I had a student today who got his finger stuck inside a test tube in science class. It was really quite stuck. This young man’s finger ___________ to get whiter and whiter right before my eyes.
Remaining ___________, I suggested he carefully rotate(转动) the tube. It wouldn’t move a bit. He ___________ soap and cold water. Still stuck. Meanwhile ___________ was breaking out in the class. Finally, I ___________ the young man to our secretary, who was a miracle(奇迹) worker ___________ three kids of her own. With her in charge, I was ___________ all would be OK.
To get the students back in order, I ___________ my own story of getting my ___________stuck between the rails of a balcony. Same kind of curiosity, I remembered ____________ then how far I could thrust(塞) my knee between the rails. Inch by inch, I kept ____________ and before I knew it, my knee was stuck and ____________ before my eyes and in front of lots of ____________ at a popular Las Vegas hotel!
Hearing my story, many students followed with their own ____________ of heads, arms, fingers stuck in places they shouldn’t ____________. A few minutes later, the young man came back, test tube unbroken and finger ____________ to lovely shade of pink.
I just couldn’t ____________ this kid. He’s only twelve. I too got my knee unstuck, but not without great ____________. The excuse for me, however, was not ____________ but plain stupidity. I was ____________ fifty years old when this happened.
1.A. used B. needed C. happened D. continued
2.A. calm B. silent C. cheerful D. active
3.A. lost B. fetched C. tried D. accepted
4.A. fire B. chaos C. violence D. argument
5.A. described B. carried C. introduced D. sent
6.A. raising B. observing C. saving D. teaching
7.A. happy B. doubtful C. surprised D. confident
8.A. shared B. wrote C. read D. heard
9.A. head B. knee C. arm D. foot
10.A. calculating B. explaining C. wondering D. reporting
11.A. pushing B. climbing C. walking D. kicking
12.A. shaking B. lifting C. resting D. swelling
13.A. doctors B. strangers C. managers D. students
14.A. findings B. conclusions C. stories D. news
15.A. be B. exist C. stay D. stop
16.A. pointing B. returning C. belonging D. growing
17.A. get along with B. get rid of C. get used to D. get mad at
18.A. encouragement B. disappointment C. embarrassment D. achievement
19.A. ambition B. youth C. bravery D. experiment
20.A. in the end B. in total C. after all D. at any rate
Eating together as a family is a rare thing these days. 1..Once I start my own family, I’ll definitely do anything possible to establish a tradition of eating together as a family. Here’s why.
2.
When you eat together as a family each day, your children will learn to respect both parents. They know you two are busy, but still find time to share meals with them.
Learn good table manners
When you have small kids, eating together as a family is an easy way to show and teach them good table manners, of course, if yours are good. 3.,how to be on time so that other family members don’t starve, and how to behave at the table. You want to be proud of your grown-up kids, don’t you?
Create wonderful memories
4..They will know how important it is to eat together as a family, and will definitely teach their kids to do the same. Your family tradition of sharing meals together as a family will pass down from generation to generation.
There are many benefits of eating together as a family that many of us didn’t even think about. Teach your children to appreciate family time and food, and show them how to behave well at the table. 5..
A.Respect both Mom and Dad
B.Your children will learn when it’s best to eat
C.They will thank you down the road
D.Parents are always busy and kids have their own plans
E.When you eat together, you do eat those healthy meals too
F.When your children grow up, they will never forget those funny and precious family mealtimes
G.It’s an excellent opportunity to become a family unit and improve your relationship with kids
Everyone who has eaten instant noodles knows that it’s very easy to cook them quickly. However, have you ever heard of the danger of eating them?
When taking out the noodles from the packaging, you will notice that they are joined together nicely as a piece. Do you know that it needs some form of wax coating (蜡涂层) to make them joined together nicely? Many people don’t really care much about it because this seems very normal. However, studies have shown that the wax coating is bad for our body.
It is advisable to have a break of 2-3 days before we start to eat another packet of instant noodles because our body needs about 3 days to clear that wax coating away. Do you know the danger of having too much wax coating in our stomach? It will lead to CANCER if it is in our body for so long.
Luckily, there is a way to reduce the danger before we eat instant noodles. First, wash the noodles with warm water, stir (搅拌) them and pour away the water containing the wax coating. Then repeat the first step and try to stir them again to wash away the wax coating on the noodles before cooking them. The shop vendors (供应商) will often wash away the dangerous wax coating.
