阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或者括号里单词的正确形式。
1.The beauty of the place is ______ ______（超出）I can describe.
2.All the people burst into laughter ______ ______（如释重负）.
3.My brother ______ ______（admit）to Hebei Normal University last year.
4.There is an ______（争论）about whether we should support the New Party.
5.There was a lot of ______（证据）that could prove the young man had stolen many things
6.The teacher stood there, ______（surround）by a group of students asking questions.
7.A man was ______（挖）out alive after being trapped in ruins for days.
8.You'd better hand in your paper to him ______（亲自）.
Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an expert at balance beam（平衡木）。
To perfect her skills, Lola ________ for four hours a day. At the state championships, she finished seventh out of 16 girls. That's especially impressive, ________ she is legally blind, she often sees double and can't ________ how far away things are.
When she was little, her mom ________ that even though she couldn't see ________, she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the ________ right away and it became her favorite.
Though learning gymnastics has been more ________ for her than for some of her tournaments（锦标赛）. She doesn't let her _______ stop her from doing anything that she wants to. She likes the determination（决心）it takes to do the sport. Her biggest ________is the balance beam. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. "You have to ________ your mind that it'll take you where you want to go, " says Lola.
The beam is probably the most ________ for anyone because it's only four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn't ________ the beam. In fact, she got an 8. 1 out of 10-her highest score yet.
Lola doesn't want to be ________ differently from the other girls on her team. At the competitions, the judges don't know about her vision ________. Because she doesn’t tell them. Her mom is amazed by her ________ attitude.
Lola never thinks about ________. She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to ________what she's learned to other kids when she grew up. Her ________ is to reach level 9.
Lola is ________ of all her hard work and success. Her ________ for others is "just believe yourself".
1.A. runs B. teaches C. trains D. dances
2.A. since B. unless C. after D. though
3.A. tell B. guess C. fancy D. predict
4.A. doubted B. remembered C. imagined. D. noticed
5.A. deeply B. well C. ahead D. carefully
6.A. task B. sport C. event D. show
7.A. boring B. enjoyable C. difficult D. unsatisfying
8.A. talent B. quality C. nature D. condition
9.A. doubt B. advantage C. challenge D. program
10.A. examine B. express C. open D. trust
11.A. fearful B. harmful C. unfair D. inconvenient
12.A. fall down B. fall over C. fall off D. fall behind
13.A. greeted B. treated C. served D. paid
14.A. pains B. stresses C. injuries D. problems
15.A. positive B. friendly C. selfless D. devoted
16.A. defending B. quitting C. winning D. bargaining
17.A. go through B. pass by C. hand down. D. give out
18.A. standard B. range C. view D. goal
19.A. proud B. tired C. ashamed D. confident
20.A. plan B. advice C. reward D. responsibility
Develop Better Relationships with Neighbors
Good neighbors are a lot like electricity or running water: We don't know how much we depend on them until we don't have them. They make our lives more pleasant and give us a sense of who we are, both as an individual and as a member of the community. 1..
Strike up a conversation. Often neighbors don't even know each other’ s names. But it's okay to be the one to break the ice, even if you’ve lived next door for years. 2.. So as you see them at work in their yards, smile, wave, and say hello. Ask how their kids are, whether they could use an extra cucumber from your garden, or what they think of the price at the local supermarket.
Reach out to the newcomers. These days, the old Welcome Wagon is a thing of the past. But your new neighbors may be feeling lonely and unsure, especially if they' re far from home, and might appreciate a friendly face bearing fresh-baked chocolate cakes. 3.. Recommend the best places to eat and sleep. Invite them over for coffee or tea when they get settled, give them your number, and point to your house as you say goodbye. Avoid causing inconveniences. 4.. Replace anything that belongs to your neighbor. Make sure that your car is not blocking their doorway. Such random acts of consideration will have your neighbors talking and the talk will be good.
5.. In a good relationship, it's really the little things that count. Help to bring in the mail for the elderly neighbor when there is a heavy rain. When your neighbor forgets to take in his rubbish cans, roll them back into his yard. If you' re truly concerned, you' ll know when your neighbor needs some cheering up-a bunch of flowers or a helping hand when it' s needed. All it takes to develop your relationship with neighbors is the respect for their feelings.
A. Care about the details
B. Make time for friendships
C. Return anything that you borrow from a neighbor
D. If they have kids, tell them where the children in the neighborhood live
E. Most neighbors enjoy making small talk with the folks on the other side of the fence
F. Here's how to develop your relationships with these very important people in your life
G. This way, you will know what your neighbors are like so that you can plan for proper food and music
Be careful on January 8th —It's officially the most dangerous day of the year. The insurance（保险）company Hyperion has studied accident statistics（统计数字）and has found that there are more accidents on January 8th than on any other day.
Accidents are certainly more likely to happen at particular times of the year. One general rule is that more accidents happen in winter months, because risk increases in bad weather.
In 2004 and 2005 Hyperion found that the worst day was January 8th , with 298 accidents reported to them. March 3th was the safest day, with only 89 reports. Six of the ten worst days for driving were in January.
