Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distance of about eighty miles. It was late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.
At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile at any direction.
I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going thorough it.
Much later that night, the question of why I’d stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it’s part of a contract (契约) we all have with each other. It’s not only the law, but it’s an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don’t go through red lights.
Trust is our first inclination (倾向). Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us. The whole construction of our society depends on mutual (互相) trust, not distrust.We do what we say we’ll do; we show up when we say we’ll show up;and we pay when we say we’ll pay. We trust each other in these matters, and we’re angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.
1.Why did the author feel impatient while driving?
A.He came across too many traffic lights. B.He got tired of driving too long.
C.He was lonely on the road. D.He was slowed down by a truck.
2.What was the author’s immediate action when the traffic light turned red?
A.Stopping still. B.Driving through it.
C.Looking around for other cars. D.Checking out for traffic police.
3.The event made the author strongly believe that ________.
A.traffic rules may be unnecessary
B.doubting others is human nature
C.patience is important to drivers
D.a society needs mutual trust
4.Why was the author proud of himself?
A.He kept his promise.
B.He held back his anger.
C.He made a right decision---not running the light.
D.He followed his inclination---running the light.
If you see a group of kids hitting and abusing an animal, would you stop them? Would you at least call the police? Again people would walk away. Some people do not believe that animal abuse is a big issue.
Every day animals are abused in their homes or on the streets. It seems as if politicians do nothing to stop this issue. Everyone is worried about education and global warming. What about animals? We should not ignore them just because they cannot talk to us. Animals, like us humans, have rights. Every living being has the right to warm shelter and good food, but most importantly, they have the right to be wanted and loved. They have the right to be a special, much loved member of their own family.
There are many organizations that deal with abused animals or animals that have no home like ASPCA, PETA, the Humane Society and many more. There are organizations that deal with this issue, but that does not mean that we still shouldn’t help. The biggest saying that bothers me is, “I am only one person. I can’t make a difference.” If everyone thought like that, we wouldn’t have the organizations and loving people who help the world every day. By helping one animal, you are making a difference.
There are many things you can do right now to help animals around your neighborhood. You can volunteer at your local animal shelter, raise money for animal shelters, inform your community about animal abuse or you can write to your representatives and tell them that animal abuse needs to be taken seriously.
As you walk down the street, try to help any animals you see walking around. You can easily buy a cheap box of dry cat or dog food to feed the animals. If we do not help our animals now, we may never have animals again. Always remember that with every step you take, you help save an animal’s life and isn’t that worth fighting for?
1.Some people won’t stop kids from abusing animals because ______.
A.they are too busy to worry about the animals
B.they don’t take animal abuse seriously
C.they just leave it to the police
D.they are afraid of being laughed at
2.We can learn from the text that ASPCA ______.
A.is another name for the Humane Society
B.provides shelter for both animals and humans
C.deals with such issues as education and global warming
D.aims at protecting animals from being abused
3.Which of the following statements will the author agree with?
A.Dogs have the right to be treated kindly.
B.One person cannot possibly make a difference.
C.Cruelty to animals deserves more attention than global warming.
D.It is the politicians’ duty to stop animal abuse.
4.The main purpose of the text is to ______.
A.criticize those who abuse animals
B.advise people to stop animal abuse
C.show how animals are abused
D.explain why people abuse animals
An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.
Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.
There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.
During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.
If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.
If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so that rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is able to get. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match(火柴) because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.
1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers__________.
A.the damage caused by earthquakes B.the rescue work after earthquakes
C.how to prevent earthquakes D.what to do about earthquakes
2.The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means “__________”．
A.Easily found B.Easily broken
C.Expensive D.Heavy
3.During the earthquake, people are advised to __________.
A.go out of the building at once B.drive to a safe place quickly
C.take shelter under a tree D.turn off electricity and gas immediately
4.When trapped in debris, you’d better not ___________.
A.shout for help aloud.
B.cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
C.tap on a pipe or the wall hard so that rescuers can find you.
D.use a whistle if possible.
Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities.
Visit SeaWorld
There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.
Windsurf at South Padre
With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.
Enjoy saltwater fishing
Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery.
1.The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for .
A.Texas B.San Antonio C.South Padre D.Gulf of Mexico
2.When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT .
A.sea life shows B.adventure camps
C.climbing D.exciting rides
3.Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true?
A.San Antonio. B.South Padre.
C.Barton Springs. D.Texas Hill Country.
假如你是校学生会主席李华。新年即将到来，为了帮助你校的外国留学生更好地了解中国文化，学生会将为他们举办一个晚会。请你根据以下提示，用英语向他们发出口头通知。
时间：下周五6:00—8:00
地点：教学楼101室
内容：1.唱中国歌：
2.比赛用筷子；
3.学习包饺子。
注意：1.词数不少于100；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
4.提示词：筷子chopsticks
Good afternoon, everyone. May I have your attention, please?
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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。
Last Saturday morning, my mother and I were taking bus home I told her how much her English teacher Miss Smith loved me, saying I was the teacher’s favourite student. I didn’t know Miss Smith’s mother is sitting behind us. On Monday, Miss Smith kept chat with me after class. To my shames, she told me that what her mother had heard. I thought she would scold me for talking too proud on the bus, so she didn’t . She said, “The important thing is that you work for yourself, not as my approval. If you feel that doing well matter to you, you will become your own fan.”
