Section Grammar & Writing.单句语法填空1The train _ (arrive) in three hours.2The telephone _(ring)Would you answer it?3Shut up! You _ always_(speak) when our teacher is giving a class.4I feel so sick now that I _(see) a doctor this afternoon.5The man who gave a lecture last October_(come) to our school tomorrow.6We _(go out) in an hour.Please make sure that everything is ready.7“I _ (read) the new book Harry Potter these days.It is great.”said Amy.8Ive got two tickets for a wonderful film.I_(go)with my sister.9Did you tell Julia about the result?Oh，no，I forgot.I_(call) her now.10Because the shop _(close) down，all the Tshirts are sold at half prices.答案：1.is arriving2.is ringing3.are；speaking4.am seeing5.is coming6.are going out7.am reading8am going9.will call10.is closing.阅读理解AAround the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities.Of course，there have always been people who have looked for adventuresthose who have climbed the highest mountains，traveled into unknown parts of the world or sailed in small boats across the greatest oceans.Now，however，there are people who look for an immediate excitement from a risky activity which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.Bungee jumping can be considered a good example for such an activity.You jump from a high place 200 meters above the ground with a rope tied to your ankles(脚踝)You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground.It is said that 2 million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping.Other activities which most people would say are as dangerous as bungee jumping include jumping from a tall building and diving into the sea from the top of high rocks.Why do people take part in such activities as these？Some people suggest that it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring.Not very long ago，peoples lives were constantly in danger.They had to go out and hunt for food，diseases could not easily be cured，and life was a continuous battle for survival.Nowadays，according to many people，life offers little excitement.They live and work in comparatively safe conditions；they buy food in shops；and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become ill.The answer for some of these people is to look for danger in activities such as bungee jumping.1How many reasons mentioned in the passage why people take part in dangerous sports?A1. B2. C3. D4.2What is special about bungee jumping?AIt is hard to find a proper place for it.BIt is dangerous，but people can get great pleasure in a short time when they play bungee jumping.CThe people，who take part in it，need special training.DIt is the only sport that needs a rope.3According to the passage，one rule of bungee jumping is that _.Ayou must stand on the top of the building before you start jumping downByou must have a long strong rope tied to your anklesConly mountainclimbers can take part in itDyou should jump from above the sea or river to keep yourself safe答案：解题导语现代生活变得安逸和枯燥了，许多人通过极限运动寻求愉悦和刺激，或许这就是极限运动得以流行的原因。1B解析：细节理解题。文章在第三段提到Some people suggest that it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring.和第四段提到Nowadays，according to many people，life offers little excitement.The answer for some of these people is to look for danger in activities.也就是说共有两个原因。2B解析：细节理解题。根据第一段Now，however，there are people who look for an immediate excitement from a risky activity which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.及第二段首句Bungee jumping.such an activity.可知正确答案。3B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句You jump from a high place 200 meters above the ground with a rope tied to your ankles(脚踝)可知正确答案。BLong Beach, a 28mile area of beach，lies in southwestern Washington, and is generally called Long Beach Peninsula.Comm- unities there take you back to old days of a simple lifestyle.Here, visitors can relax and enjoy the good of total rest.Bird WatchingThere are different kinds of birds on Long Beach.Its best if you observe from a distance and dont try to frighten them.The Southwest Loop Route Map can be got through the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau office by calling 18004512542.HorsesA popular activity on Long Beach is horseback riding.Two businesses in the city of Long Beach offer guided horseback tours along the beach: Black Country Wilderness Outfitters and Skippers Equestrian Center.You may also bring your own horse.Among the adventures offered with horses is a wagon (四轮马车) ride along the beach, a carriage ride through Seaview or Long Beach, a back country pack trip, or a sunset ride by horseback on the beach.CampingRV (活动房屋式旅游车) and tent camping arent allowed on the beach.There are private campgrounds and RV parks in the area, as well as Cape Disappointment State Park.Ca