For years I forgot with the "bird's nest" on top of my head. My mother thought my hair was naturally beautiful, but my classmates didn't agree. They made fun of it, calling my hair “the mop(拖把)”.
When I got to university, I decided to change my hairstyle. I had my curly hair straightened (拉直). However, it cost me $700 every six months to do this. People said I was crazy to spend that much. But for me, I would do anything to never again see that curly-haired girl in the mirror.
But when I had to start renting(租)my own apartment, the cost became too high. So I turned to the internet. In the end, I found a "curly-haired" salon, a place designed for girls with crazy hair.
When I arrived there, the stylist, Jacquai, was waiting for me.
"Do you really think this will work? " I asked.
"No curly hair is hopeless," she replied. "You just haven't found a way to work with it. That’s all. "
After the hour was over, Jacquai had completed her task. She had fixed my hair using only her hands. I couldn't believe it一my hair looked beautiful.
Now my world has changed. I am more outgoing and confident than ever. People say that I'm looking better than ever, but that they can't figure out what has changed. I don't need to tell them. My hair speaks for itself.
1.How much could the writer spend on her hair in a year when she had her curly hair straightened?
A.350 dollars. B.700 dollars. C.1,400 dollars. D.2,100 dollars.
2.Why did the writer look for a curly-haired salon?
A.Because people said she was crazy.
B.Because she wanted to have a new hair style.
C.Because she couldn't afford to straighten her hair.
D.Because she thought her curly hair was hopeless.
3.What can we infer from the end of the story?
A.The writer was not a beautiful girl.
B.The writer spent a lot of money with Jacquai’s help.
C.The writer didn't mind her curly hair at all.
D.The writer accepted her curly hair at all.
4.What does the underlined phrase "figure out" in the last paragraph mean?
A.估计 B.认为 C.计算出 D.弄明白
Car Free Day
Life can be so Car-Free
No car, no motorcycle, and no taxi
On Sunday, June 28, 2020
From 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. in Zunyi City
There are many cities and towns in China for World Car-Free Day. Places like Chongqing are Car-Free for a day.
We invite everyone to the Car-Free celebration to learn more about Car-Free lifestyles.
Here is the information
▲ Bring a food basket, enjoy live music, and watch the sunset with friends at Zunyi Park.
▲If you are a student, take your student card to the information desk and you'll get a cup of coffee for free.
▲Take away rubbish when leaving.
Enjoy it with us.
1.How long will the celebration last?
A.8 hours. B.10 hours. C.12 hours. D.14 hours.
2.If Li Lei meets his friends at Zunyi Park on June 28, how will he get there?
A.By taxi. B.By car. C.By bike. D.By train.
3.What can't people do at Zunyi Park?
A.Listen to music. B.Make coffee.
C.Enjoy the sunset. D.Bring a food basket.
At the beginning of the new school year, every child was given a job. It was __ most exciting thing for the children in class. As more jobs were more interesting than __ , the children hoped to get one of the best. Rita was a kind and quiet girl. Last year she got the best job to look after the class dog. She did it __ .
This year each child got one of the normal jobs,___ preparing the books for the lessons, cleaning the blackboard or looking after the pets. But to Rita's __ , her job was very different. She was given a little box __ some sand and one ant. Although the teacher explained that this ant was very special. Rita could not __ feeling disappointed.
“I will turn this little task into something great," Rita said to___ . She started to study everything about the little ant, gave it the best food and made the box perfect. In the end the ant grew much bigger. One day, the teacher said that Rita's class had been chosen __ to the tropical (热带的)rainforest with Doctor Martinez to study all kinds of insects in summer, because the class had cared for the little ant best.
The class __ joy. Everyone thanked Rita for being so patient. And children learnt that to be given the most important tasks you have to know how to have responsibility even in what seems the smallest tasks.
1.A.a B.an C.the D./
2.A.other B.others C.the other D.another
3.A.perfectly B.carelessly C.sadly D.happily
4.A.next to B.look like C.as if D.such as
5.A.surprise B.surprised C.moved D.moving
6.A.through B.without C.with D.except
7.A.think B.say C.tell D.help
8.A.her B.herself C.him D.himself
9.A.to go B.gone C.went D.going
10.A.full B.was full of C.was filled D.fill
一场波及全球的新冠疫情，让人们深深懂得了生命的价值。作为中学生，我们更应该懂得珍爱我们年轻的生命。请你根据下面的提示，写一篇有关如何珍爱生命的英文短文。
要点：
1.应该做的事：遵守交通规则，注意食品安全，防止意外溺水 (再补充两点)。
2.不应该做的事：交友不谨慎，玩手机放不下，安全意识淡薄 (再补充两点)。
3.个人承诺：尽力去拥有快乐、充实、健康的生活方式……
要求：
1.词数80左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：drown 溺水 v.
Each person only lives once, so we should treasure our lives. It's especially important for us to protect ourselves. What should we do? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Long ago there was a boy who was hungry for success. For him winning was everything.
One day the boy was to run in a race in his village. A large crowd gathered to watch. Among the crowd was a wise old man.
The race began. The runners were neck and neck, but the boy won at the last minute. The crowd cheered and waved at the boy. The wise man said nothing. The little boy felt proud and important because of the victory.
"Another race another race!" cried the little boy. The wise old man stepped forward and introduced the little boy to two new competitors, an old woman and a blind man. "This is no race!" the little boy shouted.
"Race!" ordered the wise man. The boy won. The crowd, however, was silent this time.
"Why don't the people join in my success?" he asked the wise old man.
"Race again!" replied the wise man. "But this time, finish together."
The little boy thought a little, and then took the hands of the blind man and the old woman. The race began and the little boy walked slowly to the finishing line. The crowd cheered. The wise man smiled.
"Who is the crowd cheering for?" asked the little boy.
The wise old man, putting his hands on the boy's shoulders, replied softly (轻声地), "Little boy, in this race the crowd cheered not for any winner, but for your pulling together!"
1.The boy thought ____________________ was the most important.
2.First, the little boy felt proud and important because he ____________________.
3.The story took place ____________________ races.
4.The race began and the little boy ____________________ to the finishing line.
5.In the last race, the crowd cheered for ____________________.
Everyone can join the fight against the novel coronavirus (新型冠状病毒). Not sure what you should do? Here are some 1.(建议).
Stay away from the crowds and keep healthy
Don't go to 2.(拥挤的) places. If you have to, remember to wear a mask. The novel coronavirus can spread through mucus droplets (粘液). If you don't wear a mask, you can get sick 3.(容易地).
Wash hands
Don't 4.(触摸) your eyes, nose and mouth before washing your hands. It is very important to use running water and soap when you wash your hands.
Choose proper masks
Wearing masks is a good way of stopping the virus from entering your mouth and nose. 5.(医疗) masks and N95 masks are the best choices.
