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Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability - and the cherry blossoms - disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique
facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C.in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledge guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents. Congress, memories, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route（路线） make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7 miles)
Join a small group hike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All rides are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
（1）Which tour do you need to book in advance?
| A． |
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, |
B． |
C . |
| C． |
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour. |
D． |
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| E． |
Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, |
F． |
C . |
| G． |
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour. |
H． |
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（2）What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?
| A． | Meet famous people. |
| B． | Go to a national park. |
| C． | Visit well-known museums. |
| D． | Enjoy interesting stories. |
（3）Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?
| A． | City maps. |
| B． | Cameras |
| C． | Meals. |
| D． | Safety lights. |
Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.
Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.
The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention(注意).
Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.
The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到）to be an only child at least once in a while. What is the text mainly about?
| A．The basic needs of children. |
| B．The advantage of spending time with one child at a time. |
| C．The happy life of two families. |
| D． The experience of the only child being with mother. |
Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _____________.
| A．happy | B．curious | C．regretful | D．friendly |
What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?
| A．Tom has less difficulty in speaking. |
| B．Sam holds her hand more often. |
| C．The boys become better followers. |
| D．The daughter acts like a leader. |
The author seems to believe that ___________.
| A．having brothers and sisters is fun |
| B．it’s tiring to look after three children |
| C．every child needs parents’full attention |
| D．parents should watch others’ children. |
Sure, it’s good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes, it’s good to get along with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to relate to (理解)the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.
But really, there’s one super-important reason why you should get along with your teacher. When you do, “learning bursts right open,” says Evelyn Vuko, a longtime teacher who writes an education column（专栏） called “Teacher Says” for the Washington Post newspaper.
In fact, kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school issues, such as bullying(欺负人).
As a kid in a primary or middle school, you’re at a wonderful stage in your life. You’re like a sponge(海绵), able to soak up lots of new and exciting information. On top of that, you’re able to think about all this information in new ways. Your teacher knows that, and in most cases, is very excited to be the person who’s giving you all that material and helping you put it together. Remember, teachers are people, too, and they feel great if you’re open to what they’re teaching you. That’s why they wanted to be teachers in the first place --- to teach!
Some kids may be able to learn in any situation, whether they like the teacher or not. But most kids are sensitive to the way they get along with the teacher, and if things aren’t going well, they won’t learn as well and won’t enjoy being in class.The passage mainly talks about _____.
| A．how to get along well with teachers |
| B．the importance of a good relation with teachers |
| C．how much the students are expected of to get along with teachers |
| D．how to make the time in the classroom more pleasant |
“Learning bursts right open” in the third paragraph really means _____.
| A．learning becomes easier for you at once |
| B．you find an opening to learning |
| C．there’ll be more problems with learning |
| D．there’ll be no problems with learning. |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．You are getting on well with your teachers, so you have more questions than others. |
| B．You find it comfortable to ask questions, so you can build a good relationship with teachers. |
| C．You have a good relationship with teacher, so you can turn to him/ her when in trouble. |
| D．You are in trouble, so you can build a good relationship with teachers. |
Which of the comments is FALSE on teachers and their work according to the passage?
| A．Teachers are excited even if you wouldn’t like to accept their teaching. |
| B．Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do. |
| C．Though few there are still some students who can learn even if they don’t like the teacher. |
| D．Having a bad relationship with your teachers does more or less harm to your studies. |
Americans can travel almost anywhere they choose. But to protect its people, the government lists a few dangerous places where Americans cannot go. These places are unfriendly countries or countries at war. There, the travelers might not be safe. These countries are listed in a small book called a passport(护照).
This passport is a government request for the safety of its traveling people. It is also a government’s pledge(保证) that the people will obey the rules of the host country. To receive a passport from the government, a traveler must prove that he is an American citizen. An American cannot go abroad without a passport. Only certain close countries such as Canada and Mexico do not ask for passports
Stuck(贴) inside the passport is the traveler’s picture. Children traveling with their parents are included in one parent’s book.
Thousands of people from the United States visit other countries every year. An American traveler might carry plane tickets, money, clothing and many other things. But the most important thing that he carries in another country is his passport.Why does a traveler need a passport?
| A．It helps the country to protect the people |
| B．It helps the traveler to know where he will go |
| C．He needs to have his picture taken more often |
| D．He needs something more to carry when he travels |
A passport is not needed when an American goes to_____.
| A．European countries | B．Dangerous areas |
| C．Canada or Mexico | D．Russia and China |
It can be inferred from the text that_____.
| A．Americans abroad need nothing except a passport |
| B．children can’t travel to foreign countries |
| C．a traveler is not safe in most countries |
| D．Americans travel abroad a lot |
Which is best supported by the text?
| A．A passport is needed whenever an American is traveling |
| B．Everyone in American can get a passport from the American government |
| C．The American travelers abroad must obey the rules of foreign countries |
| D．The American government allows its people to work in dangerous countries |
An old problem is getting new attention in the United States—bullying. Recent cases included the tragic case of a 15-year-old girl whose family moved from Ireland. She hanged herself in Massachusetts following months of bullying. Her parents criticized her school for failing to protect her. Officials have brought criminal charges against several teenagers.
