Felicity Miller, a 32-year-old British woman, 1. has a Chinese husband, still remembers the 2.(excite) when she first learned to use the “red packet” function on WeChat in 2015. She sent and grabbed some red packets in her Chinese family’s group. The rule in her family was that the person who grabbed the 3.(high) amount sent the next. Attracted by the unique way of communicating, many foreigners 4.(join) in sending and grabbing red packets so far. Usually, the money in each packet is random. Thus the amount of money one can grab 5.(large) depends on his or her luck, from 0.01 yuan to less than 200 yuan. Many foreigners get more familiar 6. Chinese culture through “red packets”. Two years ago, when Felicity Miller was sent 5.20 or 8.88 yuan red packets, she had no clue about the 7.(hide) meanings. Now, she has known about them. However, the popularity of virtual red packets doesn’t stop people sending paper red packets 8.(contain) real cash during the Spring Festival. It 9.(call) lucky money. In Chinese tradition, people take lucky money for children as 10. blessing.
When my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven. How did she sound? Terrible. But she didn’t _______. At twelve, she asked our parents if she could_______a full-time music school. They said no. Actually, everyone agreed that my sister_______talent.
I was better at my _______. My teacher had told my parents that I had great _______. So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to _______me. But the only time he was _______was Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. Back then, I was _______about the British TV show “The Avengers”, which was_______every Saturday at 3 p.m. I let nothing take up my “Avengers” hour. So I ________this amazing opportunity. Today, I don’t even have a ________ in my house.
My sister became an engineer, but she________stopped making music. When she was in her 40s, she switched ________. She went back to college, got a(n) ________in music education, and became a music teacher. She starts kids out on their first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support she never ________.
Recently, she and a pianist pal put on a recital. A big crowd of friends and family ________for her. As she played, I looked around at the ________. Everyone was ________enjoying the music. It occurred to me that I was the only person who remembered that 7-year-old kid making those perfectly ________sounds and knew how far she had come, despite ________.
Talent is important. But enthusiasm is even more important.
1.A. advance B. quit C. reflect D. listen
2.A. inspect B. open C. attend D. visit
3.A. lacked B. spotted C. possessed D. admired
4.A. major B. project C. composition D. instrument
5.A. patience B. enthusiasm C. potential D. ambition
6.A. train B. examine C. correct D. challenge
7.A. punctual B. skillful C. occupied D. available
8.A. sensitive B. crazy C. serious D. particular
9.A. filmed B. designed C. aired D. commented
10.A. jumped at B. turned down C. waited for D. opened up
11.A. tutor B. violin C. musician D. piano
12.A. never B. once C. already D. even
13.A. attitudes B. careers C. plans D. positions
14.A. scholarship B. sponsor C. degree D. assistant
15.A. provided B. imagine C. received D. expected
16.A. voted B. feared C. stayed up D. turned up
17.A. students B. audience C. spotlights D. platform
18.A. obviously B. desperately C. appropriately D. anxiously
19.A. booming B. pleasing C. awful D. powerful
20.A. everything B. something C. everybody D. somebody
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How to Make Sure You Enjoy Your Trip
A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.
• Plan it well. Trips are ideally planned for it to go well.1.A check list is helpful, making sure you’ve got all your needs.
• Pack necessities. Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of traveling. Pack only the things you need. 2.
• Be safe. To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, scuba diving..., it is always recommended to be safe. 3.Don’t be stubborn and put yourself in harm when there are precautions.
• 4.You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash sometimes—this is all what travel is about—experiencing things with a new perspective. Once you expect to experience new things, you’ll be a happy traveler and free from stress.
• Save the memory. 5.This is not one of those regular days so you ought to save the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness; you get something to review the good times.
A. Travel with an open mind.
B. Get prepared for everything new.
C. This is all we expect from a trip.
D. Seize the moment by taking pictures.
E. It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable.
F. It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package.
G. Take your time, a day or a week ahead to make a plan for your trip.
It’s cold and dark outside, and your bed is so warm and comfortable. Going for a run seems like such a bad idea. But before you hide your running shoes, it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go.
According to The Huffington Post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill (跑步机), burns more calories because the body is working hard to regulate (调节) its core temperature. Furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperatures—and quicker runs burn more calories. Similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that vital muscle even stronger.
Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day. The heat and humidity in the summer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings, making you feel alive.
Of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. Heart attacks, stroke, lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of running in smog. The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems. If you do choose to run outside on smoggy days, take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust (尾气), and go early in the morning, before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.
1.How does cold weather benefit runners, compared with warm weather?
A. They can run more slowly.
B. They can take in more calories.
C. Their hearts can function harder.
D. Their body temperature can get lower.
2.How does summer affect runners?
A. It builds up their energy quickly. B. It makes runners tired easily.
C. It lessens runners’ stress. D. It causes heart attack.
3.What are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days?
A. Stop driving cars. B. Do more exercise.
C. Avoid outdoor exercise. D. Run late in the morning.
4.What can be the best title of the text?
A. Refresh with a Winter Run B. Take Outdoor Exercise in Summer
C. Go to Run in a Park D. Follow the Tips to Reduce Stress
Among the international students in Canada who are struggling to find a job there after graduation, some of them eventually make it with relative ease. They’re the ones who’ve already built up much internship (实习) experience while still attending university, as their majors offer a co-operative program.
Co-op programs, a feature (特色) of Canadian university programs, allow academic studies to be combined with work experience. During school years, students get to network with employers, gain internship experience in relevant fields, and earn academic credits that count toward their degree or diploma.
Co-op programs are available in most comprehensive universities, like the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University. These programs are not only open to students majoring in business but also to many science and art majors. Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of recent foreign applicants have chosen majors that also subscribe to the co-op program. “It’s easy to understand,” said a senior education counselor. He noted that working opportunities are provided by employers that build bridges with the university and most of them are well-known companies or local government organizations. Moreover, the average salary for interns is as high as C$30,000 to C$40,000 a year.
Students can choose to work during vacations or term times freely. The required duration of the internship for undergraduates ranges from eight to twelve months, or four to six months for graduate students. “The programs also benefit those students who want to apply for immigration,” added the counselor. “That’s because the policies of many provinces in Canada require a certain length of work experience of the applicants.”
1.What’s the main characteristic of co-op programs?
A. They offer a variety of jobs in different fields.
B. They make academic credits easier to gain.
C. Employers work with students on their studies.
D. Students get work experience while at university.
2.What does the example of foreign applicants indicate?
A. Co-op programs are becoming more popular.
B. The average salary for interns will increase.
C. Co-op programs are open to all majors.
D. Companies welcome foreign students.
3.Which section of a website does the text probably come from?
A. Business. B. Education. C. Lifestyle. D. Culture.
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.
