In 2014 my best friend's mother died of cancer. It was a tragedy, but as usual, Alice, my mother, used her power of healing and got his family back on their feet. If you asked my friends about my mother, they would say, “That woman has a heart of gold.” I agree one hundred percent.
About six years ago my mum decided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She knew it would be hard work raising three kids, doing housework and studying at the same time. However, she believed it would pay off. What my mother didn't realize was that not all things pay off in this world. After four hard years of school, she graduated on a warm spring day. It was unbelievable. My aunt drove up from Virginia to celebrate this fantastic day. It was the first time I had ever cried from being happy.
It's strange how fast a life can change. Two months later, the unpredictable happened. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症). I could not believe this could happen after all the good she had done for people. I was very confused and cried every day. My faith in God just disappeared and so did my mum's dream of becoming a teacher.
Then, I decided I must move on with my life and accept the fact that she might never get better. Since my decision was made, I have become more mature, responsible and active in school and work. I have found a wonderful girlfriend with whom I plan to spend the rest of my life. Through the years I have always been able to change negative situations into positive ones. I'm happy with my life now.
1.Which of the following can best describe Alice?
A.Honest. B.Helpful.
C.Greedy. D.Unconcerned.
2.According to the text, the author's mother ________.
A.recovered from illness
B.no longer had faith
C.didn't realize her dream as a teacher
D.changed negative situations into positive ones unwillingly
3.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Mother Gave Me Life Experience B.Fighting Against Kinds of Diseases
C.Belief in Good Luck Around Me D.How to Become a Responsible and Active Man
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theatre, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.
Hours and Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.
Regular Hours: 10:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Extended Hours: 10:00 a. m. to 7:30 p. m.
December 26-30, 2016 March 30-April 20, 2017
Fridays and Saturdays, April 24-May 16, 2017
May 17-September 7, 2017
VISITING TIPS：
Limit the number of bags: All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry will be. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods (三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.
No Food or Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall.
Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods (单脚架) are not permitted without approval.
First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Centre for assistance.
Visit the Welcome Centre: At our Welcome Centre in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.
Open: 10:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Phone: 202-633-2214
E-mail: NASM-visitorservice@ si.edu
1.According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a museum ________.
A.where only adults can take part in some educational activities
B.where one can touch anything he likes
C.everyone can visit without time limits all the year round
D.everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets
2.A visitor to the Museum can ________.
A.take photos with tripods for personal use
B.get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill
C.bring fewer bags to go through metal detectors
D.eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court
3.The purpose of this passage is to ________.
A.attract people to explore the universe B.encourage adults to bring their children there
C.make an advertisement for the museum D.show what is on display in the museum
假定你是李华，寒假期间在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆2月16号要举办中国画展览。请用英语给你的英国朋友Jeff 写一封信邀请他和你一同前往。内容包括：
1.展览时间和地点；
2.展览内容；
3.期待回复。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever tasted or perhaps heard of sugar painting(糖画)? Sugar painting, as1.(it) name suggests, is made from melted sugar. Craftsmen often paint animals and flowers on a stone board with the syrup(糖浆).When2. sugar cools down, a piece of sugar art is finished. It 3.(consider) as both sugar and painting.4. one symbol of Chinese culture, sugar painting is getting more and more attention and recognition, and5. are the artists.
Li Jianzhong, a 38-year-old craftsman, used to be a miner. After the mine closed down, he turned to house decorating, until he was forced to give that up due to a finger6.(injure). Later, he discovered sugar painting, something he really had an interest in and a strong desire7.(learn) .Since there was8. sugar painting craftsman in his village, he studied by himself through videos and information on the internet and soon9. (master) the skill. Li is committed to10. (keep) the art alive and hopes it can be passed down in folk.
The famous composer, Albert Roussel didn’t have a good start in this career. However, he achieved a great deal of success as a result of a_________. Roussel’s parents died when he was eight and he went to live with his_________. As a little boy, he fell in love with music and_________ himself about it by reading through the family collection that his mother kept,_________ which there were a lot of related books.
Three years later, Roussel’s grandfather died, and his mother’s sister decided to_________ him. Her husband was a kind man and_________ for young Roussel’s music lessons. One summer vacation at a Belgian seaside added a second_________ to his life-the sea. Then he studied to be a naval cadet(海军学员), but still took time to study_________.
In the French Navy, he and two friends found time to_________ a band, playing the works of Beethoven and other__________. Roussel also began composing. On Christmas Day 1892, he had his first chance to__________ as a composer, which turned out to be a success.
That success__________ Roussel to write a wedding march(婚礼进行曲), and one of his navy friends__________to show it to the famous conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussel’s friend__________ with the manuscript(手稿), he reported that Colonne had advised Roussel to__________ his naval career and devote his life to music.
Not long__________, at the age of 25, Roussel decided to__________ Edouard Colonnes advice. He gave his heart and soul to his composing and__________ a major force in the twentieth century s French music. Because of Edouard Colonnes inspiring__________, Roussel devoted his life to music, but Roussel’s__________ friend later admitted that he had made it up. He said he had never ever shown Roussel’s manuscript to the famous conductor.
1.A.hope B.game C.guess D.joke.
2.A.neighbour B.grandfather C.teacher D.aunt
3.A.taught B.chose C.improved D.asked
4.A.among B.between C.within D.before
5.A.miss B.catch. C.adopt D.leave
6.A.paid B.applied C.looked D.waited
7.A.page B.love C.wish D.job
8.A.painting B.English C.dance D.music
9.A.deal with B.make for C.set up D.take away
10.A.teachers B.professors C.composers D.singers
11.A.perform B.produce C.study D.publish
12.A.found B.encouraged C.took D.wanted
13.A.came B.brought C.refused D.offered
14.A.went B.returned C.left D.ran
15.A.give up B.keep to C.begin with D.focus on
16.A.ago B.enough C.afterwards D.before
17.A.repeat B.change C.correct D.follow
18.A.improved B.replaced C.became D.grasped
19.A.will B.request C.order D.advice
20.A.school B.navy C.music D.work
Gaining confidence while singing is a process that requires practice.1. Getting comfortable with your voice and mastering healthy singing techniques can help you do this.
Feeling Confident While Performing
*Spend time at the venue（场地）before you need to perform.2.To overcome this, go to the stage when no one else is around. Take some time to walk around and look out towards where the audience will sit.
*3.Slowly breathe in and breathe out. Let the air go all the way down to the bottom of your lungs.
Gaining Confidence Through Practice
* Warm up with vocal（声音的，嗓音的）exercises before singing.4.And it also gives you a chance to relax and gain confidence before singing.
* Practice for at least 15 minutes every day. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will feel! You can listen to yourself sing. In addition, you get plenty of time to improve your vocal skills, which also leads to more confidence.
Choosing the Right Song
* Pick a song that has personal meaning to you. Most likely you can think of a few songs that have a meaningful place in your life.5.When a song is personally meaningful, your desire to share that meaning can drive your performance.
A.The song can be a childhood favorite.
B.Breathe deeply before beginning to sing.
C.Singing in a new place can be a little frightening.
D.Warming up your voice does protect your vocal cords.
E.During a performance, you may not be able to pick out the song you sing.
F.The most important part is learning to have fun no matter who is listening.
G.As you hear your own voice, you will likely start caring less if others hear it too.
