Mary, an 1l-year-old girl, became famous all over the world by accident. One day. Mary was showing her friend, Tom, how to use a camera. Then, Tom took a photo of Mary standing under an interesting____. Nothing happened until they got the photo developed. When they looked at the photo. they saw__________ hanging down from the tree. At first, they thought it was a snake. Then they_________ it was a leopard’s(猎豹)tail. Mary __________to go back to the tree to see if the leopard was __________ there. She wanted to get a nicer photo of her and the leopard. She and Tom went in the middle of the day, and found the leopard was still there_________. So they managed to get a good photo of Mary and the sleeping leopard together.
They showed the amazing picture to Mary's father, who owned the local newspaper. He put it in the Sunday paper. _________people saw the photo, they wrote letters to the_________ asking to see more, so Mary started to take more photos with many more wild animals. Soon a lot of magazines started to________ the photos from her. Mary and her________donated a lot of the money from their photos to a charity group called Save the Children.
1.A.tree B.home C.picture D.bridge
2.A.everything B.nothing C.any D.something
3.A.argued B.realized C.remembered D.imagined
4.A.refused B.hesitated C.decided D.agreed
5.A.even B.once C.still D.almost
6.A.alive B.asleep C.awake D.active
7.A.When B.Though C.unless D.Before
8.A.zoo B.park C.magazine D.newspaper
9.A.buy B.save C.keep D.borrow
10.A.teacher B.father C.brother D.neighbor
Ways to Improve Social Skills
If you feel like you're not good at social events or you struggle to enter into conversations because you're shy, it can influence your social life and your career(事业). However, you can start improve your social skills by following these ways and soon, you'll be able to enter into conversations with confidence.
Behave Like a Social Person
You can behave like a more social creature, even if you don't feel like it. Don't allow anxiety to hold you back. Make the decision to talk to new people and to enter into conversations even when you’re feeling nervous about it. Over time, it will get easier and you'll quickly start improving your social skills.
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If going to a party or spending time in a crowd seems confusing, start small. Go to a restaurant and order your food, and say “Thank you” to the clerk. Practice making small talks gradually.
Encourage Others to Talk About Themselves
Most people really enjoy talking about themselves. Ask a question about a person’s career, hobbies, or family. Show you’re interested in hearing what is being said.
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Good manners go a long way in improving social skills. Practice being polite, showing gratitude(感恩), and using good table manners.
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Your body language is very important in conversations, pay attention to the type of body language you use. Try to appear relaxed, make appropriate amounts of eye contact, and appear open to conversations.
A. Practice Good Manners
B. Start Small if Necessary
C. Join a Social Skills Support Group
D. Pay Attention to your Body Language
Mrs. Timms listened as the radio announcer gave a hurricane (飓风) warning for her town. Then she woke up her sons, Eddie and Jasper, and quickly explained, "We’ve got a lot to do, boys. There is no school today, and my office is closed. The hurricane is coming!
Just then, the boys grandfather arrived from his seaside home. Grandpa explained that the local government had told people to evacuate their homes by the sea. It just wasn’t safe for anyone to stay near the ocean during the hurricane.
Soon afterwards, Mrs. Timms left to buy supplies that the family would need during the storm. Batteries, bottled water and canned food were a few of the items on her list.
Grandpa stayed with the boys, and the three of them made preparations for the storm. First, they filled the bathtub and all the empty water bottles they could find. Next, they unplugged(拔掉插头)almost everything in the house. Then, Eddie helped Grandpa strengthen the windows. Meanwhile, Jasper put the outdoor chairs inside.
Later, as the storm approached, the family stayed in protected areas away from the windows and outside walls. Mrs. Timms and Grandpa moved chairs to a protected space near the staircase. Eddie and Jasper sat under a strong table next to them, reading and playing games. They waited for the radio announcer to declare that the hurricane had passed.
1.What did Mrs. Timms do after hearing the hurricane warning?
A.She went to work. B.She woke up her sons.
C.She prepared breakfast. D.She watched the hurricane.
2.The underlined word “evacuate” in Paragraph 2 means______.
A.lock B.reach C.repair D.leave
3.While Eddie helped Grandpa strengthen the windows, Jasper_______.
A.filled the bathtub B.turned off the lights
C.put the outdoor chairs inside D.sat under a strong table
4.What could be the best title for the text?
A.A Happy Family. B.A Seaside House.
C.The Damage of the Hurricane. D.The Day of the Hurricane.
Chen Zijiang is a paper-cutting expert whom I interviewed for my article on Chinese Art. Paper-cutting is something that he learned to do from an early age.
“It is a Chinese folk art with a long history,” Mr. Chen told me, “Paper cuts of animals have been found in tombs which date back to the time of the Northern and Southern Dynasty!” He added that by the Southern Song Dynasty, paper-cutting had become an important part of everyday life.
Mr. Chen went on to explain that there are three types of paper cuts which people still make today: paper cuts for decoration, for religious purposes and for design patterns.
Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates. They are often put up during holidays to bring good luck. They are also used on presents. For example, a present for parents whose child has recently been born might show a paper cut of children. Paper cuts which show the Chinese character for double happiness are often used to celebrate weddings.
Paper cuts used for religious purposes are often found in temples. They are also used as offerings(祭品) to the dead. People to whom the dead person was related would make these offerings on special days and during festivals
Paper cuts of the third kind are those used to make patterns on clothing. They are also sometimes used to decorate jewellery boxes. Dragons are very popular patterns for these designs.
The interview is very useful as I’ve got a lot of interesting information for my article. I am also ready to try out paper-cutting for myself.
1.How many kinds of paper cuts did Mr. Chen talk about?
A.One. B.Two.
C.Three. D.Four.
2.According to Paragraph 4, paper cuts for decoration are used to______.
A.bring good luck B.please guests
C.honor the dead D.make patterns on clothing
3.What patterns can be often seen on jewellery boxes according to the passage?
A.Dragons. B.Pandas.
C.Birds. D.Double happiness
4.How does the writer feel about the interview?
A.It’s boring. B.It’s satisfying.
C.It’s challenging. D.It’s disappointing
1.How long will the exhibition last?
A.Five days. B.Seven days.
C.Nine days. D.Eleven days.
2.What will you get for free every day if you’re among the first 500?
A.A magazine. B.A ticket for a magic show.
C.A great bargain. D.A chance to join in games.
3.If you come with your family at 3 p.m., you’ll enjoy the programme________.
A.Games and Quizzes. B.Lucky Draw
C.Drama on Fun with jokes D.Story Telling
4.For more information about the exhibition, you can_______.
A.call the organizer B.write to the company
C.visit the website D.e-mail the publisher
假设你是红星中学学生李华。你和同学在寒假期间去医院参加了志愿者活动，请按照以下四幅图的先后顺序，给校刊英语角写一篇英文稿件，介绍此次经历。
注意：词数不少于60。
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