Though sometimes we may lose our ability to do something we love, passions don’t have to end. Suzelle Poole of Dallas, Texas is living proof of that. The 79-year-old has been dancing for more than seven decades.
Suzelle started ballet when she was just 7 years old, and her devotion only grew stronger as her talent increased in the following years. In fact, Suzelle was so talented that she went to perform all around the world! Like most professional ballerinas (芭蕾舞女），Suzelle expected a short-lived career. “When I was about 26,1 knew I only had a few years left,”she said. It’s simply the nature of the art form because the movements are so hard on people’s bodies. But Suzelle’s body didn’t wear out at 26 — or even 56! At one point, she broke her arm but she was dancing again by the following week.
Nowadays she focuses on teaching the next generation of ballerinas at the Royale Ballet Dance Academy, where she and her students regularly perform for senior residents in assisted living facilities.
Suzelle has become such an inspiration that CBS News reporter Steve Hartman and his 5-year-old daughter Meryl recently traveled to Dallas to interview her. Steve’s little girl couldn’t wait to meet and dance with the woman she wants to become.
During the interview, Suzelle shared a piece of wisdom: “Ballet helps everything,” she said. “If you’re not feeling very well, you go to a ballet class, and you feel better after.” Meryl nodded knowingly. She also added, “Ballet could always cheer me up whenever I feel depressed.”
It’s no wonder Suzelle has no plans to hang up her pointed shoes. Why would she give up something that brings her so much joy?
1.Why did Suzelle at her 26 think her career would end soon?
A.The nature of the body didn’t allow lasting performance.
B.The audience didn’t like her performance.
C.She injured her arm in a training course.
D.She had to look after her family.
2.Why did Steve Hartman take his daughter Meryl to meet Suzelle?
A.To help Meryl with her problems.
B.To make Meryl experience a reporter’s work.
C.To inspire Meryl to pursue her dancing dream.
D.To realise Meryl’s dream of dancing with famous people.
3.In Suzelle’s opinion, ballet dance ___________.
A.benefits people’s mental health
B.should be taught at primary school
C.is less attractive to the young
D.raises people’s interest in art
4.What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean?
A.Suzelle will go to find other joy of life.
B.Suzelle will carry on her ballet career.
C.Suzelle will put away her ballet shoes.
D.Suzelle will devote herself to art teaching.
The dream to travel the world has always been in the mind of many. The national geographic and Discovery Channel videos are just not enough. You can only feel the excitement of experiencing all those fascinating wildlife, countryside or adventure tourism documentaries by traveling the world. Here are the best destination countries based on safety, culture, ease of transportation, and accommodation for single travelers in 2018.
Bali Island, Indonesia
The cheapest of all countries to visit. Living in a comfortable room, having three meals a day and a few beers for only 25 dollars per day! Accommodation and goods are cheap everywhere, especially when you move further to the north.
Italy
Lined with olive trees, hilltop towns, and wonderful beaches, Italy is one of the most sought-after destinations; Not forgetting the wine and wine-cooked barbecues. All the cities of Italy are always full of tourists all year around.
Vietnam
Vietnam suburbs or the city of Hanoi is just where you need to be. Amazing landscapes, friendly locals, cheap food and affordable services, Cab services are a mere 10 dollars or less compared to cab services in the States which can get as high as 30 dollars for a couple of blocks away.
France
You don’t talk of France without mentioning Eiffel tower. At night, it gives the most incredible view of France. Avoid the long lines to the tower and book your trip earlier For Catholics or historians, the Notre Dame and its surroundings will attract you with its ancient mummified (制成木乃伊的) cats, while Les Invalides military museum has all types of the world war weapons.
1.Which country will probably be your choice if you like beaches?
A. Indonesia. B. Vietnam.
C. France D. Italy.
2.What can you do in Bali Island?
A. See mummified animals. B. Appreciate splendid scenery.
C. Buy cheap things. D. Have wine-cooked barbecues.
3.What can you infer from the text?
