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, 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 (装备) for kitesurfing, which costs $1,000 to $2,500. Training lessons range from $200 to $500 for two or three hours. With the development of its equipment progress (进步), 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 third paragraph means “ ” in Chinese.
| A．在……范围内变动 | 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．how to operate kitesurfing |
| B．the progress of kitesurfing equipment |
| C．the history of kitesurfing in China |
| D．the development of kitesurfing |
A linguist, who studies languages, is always listening, never off-duty. I invited a group of friends to my house, telling them that I was going to record their speech. I said I was interested in their regional accents (地方口音), and it would take only a few minutes to record it. Afterwards, one evening, three people came to my house and were shown into my sitting-room. In front of each chair there was a microphone (麦克风) at head height, connected to a recorder in the middle of the floor. They sat down rather nervously. I explained that all I wanted was for them to count from one to twenty, then we could relax and have a drink.
I turned on the recorder and they each in turn counted from one to twenty in their best accents. When it was over, I turned the recorder off and brought round the drinks. The rest of the evening was spent in complete relaxation. I talked and joked with them freely and left them for a telephone call which lasted some time.
You know, of course, the microphones were not connected to the recorder in the middle of the room at all but to another one in the bedroom. My friends, having seen the recorder before them turned off, paid no more attention to the microphones a few inches from their mouths, thus giving excellent sound quality (质量). It meant that I was able to get a piece of natural talk.
I should add, perhaps, that I did tell my friends what had happened to them after the recording was over, and asked them whether it should be destroyed. None of them wanted to – but for some years after that, it always seemed that when it came to buying drinks, I paid for them. Linguistic research can be a very expensive business.The underlined word "linguist" in Paragraph 1 probably means "".
| A．people who learn to speak languages. |
| B．people who do research on languages. |
| C．people who speak languages. |
| D．people who develop languages. |
The recording which the writer was able to make was.
| A．natural. | B．beautiful |
| C．unclear. | D．nervous. |
When the writer told his friends what he had done, they.
| A．wanted him to destroy records |
| B．didn't seem to mind much |
| C．seemed to have no response (反应) |
| D．made him buy them more drinks |
Why are first ladies so important in the United States? They are unpaid and have no official work? There are several reasons, but the most important reason is that they are role models for other women in the United States.
Jacqueline Kennedy was the best first lady in the US. Although she wasn't an actress, model or singer, she was a fashion and cultural icon(文化偶像) who charmed people wherever she went.
If you are looking for someone who is as charming as Jacqueline Kennedy, it will be hard to find anyone more suitable than Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping. If you were writing a novel and trying to describe the perfect mixture of personal history, capabilities, confident lady for a character, you'd come up with someone like Peng.
Born into a family in Shandong province, she joined the People's Liberation Army(中国人民解放军) at the age of 18, doing pretty well in singing military(军旅) songs. But she is not only famous for her voice and great achievements, but also for her charity efforts. She has, among other things, worked as a member of World Health Organization to fight against AIDS, and has done much for 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
The media(媒体) reported Peng’s trip with her husband. This was Xi’s first foreign trip as president. The trip shows that she can be a role model for Chinese women, especially young Chinese women at home and abroad.
In the past, China has not had a tradition of first ladies like in the US. Now that China has a higher position on the world stage, it can have its first first lady! And Peng Liyuan is the perfect person with whom to begin.Why are first ladies important in the US?
| A．Because they are unpaid. |
| B．Because they have official work. |
| C．Because they are role models for other women in the US. |
| D．Because they are more important than other women in the US. |
Which is NOT right according to the passage?
| A．Peng Liyuan is as charming as Jacqueline Kennedy. |
| B．Peng Liyuan wrote military songs from the age of 18. |
| C．The writer thinks Peng Liyuan is the most suitable first first lady. |
| D．Peng Liyuan is famous not only for her voice and great achievements, but also for her charity work. |
Which may be the best title for the passage?
| A．Jacqueline Kennedy |
| B．First ladies in the US. |
| C．First Ladies in China |
| D．Peng Liyuan, the perfect first lady to begin with. |
Share Flat Happy Village big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately, with all necessary furniture and appliances. 3 minutes’ walk to underground station, 2 blocks from shopping center, park view, $2100 including bills, female nonsmoker, no pet.
