As the three of them approached the waterfalls late in the afternoon of the third day of their camping trip, Curtis Whitson could tell from the increasing roar (轰鸣）of water in the narrowing valley that they were in serious trouble. Heavy snow and spring rains had turned the usually manageable falls into something fierce. There was no way they'd be able to sail down the waterfall as planned.
“We've got to do something!” Whitson yelled to his wife, Krystal Ramirez, and his 13-year-old son, Hunter. Then he noticed and grabbed his bright red water bottle and carved “Help!”on it. Ramirez also reminded him that Hunter had a pen and paper in his backpack, with which they played a game. Whitson wrote “We are stuck here@the waterfall. Get help please!” on the paper, put the note into the bottle and threw it over the waterfalls.
They had thought they probably weren't going to get rescued that night. However, at midnight, they heard a helicopter above them. Unfortunately, the pilot didn't find a good place to land. The crew announced that they would come back the next day.
The next morning, the helicopter returned and lowered a crew member on a cable. Then rescuers lifted Hunter, Ramirez, and Whitson out of the valley one by one and put them and their gear (装备）on the closest cliff （悬崖）where the helicopter could safely land.
When the officers dropped them back at the campground, they learned more about the events that had saved them:Two men had seen the water bottle floating in the water. When they picked it up, they noticed the writing on it-“Help!” -which inspired their curiosity. Then they realized there was a note inside. After they read it, they brought it to the campground, turned the bottle in, and took off without leaving their names.
1.What trouble did the Whitsons meet with?
A.They were trapped at the top of waterfalls. B.They were lost in the travel in a small boat.
C.They were flooded by the rising river water. D.They had run out of all their drinking water.
2.Whitson used his water bottle to________.
A.play games B.send a message
C.make a time reminder D.defend the family
3.What can we infer about the place where the Whitsons stayed?
A.It was on a flat hillside. B.It was on the wide water.
C.It was between steep cliffs. D.It was at the top of a mountain.
4.How were the Whitsons finally saved?
A.They got back to the campground by themselves.
B.They were guided to climb from the valley safely.
C.They were rescued by two passers-by accidentally.
D.They were found and saved by professional rescuers.
The USA's Best Drive-in Movie Theatres
Gather your friends, pile into the car, and enjoy an evening of America at these classic theatres.
Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop-Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop holds the title for the world's largest drive-in theatre. The drive-in theatre opened on 22 November 1963 with one screen. Now, the theatre has 13 new screens and nearly 12 million people visit it annually. The original screen is still up in running, although it's now called screen nine. Thanks to Florida's amazing weather, the theatre is open 365 days a year.
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In-Gibson City, Illinois
Built in 1954, this two-screen drive-in is making a name for itself thanks to a decision to switch to wind power. The owners at Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In started using wind power as a way of keeping the costs of running the theatre down. By doing so, the drive-in is able to keep their prices consistent and if you want to catch a film at this green theatre, it's open from March until October.
Coyote Drive-In-Fort Worth, Texas
Opened in 2013, Coyote Drive-In was built with the goal of bringing back the drive-in magic to the community (社区）. One ticket will give you access to nightly double features-two movies back to back- available on four different screens. A unique feature of the theatre is that pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome, including horses.
Field of Dreams-Liberty Center, Ohio
Paying honour to the film Field of Dreams, Rod and Donna Saunders built the Field of Dreams drive-in theatre on their farmland in Liberty Center, Ohio in 1989. The Saunders' project provides cost-effective family entertainment for the locals of their countryside community.
1.What is special about Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In?
A.It has the most screens. B.Its ticket price is steady.
C.It has a quiet environment. D.It has newly imported equipment.
2.What inspired the Saunders to build the Field of Dreams?
A.A wonderful film of the same name. B.Their famous farmland in the countryside.
C.The locals'demands for entertainment. D.The cultural promotion of their community.
3.Which drive-in theatre has the shortest history?
A.Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop. B.Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In.
