Happiness always lies in giving help to others. And Steven Smith has just set us a good _____.
Donald Austin is a teacher. He had a _____ accident several months ago. And he had to _____ three months in hospital. He also had part of his left _____ cut off.
Now he was able to go back home. Donald thought he could go _____ the steps to the front door of his home using walking sticks. But he wasn't as _____ as he had hoped. And the wheelchair was too _____. His wife, Jennifer Austin, couldn't lift it up the steps, even with his mother's help. Donald _____ at last. And the family all felt very _____ They were out of strength and almost lost _____.
Just then, a car _____ their eyes. It had driven past but was slowly _____ back. The stranger, Steven Smith _____ set the brake and asked if he could help. The family watched Smith help Donald inside the house and place him _____ on the sofa. But Smith knew there was still more to do.
He thought Donald might have to _____ those steps many times in the future. So, the next day, Smith came to Donald's house again. He asked if he could _____ a ramp (斜坡) in front of the house. With some other helping hands, Smith _____ built a ramp over the steps. And now the wheelchair can go up and down easily. The kind act brought the family to _____
“This stranger has _____ the day for us twice within 24 hours,” Jennifer _____ on Facebook. “He brought us hope and made our day more beautiful.”
1.A.example B.courage C.record D.rule
2.A.serious B.strange C.clear D.strict
3.A.take B.cost C.spend D.get
4.A.arm B.stomach C.heart D.leg
5.A.down B.off C.up D.out
6.A.strong B.clever C.weak D.thick
7.A.small B.heavy C.full D.cheap
8.A.stood up B.went away C.worked out D.gave up
9.A.delighted B.sad C.annoyed D.excited
10.A.hope B.mind C.face D.weight
11.A.kept B.threw C.caught D.held
12.A.walking B.offering C.calling D.turning
13.A.left for B.pulled over C.removed from D.arrived at
14.A.rapidly B.silently C.carefully D.suddenly
15.A.jump B.climb C.enter D.run
16.A.build B.achieve C.complete D.search
17.A.slowly B.hardly C.easily D.successfully
18.A.success B.surprise C.anger D.tears
19.A.received B.saved C.contributed D.started
20.A.talked B.spoke C.posted D.remembered
Staying fit while indoors
During this special time, it’s a good idea to do some indoor exercises. Exercising has many benefits.1., when you start feeling and looking just as you desire. Here are some great ideas to get you started!
Run in place
Start by kicking your feet behind you as you run. Then, bring your knees up as high as possible when you feel like you’ve warmed up. Start by running in place for five minutes.
2..
Work on mountain climbers.
Start by getting into a standard push-up (俯卧撑) position.3., keeping your arms in place. Replace your left leg and bring your right knee to your chest. Continue to alternate legs. Repeat this three times for 30 seconds each set.
4.
Begin by getting into a plank (平板支撑) position. Then, bend your elbows and lower yourself toward the floor but do not touch the floor. If this is too difficult, bend your knees as you do the push-ups. Start by doing a set of 10, and work your way up to three or four sets.
Tone your legs with squats (深蹲)
To do a squat, stand with your feet hip-width (与臀部同宽) apart. Then bend your legs. Bring your bottom as low as you can. Stand back up and repeat the motion. Work your way up to doing three sets of 20.5..
A.Try planks (平板支撑) for full body toning (身体紧实)
B.If you want an added challenge, hold weights while you squat.
C.Do push-ups to tone your upper body
D.Then bring your left knee to your chest
E.If that is too difficult, lower yourself onto your elbows
F.The hard work will pay off big time
G.Then, try to run in place for ten minutes
It’s normal for teens to want to stay connected with friends and social circle, but what about that happening in the middle of the night? The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research showing that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media (社会媒体). Not surprisingly, the research also showed that these social night owls were three times more likely than others to feel tired at school and that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office.
The blue light produced by cell phones and computers makes the brain to stay awake, so it's easy to see why a teen might be up all night. A study in Psychological Science showed the same brain reaction: when teens saw large numbers of “likes” on their posts, they stayed awake with excitement as if they had eaten chocolates or won money. Besides not catching up on sleep and interrupting their sleep cycle, teens may never fully enter deep sleep that may be responsible for brain development and learning.
Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with some electronic media in their bedrooms, parents need to set rules sooner rather than later.
“Providing access (使用机会) to social media is a favor that children can earn and also lose,” Janie Feldman, an expert who treats sleep disorders (紊乱), reminds parents, “The bad effect is clear. So teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use, timing and access. When teenagers agree to the rules, it’s easier for parents to control how much time they use the phones or computers.”
1.What does the underlined part “night owls” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A.Girls often called to office.
B.Teens who stay up late on social media.
C.Teens who are busy with their homework at night.
D.Boys regularly waking in the middle of the night.
2.How do teens react when seeing many “likes” on their posts according to the study?
A.They are too excited to go to sleep.
B.They fall asleep easily and happily.
C.They are too excited to go to school.
D.They decide to make more good friends.
3.What suggestion does Janie Feldman give to parents?
A.Making rules about media access together with their children.
B.Getting their children to do homework through computers.
C.Encouraging their children to stay connected with online friends.
D.Stopping their children from using cell phones.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A.Deep sleep makes a big difference to brain development.
B.Kids are trying to win back the trust of their parents.
C.Social media may have a bad effect on all kinds of people.
D.Social media may cause teens’ sleep disorders.
This is the SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, I'm Barbara Klein.
Animal experts say one of the world's most beautiful and rare kinds of big cat is close to disappearing from the wild. A study earlier this year found that about thirty Amur leopards (豹) still live free. The cats are also called Far Eastern leopards.
