Brandon Olsen and Tylor Fritz of Hometown Sanitation (公共卫生) left gifts for three sisters who waved to them each Thursday after learning that one of them, 3-year-old Rose, had been fighting cancer.
The men also gave their parents free garbage service for one year.
“When they did that, it was a few weeks before the diagnosis (诊断) when every day just felt so impossible,” said Rose's mother, Angie Evenson, of Blue Earth, Minnesota. “Nothing in reality changes Rose’s diagnosis. But what they did makes us feel we are truly not alone in this fight.”
With binoculars (双筒望远镜) in hand, Rose and her two sisters, Grace, 5 and Sophia, 2 sat by the window and waved at their garbage men, Olsen and Fritz, as they drove by on their weekly route.
Olsen, 29, and Fritz, 24, told ABC News that the girl’s smiling faces are what they look forward to while working. They even left Halloween candy for the girls this year to show their appreciation. They hope that more and more people can understand and support their work.
But weeks later, Evenson wrote Olsen and Fritz a note explaining that little Rose wouldn’t be able to wave to them for a while since she'd be undergoing chemotherapy (化疗). Rose had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer in September.
“As a father of three, it changed my outlook on things,” Olsen said. “It opened my eyes…you don’t know what someone else is going through.”
Fritz said he cried when he read the note. “I got to the chemo part and there were tears running down my face,” he recalled. “I don’t have any children of my own, but I can imagine if someone very close to me is diagnosed as cancer, I’ll be heartbroken.”
“Rose is being treated at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She will miss a few more Thursdays, when she can wave to her garbage men, but her chemo sessions will be switched to Mondays soon and she’ll be back by the window early next year. I have confidence in Rose’s recovery.” her mother said.
1.How did the garbage men help Rose’s family?
A.They took the sick girl to hospital regularly.
B.They collected the garbage for free.
C.They looked after Rose in turn.
D.They offered money to help cure Rose.
2.What can we learn about the garbage men?
A.They made the family famous. B.They encouraged the family.
C.They gave Angie Evenson a good lesson. D.They doubted about the doctor’s diagnosis.
3.What do the garbage men wish for in terms of the girls’ smiling faces?
A.People’s appreciation for their work.
B.Good friendship with the young girls.
C.Making more efforts to do their work well.
D.The girls’ family’s caring more for their children.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Olsen has three sons. B.Fritz has not got married.
C.Fritz is faced with a serious disease. D.Evenson is optimistic about Rose’s condition.
The Code of Visiting Yellowstone National Park
The following regulations have been sorted for your convenience.
Emergency Phone: Dial 911
Yellowstone is a wilderness filled with natural wonders that also have potential dangers. There is no guarantee of your safety. Regulations are strictly enforced to protect you and the park's resources.
Wildlife
Do not approach wildlife, no matter how calm they appear. Always obey instructions from park staff on the scene.You must stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards away from all other large animals-bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes. Do not feed any animal. It harms them and it is illegal.
Geothermal (地热的) Dangers
Boardwalks and trails protect you. You must stay on boardwalks and designated (指定的) trails. Pools may be near or above the boiling temperatures and can cause-severe r possibly even deadly burns.
● Keep your children close to you at all times; make sure they understand the danger.
● Pets are prohibited in thermal areas.
● Swimming or bathing in thermal pools or streams is prohibited. Where swimming is allowed, swim at your own risk.
● Poisonous gases may exist at dangerous levels. If you feel sick, leave immediately. Weather Yellowstone's weather can change quickly and bring cold temperatures, high winds, rain and falling snow.
● Be prepared for changing temperatures, storms, and emergencies.
● Carry adequate clothing.
Driving
● Unless otherwise posted, the top speed throughout the park is 45 mph.
● If you see wildlife while driving, do not stop or pause in the roadway.
1.What do we know about Yellowstone National Park?
A.It allows visitors to feed some animals.
B.It gives visitors a free ride in the park.
C.It will punish visitors if they bring their pets.
D.It not only offers visitors pleasure but also there may be dangers.
2.When visiting Yellowstone, what are you advised to do?
A.Swim in the designated places.
B.Tap those calm animals gently.
C.Pull up to take photos of animals.
D.Bring some cloths to avoid poisonous gases.
3.Why is the text written?
A.To explain the facilities of the park. B.To introduce the features of the park.
C.To offer some guidance to visit the park. D.To attract more people to visit the park.
