Travel is one of the activities people carry out most often during their spare time. Although travel may cost a lot of money, most people like to travel. Maybe, for them, to broaden their horizons and to be happy and healthy, are more important than money. 1.The following tips on travel may help you if you plan to travel later on.2. If you want to enjoy a wonderful trip, you should think carefully about where to go. After making a decision, you should seek others' advice and try to know more about the place that you are going to, including how to get there, the cost, the sights you plan to visit, and so on.
Consider travel insurance. 3. Once such injury or accident happens to you, you may not have to suffer both physically and financially as long as you have travel insurance.
Do not forget medicines. Always remember to carry your first aid box and necessary medicines for a cold, infection, stomach upset, injuries, etc. Since you are travelling away from home, you may not have family members to care for you when you fall ill. 4.
Mind your basic safety. It's easy to let your guard down when you travel. After all, you're more relaxed and there are so many new sights to focus on. 5. So, watch out for your personal safety at all times.
A. Being a money-saving traveller has never been easy.
B. Know more about the place you plan to visit.
C. However, nothing is more important than your life.
D. Ask your friends for opinions about where to go.
E. Travel can be a wonderful experience and a sweet memory.
F. So, take extra care of yourself and be ready for everything.
G. Especially if you plan to take part in adventure activities, you may get injured.
You know you have to read "between the lines" to get the most out of anything. I want to persuade you to do something equally important in the course of your reading. I want to persuade you to “write between the lines." Unless you do, you are not likely to do the most efficient kind of reading.
I insist, quite bluntly, that marking up a book is not an act of damage but of love.
There are two ways in which one can own a book. The first is the property right you establish by paying for it, just as you pay for clothes and furniture. But this act of purchase is only the first step to possession. Full ownership comes only when you have made it a part of yourself and the best way to make yourself a part of it is by writing in it. I am arguing that books must be absorbed in your bloodstream to do you any good.
Why is marking up a book necessary to reading? First, it keeps you awake. (And I don't mean only conscious; I mean wide awake.) In the second place, reading, if it is active, is thinking and thinking tends to express itself in words, spoken or written. The marked book is usually the thought-through book. Finally, writing helps you remember the thoughts you had, or the thoughts the author expressed.
But, you may ask, why is writing necessary? Well, the physical act of writing, with your own hand, brings words and sentences more sharply before your mind and preserves them better in your memory. To set down your reaction to important words and sentences you have read, and the questions they have raised in your mind, is to preserve those reactions and sharpen those questions.
If reading is to accomplish anything more than passing time, it must be active. You can't let your eyes glide across the lines in a book and come up with an understanding of what you have read. The books you read for pleasure can be read in a state of relaxation, and nothing is lost. An ordinary piece of light fiction, like "Gone with the Wind," doesn't require the most active kind of reading, and you don't absorb the ideas of John Dewey the way you absorb the story of David Copperfield.
You may also say that this business of marking books is going to slow up your reading. It probably will. That's one of the reasons for doing it. Most of us have been taken in by the notion that speed of reading is a measure of our intelligence. There is no such things as the right speed for intelligent reading. Some things should be read quickly and effortlessly, and some should be read slowly and even laboriously. The sign of intelligence in reading is the ability to read different things differently according to their worth. In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through you — how many you can make your own. A few friends are better than a thousand acquaintances. If this be your aim, as it should be, you will not be impatient if it takes more time and effort to read a great book than it does a newspaper.
1.Full ownership of a book does not occur until ________.
A.it is purchased B.it is read between the lines
C.it is written between the lines D.it is worn, shaken and loosened
2.The main advantage of marking up a book is ________.
A.to keep you from feeling sleepy
B.to show that you are absorbed in reading
C.to make yourself conscious that you are reading actively
D.to make yourself a part of it, making further understanding possible
3.The author most probably agrees that ________.
A.Gone with the Wind and David Copperfield are not thought-through books
B.Marking a book can help preserve your questions about what is read
C.Reading will benefit us more if it is done actively
D.Intelligent people usually read quickly and differently
4.The purpose of this passage is ________.
A.to tell the readers how to read different books
B.to encourage the readers to read slowly but actively
C.to argue that the readers should read between lines
D.to introduce ways to mark up a book while reading
In general, the ancient Romans were a practical people. They cared less about philosophy and pure mathematics than did the Greeks. The Romans were the best of the ancient engineers and architects. They were brilliant students of Greek geometry and trigonometry, and they applied their knowledge to the construction of fine bridges, roads, and public buildings.
