Among the parents who came to watch their children’s daily training in the gymnastics camp was a famous actress. Her daughter was good, ____ not good enough to ever compete at a championship level. And I noticed, today, how ____ she was.
When the girl ____, the woman called out, “That was ___ . You looked like a bag of potatoes falling downhill.” The girl burst into ____ .
The scene reminded me of my ____ of the day when one of my own gymnastic performances put me close to tears.
My mother became seriously ill when she was young, and she has ____ a wheelchair ever since. But she never let that ____ her. She has raised five children and has a career as well.
One day I joined a gymnastics program at a nearby park. Before long, I was totally ___ in it. By 1972, I was on the National Gymnastics Team for the Olympic Games. I couldn’t think of anything else but ____ a gold medal.
Before the competition, all in my mind was ____ not to disgrace(使……丢脸)my country and myself. But, though I tried my best, I didn’t win a gold medal. I was so ____. When the winners were receiving ____, I joined my parents in the stands, and we all cried. “I'm sorry. I did my best, ”said me.
She said nothing but ten words I never ____, “Doing your best is more important than being the best. ” Suddenly I understood my mother ____ than ever before. She had never let her handicap(残疾) ____ her from always doing her best.
Now I approached the crying girl and put a(n) ____ around her. “Honey, ” I said. “I know you have done your best, and doing your best is more important than being the best. I'm ___ you. ”
She ____ at me with tears in her eyes. Maybe somewhere, someday, she’11 ____ those words along.
1.A.as B.if C.because D.though
2.A.excited B.frightened C.anxious D.nervous
3.A.stopped B.finished C.began D.paused
4.A.awful B.wonderful C.great D.meaningless
5.A.1aughter B.anger C.tears D.excitement
6.A.experiences B.success C.regrets D.memories
7.A.needed B.made C.wanted D.expected
8.A.control B.challenge C.discourage D.disturb
9.A.confident B.absorbed C.involved D.trapped
10.A.finding B.winning C.earning D.making
11.A.determination B.satisfaction C.encouragement D.effort
12.A.annoyed B.disappointed C.embarrassed D.worded
13.A.applauses B.rewards C.gifts D.awards
14.A.remembered B.ignored C.understood D.forgot
15.A.faster B.better C.closer D.easier
16.A.prevent B.save C.protect D.forbid
17.A.arm B.hand C.ring D.scarf
18.A.curious about B.concerned about C.proud of D.sure of
19.A.glanced B.smiled C.1aughed D.shouted
20.A.continue B.treat C.pass D.use
The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. It’s important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person1.
One way is to read hooks written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people.
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Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language.3.A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the language.
4.Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular cultural group’s way of life.
Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures.5.Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.
A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.
B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.
C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.
D.A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available,
E. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.
F. Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain firsthand knowledge.
G. One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world.
Visitors to Britain are sometimes surprised to learn that newspapers there have such a large circulation. The “quality” newspapers are often held up as an example of impartial journalism, but the Daily Mirror and the Daily Express usually impress newspapermen even more because they both sell about four million copies every day. British families generally buy a newspaper every morning and frequently take two or three on Sundays, but the vast circulation figures obtained are not only due to the Englishman’s thirst for news.Because the newspapers are all published nationally, copies can be delivered everywhere at the same time.
Though people abroad often know the names of the national papers, they seldom realize that there is another branch of the British press which sells almost as many copies. Local newspapers have a weekly circulation of 13 million. Almost every town and country area has one. Nearly all of them hold their own finance and many of them are very profitable.
These papers are written almost entirely for readers interested in local events — births, weddings, deaths, council meetings and sports — but the content is naturally influenced by the kind of community they serve. Editors prefer to rely on a small staff of people who all know the district well. A great deal of local news is regularly supplied by clubs and churches in the neighbourhood and it does not get out of date as quickly as national news. If there is no room for it in this week’s edition, an item can sometimes be held until the following week.
The editor must never forget that the success of any newspaper depends on advertising. He is usually anxious to keep the good will of local businessmen for this reason. But if the newspaper is well written and the news items are carefully chosen to attract local readers, the businessmen are grateful for the opportunity to keep their products in the public eye.
