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st every day, sometimes several times a day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it39。s very different. Volcano surfers try to escape the erupting volcano without getting hit by flying rocks! It39。s fast, fun and dangerous the perfect extreme sport(極限運(yùn)動(dòng)). Land Diving Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old? The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony(宗教儀式). A man ties tree vines(樹藤) to his legs. He then jumps head first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his head without breaking the vine. Every spring, island natives (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.(1)In the first paragraph, what does the underlined word refer to? A.People.B.Animals.C.Activities.D.Islands.(2)According to the passage, Mount Yasur? A.is no longer activeB.is on Pentecost IslandC.erupts almost every dayD.rises 800 metres into the sky(3)Why have people recently started climbing Mount Yasur? A.Because people can climb it easily.B.Because people can make money.C.Because people can watch snow on it.D.Because people can surf the volcano.(4)Which of the following about land diving is TRUE? A.It is not dangerous at all.B.It was first called bungee jumping.C.It is a traditional activity in Vanuatu.D.It came to Vanuatu from another country.(5)What is the purpose of the passage? A.To tell people not to do dangerous sports.B.To explain what volcano surfing and land diving are.C.To talk about the world39。s best volcano surfer and land diver.D.To pare activities in Vanuatu with sports in New Zealand.7.閱讀理解 I was travelling alone through the UK. To reach places that were off the public transportation map, I bought an old car, which cost most of my money. I couldn39。t afford to stay in a hotel, so I had to camp in my car for the rest of the trip. One morning I woke up in my old car on a country road in Ireland and saw a single house, The water in my thermos(保溫瓶) had gone cold, so I knocked on the door of the house. A woman opened it. I asked her for some hot water. But she wouldn39。t let me get away with just that! I was invited indoors. She asked me to sit at the table and have breakfast with her family. They filled my thermos before I left. I was greatly moved. And I decided to pass the kindness on. The other day I met a young man who had been driving around to look for a parking lot. He looked increasingly upset. I was glad that I was able to point one out to him. His thankful smile was the hugest reward(獎(jiǎng)賞) for me.(1)The writer bought the car in order to ______________. A.serve the publicB.travel more easilyC.take the trip aloneD.save more money(2)Why did the writer camp in his car? A.He was short of money.B.It was his habit.C.He could have a better rest.D.It would be warmer.(3)The writer asked the woman for ______________. A.a mapB.a thermosC.some hot waterD.a light breakfast(4)How did the young man feel at last? A.Funny.B.Upset.C.Disappointed.D.Thankful.(5)What39。s the main idea of the text? A.Travelling alone is interesting.B.Sharing food is a pleasure.C.Kindness is the sunshine in life.D.Smile is important to everyone.8.閱讀理解 It39。s 10 am on a school day morning in Shanghai and students are standing in lines on the playground, doing their morning exercises. As a teacher at the front calls out, Yi, er, san, si... the students extend their arms, then bring them to their chests。 bend their knees, then straighten up. Many of the students seem bored. Meanwhile, in a primary school in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, students are dancing to pop music. Which would you rather do?Since 1951, morning calisthenics(健身操) have been a part of Chinese life. The school in Xiangyang wanted to make morning exercises more fun, so it looked to a group of people who seemed to really enjoy exercising damas(大媽)! These aunties dance on public squares each evening, often driving neighbours crazy with their loud music. But it is good exercise and they are having fun. So, why shouldn39。t students be allowed to follow their example? Well, on the Internet, most posters said dancing in the primary school in Xiangyang looked funny. One poster said that calisthenics were oldfashioned and that the organized movements leave no room for personal freedom. Fitness is essential for young people. Too much study and too much puter time are making many young Chinese fat and unfit, so it39。s important that they bee more active. And being active is the key, even if that means doing away with calisthenics and, instead, dancing like damas.(1)The first paragraph mainly tells us that ______________. A.students39。 school life is colourful in ShanghaiB.morning exercises are helpful to students39。 healthC.many students feel bored about morning exercisesD.PE is important to school students(2)The