Last summer, I had to stay in the room during the period of my recovery from cancer after the operation. It was unexpected that life highlighted everything that I might tend to take for granted in the normal course.
On the first morning, my children presented me a coffee pot. I liked to begin the day with a cup of coffee and was eager to try the pot.
When I made coffee, it spilled out over the whole table. Fortunately, nobody was there to see my embarrassed look! I kept trying, but each morning would see me wiping up the coffee. Then I realized that if I poured very slowly there would be no spilling.
This was at first a very painful experience. My normal practice was to rush through breakfast so that I could get on with my day. But at that moment I learned not only to pour slowly but to enjoy the experience: the smell, the taste, and the stillness of a new day.
It helped me to reflect upon whether there were other areas of my life 1 was rushing through. Most of life, it seemed. Strangely, those we consider loved ones may go of radar(雷达)when we would expect them to enquire about our well-being. However, others we seldom keep in touch with came into our lives suddenly, full of concern, well-meaning advice and love.
After the recovery period, I started to leave extra time to do even the most ordinary tasks. When shop owners would apologize for keeping me waiting, I would say, "Not a problem, I'm not in a hurry." Even hanging out washing became pleasurable when a couple of extra minutes of standing still, and listening to the birds singing in the trees around me became part of my routine.
Besides, one of my favorite experiences living in the inner city for many years was sitting on the front doorstep of our home spending time with strangers. We sat on the steps, each of us with a cup of coffee in our hands, listening to each other's stories. It was one of the warmest things about living in a busy city.
1.What was the author's life like before the time of recovery from the illness?
A.Awkward. B.Relaxing.
C.Hurried. D.Thrilling.
2.How did the author enjoy the pouring-coffee experience?
A.By pilling coffee over the table. B.By buying a new pot.
C.By chatting with the strangers. D.By pouring coffee slowly.
3.What happened when the author changed her lifestyle?
A.She had more time for reflecting on her past.
B.She found joy in ordinary daily activities.
C.She became impatient with any shop owner.
D.She liked listening to mysteries in busy cities.
4.What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To tell people how to make coffee tasty.
B.To advocate enjoying slow-paced life.
C.To show the gift from her children.
D.To recommend making friends with others.
Belmont Hotel Manila
8.6 Excellent
Based on 6537 reviews.
This is one of the most expensive hotels in Manila as it's near the international airport. My favorite thing about our stay in the hotel was the rooftop view from the top floor of the hotel where the pool was also located. The staff were also very helpful. There's a coffee shop Starbucks on the same building of the hotel and there are a couple of restaurants around the Resorts World area which are easily accessible from the hotel. This hotel turned out to be better than we had expected and it's a great value for your money.
Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams
8.8 Excellent
Based on 1785 reviews
Overall, we had a great stay at the Hyatt City of Dreams. There was a minor issue with our room and the Assistant Manager handled our concerns and took care of the situation. The customer service was well deserving of five stars. The rooms are new, modern. We have been to the Philippines many times and we will for sure stay here again next time we are in Manila. Amazing food, new rooms and the best customer service experience: TRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
BSA Twin Tower Ortigas
7.8 Very good
Based on 9984 reviews
We were a group of four and we wanted to stay in any hotel in Manila for the long weekend. The suite was not that spacious but we did not really mind considering the price we paid. The room was equipped with all the basic services. Room also came with free Wi-Fi but the connection was lost at around midnight. The kitchen was also helpful as we were able to cook items we bought from the nearby supermarket. Although the room was inexpensive, the hotel charged us extra for services that I believe are free in other hotels.
1.Which one is the advantage of Belmont Hotel Manila?
A.The international airport is easy to reach. B.Many restaurants can be found there.
C.It is the most expensive hotel in Manila. D.The customers can enjoy Starbucks free.
2.What can we learn about Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams?
A.It is strongly recommended by the author. B.It offers customers a kitchen to cook food.
C.Customers can enjoy a rooftop view there. D.It gets 8.8 very good based on reviews.
3.Which of the following hotels is suitable if you want to save money?
