On April 5, Queen Elizabeth II gave a short but powerful speech to inspire (激励) the British people. The UK, like many countries around the world, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic (冠状病毒流行) . Many people have to stay at home and many businesses have been closed.
In her speech, the Queen thanked people of all walks of life (各行各业) for both following stay-at-home rules and making efforts to help their neighbors. She also thanked the country’s medical workers as they continue to fight the virus.
The Queen talked about her first-ever radio broadcast—delivered in 1940—when she and her sister Margaret spoke to children who had been evaluated ( 撤 离 ) from their homes during World War II. Fearing that German bombing ( 轰 炸 ) would kill people in the cities, millions of children in England were sent to safer places in the countryside.
“Echoes (再现) of that struggle of the 1940s, which for so long defined (定义) Britain and its self-image, ran through the broadcast,” the BBC said.
She ended the speech with a familiar phrase: “We will meet again.” It’s a reference ( 引 用 ) to Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again, a song that encouraged unity (团结) and optimism (乐观) among Britons during the World War II. With her speech, the Queen hoped to encourage national unity.
1.A short but powerful speech was given by Queen Elizabeth II on April 5 to ________.
A.stop the coronavirus pandemic
B.inspire the British people
C.ask people to stay at home
D.see many businesses closed
2.The key words and phrases for each part of the Queen’s speech are ________.
A.follow, deliver and end the speech
B.efforts, safer places and a familiar phrase
C.thank, look backwards and encourage
D.fight, evaluate and meet again
3.What is something in common between the Queen's first speech and the one on April 5?
A.The queen still spoke with her sister.
B.The world war II was 80 years ago.
C.They were given to the whole world.
D.Both happened in a serious situation.
4.What do you think Vera Lynn might be according to the text?
A.A BBC reporter.
B.A famous singer.
C.A medical worker.
D.A brave fighter.
At the age of 16, Einstein was always busy playing with a group of mischievous(顽皮捣蛋的) kids. He _________ his final exam.
One morning, when Einstein was about to go fishing _________ his friends. His father stopped him and said, “Einstein, you’re so interested in playing all day. I’m worried about your _________.”
“What are you worrying about? Jack and Robert also failed, _________ don’t they still get to go fishing?” “My boy, you _________ think like that.” his dad said. “There is a fable(寓言故事) that people tell in our hometown. _________ it now.
There were two cats _________ on the roof. One cat got caught off guard and fell down the chimney(烟囱) while holding _________ cat. When the two cats climbed out of the chimney, one of the cats had soot(烟灰) on his face, _________ the other cat’s face was clean. Seeing the soot-faced cat, the clean cat thought its face must be __________, so it quickly ran to the riverside and washed its face. The soot-faced cat saw the clean-faced cat, and thought its face was __________ clean, so it walked down the street.
Einstein, no one can be your __________. You have to think for yourself. If you just follow others, you will __________ learn.”
Hearing this, Einstein walked back to his __________. He decided to study instead of caring about what his friends were doing. This allowed him to be __________.
1.A.passed B.failed C.loved D.hated
2.A.to B.from C.by D.with
3.A.future B.mistake C.homework D.trouble
4.A.and B.or C.but D.so
5.A.may not B.can not C.shall not D.must not
6.A.Find out B.Look out C.Think about D.Listen to
7.A.playing B.eating C.sleeping D.jumping
8.A.other B.the other C.another D.others
9.A.while B.since C.because D.unless
10.A.ugly B.funny C.black D.dirty
11.A.also B.just C.still D.only
12.A.teacher B.example C.mirror D.friend
13.A.probably B.often C.already D.never
14.A.river B.hometown C.room D.school
15.A.unusual B.humorous C.successful D.clever
— Is Mr. Kate’s car the same as Miss Yale’s?
— Yes, it’s like ________.
A.its B.theirs C.his D.hers
It isn't polite to laugh at people behind their back. You it when other people do it to you.
A.didn't like B.won't like C.don't like D.haven't liked
Professor Smith’s theories explain how the universe works, ?
A.does he B.is he C.don’t they D.aren’t they
— do you walk every day?
—Over 3 kilometers.
A.How long B.How soon C.How far D.How often
