We’ve all had cases where we’ve waited just a bit too long to pay an electric bill or speeding ticket. But one man, from California by reasonable assumption，who goes by “Dave”，recently took procrastination (拖延) one step further, by paying a parking ticket almost a half-century after it was given.
In December 2018, the Minersville Police Department in Pennsylvania received a letter in the mail. Whoever wrote the letter decided it was best to keep his name somewhat unknown，so he put the return address as “Wayward Road，Anytown California” under the name “Feeling guilty”.
When the officers opened the envelope，they found a brief letter, along with a $5 bill, and a parking ticket dating all the way back to 1974. The note read，“Dear PD，I've been carrying this ticket around for 40 plus years always intending to pay. Forgive me if I don't give you my info. With respect，Dave.”
Even though the initial parking ticket was only for $2, “Dave” must have felt awfully guilty because he left 150 percent，or $3, in interest.
Michael Combs, the Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department, stated in an interview that the same ticket would cost about $20 if it were given today. Combs went on to share that the original ticket from 1974 was given to a vehicle that had an Ohio license plate.
Because there was no system for tracking tickets given to out-of-state cars back then，“Dave” could have gotten away with never paying the $2 fine. But apparently，guilt got the best of him，and he decided to finally cough up the money more than 40 years past its due date.
1.How much do we know about “Dave”？
A. He lives in Wayward Road，Anytown California.
B. His car probably came from Ohio at that time.
C. The police are trying to find out more about him.
D. “Dave” is of course the man’s real name indeed.
2.Why didn’t “Dave” pay for the parking ticket until recently?
A. He completely forgot about it in the past 44 years.
B. He didn’t find it until almost half a century later.
C. He didn’t pay for it just because of procrastination.
D. He failed to find out who he should pay the money to.
3.What drove “Dave” to pay for the parking ticket at last?
A. A strong sense of guilt.
B. Fear of being tracked by the police.
C. Worry about being fined more.
D. Sudden change of his financial situation.
4.Which of the following can be the best title?
A. Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department Shares a Story
B. Parking Ticket Carried Around for Almost Half a Century from Ohio
C. Unusual Letter Comes from Wayward Road, Anytown California
D. Mysterious Procrastinator Finally Pays 44-Year-Old Parking Ticket
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2.活动安排；
3.注意事项
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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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People always say that life can 't go on good all the time, because we will meet all kinds of difficulty. When we are students, we want to get improving and get high marks in the exams. When we graduate and find the job, we need to finish all the tasks what are given to us on time. Even after retiring, we still come across something difficult in our life. Although life is difficult, we should get used to them. When we face with the difficult time, we ought consider it as a test for us. When we get through it, we will gain value experience. The pleasure we get make us proud.
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。
Recently political party leaders mom around the world1. (express )their appreciation for the Communist Party of China (CPC)for widely sharing China’s experience and practice in2. (it) fight against COVID-19.
“While3.(successful) preventing the spread of the virus at home, China has been doing all it can 4. (support)and help other countries in need, 5. fully shows the spirit of a community with a shared future for mankind that asks all to stick together and help each other,” they said in messages 6. (address)to the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama thought highly 7.china's astonishing speed and striking 8.(measure) in the antivirus battle, and added “China has achieved 9. major victory over the disease”.
Hatoyama said, “The Japanese people have been deeply touched by Chinas helping hand when Japan is short of 10.(medicine) supplies, and greatly moved by the CPC’s sharing of China's anti-epidemic experience and practice in letters sent to Japan. China’s actions are a true picture of the Xi-proposed vision of a community with a shared future for mankind.”
The competition Michael Stone, a blind man, faced today was fierce. The pole was set at 17 feet. That was three inches higher than his personal best. Michael faced the most _______day of his pole- vaulting(撑杆跳) career.
As long as Michael could_______he had always dreamed of flying. Michaels mother read him many stories about flying when he was_______. Her excitement and enthusiasm made Michael’s dreams full of _______and beauty.
From the age of 14, Michael_______ every day with weights and running. The program was carefully _______ by Michael’s father.
All of Michael's vaults today seemed to be the _______ for his hard work. As soon as he_______on the mat full of air，the crowd stood on their feet in surprise. Without hesitation，Michael _______began preparing for his next attempt. He seemed ________ of the fact that he had just surpassed (超出) his personal best by three inches and that he was one of the final two________in the pole vaulting event.
When Michael cleared the________ at 17 feet 4 inches, again he showed no emotion. What he needed were constant ________ and strong determination. As he________ his tum and heard the other let out a sigh, Michael knew the other vaulter had ________ his final jump. He knew it was time for his________jump. He knew it was time to ________when he heard the singing of some distant bird.
As he began________, something felt wonderfully different, yet________. Michael Stone was now flying, just like in his childhood ________ .He set a new world record National Junior Olympics record.
1.A.embarrassing B.memorable C.challenging D.horrible
2.A.remember B.bear C.hold D.realize
3.A.catching on B.growing up C.giving in D.breaking down
4.A.stress B.admiration C.praise D.color
5.A.worked out B.made up C.turned over D.fit in
6.A.concluded B.removed C.monitored D.developed
7.A.companion B.reward C.step D.choice
8.A.rolled B.jumped C.sat D.landed
9.A.immediately B.nervously C.frequently D.gradually
10.A.afraid B.aware C.ashamed D.tired
11.A.staff B.audiences C.champions D.competitors
12.A.wall B.mat C.desk D.bar
13.A.preparation B.consideration C.help D.sympathy
14.A.saw B.forget C.waited D.avoided
15.A.won B.missed C.made D.reached
16.A.first B.perfect C.latest D.final
17.A.rest B.read C.speak D.fly
18.A.running B.walking C.praying D.sobbing
19.A.true B.familiar C.relative D.fair
20.A.experiences B.losses C.dreams D.scenes
