When Stephen Mills spotted a dusty old safe (保险箱) in a museum in Canada, he thought he’d try to crack the code (破解密码), “just like in the movies”. But when he began turning the dial, he wasn’t expecting a Hollywood ending.
For years, anyone who visited the Vermillion Heritage Museum in Alberta would have passed by a large, black metal box. Staff knew it had come from the long-gone Brunswick hotel and was donated to the museum in the 1990s, but its code and contents remained a mystery for decades — until Mills unexpectedly cracked the code.
Mills, who lived in Fort McMurray, Alberta, was visiting the museum with his family last month over a holiday weekend. As they wandered around the exhibits with the museum guide, Tom Kibblewhite, they spotted the safe.
Kibblewhite told the family what he told all other guests: the 900kg black box with a silver dial had remained closed for generations. For years, the safe has confused volunteers at the museum. The manufacturer was unable to provide advice on how to open its thick door.
A locksmith (锁匠) once suggested that years of inactivity might have slowed down the gears, making it inoperable. But Mills, who is a “mechanically-minded person”, asked whether he could give it a try. “Kibblewhite kept saying no one had opened it and that it was a mystery what was inside,” Mills said. “I thought this would be a great thing to do for a laugh for the kids. Maybe they can find some interesting historical things in it — like a time capsule.”
After pressing his ear against the cool metal, he began spinning the dial. With numbers ranging from zero to 60, he turned clockwise (顺时针方向地) three times to 20, counter-clockwise two times to 40, and then clockwise one time to 60. He was astonished to hear a click. “I jumped up and told everyone I’m buying a lottery ticket (彩票),” he said.
1.What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean?
A.He didn’t think he would open the safe.
B.The museum trip was like a Hollywood film.
C.He didn’t want to turn the dial in the beginning.
D.It was unbelievable for him to win a lottery ticket in the end.
2.What do we know about the safe?
A.The dial on the safe was broken.
B.It was a donation from a rich businessman.
C.It was one of the most valuable exhibits in the museum.
D.It has been long closed since it was brought to the museum.
3.Why did Mills compare the safe to a time capsule?
A.To tell people how fast time flies.
B.To remind visitors of the time limit.
C.To indicate the safe’s special meaning.
D.To explain the content of the safe.
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.Mills won a prize for cracking the code.
B.Mills had plenty of luck to break the code.
C.Mills knew what the code was in advance.
D.Mills tried a dozen times until he cracked the code.
Offering Free Homestay in Singburi Thailand in Exchange for Short Term ESL (非母语英语课程) Teaching Peetim’s ESL Homestay offers volunteers lodging (寄宿), food, laundry and Thai culture in exchange for teaching English in her private schools. Peetim’s homestay is in a village near Singburi, a small town about 2 hours’ drive north of Bangkok. Her home is spacious, safe, clean, and quiet. There are several bedrooms, bathrooms, and classrooms — and some refrigerators in different spots. Every room has reliable, fast wifi. It’s only 10 minutes’ drive to KFC and 5 minutes’ drive to a large supermarket. Besides, several small stores are within walking distance. A motorbike into town is 60 baht (铢，泰国货币单位) roundtrip.
Peetim’s husband has a large mat for teaching Thai boxing. You can prepare your lessons and Peetim can provide you with curriculums. Student skill level is pretty low, so plan to teach basic vocabulary and simple conversations. Pictures and videos are great. For the younger learners, use plenty of games and songs. Peetim’s housekeeper doesn’t speak English, but Peetim is fluent. She can provide you with an invitation letter to get a volunteer visa for up to 3 months at 2700 baht. The homestay is free, but many volunteers pay Peetim as much as several thousand baht per month. Utilities (公用事业) in Thailand are 1000-3000 baht, depending on electricity use. Food in Thailand is 100-300 baht, depending on your diet and appetite. Peetim communicates through Facebook rather than by email.
Phone: 080779479
Facebook website addresses:
http://www.peetimhomestay.com/
If you have a lot of luggage, you can ship most of it using Kerry Logistics express mail service. They are fast, reliable, and surprisingly cheap.
Ship packages to: Peetim Homestay
45 Moo, 6 Phromburi
Singburi, THAILAND
1.Who is the advertisement mainly intended for?
A.Young English learners. B.Local college students.
C.Native English speakers. D.Foreign tourists.
2.In Peetim’s school, roomers are required to _______.
A.teach the students basic English
B.sing and dance with the students
C.prepare the curriculum themselves
D.teach the students with Peetim together
3.What can we learn about Peetim?
