Xiao Yu is already quite the traveler, having been to Russia a couple of times. She is just 4 years old. However, Yu is no normal tourist, her visits to the Black Sea coastal resort of Sochi being about much more than rest and recreation, for Yu is autistic (自闭的). And in Sochi she has had encounters (遇见) with a very special kind of specialist (专科医生). That specialist - more exactly two of them- is a dolphin, contact with which is said to be beneficial to children like Yu.
Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social communication. In some severe cases autistic children may have trouble learning to speak or make eye contact. However,many children with autism are able to live normal lives. With the help of professional doctors, the children played games with the dolphins and receive treatment.
Dolphin-assisted treatment is not without controversy, there being no scientific evidence of its benefits, even if it is argued that the communicative experience for the children can be of no harm, and animal welfare activists object to the way animals are forced into their role as therapists (治疗师).However, even if Yu's mother is aware of such objections, she talks enthusiastically of the progress she thinks Yu has made since first traveling to Sochi.
That program, in which Chinese children with autism visit Sochi to receive dolphin-assisted treatment, is supported by the government of Sochi and the China Foundation for Disabled Persons. It was first held last October and again in mid-June to July. More than 10 children from China have now visited Sochi to receive dolphin-assisted treatment and have had very positive results, says Anatoly Pakhomov, the mayor of Sochi.
"We hope the Sochi government and China Foundation for Disabled Persons can establish a more stable long-term partnership, and we will continue to provide the necessary assistance and support," Pakhomov said.
1.What did Xiao Yu suffer from according to paragraph 1?
A.She had trouble when traveling to Russia.
B.She had to have a rest and recreation.
C.She had to encounter with a specialist.
D.She has a serious disease.
2.Which of the following words shares the same meaning with the underlined word in paragraph 3?
A.argument B.agreement
C.encouragement D.discussion
3.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Children with autism are sure to live normal lives with the help of dolphins and treatment.
B.The communicative experience for the children can be of no harm.
C.Animal welfare activists approved of the way animals are forced into their role as therapists.
D.The program is supported by both China and Russia.
4.What’s Xiao Yu’s mother’s attitude towards the program?
A.supportive B.disagree
C.negative D.uncaring
Years ago, I was so confident, and so naive(幼稚的). I was so sure that I was right and everyone else was wrong.
Unfortunately I was lucky and got successful, so that kept me blind to my weak points. I sold my company, felt ready to do something new, and started to learn. But the more I learned, the more I realized how little I knew and how lucky I had been.
I’d start to make things, but then saw how stupid I was, so I stpped. I lost all confidence. I spent a few years completely stuck.
Finally, some new ideas helped:
Learning without doing is wasted. If I don’t use what I learn, then it is pointless! How terrible to waste hundreds of hours spent learning, and not turn them into action. Like throwing good food in the trash: it’s wrong.
This isn’t about me. How I feel in this moment doesn’t matter－it will pass. Nobody is judging me, because nobody is thinking of me. They are just looking for things to improve their own life. The public me is not the real me anyway, so if they judge my public personality, that’s fine.
The work is the point, and my work is special. If I can do something that people find useful, then I should. It doesn’t matter if it’s a masterpiece or not, as long as I enjoy it.
So I’m glad my old confidence is gone. Now I aim(以……为目标)to make my work my little contribution to the world－just special and useful.
1.I lost all my confidence when______
A.I got successful in my career.
B.I Learned more than before.
C.I sold my company.
D.I realized I knew little.
2.According to the passage, the author prefer______
A.learning by using.
B.learning is wasting time.
C.learning by spending hours.
D.learning is pointless.
3.Why does the author think his work is special?
A.Because he is a unique person in his company.
B.Because he can gain confidence by helping others.
C.Because his aim is to be special in the world.
D.Because his old confidence is gone.
1. Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world's 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as gambling, eating and entertainment. One of the famous activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the skywalk on the 57th floor - it's still remarkable. Grab this chance and tick off this item on your bucket list.
2. Grab a traditional Portuguese dinner
Macao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply into many corners of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.
3. Visit a museum
Macao, as a tiny little city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.
4. Selfie(自拍) at the Ruins of St. Paul
The Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul's College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged. Surprisingly, after the rebuilding and fires, the huge front part and the front stairway remain unburned.
1.Which of the following is NOT true about Macao Tower according to the passage？
A.There are many activities in Macao Tower.
B.The bungee jump there holds a record in the world.
C.It is a thrilling place to go.
D.The skywalk is 233 meters high.
2.What happened to the Ruins of St. Paul?
A.Cultural heritage is preserved here.
B.It has experienced several fires.
C.It is totally ruined by the fires.
D.It is still well reserved.
3.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A.The historical sites in Macao.
B.How to make a tour in Macao.
C.Things that you can’t miss in Macao.
D.Seeing is believing.
随着太原市创建全国文明城市工作的推进，我们发现市民更礼貌了、交通更有序了、街道更整洁了......假如你是李华，请写信向你的朋友David介绍近几年太原发生的变化（交通、环境、风景等等），欢迎他到太原来。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 注意书信格式正确，有称呼语和结束语；
3. 可以根据自己的感受表达，以使行文连贯；
4. 参考词汇：a civilized city
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My friend Nick told me story about his, experience back in the US, which was very interested. One day he was having a yard sale and the old man living next door come by to help. As the old man looked over the things on the yard that were to be sold, he stopped at a box of golden ball for Christmas trees. On the box was a card say:“25 cents each...”“You will never sell these for that much.”he told Nick. Convinced, Nick has brought the price up to 10 cents a piece.Without a moment’s delay, my neighbor picked up the box but announced: “I'll take them.”
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Last year, my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation. Some of my friends who had been there before said1.was a wonderful holiday destination. Before we went, we had planned for months. When the day came, we were ready.
After our plane landed, we went to the hotel. We had made our reservation six months2.（early）, but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake. We3.（tell）that our rooms hadn’t been reserved for that week,4.for the week after. I didn’t understand5.this would happen and my credit card had already been charged6.the reservation. What’s worse, the hotel had been fully booked. When we were wondering what to do, the manager came out. She was7.（surprise）helpful. She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on8.top floor. We had never stayed in such an amazing room, and we weren’t charged extra.
The next day, my brother and I went to the beach9.we watched some people play volleyball. We got a little10.（sunburn），but the day had been so relaxing that we didn’t mind.
