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Libbie Stanton was seven years old and on vacation when she heard about a sweet idea. Each year after Halloween, 1. organization called Soldiers' Angels accepts candy through a collection drive, Treats for Troops. Then they send the treats to veterans (老兵) 2. are overseas or in hospitals, to help them feel a little 3.(close) to home.
Libbie thought her town could help. She put 4. posters and went on news programs, 5. (ask) people to donate Halloween candy. She put out 6.(donate) boxes at her school, the public library, and the town's welcome center, and collected candy that local dentists “bought back” from 7.(patient)．
Then, with help from the local VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) organization, Soldiers' Angels sent the 8.(collect) candy to service people.
Libbie's candy drive 9.(raise) 60 pounds of candy the first year, 400 pounds the next — and 2,000 pounds (1 ton!) last fall. With the town's help, she plans to keep the drive going. “I get a lot of joy from knowing 10. the troops get joy from getting candy，” Libbie says. “It gives them a little feeling of being back home.”
Recently I understood the true meaning of love. The _______ was Kane, my neighbor Joline's two-year-old son. Kane was born with a physical problem on his _______. And I witnessed the _______ that Kane's physical shortcomings had on his family. I also witnessed much more than that. I saw a _______ family that embraced(拥抱) this special child and a family that wouldn't permit Kane to know he was _______. Joline had constructed a small cart just a few inches off the floor for his son to _______. Kane used his hands to move about, and the cart _______ him to “go to” any place just as everyone else was able to do. Kane was not just a member of the family, but the _______ of the family.
With a wide smile, it was easy to see that even at the age of two, Kane liked to _______ with people very much. With wisdom of an individual, this boy even ________ the most complex of human emotions. Later I came to ________ that this child was sent to help some of us who weren't just getting what love was all about.
Kane demanded attention, ________ not because of his mobility (移动能力) challenges or other apparent shortcomings. In his mind, he ________ all the challenges or shortcomings. The truth was that he received attention because he was alive and real and had so much to offer.
Kane ________ me in a deep way. His ability to refuse to be different has ________ me. Kane was and ________ is lots of warm and powerful energy ________ to us all. From him and his family I learnt the ________: love surpasses (超越) all things. I can only imagine that as the parent of a child like Kane one might be filled with ________. But I believe that having a child like Kane is actually a(n) ________. The parents of such special babies are angels too, just as the babies are.
1.A.problem B.matter C.reason D.explanation
2.A.hands B.eyes C.legs D.arms
3.A.incident B.effect C.demand D.case
4.A.wonderful B.curious C.comfortable D.similar
5.A.irregular B.difficult C.mysterious D.different
6.A.step up B.speed up C.get around D.turn out
7.A.invited B.allowed C.advised D.caused
8.A.duty B.question C.mark D.center
9.A.communicate B.compare C.compete D.argue
10.A.reserved B.understood C.discovered D.attracted
11.A.recognize B.imagine C.realize D.experience
12.A.and B.or C.as D.but
13.A.assumed B.dismissed C.defended D.explored
14.A.touched B.doubted C.operated D.kept
15.A.puzzled B.shocked C.amused D.inspired
16.A.even B.still C.yet D.almost
17.A.created B.organized C.sent D.reflected
18.A.evidence B.notice C.lesson D.skill
19.A.anxiety B.determination C.anger D.excitement
20.A.ability B.injury C.existence D.advantage
Camping Tips
Camping offers the quietness of escape.1.Because exercise and the beauty of nature can help people relax from their busy life.
Whether you're in the woods, in the desert, or climbing mountains, you'll want to keep some survival skills in mind to make sure of a safe trip.2.Different terrains (地势) carry different challenges. For example, putting up a tent on sand is very different from setting it up on land, and if you don't have the right equipment, you could find yourself sleeping under the stars on a windy beach.
3.For example, everything from poisonous (有毒的) plants to dangerous wildlife. As you plan your trip, ask an outdoors expert at your local sporting goods store for advice, go online to research where you'll be going, or find some books in the library.
A day or so before you leave, check local weather forecasts, so you won't end up in the path of a hurricane, flooding or other natural disasters.4.Besides, it will also help you know whether to give up the area.
If you hike to your campsite, practise walking with your fully packed backpack to get an idea of how the pack fits. This helps to prevent the case when you are too tired to walk with it. It's also a good idea to practice walking in the shoes you'll be wearing.
5.If you're hiking in far areas with no dustbins, you'll need to carry out your rubbish and other things. Make this easier by packing as lightly as you can.
A. Know the camping environment.
B. Taking enough money with you is necessary.
C. Remembering a hiking trip will bring you much pleasure.
D. You'll also need to be prepared for any possible dangers.
E. Knowing the weather will help you find out how you can prepare.
F. And remember that saying “Take only pictures. Leave only footprints”．
G. If it's combined with (与……结合) the exercise of a hiking trip, it's good for body and mind.
Catalin Baciu from Romania wanted to make money in Germany. So, he and his wife, Oltita went to Bucharest, the capital city of Romania to get legal papers to move to Germany. However, when they arrived, they were surprised by what they saw. “Hundreds of street children were living in a busy and dirty city of two and a half million people. Many of them were using drugs. They all seemed lost. Most of them were under ten years old. Oltita had tears in her eyes,” Catalin said.
