When my wife, Jane, and I were 16, we were in the same class. About a week before Thanksgiving Day, we found out our teacher Edward was having some_______challenges. We wanted to do something to help, so as a class we_______to gather food, clothing and gifts to_______ his family had a good Thanksgiving Day.
When Jane told her family about our plan, her mother was_______. Together they searched their house for things they could_______. Her mother went to the kitchen,_______a big turkey and saying, “Thanksgiving Day won’t be_______without a turkey dinner.” To this day, Jane remembers how moved she was by her mother’s_______.
Before making our_______, we said a prayer of appreciation for the wonderful__________to help others. I will never forget the surprised__________of our teacher and his wife when they__________the door; their four children gathered around them as we handed out the gifts. It was a cold night; we all felt warm inside__________.
Last month while I was in a meeting, my secretary informed me, “Your high school teacher Mr. Edward is wondering if you could__________him a few minutes. He’s sitting in your office right now!”
I left my meeting and went to my office__________. My teacher and I hugged and began to__________ the last 42 years. He told me he__________remembered that cold winter night when we brought the__________of Thanksgiving Day to his family. The food and gifts were certainly__________, but what warmed his heart that night was to see a group of teenagers who understood the__________of Thanksgiving Day.
1.A. personal B. financial C. academic D. typical
2.A. determined B. applied C. attempted D. preferred
3.A. figure out B. make sure C. make sense D. point out
4.A. satisfied B. puzzled C. touched D. amazed
5.A. separate B. collected C. distribute D. donate
6.A. pulling out B. breaking down C. breaking up D. pulling down
7.A. traditional B. complete C. usual D. basic
8.A. honesty B. pity C. generosity D. curiosity
9.A. delivery B. contact C. decision D. contribution
10.A. memory B. gift C. deal D. opportunity
11.A. sorrow B. expression C. impression D. laugh
12.A. pushed B. reached C. answered D. dragged
13.A. again B. anyhow C. enough D. though
14.A. spare B. wait C. spend D. save
15.A. nervously B. hurriedly C. proudly D. worriedly
16.A. catch up on B. come up with C. keep up with D. get hold of
17.A. just B. already C. even D. still
18.A. warmth B. excitement C. pleasure D. experience
19.A. accepted B. offered C. appreciated D. consumed
20.A. symbol B. spirit C. history D. intention
Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your quality of life. 1. Consider these simple guidelines:
Protect your eyes from harmful UV(紫外线的) light. When you stay outdoors during daytime, always wear sunglasses that protect your eyes from 100 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays. 2.
Look for warning signs of changes in your vision. 3.Some trouble signs to look for are double vision, hazy (模糊的) vision and having difficulty seeing in low light conditions. Other signs and symptoms of potentially serious eye problems that require immediate attention include red eyes, frequent flashes of light, eye pain and swelling.
4. A comprehensive eye exam, including enlarging your pupils (瞳孔), can determine your risk for major eye diseases that have no early warning signs or symptoms. An eye exam also can make sure that your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses (隐形眼镜) is up to date.
5. But keeping a healthy lifestyle and having regular eye exams will certainly decrease your risk of developing a sight-stealing eye problem that otherwise might have prevented.
A. This may help reduce your risk of cataracts(白内障) and other problems.
B. Test your eyesight for free in an online eye exam.
C. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.
D. With a little careful and loving care, you can keep your eyes healthy as you age.
E. Get your eyes checked at least every two years.
F. It’s true that following these steps is no guarantee of perfect vision through your lifetime.
G. If you start noticing changes in your vision, see your eye doctor immediately.
When Columbus‘sailed the ocean blue in 1492’ he wasn't looking for America, he was searching for a route from Spain to China; America just got in the way.
The Spanish were after the riches of Asia: silk, dates,spices.Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East, trade with China depended on the Silk Road.The trade between China and Europe brought huge wealth, so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East.Eventually a way appeared; as sea traffic developed from the 17th century onwards, the overland route diminished.
