A new pastor(牧师) named John reopened a church that had been abandoned in a suburb. He found it broken, and in need of a lot of repair work. His goal was to have everything done in time for his first service on Christmas Eve.
He worked hard. However, when John went to the church on Dec. 21, his heart sank: a large area of plaster (石膏) had fallen off the front wall due to a terrible storm the night before. John headed home, and on the way he stopped at a market selling items for charity.
One of the items was an exquisite( 精致的)handmade tablecloth. It was just the right size to cover up the hole in the front wall. He bought it and headed back to the church. It started to snow. An old woman had missed her bus, and he invited her to wait in the warm church for the next one. As John put up the tablecloth the woman asked him to check the corner for the initials(手写字母). They were her initials: she had made this tablecloth 35 years before. Then the war broke out, and forced her to part with her husband.
John wanted to give her the tablecloth. but she asked him to keep it for the church. John insisted on driving her home which he thought was the least he could do.
What a wonderful service he had on Christmas Eve! John noticed one old man staring at the tablecloth on the front wall. The man said it was similar to one that his wife had made many years before.
John brought the old man to the house where he had taken the woman three days earlier. He helped him climb the three flights of stairs to her apartment, and saw the greatest Christmas reunion he could ever have imagined.
1.According to Paragraph one, we learn that John decided to_______.
A. help people affected by a terrible storm
B. buy goods for charity in the neighborhood
C. repair the abandoned church before his first service
D. do some work for the local people
2.Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The woman’s husband had to leave her because of a war
B. Johns service on Christmas Eve was disappointing
C. Everyone was surprised by the beauty of the tablecloth.
D. John drove the old man home because he was lost.
3.The tablecloth drew the old man's attention because________.
A. he loved its colors B. he had seen it in a church
C. It was like one his wife had made D. it looked strange hanging on a wall
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. A kind pastor who had difficulty repairing an ancient church
B. A new pastor who gave his first service with a couples help
C. A tablecloth made 35 years ago being discovered by a pastor
D. An old couple being reunited on Christmas Eve through a tablecloth
If you're travelling with kids in London, many London hotels have special services and features to help the family holiday, offering services for kids as well as games, bike hire and free ice cream!
Athenaeum
The five-star Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel, particularly with the addition of its kids' services. Even before you arrive, they'll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favorite DVDs, treats and anything else to keep them happy. And they can arrange your perfect family activities, from bike hire to theatre tickets.
Chessington Safari Hotel
At Chessington Safari Hotel, kids will love staying in an African adventure-themed room, having breakfast overlooking the animals of the Wanyama Reserve, watching family-friendly movies and getting into the theme park before it opens.
Marlin Apartments
Marlin Apartments operate more than 700 serviced apartments in London. Apartments are all within five minutes walk of the Tube (good for tired little legs!) with flat screen TVs, fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi. One or two bedroom family apartments have extra room for fold out beds in the living area too.
Novotel
Novotel's family rooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children. Accommodation and breakfast are free for under-16s (up to two staying in their parents' room). You can also enjoy a late check-out at 5p.m. on a Sunday, and while you lie in, the kids can entertain themselves with the Cartoon Network.
The Ritz
Kids at The Ritz are treated just as well as their parents, if not better! Children can enjoy computer games and DVDs, free ice cream and their own bathrobes and slippers. Under-16s can stay for free in their parents' bedroom, depending on the room type.
1.Before you check in Athenaeum, .
A.you should ask about the kids' services
B.you can buy bikes and order theatre tickets
C.you will be asked about what your kids like
D.you must arrange your family activities
2.If your kids love to see animals, you will choose .
A.Athenaeum B.Chessington Safari Hotel
C.Novotel D.The Ritz
3.If you choose to stay at Marlin Apartments, .
