Today show's Kathie Lee Gifford is hoping to bring the story of David to a new generation with her latest musical project, The Little Giant.
The 13-song album tells the story of the shepherd (牧羊人) boy who defeated a giant with five stones and a slingshot and became a king. The idea of the record came after Gifford and her husband Frank went on a life-changing trip to the Holy Land in 2012.
Gifford hoped to shine light on David's story to help a new generation find their own purpose; it's why she decided to compose this album that invites kids to hear the tale of the shepherd in a fun and educational way. Gifford based the record's opening track What is Your Stone on bravery and faith. She hopes the songs can help children find confidence in themselves.
Though the album is aimed towards families and children, Gifford found recording the story of David to be an exercise in healing after the death of her beloved husband Frank who passed away two years ago.
"I catch myself saying that I lost him sometimes," Gifford says, "No, he hasn't been gone. The trip took root in my husband's life, because he truly came to understand exactly what David did."
Gifford says the trip and the teachings stayed with her husband until his death. For the next three years, when people came to visit us, they’d always see Frank's trophy (奖杯) room because it's like a museum," Gifford explained. "He would take them over. Instead of all of his trophies, he would point to the stones we brought back from the travelling destination and talk about them. "
Gifford expects her own journey, her new album and her commitment to bringing a bit of joy to people through her show can help inspire children to discover their own faith and purpose.
1.What was Gifford's main intention of making the album?
A. To honor the meaningful trip.
B. To show her love to her husband.
C. To help children find faith and purpose.
D. To make children understand David's story.
2.How did the album benefit Gifford?
A. It made her become a superstar.
B. It made her win lots of trophies.
C. It helped her plan to have a trip to the Holy Land.
D. It helped her recover from the pain of losing Frank.
3.What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 6 refer to?
A. The visitors. B. The stones. C. The trophies. D. The trips.
4.What do we know from the text?
A. David was the hero of many children.
B. Gifford finished recording the album in 2012.
C. Frank had won much glory when he was alive.
D. The author liked Gifford's songs very much.
In an effort to inform our citizens to clear the street snow, the city adopts a snow removal plan.
Routes used by City Emergency Services come first. Secondly, connector streets will be cleared which allow citizens the greatest access to public roads. And thirdly, roads within neighborhoods will be cleared.
Snow removal and ice control will start when:
* Snow accumulates 4 inches or more.
* Weather conditions do not endanger the safety of road crew.
* Snow falls during peak traffic periods of heavy use of main streets.
Snow and ice removal will be delayed or cancelled when:
* There is severe cold, significant wind and limited visibility.
* The snowfall occurs on the weekend or a holiday and is not considered a threat to public safety. In that case, snow and ice removal may take place on the next normal weekday.
* Snow and ice may be left on roadways if melting is obvious.
Your cooperation is requested during snow removal and these suggestions may apply:
* Limit travel during storms. Travel is possible once roads have been cleared or salted by the road crew
* Avoid removing snow from your driveway into the road. Pile the snow in your yard.
* Park your vehicles in your driveways and off the road or walkwalks.
* Keep public sidewalks next to your house clear of snow and ice.
* Be responsible for removing this snow which is thrown by the snow plough(犁) from your driveways. Hopefully, you can understand this inconvenience.
1.When will the snow have to be removed______.
A.If it reaches a certain thickness.
B.If the main streets are not busy.
C.If the snow and ice begin to melt.
D.If extreme weather makes roads dangerous.
2.What should citizens do to cooperate in the snow removal?
A.Help to put the salt on the road.
B.Pile the snow nearby to the road.
C.Throw the snow into the driveways.
D.Clear the sidewalks close to their houses.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.clearance of emergency routes has a priority.
B.Snow and ice must be removed on the weekends.
C.Citizens play the most important tole in snow removal.
D.The poster is to inform citizens of an oncoming heavy snow.
翻译句子
1.很多人被活埋，庞贝城也是。（so）
2.他带领部队进入中东，击败了阻挡他前进的每一支军队。（分词做状语）
3.女孩把手伸进盒子，结果却发现玩具不见了。（reach）
4.是王羲之把我引向了中国文字的美妙世界。（强调句，introduce）
阅读下列句子并根据所给的首字母用适当的单词填空。
1.With parents a_______ importance to art education, the museum has decided to provide free admission to all the students in the city.
2.It is true what they say: once b____, twice shy; centuries of fear has led us to be not as open-minded as we might be.
3.The Titanic turned just in time, n_____ missing the immense wall of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water beside her.
4.Biologists have been p____ for years about why flowers suddenly burst out everywhere on the same day, as if they were in tune with one another.
5.U_____ people, who always mix love and hate, dogs love their friends and bite their enemies.
6.Three years after the t____, new evidence proved he was innocent and he was later set free from prison.
7.In some areas, owning how many cows and sheep determines whether a family is w____ or poor.
8.F_____ in 1694, the Bank of England was the world’s first central bank.
9.During the Second World War, over three million people f______ their villages to safer areas.
10.Such mental poisons as violent video games have been seriously c_____ adolescents’’ minds and leading them to break laws.
11.It is important for readers to make a d_______ between facts and opinions.
12.The foreign teacher usually s______ his language so that his students can understand him better.
13.The campus c________ store is a place where many students enjoy a snack and chat. However, it will soon become a thing of the past.
14.She felt that most of what she learned at college was of no p_____ use, so she improved herself by participating in social activities.
15.She stood there, h_____ over whether or not to tell him the truth.
16.The flavor（风味）in food is in fact a m____of taste and smell, which is why food seems to lose its taste when the nose is blocked during a cold.
