I was surprised when I received a short message from my father wishing me a happy birthday.
I had _______to hear from my mother, my grandmother and my other relatives — _______ never from my father. Lying in bed, _______ of my father flooded back.
When I was a little boy, I regarded my father as a(n) _______ able to do anything. _______, things slowly began to_______. The more I learned, the more I doubted what he said. The gap between us grew and, at last, I didn't _______ like communicating with him.
My father, in my mind, had no _______ in talking with me. Dinner was the only time we were together. He had no time to watch TV with me. He would tell me to ask my mother_______I needed something. He even refused to answer my ________ when I phoned from school. I ________ the changes. I thought that perhaps my father no longer ________ me.
Over time, however, I began to wonder whether my ________ was right. One day, my mother told me that each time I called, father was ________ listening beside her. Suddenly, I hated myself for my ________ behavior toward him.
I planned thousands of times to ________ my father. In the end, however, I was always too embarrassed about what I had done.
But that Saturday, I was so ________ by his short message. I realized then that my father's love for me had never disappeared. I decided to send a________ "Thank you, my dear father.”
Two days later, when I returned home, my mother told me that my father had been so ________ when he received my reply. She said he had ________ from morning till night. At that moment, I felt truly happy.
1.A.wanted B.intended C.planned D.expected
2.A.and B.so C.but D.or
3.A.opinions B.thoughts C.memories D.responses
4.A.angel B.hero C.teacher D.friend
5.A.However B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Besides
6.A.improve B.change C.develop D.appear
7.A.still B.ever C.yet D.even
8.A.interest B.time C.chance D.courage
9.A.in case B.if C.even if D.after
10.A.calls B.e-mails C.questions D.letters
11.A.got fond of B.got tired of C.got familiar with D.got accustomed to
12.A.helped B.supported C.loved D.missed
13.A.behavior B.attitude C.manner D.action
14.A.often B.always C.seldom D.never
15.A.casual B.rude C.cruel D.cold
16.A.apologize to B.write to C.talk with D.consult with
17.A.excited B.confused C.touched D.pleased
18.A.letter B.card C.gift D.reply
19.A.upset B.happy C.sad D.nervous
20.A.waited B.signed C.smiled D.hesitated
The decade of the “young old” begins
The year 2020 will mark the beginning of the decade of the yold, or the “young old”，1.. The height of the baby boom, the period of high fertility in rich countries after the second world war, was 1955-60. one might therefore expect peak retirement for baby-boomers in the coming years — except that they are not retiring. By continuing to work, and staying socially engaged, the boomers, in their new guise as the young old, will change the world.
2.: of the 3.7 years of increased life expectancy in rich countries between 2000 and 2015, says the WHO, 3.2 years were enjoyed in good health.
3.: between 1989 and 2013, the median wealth of families headed by someone over 62 in America rose by 40% to $210,000, while the wealth of all other age groups declined. The over-60s are vital to the tourism industry because they spend much more, when taking a foreign holiday, than younger adults.
4.. In 2016 just over a fifth of people aged 65-69 were in work in rich countries, a figure that is rising fast. Many bosses and HR departments think productivity falls with age, but a German study found that people who remain at work after the normal retirement age manage to slow the cognitive decline associated with old age and have a cognitive capacity of someone a year and a half younger.
5.. They are challenging the traditional expectations of the retired as people who wear slippers and look after the grandchildren.
A. The yold are also better off
B. In short, the yold are not just any group of old people
C. The yold are both young and old
D. as the Japanese call people aged between 65 and 75
E. Health worsens with age, but the yold are resisting the decline better than most
F. The yold are busier, too
G. The yold can’t resist aging
Imagine you enter a car with no steering wheel, no brake or accelerator pedals (踏板). Under a voice-activated command, you say an address. “The fastest route will take us 15.3 minutes. Should I take it?” You say “yes” and you are on your way. The car responds and starts moving all by itself. All you have to do is sit back and relax.
