Mr. Selfish's Garden
Every morning, as they were coming from school，the children would go and play in Miss Generous’s garden, which was a large lovely garden, with_______green grass. Here and there over the grass_______beautiful flowers like stars. And there were twelve peach-trees that in the spring-time broke into_______blossoms of pink and pearl, and in the autumn_______ rich fruit. The birds on the trees sang so sweetly that the children used to stop their_______in order to listen to them.
One day the lovely garden was sold to Mr. Selfish. When he saw some children_______in the garden. He yelled violently “My own garden is my own garden. I_______nobody to play in it_______myself.” The children ran away. Then Mr. Selfish put up a notice-board “TRESPASSERS (侵入者) WILL BE PUNSHED”.The poor children had now nowhere to play.
Then the spring came, only in the garden of Mr. Selfish it was_______winter. Kids missed the soft grass. The birds did not care to sing in it as there were no children, and the trees forgot to blossom. Once a beautiful flower put its__________out from the grass, but when it saw the notice-board it was so sorry for the children that it__________back into the ground again. Only people who were__________were the Snow and the Frost. “Spring has__________this garden, they cried,__________we will live here forever all the year round.” The Snow__________up the grass with her great white cloak (斗篷), and the Frost__________all the trees silver. Then they invited the North Wind to stay with them, and he came, he was__________in furs, and he howled (咆哮) all day around the garden, and__________the chimney-pots down. “This is a delightful__________,” he said, “we must ask the Hail (冰雹) on a visit.” So the Hail came. “I cannot__________why the Spring is so late in coming,” said Mr. Selfish, as he sat at the window and looked out at his cold white garden in the weather.
1.A.colorful B.soft C.rare D.vivid
2.A.collected B.flew C.stood D.floated
3.A.delicate B.mild C.tiny D.shiny
4.A.connected B.bore C.created D.delivered
5.A.study B.schedule C.questions D.games
6.A.decorating B.playing C.sweeping D.fighting
7.A.admitted B.forbade C.allowed D.preferred
8.A.other than B.rather than C.more than D.less than
9.A.yet B.just C.even D.still
10.A.head B.root C.trunk D.leaf
11.A.transformed B.dashed C.took D.slipped
12.A.embarrassed B.confused C.cheerful D.disappointed
13.A.forgotten B.destroyed C.quitted D.concluded
14.A.while B.but C.for D.so
15.A.pressed B.covered C.froze D.surrounded
16.A.wiped B.packed C.painted D.disguised
17.A.hidden B.buried C.wrapped D.trapped
18.A.hit B.blew C.put D.cut
19.A.direction B.sight C.season D.spot
20.A.figure out B.make up C.come uр D.carry out
Influential people inspire themselves and everyone around them toward better things.1.
They think for themselves.
Influential people won’t lose themselves in the latest trend or public opinion. They form their opinions carefully, based on the facts, and they aren’t influenced by what other people think.
They are gracefully destructive.
Influential people are never content with the current situation. They’re not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom, and they don’t destroy things for the sake of being destructive; they do it to make things better.2.
They make full use of their networks.
Influential people know how to make lasting connections. They add value to everyone in their network, sharing advice and know-how (诀窍).3.And if that person is right, they embrace the idea.
4.
If someone criticizes an influential person for making a mistake, or if someone else makes a serious mistake, influential people don’t react immediately and emotionally. They wait. They think. And then they deliver an appropriate response.
They are forward-looking and positive.
Influential people don’ t wait for things like new ideas and new technologies to find them; they seek those things out.5.They believe that nothing is out of reach, and that belief inspires those around them to stretch for their own goals. They firmly believe that one person can change the world.
A.More importantly, they do not react emotionally and defensively to their improper suggestions — they always carry a listening ear.
B.Besides, people around influential persons often find themselves inspired to explore new ideas and think differently about their work.
C.They respond rather than react.
D.These early adopters always want to foresee what’s next and always expect the best.
E.They welcome disagreement.
F.Dr. Travis Bradberry shares the five habits that set the influential people apart from the rest.
G.They are always content with what they have and prefer a peaceful life.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report stating that the world is quickly running out of time to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. To get there, the world would have to cut current emissions by 45 percent by 2030.That sounds absurdly unlikely.
