In our life of journey, we each have important roles to play. Some are conductors and some are singers. And the rest are heroes in the supporting cast(配角演员) and are necessary to complete the different tasks in life. The “stars” would be greatly darkened if the individual heroes don’t support their performances. The magical accents of the performance section might sound terrible and out of place, unless you could also hear the music they accompany. Even one member of an orchestra doing less than their best could stop the harmony of the musical piece.
So even though you may not receive the attention of the other performers, your contribution is valuable and a unique part of the success of the whole in the life you lead.
When you do your job well, you put your own unique energy into the task. Each of us has a different personality and a different talent, just suited for the different roles we support. We can look around us at any moment and identify with the people we work with. Doing your job well displays your ability and gratitude, while learning the lessons from others can move us towards our goals.
When you are fully present in the job you do, you bring the fullness of your mind, body, and spirit to the moment. Your contribution is strengthened by your talents and abilities, and they can attract the right people and circumstances to your experience. You are playing your role to your very best. You are giving your best to be the world and making it a better place for all of us to live in. Remember, each of us is expected to be the best.
1.What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?
A. The “stars’ also need many other people’s support.
B. One person might perform different roles.
C. You are a failure unless you become the “stars’.
D. The “stars” are successful because of their own efforts.
2.According to the author, doing the job well can help you _________.
A. get a rise in your company
B. show your ability and talents
C. receive the attention of others
D. get a sense of success
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. No pains, no gains.
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. All roads lead to Rome.
D. Everyone is expected to do his best.
Why not create new memories to share with your children? Remember as a kid how thrilled you were to spend quality time outdoors with your family? Together in the fresh air, playing catch, fishing on a boat or building sand castles, you hoped that these loving, fun-filled moments would last forever. Here are 4 ways to create memorable experiences with your kids this summer.
Hit the beach
Pack your bathing suits, sun cream and towels — a beach bound adventure offers warm memories for all family members. Remember swimming in warm water at the shoreline, playing among the sands, and diving into the refreshing surf after a game of beach volleyball? You can recreate these happy experiences.
Play Street Hockey(曲棍球)
The best thing about summer street hockey is that loved ones of all skill levels can join in for an afternoon of physical activity, outdoor fun and competition. Channel your inner Sidney Crosby or Hayley Wickenheiser and see who can score the most goals.
Camp
Sleep under the stars, cook on a campfire and swim in a stream — camping in the great outdoors is a sure way to have wonderful family memories. Some campsites offer equipment such as full bathrooms, showers and sleeping bags. For more information visit Parks Canada’s website.
Take a Road Trip
Traveling along the highway with the windows down, wind rushing through your hair and the radio turned up loud enough for you to sing along. Who didn’t love a summertime journey in the backseat of their parents’ car as a kid? This summer, give your kids a taste of what you enjoyed at their age. Take a family road trip exploring together.
1.Who is the text intended for?
A. Teachers.B. Coaches.C. Parents.D. Players.
2.“Hit the Beach” can help you do the following things except ________.
A. swimming in the deep sea
B. building sand castles
C. diving into the refreshing surf
D. playing beach volleyball
3.If you enjoy sleeping under the stars with your kids, ________ is your best choice.
A. "Play Street Hockey"
B. "Take a Road Trip"
C. "Camp"
D. "Hit the Beach"
4.What does the author suggest doing for taking the road trip?
A. Taking along enough food.
B. Bringing sleeping bags.
C. Packing your sun cream.
D. Sing along to music.
Marvin, a friend of mine, was the kind of guy who was always happy and had something positive to say. Being a natural motivator, Marvin was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation whenever he or she was having a bad day.
Several months ago in his restaurant, Marvin was held up at gunpoint by four armed robbers. They panicked and shot him. Luckily, Marvin was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local hospital. After 18 hours of operation and weeks of intensive care, Marvin was recovered with pieces of the bullets(子弹) still in his body.
It is really a miracle(奇迹) for Marvin’s surviving the robbery. When I met Marvin after the terrifying accident, I did ask him what had gone through this mind as the robbery took place. Marvin replied, “as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I declined to choose to die.” Marvin continued, “The nurses kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and from the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses I read, ‘He’s a dead man.’ I knew I needed to take action.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, there was a big nurse shouting questions at me,” said Marvin. “She asked if I was allergic to anything. ‘Yes, I replied. The doctors and nurse stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, ‘Bullets’. Over their laughter I told them, ‘I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.’”
“Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or to point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.” Marvin concluded.
1.What happened to Marvin several months ago?
A. He was attacked by terrorists.
B. He got shots in a gun battle.
C. He met with a car accident.
D. He was badly wounded by robbers.
2.Why did Marvin think he needed to take action in hospital?
A. He couldn’t bear the rudeness of a big nurse.
B. The medical staff was not skilled enough to save him.
C. He had to encourage the doctors and nurses for the operation.
D. He was in danger and had to follow the nurses’ instructions.
3.Which of the following would best describe Marvin according to the text?
A. Humorous and optimistic.
B. Unique and unselfish.
C. Positive and cautious.
D. Outstanding and ambitious.
4.We can infer from the text that __________.
A. the doctors were sure about the operation on Marvin
B. Marvin’s survival depends on luck
C. choices mean success
D. attitude is vital in life
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信说，他暑假后将到北京大学留学。请你根据以下内容给他写一封回信，告知相关情况。
1.简单介绍北京大学；
2.简单介绍北京（例如生活便利，居民友善等）；
3.留学期间愿意提供任何帮助。
注意：1.词数100左右：2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
短文改错
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。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：在错的词下划一横线，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。
Dear Sir,
Thank you for invite me to the summer English course in your school. As for your choice between the two courses, I prefer the four-week course because of this will allow me more time to do some traveling but make a few new friends. Of all the subject I’m learning at school, I like English better. I had been learning English for eleven years but my spoken English remains poorly. Therefore, I really hope to take this chance to improve it. If possible, I’d like to stay with a family for a couple of days in order that I can know some customs in England, what I’m particularly interested in. I believe I will have wonderful time this summer.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
Around twenty years ago I was living in York. Although I had a lot of experience and a Master's degree, I could not find 1.______(satisfy) work.
I was driving a school bus to make ends meet and living with a friend of 2._____(me), for I had lost my flat. I had attended five interviews with a company and one day between bus runs, they called to say I did not get the job. "Why has my life become so hard?" I thought 3._____(pain).
4.______ I pulled the bus over to drop off a little girl, she handed me an earring 5.______(say) that I should keep it in case somebody claimed it. The earring 6._____ (paint) black and said "BE HAPPY".
At first I got angry. Then it hit me — I had been 7.____(give) all of my attention to what was going wrong with my life rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a list of fifty things I was happy with. Later, I decided to add more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for me 8._____ a lady who was a director at a larger hospital. She asked me 9._____ I would give a one-day lecture on stress 10.______(manage) to 200 medical workers. I said yes.
My day there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of thinking that I completely changed my life.
