San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle. And, Longview has its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark（地标）.
The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.
The original bridge was built over Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squirrels being run over.
One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth, and that day’s coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the City Council(市政会).The Council approved（赞同）, and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere named the bridge “Nutty Narrows.”
After architects designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started Construction, They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose(消防水带). It cost 1,000.
It didn’t take long before reports of squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes. The story was picked up by the media, and Nutty Narrows became known in newspapers all over the world.
In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.
Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.
1.The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in order to .
A.offer squirrels a place to eat nuts B.set up a local landmark
C.help improve traffic D.protect squirrels
2.What happened during the coffee break discussion?
A.The committee got the Council’s blessing.
B.The squirrel bridge idea was born.
C.A councilwoman named the bridge.
D.A squirrel was found dead.
3.What does the underlined phrase “teaching them the ropes” probably means in the text?
A.passing them a rope
B.Directing them to store food for winter
C.Teaching them a lesson
D.Showing them how to use the bridge
4.What can we learn about Amos Peters?
A.He is remembered for his love of animals.
B.He donated $1,000 to build the bridge.
C.He was a member of the City Council.
D.He was awarded a medal for building the bridge.
I was shopping in the supermarket when I heard a young voice. “Mom, come here! There’s a lady here my size!” The mother rushed to her son; then she turned to me to apologize. I smiled and told her, “It’s okay.” Then talked to the boy, “Hi, I’m Darry Kramer. How are you?” He studied me from head to toe, and asked, “Are you a little mommy?” “Yes, I have a son,” I answered. “Why are you so little?” he asked. “It’s the way I was born,” I said. “Some people are little. Some are tall. I’m just not going to grow any bigger.” After I answered his other questions, I shook the boy’s hand and left.
My life as a little person is filled with stories like that. I enjoy talking to children and explaining why I look different from their parents.
It takes only one glance to see my uniqueness. I stand three feet nine inches tall. I was born an achondroplasia dwarf (侏儒). Despite this, I did all the things other kids did when I was growing up.
I didn’t realize how short I was until I started school. Some kids joked on me, calling me names. Then I knew. I began to hate the first day of school each year. New students would always stare at me as I struggled to climb the school bus stairs.
But I learned to smile and accept the fact that I was going to be noticed my whole life. I decided to make my uniqueness an advantage rather than a disadvantage. What I lacked in height, I made up for in personality.
I’m 47 now, and the stares have notdiminishedas I’ve grown older. People are amazed when they see me driving. I try to keep a good attitude. When people are rude, I remind myself, “Look what else I have--a great family, nice friends.”
It’s the children’s questions that make my life special. I enjoy answering their questions. My hope is that I will encourage them to accept their peers (a person of the same age, class, position, etc.), whatever size and shape they come in, and treat them with respect.
1.Why did the mother apologize to the author?
A.Because the boy studied the author from head to toe.
B.Because the boy laughed at the author.
C.Because they boy said the author was shorter than him.
D.Because the mother thought the boy’s words had hurt the author.
2.When did the author realize that she was too short?
A.When she grew up.
B.When she began to go to school.
C.When she was 47 years old.
D.When she met the boy in the supermarket.
3.Which of the following word can best replace the underlined word “diminished”?
A.doubted B.decreased
C.remained D.improved
4.Which is NOT true about the author according to the passage?
A.She suffered lots of discrimination when growing up.
B.She is grateful for what she has.
C.She doesn’t see herself different.
D.She thinks people should be treated equally.
WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO！
As one of the finest zoological attractions in the USA, the zoo will entertain and educate you! The Milwaukee County Zoo houses about 1,800 animals and covers an area of 200 acres. Explore educational wildlife shows, fun attractions and wonderful special events. The zoo is a place where everyone can not only laugh but also learn---it’s a place to be amazed and encouraged---a place where nature and wonder meet!
HOURS & ENTRANCE FEES | |
HOURS: | ENTRANCE FEES: |
January 1 through February 28 | January 1 through March 31 |
Monday－Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Adult: $11.75 |
Saturday－Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Child (age 3 to 12): $8.75 |
March 1 through May 26 | Child (2 and under): Free |
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): |
May 27 through September 4 | $10.25 |
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | April 1 through October 31 |
September 5 through October 31 | Adult: $14.25 |
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Child (age 3 to 12): $11.25 |
November 1 through December 31 | Child (2 and under): Free |
Monday－Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2: 30p.m. | Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): |
Saturday－Sunday: 9: 30 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. | $13.25 |
Animal buildings close a quarter prior | November 1 through December 31 |
to(在 之前) Zoo closing time. | Adult: $11.75 |
| Child (age 3 to 12): $8.75 |
| Child (2 and under): Free |
| Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): |
| $10.25 |
Family Free Days are sponsored( 赞 助 ) by North Shore Bank: They are January 7, February 4, March 4, October 7, November 4 and December 2. Note: Even during the Family Free Days, the parking fee remains IN EFFECT.
1.If you visit animal buildings on Wednesday in November, you have to leave____.
A.before 2: 15 p. m B.before 2: 30 p. m.
C.before 4: 15 p. m. D.before 4: 30 p. m.
2.If a young couple and a pair of five-year-old twins visit the zoo in May, how much should they pay?
A.32.25 dollars B.39.75 dollars
C.41.00 dollars D.51.00 dollars
3.What do we know about the Milwaukee County Zoo?
A.It’s the best zoo in the USA.
B.Visitors have to pay parking fees whenever they come.
C.The educational wildlife shows attract most visitors.
D.It’s free of charge during festivals.
假定你是学生会主席李华，为庆祝建国70周年，你校将举办一场以“My Dream & Chinese Dream”为主题的中文演讲比赛(speech contest)，请你给Jason写一封信，邀请他参加比赛。内容包括:
1. 比赛时间：下周五3:00 p.m.；
2. 比赛地点：学校演讲厅（lecture hall）；
3. 事项：前三名有奖；5个老师担任评委（judge）。
注意:1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，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。每处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：在错的词下划一横线，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。
Dear John,
I’m so pleased to receive your email. I feel exciting to know you dream becoming a professional football player. I am looking forward to see an international football star, John. I'm surely you will succeed.
As for me, teaching was my dream job. This is why I would like to share my knowledges with my students and help them solve problems. Besides, staying with students helps to keep me young. To realize my dream, I have to devote me to my study and enter an normal university.
What will you do for your dream and who is your most favourite football player?
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。
Do you like trying different things? Are you afraid 1. things that you think you’re bad at?
Last year I started to learn Tai Chi (太极)in order to improve my health and reduce my stress. It was something new for me, and I found it to be quite difficult, very 2.(difference) from anything I’d ever learned before. Small 3.(move) are important in Tai Chi. I was used to being fast and active , 4. to learn Tai Chi I had to learn patience. Now I’ve found that I’m a much more patient person than before, and Tai Chi isn’t nearly as difficult as it 5.(be ) before.
We tend 6.(like) things we are good at —— that’s normal. For example, I’m naturally very good at badminton and tennis, but I’m very bad at anything 7. involves keeping balance, such as skating, skiing and gymnastics. Tai Chi has 8.(great) improved my balance which has been a very good thing for me.
My point is that you can keep 9.(do) the things you know you’re good at and live in your comfort zone, or you can try something new. If you don’t try new things, you’ll never know what it would be like to try something new to challenge 10.(you). It will definitely pay off in the end.
