阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Dragon Boat Festival has been marked by 1. (eat) zongzi and racing dragon boats for thousands of years. It falls on 2. fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar in honor of Qu yuan, 3. is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself.
Qu was minister of the state of Chu 4. (lie) in the present-day Hunan and Hebei provinces during the Warring States period. He was upright, loyal and 5. (high) respected. However, he was fired from office due to his suggestion to fight against Qin in cooperation with other states. During his stay in other states, he wrote a number of 6. (poem) to express his strong love for his country. When Chu 7. (defeat) by Qin. He realized what he could do about it was nothing. Qu jumped into Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth month.
After the 8. (die) of Qu Yuan, people of Chu went to Miluo River to mourn over the great poet they loved so much. People threw eggs and rice wrapped in leaves 9. the river to feed the fish to keep them away from Qu Yuan. Now the Dragon Boat Festival has become 10. （tradition）festival for the Chinese people.
I often show my students inspiring videos to start their day. I never know which ones will make a huge impact, _______ I know they always reach the kids on some level. I recently showed my kids a video, where the _______ was “I am enough.”
When the _______ was over, I had each child say out loud, “I am enough.” It was _______ to see their backs straighten and their faces _______ as they declared this for themselves.
I posted about this on my Facebook page and how _______ I felt to get to work with such openhearted, amazing kids. A friend of mine _______ the post, watched the video, and felt moved. So moved, _______, that a few days later I went to my mailbox and_______ a beautiful ring stamped with “I am enough.” It was such an unbelievable gift of kindness and I ________ how this simple video was going.
The following day I was leaving my classroom, and I ________ my warm-up white board had been changed. Instead of the instructions I had for the following morning, one of my students had written, “I am enough. You are enough. ”I ________ the addition of “You are enough” ________ it shows they are not only thinking about their value but the value of others. How ________ is that?
I also received an email from one of the ________ of my students. She told me she found a picture of hearts and the ________, “I am enough, you are enough’’ on her daughter’s desk. I couldn’t ________ this simple saying was reaching so ________ and so far. It made my heart filled with ________ thinking how blessed I am to get to ________ with these kind little souls every day.
1.A. and B. but C. so D. for
2.A. message B. fact C. impression D. instruction
3.A. lesson B. film C. video D. story
4.A. puzzling B. amusing C. annoying D. amazing
5.A. light up B. take up C. put up D. look up
6.A. confident B. lucky C. curious D. easy
7.A. wrote B. sent C. saw D. answered
8.A. in total B. in fact C. in all D. in general
9.A. supplied B. accepted C. provided D. discovered
10.A. realized B. admitted C. predicted D. imagined
11.A. observed B. noticed C. watched D. founded
12.A. agreed B. adopted C. adapted D. appreciated
13.A. because B. if C. although D. until
14.A. lively B. beautiful C. strange D. generous
15.A. friends B. teachers C. kids D. parents
16.A. posters B. words C. letters D. signs
17.A. receive B. accept C. understand D. believe
18.A. closely B. highly C. deeply D. widely
19.A. anger B. care C. joy D. ease
20.A. connect B. B. entertain C. accompany D. play
The correct way to brush your teeth is to use short, gentle strokes on the teeth, You should pay special attention to the gum (牙龈) line. 1.
Pick the right toothbrush
Most dentists say that a soft-upraised toothbrush with a small head is best for removing dirt and rubbish while getting into those hard-to-reach places. 2. They have limited skills in their hands and thus they can do a better job at cleaning teeth.
Pick the right toothpaste
3. And some are tailored (特定需要) specifically for dental issues such as sensitivity, dirt, holes or gingivitis (齿龈炎). Each person’s mouth is different, and it is advisable to talk to your dentist about what toothpaste is best for you.
4.
Hold your brush at a 45 degree angle, and use short, circular cleans or back and forth movements on your teeth. Brush the gum line in a pattern that pushes rubbish away from it. 5. Make sure that all chewing surfaces are clean, and brush the surface of the tongue too
A. Clean the teeth
B. Pick a double-duty toothpaste.
C. There are many types of toothpaste.
D. However, this step often gets ignored.
E. An electric toothbrush is best for those.
F. Here are some basic ideas to help you clean your teeth well
G. Gently brush the inside and outside of each tooth using this motion (动作)
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND — Student engagement (参与) is a goal in schools everywhere. A teacher in the Washington suburbs has found a way to engage and motivate students — by ringing rhythm and fun to mathematics. The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language.
Making math fun
The voice heard in the video belongs to mathematics teacher Jake Scott. Most of the performers are his students. “I use rap because it is something that appeals to the students, and also because music aids memory,” Scott explains.
Scott started using rap videos three years ago. So far he has produced nine, including
Scott started using rap videos three years ago. So far he has produced nine, including YouTube favorites Triangle Experts and Quadratic Formulatic, which have been viewed tens of thousands of times. “It is fun and the whole process is something that students appreciate,” Scott says.