But before we give in to hopelessness，we should remember that the technology to deal with climate change is going along at high speed. The largest source of U. S. carbon emissions is transportation，and a Green New Deal for motor vehicles would be quite straightforward. The reason is simple：with some government subsidies (补贴), electric cars and buses are now cost-competitive with fossil-fuel vehicles. Electric buses have made the greatest speed into the market, because they are a logical choice for electrification. By the end of 2018, electric vehicles were replacing about 280,000 barrels of oil demand per day — about 84 percent of which was mainly consumed by buses.
The electric car market is also reaching maturity, with appealing designs, longer range, and a quickly-expanding rapid charging network in many countries. It’s worth emphasizing that most of the infrastructure (基础设施) necessary to recharge electric vehicles already exists. People often tend to think that we need to replace every gas station, but actually all homes and businesses already have an electrical connection which can be easily improved for fast charging. All that is needed to go fully electric is enough battery capacity and fast charging stations to deal with long trips.
Now America would have to repair its electricity production, freight rail, shipping, and so on to fully decarbonizes (脱碳) the transportation sector, which will be considerably more difficult than simply rooting out fossil fuel vehicles from the market.
But greening America’s vehicle would be straightforward, relatively cheap, and a huge step forward on climate. The politics of climate change are so fearful that being hopeless can seem logical, but the first step to achieving a tough goal is the confident belief that it can be done. And this particular step wouldn’t even be that tough.
1.How’s the goal of keeping global warming below 1.5 Celsius according to Paragraph 1?
A.Reasonable. B.Safe.
C.Realistic. D.Impossible.
2.Compared with fossil-fuel vehicles, electric vehicles now ______.
A.are cost-competitive with government subsidies
B.run at a greater speed on the road
C.deal with longer trips
D.look more appealing
3.What should we do to promote electric cars now?
A.Replace as many as gas stations.
B.Build more infrastructures for recharging.
C.Make businesses have electrical connections.
D.Solve the problem of long trips.
4.According to the passage, what is the author’s attitude to electric vehicles?
A.Negative. B.Supportive.
C.Uncertain. D.Indifferent.
You might easily gain access to fresh fruit and vegetables, but this isn’t the case in some parts of America. The U. S. has many areas that are considered as food deserts, which are defined as parts of the country short of fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy food, usually found in poor areas.
Food deserts are urban areas where the nearest grocery store is more than 1 mile away, and rural areas where the nearest grocery store is more than 10 miles away. According to the USDA, 19 million Americans — or 6.2% of the population — live in places that can be considered as food deserts.
The issue isn’t necessarily about the difference in cost between healthy and unhealthy foods in these areas but it’s about a lack of access to healthy choices at all. And, with the lack of healthy food choices, these areas typically have a large supply of unhealthy foods sold at fast-food companies and convenience stores.
Eating unhealthy foods can lead to overweight, which puts people at risk for all kinds of major health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and some cancers.
But some people, especially those who cannot afford a car, are stuck with eating what’s readily available. In the case of food deserts, it’s usually the type of food that can lead to overweight. Studies have shown that this is likely to be a problem in low-income areas. When money is not enough, people tend to buy foods that last longer and remove food waste, which is a waste of their limited income.
Lack of access is only one part of the problem, however. The bigger issue was likely the lack of education and nutritional knowledge in these communities, which prevents people with lower incomes from understanding the benefits of healthy eating.
While overweight is a significant issue in these communities, the cost of unhealthy eating isn’t just physical. A study found that 71 billion dollars in healthcare costs due to chronic (慢性的) diseases could be saved through healthier eating.
1.What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?
A.6.2% of the Americans live in poor areas.
B.Some parts of the USA lack fresh vegetables.
C.Some people in America don’t need fresh fruit.
D.People in the food deserts buy fresh vegetables easily
2.Why can fast-food companies sell large amounts of unhealthy food in the food deserts?
A.These areas are rich in unhealthy food materials.
B.The fast food sold in the food deserts are of lower cost.
C.Healthy food choices are unavailable in these areas.
D.People in these areas prefer unhealthy food to healthy food.
3.We can learn from Paragraph 5 that the low-income people______.
