I started serving the homeless when I was eight years old. I didn't know these people would make such a big difference in my _______.
Twice a month I go to the church and help get things ready for _______. When the gate is opened, people come in _______ to get drinks. They take their seats while breakfast is _______， and then we begin to _______. We each take two plates and carry them _______ the line as the plates are _______. Each person receives several kinds of foods. I walk to the tables and _______ the plates before them. After I've served them, I ask if they need _______ else and bring them whatever they ask for.
When I first started serving, I was a little ________ . At first I stayed close to my mom most of the time, but after I got to know these strangers, I ________ that they were friendly people. And the ________ of them was often nicer than the outside. I realized that there was no ________ to be scared. After serving for a few months, I started to ________ seeing the same people each week.
All of these people make my day much ________. The past two years have made a big ________ in my life. I do this ________ it is the right thing to do. When I serve people, I want them to know that someone ________ them and that they matter. Serving makes me happy, but even more ________， it teaches me to love and ________ others and helps make the world a better place.
1.A.study B.work C.family D.life
2.A.breakfast B.brunch C.lunch D.dinner
3.A.secretly B.quickly C.slowly D.separately
4.A.ordered B.enjoyed C.prepared D.tasted
5.A.eat B.serve C.leave D.try
6.A.before B.beyond C.above D.along
7.A.emptied B.washed C.filled D.dried
8.A.make B.set C.fix D.show
9.A.nothing B.everything C.what D.anything
10.A.surprised B.embarrassed C.scared D.puzzled
11.A.realized B.admitted C.claimed D.swore
12.A.past B.inside C.surface D.front
13.A.way B.doubt C.reason D.wonder
14.A.get tired of B.take charge of C.get down to D.look forward to
15.A.better B.further C.busier D.easier
16.A.success B.difference C.profit D.fortune
17.A.because B.if C.once D.though
18.A.relies on B.goes after C.cares about D.looks for
19.A.necessarily B.interestingly C.honestly D.importantly
20.A.respect B.forgive C.inspire D.protect
Much meaning can be conveyed clearly with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak.
1.In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not for too long. And if he sensed that you are staring at him, he may feel uncomfortable.
The same is true in our daily life. If you are stared at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you. 2.. Eyes do speak, right？
Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive.3.. If a man stares at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to look away from her, his intentions are obvious. He wishes to attract her attention, and let her know that he is admiring her.
However, when two persons are engaged in a conversation, the speaker will only look into the listener’s eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking.4. If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking as if he is trying to control you, you will feel awkward. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim.
5. On the contrary, it will give him away.
Actually, eye contact should be made based on specific relationship and situation.
A.If nothing goes wrong, you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way.
B.That’s what normal eye contact is all about.
C.Actually, continuous eye contact is limited to lovers only.
D.Do you have such a kind of experience?
E.But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.
F.He wrongly believes that looking straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication.
G.After all, nobody likes to be stared at for quite a long time.
You might think male models lead glamorous lives, filled with endless travel and invitations to socialize with the rich and beautiful. Almost everyone has formed an unrealistic picture of their lives, believing that they spend one afternoon beside the Mediterranean Sea sipping coffee and getting suntanned and the next moment they are on board flying to Rome. However, according to a 2016 documentary made by the pop culture news site Fusion, the financial reality of male models is not very pretty.
The main subject of the documentary, titled Unglamorous, is a male model named Cameron Keesling who went to New York to start his career, hoping to make a fortune in the world of models. Keesling is not a supermodel but he has certainly made his name known in the industry. He was “working in the industry for about a year before landing the cover of Italian Vogue” in 2014. But “Keesling and his companions were paid nothing for the efforts”, Fusion reporter Nikita Redkar wrote.
Keesling also appeared at Paris Fashion Week and won lots of praise, while his compensation wouldn’t even cover the cost of traveling to and from Paris.
According to the documentary the most common way models get paid is by receiving free clothes, rather than money. In order to make ends meet, consequently, many of them have to take another job simply to make a living. Many of these models are in debt. Once they find an agency to represent them, a living income is provided by the agency to accommodate their rent, food, clothing and other expenses. Models are expected to pay off these costs once they find work, but many of the industry’s jobs don’t pay at all. Believe it or not, there is a pay gap between male models and female counterparts. Based on a survey conducted by Fortune.com, female models can make millions more than males, especially if you compare the top ten earners of each gender.
1.In common people’s eyes, male models are living __________.
A.a busy and simple life B.a tiring and dull life
C.an easy and comfortable life D.a hard and embarrassing life
2.Why does the author mention Cameron Keesling in the second paragraph?
A.To introduce his real life
B.To explain why he went to New York
C.To illustrate the hardship of male models’ lives
D.To encourage models to make a fortune in New York
3.What does the underlined word “counterparts” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Friends B.Peers
C.Schoolmates D.Opponents
4.What is the writer’s attitude towards the lives of the male models?
A.Supportive B.Doubtful
C.Critical D.Objective
In my profession as an educator and health care provider, I have worked with numerous children infected with the virus that causes AIDS. The relationships that I have had with these special kids have been gifts in my life. They have taught me so many things, but I have especially learned that great courage can be found in the smallest of packages.