It's clear that icy and snowy conditions are dangerous, but some other statistics are puzzling. A British Medical Journal report in 2001, for example, found that hospital admissions were always higher than usual on Friday the 13th .
But it is not only when Friday falls on the 13th that it is a dangerous day. Four of the top ten worst days for accidents last year were Fridays-perhaps because everyone is rushing home for the weekend-while Thursdays are the safest day of the week.
At what time of the day is an accident most likely to happen? The Health and Safety Authority found that people are most likely to have an accident at 11:00 a. m. , while the safest time of day is between 4: 00 and 5: 00 a. m. —probably because most people are in bed!
Finally, good news for Harry Potter fans. Doctors at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford noted that fewer children were in hospital on the weekend when Harry Potter books were available to the public. Deaths fell by over 50% when the last two books went on sale. So if you want to be really safe, you should read a Harry Potter book in bed. at around 5: 00 on a Thursday morning, in summer.
1.What is special about Janua, 8th according to Hyperion?
A. The weather is often the worst.
B. More accidents happen on the day.
C. More people are rushed to hospital.
D. It's the best day to buy insurance.
2.Why are Fridays considered to be dangerous days?
A. Fridays often fall on the 13th .
B. Busy weekdays tire people out.
C. Everyone is in a hurry to go home.
D. It's easy for people to stay up.
3.What happened when there was a new Harry Potter book?
A. It became the safest day of the year.
B. People were more likely to go out.
C. Fewer children ended up in hospital.
D. The driving conditions turned the worst.
4.What is the purpose of this text?
A. To solve a problem.
B. To give practical advice.
C. To tell an interesting story.
D. To show some study results.
Other cultures can be different from ours in many aspects! They can cat different foods and live in different types of houses. People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours. However, they can also be similar in ways of connecting with each other. We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages.
Some legends hold that, thousands of years ago, there was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth. It is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same language though historical evidence does not support this, of course.
Today, there are thousands of languages spoken around the world. Yet, there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings. For example, some people believe music is a universal language. There may be some scientific support for this idea, too. Experts have learned that, across cultures, people can recognize three common emotions in music; happiness, sadness and fear.
So what other types of universal languages might there be? Some people believe dance is a universal language. Along with music, dancing seems to be a common interest shared by peoples all over the world. Do you think you could see a dance from another culture and make some reasonable guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it? We bet you could!
Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math! If you think about it now, though, it just makes sense. The value of pi is roughly 3. 14159 no matter where you are on Earth, likewise, figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations, regardless of whether you' re counting in dollars, pesos or coconuts.
1.What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 2 probably refer to?
A. The view that people only used one language.
B. The fact that there used to be many languages.
C. The evidence that proves old languages funny.
D. The doubt that people didn't understand each other.
2.Why is music regarded as a universal language?
A. It can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
B. It can be understood more easily than languages.
C. It usually comes from different backgrounds.
D. It helps people to share common feelings.
3.What are the universal languages according to the passage?
A. Math, English and music.
B. Music, dance and math.
C. History, culture and music.
D. Emotion, pi and music.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Various Differences Between Cultures
B. Music Helps People Show Feelings
C. Universal Languages Connect Different Cultures
D. Cross-cultural Communication History
CREATIVE KIDS-FILM MAKING
◆Become a director, scriptwriter（编剧）, editor（编辑）and more…ll in a week?
◆Six half days of film making + six half days of fun activities.
What's it all about?
Imagine yourself as the new Steven Spielberg or Ridley Scott? Love the cinema, but think you could do better? Or do you dream of being the next Keira Knightley or Johnny Depp? If so, then this is your holiday! You and your group will choose the type of film to make-adventure, fantasy, thriller or comedy. Then you'll create your own film to show at the end of the week. What's more, you'll also take your film home on DVD too!
Can I do other activities as well?
Yes, every day there's also half a day of activities from our great activity programme, and different entertainment（娱乐）every evening. So you can pack in lots of other new experiences too!
What do I learn?
You'll learn the basics of film and sound recording, performing, and script-writing；and how to use sound effects, visual effects and music.
You'll also learn about the work of a director, before editing your own film.
Do I need any experience?
No, our fantastic trained instructors and film industry experts will guide you through the whole process, and give you tips from the professionals.
Do I need any specialist equipment?
No, we'll provide all the equipment, from top digital video cameras and editing equipment, to costumes and make-up. Just bring your imagination!
Only ￡695 per child!
1.Why are Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott mentioned?
A. To show they are really great.
B. To make the course attractive.
C. To show the popularity of films.
D. To introduce the course's teachers.
2.What will the kids do in the evening?
A. Show their films.
B. Enjoy themselves.
C. Learn how to make films.
D. Take part in outdoor activities.
3.The kids who want to have the course are expected to.
A. wear make-up
B. bring cameras
C. be film-lovers
D. be experienced
4.What is the text type of the passage?
A. A lecture.
B. An instruction.
C. A poster.
D. An advertisement.