C.Coyote Drive-In. D.Field of Dreams.
假定你是李华，为了提高你们的英语水平，学校决定每周定期举办英语角（English corner)，并于近期开始其首场。请你给你校的英语外教Johnson写一封信，邀请他参加指导，要点如下：1.时间：9月16日晚上6:30至8:30；2.地点：教学楼二楼礼堂；3.内容：表演英语戏剧、朗诵英文诗歌、演唱英语歌曲等；
注意：1.词数 100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A),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。
Throughout my high school year there was an area calling the outdoor classroom. When I graduated, the teacher took care of the area had to have back surgery. Not thinking twice I told him that I would take care of the area for that summer. She insists on paying me, but I needn't take her money. I have been taking well care of that area for 3 years now for her.
Every year she asks me why I do this for her but I tell her it is the least I can do to for a teacher and a school I love. May all the students come to loving the outdoor classroom as I do.
The past 6 months have been one great challenge.A close friend of mine,Joanne,_______the end of her life.She knew it,and instead of regretting and crying,she _______it and as she died last week I thought of how a shooting star _______so brightly as it trails the universe, right before it _______.
It was a great _______to have her company these past months.One of the last things she asked me was to find an organization _______women coming out of prison,to_______her business clothing to them for job interviews.We found such a _______here in Raleigh,NC where I live.I didn't know the _______for it,but this is called a"Reentry"service or program and many countries and ________have them all over the world.
I ________her donation before she died,and somehow thought about doing a clothing drive ________Joanne's life and inviting others to gift clothing to ________more people at the program. Well,I'm so________to share that it went really well.We had a lot of ________filling the joyful business clothes for men and women.
It didn't________anything but gas,time and love.A few phone calls,social media posts, texts,and the beautiful thing is ________she is gone,I felt like we did it ________.My dear mother helped me too,and it felt so good to ________ something inspired by Joanne's life for ________blessing a population of people that most often is overlooked.
1.A.escaped B.approached C.forgot D.lost
2.A.hated B.admired C.refused D.accepted
3.A.shines B.disappears C.fades D.occurs
4.A.sets out B.comes out C.goes out D.turns out
5.A.fortune B.pity C.opportunity D.success
6.A.attracting B.forcing C.protecting D.supporting
7.A.destroy B.throw C.provide D.collect
8.A.method B.program C.challenge D.behaviour
9.A.period B.change C.term D.meaning
10.A.partners B.members C.committees D.cities
11.A.researched B.discovered C.inspired D.sent
12.A.on behalf of B.in honor of C.instead of D.in spite of
13.A.help B.educate C.persuade D.guide
14.A.expressed B.tired C.excited D.expected
15.A.pleasures B.treasures C.donations D.belongings
16.A.save B.cost C.breath D.waste
17.A.even though B.as if C.in case D.now that
18.A.together B.forever C.perfectly D.immediately
19.A.remember B.value C.notice D.organize
20.A.kindness B.encouragement C.concern D.ignorance
They came into the bakery with their father.A little brother and sister both were very respectful and receptive to the man who held the door open for them.1.
When I received my change,I gave each of them ￡l and explained that I was so impressed with their good manners.2.He thanked me again and again for my reward.He allowed them to take the money.
I left the bakery and as I was coming out of another shop I ran into them again,each carefully carrying their little treat in a little bakery bag so that it did not get damaged.3.As I smiled back and walked to my car I thought of their eagerness to relay this event to Mum.A simple act of kindness started with the man who held the bakery door open. 4.We are here to love and serve each other.5.
Let the kindness spread!
A.Who knows where the waves will lead.
B.Their dad was not buying pastries,only bread.
C.They waved to me and smiled;we were now friends.
D.Their upbeat"thank you"really made an impression on me.
E.Though they were poorly dressed they were kind to all the customers around.
F.They carried all the goods carefully and walked joyfully with all happy smiles.
G.We surely will allow this positive effect to move through us into the lives of others.
