I experienced years of loneliness as a child. 1. His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine. With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood, I had to spend hours by myself.

A bright spot for me turned out to be reading. My love of the written word began early as my mother read to me every evening. 2. I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books. I quickly graduated from typical children’s books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters. Reading opened new worlds to me. 3.

My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted. I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings from leftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me. When my mother saw my creations, she told me how creative my designs were. 4. I learned a lot about how to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful. It was a trait(特点) others found helpful, and I soon had friends who wanted to make things with me.

5.My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside, no matter the weather or season. My brother, of course, raced off to be with his friends, while I had plenty to do myself. There was making leaf houses in autumn, ice skating in winter, and so much more. They’re all memories I treasure today.

A.I wasn't alone any longer.

B.I enjoyed reading stories aloud.

C.I was invited to play with another kid.

D.I loved the colorful photographs in the books.

E.Another habit I formed early was being outdoors.

F.Thus, I began my lifelong interest in making things.

G.My older brother couldn’t be bothered to play with me.

Journey Back in Time with Scholars

Classical Provence(13days)

Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.

Southern Spain(15days)

Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.

China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)

Discover the China of “past ages,” its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof.  Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.

Tunisia(17days)

Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.

1.What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？

A.Historical monuments. B.Fields of flowers.

C.Van Gogh’s paintings. D.Greek buildings.

2.Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about？

A.France. B.Spain. C.China. D.Tunisia.

3.Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour？

A.White towns. B.Underground cities. C.Tile-roofed villages. D.Rolling hills.

Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new secret of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly likely that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two­thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.

However, it wasn't all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals attacking, while a dog doing the same signals giving in.

In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other's language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “dog”，and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”．

What's interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn to read each other's body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously thought. Once familiar with each other's presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.

The meaning of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—to people who don't get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.

1.The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.

A.early B.quickly C.sweetly D.violently

2.Some cats and dogs may fight when ________.

A.they are cold to each other

B.they look away from each other

C.they are introduced at an early age

D.they misunderstand each other's signals

3.It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ________.

A.have common interests

B.are less different than what we thought

C.have a common body language

D.are less intelligent than what we expected

4.What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?

A.We should learn to live in harmony.

B.We should know more about animals.

C.We should live in peace with animals.

D.We should learn more body languages.

    Jenifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree.

Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.

Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jenifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.

Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. ''Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,'' she says. However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family-and that's pretty powerful.

1.What did Jennifer do after high school?

A.She helped her dad with his work.

B.She ran the family farm on her own.

C.She supported herself through college.

D.She taught her sisters and brothers at home.

2.Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?

A.To take care of her kids easily. B.To learn from the best nurses.

C.To save money for her parents. D.To find a well-paid job there.

3.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?

A.Her health. B.Her time with family.

C.Her reputation. D.Her chance of promotion.

4.What can we learn from Jenifer's story?

A.Time is money. B.Love breaks down barriers.

C.Hard work pays off. D.Education is the key to success.

    When you choose a friend, you should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character, especially understanding, honesty and reliability (可靠).

Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s place, and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener.

At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults (过错) in others. He notices their good points. In short, good friends will be honest to each other and accept each other.

Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favor, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me.

There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor , too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me.

When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding, I know I've found a friend!

1.Which of the following qualities the writer thinks is the most important in choosing a friend?

A.honesty B.understanding

C.reliability D.a sense of humor

2.If you have fair weather friends, ______ .

A.you will become rich

B.you can be sure that you get real friends

C.you will be refused when you get into trouble

D.they will give you all that they have when you need help

3.Good friends need to ______.

A.understand each other's feelings

B.be helped with money

C.always point out each other's mistakes

D.have money or luck

4.This passage mainly discuss ______ .

A.the importance of having a friend

B.where to choose friends

C.how to get along with friends

D.the qualities of a friend

假如你是校汉服(Han costume)俱乐部主席李华。近期俱乐部将举办一场有外国交换生参加的汉服设计大赛.你将代表主办方在开幕式上发言。请根据以下要点写一篇发言稿：

1. 大赛目的；

2. 大赛规则；

3. 对选手的祝福。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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。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：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词.

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last summer I decided to get my first job. This was possible one of the hardest tasks.

For me, it was another step moved from a dependent child to a fairly independent adult. 1 bad never hold a job before because of my parents wanted me to focus on school. So I had never worked the day in my life. At first, it is extremely tough. I sent applications hoping to get my first couple of choice. Yet I got neither calls or emails. Luckily halfway through the third week, I finally got a call. It was not my first choice, but we could not say no. And after the interview, I was more than ready start working the following Monday.

    Jim McGee was an American Air Force pilot. One day after he retired, he found himself ____ and then was told by the doctor that his kidneys（肾）were gone.

Jim, 69, _____ started dialysis（化疗），which didn't work well. The doctor said the transplant （移植）was a long-shot alternative. However, after several months' searching, no suitable _____ was found. Jim was so _____ that, in early 2018, he even _____ not attending a reunion of some Air Force companions in Monterey・ California. Finally, with Shirley's _______, he decided to go, and that turned out to be a life-changing _____.

