In a restaurant, a bug (虫子) suddenly flew in and landed on a woman. She started shouting out of fear. With a panicked (惊慌失措的) face, she started jumping around with both her hands shaking. Trying to scare away the bug. Her reaction was so strong that it panicked everyone in her group.
She finally got the bug off of her. But then it landed on another woman in the group. Now it was her turn to continue the drama (戏剧).
A waiter rushed to their table. The second woman somehow managed to get the bug on the waiter. The waiter stood firm and looked at the bug on his shirt. He carefully picked up the bug with his fingers and threw it out of a window. People around him were impressed.
Watching the drama go on, I started wondering: Was the bug responsible for their behavior. If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed (打扰)?
He solved the problem perfectly without any chaos. It was not the bug, but the inability of those people to deal with the disturbance caused by the bug that disturbed the woman.
I realized that it is not the shouting of my father or my boss or my wife that disturbs me, but my inability to deal with the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me. It's not the traffic jams on the road that disturb me, but my inability to deal with the chaos caused by the traffic jams that disturbs me.
I understood. I should not react in life. I should always respond. The customers reacted, however, the waiter responded. Reactions are always instinctive (本能的), well responses tend to be well thought out.
1.What happened in the outdoor restaurant?
A.A bug was found in a woman's food and then a man found the same problem.
B.A bug appearing in the restaurant caused a state of panic among the customers.
C.A bug rushed the waiter into apologizing to the customers.
D.A woman and a man were trying to rescue the waiter from the bug.
2.What's the meaning of the underlined word “chaos”?
A.混乱 B.成功 C.贫穷 D.和谐
3.According to the passage, if you ran into a traffic jam, you might_____in your car.
A.complain your delay
B.feel upset and annoyed
C.relax yourself by listening to music
D.expect someone to clear the road
4.What does the passage tell us?
A.Speak less, do more.
B.Actions speak louder than words.
C.Manual manners while you are in a restaurant.
D.Don't react just from your feelings, respond positively.
England has roses, the Netherlands has tulips, and India has lotuses. When you think of a particular country, its national flower might come to mind.
More than 100 countries have a national flower. But China, despite many beautiful flowers, does not.
China once had national flowers. During the Qing dynasty, it was the peony (牡丹). The government of the Republic of China later changed it to the plum blossom (梅花). But after the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949, a national flower was not chosen.
Debate over which flower should represent China continues today. China's two former national flowers—the peony and the plum blossom, remain as the two most popular choices.
Compared with small plum blossoms, the peony has large blossoms and vivid colors. Supporters of the peony think they represent China's continuing rise.
However, plum blossom supporters argue that the peony is often connected with chasing wealth and fame, which is not encouraged. On the contrary, the plum blossom has very noble (高洁的) qualities. It is said to be modest and persistent, as it is able to grow even during cold winters.
Some people have suggested that both flowers could be China's national flowers. One country, two flowers, you might say. China is just so big geographically, and both flowers are popular. Li Qingwei, an associate professor at Beijing Forestry University, told China Daily. So why not let both become national flowers? That would be harmonious (和谐的).
1.What do you think the text above is mainly talking about?
A.Different countries have different national flowers.
B.More than 100 countries have a national flower.
C.No national flower has been chosen since 1949.
D.Which flower should be China's national flower.
2.It's known from the text that the earliest national flower in China was ________.
A.during the Qing dynasty.
B.in time of the Republic of China.
C.before the Qing dynasty.
D.after the founding of PRC.
3.Why do plum blossom supporters disagree that the peony is chosen as a national flower?
A.It has large blossoms and vivid colors.
B.It is able to grow even during the winter.
C.It has something to do with wealth and fame.
D.It is said to be modest and persistent.
4.Which of the following can best summarize Li Qingwei’s idea?
A.That would be harmonious.
B.One country two flowers.
C.Both flowers are popular.
D.China is just so big geographically.
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
