I got on the bus, dirty, tired and hot after a day hard working. I_________that place every day looking like a coal mine worker._________, I still felt a bit proud of myself for holing this tiring job for 3 months. Taking my seat on the bus, I decided my_________life would not lower my spirits today.
I was dreaming about a better and new life when I was_________by our new passenger, a middle aged woman with worn out clothes and messy hair. She_________pushed her way into a front seat, and then turned her glare and_________on whoever dared to look her way.
All I could feel for this woman was_________. Only pity and the familiar knowledge of being faceless, nameless, and_________to no one. Suddenly, she loudly yelled to me, “Why you so_________man?”
With a smile I said, “I just came from work.” She then asked if I worked in hell and broke out in laughter, so I laughed too — __________her and told her that was funny. Then I asked her her name as I__________why I was so dirty. Her name was Karen.
In front of all of us on the bus that day, the power of__________showed its beauty. In front of all of us this woman__________. Her language, her posture, and her voice, even the wave she tilted (倾斜) her head when I spoke to her as a__________changed.
As Karen was getting off the bus, she touched me__________on the arm. With tear-filled eyes, she asked whether I’d be riding the bus the next day. I__________I would. We waved to each other and then I got what my life had needed all along: affirmation (认可).
An old woman on the bus spoke to me, “Sir, you just changed that woman with your heart. She will never forget how you__________her. You are great.” Other passengers gave me thumbs-up signs showing their__________.
That day was the first day when I realized I am__________. People say I gave Karen something that day but actually she__________me so much more.
1.A.left B.found C.visited D.reached
2.A.Besides B.However C.Therefore D.Otherwise
3.A.strange B.unhappy C.brave D.interesting
4.A.stopped B.recognized C.challenged D.followed
5.A.gently B.quietly C.slowly D.rudely
6.A.puzzle B.fear C.anger D.surprise
7.A.pity B.satisfaction C.disappointment D.amazement
8.A.demanding B.controlling C.mattering D.appealing
9.A.sad B.dirty C.nervous D.crazy
10.A.at B.off C.about D.with
11.A.examined B.admitted C.explained D.regretted
12.A.teamwork B.determination C.honesty D.kindness
13.A.agreed B.cheered C.hesitated D.changed
14.A.family B.stranger C.friend D.teacher
15.A.softly B.hopelessly C.patiently D.unwillingly
16.A.checked B.demanded C.promised D.begged
17.A.missed B.treated C.persuaded D.remembered
18.A.humor B.politeness C.confidence D.admiration
19.A.helped B.needed C.understood D.respected
20.A.gave B.paid C.owed D.lent
Simple ways to improve your written English
Many people think it is really difficult to improve their written English. Don’t worry, though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.
●Increase your vocabulary (词汇)
To express yourself clearly, you need a good active vocabulary. That’s not just being able to know lots of words — it means actually being able to use them correctly.1..
Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word.
●2.
People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words appropriately.
Tip: Choose books or articles that interest you.3.. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.
●Improve your grammar
Grammar is very important because it improves the quality (质量) of your writing.
Tip:4.. The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the particular grammar point you are studying at the moment.
●Just do it!
The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write. Be prepared to write several versions (版本) of each text.5..
A.Know your readers
B.Read widely and often
C.Always check your writing twice
D.Remember, practice makes perfect
E.Learning shouldn’t be boring.
F.Use simple languages and shorter sentences to show your ideas
G.Do this by learning new words with example sentences, not just word lists
Buying books on the Internet is a great way to save time and money. Online bookstores offer new books and used books that can save you lots of money. They are far better compared to traditional bookstores as they offer much wider kinds of books. Another advantage of buying books online is that you can also read the book reviews as well as readers’ reviews to get an idea whether the book is worth buying. Online bookstores offer great discounts to regular customers which is a big attraction for book lovers.
For book lovers, the most important thing is to get books on time. Therefore, you need to find a reliable online bookstore that will be able to provide fast deliveries (送货).
Here are some tips to use when choosing an online bookstore. Some online bookstores are popular for fiction books; some are for non-fiction books or novels, etc. Understanding their specialization will help you get the right kind of books in time. Check whether you will be buying the books from a third-party seller or directly from the website. Although the website could be reputable (声誉好的), third-party sellers advertised on their site may not have a good reputation. Never jump at stores that offer super cheap prices, as books sold at such low prices could be in very bad condition.
Most of the popular online bookstores offer useful tools. One tool is a wish list tool on its website. You can update (更新) the list of books you wish to buy in the future. The bookstore will know what you want and will e-mail you immediately when the book of your choice is available.
1.Why was online bookstores much better than traditional ones?
A.They offer the latest books.
B.They offer more kinds of books to choose from.
C.They offer the lowest prices.
D.They offer readers more about their favorite authors.
2.Which of the following do online book lovers care most about?
A.The speed of deliveries. B.The author of books.
