PART 3: READING ( 8 points ) * Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. a. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C for the questions.
Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get it and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaske has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen. All Alaskans take place special pride in their beautiful and unique state.
1, Alaska ........ A, is another name for the USA. B, is an island in the Pacific Ocean.
C, Has coastlines facing both the Pacific and the Arctic Oceans
2, Which statement below is Not correct?
A, In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people. B, There is one lake for each person living there. C, Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes
3, Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?
A. by air B, by road C, buy river
4, In Alaska we can always see the sun.......... A, in winter B, in summmer C, every month of the year.
b. Write short answers to the questions.
1. What is Alaska? ...........................................................................................................................
2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?.......................................................................................
3. Why do people call Alaska “ Land of the Midnight Sun”?
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4. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?.................................................................................
PART 4- WRITING: (9 points)Question 1: Make up sentences using the words and phrases given
1. If / we / do / nothing / to stop / global warming / we / see / big changes / the future
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2.If / I / be / you / I / wear / earplugs / when / going / the concert
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3. Food / and / medical supplies / will / deliver / later / this afternoon.
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Part 2: .Read the passage carefully and answer the questions . (1pt)
Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.
Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It is a really fun scene to watch.
Alaska is called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.
*) True/ False?
1……T…… “Dogsled” is the only way to get in and out Alaska.
2……F……. The sun rarely rises in winter.
*) Questions:
1. Why is Alaska the most amazing state in the USA?
A. Because it has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean with an incredible three milion lakes
B. Because it is an island in the Pacific Ocean
C. Because it is another name for the USA
2. Which statement below is NOT CORRECT?
A. In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people.
B. There is one lake for each person living there.
C. Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes.