I could still feel the burning desert heat as I stood there on the platform. My suitcase was jammed between the doors of the train that was_________away from the station, and I was alone with a classmate I had_________merely 14 hours before.
We were in a_________country where I thought my fluent French would help me_________, but it turned out that we had transferred（换乘）trains in a Moroccan town where Spanish was the second language. Both my friend and I couldn't_________Spanish. The Arabic characters on the signs made us_________. We were lost. In those hours of_________helplessness, Annie and I sat on the ground, staring at the plat form.
_________, we started pulling our_________eyes away from the train plat form and out at the__________around us. How did I not__________the orange sand hills behind Annie' s head? Or the white skyline of Casablanca? The sky was completely clear, the air was dusty, but my god, it was__________. A woman sitting nearby__________at me, and I felt like the blanket of__________that was killing me had just lifted away. This moment—a__________comfort between complete strangers—helped me__________everything would be okay.
That day, Annie and I had the__________to disconnect from everything we__________, to see and soak in（沉浸在） everything around us. That day in Morocco, I came to believe that being__________is sometimes so much more__________than being found.
1.A.breaking B.fleeing C.backing D.pulling
2.A.left B.met C.guided D.greeted
3.A.familiar B.wild C.foreign D.distant
4.A.get up B.get along C.get down D.get off
5.A.speak B.translate C.study D.write
6.A.skeptical B.curious C.desperate D.nervous
7.A.apparent B.slight C.potential D.absolute
8.A.Eventually B.Immediately C.Abruptly D.Steadily
9.A.energetic B.dull C.sharp D.sightless
10.A.people B.signs C.trains D.scenery
11.A.ignore B.describe C.notice D.imagine
12.A.attractive B.sacred C.horrible D.messy
13.A.called B.laughed C.pointed D.smiled
14.A.chaos B.dust C.anxiety D.smoke
15.A.silent B.natural C.cold D.cautious
16.A.discover B.remember C.admit D.realize
17.A.belief B.privilege C.chance D.wisdom
18.A.found B.knew C.cared about D.left behind
19.A.alone B.poor C.stuck D.lost
20.A.meaningful B.hopeful C.successful D.powerful
First impression is very important.1.Either consciously or unconsciously, we make judgments about the characters and abilities of others based on first impressions. And here are some tips on how to make a good first impression.
Be confident in who you are. Whether it is a formal function or an informal get-together, the key is to be confident in yourself. Having confidence is a very attractive character. You don't need to be the smartest or the most physically appealing person to be confident about yourself.2.
Be calm. When other people see how calm you are in any situation, they will look forward to depending on you.3.When others see the ease with which you handle yourself, they will also let go off their anxieties regarding meeting someone new for the first time.
Be yourself. Don't pretend to be someone you're not.4.Be honest. If somebody finds out you have been presenting yourself falsely, they can feel hurt and it might be hard for them to forgive you.
Develop approachable and friendly body language.5.If you are planning to approach the other person first, walk over confidently and introduce yourself with a firm handshake. The gesture of taking the first step will assure(使确信)the person that you are interested in them and the smiling face will signal your friendly nature.
A.A smile goes a long way, so be kind and smile.
B.Your calmness will assure them of your abilities.
C.You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
D.Never lie to anybody about what you think and care about.
E.Don't shake hands with persons who find body contact uncomfortable.
F.Just be cautious not to be overconfident or abrupt, which can turn people off.
G.The belief that you're good enough makes you appear more attractive to the people around you.
Examining the classroom practices of National Teacher of the Year winners and finalists, the study, by Michigan State University scholars, suggests successful educators aren't afraid to push the boundaries by adding real world, cross-disciplinary（跨学科的）themes into their lessons.
The study is one of the first in depth investigations（调查）of how teachers use creativity in the classroom. "The best teachers are taking their own creative interests—from rap music to cooking to kickboxing—and are finding ways to include these into the curriculum," said Danah Henriksen, lead author of the study. "They're bringing together different subject matters and finding areas of connections so students can learn both in interesting ways."
America's test-driven educational policy, Henriksen argues, has prevented creativity in teaching and learning. Many teachers today struggle to balance testing and responsibility to act flexibly and independently in their classrooms. "I think that there's a lot of fear," one of the award-winning teachers says in the study." And when teachers are teaching in fear, they take few risks, for they have to consider exams and academic performance."
The findings have major meanings for teaching and learning. The study' s main recommendations are as follows: Teachers' unique creative interests should be brought into classroom lessons. Teacher education programs and professional development courses should include a focus on real world. Administrators and policymakers should support opportunities for teachers to take creative risks in their work.
If we want teachers to be creative, we need to provide them with opportunities to bring those outside interests into their professional life," said Mishra, study co-author," The point is to find what works for you. Finally, we teach who we are. That's the most powerful finding."
1.According to the study, what are successful teachers like?
A.They take creative risks to help students learn.
B.They tend to lead students to outdoor activities.
C.They encourage students to take more risks in life.
D.They focus on developing students' academic performance.
2.Many teachers are teaching in fear because .
A.the students are always troublesome
B.they are afraid to make mistakes in teaching
C.administrators and policymakers don't support them
D.the American educational policy is focused on test
3.What may be the best title for the text?
A.America's test-driven educational system
B.How teachers use creativity in the classroom
C.A great finding: best teachers are creative
D.What are the major meanings for teaching
Since November last year, cyclists in the northern Dutch town, Krommenie, have been part of a revolutionary experiment—a length of 70 meters of the town's main bikeway has been resurfaced with a layer of glass tiles treated with a non-slip coating. The panels, which are laid on a bed of concrete, are only one centimetre thick, but it's what's inside the glass that makes them truly impressive—each individual section contains a solar cell and together they form one long energy producing net work.
