The Cambodian government says more than 378 people died and hundreds more were injured in a stampede (踩踏) during the celebrations of the annual Water Festival late Monday in Phnom Penh.
Less than 24 hours after the tragedy(悲剧), Cambodia's most serious loss of life in decades(十年), the government founded an organization to investigate(调查) how so many died on what was meant to be one of the nation's most joyous occasions.
Most of the victims(牺牲品) were young people in their teens and twenties. They were some of the estimated(估计) two million who had flooded to Phnom Penh for the Water Festival, which marks the end of the rainy season.
Most suffocated on the bridge, which thousands of people were using to leave Diamond Island, an entertainment(娱乐) area in the middle of the river. Others drowned(溺水) after jumping from the bridge into the water.
Buot Panha, 19, said shortly after 9:30 on Monday evening he ended up trapped(围困) with his friends in the middle of the bridge, fighting to breathe while terrified people struggled all around him.
Being tall saved his life, since he could stretch(伸出) his neck to take in oxygen(氧气). Shorter people were unable to do that, he says, which may be why two-thirds of the victims were women.
He tried to help a woman who was trapped with two children near him. She was screaming for people to help. Being tall, Buot Panha grabbed(抓住) one child and pushed him above the crowd to help him breathe.
But then some of the young men were told to jump off the bridge into the river to make room. So he handed back the child, squirmed his way to the edge, and jumped.
Some like Buot Panha were fortunate, jumping into the river below and swimming for the shore. But many simply could not move, and died where they lay.
Buot Panha says his first Water Festival will be his last. He vows(发誓) never to come back.The passage is mainly about ________.
| A．Water Festival celebrations | B．a stampede in Cambodia |
| C．a teenager, Buot Panha | D．a woman and her children |
What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?
| A．It is the biggest tragedy in decades in Cambodia. |
| B．It is the most serious loss of life in decades in Cambodia. |
| C．The government ordered an investigation. |
| D．Water Festival is Cambodia’s most joyous occasion. |
The underlined word “suffocated” (in Paragraph 4) probably means ________.
| A．breathed in | B．felt uncomfortable |
| C．died from too little oxygen | D．left in a hurry |
Most of the deaths were caused as a result of _________.
| A．being unable to breathe | B．being drowned |
| C．violence | D．the rainy season |
Which of the following is TRUE about Buot Panha according to the passage?
| A．His being tall saved him in the river. |
| B．He struggled through the crowd to save one child. |
| C．It was his first time to attend the Water Festival alone. |
| D．He will never come back to Phnom Penh for the Water Festival. |
Many of us love July because it's the month when nature's berries and stone fruits are in abundance．These colourful and sweet jewels from British Columbia's fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection．
Of the common berries， strawberries are highest in vitamin C， although， because of their seeds， raspberries contain a little more protein （蛋白质）， iron and zinc （not that fruits have much protein）． Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants （抗氧化物质）． The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants． As for cherries （樱桃）， they are so delicious who cares？ However，they are rich in vitamin C．
When combined with berries of slices of other fruits， frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick， cooling fruit shakes and low fat "ice cream"． For this purpose， select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter． Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze． If you like， a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown． Frozen bananas will last several weeks， depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer．
If you have a juicer ，you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit．Out comes a "soft﹣serve" creamy dessert，to be eaten right away． This makes a fun activity for a children's party；they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below．
（1）What does the author seem to like about cherries？
| A． |
They contain protein． |
| B． |
They are high in vitamin A． |
| C． |
They have a pleasant taste． |
| D． |
They are rich in antioxidants． |
（2）Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas？
| A． |
To make them smell better． |
| B． |
To keep their colour． |
| C． |
To speed up their ripening． |
| D． |
To improve their nutrition． |
（3）What is "a juicer" in the last paragraph？
| A． |
A dessert． |
| B． |
A drink． |
| C． |
A container． |
| D． |
A machine． |
（4）From which is the text probably taken？
| A． |
A biology textbook． |
| B． |
A health magazine． |
| C． |
A research paper． |
| D． |
A travel brochure． |
Summer Activities
Students should read the list with their parents/carers， and select two activities they would like to do． Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school． Before choices are finalised， parents/carers will be asked to sign to confirm their child's choices．