Sara 25720836 or 10077809Moving Sale 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each； coffee table, black, wood, $800； oil painting, big, $900； Tianjin carpet, green, 3*7, $600； double bed, $500； mirror, big, square, $500； fridge, big double-door, $1000； old pictures, $140 each.
Mr. Brown, Tel Weekend, 25216011, Weekday, 25245867
Part-time Lab Assistant Wanted Required by busy electronics company to help with development of computer, should have an electronic degree and some experience of working in an electronic lab. Hours 9：00am—1：00pm, Monday – Friday
Salary 6,598 – 10,230 dependent on experience
Letter of application to Mrs. G Chan NOVA ELECTRONICS, 45 Shanxi RD, ShanghaiFrom the above we can learn that the Happy Village flat .
| A．is near a park | B．is beside the sea |
| C．has no furniture | D．can’t be used now. |
Mr. Brown wants to sell these things because .
| A．they are too old or broken |
| B．he has bought many new things. |
| C．he is moving to a new place |
| D．he doesn’t have enough money. |
If you want to contact Mr., Brown on Sunday, you should call .
| A．25245867 | B．10077809 | C．25720836 | D．25216011 |
The salary for the part-time lab assistant depends on .
| A．his experience of working in an electronic lab |
| B．the variety of part-time jobs he has done. |
| C．his ability of applying for different jobs. |
| D．the degree he has got. |
| Model Time If you like models, then this will be the place for you. From model trains, planes and cars to rockets and boats, we’ve got them all! To get more information, please call 88563219. |
| Sports Club Sports Club offers you many different ways to keep healthy. You’ll never get bored. Our Program & Service Department is always working on new ways to keep you strong and happy. For more of it, visit www. mysportsclub.com. |
| Keypals International Club KIC is a fun club started by kids, for kids aged 8 to 16. KIC tries to help kids understand different cultures through emails and other activities. KIC has members from 40 different countries. For more of it, visit www.worldkids.net. |
| Kids Art Club Kids Art Club offers drawing and painting classes to children aged 7 to 14. Classes are small and we have to have only 6 students each. All classes are taught by Jim Todd who has worked in the art field for over 23 years. For more information, please call 88676213. |
根据所读内容选择最佳答案。If you want to know different cultures of the world, you can _______.
A. call 88563219
B. visit www.mysportsclub.com
C. visit www.worldkids.netAt most how many students can the drawing and painting class have each time at Kids Art Club?
A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight.Which club was started by kids?
A. Model Time.
B. Keypals International Club.
C. Sports Club.If your brother is interested in painting, he may join _______.
A. Keypals International Club
B. Model Time
C. Kids Art ClubWhich of the following is NOT true?
A. Jim Todd has worked in the art field for more than 23 years.
B. Model Time has members from 40 different countries.
C. Keypals International Club is mainly for kids aged 8 to 16.
On April 12, thousands of people brought their kites to a beach in France. Popular kites in China look like birds or butterflies(蝴蝶). But here at the festival, bears and whales(鲸鱼) flew everywhere.
Huang Yu-hsiang, a pianist from Taiwan, was born blind. But as a child, he showed the talent to remember any music he heard. It encouraged him to learn the piano.
“Sounds help me to feel the colors of the world,” he said.The school has a club called the Future Farmers of America. The club members grow vegetables in the school’s greenhouse. They had their first crop (收成) of lettuce in March. They gave it to the school cafeteria(食堂).
Lots of people miss their pets while they are on holidays. Our hotel can solve this problem. We lend cats or dogs to you. We are sure that you will be happy to stay with them.
Many people like animals and take them as their pets. Now pet hospitals are very busy. Kind people who love animals are needed to work in busy hospitals.
给每个小语段选择正确的标题。
| A. Feeling the music B. Animal party in the sky C. Keeping pets D. Students grow their own lunch E. Pet Hotels F. Pet hospitals need help |