Do you know what a big dream is? Does a big dream show one’s future? Or, is a big dream something that provides only entertainment? Children dream big dreams, but there are three barriers to realizing dreams. 1..
The self
Immediately following the birth of a big dream, a negative self-talk takes over and gives all the reasons why it cannot happen. This voice inside of people is the ego（自我）.It’s there for protecting and should be listened to. Sometimes it is right, but more often it is wrong. 2.. That’s why only a handful of people make their dream come true.
Family and friends
Family and friends are a lot the ego. 3., so they will often list all the reasons why the big dreams won’t come true. Sometimes, family and friends destroy dreams of those they love most, out of their own fear of those left behind.
4.
If one gets past the first two barriers, one has to face the world. It is the last and the most terrible barrier. In the past, big dreamers were locked up and sometimes even killed when they were shown to the world. Fortunately, in most of the world today, big dreamers just get laughed at 5.. When children feel confident and then try their best, they will be ready to accept any failure. The truth is that every great dreamer whose dreams have never seen the light of success knows failure well. They simply fail until they succeed.
A. The world
B. The future
C. Most people are influenced by it
D. They want to protect those they love
E. And their big dream is to be a rock star or a famous artist
F. They often kill them before they ever have a chance to grow
G. The way to realize a big dream is with confidence and action
Dogs can tell how other dogs are feeling from the way their tails are wagging (摇摆), according to researchers who monitored the animals’ heart rate as they watched dogs’ movies. The Italian team found that dogs had higher heart rates and became more anxious when they saw others wag their tails more to the left, but not when they wagged more to the right, or failed to wag at all.
The curious form of communication is probably not intentional, or consciously understood, but is instead an automatic behavior that arises from the structure of the brain, said Giorgio. “It’s not something they clearly and exactly understand,” Giorgio told The Guardian. “It’s just something that happens to them.”
Giorgio traces the effect back to the way the two halves of the brain process different experiences. In a previous study, his team showed that when a dog had a positive experience, activity rose in the left side of the brain, bringing about more tail wagging to the right. Or else more tail wagging to the left. The effect is barely visible to the human eye because dogs tend to wag their tails too fast, but it can be seen with slow motion video, or in some larger types.
In the latest study, the researchers wanted to find out whether the direction of tail wagging had any effect on other dogs. To get an answer, they fitted dogs with vests that recorded their heart rates, and played them movies of other dogs wagging their tails one way and then the other. To ensure the dogs reacted only to tail wagging, and not appearance, they repeated the experiment with dogs that appeared only as shadows.
“When dogs saw other dogs wagging their tails to the right, there was quite a relaxed reaction and no evidence of an increased heart rate. But when the wagging was to the left we saw an increase in heart rate and a series of behaviors typically associated with stress, anxiety and being more watchful,” Giorgio said. The anxious animals held their ears up, breathed, and kept their eyes wide open. The study appears in the latest issue of Current Biology.
1.What does the text focus on?
A.Animal protection. B.Animal psychology.
C.Animal tests. D.Animal welfare.
2.What leads to dogs’ wagging tail to the left or right according to Giorgio?
A.Their automatic behavior. B.Their conscious response.
C.Their increasing heart rate. D.Their selective preference.
3.At what time do dogs have more tail wagging to the right?
A.When they run quickly. B.When they feel hungry.
C.When they feel stressed. D.When they play with their owners.
4.What can we learn from the text?
A.Giorgio did the research on his own.
B.The effect of dog’s wagging tails can be seen by human eyes.
C.A dog keeping his eyes wide open may show he is nervous or worried.
D.The findings of the study will help with wildlife protection.
Some of my fondest memories with my family are from when I was in middle school， when the three of us enjoyed trips that I remember vividly to this day. But during my younger days， like 4 or 5 years old， we vacationed in places like Cancun， Jamaica and Hawaii and I can't tell whether I actually recall those memories or whether I'm filling in the gaps through photo albums.
A frequent discussion I have with my coworkers and friends，' who are also in their 20s， is how we wish our parents had taken us on more vacations when we were much older. What I suggest is to hold off on those grand vacations until your kid is about 12， when they can begin to understand what a privilege is， and you can save the international travel until they're in high school. Of course， I do understand that sometimes， it's not the kids but the parents who just want to enjoy a vacation. But in other cases， when the main goal is to create family memories， you can still accomplish that in other ways.
It wasn't until college that I realized how important travel is， and I can't tell you how many times I've thought about wanting to redo those family trips now. Especially during a time in my life when an international trip is outside of my budget， I think about how much money my parents spent on our vacations that ended up being a complete blur.
