Whenever we hear about "the homeless", most of us think of the developing world. But the _____ is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people living on the streets of a_______country like Germany?
Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making_______ for the homeless of Berlin, Germany's capital. They first_______ one long hot summer when most Germans were_______ on holiday. Kurt Muller and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, _______ a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.
The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren't _______. “What these people also need is warmth and______, ” says Rita. The Mullers didn’t _______to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita _______ there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always_______ to anyone who couldn’t face another night on the street.
The couple were soon_______all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to_______ donations. Today, over thirty companies _______donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to_______them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer_______ new shoes.
Kurt and Rita receive no______ for their hard work. “We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn’t_______ money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary. Though Rita admits she often gets_______. She says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a_______ in the world.
1.A.result B.truth C.reason D.idea
2.A.traditional B.developing C.typical D.wealthy
3.A.preparations B.houses C.meals D.suggestions
4.A.began B.met C.called D.left
5.A.asleep B.alone C.across D.away
6.A.brought up B.set up C.put aside D.gave away
7.A.enough B.necessary C.helpful D.expensive
8.A.fame B.freedom C.courage D.caring
9.A.hesitate B.agree C.pretend D.intend
10.A.made sense B.found out C.made sure D.worked out
11.A.open B.crowded C.noisy D.near
12.A.costing B.wasting C.taking D.spending
13.A.pay for B.ask for C.look into D.carry out
14.A.completely B.calmly C.regularly D.roughly
15.A.advertise B.sell C.deliver D.lend
16.A.donates B.produces C.designs D.collects
17.A.permission B.payment C.direction D.support
18.A.borrow B.raise C.save D.expect
19.A.surprised B.excited C.tired D.amused
20.A.profit B.difference C.decision D.rule
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people aren’t satisfied with their present weight，but most people aren’t sure how to change it. You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines or on TV，but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you. 1. So what should you do about your weight control?2.The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or a dietitian(营养学家). 3.If it turns out that you can benefit from weight loss , then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started.4. People who lose weight quickly by crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost，because they haven’t permanently(永久地) changed their habits. Therefore，the best weight management ways are those that you can maintain(保持)for a lifetime.Small changes are a lot easier to stick with(坚持) than large ones. Try reducing the size of what you eat. 5. Once you have that done，start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life.It’s a good idea to maintain a healthy weight because it’s just that：healthy.
A. Try giving up regular soda for a week. |
B. Weight management is about long-term success. |
C. Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when you’re full. |
D. Besides，no magical diet will make you look like someone else. |
E. Changing from whole to nonfat or low-fat milk is also a good idea. |
F. Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you. |
G. They will compare your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals. |
A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off（打瞌睡）—if it is milked from a cow at night.
Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety（焦虑）.The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder（奶粉） made from cows milked both during the day and at night. Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.
Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.
While the effect of cow milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who have trouble falling asleep at night.
Previous （以前的）studies have also showed that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax.
1.According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_______.
A.started sleep more easily B.were more anxious
C.were less active D.woke up later
2.Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?
A.It’s been tested on mice for ten years.
B.It can make people more energetic.
C.It exists in milk in great amount.
D.It’s used in sleeping drugs.
3.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Night Milk and Sleep B.Fat Sugar and Health
C.An Experiment on Mice D.Milk Drinking and Health
4.How does the author support the theme of the text?
A.By giving examples.
B.By stating arguments.
C.By explaining statistical data.
D.By providing research results.
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.
