The other day on a cold night, I left my wife and drove from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distance of about 100 miles. It was rather late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.
At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.
I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.
Much later that night, the question of why I'd stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it's part of a contract（契约）we all have with each other. It's not only the law, but it's an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it： we don't go through red lights.
Trust is our first inclination. Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us. The whole construction of our society depends on mutual（相互的）trust, not distrust. We do what we say we'll do； we show up when we say we'll show up； and we pay when we say we'll pay. We trust each other in these matters, and we're angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.
I am so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.
1.How does the author feel about the truck driver?
A.Pleased. B.Satisfied.
C.Sorry. D.Annoyed.
2.What can we infer about the author?
A.He hates driving at night.
B.He desired to cross the red light that night.
C.He approves of obeying traffic rules by himself.
D.He is easy when suffering the traffic jam.
3.What is the meaning of the underlined word "inclination" in paragraph 5?
A.Tendency. B.Faith.
C.Adjustment. D.Guidance.
4.What should we do to create a better society according to the author?
A.Be polite to others. B.Improve traffic rules.
C.Be patient and helpful. D.Trust each other.
When it comes to travelling around Europe, it's important to have a budget in mind. Here are some tips for getting the most out of Germany while saving your money.
Transport
Transport is “the big one” and cycling may be the cheapest alternative among all the modes(方式) of transport.
Tom Bourlet, a Brighton-based travel blogger at Spaghetti Traveller, talked to us about transport in Germany and advised that slower, regional(区域的) trains will be more affordable in comparison to those that are high-speed.
He continued, “If choosing a train journey, buy the ticket several months in advance to get a great offer.”
If you intend to use the Eurostar train, keep in mind that you can save money by buying tickets at least a week in advance. Shopping around can also offer reduced prices. A daily or weekly card for a train or a bus may also be worth investing in. Bourlet continues, “While the trains run like clock-work with high efficiency, the buses run relatively slowly, often arriving late to their destination.”
Ask a travel agent
In an age of technology, we don't always consider going to a travel agent when booking on holiday. If you do, ask them for recommendations, they can give you insider tips. Make sure that they are aware of your set budget before signing up to anything.
Food
Region to region, Germany's cuisine will differ slightly. As a general rule, outside the city centre will be cheaper—the further you go, the less expensive it is. Bear this in mind when setting a daily budget for your meals.
Landmarks
Make sure you book your tickets for the landmarks before your trip as there's likely to be a discount when you do this. You may also want to consider a guided tour which is often free.
Before you go
Make sure you buy currency before you leave. This could prevent you being charged extra for withdrawing money and you're more likely to get a good exchange rate.
1.Which transport is probably the cheapest to travel in Germany?
A.Regional trains. B.High-speed trains.
C.City buses. D.Bicycles.
2.What can we know about the Eurostar train?
A.It runs relatively slowly.
B.The meals on it must be expensive.
C.Travelers can enjoy a discount when shopping around.
D.Booking tickets three days in advance may save your money.
3.In which section of a website may the text appear?
A.Travel. B.Lifestyle.
C.Science. D.Entertainment.
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
On a Saturday afternoon in Wichita Falls, Texas, three kids talked and laughed happily as they took turns riding a scooter (滑板车) on their quiet street. 11-year-old TJ Smith had just jumped off the scooter as his neighbors Kim, age 7, claimed her turn, and Julie, 9, looked on. Ten minutes later, Kim sat down on the scooter to catch her breath, That was when a bearded man with a head of messy hair appeared. The kids didn't see where he came from, but they saw exactly what happened next: Without saying a word, the man picked Kim up off the scooter and calmly stepped away.
The guy held Kim gently like a baby and just walked down the street In fact, the calm way the man behaved led TJ to believe that he must be a relative of Kim's. But something wasn't right.“I could see Kim's face," TJ said.“She was scared.
