It was a morning in January. The jet stream (急流)had dipped down, causing the Arctic cold to reach the mountains of my home. It was only 2 degrees outside, but the cold wind made it feel like it was 15 below zero. Still, I was kneeling in the snow alongside my house trying to open a tiny door, so I eoukl get in. 1 had forgotten to leave my water dripping the night before and now my water pipes were frozen and my faucets(水龙头)were dry.
The wind cut into me like a knife while I struggled to get two electric heaters in place around the section of frozen pipes. The waterlines were buried except for a small piece that connected up to my house. I put a heater on each side of it, ran the extension cords(软线)into my house and plugged them in. Both heaters roared to life and started blowing hot air on the frozen water pipes. My fingers had already started to go numb, so I stayed inside to wait. I could only hope that this bit of warmth could get my water flowing again. Finally, after twenty minutes, the water started flowing through my faucets again. I went back outside into the biller cold and gathered my heaters up. I looked at the weak January sun shining on the frozen snow and smiled. Then I sent a joy filled with "Thank you" heavenward and returned inside to make myself a hot breakfast.
Sometimes the coldness of this life can get to us as well. It can make our hearts feel icy and frozen. It can keep our kindness and love from flowing out to others. Sometimes, though, all we need is a bit of warnth to get us going again. It can be a simple smile, a kind word, a heart-felt hug, a morning sunrise, a bird's song or any gentle reminder of just how much God loves us. Let us all be grateful for those bits of warmth that gel us going again. And let us all try to be that bit of wannth for others every chance we get.
1.What was the direct reason why the water pipes were frozen?
A. The jet stream.
B. The low temperature.
C. The cold wind.
D. The author ' s own carelessness.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase "roared to in Paragraph 2?
A. Began functioning smoothly.
B. Worked inappropriately.
C. Broke down suddenly.
D. Screamed out loudly.
3.What did the author think of his work?
A. Embarassed.
B. Satisfied.
C. Mad with joy.
D. Cautiously optimistic.
4.What is the last paragraph mainly centered on?
A. The coldness of life has a negative effect on our life quality.
B. We meet with the coldness of life unavoidably and unwillingly.
C. We should be thankful for bits of warmth of life.
D. We should seize every chance to receive warmth of life from others.
Welcome to Cengiz Tours
If you are looking to have a relaxing and unforgettable vacation, sailing on the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey, you are at the right place!
Cengiz Tours offers blue cruises starting from June until the end of October each year, in the Gulf of Gokova, located on the Mediterranean Sea.
You are encouraged to make reservations one-month ahead of time. The blue cruise usually starts from Bod rum, in the Gulf of Gokova, and takes you along the beautiful shores within the Mediterranean Sea. Cengiz Tours offers trips based on your desired destinations. Mr. Cengiz Tozluklu, a licensed captain, a skilled cook and a tour guide, has been sailing for almost 40 years, and will make sure that you have an unforgettable time during your vacation on his boat. He offers a pick-up and drop-off service at the Bodrum Airport. Three meals are included per day and so is moderate alcohol.
Please make sure that you inform us of any allergies or medical conditions you might have. Sleeping is quite comfortable on the sailboat and you are also certainly invited to sleep on the deck of the boat, under the stars.
Mr. Tozluklu is a very friendly tour guide, so expect your vacation to be extremely pleasing and a little surprising. The Mediterranean beaches, visiting beautiful Turkish countryside, watching the sunset and sunrise, the moon and the stars, swimming, fishing and enjoying the quiet coves within the Gulf of Gokova will be a vacation hard to forget.
Call for reservations. You are encouraged to make reservations one-month ahead of time.
Please note that there is a one-week minimum stay per tour.
Cellphone (Turkey) : + 90-533-923-3222
1.What's your feeling about sailing on the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey?
A. Relaxed and excited.
B. Relaxed and puzzled.
C. Surprised and frightened.
D. Frightened and moved.
2.What can you do if you have any questions or want to make reservations?
A. Send an e-mail.
B. Visit Mr. Cengiz Tozluklu by yourself.
C. Make a phone call by +90-533-923-3222.
D. Come to the Gulf of Gokova by plane.
3.Where does the text probably come from?
A. A novel.
B. A travel guide.
C. A fashion magazine.
D. A news story.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What can we learn about National Boss Day?
A. It was started by Mr. Haroski.
B. It is only celebrated in America.
C. It isn’t always celebrated on October 16th.
2.What do employees do on National Boss Day?
A. Show appreciation for their bosses.
B. Take
C. Learn how to run a comp any.
3.When was National Boss Day supported by the government?
A. In 1916.
B. In 1958.
C. In 1962.
4.What do bosses do on National Boss Day?
A. Receive cards and gifts.
B. Hold a party for their employees.
C. Have a day off
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What did the man do after graduation?
A. He started work.
B. He travelled to Europe.
C. He learned gardening.
2.How long has the man been working?
A. Three years.
B. Four years.
C. Five years.
3.How did the woman find her job?
A. She was recommended by the man
B. She telephoned the company.
C. She applied online.
4.What does the woman think of her job?
A. Well-paid.
B. Satisfactory.
C. Disappointing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman suggest the man do about the marketing report.
A. Wait for the boss's call.
B. Collect information as soon as possible.
C. Have a date with Ronald Freeman.
2.Which report will be finished today?
A. The Jackson report.
B. The financial report.
C. The marketing report.
3.When does the conversation take place?
A. On Monday.
B. On Tuesday.
C. On Wednesday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the conversation mainly about?
A. A weather report. B. A delayed shipnienL C. An insurance policy.
2.What will the woman probably receive?
A. A timetable.
B. An explanation.
C. A notice.