Now China is seeking to revive(复兴)the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds in new roads, rail links, oil pipelines and other basic facilities.It is hoped that goods can be shipped westwards by land far more quickly and economically than by sea.
But the plan is also to attract more tourists.Actually, China does pretty well for tourists already; it's the world's fourth most visited country.Two cities—Beijing and Shanghai—possess the tourism business, with significant interest in destinations such as Xi'an and Chengdu.While Beijing is modern，cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.
Other places featured include Xi'an，the former capital of China，where you can come face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife.From Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan, China's western gateway and a key location on the Silk Road.
There is also a fourday coach journey along the original Silk Route through the Xinjiang region to Kashgar.Along the way, at Kurla, you can visit the ruins of the Iron Fortress.
1.What does the underlined word“diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Discovered. B. Disturbed.
C. Disappeared. D. Displayed.
2.What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?
A. To make transportation westwards faster and cheaper.
B. To construct new roads and other basic structures.
C. To rebuild the ruins of the Iron Fortress.
D. To draw more inland tourists' attention to the western gateway.
3.What is the best title for the text?
A. The function of the Silk Road. B. The charming of the Silk Road.
C. The origin of the Silk Road. D. The future of the Silk Road.
Sometimes people call each other“scaredcat”. But have you ever thought about this expression? When a cat is frightened, its heart starts beating faster，its muscles get tense and there are changes in the chemicals in its bloodstream.Although the cat doesn't realize this, its body is getting ready for action.If the danger continues, the animal will do one of two things.It will protect itself, or it will run away as fast as it can.
Something like this also happens to people.When we are excited, angry or scared by other feelings，our bodies go through many physical changes.Our hearts beat faster，and our muscles get tense.All of these changes make us more alert and ready to react.We, too, get ready to defend ourselves or run.
Human beings, however, have a problem that animals never face.If we give way to our feelings and let them take over, we can get into trouble.Have you ever said something in anger or hit somebody and regretted it later? Have you ever shouted at a teacher, told somebody you were lonely, or said you were in love, and then wished later you had kept your mouth shut？It isn't always clever to express your feelings freely.
Does this mean that it's smarter to always hide our feelings？No！If you keep feelings of anger, sadness hidden away or bottled up inside, your body stays tense.Physical illness can develop, and you can feel disturbed badly inside.It can actually be bad for your health.It isn't good to keep pleasant feelings inside either; all feelings need to be expressed.
Feelings that you keep all bottled up inside don't just go away.It's as if you bought some bananas and put them in a cupboard.You might not be able to see them, but before long you'd smell them.And if you opened the cupboard, chances are that you'd see little fruit flies flying all over them.They are bad.
You can try to treat feelings as if they were bananas in the cupboard.You can hide them and you can pretend they don't exist, but they'll still be around.And at last you'll have to deal with them, just like those bananas.
1.When people and animals are aroused by fear，________.
A. they may get ready to attack or run away
B. their muscles get neither tense nor relaxed
C. their hearts beat either faster or slower
D. they feel very regretful immediately
2.Why do human beings get into trouble according to the passage?
A. They are usually not as alert as animals.
B. They always do something wrong to other people.
C. They sometimes can't control their feelings.
D. They don't pay attention to their physical changes.
3.What can we infer from the passage?
A. Feelings will gradually disappear when you hold them in.
B. Bananas stay fresh longer when they are in a cupboard.
C. Holding in your feelings may lead to unpleasant results.
D. It's good for your health to keep pleasant feelings inside.
4.What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To tell us that people's feelings are like bananas in a cupboard.
B. To give us some advice on how to express our feelings.
C. To prove that it isn't always wise to express our feelings freely.
D. To help us deal with feelings in a wise and proper way.
Mark felt that it was time for him to take part in his community, so he went to the neighborhood meeting after work.The area city council(委员会)woman was leading a discussion about how the quality of life was on the decline.The neighborhood faced many problems.Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls.There were charts for parking problems, crime, and for problems in vacant buildings.Mark read from the charts, “Police patrols(巡逻)cut back, illegal parking up 20%.”People were supposed to suggest solutions to the council woman.It was too much for Mark.“The problems are too big,”he thought.He turned to the man next to him and said，“I think this is a waste of my time.Nothing I can do would make a difference here.”
