I still remember my kindergarten teacher Mrs White, although I don’t remember much about what we learned in her class. My mother once told me that we used to____a lot. And I would bring back what I wrote and she could see there were so many____. But no red corrections. And always a star. Sometimes____a “Good”，which would make my heart soar (高涨）with____, But it worried my mother, so one day when she met Mrs White, she asked her why she never____the wrong spellings of words.
Mrs White replied,“The children are just beginning to get____about using words, about forming sentences. I don’t want to____that enthusiasm with red ink. Spelling and grammar can wait. The wonder of words won’t…”Maybe she didn’t say it____like that. It was long ago. But I did grow up learning to use words with loving____like that.
I____now and think Mrs Whites was a rather____teacher. She encouraged the joy,____and excitement of expression-however faultily-like that. I used to____“beautiful” a lot. Never could I quite remember that the “e”went ___the “a”.____my teacher in high school very much.____eventually the e’s and a’s settled into their____places. I am glad I didn’t ___on them though. “Pretty” is ___to spell but it doesn’t hold as much as you mean sometimes. And thanks to Mrs White, I had no____about writing what I meant even if I couldn’t quite spell it out. Because life isn’t Pretty. It’s Beautiful.
1.A. listen B. speak C. write D. read
2.A. marks B. stars C. words D. mistakes
3.A. even B. naturally C. especially D. particularly
4.A. happiness B. sadness C. discouragement D. disappointment
5.A. found B. corrected C. ignored D. remembered
6.A. worried B. excited C. anxious D. nervous
7.A. keep B. create C. stop D. make
8.A. really B. carefully C. totally D. exactly
9.A. fear B. confidence C. pride D. content
10.A. look forward B. look after C. look back D. look for
11.A. extraordinary B. strict C. hardworking D. careless
12.A. delight B. wonder C. relief D. satisfaction
13.A. mistake B. misuse C. misunderstand D. misspell
14.A. behind B. after C. before D. below
15.A. annoyed B. pleased C. frightened D. confused
16.A. So B. But C. And D. Or
17.A. right B. wrong C. good D. bad
18.A. stand B. keep C. wait D. rely
19.A. funnier B. harder C. nicer D. easier
20.A. interests B. hope C. worries D. sadness
Daily overuse of media and technology has a bad effect on the health of all children and teenagers by making them more open to anxiety, and more at risk of future health problems.1. Many newer apps automatically show where the users are when they’re used. This can tell anyone out there exactly where to find the person using the app.
2.They are also upset about their kids spending time on Facebook accounts instead of getting down to their homework assignments, and are afraid of what can come out of their online connections.
3. One way is to make a “social media agreement” with your kids—a real contract they can sign. In it, they can agree to protect their own privacy, consider their reputation, and not give out personal information.4.
In turn, parents agree to respect teens’ privacy while making an effort to be part of the social media world. Parents also can help kids spend less time on the computer by putting limits on media use.5.Avoid laptops and smartphones in bedrooms, and set some rules on the use of technology. And don’t forget that setting a good example through your own virtual behavior can go a long way toward helping your kids use social media safely.
A. Trust their children more.
B. Keep computers in public areas in the house.
C. It’s important to be aware of what your kids are doing online.
D. Besides, they promise never to use technology to hurt anyone else.
E. Spending too much time on social media can make kids feel upset, too.
F. Kids also can face the possibility of meeting the wrong person lace to face.
G. Parents often say that kids would rather be online than hang around with them.
You must have heard of Mr. No Ears. This earless, one-eyed cat from Albufeira, Portugal, is a Facebook phenomenon and has his own book: Saudades Mr. No Ears. But for those of you who don’t know him, here is his story.
Often referred to as the “Lion King of Albufeira”, this adorable cat was the head of a eat colony in the region. Viewed from a distance, he appeared to be a king, sitting on a wall. On most days, this was usually where you would find Mr. No Ears, with the members of his colony scattered around on the walkway. At other times, he was jumping cliffs and running on the beach. No one knew on which day he was born, so his caretakers decided to celebrate his birthday on World Animal Day on October 4th.
Although there were no ears, his hearing functioned well. One of his eyes was open and purulent (有脓的), with no sign of an eyeball…...Despite all of his problems, he was a strong-minded and happy cat. Some hotel owners found him annoying, ordering his caretakers to send him away so he wouldn’t “upset tourists.” But there were just as many people who loved him to pieces, and once he got his own Facebook page, the entire world was at his paws.
On the evening of 11 September 2015, Mr. No Ears was taken away against his will. Less than an hour later a request was made via a Facebook page asking for money, making false claims that he was “in pain” and “had bone cancer.” It was said that in an attempt to prove cancer which he did not have, Mr. No Ears suffered a heart attack. He then suffered organ damage, including his kidneys and liver. The taking-away of this much-loved cat from his home and family and the circumstances of his death were very emotive subjects, causing shockwaves throughout the animal-loving world.
