Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the Gulf of Mexico called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional researchers, led by the scientist Dr Matt Phillips, was trying to learn more about the fish and different creatures that live in this part of the sea. The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore (海岸) and we spent three days on a boat.

The team used a piece of underwater equipment(裝備) called ROV to collect information. The ROV was great fun. It was controlled by a computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times. However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water. At first, I was quite scared---mainly because I couldn’t see land in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn’t afraid any more. It was amazing to see the colorful fish swimming around and I could see all the ways to the Flower Gardens, which are almost 30 meters down.

I will never forget the Flower Gardens. The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new things about science and research projects. It was a great chance and it has made me think about my goals in life. The experience will help me work harder to become a scientist.

1What does the writer want to tell us in the article?

A. To describe the experience he had in a science project.

B. To explain how to protect the wildlife under water.

C. To give advice on understanding difficult areas of science.

D. To encourage others to organize their own science projects.

2 What does the writer say about ROV?

A. It was very boring.                     B. It was used to collect information.

C. It was so difficult to control.             D. It was controlled only by man.

3  Which of the following words best describes the writer’s feeling towards diving?

A. Bored.           B. Frightened.        C. Amazed.       D. Sad.

4  What influence has the trip had on the writer?

A. It has changed his opinion of science.

B. It has improved the way he works in a team.

C. It has made him more interested in the sea.

D. It has encouraged him to work harder towards his goals.

                                D

D

Mr. Johnson lives outside the town. He works in a post office. His wife is often ill and six children __26____ at school. He works hard but he is often short of __27____. In the end of every month his family are always__28____.

One afternoon, on his way home, it suddenly began to __29____. When he got home, he was wet through. He hurried to go __30____ after supper and his wife washed the clothes and shoes for him. __31____ she went to bed, she brought the clothes into the room but __32____ the shoes. The next morning Mr. Johnson couldn’t find his shoes. His wife found a pair of __33____ shoes under the bed for him. Then he went to __34____ and told the policeman about it.

“I __35____ ten dollars for my shoes, sir,” said the man. “Look! I have to __36____ such a pair of worn-out shoes!”

Several days later the police __37____ a thief and found the shoes. They were as worn-out as the __38____ which Mr. Johnson was wearing.

“You’ve fooled us, Mr. Johnson,” said a policeman. “The shopkeeper told me a pair of new shoes like them __39____ only seven dollars!”

“You’re right, ,sir,” said Mr. Johnson. “I’ve __40____ them for five years and I had them mended six times. And I paid three dollars to the shoemaker for mending them!”

Surfing is one of the world’s most popular water sports. It   1  (one) started on the island of Hawaii. Now it  2  (enjoy) by people all over the world. Hawaii is famous for its beautiful  3  (beach). Every year, water sports,   4  (especial) swimming and surfing attract large numbers of tourists to the islands.

Waikiki is one of the  5  (good) beaches for surfing in Honolulu. It is neither too hot nor too cold all the year round. No matter what the weather is like, you can always find surfers out  6  (ride) the waves.

There is a big  7  (different) between serious surfers and the so-called “beach boys”. Serious surfers live  8  (surf) and nothing can stop them. They surf three  9  (time) a day if possible.

For example, Jake Booth, a 21-year-old man gave up his job in the San Francisco library a year ago. He  10  (be) in Honolulu ever since. In the morning he works as a part-time assistant in a surf shop. At night he works in a restaurant as a waiter. Although he hasn’t got a very good job, but still feels  11  (happily). He hopes that one day  12  (surf) will be an event of the Olympic Games.