I attended a party one night. During the dinner a man told a humorous story based on the quotation: "There's a divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will.”
The storyteller mentioned that the quotation was from the Bible. I knew he was wrong. There couldn't be the slightest doubt about it. To get a feeling of importance and display my superiority, I appointed myself as an unwelcome committee member to correct him. He stuck to his guns. "What? From Shakespeare? Impossible! Absurd! That quotation was from the Bible.” And he knew it.
The storyteller was sitting on my right; and Frank Gammond, an old friend of mine, was seated on my left. Mr. Gammond had devoted years to the study of Shakespeare. So the storyteller and I agreed to submit the question to Mr. Gammond. Mr. Gammond listened, kicked me under the table, and then said,"Dale, you are wrong. The gentleman is right. It is from the Bible."
On our way home that night, I said to Mr. Gammond, “Frank, you knew that quotation was from Shakespeare. "Yes, of course," he replied, “Hamlet，Act Five, Scene Two. But we were guests at a happy time, my dear Dale. Why argue with the storyteller? Why prove to him he is wrong? Why not let him save his face? Always avoid your sharp angle." I learned a lesson I'll never forget. I not only had made the storyteller uncomfortable, but also had put my friend in an embarrassing situation. How much better it would have been had I not become argumentative.
Nine times out of ten, an argument ends with each of the contestants more firmly convinced than ever that he is absolutely right. You can't win an argument. You can't because if you lose it, you lose it; and if you win it, you lose it
1.What did the author do to get a feeling of importance at the party?
A. Tell a humorous story. B. Show off his rich knowledge.
C. Teach the storyteller a lesson. D. Correct the storyteller's mistake.
2.. Why did Frank Gammond kick the author under the table?
A. Because he didn't know much about the Bible.
B. Because he thought the author was really wrong.
C. Because he was thoughtful and wanted to stop the author.
D. Because he was humorous and played tricks on the author .
3.How did the author feel about the event that happened at the party?
A. Thankful. B. Regretful.
C. Satisfied, D. Confused.
4.What can be the suitable title for the passage?
A. You Can't Win an Argument B. You Can't Make Mistakes in Public
C. Do Have an Open Mind D. Mind Your Manners at a Party
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Your freefall with your instructor will last for approximately 40-50 seconds. We can almost guarantee this will be the most exciting minute of your life as you reach the speed of around 120 mph, falling for about two miles back to the earth!
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Price
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1.Skydive Greene County _____________.
A.offers training in major cities in Ohio
B.is the oldest skydiving school in the USA
C.guarantees every skydiver a freefall experience
D.requires all the students to receive one-day training
2.If you want to experience Tandem Skydiving only and a video taken of your skydiving, how much will you have to pay?
A.$165 B.$175
C.$300 D.$290
3.What's the author's purpose in writing the text?
A.To give a brief introduction to Skydive Greene County.
B.To attract readers to learn Skydiving in Skydive Greene County.
C.To make a comparison between Tandem Skydiving and Static Line Courses.
D.To convince the readers Skydive Greene County is the best place for skydiving.
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Many things — genetics, environment, the food you eat, illness, sleep, even the seasons — influence your emotional state. But at the heart of it is how you regard yourself. If you have a healthy level of self-esteem (自尊), you not only deal with life's challenges better than people with low self-esteem, but you're probably more content, confident, and successful. You're probably also healthier. Studies show that positive self-esteem actually helps prevent people against depression and anxiety.Most people's sense of worth is rooted in their childhood — in the early approval or disapproval of parents, teachers, and friends. But as we get older, most of us judge ourselves by our sense of how effectively we're managing in the world, especially in the areas of love and work. Our ability to love and be loved can give our lives a sense of purpose and deep fulfillment. We can also find satisfaction and pride in work-related accomplishments, and the people we meet and work with can strengthen our sense of self and our role in life.
Once midlife comes along, however, our self-esteem can take a turn in response to changes in our lives. Marriage may change, children may leave home, and we may begin to cut back on work as we approach retirement. Of course, the view in the mirror may not be what it used to be, either.
If you find your self-esteem eroding (变弱) a bit, there are plenty of ways to build it back up again.
Reframe your identity. Redefine what you base your sense of self-worth on. Instead of “sales manager”, “stock market analyst”, or “mom”, start thinking of yourself as “community organizer”, “literacy volunteer”, “great cook”, “gifted gardener”, and more.
Talk back to your inner critic. Become conscious of how hard you're being on yourself, and fight against a negative attitude with some positive self-talk.
Take time for yourself. Read the paper, keep a journal, go for a swim. This is especially important for women, who are often so busy nurturing others that they neglect their own needs and interests. (346 words)
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假如你是李华，外教Saskia想给班上捐一些英文图书，委托你对班上同学的阅读兴趣做个调查。请根据下面的调查结果图表给Saskia写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 调查结果；
2. 简单建议；
3. 表示感谢。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Saskia，
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Yours，
Li Hua
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
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
