Wong Fuk-wing, a Hong Kong volunteer at an orphanage (孤儿院) in Yushu, was killed in the earthquake when he was trying to save others on April 14, 2010.
Wong managed to run safely out of the building with some children when the first quake happened at 7:50 am on April 14, but he went back inside to rescue three other children and three teachers inside, although he knew the danger of aftershocks (余震).
At 10 am, all the children and one of the teachers were saved. However, Wong was buried under the fallen building and died. The other two teachers were still waiting to be rescued.
46-year-old Wong was a truck driver, who often said he could only give his efforts to charity instead of money, as he did not earn a lot. His tragic (悲剧的) end touched the hearts of many people both in Hong Kong and on the mainland.
Wong began volunteering in 2002. In 2003, Wong was told by the doctor he got serious illness, which gave him a great blow. However, the illness did not deter the warm-hearted man. When the earthquake struck Wenchuan is Sichuan Province in 2008, Wong rushed to the disaster area of Shifang to offer his help though his family did not want him to go.
In fact, Qinghai is a place Wong had often visited since 2006. As a volunteer, he gave out medicine and clothing to the orphanage there. No one could expect that Wong would die helping others.
Hong Kong Chief Secretary Henry Tang Ying-yen said he had “the highest respect” for the hero who gave his life for others. “What he did has shown the Hong Kong spirit.” The citizens of Hong Kong called him “the pride of Hong Kong’s people” and people on the mainland have also praised him as “a true hero”.
1.Wong died in the earthquake __________.
A. as the first earthquake happened
B. when he returned to save the teachers and students
C. because he suffered from his serious illness again
D. after he sent medicine and clothing to the orphanage
2.The underlined word “deter” in Para 5 refers to “__________”.
A. prevent B. refuse
C. beat D. encourage
3.What can we know about Wong from the passage?
A. He never visited Qinghai before 2010.
B. He was thought highly of by the Chinese.
C. He was a taxi driver before he died.
D. He was supported by his family being a volunteer.
4.Why are so many people deeply moved by the story of Wong?
A. He helped the orphanage though being poor.
B. He fought against his illness bravely.
C. He put other people's lives above his own.
D. He always offered money to the orphanage.
Top Music Festivals
Festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Pitchfork Music Festival
Anyone who likes indie (独立的) music and up-and-coming artists will have an amazing time at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park. This is an indie rock heaven that explores more underground and lesser known bands than the other big Chicago summer festival, Lollapalooza.
Date: July 14-16
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Music Type: Indie rock
Price: $126- $2,700
Essence Music Festival
No matter what time of the year it is, New Orleans is an amazing place if you love live music. The Essence Music Festival is a celebration of well-known artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, and Mary J.Blige.
Date: June 29-July 2
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Music Type: R& B, soul, rock
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Sziget Festival
Budapest knows how to hold a party, and Sziget is one of the biggest celebrations of music and culture in all of Europe. You can expect to find favorite artists like Bad Religion and Mac DeMarco playing here during this three day festival.
Date: August 9-11
Location: Budapest, Hungary
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Flow Festival
The Flow Festival is a great excuse to explore the city of Helsinki. Artists including Lana Del Rey and The XX will be playing, among many others. Come to this festival to enjoy yourselves with an earth-friendly belief.
Date: August 11-13, 2018
Location Helsinki, Finland
Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz
Price: $106-$199
1.What do the music festivals have in common ?
A. They are given in the open air. B. They are held in the USA.
C. They include rock music. D. They lake place from July to August.
2.Which music festival will last for the longest time?
A. Essence Music Festival. B. Sziget Festival.
C. Flow Festival. D. Pitchfork Music Festival.
3.What can we know about Budapest from the text?
A. It has the longest cultural tradition in Europe.
B. It is the home of many well-known bands.
C. It is a city of high living cost in all of Europe.
D. It is good at organizing entertainment events.
假如你是李华。你的笔友Kenton写信告诉你，他自从上了高中之后成绩不理想，每次考试总是犯很多错误，他很焦虑。请你用英语回信，给他提一些建议。
要点提示: 1. 表示安慰；
2. 提出建议；
3. 给予鼓励。
参考词汇:分数score 压力 pressure
注意:1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Kenton,
I’ve received your letter.
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Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
At 3:42 a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world was at an end! Eleven kilometres 1. (direct) below the city, the 2. (great) earthquake of the 20th century had begun. It was felt in Beijing, 3. is more than two hundred kilometres away. One-third of the nation 4. (feel) it. A huge crack that was eight kilometres long and thirty metres wide cut across houses, roads and canals. Steam burst from holes in the ground. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In fifteen terrible seconds a large city lay 5. ruins. The suffering of the people 6. (be) extreme. Two-thirds of 7. (they) died or were injured during the earthquake. Thousands of families were killed and many 8. (child) were left without parents. The number of people who were killed or injured reached more than 400,000. Then, later that afternoon, another big quake shook Tangshan. More buildings fell down. Water, food, and electricity were hard 9. (get). People began to wonder 10. long the disaster would last.
Most young people enjoy some forms of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling, or swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be a game of some forms—football, basketball, hockey, golf or tennis. It may be mountaineering.
Those who have a passion of climbing high and difficult mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women willing to suffer cold and hardship, and to take risks in high mountains? This astonishment is caused, probably, by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure.
Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of different kinds which would be dangerous to ignore, but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.
If we compare mountaineering with other more familiar sports we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a “team game”. We should be mistaken in this. There are, it is true, no “matches” between “teams” of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is obviously teamwork.
The mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. His sport requires high mental and physical qualities.
A mountain climber continues to improve his skills year by year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty. But it is not unusual for men of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps. They may take more time than younger men, but they perhaps climb with more skills and less waste of effort, and they certainly experience equal enjoyment.
1.What sports are popular among people in winter in the passage?
A. Soccer and golf. B. Skiing and skating.
C. Cycling and hockey. D. Mountaineering.
2.What does the underlined word “passion” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Strong emotion. B. Good way. C. Better skill. D. Good reason.
3.Why does the author think mountaineering is a sport, not a game?
A. Because it has man-made rules.
B. Because it is too dangerous for climbers.
C. Because it can't bring people joy or leisure.
D. Because it is free for climbers to use their own methods.
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Mountaineering is not attractive to people.
B. Physical quality is more important than mental one for climbers.
C. A mountain climber passes his best by the age of thirty.
D. It is possible for an old man of fifty or sixty to climb the Alps.
5.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Sports in winter B. Team work in climbing
C. Mountaineering D. A mountain climber
Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic(陶艺)class.
On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.
“No,” I said.
“We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you.” she explained.
When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.
As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle tug on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi! You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.
My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I convey these values to my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget.
1.What do you think made the writer admire her mother?
A. Her kindness to others. B. Her excellent teaching.
C. Her quality of honesty. D. Her positive attitude to life.
2.According to Paragraph 2, how did the author feel when she was asked to go out with her mom?
A. Excited. B. Angry. C. Surprised. D. Worried.
3.From the passage, what can we learn about the children in the shelter?
A. They were never punished.
B. They weren’t allowed to go outside.
C. They were once treated badly.
D. They all suffered from mental illness.
4.Which word is closest to the meaning of the underlined word “reinforcement” ?
A. Truth. B. Help. C. Comfort. D. Support.
5.What lesson did the author learn from her experience?
A. To value what you have. B. To play with children is fun.
C. To love others is to love yourself. D. To do as what your parents do.