A.you can enjoy the best service in London
B.you can enjoy free ice cream
C.you can have an extra room for free
D.you can surf the Internet free of charge
假定你是李华，你校英文报向你约稿。请你写一篇关于你校5月4日举行的室内“五四”表彰活动的新闻报道，要点如下：
1. 活动的目的；
2. 活动的内容（如室内升旗仪式，受表彰学生代表发言等）；
3. 对此次活动的评价。
注意：1. 词数100左右，开头已为你写好；
2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：疫情 epidemic 五四运动 the May Fourth Movement
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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。
I wented to watch the ballet, the Peony Pavilion last Sunday’s evening, because I think ballet was more or less the same everywhere, I was totally unprepared for its uniquely beauty. I was absorb as soon as the curtain rose. The performance borrowed a lot from Chinese dance and its the music, but the East influences on the ballet was clear, the production was filled in colors and romantic symbols, and challenged my senses in many different way. So much did I enjoy it that it changed opinion about ballet. I can’t wait to going again!
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
At present, the French Consulate General in Wuhan is the only foreign consulate in Wuhan 1. is open for business. Since the outbreak, France 2. (provide) two shifts of medical supplies to China.
To prevent cross-infection, Olivier Guyonvarch, the French consul general in Wuhan, 3. (agree) to have an exclusive interview with China Daily on the streets of Wuhan.
“I really would like 4. (express) my support for the medical staff in Wuhan. They are heroes and are the first-line fighters 5. the disease,” he said. Many others in Wuhan, such as street cleaners and people 6. (work)in the markets to sell food, also deserve gratitude for 7. they are doing.
“During its long history, Wuhan has faced many difficulties. This time I think that we can be confident in the 8. (strong) and the resilience of Wuhan’s people to go through this very difficult time,” he said.
“We hope that Wuhan will recover as 9. (quick)as possible. We will stay with Wuhan to help the city, and help the people get 10. (well) through cooperation with friends.”
In April 1952, I was 11 years old and in the sixth grade at an elementary school. My teacher was Miss Pemberton. It was spelling bee time in our city - students were issued with brochures of words to study in _____ for the class spelldowns (比赛). They would lead to a schoolwide contest and ________ qualification for the citywide spelling bee, where school ________ competed for the ________ of being the spelling champion of Houston.
The day ________ the class spelling bee, my youngest brother was playing with matches and ________ set a fire in our apartment. My mother made sleeping arrangements for all of us and ________ the school in the morning to inform Miss Pemberton of the accident, ________ that the class spelling bee was that day.
When I arrived at school, Miss Pemberton ________ me aside. She asked if I wanted her to ________ the spelling bee to another day because of my ________ about the fire. I told her no. That day, I won the spelling bee for my class.
The next week was the school spelling bee, with class champions ________. I won again! The ________ spelling bee was one month away.
Every Sunday afternoon, Miss Pemberton would pick me up, and we would go to her house, where she would help me ________ by calling out spelling words. After a couple of ________, Miss Pemberton would ________ me to Rettig's icecream parlor, where I could ________ a hot chocolate sundae (圣代冰激凌) which I'd never had. We practiced every ________ until the citywide spelling bee.
I did not win the citywide spelling bee, but I still felt ________ to have participated. I also felt grateful that I had such a ________ teacher in elementary school.
1.A.need B.exchange C.preparation D.return
2.A.actual B.final C.hopeful D.lucky
3.A.students B.participants C.winners D.teams
4.A.prize B.benefit C.fame D.honor
5.A.before B.after C.during D.for
6.A.stupidly B.successfully C.shortly D.accidentally
7.A.visited B.called C.emailed D.wrote
8.A.believing B.hoping C.knowing D.telling
9.A.pulled B.drove C.left D.helped
10.A.call off B.take off C.put off D.send off
11.A.upset B.curiosity C.doubt D.anger
12.A.waiting B.competing C.winning D.applying
13.A.schoolwide B.citywide C.nationwide D.worldwide
14.A.review B.remember C.learn D.practice
15.A.minutes B.hours C.days D.weeks
16.A.rush B.drag C.take D.send
17.A.order B.use C.make D.enjoy
18.A.weekend B.afternoon C.moment D.night
19.A.proud B.welcome C.disappointed D.surprised
20.A.successful B.patient C.professional D.caring
