The Governor’s School is described as a unique opportunity for high school students to involve themselves in math, science, and technology. When I signed up for computer programming, I expected to learn about coding (编程). However, what I didn’t expect was that I would also learn how to build strong friendships.
Just before I went there, I didn't know what to expect in the school, feeling quite at a loss. A sense of uncertainty about my future was flooding over me. On the first day, the students awkwardly moved around at the opening ceremonies. Although it is embarrassing to admit, I hadn't been able to succeed in my friendship in the past because I was too focused on myself. This time, I got rid of the desire to share personal stories and instead was eager to ask others about themselves.
After sunset on the second night, I heard three girls trying to recall the schedule for an upcoming museum trip. After effective communication, I knew they were Bree, Megan and Avery. Bree and Avery were in environmental science， and Megan was studying mathematics.
We had a lot in common among us four, such as our love for movies, which strengthened our friendships. Meanwhile, we were able to introduce each other to new activities. Bree introduced us to anime (日本动漫). Enthusiastically, Megan encouraged us to play tennis. Avery and I kept the other two motivated to work out at the gym. The fact that none of us was particularly skilled with equipment resulted in shared laughter almost every day.
After four weeks, I left with the ability to successfully code an educational computer game. More importantly, I also left with knowledge about the code of friendship -- the fact that I could make more friends in a month by showing interest in them than I could in a year by trying to attract others’ interest in me.
1.The author went to the Governor's School to originally learn how to _______.
A. code computer programs
B. make friends with others
C. develop her personal hobby and interest
D. share her personal stories with others
2.The author had failed in her friendship mainly because _________.
A. she was embarrassed to stay with her friends
B. she cared little about others
C. she longed to know about others
D. she focused her attention on her study
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Avery studied mathematics in the school.
B. The four girls had a wonderful time at school.
C. Though the four girls had nothing in common, they became good friends.
D. Before going to the Governor's School, the author had the basic knowledge about computers.
4.According to the author, the success code of friendship is _____.
A. getting others to be interested in her
B. adding more laughter to others’ life
C. keeping others motivated by stories
D. becoming more interested in others
5.What does the author tell us in the passage?
A. Her interest in the Governor’s School.
B. A close relation with three schoolmates.
C. Her experience in the Governor’s School.
D. Big changes in her study.
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The Footpath of the Gods, Amalfi Coast，Italy
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Sydney's Great Coastal Walk, Australia
Sydney's coastline is one of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world. Here you have national parks, historic sites, shining and quiet beaches all in one place. Sydney's Great Coastal Walk runs all the way from Barrenjoey in the north to Royal National Park in the south and takes an unbelievable seven days to complete. However, if you're not up to doing the full walk, there are many different parts of the walk that you can do right in the city itself. Walking from the city9s famous Bondi Beach to the sweeping curve (大半径曲线）of Brone Beach takes just an hour, which takes in some top sceneries.
Great Ocean Walk, Australia
The Great Ocean Walk covers 104 km along Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road, located on the southern coast of Australia, from the holiday town Apollo Bay to the splendid Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles are the area's famous stone landmarks which stand out like giants from the sea. The walk passes through a range of landscapes and sights, from national park, famous surfing spots and deserted beaches, to wild coastlines, waterfalls, lush (茂盛的）forests, historic lighthouses. Day walks and shorter three-hour walks such as The Wreck Beach Walk or the Lighthouse Cemetery and Lookout Walk can also be enjoyed.
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1.When you arrive at Amalfi Coast,_________.
A. the scenic beauty can fill you with charm
B. the walking can be started from Positano
C. you must be fed up with the footpath
D. narrow rocky paths may trap you
2.What are the distinct characteristics of Sydney's Great Coastal Walk?
A. It takes more than a week to complete the walk.
B. It provides visitors with a variety of great landscapes.
C. It really has the longest coastline in the world.
D. It starts from Royal National Park in Che south.
3.From the Great Ocean Walk, Australia we can know that _______.
A. most visitors have to finish the 104 km walk quickly
B. the Twelve Apostles stand below the surface of the sea
C. Apollo Bay is at the end of the Great Ocean Walk
D. visitors have various walking choices there
4.Where can we probably read the passage?
A. travel magazine. B. A handbook to tourists.
C. An online advertisement. D. A poster in a foreign travel agency.
5.The author intends to ________.
A. introduce the beautiful beaches in Australia
B. present the wonderful beaches in the world
C. tell us the ideal tourist destination for health
D. ask us to join the tourist program
As a teenager dreaming of a writing career, I was inspired to discover that two of my favorite movies were both written by a female team: Kirsten and her writing partner, Karen.
I didn’t think they’d take a young writer like me __ . But still, I wrote Kirsten an email letting her know that I had an idea I wanted to __ with her and Karen, and asked if they’d be __ to meet with me.
I didn’t even expect a(an) __ to my email. However, 12 days after I sent it, I received a(an) __ reply from Kirsten.
Her email included this line, which made me __ up from my computer chair: “Karen and I would be honored to __ you and to hear more about everything you're working on.” We met for ___the following week, and after a three-hour meal __ laughs and sisterly advice, a friendship was born.
___, Kirsten and Karen __ the idea I shared with them.
Their __ in my ideas at the earliest stage of my career is something I’ll never forget; it’s what made me believe that I could be a good __ too, just like them. And more importantly, our __ is still going strong all these years later.
In fact, Kirsten is the first person who ever suggested I __ a novel. Actually, she gave me this __ while we were standing on the Teens section of Barnes & Noble, a bookstore where several years later, our __ would sit together on the shelves.
I wish every young writer had someone like Kirsten in their life to help __ them on their way. As I looked at our books hanging out together on the bookstore shelf, I once again though how glad I was that I sent that __ years ago.
If you too have an idol who you would love to learn from, simply __ out and ask them. That might be all it takes to set you on the path to your dreams.
1.A. proudly B. seriously C. surprisingly D. kindly
2.A. share B. work C. experiment D. compare
3.A. ready B. hesitant C. willing D. satisfied
4.A. introduction B. comment C. suggestion D. response
5.A. accurate B. reliable C. convincing D. warm
6.A. jump B. throw C. turn D. look
7.A. call B. visit C. meet D. teach
8.A. training B. fun C. business D. dinner
9.A. replaced by B. filled with C. involved in D. based on
10.A. Amazingly B. Certainly C. Ridiculously D. Naturally
11.A. criticized B. doubted C. understood D. loved
12.A. improvement B. practice C. belief D. pride
13.A. actress B. writer C. director D. judge
14.A. friendship B. confidence C. difficulty D. pressure
15.A. write B. read C. buy D. lend
16.A. present B. chance C. advice D. task
17.A. books B. friends C. goods D. photos
18.A. remind B. comfort C. challenge D. guide
19.A. question B. paper C. email D. novel
20.A. watch B. reach C. drop D. stretch
______ for the fire at Notre Dame de Paris, a church famous for its large collection of art treasures, I would be there for a visit this summer vacation.
A. Had it not been B. Should it not be
C. Were it not be D. If it had not been
You have to rewrite the monthly report because you _____ many important details.
A. turned off B. left out
C. dropped by D. put up
-- What did she want to know, Tom?
-- She wondered _______ we could complete the experiment.
A. when was it B. it was when that
C. it was when D. when it was that
