Not everyone has the chance 1. ( be ) a detective(侦探). But I got one when I was 13 years old. It happened in 1988.
One afternoon, I 2.( walk ) down the street when I saw my father's new car. I expected 3. (meet) my father, but to my surprise, I saw a young woman driving instead. "My father's car 4.(steal)" I thought. So I quickly stopped a taxi and got in. I said to the driver, "Please 5.(follow) that new car in front." And I told him why.
The taxi driver had a car phone, and I asked him to call the police. Soon we heard the sound of a police car and its loudspeaker. The police told the woman to stop her car. Our car came to a stop, too. I got out right now and 6.(say) to the woman, "It's not your car. It's my father's."
The woman smiled and said, "Oh. You're Mr. Johnson's younger son, right? I 7.see) your photo at your father's office." Before I could say another word, the woman explained that she was my father's new assistant.
My father asked her to take his computer to the shop to have it repaired. He lent his car. After 8.(hear) her words, we called my father and he told us what she said was true. The police and the taxi driver laughed I felt very sorry. It was both the first and last time for me to work as a detective. Don't you think my story funny?
1.My dad was the most ___________________ / ˈɒnɪst / man I ever met.
2.The new store across the road has taken away most of my ______________/ˈkʌstəmə(r)z /.
3.They all went to sleep ________________/ ɪk'sept / the young Frenchman.
4.She now helps in a local school as a _______________/ ˌvɒlənˈtɪə / three days a week.
5.Go straight _________________ / θru: / that door under the EXIT sign.
6.I have marked down the date of the party on my ____________________ /ˈkælɪndə(r) / .
7.He finished his conversation and stood up, looking __________________/streɪt/ at me.
8.Let me explain the __________________/ ˈpɜ:pəs / of today's meeting.
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Every year, wildfires(野火) destroy much forest land. homes are broken down, and thousands of people die. smokejumpers are stop helping to stop this.
Smokejumpers are a special kind of firefight. they jump from planes into areas that difficult to reach by car or on foot. they race to put out fires as fast as they can.
At a fire site, Smokejumpers first examine the land and decide how to fight the fire. their main goal is to stop fire from spreading. using basic tools such as shovels and axes, smokejumpers clear land of burnable material like plants and other dry material. they carry water with them too, but not much.
Although most smokejumpers are men, more women are joining. Most important are your weight and height. Smokejumpers in the U.S. for example ,must be 54 to 91 kilograms, so they don’t get hurt when they land, or get blown by strong winds.
Smokejumpers must be able to live in the wilderness. in Russia ,many smokejumpers know how to find food in the forest and even make simple furniture from trees.
They work is dangerous, the hours are long. But for these firefighters, smokejumpers isn’t just a job. They love being able to jump out of planes, fight fires, and live in the forest. As 28-year-old Russian smokejumpers Alexi Tishin says,“This is the best job for the strong and brave.”
1.What are Smokejumpers?
2.Where do the jump from?
3.What’s their main goal?
4.Why should they have proper weight?
5.What’s needed to be a smokejumpers?
You may feel comfortable with some people. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half a life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
How is it done?1.If you follow the skills, you’ll make friends with people quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions.2.One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to some other questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.
3.This point seems clear, but it isn’t. Your question should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.
Real listening at least means some things.4.If someone sticks to one topic, it means he’s really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones (语气) of voice. If the voice sounds boring, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well when to say good-bye. Remember to give him a handshake and say, “ I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.”5.Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.
A．Almost anyone will answer a question. |
B．Here are several skills that good talkers have. |
C．If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret. |
D．First, it means not to change the subject of the conversation. |
E. Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers.
Yesterday the police were joined by more than 20 volunteers in the continuing search for the two missing teenagers, Vicky Gray and Tom Hunter, and their guide, Gavin Jones. The police said that they had disappeared during an adventure tour of Cape York Peninsula.
This was the second day of the search and the police were now very worried about the safety of the three missing people.
The police said that the search had covered a wide area, but the rain forest was thick and their work was made harder by the recent rain. Later on Chief Inspector (警官) Roger Fleet said, “The travellers had a radio with them. If they had been in trouble, they would have called us.”
The three travellers left Cooktown very early on Saturday morning in a Toyota car. They took a small dirt road that runs down to the Daintree River, a dangerous river full of crocodiles (鳄鱼). Chief Inspector Roger Fleet said the tourists wouldn’t have got into trouble if they had stayed on the main road.
A photo of Vicky and Tom was found by a policeman under the “Be Careful about crocodiles” sign near the river. Why was the photo left behind? This is just one of the unanswered questions. Other questions are: Why was the photo left behind? Why was the Toyota parked and locked at the edge of the rain forest? The police said that the travellers had left a map of the area behind. Why? Why had someone drawn a cross on the point where the car is? Is this a sign? What does it mean? If anyone can give information or has seen these three young people, contact the local police in Cooktown.
1.This article is probably taken from ___________
A. a newspaper B. a magazine C. a storybook
2.Which word best describes the search of the three missing people?
A. Helpless B. Hard C. Successful
3.Which of the following things wasn’t found by the police?
A. A touring map. B. A photo of the travellers. C. The travellers’ radio.
4.All the following are unanswered questions except_____________.
A. why they left a photo behind
B. why they came to this area
C. why their Toyota was parked in the place
5.The article asks people to _____________.
A. join the police in searching for the missing people
B. tell the police about the travellers’ ages and their appearance
C. provide information about the missing people
We are often asked to make a speech in life. Most of us are afraid of it and don’t do a good job. Here are some simple steps to make your speech a successful one.
First of all, find out everything you can about your subject and at the same time find out as much as you can about your audience. Who are they? What do they know about your subject? Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech. Then try to arrange your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads or talk down to them.
When you are giving your speech, speak slowly and clearly, look at your audience and pause for a few seconds from time to time to give your audience chances to think over what you’ve said.
Just remember: be prepared, know your subject and your audience say what you have to say and be yourself so that your ideas will bring you and your audience together.
1.“Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech.” means that while preparing your speech, you must __________.
A. put your shoes away and put on theirs
B. try on their shoes to see if they fit you
C. try to think in the way as they do
2.When he is giving his speech, the speaker should ________________.
A. let his eyes rest on the subject
B. follow the audience step by step
C. face the audience in a natural way
3.During the course of a speech, it is not right for a speaker to ____________.
A. think nothing of the audience B. speak in a clear voice C. take a short stop at times
4.What does the underlined word “pause” mean in the passage?
A. listen B. stop C. choose
5.Which title best gives the main idea of the passage?
A. How to Remember the Audience
B. How to Pick out the Topic for a Speech
C. How to Improve Your Speech
