I was excited to take my rescue Beagle (比格犬) to the river the other day, as it’s within walking distance of our new home. Having spent her first six years in a cage, Georgie had never seen a body of water, and I wanted to get there before sunset to watch her experience it.
I was growing increasingly impatient about all the stops her little Beagle nose required. She inspected the grass, dirt, and trees, and licked (舔) whatever was stuck to the road. These were all new discoveries for her, and she took her time studying them.
When I accepted that it was fruitless to hurry her along, I whipped out my cell phone and began texting. I thought that I needed something to do while Georgie was slowing us down. Then, for some reason, I heard the cicadas (蝉) ,and I remembered that the sound of cicadas is my favorite sound in the world. That awakened something buried within me that longed for the simple pleasures that had been replaced by technology.
I made a conscious decision to be present, and to enjoy the journey to the river Just like Georgie. Now, I admired the flowers and the winding ivy on our path. I smelled the grass and the flowers, and the dirt and the air. I treasured each one equally, as if discovering them for the first time.
As we neared our destination,1 realized something even more important: It didn’t matter if we even reached the river. Why must there always be a destination? Georgie had no idea that we had a destination. She was present for the journey, and she savored every bit of that sweet experience. There was no race and no finish line.
Now I’m not sure who rescued whom.
1.Why did the author take out the cellphone?
A.To kill time. B.To awaken the simple pleasures.
C.To hurry the dog along. D.To record the sound of cicadas.
2.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?
A.How I enjoyed the journey. B.What I saw on the way.
C.Why I traveled to the river. D.Whether I reached my destination.
3.What does the underlined word “savored” in the fifth paragraph mean?
A.Smelt. B.Expected. C.Enjoyed. D.Deserved.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Say Goodbye to Cell Phones B.Think like a Dog
C.Learn to Get along with Pets D.Travel toward Destinations
Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll maximize your time and fun at "these amazing destinations.
Alabama: Gulf Shores
For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.
Alaska: Homer
How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.
Arizona: Sedona
Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.
Arkansas: Hot Springs
Relax and renew in Arkansas, hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.
1.Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?
A.Going fishing. B.Taking a flight.
C.Enjoying beautiful birds. D.Visiting historic sites.
2.Which destination is popular with hikers?
A.Gulf Shores. B.Homer. C.Sedona. D.Hot Springs.
3.What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?
A.Its self-made beer. B.Its architecture.
C.Its bathhouses. D.Its paths.
4.Where is this text most likely from?
A.A diary. B.A survey. C.A novel. D.A magazine.
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信询问你校学生体育运动情况。请给他回信，内容包括：
1. 学校的体育场馆；
2. 主要的运动项目；
3. 你喜欢的项目。
注意：1. 词数100左右：
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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I have planned an autumn outing for my class the next week, and I’m writing to ask your permission.
First, the place where we’ve decided to visit – the Forest Park is not far away from the city. We can take a bus and ride a bike to get there. Second, the trip would provide us with a great opportunity to get closely to nature. Third, we need to spare some times to take some physical exercise. Some teachers will join us to make sure of our safe.
We are all looking forward to receive your permission. We would appreciate you if you can kindly give us an immediate reply.
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。
One day, about ten years ago, while 1.(work) at the cash register in the gift shop at my University Museum of Natural History, I saw an elderly couple come in 2.a little girl in the wheelchair. As I looked closer at this girl, I found that she 3.(fix) on her chair. I then realized she had no arms or legs, just a head, a neck and her upper body, dressed in a little white skirt. As the couple wheeled her up to me, I turned my head towards the girl. When I took the money from her grandparents, I looked back at the girl, who was giving me the most optimistic smile I had ever seen. All of 4.sudden, her handicap（障碍） was 5.(go) and all I saw was this beautiful girl, 6.smile just melted me and almost instantly gave me a completely new sense of 7.life is all about. She took me from a poor, unhappy college student and 8.(bring) me into her world: a world of smiles, love and 9.(warm).
I’m a successful businessman now and 10.I think about the troubles of the world, I think about that little girl and the remarkable lesson about life that she taught me.
As an adult, several happy moments often come to mind. But one of my happiest _______ is the thing that happened when I was young. I _______remember it because of the total happiness I felt.
It was our second grade class picnic day. I _______ that we wore play clothes. That would _______pants for little girls when in those days we were required to wear uniform on _______ school days. We were taken by bus to a local park where we_______. On the way home, I got off the bus at a corner a few blocks_______ the bus reached the school. Nobody was home when I got there, so I _______ to clean up the living room to surprise my mommy. Those are the unremarkable（平凡的） _______of that memorable day. When I think about it now, I can understand why it was so ________ to me.
First, on that day I ________fear and truly enjoyed playing at the park. Before the day was out, I was confident about ________ the heights of the sliding board(滑梯) and soaring ________ and about swinging(荡秋千) high on the huge swings. I had always been________ about the two things before. Because of my new ________ and my ability to do what the other children were doing, I was ________by them. When my teacher told the________ to drop me off near my home I ________ the respect from her knowing I was strong enough to go home alone. I also cleaned the living room and received my mother’s ________ as a result.
Those were the simple elements that made me happy ________ that bright day sixty years ago and that make me happy today.
1.A.memories B.harvests C.achievements D.successes
2.A.still B.also C.hardly D.even
3.A.guess B.imagine C.recall D.predict
4.A.mean B.offer C.take D.bring
5.A.normal B.regular C.common D.ordinary
6.A.competed B.studied C.worked D.played
7.A.until B.after C.before D.when
8.A.decided B.managed C.agreed D.failed
9.A.results B.struggles C.customs D.details
10.A.familiar B.special C.strange D.important
11.A.understood B.discovered C.overcame D.avoided
12.A.climbing B.turning C.pointing D.leading
13.A.up B.down C.in D.out
14.A.brave B.honest C.kind D.fearful
15.A.knowledge B.opportunity C.confidence D.information
16.A.refused B.accepted C.stopped D.educated
17.A.driver B.teacher C.friend D.assistant
18.A.remembered B.followed C.collected D.experienced
19.A.advice B.punishment C.praise D.blame
20.A.on B.through C.for D.beyond
