On a recent trip to the island of Newfoundland, Canada, my husband asked our talkative cab driver what made him most proud to be from there.
“Our generosity and hospitality (好客),” he replied in a strong local accent. “Your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, someone will stop to help. People here are kind like that.”
His answer lingered in my mind during that ride with my husband and teenage kids, as we headed out to explore on the first day of our vacation.
Little did I know we were about to experience some of that remarkable Newfoundland kindness for ourselves.
We met Alma that same morning at the start of a long hike.
Our teenagers hurried ahead, and as we walked behind, admiring the scenery, two women in sunglasses and summer hiking gear stopped.
They’d heard us discussing different routes, then asked if we’d like suggestions.
They looked to be in their 40s, and were both enthusiastic to share their local expertise.
We listened eagerly, taking mental notes, until one of the women asked, “You have a car, right?”
I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island, so we had to rely on cabs instead.
“Oh no,” she said, “you need a car.” And then, as casually as if offering a piece of chewing gum (口香糖), she said: “Take mine!”
Dumbfounded, my husband and I just smiled in disbelief.
“Why not?” She insisted. “You need a car to get to know all these places.”
“But you don’t even know us,” I said.
“That doesn’t matter,” she continued with absolute determination.
Stunned, I looked over at her friend, who shrugged and said, “That’s Alma.”
Forty minutes of talking later, my family climbed into Alma’s car.
We spent the rest of our vacation discovering different areas of this beautiful island.
But it wasn’t the groups of whales we saw, or the vast areas of woodland, that made this place so memorable.
Instead, it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us realize how special Newfoundland really was.
Next year, there’s no doubt where we’ll be taking our summer vacation. Who knows what act of kindness we’ll meet then?
1.What problem did the author’s family have in Newfoundland?
A.They couldn’t understand the local accent.
B.Their car broke down on the first day.
C.They got lost during a hike.
D.They didn’t have a car.
2.The underlined word “dumbfounded” in Paragraph 12 is closest in meaning to ______.
A.shocked B.satisfied
C.relieved D.embarrassed
3.What impressed the author most during her stay in Newfoundland?
A.The talkative cab driver.
B.The whales swimming.
C.The beautiful scenery of the island.
D.The help from an enthusiastic stranger.
4.What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph?
A.She is looking forward to meeting Alma once more.
B.She expects to visit Newfoundland again.
C.She hasn’t decided where to go next year.
D.She also wants to be kind to others during vacation.
On Broadway
Dear friends and community,
We are happy to introduce our new show, On Broadway.
This will be a night of the most entertaining, and thrilling Broadway Shows set on stage.
We would like to honor some of these world class acts in our spectacular show.
You will experience dramatic tangos (探戈), elegant waltzes (华尔兹), and much more.
This production will attract you with its creative dancing, exciting music, and beautiful costumes.
Date: February 20 - April 4, 4 - 6 pm
Admission: $20 presale/$25 on the door
Summer Camp
Our unique and fun summer camp features dancing, fitness, games and other activities.
While having a good time, campers can improve their body coordination (协调), balance, posture, and physical condition.
For the last day, we have planned a performance for family and friends to show everything we have learned during the camp.
Date: Monday July 9 - Friday July 13, 9 am - 12:30 pm
Children Ages 5 & Up
North Carolina Open
I am excited to invite you to attend the North Carolina Open, Charlotte’s first NDCA recognized dance competition.
Located in the beautiful Ballantyne Resort, this is an event you won’t forget. Take part in an elegant evening of dancing, then relax in the spa or get away for a round of golf.
Enjoy a full day of dancing with world-class judges and scholarship opportunities.
Date: September 21
Admission: $30
General Information: Yusimi Cruz, Phone: (704) 892-7000
Dance Center USA is turning 7 years old, so come and celebrate with us!
Anniversary Gala
Wine bar, appetizers (开胃菜), great music, and special performances by Dance Center students and professionals will be waiting for you.
Also, an award ceremony will be held to recognize the outstanding achievement of our students in the past year.
Date: Friday April 29, 8-10 pm
Party Admission: $15
1.How much do you have to pay for a ticket to On Broadway if you book in advance?
A.$15 B.$20
C.$25 D.$30
2.How do children benefit from the summer camp?
A.It helps strengthen their bodies.
B.It enables them to learn from famous dancers.
C.They gain useful camping skills.
D.They learn how to get on with their parents.
3.Which event is available in April at a good price?
A.On Broadway B.Summer Camp
C.North Carolina Open D.Anniversary Gala
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
On the banks of the canal grew some tall dock leaves. Here a mother duck sat on her nest. She was waiting for her ducklings（小鸭子） to hatch(孵化).
At last the eggs started to crack（破壳）. One by one the little ducklings came out of the eggs.
“Cheep! Cheep!”they cried as they saw the big outside world. Soon all the eggs had hatched except one. It was the biggest of all the eggs.
Mother duck sat on the egg a little longer and at last the egg started to crack. Out came the chick.
“Oh dear,” she said, “you're so big and ugly.”
