The other day, my wife and I were in Kent County when we saw smoke on the horizon. We went about our business for a little while, and then curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to go over and check out the fire. It turned out there was a brush fire that got out of control and grew from 25 acres to 100 acres.
What struck me most about that day was the word “volunteer” written on almost every piece of emergency equipment that I could see. No one was getting paid to fight the fire that day. They were there because they chose to be, not because they had to be.
How many of us would wake up early one fine Sunday morning, get dressed in hot, bulky(笨重的) clothing and risk our lives for no money and little reward? These folks do that all the time. I live in a densely populated(人口稠密的) area, and our local fire department is volunteer. Most of the time when we see these individuals, they are either on the way to or back from an emergency. We also occasionally see them collecting money on the side of the road. With either boots or helmets in hand, they ask for donations to keep them in the latest life-saving equipment. I think very few people give them the amount that’s equal to, say, a basic cable(缆绳) bill.
As a small business owner, I really can’t give these people enough money. And I don’t think our communities do enough to honor these people who risk their lives and volunteer. If you ever lose your faith in people, follow one of these trucks to a disaster and watch who jumps off and what they do. I believe you’ll be amazed by what total strangers are willing to do to protect you.
1.When the author was in Kent County the other day, he __________.
A.lost his business B.had a quarrel with his wife
C.witnessed a big fire D.acted as a volunteer firefighter
2.What does the question in Paragraph 3 mainly show?
A.Volunteer firefighters are really selfless.
B.Most of brush fires break out on Sundays.
C.Volunteers firefighters often get up earlier than others.
D.More and more people are ready to be volunteer firefighters.
3.How does the author feel about people’s donations to volunteer firefighters?
A.Disappointed. B.Confident. C.Curious. D.Excited.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Do what we can to prevent fires B.Don’t put yourself at risk of a fire
C.Keep a warm heart in volunteer work D.Don’t take volunteer firefighters for granted
San Antonio Aquarium
As home to a variety of underwater creatures, the San Antonio Aquarium is a favorite attraction for visitors and locals alike. No matter which of the water creatures are your favorite, all ages will find excitement at all the interactive(互动的) displays, exhibits, and daily shows.
Stingray Touch Tank
Dip your hands into the cool water and watch in amazement as stingrays(黄貂鱼) brush up against your fingers and even let you touch them. The touch tank is perfect for the young who have an appreciation for the stingrays.
Rainforest and Desert Experiences
This wonderful habitat is bursting with a variety of reptiles and amphibians(两栖动物), including lizards and frogs. The wet rainforest and extremely dry desert experiences provide chances to see the home lives of these amazing creatures from different areas of the globe.
Giant Pacific Octopus
The aquarium is home to the Giant Pacific Octopus, the largest species of octopus(章鱼) in the world! Watch this gentle giant float around with elegance in different colors. It’s a one-of-a-kind highlight of the aquarium visit you won’t want to miss.
Daily Shows
Throughout the day, various wonderful shows run within the aquarium park for free. These shows highlight the habits and behavior of the reptiles, amphibians and even the Giant Pacific Octopus.
Pony Rides, Roller Coasters & Merry-Go-Round
After visiting the aquatic wonders of the world, on the aquarium ground, you will find that for an extra cost, you can treat the kids to pony rides, roller-coaster rides and merry-go-round rides.
1.Which of the following creatures in San Antonio Aquarium can be touched by hands?
A.Frogs B.Lizards C.Stingrays. D.Octopuses.
2.What are the attractions of the Giant Pacific Octopus?
A.Its fast floating and feeding.
B.Its huge size and changing colors.
C.Its cute look and wonderful performances.
D.Its elegant swimming postures and interaction with visitors.
3.What activity is additionally charged in San Antonio Aquarium?
A.Watching daily shows. B.Going for a roller-coaster ride.
C.Seeing the home lives of lizards. D.Appreciating the largest species of octopus.
假定你是高一学生李华，你校广播站正在招聘英语播音员。请根据以下个人情况给广播站负责人David用英语写一封申请信。
内容要点：
(1)个人简介
(2)自身能力
(3)其他相关情况如联系方式： Lihua2018@163.com
注意事项：
(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)开头与结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：广播站：radio station 播音员：broadcaster
Dear David,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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(
) 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:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
Dear Tom,
How are you getting on? I don’t think this a good idea to travel a lot and visit as many places possible. Last July Bell pay a visit to Europe. Europe is very beautiful, but his holiday wasn’t very nicely. He visited several country, and was in each of the countries for only three days. He visited a great many of places of interest, and was always in a hurry. When he returned from Europe, he was very tiring. So I suggest you spent your holiday in a different way. You’d better travelled with a friend to one country and visit only one city, that will do good to your body and mind.
张老师总是鼓励我学习英语。(encourage)
Miss Zhang always ________________________________ English.
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom. The king only had one leg and one eye, but he was very clever and _______. Everyone in his kingdom lived a happy life.
One day, the king was walking through the palace hallway and _______ the pictures of his ancestors(祖先). He thought that one day his_______would walk in the same hallway and remember all their ancestors through these pictures.
But the king had not had his picture_______ . Due to his physical_______,he wasn’t sure how his paintings would_______ .So he invited many famous painters to the palace and said that he wanted a _______picture painted of himself. He also said he wanted to _______ it in the palace. Any painter who could do this would be rewarded. All of the painters thought it was_______to make the king’s picture beautiful since he had only one leg and one eye. So they made ________ and politely refused to take the job.
Suddenly, one painter ________his hand and said that he could paint a very beautiful picture of the king which he would ________like. The king became happy and the other painters were very ________.The painter started to ________the picture. After taking a long time, he said that the picture was ready!
Other painters that were present were nervous, ________what if the king didn’t like the picture and got ________But when the painter showed the picture ,everyone ,the king included, was shocked.
The painter had painted a picture in which the king was ________ on a horse, on the one-leg side. He held his bow and was aiming the arrow with his one eye________.The painter had painted a beautiful picture by cleverly ________the king’s disabilities! The king was very________and gave the painter a great reward.
1.A.upset B.ugly C.mean D.kind
2.A.bought B.saw C.stole D.took
3.A.friends B.students C.children D.relatives
4.A.prepared B.hung C.painted D.shown
5.A.characters B.advantages C.disabilities D.changes
6.A.come out B.put out C.turn out D.take out
7.A.special B.beautiful C.common D.large
8.A.throw B.study C.use D.place
9.A.impossible B.tiring C.simple D.lucky
10.A.excuses B.decisions C.faces D.noise
11.A.shook B.reached C.covered D.raised
12.A.certainly B.hardly C.directly D.partly
13.A.excited B.embarrassed C.surprised D.pleased
14.A.decorate B.draw C.watch D.copy
15.A.saying B.thinking C.knowing D.writing
16.A.angry B.serious C.lonely D.crazy
17.A.standing B.walking C.lying D.sitting
18.A.closed B.unfinished C.blocked D.injured
19.A.escaping B.hiding C.cutting D.forgetting
20.A.proud B.bored C.confident D.satisfied
