It is with mixed emotions that I went to the young criminal center every few months to give vaccinations (接种疫苗). On the one hand, I feel lucky to be able to provide a service that may have a positive health effect on the residents. But, on the other hand, I feel a sense of sadness and disappointment as I see the prisoners being escorted (押送) by guards to the nursing unit.
My last visit was very memorable. For some reason, there was a lightness in the air. More than ever before, I felt a lightness as I spoke with each person. We shared stories and smiles and fears. Even the toughest prisoners seemed to be surrounded by light. As a mother, I saw them as not only youth, being punished for crimes, but also as children who have the potential to change for the better. Most of them wanted to talk longer! They were reaching out to us! It felt right.
There was one more prisoner. He was limited to a different unit in a lonely cell. We were asked if we were okay going down there. We said that we were. Two guards escorted us down and when we entered the area, instant tears welled up in my eyes. The area was sad. These guards didn’t smile. We entered the cell and had to make do with what was there.
We were done but I didn’t want to leave. I gave the 17 year old a gentle touch and smile as I explained what to do regarding the side effects. At first, there was no response, so I just looked down at his bare feet and then to my supplies. I thought that I had better pack up. Suddenly, he looked up at me and smiled before he said “Thanks” and then he gave me a thumbs-up. I smiled back and said, “You’re welcome. Take care of yourself.”
It was wonderful to receive a kind response from someone who was in such a harsh place. As we walked back to the main entrance, we didn’t speak. Where there can be a smile, there is hope. Sometimes smiles can be very powerful.
1.What can we know about the young in the young criminal center?
A.They received regular medical service.
B.They were treated unfairly.
C.They stayed in bad conditions.
D.They were forced to take treatment.
2.What was special about the center the last time the author went there?
A.She was asked to share stories. B.Every prisoner was kind to her.
C.The young people talked freely. D.She sensed a relaxing atmosphere.
3.What did the young man think of the author?
A.He disliked her for her sympathy.
B.He really appreciated her kindness.
C.He thought she would change his life.
D.He thought she was just an ordinary doctor.
4.What impressed the author most in this story?
A.The young man’s smile.
B.The medical care for prisoners.
C.The punishment to the prisoners.
D.The difference between the young man and others.
Musicals in Washington’s Historic National Theatre in 2020
The Last Ship
Friday, March 27—Sunday, April 5
$49—$154
THE LAST SHIP, inspired by Sting’s 1991 album ＂The Soul Cages＂ and his own childhood experiences, tells the story of a community in Tyne and Wear. Sting will star and perform the role at every performance. It features an original score with music and lyrics by Sting as well as a few of his best-loved songs: ＂Island of Souls＂＂All This Time＂ and ＂When We Dance＂. Learn more at TheLastShipMusical.com.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes.
The King’s Speech
Tuesday, Feb. 11 — Sunday, Feb. 16
$54 — $104
THE KING’S SPEECH is based on the true story of King George VI’s struggle with a speech problem and the friendship he formed with his doctor, Lionel Logue. With the Nazi threat coming and civil unrest at home, royal secrets explode around the King as he appeared onto the world stage.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 50 minutes.
Blue Man Group
Friday, May 8 —Sunday, May 17
$64—$124
At BLUE MAN GROUP, you’ll rock, laugh, and party! As three blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, comedy and surprises at every turn. It is perfect for audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and returns to D.C. with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments like never before.
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Wednesday, July 22 —Sunday, Aug. 2
$54—$114
Donna Summer was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including ＂Love to Love You Baby＂＂Bad Girls＂ and ＂Hot Stuff＂, this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour, 40 minutes
1.In which musical can you enjoy the song ＂All This Time＂?
A.The King’s Speech. B.The Last Ship.
C.Blue Man Group. D.Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
2.When is the musical ＂The King’s Speech＂ scheduled to open?
A.Tuesday, Feb. 11. B.Friday, March 27.
C.Sunday, May 17. D.Wednesday, July 22.
3.What is the ticket price range of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”?
A.$49 — $154. B.$64 — $124. C.$54— $104. D.$54 —$114.
