Myles, my four-year-old son, somehow got into an adult pool while we were out swimming. We ran over and pulled him out of the water, only to see his blue face and grey, still body. He was lifeless.
One person immediately contacted the front desk while another called 911. My friend, John Newland, and I began CPR(心肺复苏). But we hadn't received any professional training. Despite our best efforts, we failed to make any important progress in bringing back my son.
Another friend of mine realized two off-duty lifeguards, Liz and Alison Manley, were nearby. The sisters, 15 and 18, recently trained by the Red Cross in CPR, ran to help. Alison took over directly above Myles and Liz near his feet. Alison started chest compressions (胸部压迫), and Liz gave instructions. They turned him on his side, and cleared the airway as he expelled(排出) water.They continued chest compressions and rescue breathing, staying calm and cooperating as a perfect team.
As the scene unfolded, so many things went through my mind. It seemed that seconds, minutes and hours passed, all at once. I saw his life flash before my eyes, the image of my beloved son wearing his favorite Lightning McQueen jammies (睡衣) and then his t-ball uniform. All at once was filled with both regret and hope." What kind of a father lets this happen?”,“ Stay with me!”,“ Come on, Myles”,"I don' t want to live without you !” and finally "God help, somebody, do anything!" Then it happened. Myles slowly opened one of his eyes and began to cry. I picked him up and held him.
Myles was allowed to leave the hospital the next morning and, despite everything that happened, he asked to go to Worlds of Fun. This was the best Father's Day gift I could have ever received, seeing that my wife, son and daughter reunited and were all healthy, playing together again! No days are taken for granted any longer!
1.When the author pulled his son out of the water, he found his son was __________
A. still breathing.
B. struggling hard.
C. crying loud in fear.
D. in a very bad situation.
2.How did Liz and Alison Manley react?
A. They called 911 for help immediately.
B. They took immediate actions to save the boy.
C. They asked the pools medical team for aid.
D. They taught the author to perform CPR.
3.What can we lean about the author from Paragraph 4?
A. He was considered a terrible father.
B. He was really worried about his son.
C. He was responsible for the accident.
D. He always believed his son would be fine.
4.After that accident, the author ____________.
A. decided to learn first aid.
B. never let his son swim again.
C. allowed his son to do whatever he wanted.
D. valued the time spent with his family more.
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The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant
So many beautiful memories are collected when relatives come to visit. Join in the fun as a family gets together for a summer they will never forget. Warm and inviting language as well as wonderful pictures brings the story of this family’s summer get-together to life.
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Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
You know that feeling when you're as excited as you are scared to make a jump. That's how Jabari feels about his first jump off the diving board. He knows how to swim. He knows jumping off surely looks fun. But is he brave enough to make a jump? With some gentle encouragement from his loving father, Jabari jumps.
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There Might Be Lobsters by Carolyn Crimi
Meet Suki. She's a small dog with a big fear of the beach. When a rescue is in order, Suki saves the day proving that there's nothing to fear but fear itself. It is a perfect picture book for kids who are afraid to try new experiences. It opens the door to calming dialogues and messages of bravery and victory.
Available from Amazon. $11.84
Three Little Words by Amy Novesky
Dory's"Just keep swimming!" message of never giving up is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory to an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful adventure of friendship and survival.
Available from Amazon. $12.06
1.What do we know about The Relatives Came?
A. It tells a story of adventure.
B. It is the cheapest picture book.
C. It's about a boy's memories.
D. It's about a family get-together.
2.Which book tells how to overcome fears by helping others?
A. The Relatives Came.
B. Jabari Jumps.
C. There Might Be Lobsters.
D. Three Little Words.
3.What does the book by Amy Novesky inspire its readers to do?
A. Learn to swim.
B. Never give up.
C. Love their friends.
D. Have an adventure.
假定你是李华，你校将接待一批来自美国的中学生，为期三周。学校遴选了一批为来访学生提供寄宿 (homestay)的自愿者，你是其中之一。请你给即将到来的学生Bobby写一封欢迎信，内容如下：
1.你的家庭情况；
2. 你提供的食、宿等生活条件；
3. 他的周末安排。
注意：1. 词数100字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共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。
It’s three months since I hear from you last time. Now I want to tell you impressive story happen in my first lesson. On hearing the bell, the students ran into the classroom as quick as they could. And Li Ming stood outside of the classroom, crying silently. He told me that his mother was ill and he had to buy some medicine for him. At the same time, he apologized to me for his lateness. I praised him for his deeds and asked the students to sing a song naming Mother together. That I experienced that day has become one of the most unforgettable memory.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. This kind of feeling usually doesn’t last long. But what 1. (happen) if you feel this way too much? Getting a good 2. (educate) can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let’s talk about school and3.to do when you don’t like it.
If you don’t like school,4.first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don’t have enough friends,5.maybe you don’t get along with your teacher. Sometimes it’s a big problem with your classes and school-work. You may be getting 6.(far) behind, and it may seem like you’ll never catch up.
When you know why you don’t like school, you can set about 7.(take) steps to make things better. It’s a good idea to talk to someone about 8.(you) problems with school. Your mum, dad or teacher will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write clown your 9.(feeling) about school in a notebook. It’s a great way 10.(let) out emotions. Remember, you don’t have to share what you’ve written with others.
After having a child, I found my regular exercise interrupted. I was not only busy: I also lacked the motivation. Solo gym sessions or some quick______following the DVD while the baby sleeps didn’t______me at all. So I decided to sign up for a hiking______in Peru, hoping that it would get me______again.
Looking over my travel arrangements before I left. I______phrases such as “3-hour hike______primitive forests” and “sliding with a rope down waterfalls”, and I started to feel a little______.
However, as we made our way through the forests and were______with amazing views of______waterfalls, this team of strangers______me to go on. Being physically active with a group motivated me to reach the______or the valley below-rather than simply lying down on the forest floor and giving up,______I might have done if I were alone.
____confirm my experience: Group exercise can really start a new attitude toward fitness. “People get a better______in a group than they do on their own,” said Allison Kimmel, a group______instructor. That’s because other people______both support and competition. “Humans are______animals and the shared experience of facing a challenge______is compelling(不可抗拒的),” said David Ezell, the CEO of fitness provider Darien Wellness.
With the______of a group, I'm slowly getting back into a______lifestyle.
1.A. summary B. addition C. exercise D. 1ecture
2.A. contribute to B. appeal to C. cater to D. object to
3.A. trip B. voyage C. award D. speech
4.A. acting B. flying C. studying D. moving
5.A. examined B. scanned C. copied D. deleted
6.A. across B. over C. through D. beyond
7.A. convinced B. disappointed C. delighted D. worried
8.A. rewarded B. crowded C. covered D. equipped
9.A. awful B. awesome C. accessible D. still
10.A. begged B. forced C. permitted D. inspired
11.A. summit B. foot C. destination D. waterfall
12.A. that B. which C. where D. when
13.A. Victims B. Tourists C. Strangers D. Experts
14.A. position B. workout C. income D. diet
15.A. business B. career C. flight D. fitness
16.A. offer B. consume C. receive D. ignore
17.A. natural B. traditional C. practical D. social
18.A. alone B. alike C. together D. close
19.A. popularity B. development C. increase D. support
20.A. wealthier B. healthier C. higher D. richer
