Jeremy Locke, who owns a roofing and construction company in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, had always been wanting to repair the roof of Jeanette MacDonald's home. Whenever he drove past the woman's home, he assumed that the roof was under repair because the job had already been taken on by another group of repairmen—but as the weeks wore on, the roof continued to worsen without any signs of repair.
“ I had it in my mind that if no one steps up to help this lady in our community, I’d be more than happy to,” Locke told CBC.
When Locke finally reached out to MacDonald about fixing her roof for free, however, she politely declined his offer because she did not like to accept charity. That being said, she had already applied for a government grant （补助金） to fix the roof and she said she was more than happy to hire Locke once her grant application was approved.
Unfortunately, MacDonald never received the approval.
As the stubborn （固执的） Canadian senior refused to accept any assistance from Locke, the sympathetic construction worker played an innocent trick in order to get her to accept his help. He invited MacDonald to enter a raffle （抽奖活动）that his business was holding for a free roof. After the grandmother — of — four accepted one of the raffle tickets, Locke told her that she was the winner—because she was the only one who had entered the raffle.
Thanks to his sweet little plan, Locke and his crew are starting work on the roof this week, which is expected to cost his company about $9, 000.
MacDonald, meanwhile, told CBC that she doesn't know how to express her gratitude to Locke, saying that he is her “guardian angel”.
"There's nobody out there like him," she added.
1.What did Locke desire to do for MacDonald?
A.Repair her roof. B.Find a repairman.
C.Run a charity. D.Raise money.
2.Why did MacDonald refuse Locke's offer initially?
A.She didn't trust him. B.She had won a raffle.
C.She didn't like free help. D.She had got an official grant.
3.How did Locke finally make MacDonald change her mind?
A.He persuaded her to give up her application.
B.He invited her to enter his business.
C.He gave her about $9, 000.
D.He told her a white lie.
4.Which of the following words best describe Locke?
A.Stubborn and tricky. B.Wealthy and innocent.
C.Determined and warm-hearted. D.Different and ambitious.
Most Helpful Apps for Students
There's almost an app for everything nowadays, and this can make student life easier, cheaper, safer and more fun. Whether you want help with taking notes, revising, waking up on time or keeping fit， read on for our student app picks．
Lecture recording apps
Just a few years ago, students attending lectures would have to spend the entire time writing wildly on notepads, in order not to miss any vital bit of information. Then along came technology, and now， lecture recording apps are a reality.
Sound Note is a popular lecture recording app for iPad users. You can store an entire lecture in both visual and audio form. Other good quality lecture recording apps include Notes Plus and Audio Memos Free—The Voice Recorder.
Student planner apps
Organization is key for success and well-being at university, and student planner apps are becoming increasingly popular. As well as saving on paper, many student planner apps also send reminders and warnings straight to your phone or device. Popular student planner apps include Timetable, My Class Schedule and Class Timetable.
Student safety apps
A number of apps for students have been developed promoting personal safety if out alone at night. The Circle of Six app is particularly useful for locating lost friends on nights out and also allows users to send their circle of six friends an instant call for help at the touch of a button. The GPS tracker will mark your location on your friends" devices, ensuring you'll always be able to find one another if necessary. Other student apps that promote safety include bSafe and React Mobile.
Healthy eating apps
If you're interested in eating healthily while keeping to a student budget, consider downloading a few healthy eating apps. Examples I've come across which are perfect apps for students include Rockin Ramen， a student app featuring a number of nutritious recipes with Ramen as a main ingredient, and MealBoard, an app which plans healthy meals, grocery shops and recipes based on what you've got in the fridge.
1.Which apps send reminders to users?
A.Student planner apps. B.Lecture recording apps.
C.Student safety apps. D.Healthy eating apps.
2.What can we learn about the Circle of Six app?
A.It allows users to seek help during an emergency.
B.It encourages users to communicate with friends.
C.It enables users to store an entire lecture.
D.It helps users to lead a healthy life.
3.The main purpose of the passage is to .
