12．MMerciful （仁慈的） God，save us．

11．She overcame her iinitial （最初的） shyness and really enjoyed the evening．

10．Best holiday houses and B&Bs in Sicily and its islandsA Picciridda，Panarea
Off the northeast coast of Sicily is tiny，carfree Panarea，an inactive volcano．Its streets contain Dazwhite houses and the views out to sea are dramatic．A Picciridda-"the little one"in Sicilian-is a small house with sea views from the bedroom．Ferries to the island leave from several ports in Sicily and the Italian mainland．
Doubles from?85 per night　Tel：338 9509366
La Casa del Vigneto，Salina
A quiet island retreat（隐居处） where there's little to do besides walking，wine tasting and enjoying sunsets．It's a surprisingly stylish place for naturelovers seeking privacy and peace．There is a large lawn with sun beds and some chairs．The balconies covered with climbers mean you can eat outdoors or sit and admire the ocean views．
Doubles from?1，465 per week　Tel：338 9608713
Baglio di Pianetto，Santa Cristina Gela，Sicily
This 18thcentury farm reflects the status of its original Venetian owners．Now you can stay in formalyetfriendly Baglio．Bedrooms have extra kingsize beds and big，bright bathrooms．Sitting by the 3.3metre pool，it feels more remote here than it really is．Take a cookery course，go walking and explore by bike （provided）．
Twins and doubles from?122 per night　Tel：091 8570148
Villa Punta Secca，Ragusa，Sicily
The beach is what it's all about in Punta Secca．With its beautiful sands and clear waters，it's busy in summer，heaven out of season．It was built 10 years ago by the architect owner．There are no sea views but it's steeped in character．The kitchen is aimed at real cooks．
Doubles from?139 per night　Tel：093 3010999

1．What can we know about a Picciridda，Panarea？B
A．It provides free parking．
B．It can be reached by water．
C．It is the smallest hotel in Italy．
D．The volcanoes there often erupt．
2．Which is a good place to escape from the crowded world？B
A．A Picciridda，Panarea．
B．La Casa del Vigneto，Salina．
C．Villa Punta Secca，Ragusa，Sicily．
D．Baglio di Pianetto，Santa Cristina Gela，Sicily．
3．What can visitors do living in Baglio di Pianetto？A
A．Swim in the pool．
B．Rent bikes to explore．
C．Experience ancient life．
D．Chat with the original owners．
4．Which number should you call if you prefer a holiday on the beach？D
A．338 9509366．
B．338 9608713．
C．091 8570148．
D．093 3010999．

9．省略，遗漏（leave）leave out．

8．坚持，遵守（stick）stick to．

7．开关，转换switch．

6．The question of what children learn，and how they should learn，is continually being debated and redebated．Nobody dares any longer to defend the old system，the learning of lessons parrot-fashion，the grammar-with-a-whip system，which was good enough for our grandparents．The theories of modern psychology have stepped in to argue that we must understand the need of children．Children are not just small adults； they are children who must be respected as much．
Well，you may say，this is as it should be，a good idea．But think further．What happens？"Education"becomes the responsibility not of teachers，but of psychologists．What happens then？Teachers worry too much about the psychological implications of their lessons，and forget about the subjects themselves．If a child dislikes a lesson，the teacher feels that it is his fault，not the child's．So teachers worry whether history is"relevant"to modern young children．And do theydare to recount stories about violence？Or will this make the children themselves violent？Can they tell their classes about children of different races，or will this encourage racial hatred？Why teach children to write grammatical sentences？Spoken expression is better．Sums？Arithmetic？No：Real-life mathematical situations are more understandable．
You see，you can go too far．Influenced by educational theorists，who have nothing better to do   than to write books about their ideas，teachers leave their teacher-training colleges filled with grand，psychological ideas about children and their needs．They make elaborate，sophisticated （精致的，复杂的） preparations and try out their"modern methods"on the long-suffering children．Since one"modem method"rapidly replaces another the poor kids will have well been fed up by the time they leave school．Frequently the modem methods are so sophisticated that they fail to be understood by the teachers，let alone the children； even more often，the relaxed discipline so essential for the"informal"feelings the class must have，prevents all but a handful of children from learning anything．