Many of these streets children were orphans (孤儿). They had grown up in the government orphanages, but had run away. They thought any place would be better than the orphanages. But the streets were cold and hard. The winters were freezing. The children had to sleep in warm sewers (下水道) under the ground. Many of the children even became involved with crime and violence (暴力).
The Baciu’s did not like the sight of so many pitiful children in Bucharest. They wanted to leave immediately and go to Germany. However, that night, Catalin and Oltita stayed with a friend in Buchares. “The friend we were staying with was working with street children. I was deeply touched by what he and his fellows were trying to do…they were sacrificing (牺牲) their jobs and lives to save street children,” Catalin said.
After that visit, the Baciu’s completely changed their life plan. Instead of moving to Germany, they began working with street children in Bucharest. They started by opening a home called House of Hope, which provided a warm and loving place for children who needed to get away from the streets. Many hospitals and business workers called House of Hope when they found troubled kids. Everyone knew the House of Hope would help.
1.Oltita had tears in her eyes because ________.
A.she felt pity for the street children
B.she almost lost her Way in Bucharest
C.she didn’t get legal papers
D.she would leave Romania
2.We can infer that the orphans in the orphanages ________.
A.liked to run around
B.lived a very busy life
C.didn’t receive good care
D.were under ten years old
3.Which of the following can best describe the couple’s friend?
A.Kind-hearted. B.Short-sighted.
C.Hard-working. D.Self-confident.
4.The Baciu’s opened House of Hope ________.
A.at the risk of losing their home
B.under the influence of their friend
C.in support of the local hospital
D.with the help of the Germany government
About 12 years ago, I began making a series of dolls called “Wee Forest Folk”. At first, I made them from cloth but then began using a kind of polymer clay (软陶) called Cernit. The cloth dolls were beautiful, but it was impossible to get the level of details (细节) I can get with clay.
First, I use wire (金属丝) to build the shape of the doll. Then I cover the head, hands, and feet around the wire by using the Cernit. Then I make the doll's clothes myself, using lots of different materials. The completed dolls are fixed onto hardwood bases made by my father, Jim Logan.
Generally, the dolls show older people taking part in traditional activities. I've always had a great respect for the older generation.
Inspiration for the dolls often comes from people I know. Once I was caught looking too closely at the wrinkles (皱纹) on the face of one of my mom's friends. But I explained that her laughter lines made her more attractive.
Now I work as a teacher's assistant, and while I was raising my two daughters, Keri and Sheryl, I could work on the dolls only late at night. The girls loved to come downstairs the next morning to see who'd arrived in the night.
It's the detail that I enjoy working on the most. I once made a fisherman doll for a lady to give her father, including a tiny creel — a basket used by fishermen for carrying fish. When the man got the doll, he immediately opened the creel to see what was inside. Luckily, I'd made a small fish out of Cernit and placed it in the basket.
Hopefully my story will inspire others to try their hand at doll making — I find it very relaxing and interesting.
1.The dolls called “Wee Forest Folk” were________．
A.totally handmade
B.mainly made of cloth
C.usually for small kids
D.often designed by the author's father
2.Why did the author look closely at her mother's friend's face?
A.To guess her age.
B.To get creative ideas.
C.To give her a surprise.
D.To find out why she was so attractive.
3.The author tells the story of the fisherman doll to show that________．
A.it takes much effort to make a doll
B.it is difficult to satisfy everyone
C.the old also love her dolls
D.her dolls have fine details
Field Trip Day
On Friday, May 16, our class will take a field trip to North Park Zoo. The zoo has lions, elephants, and other interesting animals. Many of the animals we have been studying will be there for us to closely examine.
Our class will be divided into six teams. Each team will have five students and one leader. The leaders are listed in the table.
Team 1 | Miss Banker |
Team 2 | Mrs. Lopez |
Team 3 | Mr. Harper |
Team 4 | Miss Abel |
Team 5 | Mr. Soto |
Team 6 | Mrs. Thomas |
What You Need to Know
The cost is $1.00 for students to enter the zoo. We will leave the school at 9:00 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m.
On the morning of the trip, the students will be divided into teams. One student from each team will receive a camera. The cameraman will take pictures of the team, the animals, and other fun sights at the zoo.
All members should wear blue shirts. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because we will be walking all day. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. We will have a picnic at the park inside the zoo. Bring a healthy snack, such as a piece of fruit and a drink, for later in the day.
When we are at the zoo, always remain with your team. Do not leave the team without asking permission from the team leader.
Feeding the Animals
The ONLY animals that students are allowed to feed are those in the children’s Zoo. Special food can be bought at the zoo for 25 cents and given to these animals. Do not feed your lunch to them. It is not food for the animals.
1.Any student taking part in this field trip should .
A.carry a camera B.spend at least $1.00
C.draw pictures of the animals D.arrive at the zoo at 9:00 a.m.
2.In the Children’s Zoo, students can .
A.move freely B.get special food for free
C.enjoy their lunch D.feed the animals
3.What type of writing is this text?
A.An announcement B.A news report
C.An introduction to a zoo D.A photo competition guide