A.She can speak English a little.
B.She is a user of Facebook.
C.She will cook for roomers.
D.She offers roomers free shipping.
假设你是高三学生李华,你需要设计一份英语俱乐部招收新成员的海报。你想请外籍教帅 Mr. Brown帮助策划。请根据提示,用英语给Mr. Brown写一封电子邮件,向他寻求帮助,要点如下：
1. 设计海报的目的；
2. 为何要求助 请Mr. Brown帮助设计海报；
3. 为何希望得到他的指导—— Mr. Brown按长设计海报,并且有这方面的经验；
4. 感谢他的帮助。
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:l.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。
Nick was not the kind of boy I liked to spend my summer with. 1 was hoping for relax before l went to college, but my mother asked me to do her favor. As they had to attend a 12-day meeting, one of her colleague, Mary, needed a home-care worker. My mother said to me. “ You ever plan to volunteer at the local hospital, why not to volunteer to help her instead?" “Mary's son, Nick, he is an autistic(自闭症)boy, need to be taken good care of.”She added. Heard this, I felt very surprised but a little upset. At last, I accepted my mother's suggestion and promised to careful attend Nick.
阅读下面短文 ,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的形式 。
In the closing ceremony of the 2018 0lympic Winter Games. China put on "See You in Beijing in 2022", directed by Zhang Yimou. The show centered on the talents of a team of 24 roller-skating 1.(perform) from Beijing Sport University. Two of them2.(dress) as "Panda Captains" led the performance. The performance reviewed China's ancient times, 3.(show) the country's rich cultural heritage (遗产)and singing about the present. as well as the future that 4.(lie) ahead.
In addition to traditional symbols including the Great Wall and lucky animals5.the Chinese dragon and the Chinese phoenix, the performance also showed China's recent engineering and6.(technology) achievements. Towards the end of the performance, the Olympic rings 7.(rise) on the stage, as well as images of a global village, children's smiling faces, olive branches and plum blossoms(梅花),8.stood for China's promise to promote global peace and building a better future for mankind. Finally, the skaters travelled a path on ice 9.(draw) the “Winter Dream" sign of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The performance 10.(successful) sent Chinese people's goodwill and invitations to the world for Beijing 2022.
I was born and brought up in Texas and I am a graduate of the University of Texas. However, around my second \rear in law school. I wanted to make a great _____, which was almost unheard of for Texans: I wanted to leave!
I_____this after completing my first year internship(实习期). I knew I wanted something _____and my chance came. A snowstorm blanketed the entire city and thousands of people were_____. I overheard that StubHub, a big company from San Francisco, was giving a _____next door to my hotel. I thought if I could get an internship, I could _____the summer and at least see what it was like. Yes, it was a huge leap(巨变).I told myself I was_____.
There was just one problem: I wasn't _____to the StubHub party. But you know I'm the type of person who goes for something she ____. Needless to say, I _____ the party and found my way to the president. I ____ introduced myself and then asked if they had a ____ internship program. Guess what? They _____my request to be an intern, even though no such program ____.
Although the legal department didn't have a______position for me, the experience has____my life. Working for a great company in San Francisco, I'm incredibly ______for making my decision to leave Texas.
By leaving Texas, I learned that it is so much more______to try the unfamiliar than to stay in the ____. Exploring the unfamiliar is how you'll understand what _____ your life. I say, dive in head first.
1.A.agreement B.change C.promise D.success
2.A.knew B.heard C.realized D.confirmed
3.A.easy B.beneficial C.familiar D.different
4.A.gathered B.killed C.controlled D.rescued
5.A.contest B.performance C.party D.speech
6.A.look for B.fight for C.wait for D.leave for
7.A.lucky B.ready C.diligent D.unselfish
8.A.going B.expecting C.invited D.permitted
9.A.wants B.promises C.tells D.refuses
10.A.enjoyed B.crashed C.joined D.reached
11.A.carefully B.kindly C.slowly D.nervously
12.A.real B.legal C.big D.new
13.A.thought B.kept C.declined D.accepted
14.A.appeared B.broadcast C.existed D.worked
15.A.permanent B.high C.right D.good
16.A.disturbed B.shaped C.updated D.ruined
17.A.calm B.confident C.happy D.regretful
18.A.rewarding B.difficult C.important D.shocking
19.A.company B.distance C.urban D.comfortable
20.A.makes B.fits C.troubles D.endangers