31．People do not dare defend the old system mainly because under the old systemD．
A．too much grammar was taught to children
B．children were spoiled （宠坏）
C．children were treated as grown-ups
D．children were made to learn passively（被动的）
32．What view do the modem psychologists hold？A
A．Children must be understood and respected．
B．Children are small adults and know what they need．
C．Children are better off without learning lessons．
D．Education of children is the responsibility of psychologists．
33．What happens when teachers pay too much attention to the psychology of their lessons？C
A．They find that the children dislike the lessons．
B．They tend to blame students for their failure．
C．They do not pay enough attention to the actual lessons．
D．They no longer want to teach children history．
34．Grammatical sentences are regarded as unimportant becauseB．
A．it is better to use verbs only
B．words are said out of natural feelings only
C．talkin freely and naturally without sentences is a better form of expression
D．it is felt that formal grammar rules might cause unnatural expressions
35．According to the passage，the modern methods are understood byA．
A．neither teachers nor pupils
B．only a handful of teachers and pupils
C．the more sophisticated teachers
D．everyone who enjoys the relaxed discipline of the informal classes．

5．人们经常夸你什么，往往你的竞争优势就是什么．（compliment v．）What people often compliment you on tends to be your competitive advantages．．

4．There are so many wonderful and fun ways to enjoy the outdoors with your family and spring is one of the best times to get started!
Birdwatching
Birdwatching is educational and fun．It doesn't take a lot of money．A pair of telescopes and a bird guide are helpful but not necessary．Birds can be found in your backyard，in the park or deep in the woods．Keep a birdwatching diary，see how many species you can come up with and take notes of the differences．Make it a challenging，learning experience for you and your kids!
Picnic
Picnics are great fun and very relaxing．Go to the park，the lake or hike into the woods，etc．One of our favorite things to do is packing some goodies，getting in the car and seeing what new things and new places we could find to explore．When we got hungry we would stop and have a picnic！Great way to spend a family day．
Fishing
Kids love fishing！Pack a lunch，drive down to the ake or river and have a day of fishing．Make a contest of it just to add to the fun．Whoever wins gets to pick out the family movie and whoever loses has to make all the popcorn（爆米花）-simple interests to add to the sport of it．
Nature walks
Get your backpacks and get on the trails．Teach your children about nature and the importance of treating it with respect．Watch for wildlife，birds and interesting flowers，trees and other wonders of nature．

21．Which is the best title of this passage？C
A．The Kinds of Activities in Spring
B．Do As Much Exercise As You Can
C．It's Spring-Get Outside!
D．Which Activity Is Better？
22．When you atch birds in the woods you had betterD．
A．stay with your guide all the time
B．keep your money well
C．count the number of the birds
D．put down what you see about birds
23．We can know from this passage thatC．
A．you are free to catch birds in the park
B．it is important to take money when picnicking
C．fishing is a kind of competitive activity
D．it is strange for you to treat the wildlife well．

3．Service Trips for High School StudentsAre you a high school student who loves to be outdoors and is eager to experience new challenges，learn new skills and meet new people？WTA offers first-time participants country trips returning students have the option to go on trips in the back country（边玩地区）．
Front Country Trips
Our front country trips provide opportunities for people to experience projects near the ocean，in the scenic Cascade Mountains and in northeast Washington．Our trips also provide you with experienced leaders，a great project，some camping tents，sleeping bags and all your meals for the week．
Advanced Back Country Trips
On these trips you will be backpacking to the work site and will have a chance to advance your trail and leadership skills under the supervision（监护）of a WTA leader．
Trip Details
In 2015，trip fees for WTA members will be﹩195 for the first trip and﹩145 for each additional trip．Non-member will pay an additional﹩40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip．Due to the popularity of our trips，please submit（提交）your payment and application within two weeks．If a trip is full and you would like to be added to the waiting list，please call us at 206/625-1367 or email trail-teams@wta．org．
Scholarships
We believe no student should have to stay at home this summer because he or she can't afford to go outside．Thanks to donations from members and supporters，WTA is proud to announce that we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships．Application Deadline：May 1，2016．
 
21．If you are going on Front Country Trips，you can't go on trips．C
A．near the ocean
B．in the Cascade Mountains
C．in the back country
D．in northeast Washington
22．How much will you have to pay for your first trip if you're not a WTA member？B
A．﹩145         B．﹩235     C．﹩195     D．﹩185
23．After choosing a trip，youA
A．must submit your payment and application within two weeks
B．can cancel your trip and get all your money back
C．will be added to the waiting list
D．will naturally become a WTA member．