The accident caused some________to my car,but it’s nothing serious.(2013·辽宁,23)
A.harm B.injury
C.ruin D.damage
Poetry written from the________of the urban youth tends to reveal their anxiety over a lack of sense of belonging. (2013·湖北,21)
A.perspective B.priority
C.participation D.privilege
With inspiration from other food cultures,American food culture can take a________for the better. (2013·江苏,33)
A.share B.chance
C.turn D.lead
A professor I have worked pretty closely with has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.It has been devastating for his family and heartbreaking for his students.
What made him extraordinary was not only that he was a rising star.He had only recently collected the highest honors for young researchers at the White House.We truly admired him—as someone put it, “He always has a smile and a kind word for everyone.” It is very hard to find someone who is extremely intelligent should be so nice a human being.
I decided that we needed him to know our_attitude and also how we are all praying for his recovery.I bought him a simple card which read, “Healing thoughts and wishes coming your way.” I met all the students he worked closely with and got them to sign on it.Each student in his laboratory signed and also added a message.“We love you so much”, “We miss you!We need you back here—get well soon”, “Please come back”, “Thank you for being such an inspiring teacher”, “I hope you recover soon”...These were some of the messages that were written.Most of the students were really glad we were doing this and said it was a very good idea to give it to him.
He is still undergoing(经历) intense treatment,and along with his family is trying his best to stay optimistic and hopeful.I didn’t see a trace of selfpity or sadness when I met him last week.Instead,he paid attention to every word of my presentation and asked me several questions related to my work.I was amazed at how much he gave his 100% on that day in spite of being in pain because of chemotherapy(化疗).He did not know if he even had another month to live.“I am trying to focus on staying positive,hoping to be back this summer,”he said.
Needless to say,I saw an expression of joy and hope on his face as he opened the card.He said he was truly touched to see the messages from the students he worked closely with.
There is one thing I learnt from last week:It is so important to tell people how much they mean to us and what an inspiration they are before it becomes too late.My professor,in spite of being too sick to teach classes,has managed to continue being a great teacher,introducing his last valuable message to us.
1.The professor was admired because ________.
A.he was very intelligent
B.he had won many honors
C.he had noble personalities
D.he was very determined
2. What do the underlined words “our attitude” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.Our worry about his health.
B.Our pray for his health.
C.Our admiration for him.
D.Our pity for him.
3.When the writer visited the professor at hospital,what surprised him was that the professor ________.
A.was suffering from great pain
B.was still very confident
C.didn’t know he would die soon
D.still cared for others
4.Of the following statements,the writer may agree that ________.
A.the professor loves his job very much
B.few students supported the writer’s decision at first
C.the professor will go back to teach this summer
D.the professor often feels sorry for himself
While small may be beautiful,tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems,particularly when it comes to staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.
The Tall Persons Club Great Britain (TPCGB),which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall,has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants.Beds that are too small,shower heads that are too low,and restaurant tables with hardly any legroom all make life difficult for those of above average height,it says.
But it is not just the extratall whose needs are not being met.The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size of beds,doorways,and chairs has remained unchanged.
“The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it,so even a kingsize bed at 6′6″ (6 feet and 6 inches) is falling short for 25% of men,while the standard 6′3″ bed caters for less than half of the male population,” said TPCGB president Phil Heinricy,“Sevenfoot beds would work fine.”
Similarly,restaurant tables can cause no end of problems.Small tables,which mean the longlegged have to sit a foot or so away from them,are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.
Some have already taken note,however.At Queens Moat Houses’ Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh,6′6″ beds are now put in as standard after requests for longer beds from taller visitors,particularly Americans. (2011·新课标全国,B)
1.What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?
A.To provide better services.
B.To rebuild hotels and restaurants.
C.To draw public attention to the needs of the tall.
D.To attract more people to become its members.
2.Which of the following might be a bed of proper length according to Phil Heinricy?
A.7′2″. B.7′. C.6′6″. D.6′3″.
3.What may happen to restaurants with small tables?
A.They may lose some customers.
B.They may start businesses elsewhere.
C.They have to find easy chairs to match the tables.
D.They have to provide enough space for the longlegged.
4.What change has already been made in a hotel in Edinburgh?
A.Tall people pay more for larger beds.
B.6′6″ beds have taken the place of 6′3″ beds.
C.Special rooms are kept for Americans.
D.Guest rooms are standardized.
The Best of Alaska
Nothing evokes(唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river.Combine these images with high mountains,brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!
Join us for an unforgettable 7day excursion(远足) to the last frontier!Additional highlights include:a scenic flight over Glacier Bay National Park,a rafting trip through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve,historic Skagway,a whale watching cruise and the company of knowledgeable local guides.
HIGHLIGHTS:
JUNEAU:Juneau,the state capital,is rich in culture and scenic beauty.It is here that we start and end our trip.
HAINES:Haines is a small community located along the fiords(峡湾).The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.In 2004,Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living.The activities listed below are located in Haines.
ALASKA INDIAN ARTS:Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes.Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaska’s outstanding craftsmen and artisans.We spend a few hours learning carving,native beading(串珠饰) and culture from these master artists.
SKAGWAY:Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago.Today,it is a historic yet lively town,which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colourful shops.In Skagway,we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor’s Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.
GUSTAVUS:Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park.We’ll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights.This will be the base for both the whalewatching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
DATES/PRICES:
May 16,June 20,July 18,August 15.
7 days—$3,500,including lodging,all meals,excursions,guides,park fees,sales taxes,and transportation between Juneau,Skagway,Haines,and Gustavus.Not included:alcohol,personal items,airfare to and from Juneau.
CONTACTS:
Email:info@alaskamountainguides.com
Call:(800)7663396
Write:Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School
P.O.Box 1081,Haines AK 99827
1.You can feel the history of the local place at ______.
A.Juneau B.Skagway
C.Haines D.Gustavus
2.You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at ________.
A.the Glacier Bay National Park
B.the Klondike Gold Rush National Park
C.the White Pass Yukon
D.the Northwest Native Tribes
3.According to the advertisement,the participants of the excursion ________.
A.will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts
B.can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or fax
C.are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines
D.can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge
4.Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees?
A.Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.
B.A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
C.Having the last supper at Juneau.
D.Flying from Juneau to their hometowns.