Empowering students
Blair High School principal Renay Johnson is a big supporter. She even appears in Scott’s latest video, Undefined Expressions.
“Mr. Scott is very motivating and engaging for students,” Johnson notes. “He enjoys what he does. As you know he engages students and mathematics through music. But he is also our wrestling coach. He also sponsors National Honor Society. And he is also a director of after school sports academy. I am lucky to have him here as a teacher.”
Scott was recognized as an outstanding educator last year by the Montgomery County Council. He was also honored as 2011 teacher of the year by an African-American civil rights organization.
Jake Scott says he wants mathematics to be something that students look forward to learning. And he says the results will help them on a path to college and a career.
1.Why does Scott use rap to make math cool?
A. It is closely connected with math.
B. It is a kind of music with good beats.
C. It is a kind of music with good rhythm.
D. It is popular with the students and helps memory
2.Who is Scott’s teaching approach especially for?
A. Students who are poor in math.
B. Students who are fond of music and math
C. Students speaking English as a second language.
D. Students who major in science and technology.
3.What can we conclude from the passage?
A. Johnson doesn’t approve of Scott’s work.
B. Scott’s work is recognized by the public .
C. Watching videos is a daily routine in math classes.
D. Scott makes students sing and dance in math class.
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. A teacher uses music to make math fun and cool.
B. It introduces a new teaching method to readers.
C. Mr. Scott is a successful math teacher.
D. Student engagement is a goal in teaching.
I grew up without a father. Well, sort of. My parents divorced (离婚) in the 1960s when I was a small child, and I stayed with my mother in Los Angeles. My father remarried and moved to a small suburb of Atlanta. For one month out of the year in the summer, I would fly back and spend time with my dad, so I had a father at times.
Further, I had a series of stepfathers who ranged from wonderful guys to alcoholics to dangerous individuals. Having lived through such experiences, I find it amusing when people say that children really need a father in the home. Well, if he is a good father and a good man, then I agree completely. If he is not, then the child might actually be better off without him. We don’t just need fathers — we need good fathers.
I feel it fair to say I ended up a very successful adult, at least that’s what people tell me. So how did I do it? I think it started with me having a bit of a chip on my shoulder. Normally this is not a good thing, but in my case it was rocket fuel for achievement. Not having a father in my life gave me something to prove, and it motivated me in an “I’ll show you” way.
I also tried very hard, even as a little boy to be self-sufficient. And that means I did not rely upon my parents except to the extent necessary. This kind of independence I believe is highly missed in this age of highly managed children with “helicopter” parents hovering (盘旋) above them constantly.
I also think I never wanted not having a father in my life to be an excuse for myself. We make and allow excuses constantly these days, but I just never felt that feeling sorry for myself was going to get me anywhere, I think if children can adopt such mindsets early in their lives it can be helpful.
1.According to the first two paragraphs, the author thinks ________.
A. his father is a bad one B. nobody needs a father
C. children need a good father D. children really need a father
2.How did the author end up a very successful adult?
A. He was very intelligent B. He made excuse for himself
C. He was motivated by a father D. He was very independent and tried very hard
3.What does the underlined word “self-sufficient” mean in paragraph 4?
A. Able to support myself. B. Able to dress myself very quickly.
C. Able to play by myself. D. Able to work on my own.
4.How can we describe the author from the passage?
A. Friendly, clever and warm-hearted.
B. Clever, determined and independent.
C. Motivated, hard-working and independent.
D. Motivated, hard-working and warm-hearted.
David Brown and Anne are two patients in the Adult Day Care Program at Mercy Hospitals. David Brown is seventy-two years old. He’s friendly and likes to talk. He lives with his wife in the city. But David is becoming forgetful. His wife says, “He’ll heat up some soup, then forget to turn off the gas.” She is sixty-one and still works. She is worried about leaving her husband alone.
Anne is eighty and lives with her 60-year old daughter. Her daughter says that she needs a rest. “Mom follows me everywhere. She follows me when I read newspapers. I need a rest and she does, too.”
And so, several times a week, David and Anne’s families take them to the Adult Day Care Center. Many hospitals have this program, Patients come to the Center for a full or half day, from one to five days a week. All the patients live with their families and most are old people.
Mrs. Carol Johnson is the director of the Center. She says, “We help the patients learn many things here. Patients have the chance to get out of their houses. Husbands, wives or grown children can work or have a rest. Most important of all, families are able to stay together.”
1.What happens to Anne’s family?
A. Anne cleans all the rooms every day.
B. Her daughter is too old to look after her .
C. Her daughter doesn’t want Anne to live with her.
D. Her daughter is very tired because Anne always follows her.
2.What do we know about the patients of the Center?
A. Most patients are forgetful.
B. Not all the patients live with their families.
C. The patients learn many things in the Center.
D. The patients come to the Center six days a week.
3.What’s the best title for the passage?
A. A Valuable Place B. The Adult Day Care Center
C. How to Spend the Rest Years D. Happy Families at the Adult Day Care Center