A.Belmont Hotel Manila. B.BSA Twin Tower Ortigas.
C.Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams. D.Starbucks.
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2. 活动安排；
3. 表达期待。
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Last Saturday, I was on a train during my journey to home. I had reserved a seat, that made me quite relaxing. However, in front of my seat there was a couple travelled with two little kids. Since they had only one seat, there was no space with the man. The weather was also cold. I decide to move a little bit and share my seat with the man so that he could sit down and travel comfortable. The man was very grateful and said thanks to him again and again. There was big smile on his face.
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Devote yourself to the work you do, not the prize you might get. Hao Jingfang, a Tsinghua Universit graduate, is pursuing her passion for writing and education.
In 2016, she won 1. Hugo Award with her short novel, Folding Beijing, which made her the first female writer in China to bring home this prize. Later on, the author 2. (turn) to education. She set up Tongxing Academy for public welfare education and WePlanets 3. (develop) children’s creativity after school.
Since building her company, Hao has been carrying out voluntary teaching 4. (program) in rural areas. “We 5. (real) want these kids to have better education resources like kids from the cities,” she said. Besides, 6. (difference) from the typical Chinese parents so ambitious for their children, Hao suggests 7. (give) kids more space for trial and error. “Let the children handle the reality 8. decide for themselves. If they struggle with obstacles, you can offer them some guidance or encouragement,” Hao said. She also encourages all women to discover their passions. “We live 9. a big, big world with endless possibilities. Don't be too afraid to try something new. When you find the one thing that you want to commit to, you 10. (become) fearless to follow your dream.”
Boyan Slat is 26. If you saw him walking down the street, you might think he was just a student at a local technical university. And so he was, seven years ago, right before he _________ out of college.
Slat’s life began to _________ after a holiday trip to Greece with his family when he was 16. Before taking a diving course, he had _________ to see beautiful sea animals. However, what he _________ saw in the ocean was an awful lot of _________ waste. From that moment on, Slat dived into a _________ to find a solution to this alarming problem. _________ by the idea for a floating barrier that could collect plastic in the oceans, he _________ his company at the age of 18. Although the idea was named one of the best _________ of 2015 by TIME magazine, he received __________ feedback from the specialists in __________ issues.
Slat was not __________ and continued with his mission. After five and a half years’ hard work, he launched the world’s __________ ocean plastic cleanup system: System 001. The U-shaped pipe, about 609 meters in __________, snakes its way out under the Golden Gate Bridge into the Pacific. These floating barriers will capture (捕获) plastic as the ocean water flow past. Ships will collect the waste and bring it to land for __________ every few months. According to Slat, if all goes to plan, only 60 systems could __________ the amount of plastic there by as much as 50 percent by 2025.
__________, there remains a problem: what will happen to the plastic brought back to shore from Slats systems? It’s likely that lots of the waste will __________ be recycled into more single-use plastics that end up back in the __________. That doesn’t mean Slat will __________. “Big problems require big solutions,” he says. “If anyone has any better ideas, I’d love to know.”
1.A.ran B.dropped C.studied D.grew
2.A.change B.improve C.suffer D.worsen
3.A.failed B.managed C.started D.expected
4.A.suddenly B.actually C.probably D.rarely
5.A.medical B.industrial C.plastic D.agricultural
6.A.project B.book C.lake D.river
7.A.Troubled B.Amused C.Frightened D.Struck
8.A.left B.founded C.sold D.introduced
9.A.inventions B.results C.wishes D.barriers
10.A.positive B.valuable C.negative D.immediate
11.A.legal B.social C.political D.environmental
12.A.discouraged B.abandoned C.pleased D.surprised
13.A.largest B.best C.first D.fastest
14.A.width B.length C.height D.depth
15.A.burning B.burying C.recycling D.testing
16.A.increase B.reduce C.keep D.limit
17.A.Besides B.Therefore C.However D.Otherwise
18.A.eventually B.certainly C.rapidly D.carefully
19.A.ships B.mountains C.dustbins D.oceans
20.A.give back B.give in C.give out D.give up