C.The prices of books. D.The condition of books.
3.What is the 3rd paragraph mainly about?
A.How to advertise on the website to get a good reputation.
B.How to avoid buying bad condition books online.
C.How to understand the specialization of an online bookstore.
D.How to choose a reliable online bookstore.
4.What’s the benefit of updating your wish list of books?
A.You may get the right kind of books.
B.You may buy the book you want as quickly as possible.
C.You may know more reliable booksellers.
D.You may pay for the book at a low price.
John Robert was born in a farm family and his father was a horse trainer. When John was a child, he often went from one farm to another with his father. Sometimes they didn’t have enough money to pay for food, but John still loved this kind of life. He even hoped to own a horse farm when growing up.
When he was in school, his teacher once asked students to write about what they wanted to be and do when they grew up. John wrote a seven-page paper talking about his dream of having a horse farm one day. He even drew a picture of a horse farm on the paper.
The next day John handed it to his teacher. Two days later, he got his paper back. On the front page was a large red “F” with some words “See me after class.” And the boy did and asked his teacher, “Why did I get an F?” The teacher said, “This dream will not come true for a young boy like you. Owning a horse farm needs a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for a lot of things. There is no way you could ever do it.” Then the teacher added, “If you write this paper again with a simple dream, I will give you a good grade.”
After school he thought about it carefully. At last, he decided to hand in the same paper, making no changes at all. He wrote, “You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.”
Many years later, John had his own 200 acres (英亩) horse farm. His dream came true.
So don’t let someone take away your dream. Follow your dreams, no matter what they are.
1.What happened to John when he was a child?
A.H e hoped to be a teacher. B.He decided to give up college.
C.He often went hungry for poverty. D.His father gave him much money.
2.What made the teacher give John an F for his paper?
A.His bad temper. B.His difficult dream.
C.His poor family. D.His poor study.
3.What did John do to the marked paper?
A.Change his dream. B.Rewrite the paper.
C.Make no change. D.Add some words on it.
4.What does the text mainly want us to do?
A.Work hard to realize our dream. B.Keep changing our dreams.
C.Follow others’ advice. D.Refuse the teachers’ help.
People often ask me for suggestions about how to learn English. As for it, everyone is different. I’ll share some of my experience. I once took a school year English course in Wuhan University, but I mostly learned English on my own.
One thing I can tell you is that, once you start learning, you should try to think in English as much as you can. If you see something when you’re riding your bike or walking down the street, just think about “How would I say them in English?” At first, it might be with simple words or phrases, but later you should think about longer phrases and sentences. Now I am in America, and for most of the time, I would think in English and speak it directly. It is amazing how much this helps.
For several years after I started learning, I was often afraid of talking with others in English because I did not want to make mistakes. Finally I got it over. And while traveling in America, I’d try to hang out with friends who couldn’t speak Chinese, so that I’d have no choice but to speak English. And I also decided that if I said something stupid and other people laughed at me, then so be it. After that, my English started improving much more quickly.
Besides, it may be a good idea to ask your American friends to look at the way you’re writing, and give you some suggestions for improvement.
1.How long did the author learn English in Wuhan University?
A.A week. B.A Month.
C.A term. D.A year.
2.What is the good way to improve your English according to the author?
A.Reading English books. B.Thinking in English.
C.Watching English films. D.Learning English grammar.
3.Where did the author improve his English quickly?
A.In America. B.In China.
C.In the university. D.In the middle school.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.My University Life B.American English
C.My English Learning Experience D.The Importance of Learning English
Yinqixing Indoor Skiing Site, formerly known as Hokkaido Indoor Ski Resort, is the first indoor skiing site in Asia, which covers an area of 100. 8thousand square meters and the ski track is 380 meters in length and 80 meters in width, with the maximum drop of 42 meters. There are three sections of snow runs and a huge platform for practicing, which are suitable for skiing enthusiasts of various skiing degrees. The temperature in the skiing site maintains below -2℃ all the year round. Snow thickness ranges from 30 cm to 50 cm.
Location
No. 1835, Qishen Road, Qibao Town, Shanghai
Ticket Price
Ordinary time: Adults: ￥138; Children: ￥80
On weekends: Adults: ￥158; Children: ￥100
Opening Hours
9:30 to 22:30 from Monday to Thursday and Sunday;
9:30 to 24:00 on Friday and Saturday; It will stop selling tickets after 21:00.
How to get more information
You can click here Yinqixing Indoor Skiing Site or directly call 021-64788666/021-63816698.
1.How much should a Dad with his kid pay for the tickets on a Saturday?
A.￥138. B.￥158.
C.￥218. D.￥258.
2.Whom is the text mainly written for?
A.The kids. B.The teachers.
C.The parents with kids. D.The people loving skiing.
3.Where is the text most probably taken from?
A.A website. B.A brochure.
C.A magazine. D.A newspaper.
