A snowstorm hit my neighborhood the other day. I had recently agreed to be the house’s groundskeeper, which meant I got ______ with shoveling(铲) the inches of snow that covered the driveway.
I had stayed in the house during the ______ , so I was actually pretty happy to head ______ . I shoveled for an hour or so, and I felt muscles in my arms and legs that I had ______ used start to burn. By the time I finished shoveling, I was getting the ______ I normally get from biking. To be honest, I was pretty ______ to stop.
A few days later, some friends and I got into a ______ about how hard it is to exercise. Going to gyms is becoming the most annoying ______ ever. Not exercising has an effect on our health. Less than 5% of adults are physically ______ for half an hour a day. Not exercising enough can ______ diseases like heart diseases, cancer, obesity and depression.
And yet shoveling snow was that ______. It didn’t take too much ______ because I wasn’t shoveling for exercise, but to ______ the driveway. People pay much money for gym memberships and classes to ______ extra fat. So why not ______ paying the fitness industry to exercise and help with each other with such kind of ______ ? Surely they’re better off ______ that money and putting the energy to practical use.
A neighborhood could have a Facebook group where people could ______ things they needed help with. Then, people who wanted to exercise could ______ . Win-win. Instead of making it about helping people, it can be framed as a new fitness ______ .
1.A.charged B.filled C.tasked D.crowded
2.A.festival B.disaster C.rush D.storm
3.A.outside B.inside C.forward D.backward
4.A.usually B.directly C.really D.rarely
5.A.challenge B.exercise C.threat D.power
6.A.lucky B.angry C.happy D.sorry
7.A.party B.meeting C.discussion D.fight
8.A.homework B.routine C.solution D.business
9.A.strong B.healthy C.active D.sleepy
10.A.bring about B.set off C.take down D.live through
11.A.difficult B.easy C.valuable D.perfect
12.A.determination B.intelligence C.reputation D.confidence
13.A.design B.clear C.build D.wash
14.A.put on B.pass down C.pick up D.burn off
15.A.enjoy B.miss C.stop D.escape
16.A.reality B.labor C.dream D.faith
17.A.saving B.collecting C.donating D.achieving
18.A.seek B.imagine C.post D.examine
19.A.help out B.show off C.turn around D.run away
20.A.lesson B.skill C.map D.style
When big news breaks, it's easy to get caught up in following the story online. The Internet can be a place to find useful information. 1. Helping kids understand the news and how to separate fact from fiction is an important job for parents and educators.
Here's some advice that parents can offer kids to help them be quicker to judge as they consume news online.
2. In the rush to cover stories, reporters make mistakes, officials don't always have correct information and tidbits (八卦新闻) that sound reasonable often get passed around before anyone has checked them for accuracy.
Use social media wisely. Some say Twitter is a great source of news in the first few minutes of a tragedy. 3. On the other hand, Facebook can be a great way to connect with friends affected by events in the news and to spread personal news within a more limited circle.
Be skeptical. 4. After the Boston Marathon bombing, NBC Sports reported that some runners kept running all the way to the hospital to donate blood for the victims. Not true. There are plenty of websites devoted to exposing false news stories. The Washington Post also has a Fact Checker column that delivers claims made by public officials and politicians. Visit them to find out if a story is true.
Keep it age-appropriate. Kids aren't always ready to digest big, tragic news - especially if the news is about kids, such as school shootings or abuses. The constant repetition of information can be confusing for younger kids, and at the beginning of a news event, parents might not be able to offer any correct answers. 5.
A．Remember, breaking news is often wrong.
B．It also can be the source of misinformation.
C．If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
D．Make sure you and your kids aren't falling victim to false news.
E．However, after that it just becomes messy and largely inaccurate.
F．With social media at your fingertips, it's convenient to express your opinion.
G．Kids who are eager to learn more about certain events can check kid-guided news sources.
Last week, Vodafone started a test of the UK’s first full 5G service, available for use by businesses in Salford. It is part of its plan to trial the technology in seven UK cities. But what can we expect from the next generation of mobile technology?
One thing we will see in the preparation for the test is lots of tricks with the new tech. Earlier this year, operators paid almost £1.4 billion for the 5G wavelengths, and to compensate for that cash, they will need to catch the eye of consumers. In September, Vodafone used its bit of the range to display the UK’s first hologram (全息) call. The Manchester City captain Steph Houghton appeared as a hologram in Newbury. It isn’t all holograms, however: 5G will offer faster internet access. with Ofcom (英国通讯管理局) suggesting that video that takes a minute to download on 4G will be available in just a second.
The wider application is to support connected equipment on the “internet of things” -not just the internet-enabled fridge that can reorder your milk for you, but the network that will enable driverless cars and delivery drones (无人机) to communicate with each other.
Prof William Webb has warned that the technology could be a case of the emperor’s new clothes. Much of the speed increase, he claims, could have been achieved by putting more money in the 4G network, rather than a new technology. Other different voices have suggested that a focus on rolling out wider rural broadband access and addressing current network coverage would be more beneficial to the UK as a whole.
Obviously, 5G will also bring a cost to consumers. It requires a handset for both 5G and 4G, and the first 5G-enabled smart phones are expected in the coming year. With the slow pace of network rollout so far, it is likely that consumers will end up upgrading to a new 5G phone well before 5G becomes widely available in the next couple of years.
1.Why does Prof William Webb say “the technology could be a case of the emperor’s new clothes”?
A.He is in favor of the application of the new technology.
B.5G will bring a cost to consumers in their daily life.
C.5G helps people communicate better with each other.
D.He prefers more money to be spent on 4G networks.
2.The underlined word “addressing” in the fourth paragraph has the closest meaning to .
A.making a speech to B.trying to solve
C.managing to decrease D.responding to
3.The last paragraph indicates that .
