Many years ago, when we were a young couple with two small children, aged 2 and 4, we were practically impecunious. My parentsinlaws lived from hand to mouth, so we didn't expect any help from them. My parents lived a great distance away, and I was too ashamed to let them know about our situation.
My husband was trying to earn a living with an old pickup truck, carrying groceries for local shopkeepers, but it was constantly breaking down. It took almost all the money we had to have it fixed. The truck was also the only means of transportation for us.
We lived in the countryside, and we always used the back door because the driveway led to it. One winter evening, I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and almost tripped over something. It was nearly dark, and I had to bend down to see what it was. I could hardly believe my eyes. There sat a large basket loaded with food.
It was heavy, so I called my husband to carry it into the house. Once inside, we discovered two loaves of bread, some butter, several cans of vegetables, a can of orange sauce, and a large turkey. There was so much that I couldn't remember it all, but it was everything we needed to fix a wonderful dinner — everything except potatoes.
A little while later I remembered that I hadn't taken the trash to the barrel. By now it was dark, so I had to turn on the yard light — and that's when I spotted a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch.
That dinner was the best I could remember.
We weren't able to thank our donators, though, because we never found out who had been so generous in helping a struggling young family. Whoever it was, we are forever grateful.
1.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “impecunious” in Paragraph 1?
A. Generous. B. Cautious
C. Stubborn. D. Penniless.
2.How did the author's husband support the family?
A. By selling food door to door. B. By delivering goods.
C. By starting a garage. D. By working as a shop assistant.
3.How did the author feel when she saw the basket?
A. She was annoyed. B. She was terrified.
C. She was astonished. D. She felt a sense of relief.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A. A struggling young couple B. A tale of potatoes
C. A helping hand in time D. A reward from a stranger
A family vacation in the Caribbean islands doesn’t come cheap. These four affordable but wonderful kidfriendly hotels are ideal for you.
Hilton Nassau Hotel
In the Nassau's shopping district, this hotel is perfectly located to explore the nearby island, Prince George Wharf. Families can be guided to go to Bay Street for shopping or to the historic landmarks like Rawson Square. Then, return to the hotel’s pool bar for dining and overlooking Nassau Harbor and Paradise Island. The kids’ menu and high chairs make family dining a treat, especially since kids eat for free!
Dreams Palm Beach Hotel
Close to Higuey, this hotel by the sea is just the place to enjoy the feel of Caribbean sand. While adults can be organized to visit Punta Cana, go golfing and go swimming, kids will love the kids' club and the kids' pool. A range of meals from Mexican flavor to Asian and French flavor are offered there, making this hotel stand out. Need more good news? There’s a spa to really get adults in the vacation mood.
Sugar Bay Resort
You can feel right at home on your private terrace in this 31acre property. Those who prefer a little action can catch a game of tennis in the gym, or even try surfing or jet skiing. No passport is required to visit the US Virgin Islands. Kids' club is available for those who prefer to stay indoors.
Club Med La Caravelle
This hotel, on the Caribbean island of Grand Terre in Guadeloupe, is ideal for sporty families. You'll find a pool, tennis courts, a gym, and a kids’ club where the activities schedule is brilliantly packed to keep your little ones busy all day.
1.What makes eating in the Hilton Nassau Hotel most pleasant?
A. Its high chairs. B. There’s no charge for kids.
C. The speciallydesigned menu. D. It’s great to treat friends there.
2.How is Dreams Palm Beach Hotel different from the other ones?
A. Tourists can take part in sports programs.
B. There are clubs and pools designed for kids.
C. It offers a spa to relax tourists and their kids.
D. Tourists can enjoy international foods.
3.In which hotel can tourists experience the great adventure?