They knew about the smelting of iron ore, but they used the iron they produced mainly for spears, swords, and shields, rather than for building construction.
While the Romans accomplished practical wonders, they did very little theoretical scientific thinking. Because of their frequent wars, many of their inventions were no more than improvements in the design of Greek weapons with which they were familiar.
There are two reasons for the Roman neglect of philosophy and pure mathematics. First, they were apparently too busy conquering nearby nations and forming them into a rapidly growing empire to waste much time on abstract thinking. Secondly, they were handicapped by the rigidity of their numerical system. (Try to multiply XI by LVII or to divide CXLIII by IX; it simply cannot be done with pencil and paper.) The Romans did all of their arithmetic on an abacus, the ancient counterpart of the modem computing machine. Their number system discouraged the study of pure mathematics.
1.The author calls the Romans “practical" because they________.
A.they didn't care about philosophy
B.they just learned from Greek geometry
C.they applied what they learned to construction
D.they thought little of theoretical scientific thinking
2.According to the passage, the Romans excelled in________.
A.smelting iron ore B.engineering and architecture
C.improving Greek weapons D.producing spears, swords, and shields
3.The underlined word “counterpart" in the last paragraph means ________.
A.equivalent B.calculator
C.appearance D.partner
4.The passage mainly talks about ________.
A.why Romans ignored mathematics
B.Romans' discouraging number system
C.how Romans accomplished practical wonders
D.Romans who neglected theoretical thought
"How do you account for your remarkable accomplishment in Queen Victoria of the UK asked Helen Keller. "How do you explain the fact that even though you were both blind and deaf you were able to accomplish so much?"
Ms. Keller's answer is a tribute (致敬) to her dedicated teacher. "If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.”
According to speaker Zig Ziglar, "Little Annie" Sullivan, as she was called when she was young, was no stranger to hardship. She was almost sightless herself and was, at one time, diagnosed as hopelessly "insane" by her caregivers. She was locked in the basement of a mental institution outside of Boston. On occasion, Little Annie would violently attack anyone who came near. Most of the time she generally ignored everyone in her presence.
An elderly nurse believed there was hope, however, and she made it her mission to show love to the child. Every day she visited Little Annie. For the most part, the child did not acknowledge the nursed presence, but she still continued to visit. The kind woman left cookies for her and spoke words of love and encouragement. She believed Little Annie could recover, if only she were shown love.
Eventually, doctors noticed the change in the girl. Where they once witnessed anger and hatred, they now noted a gentleness and love. They moved her upstairs where she continued to improve. Then the day finally came when this seemingly "hopeless'' child was released.
Anne Sullivan grew into a young woman with a desire to help others as she herself was helped by the kind nurse. It was she who saw the great potential in Helen Keller. She loved her, disciplined her, played with her, pushed her and worked with her until the flickering candle that was her life became a beacon of light to the world. Anne Sullivan worked wonders in Helen's life; but it was a loving nurse who first believed in Little Annie and lovingly transformed an uncommunicative child into a compassionate teacher.
“If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown." But if it had not been for a kind and dedicated nurse, the name of Anne Sullivan would have remained unknown.
1.The dialogue between Queen Victoria and Helen Keller is mentioned mainly to .
A.show a deep admiration for Helen Keller
B.prove that Helen Keller made a great contribution
C.begin telling the story of Helen Keller teacher Anne Sullivan
D.get the reader interested in how Helen Keller achieved so much
2.What is the hardship mentioned in the third paragraph?
A.Sullivan had a strange disease.
B.Almost everyone ignored Sullivan.
C.Sullivan was kept away from her parents.
D.Sullivan was believed to have a mental problem.
3.What can we conclude from the article?
A.Sullivan liked the nurse from the very beginning.
B.Sullivan experienced firsthand how terrible the life of a deaf child was.
C.The elderly nurse had no doubt that Sullivan would be a great teacher.
D.Without the nurse, Sullivan couldn't have helped Helen Keller later.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the article?
A.The Power of Love
B.Making a Difference
C.The Secret to Being a Good Teacher
D.Similarities Between Anne and Helen
Camp Fire USA
Camp Fire USA is a youth agency serving children from Pre-K through 12th grade. Camp Fire provides opportunities for youth to learn life skills, build their self-esteem, serve their communities, experience the outdoors, make friends, and have fun. Camp Fire programs are available to all people without regard to race, gender, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, economic status or mental or physical disabilities.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help with local events, child care for children with various needs, summer day camps, our Youth Volunteer Corps program, answering phones, clerical work, group activities, and program delivery.
