Many of us would like to spend all of our time helping dogs in need, but it can be hard to carve out that kind of time. Well, one man, Eugene Bostick, decided that when he retired, he would devote the rest of his life to helping homeless dogs feel loved.
Eugene Bostick was fortunate enough to be able to retire at the ripe age of 65 after working his entire life on his farm. His farm was located at the end of a dead-end street, and he noticed that people would, unfortunately, abandon their dogs on the farm and race off.
Eugene refused to see these pets suffer, and he quickly picked up these abandoned dogs, giving them food and taking them to the vet to make sure they were spayed and neutered.
Eugene’s farm has all kinds of animals, such as horses and goats, so these dogs have plenty of other animals to play with.
Over the last 20 years, Eugene has shown his kindness by taking on these abandoned pets, but he also saw the chance to offer them a bit of adventure. After spotting a neighbor transporting rocks behind his tractor using barrels, he realized he could do the same for his dogs. Eugene got to work to make his own train, and made sure to add some pleasant pillows so his furry friends could travel in comfort. The dogs quickly got on the train, and together, they spent hours traveling around town and through the forests nearby.
After they were spotted around town, one neighbor took a picture of Eugene that went viral, and a GoFundMe page was started that gained plenty of donations. Eugene was amazed by everyone’s generosity, and was happy to see others help these abandoned animals feel loved. Eugene will continue to care for his dogs, and we should all follow his lead!
1.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Eugene wished to retire ahead of time to care for homeless dogs.
B.People would race to the farm to pick up homeless dogs.
C.Eugene and the vet took in many abandoned dogs together.
D.Eugene’s idea for the barrel train was inspired from his neighbor.
2.What’s people’s attitude to Eugene’s act?
A.Supportive. B.Unconcerned.
C.Doubtful. D.Astonished.
3.Which words can be used to describe Eugene?
A.Serious and hardworking. B.Caring and adventurous.
C.Rich and generous. D.Playful and Childish.
4.What can be the best title for this passage?
A.A retired man’s life B.Lucky dogs
C.Train for homeless dogs D.How to help homeless dogs
Innovative Designs for Accessibility
Deadline: 2020-04-30
Award: $ 7,500 CAD
Open to: University students
The Innovative (创新的) Designs for Accessibility student competition challenges students across Canada to use their creativity to develop innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility barriers for people with disabilities. (Read more)
Clean Tech Competition
Deadline: 2020-04-13
Award: $ 28,000
Open to: Students 13-15 years old
The Clean Tech Competition is a unique, worldwide research and design challenge for pre-college youth. The competition is designed to build a deeper understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) related concepts, recognize outstanding talent, and prepare the next generation of globally competitive innovators. (Read more)
Agile Robotics Competition
Deadline: 2020-04-10
Award: $ 17,500
Open to: Adults
Agile Robotics Competition is a simulation-based (仿真) competition designed to promote agility(灵活) in industrial robot systems by employing the latest advances in artificial intelligence and robot planning. The competition will be held virtually (虚拟的), so there is no need to travel to compete. The competition will use the Gazebo simulation tool. (Read more)
Wearable Robotics Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 2020-04-24
Award: $ 5,000
Open to: Everyone
The Wearable Robotics Association is inviting entries that represent the most innovative new ideas in wearable robotic technology. The review committee will select as many as ten finalists. The one considered to be the most innovative will be announced at the conference and will receive $ 5,000 to accelerate the new technology. (Read more)
1.Which competition favors competitors with a creative mind in helping the disabled?
A.Innovative Designs for Accessibility. B.Clean Tech Competition.
C.Agile Robotics Competition. D.Wearable Robotics Innovation Challenge.
2.What’s the aim of Clean Tech Competition?
A.To make a research about STEM.
B.To encourage university students to be innovators.
C.To help students prepare for the university.
D.To find talented teenagers and develop their ability to innovate.
3.What can we know about the four competitions?
A.They are open to everyone. B.Every competitor can get an award.
C.They are held in April. D.They are held virtually.
