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Last October, while tending her garden in Mora, Sweden, Lena Pahlsson pulled out a handful of small 1.(carrot) and was about to throw them away. But something made her look closer, and she noticed a 2.(shine) object. Yes, there beneath the leafy top of one tiny carrot was her long-lost wedding ring.
Pahlsson screamed 3. loudly that her daughter came running from the house. ＂She thought I had hurt 4.(I),＂says Pahlsson.
Sixteen years 5. (early), Pahlsson had removed the diamond ring 6. (cook) a meal. When she wanted to put the ring back on later, it was gone. She suspected that one of her three daughters — then ten, eight, and six—had picked it up, but the girls said they hadn’t. Pahlsson and her husband 7. (search) the kitchen, checking every corner, but turned up nothing. ＂I gave up hope of finding my ring again,＂ she says. She never replaced it.
Pahlsson and her husband now think the ring probably got 8. (sweep) into a pile of kitchen rubbish and was spread over the garden, 9. it remained until the carrot’s leafy top accidentally sprouted (生长) through it. For Pahlsson, its return was 10. wonder.
One of my favorite things in life is my monthly date with my daughter. Now it has become our _________to include some kind of Smile Card activity whenever we can. It’s very_______today, so we planned to make our_________act something cool. We went to an ice cream shop,________ at the table near the counter.
As we________our ice cream, we said that we’d like to________ice cream for the next person who came to the counter. After knowing my intention, the cashier was so excited and couldn’t_____for the_______person. My daughter was also excited to________our victim(受害者) secretly.
About five minutes later the cashier told us, “Oh, a mother and two little kids are coming!” As the woman_______their ice cream and______for her wallet, the cashier told her that someone wanted to buy her family’s ice cream. She couldn’t _____it. “Seriously?” she asked with ______. Rachel and I________not to notice.
The cashier came over to “wipe our table”, leaving our______without being seen. She was as________as we were about our act of kindness. We took a piece of paper and _____a note to the cashier thanking her for helping us. We placed the note and a Smile Card on the counter, leaving the shop before we were seen.
When we got home, my daughter was still excited to tell her mom what we did. I love my date with my daughter more than________in the world. What’s more, I_______every moment with her. It is even more special that we________our Smile Card adventure together.
1.A. practice B. advice C. chance D. interest
2.A. cold B. hot C. warm D. bad
3.A. careless B. wise C. kind D. courageous
4.A. lying B. sitting C. seating D. standing
5.A. dealt with B. turned down C. argued about D. paid for
6.A. afford B. offer C. buy D. sell
7.A. wait B. take C. contribute D. figure
8.A. serious B. concerned C. lucky D. anxious
9.A. observe B. stare C. glare D. found
10.A. bought B. ordered C. listed D. meant
11.A. reached B. searched C. thought D. stuck
12.A. face B. believe C. bear D. support
13.A. shock B. pride C. doubt D. nerve
14.A. prevented B. predicted C. presented D. pretended
15.A. order B. plate C. bowl D. change
16.A. secret B. careful C. favorite D. cheerful
17.A. set down B. lay down C. brought down D. cut down
18.A. something B. anyone C. anything D. someone
19.A. treasure B. forget C. make D. improve
20.A. spare B. share C. sell D. expect
People who are confident really seem to be naturally outstanding(优秀的) and just seem to do everything with more grace(优雅的)than others.1.It is a habit that everyone can develop in life. Try these simple tips to drill and build up your confidence.
Admit your shortcomings calmly.
Do not try to escape from them or cover them. Face them bravely.2. Fight against them every day until the day when you could break away and conquer them.
Dress for self-confidence.
3.And therefore pay attention to your dress, display your unique physical advantages and exhibit your best image. In addition, on formal occasions such as a business meeting or a wedding ceremony, elegant dressing contributes to building your confidence.
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You should break your routine that deals with the work passively (被动地). Focus your efforts immediately on overcoming it, because it will make your restless mind at ease and build your self-confidence.
Be positive.
Feeling pity neither on yourself nor on others. If you are used to hating and accusing(指责) yourself, others would tend to do that and believe it. Instead, you should speak positively about yourself, your progress, and your bright future.5.
