I believe that my actions show my beliefs, not my words.
I wrote a letter to my kids a few years ago. It’s three pages long, and it sums up my life experience of four decades. By the time they reach adulthood, they will have heard most of their father’s advice in that letter: live in the moment, do not attach yourself to physical things, treat others the way you would like to be treated, etc. I sealed the letter in a white envelope, and wrote instructions that nobody should open it unless something horrible happened to me.
As a police officer, I have seen life disappear in an instant. I realize that could happen to me at any time. Yet knowing that letter is there in my locker makes me more comfortable with my own death.
Every day, when I open my locker, I see the letter. It makes me aware that I should be careful at work, and show my children and the people I have connection with that I try to practice everything I have written. If that day comes and my children finally read the letter, I hope that because of my actions, they will take my written beliefs to heart and improve upon my example.
But for me, it’s not enough to write down my beliefs. I try to be the best person I can be every day---even in very difficult circumstances. I am more successful some days than others, but sometimes I curse too much. Sometimes I am cynical, unwilling to believe that people have good and honest reasons for doing something. I also get stressed and upset, yelling at my kids sometimes, and sometimes I am not as loving or as sympathetic as I should be. In fact, I am far from perfect, but I hope my children will eventually realize that perfection is an illusion. What really matters is that, instead of just writing down our beliefs, we all take action to be the best humans we can be.
1.Which of the following can best describe the author?
A.Hardworking and humorous. B.Courageous and sensitive.
C.Selfless. D.Considerate.
2.Why did the author open the locker to see the letter every day?
A.He wanted to confirm his beliefs.
B.The letter served as a reminder.
C.He kept adding something new to it.
D.His kids asked him to check it.
3.What can we learn about the letter written by the author?
A.The author was in his forties when writing it.
B.The kids were too young to understand the tips in it.
C.The author was sure of its positive effects on his kids.
D.The author hoped it wouldn’t be opened until bad things occurred.
4.Which can replace the underlined word in the last paragraph?
A.Doubtful about others’ motivations.
B.Curious about everything around.
C.Particular about himself.
D.Unsatisfied about his profession.
5.What is the author’s understanding of life?
A.That fathers should take care of their children.
B.To become a perfect man.
C.To be better today than yesterday.
D.That bad guys deserve to be punished.
Places to go for Halloween fun in Chengdu
One of the most fun and fulfilling things during the season is to throw a Halloween party and boogie through the night with friends and family. When pumpkins, witch's hats and spiders make their annual appearance you can tell Halloween is approaching.
Whether it's a party for children or just one for adults, there are so many great treats, games, music and activities that you can enjoy yourselves in the city.
Dark Mirror-themed Party
With a scary theme - Dark Mirror (黑暗之镜), Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu this year will host a big Halloween party on October 31st with these elements: Ghost Parade, Haunted House, Costume Contest and so on. Participants could enjoy live music show, dance and play “trick or treat” games in the public outdoor area.
Venue：Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu, 1 Shuijing Street
Halloween Carnival Party
The Chengdu Happy Valley Amusement Park is to host a Halloween Carnival Party that features magic performances, live rock bands performance and lots of wicked events for participants. The Halloween season in the park will last till November 11 with admission from 80 to 150 yuan.
Venue: 16 Xihua Avenue
Beer Nest Halloween Party
The Beer Nest I and Beer Nest II will be decorated in a haunted (闹鬼的) house style and there will be scary movies playing on the big screens of the Beer Nest II. Entertaining activities, such as food & drink specials, live DJs, cool music and Spooky Kids Workshops, will be held and a professional markup artist from Sweden will be there for those who want to make an impression Halloween night.
Halloween E-sports Night Party
The Halloween E-sports Night to take place on October 31 is one of the highlights of the E-sports Cartoon and Animation Festival to be held in Chengdu Eastern Suburb Memory on October 31-November 1. It will offer relevant activities including cosplay showcases, e-sports competition and live music shows as a platform to communicate with celebrated anime artists and cartoon lovers.
Venue：4 Mid-section，South Jianshe Road
1.How can we tell Halloween is approaching?
A.People are eating pumpkins. B.Witch's hats are sitting on the head.
C.Spiders are weaving nets at the corner. D.Families or friends are getting together.
2.Which party offers special activities for children to enjoy themselves？
A.Dark Mirror-themed Party. B.Beer Nest Halloween Party.
C.Halloween Carnival Party. D.Halloween E-sports Night Party.
3.What is the common element of the four parties?
A.Cosplay. B.Food.
C.Music. D.Magic.
4.What can participants do at Halloween E-sports Night Party?
A.Make cartoon shows. B.Attend E-Game competitions.
C.Learn to arrange cosplay shows. D.Exchange ideas with anime artists.
5.What can we infer from the Beer Nest Halloween Party?
A.The party will be held in two places one after another.
B.Scary movies will be played in the public outdoor area.
C.A Sweden artist is expected to bring joy to the party.
D.The party will be decorated in a traditional Chinese way.
“Oh, no! You’re moving?” Such was my neighbor’s ______ when she saw household items appearing on my lawn and ______ my driveway.
“Nope. Just cleaning house!” I called back, smiling.
This yard sale had been the result of six months of ______. I had searched every ______ and overflowing closet and cupboard—crazy about my seeking to find items to ______.
I met loads of ______ and friendly people. The Mirror Lady was ______ to buy the antique mirror from my first apartment for her daughter’s first apartment; and the Futon Girl, a college sophomore, said my futon (沙发床) and frame were ______ for her dorm room.
And how can I ______ the Camera Man? Bending absorbedly over the “technology” table, he spotted my husband’s faded ______ bag from the early 80s. Zippered compartments (隔包) ______ a broken camera and a few old lenses. “Wow!” he said, as he picked it up and made me a(n) ______. I asked what he was going to do with it. “It’s just cool—I have a shelf at home for cool ______ technology.” So apparently he ______ it just so he could look at it. As he walked down the driveway with the dusty bag ______ over his shoulder, for a second I ______ my journalist husband doing the same, heading out to ______ a story. That made me feel ______.
All yard sales lasted two days. As hard as it can be to let things ______, the true value of those things is to ______ you of a place you lived in, a special time in your life, or a loved one in your heart.
1.A.acquisition B.concern C.explanation D.meaning
2.A.picking up B.getting over C.putting up D.taking over
3.A.adaptation B.protection C.preparation D.production
4.A.messy B.bare C.elegant D.tidy
5.A.measure B.present C.serve D.sell
6.A.generous B.conservative C.interesting D.cautious
7.A.thrilled B.tired C.confused D.embarrassed
8.A.famous B.perfect C.vital D.cheap
9.A.blame B.trouble C.worry D.forget
10.A.camera B.hand C.plastic D.tool
11.A.allocate B.approached C.exposed D.withdraw
12.A.appointment B.appeal C.excuse D.offer
13.A.fashionable B.old C.advanced D.portable
14.A.bought B.improved C.donated D.twisted
15.A.disappearing B.hanging C.printing D.winding
16.A.pictured B.appreciated C.stopped D.forgave
17.A.review B.report C.rhyme D.repeat
18.A.lonely B.silly C.good D.hopeful
19.A.gather B.survive C.control D.go
20.A.cheat B.inform C.remind D.warn
The exciting moment ________ Gerry will always remember is ________ he approaches the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House.
A.that; that B.that; when C.when; that D.when; when
---- I am going to Hainan for my holiday.
---- OK. Have fun ________ you can. The hard times are approaching.
A.until B.before C.unless D.while
We have entered into an age _______ dreams have the best chance of coming true.
A.which B.what C.when D.that