How weird would it be if, one day in the future, everyone had such a car? No crazy driving, no insults, no cutting in; traffic laws would be respected and driving much safer. On the other hand, imagine the cost savings for local police enforcement and town budgets without all those speeding and parking tickets.
A new technology has the potential to change modern society in radical ways. There’s no question that self-driving vehicles could be an enormous benefit. The potential for safer cars means accident statistics would drop: some 94% of road accidents in the U.S involve human error. Older drivers and visually- or physically-impaired people would gain a new level of freedom. Maintaining safe speeds and being electric, self-driving cars would drastically reduce pollution levels and dependency on non-renewable fuels. Roads would be quieter, people safer.
But we must also consider the impact of the new technology on those who now depend on driving for their livelihoods. According to the U.S. Department of Labor. In May 2015 there were 505,560 registered school bus drivers. The American Trucking association lists approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the U.S.
The companies developing self-driving vehicles should be partnering with state and federal authorities to offer retraining for this massive workforce, many of whom will be displaced by the new technology. This is similar to what’s happening in the coal and oil industries, a situation that fuels much of the current political discontent in this country.
New technologies will, and should, be developed. This is how society moves forward. However, progress can’t be one-sided. It is necessary for the companies and state agencies involved to consider the ethical consequences of these potential changes to build a better future for all.
1.What would be the impact of the extensive use of driverless car?
A.People would be driving in a more civilized way.
B.It would save local governments a lot of money.
C.More policemen would be patrolling the streets.
D.Traffic regulations would be a thing of the past.
2.How would the elderly and the disabled benefit from driverless cars?
A.They could enjoy greater mobility.
B.They would suffer no road accidents.
C.They would have no trouble driving.
D.They could go anywhere they want.
3.What is the result of the introduction of new technologies in energy industries?
A.Political dissatisfaction. B.Retraining of employees.
C.Fossil fuel conservation. D.Business restructuring.
4.What would be the negative impact of driverless cars?
A.The conflict between labor and management would intensify.
B.The gap between various sectors of society would be widened.
C.Professional drivers would have a hard time adapting to new road conditions.
D.Numerous professional drivers would have to find new ways of earning a living.
5.What does the author suggest businesses and the government do?
A.Keep pace with technological developments.
B.Make new technologies affordable to everyone.
C.Enable everyone to benefit from new technologies.
D.Popularize the use of new technologies and devices
A child who suffers bullying(霸凌) usually has low self-esteem and their ability to learn and be successful at school is greatly lessened. Therefore, bullying must be stopped.
The best and most obvious way to stop bullying in schools is for parents to change the way they raise their children at home. Of course, this is much easier said than done and everyone raises their children differently. Bullies, however, come from homes where physical punishment is used and children have been taught that physical violence is the way to handle problems and “get their way”. Bullies usually also come from homes where the parents fight a lot, so children have been modeled on such violence. Parental involvement is often lacking in bullies’ lives and there seems to be little warmth.
Early intervention (干预) is truly the best way to stop bullying, but parents of the victims or therapists(治疗师) can’t alter the bully’s home environment. Some things can be done at the school level, however. Most school programs that address bullying apply a multi-faceted(多层面的) method to the problem.
Hand out questionnaires to all students and teachers and discuss if bullying is occurring. Define exactly what constitutes(构成) bullying at school. The questionnaire is a wonderful tool that allows the school to see how widespread bullying is and what forms it is taking. It is a good way to start to solve the problem.
Get the children’s parents involved in a bullying program. If parents of the bullies and the victims are not aware of what is going on at school, then the whole bullying program will not be effective. Stopping bullying in school takes teamwork and concentrated effort on everyone’s part. Bullying also should be discussed during parent-teacher conferences and PTA meetings. Parental awareness is the key.
In the classroom setting, all teachers should work with the students on bullying. Oftentimes even the teacher is being bullied in the classroom and a program should be set up to teach about bullying. Children understand modeling behaviors and role-play and acting out bullying situations is a very effective tool. Have students role-play a bullying situation.