As the man walked on, Kim's fear transformed into weeps, and then she cried for help. She began kicking and moving, trying to get free of the man's control.“What are you doing?" Julie shouted. But the man, undisturbed, just walked the length of the block until he reached an alley(小巷) and disappeared.
TJ was frightened, yet he never thought about the danger to himself. The only thing he wanted to do was to get Kim back. But what was a 4-foot-tall kid going to do to stop a grown man?“I wanted to help_but I couldn't do it myself," he thought to himself. “Tell Kim's parents, Julie!” He shouted as he started running towards the alley.
Kim's parents were relaxing on the sofa in their living room when their front door burst open.
Paragraph 1:“A bad guy just picked Kim up and took her away!”yelled Julie.
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Paragraph 2:At that very moment. Kim's parents arrived.
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假定你是李华，计划寒假期间到学校实践基地参加为期一周的劳动实践活动。请给你的留学生朋友Frank写封邮件，邀请他起参加。 内容包括:
1.活动安排和内容。
2.活动的意义。
注意:
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头已为你写好。
Dear Frank,
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours
Li Hua
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。
People of all ages are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, and teenagers, as a group, tend to experience intense fearfulness. Accordingly, their growing anxiety should be taken into1. (consider) seriously. Adults can help by making sure teens don't overestimate the dangers2.underestimate their ability to protect themselves.
Anxiety can be 3.(health). But not all teens know that it typically acts 4. a useful and protective emotion. Adults can encourage teenagers to channel their discomfort into useful action, such as learning about and following the 5.(recommend) health guidelines.
We can also remind teenagers that we should wash our hands and follow other heath recommendations not only6.(protect) ourselves, but also to help to ease the stress. Adults can note that7.(make) personal sacrifices(牺牲)- such as postponing a vacation or staying home if we're not feeling well helps to reduce the chance of carrying illness into our own communities.
Teenagers who are feeling8.(high) anxious about Covid-19 should 9.(encourage) to take a break from seeking, or even accidentally encountering, information about the virus. 10. we can do is to encourage finding distractions, such as doing their homework or watching a favorite show, to protect them from noticing the increasing virus figures.
As a child, I lived on a college campus with my parents. Their students often visited and did jigsaw puzzles (拼图) with me, for which I quickly discovered my_______.I would sit alone for hours_________building a puzzle. My college “friends” would be_________next time they came.
Soon I_______ up from 500-piece puzzles to my highest _______:a 3,000-piece one. I was so_______at the thought of tearing it apart that I moved the finished puzzle_______ onto a large board and kept it as it was until we moved away and I _______ playing with puzzles.
Recently I can't help but_______my old days, when I could spend hours looking at small, oddly shaped cardboard pieces and ________them into appropriately spaced positions, enjoying myself.
I now live in a world of divided________, constantly jumping from one form of entertainment to another.________，I dislike it when I open my phone to send a quick text, but only to find myself, an hour later, clicking on countless YouTube videos that leave no impression on me. I miss being someone who didn't________ to be bombed with so many flashy external stimuli to be ________ .
I think a puzzle or two would force me to be another version of myself, a less impatient one. When I get home this summer, I'll________ the box of old toys somewhere in our basement. Maybe I'll find what I'm looking for.
1.A.concern B.destination C.balance D.love
2.A.dreaming of B.concentrating on C.complaining about D.hesitating about
3.A.embarrassed B.impressed C.confused D.relieved
4.A.leveled B.mixed C.showed D.sped
5.A.challenge B.design C.achievement D.champion
6.A.guilty B.light-hearted C.silly D.heartbroken
7.A.at random B.with care C.on occasion D.step by step
8.A.quit B.continued C.escaped D.forbade
9.A.analyse B.regret C.recall D.doubt
10.A.placing B.rolling C.pushing D.dragging
11.A.attention B.communication C.information D.opinions
12.A.Thankfully B.Honestly C.Additionally D.Interestingly
13.A.fail B.afford C.need D.offer
14.A.admired B.connected C.disturbed D.entertained
15.A.take over B.breaks up C.search through D.put away
