“I like photography because it captures amazing things that you might not see again,” Timmy Walsh says. He takes pictures of flowers, sunsets and road signs. But those photos don’t usually end up in a scrapbook(剪贴簿) or on his bedroom walls.
When Timmy was five, he found out that his aunt Bev had lung cancer. He wanted to do something to help her. His first idea was to sell his photos from a lemonade--type stand in front of his house in Pennsylvania. “My mom said it wouldn’t work because we were not on a busy street,” Timmy explains.
His next idea was to have an art show. Timmy decorated his home with candles, flowers, and white lights. Then he arranged his photos. Timmy’s mom, Sheila, remembers: “Our dining-room table was filled, the living room—everything was filled with photos.” Friends, family, and Timmy’s teachers came to the show. He raised more than $300 for cancer research that night. Aunt Bev was “very happy and excited,” he says.
After a local newspaper wrote a story about Timmy’s photos, a volunteer offered to help him set up a website. As people learned about his cause, called Camera for a Cure, Timmy began receiving invitations to sell his pictures at art galleries and fund-raisers. Since then, his work has appeared in more than 20 shows.
When Timmy is at a show, he greets each customer and talks about what he was thinking when he took his photos. And he always shares facts about lung cancer. Sometimes donations and sales are slow, but that doesn’t bother him. “It doesn’t matter how much money we made because we just raised awareness,” he says. Timmy knows that finding a cure for lung cancer will take time and effort. So Timmy will keep doing his part by shooting and selling photos of the things he sees.
1.Before Timmy started Camera for a Cure, he ________.
A.always sold lemonade in front of his house.
B.liked making scrapbooks by using his photos.
C.had developed a deep interest in photography.
D.had been providing photos for a local newspaper.
2.What can we learn about the art show Timmy held at his home?
A.It was generally popular.
B.It cost $300 to organize it.
C.It was funded by Aunt Bev.
D.It was advertised on a website.
3.For Timmy, what’s the benefit of selling his photos at art galleries?
A.Raising money more quickly.
B.Improving his photographic skills
C.Exchanging ideas with other artists.
D.Increasing public awareness of lung cancer.
4.Which of the following can best describe Timmy?
A.Proud and confident.
B.Imaginative but cautious.
C.Generous but self-centered.
D.Determined and warm-hearted.
Discovering the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives, an experience in Wonderlab will fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Come and enjoy yourself!
What to see
Spread across seven different zones, there're loads of opportunities to get hands on with real scientific phenomena. Observe live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy (苍穹)of stars. You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations led by our talented team of explainers. With 50 mind-blowing wonders of science to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other. Besides, a selection of shows will be performed daily in Wonderlab’s beautiful new show space. They are free of charge and last 20 minutes.
Tickets
♦ Day pass: £ 6 per person.
This ticket gives you day-long access to Wonderlab, perfect whether you're planning a special trip to the Museum or simply passing through London and want to feed your curiosity.
♦ Annual pass: £ 10 per person.
For less than the price of two visits, give yourself a year packed full of wonder, curiosity and breathtaking experiences.
Opening times
Open seven days a week, 10:00 — 18:00 (last entry 17:15). Wonderlab will be closed on December 24，25 and 26 and will be open as usual from December 27.
During school holidays our opening hours are 10:00 — 19:00 (last entry 18:15). Please note that in peak periods ( from midday onwards) we are experiencing long queues due to the gallery’s popularity.
1.What can you do in Wonderlab?
A.Explore stars. B.Produce lighting.
C.Join in explosion shows. D.Do chemistry experiments.
2.How much should two visitors pay if they visit Wonderlab and enjoy the shows for one day?
A.£ 12. B.£ 20.
C.£32. D.£40.
3.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To introduce Wonderlab. B.To attract people to Wonderlab.
C.To explain how Wonderlab works. D.To analyze why Wonderlab is attractive.