|
Activity |
Description |
Member of staff |
Cost |
|
Outdoor Adventure （OUT） |
Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week，discover new personal qualities，and learn new skills．You will be able to take in a number of activities from canoeing to wild camping on Dartmoor．Learn rock climbing and work as a team，and enjoy the great outdoor environment． |
Mr．Clemens |
£140 |
|
WWI Battlefields and Paris （WBP） |
On Monday we travel to London． After staying overnight in London，we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields．On Day 3 we cross into Belgium．Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit Disneyland Paris park，staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks．Our final day，Friday，sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights． |
Mrs．Wilson |
£425 |
|
Crafty Foxes（CRF） |
Four days of product design centred around textiles．Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials． Bags，cushions and decorations…Learn skills and leave with modern and unusual textiles． |
Mrs．Goode |
£30 |
|
Potty about Potter （POT） |
Visit Warner Bros Studio，shop stop to buy picnic，stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley﹣on ﹣Thames，guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations，picnic lunch outside Oxford's Christchurch，boating on the River Cherwell through the University Parks，before heading back to Exeter． |
Miss Drake |
£150 |
（1）Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping？
A．OUT．
B．WBP．
C．CRF．
D．POT．
（2）What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs． Wilson？
| A． |
Travel to London． |
| B． |
See a parade and fireworks． |
| C． |
Tour Central Paris． |
| D． |
Visit the WWI battlefields． |
（3）How long does Potty about Potter last？
| A． |
Two days． |
| B． |
Four days． |
| C． |
Five days． |
| D． |
One week． |
阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
Some people live to climb the highest mountains. Some people live only dreaming about it while others live to avoid ever climbing at all. But one thing is certain, all people encounter mountains in their life.
When I was a little girl, my family moved to a tiny town at the bottom of a big mountain. One day after school, while exploring the green woods of this magnificent mountain, I almost fell on a set of stairs. What could these steps lead to? Curiosity got the best of me as I knew it would be starting to get dark soon. I started climbing up those strangely mysterious steps.
I climbed and climbed. There was nothing but just green bushes and these steps. I had to reach the top! But it was now getting real dark. If I kept going I might not be able to see my way back. My mom would be worried sick if I didn't come home soon. So I ran back home almost in the dark while trying not to get too scared.
Anxiously I went to bed dreaming about what I would find at the top of this magical mountain. Could there be a castle up there? Maybe I would find a monster(怪物). Maybe I was taking the risk of never coming back home. Or, maybe all I would find was absolutely nothing! But something inside me was going to climb that mountain at all cost. I could hardly wait to try this adventure again.
Now we live in a world surrounded by the "can't do" attitudes. We all fall down.We all have doubts and regrets. Still we must climb and dream about what's at the top of our mountain. Monsters may appear or the night will fall. But never ever give up on your dream! Never let anyone tell you, "You can't." Dream big and climb high!
（1）What made the author start to climb up the stairs to the mountain top? (no more than 5 words)
（2）Why did the author hurry back home without reaching the top of the mountain? Give two reasons. (no more than 15 words)
（3）How would you describe the author in terms of personalities according to Paragraph 4? (no more than 10 words)
（4）How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? (no more than 5 words)
（5）What's your attitude towards the "mountain" in your life? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
D
Give yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, you'll have no trouble answering these questions.
Most of us observed much more as children than we do as adults. A child's day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear; we are numb(麻木的）to new stimulation(刺激), new ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the world around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.
The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some students, I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked ahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted they'd felt cold water at first.
Another block to awareness is the obsession(痴迷) many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a "ruby-crowned kinglet" and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doing.
The pressures of "time" and "destination" are further blocks to awareness. I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see what's around them. I asked them what they'd seen. "Oh, a few birds," they said. They seemed bent on their destinations.
Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life.