In California, Jim _____ with six fellow airmen, including one he hadn't seen in nearly 50 years； Doug Coffman. Jim told them about his ______. “I asked him what his blood type is, and it _____ to be mine,” says Doug. "I was immediately thinking, 'Gosh. I might be able to _____.'"

Doug, then 70, was healthy and energetic. ____ , when he told Shirley that he wanted to donate a kidney to her husband, she worried that he might be too _____ . But Doug really wanted to help and _____ to have a try. He sent his _____ records to where Jim was treated and soon, he was asked to lake a series of physical examinations. _____, the result showed that he was a perfect match.

The doctors gave him the OK to _____, and the surgery was a success. "It's pretty amazing to be able to take a（n） _____ organ out of one person's body, put it in another person's body, and have it _____，” Doug says. "And there's nothing _____ than helping another person live a better life."

1.A.depressed B.exhausted C.nervous D.upset

2.A.immediately B.suddenly C.happily D.simply

3.A.doctor B.hospital C.plan D.match

4.A.stubborn B.angry C.discouraged D.confused

5.A.suggested B.regretted C.forgot D.considered

6.A.permission B.recommendation C.invitation D.encouragement

7.A.support B.decision C.reunion D.success

8.A.reunited B.cooperated C.connected D.discussed

9.A.idea B.achievement C.situation D.ambition

10.A.tends B.needs C.seems D.happens

11.A.come B.help C.change D.participate

12.A.Therefore B.Besides C.However D.Meanwhile

13.A.old B.far C.thin D.kind

14.A.refused B.determined C.hesitated D.promised

15.A.medical B.military C.service D.consuming

16.A.Hopefully B.Honestly C.Obviously D.Luckily

17.A.remove B.operate C.donate D.return

18.A.living B.precious C.extra D.special

19.A.grow B.move C.pause D.work

20.A.stranger B.finer C.funnier D.harder

    A grateful heart is a satisfied heart. A satisfied heart is a simple heart which leads to a simplified life. Gratitude opens the door to simplicity. But we live in a culture that addresses dissatisfaction. 1.

Intentionally choose it. Gratitude will never be a result of your next purchase, success, or accomplishment. 2.And you will never find it in life until you intentionally decide to choose it.

Count your blessings. A new day, a warm bed, a unique personality, or a special talent.... 3. Gratitude quickly sets in when we begin to spend a quiet moment each day remembering them. This practice alone has the potential to change your heart and life immeasurably.

4. Almost hall the world live on less than $ 2. 50 a day. 1. 1 billion people have inadequate access to clean water. Let those facts sink in for just a moment and slowly allow gratitude and a desire to become part of the solution to take their place.

Find gratitude in difficulty. 5. It can be more difficult during the trials of life： death, disease, or failure. The truth is that no one is exempt（豁免）from the sufferings. However good can be found even in the worst of times. Being grateful during those difficulties may get you through them.

In daily life we must see it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.

A.Ignore what you don't have.

B.We can learn how to be grateful.

C.Open your eyes to those with less.

D.Gratitude is available in your heart right now.

E.You have wonderful things in your life already.

F.It's easy to be grateful when things are going well.

G.How can we find gratitude in a world that seeks to destroy it?

    This morning we're going to head off down into the wetland, into a very specific kind of wetland called the Prairie fen.

You can find Nate Fuller counting butterflies. The Sarett Nature Center needs an accurate count of Mitchell's satyr butterflies to help preserve one of their last known habitats. They're very particular about the kind of habitat where they can live, which is part of what makes them so rare and amazing indicators for our water quality. Today, Sarett expert Ashley Cole-Wick with Michigan's Natural Features Inventory helps Fuller count. She says "When I first started working on the butterfly in 2013, we had 18 populations and this year in 2019, we have 10."

The Mitchell Seder went on the endangered species list in 1991. Initially it was thought that loss of wetlands contributed to their decline. Fuller says "It's not just habitat availability. Its groundwater and the amount in the quality of groundwater coming into these wetlands seem to be a challenge for the butterfly. Nothing has all been sorted out exactly. ” While the decline is likely a combination of factors. the fact that water quality might contribute is alarming because the wetlands are the headwaters for the Midwest's rivers and streams.

A captive breeding （人工繁殖）program was started four years ago at the Toledo Zoo to help get to the bottom of the mystery. Today Director Ryan Walsh who heads the program says it's been, the only successful captive program. The caterpillars （毛毛虫）spend the winter in a special weather control room that help determine the Mitchell satyrs don't do well below 4. 4 degrees Celsius, a temperature that prevents the Fen wetlands from the hard freezes which kill the insects. With that knowledge, the program produced 1300 new eggs this summer, a development that may go a long way toward restoring the population. And if all goes well, may one day the Mitchell satyr butterfly earn a ticket off Endangered Species List.

1.What are the indicators for the water quality?

A.The habitats. B.The butterflies.

C.The wetlands. D.The experts.

2.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A.The importance of water quality.

B.Actions taken to protect the butterflies.

C.The reasons why the butterflies decline.

D.The natural conditions for the butterflies.

3.What does the underlined word "restoring" in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?

A.Preserving. B.Increasing.

C.Recovering. D.Controlling.

4.What can we learn about the butterfly?

A.It can easily be found. B.It is not endangered now.

C.It will die above 4. 4 degree Celsius. D.It can be bred by humans.