29. If yowant to improve your speaking skills, yocan go to _______.

A. Room 501 B. Room 502 C. Room 601 D. Room 602

30. Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?

A. Nearpod. B. Kahoot. C. TEO. D. Prezi.

31. A teacher who wants to learn online teaching is expected to arrive by _______.

A. 9:00a. m. B. 10:30 a. m. C. 2:00 p. m. D. 3:30 p. m.

D

Yoprobably know who Marie Curie was, but yomay not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do yothink was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams(1860～1935)

Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson(1907～1964)

If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Sandra Day O’Connor(1930～present)

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员)and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote inmany important cases during her 24 years on the top court.

Rosa Parks(1913～2005)

On December 1,1955，in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus toa white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil—rights movement. “The only tired Iwas, was tired of giving in,”said Parks.

32. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?

A. Her social work. B. Her teaching skills.

C. Her efforts to win a prize. D. Her community background.

33. What was the reason for 0’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?

A. Her lack of proper training in law. B. Her little work experience in court.

C. The discrimination against women. D. The poor financial conditions.

34. Who made a great contribution to the civil—rights movement in the U. S.?

A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Carson. C. Sandra Day O’Connor. D. Rosa Parks.

35. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?

A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.

C. They are pioneers. D. They are Peace—lovers.

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Ecotourism

36 It is a new term in today’s tourism industry. But in an age of growing environmental awareness, it is not too difficult for us to imagine and understand this new form of holiday.

Ecotourism，which is considered as a kind of responsible tourism，is typically defined as travel to placeswhere special and unusual plants, animals and cultural heritagesarethe main attractions. 37 .

Therefore, programs concerning the protection of some natural and cultural spots also form a part of ecotourism.

Ecotourism is developing at great speed. According to a recent report by the World Tourism Organization, ecotourism in recent years has enjoyed an annual growth of about 5%worldwide. 38 They include bird watching, hiking, diving, photography and taking part in various kinds of local cultural events.

If yolove communing with nature, conserving the environment or improving the lives of people then ecotourism is an excellent way to see new and exciting places. 39 However, it looks like some smaller towns and country areas may well become the new destinations for people to visit tomorrow because they are rich in ecological, cultural and historical resources.

Ecotourism has been gaining increasing recognition and popularity mainly for the relaxing, natural and vivid experience it offers to tourists. People are attracted to nature and long to be close to it. However, a conflict between nature and human beings is unavoidable. 40

A. The definition of ecotourism is beyond words.

B. It takes ecology and culture into consideration.

C. Yomay not be very familiar with ‘‘ecotourism’’ .

D. More than 80 activities have been listed for ecotourism.