Everything changed on June 23, 2012 when Kirstie Ennis was in a helicopter crash that finally led to an above-the-knee leg amputation(截肢). Recovering from the crash nearly destroyed her, but she refused to let her injuries hold her back.
To prove to herself just how unlimited her possibilities are, Ennis set a goal: become the first veteran (老兵) amputee to complete the Seven Summits-the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.
But Ennis' climbing journey isn't just about the mountains. On each climb, she raises money in support of a different nonprofit.
''I realized that it was a pretty unique platform…whether it's the younger generation, men, women or wounded veterans, they can look to me in a different way, '' Ennis told Connecting Vets. ''It's just the highlight of everything I always wanted to do. ''
Ennis has climbed up five of the seven mountains. She's been on Everest for more than a month, adapting to the altitude and planning routes, and her team plans to summit (登顶) on May 15, 2019. It's a climb she has been preparing for three years, including a trip in 2017.
''Everest is the most important part of everything I have trained for, '' Ennis told Pensacola News Journal. ''Every mountain teaches me something different. Now I have to use all of those skill sets to be able to deal with Everest. Should I summit, history will be made as the first woman above knee amputee to do so. Each individual, especially those with disabilities, should be able to determine what they're able to do. ''
Ennis shares detailed updates on her blog, and will post again after the summit attempt.
1.Why did Ennis decide to conquer the Seven Summits?
A.To inspire others. B.To challenge herself.
C.To show her strong will. D.To make her life colorful.
2.What does Ennis do on her climb?
A.She recovers from her injury.
B.She communicates with fellows.
C.She collects money for a nonprofit.
D.She promotes environmental protection.
3.When did Ennis start to prepare for Everest?
A.In 2016. B.In 2017. C.In 2018. D.In 2019.
4.What can we infer from paragraph 6?
A.Ennis is proud of her upcoming achievement.
B.Ennis is confident that she will summit Everest.
C.Ennis has been well trained due to some experts.
D.Ennis values the experience on every mountain.
Below are the future optional majors for you to take into consideration before entering college.
Architecture
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Architecture is the design of the built environment: buildings and their surroundings. As a profession, it is an art, science, and business with careers(职业)available in schools of architecture, and in architectural research. Department of Architecture Design 101 Alumni Hall Phone: 513-529-7210
Accountancy
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Accountancy is the language of business. Accountants prepare profit and loss statements, cost studies, and tax reports. They can work for any size firms, ranging from a large international firm to a small local accounting practice, and government. Farmer School of Business Student Services Office Phone: 513-529-1712
Journalism
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Journalism includes the fields of Media & Culture, and Interactive Media Studies. In addition to fundamental reporting, writing, and editing skills, journalism combines the art of communication with the science of digital technology. Graduates may become magazine editors, reporters, or copywriters.
Department of Media, Journalism & Film 206 Williams Hall Phone: 513-529-5893
Anthropology
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Anthropology is the study of humans. Individuals and societies are complex and dynamic, which means anthropology covers a lot of ground. The study of people can lead to almost any career path, including education, health care, social work, international development, government and human relations.
Department of Anthropology 120 Upham Hall Phone: 513-529-8399
1.Which of the following directly involves the art of communication?
A.Architecture. B.Accountancy.
C.Journalism. D.Anthropology.
2.What is the unique advantages of majoring in anthropology?
A.Graduates will receive further education for free.
B.Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree.
C.Graduates can apply for a position in government.
D.Graduates have a wider range of job chances.
3.Who is the passage most likely intended for?
A.Ordinary job hunters. B.Senior high school graduates.
C.College staff. D.Social workers.
假定你是李华，最近你校将举办以“榜样的力量”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请根据提示写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 活动的目的；
2. 榜样的故事；
3. 个人看法。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone!
I’m Li Hua from Class 1, Senior 2. It’s my great honor to stand here to deliver my speech today.
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That’s all. Thanks for your listening.
