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The National Trust has many campsites(野营地) in scenic locations all over the UK. Make the most of the last days of summer by living outdoors and taking in these beautiful landscapes. Here are some of the most popular places to go.
Low Wray, Cumbria
Low Wray is a lovely campsite situated on the western shore Windermere in the Lake District. There are magnificent views across the water to Wansfell Pike and the Fairfield Horseshow and the site is an ideal base for water sports with on-site access for launching.
Phone 05139463862 or book online.
Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire
This site is situated on the banks of the Great Ouse with spectacular views across the river to the Trust’s Houghton Mill, the last working mill on this river. Mill demonstrations are held every Sunday during the season and the site is situated near the picturesque village of Houghton. There are plenty of footpaths for walkers, horse riders and cyclists along the waterways.
Check availability or phone 01480466716.
Wasdale Head, Cumbria
Wasdale is a great base for climbers of all abilities. The site is nestled under the Scafell mountain range at the head of beautiful Wastwater, the deepest lake in England. Canoeing (划独木舟运动) is possible on Wastwater although limited to no more than 15 on the lake at a time.
Phone 01212765416 or book online.
Highertown Farm, Cornwall
A small, basic campsite situated in the quiet hamlet of Lansallos with fine views of the south-east Cornwall coast and not far from a secluded beach. Bookings may be necessary at peak time.
Email or phone 01208265211
Lundy, Bristol Channel
Lundy Island is an unspoilt(未遭破坏的) island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery. There are passages from Bideford and Ilfracombe according to the tides, 1 April-31Oct and a winter helicopter service 1 Nov-31 March.
Email or phone 01271863636 for more information.
Mike is fond of swimming. Which of the following campsites would he choose?

A．Low Wray, Cumbria

B．Lundy, Bristol Channel

C．Highertown Farm, Cornwall

D．Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire

If you are interested in cycling, which number would you like to dial?

A．05139463862	B．01208265211
C．01480466716	D．01271863636

If you are at Wasdale Head, _______.

A．you can swim in the lake

B．you can have fun in canoeing

C．it is dangerous to climb the Scafell

D．it is fun to go fishing along the bank

If your family want to go to Highertown Farm during official holidays, you’d better______.

A．book in advance

B．send emails first

C．dial 01218265211

D．bring your own tents

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Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?

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12. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?

A．	They're unfair.	B．	They're conservative.
C．	They're objective.	D．	They're strict.

13. What can we infer about girls from the study in Science?

A．	They think themselves smart.
B．	They look up to great thinkers.
C．	They see gender differences earlier than boys.
D．	They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs

14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?

A．	Improved global communication.
B．	Less discrimination against women.
C．	Acceptance of victors' concepts.
D．	Changes in people's social positions.

15. What is the best title for the text?

A．	Geniuses Think Alike	B．	Genius Takes Many Forms
C．	Genius and Intelligence	D．	Genius and Luck

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Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam（横杆）, I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: " Safe! Safe! Safe!" And that's what mattered-landing tricks, being a good skater.

When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.

When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded（滑）up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. "I was a local here 20 years ago," I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. "Safe, man. Safe."

"Yeah," I said. "Safe."

8. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?

A．	He felt disappointed.	B．	He gave up his hobby.
C．	He liked the weather there.	D．	He had disagreements with his family.

9. What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean?

A．

Be careful!

B．

Well done!

C．

No way!

D．

Don't worry!

10. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?

A．	To join the skateboarding.	B．	To make new friends.
C．	To learn more tricks.	D．	To relive his childhood days

11. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?

A．	Children should learn a second language.
B．	Sport is necessary for children's health.
C．	Children need a sense of belonging
D．	Seeing the world is a must for children.

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Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding（繁育）programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf（犀牛幼息）.When the tiny creature arrived on January 31. she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity（圈养）.

Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: "Obviously we're all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She's healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It's still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up. I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day."

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According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a "critically endangered" status.

4. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?

A．

Costly.

B．

Controversial.

C．

Ambitious.

D．

Successful.

5. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino?

A．	She loves staying with her mother.	B．	She dislikes outdoor activities.
C．	She is in good condition	D．	She is sensitive to heat.

6. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?

A．	They had their first born in January. B .They enjoyed exploring new places	B．
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A．	The rhino section will be open to the public.
B．	It aims to control the number of the animals.
C．	It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.
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A Take a view, the Landscape（风景）Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers.Each year, the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the very best photography of the British landscape.Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comers of the UK and beyond.

Mike Shepherd

(2011)

Skiddaw in Winter

Cumbria, England

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Timothy Smith

(2014)

Macclesfield

Forest

Cheshire, England

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1. Who would most probably enter for Take a view?

A．

Writers.

B．

Photographers.

C．

Painters.

D．

Tourists.

2. What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common?

A．	They are winter images.
B．	They are in black and white.
C．	They show mountainous scenes.
D．	They focus on snow-covered forests.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．

In a history book.

B．

In a novel.

C．

In an art magazine.

D．

In a biography.

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Researchers from the University of Leipzig in Germany gathered more than 1，000 retired workers who were over age 75 and assessed the volunteers' memory and thinking skills through a battery of tests．Then，for eight years，the scientists asked the same group to come back to the lab every 18 months to take the same sorts of tests．

Those who had held mentally stimulating（刺激），demanding jobs before retirement tended to do the best on the tests．And they tended to lose cognitive（认知）function at a much slower rate than those with the least mentally challenging jobs．The results held true even after the scientists accounted for the participants' overall health status．

"This works just like physical exercise，" says Francisca Then，who led the study．"After a long run，you may feel like you're in pain，you may feel tired．But it makes you fit．After a long day at work﹣sure，you will feel tired，but it can help your brain stay healthy．"

It's not just corporate jobs，or even paid work that can help keep your brain fit．Then points out．A waiter's job，for example，that requires multitasking，teamwork and decision﹣making could be just as stimulating as any high﹣level office work．And "running a family household requires high﹣level planning and coordinating（协调），" she says．"You have to organize the activities of the children and take care of the bills and groceries．"

Of course，our brains can decline as we grow older for lots of reasons﹣including other environmental influences or genetic factors．Still，continuing to challenge yourself mentally and keeping your mind busy can only help．

（1）Why did the scientists ask the volunteers to take the tests？　　

A．	To assess their health status．
B．	To evaluate their work habits．
C．	To analyze their personality．
D．	To measure their mental ability．

（2）How does Francisca Then explain her findings in paragraph 4？　　

A．	By using an expert's words．
B．	By making a comparison．
C．	By referring to another study．
D．	By introducing a concept．

（3）Which of the following is the best title for the text？　　

A．	Retired Workers Can Pick Up New Skills
B．	Old People Should Take Challenging Jobs
C．	Your Tough Job Might Help Keep You Sharp
D．	Cognitive Function May Decline As You Age

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