When returning to south-western Germany, where my parents live, it is compulsory for me to go on a hike to connect with nature and reconnect with myself. So, that is exactly what I did the first sunny Sunday back in the beautiful Black Forest. The Huzenbacher See is a tarn in the middle of the northern Black Forest with abundant nature surrounding it. Approaching it after a good hour walk, I saw fascinating blue dragonflies in quantity that attracted us by the way they flew around. They didn’t stand still for a photo, as they landed on leaves for a split second. We were also surprised at the yellow water lilies that can be seen floating on its surface between June and July.
Sitting down at one of the benches surrounding the lake for a picnic was satisfying in two ways. I was aware of the world’s beauty that gave me the energy to continue up the mountain to reach the most amazing view looking over the lake. The other was to really fill myself up in order to continue the adventure adequately, full up on some snacks and refreshing water from the well.
The hike up wasn’t as hard as expected and a good path was provided with dirty rocks and slippery stones all under the shade of the tall trees. This took about an hour and a half until reaching the beautiful view of the lake and land below. Once we had taken in the astonishing views, the walk back down took another hour or so, making the hike a 3-to4-hour round trip, which was well worth it!
Simply being back in the Black Forest and having such pleasant hikes is definitely good for the soul and I highly recommend getting yourself outside, be it in the Black Forest or anywhere outdoors. Get your intake of vitamin D and, most importantly, take in the moments that nature has to offer.
1.What does the underlined word “tarn” in paragraph I refer to?
A. Tree. B. Tower.
C. Lake D. Village.
2.How did the author feel when sitting on the bench?
A. Tired. B. Content.
C. Surprised. D. Excited.
3.What did the author call on people to do?
A. Take vitamin D pills. B. Love and protect nature.
C. Save the soul and be yourself. D. Go outdoors and get close to nature.
4.According to the author, being back in the Black Forest and having pleasant hikes does good to one’s ________.
A. health B. spirit
C. character D. experience
Application Workshop
Join Citizens Committee for New York City and the NYC Department of Sanitation for a workshop on the Green Team Mini-Grant application on February 2, which lasts from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM!
The workshop will cover
·Applying for the Green Team Mini-Grant
·How to use the Zero Waste schools website
Creative Coding
We are hosting a free design workshop just for girls on March 7 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, in support of International Women’s Day! The focus of the workshop is on Creative Coding, with art and technology, but we’ll also have a few female designers to share their unique work with the attendees.
No experience necessary, this event is for girls between the ages of 9-12.
SAT & ACT Roadmap to Success
In this free 1-hour workshop, parents will discover the road map to SAT & ACT success. Topics included: Review of “goal scores” for SAT/ACT college admissions, national trends in college admissions, how to determine whether the SAT or the ACT is the best test for your student, steps to prepare for the Sat or ACT, best time to take the Sat or ACT. Join us on March 23.
Square School Family Information Night
Join us for our Family Information Night on March 14! We’ll gather at the future home for Square School for an introduction to the school model at 6:30pm.
This event is intended for families with young people entering grades six or seven in 2019 that want to be a part of a school community that attaches importance to a lifestyle of learning. Join us for this Family Information Night to see if Square School is the right choice for your family.
1.Which activity offers information about tests?
A. Creative Coding B. SAT & ACT Roadmap to Success
C. Public School Green Team Mini-Grant D. Square School Family Information Night
2.What is special about Creative Coding?
A. It is a free workshop. B. It takes place in March.
C. It is hosted by females. D. It is designed for girls.
3.Who might be interested in Family Information Night?
A. Designers. B. Teachers.
C. Parents. D. Students.
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事
Steve was the most amazing person in all of Minneapolis, and he was my cousin. By the age of 19, Steve was a star baseball player at the University of Minnesota. I wanted to be exactly like him. So when Steve asked me to go with him on a spring fishing trip in northern Minnesota, I was excited!
After planning the trip, we gathered clothes and supplies, and began our great adventure. We reached the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota by early evening. On our way to the campsite, Steve pointed to a small house faraway in one of the mountains, saying that it was the ranger station (护林站) where the forester worked.
Finally, after a long walk, we reached the campsite and set up the camp as the sun was setting. Steve knew all the tricks of an experienced wilderness camper. After we gathered enough wood from the forest, he started the campfire using only stone and steel — no matches. For supper we feasted on freeze-dried beef, wild rice and pea soup. I ate greedily after all that work.