A. You can take a taxi at only 25 dollars in Vietnam.
B. You can see different kinds of weapons in France.
C. You can taste wine and barbecues from all over the world in Italy.
D. You can spend only 10 dollars to have a comfortable day in Indonesia.
请以“A Great Disaster”为题，介绍2004年12月26日上午8点左右发生在亚洲国家的由印度洋的大地震引发的海啸，内容包括以下要点：
1、海啸发生的时间
2、受灾国家: Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka 等国家
3、死亡人数：28万人；另有数百万人无家可归
4、中国及时输送钱、食品和医药，并派救护队救护伤员
5、受灾国人民重建家园
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1.Air pollution is one of the biggest problems that we can’t i___________. We should pay more attention to it.
2.Because of being taken good care of by her mother, the injured girl soon r______________.
3.Workers set up some s___________ for the stricken people who were homeless.
4.He found it difficult to remember the English words and failed in the English exam because of his poor English v________.
5.We can’t j_________ a person only by his appearance.
6.They couldn’t repair the windows _______ (损害) in the typhoon for they were broken completely.
7.After returning home, he _________（劝说）his parents to buy him a MP3.
8.He can speak English ________（流利地） as he was in America for 2 years.
9.Women have very little_______ (地位) in many countries.
10.There is no clue to the ________ (身份) of the thief.
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号相应选项字母涂黑。
以下是五个人的选择要求，请匹配每个人拟选择的地方：
Bill – was late getting up today so hasn’t had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so he has enough energy to last through to lunch time. 1.
Julie – works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn’t want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat. 2.
Sally – has friends visiting her from out-of-town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn’t have a lot of money and doesn’t like her food too hot. 3.
Albert – is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his guest with both its food and its surroundings. 4.
Robert – is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn’t like arranging things in advance so he hasn’t booked a table. 5.
A.Pasta House – new Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It’s always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.
B.A Taste of India – famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you’re planning to go on the weekend make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.
C.Paris Match – this is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surrounding. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.
D.Mountain Diner – not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It’s at least an hour’s drive from the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
E.Owl Café – open 24 hours a day the café has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.
F.Greek Bistro – a lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
My teenage son Karl became withdrawn after his father died. As a single parent, I tried to do my best to talk to him. But the more I tried, the more he pulled away. When his report card arrived during his junior year, it said that he had been absent（缺席的） 95 times from classes and had six falling grades for the year. In this way he would never graduate. I sent him to the school adviser, and I even begged him. Nothing worked.
One night I felt so powerless that I asked God for help. “Please God, I can’t do anything more for my son. I’m at the end of my rope. I’m giving the whole thing up to you.”
I was at work when I got a phone call. A man introduced himself as the headmaster. “I want to talk to you about Karl’s absences.” Before he could say another word, I choked up（哽咽）and all my disappointment and sadness over Karl came pouring out into the ears of this stranger. “I love my son, but I just don’t know what to do. I’ve tried everything to get Karl to go back to school and nothing has worked. It’s out of my hands.” For a moment there was silence on the other end of the line. The headmaster seriously said, “Thank you for your time”, and hung up.
Karl's next report card showed a marked（显著的） improvement in his grades. Finally, he was even on the list of the best students at school. In his fourth year, I attended a parent –– teacher meeting with Karl. I noticed that his teachers were surprised because he had changed himself completely. On our way home, he said, “Mum, remember that call from the headmaster last year?” I nodded. “That was me. I thought I'd play a joke，but when I heard what you said, it really hit me how much I was hurting you. That’s when I knew I had to make you proud.”
1.Which of the following has the similar meaning as the underlined word “withdrawn” in the first paragraph?
A.Quiet and lonely B.Relaxed and excited
C.Talkative and lively D.Happy and easy-going
2.According to the first report card, Karl _________.
A.often went to school late B.failed in all the exams
C.did a good job at school D.didn’t do well at school
3.When the mother said “It’s out of my hands.” to the headmaster, she meant that she ___________.
A.didn’t know what to do about her son
B.would drive her son away from the house
C.had no money to support the family
D.she would have to hang up
4.Who was it that telephoned Karl’s mother that day?
A.The headmaster. B.The school adviser.
C.Karl himself. D.The passage doesn’t tell us.
5.From the passage we can learn that _____________.
A.children in single – parent families always have mental problems
B.mother’s love plays an important role in teenagers’ life
C.parents should give their children as much help as possible
D.school education still works well without support from parents