17.Where unemployment and crime are high, it can be assumed that the l______ is due to the former.
18.R______ some of the fats in your diet with vegetables can provide a balanced diet.
19.Harry found himself at the c_____ of his career when he had to decide between staying in business and entering politics.
20.Progress so far has been very good. We are, t_____, confident that the work will be completed on time.
A strong vocabulary helps develop understanding, communication, and reading ability. 1. Consider the following tips on helping your child develop an impressive vocabulary.
Let Your Child Tell the Story
Perhaps you read nightly to your child or take turns doing so. Of course, this is an excellent way to expand reading and vocabulary skills. 2.. Then, let your child charge the end of the rope of his imagination wherever his imagination leads.
3.
You need to take active role. If you want your children’s language skills to improve, take their vocabulary questions seriously. When they express curiosity about a word, be sure to teach the correct definition and pronunciation.
Correct Mistakes with Care
4. However, it is essential not to scold them when they make such mistakes. Rather, point out what they got right, and then review the proper way to use then speak the word. The more fun and positive an experience, the more interested and able your children will be in expanding their vocabulary.
Do Be Patient
You may need to repeat words and meanings many times before your child fully grasps the concept. This is completely normal. 5. Children develop at their own paces. The most important thing is to honor and balance their needs so that learning does not become a struggle. While you want them to get ahead, you do not want them to develop pressure with trying to do so.
A.Try Your Best to Correct Them
B.Pay More Attention to Your Kid’s Vocabulary
C.It is natural for children to mispronounce or misuse new words.
D.It is important for children to mispronounce new words while learning.
E.That is why parents should do what they can do help kids learn new words.
F.Further, if your neighbor’s child has twice the vocabulary yours does, it is not worth stressing over.
G.However, on occasion, feel free to put the book down and ask your child to create a story to tell you.
One sunny afternoon in the autumn of the year 1861, a soldier lay in bushes by the side of a road in western Virginia, America. He lay at full length upon his stomach, his head upon his left forearm. His right hand loosely grasped his gun. But for the slight rhythmic movement of his back, he might have been thought to be dead. He was asleep at his post of duty. But if found, he would be dead shortly afterward, death being the legal punishment for his crime.
The sleeping soldier was a young Virginian named Carter Druse. He was the son of wealthy parents, an old child. His home was but a few miles from where he now lay. One morning he rose from the breakfast table and said seriously:’ Father, the Union army has arrived at Graton. I am going to join it. ‘
The father lifted his head, looked at his son a moment in silence, and replied,’ Go Carter, and whatever may occur, do what you consider to be your duty. Virginia, which you betray, must get on without you. If we both live to the end of the war, we will speak further of the matter.’
So Carter Druse, bowed to his father and left the home of his childhood. His bravery won him his selection for his present duty at the extreme post. Nevertheless, he fell asleep, exhausted. What good or bad angel came in a dream to awake him from his state of crime, who shall say? He quietly raised his forehead from his arm and looked between the bushes.
His first feeling was a great artistic delight. On the cliff(悬崖) was a man sitting on a horse, straight and soldierly. The face of the rider turned slightly away; he was looking downward to the bottom of the valley.
Fully awake and keenly alive now, Druse cautiously (谨慎地) pushed the gun forward through the bushes and covered a spot of horseman’s breast. A touch upon the trigger(扳机) and all would have bene well with Druse. At that moment, the horseman turned and looked in his direction—seemed to look into his very face, into his eyes, into his brave heart.
Druse grew pale; his whole body shook. His hand fell away from his weapon, and his head slowly dropped until his face rested on the leaves.
The duty of the soldier was clear—the man must be shot dead. But no –there is a hope; he may have discovered nothing—perhaps he is but admiring the beauty of the landscape. Druse looked downward. He saw some foolish soldiers watering their horses in the open!
Druse fixed his eyes again upon the group of man and horse in the sky, and again it was through the sights of his gun. But this time his aim was at the horse. In his memory rang the words of his father,’ Whatever may occur, do what you consider to be your duty.’
He fired.
Ten minutes had passed when a Federal officer came to him cautiously.
‘Did you fire?’ the officer whispered.
‘ Yes.’
‘ At what?’
‘A horse. It was standing on the rock. You see it is no longer there. It went over the cliff.’
‘ The soldier’s face was white, but he showed no other sign of emotion. Having answered, he turned away his eyes and said no more. The officer did not understand.
‘See here, Druse,’ he said, ‘ It is no use making a mystery. I order you to report. Was there anybody on the horse?’
‘Yes.’
‘Well?’
‘My father.’
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A.The soldier was thought to be dead.
B.The soldier was watching attentively.
C.The soldier was punished for his crime.
D.The soldier was sleeping on his duty.
2.What can be concluded from Paragraphs 2 and 3?
A.The father discouraged the son.
B.The son decided to fight for his belief.
C.Both the son and the father survived the war.
D.The son was sent abroad to fight for the country.
3.Which of the following best shows the struggle in the soldier’s mind?
A.His first feeling was a great artistic delight.
B.His head slowly dropped until his face rested on the leaves.
C.He saw some foolish soldiers watering their horses in the open!
D.Having answered, he turned away his eyes and said no more.
4.Why did Carter Druse fire in the end?
A.He did hit duty. B.He was cold-blooded.
C.He recognized the horse rider. D.He pulled the trigger by accident.
5.The writer wrote this story mainly to show ____.
A.the greatness of a father B.the growth of a soldier
C.the cruelty of the war D.the wisdom of an officer