As he neared the bus stop on his way home, Mark saw a woman carrying a grocery bag, and a baby.As Mark got closer, her other child, a little boy, suddenly dashed into the street.The woman tried to reach for him, but as she moved, her bag shifted(滑落), and groceries started to fall out.Mark ran to take the boy's arm and led him back to his mother.“You gotta stay with Mom,”he said.Then he picked up the fallen groceries while the woman smiled in relief.“Thanks,”she said.“You've got great timing.”“Just being neighborly,”Mark said.As he rode home, he glanced at the poster near his seat in the bus.Small acts of kindness add up. Mark smiled and thought，“Maybe that's a good place to start.”
1.Why did Mark go to the neighborhood meeting?
A. To join in the neighborhood patrols.
B. To collect suggestions for the community problems.
C. To voice his complaints to the city council.
D. To do something for his community.
2.What was being discussed when Mark arrived at the neighborhood meeting?
A. The increase of police patrols at night. B. The worsening in the quality of life.
C. The rebuilding of vacant buildings. D. The violation(违反)of community regulations.
3.What did Mark think of the community's problems?
A. They have to be dealt with one by one.
B. They need to be solved with the assistance from the city.
C. They may take a long time to be solved.
D. They are too big for single efforts.
4.Why did Mark smile on his ride home?
A. He had done a small deed of kindness. B. He had read a funny poster near his seat.
C. He had got some groceries at a big discount. D. He had caught the bus just in time.
Soon enough, we will lose some of the most amazing sites on Earth!
The Great Barrier Reef
Rising air temperatures will cause sea temperatures to rise as well.All life supported by the oceans will be affected with this shock to their ecosystem.Coral are some of the most vulnerable marine animals and we are already watching whole reefs disappear.The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is no exception and will continue to shrink as the temperatures rise！These reefs are some of the best in the world for diving, but they will soon disappear!
Venice
Sprawling across(横跨)hundreds of small islands in Northeast Italy，Venice is at extreme risk of sinking into the Adriatic Sea.Rising sea levels are in fact a serious threat to many coastal cities located at sea level.Lucky for us，however，Venice is developing a series of sea walls to protect the city in times of high tide.
Glacier(冰川)National Park
Glacier National Park was once covered by over 150 glaciers, but by 2005 it only had about 27！Located in Montana, Canada, this park is over a million acres and has a huge plant and wildlife population.As temperatures rise, the glaciers and ice melt, which will upset the ecosystems sustaining over a thousand plant species and hundreds of animals.
The Amazon
The cause behind the disappearance of these fantastic places ultimately comes down to humans.Our expansion usually requires cutting down forests for land, fuel and materials，but rarely considers the consequences.These forests are sources of food and medicine for just about everyone on the planet!
What will happen if we lose these valuable places and beautiful destinations？！
1.According to the text，what is causing coral's death?
A. Rising sea levels. B. Rising sea temperatures.
C. Humans' diving activities. D. The shrinkage(缩小)of their habitats.
2.What can we infer from the part of “Venice”？
A. Many places are in the risk of sinking below the sea level.
B. Venice is the only coastal city of Italy.
C. Venice will never sink because of the protection of sea walls.
D. Italy consists of hundreds of small islands in the Adriatic Sea.
3.What can we learn about Glacier National Park from the text?
A. It doesn't support any living thing for its cold. B. It iscovered by over 150 glaciers.
C. Plant species and animals in it have died out. D. It covers a large area in Montana.
4.Which site's shrinking reason differs from the other sites?
A. The Great Barrier Reef. B. Venice.
C. The Amazon. D. Glacier National Park.
