Florence Nightingale was born in a rich family. When she was young, she took lessons in music and drawing, and read great books. She also traveled a great deal with her mother and father.
As a child, she felt that visiting sick people was both a duty and a pleasure. She enjoyed helping them. At last, her mind was made up. “I’m going to be a nurse,” she decided. “Nursing isn’t the right work for a lady,” her father told her…
“Then I will make it so,” she smiled. And she went to learn nursing in Germany and France. When she returned to England, Florence started a nursing home for women.
During the Crimean War in 1854, she went with a group of thirty-eight nurses to the front hospitals. What they saw there was terrible. Dirt and death were everywhere to be seen and smelled. The officer there did not want any woman to tell him how to run a hospital, either. But the brave nurses went to work.
Florence used her own money and some from friends to buy clothes, beds, medicines and food for the men. Her only pay was the smiles from the lips of dying soldiers. But they were more than enough for this kind woman.
After war, she returned to England and was honored for her services by Queen Victoria. But Florence said that her work had just begun. She raised money to build the Nightingale Home for Nurses in London.
She also wrote a book on public health, which was printed in several countries. Florence Nightingale died at the age of ninety, still trying to serve others through her work as a nurse. Indeed, it is because of her that we honour nurses today.
1.When she was a child, Florence ________.
A.loved to help the sick people
B.knew what her duty in life was
C.wrote a book on public health
D.was most interested in music and drawing
2.What made Florence determined to become a nurse?
A.Her father’s support.
B.Her desire to help the sick.
C.Her education in Germany and France.
D.Her knowledge from reading great books.
3.During the Crimean War in 1854, Florence served in the front hospital where ________.
A.she earned a lot of money
B.work was very difficult
C.few soldiers died because of her work
D.she didn’t have enough food and clothes
4.Why was Florence honored by Queen Victoria?
A.Because she built the Nightingale Home for Nurses. :
B.Because of her old age.
C.Because she worked as a nurse all her life.
D.Because she did a great deal of work during the Crimean-War.
Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights. Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres. This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by Bicycle
To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is to hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery. If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of “bike rental” stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open Time
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays. 307
Price
Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
Transport
Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D...
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby places
Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
1.What can we learn about the Central Park from the text?
A.It is home to lakes and waterfalls.
B.It is perfect for doing outdoor sports.
C.It is the largest forest park in the world.
D.It is the most famous symbol of America.
2.Which one of the following things is free?
A.Hiring a bicycle.
B.Entrance to Central Park.
C.Visiting Central Park Zoo.
D.Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
3.Where can we find this text?
A.In a science report. B.In a story book.
C.In a fashion magazine. D.In a travel guide.
假定你是李华，你从某网站上得知陕西省博物馆正在招募暑假英语讲解员，请你根据以下提示给博物馆负责外国游客接待的Mr. Charles写一封英文自荐信。内容包括：
1.表达意愿；
2.自荐理由；
3.恳请获准。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：讲解员, Interpreter
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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。作文中共有10处语言误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅沙及一个单词的增加、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。
修改：再错的词下划一横线，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。
Recently we had a class meeting on the topic of my dream. Some mention the Chinese Dream. And others talked enthusiastically about his understanding of the Chinese Dream. We are all believe that this dream will come true in the future. I also talked about my own dream. I had always wanted to be a doctor. Not only can doctors save people's life, but also they are doing a respectably job. Doctors can help people to live a better life without their professional knowledge. To realize my dream, I should try to study hardly from now on, I must learn as much as I can get into a good medical college, which I can prepare myself fully for the job of a doctor.
Once upon a time a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium, which was__________ students. As she ________ a glass of water, everyone________ they’d be asked the _________question “glass half empty or glass half ________". Instead, with a ________on her face, the professor asked, “How__________is this glass of water I'm holding?”
Students shouted out answers ________ from eight ounces to a couple pounds. She replied, “From my________the absolute weight of this glass doesn’t _______ .It all depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a _________or two, it's_________light. If I hold it for an hour straight, its weight might make my arm________. If I hold it for a day straight, my arm will likely_________and feel completely numb and paralyzed, forcing me to drop the glass to the _______ . In each case, the________ of the glass doesn’t change, but the _______ I hold it, the heavier it feels to me.”
As the class shook their heads in ________ , she continued, “Your stresses and _______ in life are very much like this glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and you begin to ache a little. Think about them all day long, and you will feel completely numb and paralyzed-______to do anything else until you drop them.”
1.A.surrounded by B.bored with C.owned by D.filled with
2.A.poured B.drank C.raised D.emptied
3.A.expected B.enjoyed C.liked D.wished
4.A.silly B.typical C.standardized D.wise
5.A.broken B.ready C.cut D.full
6.A.spot B.tear C.smile D.look
7.A.large B.small C.much D.heavy
8.A.ranging B.dating C.beginning D.originating
9.A.experience B.background C.perspective D.estimation
10.A.exist B.matter C.change D.last
11.A.day B.hour C.minute D.week
12.A.fairly B.obviously C.surprisingly D.completely
13.A.swing B.ache. C.shake D.break
14.A.cramp up B.break down C.stretch out D.fold up
15.A.sea B.grass C.bed D.floor
16.A.content B.size C.weight D.position
17.A.better B.longer C.more D.harder
18.A.silence B.agreement C.conclusion D.disappointment
19.A.comfort B.sadness C.worries D.happiness
20.A.willing B.pleased C.tired D.unable
How to Become a Lifelong Learner
Learning doesn't stop just because school does. Making a commitment to yourself to learn something new every day, you will not only enjoy what you discover, but you will be able to apply your knowledge and become a teacher to future generations. Here are some steps to become a lifelong learner.
Learn how you learn.1.Note what learning techniques are most efficient for you and use them as much as is practical, such as viewing online tutorials on websites like YouTube if you're more of a visual learner.
2.Try many different things so that you don't box yourself into believing you're only good at a few things. It's probable that you're good at many things, but you won't know until you've tried.
Look at learning as an exploration and opportunity, not a chore (琐事)．Don't just force yourself to learn things because they are important or necessary.3. Follow your heart, as well as your sense of duty. Do you remember the 8th grade history that you hated so much, with all those names and dates that seemed to mean nothing? The point was to bring you to learn details now, which will knit chunks of information together later.4.
Read, read, read.5. Reading is a gateway into other worlds and into the minds of your fellow human beings. And reading will help you to learn the discoveries and mistakes of others who have gone before you; reading is, in effect, a shortcut so that you don't have to learn things the hard way.
A.Learn where your talents and interests lie.
B.It was a chore then, but it makes sense, now.
C.Recognize the educational value in whatever you read.
D.Determine your own preferred learning style or styles.
E.Their ways of learning might help you to improve your own.
F.Make friends with your local library and new and used book sellers.
G.Instead, learn things that you need to learn alongside things you love to learn.