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友 Jenny 正在做一份关于中国移动支付（mobile payment ）的问卷调查 （survey） ，你是她的重点采访对象． 内容包括：
1． 你或你身边的人在日常生活中使用移动支付的情况；
2． 移动支付带来的好处；
3． 你的看法．
参考词汇：微信： Wechat 支付宝：Alipay 二维码： QR code
注意：1． 词数 100 左右；2． 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
Dear Jenny，
How is your survey on mobile payment going？
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Yours faithfully，
Li Hua
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。
The day before my daughter Norah's fourth birthday, something she said foreshadowed a remarkable event. I'd just picked her up from preschool when she cautioned me not to mind the elderly person walking across the parking lot at a glacier's pace. She went on to explain that she had a soft spot for old folks: "I like old people best because they walk slowly like I do and they have soft skin as I do. They are all gonna die soon, so I'm gonna love them before they die." I was struck by her thoughtfulness and sympathy.
The following day — her birthday — again on the way home from school, she asked if we could stop at the grocery store to buy cupcakes for her and her six siblings to enjoy after dinner. How can you say no to a birthday girl? I popped Norah and her younger sister into one of those car-shaped grocery carts and headed toward the bakery. After we picked up the cupcakes, I stopped at a shelf that caught my eye. While I was distracted, Norah was busy standing up in the cart, excitedly waving and gleefully proclaiming, "Hi, old person! It's my birthday today!" The man was elderly, with his weather-beaten face. However, before I could shush her, he stopped and turned to her. If he was troubled by my innocent child, he would show it. His expression was softened as he replied, "Well, hello, little lady! And how old are you today?" They chatted for a few minutes, he wished her a happy birthday, and we went our separate ways. A few minutes later, she turned to me and asked, "Can I take a picture with the old man for my birthday" It was the cutest thing ever, and although I wasn't sure if he'd be willing to, I told tier we'd certainly ask.
注意：
(1)所续写短文的词数应为150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。
Paragraph 1:
We found the man a couple of aisles over, and I approached him.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
After a few minutes, I thanked Mr. Dan for spending a bit of time with us._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Once upon a time, there was a king who had twin sons. There was some _______ about which one had been born first. As they grew up, the king sought out a _______ way of choosing one of them as the crown prince.
One day he said, “My sons, the _______ will come when one of you must succeed (继任) me as king. The _______ of power are very heavy. To find out which of you is _______ able to bear them cheerfully, I'm sending you to one of my advisors, who will place equal burdens on your _______. My crown will go to the one who first _______ bearing his burden.”
The brothers _______ together at once. Soon they met a weak and _______ woman struggling under a heavy weight. One of the boys suggested that they stop to help her. The other ________, “We have a burden of our own to worry about. Let’s be on our way.”
So the second son ________ on while the first stayed behind to help the woman. As he continued, the first son found others who needed ________: a blind man who needed assistance to go home and a lost child whom he carried back to her ________ parents.
Eventually he did reach his father’s advisor, ________ his own burden, and went back home with it ________ on his shoulders. When he arrived back at the palace, his brother met him at the gate and greeted him with ________. “I don’t understand, ” the brother said. “I ________ Father the burden was too heavy to carry. How did you ________ it alone?”
The future king replied ________, “I suppose by helping others carry their burdens. I ________ the strength to bear my own.”
1.A.difference B.concern C.surprise D.confusion
2.A.convenient B.fair C.simple D.familiar
3.A.hour B.day C.month D.year
4.A.burdens B.benefits C.shares D.desires
5.A.worse B.harder C.better D.rougher
6.A.shoulders B.hands C.head D.back
7.A.leaves B.flees C.stays D.returns
8.A.set aside B.set out C.set up D.set down
9.A.excited B.disappointed C.aged D.surprised
10.A.proposed B.suggested C.agreed D.objected
11.A.hurried B.looked C.planned D.insisted
12.A.effort B.help C.courage D.confidence
13.A.tired B.trapped C.worried D.frightened
14.A.bore B.shared C.removed D.lessened
15.A.fearfully B.frequently C.hopelessly D.safely
16.A.pleasure B.sadness C.admiration D.fear
17.A.told B.scolded C.delighted D.comforted
18.A.transport B.direct C.manage D.find
19.A.carelessly B.painfully C.proudly D.thoughtfully
20.A.lost B.lacked C.found D.measured
Whether you' re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 1. No matter your age is, there are 5 ways to show respect.
●Respect their belongings.
One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. 2.— And never borrow things without asking first.
●Punctuality .
3. Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew （宵禁）.Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age is.
●4.
Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.
●Be kind.
Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements. 5.
A.Celebrate with them.
B.Be a good listener.
C.Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.
D.Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.
E.Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.
F.And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.
G.Lateness indicates a lack of respect.