（1）According to Paragraph 2, compared with adults, children are more ____________.
| A． |
anxious to do wonders |
| B． |
sensitive to others' feelings |
| C． |
likely to develop unpleasant habits |
| D． |
eager to explore the world around them |
（2）What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3?
| A． |
To avoid jumping to conclusions. |
| B． |
To stop complaining all the time. |
| C． |
To follow the teacher's advice. |
| D． |
To admit mistakes honestly. |
（3）The bird watchers' behavior shows that they __________.
| A． |
are very patient in their observation |
| B． |
are really fascinated by nature |
| C． |
care only about the names of birds |
| D． |
question the accuracy of the field guides |
（4）Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey?
| A． |
The natural beauty isn't attractive to them. |
| B． |
They focus on arriving at the camp in time. |
| C． |
The forest in the dark is dangerous for them. |
| D． |
They are keen to see rare birds at the destination. |
（5）In the passage, the author intends to tell us we should __________.
| A． |
fill our senses to feel the wonders of the world |
| B． |
get rid of some bad habits in our daily life |
| C． |
open our mind to new things and ideas |
| D． |
try our best to protect nature |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
C
There's a new frontier in 3D printing that's beginning to come into focus: food. Recent development has made possible machines that print, cook, and serve foods on a mass scale. And the industry isn't stopping there.
Food production
With a 3D printer, a cook can print complicated chocolate sculptures and beautiful pieces for decoration on a wedding cake. Not everybody can do that - it takes years of experience, but a printer makes it easy. A restaurant in Spain uses a Foodini to "re-create forms and pieces" of food that are "exactly the same," freeing cooks to complete other tasks. In another restaurant, all of the dishes and desserts it serves are 3D-printed, rather than farm to table.
Sustainability(可持续性）
The global population is expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, and some analysts estimate that food production will need to be raised by 50 percent to maintain current levels. Sustainability is becoming a necessity. 3D food printing could probably contribute to the solution. Some experts believe printers could use hydrocolloids(水解胶体) from plentiful renewables like algae(藻类) and grass to replace the familiar ingredients(烹饪原料). 3D printing can reduce fuel use and emissions. Grocery stores of the future might stock "food" that lasts years on end, freeing up shelf space and reducing transportation and storage requirements.
Nutrition
Future 3D food printers could make processed food healthier. Hod Lipson, a professor at Columbia University, said, "Food printing could allow consumers to print food with customized nutritional content, like vitamins. So instead of eating a piece of yesterday's bread from the supermarket, you'd eat something baked just for you on demand."
Challenges
Despite recent advancements in 3D food printing, the industry has many challenges to overcome. Currently, most ingredients must be changed to a paste(糊状物) before a printer can use them, and the printing process is quite time-consuming, because ingredients interact with each other in very complex ways. On top of that, most of the 3D food printers now are restricted to dry ingredients, because meat and milk products may easily go bad. Some experts are skeptical about 3D food printers, believing they are better suited for fast food restaurants than homes and high-end restaurants.
（1）What benefit does 3D printing bring to food production?
| A． |
It helps cooks to create new dishes. |
| B． |
It saves time and effort in cooking. |
| C． |
It improves the cooking conditions. |
| D． |
It contributes to restaurant decorations. |
（2）What can we learn about 3D food printing from Paragraphs 3?
| A． |
It solves food shortages easily. |
| B． |
It quickens the transportation of food. |
| C． |
It needs no space for the storage of food. |
| D． |
It uses renewable materials as sources of food. |
（3）According to Paragraph 4, 3D-printed food _____________.
| A． |
is more available to consumers |
| B． |
can meet individual nutritional needs |
| C． |
is more tasty than food in supermarkets |
| D． |
can keep all the nutrition in raw materials |
（4）What is the main factor that prevents 3D food printing from spreading widely?
| A． |
The printing process is complicated. |
| B． |
3D food printers are too expensive. |
| C． |
Food materials have to be dry. |
| D． |
Some experts doubt 3D food printing. |
（5）What could be the best title of the passage?
| A． |
3D Food Printing: Delicious New Technology |
| B． |
A New Way to Improve 3D Food Printing |
| C． |
The Challenges for 3D Food Production |
| D． |
3D Food Printing: From Farm to Table |