The next day was warm and sunny so the duck took her ducklings down to the water.
One by one the ducklings followed her. Soon they were all swimming. even the big ugly one.
Then they went to the farmyard.
“Stay close to me and watch out for the cat,” Mother duck told her family.
They lived in the yard with the other animals, but the ugly duckling was very unhappy. The other ducks pecked（啄） at him and laughed at him. He wanted to run away as he was so unhappy, and one day he did.
He ran away until he came to the marshes（沼泽） where the wild ducks lived.
He stayed there for two days, feeling very tired and lonely. The wild ducks came and looked at him.
“You're very ugly!” they said and laughed at him.
Poor little ugly duckling! He ran away over the fields and meadows（草地）. The wind blew and the duckling was so cold and tired.
It was getting dark and he looked for somewhere to spend the night. Luckily, he found a little house. There was a gap（间隙） in the door and he went inside for some warmth.
An old woman lived in the house. She had a cat which could purr（咕噜咕噜叫) and a hen which laid eggs.
The old woman said, “If you can lay eggs for us, you can stay.” So he stayed but he couldn’t lay eggs.
The cat said to him. “Can you purr?”
“No, ”said the duckling.
注意
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下线的关键词语；
3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4.续写完成后，请用下标线标出你所使用的关键词语。
提示词：swan天鹅
Paragraph I
Winter was coming and the ground was cold and hard.
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Paragraph 2
One day, after he woke up he felt that something strange happened.
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假定你是李华，你的朋友Nick近来沉溺于绝地求生（吃鸡Player unknown’s Battlegrounds）之中不能自拔，你在得知此事后非常担忧，请你给他写一封信予以劝说，内容包括：
1. 你对他的担心
2. 游戏的危害
3. 摆脱游戏的办法
注意：1.词数：80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Nick,
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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。
Both the British and Americans like playing football．However，they play it quite 1. (different)．For most Americans，British football，also 2.(know) as soccer is a bit dull and boring．
American football is not like soccer．The ball is not round．It is like a big egg．Each team 3.（make）up of eleven players．All the players can touch the ball with both 4.(foot) and hands．Players sometimes kick the ball 5. they often throw the ball and run with it．
If they can move it across the opposing team's goal line，they can get six points， 6. is called a touchdown．
7. is not easy to move the ball．Eleven men in the opposing team do all they can 8.(stop) the man with the ball．If he 9. (fail) to move the ball ten yards，his team will have to kick the ball to the opposing team．
In almost every big university in the USA，football is a popular sport．Whenever an important game is played，thousands of people come to watch it, 10. ( cheer) for their favorite teams．
I was walking down the road one day _____my cell phone rang. A strange voice on the other end spoke to me, “Dad, please come back soon. I miss you so much!” I judged that it was a ___number .A little while later, the call came once again, so I rudely _____, “You’ve dialed the wrong number!” and then _____.
During the following days, I got the same ____ now and then. But I didn’t care much about it.
Then one day she constantly called me even though I didn't answer, which ____ me that something unusual would happen. Finally I answered the phone and heard a weak voice, “Dad, please come back. I miss you so much! Dad, I’m ____ so much pain! Mom said you were too busy to take ____ of me. But, dad, please ____ me again, OK?” The simple ____ was difficult to refuse. I made a ____ kiss on the phone and heard the weak voice say, “Thank you．．．Dad, I am so…happy, so…happy…”
Shortly after this, I became ____ about who had been on the other end of my phone. So I called back, and a woman answered, “Sorry, sir. I am really sorry to have ____ you. My daughter has suffered from bone cancer ____ she was born. And her father… died in an ____ a short while ago. I dare not tell her this sad _____. Poor baby．When she couldn’t bear the painful cancer treatment, she would cry for her dad, who had always given her ____ to carry on. I really couldn't bear it, so I gave her your phone number…”
“How is your daughter now?” I couldn't ____ to ask.
“She’s _____. She passed away with a smile, tightly holding the cell phone…”
Tears filled my eyes and I was so sad to hear that, ____ at the sky for a long time.
1.A.when B.while C.as D.after
2.A.bad B.different C.wrong D.unlucky
3.A.refused B.explained C.returned D.answered
4.A.hung up B.took up C.got up D.turned up
5.A.number B.call C.telephone D.result
6.A.threaten B.warn C.respond D.remind
7.A.in B.of C.on D.at
8.A.control B.attention C.care D.interest
9.A.support B.encourage C.treat D.kiss
10.A.command B.request C.advice D.suggestion
11.A.soft B.low C.loud D.sweet
12.A.curious B.surprised C.interested D.amazed
13.A.reached B.warned C.interrupted D.bothered
14.A.when B.since C.as D.after
15.A.invitation B.accident C.event D.experiment
16.A.story B.experience C.news D.reason
17.A.relief B.balance C.patience D.strength
18.A.help B.wait C.expect D.want
19.A.gone B.survived C.passed D.escaped
20.A.seeing B.watching C.staring D.glaring
