My mother always told us there is no use crying over spilled milk. That means you should not get angry when something bad happens and cannot be changed. She also told us you have to break some eggs to make an omelet(煎蛋卷). This means you have to do what is necessary to move forward.
My mother believed you are what you eat. A good diet is important for good health. She would always give us healthy food. She liked serving us meat and potatoes for dinner. The meat and potatoes can also mean the most important part of something. It describes someone who likes simple things.
People always said my father was the salt of the earth, because he would never pour salt on a wound, or make someone feel worse about something that was already a bad experience. However, sometimes he told us a story that seemed bigger than life. So we had to take it with a grain(粒) of salt. That is, we could not believe everything he told us.
My manager at work does not always know what is going on in our office. Yet she is right about one thing: there is no such thing as a free lunch. Something may appear to be free, but there may be a hidden cost. When we fail to see problems at work, the manager tells us to wake up and smell the coffee. We need to pay more attention and fix the problem. I once made a big mistake at the office and felt silly. I had egg on my face.
Over the weekend, my friend invited me to watch a football game on television. But I do not like football. It is not my cup of tea.
I hope I have given you food for thought, that is, something to think about.
1.When problems came up, the author’s mother told them to________.
A.give up B.hurry up C.be careful D.keep calm
2.Which of the following is used to describe someone who likes simple things?
A.The milk and eggs.
B.The salt and water.
C.The tea and coffee.
D.The meat and potatoes.
3.In people’s eyes, the author’s father________.
A.always feels unhappy
B.always tells lies
C.is a very nice man
D.is a good storyteller
4.If a girl’s face turns red because she does a wrong thing, she may say “________”.
A.I am what I eat
B.I have egg on my face
C.It is not my cup of tea
D.I’m the salt of the earth
Have you imagined that planting trees can make a big difference? People say that one man can’t make a difference, but Abdul Samad Sheikh, a 60-year-old rickshaw (人力车) driver from Bangladesh, has proved that doing a small thing over a long period of time can mean very much. He has planted at least one tree every day since he was 12 years old, which means that he has so far planted a small forest of over 17,500 trees. Imagine if everyone followed his example.
Abdul has worked as a rickshaw driver for most of his life. He makes a little money from his job, which is only enough to put food on the table for his family, but he somehow tries to also buy at least one tree every day. He considers it his duty to the world. Mostly he plants them on government land so nobody can cut them down later. He also waters them, and if he sees anyone cutting a tree, he blames them.
Abdul, his wife Jorna, and four of their children live in two old houses, on a piece of land that is owned by the Faridpur deputy commissioner’s office. They have no land of their own.
Sometimes, she commands him not to plant trees but he doesn’t listen. Abdul’s 30-year-old son, Kutub Uddin, has never told his father not to plant trees, because he thinks his father does a good thing for society.
Abdul’s neighbors all know about his daily habit, and praise his work. Whoever can ask of him anything, he will do his best to help. Therefore, Abdul is loved by neighbors.
For his efforts, Abdul Samad Sheikh was recently honored by The Daily Star, and given $1,253 to help him build a better home for his family. The Daily Star wished everyone to follow his example, and protect the environment.
“I can’t do it alone. I need the help of you all,” Abdul said in his speech.
1.What do we know about Abdul?
A.He doesn’t support his family. B.He plants trees with his own money.
C.He makes a living by doing different jobs. D.He plants trees to win his neighbors’ praise.
2.Why does Abdul plant trees on government land?
A.To get money from government.
B.To set a good example to people.
C.To protect them from being cut down.
D.To get a place from government to build his own house.
3.Which of the following can best describe Abdul?
A.Poor but helpful. B.Rich and reliable.
C.Uncaring and stupid. D.Active but dishonest.
4.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Driving a rickshaw. B.Planting trees.
C.Making big money. D.Building a better home.
Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am – 4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Swiss Historical Village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tuesday – Friday. May 1st – October 31st , 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sp. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting, enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tuesday. – Sunday., 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Café open Wednesday. – Saturday., 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Sunday. brunch with wine, 10:00 – 3:00 pm.
(608) 845-6600 www.artisangal.com
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit – 2000 quality souvenirs marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Monday-Sunday ,8:15 am – 4:00 pm.
(920) 623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
1.Where can visitors have lunch?
A.At Wisconsin Historical Museum. B.At Swiss Historical Village.
C.At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. D.At Christopher Columbus Museum.
2.Where can you go for a visit on Monday?
A.Wisconsin Historical Museum. B.Swiss Historical Village.
C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery café. D.Christopher Columbus Museum.
3.Where can we most probably find the passage?
A.In a health report. B.In a story book.
C.In a parenting magazine. D.In a tour guide.
你们学校即将举行英文演讲。你看到高中生面临着很大的升学压力，周围很多同学课间十分钟也在教室学习，但是效率和成绩并不理想。请你以“A Ten-minute Break”为题写一篇演 讲稿，告诉全校同学适当休息很有必要。
注意：1. 词数100左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
A Ten-minute Break
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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。
删除：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。
March 12 is memorable because our class had a meaningful experience in that day. In the morning, we cycled to suburbs to plant trees, talking and laughed all the way. Upon arrival, we began to work hardly. Some were digging holes. Some are carrying and planting young trees. Others were watering it. After getting the work done, we put up a board reminding of people to protect the trees. Before leaving we took some photo to record our green action. Seen the lines of trees, we all had a sense of achievement. We feel it’s our duty to protect or beautify our environment.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Poetry (诗歌) is never far away from our daily lives. Many of us grew up reciting classic poems, learning to enjoy this beautiful art form that’s able to use just a few lines 1. (express) such rich meanings.
The Chinese Shijing, which dates back 2. the Western Zhou Dynasty, has a3. (long) history than the Homeric epics (荷马史诗). Even today, classic poems are appreciated by a lot of people.
To recognize the special ability of poetry and get its 4. (create) spirit, World Poetry Day 5. (hold) by the United Nations on March 21 each year to support linguistic (语言的) diversity through poetic expression.
The Chinese Poetry Congress (中国诗词大会) showing classic poetry is 6. (extreme) popular. The competition saw over 100 hopeful participants taking part in a number of challenges. The participants, 7. ages range from 7 to 70, include students, farmers, teachers and foreign 8. (compete) with an interest in Chinese literature.
And even TV series involving poetry are very 9. (success). For example, in The Legend of Zhenhuan, one of the drama’s most moving songs was adapted from a poem 10. (write) by Wen Tingyun of the Tang Dynasty.
