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When I was young, I was not popular 1. my classmates. If you’d asked me, I would have told you I was against bullying(霸凌).
But one day, I was in the classroom, 2.(chat) with my friend Lizzie, when Kristina walked up to me. She was one of the bullies so I prepared 3.(me) for more insults(羞辱). I looked at her, feeling 4.(terrify). But she said that she was sorry for what she 5.(do) to me.
I accepted her apology. Later, we became friends, laughing at people, 6. even pushing them. People were noticing me in 7. way they never had before.
Then one day, Lizzie came up to me and shouted, “you’ve become a bully!” That night I was 8.(wake) thinking for a long time. The next day at school, I apologized to Lizzie and told her I would never hurt her 9.(feel) like that again.
10. took a while to earn back her trust, but eventually we got back to normal.
Sitting at a table in my school cafeteria, I looked around, slowly taking in everything. Student after student ______ my table carrying that day’s lunch special, but if you looked deeper, more things deserved your ______. There was more than just the uniform they were wearing, or the way they had ______ their hair that day. It suddenly ______ me as I watched classmate after classmate walk by, that I did not know much about ______ at my high school.
I waved politely after ______ the sight of a girl in my grade sitting at a nearby table. She smiled _____ and then continued to pick at the spaghetti in front of her. If I hadn’t ______ recently that her mother had died, I would never have thought anything was wrong. But isn’t that how it ______ works? Without knowing the whole story, we _______ others too quickly.
I realized that everyone may have some difficulties they are facing in their lives, ______why do we so often make it harder for each other? Why not support one another and ______ burden (负担)?
I have a lung disease. No one at my school knows --- I don’t show any ______ symptoms except for a few coughs. I am ______ in my studies like any other kid, but with the ______ that I have a dark and frightening future.
Before that day when I decided to look at the world with a new idea, I ______ myself almost every day. I thought only about myself and my heavy burden. But I've now realized that I am not the only one ______: everyone has their own mountain to face.
So, just take a moment to see others around you and be ______ for what you have. After all, we all live in the ______ and no one is perfect --- we just need to ______ each other the way we are.
1.A. passed B. laid C. moved D. shared
2.A. enjoyment B. exploration C. devotion D. protection
3.A. made B. cut C. styled D. colored
4.A. took B. reminded C. impressed D. hit
5.A. anyone B. everyone C. someone D. none
6.A. losing B. avoiding C. catching D. seeing
7.A. curiously B. weakly C. artificially D. energetically
8.A. learned B. announced C. doubted D. expected
9.A. frequently B. approximately C. universally D. usually
10.A. forgive B. judge C. measure D. believe
11.A. for B. or C. but D. so
12.A. replace B. relieve C. destroy D. solve
13.A. logical B. hidden C. obvious D. necessary
14.A. employed B. educated C. trapped D. admitted
15.A. purpose B. performance C. realization D. result
16.A. admired B. fooled C. cared D. pitied
17.A. suffering B. benefiting C. dreaming D. crying
18.A. calm B. faithful C. grateful D. hopeful
19.A. past B. present C. future D. distance
20.A. appreciate B. love C. view D. accept
I have seen how having an animal in your life can make things much better for all concerned. Here are some reasons.
A pet’s love never stops.
1.. Even if you cannot return that unconditional love, just knowing that it is there will make your life better.
Caring for something other than yourself is emotionally healthy.
Giving and getting a little love, even if you have to say “sit down” 270 times a day, can take your mind off your troubles and help you to see what really matters.
2..
If you have a dog, you need to take it (and yourself) on walks. Dogs are happiest when they are walking. And it’s common knowledge that taking regular walks is also good for your heart and brain health.
Just the act of petting a creature lowers your blood pressure and helps you relax.
The next time you are feeling uncomfortable, I suggest going to your local shelter and giving some love to an animal there. 3., but notice how you feel when the two of you are exchanging emotional energy. And don’t be surprised if you do adopt!
Saving a life will make yours better.
4., but what about the used ones? All my animals have been rescued, and they are as sweet as can be.
Maybe you think you don’t have enough room in your heart.
You may already have a family to love, and that is totally wonderful. 5. I know not everybody is an animal lover, but if you think you might be, don’t lose this chance.
A. You won’t have to take it home
B. Some people want lovely pets
C. Having a pet is also physically healthy
D. If you want more love in your life, consider a pet
E. Taking your dog for a walk can make your dog happy
F. Some people prefer their new puppy to be from a pet store
G. No matter what, your pet will always love you and remember you
Located at Europe’s biggest water park, the Galaxy Erding in South Germany, the world’s first VR water slide takes the exciting experience to a whole new level by offering thrill-seekers the choice of three attractive worlds --- Space, Sky, or Snow. By simply wearing a headset, riders can slide through a magical alien world, follow beautiful butterflies around floating islands or put themselves in a white winter wonderland. To make the experience even more heart-stopping, the 160-meter-long ride that lasts about 35 seconds has two uphill tracks that provide a roller-coaster-like experience.
While the tire slide, which has been successfully tested by almost 10,000 park goers since it opened in February 2018, is impressive, the technology behind it, developed by California startup Ballast is even more so. The specially-created waterproof headsets can be worn in water up to a few meters deep, without harming the delicate Samsung Galaxy S8 mobile devices that run the custom software for the VR experiences. The headsets also charge wirelessly (无线地), allowing park operators to swap out sets throughout the day.
