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Sometimes “ love” can be the hardest word, especially when it comes to saying it to our parents. But a new video campaign named Tell Them Now has launched to get people to show true emotions to their fathers on Father’s Day. Echo, who came up with the idea, said: “ We wanted to bring fathers and their kids face to face with each other. Many people don’t feel they express their love well enough to the people close to them. ”
In total, around a dozen children and their fathers were asked to take part in Echo’s short video. During the short film, a woman gets emotional as she speaks to her elderly father, who almost dies. “Dad I’m grateful, because we don’t know how long you are going to be with us,” she says. Meanwhile, a teenage girl considers how her views about her father will change in the future once she’s fled the nest. “ At the time when I’m graduating and leaving, it’s really going to hit me,” she says before giving her father a big hug.
But it’s not just children showing the love. Parents also take time to say why their children make them proud. One father clearly finds it a difficult task when he’s put on the spot. “ I’ve always been impressed by you. You made parenting easy.” Another man states how fatherhood helped him to seek help for alcoholism. “ Thank you”, he tells his son during the public heart –to-heart scene.
Echo hopes the campaign will encourage viewers to pick up the phone, and get the “L” word out to the fathers----“Tell him why you’re grateful; tell him why you’re proud. He might just do the same”.
1.Why did Echo launch the campaign Tell Them Now ? (No more than 15 words.)
2.What feeling did the woman in the video express to her father? (No more than 3 words.)
3.What questions were the fathers asked ? (No more than 15 words.)
4.How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? (No more than 7 words.)
5.What will you do to your father on Father’s Day ? (No more than 25 words.)
What are the biggest problems that society will have to deal with in the new age? There are diseases like AIDS and cancer. There’s climate change, of course. And what about producing enough cheap food and energy for the world’s growing population? Who’s going to solve all these terrible problems? Yes, politicians and world leaders will have a big part to play. Yes, businesses will need to create the economic wealth to pay for some of these things. But who’s going to make a much greater difference to something like AIDS or climate change? It’s going to be a scientist. It is the scientist who can turn some new bit of science into a new technology to solve these problems.
If you like thinking about the world around you, why not become a scientist? It doesn’t mean you have to wear a white coat and plastic glasses and spend all your time in a lab as most people often imagine! Scientists do all kinds of amazing things that are actually interesting!
Military scientists develop not only new weapons but new military technologies that could help make wars out of date. Forensic(法医的) scientists work with the police to find quite small clues to catch criminals. Scientists work in schools and colleges as the teachers and professors who will train tomorrow’s scientists. Don’t think a scientist is far away! Maybe you like cooking? You could be a food technologist helping to keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer. Perhaps sport is your thing? Do you know that most top athletes work with sports scientists in order to improve their performance? You could even be the science writer who gets to spend the life studying the latest advances and sharing them with the world.
Looking for something to do for the rest of your life? My advice? Take a long and hard look at science. It is interesting and ever.
1.Many problems are mentioned in the first paragraph to ____.
A. suggest they are impossible to be solved
B. introduce the causes of these problems
C. show the writer’s worry about the future world
D. show scientists play an important part in solving them
2.What is needed to solve these problems?
A. Advanced weapons. B. Enough energy.
C. New technologies. D. A growing population.
3.Most people think the life of scientists is ____.
A. amazing B. boring C. colorful D. unreal
4.Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Military technologies could help prevent wars in the future.
B. For those interested in cooking, food technologies may be a choice.
C. Forensic scientists play an important part in dealing with crimes.
D. Politicians and world leaders can solve all the social problems.
5.The passage is intended for people who ____.
A. haven’t decided on their career
B. have no interest in science
C. hope for the world peace
D. have little knowledge of science
Almost 80% of the Americans have stated their opposition to cloning pet animals such as cats and dogs, yet companies still try to make a business out of selling cloned pets. Pet cloning has been promoted as a way to “bring back” or “copy” a beloved companion animal. However, studies have shown that cloning remains an experimental technology with many failures.
Behind each lovely picture of a cloned cat or dog lie hundreds of animals that were kept in lab cages, receiving bad treatment to produce just that one cloned animal. For all that, you end up with a cloned animal who is unlikely to appear like the original physically or behaviorally and may experience serious health problems. Also, while pet cloning companies are charging customers up to $150,000 for a cloned pet, millions of homeless animals of the same species are available in US animal shelters for around $100. Unfortunately, most of these animals are killed for lack of adopting homes.