Recently, their number has been reduced by one, Some person shot a female Amur, then beat her to death. The animal's body was discovered last month in the Barsovy National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Russia.
An official of the World Wildlife Fund, Darron, said this was the third such killing in the area in the past fives years. Mr, Collins said the death of even one adult female is a huge loss for the endangered cat, He noted that the killing reduces the possibility for cubs (幼兽) or young.
It is not clear how many Amur leopards still live free. One population count was performed in February and March. Wildlife expert Dmitry Pikuuov led this study. It found evidence of seven to nine males. The study identified three to seven females without cubs, Four leopards were identified as females with cubs. In all, five or six cubs were recorded, Six to eight animals could not be identified.
Most of the land where the Amur leopard once lived was in China.New roads and climate change there threatened the animals. So did hunters who kill big cats for their body parts.
Mr. Pikuuov says adult Amurs need about five hundred square kilometers with good forests to survive. He said they also need a large and continuing supply of animals like deer for food. He believes the answer to saving the Amur leopard is for governments to provide protected spaces for wildlife.
1.This passage is probably from .
A.a magazine B.a newspaper report
C.a TV report D.a film
2.Why is the killing of an adult female a huge loss?
A.It could lead to the death of an adult male.
B.It means it can not give birth to the young any more.
C.11 is worth more money than a male.
D.There is only one adult female in the world.
3.The number of the Amur leopards in China is becoming smaller because of all the following EXCEPT .
A.new roads B.climate change
C.human hunting D.rare diseases
4.According to the experts the Amur leopards .
A.are living on plants B.are living in the zoo
C.are well protected by people D.are endangered
An 8-year-old Nigerian, Tani Adewumis, whose family is homeless, won first place at the New York State chess championship without a single defeat at the beginning of 2019 and he says he is not done yet.
“I want to be the youngest grandmaster,” Tani told The New York Times. Tani placed first in the tournament for kindergarten through third grade — an outstanding win for anyone. “It’s unheard of for any kid, let alone one in a homeless shelter,” said Russell Makofsky, who is in charge of the chess program.
Tani hasn’t had an easy life. His family left northern Nigeria in 2017 fearing attacks on Christians, and moved to New York City over a year ago where the boy learned how to play chess at school. School chess coach Shawn Martinez saw Tani’s potential after observing him stand out in the game a few weeks after first learning it early last year. He reached out to Tani’s family about joining in the school’s chess program, and learned they were unable to pay costs associated with membership. Shawn decided to abandon Tani’s fees, which can easily reach thousands with travel and chess camp admissions.
Seven victories later, the elementary school boy is one of the top players in the country for his age group. “He works very hard at his game,” Martinez said, believing Tani could achieve master status in the next year or two. The world’s youngest grandmaster qualified at the age of 12.
As Tani’s story hits national headlines, more people want to help. Makofsky, who set up a GoFundMe for Tani, said the family has received offers for a car, legal services, jobs and even housing. “My hope is that he’ll be in a home tonight,” Makofsky said.
1.How did Makofsky find Tani’s achievement?
A.Confusing. B.Amusing.
C.Amazing. D.Ridiculous.
2.Shawn decided to abandon Tani’s fees because .
A.Makofsky told him to do so
B.Tani's family were unable to pay costs associated with their daily life.
C.Shawn took charge of the chess program
D.Tani had a great gift for chess.
3.What can we learn from Tani’s story?
A.All things are difficult before they are easy.
B.A good beginning makes a good ending.
C.A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
D.God helps those who help themselves.
4.What’s the best title for the text?
A.A Chess Coach Helped to Support a Nigerian Child
B.A Nigerian Family Hit National Headlines in the USA
C.A Homeless Nigerian Won the State Chess Championship
D.An 8-year-old Became the Youngest Grandmaster in 2019
For some of us, the excitement of seeing a performance at a European opera house is just not enough. Fortunately, opera houses throughout Europe open their backstage doors to the public. Take advantage of these opportunities to look behind the scenes of some of the world's great opera houses.
Teatro alla Scala Opera House Tours—Milan
Discover the activities within the opera house on a backstage tour of the La Scala theater in Milan. The tour also includes an overview of the history of the theater and guides you through the auditorium(观众席) and the theater boxes.
Paris Opera House Tours—Paris
While it is possible to walk around the public areas of the beautiful Paris Opera House on your own, guided tours are also offered and are led by an English-speaking guide. During the 90- minute tour, you will learn about the theater's history and its architecture. You will also have an opportunity to visit the grand staircase.
Royal Opera House Tours—London
It is one of the most comprehensive of the opera house tours in Europe. The guide at the Royal Opera House takes you through sections of the backstage area to the props (道具) room, where workers build the sets, the costume shop and the ballet studios. There's a chance that you will even catch the ballet dancers backstage in practice in their big ballet studio.
La Fenice Opera House Tours—Venice
Teatro La Fenice in Venice offers a couple of options for visitors. A self-guided tour of the beautiful halls and grounds with a voice guide is available at the box office. Guided tours are also available with an expert that will explain the history of the opera house from its origins to its rebuilding.
1.In which opera house might you be able to see a costume shop backstage?
A.The Teatro alla Scala Opera House B.The Paris Opera House
C.The Royal Opera House D.The La Fenice Opera House
2.What do the above four opera houses have in common?
A.They all offer free guided tours.
B.They all open their backstage areas to the public.
C.They are all free to the public.
D.They are all located in France.
3.Where can we most probably find this text?
A.In a sports magazine B.In an adventure novel
C.In a history book D.On a culture website