A.categorize apps B.introduce apps
C.evaluate apps D.compare apps
Pam Bales， an experienced hiker， stepped onto snow-covered Jewell Trail. The hike up the lower part of Jewell was _______. But less than an hour later， the weather was showing its teeth. Bales began to think about calling it a day. Then she noticed something: a single set of _______ in the snow ahead of her. She'd been_______unclear tracks all day and hadn't given them much _______， because so many people climb Jewell Trail. But these， as a volunteer of the Valley Search and Rescue Team， she _______， had been made by a pair of sneakers， which was surely not for this kind of trail. Strong wind screamed， and_______was just hours away. If Bales continued to follow the tracks， she'd add_______to the journey. But the tracks ahead meant someone might be in _____________She could not let this go. She silently scolded the absent hiker for _______ normal safety rules and struggled to walk carefully in the direction of the __________ .
After about tracks to 30 yards， she rounded a corner and saw a man sitting motionless. He wore tennis sneakers and a light jacket. She checked him for any sign of ____________ . There was none. Bales had been trained in search and rescue and knew that he was hypothermic （ 体温过低的 ） and would ________soon if he didn't get out of there. The man said he had lost his way and was extremely________ . Bales brought a pair of soft-shell pants， a winter hat， and a jacket from her pack. She helped the man ________ the warm， dry layers onto his body and offered him some hot cocoa.________he stood. She offered continuous encouragement—“ Keep going! You're doing great." Just before 6 p. m.， they arrived at the trailhead very________ . Her climb up to the spot where she____________ the man had taken about four hours. Two hours had passed since then.
A week later， the president of Bales' rescue group received a letter in the mail. It read： “ On Sunday October! 17， 1 went up my trail， Jewell. ________ was to be bad. But without thinking too much I was dressed to go quickly. Next thing I knew this lady was talking to me， changing my clothes， making me warmer. She just kept________me. Finally， I learned her name was Pam. The entire time she treated me with compassion （同情心），confidence， and one hundred percent commitment..."
In the nine years since she saved John， Bales has become something of a hiking legend （传奇人物）. It's a（ n） __________ she never sought or wanted， but one she certainly has earned.
1.A.long B.boring C.pleasant D.unforgettable
2.A.clothes B.tools C.gloves D.footprints
3.A.recording B.following C.covering D.leaving
4.A.response B.expectation C.thought D.hope
5.A.realized B.suggested C.admitted D.remembered
6.A.success B.darkness C.freedom D.disaster
7.A.information B.interest C.risk D.pain
8.A.trouble B.control C.doubt D.touch
9.A.knowing B.making C.judging D.breaking
10.A.wind B.tracks C.sound D.hikers
11.A.power B.life C.injury D.loss
12.A.recover B.escape C.wake D.die
13.A.cold B.starving C.sleepy D.concerned
14.A.pick B.pull C.bring D.carry
15.A.Unwillingly B.Nervously C.Immediately D.Slowly
16.A.tired B.stressed C.upset D.scared
17.A.treated B.observed C.located D.protected
18.A.Chance B.Sight C.Health D.Weather
19.A.praising B.encouraging C.excusing D.instructing
20.A.title B.fortune C.opportunity D.option
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In April 2017 , two giant pandas from China arrived at a zoo in the Netherlands. There, they 1.( welcome) to the Chinese-style compound where they were to live. On May 30, after the preparations were complete, the day finally came2.the pandas met their fans for the first time. People were excited because 3. zoo is the only place in the country where it is possible to see pandas. In fact, the last time there were pandas in the Netherlands was in 1987.
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It's a popular belief that fish can't remember anything1. longer than seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they don't remember what they've eaten or where they've been. But a recent study 2. ( find) that a kind of fish called African cichlids can remember events from as long as 12 days ago. Researchers trained the fish to go to a certain area of their tank 3. ( get) food. They then waited for 12 days before 4. ( put) them back in the tank again. With the help of computer software, they found the fish still went to the same place where they first got food.
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Most of us claim we don't have time for exercise. However, many experts say that exercise plays an important role in making our body healthy. Being 1.( physical) active offers many advantages. As a physical reward, exercise can reduce weight and the risk of heart disease. Exercise also 2. ( bring) good effects mentally. It can make us feel refreshed and happy, helping us increase our life quality. Actually, exercise can be done in simple 3.( way). For example, we can take the stairs rather than the lift. Overall, it's hard to find time to exercise in our busy lives, but every little bit helps.