Tired enough, we climbed into our sleeping bags early and talked about our plans for fishing the next day. We were still talking quietly when a sudden north wind picked up; the temperature dropped and it began to snow. Steve found a way to increase the temperature inside the tent. He dragged a log (原木) from the forest to the opposite side of the campfire. Then he wrapped aluminum foil (铝箔) around the log. The heat from the fire reflected off the foil and into the tent. Soon images of lake fish were filling my dreams.
The snow had stopped, but sometime later a powerful wind must have kicked up the flames of our dying fire. I was abruptly awakened by Steve. Our tent was on fire. Frightened, I ran out of the tent immediately. The tent collapsed (倒塌) with Steve inside. Without any thought of endangering myself, I reached into the burning tent and pulled him to the icy lake. Fortunately, we were not seriously hurt.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Later, as we stood by the burning tent to keep warm, we considered our difficult situation.
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Paragraph 2:
Suddenly, we heard a noise in the forest.
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假设你是李华，最近发现你所住的小区内增设了旧物捐赠箱(a donation box)，居民可以把自己的旧衣物、废弃的书报等投放其中。请你给你校英文报投稿。内容包括:
1. 介绍这一事物；
2.发表你的看法。
注意:1. 词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连线贯。
Dear Editor,
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Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever thought about the best meal you have ever eaten? For many people, it isn’t just about the quality of the food; it is also about great memories of a particular vacation or the person it was shared 1.. We asked 100 famous chefs around the world 2. their best meals were, and we got some 3.(interest) answers.
As the researchers expected, 30% of the chefs 4.(survey) said that their best meal as a kid was still what they liked the most as an adult. 20% 5.(consider) a meal in a fancy restaurant as the best one in their lives, and another 10% said that a meal while they were on vacation with their wife 6.husband was the best of all time. 15% said a simple meal that they often cooked at home ranked 7.(high) than any other meal. And the same number said their best dish was something they made at the place where they worked. 8.(surprising), 10% of these chefs said their favorite meal of their entire lives was at a fast food restaurant! These best 9.(cook) in the world would pick McDonald's or KFC if they had the choice of what 10.(eat).
Sun’qhela is a phrase with many shades of meaning. It says “don’t underestimate me,” and “just try me.” It’s a ____ and a threat, all at once. It’s a common thing for the parents in Trevor family to say to their kids. ____ I heard it I knew it meant the conversation was ____, and if I said another word I was in for a good beat.
At the time, I was the champion of the Maryvale College sports day every single year. Why? Because mom was always ____ me to kick my ass (臀部), and I was always running not to get my ass kicked. Nobody ran like me and my mom. She was a thrower, too. ____ was next to her was coming at me. If it was something ____, I had to catch it and put it down. If it broke, that would be my ____, too, and the ass-kicking would be that much ____. So if she threw a vase at me, I’d have to catch it, put it down, and then run. We had a very Tom and Jerry relationship, me and my mom. She was the ____ instructor; I was naughty as shit.
Everybody knew that Trevor child would come through like a bat out of ____, and that his mom would be right there behind him. She could go at a full speed in high heels, but if she really wanted to come after me, she’d kick her _____off while still going at top speed. When I was little she always ____ me, but as I got older I got faster, and when speed ____ her she’d use her wits. “Stop! ____!” She’d do this to her own child. In South Africa, nobody gets ____ in other people’s business ____ it’s about justice (正义), and then everybody wants in. So she’d yell “Thief!” knowing it would bring the whole neighborhood out ____ me, and then I’d have _____ trying to grab me and seize me, and I’d have to duck and ____ to avoid them, all the while ____, “I’m not a thief! I’m her son!”
1.A. announcement B. appointment C. command D. comment
2.A. Even if B. Now that C. Any time D. As if
3.A. over B. on C. off D. behind
4.A. defeating B. chasing C. blaming D. delighting
5.A. Whatever B. Whichever C. However D. Whenever
6.A. solid B. worthless C. attractive D. breakable
7.A. decision B. apology C. fault D. adventure
8.A. less B. worse C. lighter D. better
9.A. creative B. strict C. enthusiastic D. tolerant
10.A. hell B. hall C. heaven D. death
11.A. handbag B. overcoat C. shoes D. glasses
12.A. caught B. warned C. cheated D. missed
13.A. ignored B. troubled C. left D. failed
14.A. Son B. Friend C. Thief D. Neighbor
15.A. interrupted B. involved C. regretted D. reminded
16.A. if B. unless C. when D. although
17.A. against B. with C. to D. at
18.A. policemen B. parents C. strangers D. witnesses
19.A. jump B. dive C. fly D. race
20.A. complaining B. promising C. laughing D. screaming
