Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.
My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.
I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.
I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.
1.Why does the writer regard “if only” as two of the saddest words in the English language?
A.Because people use them when they feel sad
B.Because they express regrets and disappointment in life
C.Because the remind the writer of some sad experiences
D.Because they mean sadness in the English language
2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3?
A.given up B.come across
C.got through D.held back
3.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ________.
A.see a doctor B.finish her work
C.join a celebration D.accompany her father
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A.Advice from My Father B.Avoidance of saying “If Only”
C.The “Extra Minute” Rule D.The importance of Emotional Well-being
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
1.Which tour do you need to book in advance?
A.Cherry Blossom like Tour in Washington, D.C.
B.Washington capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.
D.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
2.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?
A.Meet famous people. B.Go to a national park.
C.Visit well-known museums. D.Enjoy interesting stories.
3.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?
A.City maps. B.Cameras.
C.Meals. D.Safety lights.
假定你是书法爱好者李华，你的英国笔友Sally十分喜欢你的书法作品（calligraphy piece），想向你了解学书法的好处。请你根据下图给她写封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 学书法的好处；
2. 赠送你的书法作品；
3. 解释作品的含义等。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 结束语已为你写好。
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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 Peter,
I am pleasing to tell you that we have returned to China safely. I'm writing to express our appreciations for your reception.
We were impressed with our warm entertainment. With your careful preparation, the journey couldn't have been so successfully. We benefited a lot from the visit. We get a precious chance to learn British culture and history. It also offered us a platform where we could displayed traditional Chinese culture such as like paper-cutting and Chinese painting to more foreigners. We would like to invite you visit China this summer holiday, so you can experience the Chinese culture in person and have a deeper understand of it.
Yours,
Li Hua
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正确形式。
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), the 1. (eight) wonder for the 21st century, opened on the morning of October 24th, 2018. The bridge links three areas, making 2. much more convenient to travel from one to another. Since opening, the three-hour drive 3. Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao 4. (shorten) to 30 minutes.
The project involved more than 400 new patents, broke seven world records, and featured 5. (independent) developed key techniques and design. After an 8-year struggle, the success of the HZMB achieves 6. several generations have been dreaming of, and amazes the whole world with its demonstration of perfect skills and high-level Chinese standards. The bridge is intended to be 7. (rely) for more than 120 years. From the Belt and Road Initiative to "Created in China", there is always a group of people 8. (provide) strong technical support for each of the country's huge projects. From the beginning in December 2009 to the day of the official opening, all 9. (walk) of life made great contributions to the design and construction of HZMB, contributing "10. (wise) of China".
I was always complaining about wind or rain. _____it was nothing unusual for the arrival of wind or rain,it caused inconvenience for me to go out,and sometimes it even created an awful atmosphere,so I _____ it strongly.
On a rainy day a meteorologist（气象学家）I met was very _____ at my great anger caused by rain that made a little inconvenience for me.
He asked,"Have you ever seen typhoon？Do you know what would happen to the world if there were no typhoon？"I shook my head.I had no _____ of how overwhelming it was when it _____everything away in its way.
"Well,let me tell you,"the meteorologist said."Without it the _____ of fresh water will be more serious,for it is a great _____ of water supply on earth.Without it,there would be a greater imbalance in the distribution of _____.The equatorial area that receives the most sunshine on earth _____ entirely on typhoon to disperse（驱散）heat.Without typhoon the tropics would be even _____ while the frigid zones much colder.As a result the temperate zones would _____from the world…"
Ignorance made me _____.I disliked wind only because it ruffled（吹乱）my hair.I hated rain merely because I had to carry an umbrella.But I had no idea at all that typhoon---something much more violent,something a thousand times more _____than wind or rain---was a _____to the existence of mankind.
______ no road on earth goes all the way on level ground,there's no person in the world who can do whatever he pleases. ______ as it is for people to guard against typhoon,it is advisable for a man to stop ______ for a moment before he complains." ______ typhoon disappeared all together？What would the world become then？"The ______ will keep him calm and lead him closer to truth---he will be better ______ of the world he lives in.
1.A.But B.Therefore C.Although D.Unless
2.A.refused B.blamed C.punished D.fought
3.A.excited B.puzzled C.encouraged D.delighted
4.A.experience B.sign C.sense D.recognition
5.A.washed B.frightened C.swung D.swept
6.A.shortage B.supply C.amount D.waste
7.A.resource B.power C.strength D.source
8.A.warmth B.energy C.water D.wealth
9.A.holds B.keeps C.moves D.depends
10.A.warmer B.hotter C.cooler D.better
11.A.disappear B.move C.escape D.remove
12.A.farsighted B.out of sight C.in sight D.shortsighted
13.A.appealing B.frightening C.disturbing D.exciting
14.A.trouble B.danger C.must D.lead
15.A.Since B.As C.When D.While
16.A.Impossible B.Wrong C.Hard D.Easy
17.A.thinking B.to think C.to rest D.resting
18.A.How come B.What about C.What if D.Even if
19.A.theories B.answers C.phenomena D.complaints
20.A.careful B.kind C.aware D.tired
