It was only a dollar. Belscher _________ it on the floor. He could easily have _________ it without thinking twice._________, he brought it to his English teacher, Mattison. She suggested that he tape it to the _________ at the front of the classroom. _________ the dollar was lunch money or bus fare for the _________.
Hunter Joe spotted the dollar on the whiteboard. There was a _________ to it, he thought. He asked Mattison why it was there. With nobody _________ it, she replied, "I don't know." Then Joe stuck a second dollar to the board.
That got it rolling. The _________ of the two dollar bills triggered（触发）something in Mattison's students. More began to __________ dollar bills.
The effort __________. Even with no specific __________, many students wanted to be part of whatever this was, for they __________ that the eventual plan for the dollars would be for "something __________" and that their teacher "wasn't going to do anything stupid with the money."
The amount continued to __________ over several weeks. That left Mattison to __________ the best resolution. She kept thinking about Jack Hains, a wonderful human being. He had died of ALS（肌萎缩）, a __________ disease. Jack' wife, Terry raised money for the ALS Therapy Development Institute, which was established to seek a __________ for the disease. Mattison told this to all her classes. By the end of the term, they'd raised over $1,300. They made the __________.
"A group of kids, who were motivated by the mystery of what was __________, have more power than I realize," Mattison said.
1.A.threw B.took C.noticed D.stepped
2.A.ignored B.pocketed C.lost D.put
3.A.Instead B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Moreover
4.A.wall B.floor C.table D.whiteboard
5.A.Maybe B.Certainly C.Thus D.Obviously
6.A.student B.teacher C.worker D.owner
7.A.truth B.mystery C.phenomenon D.fact
8.A.finding B.claiming C.taking D.seeking
9.A.view B.look C.scene D.sight
10.A.tape up B.take away C.peel off D.deal with
11.A.snowballed B.doubled C.stopped D.dropped
12.A.wish B.determination C.purpose D.appointment
13.A.decided B.doubted C.figured D.worried
14.A.interesting B.fantastic C.wise D.good
15.A.remain B.grow C.decline D.fall
16.A.decided upon B.worked out C.agreed to D.put forward
17.A.dead B.common C.rare D.ordinary
18.A.treatment B.cure C.heal D.test
19.A.difference B.preparations C.donation D.offering
20.A.uncovering B.exposing C.showing D.unfolding
Asymptomatic infections（无症状感染）of the COVID-19 can be hard to track and chances of such virus carriers spreading the virus are simply equal. 1. Therefore, to protect yourself from those potential infections, you need some basic protective measures to take care of your health and the others' as well.
Wash your hands frequently.
Cleaning your hands regularly and thoroughly with an alcohol-based hand rub or washing them will soap and water can help kill viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing.
Maintain at least I meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 2. Being loo close, you expose yourself to the risk of breathing in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus.
3.
Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated（弄脏）, hands cam transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. 4.
Seek medical care early if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing.
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority who may have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. 5.
A.This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
B.Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
C.Thus, the goal of preventing the possible spread of COVID-19 can be easily achieved.
D.From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
E.Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
F.Many people who are infected experience mild illness or no symptoms at all, but it can be more severe for others.
G.When people cough or sneeze they spray small liquid droplets from their noses or mouths which may contain virus.
“There’s no place like home.” This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it’s the only affordable place to stay; some place where they can receive first- class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!
In some countries, it’s quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying away the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there’s been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live —or not to leave home at all.
According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, about a quarter of young adults aged 20-34 live at home, and that figure has been growing. A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn't afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it’s easy to see why they’re increasingly becoming home birds.
The BBC’s Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. These include cooked meals, a full fridge and cleaning, as well as their bills being covered by what is commonly called “the hotel of mum and dad”. But for the “hoteliers”, that’s mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their “big kids”. Emma Craig from Moneysupermarket says “they’re trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or lo contribute.
With parents splashing out（花费）around ￡l,886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their children, it’s easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That's before they learn a home truth that one day it might be their own kids who'll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!
1.Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
A.The main reason for their moving back home lies in parents' service.
B.Different countries have different traditions.
C.More and more young people live with parents in the UK.
D.Young people desire to live independently in all countries.
2.Why do more young people choose to stay at home?
A.They are struggling financially.
B.They want to keep their parents company.
C.They can't afford to buy their own house.
D.They want to enjoy home comforts
3.What influence does the trend have on parents?
A.They have difficulty making ends meet.
B.They feel happy with their children around.
C.They feel awkward asking their children for rent.
D.They give up their own life to take care of their kids.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.A new trend in the UK.
B.The hotel of mum and dad.
C.There’s no place like home.
D.Everything comes at a price.
Running or walking after dark, backpacking in an unfamiliar city, even taking a taxi alone in the middle of the night, can all be dangerous activities, especially for women. To offer better protection, some technology companies are looking for a way to develop or expand tools that highlight women’s safety.
In Beijing, on Jun 10, China's smart jewelry brand Totwoo launched a kit called Safety, which is expected to prevent attack on women in the country.
If the user feels threatened, pressing the button for four seconds will activate the device that will start recording for 10 seconds. Within 50 seconds, the device will telephone and send text messages to three emergency contacts to inform them, providing a location, first-aid information and audio recordings. Once a contact responds, the device shakes and lights up to inform the user. The user can disable the alarm by pressing the button three times in succession.
