1.Jack a __________________ to his wife for his having done wrong to her yesterday afternoon.
2.In order to keep our air clean, we should __________(加强)the protection of our environment.
3.I’m sure you know what will happen to you if you don’t eat a b_____________ diet.
4.My father is the person whom I have _____________(钦佩) for many years, for he has devoted himself to his education work.
5.With the development of science, our country b___________ a lot from the Internet.
6.__________________(显而易见)，my brother is interested in music as well as painting.
7.Once Tom talked with his classmate, the teacher s____________ at him into silence.
8.It’s not easy for our parents to make money, so we students ought to __________(限制)the amount of money we spend.
9.The old man still remembers that it was his grandmother who b______________ him up in the faraway village.
10.Faced with the teacher, the little boy could not ____________ (解释)for his being late again.
When we talk about paper, we think of newspapers and books. But there are many other uses of paper. Only half of 1. world’s paper is used for books and newspapers.
Paper on 2.we usually write and draw is very good for keeping you warm. You have perhaps seen homeless men asleep on a large number of newspapers.3.Finland, it is sometimes -40° C in winter. The farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing could be4. (warm).
Each year, more and more 5. (thing) are made of paper. We have had paper cups and plates for a long time. But now we hear that chairs, tables, and even beds can 6.(make) of paper. With paper boots and shoes, you can also wear paper hats, paper dresses, and paper raincoats. 7.you have used paper cups once, you throw them away and buy new8.(one).
The latest use of paper seems to be paper houses. These are not small houses for children 9.(play) in, but real, big houses for people to live in. You can buy a house with three rooms for about 500 dollars. You can put it up by yourself in a few hours, 10.you can use it for about five years.
An 80-year-old man was sitting in his house beside his 45-year-old son. Suddenly a crow(乌鸦) landed in front of the window. The father _______ his son,“What is that?”The son replied,“It is a crow.” _______ a few minutes, the father asked his son a second time,“What is that?”The son said“I just _______ you that it’s a crow.”After a little _______ , the father again asked his son,“What is that?”That time a(n) _______ tone could be heard in the son’s _______ .“It’s a crow, a crow!”
A little later, the father went to his room and _______ with an old diary which he had _______ for many years. After opening the right page, he asked his son to _______ it. When the son read it, tears came to his eyes.
“Today my ________ was sitting with me on the sofa. When a crow was ________ by the window, my son asked me 23 times what it was, and I ________ to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him ________ each time he asked me the same question. I did not feel ________ answering the same question.”
If your ________ become old, don’t treat them or look ________ them as a burden(累赘). Instead be warm and ________ to them. From today on, say this to yourself,“I want to ________ my parents happy forever, for they have ________ for me ever since I was born, and they have always showed their ________ love to me.”
1.A. demanded B. asked C. commanded D. tested
2.A. Before B. During C. After D. Within
3.A. told B. reminded C. called D. consulted
4.A. sigh B. doubt C. breath D. while
5.A. sad B. angry C. pitiful D. gentle
6.A. face B. mind C. voice D. pace
7.A. came up B. came out C. came back D. came on
8.A. kept B. gathered C. collected D. searched
9.A. tear B. read C. write D. recite
10.A. son B. daughter C. brother D. father
11.A. lying B. wiping C. sitting D. spying
12.A. required B. reminded C. recalled D. replied
13.A. lovingly B. carefully C. deeply D. lightly
14.A. puzzled B. worried C. amazed D. annoyed
15.A. parents B. relatives C. families D. teachers
16.A. up B. on C. down D. into
17.A. wise B. kind C. strict D. generous
18.A. send B. hear C. own D. see
19.A. frightened B. hunted C. cared D. waited
20.A. pleasant B. limited C. useful D. selfless
People have been making and flying kites for about 2, 000 years. 1. Some historians believe that the ancient Chinese may have started kite flying 2, 000 years ago. It is still a popular hobby in China, Japan and South Korea and in other countries of the Far East where beautifully decorated kites appear in different colours. In China there is even a special Kite Day on which children and adults fly kites. In Japan, families fly fish kites on Children’s Day.
Kites are made in many different sizes, colours and shapes. 2. It flies because air flows over and under the kite’s wing. The pressure under the wing helps the kite lift into the air.