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I’d like to hand in my request for one week vacation that will run from January 23 to 29. My family and you would like to spend Spring Festival holiday back to Beijing. We need to start making arrangements now in order to make the trip as comfortably as possible. For my vacation, I had already completed all the required homeworks. I have also discussed my vacation with my friend Zhang Hua which is more than willing to dealing with any unexpected incident for me when I am away. You can call for him at 445-2322 if necessary.
Your response to this issue would be greatly appreciate.
1._________
2._________
3._________
4._________
5._________
6._________
7._________
8._________
9._________
10._________
My parents were so proud of me, especially of something I accomplished. This is one of my happiest memories and, sadly, also the _______ I have of my parents. They _______ in one evening when some drunken men crashed their car into them.
From then on, I was _______. I missed them greatly, but _______ surprisingly well on my own. If they were alive, they would be most _______ of the moment I met my best friend, Eliza Jones. I’m also most proud of that _______.
It was a June evening. I was seventeen years old and sitting on a tree branch, listening to the music the water created under the bridge. Just then I noticed a(n) _______ appear on the bridge. Suddenly it stopped on the top of the bridge and _______ to the river.
I _______ up and launched myself at the falling figure. I had never swum at this ________. I had to catch it; ________ I would never forgive myself. I swam faster and faster and ________ the figure. I laid the person on the riverbank and found it was a girl, about my age. She asked me why I tried to ________ her, I said I couldn’t just watch someone didn’t ________ her life. Then we talked and I found we both liked to read about fairies.
We ________ anything except the reason why she was there that night. She told me she was a writer who wanted to travel around the world and write amazing fantasy novels. I was glad she had a ________ for the future. Even so I wouldn’t ________ myself to ask her why she was so sad that she would throw away her wonderful ________. I just said, “Tomorrow morning the sun will rise, bringing with it the ________ of another start.” Minutes later, she said it was time that she should leave, but promised she would continue living well. After that I had a(n) ________ memory of the bridge.
1.A.last B.longest C.deepest D.easiest
2.A.married B.escaped C.returned D.died
3.A.stubborn B.nervous C.unaccompanied D.impatient
4.A.travelled B.played C.changed D.managed
5.A.frightened B.proud C.aware D.confident
6.A.moment B.advice C.achievement D.dream
7.A.accident B.poster C.pattern D.figure
8.A.referred B.turned C.jumped D.pointed
9.A.turned B.shot C.spoke D.woke
10.A.atmosphere B.speed C.length D.chance
11.A.however B.instead C.otherwise D.besides
12.A.grasped B.discovered C.created D.abandoned
13.A.rescue B.remember C.support D.suspect
14.A.review B.treasure C.check D.choose
15.A.heard about B.cared about C.dreamed about D.talked about
16.A.negotiation B.target C.talent D.preference
17.A.force B.refuse C.relax D.adjust
18.A.occupation B.lesson C.life D.suggestion
19.A.background B.operation C.appointment D.promise
20.A.relative B.outstanding C.fond D.common
A community feels more alive when people who live there try to help improve it. If you look around and see that your community has a lot of problems, there's no better time to start fixing them than right now. 1.
Stop to offer help when and where you're needed
It's a simple way to create the atmosphere that makes people feel safe and happy. If you see someone in need of assistance, come to their aid instead of looking on. 2.
Volunteer in your community
Donating your time is an excellent way to have a positive effect on your community. 3. It costs organizations a lot of time and money to train volunteers, so make sure that you will be available and willing to help out on a long-term basis.
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You can help in many ways. Consider starting your own business. In this way you can serve your community by offering a great product and possibly even hiring employees. And try to get most of your produce from the local market and shop at local stores.
Attend community events
How often do you show up to community events? 5. Just showing up is a way to help people in your community because it lets them know that you care. For example, if someone is trying to hold a “Bike to Work or School Day” on Monday mornings, and you've got a bike, why not give it a try? Show people in your community that biking is fun.
A.Learn about organizations
B.Support your local economy
C.Start participating in community activities as many as you can
D.Just be aware that becoming a volunteer is a serious commitment
E.Keep reading for ideas on how to help make your community better
F.Hold activities in an effort to make the neighborhood a better place
G.Do for others what you'd want them to do for you if you were in their situation