Thanks to Mr. No Ears, the Albufeirafs Peneco beach Colony became a household name and a “must see” on cat lovers, holiday choices. You will recognize Mr. No Ears’ favorite seat under a palm tree because Mr. No Ears’ love-lock is attached to it.
1.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Mr. No Ears was born on October 4th. B. Mr. No Ears could hear well without ears.
C. All the hotel owners liked Mr. No Ears. D. Mr. No Ears always stayed alone.
2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. The cat could get to know the world via Facebook page.
B. People around the world loved the cat.
C. The cat is the Lion King of Albufeira.
D. The cat’s caretakers made money on the Internet.
3.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The unexpected response from animal lovers.
B. The disappearance and return of Mr. No Ears.
C. The disease that took Mr. No Ears’ life.
D. The foggy death of Mr. No Ears.
4.What can we infer from this passage?
A. Albufeira owes its fame to Mr. No Ears.
B. Mr. No Ears became famous after his death.
C. People began to protect cats because of Mr. No Ears.
D. In memory of Mr. No Ears, people named a tree after him.
After years of heated debate, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park. By last year, the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170 wolves.
Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States, but they were gradually displaced by human development. By the 1920s, wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area. They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer humans around.
The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk populations — major food sources (来源) for the wolf — grew rapidly. These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence of wolves, coyote populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park’s red foxes, and completely drove away the park’s beavers.
As early as 1966, biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park. They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote problems. Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets.
The government spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolvers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in Yellowstone. Today, the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone. Elk, deer, and coyote populations are down, while beavers and red foxes have made a comeback. The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well.
1.What is the text mainly about?
A. Wildlife research in the United States.
B. Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area.
C. The conflict between farmers and gray wolves.
D. The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.
2.What does the underlined word ＂displaced＂ in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Tested. B. Separated.
C. Forced out. D. Tracked down.
3.What did the disappearance of gray wolves bring about?
A. Damage to local ecology.
B. A decline in the park’s income.
C. Preservation of vegetation.
D. An increase in the variety of animals.
4.What is the author’s attitude towards the Yellowstone wolf project?
A. Doubtful. B. Positive.
C. Disapproving. D. Uncaring.
Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness(荒野). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.
Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.
But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is 762.
1.What attracted the early settlers to New York City?
A. Its business culture.
B. Its small population.
C. Its geographical position.
D. Its favourable climate.
2.What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?
A. Two-thirds of them stayed there.
B. One out of five people got rich.
C. Almost everyone gave up.
D. Half of them died.
3.What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?
A. They found the city too crowded.
B. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.
C. They were unable to stand the winter.
D. They were short of food.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A. The rise and fall of a city.
B. The gold rush in Canada.
C. Journeys into the wilderness.
D. Tourism in Dawson.
Copenhagen Destination Guide
The modern city of Copenhagen combines the best of European cafe culture and Scandinavian architecture. It's charming and compact with lots of local history to dive into. Although spending time in Copenhagen can become expensive, there are many ways to experience the city on a budget as well.
Attractions
Copenhagen is one of the world's best cycling cities. To see the city with ease, rent a bike or take a small group tour to see the sights, including the Little Mermaid, the island of Amager and the community of Christiania. You can also take a canal boat tour to see the city from a unique view. The Tivoli Gardens offer a sense of love in the evenings. There are some excellent museums to explore. Be sure to add the Museum of Art and Design to your travel plan.
Transportation
Kastrup Airport is the first destination for most visitors. It typically takes less than 15 minutes to get from the airport to the city center by train, so all the visitors prefer this way to travel between the two places. Canal boat tours are the easiest way to see the city's attractions. Cycling is the fastest and most flexible way to get around, and it’s a refreshingly pedestrian-friendly city as well.
Tips
●Find local sandwich shops to eat like the locals do and give your wallet a break.
●Museum lovers should have a Copenhagen Card, which provides free entrance to about 60 museums and many other attractions too.
●Consider visiting Copenhagen in the autumn, when it's a little cold but accommodations become much cheaper than those in the summer.
Check at www.Save70.com to view price comparisons for flights and hotels before you book.
1.Which place is the most suitable for lovers to go on a date?
A. The Tivoli Gardens.
B. The Little Mermaid.
C. The community of Christiania.
D. The Museum of Art and Design.
2.How should visitors go to Kastrup Airport from the center of Copenhagen?
A. By bicycle. B. By boat.
C. By train. D. By bus.
3.What can help visitors save a lot when they travel in Copenhagen?
A. Visiting about 60 museums.
B. Booking a hotel in the summer.
C. Eating sandwiches with the locals.
D. Applying for a Copenhagen Card.