Minimum Age: 11, depending upon task
Minimum Commitment: Varies; range is from 2 hours/month to 1 day/week
Contact: Program Manager
Address: 1635 NE 87th St, Ste B8 Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-885-0477
FAX: 425-885-0201
Email: info@campfire-usa.org
Web: www.campfire-usa.org
Business Hours: By appointment or Friday 9 am-3 pm
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of our marine environment. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed as interpreters to speak to guests about our exhibits, lead guided tours, lead activities for children, and assist with special events during the school year and summer
Minimum Age: 16
Minimum Commitment: School Year 一 Two weekend days per month (9:30 am - 5:15 pm); Summer 一 Two half day shifts per week (9:30 am - 1:45 pm or 1 pm - 5:15 pm).
Contact: High School Volunteer Supervisor
Address: 1483 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-386-4351
FAX: 206-386-4328
Office Hours: Sun-Thurs, 8:30 am 一 5:30 pm
Aquarium Hours: Fall/Winter, Daily 10 am-5 pm; Spring, Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm Summer. Daily 8:30 am ~ 7 pm
Homeward Pet
Homeward Pet animal shelter provides food, shelter, medical attention, and love to homeless adoptable cats and dogs until permanent homes are found.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help take care of homeless dogs and cats by cleaning cages, feeding, petting, exercising, and playing with the animals.
Minimum Age: 16
Minimum Commitment: 3 months
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Site Address: 18800 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd., Woodinville, WA 98072
Mailing Address: PO Box 2293, Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: 425-488-4444 ex 407
FAX: 425-481-6867
Business Hours: Wed - Fri, 3 pm - 7 pm; Sat - Sun, 1 pm ~ 6 pm
KidsQuest Children's Museum
KidsQuest Children's Museum provides interactive exhibits and programs integrating art, science, technology, and daily experiences to inspire life-long learning in children and families.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to assist with community events, leading hands-on activities with children and their families, birthday parties, workshops, and programs.
Minimum Age: 14
Minimum Commitment: None
Contact: Community Connections Manager
Site Address: 4091 Factoria Blvd SE Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone:425-637-8100
FAX: 425-747-7178
Business Hours:
Tues一Thurs, 10 am-5 pm; Fri, 10 am - 8pm; Sat, 10 am-5pm
1.Cat lovers will probably be willing to volunteer at________.
A.KidsQuest Children's Museum B.Homeward Pet
C.Camp Fire USA D.Seattle Aquarium
2.If you volunteer to work at Camp Fire USA, you'll have to work at least________.
A.two weekend days per month B.three months
C.two hours per month D.one school year
3.If you are disabled and interested in volunteering, the first choice among those posted here is to call __________.
A.425-637-8100 B.425-488-4444
C.425-885-0477 D.206-386-4351
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Gold and brown leaves crunched (嘎吱响) under Dora’s boots as she made her way down the sidewalk. She couldn’t wait to be home. The autumn cold wind was bad, but it was not nearly as hard to bear as the cold she felt in her heart.
She couldn’t forget the way she had frozen in front of the class today. Mr. Roberts divided the class into groups to do presentations. Each person in the group would speak for five minutes in front of the class. Today was Dora’s turn. Her legs trembled all the way to the front of the classroom. Her hands shook so badly that she couldn’t read her notes. As Dora spoke, her voice became softer. Mr. Roberts kindly ended Dora’s part of the presentation even though she had clearly not finished. He also asked Dora to stay for a moment after class.
“Dora, I know you’re shy, but you worked hard on this project. I’d hate to see you give up on yourself.” Mr. Roberts suggested, “If I give you another chance tomorrow, do you think you can find your courage?”
Dora nodded. She went as quickly as she could to her next class. She kept her head down and hoped the school day would end soon.
Arriving home, she found Mom baking in the kitchen. When Mom baked, Dora always watched and chatted with her. Mom always said it was Dora’s company that made her baked goods taste so sweet. Mom studied Dora’s face as she came into the kitchen. “What’s wrong, Dora?”
Tears shone in Dora’s eyes. She told the whole story. Mom was silent for a moment. “Why is it that you can talk to me about anything and everything, but you can’t talk to your classmates?” Mom asked, sliding the round cake pans into the oven. She set the timer and then said, “Let me show you something.”
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1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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Dora followed Mom to her room.
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