It is very easy to cook instant noodles but we must pay attention to the wax coating if we eat too much. Imagine having too much of it in your stomach. Oh, my! Hope this article will help more people know about the hidden danger!
1.What should you do before eating instant noodles according to the writer?
A.Stir the noodles twice in really cold water.
B.Stop the noodles from joining together.
C.Wash away the wax coating on the noodles.
D.Drink large amounts of warm or hot water.
2.What’s probably the author’s attitude to eating instant noodles?
A.Supportive. B.Careful.
C.Happy. D.Angry.
3.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.The instant noodle. B.The hidden danger.
C.The attention. D.The wax coating.
4.The author writes this text mainly to _____ .
A.introduce delicious instant noodles to people
B.tell people the danger of eating wax coating
C.help us to know the good part of wax coating
D.share with us a safer way to eat instant noodles
As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you’ll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair” rides and games as well, so younger children won’t get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e.g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.
Whenever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation (膳宿) so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.
Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.
Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!
If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free” offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.
1.This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT ________.
A.things to do B.prices for theme parks
C.rules to obey D.special offers
2.If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you’ll probably ________.
A.have to spend more B.save some money
C.have a good time D.get something free
3.According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?
A.Avoid the busiest months.
B.Go earlier or later in the daytime.
C.Choose one with few visitors.
D.Go there when no one is in it
4.The best title for the text would be ________.
A.What to Do in the Theme Park B.Theme Parks in the UK
C.Visiting the Theme Park D.Introduction to Famous Theme Parks
Americans like to travel during their holidays. Today, more and more travelers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns instead of hotels. They get a room for the night and the breakfast for the next morning.
Rooms for the night in private (私人的) homes with breakfast have been popular with travelers in Europe for many years. In the past five to ten years, these bed-and-breakfast places have become popular in the United States. Many of these American bed-and-breakfast places have only a few rooms. Some bed-and-breakfast inns are old historic buildings. Some inns do not provide telephones or television in the room while others do.
Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is much different from staying in a hotel. Usually the cost is much lower. Staying at an inn is almost like visiting someone’s home. The owners are glad to tell about the interesting places to visit in the area. Many vacationers say they enjoy the chance to meet local families.
1.Nowadays more and more travelers in the USA prefer to spend nights ________.
A.at small inns B.at hotels
C.in the open air D.in their cars
2.What does the word “inn” in the passage mean?
A.房间 B.客栈
C.建筑 D.饭店
3.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Some Americans now stay in a bed-and-breakfast inn instead of in a hotel.
B.The bed-and-breakfast inns are private homes open to vacationers.
C.The owners provide a morning meal for their visitors and a room for the night.
D.The bed-and-breakfast inns have been popular in America for a long time.
4.One reason why American travelers are beginning to stay at bed-and-breakfast inns is that_________.
A.these inns are big and quiet
B.they don’t have to pay for the telephone
C.they can meet and talk with the local people
D.they can be shown around the area
Listening looks easy, yet hard to master. Don’t worry. Here we’ve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.
The Good Listener by James E. Sullivan
The book points out how our poor listening hurts others and how much we can heal（使……好受些）a person just by listening and understanding his/her feelings. It also gives suggestions on how we can improve our listening and how we can share so others will understand us better.
Just Listen by Mark Goulston
This book is about listening and giving responses. Just Listen is a good how-to guide to becoming a better face-to-face communicator. It reveals（揭露）how to make a powerful first impression, how to respond positively and more. If you deal with difficult people around you, this is a must-read for you to not only understand them but also make them feel understood.
Power Listening by Bernard T. Ferrari
Poor listening can lead to poor business decisions. The book focuses on corporate（团体的）listening. It’s great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design. The author offers a step-by-step guide to turn readers into active listeners.
The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
What is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Nichols answers the question. The book is filled with real-world examples that show easy-to-learn techniques for becoming a better listener. The techniques enable us to break through misunderstandings and conflicts in our relationships.
1.Who gives helpful guides on listening and responding?
A.Mark Goulston B.James E. Sullivan
C.Bernard T. Ferrari D.Michael P. Nichols
2.Which book is useful to a general manager of a company?
A.Just Listen B.Power Listening
C.The Good Listener D.The lost Art of Listening
3.What do we know about the four books?
A.They are based on the author’s experience.
B.They are written in the same style.
C.They provide real-life stories.
D.They share the same theme.
