Dear Aunt Grace and Uncle John,
I am1. (write) to tell you that I arrived home 2. (safe). I got very tired on the train and nearly fell 3.a and missed my station!
Thank you so much for inviting me to the farm. You were very kind to me. I enjoyed every minute, especially going to the 4. r where we fished together.
Mum and Dad send their best 5. (wish).
I will never forget my lovely holiday with you.
Lots of love,
Susan
Many people believe that yellowing and wetness are the greatest enemy of stamps. In fact, stamps are afraid of not only wetness, but also light and dirty things. People protect their stamps in several different ways.
To protect stamps, we should never touch the stamps with our hands. This avoids moving dirty things onto them. Stamp tweezers (镊子) should be used in all conditions.
Stamps are printed things. The colour will slowly disappear if the stamps are put in the light for a long time. So we should not put stamps in the light for long. Direct sunlight must be avoided as well.
Wetness is an important problem for stamps. Some collectors will put stamps in separate plastic (塑料) bags. However, it is possible that some stamps have taken in some water from the air before they are put into the plastic bags. Stamps become yellow easily and rapidly after they take in wet air. To protect the stamps, some people also put the stamps into a special room which has a machine to keep the air cool and dry. However, not many people can afford that.
To keep stamps, stamp collectors usually put them under plastic covers. It is a common and simple way. This helps because the plastic cover keeps the stamps off the wet air. It also stops the fingersfrom touching te stamps.
Some collectors prefer to store stamps inside a plastic box with desiccants (干燥剂).However, we should take care not to let the stamps. touch the desiccants. On top of that, don't take your stamps out on a wet day.
1题完成句子；2~3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下全文的主题句；5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1.One way to protect stamps is that we should never touch them __________________.
2.What will disappear if we put the stamps in the light for long?
_______________________________________________________________
3.When do stamps become yellow easily and rapidly?
_______________________________________________________________
4._______________________________________________________________
5._______________________________________________________________
Making a good job choice is almost as good as choosing a good life. So, choosing a job is one of the most important decisions to make in life.
For my job, there are three important things that I will consider:
The first one － that I must work in an area I like － is most important to me. Someone once said if you find a job that you enjoy, then you won't have to work another day. I would like to work in an area where I can be more creative. I would like to be the most valuable member there. All this is possible only if I like what I do.
The second one is that the area of my work must lead me to solve some new and hard problems. I would like to stay in the same area for a long time. In order for this to happen, the work must provide enough problems. More than just working to live, I enjoy making a difference and trying my best for the whole progress. I would also like to be well remunerated for my hard work, so I can lead a comfortable life with this hard-won money. Then I can provide the best for my family.
The third important thing is that I would like to work in an area that would help other people. The work in my mind is in fields such as the army, training or management. In such areas, I can help to develop the abilities of others and bring out their best. It would be a most satisfying job to help young people to become the best that they can be. When I become old, I would like to look back with a great sense of satisfaction that thousands of people have become better persons through my work.
I accept the idea that no one should make a choice of a job suddenly or quickly. He should decide what he wants to be in the long run. Then, he should decide how he works towards it. He should study the proper courses, read the books and speak to knowledgeable persons in that field before making a job choice. A good choice will most probably lead to a better life.
1.According to the passage, a good job choice probably makes people _.
A. solve fewer problems B. choose a good life
C. be good family members D. provide hard things
2.The writer considers an enjoyable job most important because _.
A. he has to bring out his best
B. it can make him more creative
C. he will have to work another day
D. it is possible for him to live better
3.The underlined word "remunerated" in the passage means" ".
A. trained B. praised C. accepted D. paid
4.The writer wants to tell us that everyone should _.
A. become a knowledgeable person
B. join the army to become a better person
C. make preparations to find a satisfying job
D. help young people to choose an interesting job
5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. My Job Choice B. My Favorite Job
C. My Comfortable Life D. My Sense of Satisfaction
Super International Crafts (工艺品) Market
1/F, Super Shopping Center, 12 Shopping Road, ssKowloon,
next to Dandy's Store and Cleo's Cafe
The Super Shopping Center is proud to hold the Super International Crafts Market. The market owns hand-crafted products from all over the world. Come to learn about other cultures and see beautiful things from different countries! A part of the sales will be given to the International Children's Fund (ICF). Some of the interesting products include: | |
Beaded bracelets (圆珠手链) from Africa Do you love bracelets? Here you can find bracelets made from special wooden beads, and no two pieces are the same! Each bracelet looks expensive, but costs only $20. What is more, if you buy two, you can get a card for a free drink at Cleo's Cafe! | Silk handbags from Thailand These colorful bags are beautiful and useful! You can use them every day. Each bag is as much as $150. If you buy more than one, they will be 10% cheaper for you. |
Fantastic! We will have introductions about the different countries, as well as a lucky draw (M!) for a free trip to one of the special countries in the market! You can also taste foods from the different countries at our International Foods Stand. Visit the International Crafts Market and learn about different cultures. Buy beautiful, interesting things and support the International Children's Fund! | |
1.The passage above is probably _________.