A. Your appearance could put you into embarrassment(尴尬)or increase your confidence.
B. Then talk about them to a reliable mate, a friend or a family member.
C. Aa a matter of fact, true self-confidence is neither born nor got overnight.
D. Build your confident vocabulary.
E. By doing so, you would encourage your growth in a positive direction.
F. Don’t put off what you eventually have to do.
G. Don’t judge a person by appearance.
October 15th is the Global Handwashing Day. Activities are planned in more than 20 countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap. For example, donators (捐赠者) will give 150,000 bars of soap to schools in Ethiopia.
Experts say people around the world wash their hands every day, but very few use soap at so-called important moments. These include after washing the toilet, after cleaning a baby and before touching food.
Global Handwashing Day is the idea of the Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing with Soap. Partners include the United Nations Children’s Fund, American government agencies, the World Bank and soap makers Unlever and Procter and Gamble. The organizers say all soaps are equally effective at removing disease-causing germs(细菌). They say the correct way to wash is to wet your hands with a small amount of water and cover them with soap. Rub(揉搓) it into all areas, including under the fingernails. Rub for at least twenty seconds. Then rinse well under running water. At last, dry your hands with a clean cloth or wave them in the air.
The Partnership for Handwashing says soap is important because it increases the time that people spend in washing hands. Soap also helps to break up the dirt that holds most of the germs. And it usually leaves a pleasant smell. The Partnership for Handwashing also says washing with soap before eating or after using the toilet could save more lives than any vaccine(疫苗) or medicine. Hand washing could also prevent the spread of other diseases. When people get germs on their hands, they can infect(感染) themselves by touching their eyes, noses or mouths. Then they can infect others.
1.What’s the best title for this passage?
A. Hand washing: so important---it gets a day of its own.
B. Find out why washing hands carefully is so important.
C. Say no to washing hands in the wrong way.
D. Want to live a longer life?---wash your hands.
2.The underlined word “rinse” in Paragraph 3 probably means _________.
A. to dry your hands B. to rub your hands carefully
C. to wash away the soap D. to clean your fingers
3.The last paragraph mainly tells us _________.
A. how to wash your hands correctly
B. why washing hands with soap is so important
C. the dangers of washing hands without soap
D. when we should especially wash our hands with soap
4.In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?
A. Advertisement B. Public service
C. Medical care D. Health report
My First Marathon
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later told me that I was “not athletic ”.
The idea that I was “ not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before the marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces became loose. So I stopped to readjust(调整). Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was hungry！
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.
1.A month before the marathon, the author ____________.
A. was well trained B. felt frightened
C. made up his mind to run D. lost heart
2.How was the author’s first marathon?
A. He made it. B. He quit halfway.
C. He got the first prize. D. He walked to the end.
3.What does the story mainly tell us?
A. A man owes his success to his family support. B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.
C. Failure is the mother of success. D. One is never too old to learn.
Many people discover Roald Dahl through his stories and poems. His books have been translated into several languages. He has also inspired TV and radio shows and movies. With his help, kids all over the world can imagine strange candies, friendly giants, and frightening villains(反派主角). Indeed, Roald Dahl led a life full of adventures (冒险). Yet, we can have a better understanding of him from other things, too.
More than Just Words: The Roald Dahl Foundation
Roald Dahl became interested in helping people who had serious injuries and diseases. As a writer, Roald cared about helping children read more. To carry out these goals, his family set up the Roald Dahl Foundation. The foundation helps people, hospitals, and charities by giving money for medical and educational needs. It continues the spirit of giving that Roald expressed throughout his life.
Stories for All Ages: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Roald Dahl’s wife, Felicity Dahl, wanted to set up a central place to protect all of Roald’s writings. She helped create the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Buckinghamshire, England. It holds a collection of Roald’s writings and recordings for the public to visit. His personal letters and postcards can be found there, as well as photographs and many of his awards. As you can see, one can get a pretty complete picture of Roald Dahl’s life by visiting this library. The museum also encourages people to write creatively.
Now, people of all ages are learning about Ronald Dahl through his works. Through his stories, the foundation, and the museum, Roald Dahl will continue to have a great effect on readers around the world for years to come.
1.It can be inferred that Roald Dahl ________.
A. produced many movies B. mastered several languages
C. travelled to many countries D. wrote many adventurous stories
2.The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre was built to _________.
A. attract public visits B. keep Roald Dahl’s works
C. show Roald Dahl’s awards D. give lessons about writing
3.What is the author’s attitude towards Roald Dahl?
A. He is disappointed in him. B. He is friendly to him.
C. He thinks highly of him. D. He is cruel to him.