A.are less likely to have overweight problems
B.are not delighted to prepare food for themselves
C.have to buy food that can be preserved longer
D.are used to eating food donated by food companies
4.What stops people from understanding healthy eating benefits in the food deserts?
A.Their high healthcare cost due to the chronic diseases.
B.Their long established eating habits.
C.The government’s lack of financial support.
D.Their lack of education and knowledge in nutrition.
Winona Ryder was once one of Hollywood’ s biggest stars. During the 1990s, she received critical praise and box office success. And in 2000, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But then it went wrong. In December 2001, she was arrested for shoplifting. She was caught leaving a Beverly Hills department store carrying thousands of dollars worth of clothes. Her sentence? 480 hours of community service in hospital. Afterwards, Winona quit acting for a few years. And she moved from los Angeles to San Francisco to get out of the spotlight. But now she’s on a comeback. She recently appeared in the award-winning Black Swan.
Bill Gates doesn’t seem like a bad boy. But on 29th April 1975 (just two weeks after founding Microsoft) he was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. What for? Speeding and driving without a driver’s license. But Bill’s rap sheet doesn’t end there. In 1977 he was arrested again, this time for speeding, driving his Porsche through a stop sign road and, once again, driving without a license.
Bill has never commented on his wild past. But a Microsoft spokesperson said, “It’s well known that when Bill was young, he didn’t have a very good driving record.”
Can someone with a criminal record become president of the Unite States? They certainly can. And George W. Bush did. In 1976, the 30-year old Bush was drinking in a bar near his parents’ house. A few hours later, he decided to drive home. But on the way, a police officer pulled him over. Bush had been driving suspiciously slowly. The future president was arrested for drunk driving. Bush kept his arrest secret for 24 years. But it leaked to the press just before the 2000 presidential election (which he won). He admitted it was true and said he had learned his lesson that night.
1.What punishment was given to Winona Ryder after she was caught shoplifting?
A.She was forbidden acting for a few years.
B.She was put in prison for 480 hours.
C.She did community service for 480 hours.
D.She was forgiven for her outstanding acting skills.
2.What is the meaning of the underlined part “rap sheet”?
A.Criminal record. B.Careless behavior.
C.Sentence. D.Impolite behavior.
3.How did the police know George W. Bush was drunk driving?
A.The police were checking drunk driving and caught him by chance.
B.Bush was driving so slowly as to cause the police’ s suspicion.
C.Bush drove through a stop sign.
D.Bush drove in the wrong direction.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Some famous people without morality.
B.Some famous people and their life stories.
C.Some interesting stories of famous people.
D.Some arrests of famous people.
Enjoy Movies on TV
Monday, Feb. 10
The Secret Life of Pets
In this lively cartoon hit, a pampered dog reluctantly befriends his owner’ s new dog after the pair are caught by Animal Control and fall in love with a revengeful rabbit. 7:30 p. m., Channel FXM
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Peter Parker joins his high school’ s field trip to Europe, which gives him a chance to spin webs on a variety of Old World landmarks. Tom Holland and Zendaya co-star.6:45 p.m., Channel Starz
Wednesday, Feb.12
Open Water
Delivering almost as many shark scares as Jaws, the movie, full of thrillers, follows a husband and wife on a scuba tour (潜水) who are accidentally left in predator-infested waters.8 p.m., Channel TCM
Thursday, Feb. 13
Ghost
Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore co-star in a high-concept love story that has no right to succeed as a movie but does.8 p.m., Channel Epix
Friday, Feb.14
Casablanca
In perhaps the most romantic film ever, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman play former lovers who meet again in Morocco.8 p.m., Channel TCM
Saturday, Feb. 15
Watchman
In the big-screen adaptation of Alan Moore’s landmark graphic novel, some super-heroes who’ve helped the world survive the Cold War through 1985 now secretly unite to solve the murder of one of their own. 6:30 p.m., Channel IFC
1.Those who are fond of little pets can see______.
A.The Secret Life of Pets B.Spider-man: Far From Home
C.Open Water D.Ghost
2.Which of the following movies is your best choice if you like graphic novel?
A.Open Water. B.Ghost.
C.Casablanca. D.Watchman.
3.The passage is a______.
A.movie review B.movie advertisement
C.guide on movies on TV D.movie poster