With No Pet Cloning campaign, the American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) tries to protect both animals and people from harm. They campaigned until the US companies that sold cloned animals closed their doors. First it was Genetic Savings & Clone Inc. and then it was BioArts International.
When BioArts was closed, its owner, Lou Hawthorne, finally had to acknowledge the problems of pet cloning. According to Hawthorne, he has seen numerous failures during his pet cloning attempts, “One clone----which was supposed to be black and white----was born greenish-yellow where it should have been white (we still have no good explanation for how that happened).”
The AAVS is educating the public about the animal suffering and is seeking regulation of cloning activities. They will continue to take the lead in protecting animals from the threats of pet cloning.
1.From the passage, we know that ____.
A. pets are often deserted by their owners
B. more and more people have joined the AAVS
C. most American are against cloning pet animals
D. the American Anti-Vivisection Society is supported by the government
2.According to the passage, companies keep on selling cloned pets to ____.
A. carry on scientific studies
B. get economic interests
C. protect pet animals
D. comfort animal lovers
3.What does the author try to do by writing the second paragraph?
A. To tell the truth behind pet cloning.
B. To show the method of pet cloning.
C. To compare pet animals with homeless ones.
D. To save the animals kept in labs and shelters.
4.The underlined word “acknowledge” probably means ____.
A. accept B. study C. admit D. manage
5.According to the passage, the AAVS devotes itself to ____.
A. getting most countries to fight against pet cloning
B. improving the technology of pet cloning
C. saving lots of animals from bad situations
D. stopping US companies’ selling cloned animals
As a senior, my future is always on my mind. To be exact, thoughts of the future have kept me up countless nights and made me worry enough to do poorly on more than one test. Because of this, words of wisdom are a source of comfort. Steve Jobs once gave a speech to Stanford’s graduating class in 2005 and his words resound repeatedly in my mind whenever I think about my future.
When I hear Jobs discuss his life as a student, some of my fears were eased. He, too, felt the need to attend college to make something of himself. He faced what many are extremely afraid of: uncertainty. His lack of understanding caused him to stop attending college and focus on what he felt was important. His story had a happy ending, of course, since he certainly turned out well. This doesn’t mean that students shouldn’t attend college, but rather that they shouldn’t worry so much.
Jobs talked about the hardships in his work. His love of his work helped him carry on and he got where he was meant to be, which restates the point: don’ t panic.
One particular part of his speech stayed with me. Steve Jobs quoted（引用）the saying “Stay hungry, stay foolish” and it has become my motto. Staying foolish is realizing that you are still a fool, no matter how much you’ve learned or experienced. There is always more to explore. Staying hungry is wanting to find those things about which you are still uneducated.
Steve Jobs’s level of success is attainable, and I aim to prove that. With the will power to go into the world living every day like it’s my last and allowing the future to take care of itself, I will do great things. In the last moments of my life, I’ll be proud of what I have done and hope to have all the wisdom a person could wish for.
1.The author felt worried when _________.
A. he had to take tests at school
B. he thought about his future
C. he had lots of sleepless nights
D. he searched for words of wisdom
2.It is suggested in first two paragraphs that _________.
A. Steve Jobs didn’t attend college at all
B. Steve Jobs failed because of his decision
C. the author once discussed life with Jobs
D. Jobs’ speech influenced the author greatly
3.What did the author gain from Jobs’s speech?
A. Courage to drop out of school.
B. Confidence in defeating Jobs.
C. Bravery to face uncertainties.
D. Interest in computer industry.
4.What did NOT Steve Jobs encourage students to do in his speech?
A. Have the desire to learn more.
B. Be content with what they know.
C. Stay calm in the face of hardships.
D. Be modest so as to learn more.
5.The passage is mainly about _________.
A. the wisdom drawn from a speech
B. the most impressive quotation in life
C. a memorable meeting with Jobs
D. an experience of a speech
Tower of London
Adult | £18.00 | Child (5-12) | £9.50 |
Family (Up to 2 adults & 6 children) | £50.00 | Middle School Student | £15.50 |
● 1st March to 31st October
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
● 1st November to 28th February
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exception: 24th - 26th December & 1st January (Closed)
● Description
HM Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It was founded towards the end of 1066. It was built to frighten and control Londoners and to prevent foreign attackers. It’s now a symbol of London and Britain and one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
● The White Tower
The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William in 1078, and was a disliked symbol of cruelty.
