Buster used to be a lovely dog playing and running on a farm all day before his handler (训练员). His life had a big change after Will’s presence because Will found he did extremely well in sniffing tests. Will thought Buster had a special talent and decided to let him become a member of RAF police working dogs. Buster began working with Flt Sgt Barrow in 2007, and the pair was sent to Afghanistan’s deadly Helmand province. There, Buster saved countless lives by sniffing out explosive devices (IEDs), as well as weapons. He joined his comrades repeatedly on foot patrols hunting Taliban terrorists and tracking down bombs. He also acted as a useful diplomatic tool, due to his friendly approach to local children. The RAF soon had a long train of children in tow, as Buster drew in his crowd and entertained them.
After his glittering service with the RAF, Buster retired in 2011, and died in 2015 at the age of 13 at the home of his handler, in Lincolnshire where he had been enjoying retirement with his handler Will, his wife Tracy and their two dogs who will inherit their father’s career.
Over the course of his career, Buster is thought to have saved more than 1,000 lives. He also helped patrol British bases and searched vehicles at check points, and upon retirement was made the official RAF Police mascot (吉祥物). Buster’s brave exploits were even documented in Flt Sgt Barrow’s book, which was published in January and soon became a best-selling one.
Buster completed five tours of duty in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Iraq and earned a row of campaign medals, and it was because of his great efforts in these austere environments full of terrorism that he would be remembered. It was the saving of countless lives by searching out IEDs that saw the honor of official lifetime mascot of the RAF Police bestowed（授予）upon Buster. The RAF police are now planning to honor Buster as part of a special event to celebrate RAF Police Working Dogs.
1.What made a big difference in Buster’s life?
A.He took a sniffing test.
B.Will found his special ability.
C.He was chosen to work for RAF.
D.Will decided to train him.
2.What can be inferred from the passage?
A.Buster was born at Will Barrow’s home in Lincolnshire.
B.Buster’s children will also be a member of RAF police working dogs.
C.Buster was bestowed the mascot during working in Afghanistan.
D.Buster’s death in a campaign is a great loss for the RAF Police.
3.The underlined word “austere” in the last paragraph probably means “_________”.
A.severe B.respectable
C.mild D.hopeless
4.The passage mainly talks about__________.
A.a heroic sniffer dog’s legendary life
B.the lifetime mascot of the RAF Police
C.Buster’s cooperation with his comrades
D.the love between a handler and his dog
Smart Kids Festival Events
Smart Kids is a collection of one hundred events scheduled in October. This year, it is experimenting with Pay What You Decide (PWYD). That is, you can decide to pay what you want to or can afford, after you have attended an event. You can pre-book events without paying for a ticket in advance. Here are some of the director’s picks.
Walk on the Wild Side
Not ticketed, Free
Join storyteller Sarah Law to hear science stories about animals. Along the way you’ll meet all sorts of beautiful creatures and discover life cycles and food chains. Best suited to children aged 5-9. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Introduction to Waves
Pre-book, PWYD
Subjects range from sound waves to gravity waves, and from waves of light to crashing waves on the ocean. Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world.
Science in the Field
Not ticketed, Free
This storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data on various field trips. Come along for inspiring and informative stories straight from the scientist’s mouth. Join Mark Samuels to find out more in this fun-filled workshop.
Festival Dinner
Pre-book, £25 per person
Whether you want to explore more about food, or just fancy a talk over a meal, join us to mark the first science festival in London. Which foods should you eat to trick your brain into thinking that you are full? Find out more from Tom Crawford.
1.In which event can you decide the payment?
A. Walk on the Wild Side
B. Introduction to Waves
C. Science in the Field
D. Festival Dinner
2.Who will talk about experiences of collecting direct data?
A. Sarah Law.
B. Mike Goldsmith.
C. Mark Samuels.
D. Tom Crawford.
3.What do the four events have in common?
A. Family-based.
B. Science-themed.
C. Picked by children.
D. Filled with adventures.
假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友James来信询问你市即将举办的中国民谣节(the Chinese Balled Festival)的情况，请给他回信。
内容包括：
1.举办的时间和地点；
2.活动内容和目的；
3.邀请James 一同前往。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。每句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：在错的词下画一横线，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。
Before I started my winter holiday last year, I made a thoroughly plan. I make a list of what I should do during the holiday. Then I put them up on the wall in the room. Whenever I wanted to play with the mobile phone like I had done before, it reminded me to do what I supposed to do. As a result of, I spent a meaningful winter holiday. I finished my homeworks on time, read four novels or learned how to skate.
Later, I'm always convinced that take action is more important than making plans. Only by taking action can we get which we want.
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。
Coronavirus Outbreak Tests World's Dependence on China
The world is quickly 1. (realize) how much it depends on China.
Apple is rerouting supply chains. Ikea is closing its stores and paying staff members 2. stay home. Starbucks is warning 3. a financial blow. Ford and Toyota will idle some of their vast Chinese assembly plants for an extra week.
The 4. (mystery) coronavirus has virtually shut down one of the world's most important 5. (grow) engines. Desperate to slow the fast-moving virus, the Chinese authorities 6.(extend) the country's national holiday, and crippled land, rail and air transport. Entire cities have shut down.
The full extent of 7. hit to the broader business world is not yet clear. "Our members are dealing with 8. (vary) degrees of disruption in their businesses," said Jake Parker, the senior vice president of the US-China Business Council.
If travel 9. (restrict) and quarantines are expanded or the holiday extended 10.(far), he said, "that will amplify these problems." (c) 2020 The New York Times Company
Soon after my arrival in Luanda, I realized that I was going to have some free time available. I decided to _____ it doing something useful and involving with the ______community.
I started my research for volunteering opportunities here and a blog post ______ my eye. It was Ashima's _____ on how she started her _____ journey in Luanda. Ashima has been volunteering at the Foundation for Art and Culture for more than a year. I decided to _____ with them and soon after I got a very warm and welcoming _____ inviting me to the foundation. The next day as I _____ into the foundation little did I know it would become such a(n) ______ part of my life in Luanda.
I was a bit hesitant ______as I had never worked with children before and my Portuguese then was much ______than now. But as I slowly started doing some activities with children, there were not any ______ . All that you ______ was a heart full of love and everyone ______ the language of love.
I found plenty of _____ to do with kids, keeping them busy and having fun. Together we played, sang, learned new things, ______ new games and reinvented the old.
The children coming to the Foundation are wonderful, and full of _____ and energy. It is a beautiful place with wonderful projects. Without doubt it is the best _______ I could have found in Luanda, and I am very ______ to go there as often as I can. The staff _______there really make you feel welcome and at home.
1.A.spend B.spare C.enjoy D.kill
2.A.foreign B.new C.whole D.local
3.A.hurt B.fogged C.caught D.escaped
4.A.post B.opinion C.comment D.plan
5.A.business B.volunteering C.sightseeing D.adventure
6.A.get along B.catch up C.fit in D.get in touch
7.A.sense B.response C.reception D.ceremony
8.A.walked B.ran C.broke D.turned
9.A.efficient B.short C.beautiful D.minor
10.A.initially B.actually C.recently D.eventually
11.A.slower B.easier C.poorer D.less
12.A.conversations B.languages C.barriers D.methods
13.A.desired B.required C.had D.needed
14.A.spoke B.learned C.recommended D.heard
15.A.jobs B.activities C.favors D.researches
16.A.taught B.appreciated C.created D.bought
17.A.love B.view C.surprise D.faith
18.A.chance B.company C.place D.way
19.A.busy B.happy C.sorry D.curious
20.A.competing B.arriving C.appearing D.working
