B.A school subject. |
C.Something boring |
D.Something you enjoy doing in your spare time. |
How many hobbies are mentioned (提及)in this passage?
A.7 | B.8 | C.9 | D.10 |
Hobbies can bring people________
A.much money |
B.health |
C.happiness, friendship and knowledge |
D.lots of trouble21cnjy.com |
What kind of people can have a hobby?
A.rich or poor | B.old or young |
C.sick or well | D.A, B and C |
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Eason’s concert The famous pop star Eason Chan will give a concert at 7:30 pm on December 10 at Beijing Gymnasium. ![]() Tickets: ¥60, ¥90, ¥120, ¥180 (You can get the ticket by phone ,through the web or on No.69Fuxing Road) Website: www.showpiao.com Address: No. 69 Fuxing Road Telephone:219-89188, 219-87188 |
What time does the concert start?
A.At 7:30 pm | B.At 7:30am |
C.At 7:00 pm. | D.At 7:00 am |
The cheapest ticket for the concert costs _________.
A.60 yuan | B.90 yuan |
C.120 yuan | D.180 yuan |
In which way you can get the ticket?
A.Going to No. 69 Fuxing Road. |
B.Visiting www.showpiao.com. |
C.Making a call to 219-87188 |
D.All of the above |
Mr. Brown isn’t an old man. But he has a big family. There are six people in his family. They are his parents, his wife, his son and daughter.
Mr. Brown’s father is from Canada. His mother is from America. They don’t work now. They are at home every day. Mr. Brown works in a TV factory (工厂) and his wife is an English teacher. Their children-Kate and Mike are students. Mike’s grandpa and grandma are under the tree. They are very happy.
根据短文内容,判断正(A)误(B)Mr. Brown is old and has a big family.
Mr. Brown has two children.
Mr. Brown’s parents come from the same(相同) country(国家).
Mr. Brown’s wife is a worker.
Mr. Brown’s daughter is Kate.
My name is Jack. I’m English. I have a big family. My wife (妻子) is Alice. She is a teacher. We have a son and a daughter. Tom is my son. Linda is my daughter. They are students in No.2 Middle School. My father’s name is Jeff. My mother’s name is Grace. Bill is my father’s brother. Sue is his daughter. Nancy is my mother’s sister. She is a doctor.Jeff is Jack’s.
A. brother B. father C. sonAlice is Linda’s .
A. sister B. mother C. cousinTom’s sister is.
A. Alice B. Sue C. Lindaare students.
A. Jack and Alice
B. Tom and Grace
C.Tom and LindaWho is a teacher?
A. Jack’s wife
B. Jack’s daughter.
C. Jack’s son.
Look! I’m Tom. This is a pencil case. It’s orange. It’s my pencil case. What’s in the pencil case? A ruler is in the pencil case. It is my ruler. The ruler is blue and red. That is a pencil. It is black and white. It is not my pencil.
Look! That girl is Lucy. It is her pencil. That boy is Tim. I found his green pen .It’s in the lost and found case. I call Tim at 7890003. It is his telephone number.
根据短文内容, 回答下列问题What color is the pencil case?
A.It’s red
B. It’s white
C.It’s orangeWho has (有) a pencil?
A. Tom B. Lucy C. TimWhat is in the lost and found case?
A .a blue ruler B.a red pen C. a green penIs that girl Lucy?
A. Yes, he is B. No, she isn’t C. Yes, she isWhat’s Tim’s telephone number ?
A.54327809 B. 7890003 C. 8790003