Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadn’t really done anything yet.
I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friend’s mother passed away unexpectedly. I had received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didn’t want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.” I did, and I will never regret it.
Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS — related dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others’ presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.
In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It is not only something we give to others but also changes me for the better.
1.Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?
A. He built shelters for them.
B. He gave immediate first aid to them.
C. He came to stay with them.
D. He brought mental health professionals.
2.What did the author do when his friend’s mother passed away?
A. He hesitated over whether to go.
B. He went to his friends’ at once.
C. He knew what to do instantly.
D. He decided not to disturb.
3.What does the underlined word “solemn” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Heavy but warm. B. A little sad but cosy.
C. Relaxing and delightful. D. Very serious and unhappy.
4.What has the author learned from his experience?
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B. Being present can make a big difference.
C. The family harmony is the happiest thing in life.
D. Being a volunteer can make one’s life more significant.
Teens For Planet Earth
This is a social networking site for teenagers who want to get involved in protecting our planet. They can connect with other green-minded teens, choose a project or create their own. Teens For Planet Earth encourages young folks to get busy in their own communities. They offer guidance on local projects with categories such as habitats, animals, water and education. Awards are given to active members.
Meez
At Meez, teens can create their own avatars(头像), rooms and virtual pets. It is a social community of creative people that combines avatars, virtual worlds and games. Meez offers contests and chat as well as homework help, a fashion central and a writers’ corner. A chat area for younger teens is available. Other areas are music, geek（极客）central, art and sports.
Cyberteens
Cyberteens is another cool site that celebrates the teen years. Here teenagers can find community, games, and news. There is a link called “creativity” where teens can share their poems, stories, photos and artwork. The “cool links” section offers a huge variety of options to the curious teens. This site also has surveys and helps with jobs and school work.
Student.com
Student.com is a resource site for teens and high school students. Its social network has over 900,000 members. Members earn points to win prizes just by browsing and they offer several multi-player games. Points are used to buy items at auction(拍卖会). Student.com is filled with useful information and articles.
1.What is Teens For Planet Earth aimed to?
A. Set up a project.
B. Give awards to teens.
C. Get young folks busy.
D. Give advice on local projects.
2.Which website offers assistance in jobs?
A. Teens For Planet Earth. B. Meez. C. Cyberteens. D. Student.com.
3.What makes Student.com special among these websites?
A. It has the most members.
B. Teens can read articles on it.
C. It offers help on school work.
D. Teens can make purchases on it.
4.What can we infer about the websites mentioned in the text?
A. They provide game platforms.
B. They benefit teens in their social life.
C. They award outstanding teens.
D. They offer various study guidance.
一个英文网站面向中学生征稿。请你写一篇英文稿件，介绍“中秋节”及这个节日里的主要活动。
写作要点：它是中国传统节日之一；家人团聚；赏月、吃月饼、还有旅游、访友等其他活动。
注意：
(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使用文连贯；
(3)开头语已您写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：中秋节:the Mid-Autumn Festival 农历: lunar calendar
赏月: enjoy the full moon 月饼: moon cake
The Mid- Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th of the eighth month of Our Chinese lunar calendar.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌系的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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。
I am an only child in my family. While eating, my parents always leave myself the best dish. But I don’t eat out much because I don’t have some appetite all the time. One day, my friend Alice asked me come to her house for dinner. In her family, a feeling was so pleasant because there had two kids in the family. When they were eating, my friend and her sister fight for the food. They ate a lot and laughed happy. I felt so happy but ate a lot. I got to know that the eating atmospheres could be very important.
These days, both women and men 1.(surround) by magazines and websites full of tips about dieting, exercise and fashion. Gone are the days 2. all men had to think about wearing a nice suit to be smart and handsome. Things have changed.
Now, a survey has suggested that 80% of men admit 3.(be) unhappy about their body. The biggest body issues for 4. (they) were beer bellies and lack of muscles. Some think this sudden vanity is due 5. the pressure or influence of role models we see on TV and in magazines. People end up with a perception of 6. the perfect body should look like. But not everybody wants to put in the effort to have perfect muscles like Arnold Schwarzenegger. An opportunistic designer has even invented a muscle-enhancing shirt 7.(make) the buyer look more of a hunk (猛男）.
But Joe Warner, the former editor of Men’s Fitness magazine, thinks the muscle-enhancing shirt is just 8. trick. He thinks many people in the country are overweight and should accept they need to do exercise regularly. Exercise is always good. 9.we mustn’t forget beauty is only skin deep. Character is more important than 10. (appear).
As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a _______, including all his struggles.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a _______desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last _______from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which_______took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t_______quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we_______needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and _______. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves1”. Dad_________“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re_______.” Such is Dad—whatever problem he ________, he never gives up.
________, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, ________Dad remained optimistic. He________to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to________Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real ________. From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to __________our family. He always puts our happiness ________his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games________his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and ________putting others first.
Dad，the life________I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
1.A. teacher B. farmer C. gardener D. grocer
2.A. burning B. lively C. disappearing D. stormy
3.A. order B. form C. gap D. position
4.A. repeatedly B. finally C. normally D. really
5.A. begin B. go C. occur D. change
6.A. yet B. even C. still D. nearly
7.A. surprised B. nervous C. frightened D. angry
8.A. apologized B. laughed C. complained D. cried
9.A. lost B. gone C. done D. touched
10.A. meets with B. brings up C. works out D. thinks about
11.A. Thankfully B. Hopefully C. Strangely D. Unfortunately
12.A. or B. for C. but D. so
13.A. continued B. seemed C. happened D. aimed
14.A. face B. examine C. appreciate D. question
15.A. honesty B. pride C. friendship D. love
16.A. settle B. support C. start D. impress
17.A. after B. before C. beside D. under
18.A. in control of B. in terms of C. in spite of D. in place of
19.A. careful B. considerate C. regretful D. humorous
20.A. history B. motto C. lessons D. patterns