● Royal Beasts
The Royal Beasts is the earliest zoo in London! You can see sculptures (雕像) of lions, tigers, elephants and even a polar bear; discover how they came to be at the Tower and what became of them. You can also hear the amazing tales of how the animals were fed, watered and housed as well as different accidents when the public got a little close!
● Crown Jewels
The tradition of housing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London probably dates from the time when Henry III was in power. The Jewel House was built specially to house the royal treasure(财富). When money was needed, the treasure could be sold. The treasure allowed the ruler to enjoy independence from the upper classes, and thus was closely watched.
● Prisoners of the Tower
Come and see what life was like imprisoned in the tower. Experience the sights, sounds and letters five hundred years ago.
1.If Mr. and Mrs. Green take their 6-year-old twin daughters to the Tower of London, they will spend at least £____.
A. 36 B. 40 C. 50 D. 55
2.What was the aim of the building of the Tower of London?
A. To make it a home for rulers.
B. To show the wealth and power of the country.
C. To protect Londoners and fight against the enemy.
D. To put Londoners under control and protect the country.
3.Why did people hate the White Tower in the past?
A. It could bring people bad luck.
B. It cost Londoners their lives and money to build the tower.
C. The tower stood for cruel ruling.
D. In the Tower the kings ordered people to do lots of hard work.
4.Which of the following could give a hand when the country was short of money in history?
A. Crown Jewels. B. Royal Beasts.
C. The White Tower. D. Prisoners of the Tower.
5.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Tower of London is open all the year round.
B. The Royal Beasts was the first zoo ever built in London.
C. Most of the visitors dislike visiting the White Tower.
D. Crown Jewels help you know how the country got independence.
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On a cold winter day, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the author of The Success Principles. During his talk, Jack his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, and said, “Who wants this?” shot up in the audience. People leaned forward to see whom Jack would . But I jumped up, ran to the , and caught the bill. As I turned and the audience, thoughts raced through my mind----was I about to be humiliated (羞辱) in front of 800 people? Would they security guards and take me away from the stage? my desire for the money was louder than any voice. When I got the bill from his hand, he said, “That’s it! We can’t wait for the to come to us. We must take action to what we want!”
After his talk, 1 managed to formally meet Jack and bravely asked for his email address. Over the next months, I sent him emails my dreams to him. He kindly emailed back lots of encouragement. But I was with other things. I stopped e-mailing Jack.
A year later, my dreams were broken. I thought Jack would me to take action, like a huge arrow that would show me the way.
I emailed him, and then again----but got no . As I sat down at my computer to check my emails, I woke up. What was I doing? I was waiting! Now I remembered the crowd the money, but they just sat on their chairs .
Usually we all have a “Jack” for whom we wait----whether it’s a person, a place or a thing. We believe the gifts of life are just around the corner, and that everything will come in a(n) way. So we don’t try. We give up. But as Jack said: “You’ll always miss 100% of the opportunities you don’t take!” So I stopped waiting and started my writing career. Now what are you waiting for?
1.A. reached for B. put away C. threw away D. handed in
2.A. Shoulders B. Shouts C. Hands D. Heads
3.A. offer B. greet C. ask D. choose
4.A. door B. audience C. stage D. chair
5.A. faced B. ran C. went D. left
6.A. ask B. call C. demand D. order
7.A. And B. So C. But D. Or
8.A. careful B. doubtful C. meaningful D. helpful
9.A. opportunities B. dollars C. results D. aims
10.A. consider B. accept C. discover D. seize
11.A. official B. original C. personal D. secret
12.A. announcing B. admitting C. supplying D. describing
13.A. satisfied B. busy C. disappointed D. patient
14.A. inspire B. beg C. forbid D. allow
15.A. news B. notice C. response D. understanding
16.A. absolutely B. suddenly C. hardly D. nearly
17.A. desiring B. ignoring C. earning D. refusing
18.A. firmly B. gracefully C. willingly D. excitedly
19.A. sincerely B. honestly C. mistakenly D. obviously
20.A. difficult B. surprising C. different D. natural
