Freedom of the press is rightly protected in most societies, yet it is just this protection that sometimes allows this freedom to be made bad use of. The press has a strong influence which can bring about significant changes to the lives of ordinary people. The story of the first quintuplets(五胞胎) in America clearly showed the power of the press.
There was a poor family living in Aberdeen, a small town in the U.S.A.Raising five children was already a struggle for the poor parents of this family. When the mother learned that it was another four girls and one more boy that were on the way,she and her husband were shocked beyond belief. Without a doubt, they were going to face even more urgent money problems.
However, this event changed their lives in ways they had never expected. The day after the birth of the five babies, there were sixty reporters and photographers waiting outside their door. The couple soon made national headlines, for they had become the parents of the first quintuplets in America.
The family gained fame and money overnight. Newspapers and magazines offered them huge sums of money for the rights to publish their stories as well as their photos. Gifts poured in not only from unknown people, but also from baby food and soap manufacturers who wanted to advertise their products. Though their lives were indeed improved, reporters kept pressing for interviews, which forced the family to hire lawyers to act as spokespeople for them at news conferences.
Moreover, the birth also brought great changes to Aberdeen. A new highway had been developed, since this town was likely to attract thousands of visitors. Even the name of the town on the road signs was changed to "Quint-City, U.S.A. " Locals also discussed the possibility of setting up a "quint museum" to satisfy the curiosity of the public and to protect the family from gossipy visitors at the same time.
While the babies were still quietly sleeping in the hospital, their parents began paying the price for fame. It would never again be possible for them to lead normal lives. The town itself received so much attention that almost each of the locals there was affected more or less. This was the power of the press, but such power could easily be misapplied.
1.How did the parents feel when they knew the oncoming quintuplets?
A. Unbelievable. B. Disappointed.
C. Proud. D. Confident.
2.Which of the following was the result of the event?
A. The museum became popular.
B. Transportation to Aberdeen improved.
C. The production of baby food increased.
D. More newspapers and magazines came out.
3.What is the author's attitude towards the power of press applied to this event?
A. Unconcerned. B. Puzzled.
C. Supportive. D. Sceptical.
North Cascades National Park Recruitment Notice
Recruiting Youth Age 15-18
For Summer Jobs
With the Youth Conservation Corps
At North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park is recruiting( 招聘) for four to six youth age 15-18 for this summer's Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) in Marblernount, Washington from June 15 through August 7, 2019. Selections will be made during the second week of May. The work schedule will be Monday-Friday from
8: 00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.(8 hour shift). The rate of pay is $ 9. 47 per hour,
MAJOR DUTIES
The enrollees(入选者) will work with the park employees and will often be assisting them. The enrollees' work will include seed collecting,planting. transplanting, fertilizing, and weeding of native plants.Other work may include setting picnic tables for visitors, ground keeping. path protection.painting, brush clearing, and digging. The use of hand tools for digging, cutting.sweeping, and carpentry may be required.
SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Enrollees must be able to follow written and oral instructions and must be able to learn and follow safe work habits. Enrollees must come to work on time and would like to learn to use the various tools needed for the work.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Enrollees may be lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, such as packages, tools, and backpacks. They must be able to walk five or six miles per day,sometimes over difficult fields.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Enrollees must be prepared to work under conditions that include heat, cold, rain, wind and/or biting insects. Conditions might also include dirt, (lust and noise. Transportation will be provided from Marblemount to work sites in the park each day. Please direct questions or requests for assistance in completing the application form to Stacy McDonough, North Cascades National Park Service Complex, and 360-854-7276.
Applications are available
On line at http://www. nps. gov/gettinginvolved/youthprograms/ycc. htm.
At Local high schools in Skagit County.
At North Cascades National Park Service Complex office at 810 State Route 20 SedroWoolley.
By phone or email from Stacy McDonough at 360-854-7276, stacy_mcdonough@nps. gov.
Completed applications must be received no later than 4:3(1 pm on Friday, May 1. 2019 at
North West Servicing Human Resources Office (NW SHRO)
Mount Rainier National Park
ATfN-Danielle Gardner
55210-238th
Avenue East Ashford WA, 98304
1.When may the enrollees receive the job offer?
A. After June 15th. B. During August.
C. In the middle of May. D. No later than May 1st.
2.What will the enrollees do during work?
A. Make hand tools.
B. Build a new path.
C. Offer help to the park workers.
D. Provide guide service to visitors.
3.What is required for the applicants?
A. Driving skills.
B. Working experience.
C. Weighing over 50 pounds.
D. Being able to walk long distances.
4.To apply for the job,one must .
