—Next time you visit Bob, remember to gi...

—You are a great swimmer.

—Thanks. It’s because I ______ a lot these days.

A.have been practising B.was practising

C.would practise D.had practised

Jim says we ______ stay in his house as long as we leave it clean and tidy .

A.must B.can C.need D.should

    For a single woman, yards are a strange thing. You don’t know whether to buy a lawn mower(割草机)or hire someone to mow it. I did the latter, over many years.

There was one exception. In my early 30s，I lived in a cottage near my father, who had a tractor. He lived around the corner on an old country lane, now fully developed. But at the time, it was with sweet relief, having just returned from city life, that I drove his borrowed tractor down the lane in the late afternoon, mowed my land, and then drove it back in the evening light, gazing(注视)up at the stars as they came out.

Soon the routine became impossible with traffic in the developing area. I needed someone to do my yard work.

Vardman was a devoted young boy. He sang at the top of his lungs as he mowed. His work was a joy. But Vardman grew up. After his graduation from high school, which I attended, and his leaving for college, I was without.

So here I was with two African men who brought not only knowledge but a deep love of working the land. There was a peace about the work they did. The perfection was noticeable everywhere, with every border in place, the unnecessary brush cleared out. The rhythm in their work, the rhythm of their work—it was poetry to watch.

Later I moved to North Carolina. I found myself in another small house with a beautiful but wasted yard. A strange mountain man gave me a wonderful price and began what has become an exercise in grace, gratitude and being simple.

Over the few years I have lived here, he has slowly, patiently, lovingly turned a long-neglected place into a quiet beauty. Quiet, modest, sincere, he uses only natural products on the lawn and flower beds. After the growing season ends, he collects his final paycheck and disappears into the mountains. A quiet man is teaching me patience and how it brings beauty back.

1.What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A.The development of traffic in the city.

B.The tiredness of mowing down the lanes.

C.The poor living areas in the countryside.

D.The joy of returning home after mowing.

2.How did the writer find Vardman?

A.He devoted himself to the job.

B.He was glad to be a mower forever.

C.He wasted the working time by singing.

D.He earned money for his college education.

3.Why did the writer mention the poetry in the fifth paragraph?

A.To prove the good job of African mowers,

B.To show her love for African poems,

C.To praise the mowers through writing poems.

D.To describe the images of mowers in poems.

4.What did the quiet man teach the writer?

A.Gratitude is a reward for kindness.

B.Money is endless for people to earn.

C.Simple life is worth more paycheck.

D.Beauty comes from working patiently.

    As the summer holiday has begun, four famous "Made in China” movies of different types will be on show on the big screen.

    Wolf Warriors Ⅱ

   To military fans that prefer films rich in thrill and tension, Wolf Warriors Ⅱ might be a must-see this summer.

   Directed by Wu Jing, who was also a martial(军事的) arts star, the film will he on show on July 28. The film also stars actor Wu Gang, who became popular because of a role in the hot TV drama In the Name of People in the spring of 2017.

    Dahufa

   Most people believe cartoon films are for children. Yet the film Dahufa is China’s first animated movie labeled “PG-13”.

   The story is about a short martial arts master who was horn to safeguard the fictional Yiwei State. In the film, this little master goes to rescue the nation's crown prince in a town populated by peanut-headed humanoids(类人生物).

    Tea Pets

   3 D animated movie Tea Pets will say hello to young audiences on July 21. The film is director Gary Wang's new movie after the 2016 animation Little Door Gods.

   Inspired by tea pets, elegant figures usually placed on tea dishes, the movie is also rooted in traditional Chinese culture and myths.

    The Founding of an Army

   Starring a group of young leading actors, the film is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Peopled Liberation Army. It is also the third work of the “Founding of New China” trilogy(三部曲). The movie will be played in the Chinese mainland on July 28 and in Hong Kong and Macao on August 3.

1.How might the audience feel while watching Wolf Warriors Ⅱ?

A.Interested B.Excited C.Confused D.Frightened.

2.Which movie will attract the kids who are interested in Chinese culture?

A.Wolf Warriors Ⅱ B.Dahufa

C.Tea Pets D.The Founding of an Army

3.What is the purpose of the film The Founding of an Army?

A.To rescue the nation's crown prince in a town.

B.To memorize traditional Chinese culture and myths.

C.To make an excellent movie for children around the world.

D.To celebrate the foundation of the People’s Liberation Army.

Need a Job This Summer?

The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.

Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.

Jobs for Youth

If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.

Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).

Summer Company

Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.

Stewardship Youth Ranger Program

You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.

Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.

Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)

Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.

1.What is special about Summer Company?

A.It requires no training before employment.

B.It provides awards for running new businesses.

C.It allows one to work in the natural environment.

D.It offers more summer job opportunities.

2.What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?

A.15-18. B.15-24. C.15-29. D.16-17.

3.Which program favors the disabled?

A.Jobs for Youth. B.Summer Company.

C.Stewardship Youth Ranger Program. D.Summer Employment Opportunities.