The biggest challenge the company faced, however, was providing a suitable VR experience for everyone. That’s because unlike roller coasters, where the speed is fixed for all riders, water slide speeds vary depending on the weight of the person. To overcome the issue, Ballast fixed smart sensors (传感器) in important areas along the slide to keep track of the rider’s progress at all times. The information, conveyed through the headset, allows the custom software to adjust his or her location within the virtual world accordingly, making for a smooth, seasickness free ride for all.
Though Ballast is thrilled at Space Glider’s success, the company has bigger ambitions. They want to create an experience where guests will be able to swim underwater surrounded by virtual dolphins, whales, and even sharks, without wearing the heavy headsets!
1.What can people do if they go to the Galaxy Erding?
A. They can swim with dolphins.
B. They can explore the outer space.
C. They can experience VR water slide.
D. They can swap out sets all day long.
2.Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The tire slide has been successfully tested so far.
B. Water slide speed vary depending on the age of the person.
C. Thrill-seekers take the exciting experience by wearing a headset.
D. The specially-created waterproof headsets can be applied in water.
3.What can help park goers experience a smooth, seasickness free ride?
A. The painkillers.
B. The fixed speed.
C. A sensor fixed in important areas.
D. Virtual dolphins, whales and sharks.
4.What is the author’s attitude towards the VR water slide?
A. objective B. subjective C. opposed D. indifferent
Actor Warwick Davis realized he was shorter than other people when he was eight years old. He suddenly noticed all his schoolmates were twice his size. It was then that the effect of having dwarfism hit him for the first time.
Now aged 48, Davis says, “I have very fond memories of school but I realized I had to become a little bit louder and funnier so I wouldn’t get left out of conversations. I became quite the performer, so being short was my training in acting.”
It worked. Director George Lucas cast young Warwick as the Ewok Wicket in Return of the Jedi. The actor has gone on to star in many TV shows and films, including playing Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter films.
Warwick’s dwarfism means he is 1.07 meters tall, while the average UK adult male height is 1.78 meters. Most types of dwarfism are caused by a genetic disorder that stops some of the body’s building blocks working properly.
Davis has a positive attitude to being “different”. He says, “If I had my life all over again, I would choose the same job and be the same height. I have enjoyed every minute. At school I played rugby and football and tried long jump and high jump. I wasn’t very good at them but I always had a go. I defeated everyone at chin-ups (引体向上) because I had a low body weight combined with a strong upper body from climbing up to the top cupboards to reach the biscuit boxes at home.”
Warwick is supporting Jeans for Genes Day, a charity raising public concern for millions of children born with genetic disorders in the U.K. He says, “Even if you can only give a tiny amount of money, it will make such a difference to the children.”
1.Why did Warwick Davis decide to become a little bit louder and funnier?
A. It was his training in his acting.
B. He didn’t want to be ignored by his classmates.
C. The effect of having dwarfism influenced him strongly.
D. The genetic disorder prevented his body from working properly.
2.What can be inferred from paragraph 5?
A. Davis has a positive attitude to being “different”.
B. Davis turns his short body to his advantage at chin-ups.
C. Davis is not fond of rugby and football, long jump and high jump.
D. Davis doesn’t want to choose the same job if he can live his life again.
3.Warwick Davis can be best described as “___________”.
A. pleased B. independent C. sensitive D. confident
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. My Strong Upper Body B. Dwarfism Caused by Genetic Disorder
C. Height Is Not My Limitation D. More Money, Bigger Difference
I was deeply moved by the kindness of an elderly flower seller at Sydney’s Central Station one evening.
I was feeling as cold as the winter winds quickening the steps of the people who buried chins (下巴) in scarves and hands deep into coat pockets. In many ways, 2018 had proven an arduous year. My teenage daughter had left home for university, my job of 23 years was no more, and a creative project I’d given my all to for years had also been suddenly called off. I also found out a person I considered a friend was far from it.
A year earlier, I’d dreamt about an earthquake. In the dream, a red light flashed inside a building and then the earth began to rock. Walls fell down on me as I ran into the open, feeling sorry for the people I hadn’t loved enough. Before I was buried completely by the falling world, I shouted, “Abuelo, ayudame,” in my native Spanish. “Grandfather, help me!”
Now, with the very real aftershocks of a series of unexpected endings, I walked into a little flower shop to buy a gift for a friend. The gentleman at the shop looked at me and turned away for a moment, returning with a fragrant flower. “For you. You need to smile today,” he said in a rich and beautiful accent, offering me the flower with eyes full of care. It took all my strength not to cry. Then he gave me a grandfatherly hug that made me want to tell him everything.
Instead, I thanked him and headed for the train. How did he know? I wondered. For the first time in weeks, I felt hope.
1.The underlined word in the second paragraph means “_____________”.
A. puzzled B. mixed C. hard D. meaningful
2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. A detailed description of the author’s dream.
B. The help that the author got from his grandfather.
C. An earthquake that the author came across before.
D. The author’s sorry thoughts for the people he hadn’t loved enough.
3.What drove the author to walk into the flower shop?
A. Series of unexpected things.
B. The fragrant flowers in the shop.
C. The gentleman in the flower shop.
D. The idea of sending a gift to a friend.
4.Why did the author feel hope in the end?
A. Because the gentleman showed his concern for the author.
B. Because the gentleman gave the author a grandfatherly hug.
C. Because the gentleman at the shop sent him a fragrant flower.
D. Because the gentleman said some words in a rich and beautiful accent.
