What’s on in the city?
AFLW match-GWS GIANTS v Brisbane Lions
Friday 16 March from 7.05 pm
Blacktown International Sportspark,Eastern Road,Rooty Hill
GWS Giants are back in Blacktown and competition is fierce to see who will win the 2018 championship.FREE event.
Shelter-movie screening
Monday 19 March from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Max Webber Library,corner Flushcombe Road and Alpha Street,Blacktown
Come and enjoy this FREE short film of”Shelter”.An inspirational action drama about a boy who is struggling through his adolescence,school bullying and cultural shock,in the end he succeeded and became a adviser to others.You will also meet the film’s producer and lead actor during Q&A session.Bookings are necessary.
Dungeons and Dragons 5”Edition
Tuesday 20 March from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Dennis Johnson Library,corner Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive,Stanhope Gardens
Join our beginner friendly table and the quest for glory against the evils of the Forgotten Realms. Roleplaying games are a great way to learn teamwork and communication skills.They promote literacy, build up confidence,and develop community spirit.Open to ages 11-15 only.Bookings are necessary.
Tech Savvy Seniors-Introduction to Transport Apps
Thursday 22 March from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Surry Hills Library and Community Centre,405 Crown St,Surry llills
Benefit from being online and connected no matter where you live, how old you are or what your interests are.Tech Savvy Seniors gives older people the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence to use technology for socializing,accessing important services or conducting personal business.Bookings are necessary.
1.What is Dungeons and Dragons 5”Edition according to the passage?
A.A roleplaying game. B.A literature book. C.A beginner’s course. D.A documentary film.
2.Which of the following events is free but necessary to book in advance?
A.AFLW match-GWS GIANTS v Brisbane Lions.
B.Shelter-movie screening.
C.Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.
D.Tech Savvy Seniors-Introduction to Transport Apps.
3.An old man not knowing how to use Transport Apps may go to the lecture at
A.Blacktown International Sportspark
B.Max Webber Library
C.Dennis Johnson Library
D.Surry Hills Library and Community Centre
Michael Evans was standing in line at a Treasurer’s Office in Detroit last August, waiting for his business. At that moment, he heard a _______sound ahead of him. The elderly woman at the window was _______because she couldn’t pay $5,000 in back taxes owed(欠交税款). The cashier _______the woman that her house was soon to be auctioned(拍卖) and she would be left _______
Evans, a successful businessman who happened to hear their dialogue couldn’t _______the idea of this woman losing her home. He _______the window. “I don’t mean to _______,”he said to the cashier, “but_______you can get her house back, I’ll pay for her taxes.”
The woman in tears and the cashier looked at him _______in disbelief. Then, the cashier left for a moment to check the ________and that it was all right for Evans to pay it. Evans ________ to go straight to the bank and come right back with the money. And he did so.
But when he ________,he asked someone else waiting in line to hand the $5,000 check to the cashier. Quietly and secretly, Evans was trying to leave ________.”I don’t want this attention,” he explained. ________paying the elderly woman’s taxes, he did it” for no other________but to make sure the lady was in her house.”
A few weeks after the tax ________, Evans received the Spirit of Detroit Award for his lifetime of generosity. “It was good to see my dad finally get the recognition he deserves. I ________my life after him. When I have kids, I want them to look at me the way I look at my dad and to be________to those in need.” his son says.
Martin Luther King put it best, “Everybody can be great because anybody can ________.” When one of us can ________someone’s pain and can do something to improve the lives of others, we should. It is in giving of ourselves that we enrich our communities and make a better world.
1.A.surprising B.charming C.worrying D.pleasing
2.A.crying B.shouting C.cursing D.whispering
3.A.ordered B.informed C.persuaded D.recommended
4.A.jobless B.homeless C.aimless D.meaningless
5.A.desert B.prove C.tolerate D.challenge
6.A.broke B.closed C.repaired D.approached
7.A.show off B.hang on C.give up D.break in
8.A.if B.unless C.while D.though
9.A.tiredly B.amazedly C.excitedly D.delightedly
10.A.amount B.bonus C.answer D.reality
11.A.refused B.meant C.hesitated D.promised
12.A.escaped B.returned C.announced D.prepared
13.A.unnoticed B.unaffected C.ashamed D.confused
14.A.Due to B.Along with C.As to D.Aside from
15.A.reason B.sense C.doubt D.excuse
16.A.accident B.disaster C.campaign D.incident
17.A.value B.ruin C.enjoy D.model
18.A.selfish B.helpful C.distant D.grateful
19.A.serve B.benefit C.agree D.compete
20.A.reach B.recover C.relieve D.reserve
—How about Amanda’s fresh year in college?
—Very great!You know,she is___________and she got high grades in every subject.
A.a black sheep B.an early bird C.a wet blanket D.a green hand
—Edward, where have you been these days?
—I________to Yan Cheng, an attractive city best known for its wetlands on the Yellow Sea.
A.go B.went C.had gone D.have gone
After several failures, the US leaders are_____ being brought face-to-face with the fact that China today is undefeatable.
A.luckily B.firmly C.gradually D.appropriately
—Jane, why don’t you take a bite of the chocolate?
—Well, I am on diet, if you __________know.
A.must B.shall C.would D.could