假定你是李华，如今新冠状病毒（novel coronavirus）疫情在国外肆虐，你非常牵挂远在英国的好朋友Jonny，你打算给他写封email，内容包括：
1. 关心和牵挂；
2. 体验和感受；
3. 建议和祝福。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jonny,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
The Origin of Father’s Day
Maybe Father’s day is celebrated all across the world, but do you know the origin of Father’s Day? Mrs. John B Dodd, of Washington, first came up with 1. idea of a “father’s day” in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father William, 2. wife died while giving birth to 3. (they) sixth child. Mr. Smart 4. (leave) to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a rural farm in 5. (east) Washington state. It was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized the 6. (strong) and selflessness her father had shown in 7. (raise) his children as a single parent.
The first Father’s Day was observed on June 19, 1910 in Washington. And it was in 1966 that President Lyndon Johnson 8. (official) declared the 3rd Sunday of June 9. Father’s Day.
Father’s Day 10. (become) a day to not only honor your father, but all men who act as a father figure. Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all honored on Father’s Day.
完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Washoe is a young chimpanzee. She is no ____1____ chimpanzee, though. Scientists are doing a research ____2____ her. They want to see how civilized (驯化) she can _____3___. Already she does many things a human being can do.
For example, she has been learning how to exchange __4______ with people. The scientists are teaching her ___5_____ language. When she wants to be picked ___6_____, Washoe points up with one finger. She rubs her teeth with her finger ___7_____ she wants to brush her teeth. This is done after every meal.
Washoe has also been __8______ to think out and find answers to problems. Once she was put in a ___9_____ with food hanging from the ceiling. It was too high to ___10_____. After she considered the ____11____, she got a tall box to stand ___12_____. The food was still too high to be reached. Washoe found a ____13____ pole. Then she climbed onto the _____14___, grasped the pole, and _____15___ down the food with the pole. Washoe_____16___ like a human, too. The scientists keep her in a fully furnished house. After a hard ___17_____ in the laboratory, she goes home. ___18_____ she plays with her toys. She ___19_____ enjoys watching television before going to bed. Scientists hope to____20____ more about people by studying our closest relative — chimpanzee.
1.A.foolish B.ordinary C.special D.simple
2.A.for B.by C.to D.on
3.A.experience B.change C.develop D.become
4.A.actions B.views C.messages D.feelings
5.A.sign B.human C.spoken D.foreign
6.A.out B.at C.on D.up
7.A.when B.until C.since D.while
8.A.raised B.trained C.ordered D.led
9.A.cave B.zoo C.room D.museum
10.A.pull B.see C.eat D.reach
11.A.problem B.position C.food D.ceiling
12.A.by B.on C.up D.with
13.A.straight B.strong C.long D.big
14.A.wall B.box C.ceiling D.pole
15.A.knocked B.picked C.took D.shook
16.A.lives B.acts C.thinks D.plays
17.A.task B.lesson C.day D.time
18.A.Here B.There C.So D.Then
19.A.quite B.already C.even D.still
20.A.observe B.discover C.gain D.learn
Benefits of Sports
Taking exercise is a physical, mental and social adventure. It’s a great way for children to take a break from study and release extra energy. It also helps them lead fuller and happier lives as regular sports have proven to improve general well-being.
1. Regardless of your fitness level when you start playing sports, you’ll notice an increase in your overall fitness once you take part. Nearly every sport requires physical activity and the skills needed to be competitive. Basketball players focus on strength training. 2. The training process helps encourage physical fitness and performances in competitions.
3. Playing sports contributes to mental health, helping to increase confidence and self-worth. A pat on the back, high-five from a teammate, or handshake after a match really raises a child’s confidence. Words of praise and encouragement from the coach, parents and other players raise the self-worth. 4. So after a game, it’s a better idea to ask “Did you enjoy the game?” rather than “Did you win?”
Children who participate in sports might also benefit from the social aspect, feeling part of a group, building up leadership and responsibility. 5. Teamwork demands both being dependable as a teammate and learning to rely on your teammates to achieve a positive outcome. Teamwork will raise your responsibility and give you an opportunity to be a leader.
There is no shortage of reasons to find a sport to take part in. Are you ready to go? Pick one and get moving!
A.It’s not just your body that benefits from sports.
B.Therefore, playing sports is going to make you more fit.
C.Football players work on speed while track athletes train through longer runs.
D.Among these, learning how to work as a team is the most important advantage.
E.But remember, a child’s self-worth should not be judged by victory or loss.
F.If you play group sports, you’ll be part of a team that takes direction from a coach.
G.The physical benefits of doing sports are probably the most obvious.