A. a piece of news B. a visitor's letter
C. a shopping guide D. a trip introduction
2.The Super International Crafts Market is _________.
A. next to Cleo's Café
B. next to 12 Shopping Road
C. on 1/F, Dandy's Store
D. on 2/F, Super Shopping Center
3.People can _________ in the market.
A. learn about different cultures
B. visit the International Children's Fund
C. sell their own hand-crafted products
D. see beautiful things mostly from ssKowloon
4.Which is right according to the passage?
A. Two bracelets cost $20.
B. The bracelets look the same.
C. Each bag costs only $135.
D. The handbags are colorful.
5. What can we do to have a free trip to a country in the market?
A. Give money to the ICF.
B. Take part in a lucky draw.
C. Buy wooden beads from Africa.
D. Taste different foods in the market.
One day after school, I went to the teacher's office to see my teacher, but nobody was there. As I was about to leave, I noticed a piece of paper on the floor. I picked it up and saw the words "FINAL-TERM EXAMINATION" at the top. I put the paper into my school bag secretly and ran out of the room.
After I came back home, I took out the paper quickly. It was the exam paper of my worst subject, History. I felt excited. My heart beat fast. I took out my History book and started working on the answer. I had never answered any questions so seriously.
On the day of the History exam, I went into the exam hall confidently. When the paper was sent to me, I dreamt of getting the highest mark in the whole grade and could not help smiling. "My History teacher always encouraged me to work hard and get better grades, but I let him down time and time again. This time I will give him a big surprise," I thought.
When the teacher said we could start, I turned the paper over. To my surprise, all the questions were different. Later I felt nervous. In the end, I almost left the paper undone. After the exam. I ran to the toilet, took out the paper and carefully read it from the top. Oh! It was last year's exam paper. I read all the questions but I hadn't read the date.
This is a lesson in which I know I have to put my feet on the ground. I regretted doing such a silly thing. After that, I told my teacher the truth and I promised to be honest. From then on, I worked harder than ever before.
1.The writer went to the teacher's office to _________.
A. take an exam B. see his teacher
C. get his school bag D. ask some questions
2.The writer always _________ in his History exams.
A. got high marks B. did silly things
C. let his teacher down D. left the paper undone
3.The writer felt _________ when he first saw all the questions were different.
A. surprised B. excited
C. nervous D. crazy
4.When did the writer know it was last year's exam paper?
A. Before he read all the questions.
B. As soon as he returned home.
C. Until he went into the teacher's office.
D. After he read the paper in the toilet.
5.What might the writer write in his diary?
A. I'm glad that I did very well in the exam. I gave my teacher...
B. After the exam, my teacher asked me to go to his office. My heart...
C. When I turned over the paper, I couldn't help smiling. My teacher...
D. I'm truly sorry for what I did. Everyone should be honest. I'll ...
A teacher was giving a talk to his students on stress(压力) management. He raised a glass of water and asked them, "How do you think this glass of water is?"
The students began to think and . Their answers are different, from 20g to 500g.
"It does not matter on the real . It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call a . It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. What we have to do is to put the glass down, for a while before holding it up again."
"If we carry our burdens ,sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on. The burden will become increasingly heavier. We have to the burden every now and then, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on."
So you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you have, let them down for a moment if you can. And learn to ourselves.
Life is short but amazing. Enjoy it!
1.A. heavy B. full C. much D. long
2.A. read B. watch C. guess D. listen
3.A. glass B. weight C. water D. height
4.A. minute B. night C. day D. week
5.A. mother B. teacher C. doctor D. friend
6.A. rest B. shake C. look D. work
7. A. this time B. some other time C. next time D. all the time
8.A. give up B. put down C. pick up D. think about
9.A. after B. since C. before D. until
10.A. save B. help C. care D. relax