3. Early scientists sent kites up into the air to measure temperature at different heights. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin used a kite to prove that lightning was a form of electricity. He attached a metal key to the string of a kite. When lightning hit the kite, electricity passed down the string and Franklin got an electric shock. It was a very dangerous experiment that you shouldn’t copy.
Kites were also used to develop airplanes. The Wright Brothers experimented with kites before they flew the first airplane. 4. In World War I the Germans developed a large kite that could transport people to a submarine (underwater ship). Kites were also used to carry radio signals over long distances.
5. Kite festivals are organised in many cities in all parts of the world.
A. Today most people fly kites as a hobby.
B. Kites are usually made by paper or cloth.
C. Kites have also been used in experiments.
D. No one knows for sure who invented the kite.
E. The name comes from a graceful bird called kite.
F. A flat kite is the oldest and simplest type of kite.
G. In the past kites were used to take part in wars.
Riding School
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 am and 8 : 30 pm (3 : 30 pm on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours : Monday through Friday : 9 : 00 am---8 : 30 pm
Phone : (412) 396-6644 Fax : (412) 396-6752
Sailing Club
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members, afterwards in the club-room. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons.
Opening Hours : Tuesdays : 6 : 00 pm---8 : 00 pm
Phone : (412) 396-6644 Fax : (412) 396-6644
Diving Center
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday 6:30 pm---8:30 pm
Phone : (412) 396-6312 Fax : (412) 396-6706
Medical Center
The staff(全体职工) of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care for students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with common medical problems. All staff here are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday
Phone : (412) 396-6649 Fax : (412) 396-6648
Water-sports Club
We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing and water-skiing. A beginners’ course is made up of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm, with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours : Monday through Sunday : 9 : 00 am---4 : 00 pm
Phone : (412) 396-6899 Fax : (412) 396-6890
1.If you want to experience activities in the countryside, you may fax_____________.
A. (412) 396-6706 B. (412) 396-6648 C. (412) 396-6890 D. (412) 396-6752
2.When can you attend your lessons if you want to explore the ocean depths?
A. Monday through Friday : 7 : 00 pm---10 : 00 pm.
B. 24 hours from Monday to Sunday.
C. On Monday and Friday : 6 : 30 pm---8 : 30 pm.
D. On Tuesdays : 6 : 00 pm---8 : 00 pm.
3.What convenience can the Medical Center provide?
A. A certificate in medicine. B. Reduced rate for groups.
C. Nursery for newly-born babies. D. Various less expensive medicines.
One of the hardest things in life is sticking to a healthy diet. Experts recommend you plan your meals in advance, so you aren’t attracted when faced with less-than-healthy choices. It’ s estimated(评估) that the average American eats almost 25 percent of their daily calories from snacking alone, and snacking is the leading cause of childhood obesity.
Therefore, there are two choices available(ready for use)：stop snacking (hard) or snack healthier (simple). But, for many of us, telling apart what’s “healthy” and how much to consume(消耗)are two different things. But, if you don’t keep the amount in check it can seriously ruin your diet. It’s easy to consume double or triple (增至三倍) the amount. If you’re struggling to keep you and your family’s snacking under control, you may be interested in the new online store called NatureBox. com, offering a new service delivered right to your front door on a monthly basis.
After you sign up on their website and provide some information about your taste preferences and anything else, the company sends you a box every month containing a delicious choice of healthy snack foods. A box includes 12-15 servings across 4 to 5 different NatureBox snacks---enough to last you and your family for a month.
Each box costs just under $ 20 and shipping(delivering) is always free. NatureBox is meant to fit your lifestyle by providing you with snacks you’ll enjoy and look forward to eating. You can easily order what you want to receive based on the snacks you love most. And now, NatureBox is offering an immediate 25% off their first order. Just enter the code “livehealthy” when you join.
Click here to sign up for your risk-free order.
1.How many percents of calories from snacks do the average American eat each week?
A. Nearly 52. B. About 25. C. More than 125. D. 175 or so.
2.What does the phrase “in check” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. In control. B. In danger. C. In need. D. In store.
3.According to the passage what is NatureBox?
A. A box. B. An online store. C. A code. D. A service.
4.Where is the passage probably taken from?
A. A website. B. A newspaper. C. A textbook. D. A science magazine.
