On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.
During his talk, Jack took out his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, and said, “Who wants this?”
Hands shot up in the audience; people leaned forward to see whom Jack would choose. But I ran up the stairs to the stage and grabbed the bill from his hand. He turned to me and said, “Yes, that’s it! Instead of waiting around for opportunities, simply take the initiative and create what we want!”
After this week, I asked for his personal e-mail address and sent him e-mail sharing my views and dreams. He kindly e-mailed back simple encouragement such as “Keep thinking and playing bigger; it’s much more fun that way. Love, Jack.” Then I got occupied with other things in life and I stopped e-mail Jack.
A year later, my dream gradually faded. I had this idea if I got back in touch with Jack. I e-mailed him again and again but got no response. As I sat down at my computer to check my e-mail for the fifth time in 15 minutes, an inspiration came like lighting: What was I doing? Was I waiting for the prize of life? I knew I needed to do something about all this waiting. I was going to write a book, which I would call “Waiting for Jack”!
It all sounded good, but then reality hit. Some nights I cried and wanted to give up. I wrote and rewrote. Even though I could feel the fear, I did it anyway. Fortunately, three years later, Waiting for Jack turns out a best-seller on Amazon!
We all have a “Jack” for whom we wait—whether it’s a person, a place or a thing. Now I would like to ask you: what are you waiting for?
1.From the first paragraph we can learn that the author _________.
A. wanted Jack to autograph her book
B. wanted to be as successful as Jack
C. wanted to make friends with Jack
D. wanted to get help from Jack
2.It can be inferred from the passage that Jack Canfield is probably a person who ________.
A. enjoys playing a lot
B. likes showing off his wealth
C. seldom takes risks
D. welcomes challenges in life
3.How did the author lose contact with Jack?
A. She and Jack had an argument.
B. She had no time to contact Jack.
C. Jack was too proud to get along with.
D. She was too upset with her broken dream.
4.What might be the theme of the book Waiting for Jack?
A. The disappointment of waiting for her hero Jack.
B. The need to keep waiting for the prize of our life.
C. The importance of taking action to achieve a goal.
D. The harm of blindly worshipping others as heroes.
The following safety risks may result in serious injury or death to the user of the MINI Cooper S:
This product contains small parts that are for adult assembly (组装) only. Keep small children away when assembling. Remove all protective materials before assembly. Be sure to remove all packaging materials and parts from underneath the car body.
Battery posts contain lead known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never open the battery.
Body parts such as hands, legs, hair and clothing can get caught in moving parts. Never place a body part near a moving part or wear loose clothing while using the vehicle. Always wear shoes when using the vehicle.
Using the vehicle near streets, motor vehicles, drop-offs such as steps, water (swimming pools) or other bodies of water, hills, wet areas, in alleys, at night or in the dark could result in an unexpected accident. Instead, use the vehicle on the highway. Always use the vehicle in a safe, secure environment.
Using the vehicle in unsafe conditions such as snow, rain, loose dirt, mud, or sand may result in unexpected action, for example tip over.
Using the vehicle in an unsafe manner. Examples include but are not limited to:
Pulling the vehicle with another vehicle or similar device
Allowing more than two riders
Pushing the user from the back
Traveling at an unsafe speed
Always use common sense and safe practices when using the vehicle.
Store the vehicle indoors or cover it to protect it from weather. Water will damage the motor, electric system, and battery.
1.When assembling, you should ________.
A. open the battery on the spot
B. ignore the packaging materials
C. keep small children off the spot
D. take away all protective materials
2.According to the text, it is safer to ________.
A. have at least four passengers
B. push the user from behind at the start
C. drive on the highway instead of on hills
D. wear loose clothes while using the vehicle
3.Where can you probably find the text?
A. An official report.B. A popular magazine.
C. A physics textbook.D. A product handbook.
假设你是光明第一中学的学生李华，你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子。澳大利亚中学生Martin想来中国旅游，你向他推荐了光明市，请根据以下提示写一封电子邮件。
内容包括：1. 自我介绍；2. 推荐理由；3. 你的祝愿
注意：1.文章开头已给出，不计入总词数；2. 字数：100字左右
Dear Martin,
I’m very glad to have read the post that you put on the English Forum.__________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。没处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除货修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。
修改：在错的下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The Moments (朋友圈) section of WeChat has become a popularly part of the social networking platform. We can share everything about our life on it with our friend. Many people, however, chose to keep their parents out from their Moments. They argue that if their parents gets involved, they will feel upset. As far as I am concerning, I feel happy when my parents comment my posts in my Moments. It shows their love and the care for me. What’s more, shut them off may make the generation gap bigger and bigger, while inviting them in would help us communicate better and feel close to each other.
根据汉语意思，用所学的短语完成句子翻译。
1.为了解决分歧，大家在会议上都提出了很多建设性的意见。
Lots of constructive advice has been _____ _____ at the meeting to settle the argument.
2. 专家建议在有些时候父母应当对孩子严格要求。
The experts suggested that parents _____ _____ _____ their children in certain situation.
3.这些便宜的大衣也很好，何必非买那件贵的不可。
It doesn’t _____ _____ to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good.
4. 你通过了这么难的考试太棒了。
It is greatly _____ _____ _____ that you have passed such a difficult examination.
5.人们公认即使电脑再便捷也不会取代人类。
It is recognized that computers will never _____ _____ _____ _____ human beings despite its convenience.
6. 她因工作劳累过度，身体垮下来了。
Her health has _____ _____ due to her working too hard.
7. 新上任的经理将会在下周开始履行职责。
The newly-appointed manager will _____ _____ her responsibilities next week.
8.因为天气恶劣我不敢加速开车，所以很晚才到达目的地。
On account of the darkness, I didn’t dare to _____ _____; Finally, I arrived there late.
根据句意，用括号所给的词的正确形式补充完整。
1. Eventually, they drew a _____ (conclude) that they should never drink and drive.
2. Because of too much _____ (expose) to the hot sun, he had his skin burnt seriously.
3. The government has released an _____ (announce) that old buildings should be tear down.
4. Thomas Edison, a well-known inventor, made great _____ (contribute) to the society.
5. I paid a visit to many _____ (attract) tourist sights in Zhanjiang this summer holiday.
6. I am much _____ (delight) to be present at the lecture and to give you a speech.
7. Under the _____ (guide) of Professor Li, I made great progress in English.
8. Copernicus suggested that the sun was _____ (spin) as it went round the sun.
9. Air _____ (pollute) has been one of the most serious danger to people’s health.
10. They were the first _____ (settle) to come here and had settled down ever since.