Judy Kuczynski is president of an anti-bullying group called Bully Police USA. Her daughter Tina was also the victim of severe bullying starting in middle school in the state of Minnesota. She said，“Our daughter was a very outgoing child. She was involved in all kinds of things and had lots of friends. And over a period of time her grades fell completely. She started having health issues. She couldn't sleep. She wasn't eating. She had terrible stomach pains and didn't want to go to school.”
Bullying is defined as negative behavior repeated over time against the same person. It can involve physical violence, or it can be verbal—for example, insults or threats. Spreading lies about someone or excluding a person from a group is known as social or relational bullying.
And now there is cyber-bullying, which uses the Internet, e-mail or text messages. It has easy appeal for the bully because it does not involve face-to-face contact and it can be done at any time.
The first serious research studies into bullying were done in Norway in the late 1970s. The latest government study in the United States was released last year. It found that about one-third of students age twelve to eighteen were bullied at school.
Susan Swearer is a psychologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and co-director of the Bullying Research Network. She says schools should treat bullying as a mental health problem to get bullies and victims the help they need. She says bullying is connected to depression, anxiety and anti-social behavior and bullies are often victims themselves. From the case of Tina, we can know that ________.
| A．bullying is rare |
| B．victims suffer a lot |
| C．schools are to blame |
| D．personalities are related |
Which of the following is NOT bullying?
| A．To beat someone repeatedly. |
| B．To threaten someone verbally. |
| C．To isolate someone from friends. |
| D．To refuse to help someone in need. |
Why is cyber-bullying appealing to the bully?
| A．Because it can involve more people. |
| B．Because it can create worse effects. |
| C．Because it is more convenient. |
| D．Because it can avoid cheating. |
According to Susan Swearer, ________.
| A．bullies are antisocial |
| B．bullies should give victims help |
| C．students are not equally treated |
| D．bullies themselves also need help |
Unlike traditional commercials, Public Service Advertisements（PSA）are primarily designed to inform and educate rather than sell a product or service. The goal of a PSA is not to make a big sale, but rather to change public opinion and raise awareness for a problem.
Smokey Bear has been a recognized symbol of the protection of America’s forests from fire. It is created to educate the public about the dangers of wildfires. Smokey Bear was started in 1944 with the slogan, “Smokey Bear Says—Care will prevent 9 out of 10 forest fires”. Smokey Bear’s later slogan, “Remember! Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires”, was created in 1947 by the Advertising Council in America. In April 2001, the message was changed to “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”.
The wildfire prevention campaign with Smokey Bear is one of the longest and most successful campaigns in advertising history. The Advertising Council often was in partnership with other organizations and groups to create various advertising for Smokey Bear since 1944.
The Advertising Council teamed with Walt Disney Company to create a series of PSAs. The ads feature（以···为形象）characters form the classic film Sleeping Beauty and aim to reach parents and children. The lovely Bambi also appeared in the advertisements. Mickey Mouse is much more popular throughout the country.
Those PSAs, which appear on television, on the radio, in the newspaper and on the website continue to remind Americans about the importance of wildfire prevention have helped to reduce the number of acres burned annually by wildfires. According to recent survey, Smokey Bear and his famous words of wisdom “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” are recalled by 3 out of 4 adults.
In addition to the PSA campaign, Smokey Bear has his own U.S. postage stamp and website for more information about wildfire prevention. From the website, you can also learn all about wildfires and how we can protect our forests.PSA are primarily designed to .
| A．educate the public | B．change people’s status |
| C．discuss a problem | D．sell products or services |
Which of the following is true of the Smoky Bear?
| A．It is one recognized symbols of Walt Disney cartoons. |
| B．It firstly appeared in America in 1944 with no slogan. |
| C．It is created to warn Americans of the dangers of wildfires. |
| D．Its slogan changes every three years. |
How does the author support his topic in Paragraph 4?
| A．By summing up. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By comparison. | D．By asking questions. |
According to this text, Smoky Bear .
| A．helps a lot to reduce wildfires in America |
| B．isn’t popular among the American pupils |
| C．has set up its own website to advertise products |
| D．becomes the symbol of the Advertising Council |
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