1.In the author’s opinion, bullies usually _____________.
A.have extremely high self-esteem
B.know little of the harm of violence
C.look forward to parental involvement
D.experience or witness violence at home
2.What does the underlined word “alter” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.understand B.change
C.remove D.approach
3.Paragraph 5 suggests that it’s important to ______________.
A.make a punishment program effective
B.let parents know their children are bullies
C.find the key to improving security at school
D.make parents conscious of bullying at school
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A.How to stop bullying in school. B.What leads to violence in schools.
C.What parents can do to stop bullying. D.How to comfort those who are bullied.
The doorbell rang, and a few minutes later, to her complete astonishment, Elizabeth saw Mr. Darcy walk into the room. He hurriedly began to ask how she was, and she answered with cold politeness. He sat down for a few minutes, and then getting up, walked around the room. Elizabeth was surprised but said nothing.
After a silence of several minutes, he came towards her and said. “I have struggled with my feelings, but without success. You must allow me to tell you how much I admire and love you.”
Elizabeth, who was unable to believe what she heard, stared, blushed, and was silent. Her silence encouraged him to speak and tell her about his strong feelings for her. He spoke well, but unfortunately, he did not speak only of his love for her, he also made it very clear that he did not consider that her family was good enough for him. He explained that it was only because she herself was so unusual that he had decided to ask her to marry him.
In spite of her powerful dislike for him, Elizabeth at first felt sorry that she was going to cause Darcy pain. Then, as he continued to insult her family, she began to feel angry. When he at last finished speaking, she said, “I believe that in a situation like this, the lady is supposed to thank the gentleman. Unfortunately, I have no desire to thank you, as I have never wanted your good opinion. I am sorry to have to cause you pain. However, I never meant to do so, and I am sure you will soon forget me.”
1.Why did Mr. Darcy come to her house?
A.He came to ask how she was.
B.He wanted to walk around the room
C.He wanted to find her family was good
D.He came to tell Elizabeth he loved her.
2.Why was Elizabeth silent?
A.She really didn’t like Darcy .
B.She was shy.
C.She couldn’t believe what she heard.
D.She wanted to cause Darcy pain.
3.What did her words suggest?
A.She expected Darcy to forget her.
B.She didn’t want to thank Darcy for his visit.
C.She felt sorry to cause Darcy pain.
D.She rejected his feeling.
Do you know an outstanding junior high or senior high school teacher, coach, guidance counselor (辅导员), librarian, or headmaster? Nominate (提名) that special teacher you’ll always remember and give him/her the chance to be recognized in a famous national magazine through “Educator of the Year Contest”!
Prizes
Cash awards will be given to those from across the country who are given the honor of Educator of the Year. Besides, your winning essays will also be published in our magazine.
Guidelines
We will only consider essays written by teens. Nominations must be for junior high or senior high school educators only. Elementary school educators are not suitable.
Convince us your educator is special. Tell us about his or her style of teaching, his or her role in school activities, and community service. What has your educator done for the entire school, for your class, for you or for other students? Tell us some stories about your teacher with specific details. Keep your essay between 200 and 1,000 words. Remember to include the first and last name, position, and school of your educator in your essay.
Don’t forget to submit your essays through our website. You can also read our submission guidelines for more information on this website.
Deadline
The deadline for submitting your essays is December 30. If your essays are accepted, they will appear in our magazine all over the year. Winners will be made public after the January issue is published.
1.What is the purpose of the contest?
A.To make the magazine popular.
B.To choose “Educator of the Year”.
C.To stress the importance of teachers.
D.To encourage people to be teachers.
2.Who can write the essay for the contest?
A.Librarians in senior high school.
B.Teachers in junior high school.
C.Students in junior high school.
D.Guidance counselors in senior high school.
3.What is the basic content of the essay for the contest?
A.Your teacher’s previous honors.
B.The basic information of your school.
C.Some examples of your special teacher.
D.Your appreciation of your teacher’s hard work.