A. Hilton Nassau Hotel. B. Dreams Palm Beach Hotel.
C. Sugar Bay Resort. D. Club Med La Caravelle.
假如你是李华，你的美国网友Peter参加中国象棋网络挑战赛获得了一等奖。请根据以下提示写一封英文电子邮件向他表示祝贺。
1. 祝贺他获奖；
2. 肯定他付出的努力；
3. 询问何时方便，在网上切磋棋艺。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
I’m writing to ______________________________________________________________________
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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：在错的词下划一横线,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。
Dear Nancy,
It has been a month since you begin to teach us oral English. Thank you very much for your excellent teach. In order to practice your English, we are going to have a English Singing Contest next Friday. It is going to be hold in our classroom and will last two hours. The students are going to sing some English song. You are welcome to attend the contest and act one of the judges. You are a music lover, that is an advantage. You can give us useful advice on English pronunciation, but we also expect you to sing a song then.
If you can come, please let me to know.
Thanks a lot.
Yours,
Danie
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。
Scientists found that air pollution may be responsible 1. a significant reduction in intelligence. The research conducted by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) in China 2. (show) that air pollution led to big falls in test 3. (score) for languages and arithmetic. The study is called “The impact of exposure to air pollution on cognitive (认知的）performance ”. It was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. The study took place over four years. Researchers analyzed speaking and arithmetic tests taken by 20 000 people of all ages. They said， “Polluted air may prevent cognitive ability 4. people become older.”
The study is a warning to the rest of the world, 5. (especial) to those in cities. Over 91 percent of the world population live in areas with 6. (poison) air and air pollution is the 7. (four) highest cause of global deaths. Researchers discovered that 8. longer people were exposed to polluted air，the greater their intelligence went down. They said air pollution caused a year’s worth of lost education. For those 9. were over 60 years old，this could be several years. A researcher warned，“There is no shortcut 10. (solve) this issue. Governments really need to take effective measures to reduce air pollution.”
I’m Therese, a business manager living in Berlin, Germany. Last month, I ________ to read over 100 nonfiction books in psyshology, politics, and leadership. It might sound __________, but I really did.
It started with a ________. A colleague _______ me to read Mallcolm Gladwell’s The Story of Success in two __________. Determined as I was, I just couldn't _______ the deadline. I _________ the first few chapters quickly but found it impossible to finish all in 2 hours. So I _________ the bet, but it gave me an idea: I needed to find a better way to consume nonfiction books. I finally registered the Blinkist app, which is really _________ for me to read quickly. Blinkist is one of the apps that transform books into “bite-sized” _________. I’ve learned that in order to produce proper insights from every book, over 100 literary experts _________ themselves to work. I also love that the app has an audio _________ allowing me to listen to great ideas. So I set a fresh ________ with this cool app — to read the key insights from 100 books in one month. How did I do? I read 102 titles exactly.
I used to _________ much time on social media. Moreover, my job is exhausting, so by the time I leave work, my brain is pretty useless. _________, reading a book on the Blinkist app is like a snack for my _________. I’m happy that I’m doing something _______ with my time. Every day, I wake up ________ than the day before. If you want to get wiser too, then I challenge you to try and _________ my 102-title record! _________ the Blinkist app and start your reading adventure!
1.A. arranged B. intended C. remembered D. managed
2.A. crazy B. reasonable C. boring D. interesting
3.A. promise B. bet C. decision D. joke
4.A. encouraged B. challenged C. allowed D. persuaded
5.A. weeks B. months C. days D. hours
6.A. miss B. grasp C. meet D. catch
7.A. held back B. searched for C. got through D. thought about
8.A. won B. lost C. wrote D. purchased
9.A. useful B. precious C. simple D. ordinary
10.A. concept B. advice C. memory D. content
11.A. apply B. addict C. help D. accustom
12.A. button B. function C. signal D. picture
13.A. password B. record C. goal D. date
14.A. save B. spare C. abandon D. waste
15.A. Meanwhile B. Therefore C. However D. Indeed
16.A. heart B. body C. stomach D. brain
17.A. casual B. worthless C. productive D. severe
18.A. happier B. wiser C. worse D. busier
19.A. beat B. set C. keep D. equal
20.A. Look into B. Sign up C. Turn down D. Wait for