There were a number of reasons to start with a bike path. One is that when you start an innovation like this you want a step that is doable, but still guarantees that things are pretty safe for road users. In a bike path, the loads are not too heavy, and the requirements are not too severe. The Krommenie experiment has four goals. One is to see how it performs technically and what the energy production is. The second goal is to know what the satisfaction of the users is; do they have any kind of discomfort or negative perception? And the last thing, is to see if the road managers are comfortable with this type of road which is completely new.
More than 150 ,000 cyclists have used the bike path in the first six months of its operation and the trial has met with no serious problems, even during recent testing using heavyweight vehicles. Some wear and tear on the non-slip coating was expected and has been repaired.
Despite the trial's promise, there is still one major problem to deal with—the initial cost of road construction using the solar panels is higher than it is for standard forms of surfacing. But the researchers predict that will come down, when the technology enters mass production.
1.What does the underlined word " panels" in the first paragraph refer to?
A.Bikeways. B.Glass tiles.
C.Solar cells. D.Non- slip coatings.
2.Why was the experiment started with a bike path?
A.It is very easy to build. B.It is cheap and light.
C.It is frequently used. D.It is workable and safe.
3.What does the author think of the future of solar panel road?
A.Promising. B.Expensive.
C.Unnecessary. D.Impractical.
4.What can we infer about the solar panel road?
A.Its trial was a great success with no problems.
B.It has no limit to the weight of heavy vehicles.
C.It cannot be put into regular use at the moment.
D.Its management will be difficult and expensive.
While out hunting for ducks near Perry Lake, Kansas, Jake Atkins and his friend accidentally got trapped in sinking mud, which they unknowingly walked right into.
"We were walking pretty much side-by-side, and we both sank to knee depth in the mud and we tried to wiggle(扭动)ourselves out and it ended up being waist deep," Atkins said. They realized that if they struggled any more, they would only sink further, so Atkins called 911 and they tried to stay as still as possible until help arrived.
Atkins' dog, Otis, waited nearby but jumped to action when firefighters failed to save his owner. "If they'd walked out, they would've sunk too. So there was no way for them to get rope to us. So when those firefighters popped out of the bushes, I said just tie the rope onto Otis," Atkins said.
Otis bravely walked out onto the sinking mud three times to rescue the gear, Atkins friend, and finally Atkins. By the final trip, Otis was crying from exhaustion(精疲力竭)but refused to rest until Atkins was safe. " He followed me as they were pulling me. He kind of just was walking right beside me as they were pulling me in on my back. It was kind of funny," Atkins said.
Watch the entire video below to see what this dog did to save his owner from sinking mud.
Can you believe the fire department couldn't even save the two hunters? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
1.How did the two hunters get trapped?
A.By chance while hunting. B.On purpose while training a dog.
C.They were pulled in by ducks. D.Otis set the trap for them.
2.Why did the hunters try to stay as still as possible before help arrived?
A.To wait for Otis to save them.
B.To wait for the ducks and shoot them.
C.To avoid sinking deeper into the mud.
D.To be able to call 911.
3.What can we know from the text?
A.The fire department failed to save the hunters finally.
B.Otis saved the two hunters in one go.
C.Otis pulled the two hunters out.
D.The dog played the key role in the rescue.
4.Where does the passage probably come from?
A.A book about dogs. B.A website.
C.A newspaper. D.A magazine.
Sweden's popularity as a tourist destination is ever-growing. Here's your guide to avoid the crowds, escape the beaten track and catch up on your beauty sleep in four Swedish accommodations out of the ordinary.
Falk nästet
The Kullen lighthouse, on the peninsula（半岛）of Kullaberg in the south, is the highest standing lighthouse in Sweden. Located at its foot is Falknästet, a remarkable one-room hotel—with a round bed hanging from the ceiling and panorama（全景）windows offering a front-row sunset view. Works well for wedding nights.
Fabriken Furillen
Fabriken Furillen is a creation of concrete and hardwood in the middle of an old limestone quarry（石灰菜市场）. The buildings reflect the rough industrial setting, yet act as comfortable shelters from it. Besides, this hotel's remote location on the island of Gotland's Furillen peninsula makes for a special stay.
Salt & Sill
Salt & Sill is a hotel close to the sea. Six two-storey houses combine to make a floating hotel steeped in Nordic minimalist design. The hotel is located on the small fishing island of Klädesholmen, which is only a 45-minute drive north of Gothenburg.
Utter Inn
In Lake Mälaren, outside Västerås, floats a lone red cottage. It marks the entrance to Utter Inn, an underwater hotel. Above water you'll find cooking equipment. Below the surface is the bedroom—with panorama windows to the underwater world. Built as an art project by Mikael Genberg, Utter Inn is hugely popular during its season, April—October.
1.Which hotel is most suitable for a newly married couple?
A.Falknästet. B.Fabriken Furillen.
C.Salt & Sill. D.Utter Inn.
2.What makes Fabriken Furillen a particular stay?
A.Its round bed. B.Its unusual design.
C.Its special location. D.Its building materials.
3.What's the sign of the entrance to Utter Inn?
A.A floating boat. B.A lone red cottage.
C.A high lighthouse. D.An old limestone quarry.
4.What is unique to Utter Inn?
A.It is near to the city Gothenburg.
B.Its room has panorama windows.
C.It is near Lake Mälaren.
D.It is an underwater hotel.