假定你是李华。2022北京冬奥组委会正在招募志愿者，其职责为接待各国运动员及宣传中国文化，组委会要求志愿者能够熟练运用英语，请你用英文写一封申请信。
内容包括：1. 申请原因。 2. 你的优势。 3. 相关经历。
注意：1. 词数100左右。 2. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madame,
I have learned that volunteers for Beijing Winter Olympic Games are needed.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
One day I happened to find chatting room on my QQ, that people were chatting in English. I tried to chat with some of them. To my surprised, I found the oral English of some junior students were better than mine. I asked them for advices and they told me to practise more on QQ. But every day after that I would spend one hour practise my oral English on QQ. Day by day I learned from many useful words and expressions. With time going by, I found that I could even communication with some college students free.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Today I will share a true story about an overseas student1.studied in Germany.
After years of hard work, this student graduated with2.(amaze) achievements. Everyone was sure that he was going to get a good job3.(easy) and have a bright future. But to his surprise, he was not even given the chance for4.interview! It was the third time that he5.(refuse), he couldn’t help6.(telephone) the company to ask why they didn’t want him. The answer was simple. “We don’t offer jobs to dishonest people in Germany.”
You might wonder what was wrong. The truth is, shortly after he7.(arrive) in Germany, this clever student found that8.was easy to skip(逃票) buying subway tickets in this country. So in order to save money, he often went in the subway without a ticket. As a result, he had been caught without a ticket many times.
From this story, we learn that we may get short-term benefits（好处）in dishonest ways, 9.the truth will come out sooner or later and the cost is high. So remember that10.(honest) may lead to failure. We must be honest. It is a rule.
South African lifeguard Achmat Hassiem would watch sharks hunting seals in False Bay. Hassiem never imagined he would _________ an attack by the shark. Because he always thinks they are one of the most _________ ocean killers. He was really lucky.
In August 2006 he and his brother were _________ an exercise with the local lifeguards. Suddenly he saw a shark _________ towards his brother. His first thought was to distract (分散) the animal’s _________. Immediately he started drumming on top of the water, trying to make a _________ noise. He knew sharks tend to move towards _________. He saw the shark turn away from his brother. But as it _________ the course, the shark swam towards Hassiem. The shark _________ its mouth and his right leg was in the shark’s mouth. Then it pulled him under the water and headed downwards. Then he __________ a horrible sound. His right leg split (分解) in two. __________ the shark’s bite, Hassiem immediately swam toward the shore. He waved his __________ out of the water and cried for help.
Hassiem survived, __________ the shark had taken away his right leg below the knee. Hassiem was training __________ for swimming. Two years later, he was on a plane to Beijing to __________ his country at the 2008 Paralympic Games (残奥会). After that he represented South Africa to attend two big Paralympic Games and __________ a medal at the London Paralympics.
Sharks are __________. Now, Achmat Hassiem is an ocean conservationist (环保主义者) encouraging people to __________ sharks. He thanks the shark for setting him on a new life. He said, “Thanks to the shark’s __________, I’ve managed to go around the world. As a child, I always wanted to represent South Africa, and the shark gave me the __________. Who is better to speak up for sharks than a shark attack survivor?”
1.A.relieve B.survive C.die D.harm
2.A.merciful B.dangerous C.wild D.powerful
3.A.taking part in B.making fun of C.catching up with D.making sense of
4.A.running B.pretending C.moving D.rolling
5.A.eyesight B.attention C.energy D.memory
6.A.strange B.fierce C.loud D.attractive
7.A.performances B.ships C.smells D.sounds
8.A.broke B.changed C.removed D.ran
9.A.closed B.touched C.cleaned D.opened
10.A.heard B.found C.earned D.explore
11.A.Dream of B.Proud of C.Afraid of D.Free of
12.A.head B.back C.arms D.legs
13.A.But B.For C.However D.And
14.A.hard B.secretly C.happily D.hurriedly
15.A.replace B.report C.represent D.lead
16.A.accepted B.won C.hosted D.succeeded
17.A.disappeared B.endangered C.caged D.hunted
18.A.protect B.forbid C.change D.save
19.A.bite B.help C.attack D.power
20.A.talent B.ability C.inspiration D.opportunity
