Around 175,000 people gather on a dairy farm in Somerset, England every year for the Glastonbury Festival.
Famous bands and singers appear at the 5-day music celebration. The ticket for the festival was £1 when the festival
started in 1970, but today, full-weekend general tickets go for about £248.
World Bodypainting Festival (Klagenfurt, Austria)
During the annual World Bodypainting Festival in Austria, artists from as many as 50 countries compete using a
variety of techniques, including brushes, sponges and airbrushes. Alex Barendregt organized the first festival in 1998,
when he was tasked with organizing a new summer event.
21. Where can we watch exciting games when attending the festival?
A.
Peru.
B. Austria. C. England. D. Mongolia.
22. Which of the following is in memory of a musician?
A.
Naadam.
B. Elvis Week.
C. Glastonbury Festival. D. World Bodypainting Festival.
23. What can we learn about the Glastonbury Festival?
A. It is held to celebrate the harvest. B. It is held in the downtown area of a city.
C. Its ticket price has greatly increased since it started. D. It offers actors a good chance to show their talents.
B
Someone online sold my mailing address, so now instead of just getting letters from the few charities I can afford
to support. I am also getting letters from a dozen other charities asking for my help. One of my more cynical(愤世嫉俗
的) friends talked a lot about the old saying, “No good deed(行为) ever goes unpunished.” I just smiled and didn’t argue
knowing it wouldn’t change his mind. My own mind, however, was remembering another moment from many years ago.
It was a windy, snowy day. I was a young dad who had saved just enough cash to buy my children a few presents
for New Year. As I walked to the store I saw a man ringing a bell standing beside a kettle. Next to him was his daughter,
a little girl no more than three feet tall. They got together against the biting cold. I took a one-dollar bill out of my
wallet and dropped it into the kettle. As the man was thanking me, though, I felt pressure on my legs. I looked down and
saw that the little girl was giving me her own thank-you hug. I smiled down at her, bent down and hugged her back.
Then I went inside feeling the warmth that no winter wind could ever take away.
Thinking back to that moment in time reminded me that no good deed ever goes unrewarded. We may not always
get a heartfelt hug but in time every act of giving, every act of kindness, and every act of love that we make flows from
heart to heart, around the world and back to us again.
No good deed is ever wasted. Don’t let this sometimes cynical world get you down then. Share your love today!
Give from your heart. Fill your life with acts of kindness.
24. Why did the author receive a lot of letters?
A. He had a good many friends. B. His mailbox was made public.
C. He let out his personal information. D. Many charities had his mailing address.
25. For what purpose did the author go out on a windy, snowy day?
A. To ask for help. B. To buy presents.
C. To raise money for the poor. D. To give the passers-by warmth.
26.Which of the following can best describe the author?
A. Hard-working. B. Thankful. C. Helpful. D. Brave.
27. What does the author really want to say in Paragraph 3?
A. A good deed is never lost. B. A little help is worth a deal of pity.
C. No good deed ever goes unpunished. D. Treat others as you want to be treated.
C
Listen carefully. Don’t answer too quickly. At least, don’t say “yes” too soon. A friend might ask, “Want to take a
hike?” You should say, “Where?” If he replies “The entire Appalachian Trail(阿巴拉契亚国家步道)”,take warning.
Here’s why.
The trail is one of the longest marked footpaths in the world. It starts at Springer Mountain, Georgia. It winds(蜿
蜒)
along the top of the mountains. It goes through 14 states. It ends at Mount Katahdin, Maine. As the crow flies, this
is
about 2,200 miles. But when walked, the trail is 2,600 miles. If you walk nonstop, it takes about six months to walk
through the trail.
Most hikers begin from Springer Mountain. They start around April 1. This is why. The snow has probably
melted(融化) in the south. But there may still be snow in the north. By the time they reach Maine, the snow will have
been long gone. What’s the chance of making it nonstop? Here is the data. About 1,500 people try it each year. About
300 people make it. It is a great challenge.
Careful planning is necessary. There are problems to solve. The biggest one is the weight on one’s back. Too many
hikers start out with too much. Wise ones don’t carry food. They send packages to post offices along the way. There are
no campfires allowed. Some shelters are near the path. But the trail is crowded. It is hard to find space. A perfect tent is
necessary. And it rains a lot. Great rain gear(用具) is needed. It should be light.
Benton MacKaye founded the trail. The first section of the trail was opened in 1923. It is cared for by volunteers in
each state. Do you plan to go? Read lots of books by people who’ve done it.
28. What is the example of the crow in Paragraph 2 used to show?
A. The trail’s view. B. The trail’s height.
C. The trail’s danger. D. The trail’s distance.
29. What can we know about the Appalachian Trail?
A. Only about one fifth of the hikers succeed in hiking every year.
B. Most hikers spend a whole year hiking the trail.
C. It goes through 14 mountains in all.
D. It is about 2,200 miles long.
30. What does the author advise hikers to do?
A. Carry enough water and food. B. Wear heavy and warm clothing.
C. Bring enough maps and equipment. D. Send packages along the way ahead of time.
31.What is the best title for the text?
A. Advice on hiking B. Dangers of hiking
C. Go hiking on the Appalachian Trail D. Introduction of great mountains
D