I'm not telling you to deprive （剥夺） your children of fun family memories， either. I'm simply arguing that you should travel locally or within your state. Although your little ones might not care about the destination， they will remember that you are all together and have a great time. That's the most important thing， anyway.
1.When recalling the previous trip to Hawaii，the author may feel _____________ .
A.disappointed B.excited
C.touched D.frightened
2.What time does the author think is the right time for children to travel abroad?
A.When they start to go to school.
B.When they 'are4 or 5 years old.
C.When they study in high school.
D.When they are eager to have a trip.
3.What does the underlined word “blur” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.Jokes that are made between families.
B.Efforts that are made to achieve a goal.
C.Memories that can't be remembered clearly.
D.Expectations that may be reached in future.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Create Chances of Vacations with Children
B.My Memories of Previous Vacations
C.Older Children Hope to Travel with Their Parents
D.Take Children on Vacation until They Are Old
When Joshua Coombes got off the bus in Washington, D.C., on this past February, he didn’t set off for the usual tourist attractions along the National Mall. Instead, the London-based hairdresser (理发师) headed for the marble fountain where homeless people gather outside. Most travellers walk by without a second glance. So what Coombes did next may well have surprised them: He chatted with them, pulled out his scissors and gave them haircuts, free of charge.
Whether in London, New York or Washington, D.C., homelessness can seem like a problem too huge and difficult to deal with. But Coombes realised that he didn’t have to solve all of everyone’s problems to make an impact. Sometimes, a small luxury such as a haircut can go a long way in boosting someone’s dignity, he told The Washington Post.
Two years ago, he founded the campaign Do Something For Nothing. His mission: to make a positive impact by giving haircuts to homeless people he meets on city streets, connecting with them on a human level and sharing their stories on social media. So far he has cut the hair of hundreds of homeless people, including a few women.
For Coombes, the campaign is about the importance of human connections. He wants to bring people together, regardless of what their relations are, and he sees the simple act of conversation as a step toward strengthening ties between people. In an age when virtual interactions can replace a real sense of community, Coombes finds haircuts to be a simple but important way to connect with people physically and emotionally.
Coombes’s world travels are partially funded through companies and NGOs that commission him to speak about his campaign. As he devotes more time to it, he has steadily decreased the hours he spends in the salon at home. His most recent trip to the US was sponsored by Leesa Sleeps, a Virginia-based mattress company. He will leave for Barcelona soon and plans to return to the US in the next few months.
1.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A.The homeless people. B.The tour guides.
C.The travelers. D.The hairdressers.
2.What is the purpose of Coombes’s founding the campaign?
A.To make the homeless people more beautiful.
B.To increase the connections with homeless people.
C.To bring the homeless people together to the shelters.
D.To help the homeless people change the real sense of community.
3.What do we know about Coombes?
A.He dislikes usual tourist attractions.
B.He travels around the world with his own expenses.
C.He thinks people can take action to positively affect others’ life.
D.He goes away from home in order to travel around the country.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A.A hairdresser travels with homeless people.
B.Homeless people are connecting together.
C.Companies work together to help homeless people.
D.A hairdresser helps homeless people through haircuts.
Special Events of the Weekend
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00. It is free of charge.
Walking tour of the town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of the City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.
International picnic
Are you tired of eating the same kind of food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. The food is delicious and not expensive. It lasts from noon to 5:00 pm.
Take me out to the ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate of Green Stadium. It might be hot. Don’t forget to bring some water.
Do you want to hear “The Zoo”？
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first American concert this year at 8:00 tomorrow night in the Rose Hall.
1.Which event is held at night?
A.Captain Goodfellow.
B.Films at the museum.
C.Walking tour of the town.
D.Take me out to the ballgame.
2.What can people do at Central Park on Saturday?
A.Watch European films.
B.Enjoy delicious food.
C.Enjoy interesting stories.
D.Learn about local history.
3.Where should Tom go if he wants to attend an event of music?
A.To the Rose Hall.
B.To the City Hall.
C.To the City Theatre.
D.To the Museum Theatre.
假如你是李华，你校即将迎来建校100周年的庆祝活动。请给你校爱好摄影的外教Jonny发一封电子邮件，邀请他和你一起拍摄一个短片，为校庆献礼。内容包括:
1. 拍摄短片的目的；
2. 短片的内容；
3. 拍摄的时间和地点。
参考词汇:拍摄shoot
注意:1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的开头和结束语已为你写好。
Dear Jonny,
Our school will have the 100th anniversary celebration of its founding.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
