In the short time Steve and Zach had been inside their tent packing their tools, wind-blown flame had skipped from the top of one tree to another. The long dry summer had turned the forest into a matchbox.
“Let’s go! We can make it back to the river we crossed today!” Steve kept Brady on the lead and their heads down against the fire-wind. But Brady barked a sharp warning. Ahead of them lay a thick curtain of smoke across the track. They would never make it through that. The dog was pulling at his lead trying to draw them away from the smoke, and yet Steve was uneasy. It seemed to him that they were moving away from the river.
Suddenly, Zach cried. “Zach!” Steve shouted. “Are you OK? Where are you?” Then Brady pulled Steve down a sharp slope (坡). At its base, Zach was rubbing his ankle.
As Steve helped his friend to his feet, Brady lifted his head and snuffed (嗅) the smoke-laden wind. Next moment, the dog bounded away and disappeared. The boys shouted for him, but he didn’t come back. Steve couldn’t blame Brady for panicking. He himself wanted to run even though he didn’t have a clue which way.
Steve and Zach hadn’t gone far when there was a familiar bark, and Brady came bounding, stopped directly in front of Steve and hit him with his head, pushing him back toward the slope they’d just climbed. But Steve didn’t get it. Then Brady grabbed the boy’s jeans and started pulling. The message was clear, but Steve hesitated. Of course he remembered Brady saving his uncle’s life when the dog was much younger. Was he still sharp enough to get them through this?
Nearby, a pine went up in a whoosh of smoke. Brady pulled again, urgently. “OK, big guy,” Steve gritted (咬紧牙关). Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees. Not far from them fire was touching underbrush. Several times the big dog stopped. Often he changed directions. Steve was so tired that he just wanted to rest, but Brady wouldn’t have it. The dog bullied both boys to go on. How long they’d walked Steve had no idea. He was almost numb when he heard it-the wonderful sound of rushing water!
1.Why did Steve shout for Zach suddenly?
A.They got injured. B.They lost their dog.
C.They were trapped. D.They became separated.
2.What did Brady intend to do when he ran away from Steve?
A.To seek help. B.To find a way out.
C.To rescue Zach. D.To escape for life.
3.How did Steve feel after Brady pulled his jeans?
A.Uneasy. B.Impatient.
C.Numb. D.Uncertain.
4.What does the passage basically describe?
A.An adventure. B.An exploration.
C.An escape game. D.A training program.
Work-Study Program
The Work-Study Program gives you the chance to work part-time on campus. If you need more money to cover all of your education-related costs, you may be eligible for this program.
Advantages
●Work experience: Last year, more than 1400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.
●Money: During the regular academic year (September to April), you can work part-time and earn $3200-sometimes more-while you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6000 over 16 weeks.
●Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you need are online; just fill in the forms and email us; we accept no letter or phone application!
Did you know?
At the University of Ottawa, it is not necessary to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work-Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate financial need.
You could have one of these great Work-Study jobs.
●Student ambassador
●Computing and network technician
●Marketing assistant
●Sports team manager
●Researcher/translator
●Writer
And more!
The Admission Section receives and evaluates applications to undergraduate program, in addition to answering applicants’ questions.
Phone: 613-562-5315 Toll-free phone: 1-877-868-8292(#5315)
Financial Aid & Awards Service Section:
Phone: 613-562-5734 Toll-free phone: 1-877-868-8292
Regular Office Hours: Monday to Friday
September to May: 9 am to 4:30 pm
June to August: 9 am to 3:30 pm
1.What does the underlined word “eligible” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.Skilled. B.Grateful.
C.Qualified. D.Eager.
2.To earn most each month, when may you choose to work?
A.From April to September. B.From May to August.
C.During the daytime. D.During most of the weekends.
3.If you want to get more information about working positions, what should you do?
A.Phone 613-562-5315.
B.Phone 613-562-5734.
C.Call the Admission Section at any time.
D.Ask Awards Service Section about them.
假如你是李华，你的好友Peter进入高中后不适应高中生活，情绪低落，丧失信心，请你根据提示给他写一封Email,鼓励他努力学习。内容要点如下：
1.确定学习目标。
2.处理好同学关系。
3.积极参加学校活动。
要求：1.邮件必须包含以上所有内容，可适当增加细节；
2.词数80左右。开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I am sorry to hear that you are in a bad mood and almost lost your heart because you are unable to adapt to life in senior high school. The following are my suggestions.
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I hope I can be of some help to you. Good luck!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，在答题纸上按题号写出各单词的正确、完全形式（每空限填一词）。
1.Their school is near the beach, quite similar with o ________.
2.It was c ________ of you to leave the door open when you were off.
3.The local people had to move away because of the serious p ________.
4.Mum sometimes t ________ me how to do the housework on Sundays.
5.We also call the people from England B ________.
6.It’s really i ________ for a child of five to take care of himself.
7.The short play was very funny. I laughed from b ________ to end.
8.Bob o ________ for nearly an hour yesterday morning, so he missed the first class.
9.The mountain is about 3,000 meters in h ________. And it’s the highest mountain that I have ever seen.
10.Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most famous s ________ in France, was badly destroyed in an unexpected fire.
阅读下面有关内容，请从 A—F 选项中选出符合各段段意的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
Tips for Learning English
1.
The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it— again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
2.
The absolute best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English language radio broadcasts, watch English news, movies and television. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English material that you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely it is that you will begin “thinking in English”.
3.
There are some good English teachers that have had to learn English as a second language before they could teach it. However, there are several reasons why many of the best schools prefer to hire native English speakers. One of the reasons is that native speakers have a natural flow to their speech that students of English should try to imitate. The closer ESL / EFL students can get to this rhythm (节奏) or flow, the more convincing and comfortable they will become.
4.
This is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching English films (especially those with English subtitles) you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear different accents.
5.
Many people think that exercises and tests aren’t much fun. However, if you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are progressing. Start now by doing some of the exercises and tests on this site, and return in a few days to see what you’ve learned. Keep doing this and you really will make some progress with English.
A.Use All of Your Resources
B.Speak Without Fear
C.Watch English Films and Television
D.Do Exercises and Take Tests
E.Surround Yourself with English
F.Listen to Native Speakers as Much as Possible
If there is one thing I’m sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.
The nature of what is news may change. What basically makes news is what affects our lives—the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic (基因的) engineering. In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do—as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.
It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home. In fact, I’m pretty sure that it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read — sports and international news, etc.
I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media. They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn’t happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet, it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.
1.In the writer’s opinion, in the future, ___________.
A.more and more people will watch TV
B.newspapers will cover more scientific research
C.more big political affairs, wars and disasters will make news
D.newspapers will not be printed in publishing houses any longer
2.From the passage, we can infer that _____________.
A.the writer believes some media will die out
B.television will take the place of the newspaper
C.newspapers will stay with us together with other media
D.newspapers will win the competition among the different media
3.The underline phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph means “ ___________”.
A.depend on B.compete with
C.fight with D.kill off
4.What is the best title for this passage?
A.The Best Way to Get News B.Make Your Own Newspaper
C.The Changes of Media D.The Future of Newspaper