A.it’ll take several years to make 5G accessible to the public in the UK
B.5G service shows huge development potential and a broad market
C.customers are eager to use 5G smart phones instead of 4G ones
D.it’s probable that 5G network rollout is speeding up in Britain
4.What do we know about the text?
A.Vodafone is successful in spreading the 5G service.
B.Steph Houghton appeared as a hologram by 4G .
C.The application of 5G will make life much easier.
D.5G phones are available in rural areas of the UK.
It was a painful time for me, for I suffered from an illness and might never be able to have a child. As my 40th birthday approached, I began, for the first time, to notice babies and their happy, smiling mothers wherever I went.
One night, I came to a cafe to kill the boring time. An elegantly dressed, sightly older woman was seated next to me.
“Would you like to see a picture of my daughter?” she asked me, handing me a photo of a smiling Chinese girl. The child was about seven years old and was wearing a Snow White costume. That's Melanie, now in the first grade," she said. I could hear the motherly pride in her voice. “She's pretty,” I said. "I love her costume." The woman explained that she felt strongly about teaching her daughter about Chinese customs and maintaining ties to her shoes. “What made you decide to adopt her?" I asked. "I didn't want work to be my whole life," she said.
I'm not sure if she saw the tears in my eyes as I replied, I don't either, but I'm afraid it's too late." I was 51 when I adopted Melanie, she said. "And it's the most rewarding, exciting thing I've ever done."
When my husband and I returned from China with our nine-month-old daughter, Madeline, in November 2017, Jill was one of the first people I e-mailed. I did it!" I wrote. “I’m a mother and she's beautiful"
“Congratulations,” she wrote back. We recently reconnected on Facebook, and I told her, “You changed my life.”
1.What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?
A.The author regretted her marrying too early.
B.The author was recovering from a serious disease.
C.The author didn't have a child of her own due to some illness.
D.The author had been eager to be a happy mother for a long time.
2.Which words can best describe Jill according to Paragraph 3?
A.Elegant and generous. B.Caring and considerate.
C.Friendly and determined. D.Practical and independent.
3.What can we learn about the author from the text?
A.She wouldn't devote her whole life simply to work.
B.She appreciated the picture drawn by Melanie.
C.Her husband was against her adopting.
D.Her dream was eventually realized in the company of Jill.
4.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A.To stress the influence of the kindness.
B.To show us the hidden beauty in our world.
C.To call on us to adopt more homeless children.
D.To share her meaningful adoption story with us.
Talent shows are common on Chinese television, but instead of casting starry-eyed(幻想的) hopefuls, a new series pairs young famous actors with big-name veterans who are ready to teach them a lesson.
The Birth of Performer first appeared on Zhejiang Satellite TV in October and has already received 330 million online views for just its first two episodes. The show has caused debate on social media about the acting skills of some stars.
A flood of investment in China’s TV and film industry has driven up paychecks for popular young attractive persons and soap opera sweethearts, but some stars have been slammed by critics and the public for lacking professionalism and acting skills.
＂People wonder why some actors don’t take acting seriously with more and more money pouring in,＂Wu Tong wrote. However, he said that he had met many devoted young actors through the show, whose A-list cast of mentors(导师) includes Zhang Ziyi, who starred in the Oscar-winning kung fu epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; and comedy queen Song Dandan.
One highlight from the first episode saw Zhang appear to become angry when she disagreed with her fellow judge-mentor Liu Ye over the performance of contestant Zheng Shuang.
＂Do you know what acting is?＂Zhang questioned Liu. In response, Liu slammed his phone on the table — and then his shoe.
As the audience and contestants were left stunned(震惊的), Zhang turned to Liu and warmly said, ＂Give me a hug.＂The two mentors explained that their quarrel was intended to show how to act out a scene of conflict — but later, online commentators speculated(推测) that Zhang was concealing her genuine irritation.
1.What can we learn about The Birth of Performer according to Paragraph 2?
A.Only the young love it. B.It proves popular.
C.The performers are excellent. D.There are fewer stars present.
2.What does the underlined word ＂slammed＂in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Praised. B.Employed.
C.Criticized. D.Applied.
3.By mentioning Zhang Ziyi, Wu Tong wants to show _______.
A.she is famous worldwide
B.she earned a lot of money
C.she is devoted to performance
D.she has drawn public attention
4.How did Liu react when Zhang Ziyi questioned Zheng Shuang’s performance?
A.He consulted with her patiently.
B.He behaved rather rudely.
C.He had words with her.
D.He fought against her.
Here we introduce some rental houses to you.
Apartment Levant in Komiza
Overlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, our two-storey house also gives you a full view of Komiza bay as well as neighboring island of Bisevo.The apartment has a wide，covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house.
Apartment Domina
Located in the centre of the city, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air-conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double bed and antique furniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation.
Apartment Tonka
The apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiza. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of minutes away from the old harbor, along the old town’s street where you can enjoy Komiza’s rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 meters away, near the fruit and vegetable market.
Pearl of Issa
This two-bedroom apartment is only a few minutes’ walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can be used as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment.
1.What can we learn about Apartment Levant in Komiza?
A. It is the most beautiful fishing village in Croatia.
B. It offers a chance to admire the whole Komiza bay.
C. It’s inconvenient to go to the centre of the village.
D. It lies in the center of the village with forests around.
2.Which of the following does Apartment Domina provide?
A. Portable washing machines. B. Modern furniture.
C. Free Internet use. D. Friendly pets.
3.Which of the following apartments contain two bedrooms?
A. Apartment Tonka and Pearl of Issa.
B. Apartment Domina and Pearl of Issa.
C. Apartment Tonka and Apartment Domina.
D. Apartment Domina and Apartment Levant in Komiza.
