◆Walking tall, and safely
Some women simply refuse to give up high heels, despite slush ( 雪泥) , ice and snow. Now there's Winter Trax for them, designed to fit over high-heel boots and make their walk on the wild side a little more safe. Metal coils (圈 ) wrap around rubber at the front end of the shoe, with the heel end open.
◆Snow skirt steps up into fashion
Down with snow pants. Up with snow skirts! Montreal's Fantasy Wolrd Heroes has created these skirts to layer over minis and jeans as the snow season sets in. In a range of colors and available in wool, lends and quiltings, they come in four sizes and adjustable.
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Doc Martens, those army-inspired leather boots, are back. They were last popular when Kurt Cobain was all the rage(风靡一时 ). So far, just a few teens and fashion people have been spotted wearing the slight fat boots, but they have already appeared on stylish models like Irina Lazareanu and Agyness Deyn.
Neon stores sold Doc Martens 15 years ago and its owner Irving Tajfel wasn't sure at first if he was ready to relive the trend.
"I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Doc Martens at a fashion fair in Barcelona last year. Then I saw all the cool fashion kids wearing them in Paris. That got me thinking that it was about time Doc Martens came back in style here." Tajfel said.
1.We can know from the passage that WinterTrax .
A. makes women like Doc Martens more
B. protects the back end of high-heel boots
C. makes women enjoy high-heel:boots in winter
D. protects women from being robbed
2.When in Barcelona last year, Irving Tajfel probably_ .
A. wore a pair of Doc Martens
B. found Doc Martens was put on show
C. placed an order for Doc Martens
D. saw fashion kids wearing Doc Martens
3.Which of the following can be used to fill in the blank?
A. Leather boots are popular again
B. Kurt Cobain and its music
C. How to choose high-quality boots
D. Doc Martens make a brave return
4.What is this passage mainly about?
A. High-heel boots. B. Seasons.
C. Clothes fashion. D. Weather.
If you are trying to achieve big goals in your life and work, the chances are that, from time to time, you hit rock bottom. Nothing works, nothing goes right, and nothing succeeds. At times like these, you may feel like throwing in the towel. But before you do, read the following story. It might just change your mind.
One day, a small business owner decided he'd had enough. Enough of the endless work, enough of the lack of response, enough of the disturbing loneliness.
He went into the woods to have one last talk to the wise man. "Mr. wise man," he said. "Can you give me one good reason why I shouldn't give up?"
The answer took him by surprise. "Look around you," the wise man said. "Do you see the fern f蕨类植物）and the bamboo?"
“Yes:' the man replied.
“When I planted the fern and the bamboo, I took very good care of them. I gave them both equal amounts of food and water. I gave them sunlight in spring and protected them from the storms in autumn. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not give up on the bamboo. In the, second year, the fern grew even better than before but nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not give up on the bamboo. In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But l would not give up. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. Still would not give up."
Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout(芽)came out from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small. But day by day the sprout grew. Within six months, the sprout had risen to a height of 100 feet. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive." "Did you know, young man, that all this time you have been struggling, you have been growing? Grow the roots that you need to produce your fruit."
"Don't compare yourself to others. All things have different purposes, and different journeys. The bamboo has a different purpose from the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful. Your time will come. You will rise high."
The small business owner left the forest. And never went back.
If nothing seems like it is happening in your life, despite all the work you're putting in, remember that you're probably growing roots not fruit. Stick with it. One day not far from now, there'll be a great harvest.
1.The underlined phrase "throwing in the towel" in Paragraph l probably means .
A. crying out B. showing off
C. giving up D. running away
2.After the wise man planted the fern and the bamboo,
A. he cared for the fern only
B. they didn't receive any care from him
C. he gave up the bamboo in the fifth year
D. the bamboo seed never stopped growing
3.From the passage we can conclude that the small business owner will
A. not turn to the wise man for help again
B. not give up in face of difficulties
C. give up his business later
D. grow some bamboo later
4.Which of the following best describes the story in the passage?
A. Never give up hope.
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. Time and tide wait for nobody.
D. One should try and achieve bigger goals in life.
Do you ever feel like you are studying a mad rush of one subject after another? When things happen at such a pace, it is easy to lose sight of what you are learning. It is important to every now and then to think about what you have been learning.
Self reflection(反思)means stopping the mad rush and yourself so that your brain can evaluate what it has already .Some people prefer to do their self reflections _ _, while others keep a journal. Either method can work, depending on what your own personal is.
School textbooks are often divided into units. This can make it for someone to begin the process of self reflection. Watch for the times when you complete a unit of study. Sometimes you are reminded that the unit is _ because there is some kind of test or quiz. Use these natural as opportunities to stop and reflect.
You should find a place---anywhere without noise is OK. This can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something and the other students are still working. If you are going to take notes, take out your journal Write down some notes on things that you learned in this unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some .
Sometimes just pausing to think deeply allows your brain to make connections _ new information can quickly appear when you it again. Next, think about things that you still wonder about. , maybe you learned about a certain body system, but you don't how it works with the other body systems. Maybe you learned a new way to solve a math problem, but you are not sure when to use it. Writing down your will help you remember to continue seeking answers the next time your the same topic.
Self reflection is an essential skill for a student. If you have never taken the time to reflect, try it now.
1.A. fast B. steady C. relaxing D. unique
2.A. change B. check C. stop D. exercise
3.A. calming B. enjoying C. behaving D.helping
4.A. dealt B. forgotten C. found D. received
5.A. personally B. mentally C. slowly D. directly
6.A. pace B. grade C. style D. skill
7.A.quick B. possible C. suitable D. easy
8.A. finished B. divided C. interrupted D. covered
9.A. units B. tests C. breaks D. periods
10.A. quiet B. familiar C. safe D. remote
11.A. early B. correctly C. finally D. independently
12.A. actively B. newly C. rapidly D. carefully
13.A. choices B. decision C. connections D. improvements
14.A. so that B. in case C. even if D. as though
15.A. seek B. share C. show D. need
16.A. In genera B. Of course C. For example D. As usual
17.A. know B. doubt C.believe D. remember
18.A. opinions B. questions C. worries D. methods
19.A. come across B. get through C. think of D. take away
20.A. talented B. young C. serious D. successful
一I wonder if I could use your cell phone.
— . It is on the desk next to you.
A. Help yourself B.That's right
C.It's a pleasure D. No way
French writer Patrick Modiano, 69, devoted himself to his writing, and won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Literature.
A. entirely B. extremely C. gradually D. generally
The professor spoke highly of me, for what I did was better than____of any other top member on the team
A. any B. each C. that D. those
