1、学年人教版高一英语暑假作业201、HEARST CASTLE,CA Hearst Castle is open for tours daily,except Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Years Day.Tour AThe Grand Rooms View the ground floor rooms of La Casa Grande where Mr. Hearsts guests met their host and were entertained during their stay. See the Assembly Room, where gue
2、sts met for cocktails, the Refectory,where meals were served,the Morning Room, Billiard Theater. Your knowledgeable guide will bring this big house to life sharing stories about Mr. Hearst, his many guests,and the art collection it contains. Prices: Adults: $ 25. 00;Children: $ 12. 00.Tour BThe Upst
3、airs Suites(套房) This tour features rooms on the upper floors of Casa Grande. Travel through guest suites on your way to the Library where Mr. Hearst housed a collection of 2,000-year-old Greek pots. Visit Mr. Hearsts private third floor suite including his bedroom and private study where he held bus
4、iness meetings. Learn about the genius of architect Julia Morgan and the way she put Mr. Hearsts art collection into the design. Prices: Adults: $ 20. 00;Children: $ 10. 00.Tour CEvening Tour This tour allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as a visitor to the Castle in the 1930s might ha
5、ve. It features highlights from the experience,Upper Floors of Casa Grande,and Garden tours. Evening tours are offered on most Fridays and Saturdays during March-May October-December. Prices: Adults: $ 36. 00;Children: $ 18. 00.Tour DAccessible Holiday Twilight This tour is wheelchair accessible. Vi
6、sitors who have difficulty climbing stairs,or who cannot stand or walk for extended period, may also benefit from this tour. Accessible transportation is provided from the Visitor Center to all areas of the Holiday at Hearst Castle tour. Call 866-712-2286 for additional information. Prices: Adults:
7、$ 30.00;Children: $ 15. 00.1.Which place can you take your child to visit if you have a tight budget?A.The Morning Room.B.The Upstairs Suites.C.The Grand Rooms.D.The Billiard Room.2.Which of the following is proper for you to take part in Tour C?A.A Saturday in July.B.A Saturday in April.C.A Friday
8、in January.D.A Friday in September.3.Which is the best choice for disabled people?A.Tour A.B.Tour B.C.Tour C.D.Tour D.2、 It is a gray, early fall morning in Moscow. I am here on a layover, flying from Hamburg, Germany, to New York, and have a couple of hours to take in a few sights. Red Square is on
9、ly a short walk, but I decide to call a taxi rather than brave a labyrinth of streets marked with Cyrillic signs. My flight leaves at 3:24 p.m. A car seems to have answered my call. It is 8 : 23 a. in. He arrives early. A man in his mid-50s greets me with an engaging smile: You called a taxi! He int
10、roduces himself as Devid. As he drags my suitcase into the trunk I explain the purpose of my call, relieved by his command of English. Heindicates the front passenger seat. Though this puzzles me, I am quickly reassured by his fun. Besides,I am in a foreign country and unfamiliar with its customs. H
11、e speaks of Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Tchaikovsky, and then interrupts himself. “Look! Red Square, ” he says. He finds a parking spot.Behind the Kremlin Wall is Lenin Square, Devid says. This is intriguing, but we have to hurry. Devid stops. I must check the car, he mumbles. Ill come back.” With that, h
12、e rushes off. “Sure, Ill wait, I answer. I am under the spell of Red Squares wonder until fear pours into my mind. Who is Devid? Where has he gone? My suitcase and purse are in his car, with my visa and ticket. I thought you like this ice cream, Devid says, gently tapping my ann. He hands me an ice
13、cream cone. “I had to check the car;it almostgot a parking ticket, he says. “Oh, no problem at all, I say. Thanks. The cold ice cream restores me to reality. Finally, we arrive at the airport. “ Last stop, Devid calls out. lie unloads my bags. He opens his arms and gives me a hug. I thank him for be
14、ing the best taxi driver and tour guide ever, and hand him a good amount of dollars.1.Why did the writer call a taxi?A.To avoid getting lost in Moscow.B.To rush to the airport in time.C.To have a quick visit in Moscow.D.To remove the burden of her luggage.2.What puzzled the writer at first?A.Why Dev
15、id answered her call so quickly.B.Why Devid was familiar with foreign customs.C.Why Devid had a good command of English.D.Why Devid asked her to sit in the front passenger seat.3.After Devid went to check his car, the writer felt_.A.worriedB.relaxedC.confusedD.excited4.Why did Devid go to check his
16、car?A.His car might break down halfway.B.He might be fined for parking.C.He had the chance to eat ice cream.D.His car might run out of gas.3、If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sou
17、nd silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life. Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world. They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives
18、of others. Were not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something
19、 much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, dont be a bystander(旁观者). Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when youre older. But why not start no
20、w? Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.1.What do
21、es the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Your life style.B.Your life value.C.Your trouble in life.D.Your life experience.2.Why does the author say they are inspired every day?A.They possess different kinds of superpowers.B.They have got the power to change the world.C.Some people around them
22、 are making the world better.D.There are many powerful people in their life and work.3.What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?A.Learning more and contributing more to a cause.B.Rising above self and acting to help others.C.Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.D.Trying your best to help the p
23、oor.4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better.B.Much more progress will be made in the near future.C.The work on health is the most valuable experience.D.Peoples efforts have been materially rewarded.4、Have you ever heard of a pawpa
24、w? If not,do not feel bad. Most Americans do not know of the fruit, although it is native to the United States. Once, however, it was one of the most popular fruits in North America. Happily, those who love the pawpaw are trying to return it to its former position in American foods. The pawpaw is a
25、kind of fruit that grows on trees found all over the eastern United States. It is similar in size to a typical mango. It has a dull green-colored skin, and a soft, almost creamy orange inside. Most people agree that it tastes like a combination of bananas, apricots and mangoes. Most people are very
26、surprised by its sweet taste. The fruit has a very short harvest season, for two to three weeks in September and October. The pawpaw has never been sold commercially, the fruit requires a very special environmentlow, wet areas that are sometimes flooded. In addition, it is good to eat for only two t
27、o three days after harvesting, which makes it hard to sell anywhere distant from the pawpaw trees. But farmers are still growing pawpaw trees and harvesting the fruit. In several states the farmers have organized pawpaw festivals to reintroduce the fruit to people. Farmers are trying to grow all kin
28、ds of pawpaws that will be easier to ship and sell commercially. Donna and Jim Davis are pawpaw farmers in Westminster, Maryland. They told National Public Radio that they purchased their pawpaw trees in the 1990s and now sell the fruit at farmer markets and online. So, in the near future, maybe the
29、 pawpaw will show up at a market near your house.1.What is the pawpaws most outstanding nature?A.Its harvest season is autumn.B.It tastes like an apricot.C.It looks like a banana.D.It is rich in sugar.2.Why is it difficult for the pawpaw to become a big business?A.Because it has small production.B.B
30、ecause it needs floods to grow well.C.Because it is hard to keep it fresh long.D.Because it requires special living conditions.3.What do farmers do to deal with the disadvantage of pawpaws?A.Reintroduce pawpaws to people.B.Plant improved pawpaw trees.C.Organize festivals for the pawpaw.D.Sell the fr
31、uit at farmer markets.4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A forgotten American fruit has become popular againB.The pawpaw plays an important part in AmericaC.Most people hardly eat fresh pawpawsD.A traditional fruit comes on a new look5、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
32、余选项。ForgivenessTo forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopeful
