When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn't yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around.
"Hello?" she called."Celia? Marie?"
There was no response.
The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it "Forgotten Island" because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn't on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn't know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends -her, Celia, and Marie.
But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.
"Come on, Lina, let Marie row the boat." Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That's why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island.The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form.Celia took Marie's side, as she always did.Lina had exploded and yelled at them to just leave.So they got back in the boat and left.
A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap.The storm was here.As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina's mind returned to her current problem.She was stuck here by herself.She just hoped she didn't become as forgotten as the island.The thought of it sent a chill（寒意）down her back.
Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water.It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie's dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters.As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.
In her excitement Lina jumped into the river.Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving.Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out.She smiled weakly at Marie's dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie.They didn't seem to mind becoming wet.
1.What can be inferred about the island？
A. It is very near the ocean.
B. It is a popular place for boating.
C. It is surrounded by thick forest.
D. It has never been reached by others.
2.Why did Lina get angry？
A. Marie would not help row the boat.
B. Lina was left alone on the island.
C. Marie didn't know how to row the boat.
D. Celia supported Marie in the disagreement.
3.What caused Lina to feel a chill?
A. Her shame about the unnecessary argument.
B. The first raindrops of the approaching storm.
C. The idea that no one would come to save her.
D. The drop in temperature as the sun went down.
4.Who pulled Lina out of the water?
A. Marie's father.
B. Lina herself.
C. Marie.
D. Celia.
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1.A. expected B. managed C. afforded D. agreed
2.A. cared for B. escaped from C. came across D. dealt with
3.A. teaching B. nursing C. healthy D. lucky
4.A. though B. until C. so that D. in case
5.A. skip off B. attend C. arrange D. take over
6.A. seven B. eight C. ten D. twelve
7.A. bus B. ambulance C. house D. accident
8.A. drove B. returned C. moved D. appealed
9.A. proud B. careful C. sure D. fond
10.A. relatives B. volunteers C. assistants D. colleagues
11.A. mistake B. difference C. connection D. mark
12.A. relayed B. made C. donated D. recommended
13.A. background B. kindness C. experience D. opinion
14.A. turn B. put C. set D. track
15.A. received B. appreciated C. knew D. remembered
16.A. curious B. excited C. particular D. concerned
17.A. likely B. determined C. pleased D. easy
18.A. still B. just C. rather D. also
19.A. story B. name C. experience D. address
20.A. mine B. time C. she D. work
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注意：1. 词数不少于60;
2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：滑雪场 ski resort
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注意：1. 词数不少于50；
2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
In recent years, great changes have taken place in my life.
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Empathy is the ability to imagine what it must be like in someone else’s situation. It is an essential part of what it means to be human, to the extent that we are suspicious of anyone who does not show empathy in their behavior.
1. We read novels, watch television and go to the theatre, and part of our enjoyment comes from understanding the dilemma faced by the characters because we know how we would feel if we were in the same situation.
2. One study has shown animals displaying empathy towards other animals and towards humans. Creatures from across the animal kingdom such as bees and whales, as well as domestic pets, display behavior that suggests they cooperate with and protect each other.
In another study, psychiatrist Jules Masserman and his team conducted an experiment with monkeys in which the monkeys pulled one of two chains that released food. One chain simply released the food, while another gave an electric shock to a second monkey. The first monkey stopped pulling the chain that delivered the shock. 3. This empathetic behavior was observed in a number of monkeys.
The origin of empathy is probably the need for the young of all animal species to be cared for. They communicate this requirement by crying for attention and to show pain. Both human and non-human young were more likely to survive if their parents reacted positively to their needs. People and animals alike are social beings and are more likely to work together. 4. If we help others, we are also helping ourselves and so empathy is sensible and realistic.
We don’t always display empathy, however. Just as animals react aggressively to unknown creatures from their own or other species, humans tend to regard people they don’t know with suspicion. 5. Our unwillingness to trust anyone unfamiliar is as natural to us as our empathy towards those we know and love.
A. To feel empathy is not restricted to real life.
B. You can empathize with someone without feeling sympathy for them.
C. This fear of strangers will, we believe, protect us from personal danger.
D. It seemed to be willing to go hungry rather than see a fellow animal suffer.
E. However, it seems that in fact empathy may not be a quality unique to humans.
F. Empathy plays a role in that as it allows us to understand our fellow humans better.
G. It’s certainly difficult to understand an animal’s intention behind an emphatic response.
