Death Valley is one of the most famous deserts in the United States, covering a wide area with its alkali (碱性的) sand. Almost 20 percent of this area is well below sea level, and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280 feet below sea level and is the lowest point in the United States. Long ago the Panamint Indians called this place“Tomesha“—the land of fire. Death Valley’s present name dates back to 1849, when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story. Today Death Valley has been declared a National Monument (纪念碑) and is crossed by several well-marked roads where good services can be found easily. Luckily the change created by human settlement has hardly ruined the special beauty of this place. Here nature created a lot of surprise, almost like the sights on the moon, ever-changing as the frequent wind moves the sand about, showing the most unusual colors. One of the most astonishing and variable parts of Death Valley is the Devil’s Golf Course, where it seems hard for one to tell reality from terrible dreams. Sand sculptures (沙雕) stand on a frightening ground, as evening shadows move and lengthen.

M: May I help you? W: Yes, I’d like to send this letter to my family in Da Lian. M: Did you write your return address on the envelope? W: Yes, I did. M: How do you want to send it? W: I guess I’ll send it by airmail. M: Does it have anything valuable inside? W: Yes. I enclosed a check and some photographs. M: Then you’d better send it by registered mail. W: That’s good idea. Will you take care of that for me? M: I’m sorry, miss. You’ll have to take your letter to the Window 8. W: Thanks a lot. M: You are welcome. 6. What was enclosed in the woman’s letter? 7. How must the letter be sent? Some bank notes. A check and some photos. An invitation card. Some pictures.

Only then______what“ revolution“ meant. I realized I do realize did I realize I did realize

______in the fog, we were forced to spend two hours in the woods. To lose Losing Lost Lose

Wouldn’t it be better if we______a car? bought had bought have bought buy

The reason______I’m writing to you is to tell you about a party on Saturday. because why how that

The mother didn’t know______to blame for the broken glass as it happened while she was out. who when how what

Many people now worry about the bad effect that television has on our life, on society, and especially on the young people. Firstly, sociologists think that television increases the gap between people. As most of people’s free time is spent in front of the TV sets, there is less time for friends’ gathering, visits and parties. It is well known that many of our problems, in fact, from the generation gap to the high divorce rate to some forms of mental illness are caused at least in part by failure to communicate. Secondly, television is considered to be extremely harmful to the young people. Some experts suggest some TV programs should be forbidden to young people. The young people want to imitate whatever they see on TV. They lack the enough experience to realize that TV shows present an unreal world. According to some statistics, by the time the young people leave high school, most of them have watched abut 18 000 killings or other acts of violence. How could they be shocked to see the same in real life? The other effect on young people, according to these experts, is that television has made the young less patient. They are used to quick and entertaining programs.

Television was invented in 1939. In the early 1950s, it entered into our household. Since then, millions of children have grown up in front of the TV set. Now, many people in the United States spend most of their free time watching television. It has greatly changed people’s social and personal life. Firstly, television has transformed the way that information is transmitted. No newspaper has ever reached so many people and shown so clearly what was happening right now all over the world. Television not only gives the news instantly, it also shows it in pictures which is more powerful than words. It can be said that television has brought reality to the public. Secondly, television has also transformed politics. With the help of television, now even people from the most remote area can follow political issues. Through television’s intensive coverage on the election issue, people get to know the different parties’ platforms, their different domestic and foreign policies. When people are better informed, they are more likely, to vote. The larger the voter turnout is, the greater political democracy will be achieved. Good Effects of TV Television, invented in 1939 and brought into household in the early【B1】______, has changed people’s social and personal life. Firstly, television has transformed the way information is transmitted. 1. Compared with newspaper, TV can【B2】______more people and show what is happening. 2. By showing news【B3】______, which is more powerful than words, television brings reality to the public. Secondly, television has also transformed politics. 1. Through television’s intensive【B4】______on the election issue, people get to know the different parties’ platforms. 2. People are more likely to vote when better informed. And political democracy will be achieved due to【B5】______.

In the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0℃. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0℃. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from mid-December to the middle of March. Though Canada’s winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow. Dressing for winter During winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need: * A pair of warm waterproof boots * A scarf for your neck * Gloves for your hands * Thick winter coats, pants and sweaters Layers keep you warm It’s a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a T-shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it is always easier for you to remove a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need: * A warm waterproof coat * Waterproof hats * An umbrella * Rain boots or snow boots Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also contact Related Links. com, for example, an immigrant-serving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.

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Started from a square room, only 11 individuals Lenovo (联想) Group, currently has more than 10 000 employees: regional headquarters in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shenyang, Shenzhen and other places, there are thousands of agents and distributors throughout the country outlets: with overseas platform in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific: the market share in the Asia-Pacific region rose to the first. Lenovo Group is one of the country’s 120 pilot large enterprise groups, one of the national technology innovation pilot enterprises to become the most influential high-tech companies.

This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an e-mail according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to write the e-mail on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 假设你是上海第六职业学校三年级的学生刘云，在MG公司实习。请把你的实习经历与体会以电子邮件的方式发给你的同学王宇。邮件内容包括： 1．你已实习三个月，遵守公司的规章制度；按时上下班。 2．员工们经验丰富，工作勤奋。 3．你学到了很多；希望公司留用。

M: The train leaves every 30 minutes. You’re five minutes late for the 7: 30 train. W: Oh, I have to catch the next train. Q: When will the next train come? At 8: 35. At 8: 45. At8: 00. At8: 25.

I saw him______under a tree, thinking. sat seated seating seat

A few minutes earlier and we______the train. have caught had caught could have caught were to caught

More than a dozen students in that school______(send) abroad to study medicine last year.

We cannot judge a person simply on the______(base) of his education.

How I wish every family______(have) a large house with a beautiful garden!

The researchers were ______ (exhaust) after working for twenty-four hours without any rest.

Death Valley is one of the most famous deserts in the United States, covering a wide area with its alkali (碱性的) sand. Almost 20 percent of this area is well below sea level, and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280 feet below sea level and is the lowest point in the United States. Long ago the Panamint Indians called this place“Tomesha“—the land of fire. Death Valley’s present name dates back to 1849, when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story. Today Death Valley has been declared a National Monument (纪念碑) and is crossed by several well-marked roads where good services can be found easily. Luckily the change created by human settlement has hardly ruined the special beauty of this place. Here nature created a lot of surprise, almost like the sights on the moon, ever-changing as the frequent wind moves the sand about, showing the most unusual colors. One of the most astonishing and variable parts of Death Valley is the Devil’s Golf Course, where it seems hard for one to tell reality from terrible dreams. Sand sculptures (沙雕) stand on a frightening ground, as evening shadows move and lengthen.

______is the lowest place in the United States.

The present name of the valley comes from______.

From the passage we can learn that______.

Devil’s Golf Course is famous for______.

From the passage we can see that the writer______the Death Valley.