Around the diameter of a bottle cap, the waterproof piece of jewelry can be attached to a bag, a key or even worn as a necklace. “In Chinese culture, certain jewelry is sometimes worn as a symbol of safely. Our product brings some truth to that,” says Wang Jieming, who founded Totwoo in 2015. It makes sense that the company decided to model the jewelry in the shape of an apple, the name of which in Chinese is “ping guo”, sharing the same pronounced ping as “ping’ an”, the Chinese word for “safety”.
Cooperating with China Mobile, the small core module uses a remote SIM, by passing the need for a physical SIM card. It has certified wireless-charging technology similar to the system used by Apple. Supporting navigation systems such as GPS, Beidou and GSM base station positioning, it car provide accurate location information.
Xin Yang, head of the International Security Defense College in Beijing, a private security training school established in 2011, says an independent device can enhance women’s safety in an emergency, because “mobile phones are often the first item an attacker will attempt to grab or destroy”.
1.Which of the following is right about the device?
A.The user can make video and audio recordings with the device.
B.The device can be switched on and off within minutes.
C.The user can confirm a contacts response without text messages.
D.The device is technically supported by big companies such as Apple.
2.What is the advantage of a smart jewelry over other devices according to Xin Yang?
A.It’s easy to carry and operate. B.It looks beautiful on women.
C.It symbolizes safety in Chinese culture. D.It avoids being targeted by an attacker.
3.What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the device?
A.Doubtful. B.Favorable. C.Uncertain. D.Objective.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A.Women can be fashionable and safe.
B.A smart jewelry promotes women’s safety.
C.Women’s safety raises widespread concern.
D.Technology companies find a new way to save women.
Last year, I went WWOOFing (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) at a beautiful organic farm in the south of La Reunion. With WOOFing, volunteers exchange their time and work for food and board. I slept in a cabin in the woods with hedgehogs (刺猬) digging about in the bushes, all different coloured birds singing in the morning and endless rows of palm trees offering shade from the sun.
For me, one of the best ways to get to know a new place is to work with the land, live with the locals and share meals together. It has got to be one of the best ways to travel. It is a mutually beneficial exchange where everyone involved prioritizes people and our planet above profit. You get the time and space to deepen a connection with local communities and nature.
There is a lot to learn and each farm has its own unique way of doing things, depending on the environment, climate and soil. At the farm in La Reunion we planted palm trees to harvest the core of the trunk which can be eaten in salads. Before staying with the farm I had only eaten heart of palm from cans which were nothing in comparison to the real thing, fresh from the ground. When potting up the very beginnings of the palm trees, I felt grateful to be a part of the start of the trees’ cycle. I was filled with awe that something so small could grow into something so big and strong.
Of course, not everyone is able to travel far afield, due to various restrictions or responsibilities back home. The great thing about the skill-share philosophy behind WWOOFing, which prioritizes people above profit, is that it’s something we can all do from our own backyard. That can be swapping French lessons with a neighbour for babysitting, or cooking a meal in exchange for a yoga class. The focus shifts from money to how we can best support each other in our communities. A fair exchange can make a big difference in the world.
1.The author loves WWOOFing mainly because .
A.he can get to know new places and people
B.it is one of the best ways to travel
C.he can make profits at the beautiful organic farm
D.he can connect with local communities and nature
2.What does the underlined word “prioritizes” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Take something more seriously.
B.Treat something more carefully.
C.Consider something more important.
D.Take something for granted.
3.Why does the author mention “palm trees ’’again in Paragraph 3?
A.To show that he learns a lot by volunteering on the farm.
B.To introduce the growing process of palm trees.
C.To express his interest in growing plants on the farm.
D.To show his amazement at the growth of palm trees.
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.We should exchange what we have with our neighbors.
B.We can save money by swapping labor with our neighbors.
C.We can benefit each other by exchanging our time and work.
D.We should volunteer to work on a farm to experience nature.
A volunteering or gap year trip
Safe, Supported Volunteering and Gap Year Trips for First-Time Travelers
A volunteering or gap year trip is a great opportunity to explore other countries, to help make a difference, and to further a future career. Frontier aims to provide an authentic volunteering experience in many of the world’s most spectacular countries, while making sure that safety, support and accountability are of primary importance. With more than 20 years’ experience in running and supporting volunteering projects worldwide, and with dedicated teams of staff in the UK and the USA, we are able to provide peace of mind for volunteer and their parents, as well as unforgettable experiences.
How does Frontier support its volunteers and their families? We take the safety and security of our volunteers extremely seriously. With this in mind, here are just a few of the policies we follow:
• All field staff trained in health & safety procedures
• We offer a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, emergency phone line
• Weekly “Situation Report” emails for Frontier group projects, to keep friends and families of volunteers informed of news and developments on our camps.
• Before accepting a volunteer onto a placement, we require them to undergo an interview with one of our travel advisers, to ensure that the volunteer understands the project, and is comfortable with all of the responsibilities required.
Travel Buddies
Volunteers often feel more confident (and their parents more reassured) when travelling with someone from their own county and/ or of their own age. If requested, we will find a placement on which there are volunteers of similar ages and backgrounds. If both parties wish, we can put them in contact with each other so that they can gel lo know each other before leaving, and even arrange to fly out together.
1.What is special about Frontier?
A.It attaches great importance to volunteers’ safety.
B.It has well trained and dedicated staff worldwide.
C.It provides volunteering experience in most countries.
D.It provides peaceful and unforgettable experiences.
2.If parents want to track their children, they can .
A.ask their travel companions
B.make emergency phone calls
C.check “Situation Report” emails
D.contact field staff or travel advisers
3.What type of writing is this text?
A.An announcement. B.An advertisement.
C.An exhibition guide. D.A travel brochure.