Local newspapers do not often comment on problems of national importance and editors rarely hold with taking sides on political questions. But they can often be of service to the community in expressing public feeling on local issues. A newspaper can sometimes persuade the council to take action to provide better shopping facilities, improve transport in the area and preserve local monuments and places of interest.
1.The Daily Mirror impresses newspapermen more because_____.
A.it has a larger circulation than many other famous papers
B.it is of better quality than many other papers
C.it is sold nationally
D.it is delivered everywhere in Britain
2.Local papers are preferred by readers who_____.
A.are interested in news B.are much interested in local events
C.want to get news as quickly as possible D.work in churches and clubs
3.According to the passage,businessmen would like to advertise in papers if _____.
A.the papers are well written B.the news items are carefully chosen
C.the news involves them D.the papers are popular and can attract readers
4.The last paragraph implies(暗示)that ______.
A.local papers seldom comment on politics
B.local papers can sometimes influence policy making
C.local papers are more concerned about their own communities
D.local papers do not take sides on problems of national importance
Demand for the Chinese tech company＇s devices(设备) is red hot even though the country’s overall market for smartphones is getting smaller Huawei's China sales rocketed more than 20% in the final quarter of 2018, and experts say that's partly due to the US govenment's global campaign against the company.
“The latest tension between the US and China raised the patriotism(爱国主义) in Chinese consumers， said Jusy Hong, an analyst at research firm IHS Markit
He pointed out that some Chinese companies encouraged employees to buy Huawei phones late last year. The moves were a gesture of support after the firm's chief financial officer was arrested in Canada in early December at the request of the United States.
Huawei's booming sales show how major parts of its business continue to increase even as the United States tries to persuade other countries to shut Huawei products out of 5G wireless networks and pursues(追究) criminal charges against it. The company expects to overtake Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone maker by next year.
Huawei sold 30 million phones in China in the last three months of 2018, nearly three times as many as Apple(AAPL), according to data published this week by research firms Canalys and IDC. Apple's sales plunged almost 20%.
Huawei's success in China, the world's largest smartphone market, is more than about geopolitics(地缘政治). Chinese consumers love its flagship，high -end- phones because they have great cameras， cutting edge technology and cost less than the latest iPhones, according to analysts. And by offering a selection of cheaper phones, Huawei is able to target a bigger market.
It also benefited from the troubles this year at ZTE (ZTCOF), a rival Chinese smartphone and telecommunications equipment maker. ZTE was banned by the US government from buying vital American parts for months last year.
1.Why did Huawei's China sales increase greatly according to the article?
A.Because the company's devices are always popular worldwide.
B.Because Chinese consumers' patriotism was aroused
C.Because the government encourages people to buy Huawei devices.
D.Because the country's overall market for smartphones is getting bigger.
2.What can we conclude from the third paragraph?
A.Huawei’s chief financial officer was arrested in Canada due to the US's request.
B.All Chinese companies showed their support to Huawei with their purchase.
C.Jusy Hong thought the United States arrested Huawei's chief financial officer.
D.Jusy Hong thought the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer is unfair.
3.How do you understand the underlined word in the fifth paragraph?
A.increased greatly by. B.reduced greatly to.
C.dropped greatly by. D.remained steady.
4.Why is Huawei's success in China more than about geopolitics?
A.Because Huawei has the largest smartphone market in the world.
B.Because Huawei's success is only limited within China mainland.
C.Because Huawei has the ability to target a bigger market in the world.
D.Because Chinese consumers are quite satisfied with Huawei smartphones.
Here is some news of the future.
March 20,2035
There was a lot of news around the life extension drugs that hit the market a decade ago.They didn’t promise that you would live forever,but they gave you a chance to extend your life an extra five to ten years.Even though the life expectancy rate at birth has increased greatly,the life expectancy for seniors hasn’t improved that much.Basically,you have a greater chance to become a senior,but you will not have a much longer lifespan,and this is where the anti-aging drugs intend to kick in.So,do the anti-aging drugs work?Well,it is too early to tell.But the sales so far are very good.