假定你是李华，最近在某英文论坛上看到一名叫Jonah的澳大利亚高中生发的帖子，他提到自己想结交一位中国朋友以便学习川剧（Sichuan Opera)。请根据所给提示，用英语给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.表达意愿；
2.帮助方式；
3.期待回复。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
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。
修改:在错的词下画一横线，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。
I had a very special vacation last winter. A terrible disease calling COVID-19 struck Wuhan on December. The whole nation is under the shadow of the outbreak in a short time. Tens of thousand of people were infected with the virus. Thankful,the government took timely measures and called on ourselves to stay at home to avoid close personal contact. In the meantime,a plenty of medical experts and nursing professionals went to Wuhan voluntarily,who showed that the Chinese could unite firmly in the face of difficulties. The disaster did bring huge pain to China,and it pushed the country overcome difficulties and made us stronger.
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。
If you have always wanted to become 1. astronaut, now could be your chance. Now the US space agency NASA is seeking candidates to be future astronauts.
The search comes after NASA 2.(announce) plans to send the first woman and the next man to the moon as part of its Artemis Program last year. Artemis aims to return humans to the moon by 2024. NASA’s next goal is to establish a long-term base on the moon, 3. NASA says it will be able to launch regular space operations, 4. ( include) tasks to Mars (火星). NASA says it expects to choose the final candidates in the middle of 2021. They will then 5. (immediate) begin training to become Artemis Generation astronauts.
So what exactly is NASA looking for in its crew of new astronaut? Two general 6.(requirement) are that applicants must be US citizens and hold a master’s degree in a field 7. (relate) to science, technology, engineering or mathematics. 8. addition，candidates should also have at least two years of 9. (profession) experience in their field. Of course, all applicants will have to complete a NASA physical 10. (examine) to test their fitness for long-term spaceflight.
We had a tornado (龙卷风)touch down near the school, and as expected,，we went into our emergency tornado procedures. It was a day we never wanted to happen, but _______ prepared for throughout the school year. I wasn't even in the _______ when it happened. I had taken a student with me to the workroom to help _______items for a project. When the alarm stared _______ ,I immediately took my student ’ s hand and _______ as fast as I could back to the classroom.
Never did I imagine needing to put our tornado_______ to use. I never imagined actually needing to _______ my students up against the wall, have them crouch (蹲)down with their knees and heads_______ the ground, hands on the backs of their heads. Their hears were_______ so fast that they couldn’t catch their breath，and the ________ filled their eyes looking up at me as they asked i their families and ________ were going to be okay.
In the midst of the very ________and dangerous situation, my students ________ themselves with the attitudes and mindset of children much ________ than them. Never in my life have I seen my students ________directions so quickly, and without hesitation. Even though some tears ________ down, and some hearts were beating fast, my students were brave. They had such a firm ________ in my assistant and me that they were able to be 100% ________ . They were brave beyond their ________ today and for that, I am very grateful.
Right now, I ________ the day and am thankful for our safety，courage, and bravery.
1.A.hardly B.continually C.safely D.suddenly
2.A.classroom B.school C.workroom D.laboratory
3.A.buy B.deliver C.gather D.swap
4.A.coming about B.blowing away C.sending up D.going off
5.A.called B.ran C.drove D.stepped
6.A.drills B.warnings C.events D.details
7.A.get B.put C.line D.set
8.A.kicking B.hitting C.scratching D.touching
9.A.beating B.jumping C.trembling D.striking
10.A.courage B.fear C.hope D.disaster
11.A.brothers B.classmates C.teachers D.friends
12.A.vivid B.unique C.frightening D.practical
13.A.enjoyed B.handled C.provided D.injured
14.A.older B.smarter C.healthier D.luckier
15.A.announce B.describe C.recite D.follow
16.A.looked B.hid C.rolled D.turned
17.A.goal B.emotion C.trust D.conclusion
18.A.clear B.calm C.cautious D.honest
19.A.abilities B.grades C.memories D.years
20.A.look back on B.make up for C.look forward to D.take advantage of
