Betty Skelton was often called “The First Lady of Firsts’’ because of the many records she set. She grew up in Pensacola, Florida, watching airplanes flying to and from a nearby navy base. As a child, she persuaded her parents to let her take flying lessons. By 12, Betty made her first flight alone, though not legally permitted to do so until she turned 16.

During the 1940s, female pilots were mostly prevented from commercial and military flying. So Betty Skelton decided to use her flight skills in aerobatics(特技飛行)，performing difficult turns, drops, and other exercises. She began performing and competing around the country.

She won the International Feminine Aerobatic Championship(IFAC)for three years in a row, starting in 1948. She and her little Pitts Special plane the “Little Stinker’’ became famous.

Dorothy Cochrane is an aviation expert who once studied and worked with Betty Skelton. “Betty was such a wonderful aerobatic pilot that she really set the bar high for other women to follow and she was a great role model for them. She really was as good as some of the men.”

Once Ms. Skelton had made her mark on flying, she moved on to racecars, becoming the first female test driver in the racecar industry. She set several land speed records. She also set a cross-country record, driving from New York to California in under 57 hours. And she became one of the top women advertising experts working with General Motors in support of the company’s Corvette car.

Ms. Skelton died in August, 2011, at the age of 85. Visitors to the Washington area can see her “l(fā)ittle Stinker” plane at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. The small red and white plane hangs high in the air above the entrance to the museum.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．Betty Skelton was the first Lady of the US.

B．16 was the legal age for people to fly an airplane.

C．Betty became a navy pilot when she was 16.

D．Betty’s parents didn’t support her flying interest.

2.What happened to Betty Skelton in 1950?

A．She moved on to racecars.

B．She became an aerobatic pilot.

C．She was 20 years old.

D．She won the IFAC for the third time.

3.What can we know from the words by Dorothy Cochrane?

A．It is not easy for other women to break Betty Skelton’s records.

B．She was even more excellent than some men in skills.

C．It is difficult for other women to reach the height Betty Skelton flew to.

D．Betty Skelton is an inspiring role model for pilots worldwide.

4.What is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Betty started to fly alone at a nearby navy base at the age of 12.

B．“Little Stinker” was Betty Skelton’s Pitts Special plane.

C．Betty set several speed records in car racing.

D．Betty even set a cross-country record.

5.What is the correct order of the events that happened in the passage?

a. Betty won the international Feminine Aerobatic Championship.

b. Betty became an advertising expert.

c. Betty made her first flight alone.

d. Betty began her aerobatic performance.

e. Betty became the first female test driver.

A．a(chǎn)→b→c→d→e	B．a(chǎn)→e→b→c→d
C．c→d→a→e→b	D．c→b→d→a→e

 

. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may _______ run over by a car.

A．have

B．get

C．become

D．turn

 

Café Hub

Next to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our café is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace.

The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh. Open every day from 9:30 a. m. till late.

Tel: 0131 473 2067    www. thehub-edinburgh. Com

Farm World

Enjoy being “A Farmer for a Day”. Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies—bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX Bikes Cross Country Course, Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.

Open: May---Oct Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a. m. ----5 p. m.

Tel: 01797  0260256/260321      www.  Farmworld-rye. co. uk

Enter the Europe-wide student competition!

Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the new media? Are you between 12 and 19 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2010 is for you!

Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English----based on one of three different topics. You can register (報名) between May 1 and Nov. 15, 2010 and will have to turn in your entry before Dec. 15, 2010.

The rewards are wonderful:￡150 000in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp ---- plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!

1.You’ll have to register first if you want _______.

A．to enjoy delicious food

B．to try Tractor Ride through 600 acres

C．to enter the Europe-wide student competition

D．to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace

2.According to the passage, there will be _______ rewards for the Europe-wide student competition.

A．only one          B．two              C．three             D．four

3.You can visit Farm World ________.

A．on Monday in May                      B．a(chǎn)ny day in October

C．a(chǎn)t 2 p. m. at Christmas                    D．a(chǎn)t 10 : 30 a. m. during school holidays

4.From the advertisements above, we can learn that __________.

A．Café Hub is a popular place in the local area

B．families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure Playground

C．Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine dining.

D．the Europe-wide student competition will be held on Dec. 15, 2010

 

6-Day Trek（艱苦跋涉）in the Highland National Parks

Destinations: Saigon—Cat Tien National Park—Buon Ma Thuot—Lak Lake—YokDon National Park

Estimated trekking time: Average 4-5 hours／day

Summary: This trip is ideal for those who love trekking in natural forests. From the southern part of Vietnam up to the central highlands, you will cross through two national parks. There will be opportunities to see wildlife and challenge yourself physically at a moderate（中等的）level.

    Indulge yourself in the beauty of nature, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, rediscover yourself in the natural world and refresh both mind and body.

Highlights:

·Private tour

·Walk through the forest to a fascinating and beautiful wetland area. If you are lucky, you may be able to see many different kinds of animals using only binoculars（雙筒望遠(yuǎn)鏡）.

·Night time wildlife-spotting excursion（遠(yuǎn)足）

·Elephant riding

Includes:

·Travel insurance

·Private transportation

·English-speaking guide

·Guest house-twin shared room

·Meals as indicated in the itinerary

·Elephants

·Canoe

·Mineral water

·Entrance fees & all permits

Excludes:

·Surcharges for other guides in other languages, festival season and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking

·Visa

·Gong show（80 USD／show）

·Tips

·Personal expenses

1.During the tour, visitors will trek through     national parks.

    A. 2    B. 3    C. 4    D. 5

2.In the forest, tourists will be able to     .

A. ride elephants          

B. have barbeques with natives

C. play with wild animals  

D. race in canoes

3.Visitors may have to pay extra fees for     .

    A. permits          B. a Gong show

    C. meals and water D. an English-speaking guide

4.This advertisement is especially targeting visitors          .

A. from other countries   

B. who love wildlife

C. who enjoy country life  

D. interested in hiking in forests

 

22. The Interactional Red Cross is______non-profit organization that cares for the wounded, sick and homeless in wartime, and victims________of natural disasters.

A．the; the

B．a(chǎn); the

C．the; 不填

D．a(chǎn)；不填