Tyler was born infected with HIV and from the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications to survive. When he was five, he had a tube surgically inserted in a vein in his chest. This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back. Medications were prepared inside this pump and were continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times, he also needed supplemented (补充的)oxygen to support his breathing.
Tyler wasn’t willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine - laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him. Tyler’s mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast she needed to dress him in red. That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard, she could quickly spot him.
This fateful disease eventually wore down Tyler. He grew quite ill and, unfortunately, so did his HIV - infected mother. When it became apparent that he wasn’t going to survive, Tyler’s mom talked to him about death. She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too, and that she would be with him soon in heaven.
A few days before his death, he whispered to me, " I might die soon. I’m not scared. When I die, please dress me in red. Mom promised she’s coming to heaven, too. I’ll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me."
1.What do we know about the tube inserted in Tyler’s chest?
A.It contained oxygen that helped Tyler breathe freely
B.Medications in the pump could be supplied through it
C.It was filled with medications that Tyler needed
D.It should be replaced by a new one after a year
2.Tyler’s mom dressed him in red in order to _______.
A.stress the importance of the color
B.find him as quickly as possible
C.meet the demand of him
D.encourage him to play and race happily outdoors
3.Tyler’s mom helped him face the death in the following ways except that _______.
A.she said to him that it would not long before she died
B.she promised to meet him in heaven soon
C.she had a frank talk with him about death
D.she gave him a medicine-loaded package
4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A.Gifts in My Life B.A Fateful Disease
C.Dying in Red D.No More Tears in Heaven
Bats often appear in movies and literature as frightening creatures. The animals have even been linked in some cultures to vampires, seeking to attack humans and drink the blood of them. In reality, bats are usually not harmful to people. They can do good things for people and the environment. For example, bats eat a lot of different insects that can harm our environment. They can also spread seeds.
But a serious disease is currently threatening the bat population in many parts of the United States. The disease is called white-nose syndrome. It has killed more than 6 million bats across the United States since 2007. Bats catch the disease through their skin while resting on the walls of mountain caves. Biologist Lindsay Rohrbaugh says that the disease spreads quickly and can lead to strange behavior in bats.
In Washington D. C, researchers are studying how white-nose syndrome is affecting the area's nine species of bats. Some scientists are trapping bats on an island in the middle of the Anacostia River to test for the disease. The group is receiving money to help carry out their studies.
Marco Carvello is with the Washington D. C Government's Department of Energy and Environment. "Scientists are concerned that the disease is continuing to greatly reduce the bat population. The bat deaths are affecting the quality of human life in many ways. Without bats, there is an increase of many insects. And that's only going to get worse over time if some ways can't be found," he said.
One theory is that some bats are no longer returning to caves to avoid getting, sick. This means more of them are now making their way into cities, where contact with humans is more likely Experts advise people to keep away from bats in case they have the disease. And animal control officers should safely remove the animals.
1.According to Paragraph I people tend to think bats __________.
A.should be protected
B.can help spread seeds
C.do harm to human beings
D.may damage the environment
2.Which of the following might Marco Carvello agree with?
A.The disease has led to people's strange behavior.
B.The-disease may cause the disappearance of bats.
C.The government should control the spread of the disease.
D.The decrease in the bat population can greatly affect humans' life.
3.What does the author mainly tell us in the passage?
A.A bat species is decreasing in number.
B.We have found ways to protect bats.
C.A disease-causes many deaths of bats.
D.We should have a high opinion of bats.
Bike Share Toronto is the city’s official bike share program, designed to give locals and visitors a fun, affordable and convenient alternative to walking, taxis, buses and the subway. There are 200 Bike Share Toronto stations and 2,000 bikes across the city, making Bike Share the most accessible way to get around and explore.
How it works
●Become an Annual Member or buy a day Pass to access the system.
●Find an available bike nearby, and get a ride code or use your member key to unlock it.
●Take as many short rides as you want while your pass or membership is active.
●Return your bike to any station, and wait for the green light on the dock(停靠点)to make sure it’s locked.
Choose a plan
●For visitors
Day Pass: $7. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
3-Day Pass: $15. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 72-hour period.
●For locals
Monthly Pass: $25. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a month.
Annual Membership: $90. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a whole year. The Annual Membership is the best deal for locals of Toronto and other frequent riders.
The first 30 minutes of each ride is included with the membership or pass price. Avoid extra fees by dropping off your bike every 30 minutes at any other station. If you keep a bike out for longer than 30 minutes at a time, you will be charged an extra $1.50 for the first 30 minutes over, $4 for the next 30 minutes, and $7 for each additional 30 minutes after that.
Contact us
●Customer Service: (855)898-2388
●Repair Service: (855)-2378
●Corporation Partners: (855)898-2398
●Employment Opportunities: (855)898-2498
1.Which is the most suitable choice for locals in Toronto?
A.Day Pass B.3-Day Pass
C.Monthly Pass D.Annual Membership
2.How much will the extra fee be if you travel for two hours by bike?
A.$5.5 B.$9.5
C.$12.5 D.$15.5
3.For more information about working at Bike Share Toronto, contact it at _________.
A.(855)898-2399 B.(855)898-2378
C.(855)8989-2398 D.(855) 898-2498
4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A.A member can get a code or a key to the bike
B.Bike Share Toronto is a non-profit organization
C.Shared bikes have taken the place of other vehicles
D.The green light on the dock shows the bike is unlocked