A. call 360-854-7276
B. send the application to NW SHRO
C. visit the national park's official website
D. sign up at local high schools in Skagit County
It was the hottest day of the summer. I was driving along County Route 2, which went through the Sonoran Desert. Then I saw that a car had _______ down up ahead. It was the first car I'd seen in about half an hour. In the___________, a few hundred feet ahead of the car, I saw a stooped(曲背的) figure _______ with a gas can in his hands. "There was nothing around for miles. There was no way this person going to _________it to the nearest town, which was a good twenty miles away, in this desert heat.
I'd always been told to stay away from _______, but I thought if there ever was a time to do a good deed, this was it. Besides, _________I neared the figure, I saw an elderly man. I thought there was little_________that he'd do me any harm. Therefore, I slowed down and pulled over. "Need a _______?" I asked.
Now that I could see him clearly, it was _______ the old man was already in trouble. He’d only walked a hundred yards or so, and he looked as if he was going to pass out any moment. “I’d be most grateful, young lady, if you could help me get to a gas station,” he said slowly. “I seem to be out of petroleum.”
"No problem," I replied.
He ________ slowly into the car and kept silent for a few minutes while his body temperature normalized. I offered him a bottle of iced soda water. He accepted it __________. As we got close to the gas station, I asked him if he would like a ride back to his____________. "I know it is __________your way," he paused. "And just where is your home, young lady?"
"Elmwood," I replied, "And my name is Emily. Emily Hampton. "
"You're a very kind lady, Ms. Hampton. My name is Edward Gilliam," said Edward.
Edward ________ up his gas can. Then I drove him back to his car and helped him pour the petrol into his tank(邮箱). After that I followed him back into ________just to make sure he was OK. At the gas station, we waved goodbye.
The next morning, the doorbell rang. I came down the stairs and saw a giant bouquet of flowers with small note________
"Dearest Emily, thank you for your ________yesterday. You just might have saved my life. You ________an old man of how much beauty there is in this world. "
1.A. cut B. broken C. set D. settled
2.A. air B. way C. distance D. advance
3.A. walking B. driving C. lying D. carrying
4.A. fix B. link C. push D. make
5.A. elders B. strangers C. receivers D. beggars
6.A. although B. because C. if D. as
7.A. chance B. hope C. doubt D. time
8.A. seat B. lift C. guide D. treat
9.A. complex B. astonishing C. obvious D. rare
10.A. drew B. reached C. pulled D. climbed
11.A. curiously B. gratefully C. generously D. selflessly
12.A. can B. home C. station D. car
13.A. out of B. from across C. by D. in
14.A. looked B. folded C. filled D. built
15.A. town B. desert C. house D. route
16.A. bought B. sent C. said D. attached
17.A. respect B. honesty C. kindness D. optimism
18.A. warned B. reminded C. rid D. persuaded
假定你是李华，下周四你因故不能出席外教Smith先生的英美概况课,打算向他请假。请给Smith先生写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.写信目的;
2.原因及歉意;
3.弥补措施;
4.希望批准。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
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I' m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)；并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:
1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
When I grow up, I'll work with animals. Though I don't know exactly how I can do for the animals yet, I can at least to follow my brother. He is a excellent vet. He looks after frightened snakes. He says that snakes are easy to deal as they don't have any legs. My father, a scientist, works to save rarely birds, some of that are really clever and can even say some words. My mother trains dolphins every workday. They practise in the pool. She hears the dolphins talk and sang. That sounds really cool! There are so many, animal job to choose from, but which one is right for them? I'll have to wait and see!
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the past， nothing aroused the spirit of America 's emerging economy like the skyscraper. Height1.be) a fascination since the pyramids. It's closer to the heaven. It scares off your enemies. It makes you faithfully kneel down in awe.
But the height of these buildings2.(create) many new engineering problems. The real challenges are that architects are moving into a different league of engineering, one of3.is wind loading. Wind loading is a term engineers use4.(measure) the effect of the wind on a tall building. The more flexible the building, the5. (safe) it is. A tall building's flexibility also helps it survive earthquakes. Probably the safest place you can be in6.earthquake is in a tall building. When the earthquake hits the building, it's able to just bend and move with the earthquake force but not break. All7.all, the engineering advancements used to construct these super tall buildings can turn one man's dream into8.(real). As a matter of fact, we're not so much9.(interest) in how a building meets the ground as we are how a building meets the sky. Despite the challenge of10.(construct) the word's tallest skyscrapers, the passion of exploration will never go out.
