Most human beings are kind,good-natured beings who will hep someone out in need if they are able to,especially if that someone is a little kid.Travis Sattler is one of those human beings.
The 18-year-old didn't think twice about helping a little boy who walked up to the counter at Freddy's Frozen Custard where he'd been working for a year.The little boy named Johnny Smith had just finished eating with his mother when he walked up to the counter where Travis was working as the cashier(收银员)。He ordered an ice cream."Once I told him the total, he was counting his change and all of his money, and then he handed everything to me.But he didn't have enough money to pay for it. He was maybe $2 short,"Travis said.
But Travis wasn't about to let this boy walk out of the restaurant without his ice cream.So,he pulled out his credit card and told the boy to take the ice cream away."He had a big smile and the widest eyes when he ran back to his mom and told her what happened,"Travis said.
About 30 minutes later,the little boy walked up to Travis and handed him a note before walking out of the restaurant with his mom.It says,"Thank you for being so nice and paying for my ice cream.We need more people like you."The note also had a $100 bill folded in it.
"I think I brightened up their day,"Travis said.And Travis's boss couldn't be more proud of him. He gave him an extra $100 bill as well and sent him some goodies.
1.How did Johnny feel when Travis paid for the ice cream?
A.Worried. B.Delighted.
C.Nervous. D.Confused.
2.Which of the following can best describe Travis?
A.Curious. B.Humorous.
C.Hard-working. D.Kind-hearted.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A.Johnny's mother couldn't afford the ice cream.
B.Travis has helped many people in the restaurant.
C.Travis Sattler's boss praised him for his behaviour.
D.Johnny's mother wrote to Travis and sent him a $2 bill.
4.What does the author want to show through Travis's story?
A.What goes around comes around.
B.Kindness does need to be rewarded.
C.A small act of kindness makes a big difference.
D.Happiness is more than the mere possession of money.
If you're a college student looking for part-time jobs to make extra money,there are plenty of perfect choices for you.
Graphic Design(平面设计)
You can become a graphic designer to make money online it you have some basic graphic design skill. You can do lots of different tasks like creating business cards,or designing websites for businesses and individuals.
Pay rates can vary anywhere from$50 to150 per hour,depending on your skills and experience Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is one of the best part-time jobs for students.You can tutor students of all ages in any subject you have knowledge in.
Pay rates for tutoring jobs online vary.You can earn anywhere from$10 to$50 per hour based on your skills,experience and the subject you teach.
Remote Data Entry
Remote data entry jobs are simple to do.These jobs don't require any degree or special skills to get started.The main skills you need to have are accuracy and fast typing.
Pay rates for online data entry jobs can vary.You can earn around$10-$16 per hour.Fast typing Is necessary for earning more per hour.
Video Editing
If you can create attractive videos,you may as well edit videos.Video editors with experience are in high demand as websites like YouTube need high quality videos to gain more views.If you have some experience in video editing then you can make good money as a video editor.
You can earn anywhere from$25 to$50 per hour,depending on your skills.
Yo can do these jobs at any time convenient for you,meaning they can be managed along with your study.
1.If you want to get a relatively well-paid job,you should apply to be
A.a video editor B.an online tutor
C.a data entry clerk D.a graphic designer
2.Which of the following jobs needs no special skills?
A.Remote data entry. B.Online tutoring.
C.Graphic design. D.Video editing.
3.What do the four jobs share?
A.They offer a fixed pay.
B.They don't require experience.
C.They don't require relevant skills.
D.They offer flexible working hours.
最近 The Researchers 杂志对 2,000 人进行调查发现,现在的年轻人走路很少,这对于他们的健康不利。现在请你把这个发现写一篇英语短文 ,以提醒身边的人们要重视运动, 关注健康。
短文内容包括:
1. 研究发现:18-24 岁的年轻人中有四分之一平均每天步行不到 5 分钟;
2. 原因:① 很多人把步行少归咎于科技的发展;② 有些年轻人觉得没有人一起散步也是步行少的一个原因;
3. 你的建议。
注意:
1. 词数 120 左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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根据所给句子和所学语法、词汇知识填空,每空一词。
1.Mozart’s birthplace and the house _______ he composed The Magic Flute are both museums now.
2.It remains to be seen _______ the new teaching method is more effective.
3.I will call you early next week to schedule an interview _______ your convenience.
4.COVID-19 has been spreading around the globe _______ (cause) over 270,000 deaths.
5.Although I am three years senior _______ Bryan, he looks much older.
6.Richard loves Chinese Kungfu and is often seen _______ (practise) on the playground.
7.The village has changed beyond recognition, with rows of factories built on _______ used to be farmlands.
8.Janet dislikes _______ when people talk about others’ privacy in public.
9.If you are unsure about what to do next, you _______ as well consult your adviser.
10.I need to plan well. After all, ten thousand dollars _______ (be) not a small sum.
根据中文或首字母提示填出正确的单词,每空一词。
1.One of the main _______ (功能) of this organization is to promote people’s awareness of ocean pollution.
2.Standing at a c _______ of her life, Carrier was highly cautious about her decision.
3.A balanced diet daily proves to be b _______ to our health.
4.More about the _______ (起源) of the universe has yet to be discovered.
5.During his election c _______ , Donald Trump promised to put the economy of the United States back on its feet.
6.Sharing videos online has made some users unable to d _______ between the virtual world and the real one.
7.As the speaker continued her story, the laughter from the audience _______ (逐渐消失).
8.The meeting had to be canceled due to the a _______ of the boss.
9.Some believe classic works have nothing to do with _______ (当代的) life for they were written so long ago.
10.Though he had failed his driving test twice, Marc decided to make a third a _______ at it.
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Robots have certain advantages compared to humans: They are efficient, tireless, can be repaired when 1. (damage) and they never get sick. This last trait ( 特 征 ) has made them the star during our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic ( 流 行 病 ). For example, ultraviolet-light-disinfection robots are being 2. (wide) used to clean hospital corridors and wards ( 病 房 ). This is 3. some experts say that the COVID-19 outbreak is the “tipping point” (临界点) for robots start to replace humans in certain jobs. According to futurist Martin Ford, even when the pandemic is over, people 4. (prefer) to go to a place that has fewer human 5. (employ) and more machines because they feel they can 6. (low) overall risk.
7., this doesn’t mean that robots beat humans in every aspect. The human contact between doctors and patients is still important. Doctors comfort the patients and give advice 8. guides them through hard decisions while robots are only doing routine tasks, like cleaning and giving tests. 9.might be true that robots have certain advantages 10. humans, but they are still secondary (次要的) to human interaction.