April 19,2035
Of the total US population of 378 million,people over 65 years old now make up 20% for the first time.The senior ratio was only 4.1% by the year 1900,and 12.4% 30 years ago.The number of people above 65 compared to those of what is considered working ages,between 15 and 64,is currently 33.7%.This is up from 18.5% in the year 2005,which means that for every retired person there are now two workers,compared to four workers 30 years ago.The number of people above the age of 80 has grown to 23.8 million,making them 6.3% of the total population compared to 3.6% in 2005.
April 12,2040
Although introduced in the market only five years ago,10% of all hydrogen fuel now sold in the US is of the environmentally friendly Re-Hydro label,produced through electrolysis(电解)based on a source of 100% renewable energy.Several producers have turned to producing Re-Hydro,mainly because of lower tax,which also keeps the price of Re-Hydro on the same level as regular hydrogen.Most analysts believe that Re-Hydro will be the dominating fuel in the future.
1.According to News 1 we know that the life extension drugs .
A.were first sold in the year 2025
B.were made to make people live forever
C.should be taken when people are young
D.have greatly increased the life expectancy rate at birth
2.The sales of the life extension drugs so far clearly show that .
A.people have no faith in them B.people want to give them a try
C.they work very well for seniors D.they have no effect on people’s health
3.What can we learn from News 2?
A.Many Americans will find it hard to find a job.
B.It’s very hard for seniors to pass the age of 80.
C.The US population has been increasing rapidly since 2005.
D.The American population has been aging rapidly since 2005.
4.What can we infer from News 3?
A.Re-Hydro will not be widely used in the future.
B.The government encourages production of Re-Hydro.
C.Producers are not interested in producing Re-Hydro.
D.Re-Hydro is more expensive than regular hydrogen.
If you're a design enthusiast, you're sure to feel dizzy over these jaw-dropping pools.
Sky Park Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Located on the Sky Park above Singapore's most famous hotel, Marina Bay Sands this is the world's largest rooftop pool. Offering amazing views of the city's skyline, the pool is at least three times the length of an Olympic swimming pool. As visitors swim toward the edge, they face an illusion that they’ll float into the sky-line. It's quite a heart-beaten rush!
The Red Pool, The Library Koh Samui. Thailand
This blood-red pool is perhaps one of the most special hotel pools on the list. Set against the backdrop of Koh Samui's Chaweng Beach, the fascinating colour isn’t the result of using artificial dye. Rather, the mosaic tiles(马赛克瓷砖) of orange， yellow and red make the brilliant sight that is set among trees and an open-air library.
San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool. Region de valparaiso, Chile
The world's largest outdoor swimming pool gets its water directly from the sea. The pool uses a computer-controlled pump and filtration system. Located at Chile's San Alfonso del Mar Resort, this huge man-made pool is larger than 20 Olympic-size pools and holds approximately 250 million litres of water. It also holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's deepest (115 feet)pool.
Y-40 Deep Joy, Hotel Millepini Terme in Montegrotto Terme, Italy
The deepest hotel swimming pool in the world will make you feel like you're jumping into the sea! The Y-40 Deep Joy is a round-shaped pool that reaches a depth of an impressive 130 feet. The pool, which has special caves， ledges(壁架) and underwater viewing glass， was designed by well-known- architect Emanuele Boaretto. It's meant for leisure dives, dive training and photo shoots.
1.What is special about the Red Pool in Thailand?
A.The water is artificially dyed red. B.The swimming pool is specially dyed.
C.The swimming pool is painted red. D.The mosaic tiles make its brilliant color.
2.If you want to experience a swimming of real sea water, which one can you visit?
A.Sky Park Infinity Pool B.The Red Pool
C.San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool D.Y-40 Deep Joy
3.What do San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool and Y-40 Deep Joy have in common?
A.They both use sea water. B.They are both very huge.
C.They are both round-shaped. D.They are both very deep.
